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.
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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
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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