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6/14/1971Lx9 SO` MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA June 14, 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 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 14, 1971. Mayor Sauer opened the meeting with a salute to the flag. He then welcomed approximately 40 intermediate and high school students and two of their teachers, who had been his guests at a dinner preceding the meeting. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer ABSENT: Councilman Hesse ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney Marion Welch City Treasurer June Cunningham Secretary Chief William Ware L.A. County Fire Dept. Mrs. Inez Sauer Resident Mrs. Florence Ziegler League of Women Voters APPROVAL OF MINUTES .A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting on May 24, 1971 as submitted was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Bear and carried unanimously. CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD FROM MAY 24, 1971) California Water Service Company Replacement Plans The Manager advised the Council that the replacement schedule being prepared by the California Water Service Company would be final- ized for presentation at the next meeting of the Council, as well as a review of the schedule by the Fire Department. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Fire Prevention Measjures Mrs. Clifton advised that she is preparing a report for present- ation at the next meeting of the Council. Mayor Sauer ordered the mat- ter held on the agenda. Regional Planning Commission Hearing, Special Permit Case 2118-(4) The Manager reported that she had been advised by Mr. Richard Anderson, Planning Advisor to,the City of Rolling Hills, that the con- ditions for Special Permit Case 2118-(4) had not been set, and he would advise the City of any conditions imposed as soon as possible. Dayton Realty Company had applied for a Special Permit for construction of 430 two-story apartments in. 6, 8 and 12 unit buildings at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge Road. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Traffic Safety The City Manager reported that Mr. Fred Fuld's request -for a sign reading "SLOW, BLIND DRIVEWAYS AHEAD" is being reviewed by Coun- cilmen Bear and Hesse, along with a request for review of other haz- ardous conditions pertaining to hidden driveways and approaches through- out the City. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. June 14, 1971 Local. Agency Formation Commission - San Pedro Hills The Mayor explained to the young people in the audience that an application had been filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County for incorporation of a portion of the unincorporated area on the Peninsula to be known as San Pedro Hills. The City of Roll- ing Hills was notified, he explained, because matters that concern the Peninsula concern the cities on the Peninsula, and notices of hearings pertaining to the Peninsula area are sent so that the Council can ex- press opposition or approval.at the hearings. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council. that she had received an addi- tional notice advising that a hearing.would be held on the same date on the application to incorporate an area on the Peninsula to be known as Rancho Palos Verdes. The City Attorney recommended that the City of RollingHills take action to exclude the Flying Triangle Extension from the proposed city of Rancho Palos Verdes. Mayor Sauer announced that the hearings on both applications were scheduled for .July 14, 1971, and ordered the matters held on the Q agenda so Councilman Hesse could report 'to the Council at the next pregular meeting on June 28th. AB8131Annexations The matter was held on the agenda for a report to be presented by Councilman Hesse. CITY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS South Bay Engineering Corporation - Cost Estimate, Tennis Courts Mrs. Clifton presented an.estimate from South Bay Engineering Corporation for costs of additional tennis facilities in the area of the existing court. The Engineers preliminary estimate of costs included costs for two courts, Study "A", $28,675.00; two courts, Study "B", $27,679.00; two courts, Study "C", $26,834.00 and one court, Study "D", which would be one-half of Stud"C". Further, Mrs. Clifton said,there would be an additional cost of 4,200 for lights and meter on one court, and $7,900 for lights and meter on two courts. Mayor Sauer asked the audience for comments on the need for additional tennis facilities. A show of hands indicated that most mem- bers of the audience play tennis. Cindy Sauer said she thought the difficulty of obtaining playing times on the court indicated a need for additional courts. Barbara McCall asked if any consideration had been given to leasing courts from residents. She stated that there are cases where residents with private courts are away from home for extend- ed periods of time, and the courts are not used; also few people can use their courts full time, and she wondered if it would be possible to lease private courts during the summer months so more students could play during vacation time. Mayor Sauer said he thought it was an ex- cellent suggestion, and asked the City Attorney to investigate the pos- sibility. Bill Hatch asked the gime limit for play, and was told that at present reservations are for 1 1/2 hour periods. Katy Pearson said she thought lights on the existing City Court would extend the play into the evening