6/23/2003MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 23, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Hill at 7:31 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: Lay (excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Jay Zuanich, LASD, Lomita Station.
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 June 9, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the month of May, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for May, 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO A "NO OUTLET" SIGN ON GEORGEFF ROAD.
Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of
the Traffic Commission for the installation of a "No Outlet" sign on Georgeff Road.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.
RESOLUTION NO. 936: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 2003-04 FISCAL YEAR
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 937: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 2003-04 CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS 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 2003-04.
RESOLUTION NO. 938: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 MERIT
PAY PLAN.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. He reported on the status of the VLF issue in
Sacramento and the impact of the reinstatement on the City's Budget. He also reported that
the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay had not provided a letter requesting funding this
year as they have in the past, however, funds are included for that group.
Mayor Hill asked for any testimony. Hearing no testimony, Mayor Hill closed the public
hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 936,
Resolution No. 937 and Resolution No. 938. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion.
In response to Councilmember Black, City Manager Nealis reported that the Rancho Palos
Verdes City Council will consider a Resolution at their July 1, 2003 City Council meeting to
reinstate the Students and the Law Program and will also discuss the funding of the third
CORE Deputy at that time. City Manager Nealis indicated that the Rancho Palos Verdes action
would not have an impact on the City's ability to hire overtime traffic patrol as provided in the
FY 2003-04 Rolling Hills Budget. He said that $30,000 is contained in the Budget for this
program. Councilmember Black reported that he had received positive comments about this
program. In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that he has
received very few calls from residents regarding the additional traffic enforcement.
Captain Jay Zuanich indicated that he understands that Rancho Palos Verdes will fund the
Students and the Law Program even if the VLF backfill is not reinstated, however, he does not
know if the third CORE Deputy will be funded. In response to Councilmember Pernell,
Captain Zuanich explained that Deputy Del Pinto has teaching credentials and teaches this class
at Peninsula High School. He also explained how the Students and the Law classes may be
taught at Rancho Del Mar High School by other deputies under the supervision of a teacher.
Hearing no further discussion Mayor Hill called for a roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Black, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lay
ABSTAIN: None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Captain Jay Zuanich, LASD, Lomita Station, thanked the City Council for their support of the
CORE Deputies and provided a brief report on their increased productivity since 1997.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Black suggested that the City Council consider mailing a letter to residents
providing a summary of the discussions held at the City Council/RHCA Board of Directors
Joint Meeting held on June 11, 2003. After discussion, staff was directed to place an item on the
next City Council agenda and to work with Councilmember Black to prepare a draft letter for
consideration at that meeting.
Mayor Hill commended Finance Director Nan Huang for her work on the FY 2003-04 Budget.
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Councilmember Pernell thanked the City Council and staff for their get well wishes that had
been sent to his wife, Beverly.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis reported that he will be on vacation beginning June 25, 2003 and will
return to work on July 9, 2003.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
L 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.
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No closed session was held.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:00
p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 14, 2003,
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
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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