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5/22/198930'3T MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 22, 1989 A regular meeting of the City Council of the -City of Rolling Hills was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building/City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, May 22, 1989. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Murdock, Councilwoman Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh ABSENT: Councilman Pernell (excused) 00 ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager Betty Volkert Deputy City Clerk Chief James Corbett L. A. Co. Fire Dept. Lo Battalion•.Chief Crow L. A. Co. Fire Dept. 7 Frank Hill Resident co Q CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved and accepted as presented. Councilwoman Swanson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on May 8, 1989, were approved as presented. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demands Nos. 3702 through 3707, 3709, 3710, and 3712 through 3735, in the amount of $17,902.28, were approved for payment from the General Fund. Demands Nos. 3708 and 3711 were voided. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The Financial Statement for the month of April, 1989, was accepted as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 594: DESIGNATING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO L. A. CO. WEST MOSOUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Resolution No. 594, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT", was adopted by unanimous vote. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY AGREEMENT An agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and the Southern California Humane Society, for animal control and licensing services, was approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS There were no matters of Old Business for consideration by the Council. NEW BUSINESS There were no matters for consideration under New Business. 304 PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED PROPOSED BUDGET - FY 1989/90 Mayor Leeuwenburgh opened the public hearing, and the Council continued their consideration and discussion of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1989/90. Councilwoman Swanson reported that the Finance Committee, consisting of the City Manager, City Treasurer, Assistant Finance Officer, and she met and discussed the proposed budget. Councilwoman Murdock was unable to attend the meeting because she was on vacation. The City Treasurer prepared a draft policy and procedures statement for the Council's review and comment. Councilwoman Swanson complimented the City Treasurer and staff on their preparation of the proposed budget. Also included in the Council's packets were corrected copies of the budget worksheets, and the appropriate replacements should be made in the Councils' budget notebooks. Councilwoman Swanson commented that the City is in sound financial condition. The City Manager spoke regarding a suggestion that a position be created for an Assistant Planner. This suggestion was made as a possible solution to the increase in planning activities. The City Manager commented that if it is the Council's wish to pursue this matter, he would return with a proposal for funding such a position. The City Manager noted that he had spoken with the City of Rolling Hills Estates about the possibility of sharing the cost of such a position, and they expressed an interest and willingness to consider such a proposal. In conjunction with the Council's consideration of this position, the City Manager proposed that the part-time positions be reevaluated, as well as the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy City Clerk. It was the Council's feelings that an entry level planning position would not be suitable for the City's current planning needs, and that a more experienced planner would be more appropriate to handle the day-to-day planning needs of the City, as well as to assist with the General Plan revisions. On the basis of the Council's remarks, the City Manager stated that he would prepare and present a proposal for recruitment of an Associate Planner, usually an individual with three years or more experience, to the Council for their consideration and comment at their meeting on June 12. The City Manager clarified that, although an Associate Planner could assist with the General Plan revisions, portions of the General Plan would still have to be done by technical consultants. The Mayor directed that the Personnel Committee work with the City Manager to begin the recruitment process. The City Manager reported that the Finance Committee also discussed and suggested that the Council consider funding selected one-time only kinds of expenditures, e.g., General Plan revisions, improvements to the City Hall building, geotechnical evaluations, from fund balances rather than from annual revenues. Councilwoman Swanson commented that with the escalation of property values in the City, revenue receipts for the City will be increasing. Therefore, the City could make long-range plans for specific projects, based on future projections. This is another policy issue for the Council to consider. Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited comments from the audience. There were no additional comments from the audience, and the public hearing was continued to the June 12 meeting. - 2 - 30: OPEN AGENDA Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited comments from the audience on any matter not listed on the agenda. _Assistant Fire Chief James Corbett Assistant Fire Chief Corbett introduced Battalion Chief Roger Crow, who is assigned to Station 56. He also commented on the progress of the improvements to Fire Station 56. Mayor Leeuwenburgh suggested that the Fire Department have an open house when the improvements are completed. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SB 1: TRANSPORTATION REORGANIZATION BILL Councilwoman Swanson explained that this is a bill being proposed by Senator Robbins which would reorganize local transit agencies. It creates one agency and three sub -agencies. Instead of streamlining the current organization structures of SCRTD and LACTC into one 00 agency, the author has created four agencies. This will create more T -i bureaucracy and less accountability. This bill was previously Lo submitted in the form of AB 18, and was vetoed by the Governor two years ago. Councilwoman Swanson urged that the City of Rolling Hills 7 write letters of opposition to this proposed bill. c Q Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the Mayor be authorized to write letters of objection to SB 1, to the appropriate persons. There being no objections, the motion carried unanimously. SANITATION DISTRICT TOURS Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that the Los Angeles County Sanitation District will be conducting tours on June 7 and 29, and invited all Councilmembers to attend. There will also be a boat tour in July. POLICY/GOALS COMMITTEE Mayor Leeuwenburgh requested that the Policy Committee, Councilwoman Murdock and Councilman Pernell, monitor the progress of items discussed at the Council retreat. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' CONFERENCE The Mayor reported that she had attended the League of Women Voters' Conference last Thursday, May 18. The League will be doing a peninsula -wide planning study this year. The new President is Kay Conrad. The Mayor asked that a letter of congratulations be sent to Ms. Conrad. MATTERS FROM STAFF There were no additional matters presented by staff. CLOSED SESSION It was determined that a Closed Session was not needed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. City Cle APPROVED: Mayor - 3 -