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4/9/2007MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA APRIL 9, 2007 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Hill at 7:32 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Lay, Pennell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill. Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Black (excused). Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Captain Ronene Anda, LASD Lomita Station. 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 March 26, 2007. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Allied Waste Recycling Tonnage Report for February 2007. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. d. Closure of the southbound lane of Portuguese Bend Road from 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2007 for the City's 50`x' Anniversary Celebration. RECOMMENDATION: Approved as presented. e. South Bay Cities Council of Governments request for letter of support for AB 391 to expand the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Board of Directors. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the consent calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Captain Jay Zuanich, Lomita Station Mayor Pro Tem Hill presented a plaque to former Lomita Station Captain Jay Zuanich in appreciation for his excellence in public safety and provided highlights of his accomplishments during his tenure as Captain of Lomita Station and his promotion to Commander. Commander Zuanich thanked the City Council for their support while he was Captain of Lomita Station. Introduction of new Lomita Station Captain Ronene Anda Mayor Pro Tem Hill introduced the new Lomita Station Captain Ronene "Ro" Anda and provided information regarding the tenure with the Department. Captain Anda stated that she is looking forward to working the Rolling Hills City Council and staff. "ElOne, Low Pressure Sewer System; Viable Sewer System, Cost Estimate" Mr. Joe Romero provided a summary of the information he provided to the City Council that was contained in their agenda packets. He explained the E/One sewer feasibility study and estimated costs associated with a low-pressure sewer system for the Eastfield area of the City. Minutes Ci Council Meeting 04/09/07 -1- Councilmembers discussed with Mr. Romero the functions and costs of the system and the length of time that it would take for a system to be installed. Mr. Romero explained that there would be engineering costs associated with the design of the system and that a contractor would need to be hired for the actual installation. City Attorney Jenkins reported that there is a public portion of the process which would include finding out if the community would be in favor of the installation of a sewer system plus the forming of an assessment district. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CROSSWALK COMPONENT OF TTE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB MAIN GATE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT. City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report providing background regarding the Traffic Commission's recommendation regarding the realignment of the crosswalk across Portuguese Bend Road at the main gate. Following a brief discussion on how tennis players are currently crossing Portuguese Bend Road to the Tennis Facility and the closure of the current pathway across the horse trail, Mayor Pro Tern Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission relative to the realignment of the crosswalk component of the Women's Community Club Main Gate Beautification Project. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF A LEFT -CURVE WARNING SIGN WITH A 15 MPH ADVISORY WARNING SIGN AND A 4 -INCH DASHED EDGE STRIPE AT THE CORNER OF CREST ROAD AND EASTFIELD DRIVE. City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report providing background- regarding the Traffic Commission's recommendation for the installation of a left -curve warning sign with a 15 mph advisory warning sign and a 4 inch dashed edge stripe at the comer of Crest Road and Eastfield Drive. Mr. Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer, provided more information regarding the corner and his recommendation. He explained the previous request that a stop sign be installed at the corner made by the residents in the area and his findings that stop signs are mainly used to direct right-of-way rather than to slow traffic. Mr. Malcolm Sharp, 74 Eastfield Drive, explained that more children are living in the area and that there are more pedestrians and equestrians using the trails near this comer. He expressed his concerns about speeding vehicles maneuvering the curve from Crest Road onto Eastfield Drive and explained that there have been two accidents involving the destruction of his neighbor's fence at 76 Eastfield Drive. He mentioned that violations occur on Saturday and Sunday and at 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays. He also explained that delivery trucks and other vehicles sometimes become confused by this corner because of the continuation of Crest Road past the comer toward the locked gate. Mr. Victor George, 76 Eastfield Drive, explained the two recent accidents that involved his fence and expressed his concern that vehicles tend to speed around the curve from Crest Road onto Eastfield Drive. Discussion ensued regarding what could be done to reduce the confusion factor at the corner. Mr. Cline explained the dashed white sideline that is recommended to follow the edge of Crest Road as it curves toward Eastfield Drive. It was suggested that a sign be installed indicating that Eastfield Drive is to the left. Mr. Fred Ripley, 91 Crest Road East, stated that he supports the Traffic Commission's recommendation but that he would like to have the new sign placed in a location that would not block his line of sight as he exits his driveway. Mr. Ripley commented on vehicles that he has observed running the stop sign on Eastfield Drive as they turned right onto Crest Road. Mr. Ripley and Mr. George both offered their driveways to the Sheriff's Department for enforcement efforts. Minutes City Council Meeting 04/09/07 -2- E it 11 Dr. Stephanie Culver, 76 Eastfield Drive, commented on the number of young families with children that are moving into the City and the elderly residents that currently live here. She urged the Council to protect the safety of all. Councilmember Pernell explained the extra traffic enforcement program that was initiated by the City Council several years ago to address the concerns raised by residents. regarding traffic and safety on Rolling Hills' roadways. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed dashed edge stripe. It was suggested that this striping be reflective. Traffic Engineer Cline explained that there is an aluminum tape material that is very reflective. Following brief discussion regarding directing extra traffic enforcement by the Sheriff's Department at the corner, Mayor Pro Tem Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission recommendation relative to the installation of a left -curve warning sign with a 15 mph advisory warning sign and a 4 inch dashed edge stripe at the corner of Crest Road and Eastfield Drive and that this corner also include a sign that advises that Eastfield Road is beyond the curve to the left. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councils members in attendance. It was suggested that the City Council review this matter again after the Traffic Commission conducts its' re -review of the matter at their July meeting. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION REGARDING ADDITIONAL DELINEATORS ON MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH. City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report outlining the background regarding the Traffic Commission's recommendation that additional delineators be installed on Middleridge Lane South in the vicinity of 27 Middleridge Lane South and that a white sideline be initiated in the area of the delineators. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendation from the Traffic Commission relative to the installation of additional delineators and the white sideline stripe on Middleridge Lane South. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF DONATION OF ROCKS AND BOULDERS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MAIN GATE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT. City Manager Dahlerbruch resented the staff report providing background regarding the donation of rocks and boulders for the Main Gate Beautification Project and reported that the donor has granted his permission for any extra material to be provided to the RHCA for a project being proposed by the Women's Community Club. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hill called for a motion. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council accept Mr. Colyear's donation of Palos Verdes rock and boulders for the Main Gate Beautification Project and direct the Mayor to send an acknowledgement to Mr. Colyear for his generosity and that the City Council consider disposal of the excess rock material by providing it to the Rolling Hills Community Association. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. Minutes Ci Council Meeting 009/07 -3- MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Lay reported that he would not be in attendance at the April 23, 2007 City Council meeting. Councilmember Pernell reported that Maureen Nunn has volunteered to conduct interviews of long time Rolling Hills residents to create a living history of the City for the 50" Anniversary Celebration in May. Councilmember Lay commented on the low pressure sewer system presentation. Following discussion, staff was directed to investigate all aspects of the system and process for initiating such a system so that the City Council could study its implementation in the City. MATTERS FROM STAFF DISCUSSION OF 07/ 08 FISCAL YEAR PRIORITIES. City Manager Dahlerbruch provided a list of staff's proposed work plan items inriority order for Council review and input. He indicated that staff would be working with the City Council Budget Subcommittee to develop a proposed budget based on the City Council's prioritized goals. City Manager Dahlerbruch provided the City Council with a letter from the Rolling Hills Community Association outlining their request for reimbursement for certain expenses associated with the Poppy Trail access construction. He reported that he and the City Attorney would discuss the letter and if there were no comments or objections after the City Council has reviewed the letter, that he would prepare the warrant for payment at the April 23, 2007 City Council Meeting. City Manager Dahlerbruch announced the May 28, 2007 City Council meeting falls on the Memorial Day Holiday and that an item would be placed on the next City Council agenda to select an alternate date if needed. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION I 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. G.C. 54956.9(a) Jonas, et al. v. City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. YC033955. G.C. 54956.9(a) Freeman v. City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. YC054015. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Government Code Section,54956.8 Property Address: Los Angeles Assessors Parcel # 7574-020-900 City Negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Parties: County of Los Angeles Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Conference with Real Property Negotiator Government Code Section 54956.8 . Property: Storm Hill Park — Los Angeles Assessors Parcel # 7570-24-900 City Negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Party: Rolling Hills Community Association Under Negotiation: Price and terms of lease Minutes City Council Meeting 04/09/07 -4- 1 1 1 No closed session was held. ADTOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, April 23, 2007 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Approved, rank E. Hill Mayor Pro Tem Minutes City Council Meeting 04/09/07 Respectfully submitted, k.. J Marilyn KerR Deputy City Clerk -5-