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2/13/2006MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 13, 2006 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: Black, Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay and Mayor Pernell. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. 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. Minutes -Regular Meeting of January 23, 2006. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for December, 2005. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. d. Notice of Completion for the FY 05-06 Citywide Replacement of Street Striping and Pavement Markings Project. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Presentation to Mr. Scott Gobble for his 15 years of service as the Southern California Edison Company Representative to the City of Rolling Hills. Mayor Pernell presented Mr. Gobble with a certificate commending him for his many years of service to the citizens of Rolling Hills while serving as Regional Manager of Public Affairs for the Southern California Edison Company. Mayor Pernell introduced Mr. Gobble's wife, Mrs. Marge Gobble to those in attendance and indicated that she has been very supportive of Scott's activities. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGARDING THE CROSSWALK COMPONENT OF THE PORTUGUESE BEND MAIN GATE AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROPOSED BY THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB OF ROLLING HILLS AND A REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Minutes City Council Meeting 02/13/06 -1- City Manager Nealis introduced the item and presented an overview of the field review of the area that had been held earlier in the day. Discussion ensued regarding the costs associated with the project. City Manager Nealis explained that the labor component of the project should adhere to the State of California prevailing wage rules and regulations. Councilmember Black commented on the design of the project and queried if the City Council were to approve the project this evening would changes in the design be allowed. City Manager Nealis indicated that the design amendments could be up to the discretion of the City Council. Councilmember Black commented on the proposed stairs that are planned on the pathway on the southwest corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Portuguese Bend Road and queried whether a ramp pathway could be designed. Mrs. Beth Howell, Chairman of the Women's Community Club Beautification Committee, explained that this part of the plan is in Rolling Hills Estates and that their representatives have indicated that the stairs are the best solution for that area. Mrs. Howell further explained the hardscape and landscape portions of the plan that are located in Rolling Hills Estates. She indicated that Rolling Hills Estates has offered a matching grant of up to $2,000 to assist in the costs for this portion of the plan. Mrs. Howell further explained the portions of the plan that are located in Rolling Hills and the costs associated with the proposed hardscape and landscape improvements. She indicated that a brick crosswalk and rubble wall had not been included due to costs. She stated that the Women's Club is requesting approval of the plan in general with the specifics to be worked out as needs arise. She commented on the bid the Women's Club obtained from Bennett Enterprises that was attached to the staff report. Councilmembers discussed the proposed project. Mrs. Howell explained the safety aspects for children who pass through this area to and from school. Mrs. Howell explained that Caballeros had requested a surface that would accommodate pedestrians and equestrians. Councilmember Black indicated that he feels that stabilized decomposed granite should be used in the project. Discussion ensued regarding the process for bidding and the administration of the construction. Councilmember Heinsheimer expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Women's Club and suggested that the City administer the bid process and the project. He commented on the items that the Women's Club had removed from the project and suggested that the project be designed on the basis of safety, aesthetics and cost. The City Council discussed the participation of the Rolling Hills Community Association in the project. Mrs. Howell indicted that a portion of the Community Association Board of Directors indicated that they may be willing to contribute in the costs for the capital improvements and safety aspects of the project. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the concept of the project and directed staff to work with the Women's Community Club and prepare plans and specifications for the City to bid for this project and administer the construction of the project. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 161 m1w.118R] U M31 - None. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME Mr. Scott Gobble, Southern California Edison Company, thanked the City Council for the commendation he received earlier in the evening and introduced the City's new Edison Representative, Marissa Castro-Salvati. Ms. Castro-Salvati indicated that she is looking forward to serving the City of Rolling Hills. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis reported on the upcoming City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting. He reported that due to a scheduling conflict, it is recommended that this meeting be Minutes City Council Meeting 02/13/06 -2- 1 1 re -scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2006 beginning at 6:30 p.m. There were no objections to this recommended meeting date. 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. G.C. 54956.9(a) Hui -Tse Sheen, Individual, Plaintiff, vs City of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Community Association, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. YC051963. In the matter of the City of Rolling Hills Application for Abatement Order, Los Angeles County Superior Court. The meeting was re -convened in open session at 8:13 p.m. City Attorney Jenkins reported that during closed session, the City Council discussed the items listed on the closed session agenda and announced that the City Council approved a Tolling Agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association in connection with the case of Sheen vs. the City of Rolling Hills. ADIOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council adjourn the meeting in memory of Beverly Pernell who lived in the City for over 50 years and always kept the City of Rolling Hills in her heart. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. to the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, February 27, 2006, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Approved, Allen Lay G� Mayor Pro Tem Minutes City Council Meeting 02/13/06 Respectfully submitted, M, 'A4�,� )�.� Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk -3- MINUTES OF AN ADJOPURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 13, 2006 CALL TO ORDER An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 3:05 p.m. in front of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell. Councilmembers Absent: Black (excused). Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Leah Mirsch, President, WCCRH Beth Howell, Beautification Committee Chair, WCCRH Mary Graff, WCCRH Rae Walker, WCCRH Ralph Black, RHCA Board of Directors OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGARDING THE CROSSWALK COMPONENT OF THE PORTUGUESE BEND MAIN GATE AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROPOSED BY THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB OF ROLLING HILLS AND A REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Beth Howell led those in attendance on a tour of the proposed Main Gate Area Improvement Project of the Women's Community Club of Rolling Hills. Those in attendance toured the area proposed for decomposed granite as it descends to Palos Verdes Drive North. The group also viewed the west side of Portuguese Bend Road inspecting the area north of the tennis courts for the pathway for children accessing the public transit bus stops on Palos Verdes Drive North. Councilmembers expressed concern over the decomposed granite component of the ascending slope of the horse trail close to Palos Verdes Drive North. Councilmembers also discussed whether children would use the path to access the public transportation areas. Those in attendance also viewed the proposed crosswalk that was reviewed by the Traffic Commission across Portuguese Bend Road to and from the Main Gate and tennis court area and across the driveway apron at City Hall. Beth Howell provided those in attendance with the displays of all of the planting material that would be proposed in conjunction with this project. Toward the conclusion of the meeting, City Manager Nealis indicated that he recently noticed that the bid submitted by the Women's Community Club prepared by Bennett Enterprises was for a "non -prevailing wage" bid. City Manager Nealis indicated that he checked this with the City Attorney who felt that the job must be a prevailing job due to public fund expenditures on public property. The City Manager indicated that he would discuss this further with the City Attorney to determine if certain components would be exempt from that requirement. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. Minutes City Council Meeting 02/13/06 -1- ADTOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m. to a regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, February 13, 2006, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, ��" Crag Nealis City Clerk Approved, Allen Lay Mayor Pro Tem Minutes City Council Meeting 02/13/06 -2- '-1 1 1