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4/12/1971G` E MINUTES OF TF -IE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA April 12, 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, 1 April 12, 1971. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Sauer, Mayor Hesse ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Teena Clifton William Kinley Marion Welch June Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. James Barnard Mrs. Catherine Partridge Tom Scharffenberger City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Secretary Residents Resident Resident A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 22, 1971 as presented was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Sauer and carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER Board of Supervisors The City Manager presented a letter dated April 2, 1971 from the Board of Supervisors, which advised that on March 30, 1971 the Board of Supervisors adopted the program for contract law enforcement contained in the Report on Rates for Contract Law Enforcement presented by the Chief Administrative Officer on March 29, 1971. Mr. Arthur G. Will, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that on April 7, 1970 the Board accepted the proposal of the Contract Cities Asso- ciation to conduct a study on law enforcement rates charged to cities with in Los Angeles County for services of the Sheriff's Office. On March 1, 1971 the results of that study were presented to the Board in the form of a report prepared by the consulting firm of Booz, Allen. and Hamilton. The new yearly pricing schedule adopted by the County Supervisors will take effect on July 1, 1971, and is slightly lower than the amount recommended by Booz, Allen and Hamilton. A General Law Patrol Car will cost $227,061; Traffic Patrol m $148,131. Mrs. Clifton stated that at the present level of enforcement contracted for, Rolling Hills will pay $23,449 yearl . The amount presently budgetded for Fiscal Year 1970®71 was $28,756, or 5,307 more than under the new order adopted. Palos Verdes Water Company Replacement Plans Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated April 7, 1971 from Mr. D. C. Heninger, Assistant Chief Engineer of California Water Service Company, and two maps prepared at the Manager's request. Each map shows the fire flow which would be available under the proposals submitted by the California. Water Service Company and the Palos Verdes Water Company. Mr. Hen.inger explained that the major difference between the improvements in the two maps is extensive replacement of main in Crest Road, proposed by Palos Verdes Water Company, and which California Water Service Company considers unnecessary. The City Manager said she would have the maps mounted and preserved in plastic for use by the Council. April 12, 1,971 In the discussion that followed Councilman Fay asked whether a specific time schedule had been presented, and M-k.s. Clifton said the plan proposed by Palos Verdes Water" "Company would -have been completed by 1977; California Water Service Company proposes to complete the pro- posed improvements by the end of 1973. Mayor Hesse asked whether the proposal. would provide for the fire flow required by Los Angeles County Fire Department, or whether it would provide minimum consumer service and fire flow. Mrs. Clifton said the California Water Service Company advised that their proposed schedule did not promise 1250 gallons per minute in all areas., but the overall service would be greatly improved and a strong water system could be developed. Councilman Sauer said that at a recent meeting personnel of California Water Service Company said the system proposed by them would give satisfactory results at approximately 2/3 of the cost of the system O proposed by Palos Verdes Water Company. Mayor Hesse said the question of improvements was first raised 16 or 17 months ago, and he wished a firm proposal, acceptable to the Council and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, presented as soon as possible. The City-Manager,said she would contact the Fire Depart- ment and ask for their comments. Councilman Bear and Councilman Sauer said they would have their report for the next Council meeting. Increased Insurance Covera e Cit Mrs. Clifton advised that she had given the insurance policies and endorsements pertaining to'City property to Councilman Sauer for review. Copies of a letter from Fred Sauer Insurance Agency to Simpson and Paul Insurance, agents for the City of Rolling Hills, were presented to the Council. Councilman Sauer advised that the questions in the letter were for purposes of information,, and requested that the matter be held on the agenda until the letter has been answered by Simpson and Paul. The Mayor so ordered. Fire Prevention. Measures Adequacy of Water . Supply Amendment to Building Code (Roofing) Brush Conditions,(Weed Abatement) Residence Construction (Fire Retardant Materials) The'Manager advised the Council that a report will be ready for the next Council meeting. The matter was held on the agenda. 