7/24/2006MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 24, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Lay at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor
Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager.
Gregg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney.
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 July 10, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company's application
regarding 2007-2008 Low -Income Assistance Programs; A.06-07-001.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for June, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. In reply to Mayor Pro Tem Black, City Manager Nealis explained that there
were not the usual number of payments on the register this time because the Finance Director
was out of town for a few weeks.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Report and Presentation from City of Los Angeles Councilwoman Jan Perry, Board Member
of the South Coast Air Quality Management Board.
Mayor Lay announced that this item was cancelled at the request of Councilwoman Perry. He
indicated that this presentation will be rescheduled at a later date.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND COXCOM, INC., DBA COX
COMMUNICATIONS PALOS VERDES, INC. A DELAWARE CORPORATION AND
WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. A DELAWARE
CORPORATION.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the renewal
agreement with Cox Communications and the review of the document by the City Attorney's
Office.
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Mayor Lay opened the public hearing. There being no public testimony, he called upon Mr.
Art Yoon, representing Cox Communications. Mr. Yoon thanked the City Council for their
support and indicated that it has been a pleasure serving the City for so many years.
Discussion ensued regarding the services provided by Cox Communications in the City. City
Manager Nealis and Mr. Yoon explained that the agreement with the RHCA coincides with the
agreement with the City.
Councilmembers discussed the franchise fee of 2-1 / 2% to the City and 2-1 / 27o to the RHCA.
Mr. Yoon explained that the federal government sets the amount that can be charged by cities.
In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, Mr. Yoon stated that he would highlight the
telephone number to Cox Communications on the local channel scroll. He stated that the
telephone number is located on the monthly bills. City Manager Nealis indicated that staff
could periodically offer the phone number to residents through the Citywide Newsletter.
Further discussion ensued regarding the periodic price increases initiated by Cox
Communications. City Manager Nealis explained the City's limited local control over basic
cable rates. Mr. Yoon explained the federal government's maximum permitted rate and stated
that Cox cannot exceed those rates. He stated that the federal government also controls how
the rates can be raised.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lay closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the agreement.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR FY 2006 / 07.
City Manager Nealis noted a typographical error relating to the Women's Community Club
Liaison and the Alternate Director to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. He
indicated that there should only be one representative to the Women's Community Club and
that Mayor Pro Tem Black would be the Alternate to the CJPIA.
There being no objection, the FY 2006-07 City Council Committee assignments were
approved as presented by Mayor Lay.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
AT TWO LOCATIONS ON CREST ROAD.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
undergrounding of two locations on Crest Road, information regarding the bidding process
and the costs associated with the projects. He reported that Doty Brothers Construction
Company is the low bidder.
Hearing no discussion, Mayor Lay called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council award the bid for the
undergrounding at two locations on Crest Road to Doty Brothers Construction in an amount
not to exceed $40,759.00 and direct staff to manage any necessary change orders and proceed
with the project. Mayor Pro Tem Black seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Nealis reported that Mr. Doug McHattie, Bolton Engineering, had requested to
coordinate a presentation on a sewer system to the City Council. He explained that the
system consists of sewer grinding disposal units at individual homes. There being no
objection, City Manager Nealis indicated that a presentation would for the City Council would
be scheduled.
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At 7:45 p.m., City Manager Nealis announced that it would be appropriate to recess into a
brief closed session.
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.
At 7:48 p.m. the Council returned to open session. City Manager Nealis stated that no
reportable action was taken in closed session.
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.
No closed session was conducted relative to this item.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at
7:49 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday,
August 14, 2006 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Approved,
B.`?fllen Lay V (%
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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