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5/8/1972MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 8, 1972 An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pearson at the Administration Build- ing, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 8, 1972. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Bear. Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Pearson Councilman Battaglia joined the.meeting at 7:50 PM ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Teena Clifton William Kinley Marion Welch June Cunningham Chris Bear Mrs. L. Epstein V. R. Turcotte Dr. Chas. Turner Dr .&'Mrs .-R.­Hof fin -an Mr .& Mrs. J. Ziegler City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Secretary Resident it it if It if Councilman Bear moved that the minutes be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia CITY MANAGER (ITEMS HELD OVER FROM APRIL 24, 1972) Regional Planning Commission, Tentative Tract'27187 The Manager advised that she had no additional information on the proposed development of a 1,571 unit residential complex on a 135 acre parcel on the southerly side of Palos Verdes Drive South. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda. Regional Planning Commission, Zone R-4 Variance The Manager advised that she had not received any further infromation on the application for a Zone R-4 Variance for construction of Palos Verdes Beach Club. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda. Tract 27837 - 478 Units on Palos Verdes Drive South The Manager advised that she had no additional information on the suit filed by SOC because the conditional use permit for.develop- ment of 478 townhouses on Palos Verdes'Drive West between Berry Hill Drive and .Rue Beaupre was granted without compliance with environmen- tal requirements. . Mayor Pearson ordered.the matter held on the agenda. 36 May 8, 1972 Tennis Court m Plans and Specifications Mayor Pearson, advised the C©uncil that he had researched the records and had compiled a resume of actions by both the City Council and the 'Planning Commission on the need for additional recreational .facilities in the community. He .distributed copies to the Council. The Mayor advised that in October 1970 tennis playing residents appeared before the Council requesting additional courts, and the matter was referred to the 'Planning Commission for study. In March 1971 the report from the Planning Commission was presented to the Council, affirming the need for additional tennis and equestrian facilities. In the months following, the committees reported to the Council, and in. duly 1971 the Council approved the expenditure of $2,500 for preliminary tennis court plans, although there were no definite decisions on equestrian facilities. Plans were prepared and bids were sought. A bid in the amount of $35,000 for two lighted courts was received, and the chairman of the tennis committee advised Mayor Pearson that additional bids were coming. Dr. Richard Hoffman, president of the Tennis Committee, advised the Council that it would be preferable for the additional courts to be public courts, but if a satisfactory method of financing can not be arrived at, the Tennis Committee is prepared to undertake the project on a private membership basis.' Following the discussion, Mayor Pearson. asked Councilman Battaglia and Mr. Kinley to prepare a simple outline of methods of financing by bonds, and summarize the 1911 and 1913 Acts so they could be presented to the layman. He explained that it is a very complicated subject, and should be simplified before being presented to the publico The Mayor then set dune 12, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. as the time for a public hearing to be held at La Cresta School Multipurpose Room for the pur- pose of discussing financing -of additional tennis courts. Hillside Rubbish Company re:. -Rubbish Franchise Councilman Bear reported that he, Councilman Battaglis and the City Manager and City Attorney had met with representatives of Hill- side Rubbish Company and discussed the rubbish franchise. He said a report would be presented at the next regular meeting of the Council. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda. Underground Utilities- - Richard Colyear Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on, the agenda until the °matter of easement has been clarified by the Association. Board of Supervisors re:,Prgpgrty Tax Relief Mayor Pearson ordered the. 'T.atter held on the agenda City of. Rolling, ells Estates: Sheet Markings at Rolling Hills Road Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda, General 'Tele pe Comp of California The City Attorney recommended that the application by General Telephone Company of California for authority to increase certain ray:- and charges be held on the agenda, as the telephone company is st L l in, the process of submitting rates and 'schedules The Mayor requested that Councilmen Hesse and Hein.sheimer, m2= May 8, 1972 the Utilities Committee, report to the Counne,11 on the matter when additional information is'available from the City Attorney. Rolling Hills Estates Ordinance No.. 257 Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda. Request for ,STOP Sign Mrs. Clifton reported that the request for a stop sign on Bowie Road at the intersection of Bowie and Chuckwagon Roads has been referred to the Traffic Commi-VIL-ee—'. The M-5.-�Vt:7mZre7red.lit'Ife.'