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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
May 1.0, 1971
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
was called to order by Mayor Sauer at the Administration Building, 2 Port-
uguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P,M. Monday, May 10,
1971.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Bear, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
ABSENT: Councilman Fay
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
Marion Welch City Treasurer
�p June Cunningham Secretary
O. Mrs. Florence Ziegler League of Women Voters
C� Chief Paul Schneider L. A. County Fire Dept.
Paul Grubbs Resident
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 26, 1971
as corrected was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Pearson
and carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER
California Water Service Company Replacement Plans
The City Manager reported that a meeting attended by Chief Joseph
Rotella and Councilman Bear had been held in her office on Monday, May
10, 1971, and the California Water Service Company's maps showing pro-
posed improvements were reviewed and discussed at that time. She said,
further, that a meeting would be held later in the month, and would be
attended by representatives of California Water Service Company, San;
Jose; Mayor Sauer, Councilman Bear and the City Manager. Mrs. Clifton
said a report of that meeting would be presented at the next regular
meeting of the Council. Mayor Sauer ordered,the matter held on the agenda.
Fire Prevention_.Measures Adequacy of Water Supply
Amendment to Building Code
Brush Conditions (Weed Abatement)
Residence Construction (Fire Retardant Matl
The Manager advised the Council that Mr. Alex Bond, Los Angeles
County Department of Building and Safety, County Engineer had, on Friday
May 7th, given her copies of proposed amendments to ordinances adopted
immediately after the fires in Los Angeles County last September and
October which affected roofing requirements in Fire Zone 4. Mr. Bond
stated that the County had moved too quickly in adopting some of the
ordinances, and later found some of them impractical, expensive and in
excess of the actual requirements for fire retardance. Mrs. Clifton
said she is incorporating this.new information in her report and will
submit it to the City Council.soon.. The matter was held on the agenda.
Subdivision Committee Meeting to Review Tentative Map No. 27201
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had attended the meeting
of the Subdivision Committee of Reginnal Planning Commission on Friday,
May 7, 1971, where the tentative tract map for Tract 27201 submitted by
Dayton Realty for development of 430 dwelling units in 6, 8 and 12 unit
apartment buildings on 33.2 acres located at the intersection of High -
ridge Road and Hawthorne Boulevard, in the County area of the Palos
Verdes Peninsula was discussed. Mrs. Clifton said the property is 1/4
mile from the boundary of Rolling Hills Estates.
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Councilman Hesse advised the Council that the proposed tract would
provide for 12096 units per acre. The surrounding density is consider-
ably less, he said --the zoning is R -A-9 in Grandview and Stoneridge, both
of which are adjacent to the property, and' the closest multiple dwelling
units are zoned RPD -8. Councilman Hesse said a recent study had indi-
cated that the locations close to the Peninsula Center were most acceptable
for multiple dwelling units, but it was his opinion that there is a healt
limit, and to conform to the General Land Use Policy, it would be appro-
priate to zone the,parcel for single family R-1-9,000 or multiple unit
RPD -8. The City Council has expressed a concern about the impact of high
density development on the Peninsula, and about the impact on the Penin-
sula as a whole. Personally, Mr. Hesse said, it was his opinion that
super intense development causes, an imbalance that deprives other resi-
dents of the Peninsula. A development of 13 units per acre is 50% too
intense in his opinion, Councilman. Hesse said, and he would like to see
the RPD -8 zoning used in Rolling Hills Estates extended to the County area.
Councilman Pearson said he felt that each development should stand on:,
its own merits, and not relate to the nearest multiple unit. Rather, he
said, the Council should question whether that location is proper for such.
density. He agreed that RPD -8 is desireable, because it provides more
constraint.
Councilman Bear said he is concerned about the design and configur-
ation of the development as well as the numbers, and it was his feeling
that a buffer zone and green area development would be more acceptable.
Councilman Hesse said he suggested RPD as a guideline because of
the restraint and flexibility it offers, and felt that access,, green
areas and recreation are all very serious considerations, along with zoning.
Mrs. Clifton advised that there would be a hearing before Regional
Planning Commission on Thursday, May 13th on the application of Dayton
Realty for a Special Permit on the same tract, and she would attend that
hearing, also. Councilman Nesse offered to work with the Manager on a
list of items for her to bring to the attention of the Commission, and
said a unified effort on the part of all who oppose the density of the
proposed development would be more meaningful. Mayor Sauer ordered the.
matter held on the agenda.
