8/23/1971MINES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING, OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,, CALIFORNIA
August 23, 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 Hulls, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
August 23, 1971.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Mayor Sauer
ABSENT: Councilmen z-�1-esse, Pearson, City Attorney Kinley
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
Marion, Welch City Treasurer
June Cunningham Secretary
Dr.. E. do Weisenheimer Resident
Mrs. Florence Ziegler League of Women Voters
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 9, 1971
subject to approval by the City Attorney was made by Councilman. Bear,
seconded by Councilman Fay and carried unanimously.
CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER)
Regional Planning Commission, Special Permit 2116-(41
Mayor Sauer advised that there is no new information on the
proposed development of 478 two-story cluster type apartments on Palos
Verdes Drive West between Berry Rill. Drive and Rue Beaupre, and ordered
the matter held on the agenda.
Regional Planning Commission, Special Permit 2118-(4)
The City Manager presented a Notice of Public Hearing from the
Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County advising that a de novo
hearing in the matter of a request for a special permit in tie
(Unlimited Commercial) and Rm3-7,000'(Limited Multiple Residencem7,000
square foot minimum required area) Zones to construct 430 two-story
condominium apartments on approximately 33 acres at the southwesterly
corner of South Hawthorne Boulevard and South Highridge Road would be
held on Thursday, August 26, 1.971, at which time proponents and oppo-
nents of the proposed use will be heard.
Mayor Sauer°ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Regional Planning Commission, Special Penrpit 2136- (4_)_
The Manager advised the Council. that the matter would be re-
turned to the Zoning Board on. August �24t*h for discussion and a possible
decision, and that it would not be a public. hearing.
Mrs. Clifton presented a Tentative Subdivision Map for develop-
ment of the property as Tract 28976.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Ile 1. Planning Commission,_ Zoning Case No. 5370-(4)_
Mayor Sauer advised the Council that as requested by the Council
he would submit objections to the request for a change of the official
zoning plan of the Palos Verdes Peninsula from R -A -I to RPD -1-15U for a
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30 acre parcel located on the westerly side of Souuth. Palos Verdes Drive
West, and requested that members of the Council join him in the final
composition of a. letter to 'be presented to the Board of Supervisors at
the hearing scheduled for August 26, 19710
The matter was held on the agenda.
Local Agency Formation Commission
Mayor Sauer advised the Council that he had attended the Public
Dearing before the local Agency Formation. Commission on August 18, 1971
at which four matters concerning the Palos Verdes Peninsula were heard.
Mayor Sauer reported that the application for incorporation of
territory to be known as the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,, and for in-
corporation of territory to be -known as the City _bf San Pedro Dills
were continued to September 15th for additional testimoxny and p®ssible
decision.
Mayor Sauer advised further that no representative from the
City Attorney's office had been present regarding the application for
annexation of the Fl ing Triang�_eExten.sion by the City of Rolling Hills
However, because oack of opposition the hearing was closed and a
decision will be given in the near future.
On. the matter of Annexation. 19711 to the City of Rolling Hills
Estates, Mayor Sauer said considerable testrimony was presented for an-
nexation by residents residing in the area, and against the proposed
annexation by representatives of the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
The Commission closed the hearing and held the matter until September 15
for a decision.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matters before the local Agency Form-
ation Commission held on the agenda.
`Dennis Court m Expanded and Additional Facilities
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda for a report
from Councilman Pearson.
Riding Ring m Preliminary Cost Estimates
The matter was ordered held on the agenda for a report by
Councilman Pearson.
CITY MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS)
San Pedro and Peninsula Homeowners Coalition.
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated August 7, 1971 from San
Pedro and Peninsula Homeowners Coalition., and a fact sheet relating to
Assembly Bill 2777, which sets up a commission to promote and develop
a Southern California Air Terminal in the San Pedro Channel
The Manager advised that Councilman Hesse has been studying
the proposed development, and said he had requested that the matter
be held on the agenda for a report from him at the next meeting of
the Council. Mayor Sauer so ordered
City of Seal Beach
A letter from the City of Seal.Beach, and a resolution of the
City Council of that city expressing objection to construction of an
offshore airport in the greater San Pedro Bay Area were presented to
the C ouxnc i l o
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Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda for a report
by Councilman. Hesse.
Southern California Edison Company
The Manager presented a letter dated August 9, 1971 from
Southern California Edison Company providing an estimate for costs
to accomplish installation of underground and removal of overhead
utilities for Tract 29394, Dr. E. J. Weisenheimer, 27 Portuguese Bend
Road. A utility map showing existing poles on the property was exhi-
bited by the Manager.
In a letter dated August 23, 1971 Dr_. Weisenheimer requested
an exception to the requirement for underground utilities because of
the extreme cost. Further., Dr. Weisenheimer said, he could not justify
the cost of $14,000.00 for relocation of lines already in a canyon
while exposed to overhead utilities on the main streets within the City.
tIn, the discussion that followed, and after suggesting several
alternatives for Dr. Weisenheimer tea review, Councilman Bear suggested
that Dr. Weisenheiarer discuss costs of alternate methods of complying
p with the ordinance with the utility companies, and with the City Man-
ager. Mayor Sauer directed that Dr. Weisenheimer present additional
information at the next meeting of the Council.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
SUBDIVISION NO. 47,_Tract 30932
A letter dated August 16, 1971 from Thomas R. Moran requesting
an extension of one year on Tract. 30932 was presented to the Council.
The Manager requested that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for a decision on whether an extension of time could be granted
before approval of the tentative map by the City Council. Mrs. Clifton
explained that approval by the City Council was dependent upon Mr.
