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5/22/1972MINUTES 0F_. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 22, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pearson at the Admin;stration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday,, May 22, 1972° ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Bear, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor.Pearson Councilman Battaglia joined the meeting at 7:45 P.M. ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT:Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney Marion Welch City Treasurer June Cunningham Secretary Mrs. Joan.Saffo Resident Dr. Charles Turner " APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Bear moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 8th be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse 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 MAY 8, 1972) Regional Planning Commission, Tentative Tract 27187 Councilman Hesse reported that within the past two weeks Mr. Edward Zuckerman, applicaht and developer of Tentative Tract 27187 on Palos Verdes Drive South had written to the Regional Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors and requested that the County General Plan and Environmental Development Guide be amended to include the proposed de- velopment of the tentative tract, and the request had been received but not acted upon. Councilman Hesse stated further that the Board of Super- visors had ordered the matter to Regional Planning, and had directed that the Regional Planning Commission either modify the County General Plan to be consistent with the proposal, or modify the conditional use permit to be consistent with the County General.Pl�n, or to take whatever other action would be necessary to resolve the differences between the two. The matter has not yet been set for hearing, but is tentatively scheduled for July. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter removed from the agenda temporarily, to be returned when additional information is available. Regional Planning Commission, Zone R-4 Variance Councilman Hesse reported that the Peninsula Advisory Council, by unanimous vote of all homeowner's associations comprising the Council, had endorsed the County Beach Department's proposal to acquire land for a shoreline park in the Abalone Cove -Portuguese Bend area, and Coun- cilman Hesse moved that the City Council endorse the proposed acquisition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Ileinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearsoi None None May 22, 1972 Mayor Pearson said he would write a letter of endorsement to Super- visor Burton Chace on behalf of the City Council. He ordered the matter removed from the agenda until additional information is available. Tract 27.83.7 Mayor Pearson ordered the matter removed from the agenda until additional information is received on,tIY6 lawsuit filed by SOC. I Tennis Court and Riding Ring Mayor Pearson announced that a public hearing will be held at 8:00 P.M..Monday, June 12,, 1972 at La Cresta School for the purpose of dis- cussing additional recreational facilities in the City, and the methods of financing additional tennis courts. Councilman Battaglia reported that he had attended a meeting of the committee studying equestrian needs, and it is the intention of the committee to request that funding for extensive work at the Gap and for development 16pment of-satallite rings be included in the discussion of financing. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda for discussion' at the Public Hearing. Underground Utilities, Richard-Colvear, Tract 29408 Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda until the problem of easements has been resolved in the Association. Hillside Rubbish Company Councilman Bear reported that Councilman Battaglia and the City Manager will meet with representatives of Hillside Rubbish Company at 8 A.M. Monday, June 5, 1972 to discuss the rubbish franchise. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda. Board of.Supervisors re: Property Tax Relief Mayor -Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda for a report from the Legislative Committee. City of Rolling Hills Estates r,e,:. Street Markings The Manager reported that no information has been received from the City of Rolling Hills Estates in reply to the City's request for street marking at the intersection of Rolling Hills Road and Palos Verdes Drive North. She had been advised that the matter was referred to the Rolling Hills Estates Traffic Commission'. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on, the agenda. Rolling Hills Estates Ordinance No. 257, Weight Limit on Palos Verdes Dr. N. The Manager reported that she had sent information.abput the Jawsuit in- ,the ..C,i,ty-of-Indian ..Wells to Mr. Joseph Leach, Manager of the City of Rolling Hills Estates,,for review, but had not been contacted further on the matter. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda. General Telephone Company of California Mayor Pearson ordered the matter held on the agenda for additional information in support of the telephone company's application for author- ity to increase certain rates and charges. &Z 3-7,E" . May 22, 1972 Request for Stop Signs Councilman Heinsheimer reported that the Traffic Safety Committee had made a trip to the intersection of Bowie Road and Chuckwagon Road, and to Wagon Lane at the intersection with Portuguese Bend Road, and had con- curred with requests for stop signs at those intersections. A motion to approve installation of a Stop sign on Bowie Road at the intersection with Chuckwagon Road, and on Wagon Lane at theinter- section with Portuguese Bend Road was made by Councilman Hesse, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None Palos Verdes Water Company The Manager reported that no additional information had been re- ceived. Councilman Hesse, chairman of the Utilities Committee requested that the water company be contacted for additional information. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter removed from the agenda temporarily until additional information is received. CITY MANAGER.(NEW BUSINESS) Final Map, Tract 28954, Dr. Charles Turner Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had received the final map for Tract 28954, Dr. Charles Turner,.4 Pine Tree Lane, and corres- pondence from the County Engineer. In a letter dated May 19, 1972 the City Engineer recommended: Approval of the map, rejection of the Private Street offered for dedi- cation on said map, and that the Council find that pursuant to Section 11587(x) of the Subdivision Map Act the development of the property.in the manner set forth will not unreasonably interfere with the free and and complete exercise of the easements held by Southern California Edison Company and Southern California Gas Company, and accept the map without signatures of said easement holders. Councilman Bear requested that an additional requirement be a stip- ulation that the property be cleared of any brush that could constitute a fire hazard. Councilman Bear then moved that the final map be approved subject to inspection by the City Manager with respect to brush clearance and satisfaction, that all subdivision requirements have been mete The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse Mayon Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None The Mayor directed the City Clerk to sign the linen original only after any brush on the property that could consitute a fire hazard has been cleared to her satisfaction. Tract 28147, Clark Jackson The Manager presented a letter dated May 13, 1972 from Mrs. Clark Jackson advising that bonds for paving and grading and for water mains on Tract 28147 have an anniversary date of June 6, 1972, and requesting a one year extension for the bonds. Mrs. Jackson said the work would be completed within the year. -3- 3.77, May 22', 1972 After discussion a motion to grant a six month extension was made by Councilman Bear, seconded by Cou•Ticilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer ABSENT: None Robert Johnson, 8 Eastfield Drive, Dual Access Mrs. Clifton displayed a plan for a new residence submitted to the Architectural Committee by Mr.,Roberi Johnson, Lot 63EF, 8 East- field Drive. After approving the residence plan the Committee re- ferred the matter to the City because of a dual access requested on Eastfield Drive. .-� Mrs. Clifton said she had spoken with Mr. Johnson and he said CD that because of limited sight distance, topography and icurvature of 0 Eastfield Drive in that area, he considered a dual drive desireable and necessary for the safety of his family. Mayor Pearson referred Q the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee and requested a report at the.next meeting of the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 2440 Councilman Battaglia reported -that -he had completed a review and report on the resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo California opposing the attempt to;alterWthe method of levying, col- lecting and distributing the uniform sales and use tax under the Bradley -Burns Uniform local sales and use tax law. In the interest of time, Councilman Battaglia said he would submit his report to the Mayor, and would furnish copies to the Council. Mayor Pearson ordered the matter removed from the agenda, CORRESPONDENCE California Contract Cities Association Correspondence from California Contract Cities Association ad- vising the Council of a meeting on May 17th for a discussion and final decision on the proposed law suit against the County over the alloca- tion of sheriff`s costs was presented. The Manager reported that at Council's direction she had written to the Contract Cities Association and advised them that the City of Rolling Hills, on advice of counsel, did not wish to participate in the lawsuits The correspondence was received and filed. League of California Cities Copies of the Legislative Bulletin dated May 10, 1972 on Compre- hensive Revision of Subdivision Map Act and the Legislative Bulletin dated May 11, 1972 on Federal Revenue Sharing were presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Treasurer's Report for the month of April 1972 and the State- ment of Revenues and Expenditures dated April 30, 1972 were approved and accepted on the motion of Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Coun- cilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear., Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearse NOES: None ABSENT: None -4- May 229 1972 PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 2303 through 2326 be paid from the General. Fund. DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 2303 Alma C. Clifton 538.84 2304 June C. Cunningham 506.70 2305 LilliAnn Hyller 90.00 2306 William Pritchard 287.26 2307 William Kinley 584.33 2308 Addressograph 27.30 2309 California Water Co. 18.58 2.310 -Dept. of :County Engineer 235.00 2311 General Telephone Co. 5.25 2312 Harbor Office Supply 34.02 2313 William Kinley 180.00 2314 Lomita Maintenance Service 125.00 2315 Miller Desk Co. 139.35 2316 Newhouse Tree Service 60.00 