02-23-15.pdf NIINUTES OF
A REGUL,AR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CAL�FQRN�A
M�NDAY,FEBRUARY 23, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
A regular rneeting of the City Cour�cil af the City af Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Lay at
7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hilis, California.
ROLL CALL
Cauncilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer, Hill,Mayor Pro Tem Pieper and Mayor Lay.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Raymond R. Cnrz, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Yolanta Schwartz,Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Pat Mallon, Executive Director, LA-RICS
Lew Currier,Director, IAFF, Los Ange�es Caunty Firefighters Local 1Q14
John Resich, S Outrider Road.
Fred Lorig, 1 Spur Lane.
Alex Shipman, 15 Caballeros Road.
James Wald, 7 Quail Ridge Road South.
John Nunn, l Crest Road Wes�.
Jim Aichele, 14 Crest Road West.
Carol Witte, 5 Quail Ridge Road South.
Cathy Nichols 14, Crest Road West.
Ralph Schmoller, 4 Middleridge Lane South.
Tom Heinsheimer,7 7ohns Canyon Road.
David Lesser,4 Hillside Lane,
Spencer Karpf, 14 Caballeros Road.
Mike Schoettle, 24 Eastfieid Drive.
Dr. William Poe, 21 Portuguese Bend Road.
Andy Doyle,Unian Board, Las Angeles County Firefighters
Leanne Bowman, 2 Quail Ridge Road South.
Roger Hawkins, 37 Crest Road West.
Dr. Patricia Bode, 21 Porluguese Bend Road.
Mayor Lay stated�hat tonight's meeting wi11 be adjourned in memory of long time resident Dr. Carrall
Bellis who passed away recently at the age af 106 as the oldest resident in the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may
request remo�al of any item fram the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered unde� Council
Actions.
A. Minutes -Regular Meeting af Febzuary 9, 2015.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of January, 2015.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for January, 20�5.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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E. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL SERVTCES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND TI� COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND ADOPTION
OF RESOLUTION NO. 1168 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY �F ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES.
REC�NIlI�ENDATION: Approve as presented.
F_ CONSIDER.ATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1169 - A RESOLUTI�N OF THE C7TY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A
SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE REGARDIlVG STAIRS, WALLS AND
RELATED IMPROVEMENTS IN ZONING CASE N�. 863 AT 38 PORTUGUESE
SEND ROAD, LOT 118-RH, (WHEELER}. T'HE PROJECT WAS DETERMINED TO
BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
{CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
City Manager Cruz asked that item 3C be remaved from the consent calendar for individual
consideration under Matters from Staff. Hearing na objectian, Mayor Lay so ordered.
Councilmember Hill moved that tl�e City Council approve the remaining items on the consent calendar
as presented. Councilmember Black seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
CONIIVIISSION IT�MS
NONE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
Mayor Lay stated that if there are no objections, the matter under OId Business will be heard after New
Business. Hearing no objection, Mayor Lay so ardered.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM'S (LA-RICS) PROPOSED MONOP�LE
AT L�S ANGELES COUNTY FIRE STATION Sb AT 12 CREST ROAD WEST.
Mayor Lay introduced the item and made some introductory stating that he understands the concerns the
community has over the sighting of the proposed 70 ft. communications tower to replace the existing 50
ft. tower and the potential increase in radia frequency (RF} radiation that it may have on the
neighborhood. He stated that since the Association meeting an this same subject, he did sorne research
on the internet on RF radiation and found that most o£the information he found, inctuding a study of
over 2,500 studies found that is it unlikely that RF ra�iation of the nature praposed here, causes
measurable harm; but none of the studies made that statement that without an escape clause tltat stated
that further study may provide more informatian. He sta.ted that he found one source fihat took an
uneqi.�ivocal stance against all radiation rnostly focusing on radiation from cell phones and cordless
phones.
Mayor Lay expressed his appreciation to Mr. Mallon for attending tonight's meeting ta hear residents
concerns and noted that under the State Legislation su�porting LA-RICS, public meetings are not
required. Mayar Lay provided an overview of the LA-RICS organization stating the LA-RICS is part of
a national system and is the rnechanism that will allow al� the agencies wi�h first respanders in the
County to be able to communicate with each other �ia radio and data transmission in times of natural
and man-made disastexs. He stated that the pole proposed to replace the existing pole at Fire Statian 56
in Rolling Hills would suppart both land mobile radio {LMR) technology and data transmission (LTE}
technalogy. He further stated that LA-RICS has benefitted from State Legislation that exempts po�e
replacernent projects by LA-RICS from meeting specific criteria of CEQA; and the City is preempted
from regulating the project under local planning, zaning and other land use regu�ations. He noted that
the City Attorney's office has reviewed the claimed land use and CEQA exemptions and believes the
information proved to date supports the conc�usion that the proposed project at Fire Station 56 qualifies
for CEQA exemption and preemption from local plaruiing, zoning and other land use regulations.
