5/24/1999MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 24,1999
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Heinsheimer 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 Lay, Murdock, and Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Ed Hitchcock, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, Lomita Station.
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 — (1)April 12, 1999 and (2)April 26, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills (1)May 10, 1999 and (2)May 24, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of April, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for March, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Notice of Availability of Application of Southern California Gas Company
(U904G).
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management
Committee/ Integrated Waste Management Task Force regarding State
Legislative Bills impacting solid waste management.
RECOMMENDATION: Support position as recommended by Los Angeles
County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated Waste Management
Task Force.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO RETIREMENT
PROGRAMS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
proposed amendments. He reported that the Personnel Subcommittee met on April 17,
1999 and will present their report this evening.
After a brief report from Personnel Subcommittee Members Councilmembers Frank Hill
and Jody Murdock, the City Council agreed to accept the recommendation of the Personnel
Subcommittee to add a survivor benefit program to the personnel benefit package and not
add the 2% at 55 program and directed that the survivor benefit amendment be included
in the FY 1999-2000 budget. Staff was directed to prepare appropriate documentation to
implement this program.
CONSIDERATION OF FY 1999-2000 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Councilmember's committee
preferences submitted to date. Mayor Heinsheimer continued this item to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council scheduled for Monday, June 14, 1999 when
all Councilmembers will be in attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE
AND CONTROL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report indicating that there are no changes to the
agreement from the previous agreement. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer
called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the agreement between the City
of Rolling Hills and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control for
animal control services. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL TRUCK ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FOR
A LOCAL SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee's recommendation regarding the
training of a local deputy for commercial truck enforcement. Hearing no discussion,
Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the costs ($250) associated
with the training of a local Sheriff's Department Deputy for commercial truck enforcement
training. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 276: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING A DAYTIME
CURFEW FOR MINORS AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee's recommendation regarding this
ordinance. After a brief discussion regarding the consideration of this ordinance by the
other Peninsula Cities, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
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Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council waive ✓ further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 276. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried
unanimously. This item was continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
City Council scheduled for Monday, June 14, 1999 to be considered for second reading and
adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 860: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 860. Hearing no
discussion, Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 860.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Thomas Allard, 3 Flying Mane Lane, reported that he is a member of Boy Scout Troop 378
and that he is working on a citizenship merit badge.
Captain Ed Hitchcock introduced the two Special Assignment Deputies Andy Oviedo and
Vic Racowschi. Councilmember Murdock commended the deputies for their work on the
Peninsula.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hill reported that a four city logo for Sheriff's Department vehicles was
considered at the last Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee. He provided a
copy of the proposed logo for viewing by the City Council.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manger Nealis thanked the City Council for their consideration and recommendation
relating to an amendment to the City's retirement program.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 8:47 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held
on Monday, June 14, 1999, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Jerk
Approve
Thomas F.effRiR-9heimer
Mayor
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