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7/8/1991MINUTES REGULAR '.MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 8, 1991 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pernell at 7:31 P.M. on Monday, July 8, 1991, in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Present: City Council Member Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, and Mayor Pernell. Absent: City Council Members Heinsheimer and Leeuwenburgh. Also Present: City Manager Nealis, City Treasurer Cartwright, Principal Planner Ungar, and Minute Secretary Ballreich. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR COUNCILWOMAN MURDOCK moved, seconded by MAYOR. PRO TEM SWANSON TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS A., B., C., AND D. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MEETING OF JUNE 24, 1991 B. PAYMENT OF BILLS C. CORRESPONDENCE FROM SENATOR MILTON MARKS WITH REGARD TO REDISTRICTING HEARINGS FOR STATE SENATE AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS D. STATUS REPORT REGARDING AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION PROGRAM THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, MAYOR PERNELL SO ORDERED. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None scheduled. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 1991 1 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None scheduled. 5. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF CLAIM SUBMITTED BY THE POTLATCH CORPORATION (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VS. MONTR.OSE CHEMICAL COMPANY). RECOMMENDATION: Reject claim. Advising that the City Attorney will not. be in attendance at this City Council meeting, City Manager Nealis noted that he had discussed the proposed issue with the City Attorney, who has recommended that this claim be rejected. Briefly reviewing the Staff Report, the City Manager proceeded with an explanation of the claim, noting that the proposed claim exceeds the theory of the existing claim, which dealt with sewer damage to non -real property. He reiterated that this claim should be rejected in terms of timeliness and relevance. MAYOR PRO TEM SWANSON moved, seconded by COUNCILWOMAN MURDOCK TO REJECT THE NOTICE OF CLAIM SUBMITTED BY POTLATCH CORPORATION (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VS. MONTROSE CHEMICAL COMPANY). 0 THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, MAYOR PERNELL SO ORDERED. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. RESOLUTION NO. 647: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FILE NO. A-36 BETWEEN THE CITY OF.ROLLING HILLS AND MAC SOLUTIONS TO EVALUATE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE FOR USE IN CITY PLANNING ACTIVITIES. Reviewing the Staff Report, the City Manager advised that the City desires to obtain a state-of-the-art property profile planning computer system in order to provide immediate access to facts and visual representations of proposed and existing developments. Prior to Mr. Osborne's submitted cost estimate, he stated that a bid was received for the same services at the equivalent estimated cost. The City Manager noted that a resolution has been prepared for the City Council's approval, which would approve the submitted consultant agreement, and that the proposed resolution has been reviewed, in terms of content, by the City Attorney's office. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 1991 2 1 7 In response to several inquiries, 'sir. Osborne, Mac Solutions, stated the following: 1) that the estimated cost of $4,000 would entail the completion of a survey of available hardware and software, which could improve current methods of processing applications, and that additional investigating would be necessary to update the entire records of the City; 2) that approximately $10,000 could establish a system that would provide the data base manipulation for each parcel; that the use of these computers would not require a great deal of training on the part of Staff; 3) that the requested three-dimensional graphics visual representation of a particular property in question would encompass additional costs; 4) that Phase I of the proposal would be completed within approximately six weeks; 5) that he is somewhat familiar with the City's current computer -capabilities and that the proposed survey would provide a greater understanding of the City's needs; 6) that the City's current IBM PC system does not have the graphic capabilities in regard to desired planning applications; 7) that the suggested system could be utilized for planning purposes as well as office purposes and would not have to be dedicated strictly to planning; that the existing system and the proposed system could be interconnected to achieve the desired effects. MAYOR PRO TEM SWANSON moved, seconded by COUNCILWOMAN MURDOCK TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 647. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FILE NO. A-36 BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND MAC SOLUTIONS TO EVALUATE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE FOR USE IN CITY PLANNING ACTIVITIES. THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, MAYOR PERNELL SO ORDERED. In response to Mayor Pernell's requested changes, the Consultant Agreement was amended as follows: 1) that a "not to exceed $4,000" clause be included; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 1991 3 2) that 2. Duties (of the Consultant Agreement) read as follows: "Acceptance signatures for Consultant. and ... for. the City of Rolling Hills." (deletion of the Lord "Estates"). 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL A. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, the City Manager provided a brief update relative to the on-going Cable T.V. construction progress, noting that he had met with Cable T.V. representatives and was advised that. a contractor had been hired to prepare the existing poles for Cable T.V. wiring. He advised that the overheard lines will not be orange in cnlor and that the orange tubing is the conduit for the underground wiring. He noted that he would ask Mr. Fowler to provide the City Council Members with a written status report, for the next meeting. B. Mayor Pernell expressed his joy in having had the opportunity to judge the Fourth of July "Decorated Bicycle Parade" at. Malaga Cove School and provided a brief overview of the joyous event. C. Mayor Pernell welcomed Mr. Jay Corbett, Assistant Fire Chief, County of Los Angeles, and Mr. Scott Gobble, Southern California Area Representative, to the Cite Council meeting. D. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Swanson's earlier inquiry, Mr. Scott Gobble, representing the Southern California Edison Company, provided some additional information relative to wiring for Cable T.V. He reiterated that L.E. Meyers has been hired by Edison to complete the preparation work for the utility poles; that Edison will be providing L.E. Meyers with all required materials; that Edison :ill provide an on-site inspector; that four poles will be changed out because the poles have served. their life; that, those poles will remain overhead poles; and that he will advise the City Manager which four poles will be affected. He noted that Cable T.V. had been instructed to notify the City Council of their upcoming schedule and procedure; and that at his next visit to the Eastfield area, he would review the possibility of a realignment of the existing telephone wiring in order to mitigate some of the unsightly appearance (as requested by Mayor Pernell). He advised that Rule 20A monies could not be utilized for realignments. E. In response to Mayor Pernell's suggestion, City Manager Nea.lis advised that he would further discuss the establishment of an "Undergrounding Fund Systems Program" with Mr. Gobble. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 1991 4 J I[- F. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Mr. Gobble tas requested to provide the City Council with a list of pros and cons as they relate to underground or overhead s�:stems relative to total expenditures, maintenance, etc. G. Mayor Pernell. thanked, echoed by the entire Council, Mr. Gobble for his attendance and noted his appreciation. 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. 10. `TATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. 11. CLOSED SESSION None. 7. OPEN AGENDA None. 12. ADJOURNMENT At. 8:01 P.M., Mayor Pernell adjourned the Citi- Council meeting to Monday, July 22, 1991, at 7:30 P.M. Submitted by, Approved by, Michaela A. Ballreich Minute Secretary CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 8, 1991