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Mayor Lay reviewed the LA-RICS praject timeline stating that a Joint Power Authority was created in
2009 for all the agencies in Los Angeles County to participate and at that time, the City o�Rolling Hills
chose to opt out af the JPA because the project was unfunded and undefined and the City did not want to
assume a potential u�nl�own cost liabiliTy. He stated that in February 2014, LA-RICS staff met with city
staff from Rolling Hi11s and Rolling Hills Estates at which tirne a replacement pole was tentatively
proposed at Fire Sta.tion 56 and staff was assured that even though the project claimed CEQA exemption
and local preemption, they would submit plans to the City and go through the City's process. He stated
that at the end of Augus�2014 staff was asked to pro�ide comments to an initial environmental study on
the proposed system but which did not provide a specific design for Fire Station 56. He stated that staff
provided written abjections to a new pole which would be in conflict with the City's land use
re�uiatians for such a structure wittiout further study. He sta.ted that in late January 2015 staff was
asked to provide a proposed address construction site and th�rough conversations with LA-R�CS
officials, it was learried that constructian plans for the new pole were about to be sent to the County for
reviews. On Febn.�ary 9, 2415 staff spoke with LA-RICS officials and reminded them o£ their
cammitment to subrnit plans to the City and hold public meetings. As a result, the plans were halted
from being submitted for plan check and an emergency meeting was held on T'hursday, Febnxary 12,
2015 between City staff, LA-RICS officials and Ralling Hills Community Association staff. Mayor Lay
further reviewed �he lacation of all of the LA-RICS pales proposed to be located on the Palas Verdes
Peninsula which includes LMR pales at the tower farm at Crestridge Road in Rancho Palos Verdes, at
Pt. Vicente and at the FAA site at San Pedro Hill; LTE poles at Fire Sta.tion 83 on Miraleste and Fire
Station 106 on Indian Peak; and a Joint LMR/LTE pole at Fire Station 56 on Crest Road in Rolling
Hills. Mayor Lay apologized for any role he played in not providing more timely information to the
residents and not being more sensitive to what was corning forward.
Pat Mallon, Executive Director, LA-RICS Joint Powers Aut,�iority addressed the City Council to provde
an overview of the LA-RICS Joint Power Authority and its objectives; and to provide information on the
pole prapased at Fire Station 56. He stated that it was learned during the attacics on 9/11 and during the
response to Hurricane Katrina and Hw�ricane Sandy that the responders did poor job of cornmunicating
with one another after which, the Federal government began discussions on the need for interoperability
among all first-responders inc�uding police, fire and emergency medical services. He stated that as a
xesult of those discussions, LA-RICS was formed to create an interoperable system for a11 public safety
agencies in Los Angeles County and currently, LA-RICS represents 71 cities, 2 school districts and one
university in the County. He further stated that the goal in the future far pnblic safety communications
in the 700 MHz range. Currently in Los Angeles, most agencies operate in the T-band frequencies from
470-512 MHz and there are currently over 600 radio channefs used for public safety in Los Angeles
County in that range. He further stated that in February 2012, legislation was passed by Congress that
dedicated an additional 10 MHz of spectrum for public safety to a data system that wiIl ultimately be the
communication system for all public safety thraughout the county by 2022-2023. In exchange for
assigning the additional IQ MHz spectrum to pubfic safety, the legislation provides that in 2021, the T-
band frequencies p;reviously used for public safety will be auctioned off to the cammercial sector.
Mr. Ma11on stated that interoperability does not currently work we11 in Los Angeles County and the
mission o�LA-RICs is to incvrporate a radio system that suppart all of the 34,000 fust responders in the
County as well as 17,OQ0 secondary responders which includes public warks, public parks, road
department, animal control and transportation including ambulances and buses. He stated that the goal
of LA-RICS is to build two distinctly different communications systems one beir�g land mobile radio
system (LMf�} and the other being a public safety broadband system for data transmission (LTE). Mr.
