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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 - Minutes City Council Meeting 06/14/04 -1- 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 06/14/04 -2- 1 1 1 1 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 Approvee- AorLs F i Mavor Minutes City Council Meeting 06/14/04 -3-