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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
February 14, 1972
A regular meeting of.th.e 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,
February 14, 1972.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Councilman Hesse
Teena Clifton
William Kinely
Marion Welch
.lune Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. S. Gunnells
Philip Battaglia
William Corette
Thomas Heinsheimer
Lloyd Mokler
Mrs. Florence Ziegler
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Secretary
Resident
League of Women Voters
The City Attorney recommended that on page 3, paragraph 2 under
Communications, the words "Palos Verdes" be inserted to designate the
name of the water company.
A motion to approve them'inutes as corrected was made by Council-
man Bear, seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried by the following
roll call vote:
.AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None .
ABSENT: Councilman
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Hesse
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gunnells of Torrance advised Mayor Sauer
that they were present to request a badge to enable them to ride on the
trails in Rolling Hills after March 1, 1972. The Mayor advised them -
that the trails are under the jurisdiction of the Rolling Hills Commun-
ity Association, and suggested that Mr. Gunnells contact Mrs. Clifton
about trail badge procedure.
CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER FROM JANPARY 10, 1972)
Regional Planning Commission, Te��taive bract 29929
The Manager advised the�.Council that the tentative map for
proposed development of 90 condominium units in 21 buildings on 7.49
acres on Seacove Drive, south of Palos'`Jetdes-Drive South will'be
considered by Regional Planning in August, 1972.
Mayor Sauer requested that the matter be removed from the
agenda until August, and returned at that time.
Regional Planning Commission, Tentative Tract 27187
The Manager reported that she had attended a Subdivision
Committee meeting at which Tentative Tract 27187, development of a
1,571 unit residential complex on 135 acres south of Palos Verdes
Drive South was considered.
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Mrs. Clifton, said that -the developer, Mr. S. D. Zuckerman., had
purchased a strip of land 12' wide from Palos Verdes Properties for
access to the beach. Additional access on the opposite side of the
development will be coordinated with_the County Department of Parks
and Recreation, and, both accesslocations will be accurately shown on
the recorded .final map
The Fire Department has required access easements for ingress
and egress in, the form of 15' paved roads, and sidewalks, curbs and
gutters will be required on. Paseo del Mar in the area of an existing
school site.
There are still. some problems with geology in the area of the
golf cotirse, Mrs. Clifton said, and geologic: reports have not received
final .County approval.
Mayor Satter ordered the --matter held on the agenda
Regional Planning Commissions Tentative Tract 27837
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had also attended
a meeting of the Subdivision Committee at which Tentative Tract 27187
for development of 478 townhouses on. the west side of Palos Verdes
Drive West between Berry Hill Drive and Rue Beaupre was discussed.
The matter of beach easements was discussed extensively, Mrs.
Clifton reported, and it was noted that access could be provided from
public streets. A requirement that five feet of additional land on
Palos Verdes Drive West be dedicated for road purposes had not been.
acted on by the Road Department, a•nd..the Manager requested that consid-
eration. be given to construction. of a bicycle path in the area. Mrs.
Clifton. advised further that on February 10th she wrote to Regional
Planning Commission., and advised. Mr. 0. R. Christenson that it was vital
that the additional space remain, a condition. of approval to ensure its
availability for public use.
Mayor Sauer ordered the.matter held on the agenda.
lesional Planning Commissions Parcel Map #2601
The Manager advised the Council that the parcel map for the
property owned by the Daughters of Mary and Joseph on Crest Road,
outside the City of ,Rolling Hills, had gone to record and was now
offered for sale at $20,000 per acre. The zoning is presently R -A-2-0,000.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter removed from the agenda.
Regional Planning Commission, Conditional Use Permit No. 31-4
Mrs. -Clifton advised the Council that a request for a con-
ditional use permit to develop three 4-plex structures on the north-
easterly corner of South. Hawthorne Boulevard and South Indian Valley
Road had been denied by the Regional, Planning Commission.
