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Wildlife Preservation Committee Agenda 09-15-1994PLANTS PEAFOWL LIKE & DISLIKE THIS AND LIST IS A PARTIAL LIST OF PLANTS AIDEFLO ERSOPEAFOWL LIKE TO EAT AND NOT EAT. WE ARE SURE IS LIST WILL GROW AND CHANGE. IT WAS SUBSCRIBERS DOFIOUR TNES�SLETTER AND HE HELP OF Y LOF OUR MANY OCAL RESIDENTS ROFDERS AND RHE. PLANTS AND FLOWERS PEAFOWL LIKE TOMATOES CABBAGE BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWERSPROUTS CHIVE KALE KOHLRABI L TTUCE YOUNG SPINACH BERRIES IMPATIENS CALIFORNIA POPPIES PETUNIAS PRIMROSE STOCK SWEET ALYSSUM . BEGONIAS AMARYLLIS WATERYTITASK TYPE PLANTS NASTU ANY YOUNG TENDER PLANT PLANTS AZALEAS CAMELLIA BOUGANVILI.EA RVY OSES GERANIUMS JADE GARDENIAS POINSETTIA MUMS PAINTED DAISY FUCHSIA FERNS LAVENDER MINT BEE BALM BLAZING STAR LIATRIS BUTTERFLY PLANT GIANT COLUMBINE SHASTA DAISY PLUMBAGO AND FLOWERS PEAFOWL DO NOT LIKE CACTUS HIBISCUS SNAP DRAGONS .BIRD OF E PINK LADYA(BUSH ) CLIVIA ICK BABY'SCHBREATHS CANNAS COLUMBINE _-_ CONEFLOWER GLADIOLUS HOSTAS MARIGOLDS PEONIES GAILLARDIA HARDY LAVENDER SUNBURST GLORIOSA DAISY PHLOX WEIGELIA SOURCE THE WACKY WORLD O PEAFOWL" FETT gEPOR DEBRA BUCK �19`'� EDITORS 8 PUBLISHERS DENNIS WHAT ENCOURAGES PEAFOWL TO ROOST, FEED OR CONGREGATE ON YOUR PROPERTY The basic rule is: if you provide the peafowl with their preferred food or shelter (includes ground cover and roosting spots) the birds will take advantage. •rovidin• •eafowl t eir • e er e. You ma be unaware that ou are eafowl food thus attracti g them to your pro grasses I and thewwidowers owl will grub for insects, bugs, seeds, food, but when provided with more delectableage, de it treats g to cothat less foraging they will take advan�raffic, etc. i me closer proximity to people, dogs, When planning your garden, don't choose plants that are 1' Please refer to the attached list of plants preferred by peafowl. and flowers that "peafowl love and hate". In many instances you can maintain the same look and beauty of your garden and keep the peafowl away by substituting one of the plants on the love list with a comparable plant on the hate list; ie: substitute impatience with azaleas. To prevent 2. Peafowl especially prefer young, ou ender seedlings. edlier them (old vent them from uprooting young plants y milk containers work well) and less or fence attract ve off to until birdsplants his erule well established applies to vegetable gardens as well. en 3. Open compost heaps and horse manure theleft large amountssofrseeds piles will attract peafowl because and bugs/worms. Don't stop composting, but do cover your compost container. A suggested cover is to use inexpensive corrugated plastic roofing sheets- this will allow heat and air to penetrate the compost while keeping the peafowl out. Keep horse corrals clean of manure and old hay and straw. 4. Peafowl love cat food, wild bird seed and bread. If you or ll be d to neighbors are peedlcats indothe ors, or remove uneaten fooeafowl such a diet they d after hard. to turn away. F your house pets have been fed. Many of the peafowl in your area may have become dependent on food Aftorprovided an alternate feeding station those who purposely feed them. has been determined for the peafowl in your area, free feeding must stop until the birds are trained to feed at the predetermined station. 5. Peafowl provide a natural form of insect pest controlchemical upmay want to take this into account when deciding upon t control methods especially in your lower canyon areas. 6. The drought condition of the past five years haas ds depleted p etedndhose non -landscaped, canyon areas of grasses, insects which the peafowl normally feed upon, thus driving them closer to homes and watered gardens. As the rains return to the area, we can already see more grasses and weeds returning to the more remote canyon areas, hopefully the birds will notice this too. You may be unaware thatyouu are providing the and peafowl anotingi h their preferred roosting spots, ground cover as. Peafowl require safe areas with adequate ground cover to nest in and also require trees that provide safe, comfortable resting spots at night. 1. The number one, most preferred local tree for eve i g inn roosting by peafowl is the Canary Island Pine. This type yp p e provides sturdy horizontal limbs, is open enough to -allow peafowl to fly in and roost, and provides cover. Other trees that have similar attributes are also sought out by peafowl. Some success in discouraging peafowl from such trees has been found by thinning, topping, or lacing the trees so that cover is diminished. To further discourage peafowl from particular trees, a behavior modification program may need to be planned and carried out in coordination with your neighborhood's peafowl management program. In such cases, the peafowl will be redirected to an alternate roosting spot predetermined by the peafowl management team. 2. Large areas of low lying shrubs and bushes on your property may be providing peafowl with the perfect shelter they seek out for nesting and congregating. This is also true of slope areas with tall grasses. 3. Fence lines and patio railings are favorite resting spots for peafowl. Success in discouraging this behavior has been found by stringing heavy gauge fishing line approximately 3 to 4 inches above the top rail making sure that there is some 'give' in the line. The peafowl cannot balance on the line and cannot grasp the rail this way. This method may also be successful in keeping peafowl off roof lines and sky lights. Redirecting the peafowl popu' lwillnin your area to threguire support frometheswhole agreed upon feeding stations community. Coordination and cooperation with your homeowners peafowl management program will ensure the survival of our unique peafowl population while providing relief to citizens who are 'm acted b them. • September 15, 1994 Title: Responsibility: STRATEGIC PLANNING & BUDGETS (FUNCTION 7) Roger Sommer Plan Statement (1) Maintain a current strategic plan and budget for the Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee. Present to the City Manager by May 1 of each year. Schedule & Budget FY 95 96 97 98 99 (1) Strat. Plan & Budget Schedule (May 1 deadline) x x x x x Budget 0 0 0 0 0 BUDGET TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 September 15, 1994 Title: NATIVE PLANT NATURE TRAIL (PROJECT P6) Responsibility: Roger Sommer & Don Gales Plan Statement (1) Make a plan for project implementation and maintenance (2) Nature trail construction (3) Conducting nature walks for Rolling Hills residents (4) Nature trail maintenance Plan Schedule & Budget FY 95 96 97 98 99 (1) Plan Schedule x Budget 0 (2) Construction Schedule Costs x $310 (3) Nature Walds Schedule x x x X x Budget 0 0 0 0 0 (4) Nauture Trail Brochure Printing Schedule x x x x x Budget $40 $50 $55 $60 $65 BUDGET TOTALS $350 $50 $55 $60 $65 • • 9/15/94 Feral Cats Action Plan 1. Background: •WPC has been empowered to study & mitigate loss c1 wildlife •It is generally agreed by professionals that non indigenous, feral cats are. natural predators of ground nesting birds, such as the CA native Quail •Further, feral cats, can carry diseases such as limes, leukemia, aids and rabies. It is speculated that they are a key sour of infecting and breeding with domestic cats, *It is reported that there is trapping and relocating of feral cats by residents •It has also been reported that non-residents have dumped animals in. RH •There is a precedence for controlling undesirable species, such as coys 2. Strategy *Long Term --have a 5-7yr plan to reduce the feral cat population to incidental levels insofar as affecting ground bird population •Short Term --devise a plan in 2ma(by Nov 94 mtg) which delineates both the short and long term plans to present to City Council. 3. Issues - education on disease transmission and predation of wildlife - humaneapproach is important to retain community support -treat feral cats more like coys than peacocks, however -avoid brute force approach as with goys - trapping and relocating --haw to implement - how to differentiate feral from domestic cats when trapped -cellar & bell domestic cats to differentiate from ferals -tagging/licensing and limiting # of domestic cats per resident -where to intern trapped cats until enough are gathered to relocate - sensitize guards and residents to 'no strays dumping' in RH 4. Proposed Approach 1) newsletter re disease, predation and study of population reduction ii) "tell" residents that collars and bells are strongly advised(a must). iii) inform residents of a pilot program to trap during the next Quarter. Choose an isolated area. iv) Set trap(s) 300 feet or more from any residence, i.e., outside the normal range. of a domestic cat which stays between 100, and at most 200 feet, fran the residence. v) evaluate progress and propose/implement longer term approaches TO: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: STEPHEN Y. ARYAN, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN SUBJECT: ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMIT"l'EE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1994. DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 3.1 GUZZLER REPORT Committee Member gales indicated that he cleaned the guzzler, and it is now back in working order. 3.2 WILDLIFE RELEASE. SIGHTINGS, and ACTIVITIES Staff presented to the Wildlife Committee one wildlife sightings report for the month. 3.3 STATUS OF VIDEO MANUSCRIPT Committee Member Steve Shultz indicated that no real work could begin on this project until the script for the project could be received from ex -officio member Dan Whitcraft. Staff was directed to contact Dr. Whitcraft in regards to this matter. 