7/29/1996MINUTES
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 29,1996
CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to
order by Mayor Murdock at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay, and Mayor Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
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 June 24. 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills July 8, 1996 and July 22, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of June, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Consideration of correspondence from Southern California Gas Company
regarding Notice of Proposed Rate Increase, Application No. 96-06-029.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Status Report regarding Senate Bill No. 1590 and Assembly Bill 1647.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Browning-Ferris Industries regarding recycling tonnage
reports for the month of June, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Consideration from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1418 to correct an omission to Rule No. 15, "Main Extensions",
previously filed and approved and Advice Letter No. 1419 to form one
company wide tariff which would replace individual tariff sheets for each
district.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
h. Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding Cox Communications
of Palos Verdes, Inc. annual rate adjustment for its Basic Cable Services Tier,
Equipment, and Installation charges.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented/provide direction to staff.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
contained in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING AWARD OF BID FOR FY 1996-97 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
STRIPING AND MARKING OF VARIOUS ROADWAYS PROJECT WITHIN THE
CITY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Traffic Commission action
relative to this item. In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis
explained that the City/ Association parking lot is included in this work. Hearing no
further discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission and award the FY 1996-97 City of Rolling Hills Striping and Marking
of Various Roadways Project to PCI Paving Contractors, Inc., of Long Beach in an amount
not to exceed $19,156.38. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING A NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 5 CINCHRING ROAD
(ROSENWALD).
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Traffic Commission action relative to
this item. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the request for a new
driveway apron at 5 Cinchring Road as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Mayor
Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 261: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and explained that the majority of
amendments to Title 10 are administrative and reflect the California Vehicle Code. In
response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained Section 10.04.090
which provides the definition of road or roadway. He stated that this definition now
includes the entire right -of way, including any trails or walkways.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 261. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued consideration of Ordinance No. 261 to
the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, August 12,
1996 for second reading and adoption.
City Manager Nealis reported that Ordinance No. 261 will also be presented in an urgency
format along with a bail schedule at the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 793: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE
WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING
THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the City's conformance with the
Congestion Management Program. Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called
for testimony. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 793.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF LETTERS OF, INTEREST FOR THE WILDLIFE
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE ALTERNATE MEMBER VACANCY.
In response to Mayor Murdock, City Manager Nealis reported that the vacancy was
advertised and that letters of interest were accepted through June 27, 1996. He reported
that four letters from Rolling Hills residents have been received.
Mayor Murdock requested that the Personnel Subcommittee interview the candidates for
the alternate member of the Wildlife Preservation Committee and return to the City
Council with a recommendation when the interviews have been completed.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE
PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE ROLLING HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED
TERM SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 1, 1998.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay reported that the Personnel Subcommittee interviewed applicants, Mr.
John Margeta and Dr. Ralph Black, to fill the unexpired term on the Planning
Commission. He stated that both applicants were highly qualified, experienced
individuals residing in the City and reported that the Subcommittee would like to
recommend that the City Council appoint Mr. John Margeta to serve as a Planning
Commissioner. In response to Mayor Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that Mr.
Margeta will resign from the Traffic Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council appoint John Margeta to fill the
unexpired term on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 21400 IN ZONING CASE NO. 512, AND
SUBDIVISION NO. 82
REQUEST FOR TWO YEAR TIME EXTENSION.
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM HASSOLDT, 10 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 85-RH)
City Manager Nealis reported that recently adopted State Subdivision law extends this
subdivision to August 22, 1997, and requested that this item be removed from the agenda
at the request of the applicant. Hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock so ordered. .
CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE
CONTRACT WITH PARTICIPATING CITY, AMENDMENT NUMBER 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 792: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock
called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 792.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS -AND MAC SOLUTIONS FOR 1996-97.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council approve the agreement and
authorize the City Manager to execute it. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that in FY 1995-96
approximately 85% of the yearly agreement amount was expended for computer
consulting services. Mayor Pro Tem, Lay commented that this amount may be reduced as
staff becomes more familiar with the system.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY HALL RE-
ROOFING PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the request for proposal for the
City Hall Re -roofing Project and authorize staff to advertise for the project.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Hill commented on a recent letter received by the City in response to
the "Worth Magazine" article.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the new aerial photograph has been placed in the
City Council Chambers.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 8:00 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, August 12, 1996.
Approved,
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Jody MurYock
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L.Z n
Deputy City Clerk
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