4/23/1973LIN
MINUTES. OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA'
April 23, 1973
A regular meeting of the City Council was.called to order by
Mayor Bear at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, April 23, 1973.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pearson, Mayor Bear
(Councilman Battaglia arrived at 8:10 P.M.)
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse, City Treasurer Marion Welch
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
June Cunningham Secretary
Charlene Holland Visitor
Mrs. Watts Girl Scout Council
Mrs. White Girl Scout Council
Robert Fortney Resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 9, 1973
as presented was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman
Heinsheimer and carried by the following -roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
RIDING RING AT CITY PARK
Heinsheimer, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Battaglia, Hesse
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Councilman Battaglia reported that a proposal Was submitted to
the Board of Directors at their last meeting for development of a
riding ring south of the existing ring on City -owned property at the
Gap. Owners of the property being considered will be contacted and
asked about their interest in exchanging a portion of their property
for development as a ring site, and the report would be presented to
the Board of Directors at the next meeting.
Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda for additional
information from the Board of Directors.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 238
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY APPLICATION NO. 53797
Notice of a Prehearing Conference in the matter of the applica-
tion of Southern. California Gas Company for a general increase in its
reates for authority to include a purchased gas adjustment provision
in its tariffs was presented to the Council. The conference is sched-
uled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, 1973 in Los Angeles.
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY, APPLICATION NO. 53563
A copy of the California Water Service Company report on finan-
cial requirements and acquisition of the Palos Verdes System was
circulated. The Manager reminded the Council that the Public Utili-
ties Commission would conduct public hearings in the Council Chambers
of the Rolling Hills Administration Building on May 2, 3 and 4, 1973.
The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda.
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PALOS VERDES COORDINATING COUNCIL u 347
The Manager advised that the next meeting of the Palos Verdes
Coordinating Council to discuss building an auditorium.and/or a cul-
tural center will be held at the Peninsula Center Library on May 8th.
Mayor Bear asked Councilman Battaglia to attend the meeting and
report to the Council.
CITY MANAGER -NEW BUSINESS 63
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Mrs. Clifton distributed copies of a notice of public hearing
to consider.a proposed amendment of Ordinance No. 1494, Zoning Ordi-
nance, Unincorporated Area of the County of Los Angeles, and explained"
that it was for information.only.
rS0 REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The Mayor advised the Council that he had received the following
information on proposed tentative tracts on the Peninsula: Tract'28205,
Q Ocean Crest Drive - will be eonsiderd by the Subdivision Committee of
Regional Planning Commission on May 4th. Tracts 30358 on Highridge Road
and 31397 on Ravenspur Drive will be considered by the Subdivision Com-
mittee on April 27th.
CITY MANAGER - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PALOS VERDES WATER COMPANY PROGRESS REPORT 260
Mrs. Clifton reported that she had received an updated progress
report on projects to be completed„in 1973 as ordered following the
last hearing before the Public Utilities'Commission, and she presented
the schedule for improvements as follows:
Ringbit East & West' May 1 21,978
.Packsaddle East & West May 1 332551
Runningbrand Road July 1 112622
Ranchero Road July 1 10,338
Eastfield Drive August 1 26,265
(East from tank)
Councilman Heinsheimer reported that he and the City'Manager
would meet prior to the Public Utilities Commission hearings to dis-
cuss the master plan -of improvements in depth. The matter was held
on the agenda.
COST OF IMPROVEMENTS - WATER SYSTEM, TRACTS 26113 and 26769
The Manager presented a copy of a letter dated June 14, 1972 from
Palos Verdes Water Company to Mr. James Langworthy giving a preliminary
cost estimate of the deposit required to furnish water service to Tracts
26113, Walter Norris and Tract 26769, James Langworthy. Mr. Nollenber-
ger', District Manager of California Water Service Company, advised Mrs.
Clifton that costs have increased and new estimates are being prepared.
Further, Mrs. Clifton explained that completion of the water system on
Middleridge is dependent on completion of a water system for Tract
29723 on Blackwater Canyon Road, and the final date for approval of
the tract under the present approval is May 26, 1973. The Engineer
had advised Mrs. Clifton that the final map will be presented to the
Council prior to that date.