3.4 NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT HESSE RING Committee Member Gales indicated that the Garden is in good shape, and the weeds are currently under control. The committee then set Saturday, September 24, 1994 at 8:00 A.M. as a weed pulling day. 3.5 RESIDENT RESPONSE TO CROW SITUATION Staff informed the Wildlife Committee that none suffering any financial loss as a result of the cr Shultz indicated that one legal method to remov which is trained to kill crows and ravens. Ch this item can be removed from the agenda. of the local avocado growers were ulation. Committee Member is using a Ferruginous Hawk, ommer indicate to staff that 3.6 PROJECT/FUNCTIONS FOR FY 1994-1995 The Wildlife Committee reviewed the reports that were turned in , and directed staff to continue contacting committee members who have not yet turned in their reports. 3.7 FERAL CAT ISSUES Committee Member Witte presented his proposed action in regards to feral cats to the committee. Committee Member Witte indicated that he will edit the plan, and then directed staff to present the plan to the City Council, so that they coulde what the committee is thinking about in regards to this matter. If the City Council agrees with the Wildlife Committee, then the Committee would like dt City to draft a newsletter on the issue, to be handed out to residents. 3.8 RESIDENTIAL INFORMATIONAL FLYER ON PEAFOWL Staff informed the Wildlife Committee that the flyer has been completed, and it is currently with the City Attorney, in order to ascertain if copyright laws will be violated by the flyer being published. 3.9 STATUS OF WILDLIFE COMMIIThE RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE COMMIT EE MEMBERSHIP Staff informed the committee that the City is currently advertising for these two positions, and that the deadline submitting a letter of interest is Thursday, September 29, 1994, at 5:00 P.M. Committee Member Gales indicated that he informed Rolling Hills resident Lauren DeRoy about the new position. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS Pacific Coast Byway Peninsulans Don Gales and Sunshine led a group of 10 Coastwalk members along the beach just south of Bluff Cove. Since 1983, Coast - walk, a non-profit educational organiza- tion, has been introducing people to the wonders of the California coastline. Call 707-829-6689 for information on becoming a Coastwalk member. and Rolling Hills Herald Thursday, September 15, 1994 Local Residents Take Part in First Palos Verdes Peninsula Coastwalk By KEN IIUTHMAKER News Staff Writer Although Coastwalk, a non- profit organization dedicated to promoting coastal awareness, has been sponsoring walks along the California coast for 10 years, this was the first year they in- cluded a walk in Palos Verdes. Taking part in the historic occa- sion Friday were local residents, Don Gales of Rolling Hills and Earle Casler and Sunshine of Ran- cho Palos Verdes. They, were joined by 11 full-time walkers par- ticipating in Coastwalk's six -day trek along the Los Angeles County coastline starting at Leo Carrillo park on Monday, Sept. 5 and end- ing at Point Fermin lighthouse park on Saturday, Sept. 10. The group of walkers stopped for a rest in Abalone Cove Park. Coastwalk state coordinator, Richard Nichols. unveiled a sign reading California" Coastal Trail." He asked the walkers to gather around while he commented, "We're trying to walk as much of the. California coastal trail as we can. This is the 13th of 15 walks. Next week, we'll be in Orange County. What this ceremony is all about is that many of the coastal trails are not known to the public. Many of the trails are not signed." Nichols used the Bay Club as an example. "As you know, we just walked the trail near the Bay Club. The trail dead ends. It traps you. It is not signed. What we want is to get jurisdictions, like the Bay Club, to start identifying their trails. What we are doing today, is claim- ing Abalone Cove as our very own California coastal trail," said Nichols. As the group, which included walkers from Yosemite, Sonoma County, San Mateo County, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach and Tor- rance, posed for pictures, Nichols called for a "big coastal trail cheer." "This is like putting a flag on the moon," joked Nichols. "Don't forget to mention Glenn and Sherry Miyazono," said one of the walkers. "If it wasn't for them we wouldn't be here today. We wouldn't have had the walk in Los Angeles." Glenn Miyazono, a minister at Crenshaw Baptist Church in Tor- rance, served as registrar for Los Angeles County. His wife, Sherry, served as county coordinator. "My wife learned about Coast - walk from an article in Sunset magazine. We walked last year and offered to help out this year. This is the first time Coastwalk has had a walk in Los Angeles. This is the first year that Coastwalk has walked the entire county of Los Angeles.,By raising awareness of California's coastal trails, we hope to keep public access to our beaches," said Miyazono. This year, Coastwalk coordi- nated walks in all 15 of the state's coastal counties starting in Del Norte County near the Oregon bor- der on Sunday, June 12. From Del Norte, walkers worked their way south through the counties of Please Turn to Page 10 s# '" :"Of MIAS ''.Orti ""1111 MOTORItEO ytaaClk% M. PNONISM° 00," PIIRMIN610' Hi QIIIRb" Named and Proclaimed On -the historic occasion of the first Coastwalk hike along the Palos Verdes Peninsula last Friday, 15 members of the hiking group -named and proclaimed the trail at Abalone Cove an official California Coastal Trail. Gathered around a trail sign are local residents Sun- shine, Don Gales and Abalone Cove do- cent Earle Casler. They are joined by Los i<t Angeles County coastline hikers led by Coastwalk state coordinator, Richard Nichols, and Los Angeles County registrar and coordinator, Glenn and Sherry Miya- zono. The Los Angeles County Coastwalk hikers came from Yosemite, Sonoma County, San Mateo County, Santa Monica, Redondo Beach and Torrance. Local Continued from Page 1 Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego. The walk will end at Border Field Park on Sunday, Sept. 25. As a member of Coastwalk, 73 - year -old Maree Fink, a resident of Timber Cove in Northern Califor- nia, will become the first person to walk the entire California coast. She has been a member of Coast - walk since the organization first began sponsoring coastal walks in Sonoma County in 1983. "Maree has done most of the coast walks," said Stephen Jones, a real estate broker and walker from Sonoma County. "She started with the very first one in 1983. One year, she missed one day to lobby in Sacramento. Last year, .she missed a couple of walks because of medical reasons. This year, she is doing all of the walks. Some- thing, no Coastwalker has ever done before." • Since 1983, Coastwalk, a non- profit educational organization, has been introducing people to the wonders of the California coast- line. The goal of the organization is to protect the coast itself and to sup- port the creation of the California Coastal Trail. Coastwalk offers four to six day hikes every summer in each of California's (coastal counties. Walkers usually stay in seaside camps, often a day's hike apart. Overnight gear is transported and evening meals are provided. Inter- preters accompany the trips and cover subjects about natural and human history, land use issues, and the California Coast Trail. The trips are organized, conducted and kept affordable by many enthusias- tic volunteers. For more information on Coast - walk trips and membership, call or write: Coastwalk, 1389 Cooper Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472, 707- 829-6689. Coastwalk members re- ceive priority mailing of the yearly brochure, a subscription to Coast & Ocean, a quarterly magazine of the Coastal Conservancy, regular newsletters with information on coastal issues, the California Coastal Trail and Coastwalk activi- ties and membership in the only statewide non-profit organization actively advocating the California Coast Trail. 4 :RENSHAW GAZE CABALLEROS TRAIL MAP tulle 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 • FIRE STATION t,„ 7 MAN GATE • CITY HALL `e. e otts NORTH Sills,pasces • easisimaitisimiammt CABALLEROS f RING e De EASTFIELD GATE cREST'GATE • ddy • 011 I?Of/tfl ✓ / II INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA September 15, 1994 6:00 P.M. City Administration Building No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 1. MINUTES A. Meeting of August 15, 1994 Gales 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA 3. OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Guzzler Report Gales 3.2 Wildlife Release, Sightings, and Activities Team 3.3 Status of Video Manuscript Shultz/Aryan 3.4 Native Plant Demonstration Project at Hesse Ring Gales 3.5 Resident Response to Crow Situation Aryan 3.6 Project/Functions for FY 1994-95 Team 3.7 Feral Cat Issues Witte/Crane 3.8 Resident Informational Flyer on Peafowl Aryan 3.9 Status of Wildlife Committee Recommendation to Increase Committee Membership Aryan 4. NEW BUSINESS NONE 5. ADJOURNMENT Wildlife Preservation Committee Agenda September 15, 1994 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • MINUTES OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE August 15, 1994 Recorder: Donald Gales Present: Roger Sommer, presiding, Flavio Bisignano, Pam Crane, Don Gales, Arvel Witte; Craig Nealis, City Manager and Steve Aryan. Absent: Ralph Black, Steve Shultz. Meeting called to order 6:10 p.m. 1.1 Minutes of July meeting approved, 2. No public comment. OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Don reported the water is off at the Hix Ring Guzzler. His investigation did not disclose reason. He will check plumbing. 