8/23/2010MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pemell
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, Hill and Mayor Pemell.
Councilmembers Absent: Black and Mayor Pro Tem Lay (excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
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 July 12, 2010 and July 26, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Monthly Financial Statements: June and July, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for July, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
E. Consideration of Resolution No. 1089: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Rolling Hills authorizing the destruction of certain City records as provided by Section
34090 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
F. Consideration of a date for the Annual Holiday Open House.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
G. Correspondence from California Water Service Company (U 60 W) regarding Advice
Letter No. 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
H. Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company (U 338-E)'s Application
regarding State Mandated AB 32 Administrative Fees.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
I. Correspondence from Allied Waste Services confirming October 9 and October 16, 2010
for the 2010 Annual Fall Green Waste Clean -Up Events.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
J. Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company regarding Southern
California Edison Company Rate Application: A.10-08-001
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
ITEMS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
K. Consideration of "No Parking" signs on the cul-de-sac on Pine Tree Lane.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve recommendation as presented.
L. Consideration of Sagebrush Lane traffic markings.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve recommendation as presented.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
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COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO: 1090: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO
BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP)
AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report pertaining to the Congestion Management Program
(CMP). He stated that the CMP is a State mandated program which is intended to address the impact of
new construction and local growth on the regional transportation system. He stated that before the City
Council is a recommendation to hold a public hearing and take public testimony for consideration of
adoption of a resolution finding the City in conformance with the CMP and adopting the CMP Local
Development Report. Following City Manager Dahlerbruch's presentation, Mayor Pernell opened the
public hearing and called for public testimony. Hearing no public testimony, Mayor Pernell closed the
public hearing. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1090
finding the City to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting
the CMP Local Development Report in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089.
Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by those Councilmembers in
attendance.
OLD BUSINESS
I\[.ST
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING (ORAL).
Councilmember Hill provided a brief update on the items discussed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting. He stated that the Committee was in support of the
Sheriff's Department request that the member cities provide funding for the purchase of a mobile
emergency operations command center.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000 FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (CLEEP) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS COMMAND CENTER.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report pertaining to consideration of a recommendation
from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee that the member cities
contribute a proportionate share of the cost for the Lomita Sheriff's Dept. purchase of a mobile
emergency operations command center for use emergency/disaster response. He stated that Rolling
Hill's proportionate share is $3,000 based on the same percentages used in the Regional Law Contract.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council appropriate
$3,000 of CLEEP funds to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to be used toward the purchase
of a mobile emergency operations command center. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which
carried without objection.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
CONSIDERATION OF FAA PROPOSED RULE-MAKING FOR MODIFYING AIRSPACE
OVER LONG BEACH AIRPORT FROM "D" TO "C", MAKING IT MORE RESTRICTIVE
FOR GENERAL AVIATION.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented an update on staff's efforts in conjunction with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes relative to the FAA proposed rule-making for modifying airspace over Long Beach Airport
from "D" to "C", making it more restrictive for general aviation. He stated that Rancho Palos Verdes has
taken the lead in addressing the proposed rule-making and has coordinated group discussions on the
matter with the other Peninsula Cities. He also stated that Rancho Palos Verdes intends to retain a
specialized consultant and legal firm to complete an impact study and prepare technical comments for
submission to the FAA. He stated that they would like Rolling Hills' support in terms of signing and
sending a letter to the FAA and paying a proportionate share to cover the cost of the consultants'
services. He further stated that Rolling Hills estimated share would be between $350 and $1,500
dependent upon final costs and whether or not all four Peninsula Cities participate.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
sign a letter in support of the Peninsula Cities position relative to the FAA rule-making provided that the
City agrees with the position, and further authorize a contribution for the City's proportionate share of
the cost for consultant services in preparation of a technical correspondence to the FAA regarding the
proposed rule-making. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried without
objection. Staff was further directed to continue to monitor the issue and provide updates to the City
Council.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
in memory of resident Marc Jacobowitz. The next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be
held on Monday, September 13, 2010 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
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Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
Deputy City Clerk
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