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6/22/1970MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA June 22, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor pro tempore Fay at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 22, 1970. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Pearson, Sauer, Mayor pro tem Fay ABSENT: Councilman Bear, Mayor Hesse ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney Marion Welch City Treasurer June Cunningham Secretary Go Bisignano Residents B. Boyer Mr. C. Boyer Mr. R. Colyear Dr. A. Doran Miss P. Ellery Mr. R. Fortney Mrs. A. Hammond Dr. To Heinsheimer Mr. D. McNabb Mrs. Eo L. Pearson Mr. C. Precious Mrs. J.Ramstead Mr. F. .-Ripley Mr. C. Sexton Miss C. Sexton Mr. G. Schaffer R. Stander Mr. & Mrs. G. Bach Mr. & Mrs. J. Barnard Mr. & Mrs. J. Brogdon Mr. & Mrs. Ta Gaian Mr. & Mrs. J. Kuhne Mr. & Mrs. N. Lean Mr. & Mrs. J. McElvogue Mr. & Mrs. S. Morse Mr. & Mrs. J. Savage Mr. & Mrs. R. Shifman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of . June 8, 1970 as presented zgas made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Sauer and unanimously carried. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Councilman Sauer moved that the report of the City Treasurer for the month of May 1970 and the Financial Summary for the month of May 1970 be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and unanimously carried. IS June 22, 1970 AYES: Councilmen Pearson, Sauer, Mayor pro tem Fay NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Bear, Mayor Hesse PUBLIC HEARING - Motorcycles and Motorbikes in.Rolling Hills Mayor pro tempore Fay opened the Public Hearing on the matter of Motorcycles and Motorbikes in Rolling Hills, and to consider two proposed ordinances: a) "Regulating Traffic Within Rolling Hills and Repealing Ordinance No. 1 and All Other Ordinances in Conflict Therewith" and b) "Establishing Regulations of Motor Vehicles Not Relating to Traf- fic". Mayor Fay then asked Councilman Sauer, a member of the Law En- forcement and Traffic Safety Committee, to conduct the Public Hearing. Councilman Sauer read into the record a letter sent to all resi- dents of the City containing the recommendations of a committee formed .to study the problem of motorcycles and motorbikes. He noted that of the seven members of the committee, five were present at the public hearing and the others were out of town. Councilman Sauer then invited comments from the audience. Mr. Fritz Ripley, 91 Crest Road East, stated that young owners of motorbikes use them as "noise toys", and said they should be educated to use more effective means of muffling. He stated that his son per- sisted in revving his bike until he was deprived of its use, and through that action he was made -to realize the importance of operating his motor- bike in. a quiet and considerate manner. -2- PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Pearson moved that Demands Noa 1576 through 1585 and 1587 through 1599 be paid from the General Fund, and that Demand No. 1586 be paid from the Traffic Safety Fund. DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 1576 A-1 Sign Company $33.60 1577 Arte Gallerie 34.97 1578 Coast Tree Service 705.00 1579 County of Los Angeles 189.44 1580 Cory Coffee Service Plan, Inc. 13.74 1581 Draperyland 5.00 1582 General Telephone Company 138.38 1583 Harbor Office Supply 54.83 1584 T. F. Heinsheimer 45.00 1585 Los Angeles County Road Dept. 12138.05 ED 1586 Los Angeles County Road Dept. 91.40 1587 Newhouse Tree Service 60.00 1588 Pacific Coast Hardware 333.43 Q 1589 Rolling Hills Community Assn. 1,162.99 1590 Joan Saffo 45.00 1591 Tosh Sakata 111.50 1592 Southern. Calif. Edison Co. 18.12 1593 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 6.03 1594 Curtis Stanton 60.00 1595 Regents of the University of Calif. 104.71 1596 Alma C. Clifton 442.78 1597 June C. Cunningham 461.30 1598 William Kinley 525.00 1599 Patricia O'Connell 101.15 Motion was seconded by Councilman -Sauer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pearson, Sauer, Mayor pro tem Fay NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Bear, Mayor Hesse PUBLIC HEARING - Motorcycles and Motorbikes in.Rolling Hills Mayor pro tempore Fay opened the Public Hearing on the matter of Motorcycles and Motorbikes in Rolling Hills, and to consider two proposed ordinances: a) "Regulating Traffic Within Rolling Hills and Repealing Ordinance No. 1 and All Other Ordinances in Conflict Therewith" and b) "Establishing Regulations of Motor Vehicles Not Relating to Traf- fic". Mayor Fay then asked Councilman Sauer, a member of the Law En- forcement and Traffic Safety Committee, to conduct the Public Hearing. Councilman Sauer read into the record a letter sent to all resi- dents of the City containing the recommendations of a committee formed .to study the problem of motorcycles and motorbikes. He noted that of the seven members of the committee, five were present at the public hearing and the others were out of town. Councilman Sauer then invited comments from the audience. Mr. Fritz Ripley, 91 Crest Road East, stated that young owners of motorbikes use them as "noise toys", and said they should be educated to use more effective means of muffling. He stated that his son per- sisted in