7/22/2002MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 22, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Lay at 7:32 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor
Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Gregg Ahn, LASD, 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. Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 8, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement with the Investment Report for the month of June, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Approval of request to release funds for Caballeros' purchase of new jumps for
the Caballeros Riding Ring at Hesse's Gap.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. Approval of attendance at the League of California Cities Conference, October 2-
5,2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
f. Southern California Gas Company notice of application to increase program
costs, Application No. 02-07-001 filed with the Public Utilities Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for June, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT IN
ZONING CASE NO. 651, FOR PROPERTY AT 2 CINCHRING ROAD AND 4
CINCHRING ROAD (LOTS 5 -CH AND 6 -CH). (MR. AND MRS. VIRJEE AND MR.
CLEARWATERS)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request and providing
background regarding the subject properties and Planning Commission action relative to
Zoning Case No. 651.
In response to Councilmember Murdock, Planning Director Schwartz reported that the size of
the properties after the lot line adjustment would not accommodate a subdivision of the land.
Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Lay ordered that Resolution No. 2002-09 be
received and field.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
REGARDING AWARD OF FY 2002-03 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS STRIPING AND
MARKING OF VARIOUS ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY PROJECT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the striping
of major thoroughfares within the City and the Traffic Commission recommendation to
award this project to the lowest bidder. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approved the recommendation of
the Traffic Commission and award the FY 2002-03 City of Rolling Hills Striping and Marking
of Various Roadways Project to Works Striping & Marking, Service, Inc. of West Covina,
California in an amount not to exceed $14,011.06. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion,
which carried, unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER AND PVP ROTARY CLUB CAR
RALLY TO 6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2002.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the request
from the Palos Verdes Art Center and the PVP Rotary Club to conduct a car rally in the City
and the Traffic Commission's recommended approval of this event. Hearing no discussion,
Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of
the Traffic Commission and authorize the Palos Verdes Art Center and PVP Rotary Club to
conduct a Car Rally on September 21, 2002 at 6 Middleridge Lane North. Mayor Pro Tem Hill
seconded the motion, which carried, unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGARDING THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 2002-2 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE
CONTINUED PRESENCE OF HARBOR -UCLA MEDICAL CENTER AS A FULL
SERVICE TERTIARY HOSPITAL ABLE TO OPERATE AS A LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER
AND TO SUSTAIN ITS ROLE AS A TEACHING HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH HUB.
Mayor Lay stated that he had requested that this item be placed on the agenda for City
Council consideration. He'explained the resolution adopted by the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments and the budget shortfall that the County Health Department expects to
experience. After a brief discussion regarding the benefits of Harbor -UCLA Medical Center
remaining at full capacity in the South Bay, Mayor Lay inquired as to whether the City Council
would support this issue.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council authorize the Mayor to forward
correspondence to Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and any other appropriate
agency supporting the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Resolution in support of the
continued presence of Harbor -UCLA Medical Center as a full service tertiary hospital able to
operate as a Level 1 Trauma Center and to sustain its role as a teaching hospital and research
hub. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion, which carried, unanimously by those ■
Councilmembers in attendance.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME .■r
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT FROM THE PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE AND
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE
PLANNING COMMISSION.
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Councilmember Murdock reported on the number of outstanding, qualified candidates to fill
the vacancy on the Planning Commission. She indicated that this fact made the
Subcommittee's job even more difficult. She reported that the Personnel Subcommittee
recommends that Mrs. Loren DeRoy be appointed to the Planning Commission. Mayor Lay
indicated this was not an easy decision and that he feels that all of the candidates were
outstanding and well qualified. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of
the Personnel Subcommittee and appoint Mrs. Loren DeRoy to fill the unexpired term on the
Planning Commission. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis described a suggestion by the City Attorney to have his office and staff
complete the Zoning Code update which should result in a substantial financial savings as
compared to the anticipated expenses in the FY 2002-03 budget to contract for this task. The
City Council concurred with this idea and supported staff's suggestion to proceed.
City Manager Nealis advised the City Council regarding his vacation with his family and that
he would return to work on August 8.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
Existing Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Judith Hassoldt and William Hassoldt, Individuals, Plaintiffs, vs City of Rolling Hills, et.
al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC275012.
No closed session was held.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:46 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, August 12,
2002, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Allen Lay
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Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn L. I rn
Deputy City Clerk
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