1970 Flood Control Bond Issue Mrs. Clifton advised that following approval in the November, 1970 election of the 1970 Flood Control Bo'nd Issue, she had been contacted by engineering firms wishing to serve the City, and presented statements of qualifications from Ervin Engineering, Lanco Land Consultants and Civil Engineers, South Bay Engineering Corporation and Tierra Engineering. The City Manager said she had conferred with Councilman Pearson regarding the companies' qualifications to serve Rolling Hills and had also called the Manager of other Cities in which the engineering companies had done work to get their comments. Councilman Pearson said he felt that South Bay Engineering Corporation could best serve Rolling Hills because of their ability and experience in Flood Control projects, and also be- cause of their familiarity with the area. It is a local firm, he said, employs qualified personnel, and can give service to the City. -2- 2"0".0 April 12, 1.971. Councilman Bear moved that the City of Rolling mills employ the Engineering Firm of South Bay Engineering Corporation to design and perform all engineering services for the City of Rolling Hills required by Project No. 6650 authorized by the 1970 Stora Drain Bond Issue for a total sum of n,ot more than $6,700, less Administrative expenses. The compensation of South Bay Engineering for the above services is -to be contingent upon the receipt by the City of Rolling Bills from the Flood Control District of Los Angeles of the sufrg of $6,700 allocated for Engineering service and Administrative expense The motion was seconded 'by Councilman Sauer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Saner, Mayor Nesse NOES: None ABSENT- None The Mayor directed that the City Tanager prepare a letter of agreement containing conditions specified, in Councilman. Bear's motion, to be presented to South Bay Engineering :Corg.ain duplicate. The signed original should be returned to the City, and the original duplicate to be retained by South Bay Engineering Corporation. SUBDIVISION. -N.0.47-1- Tract 30932 . The Manager advised the Council that Mr. 'Thomas Moran of 1.0 Packsaddle West, subdivider of Tract 30932, had requested that the mat- ter be held on, the agenda. The Mayor so ordered. COMMUNICATIONS Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District to Lennox Sheriff's Statio Mrs. Clifton presented a copy of a letter addressed to the Sheriff from Dr. Thomas E. Woods, Superintendent of Schools in. the Palos Verdes Unified School District. Dr. Woods advised that on March 15, 1971 the Board of Education approved a policy prohibiting the operation of all gasoline -powered models on improved school, sites, on which schools have been built and are currently in operation.. On March 29, 1971 the Board approved opera- tion of gasoline -powered models at the Portuguese Bend site, the Zurita site and the northwest portion of the Ridgecrest School playfield, such operation to be permitted only_in. accordance with adopted guidelines. Dr. Woods advised that the Board is forming a committee to study the possibility of making additional, school sites available for this use. In. the discussion that followed Councilman Sauer said it was his opinion that la Cresta School should be considered, as an approved site for residents of Rolling Hills. Recently, he said, he had been at the school site which is accessible on weekends only from the stair- way on Crest Road West, and he had observed several men and their children operating gas -powered models. Since the school is not located very close to surrounding residences, it was Councilman, Sauer's opinion that approving it as a site for residents of Rolling Hills should be considered by the Commrraittee who will study the possibility of making additional sites available. Mayor :nesse asked Councilman Sauer whether he would be willing to serve on the committee, and Councilman. Sauer said he -would. Mayot- des se directed. the -City -Manager to so advise Dr. Woods City of Rolling Hills Estates A copy of a letter to Mayor Hesse from Jerry Stember, Chairman of the Park Development Committee in the City of Rolling Hills Estates was presented to the Council. -3® April 12, 19-71 Mr. Stember advised that the City of Rolling Hills Estates recently purchased 35 acres of land from the County Sanitation District. The property. is located west of Hawthorne Boulevard in the northern City limit, and will be ready for use in four to five years,, upon completion of the sanitary landfill operations. A congnittee has been appointed to plan the development of the site as a park and recreation facility. Mrs. Clifton explained that the letter arrived on April 7thJ and the meeting to discuss possible approache's to development was held on April 6th. A telephone call to the Rolling Hills Estates City office advised that the next meeting will be held in approximately two weeks, and the City will be advised in advance, so a representative of the City of Rolling Hills can attend. A letter dated March 23, 1911to mayor Hesse from Mrs. Dorothy LeConte, Co-chairman, Save Our Coastline and copies of press releases on the subject of access to and use of the beaches were presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed. LeaRue of California Cities General Membership Meeting Notice of a General Membership Meeting of the League of Cali- fornia Cities, Los Angeles County Division on Thursday, April 15, 1971 at the Plush Horse Restaurant, Redondo Beach, was presented to the Council. The Manager said a letter addressed to Mayor Hesse had been received stating that Herb Spurgin is resigning as Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Division of the League, and the election for his replacement would be held at the April 15th meeting. One