.'Ld on the agenda for a report from the comsoittee. Mayor Pearson ordered, the matter held an the. agenda. Resolut.ion.No.. 242 The Manager explained that Resolution No. 24.2 had been �ut on the agenda of the meeting of May 8, 1972 at Councilman Bear s request, and had been held over. Councilman Bear said thet he felt the resolution should be provided for the new Councilmen for inform- ations and discussion was deferred because Councilman Hesse was not present at the meeting. Councilman Hesse stated that endorsing the formation of a Fourth sula has been affirmed repeatedly by of adoption, November 14, 1969. CITY MANAGER (NEW BUSINESS) Falcon DiLp.sal -Service the intent of the resolution City on the Palos Verdes Penin, - Council action since the date Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated April 28, 1972 from Falcon Disposal Service advising that Falcon., dba Hillside Rubbish Company, will be pleased to extend existing solid waste collection services for a one month period beyond the April 30, 1972 expiration date of the franchise as requested 'by the City of Rolling Hills. The letter was received and noted. TRACT 28954, Dr. Charles Turner: Time Extension Dr. Charles Turner, 4 Pine Tree Lane, advised the Council that his tentative tract No. 28954 had been, approved by the City Council on January 12, 1971, and under provisions in Ordinance °No. 67 the approval would expire :in July 1972-un.less the Council granted a'time extension. Dr. Turner explained that it is his wish to delay recording the tract as long as possible, and said he had been advised that the Subdivision Map Act allowed for an extension of two years between approval and recording. A motion. to approve the extension of two years was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote. - AYES: Councilmen Bettaglia, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT. None for STOP Sign Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Wagon Lane has now been taken into the Community Association road system, and the request for -3® May 8., 1972 a stop sign. on Wagon Lane at, the intersect -1 -on with Portuguese Bend Road could be referred to the Traffic Committee for a recommendation. Mayor Pearson referred the request to the Committee consisting of Councilmen. Heinsheimer and nesse for study and recommendation, and ordered the matter held on the. agenda. League of Women. Voters The City Manager presented a letter dated May 3, 1972 from the League of .W'os�ens Voters of the Palos Verdes Peni ula, advising that the organization strongly supports the proposed acquisition by Los Angeles County of the Abalone Cove -Portuguese Bend portion of the Peninsula coastline for a public park, and requesting that the City Council give official support to the parka Mrs. Lucille Epstei,n., a member of the League of Women Voters, advised the Council. that Mrs. Ann. Shaw, Vice President, had asked her to attend the meeting and -urge the Council to write a letter to the League supporting the proposed acquisition, Councilman Bear moved that the Mayor write a letter to the League of Women. Voters stating support of their goals with respect to the proposed acquisition of th.e coastline property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer for purposes of discussion. After discussion the motion. to support the concept of the proposed acquisition of the Peninsula coastline, and to so advise the League of Women Voters was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: None Palos Verdes Water Company A copy of the application. by the Palos Verdes Water Company with the California Public Utilities Commission for an increase in metered rates of approximately 8% was presented to the Council. The Mayor ordered the matter referred to the Utilities Committee of the City Council, consisting of Councilmen Hesse and Heinsheimer, and ordered the matter held on thy -.agenda, V. R. TURCOTTE: HEARING BEFORE CI,Ti COUNCIL AS BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated May 1, 1972 from Mr. Vo Re Turcotte, Lot 104AmRH, Portuguese Bend at Wagon Lane, advising that he wished to appeal th.e decision, of the Planning Commission on April 24, 1972 denying his request for a variance -to permit him to provide kitchen facilities in servants quarters on his property. The Manager advised that under ARTICLE V1, Section 6017 of Ordinance No033 members of the City Council,)sitti n.g as- 'a who1e., constitutes the Board of Zoning Appeal for the City of Rolling Hills. Section 60.18 provides that no new matter nor new evidence shall be received or considered by the City Council, and the Council shall make its deter- mination on the basis of the record., brought before it on appeal or review,, and Section 6020 states that the action of the City Council as a Board. -if Zoning Adjus Adjustment and, Zoning Appeal shall be by majority vote and shall be final an.d. conclusive Mayor Pearson opened the meeting of -the Board of Zoning Adjust- ment -end Appeal to consider. Mr o Turcotte a s appeal of the dec.ision of the '1- -ng Commission. The Finding and Formal Report of the Plan- ning Commission, denying the application, of Mr. Turcotte for a variance of Uses Permitted, Section. 3o01a(4) of Ordinance No'. 