6/25/2007MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 25, 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 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Pernell, Lay, and Mayor Pro Tem Hill
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Black (excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Nan Huang, Finance 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. Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 11, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of May, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Notice of Completion for the Main Gate Beautification Project.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. County of Los Angeles Department of Agricultural Commissioner/ Weights and
Measures FY 2007/08 Agreement for pest control services.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Following the removal of Check Number 19274 from item 3-b, Councilmember Pernell moved
that the City Council approved the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember
Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Mrs. Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments,
provided an overview of the priorities. legislative advocacy and programs of the SBCCOG.
Mrs. Michelle Swanson, Environmental Deputy of the South Bay Energy Center, provided
information regarding the Energy Center's energy efficiency, water conservation and
education programs.
Councilmembers briefly discussed water conservation. Mrs. Swanson explained landscape
classes that were held recently for residents of the peninsula. She said that the participants in
this landscape class were able to receive a smart controller which assists in water conservation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill thanked Mrs. Bacharach and Mrs. Swanson for their presentations.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 732
MR. AND MRS. BRADFORD CHELF, 22 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH, (LOT 1 -MR).
REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING RESIDENCE;
REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO ENCROACH WITH THE NEW RESIDENCE INTO
THE FRONT SETBACK AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT.
City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that the applicant has withdrawn this application.
ZONING CASE NO. 740
MR. AND MRS. JARED BEILKE, 16 GEORGEFF ROAD (LOT 6 -GF), ROLLING HILLS,
CA. REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING TO CREATE A
BUILDING PAD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL AND PATIO
AREA; A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA
OF THE LOT AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE
FOR ACCESS TO THE FUTURE STABLE AREA.
City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that the applicant has significantly changed the proposed
plan and that it is staff's recommendation that this zoning case be remanded back to the
Planning Commission. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hill called for a motion.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council remand Zoning Case No. 740 back to the
Planning Commission. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08.
RESOLUTION NO. 1019: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FY 2007-08 CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS 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, UTILITY FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-
08.
RESOLUTION NO. 1020: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE 2007-08 FISCAL YEAR
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
RESOLUTION NO. 1021: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 MERIT
PAY PLAN.
City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that this is the second of two public hearings regarding
the FY 2007-08 Budget and that it is being presented this evening for adoption. He noted that
the only change in the budget document is the change from Underground Utility Fund to
Utility Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Hill opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
Hearing none and no discussion he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 1019, 1020
and 1021. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1022. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF - ROLLING• -HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONTINUATION OF THE REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008, CONTRACT NUMBER
72263.
Planning Director Schwartz presented the staff report providing background regarding the
amended agreement which sets the process for the City to accept and receive the CDBG funds.
She reported that a staff report will be presented to the City Council at an upcoming meeting
allowing the City Council to allocate these funds which are not used by the City to
neighboring jurisdictions. Hearing no objection, Mayor Pro Tem Hill called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1022.
Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously by those
Councilmembers in attendance.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REPORT REGARDING THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (ORAL)
Mayor Pro Tem Hill reported on the statistics presented at the last meeting of the PVP
Regional Law Enforcement Committee. He reported that the Committee considered a
recommendation from the Sheriff's Department for the purchase of a 4 -WD All Terrain Vehicle
for patrolling the trails on the Peninsula. City Manager Dahlerbruch indicated that after
further review of the details for this purchase that it would be brought before the City
Councils of the Peninsula Region for approval.
Councilmember Pernell commented on the good response times reported by the new
ambulance service.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill reported on a recent meeting he attended regarding green building.
Planning Director Schwartz reported that the City Council would receive a memo outlining
the information presented at the meeting regarding green building standards in their packet
this week.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill reported on his attendance at the recent Mayor's Luncheon.
Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on speeding vehicles and drivers that ignore stop
signs in the City. Lt. Ahn was asked to share this information with the traffic Sergeant.
Councilmember Pernell commented on the granting of variances and conditional use permits.
He also commented on the number of applicants for the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented information to the City Council regarding AB 303.
At 8:05 p.m. the City Council adjourned to a 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.
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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
At 8:22 p.m. the City Council returned to open session and the City Attorney reported that the
City Council discussed the Hassoldt litigation and that no reportable action was taken in
closed session.
ADIOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Hill adjourned the
meeting at 8:22 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on
Monday, July 9, 2007 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
Frank E. ill
Mayor Pro Tem
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Respectfully submitted,
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Marilyn Kern
Deputy City Clerk
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