Mayor Sauer requested that the Manager prepare a letter to the
Regional Planning Commission, with a,Sopy to Supervisor Burton Chace
for the Mayor's signature, thanking them for the decision denying the
conditional use permit. The: matter was ordered removed from the agenda.
Regional_Plannini Commission, Revised Tentative Map, Tract 27201
The Manager advised that a revised tentative map for Tract
27201, Hawthorne Boulevard and Highridge Road, was approved by Regional
Planning on. January 18, 1972. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter removed.
.from the agenda
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Tennis Court
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Councilman Pearson reported that the plans for additional
tennis facilities prepared for the City had been loaned to the Tennis
Committee so.that bids could be obtained. After the bids are submitted
to the City a method of financing the additions would be studied. He T
explained that at present it is difficult to discuss the matter of
financing, because the dol.lares required are not known.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Riding Ring
Mayor Sauer welcomed Mr. Robert Fortney and Mr. William Corette
to the meeting and thanked them for the letter from the committee that
is studying the need for additional equestrian facilities. Dated
January 18, 1972, and addressed to the Board of Directors of the Rolling
Hills Community Association, copies of the letter had also been distri-
buted to the Council.
The committee recommended that all subdivisions be required.
to pay a recreation tax or donate property for city recreational pur-
poses, and proposed five option's for. -additional facilities.
Councilman Pearson said he had worked with both the tennis and
equestrian committees during the past year, and it was his opinion
that the time had come when a committee composed of members of the City
Council and the Board of Directors should meet with the committees of
residents to finalize the needs and plans. He referred to Councilman
Fred Hesse's letter dated February 4, 1972 to Vernon M. Fay, President
of the Board of Direbtors, and said copies had also been sent to mem-
bers of the Council.
Mayor Sauer requested the Manager to contact members of the
Council and Board and set up a meeting for the purpose of discussing
the recommendations of the tennis and equestrian committees. He ord-
ered the matter held on the agenda.
CITY MANAGER. `(NEW BUSINESS)
League of California Cities - City Managers Meeting
A motion to approve the City Manager's attendance at the City
Managers Department of the League of California Cities Spring Meeting
was made by Councilman Bear. The meeting will be held March 8-10 at
the Hotel del Coronado.
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: Councilman Hes45e
Joint Powers Agreement,. City of Torrance
The Manager advised the Council that under the Joint Powers
Agreement, services and equipment could be obtained from the City of
Torrance for work on trees within the City of Rolling Hills. At the
request of the Rolling Hills Community Association, Mrs. Clifton had
obtained estimates that were approved by the Board of Directors.
She explained that the charges will include all labor, equipment and
insurance charges, and the City of Rolling Hills would be billed by
the City of Torrance. The City will then be reimbursed by the Rolling
Hills Community Association.
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A motion to authorize the
with the City of Torrance was made
Councilman Fay and carried by the
AYES: Councilmen
NOES None
ABSENT: Councilman
City of Lomita: School Bus Safety
Manager to proceed with arrangements
by Councilman Bear, seconded by
following roll call vote:
Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Hesse
A letter dated February 9, 1972 from the City of Lomita was
presented to the Council.
Assembly Bill No. 1 relating to school bus safety, specifically
mandatory seat belts and padded head,r°estraints had been endorsed by
Resolution of the Lomita City Council and the South Bay Councilmen's
Association. The resolutions were received and noted.
Southern California Association of Governments
Mrs. Clifton said Councilman Nesse had advised her that he
would have copies of his report on Southern California Regional
Aviation Systems Study delivered to members of the Council prior to
the next regular meeting of the'Councilo
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Mayor Sauer ordered the -matter held on the agenda.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Erle R. Kelso
A letter dated February 1, 1972 from Mrs. Erle R. Kelso,
68 Saddleback Road, was presented to ;the Council.
Mrs. Kelso reported that her dog and cat have been attacked
in her yard by large roaming dogs; she requested that the Council
consider a leash law to prevent such attacks on both residents and
animals, and to protect private.property.
