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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HII.,LS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY,JANUARY 12, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor 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: Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and.Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: Black(excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Interim Deputy City Clerk.
Ewa Nikodem, Administrative Assistant.
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 underF
Council Actions.
a. Minutes - (1) Adjourned Regular meeting of November 24, 2008, (2) Regular Meeting of
November 24, 2008 and(3) Special Meeting of December 17, 2008.
RECOMI��NDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills- December 8, 2008, December 22, 2008 and January 12, 2009.
RECOMI��NDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the month of November 2008.
RECOMNIENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding Channel Line-up additions and
changes.
RECOMIV�NDATION: Receive and file.
e. Consideration of re-appointments to the Traffic Commission and Natural Environment
and Sustainability Committee.
RECONIlVIENDATION: Approve.as presented.
f. Solid Waste/Recycling Subcommittee, December 8, 2008 Meeting Notes.
RECOMI��NDATION: Receive and file.
g. Preferred Vendors List.
RECONIlV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
h. Resolution No. 1051: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills,
California, increasing solid waste collection fees. (This Resolution corrects Resolution
No. 1037). �
RECONIlVIENDATION: Approve as presented.
i. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for November 2008.
RECONIlVIENDATION: Receive and file.
j. Resolution No. 1052: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
authorizing and consenting to the assignment and transfer of a solid waste collection
franchise. �
RECOn'Il��NDATION: Approve as presented.
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k. Resolution No. 1058: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
Authorizing the City Manager and Finance Director to engage in transactions concerning
City funds invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
RECOMIV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
1. Resolution No. 1056: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
establishing employer paid member contributions with CALPERS and,
Resolution No. 1057: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
implementing internal revenue code section 414(h)(2) for employer pick-up of employee
contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS).
RECOMIVIENDATION: Approve as presented.
m. Southern California Edison Company"Trigger"Rate Application: A.08-12-022.
RECOMI��NDATION: Receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar.
Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in
attendance.
City Manager Dahlerbruch introduced Heidi Luce, the City's new full-time staff inember. He indicated
that Heidi is the Interim Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant to City Manager.
PLANNING COMIVIISSION ITEMS
NONE.
TRAFFIC COMIVIISSION ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF HORSE CROSSINGS AT UPPER BLACKWATER ROAD
AND SAGEBRUSH LANE AND ACROSS APPALOOSA LANE AT SI'S TRAIL.
City Manager Dahlerbruch explained details about this project and the Traffic Commission's
recommendation to approve the requested pavement markings and signage for equestrian crossing per
the RHCA and the Caballeros requests. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
°Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission
recommendation for the installation of horse crossing pavement markings and signage at Upper
Blackwater Canyon Road and Sagebrush Lane and across Appaloosa Lane at Si's Trail. Councilmember
Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
CONSIDERATION OF A REDUCTION IN THE SPEED LIMIT ON MIDDLERIDGE
LANE NORTH TO 15 MPH.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report and provided background regarding the concerns
about speeding vehicles that have been brought forward by the residents of Middleridge Lane North. He
indicated that the Traffic Commission received and considered the Traffic Survey for the subject street
and the Traffic Commission recommended approval of the request. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill
called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission
recommendation for a reduction of the vehicular speed limit on Middleridge Lane North from 20 MPH
to 15 MPH. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried which carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell,Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
CONSIDERATION OF A SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW CENTERLINE ON CREST
ROAD BETWEEN THE CREST GATE AND PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report, provided background regarding the proposed
project and stated that the Traffic Commission recommended approval of the request.
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In response to Councilmember Pernell, City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that at this point, to limit the
number of traffic signs in the City, no�additional "no passing�signs" along Crest Road West would be
installed. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the Traffic Commission
recommendation to re-stripe the centerline to a double yellow solid line on Crest Road West between
the Crest Gate and Portuguese Bend Road. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried by
the following roll call vote: �
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR LJNIQUE TRAFFIC SIGNAGE IN THE
CITY.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report and provided background regarding the proposed
project. He explained that customized signage would be significantly more expensive than standard
traffic signage currently used throughout the City. He also mentioned that the RHCA staff would not be
available to assist with conducting an inventory of traffic signs in the City.
