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3/22/1971MINUTES OF THE REGULAR METING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA March 22, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Hesse at the Administration Building 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, March 22, 1971. ABSENT: r-4 ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pear -son, Sauer, Mayor Hesse None Teena Clifton William Marion. Welch Miss Wini Karzmelich Misc. KellyLyle Mrs. Marian Ruth Mrs. Florence Zi.egler City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Students of MUhicipal Government, USC Miraleste Pool Foundation League of Women. Voters A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 25,, 1971 as amended was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman, Fay and carried unanimous l.y.*,, A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 9, 1971 as presented was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Sauer and carried unanimously,, PAYMENT OF.BILLS Councilman Pearson moved that Demands No. 1842 -through 1.859 be paid from the -General Fund. ty DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 1.842 Alma Clifton 515-72 1843 June Cunningham-,.. 493.01 1.844 LilliAnn Hyller 94.80 1845 William Kinley 551.25 1846 South. Calif. Ist National Bank 217.40 1.847 Los Angeles County Engineer 5.00 1848 Robert McDonald 3.20 1849 California Water Service 7.04 1850 Lomita Maintenance Service 125.00 1851 Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. 7,188000 1852, Victor Comptomoter 3.31 1853 Cory Coffee,.Se-rvice Plan, Inc. 18.30 1854 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 18.28 1855 Riviera hotel 24.00 1856 -American Safe & Lock Co, 17.50 1857 Palos Verdes Newspapers 3.01 1.858 Rolling Hills' Community Association 75;061.72 1859 Rolling Hills Community Association _720.12 17,066.21 The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the following roll, call vote: AYES- Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT- None tWt March 22, 1.971 CORRESPONDENCE City of Rolling Hills Estates The City Manager presented a copy of a letter, sent to Mr. T. D. Barrow, President of Humb-le Oil, anal Refining Company, and a copy of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Estates expressing its.opposition to the construction of a certain gasoline service station and car wash facility on unincorporated territory. of Los Angeles County. The Council requested that the resolution of opposition be added to the many communications addressed to the oil companyrelativeto the facility proposed for construction at the corner of Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge Road on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The correspondence was received and filed. Mayor Hesse reported that he had received a reply from Mr. Barrowson complaints about the proposed station. Mr. Hesse said the letter indicated that the company would comply with community requests for compatible design and landscaping. He said, also, that represent- atives from the Save Our Coastline organization will, be meeting with representatives of Humble Oil to discuss the matter further. California Contract Cities Association The -Manager presented a letter dated March 12, 1971 from the Chairman of the Special Events Commit -tee of California Contract Cities Association, with reference to a second legislative tour to Sacramento. Mrs. Clifton explained that the '.legislative tour has always conflicted with the annual meeting date of the Rolling Hills Community Association., and no one from the City has made the trip. The Chairman asked if there was sufficient interest in a second trip and legislative tour; if so, one could be arranged. No such interest was expressed by the Council. 4. - ­ The letter was received and noted. MIRALESTE POOL SUMMER PRQGRA-M Mayor Hesse welcomed Mrs. Craig Ruth, chairman of the Miraleste High School Swim Pool.Foundation, to the meeting. Mrs. Ruth reported that the program for operation of the summer swim pool which the Council had approved on -July 27, 1.970 had not materialized because of pool con- struction delays, but everything is ready for the current year. If the agreement for.ithe, year .1.971 was..appro-ved by the Council at the current meeting,.sign.-ups.for the pool could commence on March 26th, she said. *The -U-ty, Attorney dtstributed: copies of-an..Agreement Between the City of Rolling Hills, CaLl.fornia-and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District for the Operation of a Summer Recreational Program at Miraleste High School,'and an Agreement between the City of RollingHillsand Miraleste High School Swim Pool, Foundation, and advised the Council that the liability under the contract had been increased tol$2,000,000/5,000,000, as approved at the meeting of July 1,970. In the discussion, that followed, Councilman Fay said he agreed with the- ,con.tract. in principle ,'and favored support. of .the program by the City, but -because of the time that had elapsed since the agreement was last considered in July 1970, he wished time to review the agree- ment. Mrs. Ruth requested that the Council consider the importance of approval before March 26th, so sign-ups could begin, as scheduled. Following the discussion Councilman Fay moved that the agree- ment be approved subject to a review by hirm and the City Attorney. 27, 1� March 22, 1971 The motion was seconded by Councilman tear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES . None ABSENT: None SUBDIVISION NO. 47, Tract 3.0932, Thom -as R.. Moran, 10 Packsaddle West Mrs. Clifton advised that Mr. Moran had requested that the matter be held on the agenda until a proposal for improvements of water service in Rolling Hills had been submitted to the city by California Water Service Company. The Mayor so ordered,... CO CITY DEPARTMENTS O Los Angeles County Engineer The Manager presentedalettei7 from Robert M. Moller, Deputy, Los Angeles County Engineer, advising that the Building Laws of Los Angeles County have been amended to increase permit fees. Copies of the amended­orctinance were enclosed, The City Attorney requested an opportunity to study the ordi- nances. Mayor Hesse ordered the.matter held on the agenda.