In the discussion that followed, Mayor Sauer reported that
members of his family had been bitten, and the Manager reported that
the number of attacks reported to the Administration Office have in-
creased noticeably during the past six months. Councilman Fay said
he felt that Ordinance No. 79 which provides for impounding dogs after
an attack if the person who was attacked signs an affidavit took care
of the matter, Mr. William Kinley, City Attorney, said that in his
opinion it is unenforcable, and it was his recommendation that the
only satisfactory solution would be adoption of a leash law. He
explained that the District Attorney does not have the nime or man-
power to enforce the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills because
of the pressure of more serious cases.
On the recommendation of the City Attorney, Mayor Sauer held
the matter on the agenda for study by_a Committee to review the need
for a leash law. The Mayor requested that Councilman Bear chair the
committee.
Underground Utilities_, Southertr Cali ornia Edison Compal
Mrs. Clifton presented a revised tentative map for Tract
29408, Richard Colyear, 37 Crest Road, and advised the Council that
it is Mr. Colyear's wish to provide underground utilities on his
property which was recently subdivided. However, the pole serving
his home would have to remain, because the driveway of his neighbor,
Mr. Carl Ghaormley, 2 Johns Canyon Road, is in the easement, and it
would not be possible to relocate the pole without damaging the drive-
way.
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Following a discussion, the Mayor requested that the Manager
contact Mr. Ghormley and ask him if he would 'be willing to provide
underground utilities to the building on his property served by the
pole, thereby eliminating the pole.... The matter was held on, the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 277
Councilman Pearson moved that Resolution No. 277 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALI-
FORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF TUE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNI-
CIPAL ELECTION TO BE 'HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF
APRIL., 19729 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES be adopted, and that reading in full
be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by
the following roll. call Grote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman
RESOLUTION NO. 278
Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Hesse
Councilman Pearson mored that Resolution No. 278 entitled
A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUEST-
ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT.
THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES.
TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 11, 1972 be
adopted, and that reading in full be waived.
The motion was seconded by"Coizncilman Bear and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
Hesse
Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 2176 through 2200 be
paid from the General Fund, with the exception of Demand No. 2195,
which wasvoided.
DEMAND NO.
PAYEE
AMOUNT
2176
William Kinley.
584.33
2177
June C. Cunningham
506.70
2178
Alma C. Clifton
511.24
2179
LilliAnn, Hyller
94.80
2180
William Pritchard
196.01
2181
Cory Coffee Service
13.15
2182
District:Attorney
26.26
2.183
General Telephone Co.
5.25
2184
General Telephone Co.
150.63
2185
Harbor Office Supply
79.14
2186
Lomita Maintenance
125.00
2187
Martin Chevrolet
56.97
2188
M. Matsunaga
50.00
2189
P.V.P. Chamber of Commerce
39.00
21.90
P. V. Newspaper
7.79
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DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT
2191
S. C.
First National Bank
147.74
2192
S. C.
Cas Co.....
24.19
2193
P. V.
Cooperative. Nursery .School
18.00
2194
Sears
27.27
2195
void
2196
State
Compensation Insurance
25.00
2197
Union
Oil Co.
17.43
2198
Xerox:
84.07
2199
L. A.
County Road Dept.
2,562.88
2200
L. A.
County Sb-eriff s Dept.
9,203.00
$14,555.85
The motion was secanded-by Councilman. Pearson and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
Miraleste Swim Pool Fund
Councilman Bear moved that Demand No. 151 be paid from the
Pool Fund
DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT
151 P,V.P. Unified School District $4,864.66
The motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bear, Fay, Pearson,, Mayor Sauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Sheriff's Department Report, November 1971
The Report of the Sheriff's Department for November 1971
was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed.
Sheriff's Statistical Reports January 1972
The Sheriff's Statistical Report for the month of January,
1972 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed.