when it is cooler, and would fill the need of many business people who cannot play during the da -y. Michael Bear asked if everyone who owns_ land in Rolling Hills is :eligib:le to play, or if use of the courts is restricted to residents of the City. Councilman Fay said that Michael had touched on a problem area, and asked the young people to express their opinions on whether non-residents should be permitted unlimited play. At present, Council- WAI June 14, 1971 man Fay explained, the only restriction is that one resident must be present with any group that plays, whether a twosome or foursome, and in many cases residents are unable -to play because of lack of reserv- ations, while three non-residents may have standing reservations and play at the same time every week with one resident. Mark Sauer said it doesn't seem fair that residents should be unable to use the tennis court or riding ring because it is being used. by peo le who do not live in the Cit -V. At the same time, he said, it isn t always possible to find some one who lives in the City to play tennis or ride, and he said he really didn't think there was anything wrong about asking a friend outside of the City to play if there are rules regulating it. Councilman. Bear said it had been his -understanding that the summer scheduling would be aimed at letting as many of the young people as possible play; however, most of the standing reservations are still assigned to groups of women. who have played throughout the year, and were given the times because reservations were made on a first come, first served" basis. Councilman Fay suggested that the span of the standing reservations could be shortened. The present reservations were started on June 14th, and could be extended through the summer or terminated in,'a few weeks and a new schedule adopted, if there was a need. The City Manager said the Tennis Committee is studying the exist- ing tennis court, and considering whether to change the playing times and the rules regarding non-resident play. Mark Sauer said he would like to suggest that two backbpards be installed to be used as handball courts or for backboard tennis practice. He said many people would like to play handball, but there is also a need for people who can't get reservations or who need tennis practice, and it would be easy to build something that would fill both needs. Councilman Pearson announced that the Tennis Committee will conduct a hearing at 7:30 P.M. 'Tuesday, June 22nd in the Administration Building, and he invited the young people to attend. He said many new and different views had been expressed at the Council meeting, and he felt their input of ideas would be welcomed by the Committee. Mayor Sauer thanked the young people for their participation in the discussion and said that many ideas that were presented as obvious suggestions and solutions by the young people had not occured to regular members of the Tennis Committee. He then. ordered the mat- ter held on the agenda. Lanco Land Consultants - Cost Estimate, Riding Rings Mrs. Clifton presented a letter from Lanco Land Consultants and Civil Engineers dated June 3, 1971 providing two cost estimates for development of a riding ring. The first estimate, for a level grading area of approximately 30,000 square feet located on city owned property in the "gap" area was $39,300. The second estimate was for a level graded site of ap- proximately 48,600 square feet located on. city property in the "gap" area and upon a privately owned site which might be acquired by the City. The estimate of $40,500 did not include the cost of additional land, and Mrs. Clifton said the owner had not been approached, but she considered an estimate of approximately $40,000 for additional land realistic. Mr. Clark Leon.ard.advised that the figures are preliminary and for budget purposes only, and that final figures would be presented when a final grading plan is prepared. Mayor Sauer again invited comment from the audience. Terry Stanbaugh said .a smaller ring should be provided for English riding, -3- 1 Cz O 2 June 14, 1971. because when practicing for Gymkhanas the English equipment interferes with the practice. Cindy Sauer asked where an, additional ring would be .located if another ring is built. Mrs. Clifton explained that the committee is studying various possibilities, among them enlarging the existing ring, purchasing additional property in the area of the existing ring and possibly purchasing property with a ring already on it. At this time, she expalined, it is inadvisable to announce any locations until the owners of the property under consideration have been contacted. The first step by the City Council, however, will be to make a survey of the residents regarding their recreational needs. Councilman Fay stated that both the tennis committee and eques- trian committee are attempting to satisfy the most people with the ex- penditure of money, and they are also trying to make their recommend- ations for consideration in the budget for the next fiscal year. Following the discussion. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. City Treasurer Marion Welch asked permission to leave the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Extension - Faithful Performance Bonds, Tract 28147 The Manager presented a letter dated May 21, 1.971 from Mrs. Clark Jackson, subdivider of Tract 28147, reuesting an extension of one yearfor Bonds for Faithful Performance 130;250, M130,250 and M130,255. A motion to grant a one year extension on. the faithful perform- ance bonds for Tract 28147 was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Coun- cilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman SUBDIVISION NO. 47, Tract 30932 Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer Hesse Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Mr. Thomas Moran of 10 Packsaddle Road West had requested that Tract 30932 be held on the agenda. The Mayor so ordered. PRESENTATION'OF PLAQUE - Chief William A. Ware, Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Mayor Sauer introduced Division Assistant Chief William Ware of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and told the audience that Chief Ware had been assigned to the area including Rolling Hills until recently. He said that Chief Ware had directed fire fighting operations during the Malibu fires in September and October, 1970, and during the recent earth- quake he was assinged to the. Newhall area, where he lives, and directed rescue operations during that disaster. Shortly after, Mayor Sauer said, Chief Ware was transferred to the Newhall area, which is much more conven- ient because the long trip to his work area was eliminated. Mayor Sauer.then told Chief Ware that the City of Rolling Hills regrets losing him, because of his willingness to serve the City in many ways, including his participation in a review of the replacement schedule for the water facilities in Rolling Hills with officials of the City and the water company. The Mayor said he realized how -Chief Ware welcomed the assignment to the new area because of the convenience to his home, but said he will be missed byvt.he"City of Rolling.Hills. As a measure of the City's appreciation, Mayor Sauer then. presented Chief Ware with a plaque of the seal of the City, with the inscription: "Division Assistant Chief William A. Ware, Eos Angeles County Fire Department, In Appreciation". -4- A"" June 14, 1971 Chief Ware thanked Mayor Sauer for the plaque, and said he had thoroughly enjoyed his association with the City of Rolling Hills. FINAL MAP, Tract._29408, Richard Colyear,_ 37 Crest Road West The City Manager presented the final map of Tract 29408, Richard Colyear, 37 Crest Road West, and 'letters from the Chairman of the Sub- division Committee of Los Angeles County and the Department of County Engineer, recommending acceptance and approval of the final map for Tract 29408. In a letter dated May 21, 1971 Robert H. Crawford recommended that the City Council accept the final map and title sheet of the tract received by the City Engineer on May 20, 1971 for recordation.. He stated that the final map complies with the requirements as specified in City Council action on the tentative map on October 26, 1970. Mr. Harvey T. Brandt, City Engineer, in a letter dated June 10, 1971 advised that the map had been checked by the City Engineer, who recommends approval of the map. A motion to approve the final map for recordation was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson., Mayor Sauer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse. COMMUNICATIONS James Brogdon re: Speed Limit Mrs. Clifton presented a copy of a letter to her dated .Tune 1, 1971 from ,Tim Brogdon, 5 Maverick Lane relative -to the new speed liiiit. Mr. Brogdon stated that when the new 25 mph speed limit was enacted he first thought it was unnecessary. However, he stated that the speed limit is a nuisance on Crest Road, but it is reasonable be- cause of the many horseback riders, walkers and runners that use Crest Road. Downhill on Portuguese Bend Road is an entirely different matter, he stated: To maintain 25 mph requires constant use of the brake, which could cause brake failure and a tragic accident similar to one that oc- curred recently. Mr. Brogdon said residents who live on Portuguese Bend Road have a problem because of blind approaches to the road, but could help alleviate the problem by trimming shrubbery that obstructs the view. In the discussion that followed the City Attorney said the ap- proach to main, roads from hidden or blind driveways is a serious prob- lem, and one possible solution would be installation of regulation STOP signs in the residence driveway, which would require a full stop before entering the road. Mayor Sauer asked for comments from the audience, and Chris Bear suggested that a warning sign reading "SLOW" be installed on Port- uguese Bend Road in the vicinity of Blackwater Canyon Road. The late afternoon sun makes driving in that area very difficult, he -said, and warning signs might be helpful. Mayor Sauer referred the letter from Mr. Brogdon and the recom- mendations made by the City Attorney and Chris Bear to the Traffic Commission for study. -5- June 14, 1971 Regional Planning commission: ZoneExce tion Case No. 8655-(4) - . �p The Manager presented a notice from Regional Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 1971 on the matter of a request for an exception to the R -A-15,000 Zone in order to construct and maintain an electrical distribution substation and appur- tenances on a parcel of approximately 2.8 acres located approximately 150 feet northwesterly of the terminus of Tarragon Road and 600 feet northwesterly of Barkentine Road in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Zoned District. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda until the next meeting of the City Council on June 28th. Regional Planning Commission: Notice of Rescheduling of, Hearing, Special Permit Case No. 2116-(4) T-4 The Manager pre'sented a notice from Regional Planning Commis - to sion advising that the public hearing in the matter of a request for C) a special permit in the C-1 (Restricted Business) Zone, to establish, operate and maintain a residential development with appurtenant facil- ities consisting of 478 two-story cluster type townhouses interspersed with recreation areas, off-street parking areas and open green space on a parcel approximately 55 acres located on the westerly side of South Palos Verdes Drive West between West Berry Hill Drive and West Rue Beaupre in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Zoned District has been re- scheduled for hearing on Thursday, July 1, 1971 at 9:30 A.Ma Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda until the next.meeting of the City Council on June 28th. Regional Planning Commission: Special Permit Case No. 2115-(4) The Manager presented a notice of a public hearing scheduled for June 24, 1971 in the matter of a request for a special permit in the R-3 (Limited Multiple Residence) and the R -A-7,000 (Residential Agriculture 7,000 square feet minimum) zones to permit a project gra- ding operation in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Zoned District involving the hauling of approximately 41,500 cubic yards of earth from a site westerly of the intersection of Avenida Esplendida and Los Verdes Drive to a deposition site 250 feet southerly of the intersection of Locklenna Lane and Windport Drive. The notice was received and filed. Special Permit Case No. 2124-(4) The Manager presented a notice of a public hearing scheduled for June 24, 1971 in the matter of a request for a special permit in the A-1-20,000 (Light Agriculture) Zone to permit the construction, use and maintenance of a Cable -TV receiving antenna and equipment build- ing as an addition to a religious institution situated approximately 1200 feet southeasterly of the intersection of Crest Road and Crenshaw Boulevard -on the southerly side of Crest Road in the Rolling Hills Zoned District. Mayor. -Sauer directed the Manager to notify all residents in Rolling Hills who could possibly be affected of the heiring. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS. Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 1923 through 1938 be paid from the General Fund. 10 2' June 14, 1971. DEMANDS PAYEE AMOUNT 1923 Southern Calif. First Nat'l. Bank 326.10 1924 South Bay Daily Breeze 176.40 1925 Palos Verdes Newspapers Inc. 145.00 1926 South Bay Engineering 259.66 1927 Union Oil Co. 26.42 1928 A -M Corporation 18.69 1929 Palos Verdes newspapers 3.89 1930 County of Los Angeles 36.31 1931 L. A. County Road Dept. 755.54 1932 Harbor Office Supply 20.46 1933 Calif. Water Service Co. 28.28 1934 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 15.22 1935 Cory Coffee Service Plan 13.15 1936 General Telephone Co. 147.82 1937 L.A. County Forester & Fire Warder.. 58.81 1938 Moretti Tire Service 40.00 $2,071.75 The motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson., Mayor Sauer NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 91, Health and Safety (Introduced 3/22/71) Mayor Sauer advised that the City Attorney had prepared an ordinance for the City of Rolling Hills Relating to Health and Safety and that he and Councilman Pearson had reviewed the ordinance at a special meeting for the purpose and wished to make some minor changes. He asked for comments from the audience. Under Section 1.069 Horses, the proposed ordinance would pro- hibit (A) stabling or corraling any horse or mule within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling other than that occupied by said person, or sta- bling more than two horses or mules within one hundred feet of any dwel- ling house other than that occupied by.said person. (B) Burro or burros, or�donkey or donkeys shall not be kept or stabled.within one hundred feet of any dwelling other than that occupied by said person. The present requirement is that stables or shelter for housing animals be located not less than. 35 feet from any residence. 1 Cindy Sauer asked whether the rule would apply to existing sta- bles or corrals if adopted, or just to new construction. The City Attor- ney said it would be a requirement for new construction. Scott Moeller asked if a garage is considered part of a residence, and the City Attorney said if it is an. attached garage is is part of the residence• because it could be converted to living quarters. Barbara McCall asked if the property rights of all residents wou be protected by such a requirement. If one resident built a corral that complied to the requirements for his property, he might build'in a loca- tion that would later deprive his neighbor of the ability to build a sta- ble or corral on his property, she said. Richard Dykzeul suggested that the size of the corral be required to conform to the number of horses it would contain., and that the number of horses be limited according to the size of the corral. Alan McCall asked if the requirement for horses to be stabled or corraled 50' from a residence would also apply to a pool, -7- June 14, 1971 and the City Attorney said such questions would be resolved by architect- ural control of the Rolling Hills Community Association. Councilman Pearson said the horse section of the ordinance would be controversial, and that cleanliness is the crux of the problem. Some people can keep several horses in a manner that is clean,sanitary and inoffensive to their neighbors, while others who have one or two horses are problems because of their disregard for cleanliness. Under Section 1.0$., Bees, keeping