3/8/2010MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell and Mayor Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Lt. Doreen Alcaraz, 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 February 22, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. City Council/Planning Commission Liaison meeting notes of February 22, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
D. Consideration of dates for the 2010 Annual Spring Clean-up.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
E. Consideration of modifications to the City of Rolling Hills Investment Policy and to the
City of Rolling Hills Financial, Budget and Debt Policies.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Lay asked that item 3E be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual
consideration. The Mayor so ordered. Councilmember Black moved that the City Council approve the
remaining items on the consent calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Councilmember Hill nominated Mayor Pro Tem Pernell to serve as Mayor for the 2010-2011 term.
Councilmember Lay seconded the nomination, which carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR THOMAS HEINSHEIMER RECOGNIZING
OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING 2009-2010 TERM AS MAYOR
The Members of the City Council each recognized Mayor Heinsheimer for his contributions to the City.
Mayor Pernell presented Councilmember Heinsheimer 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 2009-
2010 term.
COMMENTS FROM 2009-2010 MAYOR THOMAS HEINSHEIMER
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Councilmember Heinsheimer thanked the citizens of Rolling Hills, the City Council and staff for their
help and support during his term as Mayor. He stated that it has been a privilege to serve the
community.
COMMENTS FROM 2010-2011 MAYOR GODFREY PERNELL
Mayor Pemell stated that he looks forward to serving as Mayor for 2010-2011.
Mayor Pennell nominated Councilmember Lay to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2010-2011 term.
Councilmember Hill seconded the nomination, which carried unanimously.
Recess for Reception
At 7:42 p.m. the meeting was recessed for a reception. The meeting was reconvened at 7:56 p.m.
COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CAROL
RICE, WILDLAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR FIRE FUEL REDUCTION
AND STRUCTURE PROTECTION INFORMATION AND SUPPORT.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report concerning the first amendment to the agreement
with Carol Rice, Wildland Resource Management. He stated that based on the Fire Fuel Ad Hoc
Committee's recommendations, the amendment proposes the consultant work on creating a guide for
canyon management, fuel modification suggestions and other fire fuel reduction strategies to supplement
what the Los Angeles County Fire Department has committed to do. He stated that the total cost of the
work is $21,410 and is proposed to be split with the Community Association.
Kristen Raig, Manager, Rolling Hills Community Association, addressed the City Council to express the
Associations support of the project. She stated that the Association has set aside the funds and feels that
this will provide the community with a valuable resource.
Councilmember Hill stated that he would support the amendment based on the fact that it is what the
community wants. Councilmember Black stated that in doing his own research he found that tree
services may provide the requested evaluation service to individual properties at no cost to the
homeowners. Councilmember Lay suggested that the project be monitored closely by the
City/Community Association. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the
City Council approve the first amendment to the agreement with Carol Rice, Wildland Resource
Management, Inc. Mayor Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hill, Heinsheimer, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pemell.
NOES Black.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA TOPICS AND DATE FOR JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION.
City Manager Dahlerbruch reviewed the proposed agenda topics and dates for the Joint Meeting of the
City Council and Planning Commission. Following brief discussion, staff was directed to advise the
members of the City Council of the proposed dates for the joint meeting to determine their availability
and set a date. Staff was further directed to revise the agenda to only include items A1, A2 and B1
which focus on the role of the Planning Commission and the Application Process.
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NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT OF A SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT RELATING TO AMENDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PARCEL
MAP NO. 26356, SUBDIVISION NO. 89, IN ZONING CASE NO. 615, 4 STORM HILL
LANE.
Councilmember Heinsheimer recused himself from discussion on this topic due to the proximity of his
property to the subject property. Following presentation of the staff report and brief comments from the
applicant's representative, Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council authorize the City Manager
and City Attorney to amend the subdivision development agreement for a previously approved Parcel
Map No. 26356, Subdivision No. 89, in Zoning Case No. 615, 4 Storm Hill Lane to extend the period of
time for the requirement to construct the road and other improvements to June 8, 2015. Councilmember
Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Heinsheimer returned to his
seat at the dais.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consideration of modifications to the City of Rolling Hills Investment Policy and to the City of
Rolling Hills Financial, Budget and Debt Policies.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Following discussion regarding the Investment Policy, Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council
approve modifications to the City of Rolling Hills Investment Policy and to the City of Rolling Hills
Financial, Budget and Debt Policies. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Heinsheimer, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
NOES Councilmembers Black and Hill.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CONSIDERATION OF THE 2010-2011 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS.
Mayor Pernell presented the proposed 2010-2011 City Council Committee assignments. Hearing no
objection, the Committee Assignments were approved as presented.
UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING (ORAL).
Councilmember Hill updated the City Council on the February 11, 2010 meeting of the Palos Verdes
Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
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.
G.C. 54956.9(a)
Hui -Tse Sheen, Individual, Plaintiff, v. City of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Community
Association, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. YC051963.
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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.
The City Council recessed into closed session at 8:55 p.m.
City Attorney Jenkins reported that the City Council recessed into closed session to discuss the
Sheen/Jonas lawsuits and that no reportable action was taken. The meeting was back in open session at
9:12 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
in honor of long time resident, Milton Gitter to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to
be held on Monday, March 22, 2010 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
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Mayor
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Heidi Luce
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