Traffic Safety
Mr. Paul Grubs, Signs on Eastfield Drive at Hackamore Road
Mayor ,Sauer welcomed Mr. Paul Grubs, 1 Hackamore Road to the meeting.
Mrs. Clifton presented copies. of a letter dated April 26, 1971 from com-
menting on hazardous traffic conditions at the intersection of Hackamore
Road and Eastfield Drive. While travelling northeast on Eastfield. Drive
and attempting to make a left turn ---onto Hackamore it -it is impossible to
see opposing traffic travelling southwest on Eastfield, due to the extreme
degree of curve on Eastfield. Mr. Grubs requested that stop signs be in-
stalled on both sides of Eastfield at Hackamore to control the speed and
make the entrance to Hackamore Road more safe, Mr. Grubs presented snap-
shots provided by the previous owner of his property showing damage to
the fence and a tree on his property su.s.tained when hit by an out of
control car at the curve.
Councilman Nesse presented a copy of a memo dated May 5th to the
Mayor, Councilmen. and City Manager, in. which he also called attention
to the traffic hazard on Eastfield Drive at the Hackamore Road inter-
section. Councilman Hesse suggested that a stop sign be placed on East-
field Drive so all traffic travelling uphill would have to stop before
making the uphill turn at the Hackamore intersection 'Phis would permit
the downhill traffic to see the uphill traffic in time to avoid collision.
Mayor Sauer thanked Mr. Grubs for -coming to the Council with his
request:, and said the Traffic Safety Committee will review the problem
and make a recommendation. He then asked Councilmen. Hesse and Bear to
work with. Mrs. Clifton in an effort to arrive at a solution.
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Victor A. Maynard, Eastfield Drive, Ob.jection to Sid Limit
The Manager presented a letter dated April 298 1971 from, Victor A.
Maynard, 33 Eastfield Drive, Mr. Maynard stated that as a resident he
felt the recent action. taken by the City Council reducing the speed
limit to 25 miles per hour was ill advised. Mr. Maynard stated that
unrestrained, animals are contrary to the City Ordinance, and residents
complaining about unrestrained animals being -killed and horses being
annoyed are in the minority, He asked that his letter be presented to
the Council.
Mrs. Clifton said she had written to Mr. Maynard and advised him
that there is no leash law in Rolling Rills, and that Section 607 of
Ordinance No. 79 prohibits any horses, cows, bull, steer or poultry
from running at large. Mrd Maynard`s letter was received and filed.
Mr. Fred _Fuld m Sign on. Crest Road
A letter to Councilman, Hesse from Mr. Fred Fuld Jr. was presented
to the Council. Mr. Fuld requested that a sign. reading SLOW., BLIND
DRIVEWAYS APEAD, similar to one on Portuguese Bend Road in, the vicinity
of the Hesse residence be installed on the north side of Crest Road be-
tween Portuguese Bend Road and the Fuld residence.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter
correspondence from Councilman Hesse
to the City Council.
SUBDIVISION No. 47, Tract 30932
held on the agenda until additional
to Mr. Fuld could be distributed
The Manager advised that Mr. Thomas Moran, 10 Packsaddle West, re-
quested that Subdivision No. 47, Tract 30932 'be held on the agenda
The Mayor so ordered.
COMMUNICATIONS
Project S,0_.A,Ro - Boy Scouts of America
A letter dated April 29, 1971 from Eo Bo MacCuish, S.O.A;R. Chairman.
was presented to the Council. Mr. MacCuish advised that the..Boy Scouts
of America has embarked on a project called S.O.A.R. (Save Our American
Resources) in response to a challenge made by President Nixon..
It is a long term project, he said, and one of the short term ob-
jectives is National Anti -Litter Day on June 5th., when every Cub Scout,
Boy Scout and Explorer in the United States will be picking up littera
The City was asked to support the project, and project, and proclaim
June 5th as ANTI -LITTER DAY.
-- Mayor Sauer requested that the Manager write to Mr. MacCuish and
advise him that the City does not issue proclamations, but does support
the project of the Boy Scouts. and S.O,A.R., and that the City would
cooperate in their clean-up efforts.