Mallon stated that LA-RICS received $154 million in grant funding from the Department of Commerce
to l�uild the system but that dies on Septernber 30, 20�5. He further stated that AB 1486 provides LA-
RICS a limited CEQA exemption until 2017 provided that the propased sites are located Qn existing
publicly owned transmitter sites ar police, Sheriff ar fire station sites. He noted that the legislation also
states that the poles cannot be located in environmentally sensitive areas including wetlancis, riparian
areas, habitats of significant �alue or historical value; and the monopoles shall not exceed 70 ft. p�us
appurtenances and the LMR towers shall not exceed 180 ft. plus appurtenances. He further noted that the
legislation furkher provides that public hearings are not required. Mr. Mallon reviewed the cornponents
associated with the LMR system and the LTE system which includes a total of 90 sites when the system
if fully built ou�. He noted that radio caverage zs particulaxly diff�cult in Rolling Hilis due to the
topography.
Mr. Mallon acknowledged that there was a miscommunication between LA-RiCS and City sta.ff
regarding the permitting process. He stated that for City-owned sites LA-RICS has to comply with the
City's conditional use permit requirerr�ents and building process and on County-owned sites they have to
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go through the County process through Los Angeles County Building and Safety. He stated that it is
LA-RICS intent to work with the City to be good neighbors recognizing that they have an obligation to
provide public safety communications for the residents of Rolling Hills as well.
Mr. Mallon re�iewed the proposal for the site at Fire Station 56 in Rolling Hills stating that they are
propasing a 70 ft. monopole on which they propose to co-iocate the LMR equipment on a LTE tower.
He noted that there will be no lighting either at the top or upiighting. He further stated that the goal is to
ultimately replace the LMR system with the LTE technology and reviewed tlie reason for need for
additional sites to support the LTE technology. Mr. Mallon further reviewed the funding mechanism
noting that LA-RICS will be the cornerstone, acrass the country, for the First Responder Network
Authority {FirstNet) which in the independent authority within the National Telecommunications &
Informatior�Administz�atian (NTIA} and whose mission is to b�.ild, deploy and operate a National Pubiic
Safety Broadband Network(NPSBlv}.
Mr. Mallan further reviewed a photograph of the equipment current�y located at Fire Station 56 which
includes a SOft. tower plus appurtenances alongside a hose trying rack. He then reviewed the specific
propasal for the location at Fire Station 56 and stated that LA-RICS has tried to minimize the impact
from an operational standpoint by removing the existing monopoie and hose drying rack and coupling
the two together so what is being proposed is a monopole that incorporates a hose drying rack. He
further explained that the praposed system will provide both a LMR system and hraadband system as
well as a backhaul network to provide support sites throughout the plan to serve the public safety
cammunications need of Roiling Hills. Mr. Mallon commented that at �he Cammunity Association
meeting it was asked if the monopole at Fire Station Na. 56 were to be eliminated could the other sites
provide the coverage needed and in speaking with their system engineers it was determined that they
could not. With regard to the questions raised regarding RF emissions Mr. Mallon stated that the FCC
requires that celiular installations not exceed 505 microwatts per sq. cm, and accord'u2g to the radio
emission studies that they have conducted show that the RF emissions from a typical cell tower at 20� ft.
from the site at 50 ft. above the ground would be in the range of 7-7.5 microwatt per sq. cm.
Councilmember Black asked if the figures are avaiiable for emissions at 50 ft. from the tower vs. 200 ft.
to which Mr. Mallon responded that they can get them and they are actually less as th� closer you get to
the tower the less expasure there is because the emissions radiate aut and at 200 ft. is where it is at its
widest. Mr. Ma�lon further noted that the emission stndy was done at full load but the tower will usually
be operating in the range of 25% load. With regard to the concern expressed by the Fire Union regarding
radio frequency issues inside the station, Mr. Mallon stated that there are less RF emissians at the base
of the tower and in studies of RF emissians at 25% load inside a sttucture RF emissions were at .003
microwatts per sq. ft. He further provided opinions from several �majar health organizations regarding
RF exposiare as weIl as data on RF emissions from common household items.
Mayor Lay asked for comments and questions from the City Council.