revving his bike until he was deprived of its use, and through that action he was made -to realize the importance of operating his motor- bike in. a quiet and considerate manner. -2- T6Y June 22, 1970 Mr. C. R. Precious, 31 Eastfield Drive, said that "adequate muffling" is subject to interpretation. Mr. .Tames Brogdon, 5 Maverick Lane, said that he is "Pro -bikes, anti -noise". He expressed the opinion that urriuffled bikes are the real concern, because they constitute the biggest offense, and action should be taken to correct the bad manners of the offenders. Mr. Glen Schaffer, 30 Caballeros Road, said that many young men use a motorcycle or motorbike for transportation and should not be deprived of that; however, there is a lot of sports riding in the City, and much of it takes place on the trails. He consideres such recreation objectionable, because many of the bikes are unlicensed and un.licen.sable. Mr. Schaffer requested that the ordinances be ampli- fied to include and regulate sports riding. Mr. James Barnard, 63 Crest Road East, stated that most of the objections expressed could be applied to sports cars as well. The owners of those vehicles, he said, ate guilty of the same revving of unmuffled vehicles, and he said Crest Road East is used as a speedway from 7 - 8030 a.m. daily and again in the early evening. He said he had appeared before the Council and requested more stringent laws to reduce and control speeding by residents, and he wished to make the request once more. Following the statements from members of the audience the City Manager read comments of other residents into the record. Dr. James Davis of 2 Pine Tree Lane telephoned to say he considered noise of motorcycles and motorbikes the greatest problem, and he requested that they be muffled and silenced even if operated only on the property of the owner. Mrs.'Katharine Thornbury of 1 Reata Lane called to say she has been bothered by the noise and speed of motorcycles. She said the noise of the engines is very irritating, and she is afraid that the greet speed at which most of them are operated will lead to a serious accident. Mayor pro tem Fay thereafter closed the public hearing and ordered the proposed ordinances held on the agenda for further study. PUBLIC HEARING - Stabling of Animals Mayor pro tempore Fay opened the meeting of a public hearing on a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills,, California Controlling the Keeping, Stabling, Pasturing and Raising of Horses and.Cattle in the City of Rolling Hills, California" and stated that he wished Councilman Sauer to conduct the hearing, because he had worked with various committees formed to study the mat- ter and was familiar with some of the problems. Councilman Sauer siad that he was aware of several different approaches to a solution of the problems reported to the City, and he also realized there was a wide divergence of opinion., and he assured members of the audience that everyone who wished would be given an opportunity to speak. Mrs. Pam Gaian, 68 Portuguese Bend Road, said she had sent her opinions to Mayor pro tem Fay, and asked that they be read into the record. Mr. Fay said he did not have her letter with him, and asked her to outline her feelings to the meeting. Mrs. Gaian said she feels that the complaints made to the Administration Office, to the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association and the City Coun- cil are prompted by lack of cleanliness rather than the number of horses kept. She explained that she has lived in Rolling Hills most of her life and has always had horses, and knows that with adequate corral -3- 1 7.7 June 22, 1970 space horses can be kept without offending residents of adjacent properties. Her recommendation was that a sanitation ordinance be adopted and enforced for a period of six months, and if'the complaints continue, further consideration be given to limiting the number of horses permitted. Miss Pam Ellery, 9 Crest Road West, said she loves horses and owns two, which she keeps clean daily; she stated that she could keep ten horses and not offend her neighbors because of her attention to cleanliness, and she agreed that lack of cleanliness causes the great- est number of complaints, and that limiting the number of horses per- mitted is not the solution. Councilman Sauer asked Mr. Glenn Schaffer, President of Los Caballeros, for his comments and Mr. Schaffer said the proposed ordi- nance was discussed at a meeting of Los Caballeros, and he wished to report their recommendations. He said they feel an ordinance to con - V -4 trol the number of horses is not warranted; it would be difficult, Cp perhaps impossible, to enforce. He said there are three problems re - .0 sponsible for the complaints received: nuisance (roaming horses), com- mercialism (renting stable space, training, selling) and health prob® lems (lack of care for the animals, disregard of sanitation). Methods of combatting these problems include using County agencies; if the Pound was called in answer to repeated complaints of wandering horses the owners would find it both inconvenient and expensive to get the horses back. The County Health Ordinance should be enforced in com- plaints of odor and flies resulting from unsanitary stable conditipns and if there is no