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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. Minutes City Council Meeting 11/13/95 -1- 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 11/13/95 -2- MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL STATUS REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBER FRANK HILL REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO CLIF HIX RIDING RING. s'i�vf'd l'�^4�:Jnir-�'4�li��E�kb1'� 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 Approve ,� y Godfrey Pernell�D.D.S. Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 11/13/95 -3-