9/23/2013MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY .COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Hill at
7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California
with a teleconference location at 1204 N. Belgrade Road, Silver Springs, Maryland.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer*, Lay, Pieper and Mayor Hill.
*by teleconference
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Steve Burrell, Interim City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Kathleen McGowan, Geosyntec Consultants.
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 September 9, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Months of July and August, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for July and August, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Dieringer asked that item 3E be removed from the Consent Calendar for individual
consideration. Hearing no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
Councilmember Black moved that the City Council approve Items 3A-313 on the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
E. Consideration of a First Amendment to an Agreement with Mulligan Landscape Services,
Inc. for landscaping maintenance of the City Hall campus area inclusive of the tennis
court and main gate areas in order to extend the term for an additional two years.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Dieringer suggested that the contract for landscaping maintenance of the City Hall
campus area be sent out for bid rather than extending the term of the agreement with Mulligan
Landscape Services, Inc. to for an additional two years. She stated that she feels the City may be able to
reduce the cost for the landscaping maintenance service by going out to bid. Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated
that project has been put out to bid twice and Mulligan was- the low bidder in both cases; and they
wouldn't be obligated to hold they price if the project is put out to bid. Councilmember Dieringer
suggested that a smaller landscaper with lower overhead may be able to provide the service for less.
Councilmember Pieper commented that smaller landscapers probably can't meet the City insurance and
bonding requirements. Discussion ensued about sending the project out to bid. Interim City Manager
Burrell commented that the bids are open to any company to bid on — the City does not select firms to
bid. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that he feels the price is reasonable for the service
the City receives and moved that the City Council approve the amendment to an agreement with
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Mulligan Landscape Services, Inc. as presented. Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which
carried with Councilmember Dieringer opposed.
COMMISSION ITEMS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Hill introduced the next three items which are all related to stormwater management and
implementation of the MS4 permit; and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Burrell presented the
responses to the questions that were raised by the City Council at the September 9, 2013 meeting. With
regard to other Cities implementing the Minimum Control Measures (MCM) strategy, he stated that the
City of La Habra Heights is still considering implementing the MCM strategy. He also stated, with
regard to cost increases, that this was the first time, all of the efforts pertaining to implementation of the
MS4 permit have been presented together and previous discussions regarding cost have been for specific
portions of the implementation plan. He reviewed the items that have been implemented thus far with
relation to meeting the MCM requirements of the MS4 permit. He further stated that based on his
research regarding cost, he believed this will still be the least costly option and will result in faster
compliance. He then reviewed the costs associated with the Geosyntec contract noting that many of the
costs are in the first year and then in the second and third year, the cost decreases. He stated the he
recommends approving the items below to continue the implementation process and if at a later date, the
City Council believes another option may be better, then other options can be explored.
Councilmember Black expressed his concern relative to the cost. Discussion ensued concerning the cost
and the scope of work involved with Councilmember Dieringer expressing concern that dependent on
the task actually completed by Geosyntec Consultants and the cost sharing factor, the cost of the
contract may be more than presented.
In response to Councilmember Dieringer, Kathleen McGowan with Geosyntec Consultants stated that
the request for proposal asked the proposers to specify cost sharing with other cities and that proposal
submitted is a "not to exceed" proposal for the scope described with assumptions made for the cost
sharing based on the contracts they project. She also stated that the contract is for time and materials
and may actually be less if less time is spent on the project. She also commented that based on the last
amendment to their agreement, the costs were actually lower than projected.
Interim City Manager Burrell clarified that if the Regional Water Quality Control Board decided to
place additional requirements on the City, this agreement would not cover those requirements and a new
agreement would be necessary. Mayor Pro Tem Lay commented that Geosyntec has been good at
estimating and typically come in under the estimates.
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO FY 2013-14 BUDGET PERTAINING TO
THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE LA MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT AND TOTAL
MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) FOR VARIOUS POLLUTANTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council amend the FY 2013-14 budget by appropriating an
additional $68,870 toward the stormwater management program. Councilmember Dieringer seconded
the motion, which carried without objection.
CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
PENINSULA CITIES, LA COUNTY DPW AND LA COUNTY FCD IN ORDER TO BEGIN
COLLABORATIVE WORK ON THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING
PROGRAM (CIMP) FOR THE NEW LA MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER
SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between
the Peninsula Agencies in the amount of approximately $10,300 in order to begin collaborative work on
the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for the new MS4 permit requirements and
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authorize the Mayor and Interim City Manager to execute the MOU on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
CONSIDERATION OF AN AWARD OF 'A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS FOR
STORMWATER CONSULTING SERVICES PERTAINING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE LA MS4 PERMIT AND TMDL REQUIREMENTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the three-year Professional Services
Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for stormwater consulting services pertaining to implementation
of the LA MS4 permit in the amount of $74,370 in FY 2013-14, $46,120 in FY 2014-15; and $42,890 in
FY 2015-16. Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which carried with Councilmember Black
opposed.
The City Council asked for regular updates as to the status of contract.
DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSAL FROM RHCA MANAGER TO CREATE AN AD-HOC
COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE CITY'S AND RHCA'S DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND
SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE.
Mayor Hill introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Interim City Manger Burrell stated that
this item was previously discussed and continued until all of the Councilmembers could be present. He
stated that the Rolling Hills Community Association has appointed one member of their Board and one
member of their Architectural Committee to the ad hoc committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay stated that he feels it would useful to participate in the ad hoc committee and
suggested that the Mayor should make the appointment. Councilmember Black stated that he feels this
ad-hoc committee is unnecessary and moved that the City Council not appoint members to the ad-hoc
committee. The motion died for lack of a second.
Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
appoint two City Council Members to serve on an ad-hoc committee with RHCA representatives to
address the development process and clarify the relationship between the two parties. Councilmember
Dieringer seconded the motion, which .carried with Councilmember Black opposed. Mayor Hill
appointed Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Councilmember Pieper to serve on the ad-hoc committee.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH JAMES GARDINER
ASSOCIATES FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE
CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT.
Mayor Hill introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Interim City Manager Burrell stated that
staff recommends approving an agreement with James Gardiner Associates for background investigation
services related to the City Manager recruitment.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the consulting agreement with James
Gardiner Associates for background investigation services related to the City Manager recruitment.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
OPEN AGENDA, - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Interim City Manager Burrell reminded the City Council that the Planning Commission will hold a
public input meeting regarding the Housing Element on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at
City Hall and provided a brief update on the Johns Canyon Road sewer project. He stated that there is a
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group of residents interested in moving forward with a private project. He stated that in order for the
project to move forward, the City may need to do an inventory of the properties connected the sewer line
to ensure there is enough capacity.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Government Code §54957
Public Employment
Title: City Manager
Government Code §54957.6
Conference with Labor Negotiator
City representative: Interim City Manager
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
The City Council recessed into closed session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss the matter listed above on the
closed session agenda. The meeting returned to open session at 8:27 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION (ORAL REPORT).
Following the closed session City Attorney Jenkins reported in open session that the City Council
discussed the City Manager recruitment and no reportable action was taken.
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. in
memory of long time resident, Harold G. "Bud" Murdock Sr. An adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 8:40 a.m. in the City Council Chamber at City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. The next regular meeting of the City Council is
scheduled to be held on Monday, October 14, 2013, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Approved,
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Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
Deputy City Clerk
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