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2/9/1970I=6_ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 9, 1970 . A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Hesse at the Administration Build- ing, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 9, 1970. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Fay, Klein, Sauer, Mayor Hesse ABSENT: Councilman Nadal ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney Marion Welch City Treasurer June Cunningham Secretary Sue Jones Student, Miraleste High MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 26, 1970 as presented was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Sauer and unanimously carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Mayor Hesse welcomed Sue Jones, a Miraleste High School student, who attended the meeting to fulfill a requirement of a course in Govern- ment. CORRESPONDENCE Palos -'Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce The City Manager announced that invitations had been sent by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for their Twelfth Annual Installation Banquet to be held on Thursday, February 19, 1970 at 7:00 at Los Verdes Country Club, honoring Mr. Dan Ridder, resident of Roll- ing Hills and editor of the Long Beach Press Telegram. Mayor Fred Hesse of Rolling Hills will be Master of Ceremonies and Installing Officer. Mrs. Clifton asked whether members of the Council planned to attend. Councilmen Fay and Sauer said they were planning to attend the dinner with their wives, and had already made reservations. Coun- cilmaFh-•Xie*rn said he and Mrs. Klein will be unable to attend. Councilman Klein moved that the City be authorized to pay for any members of the Council and staff and their wives or husbands who attend the banquet. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Klein, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Nadal Citv'of Carmel-bv-the-Sea The City Manager presented a copy of a letter dated January 30, 1970,from Hugh Bayless, City Administrator of the City of Carmel -by -the Sea, and a resolution adopted by the Council opposing the disclosure of assets law. February 9, 1970 Mr, Bayless advised that the resolution directs the City Attor- ney to -proceed with a suit against the.State of California, and he asked the cities of California for support in the fight. Mr. -Bayless advised that 27 cities have given unofficial assurance that they wish to 4oin, and the total estimated costlof $5,000 would be approximately $185 ,per city. Mayor Hesse asked the City Attorney to comment on the lawsuit, and Mr'. Kinley explained that the existing laws provide ample assurance of honesty and integrity of officials, and there are adequate conflict of interest laws which, if enforced,. would make additional legislation unnecessary. Further, he said, the law requiring disclosure of assets may result ,in the resignation of some officials presently in office, and keep others from accepting or seeking office or appointment, and would, in the long run, affect the quality of city government. -Mr. Kinlev said_ he had also received correspondence from the City of Carmel- by-tIf6-Sea,_ and that city plans to challenge the law, whether or not CD supported by the other cities. O _ Cy Following discussion, a motion to support the legal, action of the City of Carmel -by -the -Sea, and to forward -the amount of $185 as Q requested was made by Councilman.Klein, seconded by Councilman Fay and carried'by the following roll call vote: AYE'S: Councilmen Fay, Klein, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Nadal Regional Planning Commission re: Zonings Case No. 5487-(4) Mrs_. Clifton reported receipt ofa notice of public re -hearing on a request for a change from R -A-15,000 to R -A-12,000 for an irreg- ularly shaped 48.7 acre parcel located on the south side of Crest Road at Highridge,Road. Because of the similarity of the description to Zoning Case No. 5536-(4), described -as in"'irregularly shaped 57.8 acre parcel located on the south side of Crest Road':.. beginning at its junc- tion with.H.ighridge Road, in which the petitionerz1so requested that the zone be changed from R -A-15,000 to R-A-12,000,.Mrs. Clifton called Regional Planning Commission for clarification. Mr: Dean Knapp of the Zone Change Division of Regional Planning Commisson..explained that the request was originally submitted as Zoning Case No. -.5487 (4), and was heard on.J'uly 30, 1969. No decision was rendered'in the case, and another request subsequently was entered as Zoning Case -No., 5536-(4), together with Spe''cial Permit Case No.'1967-(4) for a hearin8.on December 16, 1969. The City of Rolling Hills filed protests o� both occasions. Mr. Kriapp,told Mrs. Clifton that the second request filed was less desireable,'and Regional Planning Commission re -scheduled a hearing on the origir�a.l-request, Zoning Case No. 5487-(4). Mayor Hesse directed that a letter be,wr.itten to Regional Planning Commission by the City