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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
June 28, 1.971
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills wa-s—called-to-order by Mayor Sauer at the Administration. Building,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
June 28, 1971.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May �4, 1971
Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
None
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
Marion Welch
June Cunningham
Dr. Richard Hoffman
Mrs. Joyce Robertson
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Secretary
Resident
Resident
Mayor Sauer directed that the minutes of May 24, 1971 be•corrected
to show that the approval of the Council on June 14th was subject to, the
approval of the City Attorney. Mr. Kinley said he had read the minutes and
had no correction.
June 14, 19.71
Councilman Bear moved that the minutes of the meeting of June 14,
1971 be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman 1'ay
and carried unanimously.
Councilman Hesse advised Mayor Sauer that he wished the record to
show that he was not present at the City Council meeting on June 14th
when the minutes of the meeting of May 24th were approved unanimously,
and he wished, further, to have the record show that he considers the
minutes of the meeting inaccurate.
CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER)
California Water Service Company - Replacement Plans and Construction Schedule
County of L,os Angeles - Fire Department
Mayor Sauer reported to the Council that he had discussed with
Councilman Bear, the City Manager and officers of the California Water
Seivice Company the replacement plans and construction schedules that
had been completed, and -a new schedule was being submitted for Council
review. Mayor Sauer then asked the City Manager if she would review for
the Council the new schedule, making a comparison. between the new schedule
submitted by California Water Service Company and the old schedule of
Palos Verdes Water Company.
Mrs, Clifton presenfed'a summary of proposed plans for constructi
and replacement of service within the City of Rolling Hills, submitted by
Palos Verdes Water Comp4py in. October 1969. The proposal included a re-
placement schdule to be completed over a seven year period, with completion
scheduled for 1977.
A schedule submitted by the,Zalifornia Water Service Company, pre-
sent owners of the water company, was also presented to the Council by the
Manager. The schedule provides for a con.s'tru6tion schedule to be accom-
plished by the end of 1973.
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The Manager advised that at a recent meeting attended by Council-
man Bear, Mayor Sauer, the City Manager, Mr. Ralph Lindberg, president
and Mr. D. C. Heininger, chief engineer for California Water Service Co.,,
a new construction schedule was agreed upon, and that replacement schedule
is reflected in the plans presently before the Council. Mrs. Clifton dis-
played two_m_ap*s_'___showing the proposed improvements under the two schedules.
The- Manager also presented a copy of a letter dated June 24, 1971
from the Chief Engineer, Los Angeles County Fire Department on the'pro . -
posed water system improvements. At Council request the Fire Department's
Research and Planning Department had re -viewed and compared the proposals
of the California Water Service Company, and the Palos Verdes Water Com-
pany and advised that the new plan submitted by California Water Service
Company is '4s -,'good, and in some cases better, than the original plan sub-
mitted.
Mrs. Clifton explained that one 'of the requirements of Ordinance
No. 81, which amends Subdivision Ordinance No. 67, provides for Water
Systems in Section 13.07. The ordinance requires installation of hydrants
of the type and size designated by the fire chief, in locations as_ equired
by the fire chief, capqble of providing the required fire flow to the re-
quired -fire hydrants, as determined by'the fire chief. In addition,, the
water system shall deliver the required domestic flow, as determined by
the City Engineer. Prior to recordation of the tract, plans for the
water system and fire hydrants must be sibmitted to the City Engineer
for review and approval, and faithful performance bonds must be posted
with the City Engineer covering the required work.
Mayor Sauer said that in meeting with representatives of Cali-
fornia Water Service Company he had observed that the president and vice-
president of the new company were very professional in their approach to
the problem, and were anxious to cooperate with the Council, but did not
know exactly what the previous water company personnel had agreed to. In
subsequent -meeting, he said, they were very cooperative, and he felt a
great deal of progress had been made.
Councilman Hesse said he wished to compliment Mayor Sauer and
Councilman Bear'for their efforts in meeting and working with personnel
of the Palos Verdes Water Company, California Water Service Company and
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Los Angeles County Fire Department. Councilman Hesse then moved that
the. City Manager be authorized to send a letter to be approved by the
Mayor, advising the water company that the Council had accepted the new
proposal for Schedules I and II, and requesting a proposal for Schedules
III through VIII be considered by the California Water Service Company.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried, unanimously.
