8/9/1971MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OP ROLLING HILLS.' CALIFORNIA
August 9, 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,
August 9, 1971.
PRESENT: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
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William Kinley
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton
Marion Welch
June Cunningham
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Mrs. Joyce Robertson
Mrs. Florence Ziegler
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 28, 1971
A motion to approve the
subject to approval by the City
,seconded by Councilman Pearson
July, 26, 1971
City Attorney
City Manager
City Treasurer
Sf,cretary
Resident
League of Women Voters,
minutes of June 28, 1971 as corrected,
Attorney, was made by Councilman Bear,
and carried unanimously.
A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of
July 26, 1971 as presented was made'by Councilman Bear, seconded by
I Councilman Pearson and carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER)
Regional Planning Commission, Special Permit 2116-(4)
Councilman Hesse said he had been advised that the applicant for
a special permit to develop 478 two story apartments on Palos Verdes Drive
West between Berry Hill Drive and Rue Beaupre had submitted detailed
modifications on the development, and it would be considered by the Sub-
division. Committee on August 10, 1971.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Regional Planning Commission, SpecialPermit2118-(4)
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda pending out-
come of an appeal by the Ville Grande Homeowners' Association of the
granting of a special permit for construction of 430 two-story apart-
ments at Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge Road.
Regional Planning Commission, Special Permit 2136-(4)
Mrs. Clifton distributed copies of the testimony she presented at
the hearing before the Zoning Board on July.29, 1971 on the application
for a Special Permit No. 2136 to develop 588 townhouses on a 54 acre
parcel on the southwesterly side of Palos Verdes Drive West at the inter-
section with South Hawthorne -Boulevard. The Manager advised that the
Zoning Board ordered the application held under submission.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
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Regional Planning Commission, Zoning Case No. 5370-(4)
Mayor Sauer advised that Zoning Case No. 5370-(4) for proposed
change of the official zoning plan of the Palos Verdes Peninsula from
R -A-1 to RPD -1"15U for a 30 acre parcel located on the westerly side of
South Palos Verdes Drive West, heard by the Board of Supervisors on
July 29, 1971 has been continued to August 26th.
The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Local Agency Formation Commission
The Manager presented a letter dated duly 29, 1971 from the
Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County advising that
a special meeting will be held on August 18th for the purpose of hear-
ing the following:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Incorporation
City of San Pedro Hills Incorporation
City of Rolling Hills Flying Triangle Extension
City of Rolling Hills Estates Annexation 1971-1
In the discussion that followed Councilman Hesse read in full
a proposed resolution endorsing formation of the 4th City on the Palos
Verdes Peninsula, and moved that it be adopted. Mayor Sauer seconded
the motion for purposes of discussion.
Councilman Fay said he did not think the resolution was necessary,
and moved instead that Mayor Sauer appear at the Lafco hearing on Aug-
ust 18th and express the support of the City of Rolling Hills. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Bear.
Councilman Hesse said he would prefer a resolution to an expres-
sion of support because he thought it stated a stronger position. After
further discussion of the proposed resolution, Councilman Pearson asked
if it could be changed to read incorporation of "an additional city'
rather than specify the 114th City", and Councilman Hesse said he would
agree to the change.
Following the discussion Rayor Sauer called for a vote on the
motions before the Council. Councilman Fay's motion, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bear, that the resolution not be adopted, and that Mayor Sauer
appear before Lafco to express support of the City of Rolling Hills for
incorporation of the 4th City was defeated by the following roll call
vote: 1,17
AYES: Councilman Fay
NOES: Councilmen Bear, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
ABSENT: None
Councilman Hesse's amended motion, seconded by Mayor Sauer,
that Resolution No. 273 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING FORMATION OF AN
ADDITIONAL CITY ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA be adopted, and that
Mayor Sauer present the resolution at his appearance before Lafco on
August 18th was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Tennis Court
Mrs. Joyce Robertson, 3 Reata Lane, advised the Council that
she was present to inquire about the status of the expanded tennis
facilities.
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Councilman Pearson said he plans to meet with the tennis commit-
tee to discuss the planned expansion,, and asked that the matter be held
on the agenda. Mayor Sauer so ordered.
Riding Ring
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
CITY -MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS)
League of California Cities
Mrs. Clifton, announced that the 73rd Annual Conference of the
League of California Cities would be held in San Francisco from Sep-
tember'26th to 29th, and asked any members of the Council who wished
to attend to make reservations through the City officel. Mayor Sauer,
Councilmen Bear and Pearson said they wished to attend the conference,
and asked that reservations be made for them.
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The Manager said she and the City Attorney were also planning
to attend. Authorization for their expenses by the Council was moved
by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A copy of the resolutions to be considered at the August meet-
ing of the League for presentation at the Annual Conference were dis-
tributed to the Council for review.
Mrs. Clifton presented a form requesting appointment of a voting
delegate and alternate at the conference to be returned to the League of
California Cities. A motion to appoint Mayor Sauer voting delegate, and
Councilman Pearson, Mayor pro tem, alternate was made by Councilman Bear,
seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SUBDIVISION NO. 47, Tract 30932
The Manager advised the Council that she had written to Mr.