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Following discussion Councilman Pearson suggested that the mat-
ter be held on the agenda until presentation of the final map of the
Giaccobine/Ford Subdivision, Tract 29723. The Mayor so ordered.
TENNIS COMMITTEE REPORT 190
Mrs. Clifton reported that temporary markings would be put on
the new tennis courts during the week, and requested that the Council
act on the report of the Tennis Committee submitted to the Council
at the meeting of April 9th, following a Committee meeting on March 28th.
Final markings on the courts and lighting for night use will be'in-
stalled at a later date, Mrs. Clifton said, but all three courts would
be ready for daytime play the first week in May, and reservations would
be taken for a six-week period, at which time the recommendations of
the Tennis Committee would be reviewed.
Councilman Pearson suggested that the recommendations of the
Tennis Committee be referred to the Planning Commission, because study
of recreational needs originated with the Commission, and that in the
interim the recommendations of the Committee be followed for daytime
play. Mayor Bear agreed, and asked the Manager to advise residents
in a Newsletter.
ELEVATIONS, TRACT 30478,_ INLAND PACIFIC CO., INC. 727
The Manager displayed elevations for the proposed development
of Tract 30478 by Inland Pacific Co., Inc. at the intersection of
Palos Verdes Drive North and Crenshaw Boulevard. Mrs. Clifton explained
that the parking shown complies with requirements of the County, but is
not in compliance with requirements of the City of Rolling Hills Estates
which plans to annex the property. The proposed annexation is now on
the agenda of the Rolling Hills.Estates.Planning Commission, Mrs. Clifton
said.
After discussion of problems of parking, ingress and egress on
the proposed tract the Manager was directed to return the elevations
to the developer without comment, since the Council was opposed to
the development, but did not wish to go on record as opposing the
development in Rolling_Hills Estates. The matter was considered by
Regional Planning on April 13th, Mrs. Clifton said.
CROSSWALK ON CREST ROAD AT BUGGY WHIP DRIVE 22
Councilman Heinsheimer reported that he had inspected the Crest
Road at Buggy Whip area in response to a request at the last Council
meeting by Mrs. Catherine Partridge, who advised the Council that a
marked crosswalk is necessary to protect the school children. It is
difficult to judge the need merely by lookint at it, Councilman Heins-
heimer said, and he suggested that people who have observed hazards
in the area be asked to inspect the site and make a recommendation to
the Council about the location of a crosswalk. He suggested that a
crosswalk in the area where children are discharged and the guard is
stationed�might be more appropriate than at the Buggy Whip location.
Mayor Bear referred the matter to the Traffic Commission for
study and a recommendation. The City -Attorney said it would be
necessary to name a new Traffic Commission, and the Mayor said he
wished to name Mrs. Carol Hanscom, 12 Williamsburg Lane and Mrs.
Florence Ziegler, 0 Open Brand Road to the Traffic Commission, sub-
ject'to their acceptance of the appointment.
CORRESPONDENCE
ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION RE-: "NET VS GROSS" ACREAGE 375
The Manager presented a letter from the Rolling Hills Community
Association advising that a discussion was held at the April 11, 1973
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meeting of the Board of Directors to define whether net acreage of
properties rather than gross should be considered for any future sub-
division.requests.
Councilman Pearson asked whether the Board had taken an action,
and Councilman Battaglia reported that they had not, but had sent the
letter summarizing the Board's discussion in support.of the concept of
the net policy developed by the Council.
