1/10/2011 MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HII.LS, CALIFORIVIA
MONDAY,JANUARY 10, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
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, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Kathleen McGowan, PE
Roy Dull, Asst Fire Chief/Fire Marshall, Los Angeles County Fire Dept.
Kit Bagnell, Los Angeles County Building and Safety.
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 November 22, 2010.
RECOMIVIENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payrnent of Bills.
RECOMIVIENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of November, 2010.
RECOn�IlV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for November, 2010.
RECONIlV�NDATION: Receive and file.
E. Consideration of the City Council Approved Vendor List.
RECOMIV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
F. , List of 2011 City Council Meeting Dates and City Holidays.
RECOlVIlVIENDATION: Receive and file.
G. Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget Preparation Calendar.
RECOMI��NDATION: Approve as presented.
H. ORDINANCE NO. 321 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORIVIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.64.050 PERTAIl�ING TO THROWING
SUBSTANCES AT VEHICLES; ADDING SECTIONS 10.64.210 AND 10.64.220
PERTAINING TO DRIVING OFFENSES AND EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY; REPEALING SECTION 10.76.030 AND AMENDING SECTION
10.76.040 PERTAINING TO ARRESTS; REPEALING SECTION 10.84.010
PERTAINING TO FELONIES; AMENDING SECTION 10.84.030 PERTAINING TO
INFRACTIONS; AND ADDING SECTION 1.08.015 PERTAINING TO GENERAL
PENALTIES OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
RECOMI��NDATION: Second reading and adoption.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 1101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLTNCIL OF T'HE CITY
. OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORIVIA, AMENDING THE BAIL/FINE SCHEDULE
FOR TITLE 10 VIOLATIONS.
RECOMIVIENDATION: Adopt as presented.
J. Correspondence from Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency
regarding Biennial Ambulance Rate Adjustment for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and
Basic Life Support(BLS)Response to Call.
RECONIlV�NDATION: Receive and file.
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K. Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company regarding Southern
California Edison Company 2012 General Rate Case,A.10-11-015.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
L. Correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding Southern California
Gas Company's 2012 General Rate Case (GRC)Application Filing A.10-12-006.
RECONIlVIENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Black asked that Item 3E and 3L be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual
consideration. Hearing no objection, Mayor Pernell so ordered. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved
that the City Council approve the remaining items on the consent calendar. Councilmember Hill
seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
E. Consideration of the City Council Approved Vendor List.
RECOMIV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Black questioned the process of adding vendors to the list. Staff responded that vendors
can be added to the list as requested. Councilmember Black requested that a second septic tank service
and a resident-owned roofing company be added to the list. Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Lay moved that the City Council approve the Vendor List as amended. Councilmember Black seconded
the motion which carried without objection.
L. Correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding Southern California
Gas Company's 2012 General Rate Case (GRC)Application Filing A.10-12-006.
RECOMIV�NDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Black expressed concern that Southern California Gas Company is raising their rates
even though natural gas prices have decreased. Following brief discussion, the City Council concurred
that a letter, under the Mayor's signature should be sent to Southern California Gas Company with a cc
to the California Public Utilities Commission conveying the concern raised by Councilmember Black.
Mayor Pernell stated that with the City Council's concurrence, Item l0A under Matters from Staff,
pertaining to an update on stormwater management will be taken out of order. Hearing no objection, the
Mayor so ordered.
UPDATE ON AND CONSIDERATION OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
City Manager Dahlerbruch introduced the City's storm water management consultant, Ms. Kathleen
McGowan, PE. He stated that Ms. McGowan will provide a review of the requirements imposed by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board relative to storm water management. Ms. McGowan provided an
update on the City's storm water management program and reviewed the compliance requirements. She
further reviewed recent regulatory and policy developments pertaining to stormwater management,
provided a status update on key issues and discussed the options for next steps. Following brief
discussion, the City Council asked Ms. McGowan to further research the cost relative to the options for
next steps and provide that information for the City Council's consideration prior to providing further
direction.
Mayor Pernell stated that with the City Council's concurrence, Item 4C under Commission Items,
pertaining to a correspondence from the Planning Commission will also be taken out of order. Hearing
no objection,the Mayor so ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING TO POTENTIAL
UPDATES TO ORDINANCE 319 REGARDING STABLES.
City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that following adoption of Ordinance No. 319, the City Council asked
the Planning Commission to consider two specific items for potential modification—the threshold for a
Conditional Use Permit and how to address existing stables that do not meet the interior square footage
requirements but do not have an impact on neighboring property. He stated that based on that direction,
the Planning Commission has developed some conceptual recommendations that are included in the
letter. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved the City Council receive and
file this correspondence from the Planning Commission and encourage the Planning Commission to
continue the process and bring an Ordinance to the City Council for consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Lay
seconded the motion, which carried without objection. Councilmember Black further suggested that the
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Planning Commission consider using an alternate term for "tackroom" space so as to more accurately
reflect what is allowed in that space.
