7/8/1985MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 8, 1985
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
was called to order at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8, 1985.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
None
Thomas Devereux
Michael Jenkins
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
Capt. Elmer Omohundro
Lt. Harry Parsons
Anne La Jeunesse
Ann Johnson
Herb Agid
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Sheriff's Lomita Station
Sheriff's Lomita Station
Palos Verdes Peninsula News
Los Angeles Times
Resident
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh requested that the minutes of a regular
meeting on June 24, 1985 be corrected as follows: page 2, in the first
paragraph, the word "are" between vehicles and unable be deleted, and
"may be" be inserted in its place. In paragraph 3, lines 4 and 5, the
following words were deleted: "and knowing that emergency vehicles can
not go up these driveways"--. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh asked that the
minutes of an adjourned meeting on June 26, 1985 be amended to show.:.
that the Acting City Manager left the meeting at 8:15 a.m., and on the
third page, paragraph 2 be amended to show that Councilwoman Leeuwen-
burgh requested that the Fire Department's letter dated June 14, 1985
be read into the record.
The minutes of a regular meeting on June 24, 1985 as corrected
and minutes of an adjourned meeting on June 26, 1985 as amended were
approved and accepted on a motion made by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh,
seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved that Demands No. 782 through 804
and 11808 through 11810 in the amount of $14,504.14 be approved for
payment from the General Fund, and that Demands No. 790 and 797 in
the amount of $3,107.04 be approved for payment from the Fire and Flood
Self Insurance Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock
and carried unanimously...
RESOLUTION NO. 537
Resolution No. 537 entitled A
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING
EXTENDING THE DURATION FOR ONE YEAR
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh, seconded
ried unanimously.
1984-85 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 297 BY
was adopted on a motion made by
by Councilwoman Murdock and car -
Acting on a recommendation made by the City Treasurer, the
Council authorized reappropriations of the 1984-85 budget consisting
of $25,000 for Legal Contingency Reserve and $43,832 for Budget
Contingency Reserve, effective June 30, 1985 on a motion made by
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh, seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and
carried unanimously.
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APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY CLERK
In a memorandum dated July 2, 1985 to,the Council the Acting
City Manager recommended that the Deputy City Clerk be appointed
Acting City Clerk until a permanent City Manager has been hired.
The recommendation was approved in a motion made by Councilwoman
Leeuivenburgh, seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unani-
mously.
BUDGET HEARING, PROPOSED BUDGET, 1985-86 FISCAL YEAR 75
Mayor Heinsheimer opened a hearing on the proposed budget for
fiscal 1985-86. The City Treasurer reviewed the proposed budget,
and explained a cash flow analysis of the 1984-85 budget which re-
sulted in his recommendation that contingency reserve funds be
established, effective June 30, 1985. There was no other comment,
and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilwoman Murdock reported that she and Councilwoman Le"eu-
W wenburgh, members of the Budget Committee, have met with the City
LD Treasurer concerningpreparationof the -proposed budget, and ques-
()") tions raised at the last meeting have been addressed and resolved.
LL Mayor Heinsheimer held the budget on the agenda for adoption ata
co future meeting.
< OPEN AGENDA
INVITATIONS TO COUNCIL MEMBERS - HERB AGID
Mr. Herb Agid, 66 Portuguese Bend Road, said'he wished to
issue two invitations to members of the City Council. Mr. Agid
invited. -members to attend the opening of a photographic exhibit
at theCaliforniaMuseum of Science and Industry on August 14 in
recognition of India's Independence Day, celebrated on August 15..
Mr.- Agid also invited members of the Council, individually or
collectively, to tour the private driveway which provides access to
his property. Mr. Agid explained -that he spends at least two hours
each Sunday patching the driveway, and he wished to show the results
to Council members.
REPORT BY SHERIFF - FOURTH OF JULY
Captain Elmer Omohundro, commander of the -Sheriff's Lomita Station,
reported that there were a few small fires attributable to illegal fire-
works, but the day was relatively -quiet in Rolling Hills.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
REFUSE COLLECTION FRANCHISE
In a memo dated July 2, 1985 to the City Council, Acting City
Manager Devereux noted that the City's agreement with Removal*, Inc.
for refuse collection will expire on August 31, 1985, and 'subsequent
to purchase of Removal, Inc. by Browning Ferris Industries,in Feb-
ruary 1985 no action was taken by the Council to approve the merger,
as required by Section.XV of the Franchise Agreement. Mr. Devereux
reported that Ralph Orrino of BFI contacted him on June 24, and re -
.quested a three year extension of the Agreement.
In discussing the matter Councilman Pernell suggested that
the Council approve Manager's recommendation and that the agreement
be extended for three additional years. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
said she would be more comfortable with a one year extension, with
the Agreement to be considered at the end of that time. Mr., Devereux
explained that the request for a three year extension was based on a
plan by BFI to acquire additional equipment. Members of the Council
agreed that a three year extension would be acceptable if BFI would
agree to keep the price at the present level. The City Manager was
directed to discuss price with Mr. Orrino and report back to Council.
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CITY MANAGER PARAMETERS AND ADVERTISING 444
Mr. Devereux submitted a summary of the Council's consensus of
parameters for requirements and advertising for the position of City
Manager, based on questionnaires which were completed and returned
by four members of the Council. Fallowing review of the parameters,
salary range and proposed advertisement members of the Council were
requested to make any changes they wished to have considered, and
return the summary to the Mayor for final preparation. The Mayor
said the final proof of the advertisement would be submitted to the
Council for approval before being printed.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 491
SLAB ON BARTH PROPERTY AT 51 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
:Mayor Heinsheimer said he has been advised that the slab which
was left on the Barth property following demolition of the residence
has started to crack and is becoming unsightly. The Mayor noted that
the slab was permitted to remain in an effort to lend stability to
the site. The City Attorney said the owner of the property should be
contacted and asked to remove the slab, since it is not accomplishing
the intended purpose. Councilwoman 'Murdock suggested that the County
Geologist also be contacted in the matter. The Mayor so ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Councilwoman Murdock reported that she has reviewed the appli-
cations submitted by residents with respect to the vacancies on the
Planning Commission and Traffic Commission, and she recommended that
the vacancy on the Planning Commission be filled because of the na-
ture of matters currently before the Commission. Councilwoman Murdock
suggested that Mr. Alien Lay, 19 Caballeros Road, be appointed to the
Planning Commission, noting that in addition to professional qualifi-
cations, Mr. Lay has been a resident of Rolling Hills for five years
and is an active member of Los Caballeros, having served as president
in 1984.
In discussing the recommendation members of the Council agreed
that other applicants have qualifications which should also be con-
sidered. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh, Chairman of the Traffic Commis-
sion, said she hopes to draw from the applicants for an existing
vacancy on the Traffic Commission.
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Mr. Lay be appointed to fill
an unexpired term on the Planning Commission..'. -The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried unanimously.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked that letters to other applicants be
prepared for his signature, thanking them for their interest.
SPRAYING OF CEILINGS IN CITY HALL
Mr. Devereux reported that spraying of all ceilings in City
Hall, which was included in the budget and scheduled by Mr. Leach,
would be done within the next few days.
SPRINKLERS AT LA CRESTA SCHOOL SITE
Mr. Devereux reported that in response to an inquiry by Council-
woman Murdock he has determined that the sprinkler system at La Cresta
is on a timed cycle, and watering will continue during periods when no
classes are being held.
PERSONNEL SESSION
The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 8:15 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was reconvened at 8:20 p.m. and immediately adjourned
to the next regular meeting date, Monday, July 22, 1985 at 7:30 p.m.
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