11/23/1998MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 23,1998
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor 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: Lay, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and
Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
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 October 26, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of October, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding
Application No. 98-10-012 filed with the California Public Utilities
Commission to revise its rates for gas service effective August 1, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Consideration of attendance at the California Contract Cities Association
Annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour, January 19-21, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
f. Annual review and approval, of expenditure of Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Funds allocated by AB 3229 for purposes of the Citizens
Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
g. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1456, Utility Form No. B-1, Monthly Bill for Service, which has
been sent to the California Public Utilities Commission for their approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
h. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1463, Palos Verdes District, step increase, which has been filed with
the California Public Utilities Commission for their approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
i. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for October, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING METHODS TO DISCOURAGE "AS BUILT" PROJECTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Planning Commission's
recommendations to discourage "as built" projects. After discussion, Councilmembers
concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation relative to methods to
discourage "as built" projects and the recommended administrative fee. Staff was directed
to establish an appropriate agenda item for an upcoming City Council meeting for the
purpose of considering this administrative fee amendment.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT FOR 1999.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called
for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the renewal of the
Civic Center Landscape Maintenance Contract for 1999 at a cost not to exceed $550.00 per
month and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Councilmember
Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN GRANT
FUNDING FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called
for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the Mayor be authorized to forward correspondence
to the City of Rolling Hills Estates supporting their efforts to obtain the grant funding.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mr. Bertram Balch, 6 Hackamore Road, commented on noise from aircraft flying over the
Peninsula in route to and from Los Angeles International Airport and encouraged the City
Council to remain involved in this issue. Mr. Balch also commented on the proposed
expansion of Los Angeles International Airport.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Hill stated that he would like to nominate Mrs. Julie Heinsheimer for the Southern
California Association of Governments' 16`h Annual Regional Citizen's Award.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at
7:55 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, December 14, 1998, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn �LKern
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
Frank E. Hill "
Mayor
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