Councilmember Dieringer a�ked Mr. Mallan for a copy o�the coverage study and expressed concern
that if the coverage study has not been completed it cannot be determined i�the monopole at Fire Station
56 is needed. Mr. Mallon responded that he can pro�ide coverage maps based on a 70 ft. pole and a 60
ft. pole. In r�sponse to further questians from Councilmember Dieringer regarding the need for a pole at
Fire Station 56, Mr. Mallon stated that in order to pravide LMR coverage in Rollfng Hills the pale is
necessary in Rolling Hills according to the vendor. Councilmember Dieringer suggested that the Los
Angeles County Mobile Command Center could possibly be used in the event of an einergency as
opposed to installing a permanent fixture in the City that would mar the aesthetic views and provide
heath effects. Councilmember Dieringer expressed further concern that the County could sell space on
the tower to commercial carriers. In response, Mr. Mallan stated that the tower is not engineered to
accommoc�ate additional providers. Councilmember Dieringer expressed further concern that since the
LMR towers can be up to 180 ft. that this tower during construcdon could be increased in height and
asked what assurance the City has that this won't l�appen. In response, Mr. Mallon stated that this pole
will be 70 ft. ar�d would have to b� approved by the Board af Supetvisors if it were to be increased.
Councilmember Dieringer asked Mr. Mallan to pro�ide copies of the soils and gealagy reports
supporting installation of this pole and asked if the peripheral impact on the nearby Flying Triangle
landslide has been taken into consideration. Mr. Mallon stated that he would provide the soils and
geology reports. Mayor Lay commented that it wiil be the County's responsibility to review and certify
the soils and geology reports and the pian. In response to Counclmember Dieringer's suggestion that the
tawer be located at t11e FAA site, Mr. Mallon stated that they can only rep�ace antenrias an existing
towers at San Pedro Hi11 they are not able to put up a nevv tower there. Councilmmeber expressed
concern that during construction access in and out of Fire Station would be affected and would impact
service. In response, lVi�. Mallon sta.ted that it would take one day to drill the hole and one-day to fili it
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and they will work with the Fire Dept. to ensure there is no disruption in service. Councilmember
Dieringer asked if a land survey has been completed ta ensure the facility will be located on Los
Angeies County property. Mr. Mallon stated that the survey will be completed and if the praposed area
is not on LA County property it will be located elsewhere on the property to ensure it is not placed on
private property.
Councilrnember Black commented that he feels the FAA site woutd be a better location for the pole. He
stated that he visited th� proposed site at Miraleste and was concerned that there were danger signs
posted citing radio frequency hazard. He further expressed concern that there may be DNA mutations
on a long-tercn basis and questioned the impact on patients witl� pacemakers or irnplantable
defibrillators. He inquired as ta the feasibility of putting the pole at the water tower site rather than the
Fire Station to which Mr. Mallon responded that the water tower site does not meet the criteria for the
CEQA exemption and there is no time to assess that site under the CEQA requirement. Councilmember
Black expressed concern that this is being foxced on our residents due to poor plar�ning on the part of
LA-RICS.
Coux�cilmember Hi�l asked if satellite transmission ar some type of hybrid communications systern
incorporating sateltite had been considered. Mr. Mallon responded that satellite doesn't work indoors
and the National Pubiic Safety broadband network will include some satellite coverage. Councilmember
Hill expressed concern that because af the time limitat�ons on the project the project is being rushed
through without t�me for consideration by the community.
Mayar Pro Tem Pieper expressed concern for the h�aith and safety effects and asked if it was
determined that a specific house was particularly affected cot�ld it be moved or re-angled so as to not
cause negative eff'ects. Mayor Pro Tem Piepe�r also asked how the emissions would be affected if the
pole were to be lowered, Mr. Mal�on was unable to answer that question. Mayor Pro Tem Pieper
commented that the City's first choice would be not to ha�e the pole but since that's nat an option, the
abject�ive shouid be to make the ap�earance as aesthetically pleasing as possible and make sure everyone
feels comfortable with the�r safety.
Councilmember Dieringer asked what the aiternative plan i� and if there are other optians like buying
space on existing commercial towers that could delay the project without compromising the funding.
Mr. Mallon responded that the grant does not allow LA-RICS to purchase space.
Lew Currier, Captain, LA County Fire Department and Director, IAFF, Los Angeles County Firefighters
Local 1014 addressed th� City Council on behalf of the union stating they are against this projecf. He
stated that they need an interoperable radio commzanication progra.m but they do not feel this program is
the way to ga He expressed concern for the radiation threat caused by the cell phone towers and
requested that�he Council adapt a fozmal resolution requesting that tl�e LA County Board of Supervisor
to arder LA-RICS to cease and desist. He provided a copy of a proposed Resolution. He expressed
further concem for the process that LA-RICS used in obtaining appraval �or these sites. He also
provided a copy of study of six firefighters in Carpentaria that were exposed to RF radiation, a copy af a
warning sign and some information documenting the hazards associated with RF emissions.