response following notification, the job shoul."I'be given to a commercial outfit, and charges made against the tax bill, as in weed abatement. To combat commercialism a use tax high enough to make commercial ventures unprofitable could be levied. Only direct means will eliminate the complaints, he said, and teeth should be put into the existing ordinances rather than adopting new 6rdinances. Mrs. Dorothy Kuhne, 6 Johns Canyon Road, asked for an explan- ation of the objections to commercial activity, and whether it applied to other than renting stables and selling horses. The inquiry was re- ferred to Mr. William Kinley, City.Attorney, who explained that the deed restrictions which originated in 1936 when the land was originally subdivided contained a restriction against commercial activity, and that any such commercial activity carried on in the city is a violation of the basic deed restrictions. Mr. George Bach of 22 Middleridge Lane North stated that he loves horses and enjoys the opportunities for enjoying horses that living in Rolling Hills permits. He said, further, that the residents of Rolling Hills are, on a whole, a homogeneous group and live in the City because they are highly motivated individuals, and that motivation permits them to adopt a specific way of life free of too many restric- tions. Most of the residents, he said, wish to have the privileges associated with living in Rolling Hills continuted, and it was his recommendation that the deed restrictions and ordinances in existence be reviewed and the controls defined. An effort should be made to define the problem, if one exists, and the existing regulations should be enforced by the organizations responsible (Architectural Committee, Planning Commission, etc.) so the matters would not come before the City Council with a request for new laws or ordinances. He said that the City Council should back the other committees in the City and try to plug any loopholes that result in violations. Mr. Tom Gaian, 68.Portuguese Bend Road, asked how many complaints had been received during the past six months, whether a record was kept and whether complaints were documented. He said he would be interested in -the number of complaints in relation to the number of residents, and also in relation to the number of horses in the City. The City Manager -4- June 22, 1970 said she could not say without research how many complaints had been received, but that a great number had been received about different problems, all pertaining to keeping of horses. Among the complaints, she reported, are complaints about increasing flies, odor and dust; complaints, some of them received on a fairly regular basis avinst specific people, of horses wandering freely through neighbors property; a few complaints about mis-treating of animals --claims that some animals are not treated for obvious health problems, also evidence that some animals do not get the proper food and water and are often tied in very restrictive areas that do not permit the animal to get any exercise by moving about. Mrs. Clifton. also reported on a recent matter brought to her attention by the Palos Verdes Water Company. The Water Company had been notified by the Health Department of 'the State of California that manure had been deposited on top of suction lines leading to a main water tank and was creating a potentially hazardous condition that could cause contamination of the water supply in the event of rupture of the suction lines. Upon notification by the Water Company the City of Rolling Hills contacted the owner, a resident living on Eastfield Drive, advised him that dumping refuse in an easement was a violation and the manure must be removed. When there was no response the matter was turned over to the Los Angeles County Health Department, and that notification was ignored, also. Finally, the Manager reported, because of the potential danger 'to residents in the area, and because the resident had disregarded all communication about the problem, maintenance personnel of the Palos Verdes Water Company and the Rolling Hills Community Association removed the manure. Mrs Gaian commented that he is convinced that the City needs a Sanitation Ordinance, rather than an ordinance to control the number of horses. Mrs. Anne Hammond, 12 Southfield Drive, asked what is done when the City receives a complaint about inhumane treatment of .animals, whether the City or Association investigates the complaints The Manager explainedl that no effort is made by personnel of either the City or Association to assess such complaints, but they are turned over to the proper authori- ties for investigation, and the authorities investigate all complaints promptly and make a report to the City Manager. However, Mrs. Clifton emphasized that only complaints made to the office can be acted on -any unreported cases of inhumane treatment will not get any attention. Councilman. Sauer reported that a resident had complained to him about a horse that seemed to be underfed, and this same resident was feeding the horse when the owner was away from his property. However, the horse died soon after its condition -was noted, and Councilman Sauer stated that it was the second death of an animal on that property in a short time. Robert MacDonald, Building Inspector