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4/10/1972MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,, CALIFORNIA April 10, 1972 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, April 11, 19720 ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmen Bear,, Fay,, Pearson, Mayor Sauer Councilman Hesse,, Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham Florence Ziegler Toni Beron City Treasurer Marion Welch City Manager City Attorney Secretary League of Women Voters Student, CSCLB, Student Public Office Reporting A motion to approve and accept the minutes as presented was made by Councilman Bear, 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 MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER FROM MARCH 27, 1972) Regional Planning Commission, Tentative Tract 27187 The Manager advised that the meeting of the Subdivision Com- mittee to consider the 1,571 unit residential complex on a 135 acre parcel on the southerly side of Palos Verdes Drive South has been postponed until April 289 1972 at the request of the subdivider— Mayor ubdivider— Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Regional Planning Commission, Tentative Tract 27837 Meso Clifton advised that on March 27, 1972 SOC filed suit because the conditional use permit for development of 478 townhouses on the west side of Palos Verdes Drive West between Berry Hill Drive and Rue Beaupre was granted without'compliance with the environmental requirements. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Regional Planning Commission, Zone R-4 Variance Mrs. Clifton reported that a hearing has been scheduled before the Regional Plannning Commission on April 269 1972 at 9 a.m. on an application. `or a Zone R-4 Variance for proposed construction of Palos Verdes Beach Club. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Tennis Court - Plans and Specifications 'nuncilman Pearson said a bid in the amount of $359000 had been received for two additional courts, lighted, and lights on the existing court, and Dr. Hoffman reported that additional bids had been asked by the Tennis Club 353= 3'S April 1.0, 1972 Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Riding Ring at City Park Mayor Sauer said he and Councilman Pearson had discussed the matter of all recreational facilities in the City, and they agreed it should be a combined effort, resulting in improved tennis and eques- trian facilities. The Mayor then asked members of the Council and the City Manager to inspect the City Park. Mayor Sauer stated that the condition of the park has deteriorated, and there is a severe dust prob- lem due to lack of water. Further, he said the surface of the ring is not safe for either horse or rider when jumping and he requested that a professional be allowed to see that the ring is maintained, because residents and members of Caballeros do not have time to maintain the ring properlyo Mayor Sauer directed that the request be referred to the Board of Directors, and ordered the matter held on the agenda for further consideration. Underground Utilities - Richard Colyear The Manager reported that the matter of underground utilities to be installed on the Richard Colyear property as a requirement of subdivision has been held in abeyance until. the matter of trails had been resolved. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda, Hillside Rubbish Company: Rubbish Franchise Mrs. Clifton said that Councilman Hesse advised that he would be unable to serve on the committee to consider renewal of a rubbish contract because of the pressure of business and travel requirements. Mayor Sauer suggested that the matter be held on the agenda until after election, and assignment of -the responsibility be consid- ered after reorganization of the Council. Board of Supervisors: Property 'Tax Relief The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda. Request to Rolling Hills Estates re: Street Markings Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had written to the City of Rolling Hills Estates requesting street markings at the inter- section of Rolling Hills Road and Palos Verdes Drive North. The Manager said it was her understanding that the letter would be on the Council agenda of that city on Wednesday, April 12th, and might then be*referred. to the Traffic Commission for a recommendation. Mayor .Sauer ordered the matter held on. the agenda for an answer. from Rolling Hills Estates, General Telephone Company of California A notice of prehearing conference on the application of General Telephone Company of California for authority to increase certain rates and charges for telephone service on May 4, 1972 was presented to the Council. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Rolli ), .1,'A _ is Estates Ordinance Noo. 257 Mrs, Clifton reported that'at the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 1972 the City of Rolling Hills Estates would M!! lJ 3,55, April 10, 1972 J consider a request from the City of Rolling Hills for relief from re- quirements of Ordinance Noo'2579 which imposes a 6,000 lb. weight limit on Palos Verdes Drive North, so that residences within the City of Rolling Hills, fronting on Palos VerdesDrive North will be served. At the same meeting, she said, the City of Palos Verdes Estates will seek relief from the requirements for their rubbish franchise trucks. The matter was ordered held on the agenda. CITY MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS) Request for STOP Sign The Manager reported that the request for a stop sign on Bowie Road, at the intersection of Bowie Road and Chuckwagon Road had been referred to the Traffic Commission for study. The matter was ordered held on the agenda, California Contract Cities Association Mrs. Clifton reported that the thirteenth annual municipal seminar of the California Contract Cities Association would be held in San Diego from April 27th to 30th; she asked any members of the Council who wished to attend to advise her, so reservations could be made. A motion to authorize the City Manager to attend