Californians for Revenue Sharing
A letter to the City Council from Californians for Revenue Sharing
was presented by the City Manager. The members of the committee have
j®ined together to support the concept of revenue sharing, and enclosed
a copy of a sample resolution, petitioning the Congressional representa-
tives to support the concept of revenue sharing.
The correspondence was received and -noted
AB 813 - ANNEXATIONS
California Contract Cities Association - AB 813 Annexation
Mrs. Clifton presented a copy of a letter from Mr. Marvin Schwarz-
walter., President of California Contract Cities Association. to Assembly-
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man John Knox, Chairman of the Committee on Local Government, expressing
concern over certain aspects of annexation. bill, AB 813, which was sched-
uled for hearing on Thursday, May 6th. A copy of a resolution of the
California Contract Cities Association opposing provisions of AB 813, which
permit forced annexations to cities and urging amendments thereto,, was
enclosed.
City of Irwindale
A letter dated April 30, 1971 from the City of Irwindale, expressin
opposition. to AB 813 was presented to the Council.
Councilman Hesse asked that the correspondence from the California
Contract Cities Association and from the City of Irwindale be held on the
agenda until he can provide members of the Council with additional perti-
nent information. Mayor Sauer so ordered'
Testimony of Janes Co Roberts,, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Manager distributed copies of the testimony given by dames Co
Roberts, Manager of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce to the Cali-
fornia Assembly Committee on Planning and Land Use at a meeting held
Friday, April 23, 1971 in Monterey, California.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda for additional
information from Councilman Sauer, in conjunction with correspondence
from the California Contract Cities Association and City of Irwindale
Resolution. City of Monterey Park
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park
Supporting an Amendment to the. Elections Code to Enable the Saving of
Unnecessary Election Expense by Eliminating the Requirement for Unnec-
essary Election Expense by Eliminating the Requirement for Unnecessary
Precinct Officers was presented to the Council. The resolution was
received and filed.
Southern California Association of.Governments
A letter dated April 26, 1971 from John To Conlan, President of
Southern California Association of Governments, and a brochure entitled
"ISSUES and ANSWERS about SCAG" were presented to the Council. The
correspondence was received and filed.
West Basin, Water Association
A letter dated May 3 1971 from West Basin Water Association, an-
nouncing the meeting on May 27, 1971 at Palos Verdes Country Club and
the agenda for the meeting were presented to the Council. The corres=
pondence was received and filed.
PA'11MENT OF BILLS
Councilman Pearson moved. that Demands No. 1895 through 1903 be paid
from the General Fund, and 1904, be paid from the Traffic Safety Fund.
DEMAND NO
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PAYEE
AMOUNT
Harbor Office. Sdpp k y Go.
95.35
Riviera Hotel
37°16
General Telephone Company
5035
Sou+-hern California Gas Co.
15.99
California Water Service Co.
22017
General Telephone Company
184048
Xerox
158.87
Cory Coffee Service Plan
16063
Lomita Maintenance Service
125000
Rolling Hills Community Association
57.11
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the fol-
lowing roll call votes
AYES- Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENTI- Councilman
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Sheriff's Department
Pear, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Fay
The Monthly Report of the Sheriff's Department for February 1971
was presented 'to the Council. The report was received and filed.
The traffic enforcement statistical report for the month of April
1971 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Southern California Comprehensive Health Planning Council
Councilman Hesse advised the Council that a public hearing had been
scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 1971 at Memorial Hospital, Gardena on the
application of Palos Verdes Psychiatric Hospital to construct a new 75
bed acute psychiatkic center on the premises of the former Riviera Com-
munity Hospital, 4.025 West 226fh Street, Torrance, California.-
Councilman
alifornia.
Councilman Hesse advised that Riviera Hospital had provided 72
acute general beds and 24 short term psychiatric beds, prior to closing
on.March 15, 1971. At the present time, he said, residents of the Pen-
insula are dependent on facilities at Harbor General Hospital, which are
o•yercrowded. The only other facilities available are limited facilities
at Westwood Hospital in West Los Angeles, and in the San Fernando Valley;
there is nothing close to the Peninsula for emergency treatment. At pre-
sent there is no short-term psychiatric hospital for admission, diagnosis
and intensive short-term treatment of patients with mental illness or be-
haviour, or emotional disorders or alcoholics, although "Torrance Memorial
Hospital has submitted documented support for a proposed 100 bed Torrance
Psychiatric Hospital to be located within the Torrance Medical =Center,
and adjacent to the new Torrance Memorial Hospital.