- Office-ofthe Sheriff, Los.Angeles County A letter dated March 11, 1971 from Captain John Peacock, Sher- iff's Lennos Station, was presented to the Council. Pursuant to a - request from the Council, a statistical summary in regard to traffic enforcement within the City for the month of February, 1971 was pre- sented. The letter was received and -filed. Sheriff's -Information Bureau m News Release Mrs. Clifton presented a News Release from the Sheriff's Department, announcing that effective March 15, 1971 Captain John F. Peacock, Commanding Offices° of -the Lennox Station, has been transferred to Community Relations Bureau, Office of the Sheriff. Lieutenant Kenneth R. Hayes has been,promo ' ted to Captain, and is the new command- ing officer of the Lennox Station. Mayor Hesse directed -the City Manager to write letters of congratulations to Captain. Peacock and Captain Hayes. AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER Flying Triangle Extension Mayor. Hesse ordered the matter removed frog the agenda. Report and Recommendations- Spec-lai. Sub -Committee on Sheriff Costs Mrs. Clifton announced that a meeting has been scheduled by California Contract Cities Association for Thursday, March 25, 1971. The meeting will be limited to City Councilmen and City staff, and will, be devoted to a discussion. and. examination of the Sheriff's -pro- posal for Law Enforcement Services for the coming fiscal year. Sher- iff Peter Pitchess-'and all station commanders ser-ving Contract Cities will attend the meeting. -3- March 22, 1971. The matter was ordered.. held on the agenda Palos Verdes Water Company Replac.emen.t Plans The Manager reported that the maps being prepared by California Water Service Corporation had not been submitted, but she would contact them before the next Council meeting to get a progress report. Ij The matter was ordered held on the agenda. Health and Safety Ordinance Councilman Pearson said he had reviewed the proposed health and Safety Ordinance introduced at the meeting of March 9, 1971 and felt there was a need for more safety -requirements and enforcement. The City Attorney explained that many requirements are enforced through other codes (i.e. Building Code), but can be included in the proposed ordi- nance if it is the wish of the Council Mayor Hesse requested that proposed ordinance and be prepared rA Fire Prevention Measures members of the Council read the to discuss it at the next meeting Mayor Hesse directed that "Adequacy of Water Supply" 'be added to the current list of categories; Amendment to Building Code (Roofing), Brush Conditions (Weed Abatement) and Construction (Fire Retardant Materials). ., Councilman Pearson said Chief William Ware, :dos Angeles County Fire Department, ,had reported, chant extensive research is . being done by the County on. fire retardantroofing., and he thought the City of Rolling Hills could benefit from such research in considering requirements for .fire-retardnat roofs in Rolling Hills. Councilman Sauer reported that the entire insurance industry is concerned about the lack of rainfall since January 1, 1971 and he suggested that residents be urged to twice care of weed abatement on th&ir properties as soon as possible. The Manager said that because of the ban on controlled burning, the entire operation takes longer, and she agreed that work shatuld.be speeded up if at all. possible Councilman Bear said he ' had called -the Southern California Edison Company -about weeds surrounding their utility poles on. his property, and they were extremely cooperative about removing the weeds Councilman -Sauer said the residents may not know of this service., and should be informed that the utility companies will take care of the areas immediately• surrounding .tb-ei.r � poles ,• The matter was ordered held on. the agenda Recreational -Facilities Mayor Hesse presented a letter he had received from Dr. ODdfrey Pernell, Chairman of the Rolling Hills Plann.in,g Con -mission. Dr. Per'nell advised the Council that at the rxreet:ing of the Planning Commission on March 16, 1971 a preliminary report an the 'need for additional eques- trian facilities was received; a report on the need for additional tennis facilities was received and approved. A:l:thtoug-h°the Council •had requested that .a- complete report on the need fo_r add?,Lc4- ongal recreational facilities be submitted, Chairman Perm nell said the -nature of the tennis report was such that the Commission felt it should be followed. up with additional, engineering in order to firm up the tentative cost estimates submitted. The Planning Commis- sion does not feel that the tennis group should be expected to wait -4- March 22,) l-971 until. further information is obtained 'by the equestrian group, and Dr. Pernell requested authortzation. for the necessary engineering study of the Tennis Investigating Committee. Councilman Sauer said, he felt a comprehensive report on the needs of the equestrian group within the City should be considered 'be- fore any funding is pledged for expansion, of the tennis facilities. He said, further, that it was his opinion that the residents who are study- ing the need for expansion are not truly representative of the total interest in riding in Rolling Hills, and he wished a wider cross section .of residents, representing all aspects of horsemanship be given an op- portunity to express the needs of the community. Mayor Hesse requested all members of the Council to study the report submitted by the Tennis Investigating Committee for review and discussion at the next meeting of the . Council . CG 0 Increased Insurance Coverage, City Buildlngs, The Manager advised the Council that she has the commercial policy package which was prepared for the City, and will give it to Councilman -Sauer for review. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda. Hospital, Medical.of fice Building Palls --Verdes. Peninsula Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS Chamber of CcrLmmerce Mrs. Clifton reported-that,a bulletin from;- Palos Verdes Penin- sula Chamber of Commerce announced that at a luncheon meeting on,Tues- day, March 30ththe subject of a proposed 10,000 acre, $1.5 billion. intercontinental airport adjacent to Los Angeles Harbor and San Pedro would"be descussed. Principal speaker will be the president of Macro Synetic Systems, chief advocate of the development, whose firm has already done -extensive research and preliminary planning for the enterprise. The Manager said she is planning to attend the meeting, and Councilman* Fay also said he would attend. ADJOURNWNWT Mayor Hesse recessed the meeting to an Executive Session at 9:15 P.M. to discuss litigation. The meeting reconvened at 10:10 P,.M. and was adjourned at l0015 on the motion of Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Sauer and carried unanimously. IMM 11 , I. --Mayor - -5- City CVerk I MT