Fire Prevention.Measures
Mrs. Clifton presented a report on Fire Prevention Measures,
prepared at Council direction after she had attended a recent day -long
fire prevention symposium in Los Angeles. The report was divided into
the following categories: Fi-re-'Revafdant Plants, with recommendations
for removal of flammable native brush for a distance of at least 100
feet from the perimeter of the hous. A list of recommended fire retard-
ant plants recommended for hillside residential areas was attached.
Fire Retardant - Roofing andConstructionMaterials for Residences out-
lined requirements for Fire Zone No". 4 as contained in an urgency . ordi-
::.nance passed by the Board of Supervisors following the brush fires in
1970. The ordinance was subsequently rolled back in accordance with the
Board of Fire Inquiry's recommendation, and now applies only in selective
locations in Fire Zone 4. Rolling Hills is in.Fire Zone 3. Fire Retard-
ant Roofs, 'Assembly Bill 2817, recently introduced in the Calitornia
Ue-gislature prohibits manufacture,, sale or exchange of exterior residential
roofing material which does not conform to specified Class "C" standArds,
unless a label attached to each bundle of shingles advisei that the 'material
can be an unusual fire hazard. Paints - several companies specialize in
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fire -retardant paints, an itumescen.t paint which shields and insulates
against heat generated by fire, delaying ignition.. The section also
described a wood treatment approved by Underwriters Laboratories to be
used on un.pain.ted'wood or plywood. The report also included the sched-
ule for line and hydrant replacement under Water -_Fire Flows, require-
ments for installation of Spark Arrestors required by Ordinance No. 89
adopted February 22, 1971 and explained the program of Weed Abatement
conducted by the County Fire Department in cooperation with the City.
Mayor Sauer thanked the Managerfor her thorough and informative
report, and ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Regional Planning -:Commission _- Special Permit Case 2118-(4)
The Manager advised the Council that
sion had not yet acted on the application by
430 two-story apartments in. 6, 8 and 12 unit
section of Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge
Mr. Anderson, Planning Advisor for the city,
advised of any.conditions imposed by Regional
The matter was held on the agenda.
Traffic Safety
Regional Planning Commis -
Dayton Realty Company for
buildings at the inter -
Road. Mrs. Clifton. said
had said he would keep her
Planning.
Mayor Sauer asked for a report from the Traffic Committee on
the request for a sign on Crest Road reading "SLOW, BLIND DRIVEWAYS
AHEAD" requested by Mr. Fred Fuld, 5 Crest Road East, and other prob-
lems of access in the city.
Councilman. Bear reported that he and Councilman Hesse had toured
the city and made notes on many hazardous conditions, especially hidden
driveways. Their recommendations were that in. most cases the situation
could be improved by trimming shrubs and clearing growth from the ease-
ments. In some cases grading of the easement would help, Councilman
Hesse said. Councilman Bear suggested that realignment of the dirveways
would solve some of the problems of access.
Councilman Pearson said the 25mph speed limit on. Crest and Portu-
guese Bend R6ad is a reality, and he said constant pursuit of problems
and enforcement can accomplish the desired result. He agreed that nec-
essary efforts chould be made to eliminate the problem of hidden drive-
ways. Councilman Bear said he thought signs should be installed at
hazardous driveways in the city. Councilmen Bear and Hesse submitted
the list of recommendations to be typed for distribution to the Council.
The matter was held on the agenda,
Local Agency Formation Commission.
Applications to initiate proceedings for incorporation of territory to
be named: San Pedro Hills Rancho Palos Verdes
Councilman Hesse requested that the Council authorize the Mayor
to appear at the hearings before LAFCO to support the Palos Verdes Pen-
insula Advisory Council and others in their efforts to 'bring 1®cal gov-
ernment to the Palos Verdes Peninsula through incoropration of an area
to be known as Rancho Palos Verdes.
