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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 07-PNOZ William Kinley ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton Marion Welch June Cunningham O 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. August 9, 1971 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. -2- August 9, 1971 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. 0 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. -3- letter should be sent Community Association, 2G'R August 9, 1971 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. -4- 1 August 9, 1971 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 O 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. -5- August 9, 1971 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 City C r L]