8/12/1996MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 12,1996
CALL TO ORDER
A 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.
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 Adjourned Meeting of July 29, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of correspondence from Southern California Edison Company
regarding notice of filing application to adopt the performance based
ratemaking and incentive based ratemaking mechanism specified in D-95-12-
068, as modified by D-96-01-009, and related changes filed with the Public
Utilities Commission, Application No. 96-07-009.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendations contained
in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay introduced his grandson, Jeff Lay, from Salt Lake City, Utah. Mayor
Pro Tem Lay reported that Jeff is interested in local government and has an uncle who is
the Mayor of Windover, Nevada.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 261: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmember Pernell moved that the
City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 261. Mayor Pro Tem Lay
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 261-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. In response to Councilmember Pernell,
City Manager Nealis reported that adoption of Ordinance No. 261-U will allow the
Sheriff's Department to begin enforcement of the updated sections of the code
immediately. He also reported that staff can immediately arrange for signs to be posted at
the entrances to various horseback riding trails warning that motor vehicles and bicycles
are prohibited under a new section of the code.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 261-U. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 791: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BAIL/FINE SCHEDULE FOR TITLE 10 VIOLATIONS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
updated bail/find schedule for Title 10 violations. Councilmember Pernell moved that the
City Council adopt Resolution No. 791. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE A
PLAIN PAPER FAX MACHINE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report recommending that the City purchase a
Cannon Class 5500 plain paper laser fax machine. Discussion ensued regarding various
attributes of plain paper fax machines. Mayor Pro Tem Lay suggested that staff investigate
whether it is beneficial to purchase a maintenance agreement for the new fax machine.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council authorize the purchase of a Cannon
Class 5500 plain paper laser fax machine. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion
which carried unanimously. Staff was directed to use their discretion regarding the need
for a service agreement.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Pernell commented on correspondence received from the Water
Replenishment District of Southern California and the West Basin Municipal Water
District regarding conflicts over proposed water district consolidation. Mayor Pro Tem
Lay suggested that the City Council monitor this issue and wait for more information.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that the City Attorney has received a letter from Mr.
Stanley Lamport requesting a 180 day extension to meet or apply for a modification
regarding the condition of underground utilities for the Marshall Subdivision. He
stated that the City Attorney will draft return correspondence to Mr. Lamport
approving the request.
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MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 7:50 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, August 26, 1996.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. K( rn
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
Jod M dock`
Mayor
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