11/13/1995MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE,
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 13,1995
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Pernell at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Beth Dickinson, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any
Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar
causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 23, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Public
Utilities Commission approval of changes that effect the tariff schedule for
California Water Service Company. -
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d. Status report regarding Senate Bills No. 11 (Ayala) and No. 936 (Campbell).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Consideration of a report changing administrators for the city employee
vision care program and reducing costs for providing said program.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recovered
recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
ORDINANCE NO. 256: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING
TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background on Ordinance No.
256. City Manager Nealis reported that the School District met with the residents who
previously expressed concerns relating to this project and that all reports from that
meeting were extremely positive. Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and
called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for
a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 256. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Palos Verdes Transit Authority Chair Rosemary Humphrey thanked the City Council and
staff for their efforts and reported that the residents objecting to the Conditional Use
Permit indicated that they will not be filing an appeal.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC
COMMISSION.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock reported that the she and Councilmember Allen Lay
interviewed Millie Rothi, John Margeta and Robert Sollima for the vacancy on the Traffic
Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock stated that they were pleased to have three
interested residents willing to become involved in the community. She reported that the
Subommittee is recommending the appointment of John Margeta. Councilmember Lay
provided a brief synopsis of Mr. Margeta's resume and indicated that he feels that Mr.
Margeta will be a fine addition to the Traffic Commission.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council appoint Mr. John Margeta to the Traffic
Commission to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Thomas Wiener.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
In response to Mayor Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the Traffic
Commissioners whose terms in January, 1996, will be asked to submit letters of interest to
continue serving on the Commission and that a report will be presented to the City
Council in January, 1996 for consideration of re -appointment.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
STATUS REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBER FRANK HILL REGARDING
IMPROVEMENTS TO CLIF HIX RIDING RING.
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Councilmember Hill reported that he 'reviewed the Hix Ring facility and feels .that the
improvements needed could be accomplished with the assistance of Caballeros and a local
grading contractor. He stated that he feels that the City will save money by doing this work
without the assistance of an equestrian design consultant. Councilmember Hill stated that
he has reported this to Lori Cornell, President of Caballeros as well as Caballeros Vice
President Bob Jonas and that they were in agreement,. Councilmember Lay suggested that
Caballeros members Betsy Raine, the Hoffmans or others may be willing to assist in
advising what is needed to improve the ring. City Manager Nealis reported that their is a
chance that this project may need Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Hill reported that he would like to solicit a bid from a local grading
contractor that has done work for the Community Association. He stated that he will
provide a report to the City Council after review of the bid. Hearing no objection, Mayor
Pernell authorized Councilmember Hill to work with staff and Caballeros to accomplish
the needed improvements to the ring.
• Councilmember Hill reported that he and City Manager Nealis are working to obtain
the electrical specifications for the emergency generator. He also reported that when all
plans are completed the area will be staked for viewing by the Rolling Hills Estates
Subcommittee.
• Mayor Pro Tem Murdock reported that a retirement dinner for Lomita
Councilmembers Charles Belba and Hal Croyts will be held on Saturday, December 2,
1995. City Manager Nealis indicated that he could attend and represent the City. Staff
was directed to make a donation to the Friends of the Lomita Library in an amount
equal to the cost of a plaque.
• Councilmember Heinsheimer reported that he will be out of the Country, from
December 9, 1995 through January 10, 1996 and requested to be excused from City
Council meetings during that time.
• Mayor Pernell reported that the Community Association will be conducting a
neighborhood meeting soon. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock reported that she plans on
attending this meeting.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the Peninsula Emergency Response Team has
completed their training and will be graduating on Monday, November 20, 1995 at 6:30
p.m. at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. He stated that he
will be attending.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting
at 7:50 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, November 27, 1995.
Respectfully submitted_, )
Marilyn. `Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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