Moran, subdivider of Tract 30932, and advised him that the Council
wished to remove the matter from the agenda until he made a decision
about his subdivision, and asked him to reply before the Council
meeting of August 23, 1971.
Mayor Sauer ordered.the matter,hdld on the agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS
Planning.Commission Dr. Godfrey Pernell
The Manager presented a letter dated July 27, 1971 from Dr.
Godfrey Pernell pertaining to complaints of a resident about scraping
of the bridle trail in the area of his home. Dr. Pernell stated that
the Planning Commission is concerned about the possibility that erosion
resulting from 'scraping could jeopardize homes in the City, and reques-
ted that it be called to the attention to the Board of Directors.
Councilman Pearson said a copy of the
to the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills
which controls the trails in the city.
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letter should be sent
Community Association,
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Councilman Hesse said he had a question in connection with post-
ing of signs closing the trail on Portuguese Bend Road between upper
and lower Saddleback Roads. He said it had been brought to his atten-
tion that during periods of potential danger from fire or.flooding the
Bent Springs Trail, to which horses are diverted. from Portuguese Bend
Road, is cl®sed, and he was asked what could be done to prevent closing
off circulation. on trails within the City.
Mayor Sauer directed the Manager to refer the matter to the
Rolling -Hills Community Association with the suggestion that the trails
chairman review the matter also.
Motorcycles on Trails
The Manager presented a letter dated August 5th addressed to
the Council from Mr. and Mrs. James Ziegler, Zero Open Brand Road.
Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler said they are concerned by the dangers
created by underaged unlicensed drivers of motorcycles and motorbikes
on streets and trails in the City. They said they have contacted the
parents of the children involved and the sheriff, but no appreciable
progress has been made, and they would appreciate any action by the
Council to alleviate the problem.
Mayor Sauer said he would talk to the parents of the children
involved, and contact Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
City of Rolling Hills
Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 1980 through 1994 be
paid from the General Fund.
DEMAND NO.
PAYEE
AMOUNT
1980
Rolling Hills Comm. Assoc.
15141.39
1981
Rolling Hills Comm. Assoc.
7,094.27
1982
South Bay Councilmen's Assn.
100.00
1983
General Telephone Co.
165.03
- 1984
California Water Service Co.
34.61
1985
Lomita Maintenance
125.00
1.986
Tosh Sakata
100.00
1987
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
8.28
1988
District Attorney
6.49
1989
Arte Gallerie
34.97
1990
Forester & Fire Warden
65,09
1991
Southern California Edison.
131.19
1992
Xerox
98.03
1993
Regional Planning Commission
246.85
1994
Los Angeles County Road Dept.
116.38
9,467.58
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
Miraleste Swim Pool
Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 122 through 128 be paid
from the Miraleste Swim Pool Fund.
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DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT
122 Lee Ann. Bensel 196.32
123 Rand Beardslee 312.44
124 K. Goppert 51.19
125 R. Clark 109.76
126 Karen Cunningham 93.85
127 Michael Stanich 132.25
128 Albert Crosby 207.64
1,103.45
. The m6tion 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
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CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 91, Health and Safety
Copies of the proposed ordinance, as revised by thg City_
Attorney, were presented to the Council. Mayor Sauer ordered the
matter held on the agenda for study by the Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 99, Regulating Removal of Abandoned Vehicles
Councilman Pearson moved that Ordinance No. 99, titled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE
ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DIS-
�ANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS, AND RECOVERY OF COSTS OF
ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUIHORIZEDPBY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE be
adopted, and that reading in full be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
following, roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED ORDINANCE, Geological Hazards
Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Vaccination of Horses
Mrs. Clifton reported that vaccination of horses would take
place at three locations in the City on Wednesday, August 11th from
3:00 to 7:30 P.M. She said notices had been sent to all residents.
Mayor Sauer read instructions contained in a bulletin issued
by the -California Department of Agriculture-, Division of Animal Indus-
try, Bureau of Animal Health titled Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis:
Control and Vaccination.
The Council congratulated Mrs. Clifton and her staff for their
prompt attention to the innoculation of horses by setting up the clinic.
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MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
Miraleste Swim Pool
Mayor Sauer directed that a letter be sent to Mrs. Craig Ruth
complimenting her on her efforts on behalf of the establishment of the
Miraleste Swimming Pool.
Southern California Air Terminal
Councilman Hesse said he has additional information on the pro-
posed Southern California Air Terminal in the San Pedro Channel, and
would report to the Council at the next meeting.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
Mrs. Clifton advised that the City of Rolling Hills had been
asked to co -host the October meeting of California Contract Cities
with the cities of Lomita and Rolling Hills Estates, and the cost would
be approximately $200.
A motion to approve the expenditure was made by Councilman Fay,
seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, a
motion for adjournment was made at 9:30 P.M. by Councilman Bear, seconded
by Councilman Pearson and carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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