3/9/2009MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 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
7:32 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Interim Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Greg Alm, LASD, Lomita Station.
Richard Henke, Planning Commission Chairman.
Jill Smith, Planning Commission Member.
Roger and Sofia Sommer.
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 February 23, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented
C. Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding HD Channel Line-up Additions
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
d. Correspondence from The Gas Company regarding Request for Notice of Meetings to
Consider New or Increased Fees or Service Charges.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
e. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for December 2008.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Superior Court regarding parking fines, fees
and penalties.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
g. Consideration of Resolution No. 1059: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Rolling Hills rescinding Resolution No. 608 pertaining to retiree benefits.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented
h. Disaster Preparedness Committee meeting notes of January 28, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
NONE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT GRANT REQUEST FOR
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH PENINSULA
CITIES
City Manger Dahlerbruch presented a recommendation that the City send a letter to Supervisor Don
Knabe in conjunction with the three other Peninsula Cities requesting a district grant in the amount of
approximately $6,600 ($3.50 per resident). He further suggested that the grand funds be used for
emergency supplies in support of the block captain program. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that
the City Council approve the recommendation that the City submit a grant request letter for emergency
supplies and equipment in conjunction with the Peninsula Cities. Councilmember Black seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $76,348 IN PROPOSITION C FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AND
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOCATING CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROPOSITION C
FUNDS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented a recommendation to the City Council that City's allocation of
Proposition C be re -directed to Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. He stated that
Proposition C funds are generated from Sales Tax and are to be used for the purpose of transit or
transportation related projects. He further stated that the City cannot use these funds but it is within the
City's authority to re -direct the funds. He recommended that the City split the funds equally between
Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City
Council authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement with the Cities of
Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes allocating the City of Rolling Hills' Proposition C funds
equally between the two cities for eligible projects on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Councilmember
Black seconded the motion. After further discussion concerning alternatives for the percentage of the
split between the two cities, the motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Black, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CITY OF ROLLING HILLS' REGIONAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (RSTP) / FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING
FOR GENERAL FUND DOLLARS WITH THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES OR
OTHER JURISDICTIONS
After referencing the staff report for the history of the matter, City Manager Dahlerbruch presented a
recommendation that the City exchange its allocation of Federal Stimulus funds with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes for General Funds at the rate of $0.61 per $1.00. Councilmember Lay moved that the City
Council authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to execute an agreement for the exchange of City
of Rolling Hills' Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) / Federal stimulus funding for
general fund dollars with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes or other jurisdictions at the rate of $0.61 per
$1.00. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Black, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
PRESENTATION
Special Presentation to Roger Sommer for commendable service to the
City of Rolling Hills as a member of the Planning Commission
Mayor Hill presented Roger Sommer a commemorative plaque in recognition and appreciation of his 13
years of service to the community of Rolling Hills as a member and past chairman of the Planning
Commission.
Richard Henke, Planning Commission Chairman expressed appreciation for Mr. Sommer's active
participation on the Planning Commission and thanked Mr. Sommer for his mentorship.
Jill Smith, Planning Commission member, expressed her appreciation for Mr. Sommer's insight and
sense of humor.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lay questioned the fence height requirements and made a suggestion, supported by the
City Council, that the Planning Commission review maximum fence height. City Manager Dahlerbruch
received the direction and reported that the matter would be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Lay stated that he would not be available to attend the Zone 4 Neighborhood Meeting
on May 13, 2009.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
DISCUSSION OF BLOCK CAPTAIN PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented recommendations in the staff report for enhancing the block
captain program. Hearing no objection to the recommendations, City staff will proceed with the
recommendations as presented.
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. 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.
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to
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the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, March 23, 2009
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Approved,
Frank E. Hill
Mayor
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Heidi Luce
Interim Deputy City Clerk
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