5/10/2004MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MAY 10, 2004
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: Black, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell and Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: Lay (excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Jay Zuanich, 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 April 26, 2004.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. l
C. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1667 filed with the Public Utilities Commission regarding filing
changes in its tariff schedules applicable to its Palos Verdes District.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell seconded the motion.
In response to Councilmember Black, City Manager Nealis explained that Check No. 16706 to
the Rolling Hills Estates is for Traffic Control -Crossing Guard services at Rancho Vista School
and the cost sharing formula between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates
and Rolling Hills for these services. Councilmember Black expressed concern about this
payment and questioned whether Rolling Hills residents attend that school. Staff was
requested to provide a report on crossing guard services.
In response to Councilmember Black, City Manager Nealis explained that Check No. 16700 to
CTR was for the rental of video projection equipment for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Kick-off
meeting held last week. Councilmember Black commented on the $2,000 fee charged by the
consultant for meeting expenses. City Manager Nealis explained that staff attempted to
borrow a projector from several other entities but were unable to arrange for a loan of this
equipment.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously by those Councilmembers
in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
RESOLUTION NO.: 951: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and Resolution No. 951 and provided
information regarding the 5 -year agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide law
enforcement service to the City of Rolling Hills.
In response to Councilmember Black, Captain Jay Zuanich explained the deputy services units
in the agreement and a 56 (7 days/week) hour unit verses a 40 hour unit (5 days/week). City
Manager Nealis explained that the slight increase in the deployment of the 56 hour units was
based on local calls for service in the previous fiscal year. City Manager Nealis explained that
each year the Sheriff's Department evaluates the region as a whole and adjusts the projected
deployment to meet the demand of each regional city. In response to Councilmember Black,
City Manager Nealis explained that funds are included in the draft budget to continue the
additional special traffic enforcement in the next fiscal year.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 951.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried, unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CITY
ADMIlVISTRATION FACILITY AND TENNIS COURT AREA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the request
for proposal process and information regarding the low bidder.
In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Nealis explained that the request for
proposal called for a one-year contract.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved that the City Council award the bid for City Administration
Facility and Tennis Court Area Landscape Maintenance Services to Mulligan Landscape
Services at a monthly cost of $575 per month and directed staff to proceed. Councilmember
Black seconded the motion. In response to Councilmember Hill, City Manager Nealis
explained the term of the agreement and Councilmember Black commented that the
agreement can be terminated without cause.
After discussion, the motion carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis provided an update on the latest information regarding the League of
California Cities negotiations with the Governor and potential impacts to local revenue.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
At 7:46 p.m., City Council recessed to a closed session.
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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.
Initiation of Litigation:
G.C. 54956.9(c)
One Case
At 7:49 p.m. the meeting reconvened in open session and City Attorney Jenkins reported that
no reportable action was taken in closed session.
13. ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 7:49 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, May 24, 2004, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approvq'd-,
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Mayor Pro Tem
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Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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