10/14/2002 MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 14, 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 7:30 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.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
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 - Meeting of September 23, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Notice of Completion for the FY 02-03 Citywide Street Striping and Pavement
Marking Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for September, 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 by
those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL AND ESTABLIS�IlVIENT OF A NON-ASSESSMENT
RULE 20A UNDERGROUND UTILTTY DISTRICT ON SPECIFIC PROPER'TIES ON
CREST ROAD.
� RESOLUTION NO. 924: A RESOLUTTON OF TI� CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFOIZNIA ORDERING THE FORMATTON OF AN
UNDERGROUND UTILTTY DISTRICT.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed
Non-Assessment Rule 20A Underground Utility Project and a description of the poles and lines
that are proposed to be place underground and costs for the project as described in the
Engineer's Report.
Mayor Lay opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
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Dr. Richard Henke, 7 Crest Road West, commented on a pole that is between his property and
9 Crest Road West and expressed the desire to have that utility pole removed as well. He
indicated that this pole does not provide any overhead service and that there does not appear
to be any logical reason for that pole to remain. In response to Dr. Henke, City Manager
Nealis explained that during the review of the District in the field, it had been expressed by
those in attendance that this pole, due to location, would not be eligible to be removed under
Rule 20A Fund guidelines and had, therefore, not been included in this project boundary. Mr.
Scott Gobble, Edison Representative, expressed that perhaps the pole could be removed.
Dr. Hooshang Pak, 9 Crest Road West, indicated that he agrees with Dr. Henke's concern
regarding the pole and that he would also like for this pole to be removed.
Mr. Gobble explained that if this pole were to be removed that it would be replaced by 3
junction boxes for the electric, cable TV and telephone facilities. Discussion ensued regarding
the junction boxes. Mr. Gobble explained that they are small in size and would be hidden in
existing foliage in the area.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay continued the public hearing to the next regular
meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, October 28, 2002. Staff was directed to
investigate whether the utility pole located between 7 and 9 Crest Road West could be
removed utilizing Rule 20A funds.
City Attorney Jenkins indicated that staff would research this matter and report back
recommending that the City Council move forward with establishing the District, as currently
configured, if the pole under discussion could not be removed with 20A Funds. Otherwise, if it
can be included in the 20A District, a reconfigured District including the new pole would have
to be advertised for a new public hearing.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA-APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
A representative of Falun Gong invited Councilmembers to attend an event scheduled for
Wednesday, October 16,2002 at Los Angeles City Hall.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 925: A RESOLUTTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTTON TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 4, 2003, FOR TI� ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY
TI� PROVISIONS OF TI� LAWS OF TI� STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATIl�IG TO
GENERAL LAW CITTES.
RESOLUTION NO. 926: A RESOLUTION OF TI� CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORIVIA, REQUES'TIl�1G TI� BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
'TI� COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO TI� CITY
RELATIl�iG TO 'TI� CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUI�TICIl'AL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY,MARCH 4,2003.
RESOLUTTON NO. 927: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS,CALIFORNIA,ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO
THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MARCH 4,2003.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and introduced Resolution Nos. 925, 926 and
927. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 925, 926 and
927. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COX
COMMUNICATIONS FOR INT'ERNET ACCESS SERVICES AT CTTY HALL.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the City's
existing Internet service, the recommendation from the City's computer consultant and the
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costs associated with the Cox Communications Internet services. In response to
Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis indicated that there will be no start-up
costs involved and the modems are included in the proposal.
Discussion ensued regarding the existing Internet service. Councilmember Heinshiemer
suggested that the City continue this service in addition to the new Cox Communications
service. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with establishing
Internet service with Cox Communications. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion, `
which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATTON OF APPROVAL OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE
PEIVINSULA LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMTITEE TO EXPAND THE STUDENTS AND
THE LAW PROGRAM AT PALOS VERDES PENIlVSULA HIGH SCHOOL.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the recommendation from the
Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called
for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of
the Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee and authorized the expenditure
necessary to add two additional Students and the Law Classes during the spring semester,
2003. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF STAFF LEVEL LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMIT'TEE.
Mayor Lay commented on past discussions regarding the landscape review process. He
indicated that he feels that a more formal review at the staff level should be initiated especially
when a project calls for a substantial amount of grading.
Councilmembers discussed the City's current review of landscape plans for compliance with
conditions in the Planning Commission resolutions of approval. Discussion ensued regarding
the RHCA's Landscape Review Committee. Mayor Lay indicted that he had spoken with the
Chair of the RHCA Landscape Review Committee regarding this subject. He also indicated
that he had approached the City's Landscape Consultant who indicated that she feels that this
would be a good course of action.
After the discussion, staff was authorized to establish a staff level Landscape Review
Committee.
CONSIDERATION OF COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO A
REPORT ON THE PENII�TSULA MAYORS MEETIl�TGS.
Councilmembers briefly discussed this issue and respectfully declined to participate in any
additional Committees and chose to rely on the existing groups and good will between the
Peninsula Cities to address matters of mutual concern.
Councilmember Heinsheimer thanked City and RHCA staff for their assistance during the
preparations for his daughters wedding.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Jenkins reported on recent litigation filed against the City of Rolling Hills by
William and Judith Hassoldt. He stated that the Court sustained the City's demurrer, ruling
that the lawsuit has no merit, but allowed the plaintiffs to amend three causes of action to
attempt to state a case against the City. City Attorney Jenkins stated that he will keep the City
� informed of future developments.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
8:23 p.m. in memory of former RHCA and City Manager Teena Clifton. The meeting was
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adjourned to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, October 28,
2002, 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. K rn
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
Allen Lay
Mayor
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