Attorney, requesting that no spot zoning be granted until resolution of the question Qf a fourth city on the Peninsula. The matter was ordered held -on the agenda, California Contract Cities Association: Annual Seminar The-City.Manager advised that she had received notice of the Annual Seminar of the California Contract Cities Association, scheduled f &r -May 7-10, 1970 in Palm Springs, and reservations should be made as soon as possible. Mayor Hesse asked the Manager to advise the Council of the agenda as soon as'the information is, available. m2- February 9, 1970 RESOLUTION NO. 247 Councilman Sauer moved that Resolution No. 247 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO DELAY TAKING ANY ACTION IN'REGARD TO INCREASING THE RATE TO BE PAID BY GENERAL 1AW CITIES TO THE.COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR POLICE PROTECTION" be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Klein and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Klein, Sauer, Mayor Hesse None ABSENT: Councilman Nadal TRANSFER OF FUNDS Motion approving transfer of $103.00 from the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle in Lieu"Fund was made by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Klein and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Klein, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Nadal PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Sauer moved that Demands No. 1406 through 1428 be paid _'from the General Fund, Demand No. 1429 be paid from the Traffic Safety Fund, and Demand No. 1430 be paid from the Motor Vehicle Act in Lieu Fund. DEMAND NO. PAYEE 14:0-6 Addressograph Multigraph Corp. 1407 y Bay Air _ 1408 James D. Brennan 1409State of California .1-417 District Attorney, County of L.A. 1411 Gateway National Bank 1412 General Telephone Company 1413 The Corinth.Company 1414 Harbor Office Supply 1415 Lyman Cozad 1416 Frederick,W. Hesse 14-17 County of Los Angeles 1418 John A. Lambie, County Engineer 1419 Joe &.Mike-Enco Service Station 1420 Lomita Maintenance Service 1421 Palos Verdes Phone Service Inc. 1422 Smith's Cycle & Key Shop 1423 Southern California Gas Co. 1424 Southern California Edison Co. 1425 City of Torrance 1426 Xerox Corporation 1427 Zellerbach Paper Company 1428 Los Angeles County Road Dept. 1429 Los Angeles County Road Dept. 1430 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. AMOUNT 35.70 20.25 96.00 13.3-5 1.64 159.60 169.54 65.00 54.76 5.50 5.00 16Z'.'94* 398.210 99.23 120.00 19.50 9.90 8.38 90.53 59.43 80.83 28.81 266.08 199.40 4,348.00 Motion was seconded by Councilman Klein and carried by the following roll. call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Nadal Klein, Sauer, Mayor Hesse -3- 1 V91. February 9, 1970 AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER Palos Verdes Water Co. Mayor Hesse requested that the City Manager write a letter to the Palos Verdes Water Company and request a copy of the organization chart of the parent company, including the names and addresses of all corporations or persons who own the Palos Verdes Water Company. Zoning Case No. 5545-(4), West Via Campesina and West Rolling Ridge Rd. Mrs. Clifton advised that she had received notice that Zoning Case No. 5545-(4) was on the agenda of the Regional Planning Commission meeting for Tuesday, February 10, 19709 and was scheduled for final action. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda. Zoning Case No. 9124-(4), Congregation Ner Tamid The City Manager reported that she and the City Attorney had attended the meeting of the Regional Planning Commission on.Thursday, January 29, 1970 when the matter of a request for exception to the A-1-20,000 Zone by Congregation Ner Tamid was considered. Mrs. Clifton said that after receipt of the notice of the hearing, letters were sent to the mayors of Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, the League of Women Voters, and the Del Cerro Homeowners Association, asking their cooperation in opposing the request which had been appealed by the City of Rolling'Hills on July 31, 1969. Letters were sent to Regional Plan- ning by the mayors of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates and copies were sent to the City of Rolling Hills. Mr. Alexander Szerlip, president of Del Cerro Homeowners Association advised Mrs. Clifton that one or two representatives of that organization would attend the meeting to protest the request. Mrs. Clifton and Mr. Kinley.reported that the letters were read into the record, and Mr. Robert Vollmer, City Manager of Palos Verdes Estates was present to strengthen the opposition of his city to the request to build 25 single family residences on lots with an average area of 7,000 square feet in an area presently zoned A-1-20,000. However, no one was present from Del Cerro, which is contiguous with the Congregation Ner Tamid property. Mrs. Clifton said Mr. Szerlip had advised her that representatives of the homeowners association had arrived too late to be heard, and that he would send a letter to Regional Planning Commission opposing the change of zoning. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter he-ld on the agenda. Traffic and Speed Control Mrs. Clifton read a letter dated February 9, 1970 from Mrs. William Corette, 35 Eastfield Drive, requesting that a stop sign be erected at the intersection of Chuckwagon Road and Eastfield Drive, southbound on.Eastfield. Mrs. Corette explained that children going to La Cresta and Dapplegray schools board the bus at Chuckwagon, and many must cross Eastfield Drive. Four dogs have been struck in the area by cars being driven too fast southbound on Eastfield within 500 feet of Chuckwagon Road. Mayor Hesse directed that Mrs. Clifton contact Mr. Charles Sutton of the Traffic and Safety Division of Los Angeles County Road Department and request that he study the area and report to the Council. The matter was held on the agenda. However, she reported, Mr. Dean Knapp of Regional Planning Co"a ission advised her that no final action could be taken, because a -parceling map that was required had been submitted too late to be considered, and the matter would be held over for consideration at a Q later date. Mr. Knapp said the City of Rolling Hills would be advised of the date of the hearing.' Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda. Zoning Case No. 9124-(4), Congregation Ner Tamid The City Manager reported that she and the City Attorney had attended the meeting of the Regional Planning Commission on.Thursday, January 29, 1970 when the matter of a request for exception to the A-1-20,000 Zone by Congregation Ner Tamid was considered. Mrs. Clifton said that after receipt of the notice of the hearing, letters were sent to the mayors of Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, the League of Women Voters, and the Del Cerro Homeowners Association, asking their cooperation in opposing the request which had been appealed by the City of Rolling'Hills on July 31, 1969. Letters were sent to Regional Plan- ning by the mayors of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates and copies were sent to the City of Rolling Hills. Mr. Alexander Szerlip, president of Del Cerro Homeowners Association advised Mrs. Clifton that one or two representatives of that organization would attend the meeting to protest the request. Mrs. Clifton and Mr. Kinley.reported that the letters were read into the record, and Mr. Robert Vollmer, City Manager of Palos Verdes Estates was present to strengthen the opposition of his city to the request to build 25 single family residences on lots with an average area of 7,000 square feet in an area presently zoned A-1-20,000. However, no one was present from Del Cerro, which is contiguous with the Congregation Ner Tamid property. Mrs. Clifton said Mr. Szerlip had advised her that representatives of the homeowners association had arrived too late to be heard, and that he would send a letter to Regional Planning Commission opposing the change of zoning. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter he-ld on the agenda. Traffic and Speed Control Mrs. Clifton read a letter dated February 9, 1970 from Mrs. William Corette, 35 Eastfield Drive, requesting that a stop sign be erected at the intersection of Chuckwagon Road and Eastfield Drive, southbound on.Eastfield. Mrs. Corette explained that children going to La Cresta and Dapplegray schools board the bus at Chuckwagon, and many must cross Eastfield Drive. Four dogs have been struck in the area by cars being driven too fast southbound on Eastfield within 500 feet of Chuckwagon Road. Mayor Hesse directed that Mrs. Clifton contact Mr. Charles Sutton of the Traffic and Safety Division of Los Angeles County Road Department and request that he study the area and report to the Council. The matter was held on the agenda. February 9, 1970 Miraleste High School Pool Proposal _ Mrs. Clifton reported that no further word had been received from Mrs. Craig Ruth, chairman, and*that the proposal requesting Rolling Hills to sponsor the pool had not been presented in writing. Councilman.Sauer said that Mrs. Ruth had contacted him and stated - that she was having a problem with the time element, but that addit- ional information would be presented soon. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda. Motorbikes and Motorcycles Within the City of Rolling Hills The Deputy City Clerk reported that all members of the Com- mittee had been sent a list of available dates for a meeting, and the meeting would be scheduled as soon as members of the Committee had returned the schedule, indicating their preference. The matter was held on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor Hesse recessed the meeting toga personnel session at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:00 o'clock and was adjourned at 10:05 to 7:00 A.M. Thursday, February 19, 1970 on the motion of Councilman Fay. The motion was seconded by Councilman Klein and unanimously carried. APPROVED: Mayor -5- 6Z4 cit c' r 71 1