4/11/2005MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 11, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Pernell at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Heinsheimer and Black (excused).
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.,
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Greg Ahn, LASD, Lomita Station.
Captain Dave Courtney, LAFD, Station 56.
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 March 28, 2005.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Correspondence from County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services,
Emergency Medical Services Agency regarding Countywide Emergency
Ambulance Transportation Services Exclusive Operation Area Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d. Report regarding proposed exchange of Proposition A Transportation Funds.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented/provide direction.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried, unanimously by
those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 975: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING A VIEW IMPAIRMENT CAUSED BY SPECIFIC TREES LOCATED AT 61
EASTFIELD DRIVE ON PROPERTY OWNED BY MR. JOE JUGS, JR. AND SETTING
FORTH RESTORATIVE ACTION TO ABATE THE IMPAIRMENT.
(RECOMMENDED FOR CONTINUANCE)
Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell continued this matter to the next regular meeting of the
City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, April 25, 2005.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM MULLIGAN LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
FOR CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CITY ADMINISTRATION FACILITY AND TENNIS
COURT AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the proposal submitted by Mulligan
Landscape Services, Inc. Discussion ensued regarding the proposal. Councilmembers
expressed concern about the increase in Year 1 of the 3 -year contract.
Mr. Mike Fore, Mulligan Landscape Services, Inc., explained his tenure with the Company and
misdirection of previous company staff that bid on this contract. He indicated that the contract
is based on man-hours and that the company had not previously made a profit with this
contract. He explained that the Company's insurance costs have risen and other factors such
as the cost of living. Mr. Fore stated that he feels that with this proposal the company will
make a fair profit. Following discussion, this item was held until later on the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 976: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
THE EXECUTION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006-2009 A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the City's
cooperation agreement with the County Community Development Commission for the
CDBG program. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 976. Councilmember
Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mr. Ron Sommer, 2 Poppy Trail, complimented the City Manager on his efforts in assisting the
Poppy Trail residents with extra green waste receptacles from BFI.
Captain Dave Courtney, LAFD, Station 56, thanked the City Council and City Manager for the
excellent coordination and communication efforts related to the Poppy Trail land movement
incident. Captain Courtney provided brief comments regarding the weed clearance standards
in the City.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
STATUS REPORT REGARDING POPPY TRAIL.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
City Manager Nealis provided a status report regarding the Poppy Trail land movement and
reported that based upon the latest review of the soil material after completing three borings,
the Consulting Geologist and their engineering subcontractor are "cautiously optimistic" that
efforts can be directed toward preparing a plan to for the potential reopening of Poppy Trail in
lieu of preparing a plan for an alternative paved access for Poppy Trail residents. He indicated
that a cost-sharing meeting has been scheduled this week with property owners to discuss two
levels of cost sharing and the necessity for other agreements to protect the City's interests. He
also reported that mitigation protective work began today and that two more borings are
scheduled for next week which are important to determine the ability to reopen Poppy Trail
and revaluate the level of "cautious optimism".
Councilmember Hill commented on soil that may need to be placed elsewhere on a
temporary or permanent basis during the potential construction to reopen Poppy Trail. City
Manager Nealis indicated that the Consulting Geologist and engineer would need to further
investigate the amount of soil.
Mr. Bob Jonas, 3 Poppy Trail, suggested a method of feathering the soil from the slide around
the area of the slide and perhaps building the roadway up a bit.
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Mr. John Lacey, 7 Poppy Trail, indicated that he is pleased with the "cautious optimism" in
concentrating on a plan for the future reopening Poppy Trail rather than the temporary paved
access. Mr. Lacey thanked the City Council, RHCA and City staff for their kindness and
efforts during this situation.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM MULLIGAN LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
FOR CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CITY ADMINISTRATION FACILITY AND TENNIS
COURT AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed landscape contract. Mayor Pro Tem Lay
indicated that he would be willing to accept this proposal. Councilmember Hill stated that he
feels that the adjustment should be more incremental.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lay to approve the proposed
contract. This motion was seconded by Mayor Pernell for the purpose of discussion.
Following further discussion, Councilmember Hill suggested that this matter be continued to
the April 25, 2005 City Council meeting. Hearing no objection, this was so ordered by Mayor
Pernell.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at
7:55 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, April 25,
2005, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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