2317 Mrs.' M. Pearson 24.00 2318 Rea's Hardware 8.38 2319 Rolling Hills Comm. Assn. 7,715.12 2320 Ray Rothman 18.00 2321 Simpson & Paul Insurance 36.00 2322 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 99.04 2323 Xerox 141.57 2324 Zellerbach Co. 23.74 2325 Regional Planning Commission 297.38 2326 Petty Cash 40.33 11,235.19 The motion was seconded by Councilman'Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY Proposed Traffic Ordinance Mrs. Clifton reported that she had discussed the proposed traffic ordinance with the Sheriff's Department, and had received their com- ments. However, the report had not been submitted in final form by the Sheriff. Mayor Pearson directed that the report be sent to all members of the Council, and that the Traffic Safety Committee be pre- pared to discuss the matter at the next Council meeting. He ordered the matter held on the agenda. Proposed Ordinances Adopted by Reference_ Building Code Councilman Hesse moved that a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 6, The Building Code" be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse Mayor Pearson NOES- None ABSENT: None -5- 3N7 q: May 22, 1972 Plumbing Code Councilman Hesse moved that a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 7, The Plumbing Code" be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None Mechanical Code Councilman Bear moved that a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 78, the Mechanical Code" be introduced, and that O reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Ccu ncilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call -vote: Q AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT::.. None Ordinance:,"; N6 �l'U-10 The City Attorney reported that he had reviewed Ordinance No. U-10 and had obtained the rules and regulations regarding the conduct of Planning Commission Hearings from the City of San Jose, and is preparing an ordinance setting forth the term of office of Planning Commissioners. Vicious Dog Complaints Councilman Battaglia distributed copies of a list of dogs consid- ered "dangerous" by the American Kennel Club in their official publi- cation "The Complete Dog Book". Following discussion Mayor Pearson directed that the City Manager make the information known to the Community in a Newsletter, citing the source of the information, and urge owners of these breeds of dogs to exercise special care in handling and confining the animals with respect to their neighbors. Further, he said, the Manager should report in the newsletter that a number of instances have been reported of serious harm done to persons and property, and if such reports continue, the Council may have'to adopt something short of a leash law, perhaps a muzzle law, for the more vicious breeds. In the discussion that followed Councilman Bear stated that he felt the present ordinance for control of animals and licensing of dogs is inadequate, because it does not provide for confinement of a vicious dog if the owner does not do so after an attack. The City Attorney ex- plained that it could be done through an urgency ordinance which, if adopted, would become effective immediately. Councilman.Battaglia moved that such an ordinace be prepared for immediate adoptions The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer for purposes -of discussion, The City Attorney recommended that an -appropriation be made in the budget for animal control by.other than City and Association staff, and recom- mended that if necessary a dog catcher be hired. Mayor Pearson said that so much time and effort was devoted to developing the existing ordinance, he was opposed to acting in haste to adopt an ordinance that would supersede it; however, because the -next regular meeting of the Council would be devoted to a public hearing, he did not consider that an appropriate time to discuss the problem of vicious dogs. Councilman Battaglia moved that his motion. be tabled until the City -6- May 22, 1972 Council meeting of June 26, 1972. The motion was seconded by Council- man Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen. Battaglia, Bear, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilman Heinsheimer ABSENT: None CITY DEPARTMENTS Sheriff's Department Monthly. Report, February 1,972 The Sheriff's Department Monthly Report for the month of February 1972 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed. Statistical Report, April 1972 The Sheriff's Department Statistical Report for the month of April 1972 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pearson explainedthatthe next regular meeting of the Council on June 12, 1972 of La Cresta School would begin at 7:30 P.M. for regular Council business, and the public hearing would be scheduled for 8:00 P.M. The Mayor said the purpose of the hearing would be to discuss a recreational plan to provide additional recreational facili- ties, the necessary financing, and the possible formation of a private tennis club on City -owned land to be leased from the City. A motion to hold the public hearing -on developing additional recreational facilities, formation of a private tennis club, and the various methods of financing such facilities was made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilman Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Bear, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Councilman Battaglia ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 11:40 P.M. to a special session at 7:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 7, 1972 at the'City Hall. City Cler APPROVED: ' V_ev�, Mayor -7-