6/11/2001MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 11, 2001
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: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor
Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Marilyn 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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 29, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 901: A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Rolling Hills establishing an investment policy.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve revised policy as presented.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REPORT ON:
GENERAL FUND, COMMUNITY FACILITIES FUND, MUNICIPAL SELF INSURANCE
FUND, REFUSE COLLECTION FUND, SOLID WASTE CHARGES, COPS FUND,
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. A, TRANSIT FUND -PROP. C, FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001-02.
City Manager Nealis presented an overview of the budget message including FY 2000-01
anticipated revenues and expenditures and proposed FY 2001-02 revenues and expenditures.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called for testimony. In response to
Councilmember Hill, City Manager Nealis explained how funds are proposed for computer
equipment for City Hall. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Lay, Finance Director Nan Huang
explained the funds allocated for Caballeros in the FY 2001-02 Budget.
Councilmembers thanked staff for their efforts in preparing the draft budget.
Councilmember Pernell reported that the City once again received a Distinguished Budget
Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for FY 2000-01.
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Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing to the next
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, June 25, 2001.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TORRANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES TO CONDUCT A GARDEN TOUR AT 7 JOHNS CANYON
ROAD ON JUNE 30, 2001.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the request
from the Torrance First Baptist Church to conduct a garden tour. He indicated that the group
has agreed to the conditions outlined in the staff report and stated that the City has already
received the appropriate insurance document from the group.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the request from Torrance First
Baptist Church to conduct a Garden Tour on June 30, 2001 at 7 Johns Canyon Road with the
conditions outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Eric Jesse, Brendan Richart and Adam Cohn, representing the Peninsula High All-weather
Track Committee, addressed the City Council requesting financial support for equipment to
support the proposed upgrades to the High School track facility. Following brief discussion,
this matter was referred to the Budget/Finance Subcommittee for consideration.
Mr. Bertram Balch, Jr., 6 Hackamore Road, representing the Peninsula Symphony, provided a
report supporting a financial contribution to the Symphony by the City in FY 2001/02. He
provided comments regarding the 2000-2001 concert season and reported on the music
education programs and concerts for youth that have been initiated by the Symphony.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Murdock commented on the upcoming graduation ceremony at Rancho Del Mar High
School.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting
at 8:00 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday,
June 25, 2001 in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Approved,
Jody ..
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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