CITY ATTORNEY
Proposed Ordinance, Traffic
The City Attorney distrIbutecl copies of the proposed ordinance
to amend the Traffic Ordinance of the City and requested that the
Council members review it before the'iiext meeting of the Council.
The Mayor ordered it held on the agenda.
ORDINANCE NO..- 103
Councilman Fay moved that Ordinance No. 103 entitled AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDI-
NANCE NO. U-8 PROVIDING FOR A POUNDMASTER FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS
AND FOR THE IMPOUNDING OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, introduced at the
meeting of January 24, 1972, be adopted and that reading in full be
waived.
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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: Councilman Hesse
Ordinance No. 91, Animals and Fowl
Mrs. Clifton requested that the comments by Mr. Seymour
Barfield, Public Health Sanitarian for Los Angeles County, on
Ordinance No. 91, Animals and Fowl, be held on the agenda. She
explained that his recommendation relating to the design of manure
bins had been referred to the Architectural Committee of the Rolling
Hills Community Association., and she wished to have their comments
for review with the City Council.
,-� Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda.
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0 Mr. Tom Roba, 7 Packsaddle Road West, Vicious Dog Complaint
Mr. Kinley reported that Mr. Roba had advised him that,
C contrary to the statement in the affidavit filed by the man bitten
by the Robas' dog, the man had not been invited to come to his home,
and therefore he was trespassing, when bitten. The District Attorney
advised Mr. Kin.ley that he had contacted Mr. Roba, who told him
essentially the same story, and in addition, said the dog had recently
been returned from a veterinarian after receiving rabies immunization.
Because there was no question about the rabies shot, the District At-
torney advised Mr. Kinley that there would be no further action on
the case.
Mayor Sauer ordered the matter removed from the agenda.
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL
SCAG
Councilman Fay reported -that he had recently represented the
City at the SCAG meeting. The purpose of the meeting was'to determine
whether SCAG would be eliminated as an organization or would grow.
Representatives of cities attending the meeting voted 48 to 24
to support SCAG because of the advantages of regional representation
rather than individual city activity, Councilman Fay said. He explained
that management of such projects as transportation, pollution, airports,
etc. would be more effective under the direction of SCAG, because of
their ability to borrow money not available to individual cities or
counties. Further, he reported, there is activity in the Legislature
that, if passed, would require mandatory participation by all cities
in southern California. Many cities including Palos Verdes Estates
are not members of the organizatirYLiz., Mr. Fay said, but would benefit
from any improvements; therefore, membership in the organization would
no longer 'be on a voluntary basis.. . ..
Mayor Sauer thanked Couhcilman Fay for his report.
CREST ROAD a
Councilman Bear asked fQr a report on. progress of work on
Crest Road by the California Water Service Company.
Mrs. Clifton reported that at present mortar is being spun
into the lines, and the excavations are being kept open to aid the
drying process. She said that because of the safety hazards, a pro-
fessional guard system had been hired by the water company, and men
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with walkie-talkies regulate the traffic. Although there is some
inconvenience, Mrs. Clifton reported -hat there is very rigid control
of the safety of the operation. She said she had been advised that
it was the wish of the California Water Service Company to have the
major portion. of the work completed 'by Friday, February 18th, because
of the three day weekend. Paving would be done in a few weeks, Mrs.
Clifton said, after a period allowed for settling and compacting.
Work would be done in the Possum Ridge area in the next increment of
improvements scheduling, and further work on other areas of Crest.Rd.
would not be done until Fall of 1972 or Spring of 1.973, she said.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
West Basin Water Association.
Mrs. Clifton reported that the
Basin Water Association would he held
1972 at Palos Verdes Country Club.
Rabies Vaccine Clinic
annual meeting of the West
on. Thursday evening, February 24,
Mrs. Clifton reported that theRabies Vaccine Clinic would be
held on Thursday, August 23, 1972 at Dapplegray School.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
Mayor Sauer recessed the meeting to a personnel session at 10:00 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M. and was adjourned immediately on
the motion of Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Pearson and
carried unanimously.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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