3.2 Sightings: Steve reported in rehabilitation: 9 coons, 3 red tail hawks, 3 cooper hawks, 6 crows; Released: 4 red tails, 1 red shoulder, 1 coopers, 3 kestrels, 3 barn owls, 6 crows in LA, 1 sea gull, 1 godwit, 1 pair quail, 1 gopher snake (confiscated). Other sightings from public attached. Arvel motion unanamously passed to recommend appropriate recognition by Council to Steve Shultz for his generous, self and family contribution to wildlife and to the City of Rolling Hills. ACTION: Aryan follow up. 3.3 Aryan memo (attached): Dimension Cable will assist WPC on. video editing, etc. Shultz (via phone call) said Whitcraft should assemble a full script. ACTION: Aryan will coordinate among Dan, Steve and Dimension Cable to arrange a meeting. 3.4 Native Plant Garden: Don reported on status: All plants doing well. He instructed Ralph to do extra watering in this hot weather. Weeds are growing and need removal soon. It was agreed -for WPC members to meet Sat. Aug. 20 for an hour or two of weeding. Don said Art and Jose are not interested in this extra work. ACTION: Roger will contact Bob Jonas (Caballeros) regarding their weeding program at the Picnic Area. Craig said G&S Brothers do weeding for the City. ACTION: Aryan will set up a meeting, if necesary, with G&S, himself and Don about weeding, which plants, and costs. 3.5 Crow problem: Letters were sent to growers; replies requested. 3.6 Projects/Functions for Fiscal Year 94-95. ACTION: Aryan will write to. WPC members who have not turned in the "action plan" on their assigned and/or adopted projects. 3.7 Feral Cat problem: Aryan: No PVP city has a cat policy. Animal Control handles problems. Arvel suggested objectives and solutions. ACTION: Arvel and Pam will seek solutions. 3.8 Roger led a Brainstorming Session an peafowl problem with the following results: 1. Educate residents, 2. Leave out no pet food, 3. Some plants attract peafowl, some repel, 4.Trap and export the birds, 5. Publish any studies on subject, 6. Destroy nests, eggs, 7. Do nothing, 7. It is a Peninsula -wide problem historically. 3.9 Arvel motion to recommend to City Council to expand the WPC to 9 members passed after a discussion about the reasons -and need. Don's review of 1990 minutes found 5 criteria for membership: 1. Be able to work on WPC projects, 2. Motivation, 3. Experience, 4. Longevity "in City, 5. Make a personal presentation to WPC. Craig found some of these objectionable. Add Skills and Knowledge about nature. NEW BUSINESS' Arvel's motion passed commending Council on "No Smoking" position and its result do preservation of wildlife and habitat in the City. Planning Commission inspection assignments: Sept. Don; Oct. Roger; Nov. Pam; 'December Flavio. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm, September meeting THURSDAY Sept. 15, 6 p.m. (at Roger's request.) WILDLIFE SIGHTING REPORT Date: Time: August 15, 1994 Reported By: Kathy Nichols NI/A Location: Phone No. (not required) N/A On Crest Road near Fire Station 56 (not required) Type and Number of Birds/Animals: Two cubbies of quail on property. Length/Size: N/A Color: N/A Markings: N/A What was it doing? N/A Have these been seen at this location before? When? N/A". N/A Have these been seen in other locations before? N/A When? N/A. (Rev. 930519) TO: • • City 0/leo/ling -Afro INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM: STEPHEN Y. ARYAN, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN SUBJECT: LOCAL AVOCADO GROWERS RESPONSE TO MONETARY DAMAGE FROM CROW POPULATION. DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 Staff has contacted three local avocado growers (George Scharffenberger, Samuel Weeks, & Thomas Jankovich) to ascertain if they were suffering any monetary damage to their avocado crop as a result of the crows. All three avocado growers indicated that they were not suffering any financial loss to their crops, from the local crow population. Printed on Recycled Paper. •aiy Rotting JUL • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMI"1'1'EE FROM: ARVEL WI"1'1'E, COMMI1'1'EE MEMBER SUBJECT: PROJECT/FUNCTION ACTION PLANS DAl'E: SEPTEMBER 8, 1994 I would like to remind committee members to have their action plans ready for the next meeting of the Wildlife Preservation Committee, scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 1994. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Administrative Intern Stephen Aryan at telephone no. (310) 377-1521. Printed on Recycled Paper. •City oi Robing ildlo • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. FROM: STEPHEN Y. ARYAN, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN SUBJECT: STATUS OF RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS. DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1994 On the August 22, 1994 meeting of the Rolling Hills City Council, the city council approved the Wildlife Preservation Committee's request to expand its membership by two. Staff has proceeded with proper notification relative to the two vacancies on the Wildlife Preservation committee, and will keep the committee informed on the recruitment efforts. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • C14 0/ I4'of/n Jij/ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 NOTICE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills is looking for two community volunteers to serve on the City's Wildlife Preservation Committee. This is a non-paying appointment and residents of the City of Rolling Hills, 18 years of age and older are encouraged to apply for the vacancies to be filled. Those interested may apply by presenting a letter of interest addressed to the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, #2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California 90274, on or before Thursday, September 29, 1994 at 5:00 P.M. Published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News, September 8, 1994 and September 17, 1994 MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Punted on Recycled Paper. TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: • Cii `aee.nq AIL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Agenda Item No.: 9-C Mtg. Date: August 22, 1994 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER ROLLING HILLS WILDILFE PRESERVATION COMMITILE CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE ROLLING HILLS WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS. AUGUST 22, 1994 At the August 15, 1994 Rolling Hills Wildlife Preservation Committee (RHWPC) meeting, Committee Members unanimously agreed to pass a motion requesting the Rolling Hills City Council to expand the Committee by two members. Through the addition of two extra members, the RHWPC will have an expanded workforce that would add additional support to the six projects and four functions that the Committee has scheduled for FY 94-95. Additional members will also increase the technical knowledge base of the Committee. If the City Council agrees with the Committee's motion to expand its membership, the RHWPC respectfully recommends that candidates considered meet the following criteria: 1) Time Availability: Be able to attend scheduled meeting on the third Monday of each month, and occasional Saturday morning work days. 2) Wildlife Motivation: 3) Experience: 4) Longevity: C:\WP51DATA\WPCEXPND Shown through past actions. Technical knowledge. Is Familiar with the community. Printed on Recycled. Paper. August 12, 1974 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION - NOTICE OF HEARING 932 The Manager presented copies of a notice of public hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County at 9:00 A.M. August 14, 197.4 on the application of Palos Verdes Library District for annexation of'a portion of the City of Rolling Hills Estates now receiv- ing library service from Los Angeles County and a portion of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes now receiving library service from Los Angeles County. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the City Council send a letter of support approving the request for the annexations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen. Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 960 Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer ordered discussion of.a letter from Mrs, Eleanor Curry, president of the Board ofEducati.n, held on the agenda until Mayor Battaglia returns. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 970 The Mayor pro tem opened discussion of complaints received a,t the Administration Office about coyotes in the Johns Canyon area. The Manager explained that residents in the Johns Canyon, Road area had come to the office on three occasions to, complain that Mr. Gordon Shultz, 10 Johns Canyon Road, had two coyotes caged on his property, and that mating of one of the coyotes with a german shepherd dog had produced a litter of pups that were roaming the area, killing kittens and. skunks. In an effort to save the domestic animals, Mrs. Jay Kuhne said she was -leaving food on the trail to feed the coyotes; further, she advised Mrs. Clifton that a man on horseback had been menaced by the coyote pups,' Mrs. Clifton said she had also received complaints about the coyotesfromresidents of Westfield and the Portuguese Bend area, which she had referred to proper authorities. Mr; Gordon Shultz stated that he had had two coyotes penned in cages inspected and approved by representatives of the State Fish and Game Commission, the Department of Animal Control and the Sheriff's Depart- ment; however, the coyotes had been released by unknown persons between midnight and 5:30 A.M. August 12th. Mr. Shultz said his son had trapped the animals by luring them into the cages with food, the trapping was done in a humane manner, and for the protection of the wild animals which are rapidly disappearing from the area surrounding his ranch. Although the cross -bred animals might be more dangerous than the coyotes, Mr. Shultz said there are more dangerous dogs roaming through the City protected by the lack of a leash law. -3- August 12, 1974 Mrs. Carol Hanscom, 12 Williamsburg Lane, agreed that the dogs are a greater threat to chickens and kittens than the coyotes, and she suggested that the American Kennel Club's list of vicious dogs, sent to residents a few years ago, be circulated again. Mrs. Lois Hitz, 6 Poppy Trail, said she had seen a coyote near her home, but had not observed any viciousness. Miss Dore Pearson, 16 Chuckwagon Road suggested that if the coyotes return to the cages, the females be spayed to eliminate cross -breeding. Stephen Shultz said the coyotes are not aggressive, and it, is hoped that they will return to their cages for food. Rather than spay the females, he said it would be more desirable to provide a male coyotes to restore pure-bred coyotes to the area. Councilman Rose suggested that the Council take no action at the current meeting. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he agreed that nothing should be done until there has been time for the coyotes to return to the cages for food, and further, he suggested that Mrs. Kuhne be asked not to feed the coyotes, in aneffort to encourage them to return. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he had observed the coyotes at close range and had not seen any sign of viciousness; he agreed that it would be desirable to provide a male coyote in an effort to establish a family. The matter was held on the agenda for further consideration at the next meeting. ROBERT JOHNSON a 8 EASTFIELD DRIVE - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE 1162 A letter dated July 18, 1974 from Mr. Robert Johnson,.8 Eastfield Drive, was presented to the Council. Mr. Johnson advised the Council that he has received a building permit and is in the process of constructing a stable, and the permit specifies Koppers treated shingles in conformity with the new require- ment for fire retardant roofing. Because the stable is a minimum of 100' from any dwelling in the area, because there are no treated shingles on the Johnson residence, which was built prior to the adoption of the requirement, and because of the cost of the Koppers treated shingles, which would cost an additional $360.00, Mr. Johnson has requested a variance to allow the stable to•be roofed with the same type shingle used on his house.. Councilman Crocker moved that the Council deny Mr. Johnson's re- quest and any other request for a variance from requirements for fire- proof roofing. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte, who said that when the last request was granted the Council had stated that no further variances would be granted. Councilman Rose said he was opposed to granting the last request, and suggested that it become the policy of the Council not to grant any more such requests. The motion to deny the request for.a variance was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: ' Mayor Battaglia -4- 41'1.0 August 26, 1974 AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 35 Mr. Steven Shultz, 10 Johns Canyon Road, stated that he had attempted to trap the half-breed coyotes, but'after four days had abandoned the idea since the Kuhne family at 6 Johns Canyon Road had been giving the animals large quantities . of ,food, and the trapping would be unsuccessful if the coyotes were well fed. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer reported that he had requested Mrs. Clif- ton to. contact the City Attorney with regard to the Kuhnes. feeding the coyotes. Mr. Kinley reported that he had written to Mr. and Mrs. Kuhne advising them to cease feeding the coyotes and their offspring, since Mr. Shultz was attempting to recapture the adrrals, and the only way he could do so was to have them attracted to the traps and captured without injury and if they continued to feed the animals, legal action would,be taken under the Animal Control Ordinance. Mr. Kinleysaid he had received no reply to his letter, sent approximately ten days ago, and he would review. the ordinance to determine the legal steps necessary to enforce..it. Following discussion, Councilwoman Le Conte moved that Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer and the C&ty Attorney be empowered to take whatever action 'is necessary to forward the decision made by the Council at its meeting of August 12, 1974. Councilman Rose seconded the motion, stating that he would want the matter to be a full Council matter once the animals are in custody. Councilwoman Le Conte and Councilman Crocker agreed with the clarification of the motion, which was then carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer presented a letter received from Mrs. Kenneth Watts, 1 Wrangler Road, expressing concern about the coyotes being allowed to roam and multiply in the canyons and killing small animals and cats. The letter was received and filed. TRACT 23530 ® DR. J. RALP1 BLACK . 89 Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Black, 36 Saddleback Road, appeared before the Council and requested that a bond in the amount of $3,734.00 for con- struction of a driveway during subdivision of their property, be released. Mrs. Clifton reported that bonding requirements as set forth in City Council minutes of March 24, 1969 provided a 2" A.C. pavement over 8" aggregate base, 630' redwood header and staking for the driveway. The Manager presented a letter dated July 25, 1974 from Andrade Brothers Paving Company stating that a new driveway was constructed by widening the existing driveway to 18 feet maximum with 3" A.C. paving and re- surfacing the existing 200 L.F. maximum with no headers used because of the irregular edge. The Manager stated that since the paving was not done in accordance with bonding requirements, the City Council was the only one who could release the bond required in subdivision of the property. Mrs. Black stated that when the subdivision was in process their, neighbor, Mr. Vigo Nielsen, had also filed for subdivision, and the subdivision was approved with all four lots sharing the same driveway. The Blacks had bonded for the driveway as reflected in the City Council -2- September 10, 1974 regulations be rigidly enforced since they are not unduly burdensome and suggested that Mr. Jensen and his attorney discuss the matter with, the City Attorney to arrive at an equitable solution so that fu.rther action isunnecessary, or he would be welcome to attend the next City Council meeting, and ordered the matter held on the agenda. CITY MANAGER - ACTION ITEMS 489 The Manager reported that the League of California Cities 76th Annual Conference is scheduled in Los Angeles on October 20-23, 1974. Councilwoman Le Conte stated that she intended to attend the conference and requested the Manager to make the reservation. The Mayor noted that if Councilmen have not previously attended a League Conference, it would be a good opportunity to attend some of the meetings of interest. CITY OF BELLFLOWER ,r RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO 559 STATE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR STATE LEGISLATORS WHO.ARE NO LONGER SERVING DUE TO LOSS OF . ELECT ION OR APPORTIONMENT Following discussion Councilwoman Le Conte suggested receiving the resolution for the file with no further action taLen at this time. The MLayor so ordered CITY MANAGER ITEMS HELD OVER PALOS VERDES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 500 The Council discussed the letter from Eleanor Curry, President of the Board of Education, which had been held on the agenda a meeting of theCity Council and members of the Board. Following discussion, Mrs. Le Conte suggested holding the matter on the agenda pending further discussion with Mrs, Curry. The Mayor concurred, stating that, if a meeting cannot be arranged directly with the Board, he will appoint a committee to meet with the Board's committee, COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 565 The Council reviewed discussions relating to the attempts made by the Shultz family on Johns Canyon Road to capture the wild half- breed coyote/dogs which has been unsuccessful due to the contir_ued feeding of the animals by the Kuhne family. The Mayor requested the City Attorney to investigate the trapping possibilities with Mr. Shultz, and, if necessary, hire a professional to humanely capture the animals. Mr. Kinley reported that he had written two letters to Mr. and Mrs. Ruhne, the last of which stated that they were in violation of the City Ordinances in maintaining more than three dogs on the premises. Following discussions Mr. Crocker moved rha the City file a complaint with the District Attorney under the Ort;i_an:.e. Mrs. Le Con:e seconded the motion which was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia NOES: None ABSENT Councilman Heinsheimer A78 September 10, 1974 c.ated chat he and Mr. Kinley would follow up on the :Tact ro c:,1 `: OF I:I l..Et+ OOO LOS ANGELES REGIONAL C'.f -1?NAL `:':"-ICE PLANNING BOARD SAFE STREETS ACT ld on the agenda pending further reports.. l , 0'..> C a, t ,}<AN CROCKER 608. E F ^,R„K . BOND ACT APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT 610 held on. the; agenda TRAFF7i. S.AF r ': `:' ;<;OMM I. isEE o REQUEST FOR R COMMENAATION 611 AT "R'M ROAD Crocker reported that he had viewed the curve on ,Irll;r' .'