the conference was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear., Fay,, Pearson, Mayor Sauer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse Los Angeles Countv.Fire Depa—,tment, Chief William A. Ware A letter dated April 39 1972 from Los Angeles County Fire Depart- ment was presented to the Council. Chief Richard Houts advised that Division Assistant Chief William Ware is retiring from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and in- vited his friends to attend a retirement"to be held on Thursday, April 13th. Mayor Sauer said he planned to attend the dinner and asked that a reservation be made for him. Appointment to Planning Commission Mrs. Clifton presented a letter from Mr. Mason Rose, 37 Crest Road West, advising the Council of his willingness to serve on the Rolling Hills Planning Commission,. Mayor Sauer requested that the names of all who have indicated a desire to serve. be given to the Council for consideration. RESOLUTION NO- 280 A motion to adopt Resolution No. 280 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11th DAY OF APRIL., 1.972., TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROLLING H1L:fS. and to -waive reading in full was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by C'":_ ��9 mag Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman. Hesse Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer -3- April 10, 1972 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Councilman Bear moved that Demands No. 2235 through 2245 be paid from the General Fund. DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 2235 William Pritchard 176.70 2236 Addressograph Corporation 17027 2237 California Water Co. 15098 2238 Cory Coffee Plan. 13.15 2239 County of Los Angeles 28000 2240 Forester & Fire Warden 25077 2241 Lomita Blueprint 19.00 2242 Leos Angeles Sheriff's Dept. 8,137000 2243 Martin Chevrolet 25060 2244 Southern California Gas Co. 15075 2245 General Telephone Co, 154026 8,628.48 The motion. was seconded by Councilman Pearson, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse MIRALaESTE SWIM POOL, Fay, Pearson, Mayor Sauer Councilman Bear moved that Demand No. 153 be paid from the Pool Fun DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 153 City of Rolling Mills 1,500000 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 nesse CITY ATTORNEY . Proposed Ordinance, Traffic The City Attorney advised that he will have the proposed ordinance ready for presentation. to the new Council. Mayor Sauer ordered the matter held on the agenda. Ordinance No. 91, Animals and Fowl The Mayor ordered the matter removed from 'the agenda. Vicious Dog- Complaint, Mr. Jack Palmer, 11 Chucon Road Mr. Rinley, City Attorney advised that he had discussed the matter of the complaint against Mr. Palmer with the District Attorney, who advis �- MY, Rin.ley that he would be contacted before the case was pro® s ecutt.:.. c.:. . The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda. -4- April 10,.1972 MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL Councilman Pear 35-T Councilman Pear said he considered serving with Councilman Fay and Mayor Sauer a privilege, and regretted that they would no longer be members of the Council. As a novice on the Council, he said, he had been Auided';ihd inspired by their example, and he wished to extend to both his sincere wishes for their future success. Councilman Pearson Councilman Pearson said he, too, wished to commend Councilman Fay and Mayor Sauer for their service on the City Council. He added that he was glad that Councilman Fay will continue to serve Rolling Hills as a member of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association. '"4 Councilman Pearson said he had enjoyed serving with Mayor Sauer, and wished to thank him especially for some ofthe innovations, particu- larly Youth Night when the young people of the community were invited Q to attend a Council meeting ex, and re.ss their ideas. p. p Mayor Sauer Mayor Sauer said he considered his time on the City Council both educational and challenging, and had gained much insight into the background of many of the matters that came before the Council. He said he, too, shared Councilman's feeling that it was to the City's advantage to have Mr. Bear and Mr. Fay on the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association. Councilman. Fay Councilman Fay said he had enjoyed serving on the Council for eight years, and it was his opinion that eight years is the extent of time any one person should serve on the Council. During his term of office, he said, he has seen many ,young people move into the city and bring new ideas, and he felt that after eight years of service, any member of the Council should be willing to give way to some of the younger residents with new ideas. Rolling Hills is a young city, not a retirement village, Mr. Fay said, and he considered it encouraging that young residents have indicated an interest in becoming involved in local politics. Mr. Fay then thanked the City.Attorney, the City Manager and the staff for their assistance during his. term of office. Presentation of Plague Councilman Pearson presented a plaque of the City of Rolling Hills,, inscribed with the Mayor's name and term of office to Mayor Sauer, and said he wished to thank the mayor, on behalf of the Council, for his service to the City, and to present to him the plaque tradi- tionally awarded to the outgoing mayor. Mayor Sauer thanked Council- man Pearson and all on the Council for the plaque. City Attorney Mr. Rinley said it is unusual for a City to have residents of such high caliber and compatability willing to serve on the Couneil without compensation, and he wished to congratulate the entire Council and wish the retiring Councilmen well. ADJOURXENT .There.being no.further business to come before the meeting, a motion for adjournment to Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30 P.M. to canvass the vote was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Pearson and carried unanimously. -5-