John Resich, 8 Outrider Road addressed the City Council to express concern that the City and the
residents have not been provided with the appropriate information to make a rafiona� understanding
decision.
Fred Lorig, 1 Spur Lane, addressed the City Council to express concern that residents were not informed
of the proposed pole and further expressed concern that Councilmember Black suggested that it be
moved right next to his house. He further comm�nted that if there is science that requires a #ower he
does not disagree with having it installed but residents shauld be shown where the best place is and it
should be made as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
Alex Shipman, 15 Caballeros Raad addressed the City Council to express concern regarding the project
and the lack of communication surrounding it and suggested that the City fight this project politically.
James Wald, 7 Quail Ridge Road South addressed the City Council to express his opposition to the
proposed po�e for health and safety reasons and aesthetic reasons and suggestEd that an alternate
location be faund.
John Nunn, 1 Crest Road West addressed the City Council to suggest that the pole be located at San
Pedrro Hi11 instead vf the Fire Station given that it is at a higher locatian than the fire station and it is still
in close proximity to the proposed location.
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Jim Aichele, 14 Crest Road West addressed the City Council to express his opposition to the tower
stating that he does not feel the tower is necessary.
Carol Witte, 5 Quail Ridge Road South addressed the City Council on behalf of Frances Price at 1 Quail
Ridge Road South and read a letter from Mrs. Price exp�ressing her opposition to the proposed tower for
safety and aesthetic reasons.
Cathy Nichols, 14 Crest Road West addressed the City Council to express her opposition to #he tower.
She further expressed concern regarding the health efFects associated with electramagnetic frequency
ernissions and suggested that the City Council oppose the tower politically or legally.
Ra�ph Scl�moller, 4 Middleridge Lane South addressed the City Council to express concern regarding
�he tower.
Roger Hawkins, 37 Crest Road West addressed the City Council suggesting that LA-RICS should
conduct a survey ta determine that the proposed location is not on private praperty. He fu.rther
commented that the there may be Iawsuits fi�ed on many aspects including heatth and safety and reduced
property values.
Torn Heinsheimer, 7 J�hns Canyon Road addresse�the City Council stating that a fire in the community
would have a devastating impact on praperty values and having the ability to communicate effectively is
critical is fighting fires ar�d if the community doesn't ha�e an effective communication system they will
not be able to protect the community against fire. He further suggested with regard to the concerns
regarding RF emissions that the City hire a consulting fum to �ake measurements and use that
knowledge to make the necessary adjustments.
David Lesser, 4 Hillside Lane addressed the C�ty Council asking for the cast far the pole at Fire Station
56 and the cost of the entire praject and suggesting that LA-RICS look for other alternatives.
Spencer Karpf, 14 Caba�leros Road addressed t11e City Cauncil suggesting that he feels that LA-RTCS
should be able to get an exception to extend the grant funding. He stated that he feels that there needs to
be rnore transparency from the City and the City Council with regard to these types af issues.
Mike Schoettle, 24 Eastfield Drive addressed the City Council ta ask if the tower could be located at San
Pedro Hill. In respanse, Mr. Mallon stated that location would nat provide the nec�ssary co�erage.
Dr. William Bode, 21 Portuguese Bend Road addressed the City Council stating that communication is
essential.
Andy Doyle, Union Board, Los Angeles County Firefighters addressed the City Council stating the he is
opposed to the cell phone tower and is concern�d about the poteritial health effect.
Leanne Bowman, 2 Quail Ridge Road South addressed the City Council to ask if there is a minirnum
amount the pole should be from the property line. In response, Mayor Lay stated that the City does not
have authority over where the pole is located on the LA County property.
James Wald asked if there will be a public hearing process when the County of Las Angeles is
reviewing this proposal for approval.
Roger Hawkins commented in response to Mr. Heinsheimer's comment abaut a property values
decreasing that if there was fire, insurance companies would cover rebuilding the house.
Jim Aichele suggested that the audience remain for consideration of item 9A.
Spencer Karpf commented that it is the LMR portion is vvhat firef ghters use for communication and
that portion is not part of th�grant that wtll be last in September.