Councilman Battaglia suggested that the Council impose a norator-
ium.on future subdivision until the question has been resolved, and
until the General Plan has been adopted, because of new requirements
that may be in force as a result of the General Plan, particularly
with respect to reserving recreation areas in subdivisions. The City
Attorney said he did not think that consideration of changing the re-
quirement from gross to net,in subdividing was a valid reason for put-
ting a freeze on subdivisions. He recommended instead that an ordinance
pp amending the subdivision ordinance to provide for net -acreage rather
r -I than -gross acreage be introduced; it would be prospective legislation
-)and could.become law in 30 days. If, after the Planning Commissions"s',
Q public hearing the decision is not made to chgnge the requirement, the
proposed amendment could be abandoned by the Council. Councilman Bat-
taglia said a moratorium could serve as notice to prospective subdivi-
ders that the change is being considered, and would prevent a rush to
file before any change is made.
Following discussion.by the Council, Councilman.Pearson moved
that a moratorium be imposed.on the filing of new subdivisions until
such time as the General Plan has been adopted by the City Council.
Councilman Pearson stated further that the General Plan must by law
be adopted by June 15, 1973, and will include a recreational element
which would affect subdivisions, and subdivisions will be accepted -on
or after Monday, June 18, 1973. The motion was seconded by Council-
man.Battaglia and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman
PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN
Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Pearson
Hesse
Mayor Bear set Monday, May 14,,1973 at 8:30 P.M. for a Public
Hearing at La Cresta School on the General Plan for the City of Roll-
ing Hills. Mrs. Clifton advised that the matter will be considered
at a continuation.of a public hearing before the Planning Commission
on Tuesday, May 1, 1973 before being forwarded to the City Council.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 20
Councilman Heinsheimer moved,that the Statement of Receipts and
Disbursements dated March 3.1, 1973'and the Treasurer's Report for the
month of March 1973 be approved and accepted. The motion, was seconded
by Councilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
Mayor Bear
NOES: 'None
ABSENT: Councilman
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Pearson
Hesse
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that
be approved for payment from the General
ded by Councilman Pearson and carried by
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Demands No. 2741 through 2760
Fund. The motion,was secon-
the following roll call.vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Pearson
Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
CITY ATTORNEY
PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. 797
The City Attorney reported that he is working on the Traffic
Ordinance for the City, and would present it to the Council for adop-
tion when complete.
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 850
The City Attorney distributed copies of a proposed amendment to
the Subdivision Ordinance. Following discussion Councilman Heinshei-
mer moved that the proposed ordinance, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 67 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN AND
IMPROVEMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF PROPERTY" be intro-
duced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Pearson
Mayor Bear
NOES: Node
" ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 897
Councilman Pearson moved that the Environmental Impact Report
and the Environmental Evaluation Checklist prepared by the City
Attorney be approved and sent to the Environmental Quality Board.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Battaglia and carried by the
following roll call vote: Y
AYES:*' Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Pearson.
Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE
GIRL SCOUT AWARDS DINNER 310
Mayor Bear recognized Mrs. Watts and Mrs. Wright, represent-
atives of South Bay Girl.Seouts. Mrs. Wright distributed an invi-
tation to each Councilman, and asked that they consider acting as a
sponsor for a Girl Scout of Cadette age level who will be honored
at a dinner on May 30th on Princess Louise II in Redondo Beach, at
which time First Class awards will be given.
The Mayor thanked Mrs. Watts and Mrs. Wright on behalf of the
Council.
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
SUMMER SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM 981
Mayor Bear said he had received a letter from the City of
Sacramento asking whether the City of Rolling Hills wished to recom-
mend a student for a summer school acheivement program. The Mayor
suggested that young people be requested to submit a resume to the
Council, and that a worthy student be considered to participate.
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The cost is $395, the Mayor said, and Councilman Battaglia said the
expenditure might be justified for an interested and worthy student.
'YOUTH PROGRAM 1002
Councilman Battaglia said an effort is being made by the Rolling
ells Community Association to develop a youth program for the summer,
,fid asked whether the City Council would be intereoted in participating
in funding of the program with the Association. At this time he did
}got know what programs would be developed, or how much money would be
required Councilman Battaglia said, and explained that a committee is
studying the project and would submit recommendations to the Community
Association. The matter was held on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT 1073
t.. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
Op Mayor adjourned the session at 10:20 P.M., to meet again on Monday,
r-4 May 14th at 7:30 P.M. at La Cresta School, 38 Crest Road West,
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