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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 231 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. 1 April 23, 1973 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. -2- yo April 23, 1973 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 -3- r April 23, 1973 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 -4- Demands No. 2741 through 2760 Fund. The motion,was secon- the following roll call.vote: 22 April 23, 1973 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. 1 S11 5 4pril 23, 1973 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, Q APPROVED: Mayor 1 s _ City C lerl<