10/28/2013 MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF T�IE
CITY OF ROLLING HILL'S,CALIFOItNIA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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
7:34 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL �
Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer, Lay, Pieper and Mayor Hill.
Councilmembers Absent: None. �
Others Present: Steve Burrell, Interim City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Richard Henke, 7 Crest Road West.
Raymond Cruz and his family. .
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 1Vleeting of October 14, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMNIENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of September, 2013.
RECOM1Vk�I�NDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for September, 2013.
RECOMIVIENDATION: Receive and file.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 1155 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COLJNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS LIMITING THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO
MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIiJM COSTS, REQUIltING THE EMPLOYEES TO
PAY 100% OF THE MEMBER CONTRIBUTION TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTENI � (CALPERS) AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1111; APPROVING A CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN BASE
SALARY; AND UPDATING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND PERSONNEL
POLICY MANUAL ACCORDINGLY INCLUDING OTHER CLEANUP CHANGES.
RECOMl��NDATION: Adopt as presented.
F. ORDINANCE NO. 336 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILILS ADDING CHAPTER� 2.06 PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL
POWERS TO TITLE 2 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
RECOIVIlVIENDATION: Introduce Ordinance for first reading, waive full reading
and schedule second reading for November 25, 2013.
G. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT—CITY MANAGER.
RECONIlV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
Coiancilmember Black asked that Item 3E be removed from the consent calendar for individual
consideration of the salary ranges. Hearing no objection,the Mayor so ordered.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the remaining items on the consent calendar
as presented. Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion, which carried with Councilmember Black
opposed to Item 3G.
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 1155 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS LIMITING THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO
MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS, REQUIIt1NG THE EMI'LOYEES TO
PAY 100% OF THE MEMBER CONTRIBUTION TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1111; APPROVING A CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN BASE
SALARY; AND UPDA'�ING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND PERSONNEL
POLICY MANUAL ACCORDINGLY 1NCLUDING OTHER CLEANUP CHANGES.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt as presented.
Interim City Manager Burrell presented the staff report for this item. He stated that it was recommended
by the Personnel Committee that both ends of the salary ranges for the Planning Director, City Clerk and
Administrative Assistant be adjusted to compensate for the change requiring employees to pay the
member portion of the CaIPERS contribution; but as Councilmember Black suggests, it is only
necessary to adjust the upper end of the range in order to affect the change desired. Councilmember
Dieringer expressed concern regarding the provision in the Resolution placing a cap on the insurance
premiums in that if it adjusted annually its not really a cap. Interim City Manager Burrell explained the
reason for the adjustment cap commenting that it will result in lower costs based on the fact that it limits
the contribution to a lower cost HMO plan where the previous program allowed employees to choose
any plan, regardless of cost. He further noted that during this budget year, between a combination of the
reduction in rates, the setting of the cap and other changes, it is a budget savings of over $30,000.
Following brief discussion, Councilmember Pieper moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
1155 as amended to change the salary range to reflect the previous low end number. Mayor Pro Tem
Lay seconded the motion, which carried with Councilmember Black opposed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Special Presentation to Richard Henke in recognition of his service
to the community as Member of Planning Commission from 2005-2013
Mayor Hill thanked Richard Henke for his eight years of service to the City as a member of the Planning
Commission and presented him with a City tile in recognition of his service. Dr. Henke thanked the City
Council for providing him the honor of serving on the Commission and the opportunity to learn so
much. He also thanked staff for their support during his tenure.
COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14 — A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE ON A PROPERTY WITH A
CONDITION THAT ANY FUTURE CONSTRUCTION ON THE LOT BE REVIEWED BY
THE PLANNING CONIMISSION 1N ZONING CASE NO. 844, AT 0 CHESTNUT LANE,
(LOT 241 A-1MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (TAI�AHASHI). THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT(CEQA).
Mayor Hill introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Planning Director Schwartz presented
the staff report stating that the Planning Commission approved the applicant's request for the addition of
420 sq. ft. attached garage at 0 Chestnut Lane. She noted that typically, this type of addition would not
require Planning Commission review but this property has a condition that any further development
must be brought before the Planning Commission. She stated that all of the development standards meet
the Zoning Code. In response to Councilmember Dieringer regarding the existing catch basin, Planning
Director Schwartz stated that as represented on the plan, the drain will be relocated. Following brief
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2013-14 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 844 at 0
Chestnut Lane. Councilmember Black seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
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OPEN AGENDA-APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMII�NT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. �
Interim City Manager Burrell presented the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending September
30, 2013. The report was received and filed.
Mr..Burrell introduced the new City Manager, Ray Cruz. Mr. Cruz thanked the City Council for the
opportunity to serve as Rolling Hills' City Manager and thank�d those who provided support in getting
where he is today. He introduced his wife, Michele and his family.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None.
CLOSED SESSION �
None.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
None. �
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to a
reception to thank Interim City Manager Burrell for his service to the City; to welcome the new City
Manager, Ray Cruz; and to congratulate City Clerk Luce on her promotion. The nexf regular meeting of
the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, November 25, 2013, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
� Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
City Clerk
Approved,
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Frank E:Hill
Mayor
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