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6/13/2005MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA JUNE 13, 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 7:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Black, Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. Nan Huang, Finance Director. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Lt. Greg 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. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PALOS VERDES PENINSULA SALUTE TO SERVICE PRESENTATION TO MAJOR KEVIN H. HUTCHISON, UNITED STATES MARINES, SON OF NANCY AND DONOVAN BLACK. Mayor Pernell presented Major Hutchison with a Certificate of Appreciation and a gift basket of hometown memorabilia. Mayor Pernell commented that Major Hutchinson, who attended Chadwick School, has been a Marine to 10 years and recently returned home from service in Falloujah, Iraq. He indicated that Major Hutchison received a prestigious Bronze Star Citation for his heroic achievement as Company Commander, where he led 75 marines and sailors into direct combat in the Sunni Triangle and brought them all home safely. Mayor Pernell presented Major Hutchison's parents, Nancy and Donovan Black with a gold star poster. Mr. Mike Gin, representing Supervisor Don Knabe and Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Larry Clark both commended Major Hutchison and all those in attendance thanked him for his service to the Country. Major Hutchison thanked those in attendance and indicated that the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula holds a special place in his life and in tough times he would reflect on his days growing up and surfing on the coast of the Peninsula. PRESENTATION FROM RANCHO PALOS VERDES MAYOR LARRY CLARK, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES SOUTH BAY REGIONAL DIRECTOR, REGARDING THE LEAGUE'S LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION SERVICES AND BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP. Mayor Larry Clark, League of California Cities South Bay Regional Director, introduced Ann Marie Wallace, Regional Representative of the League of California Cities, and provided the City Council with information relating to the services and resources provided by the League. Mayor Clark also provided an update regarding the strategic direction of the League for 2005 at the State and Federal levels. Minutes City Council Meeting 06/13/05 -1- PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION RELATIVE TO FY 2005-06 BID SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CITYWIDE REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Traffic Striping and Pavement Marking Project bid specifications and request for proposal and the Traffic Commission's recommendation that the City Council approve the document. In response to Councilmember Black, City Manager Nealis indicated usually 3 or 4 bids are submitted for this work. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation from the Traffic Commission relative to the 2005-06 Bid Specifications and Request for Proposal for the Citywide Replacement of Traffic Striping and Pavement Markings Project and authorize staff to proceed with the bidding process. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION RELATIVE TO EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND CHADWICK SCHOOL FOR STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the agreement between the City and Chadwick School for student drop-off and pick-up service and the Traffic Commission's recommendation that the City Council extend the agreement. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion. Councilmember Black moved that the City Council approve the recommendation from the Traffic Commission to extend the agreement between the City and Chadwick School for student drop-off and pick-up service. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. I rill 1.14 148: 1 I11R1010RI 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 2005-06. City Manager Nealis reported that the Draft FY 2005-06 Municipal Budget is presented this evening for consideration by the City Council. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he continued the public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, June 27, 2005. Councilmember Hill commented staff to the excellent job in creating the budget. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME In response to Mr. Ray Ferris, 50 Eastfield Drive, City Manager Nealis explained that Group Delta Consultants have indicated that the City should receive the Poppy Trail Geologic Study on Thursday or Friday of this week. City Manager Nealis indicated that copies will be provided to the City Council and made available to the public. Minutes City Council Meeting 06/13/05 -2- 1 1 MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Black commented on the mosquito problem caused by the water features on 1 Poppy Trail and requested staff to research the number of visits by the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District to this property and determine whether the District could initiate special service charges against the owner of the property. Councilmember Black questioned the City Attorney whether the City could initiate condemnation proceedings against #1 Poppy Trail. In response to Councilmember Black, City Attorney Jenkins explained that he would normally discuss legal issues in closed session and offered to meet with Councilmember Black if he desired. Mayor Pernell reported that his granddaughter would be a U.S. Representative in rowing at the World Games in Japan in August, 2005. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis reported that the City was going to assist the Women's Community Club regarding their proposal for trimming of the vegetation at the corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Portuguese Bend Road and in front of City Hall this week. 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. ADTOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, June 27, 2005, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Minutes City Council Meeting 06/13/05 Respectfully submitted, Marilyn KerrO Deputy City Clerk -3-