of the candidates, Mrs. Clifton said, is Larry Chimbole, Mayor of the City of - Palmdale, and his letter solicited the support of the Mayor or his representative. The Mayor directed that the Council notify the Manager as to whether they would attend. Lf ague- of California Cities Mayors' and Councilmen's 'Legislative Institute An announcement of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative Institute to be held in Sacramento May 10-12 was presented to the Council, The notice was received and noted, Southern California Association of 4) rnm.e-n,ts A letter dated March 26, 1971 from the president of Southern California Association of Governments, and a resolution adopted at the Annual Business Session supporting revenue sharing were presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed. -4- South, Bay Mayors'- Committee. --on - - - - - Emp�lo)ne�nt for the Handicap d _pt_ r-4 CC Copies of a letter to Mayor Hesse from Frank E. Washburn., Chair - 0 man of the South Bay Mayors' Committee an Employment for the Handicapped was presented to the Council. Mr. Washburn invited Mayor Hesse to attend the first "Ability Counts" Awards luncheon on Tuesday, April 20th at Del Conte's Restaurant in Torrance. The Mayor said he could not attend,, and asked the Council to reviewtheir calendars to see if anyone else could attend. Save Our Coastline A letter dated March 23, 1911to mayor Hesse from Mrs. Dorothy LeConte, Co-chairman, Save Our Coastline and copies of press releases on the subject of access to and use of the beaches were presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed. LeaRue of California Cities General Membership Meeting Notice of a General Membership Meeting of the League of Cali- fornia Cities, Los Angeles County Division on Thursday, April 15, 1971 at the Plush Horse Restaurant, Redondo Beach, was presented to the Council. The Manager said a letter addressed to Mayor Hesse had been received stating that Herb Spurgin is resigning as Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Division of the League, and the election for his replacement would be held at the April 15th meeting. One of the candidates, Mrs. Clifton said, is Larry Chimbole, Mayor of the City of - Palmdale, and his letter solicited the support of the Mayor or his representative. The Mayor directed that the Council notify the Manager as to whether they would attend. Lf ague- of California Cities Mayors' and Councilmen's 'Legislative Institute An announcement of the Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative Institute to be held in Sacramento May 10-12 was presented to the Council, The notice was received and noted, Southern California Association of 4) rnm.e-n,ts A letter dated March 26, 1971 from the president of Southern California Association of Governments, and a resolution adopted at the Annual Business Session supporting revenue sharing were presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed. -4- April 129 1971 Palos Verdes Fair Housing Council A letter to Mayor Hesse dated March 31, 1971 from Mrs. William Helson of Palos Verdes Fair Housing Council was presented. Mrs. nelson advised that the Fair Housing Congress and the County Commission on Human, Relations are sponsoring a FAIR HOUSING WEEK from April 19th through 25th. The letter was received and filed. Committee for Riviera Psychiatric Hospital Reactivation The Manager presented a letter from Don. Cortum, M.D. from the Committee for Riviera Psychiatric Hospital, Reactivation, urging re- opening the Riviera Hospital as a Class "A" 75 bed comprehensive acute psychiatric hospital. Dr. Cortum advised that the closing of Riviera Community Hospi- tal and its psychiatric unit on March -15th was a severe blow t® the psychiatric Health Care System, -and Large numbers of people in the South Bay cannot be treated; others are being sent to hospitals far removed from the community. These hospitals are at capacity and most have waiting lists, particularly for adolescents. In view of the acute drug problem in the adolescent population, a 30 -bed adolescent unit is needed immediately, Dr. Cortum said.. Mayor Hesse said the:need .for a psychiatric hospital could affect the entire community, and he said he would contart Dr. Corium and represent the City of Rolling Hills. Any additional information, he said, would be presented to the Council. Palos Verdes Peninsula Coordinating Council A letter from Gloria Valenti, President of Palos Verdes Penin- sula Coordinating Council, and a Resolution asking support for bikeways and a bicycle safety education program were presented to the Council. Mrs. Valenti advised that bicycle riding as a means of trans- portation, recreation, health, fun and as an ecological undertaking is increasing; more than 1,000 children ride bikes to and from school daily. Many of thein treat their bikes as toys rather than vehicles; ignoring the rules of safe driving. The danger.is compounded by un- marked roads and a consequent intermixing of cars, busses and bikes, and because there is no permanent program of bicycle safety education in the school district. The President asked the active support of all who believe that. bike routes and bicycle safety education are important to the community. In the discussion that followed the Manager said the problem is especially bad. on Palos Verdes Drive Horth because of the great numbers of riders to Dapplegray Intermediate School at the same