Moraai's compliance with requirements of providing adequate fire flow to
the property, and Mr. Moran has been waiting for information from the
California Water Services Company about the possibility of improved
water service to the area before making a decision about whether or
not to proceed with the subdivision.
Following the discussion Councilman Fay moved that the request
for a time extension be held for a.decision by the City Attorney. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Southern California Rapid Transit District
A letter dated August 17, 1971 from Southern California Rapid
Transit District, with a list of C'.ty Selection Committee members and
a list of voting strengths, was presented by the Manager.
Mrs. Clifton reported that Councilman Hesse had previously
represented the City of Rolling Hills-, with Councilman Fay his alter-
nate. A motion to appoint Mayor Sauer voting delegate, with Mayor
pro tem Pearson his alternate was made by Councilman Bear, seconded
by Councilman Fay and carried unanimously.
California Contract Cities Associ.ati.on
A report from the Legal Committee of California Contract Cities
Association was presented to the Council. The report advised that at
the July 21st meeting the membership present voted unanimously to
proceed with legal action against the County of Los Angeles in an effort
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to secure a credit on contract charges for Sheriff's services equal
to the level of services provided free of charge to unincorporated
areas.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Palos Verdes Wader Company
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter and map from Palos Verdes
Water Company, and said they were for information only.
Mr. C. O. Nollenberger, Vice President and. General Manager,
advised that the water company is requesting an easement from the
Rolling Hills Community Association for installation of a new water
main on Middleridge Lave North, and has requested the Manager's assis-
tance in having the d.ocumnent execute:d..
Mrs. Clifton advised the Coumnci,l that the request would be
presented. to the Board of Directors of the Association at their next
meeting
FINANCIAL STA�"EMENTS
Councilman Bear moved that the Report of the City Treasurer
for the month of Truly 1971 and the Statement of Receipts and. Expendi-
tures for the month. of July 1971 be approved and accepted as presented
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
following roll call. vote-
AYES:
ote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen
PANT OF BILLS
City of__Rolling Hills
Bear, Fay, Mayor Sauer
Hesse, Pearson.
Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 1995 through 2007 and
2009 through 2020 be paid from the General Fund, and that Demand No.
2008 be voided.
DEMAND NO.
PAYEE
AMOUNT
1995
Alma. G. Clifton
.538.84
1996
June C. Cunningham
516-70
1997
LilliAnn:n . Hyller,
90.00
1998
William R.imnley ..
584.33
1999
Simpson & Paul Insurance
90.50
2000
Harbor Office Supply
62.20
2001
League of California Cities
125.00
2002
League of California Cities
30.00
2003
Cory Coffee Service Plan.
21.15
2004
Lomita Blueprint Service
29-13
2005
Rolling Hills Community Assn.
6,553.47
2006
Rolling ?11il.ls Co;:mmurni ty Assn.
1,052 040
2007
Louis F. Almstadt
3.12
2008
VOID
2009
Southern Calif. Edison. Co.
184.36
2010
League of California Cities
4.00
2011
Xerox Corporation,
151.-96
2012
General `telephone Co.
5.35
2013
A M Corporation
101..59
2014
Firemaster
24.00
2015
Liston lumber
4.19
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DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT
2016 Rea°s Hardware 9.32
2017 U-nion- Oil Company 12.41,
2018 L.A. Couriity Sheriff 7,188.00
2019 County of Los Angeles 96.00
2020 H. J. Ostly 124.27
17,589.88
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES- Councilmen Bear,, Fay, Mayor Sauer
DOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Hesse, Pearson
Miraleste Swim Pool Proms
Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 129 through 136 be paid
from the Miraleste Swim Pool Fund.
DEMAND NO.
PAYEE
AMOUNT
129
R. Clark
109.36
130
A. Crosby
226.54
131
Rand Beardslee
312.44
132
Karen Cunningham
93.14
133
M. Stanich
140.78
134
K. Goppert
40053
135
Lee Ann Ben.sel
18532
136
Pacific 'Telephone
-52. 48
1,158.59
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmen Bear,
None
Councilmen. Hesse,
Fay, Mayor Sauer
Ordinance No. 91, Health and Safety
Pearson
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Proposed Ordinance, Geological Hazards
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
RESOLUTION N-0,274 m Adopting a B_d.get for Fiscal 197172
Councilman Bear moved that Resolution No. 274 entitled: A RESOL-
UTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1.,,1971- AND ENDING .UNE 30, 1972, AND FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPART-
MENTS OF T'HE CITY OF ROLLING MILLS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR be adopted,
and that reading in full be wdiwd.
The notion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
-following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Hesse, Pearson
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RESOLUTION NO. 275 Fixing �tht__Ra.te_ of Taxes _for Fiscal 1971-72
Councilman Fay moved that Reso'l uti.ona No. 275 entitled: A RESOL-
UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA,
FIXING TUE RATE OF TAKES FOR TUE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1971
AND ENDING JUNE 309 1972 be read in full and adopted
The motion was seconded by Councif-Iman-Bear and carried by the
following roll. call vote:
AYES: Councilmen. Bear,, Fay, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Hesse9 Pearson
CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Fire Department Activity Report
The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of duly 1971
was presented to the Council. Mrs. Clifton advised that a new and
simpler forms is now being used.
The report was received and filed.
Sheriff's Traffic Enforcement Report
A letter dated August 119 1971 from Captain Kenneth Hays, Sheriff's
Lennox Station, reporting on traffic enforcement in Rolling Hills in
July 1.971 was presented to the Coun.eil
The City Manager was asked to request that an accident summary
be added to the report if.possible. The report was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the'meeting, a
motion for adjournment was wade at 9:20 P.M. by Councilman Bear,.
seconded by Councilman Fay and carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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