9/13/2010MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell
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, Heinsheimer, Hill and Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Lay (excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Deputy Brandon Epp, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Laura Walter, Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Martin Gombert, Palos Verdes Transit Authority.
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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 17, 2010 and Regular Meeting of
August 23, 2010
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Mandatory Review -Conflict of Interest Code and Consideration of Resolution No. 1091:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills adopting an update of
designated positions required to file statements of economic interest and amending
Resolution No. 750.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-16. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR PROPERTIES AT 7 SOUTHFIELD
DRIVE (LOT 4 -SF) AND 5 RINGBIT ROAD WEST (LOT 7 -SF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 786,
(KLERMAN, SLEEP AND COLLIDA).
City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that the staff report lists the incorrect agenda item number for
consideration of this item and that the correct agenda item number for this resolution is 4A. Planning
Director Schwartz stated that before the City Council is an application for a lot line adjustment between
7 Southfield Drive and 5 Ringbit Road West. She reviewed the plans and stated that proposal is to
transfer 11,168 square feet of the property from 5 Ringbit Road West to the property at 7 Southfield
Drive. She stated that both of the applicants agreed to the request and are in the audience this evening.
She further stated that Planning Commission recommends approval per Resolution No. 2010-16.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-16. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which
carried without objection.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND
VARIANCES TO RETAIN "AS GRADED" AND "AS BUILT" DEVELOPMENT ON A
PROPERTY, WHICH AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATIONS AND
WHERE A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ANY ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, IN ZONING
CASE NO. 781 AT 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 104 -A -EF & 105 -EF), (WOLFENDEN). THE
PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). AND CONSIDERATION OF A NEW
DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (WOLFENDEN).
Planning Director Schwartz stated that before City Council for consideration is a Resolution from the
Planning Commission recommending approval of as built conditions at 60 Eastfield Drive. She stated
that the property owner, Mr. Wolfenden is also present this evening. She stated that the Planning
Commission approved this application after two field trips and four public hearings; and after receiving
an explanation and input from the grading and drainage engineers from the Los Angeles County
Department of Building and Safety. She then reviewed the history concerning this project as well as the
current application and plans. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the
City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-17. Councilmember Black
seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 1092. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RESERVE ACCOUNT WITHIN THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS)
PROGRAM AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFROM.
City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that before the City Council is consideration of a resolution pertaining
to the allocation of the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds. He sated that annually the City
receives an allocation of funds to supplement its Sheriff's services and the resolution proposes to
allocate the funds as follows: $32,195.50 for the CoRe Deputy Program, $38,190.24 for supplemental
traffic control and $29,619.26 for patrol services. Following staff's presentation, Mayor Pernell opened
the public hearing and called for public testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public
hearing. Following brief discussion concerning supplemental traffic enforcement, Councilmember
Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1092 establishing a reserve account
within the General Fund for the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program and making
appropriations therefrom. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Black, Hill, Heinsheimer and Mayor Pernell.
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Lay.
ABSTAIN:
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1093 AND PROPOSITION A ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT FOR AN EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS WITH THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND RESOLUTION NO. 1094 FOR GIFTING OF
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PROPOSITION C, MEASURE R AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
FUNDS TO THE CITIES OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ROLLING HILLS ESTATES.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report pertaining to exchanging the City's accumulation
of Proposition A funds with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and gifting the City's accumulation of
Proposition C, Measure R and Transportation Development Act funds to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the Palos Verdes Transit Authority. He stated that letters
were sent to the Cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance
as well as the Palos Verdes Transit Authority to assess their level of interest in an exchange and/or
gifting of the funds as allowed. He stated that Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates and Palos
Verdes expressed interest in the funds and Palos Verdes Estates and Torrance responded that there was
no interest on their part. He stated that based on the responses, staff proposes to exchange the
` Proposition A Funds at a rate of $0.75 in General Funds per $1.00 of Proposition A funds with the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes and to gift the Proposition C and Measure R funds using the formula applied to
the Regional Law contract with Rancho Palos Verdes receiving 60%, Rolling Hills Estates receiving
30% and Palos Verdes Transit receiving the balance of 10%. He further stated that in recognition that
Palos Verdes Transit is not eligible to use TDA funds, staff proposes to gift those funds at a ratio of
65/35 with Rancho Palos Verdes receiving 65% and Rolling Hills Estates receiving 35%.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
1093 and approve the Proposition A Assignment Agreement for an exchange of Proposition A Funds
with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and adopt Resolution No. 1094 approving the gifting of
Proposition C, Measure R and Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes, City of Rolling Hills Estates and Palos Verdes Transit Authority. Councilmember
Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Black, Heinsheimer, Hill and Mayor Pernell.
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Lay.
ABSTAIN:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS RELATED TO MARCH 8, 2011 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.
" (1) CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN FOR 2011
ELECTION SERVICES.
(2) CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATING THE MARCH 8, 2011 ELECTION WITH
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
ELECTION.
(3) CONSIDERATION OF TRANSLATION OF 2011 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MATERIALS.
Deputy City Clerk Luce presented the staff reports pertaining to the election related items. City Manager
Dahlerbruch provided a summary of staff's recommendation stating that from a fiscal perspective, staff
recommends accepting the consolidation request from the City of Los Angeles and translating the
election material into only the required language translations. He further stated that staff recommends
approval of the contract with Martin and Chapman to include the use of ballot counting equipment.
Following discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve an agreement
with Martin & Chapman for 2011 election services, including the use of ballot counting equipment;
accept the, City of Los Angeles' consolidation request; and proceed with only the required foreign
language translation of the election materials. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Black, Hill, Heinsheimer and Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Laura Walters, Community Services Representative with the Los Angeles County Fire Department
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addressed the City Council and provided copies of a brochure entitled, "A Road Map to Fire Safety".
She stated that it was prepared in conjunction with the Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Alliance as a
resource for creating defensible space in the area surrounding the Santa Monica Mountains but provides
information that is applicable to the City of Rolling Hills.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Black expressed concern for the health and safety hazards that may be created as a
result of the installation of ground mounted solar panels in the City. Staff responded that although
discretionary review is not allowable under State law, the Planning Commission will be considering the
issue and making recommendations relative to the ministerial review of such installations.
Council Member Black suggested that a process be implemented to maintain a list of contractors that
exceed the scope of work that was approved relative to grading. Following discussion, Mayor Pernell
asked Council Member Black to propose a recommendation for the City Council's consideration relative
to this issue.
Mayor Pernell provided an update regarding the Los Angeles County Sanitations District efforts
regarding the Marine Life Protection Act.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Dahlerbruch updated the City Council regarding a complaint that was received from a
resident concerning the glare from a solar panel installation on a neighboring property. He stated that
that the residents currently working through the nuisance process to address the glare issue.
City Manager Dahlerbruch reported that a draft letter to the FAA pertaining to the proposed Long Beach
Airport airspace change to Class C designation was provided to the City Council for their review and
following the receipt of input from the City Council, the letter will be prepared for the Mayor's signature
and mailed.
City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that the City Council is required to attend AB 1234 training every two
years which can be provided either online or by the City Attorney. He requested direction from the City
Council regarding scheduling the training. The City Council directed staff to schedule the training to
take place before the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on either November 8 or 22 and to be
conducted by the City Attorney.
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 8:35 p.m.
in memory of Paul Conrad and long time resident Elizabeth "Lisa" Storm. The next regular meeting of
the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 27, 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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