for the Rolling Hills Com- munity Association stated that- many violations are unreported. He said that in the course of his inspections he finds many cases of manure dumped into canyons and on easements, and in such cases he.notifies the resident that Ordinance No. 3 of the City of Rolling Hills "Prohibits Dumping of Garbage and Refuse in the City of Rolling Hills, California". The violations are not -listed with the complaints in connection with horses in the City, but if they were the list of complaints against owners of horses would be lengthened considerably. Mr. Gaian said it becomes increasingly clear that the problem is one of sanitation, especially disposal of manure. He said he had plowed under all his land can, take, and asked whether it was possible to pur- chase a large bin for accumulation of manure to be disposed of eventually. The City Manager said that use' -of such bins had been discouraged because there is no satisfactory, inoffensive way to store manure, and the bin cannot be disguised on most properties and must be kept in a location readily accessible to the large trash truck. -5- T9, June 22, 1970 Dr. Thomas Heinsheimer, 7 Johns Canyon Road, referred to the proposed ordinance as a geometric solution to a problem of sanitation, because it would limit the number of horses allowed to one horse per 10,000 square feet of lot area of each parcel of land. It was the consensus of the meeting, he said, that limiting the number is not the solution, and he further said that "the only directly relevant section of the proposed ordinance is SECTION 2, paragraph (g): "No stable, corral, pasture, shed or other accessory building used for housing or maintaining horses or cattle shall be kept in an unsanitary condition and no such animals shall be so maintained so as to by odor, noise or sight constitute a public nuisance as defined by the statutes of the State of California." Dr. HeinshiAmer asked about enf®rcing the statues of. the State of California, and Mrs Ki.nley said they are contained in the respective codes which could be inserted in the ordinance verbatim, if desired. The code that would be enforced in this case, Mr. Kinley said, is against "public nuisance". Dr. Heinsheimer expressed the opinion that the proposed ordinance under consideration was universally opposed by residents at the hearing. Mrs. John Savage of 9 Wide Loop Road asked whether there was a way to determine how many complaints had been received in.a given period of time. She stated that the complaints should have been used as a basis for the public hearing, and should be available to residents at the meeting. If the list was not available, she asked, why was the hearing being conducted? Mrs. Clifton again explained that there were records of complaints in both the City and Association files, and that it would be possible for her to compile a list of complaints made to the City in the many different categories if the Council so directed. She She said, however, that most residents who make complaints will not allow their name to be used. Most people feel that they will be sus- pect simply because the complaint originated in their area and to make their identity known would confirm that they did the complaining. Mrs. Clifton explained further that in many cases constituents called Coun- cilmen to discuss problems and make complaints, and sometimes. the con- versations were related to her, but often they were not, because the residents do not wish their complaints given attention by the City office. Also, she explained, her administrative duties are divided between the City of -Rolling Hills, with all records a matter of public information, and the Rolling Hills Community Association, whose records and files are not public. Many complaints, especially concerning stabling and use of trails, are made at meetings of the Board of Directors, and therefore cannot be reported at public meetings of the City Council. For that reason, she explained, numbers of complaints would not be meaningful, but the consensus of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Com- munity Association, City Council and Los Caballeros was that the number of complaints had increased to a point where they could not be ignored, and thus the Public Hearing yas ordered to consider possibly adopting an ordinance to control the problems. Mrs. Savage then suggested that nothing be done to enact any ordinance for A six" month period, and during that time all complaints received pertaining to keeping of horses be listed, so the problem could be reviewed agjain, and the question of adopting the ordinance be determined by the number of complaints received during the six month period. Mrs. Diane Ramstead of 7 Buggy Whip expressed the opinion that anonymous complaints are not valid. Chairman..Sauer explained that there was no urgency about adopting an.ordi"nance, and that the meeting was held so all interested people could be informed about the proposed ordinance and the reasons behind it. Mrs Fritz Ripley of 91 Crest Road East said he has lived in the City for a "number of years, before the population explosion, and when he was a member'of the Board of Directors 18.years ago disposal.of manure was a problem, and the problem has increased as the number of M June 229 1970 horses