3/14/2011MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 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 and Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Lay (excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Rebekah Kim, Deputy, Supervisor Don Knabe's Office.
Bill Orton, Senator Rod Wright's Office.
Marion Ruth, 5 Outrider Road
Spencer Karpf, 14 Caballeros Road.
Dave and Sue Breiholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road.
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 - (1) Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 28,'2011 and (2) Regular Meeting of
February 28, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Consideration of the dates of May 14 and May 21, 2011 for the 2011 Annual Spring Clean-
up.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Consideration of a Nomination of Ralph Black for the 461' Annual Older Americans
Recognition Day Awards Program.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 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.
PRESENTATION
Recognition of 25 h Senate District "Women of Distinction" Honoree Marion Ruth
Mayor Pernell introduced Bill Orton from Senator Rod Wright's office to recognize Marion Ruth as one
of the 25th Senate District's 2011 "Women of Distinction." On behalf of Senator Wright, Mr. Orton
presented Mrs. Ruth with a plaque in recognition of her nomination, thanking and congratulating her on
being recognized for all she does in the community.
COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF STABLES INITIATIVE PETITION.
In consideration of the stables initiative petition, the City Council may request a study of the
proposed ordinance, schedule the initiative on the March 5, 2013 ballot or adopt the ordinance,
without alteration.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the Certificate of Sufficiency for the Stables Initiative Petition
stating that before the City Council are three options relative to the petition. He stated that City Council
may submit the ordinance to the voters at the City's next regular election on March 5, 2013; adopt the
ordinance as presented; or direct staff to prepare an analysis of the ordinance and return to the City
Council within thirty days at which time the City Council would either adopt the ordinance as is or
submit it to the voters at the March 5, 2013 election. Following City Manager Dahlerbruch's comments,
Mayor Pernell called for public comment.
Spencer Karpf, 14 Caballeros Road addressed the City Council urging that the City Council adopt the
ordinance. He stated that there was a good indication of the support of the community in the fact that he
was able to gather 216 signatures, 56-60 of which were gathered in a one hour and fifteen minute span
as he collected signatures at the main gate. He stated that what he is proposing is a fair and thoughtful
amendment to the current stable ordinance and encouraged the City Council to give thoughtful
consideration to the proposed ordinance and adopt it as presented.
Sue Breiholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road addressed the City Council stating that she feels that
the current stable ordinance that was recently adopted by the City Council was given very careful
consideration before it was adopted and that it is a good ordinance.
Following public comment, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council place the
initiative on the ballot for the next regularly scheduled election on March 5, 2013. Councilmember Hill
seconded the motion. Discussion ensued concerning the proposed ordinance. In response to
Councilmember Black's question regarding what the proposed ordinance will allow, City Attorney
Jenkins stated that as the proposed ordinance is written, any stable existing prior to July 12, 2010 would
be allowed to be used for any lawful purpose in the residential zone, including a guest house, as long as
it looks like a stable. Further discussion ensued concerning the timing for directing staff to prepare an
analysis of the proposed ordnance and adopting the ordnance as presented. Councilmember Hill stated
that although he is for property rights, he feels that in time, the equestrian character of the community
will be discouraged with the allowance of stable structures to be used for any purpose. Hearing no
further public comment and following brief discussion, Mayor Pernell asked for a roll call vote. The
motion to place the initiative on the ballot for the next regularly scheduled election on March 5, 2013
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Black, Heinsheimer, Hill and Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Rebekah Kim, Field Deputy, Supervisor Don Knabe's Office addressed the City Council to introduce
herself stating that she will be taking over the field duties in the Peninsula area and is looking forward to
working in the area. She stated that she is handling the area that was previously handled by Mike Gin
who is taking a leave of absence.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF ONE-TIME EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION TO
THE CITY MANAGER IN THE AMOUNT OF 2% OF SALARY.
Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that per the report from the Personnel Committee a recommendation
has been made for a one-time exceptional performance recognition for the City Manager. Followng
brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the Personnel
Committee's recommendation. Councilmember Hill 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.
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.
City Attorney Jenkins reported that the CJPIA reached a milestone in the Poppy Trail landslide
remediation project noting that they have contracted with a construction firm to begin the remediation.
Discussion ensued concerning the use of the riding ring for storage of dirt and equipment during the
remediation project with a member of the audience raising a concern on behalf of Caballeros. Staff was
directed to communicate with the Rolling Hills Community Association and the CJPIA to facilitate a
resolution to the concern raised by Caballeros.
No closed session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, March 28, 2011
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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