of 'bees or beehives would be prohibited. Mayor Sauer said he and Councilman Pearson agreed that it would not be desireable to eliminate bees completely, because some resi- dents keep them as a 4-H project. Susan Pearson said bees are sometimes kept too close to horse trails and sting the horses. She said bees should be permitted, but should be restricted to areas where they could not bother horses or riders. Mayor Sauer suggested the requirement 'be 100' from any trail, but said the section would be studied further. Under Section 2.00 Allowing Wild or Vicious Animals to Run at Large Prohibited Councilman Pearson and Mayor Sauer recommended that the names of wild animals be eliminated from the proposed ordinance. They also recommended that Section _1_.04, Sale of Youna be eliminated entirely. Mayor Sauer ordered the ordinance held on the agenda'for addi- tional review and discussion. ORDINANCENO. 96, Amendment to Traffic Ordinance No. 16 The City Attorney recommended that Ordinance No. 96, which amends Traffic Ordinance No. 16 of the City of Rolling Hills by pro- viding for installation of stop signs at the intersection of East- field Drive and Hackamore Road be adopted, and that it be amended at a later date, if it is the wish of the Council, to include stop signs at the entry of blind driveways to main roads of Rolling Hills. A motion to adopt the Ordinance and waive reading in full was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse PROPOSED ORDINANCE - Documentary Stamp Tax Mr. Kinley presented copies of a proposed ordinance prepared at Council direction Imposing a Documentary Stamp Tax on the Sale of Xe -al Property. A motion to introduce the ordinance and waive reading in full was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse PROPOSED ORDINANCE Removal of Abandoned Vehicles The City Attorney said he is.,in the process of preparing an ordinance regulating the removal of abandoned vehicles. Mayor Sauer ordered the mat -ter held on the agenda. June 14, 1971 PROPOSED ORDINANCE - Geological Hazards The City Attorney presented -to the Council a proposed amendment to the Building Code requiring that a covenant and agreement be-e:keciited by the builder prior to 'ssee of a building or grading permit in areas designated as geologically hazardous by -the County Engineer. The Mayor requested that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for Council review. LEGISLATIVE BILLS Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he had obtained several Senate Bills for their consideration., and recommended approval by the Council of all but Senate Bill 51, pertaining to fraudalant auto repair practices. The City Manager said she would prepare a report on SB 51. The City Attorney-s7aid the City should be concerned about bills pertain- ing to Environmental Control and Criminal. Justice. He said, further, that he had ordered copies of Assembly Bills 16, 1471 and 1483, which pertain. to Coastal Areas, and would report to the Council after review- ing them. CITY DEPARTMENTS Report of Sheriff's Department The report of the Sheriff's Department for the month of March 1971 was presented. The report was received and filed. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE Motorcycles and Motorbikes Linda Ziegler, 0 Open Brand Road, asked for a clarification of rules regulating operation of motorcycles and motorbikes in the City of Rolling Hills. The Manager explained that only residents are admitted on motorbikes and motorcycles; non-residents are not permitted to ride within the City, and that it is illegal for anyone to operate any motor- ized vehicle on any trail. Appointment to Commissions Mike Bear asked how appointments are made to various commissions and committees in the City. He said he noticed that the same names appeared many times when matters were referred for study and recommenda- tion. Mayor Sauer explained that the Council was composed of residents who were interested in running for office and representing their consti- tuents in matters affecting the welfare of the City and its residents. Because these men, in assuming office, have talon on. the responsibility of making major decisions, most assignments are given to them, but in many cases residents who do not hold office are asked to work on commit- tees with City officials. Permission to Keep Pigs Larry Lean asked why no mention was and Safety Ordinance about keeping of pigs. the Zoning Ordinance of the City permits the other than swine. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS made in the proposed Health The Manager explained that keeping of domestic animals �I 1 Councilman Fay said he had enjoyed the lively discussions and felt it was a good use of Council time, because of the input of so many fresh ideas. Councilman Pearson said he had: -learned many things during the meeting and said that the opinions exprej�.sed by the youth had supplied 1 1 June 14, 1971 possible solutions to some of the matters under consideration, but the solutions had not been arrived at in previous Council meetings. Council- man Bear said he had had his eyes opened by some of the questions asked and opinions and suggestions offered by the youth who attended. Mayor Sauersaid that all Council meetings are open, and young residents are always welcome at any meeting to ask questions or offer suggestions., ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion for adjournment was made at 9:35 P.M. by Councilman Bear, second- ed by Councilman Pearson and carried unanimously. APPROVED: Mayor -10- City Clerk