Dr. Patricia Bode, 2� Portuguese Bend Road addressed the City Council to express concern regarding
the health issues associated with RF emissions.
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Mayor Lay commented that as a Councilman his major responsibility is safety of the community and he
worries about RF radiation as a part of that responsibly but he feels that if communication is improved
safety is improved. He further comrnented that he cornpiled a list af web sites that have information on
RF emissions and he has made that available to the City Council and the public. He stated that he
supports the proposed LA-RICS tower and worries about the security of the City from a fire standpoint.
Counclmember Hill expressed his concern that the projec# js being rushed through and once the pole is
in,there will be nothing that can be dane aba�t it. '
Councilmember Dieringer� stated that she is obligated to represent the will af the majority and she
believes that the City shou�d pursue a political option if there is na regulatazy option.
Counclrnember Black stated that he is in£avor of carnrnunicatians and short transit times to the hospita�s
but he does not like the rush of this project or the location. He suggested that a political option may be
the best course of action.
Counci�member Black moved that the City Council direct staff to prepare a Resolution in opposition to
�he LA-RICS proposed monopo�e at Fire Station S6 and bring the Resolution back to the City Council
for consideration at its March 9, 2015 meeting. Councilmember Dieringer seconded the motion, which
carried with Mayor Pro Tem Pieper and Mayor Lay opposed.
The City Council took a brief recess at 14:32 p.m.
Mayor Lay cal�ed the meting back to order at 10:37 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A RECONIlV�NDATION FOR A CITYWIDE ROADWAY
STRIPING SCHEDULE.
Mayor Lay introduced the item and asked for staffs comments. City Manager Cruz reviewed the bid
— process and outcome of this year's roadway striping and presented an alternating sched�le for future
striping which would include striping the major streets one year and the residentia� streets the follorving
year and then continuing on an alternating schedule. Following brief discussian, staff was directed to
fiu-ther r�seaxch the issue to determine which streets actually need to be striped, provide details as to
when the streets were last striped and return to ttie Traffic Cornmission �or a recammendation to be
brought back to the City Council for consideration of a striping schedule.
OPEN AGENDA-APPROI��IMATELY 5:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COA�IlV�ENT WELCOME
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REQTJESTING A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES ATR FQRCE BASE
(LAAFB}AND THE SPACE AND MI5SILE SYSTEMS CENTER(SMC}.
Mayor Lay introduced the item and suggested that the City Council support the request. Councilmmeber
Dieringer concurred.
Jim Aichele, 14 Crest Road West suggested that the City Council send a letter to the Board of
Supervisors sta.ting that they will not support this because of how the Board of Superviso�rs handled the
LA-RICS issue.
Cathy Nichols, 14 Crest Road West suggested that the City Council send a letter in support if the Board
of Supervisors wili support the City's opposition to the LA-RICS towez�.
Following brief discussion, Councilmembex Dieringer moved that the City Council send a letter in
support of the LAAFB and SMC to the Secaretaty of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force. Mayor Pro
Tem Pieper seconded the motion, which carried without objection. Mayar Lay abstained frorn voting on
this item because he has a smaIl interest in one of the buildings that the organization occupies and stated
that his comments should be taken as an individual.
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UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAV6r ENFORCEMENT
COMMIT`TEE lO�fEETING (ORAL).
Discussion of this matter was continued to next meeting. Mayor Lay congratulated Cauncilmember
Dieringer on being selected to Chair the Comrnittee.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Financial Statement for the Month of January, 2015.
City Manager Cruz stated tha� there was a typographical error on the Financial Statement and the
cartected statement has been placed on the dais. Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Pieper
moved that the City Conncil approve the financial statement as corrected. Councilmember Hill seconded
the motion,which carried withaut objection.
OTI�R MATTTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Cruz stated that the Rolling Hills Cornmunity Association and the City both maintain a
list of contractors and professional service providers. Discussion ensued about how to remo�e a
company from the list. Following brief discussion, staff was directed to pxovide the City Council with a
copy of the list and agendize the matter for future discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENT�N CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
None.
CLQSED SESSION
None.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
None.
A.DJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Counci�, Mayor Lay adjourned the meeting at 11:03 p.m. to
an adjaurned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2015 beginning at
7:OQ a.m. for the purpose of conducting a field trip to 80 Saddleback Road. The next regular meeting of
the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 beginning at 7;30 p.m. in the City
Cauncil Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
City Clerk
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B. A11en Lay
Mayor
Minutes
City Council Meeting
02/23/15 -$-