3/23/2009MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 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 Ahn, LASD, Lomita Station.
Fernando Paludi, West Basin Water District
Henry Wind, California Water Service Company
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 9, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b.
Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C.
Financial Statement for the month of February, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee Minutes for August 14,
2008 and November 20, 2008
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e.
Correspondence from County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County regarding Earth
Day 2009
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f.
Correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding Notification of Filing
of Energy Efficiency Program Application No. A. 08-07-022
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g.
Correspondence from Cox Communications regarding Music Choice Changes and
Channel Launch.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Manager Dahlerbruch administered the oath of office to Council members Heinsheimer and
Pernell.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Hill nominated Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer to serve as Mayor for the 2009-2010 term.
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Councilmember Lay seconded the nomination, which carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR FRANK HILL RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICE
DURING 2008-2009 TERM AS MAYOR
Mayor Heinsheimer presented Councilmember Hill with a plaque and watercolor painting of the
Women's Club View Site on Crest Road and thanked him for his service as Mayor during the 2008-
2009 term.
COMMENTS FROM 2008-2009 MAYOR FRANK HILL
Councilmember Hill thanked the citizens of Rolling Hills, the City Council and staff for their help and
support during his term as Mayor. He stated that is has been an honor and a privilege to serve the
community.
COMMENTS FROM 2009-20010 MAYOR TOM HEINSHEIMER
Mayor Heinsheimer stated that he looks forward to serving as Mayor for 2009-2010.
Councilmember Black nominated Councilmember Pernell to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2009-2010
term. Councilmember Hill seconded the nomination, which carried unanimously.
Recess for Reception
At 7:36 p.m. the meeting was recessed for a reception. The meeting was reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
Presentation
Fernando Paludi from West Basin Municipal Water District addressed the City Council. Mr. Paludi
stated that the West Basin Municipal Water district is a wholesale water agency and that their primary
responsibility is conservation and long-term water resource planning to ensure that there is an adequate
and level water supply. He updated the City Council on the status of statewide water supply issues. He
stated than any decisions relating to allocation or mandatory water conservation will be made by the
Metropolitan Water District in April. He further stated that he would report back to the City Council
should mandatory water conservation be required.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
NONE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
NONE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
OLD BUSINESS
NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Maureen Hill, 11 Cinchring Road, thanked the City Council for their Nomination of her and Leslie
Stetson for consideration as 25h State Senate District 2009 Woman of the Year. She stated they attended
a luncheon, hosted by Senator Roderick Wright, honoring the nominees and appreciated the honor.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Hill suggested that the City Council nominate Richard Henke for the Los Angeles
County Commission on Aging's 44th Annual Older Americans Recogntion Day Awards Program. The
Council concurred and staff was directed to proceed with submitting the nomination.
Mayor Heinsheimer distributed tentative committee assignments requesting that the member of the City
Council review the tentative assignments and provide feedback. He stated that it is suggested that the
Planning Commission Liaison and Association Liaison be the same person due the similarity in function
between the two positions. He stated that the assignments would be presented for approval at the next
City Council meeting.
Councilmember Pernell noted that one of his neighbors removed some debris from the roadway that was
left behind after the recent windstorm and that other residents do similar things. He suggested that a
general thank you should be included in the Newsletter recognizing the residents who tend to the
housekeeping of the City.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
STATUS REPORT ON RSTP FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented a status report on the RSTP Federal stimulus funds stating that in
the days following the City Council's directive to staff at the last meeting, it was learned that the RSTP
federal stimulus funds entitled to cities could not be exchanged for General Funds and that based on that
finding, an exchange will not take place.
STATUS REPORT AND DIRECTION REGARDING SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE
NEGOTIATIONS (ORAL)
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented an update from the Solid Waste/Recycling subcommittee
concerning the solid waste franchise negotiations stating that subcommittee is working with the
Consultant to review Allied's preliminary request for renewal and will report to the City Council as
further items develop.
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.
LIABILITY TRUST FUND LITIGATION TOLLING AGREEMENT
The closed session began at 8:12 p.m. and concluded at 8:16 p.m.
City Attorney Jenkins reported that the City Council recessed into a brief closed session to discuss
whether or not to execute a tolling agreement in connection with potential litigation with the County of
Los Angeles on behalf of the Contract Cities Association relative to the liability trust fund. He further
reported that City Council in closed session unanimously approved entering into a tolling agreement
with the County in order to extend the statute of limitations.
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ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting at 8:20
p.m. to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, April 13, 2009
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
Approv,
Thomas
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
Interim Deputy City Clerk
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