8/26/1985202 MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 26, 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, August 26, 1985.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Pernell arrived
at 7:35 p.m.
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilwoman Swanson
Thomas Devereux
L. D. Courtright
Ginger Blake
Capt. E. Omohundro
Anne LaJeunesse
Ann Johnson
Steve Zimmerman
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager
City Treasurer
Secretary
Sheriff's Lomita Station
Palos Verdes Peninsula News
Los Angeles Times
Resident
Councilwoman Murdock moved approval of items on the consent
calendar: Item a, Approval of Minutes of the August 12, 1985 meeting
and Item b, Financial Statement for July 1985. 'The motion was. -seconded
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried unanimously.
PAYI- ENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman -Murdock -moved that Demands No. 862 through 889 be
paid from the General Fund in the amount of $19,962.74. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried unanimously.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1782
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh requested that on the next agenda the
Council honor Kim Sawyer for service on the Traffic Commission, and
present her with a plaque.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The City Manager stated that on the next agenda he will present
a geology report from Art Keene, L.A. County Geologist.
The City Manager -also reported that approximately 30 resumes
have been received for the City Manager position.
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Mr. Devereux indicated that he is in the process of preparing a
report on the City's,liability insurance. The City's liability insurance
is up for renewal in January 1986. Mr. Devereux suspects a substantial
increase along with an increase in the deductible, and it might go up
so high as to create a self-insured potential. Alternatives will be
investigated, and Mr. Devereux will present Council with suggestions so
they can begin to consider what options are available.
COUNCILMAN PERNELL ARRIVED AT 7:35 p.m.
RESOLUTION FROM CITY OF TORRANCE 1802
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Mayor .Heinsheimer reported that Council received a copy of the
recently adopted Torrance -City Council Resolution on the tentative
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federal oil and gas leasing compromise covering federal -.-.waters offsh2t93
of California opposing the drilling in the Santa Monica Bay area, and
request that the Federal Government consider a minor amendment of the
compromise terms to add the 52 tracts offshore'of Rancho Palos Verdes
to the area to be excluded from said OCS lease sales. Mayor Heinsheimer
congratulated Mayor Armstrong on the resolution.
Mayor Heinsheimer stated that he will be testifying on behalf of the
Air Quality District and the City of Rolling Hills at the August 30, 1985'
Los Angeles meeting with U.S. Department,of, the Interior Secretary Donald
Hodel. Members of Council are invited to attend and express -their
concerns. A concurrent meeting will also be going on in Long Beach,
where local support isneededin opposing the federal oil'and gas leasing
and drilling off the Rancho Palos Verdes coastline.
FAREWELL DINNER FOR HARRY PEACOCK 1821
Mayor Heinsheimer indicated that Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh,
Murdock and Pernell would be attending the farewell'dinner for City
Manager Harry Peacb.ck, Rolling Hills Estates, and that Councilwoman
Murdock would make a presentation on behalf of the City. Mayor *
Heinsheimer will be attending the Annual South Coast Botanical Gardens
Meeting that evening, and sends his regrets.
OPENAGENDA 1833
Steve Zimmerman, 12 Cinchring Road, stated that he is working on his
Eagle Scout Project, and that he wanted to present his idea to the
Council for approval. Steve stated that he would like to make trail
signs for the Caballeros Club, and post them on the equestrian trails,
which would indicate the name and destination of every trail. There
would be approximately 12-24 signs, 16" x 12',.funded by the Caballeros
Club, estimated to cost about $200, if approved at'theii: next meeting.
Steve discussed this with'the Caballeros President, Dave Breiholz, and he
requested that Steve contact Council first. Councilman Pernell stated
that he had his approval on this project, but suggested that because
the signs would be on Association property,,that they should be contacted
for approval. Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said that this is a wonderful
project, not only for our residents but for all equestrian groups
around us. Steve stated that Councilwoman Swanson suggested this idea
to him. Mayor.Heinsheimer.stated that this*is a wonderful project,
and if there is -anything Council can do to help, tb please contact them.
Steve said that he still needs to get approval from the Boy Scout Council
on this project. Councilman Pernell requested that Steve come back
when he gets the project finished so Council.can tell him whatthey
think of it..
ADJOURNMENT 1860
The meeting was
next regular meeting
7-:30 p.m. -because of
Mayor
adjourned by Mayor
date to be held on
a legal holiday on
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Heinsheimer at 7:45 p.m. to the
Tuesday, September 10, 1985 at
the.regular meeting date.
City Clerk