Councilman_ Pearson said it was his opinion that it was the
responsibility of LAFCO to administer the mechanics of any application,
and, further, if,the City of Rolling Hills is supporting efforts at
gaining local control, support should not be pledged to one application
and withheld from the other. Councilman Pearson said the City Council
is not a jury, and should not make any judgments, especially since no
evidence for or against incorporation of San Pedro Hills had been pre-
sented. Rather, he said, if one effort is supported, both should be
supported.
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Councilman Pearson asked Mayor Sauer's permission to distribute
copies of a proposed letter to LAFCO endorsing and supporting incorpor-
ation when all requirements have been met and LAFCO considers the in-
corporation practical. Permission was granted.
Councilman. Hesse said he does not agree entirely with Council-
man Pearson's endorsement, and felt the Council needed time to discuss
and judge the endorsement after reading it.. He said, further, that
approval by LAFCO is but one of six steps necessary for approval of an
application for incorporation. Although all three cities supported
Rancho Palos Verdes, he asked that the Council not takevany action. on
6 San Pedro Hills, but table the matter until more information on, the
application is available.
AB 813 re: Annexations
Councilman Hesse requested that the matter be held on the
agenda. The Mayor so ordered.
South Bay Engineering Corporation - Cost Estimates, Tennis Courts
Mayor Sauer welcomed Dr. Richard Hoffman., 73 Portuguese Bend
Road and Mrs. .Joyce Robertson, 3 Reata Zane, who said they were mem-
bers of the -Tennis Committee appearing on behalf of residents inter-
ested in enlarging the tennis facilities.
Mrs. Robertson said that a meeting was held on.Tuesday, ,June
22nd, and was attended by representatives of 50 families, Councilmen
Bear and Pearson., and Mrs. Clifton. Interest in developing a private
tennis club was the main topic of the meeting, Mrs. Robertson said,
and support was expressed at the meeting and in subsequent telephone
calls. She estimated that such a project presently has the interest
and support of at least 70 families in Rolling Hills.
Dr. Hoffman, who was named chairman of the newly formed tennis
committee, suggested that'Councilmen Pearson and Bear speak to the
Council on some of the ideas that had developed at the meeting.
Councilman Pearson said that the total recreational needs of
the community should be considered. Estimates have been received on
development of additional tennis courts from South Bay Engineering
Corporation,'and from Lanco Land Consultants on dev&lopment of new
and/or additional riding facilities. Further study is needed, he said,
and when the -best plan is chosen, means of financing will be considered.
He said that one suggestion is a bond issue which could benefit both
groups. Councilman Pearson suggested that the Council follow the.pro-
cedures set forth in. the 1911 Act. All residents could be advised of
the project by direct mail, information could be provided for guide-
lines, and opposition. could be presented in writing. Councilman Pear-
son explained.that the Council has the right to act to initiate the
Bond Issue and the residents have the right to oppose it. He suggested
that a public -hearing be held at La Cresta School. If the residents
endorse the bond issue, money would be available within a 90 day period
after approval. If opposed, he said, the recreational needs of the
City should be provided, with other financing, possibly through groups
of residents who pledge support and would benefit from increased`rec
reation.al facilities.
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Councilman Fay asked how much would have to be raised, and Mrs.
Robertson said the figure being considered for both tennis and equestrian
facilities is $200,000, which would mean $400 per family over a ten year
period, or approximately $40 per year per family. Councilman Hesse said
he thinks the City Council should invite and encourage the response of
the residents and taxpayers on any expenditure, and should consider the
opitons and preferences expressed.
Mrs. Robertson said it is the opinion of the tennis committee
that if the tennis improvements are eventually funded privately, the
equestrian group should not be funded by the taxpayers as they presently
are. Mayor Sauer explained that at present the Caballeros are subsi-
dized in part by both the City and Association, but they also spend
approximatly $6,000 per year of Caballeros funds raised by dues.