Following a brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file
the report on replacing existing, standard street signage with unique signs that are customized to the
City. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion,which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
RESOLUTION NO: 1054. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE REVISED 2008 HOUSING
ELEMENT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2008-01, OF THE GENERAL
PLAN OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND
ACCEPTING AND FILING THE 2008 REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE GENERAL PLAN. �
Planning Director Schwartz introduced Resolution No. 1054 and provided an overview of the State
mandated requirements for cities to complete their Housing Element Update, the Environmental or
Initial Study for the Housing Element and the report on the Implementation of the General Plan.
Mayor Hill opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed the public
hearing and called for a motion.
Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 1054 as presented, certify the Housing Element, adopt the Negative Environment Declaration and
receive and file the Annual General Plan Implementation Report. Councilmember Lay seconded the
motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: �
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
OLD BUSINESS
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LOW PRESSURE SEWER STUDY FEASIBILITY REPORT.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report and provided background regarding the low
pressure sewer feasibility study. He stated that the City Council-Ad Hoc Subcommittee of Mayor Hill
and Mayor Pro Tem Heisnheimer with the involvement of RHCA Manager Raig worked on this project
with Willdan.
Mrs. Kathleen McGowan, Environmental consultant explained the recent State regulations for onsite
water treatment systems. She stated that the existing septic systems would need to inspected and
cleaned on regular basis to protect the environment from contamination.
Ken Taylor of Willdan Engineering, provided findings and conclusions of the Sewer Feasibility Study.
He stated that out of 684 homes in the City, currently 671 homes utilize septic system. In his overview
of the sewer system alternatives, he indicated that Willdan evaluated three sewer systems: Conventional
Gravity System, Low pressure Sewer System and On-site Wastewater Treatment System. Out of the
three, he felt that the Low Pressure Sewer System would be the most economical to implement in the
City.
In response to Councilmember Lay, Planning Director Schwartz stated that within the last 5 years there
were 22 new sewer systems installed and that the average cost of installation was $70,000-$100,000.
Following discussion, Councilmember Pernell moved that the City Council Low Pressure Sewer Study
Ad Hoc Subcommittee continue to work with residents and encourage sewers, respond and share sewer
alternative information with residents, keep the City Council informed of new technologies, and update
the City Council in the future on matters related to sewers. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion,
which carried which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell,Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1053: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN
THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL I1vITIATIVE
(ICLEI).
City Manager Dahlerbruch provided an overview af the request and introduced Resolution No. 1053.
He explained that South Bay Council of Governments is urging its member cities to join ICLEI so they
can achieve 100% membership and therefore enhance the SBCCOG's subregional leadership in climate
protection. He further stated that the ICLEI annual membership would cost $600. Mayor Hill opened
the public hearing and called for testimony.
Councilmember Susan Seamens of Rolling Hills Estates speaking on behalf of South Bay Council of
Governments, presented information on the recent State legislation for addressing global warming,
reducing carbon dioxide for cars and trucks, gas emissions and recommended that the City participate
in the Cities for Climate Protection campaign sponsored by ICLEI.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hill closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Following
discussion, Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve Resolution No. 1053 as presented,
approve joining ICLEI at $600.00 per year and defer the carbon footprint inventory to a later date when
and if mandated by the State. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried which carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
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OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COMI��NT WELCOME
NONE.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NONE.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
INFORMATION FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED SA1vITARY
SEWER DISTRICT IN THE VICII�IITY OF CHESTNLJT LANE AND JOHNS
CANYON ROAD.
Mayor Heinsheimer recused himself from participating in the discussion on this subject due to proximity
of his residence to the subject property and took a seat in the audience. City Manager Dahlerbruch and
City Attorney Jenkins explained details about privately funded sewer systems and the creation of a new
sewer district to conform with an approved Resolution of Approval for a new residence at the subject
property. Staff was directed to notify residents adjacent to 0 Chestnut Lane of this item being
considered at the 1/26/2009 City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer returned to his seat at the table.
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)
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. 549569(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.
No closed session was held. �
ADJOURNMENT �
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. to
the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, January 26, 2009
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Heidi Luce °
Interim Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
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Frank ._Hill
Mayor
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