11/10/1997MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
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CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Frank Hill 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, Pernell and Mayor Pro Tem Hill
Councilmembers Absent: Murdock and Lay (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
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 - October 27, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.
City Manager Nealis presented the report highlighting the offer from the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes to share in a repeater emergency communication system at no cost to Rolling
Hills other than the cost for hand-held radios. He reported that Rancho Palos Verdes has
proposed to place an antenna and small shelter on existing structures at Fire Station 56.
Councilmembers discussed the emergency communication systems used by local law
enforcement and the Fire Department. City Manager Nealis reported that these agencies
communicate on a different frequency than the City is authorized to use. City Manager
Nealis further explained that he attempted to obtain donated older radio equipment from
the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department, but that both of these agencies were not
able to supply equipment that could be used on the Rancho Palos Verdes or Rolling Hills
frequency.
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Hearing no further discussion and no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Hill authorized staff to
proceed with participating in this radio system with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SECOND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT DEPUTY.
City Manager Nealis requested that this item be continued to the next regular meeting of
the City Council. Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Hill continued consideration of
this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, November
24, 1997.
CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENT OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991 (ISTEA) FUNDS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the proposed
projects and their proximity to the City of Rolling Hills.
Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council grant 2/3rds of the City of Rolling
Hills' available ISTEA funds to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and 1/3rd of the City of
Rolling Hills' available ISTEA funds to the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on the concerns raised by residents
regarding the recent construction activity of underground cable television facilities in
the City. He also commented on the installation of cellular telephone devices by Cox
Communications. City Manager Nealis reported that he has requested the General
Manager of Cox Communications prepare a report regarding the installation of these
cellular devices in the City and that the City Attorney is reviewing the City's authority
under the existing cable television franchise, Telecommunications Act and applicable
law regarding this matter.
• Councilmember Pernell reported on his attendance at the Educator of the Year Awards
dinner on November 6, 1997.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Hill adjourned the
meeting at 8:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
November 24, 1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Frank Hill _
Mayor Pro Tem
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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