.A,I".3 ±t appeared that if a car misjudged the curveit c csu 1:i .,_:, o•;: -=,r the cliff into the Matthews' yard, and a regular ; -light be inadequate to provide necessary restraint. F>_ �_ •, .,. liscJ=Sion, Councilman Crocker moved that the Council request traffic safety personnel from Los Angeles County to advise if ~t ,' r,gard the curve as .a hazard, and if so, request recommendations, i. 3 vie,. other hazardous areas such as the drainage ditch East, the blind curve on Southfield, and an area on Eastfield. E seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following F ; AYES Councilman Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia. NCKS; : None ;+ `.p EN „ Councilman Heinsheimer OF PROPERTY IN ROLLING HILLS 650 . .. F..;.o.• an Le Conte said she had no additional information to r : ,ue steel that the matter be held on the agenda. The O1*NIA EDISON COMPANY 655 :--, .n Le Coate requested that the matter of the application c rc_a=_e. by Southern California Edison Company be removed : e71,-1 until November when additional information should be Mayor so ordered. i.c- Conte reported that she had been advised that a : . . `. >. .. . id?e by Southern California Edison Company on steps to problem of outages on Williamsburg Lane and Middleridge. :b. u1 d be improved so that outages will at least be Ise Conte said, and she said additional information l . >- to the Council as it is received from the utility -10- ;,I September 23, 1974 complaints brought before the Council, advise whether they are in. violation of the existing ordinances, and if there is an infraction, the ordinance should be enforced. The motion was seconded by Council- man Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia. _Councilman Heinsheimer Mayor Battaglia recessed the session at 8:20 P.M. and re -convened the meeting at 8:30 P.M. PENINSULA -WIDE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE 380 The Manager advised the Council that a Peninsula -wide Disaster Preparedness Exercise simulating an earthquake will be held at the Palos Verdes Estates City Hall on Friday, September 27th from 9:00 AM until noon. The Manager said she plans to attend the exercise, and Councilwoman Le Conte said she would also attend if possible. PALOS VERDES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 385 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had discussed the matter of a joint City Council/School Board meeting with Mrs. Eleanor Curry, Board president, and was told the School Board is willing to have. representatives meet with representatives of the Council. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that Mayor Battaglia appoint two members of the Council to meet with two members of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual interest. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and car- ried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia Councilman Heinsheimer Mayor Battaglia said he would annunce the appointments. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 397 Mayor Battaglia said the matter of the coyotes on Johns Canyon Road would be discussed at an executive session of the Council, because of possible impending litigation, and asked whether anyone present at the meeting wished to discuss the matter. Councilman Rose moved that the Council reconsider its position with regard to the action taken at the last meeting, namely, to seek to ob- tain a criminal complaint to be filed against the Kuhnes, 6 Johns Canyon Road for feeding of the half breed coyote dogs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Battaglia Councilman Heinsheimer Councilman Rose reported that Dr. John McDonald, 30 Caballeros Road, had suggested that a tranquilizer gun could be used to capture the animals, and he moved that the Council explore the acceptability of tranquilizing the animals, and if acceptable, attempt to find someone capable of doing it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia Councilman Heinsheimer Councilman Rose volunteered to accept the responsibility and report at the next meeting. Mayor Battaglia so ordered. -4- October lip-, 1974 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - VOTING DELEGATE Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated September 16, 1974 from the League of California Cities requesting designation of a voting representative and alternate voting representative for the Annual League Conference in Los Angeles October 20-23, 1974, Mayor Battaglia said he plans to_attend the conference, and Councilwoman Le Conte has also registered for the session. A motion to name Mayor Battaglia Voting Representative and Councilwoman Le Conte Alternate Voting Representative was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Battaglia NOISE AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENTS 938 Copies of the Noise and Scenic Highway Elements to the General Plan were approved by the Planning Commission on September 24th and forwarded to the City Council. Mayor Battaglia ordered the elements held on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting. 1970 FLOOD CONTROL BOND ISSUE - PROJECT 6650 951 Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the Flood Control District had requested a certified copy of Council action approving plans and specifications for the Middleridge South project prior to receipt of the bids, which go out on October 25th and will be received and opened by the District on November 1st. A motion to approve the plans and specifications as submitted by the Flood Control District was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by thefollowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Battaglia PROCEDURE FOR PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD 940 Mayor Battaglia said the procedure for persons desiring to be heard before the Rolling Hills Estates City Council had been sent to him by the City Manager, and after review he had sent it to the Council for consideration. He requested that Councilwoman Le Conte review the procedure and make suggestions which might apply to Rolling Hills meetings. The matter was held on the agenda. CHESTER L. NOBLE 973 A letter dated October 8, 1974 from Chester L. Noble, 6 Ring bit Road East, concerning a possible legal action was received and held on the agenda for action at the next meeting. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 982 Councilman Rose said he had no additional information to present on the acceptability of using tranquilizing guns to catch the coyotes. Mrs. Clifton said reports had been received of coyotes in various sections of the City. Mayor Battaglia said he had observed several on Crest Road West during daylight hours, and ordered the matter held on the agenda. 930 CITY OF INGLEWOOD - SAFE STREETS ACT 985 The Manager said she had no additional information. to present and requestedthatthe matter be held. The Mayor so ordered. J - November 12, 1974 approved activities. The Mayor said that Mr. Kinley is reviewing the matter for the Community Association with regard to Deed Restrictions, and said he would ask him to research the legal implications to the City as a result of amending the ordinance. Further, Councilman Heins- heimer requested that a financial impact statement be prepared by the committee estimating the cost in dollars and time required to implement their recommendations. Councilwoman Le Conte said one possibility con- sidered by the committee was requirement of an impact statement to be the responsibility of the applicant; another was investigation of com- plaints rather than an attempt at general enforcement. Mayor Battag- lia asked that further comments be held for the meeting on November 25. CHESTER NOBLE, 6 RINGBIT ROAD EAST 760 Mayor Battaglia ordered the letter dated October 8, 1974 from Chester Noble, 6 Ringbit Road East, received and filed, since the matter about which he complained, commercial activity at 12 Crest Road East, is no longer conducted in Rolling Hills. COMPLAINTS RE: EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITY FOR NON-RESIDENTS 765 Mrs. Clifton reported that the complaint relating to commercial equestrian activities being conducted for non-residents on property on Williamsburg Lane had been resolved by receipt of letters dated Ocotber 10 from Mr. Robert Foulk, 9 Williamsburg Lane and from Mr. Lee Sawyer, 16 Williamsburg Lane, advising that the activity had ceased. Mayor Battaglia ordered the correspondence received and filed. HOWARD JENSEN, 70. PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD 770 Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held on the agenda for clari- fication of the ordinance by the City Attorney. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 775 Councilman Rose reported that Dr. John McDonald, 30 Caballeros Road, had agreed to determine the proper dosage of a tranquilizer to be used to capture the coyotes in the Johns Canyon area so that they may be captured without harm and turned over to the animal control authorities for release in an appropriate area. CITY OF INGLEWOOD 794 Mrs. Clifton reported that on August 27, 1974 the Board of, Super- visors adopted a resolution approving the procedure established for implementing the Safe Streets Act. Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter removed from the agenda. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA. CITIES 797 Councilman Rose, Council representative to the League of California Cities, said he had no report on the matter, and requested that the correspondence be received and filed. The Mayor so ordered. RECESS 800 Mayor Battaglia recessed the session at 9:45 P.M. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 P.M. NOISE ELEMENT 807 Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the Noise Element to the General Plan be adopted as amended by the Planning Commission and forwarded to the Secretary of State as required by law. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Battaglia -3- December 9, 1974 MIRALESTE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK TEAMS 443 Mayor Battaglia reported that there was no problem with Miraleste High School Cross Country teams running on Crest Road, and the school has requested that permission be extended to the Track Team. Councilman Rose moved that permission be extended to June 30, 1975. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Battaglia SWIMMING POOL FENCING 447 Councilman Crocker reported that he had been contacted by Dr. Frederick Krieger, 2 Ringbit West, regarding swimming pool fences. Mr. Kinley explained that although the County has an ordinance requir- ing a six foot fence around pools, the City of Rolling Hills has not adopted that ordinance, and fences are not required around pools in the City. Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter placed on the agenda fov discussion at the next meeting of the Council., and directed that resi- dents be advised that the Council will consider the question. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 480 Mayor Battaglia advised the Council that the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association is considering installation of two dips on Crest Road East in an effort to slow traffic. The Mayor asked Councilman Crocker, Traffic Safety Chairman, to work with a rep- resentative of the Community Association in determining the proper location, in conjunction with advice from the Road Department. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 561 Councilman Rose asked that the matter be held on the agenda until additional information is available. The Mayor so ordered. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: PROGRESS REPORT 566 The Manager reported that progress on installation of underground utilities on Portuguese Bend Road South and Portuguese Bend Road North had been slowed by recent rains, but work is progressing, and will be completed before the end of the year. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Pat Russell, her administrative aide, is working on a report on requests for rate increases which will be presented at the next meeting. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Patrice Huling, her adminis- trative aide, attended the SCAG workshop on the preliminary regional transportation plan, and a report will be made to the Council. SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE Councilwoman Le Conte said she had no additional information to report at this time, but would continue to advise the Council as new information becomes available. -7- January,27, 1975 theft of bicycles or recover them if stolen, and it was his recommendation that the matter be removed from the agenda. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 856 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she has written to Governor Brown and Commissioners of the Public Utilities Commission regarding the poor provisions for input of information by citizens and the puzzling aspects of rate -making, and would have copies forwarded to members of the Council. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 899 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the meeting of the SCAG Transportation Committee will be held on January 30 and she plans to attend and will report to the Council. Chairman Rose said it is his t intention to attend also. JO `"' SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE 912 Councilwoman Le Conte requested that residents be urged in the Newsletter to attend the public hearing on Phase I of Steering Commit- tee's study on February 19 at Torrance City Hall. SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 917 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that a special meeting of SCAG representatives will be on January 28th and the Coastal Commission will hold another hearing on February 3 at 9:30 A.M. Councilwoman Le Conte said she will attend the meetings and make a report to the Council. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 922 Chairman Rose reported that in a letter dated January 8, 1975 Dr. John McDonald, 30 Caballeros Road, had advised that he had dis- cussed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department the possibility of obtaining a tranquilizer gun to use in capturing the coyotes and half breed dogs, and after discussion it appeared that this method of capture would not be feasible. In a subsequent letter dated January 17 the Manager advised Dr. McDonald that personnel of the Department of Animal Control had given her the same information. Mrs. Clifton said the Animal Control Department has set traps which the animals have sprung without being caught. The matter was removed from the agenda. CITY DEPARTMENTS LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 993 In a letter dated December 16, 1974 Chief Paul Schneider recom- mended that the Council consider an ordinance which would require a house number at least four inches high placed on both sides of the mail box and/or on a post in front of the residence to enable the Fire, Sheriff and Ambulance departments to better serve the citizens. Chairman Rose said he considered the request appropriate, and asked the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for Council review. MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL 1175 TRAFFIC SAFETY - CREST ROAD Chairman Rose said he had received a copy of a letter from a -6- October 13, 1975 the matter be tabled for more information. The motion to table was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose NOES: Councilman Pernell ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 178 The Manager reported that two members of the Emergency Action Committee have moved from the City, and it will be necessary for the Council to make new appointpents. Mrs. Clifton was directed to ask for volunteers for theareas vacated in the Newsletter, and the matter was held on the agenda. "COYS" - DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 200 Tom Ghormley, 2 Johns Canyon Road, appeared before the Council -D and offered to hunt the half breed dog/coyotes with Steve Shultz, "Z 10 Johns Canyon Road, using a cross bow. Councilman Pernell said he was in favor of using local resources'. Mrs. Clifton said she had discussed disposing of the animals with Mr. Walter Ostrander of the California Varmint Club, and the Council had approved his offer to dispose of the animals for $40 per animal killed. The Council directed that the Manager contact Mr. Ostrander and advise him that Tom Ghormley. and Steve Shultz are willing to work with him in locating and disposing of the animals. The matter was held on the agenda. GRADING WITHOUT PERMIT - THOMAS ROBA, 7 PACKSADDLE WEST 278 Mrs. Clifton reported that plans for the grading on the Roba 'property at 7` Packsaddle West has been prepared by a reliable engineer and would be submitted to the County Engineer, Councilman Pernell said the matter is urgent because of environmental considerations and because of impending rains. Mr. Kinley advised the Council that it is their obligation to enforce the ordinances of the City, but the prime responsibility for damages resulting from illegal grading is Mr. Roba's, and if he refuses to proceed the Building and Safety Department should be instructed, to cite him. The Manager was directed to contact the County Engineer, and urge that the matter be followed closely. PAYMENT OF BILLS 314 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4813 through 4860 in the amount of $14,597,29 be paid from the General Fund, with the understanding that Demand No, 4823 be changed to Legal Expense, not Legal Service, and that Demand No. 4852 to the Peninsula Bicentennial Committee in the amount of $200 is a loan, rather than a contribution and will be repaid to the City. The motion was seconded by Council; woman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ABSENT: Councilmember.s.Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose Mayor Heinsheimer DEMAND No. 4785, CAR ;ALLOWANCE 330 Councilman Crocker moved that Demand No. 4785 in the amount of $100, held at the meeting of September 22 for vouchers supporting expenditures for car expenses, be paid, and that the $100 monthly expenditure be designated as a car allowance rather than reimburse- ment of car expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell • ! -3- October 27, 1975 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT Correspondence explaining charges for work done in Rolling Hills under service requests to the Los Angeles County Road Department was received and filed. CABALLEROS A letter from Joseph 011a, President of Caballeros, regarding dedication of Hesse's Gap was received and filed. PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH RECONSTRUCTION STUDY 927 A memorandum from Harry Peacock, City Administrator of Rolling Hilts Estates and correspondence from consultants hired by that city on the Palos Verdes Drive North reconstruction study were presented to the Council. Councilman Rose said that at the meeting of the Rolling Hilts Estates Council on September 8, which the Rolling Hills Council attended, pertinent questions were asked, and those questions have not yet been answered. He asked that a letter to Mr. Peacock be prepared for his signature reiterating the questions. The matter was held on the agenda. ABSENCE FROM COUNCIL MEETINGS 996 Councilman Rose advised that he will be out of town on business and will not attend the City Council meeting on November 10; it is also possible that he will not be present at the November 24 meeting. SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION RE: TRACT 31906, DR. TOMPKINS 999 Mrs. Clifton reported that she had