33 at the meeting was presented -to the Council �.4 May 8, 1972 The Mayor asked if there was anyone present to speak for or - against the request, and Mr. Turcotte advised the Council that -he" was unable to attend the meeting of the Planning Commission and had a=sked his contractor to appear to represent him. Further, he said.he wished to emphasize to the Council that when.he purchased his property there was a small house on it. Because it was the main structure, there is presently a kitchen in it. The house is well built and in good con- dition, and it is his intention to have it moved to a location on the property where it can be used as servants quarters. His new home will be 7,450 square feet in area, and the existing house is less than 1/8 that size. Although it will be satisfactory as servants quarters, it will never be used as guest quarters, Mr. Turcotte exa-. plained, because the new ho,-uie is being planned with a guest wing, The Manager explained that the Rolling Hills Community Associ- ation permits kitchen facilities in servants quarters, and has ap- proved Mr. Turcotte's plans, because the small house is architectur- ally compatible with the proposed residence. The Zoning Ordinance of the City does not permit kitchen facilities in either servants or guest quarters without a variance, Councilman Bear moved that the Council reverse the action of the Planning Commission and approve kitchen facilities in servants quarters on the Turcotte property. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Battaglia and defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen -Bear, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Hesse ABSENT: None The City Attorney advised Mr. Turcotte that in denying him permission to have kitchen facilities in servants quarters, the action of the City Council was final. CORRESPONDENCE Resolution No. 2440: City of El Segundo The Mayor referred Resolution No. 2440 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El -Segundo, California Opposing Attempt to Alter the Method of Levying, Collecting and Distributing the Uniform Sales and Use Tax under the Bradley -Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law to the Legislative Committee consisting of Councilmen Hesse and Battaglia for a report at the next regular meeting of the Council. California Contract Cities Association The Manager presented a notice of the May meeting of the Cali- fornia Contract Cities Association and requested that any members of the Council who wished to attend advise her so reservations could be made. PAYMENT OF BILLS Demand No. Payee Amount 2282 Wm. Pritchard '192.46 2283 All -Brite Electric 83.00 2284 Atlas Hotel 92.38 2285 Teena Clifton 52.75 2286 Cory Coffee Service 31.05 ',?87 Finleys Jewelers 10.48 2288 California Water Service 4.00 2289 Pistrict Attorney 1 15.04 2290 General Telephone Co. 165.08 37. May 8 , 1972 PAYMENT OF BILLS (Continued) Demand No. Payee Amount 2291 Landmark Air Conditioning 78.50 2292 Los Caballeros 1,500000 2293 Le A. County Road Dept. 217060 2294 Mo Matsunaga 65°95 2295 Martin & Chapman 429097 2296 Miller Desk Co. 36.86 2297 League of Calif. Cities 45.00 2298 Palos Verdes News 3036 2299 Southern Calif. Cas Co. 13053 2300 Chief Ware's Retirement Fund 25000 2301 West Publishing Co. 3.15 2302 Lo A. County Sheriff's Dept. 8,670000 11,735016 CITY ATTORNEY Proposed Ordinance, Traffic Mr. Kinley said the proposed ordinance has been sent to the Sheriff's Department for review and comment and will be presented to the Council after it has been returned by the Sheriff. Ordinance No. U-10 The City Attorney advised that he had requested from the City of San dose their rules and regulations regarding conduct of Planning Commission hearings and would present it to the Council when he re- ceived it. The Mayor requested that the Legislative Committee review Ordi-� n.ance U-10 of the City of Rolling Hills in order to establish terms of office of Planning Commissioners. The matter was held on the agenda, Los Angeles County Department_of County Engineer The City Attorney requested that the proposed ordinances adopt- ing by reference the County Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes be held on the agenda. The Mayor so ordered. Vicious Dog Complaint Mr. Finley reported -that he had discussed the problem of complaints about vicious dogs with several law enforcing agencies in an attempt to find an ordinance that would control vicious dogs with- out a leash law, and one recommendation had been tried in areas under County jurisdiction. Mr. Kinley said residents were lectured by a dog expert on the type or breed of dog that should be maintained in certain areas, and he said he was advised that certain breeds have a dangerous potential, and ownership of those breeds should be discouraged, or consideration should be given to controlling those breeds by muzzling or other means.. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the held on the agenda, and asked the Legislative Committee, Mr. Hesse and Mr. Battag- lia to report on the subject at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Mr. Jack Palmer, 11 Chuckwagon Road Mr. Kinley said he had been advised that keep..,.-..,, his animal confined to his premises in nance No. 79. Mayor Pearson ordered the Palmer agenda, -6- Mr. Jack Palmer is now compliance with Ordim matter removed from the May 8, 1972 MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Appointment of City Treasurer Mayor Pearson said he wished to -re -appoint Mr. Marion Welch as City Treasurer. Mr. Welch accepted the appointment and thanked the Mayor. .Assembly Bill No. 1740 The Manager distributed copies of Assembly Bill No. 1740 spon- sored by Assemblyman Yvonne Brathwaite. Under Section 65830, a Cali- fornia Zoning Board of Appeals will be established consisting of eight members appointed by the Governor to hear and decide appeals from local zoning decisions. A motion to hold the matter on the agenda for further discussion and more information was made bCr y Councilman Battaglis,.seconded by Councilman Bear and carriO ed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Mayor recessed the session to a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. at La Cresta School to discuss proposed recreational facilities. APPROVED: C c/ Mayor City Cler