time that there is heavy commuter traffic on -the roads. Mayor Nesse requested. th.a.te Mrs. Clifton and Councilman Bear, Traffic Safety representative, contact the City of Rolling Hills Estates and request a joint conference with representatives of both cities on the subject of safety on Palos Verdes Drive North. He requested, also, that a letter be sent to Mrs. Valenti advising her of the City's action and interest. Councilman Bear said he would also telephone Mrs. Valenti and express the Council's interest in establishing safe bikeways on the Peninsula. -5- April 12, 1,97.1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Councilman Pearson -aja ed that .the Statement of 'Receipts and Expenditures for the month of February, 1971 and the t'reasurer's Report for February 1971 be appro�yed and accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the following roll call. vote AYES: Councilmen. Bear, Fay, Pearson, Sauer, Mayor Nesse NOES: Nome ABSENT: None PA NT OF BILLS Councilman Pearson, moved that Demands No, 1.860 through 1880 be paid from the General. Fund DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 1.860 Harbor Office Supply 92.73 a 1861 Zellerbach Paper Coo 20022 Q 1862 A M Corporation 28.65 1863 Xerox 135030 1864 Riviera Hotel 24 0 00 1865 Frederic R. Philp 121.50 1866 Cory Coffee Service 26025 1867 California Water Service 32.17 1868 Southern California Gas Coo 16.97 1869 General Telephone Co. 164-72 1870 Hyatt House Hotel _ 50.54, 1871 General Telephone 5.35 1872 posh Sakata 50.00 1873 Southern California Edison 90.50 1874 Lomita Maintenance 1.2 5 0 00 1875 Ray Rothman 18.00 1876 Arte Gallerie 10.18 1877 Palos Verdes Newspaper 3.54 1878 Los Angeles County Engineer 1,291092 1879 Los Angeles County Road Dept. 227051 1880 Los Angeles County Road Dept. -251069 2,786°74 The motion was seconded, by Councilman Sauer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmen. Bear, Fay, Pearson., Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Nene CITY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 91 Health and Safety Mr. William Kinley, City Attorney, requested that Ordinance No. 91 entitled AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO HEALTH- AND SAFETY be held on the agenda., so he could incorporate recommended fire safety requirements in the ordinance. He also said he had received a copy of a proposed ordinance from Mr. Robert Moller, Los Angeles CountyErngineer, relattkue to burglary protection at new construction, sites. Mr. Kinney said it will be part of the County Building Ordinance, and c^oud & be made part of the Rolling Hills health and Safety Ordinance. Councilman Bear said he had some questions about the Health and Safety Ordinance, and felt it needed more study before the Council took further action. Mayor Hesse agreed and asked Councilmen. Pearson and Sauer to screen the ordinance and present any questions or recommenda- tions to the Council. The matter was head on the agenda April 12, 1971 AgreeMEMt Between. City of Rolling 11111s and MiralesL2 High School ® Swim Pool Foundation Mr. Kinl.ey advised the Council that the Agreement Between the City of Rolling Hulls and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District . for Operation of a Summer Recreational Program at Mirales to High School is ready to be executed,; but he has not yet received the Agreement Between the City of Rolling Rills and Mi.raleste High School Swim Pool Foundation. He requested that the matter be held on the agenda, and the Mayor so ordered. A motion to execute the agreement within 30 days of the meeting date was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman. Sauer and carried unanimously. ORDINANCE (Electrical Code)_ MayorHesse moved that a proposed Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 5 of Said City Relating to Electrical Regulations be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE (Building Code) Councilman Fay moved that a proposed Ordinance of the City of '- Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 6 of Said City Relating to Build- ing Regulations be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call 'vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Sauer., Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE (Plumbing) Mayor Hesse moved that a proposed Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 7 of Said City Relating to Plumb- ing Regulations be introduced, and -that reading in full be --waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Sauer and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Pay, Pearson., Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE (Mechanical) Councilman Pearson. moved that a proposed Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 78 of Said City Relating to Mechanical Regulations be introduced, and that reading in full be waived The motion was seconded by Councilman Sauer and carried by the following . roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Pay, Pearson, Sauer, Mayor Hesse NOES- None ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised that the ordinance had been prepared on the advice of Mr. Robert Moller, Los Angeles County Engineer, because -7- 2 -a -S.' April, 12, 1971 an increase of approximately 22% in County fees for permits. The County Ordinances have been adopted by reference by 'the City of Rolling Hills. CITY DEPARTMENTS. County of Los Angeles - Fire Department 0 The Manager