Councilman Bear sand he thinks there is a need to expand rec-
creational facilities so the youth of the City can be served. Council-
man Hesse aksed about the status of the youth center that had been
considered as part of the recreational.package by the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Clifton explained that the question was considered, and the Study
indicated that there is a real need for additional tennis and equestrian
facilities, but there was a question of whether there was any need for
an additional meeting place for young people, in view of facilities on
the Peninsula that are available to all, so the matter had been shelved
temporarily, so the attention could be given to the more immediate needs!
Councilman Hesse asked if the tennis committee had considered
formulating parallel plans with the City, so that if the residents did
not endorse the bond issue they could proceed with thier plans. Council-
man Pearson said they had already done so, and the private tennis club
was being discussed and supported in the event that they were unable to
initiate the bond issue. Councilman Hesse said these will be different
expressions of interest and a difference in the degree of support, nad
he felt one project should not be delayed becuase of lack of sufficient
interest by another group. There are merits in considering both groups
together, he sAd, but it could be a mistake to lock separate subjects
together!
Councilman Bear saa!d it has been established that there is a
need to expand the existing tennis and equestrian facilities and it
was his recommednation that the Council, as well as members of the
individual committees work diligently to get the job done. Efforts
should continue to satisfy the needs of both groups, and concrete
proposals should be ready for the next Council meeting, he said.
Following the discussion, Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held
o�,-r the agenda.
Regional Planning Commission Hearing, Special Permit Case 2116-(4)
Councilman'Hesse advised the Council that he would attend the
hearing on June 30, 1971 before Regional Planning Commission on the
application of Dayton Realty Company to develop 478 two-story Bluster
type apartments = Palos Verdes Drive West, between Berry Hill Drive and
West Rue Beaupre. Councilman Hesse. said he would present the objections of
the City Council to the development, as expressed at the meeting of May 24,
1971. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
CITY MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS)
Chief Administrative Officer: Law Enforcement Service Agreement
Mrs. Clifton presented a copy of a letter dated June 16, 1971 from the Chief
Administrative Officer of Los Angeles County advising that the new Law
Enforcement Services Agreement for 1971-72 between the County of Los Angeles
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County of Los Angeles and the City of Rolling Hills was approved as to
form by the Board of Supervisors on June 15, 1971. The agreement con-
tains - the contract rates for law enforcement as approved by the Board
of Supervisors on March 30, 1971. A sample resolution of the City
Council requesting additional law enforcement services and copies of
the -Agreement Between the City and -County -were enclosed.
Councilman Hesse moved that Resolution No. 27f, entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
FROM" THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE LAW ENFORCE-
MENT SERVICES AGREEMENT be adopted, 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, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
Departmenty g : of Count En ineierApproval. of Survey Monuments
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A letter dated June 17, 1971 from Harvey T. Brandt, City Engin-
eer was presented to the Council.
Mr. Brandt advised that a field inspection of`the monumentation
on Tract 24669, Robert H. Dunn, Chestnut Lane, was made and all work was
found to have been completed in a satisfactory manner. The City Engin-
eer recommended that the Council approve the work, and exonerate the
surety bond.
A motion to approve the work and exonerate the surety bond on
Tract 24669 was made by Councilman Hesse, seconded by Councilman
Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
South Bay Engineering Corporation
Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
The Manager presented a letter dated June 15, 1971 from
South Bay Engineering Corporation presenting Status Report No. 1 on
Project No. 6650, Flood Control Bond Issue. The letter was received
and filed.
Robert F. Earle: Speed Limit on Crest and Portuguese Bend Road
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated June 7, 1971 from
Robert F. Earle, 20 Portuguese Bend Road.
Mr. Earle said he considered the speed limit on Portuguese
Bend Road downhill unrealistic, because he had observed that -5 few
cars do adhere to the speed limit, but the majority exceed it by as
much as 10-15 miles. It is particularly hazardous in the area of his
home, he said, because so many young people ride horses on the trails
on Portuguese Bend Road, although there is a trail on his property
behind his house. He said he had questioned some of the riders and
found that many were non. -residents who were unaware of the other trail..