discussed the request for a three month extension of time for the subdivision with the County Engineer, and was advised that under provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, if the tentative map is not approved within a specified time period, the map would be approved automatically. Mr. Stephen Maloney, South Bay Engineering Corporation, advised the Council that the addi- tional.time has been requested to enable the subdivider to have geo- logical work on.the property completed. On. recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilman Rose moved that the extension be granted. The motion. was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Rose, Pern.ell, Mayor Heinsheimer NOES: Councilwoman Le Conte EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 1030 Mrs. Clifton reported that residents had been notified in the Newsletter that vacancies exist on the Emergency Action Committee, and that Mr. Robert Gray, 2958 Palos Verdes Drive North, had volunteered to serve. Mayor Heinsheimer appointed Mr. Gray to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Martin Gould when he moved from the City, and said ap- pointments to the areas formerly served by Mr. Gordon Curtis, who moved and Mr. Tom Gaian, who resigned, would be made at the next meeting after volunteers are considered. "COPS" - DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 1052. The Manager reported that she had received calls from residents expressing anobjection to the offer of young residents to hunt the half-breed "coys" using cross bows, although no objection had been stated to destruction of the animals by a professional hunter. -4- 1. 3 October 27, 1975 Mrs. Clifton was directed to contact the president of the California Varmint Club and ask him to proceed with the project of eliminating the animals at the earliest opportunity, within two weeks if possible. THOMAS ROBA, 7 PACKSADDLE WEST, GRADING WITHOUT PERMIT 1102 Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that theCounty Engineer had reviewed "as built" plans prepared by South Bay Engineering Corpor- ation for Mr. Thomas Roba, 7 Packsaddle Road West,who had graded his property without a permit in preparation for construction of an ad- dition to his home, and the Engineer had stated that a hazardous condition does not exist as a result of the grading. The Mayor asked that the Engineer be requested to submit his opinion to the Council in writing. The matter was held on the agenda. CREST ROAD EASEMENT - CRENSHAW ANNEXATION 1156 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he has received the title ce:report and a new legal description for the property in the vicinity of the Crenshaw Gate. Mr. Kinley was directed to proceed with the "—Onecessary steps for annexation, and the Manager was instructed to provide the correct legal description to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes so they can adopt a resolution de -annexing the property. AMENDMENTS TO RALPH M. BROWN ACT 1149 Mr. Kinley reported that he had requested copies of the Brown Act with amendments, and asked that the matter be held on the agenda. The Mayor so ordered.. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL 1189 REFUND ON DOG LICENSE In a letter dated October 9, 1975 Mr. Henry Zaragoza, Animal License Division, advised that license number 23239 was issued in error on a coyote, and a refund was being processed. The letter was. received and filed. QUARTERLY REPORT, ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITIES The Animal Control Activities Report covering the period of July 1, 1975 to September 30, 1975 was received and filed. ANIMALS LICENSED IN ROLLING HILLS Mrs. Clifton presented statistics from the Department of Animal Control indicating that 572 dog licenses had been issued in Rolling Hills, which has a total of 603 families. Further, the statistics indicate that 304 families have not licensed any dogs, and a total of 20 families exceed the limit of three dogs. PLANNING COMMISSION 1222 Councilman Pernell advised the Council that Mr. Forrest Riegel, Chairman of the Planning Commission, had volunteered to fill the Plan- ning Commission vacancy on the Environmental Quality Board, subject to appointment by the Mayor. Mayor Heinsheimer appointed Mr. Riegel to the Board. GRADING ORDINANCE - DEFINITION OF CANYONS Councilman Pernell reported that the Council's concern about lack of an ordinance governing grading less than three feet, and the Council's request for definition of a canyon had been referred to the -5- 2 1 November 10, 1975 Drive North and Rolling Hills Road was received and filed. "COYS" - DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 619 Mrs. Clifton repoted that she had been advised that one coy had been destroyed on Saturday, November 8 by Mr. Walter Ostrander of the California -Varmint Club, working with Steve Shultz, and that subsequent attempts would be made to eliminate the remaining half- breeds. The matter was held on the agenda. ' THOMAS ROBA, 7 PACKSADDLE ROAD WEST - GRADING WITHOUT PERMIT 634 A letter. dated October 31, 1975 from A. F. Graham, District Engineer, Building and Safety Division of Los Angeles County.Engineer, was presented to the Council. Mr. Graham advised that the "as graded"' plan for 7 Packsaddle West had been reviewed, and in his opinion the site as graded is not'a hazard to life and .limb, nor does it endanger aG structures or adversely affect the safety, use or stability of a public r': way or drainage channel. However, Mr. Graham stated that grading per ="r formed without a permit is a violation of the Building Code. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Mr. Roba had applied for a conditional use permit for construction of retaining walls in the side yard, and the application would be considered by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 18. The correspondence was received and filed. PAYMENT OF BILLS 651 Councilman Crocker moved that Demand No. 4891 be voided, and that Demands No. 4892 through 4931 in the amount of $6,469.50 be paid from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Rose CREST ROAD EASEMENT (CRENSHAW ANNEXATION) 655 The City Attorney advised that he is waiting for a new resolution from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes de -annexing the property at the Crenshaw Gate. Mrs. Clifton reported that the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council will act on the matter at their meeting on November 18. The matter was held on the agenda. AMENDMENTS TO RALPH M. BROWN ACT 666 Mr. Kinley said he had obtained a copy of theSenate Bill, and because it differs from the matter as presented by the League of California Cities, he has called Sacramento and is waiting for clari- fication. The matter was held on the agenda. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE 683 Mr. Kinley reported that in a telephone call. to Harrisburg, Pa. he had determined that Rolling Hills is no longer considered a flood hazard city requiring flood insurance. The Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. has been requested to remove the city from the list, and to confirm the matter in writing. RESOLUTION NO. 347 Councilman Pernell moved that Resolution. No. 347 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE 'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -5- 3 4 December 8, 1975 Spanish translation of the Candidate's Statement, and had discussed the matter with three different representatives of the election service hired by the City to conduct the 1976 Municipal Election, and had re- ceived three conflicting opinions regarding the requirement. Further, Mr,, Kinley said the requirement is mentioned only in the guidelines, not in the Election Laws. Section 10012 of the Election Law states that a Spanish -translation of the candidate's statement shall be pro- vided any candidate who requests one, and Mr. Kinley said that since there is only one Spanish speaking family residing within the City of Rolling Hills, and that family has a complete understanding of the reading and writing of the English language, it is his recommendation that a Spanish translation of the Candidate's Statement be provided for any candidate who requests one, and that Resolution No, 349, which provides that. the Candidate's Statement be printed only in the English language be rescinded. Mrs. Clifton requested that the minutes reflect that she disagreed with Mr. Kinley's interpretation of the requirement and his opinion, which. is contrary to instructions from the election supplier, who advised her as City Clerk that all printing for the election, including the Candidate's Statement, must be in Spanish as well as English. She said, further, that she knows of no other city in Los Angeles County which has waived the requirement for a Spanish translation of the Candidate's Statement if submitted. Councilman Rose moved that Resolution Noo 352 entitled A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE PREPARATION AND PRINTING OF CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS AND THE PAYMENT OF THE COST THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 10012,5 OF THE ELECTION CODE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO`, 349 be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilwoman Le Conte. After further discussion Councilman Rose asked chat his motion be amended to provide that "The cost shall not exceed the sum of $75 per candidate, unless the candidate elects to have his or her statement printed also in Spanish". Councilwoman Le Conte seconded the motion as amended, and it carried on the following roll call vote, AYES, Councilmembers Le Conte, Pernell, Rose NOES: Mayor Heinsheimer ABSENT: Councilman Crocker RESOLUTION NO, 353 163 Councilwoman Le Conte moved that,Resolution Noo 353 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA FINDING AND DECLARING THAT THE PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS THE "WEST CRENSHAW ROAD EXTENSION" SHOULD PROCEED be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Le Conte, .Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Crocker "GOYS" DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 275 Mrs. Clifton reported that Mr., Ostrander of the California Varmint Club had not returned to Rolling Hills, but had advised her that he wished to try again next weekend to kill the "coys". Mayor Heinsheimer asked that Mr. Ostrander be requested to call him so he can arrange for -3- `' 5 December 8, 1975' Mr, Ostrander to observe the animals from a strategic location. Tom Ghormley, 2 Johns Canyon Road, advised the Council that he wished to withdraw his offer to trap the animals because of letters sent to his parents, and because of telephone calls to his home. He distributed copies of one of the letters, and his answer to it, Councilwoman Le Conte asked that, the newspaper in which a letter to the editor regarding the matter was printed report the matter in a way that emphasizes that the offer to trap the animals was made as a humane solution to the problem. Councilman Crocker arrived at 8 40.P0Mo APPOINTMENT OF NEW TREASURER 317 Councilman Crocker said that because of a misunderstanding, the announcement that the City Treasurer had. resigned and that a vacancy exists was not carried in the Newsletter. Councilman Crocker asked that the need for.,a treasurer' be announced in the Newsletter, with a one paragraph job description and requirements, and that residents who are inte.e re.d in serving in the position be asked to submit the„ir qual ficati ns to the Council for consideration; further, that names of qualified residents be submitted by Council members. Mr, Douglas Rogers, retiring treasurer, was aksed to prepare a list of require- rnents and a job description for the Newsletter. Mr, Rogers advised the Council that he would be willing to con- rinue to work on the long-range plans for Rolling Hills when work - on the'. plan is again started in January 1976. DEPARTMENT OF•ANIMAL CONTROL 358 Mrs. Clifton reported that as one of six City Managers in Los Angeles County asked to work with the County in resolving the problems of Animal Control Services, she attended a meeting in the Chief Admin- istrative Office to discuss the matter, As a result of information presented at'the meeting, Mrs. Clifton asked that the Council approve the amendment to the six month interim agreement for Animal Control Services. which has been signed by all but two of the forty Contract Cities in Los Angeles County.. Mrs. Clifton explained .that Rancho Palos Verdes was the other city which had not signed the amendment; if the amendment is signed before December --31, 1975, those cities would be in the same status as the other cities in Los Angeles County. Further, the Manager said a second amendment is being prepared, and the cities will be requested by the Board of Supervisors to sign the second amend- ment, which would extend the original agreement to the end of the cur- rent fiscal year, and would negate the first amendment. Mrs. Clifton said the matter will be on the agenda for the December 16 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, and it is expected that all cities which have signed the amendment to the interim agreement will have an oppor- tunicy to sign the second amendment.; Following discussion Councilman Rose moved that the City Council take no action on the County's request for the City to sign the Amend- ment to the Six Month Interim Agreement for Animal Control Services. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer Councilwoman Le Conte said she wished to have a careful and com- plete investigation of the possibility of having animal control services provided for by four or five cities, so a proposal on which the City August 23, 1976 LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS, KEN PALKE 740 The Manager was asked to write.a letter of congratulations to be signed by the Mayor and sent to Ken Palke, reporter the the Palos Verdes Newspaper, on his recent promotion, and to thank him for his service to Rolling Hills and the City Council. KILLING OF COYS 750 Councilman Heinsheimer said there have been recent incidents involving attacks by coys on domestic animals, and another coy has been killed, but some still remain in the Johns Canyon area. ADJOURNMENT 753 There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:50 P.M. APPROVED: -9- c December 27, 1976 amended to read: "Grading for the purpose of removing or clearing brush or weeds as may be required by the Fire Code ". Councilman Pernell moved that the proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6 BY ADOPTING -BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE CONTAINED IN THE 1975 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC. FOR AND INSTEAD OF THE PRESENT BUILDING CODE, AND MAKING OTHER AMENDMENTS" be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose None ABSENT: Councilman Crocker COYS IN JOHNS CANYON AREA 1633 Councilman Heinsheimer reported that he had observed coys in the Johns Canyon area approaching private homes in the area, and he asked about the efforts to eliminate them. Mrs. Clifton said there is an on -going program to destroy the coys, and she would continue to report to the Council on the matter. APPLICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION 1648. Councilman Pernell asked whether any resident had applied for appointment to the Traffic Commission. The Manager said she had discussed it with one resident, and would follow up on the matter and report at the next Council meeting. GRADED AREA, PORTUGUESE BEND 1660 Councilman Pernell requested a report from the Manager on a large graded area in the Portuguese Bend area which was observed by the Council when they made a field trip to the Burke property at 33 Crest Road East, Mrs. Clifton said she had determined that it was not grading, but was an area which had been scraped and.;bladed to remove the natural brush cover. JOINT BOARD/COUNCIL COMMITTEE 1672 Councilman Pernell said he is concerned about unresolved dif- ferences between the .Board of Directors and City Council which result in tensions between the two bodies, and asked whether a committee had been formed as planned to discuss jurisdictional differences. Council- woman Swanson commented that others feel the same way. Mrs. Clifton said that Mr. Jack Davidson, President of the Board .. of Directors, told her that he plans to discuss formation of a commit- tee with Mayor Rose. PARAMEDIC SERVICE- TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1775 The Manager related details of an accident involving two young boys on runaway horses, and reported that the boys had been transported by ambulance to Torrance Memorial Hospital after initial examination and treatment by Los Angeles County Paramedics, Mayor Rose said it had come to his attention that patients brought to Torrance Hospital by the Paramedics are accepted for treatment, but there is no direct radio contact enroute between doctors at the hospital -5- 164 December 11, 1978 consultation with the City Manager on the riding ring on Buggy Whip, and would submit a written report of his recommendations to the City Council. Mrs. Clifton said she and Dr. Merriam plan to meet on Tuesday, December 12, LENGTH OF MINUTES The Manager advised the'Council that in her opinion too• much time is being spent on preparing minutes of meetings. Mayor Pernell said the Chair can determine the type of minutes prepared, and he felt the reporting could be limited to a brief description of the item and action. Councilwoman Swanson said narrative minutes keep other bodies informed and she wished to keep the minutes in their present form. Other Council members agreed that minutes should be limited to a brief description, and the Secretary was directed to shorten the minutes, starting with the current meeting. COY PROBLEM Councilman Heinsheimer said the coy problem is being brought under control; however, he has noticed several large licensed dogs running with the coy packs. The Council agreed that the control of coys should continue since they present a health and safety problem. PERSONNEL SESSION 408 Mayor Pernell recessed the meeting to a personnel session at 11:20 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 11:35 P.M. and Mayor Pernell said. the Council discussed the resignation Margot Krismer, the Bookkeeper, and a Workmen's Compensation claim filed by a Secur- ity Officer filed as a result of harrassment by a Rolling Hills resident, The matter of the harassement will be up at an office conference withthe District Attorney on December 15. RESOLUTION NO, 405 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 405 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RECOM- MENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MASON H. ROSE V TO THE ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:40 P.M. to reconvene on Monday, January 8, 1979, since there will not be a quorum available for the nextregular meeting. APPROVE ayo Counci wom- Swanson asked that the record contain the following statement: "The Architectural Committee does not have the audience in at their meetings. in fact, they prohibit the audience from attending their meetings. This is the only meeting at which the public is notified, to which the public can come and attend and voice their opinion in a democratic manner, and I .would like the record to reflect that in this action, I feel that we have precluded the democratic process. -7--