has increased throughout the years. As for commercialism, he said he cannot understand why commercialism involving horses is still tolerated within the city when all other forms have been eliminated. He cited as examples the fact that FOR SALE signs are not allowed on homes, no advertising on premises by any real estate firm is permitted, and a doctor who at one time treated patients at his home was prevented from doing so. When these commercial activities have been eliminated, Mr. Ripley said, he cannot understand why any commercial activity con- nected with horses is permitted or tolerated. Mr. Robert Shifman of 1 Ranchero Road stated that after listen- ing to the comments and facts presented at the hearing he still did not understand the necessity of passing another law. Chairman Sauer explained that the Council does not consider it necessary to pass an ordinance; rather, he said, the Council does consider it vital to hear all evidence, evaluate and investigate all complaints, then make a de- cision about whether a new ordinance is necessary, or whether more stringent enforcement of existing ordinances would take care of the problems. Mr. John McElvogue of 1 Wrangler Road asked why the meeting to to hear the complaints had not been held sooner. If, as Mr. Ripley stated, the problems had existed for many years, why hadn't steps been taken to eliminate the problems. Mr. Kinley explained that the problems had existed as long as there were horses in Rolling Hills, but as the number of people and the number of horses in Rolling Hills increased, the number of problems and complAints increased also. Miss Candy Sexton of 10 Southfield Drive asked the City Manager for a definition of commercialism. Mrs. Clifton said she didn t feel she could add anything to the definition that Mr. Kinley had already given. The Manager then explained that when she came to work in the City in 1964 there were few complaints; however, there have been increas- ing reports of people renting stable space and with the new security system at the gates she has had many request for passes from non-residents who wish to enter to feed or ride their horses, which they are stabling within the City. She said that in discussion with these people they tell her how much they pay, whether or not it includes feed, etc. She explained that because the areas surrounding Rolling Hills had developed heavily in the last twenty years and many of those families living on non -horse lots want a p6nvenib nt place to rent stable space"for horses the` pressure has been heavy on Rolling Hills residents to provide facilities. Pam Ellery asked whether boarding horses is commercial., and whether boarding is illegal. The City Attorney explained that any enterprise that is profitable is commercial, and if a horse is boarded for money it is a commercial activity, and therefore illegal in the City of Rolling Hills. Candy Sexton said that in many cases non-residents are granted the use of a corral as a favor, and they provide or pay for the feed used. Mr. Charles Sexton asked whether providing corral space no -charge is considered commercial. Mr. Kinley said it is commercial only if there is payment of money, but in most or all of the cases brought'to the attention of the office there was no question that it was commercial, because money was involved. Further, he explained, daily entrance by non®residents overburdens the roads, which are private. -- Mr. Daniel McNabb of 11 Quail Ridge Road South stated that he has a mare for sale, and anyone who wishes to stop the sale would have to take him to court to do so. Mr. Sidney Morse, 1 Runningbrand Road, stated that it is logical to assume that commercialism would affect the problems of fly and manure control. If, as stated, many non-residents are using stable space in Rolling Hills, eliminating horses that are boarded would cut down on the flies and manure generated, especially since there has been established a direct relationship between the increase of complaints and the increase of nomber of both horses and people in. the city. -7- m June 22, 1970 Mrs. Diane Ramstead said she had contacted two companies for advice about fly control, and they told her that control is a difficult problem because flies travel, and attention to the problem by one resident is not sufficient --everyone in the area would have to give the same degree of attention to the problem to effectively control the flies. Mrs. Dorothy Kuhn asked whether it would.be possible to contract with the County for spray service, same as for weed abatement. Mr. Finley said such service might be available. A letter from Mr. Neil S. Day, S Ranchero Road, was read into the record by the City Clerk. Dr. Heinsheimer stated that he wished to summarize, as a point of order, that there was an apparent consensus among the audience that there.was a need for enforcement of existing ordinances and laws regu- lating sanitation, but there was universal opposition to adopting an ordinance that would limit the giber of horsespermitted. CG © Councilman Sauer said that the number of people who had atten- ded the meeting and the opinions expressed demonstrated that there is a problem, and that everyone is interested in arriving at a solution. Q He thereafter closed the public hearing. Councilman Pearson