Councilman. Hesse advised the Council that the staff of Southern
California Comprehensive Health Planning Council has recommended non -
approval of the application of Palos Verdes Psychiatric Hospital for
construction of a new 75 bed acute psychiatric hospital, but he requested
that the Council endorse the application and be represented at the hearing.
Councilman Pearson agreed that there is no question of need for short
term psychiatric facilities to serve the Peninsula, and re -activating
Riviera Hospital could be accomplished within, six months, while it would
tape at least three years to provide facilities in the TorMed complex.
Councilman Bear moved that the Council support.the application of Palos
Verdes Psychiatric Hospital, and that the Mana.ger,be designated to repre-
sent the.City of Rolling Hills at the hearing at Gardena Memorial Hospital
on May 13th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried.
Student Representation atC t Council Meeting
Mayor Sauer advised the Council that at a recent meeting with the Mayor
of the City of L,awn.dale he was informed of the custom of students of high
school Government classes attending City Council meetings as part of their
class. In. addition., he said, they attend pre -meetings to discuss the agenda.
Mayou Sauer said he would, lime to initiate similar attendance at
meetings 'icy students in. Peninsula `high Schools, and said he would work with
the City Manager on the matter of issuing invitations to the students.
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MAT'T'ERS FROM CITY. OFFICERS
:Board of Directors, Sanitation, District of Los Angeles_ County
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that following reorganization of
the City Council the Mayor automatically becomes a member of the Board
of Directors of the Sanitation? District of Los Angeles County. It is
necessary to appoint an Alternate Director to act in the absence of the
Director, she said.
Councilman Hesse moved that Mayor pro tem Pearson. be named Alter-
nate Director to the County Sanitation District of Los Angeles County,
to attend meetings in the absence of Mayor Sauer. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Bear and carried unanisiously,
Geological Hazards
The City Manager advised that the County Engineer had provided
copies of Ordinance No. 9907, amending Section 308 of the Building Code,
relating to work in areas of geologic hazard, and two copies of waivers
regarding the issuance of building or grading permits in an area subject
to physical hazards of a geological nature. Mrs. Clifton. said they had
been given to the City Attorney for review. Mayor Sauer asked Mr. Kinley
to report on the matter at the next regular meeting of the City Council
Latching and Locking Ordinance
Mr. William Kinley, City Attorney, advised that Chapter 67 of the
to -s Angeles County Building Code provides for latching and locking doors
and windows to control theft on construction. Mr. Kinley recommended
that the City consider adopting an ordinance with the requirement, and
said he would prepare a sample ordinance -for presentation at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Planned Development Area - City of Rolling Dills
Mr. Kinley advised the Council that Mr. Gordon Shultz of 10 Johns
Canyon Road has discussed possible methods of subdivision of his property
and one thing under consideration is the possibility of isolating his
property, consisting of 26+ acres, from the rest of Rolling Dills, and
developing it into a planned area.
Mr. Kinley recommended that because of its location, adjoining
Crenshaw Boulevard in the County area, and because of the problems of
access as required by the Subdivision Ordinance, a committee be formed
to study -the advisability of such a plan. Mayor Sauer asked Councilmen
Fay and Pearson, who are also members of the Board of Directors of the
Rollin.g Dills Community Association, to work with Mr. Kinley in studying
the possibilities of a planned development area, and report to the Council
and the Board. of Directors
Swimming, Pool Fences
Mayor Sauer said he wished the Council to consider the advisability
of requiring fences around swim.1ming pools in Rolling Dills. Mr. Kinley
said he will incorporate the requirement in the proposed Health and
Safety Ordinance, which he will present: at 'the next Council meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Where being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor
Sauer :recessed the meeting to a personnel session. at 9:4.5 P.M. The meet-
ing reconvened. at 10:30 P,M.'and was adjourned at 10:35 on the motion of
Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman. Pearson and carried unanimously.
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