Mayor Pernell stated that with the City Council's concurrence, Item SA, a Public Hearing pertaining to
an Urgency Ordinance will also be taken out of order. Hearing no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 322-U URGENCY ORDINANCE - AN ORDINIANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2010
EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2010 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2010
EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2010 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2010
EDITION, TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2010 EDITION AND THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, 2010 EDITION AND AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNCIPAL CODE; AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF.
Planning Director Schwartz stated that before the City Council is a properly noticed public hearing to
consider an Urgency Ordinance adopting by reference the 2010 Los Angeles County Building,
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential and Fire Codes; and the California Residential Code and
the California Green Building Standards Code. In response to Mayor Pernell's question, she stated that it
is an urgency ordinance because the Los Angeles County Code which was not adopted until November
30th, became effective on January 1, 2011. She further recommended that the City adopt one additional
item regarding roofing material. She then reviewed the new Fire Code stating that new construction will
now require fire sprinklers.
Mayor Pernell introduced the ordinance by title and called for public testimony. Hearing none, he then
asked for comments from the members of the City Council. Discussion ensued regarding the fire
sprinkler requirement. Assistant Chief Roy Dull addressed the City Council to clarify that all new one
and two-family dwellings, as well as townhouses in the State of California are required to have
sprinklers in habitable spaces,regardless of size. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Pernell closed he
public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council
waive full and further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 322-U. Councilmember Black
seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Black, Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
The remainder of the agenda was taken in order.
COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-29. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF T'HE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR ADDITION TO THE
RESIDENCE TO CONSTRUCT A FIRE PLACE ON A LOT THAT CONTAINS A
CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT BE REVIEWED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE STRUCTURAL LOT
COVERAGE ON A LOT DEVELOPED WITH A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES 1N ZONING CASE NO. 798, AT 16 CREST ROAD WEST,
(LOT 74-A-MS), (NAGELHOUT). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE
EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA).
Mayor Pernell introduced Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-29 for consideration. Planning
Director Schwartz presented the staff report and reviewed the applicant's request. Mayor Pro Tem Lay
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moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-29 in Zoning
Case No. 798 at 16 Crest Road West. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried without
obj ection.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-30. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS IN ZONING CASE 757 MODIFICATION GRANTING
MODIFICATIONS TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
SUBSTANTIAL GR.ADING FOR SLOPE STABILIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A VACANT PARCEL OF LAND AT 3 APPALOOSA
LANE (LOT 246-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (FOZOONMEHR). A MITIGATED
NEGATNE DECLARATION WAS ADOPTED FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
PROJECT.
Councilmember Black recused himself from consideration of this case due to the proximity of his
property to the subject site and took a seat in the audience. Councilmember Heinsheimer also recused
himself from consideration of this case due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
Mayor Pernell introduced Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-30 for consideration. Planning
Director Schwartz presented the staff report and reviewed the applicant's request as well as the history
of the project. Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2010-30 in Zoning Case No. 757 Modification at 3 Appaloosa Lane. Councilmember
Hill seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
Councilmembers Black and Heinsheimer returned to the dais.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF POLICIES PERTAINING TO: (1) TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION;
(2) CITY WEB SITE; (3)AUTOMATED EXETRNAL DEFIBRILLATOR; (4)VOLUNTEERS
AND; (5) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1102 -A RESOLUTION OF T'HE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING WORKERS'
COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY VOLUNTEERS PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3363.5 OF THE LABOR CODE.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report stating that the California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority, as a part of their routine process for all cities, conducted a risk assessment of the City's
procedures and policies. He stated that before the City Council for consideration are four policies that
are recommended for approval based on the CJPIA's comments in the risk assessment. He further
reviewed the policies. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City
Council adopt the four policies and Resolution No. 1102 providing Worker's Compensation for certain
city volunteers as presented. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried without
obj ection.
OPEN AGENDA-APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PITBLIC CONIMENT WELCOME
Nicholas Lund, student, Lakewood, CA addressed the City Council to ask if there is a training
requirement for use of the AED. Mayor Pernell responded that there is no training requirement.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CJPIA CONTR.ACTOR SELECTION FOR POPPY TRAIL LANDSLIDE REMEDIATION
PROJECT. (COUNCILMEMBER BLACK)
Councilmember Black expressed concern that the CJPIA was exclusionary in their contractor selection
process noting two contractors he referred to the CJPIA for the project. Following discussion, it was
suggested that Councilmember Black express his concern to the neighboring city's councilmember who
is a representative on Executive Committee for the CJPIA.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
CONSIDERATION OF RHCA REQUEST FOR THE CITY'S TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO
EVALUATE "LINES OF SIGHT". ALONG RHCA ROADWAYS AND RECOMMEND
FOLIAGE TRIMMING. . •
City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that a letter was received from the Rolling Hills Community
Association requesting that the City's Traffic Engineer evaluate "lines of sight" along the roadways and
recommend foliage trimming. He further stated the City's Traffic Engineer has not indicated a need for
such an evaluation based on the accident reports that she receives. Following brief discussion,
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file this correspondence. Mayor
Pro Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried without objection. No other action was taken on the
letter.
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.
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
to an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, January 24, 2011
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California for the purpose of conducting an AB 1234 Ethics Training for Local Officials. The next
regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce.
Deputy City Clerk
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