4/26/1999MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 26,1999
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.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Ed Hitchcock, 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. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations
in .the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAIR
DON KNABE REGARDING MATTERS OF MUTUAL CONCERN.
Mayor Hill welcomed and introduced Supervisor Don Knabe. Los Angeles County
Supervisor Don Knabe provided an update on the status of projects being undertaken by
the County and introduced his staff members. After a brief discussion with the
Supervisor, Councilmembers thanked him for the services provided to City by the County.
Supervisor Knabe presented a proclamation to Mayor Frank Hill recognizing his
outstanding service as Mayor for 1999-1998.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Hill nominated Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer for Mayor. Councilmember Pernell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR FRANK HILL RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICE,
DURING 1998-1999 TERM AS MAYOR
Mayor Heinsheimer presented a plaque and a water color picture of City Hall to
Councilmember Hill in appreciation of his outstanding service as Mayor for 1998-1999.
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COMMENTS FROM 1998-1999 MAYOR FRANK HILL
Councilmember Hill thanked the City Council, staff and others in attendance and stated
that it was a privilege and honor to serve as Mayor for the past year.
COMMENTS FROM 1999-2000 MAYOR
Mayor Heinsheimer stated that he is looking forward to serving as Mayor in the upcoming
year and recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. for a reception honoring Frank Hill for his
service as 1998-1999 Mayor.
NOMINATION FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Heinsheimer reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and nominated Councilmember
Godfrey Pernell for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME TO
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEEN METRICOM, INC. AND THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATION RADIOS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
CITY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding Metricom's
request and previous City Council discussions regarding this request. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council grant the request for a one year
extension of time to an agreement between Metricom, Inc. and the City of Rolling Hills
and that the Mayor and staff be authorized to execute a document memorializing this
action. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A DUES ADJUSTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments' request for a dues increase.
Rancho Palos Verdes Councilmember John McTaggart provided information on the
projects being considered by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. He also
provided background regarding funding for the SBCCOG and the proposed dues increase.
Councilmember McTaggart also explained the fund raising efforts and projects being
performed by the Coordinator.
After a brief discussion and hearing no further discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a
motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the dues adjustment for
participation in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
Mayor Heinsheimer requested that Councilmembers _ indicate their preferences on the
worksheet provided and return them to staff for consideration of appointment at an
upcoming City Council meeting. Mayor Heinsheimer directed that staff work with the
current Budget/Finance Subcommittee for the FY 1999-2000 Municipal Budget.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Pro Tem Pernell requested that staff review and report findings to the City
Council on Assembly Bill No. 885 relative to coastal onsite sewage treatment systems.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
• City Manager Nealis reported that at this time there are no issues of emergent nature
which require City Council action at the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday,
May 10, 1999. He said that unless any members of the City Council request an item be
placed on the agenda or an issue of emergent nature is brought forward, the meeting
could be adjourned due to lack of quorum.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
CONSIDERATION OF NINTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER'S
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
City Attorney Mike Jenkins presented the staff report and ninth amendment to the City
Manager's Employment Agreement. He said that the amended agreement reflects the
recommendations made by the Personnel Subcommittee and requested by the City
Council. Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the ninth amendment to
the City Manager's Employment Agreement. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 8:25 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, May 10, 1999, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Frank E. Hill
Councilmember
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Respectfully submitted,
Ma�S" � - K .mow
L. Dern
Deputy City Clerk
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