addressed the meeting and said that he felt the majority of residents were not aware of the severity of the prob- lems and the number of complaints received. As a member of the Board of Directors, the City Council ant- a .former member of the Planning Commission, as well as a member of many sub -committees in recent years he has been in a position where the complaints have come to his atten- tion. He said that the ratio of complaints is much more important than ars actual list of the number. He estimated that.in the course of 24 meetings of the Community Association held every year, one or more residents appears at at least half of them to register a complaint resulting from keeping of horses. At a recent public hearing to con- sider the budget, he said, no one attended, although all residents were affected and and advised of the hearing by a notice in the News- letter. However,, he noted there were 38 residents at the public hear- ing to consider the ordinance pertaining to keeping and stabling of animals. He said he thought this showed the concern of people regarding their houses and their importance in the City. Mr. Pearson explained that it is not the intention of the City Council to impose restrictions on residents, but by calling attention to the problems and enforcing the ordinances already adopted, it is their wish to alleviate .the problems as much as possible. He said that everyone has a responsibil- ity to the community, and should do whatever is necessary to keep their premises clean. In his case, he said, he hires someone to keep his corrals clean and sanitary. The burden is on the individual resident to take care of the situation either by keeping the area clean or hiring someone to do it. May®r pro tem Fay said that in his opinion the person who is not interested in the solution becomes part of the problem. Care of. horses is extremely important, and should be given the attention nec- essary to insure the protection and comfort of the animals and the surrounding residents. He ordered the mater held on the.agenda for farther consideration. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: 1970®71 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT A letter dated May 27, 1970 from the Chief Administrative Officer,, Los Angeles County, enclosing seven copies of the Law Enforcement Agree- ment for 1970-71 was presented to the Councils The Manager advised that the current rate of $153,288 will be superseded on duly 1, 1970 by the new base rate of $230,043, and the difference will be held in trust by W:M K 62"5 June 22, 1970 the County until the study panel makes their final recommendations. She said the agreement must be executed and returned by June 30, 1970. William Kinley, City Attorney, reported that he had studied the agreement, and that there is no provision for cancellation. However, he noted that there is a delinquency penalty which provides that the County can terminate the agreement if the payment from the City is more than 20 days late. That would constitute a breach rather than a cancel- lation, he explained, but would effectively terminate the contract. He also said the City can contrac-t'by Resolution of the.Ci�y Council for a specified time. Mayor pro tem Fay asked whether there was a provision for increasing service it the Council felt it was necessary, and Mr. Kinley said it dould be increased, with the car time desired specified by a resolution. Councilman Sauer asked whether a cancellation clause could be written and inserted into the agreement, and Mr. Kinley said it could not. He also advised the Council that the.County feels, after study, that the $230,043 base rate is a realistic figure, and that it is subject to an 11% raise for personnel. Councilman Pearson said it was his opinion that the Council has no alternative but to sign the contract for one year, pending results of independent studies being made. The City needs the pro- tection of the Sheriff and can make amendments after receiving addi- tional information, but should not be without protection. Councilman Pearson moved that the 1970-71 Law Enforcement Agreement be adopted, copies executed and returned to the Chief Administrative Officer. Motion was seconded by Councilman Sauer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pearson, Sauer, Mayor pro tem Fay NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Bear, Mayor Hesse CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT The City Manager presented a letter dated May 28, 1970 from the Chief Administrative Officer, Los Angeles County, advising that the General Services Agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and the County: -'of Los Angeles is due to expire June 30, 1970 and must be renewed by Council Resolution for the forthcoming five-year period to continue the services. Councilman Sauer moved that the following resolutions be adop- ted, and that reading in full be waived: No. 253 - Authorizing and Requesting the County Engineer to Perform Certain Services No. 254 - Re: Contract for Zoning and Planning Services of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission No. 255 - Contract for Subdivision.Services No. 256 - Requesting the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation to Provide Certain Services No. 257 - Re: Contract for City Prosecution Service No. 258 - Re: Contract for Planning Services of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission June 22, 1970 No. 259 m Requesting Additional Law Enforcement Services Within the City from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department under the Law Enforcement Services Agreement Motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Pearson, Sauer, Mayor pro tem Fay NOES Name ABSENT: Councilman Pear, Mayor Nesse CORRESPONDENCE Department of County Engineer A letter dated June 4, 1970 from the Department of County .