advised the Council that she had been informed in a letter dated April 6, 1971 of personnel transfers within the Fire Department effective April. Ist. Division Assistant Fire Chief William A. Ware, wbo had been assigned to the area including.Rolling Hills, was transferred to Division III in the Newhall -Saugus area. Division Assistant Fire Chief Paul P. Schneider will. replace Chief Ware,. Following the announcement, Mayor Hesse directed that a com- memorative plaque of Rolling Hills and an appropriate letter of ap- prediation be prepared for Chief Ware. Sou.thB_ay judicial- --District The South Bay Judicial District Audit for -the Fiscal Years 1968-69 and 1969-70 were presented to the Council. The audits were received and filed. Sheriff's Department The report of the Sheriff's Department for the month of December 1970 was presented. The report was received and filed. MATTERS FROM AUDIENCE Mrs. Catherine Partridge, 69 Portuguese Bend Road, advised the Council that she and other interested residents had attended a Public Hearing held on.February 169 1971 by the Planning Commission to determine whether there was a need for expanded recreational facil- ities in the City of Rolling Hills. She said that after hearing state- ments and opinions of many residen.ts,.at the hearing who expressed an interest in expanded tennis facilities, Chairman Pernell requested that any residents interested in serving an a committee to investigate possible location for and cost of additional court or courts for the City contact Mrs. Partridge, who is chair -man of the Tennis Committee of the Rolling Hills Community Association. The Committee met several times, Mrs. Partridge said, and at the meeting of the Planning Commission on March 16th they submitted a report and sketch showing the possible location for two additional courts on city -owned property in the area of the existing court. After presentation of the report, a motion was made and seconded that the tennis report be approved and accepted and that it be forwarded to the City Council. On March 199 19719 Dr, Godfrey Pernell, Chairman of the Planning Commission, submitted copies of the report of the Tennis Investigating Committee to the City Council, and requested author- ization for the necessary engineering study of the Committee's plan. The City Council had previously requested that the Planning Commission submit a package containing recommendations and preliminary cost esti-_ mates for expansion of tennis, equestrian and youth facilities, to be considered simultaneously for budget purposes. Dr. Pernell had stated in his letter that the Planning Commission is aware of the City Council's desire for a comprehensive approach and recommendations regarding addi- tional recreational facilities., but it did not feel that the tennis group should be expected to wait until further information. is submitted by the other groups. 2'06s April 12, 1.971 Mrs. Partridge explained that the need for expanded tennis facilities is acute, and the committee has contained its wishes for years while the City Administration. Building was built, and the Jack Kramer Club could relieve some of the crowding. The Kramer Club is now filled to capacity, and the need for, expanded faci.:fl i ties in Rolling Hills continues. She said .further the report submitted was prepared at no cost, although approximate costs for addidional facilities were provided by three cont:ractors5 whose names were included in the report; In view of the need for additional facilities demonstrated by the re- ports, and because the Planning Commission had accepted the report and requested authorization. for engineering, Mrs. Partridge asked the sup- port of the Council in proceeding with the plan In, the discussion that followed, Counc.ilma.n. Sauer said the equestrian report is being completed, and will, be presented at the April 20th meeting of the Planning C®.imii,ssiora. Mayor 'Flesse said the needs of the tennis group are important, and must be considered, but it is equally important to consider equestrian needs, and also to bal- ance any budget requirements for new fac;i.li_tles, an.d it was his opinion that no judgment could be made until a complete package had been sub- mitted to the Council as requested. He stated that the Council must be both responsive and responsible. Mayer Hesse asked Councilman Pearson to work with the committees to correlate their work so both the equestrian. and tennis reports can be reviewed by the Council. in. relation- with the 197.1.-72 B-adget o Council- man Pearson. agreed to do so MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Councilman Fay complimented the City Manager on the new format of the agenda, and said he finds it helpful to receive the correspondence prior to the meeting. Mrs. Clifton, said that all future agenda informa- tion will be mailed the Wednesday prior to the meeting in order to give the Council more time to review the material. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS Mr. William Kin.ley, City Attorney, requested permission to attend the City Attorneys'Meeting in Monterey on May 3rd. Permission was granted on the motion of Councilman. Bear, seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried unanimously. ADJOURI'OENT Where being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion, for adjournment was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Sauer at 9:25 P.M. City C. e APPROVED r.