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the matter had been pre-
sented to the Board of Directors at the meeting of June 17th, and after
discussion between Board members and Mr. Lloyd Mokler, Trails Chairman,
it was moved that a sign be placed on Portuguese Bend Road at Upper
Saddleback and at Lower Saddleback, closing the Portuguese Bend Road
trail between upper and lower Saddleback to horse travel, and directing
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riders to the Bent Springs Trail.
Mayor Sauer asked Mr. Kin.ley about posting signs in the name
of the.City supporting the position of the Association, and he agreed
that the trail on Portuguese Bend Road is hazardous and should be
closed, since there is an alternate trail in the area. Mayor Sauer
asked Mr. Kinley to prepare the necessary ordinance, and ordered the
matter held on the agenda.
Subdivision No. 47, Tract 30932, Thomas_ Moran., 10 Packsaddle West
Mrs. Clifton advised that Mr. Moran had requested that his sub-
division be carried on the agenda. The Mayor so ordered.
PUBLIC HEARING - Budget, Fiscal Year 1971-72
Mayor Sauer opened the meeting of a public hearing on the
proposed budget for fiscal 1971-72. After noting that no one had
-appeared to express approval or opposition., Mayor Sauer directed
that the matter be held on the agenda.
A motion to authorize carrying the sum of $1500 from the
1970-71 Budget to the next fiscal year was made by Councilman Hesse.
The Manager explained that bills had been submitted by the Caballeros
but had not been prepared for the meeting; she said they would be
ready for the next meeting of the Council.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by.the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen_Bear.', Fay, Huse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATIONS
League of California Cities
The Manager presented a notice of a general membership meeting
of the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division to be
hosted by Inglewood at Hollywood Park on Thursday, July 15, 1971.
Councilman Bear said he wished to attend, and the secretary was
instructed to make reservations for him.
Public Utilities Commission: Notice of Filing of Application
A notice of filing of application by Southern California Gas
Company for (a) general increase in gas rptes, (b) authority either to
include a purchased gas adjustment provising in tariffs or to implement
an enlarged advice letter procedure for reflecting in its rates changes
in pruchased gas -costs, (c) authority to modify service agreements and
(d) authority to consolidate and otherwise modify certain of its tariff
schedules was presented to the Council.
The notice was received and noted.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Councilman Bear moved that the Report of the City Treasurer for
the month of May 1971 and the Statement of Receipts and -Expenditures for
May 1971 be approved and accepted. The motian was seconded by Councilman
Fay and carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 1940 and 1941; and
Demands No. 1943 through 1953 be paid from the General Fund, aiid that
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Demands No. 1939 and 1942 be voided.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 91, Health and, 'Safety (Introduced 3/22/71)
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Ordinance No. 97, Documentary Stamp Tax
Councilman Bear moved that Ordinance No 97 entitled AN ORDI-
,NANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY
O STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY be adopted, and that reading
in ,full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Proposed Ordinance Regulating Removal of Abandoned Vehicles
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Proposed Ordinance, Geological Hazards
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
CITY' DEPARTMENTS
Fire Department Activity Report
presented j The report of the Fire -Department for the month of May, 1971
was to the Council. The report was received and filed.
The Manager advised the Council that a new format had been
adopted, and future reports_wou,ld-.be on a shorter form.
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Attendance by Youth
Councilman Bear said that -two of his sons, Mike and Chris, and
Alan McCall had been in the audience earlier, but had to leave. Their
purpose in co6ing, he said, was to thank Mayor Sauer for inviting the
young people in Rolling Hills to the meeting on June 14, 1971.
Personnel Session
Councilman Pearson requested that the Council recess to a
personnel session to discuss possible litigation'at the close of Council
business.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
STEP Program Participation
' The Manager advised the Council that the. -City has been asked to
participate in the STEP Program sponsored by the Department of Human
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Resources. Mrs. Clifton said an effort is being made to find jobs for
disadvantaged and unemplmyed, and she had requested someone to assist
with maintenance in the City. _
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
Mayor Sauer recessed the meeting to a personnel session at 11:05 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 12:15 C.M. Tuesday, June 29th, and was
adjourned at 12:20 A.M.
AP'�ROVED:
Mayor
City Cler
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