-q Engineer, Los Angeles County, was presented to the Councils CD - O Mr. John Aa Lambie advised that_a proposal for Transfer of Territory from Los Angeles Unified School District to Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District had been submitted to the County Q Engineer for a report, and a copy of the description of the terri- tory involved was enclosed. The letter was received and filed. State Board of Equalization A letter dated June 5, 1970 from the Palos Verdes Water Com- pany addressed to Teena Clifton was -presented by Mrs. Clifton. Mr. Co Go Nollenberger, vice-president, advised that Palos Verdes Water Company had filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission for a rate increase of approximately 6 1/2% to compensate the'Company for the loss of the investment tax credit and increases in the cost of purchased water and power. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had requested in writing a copy of the application to the Public Utilities Commission. The letter was received and noted. Resolution — City of Lawndale A copy of Resolution No. 1072 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lawndale, California, Opposing Approval of Any and All Applications Submitted to the Public Utilities Commis- sion of the State of California Wherein Applicant Bequests an Increase of Utility Base Rates" was presente.d.to the Council - The resolution was received and filed. REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS Fire Department The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of May 1970 was presented by the City Manager. The report was received and filed. AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER Palos Verdes Water Co. Replacement Plans The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda. -10- June 229 1970 Zoning Case -No... 9124m(4), Congregation. Ner Tamid The matter was held on the agenda. Flying Triangle Extension The matter was held on the agenda. Department of Dousing and Urban Development re: Federal Flood Insurance The matter was held on the agenda for additional information. Council Manager Ordinance The Manager advised that she had discussed the proposed.°ordinance with tho-,City Attorney and Councilman Fay. The matter was held on the agenda for additional information. Report and Recommendations: Special Sub -committee on Sheriff's Costs The matter was held on the agenda. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS Zoning Ordinances Mr. Kinley, City Attorney, given an. excdrpt from the .June 22, Report to the City Manager. advised -the Council that he had 1970 issue of U.S. Dews and World Entitled "Battle to Open the Suburbs: New Attack on Zoning Laws" the article describes the pressure in courts and elsewhere to break down legal barriers and build more low-income housing in areas of high assessed valuation. Mr. Kinley said if zoning ordinances were overruled and threat- ened the residents of a city, steps should be taken to preserve the investment of the residents. Mrs. Clifton said she would have the article photocopied and distributed to the Council. Tentative Tract No. 25343 - Ascension Lutheran Church The City Manager presented a tract map for Tract 25343 filed with Regional Planning Commission by the Ascension Lutheran Church for development of 50 lots on property adjacent to Silver Spur Road. Mrs. Clifton said she had attended a hearing before the sub- division committee of Regional Planning Commission Friday, June 12th at which time the subdivision was considered. Regional Planning re- quired that the map be redrawn in accordance with recommendations of the Subdivision. Committee and re -submitted. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that 500,000 yards of compacted fill would be required to fill the existing canyon. Tentative Parcel Map No. 1775 Mrs. Clifton presented. a tentative parcel map sent to her by Regional Planning Commission for development of multiple .dwelling units on four parcels of land in the vicinity of Ocean Crest Drive and Hawthorne Boulevard in the unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles. Mrs. Clifton explained that she had requested that Regional Planning advise the City of all subdivisions and tentative maps filed for the Palos Verdes Zoned District. 1 June 229 1970 MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Proposed Budget m 197071 Mayor pro gem Fay set a public hearing of the proposed budget for fiscal 1970-71 forth ,,next regular meeting of the City Council on July 13, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion for adjournment was made at 10:00 P.M. by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Bear and unanimously carried. ATTE 1 1 Mayor -12©