6/14/2004MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 14, 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.
Nan Huang, Finance Director.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning 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 -Regular Meeting of May 24, 2004.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Correspondence from California Water Service Company regarding Advice
Letter No. 1614-A filed with the Public Utilities Commission relative to the filing
of changes in tariff schedules.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d. Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company regarding
Application No. 04-05-021 filed with the Public Utilities Commission requesting
an authorized cost of capital for 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for May, 2004.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Mavor Pro Tem Pernell seconded the motion.
In response to Councilmember Black, City Manager Nealis explained that Check No. 16761
(County of Los Angeles) was for coyote management for April, Check No. 16763 (Duthie
Power Services) was for emergency generator testing, service and fuel and that Check No.
16769 (South Bay Center, Dispute Resolution) represented the total City Council authorized
payment for view impairment mediation services. The motion carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RELATIVE TO FY 2004-05 BID SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to approve the FY 2004-04 Bid Specifications and Request for Proposal
involving major thoroughfares in the City. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Pernell, City
Manager Nealis explained that Portuguese Bend Road had been re -striped following the re -
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paving of that roadway by the RHCA. He indicated that typically a second coat of paint is
applied to newly paved roadways and that this striping contract will provide the second coat.
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission and direct staff to proceed. Councilmember Black seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
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, AND
UNDERGROUND UTILITY FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05.
RESOLUTION NO. 953: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING AN ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY.
City Manager Nealis presented the highlights of the Budget Message. He also presented
information regarding Resolution No. 953 establishing an asset capitalization policy. Mayor
Heinsheimer congratulated staff on the preparation of the FY 2004-05 Budget.
In response to Councilmember Black, City Manager Nealis explained that the apparent
estimated expenditure increase is due to comparing the projected budget expenditure to the
actual expenditure. He stated that traditionally the City does not reach the projected
expenditure amounts and the comparison of actual expenditures, from year to year, is a more
realistic comparison.
Mayor Heinsheimer opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none and
no further discussion, he continued the public hearing, including Resolution No. 953, to the
next regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, June 28, 2004.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 954: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CITY MANAGER AND
ORDERING THE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF A DOG FROM THE CITY.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. He indicated that Resolution No. 954
memorializes the action taken by the City Council on May 24, 2004. Hearing no discussion,
Mayor Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 954. Mayor Pro
Tem Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in
attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 955: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE POSITION OF THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES RELATIVE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING
GUARANTEES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell explained that
following his attendance at the Contract Cities Seminar in May, that he requested the City
Council consider supporting the position of the League of California Cities regarding local
government financing guarantees. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell moved that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 955. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion.
In response to Councilmember Black, Mayor Pro Tem Pennell explained the League of
California Cities Initiative on the November, 2004 State Ballot and the negotiations with the
Governor and his promise to support a Constitutional Amendment that would protect local
government revenue in the future. Mayor Heinsheimer explained that although it is not very
common for the City Council to adopt resolutions on various subjects, occasionally a member
of the City Council suggests this type of action as a part of their City representation on out of
city organizations. He stated that adoption of this Resolution would not set a historical
precedent because it directly affects the City of Rolling Hills. Councilmember Black indicated
that he was not opposed to the subject of Resolution No. 955, but wanted clarification on the
general policy of the City Council regarding such actions. The motion carried unanimously by
those Councilmembers in attendance.
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OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Pernell commented on the recent CORE Deputy Activity Report. He also
commented on the recent decision by the Rolling Hills Estates City Council to not fund the
Students and the Law Program. City Manager Nealis reported that the City receives 12 hours
per week in CORE Deputy services and indicated that they have been used for traffic
enforcement.
Councilmember Hill commented on his attendance at the Rancho Del Mar High School
Graduation and indicated that it was an uplifting experience.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
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 Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 7:47 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on
Monday, June 28, 2004, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
P.
Marilyn Kerrf
Deputy City Clerk
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