6/11/1973MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
June 11, 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.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Councilman Heinsheimer
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
June Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Adkins
Cliff Bundy
Fred Fuld
Roy Doar
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Manager
City Attorney
Secretary
Resident
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Guest
A motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of May 14, 1973
and May 29, 1973 was made by Councilman Battaglia, seconded by
Councilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED BUDGET, 1973-74 FISCAL YEAR 311
Mayor Bear opened the Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for
the 1973-74 Fiscal Year and welcomed Mr and Mrs. William Adkins,
13 Caballeros Road, who said they were present to hear about the budget
and other matters on the agenda.
The City Manager presented the proposed budget, and explained
that the payroll for the Association had been shown together with
the City payroll in the City budget as requested.b,y the Councilmen
in January at a discussion regarding employee benefits. Mrs. Clifton
said the Council is considering participating in the Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) and to do so it was her understanding that
it would be necessary for the City to pay Association employees under
an Administrative Services contract between the City and the Associ-
ation.
Following discussion Councilman Hesse moved that Counsel be direc-
ted to prepare new contracts for Fiscal 1973-74 between the City and
the Rolling Hills Community Association for gate services and for
administrative services. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pear-
son and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman-Heinsheimer
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
RIDING RING AT CITY PARK
Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Councilman Battaglia reported that a meeting had been scheduled
with owners of property in the vicinity of the riding ring at the Gap
to discuss possible acquisition of additional property in the area.
Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda.
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Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
APPLICATION NO. 54065, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
A notice of filing of an application with the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California by Southern California Gas
Company for authority to increase gas rates was presented to the
Council.
Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda for additional
information from Councilman Heinsheimer.
CITY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS
HARBOR PROPERTIES, LTD. - FRED FULD
The Manager presented a letter dated May 21, 1973 from Mr.
Fred Fuld Jr., 6 Georgeff Road, requesting that since construction
of tennis courts had been completed, consideration be given to con-
struction of a golf course within the City limits. Mr. Fuld stated
that he would be happy to work with any interested group in explor-
ing the matter.
He reiterated his offer to work with any group interested in
pursuing the idea, and said there would be a lot of problems and work
involved, and said he had no specific area in mind when offering the
suggestion.
Mayor Bear thanked Mr. Fuld
matter would be considered by the
review of recreational --needs.
PROPOSAL - NJP SPORTS, INC. 77
for his appearance, and said the
Council in connection with their
Mrs. Clifton presented an estimate 'from.NJP Sports, Inc,., Glen-
dale, California for installation of screening on all perimeter
fencing on both the old and new tennis courts, in the amount of
$1,903.00. The Manager said the bid was the result of a request
made at a joint meeting of theT&'inis Committee and Landscaping Com-
mittee; they felt that a screen at the sides of the court will be
necessary until landscaping develops enough to screen the court,
and screening at the ends will always be necessary, even when the
sides are screened by planting.
Councilman Battaglia said that he felt the bid would be an excel-
lent vehicle for pulling the tennis group together, and felt that they
should be given the information so they could organize and raise the
necessary funds. Since the Caballeros raise money through yearly dues
for, -their projects, and the tennis courts have been open for over a
month with no obligation imposed on any residents, Mr. Battaglia said
the extras should be supplied by tennis players.
Mrs.. Clifton introduced -Mr. Cliff Bundy, 2 Chuckwagon Road, who
advised that he was present to represent Dr. Richard Hoffman, Presi-
dent of the Tennis Club. Mr. Bundy said it was the understanding of
the Tennis Group that the courts would be completed by the City, in-
cluding lights, screening and anything else needed for play.. Individ-
ual Councilmen said they would be willing to subscribe personally to
a fund raising program, so the burden of some of the items needed
would be on those using the courts, rather than the entire populace
of the City. Mayor Bear said things will be needed from time to time
for the tennis court, and he agreed that inasmuch as three courts
were provided by the City, anything else needed or desired -should be
furnished by those using -the courts.
Mr. Bundy said he would advise the Tennis Culb of the comments
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of the City Council. Mrs. Clifton said the courts will be closed
the week of June 25th for application of the surface finish on the
new courts. Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda for
additional information following the meeting of the Tennis Group
on June 26th.
MIRALESTE POOL COMMITTEE 201
A letter dated May 31, 1973 from Marion -Ruth, Chairman of the
Miraleste Pool Foundation, was presented to the Council. Mrs. Ruth
said the Miraleste Pool is suffering from lack of members to carry
the swimming program at a profit; two years ago the foundation lost
$6,000 and the last year almost $4,000. She asked that the City
consider donating administrative services, for which $1,500 is charged.
Mayor Bear explained that the City staff hires swimming pool
employees, provides reproduction services, payroll services, orders
supplies, pays billa, and provides other services required. Mrs.
Clifton explained that the other services include scheduling of
cllasses, preparation of a budget, maintenance of a separate bank
account, providing answers in response to telephone inquiries, since
the City's telephone number is provided on all material distributed.
Following discussion Mayor Bear directed the Manager to advise
Mrs. Ruth that the matter had been brought before the Council, and
the decision was made to continue providing administrative services
to the pool foundation f6r a fee of $1,500. . .
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES' 258
Correspondence from California Contract Cities Association
dated June 1, 1973 was presented to the Council, advising that
representatives of the Association will go to Washington, D.C.
on June 20th to lobby for a revenue sharing proposal. The cor-
respondence was received and filed.
SOUTHERN.CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 287
Correspondence from SCAG dated May 31, 1973 was presented to
the Council, with.a;Committ,ee Membership,Request.
Mayor Bear, delegate to SCAG., and Councilman.Pearson, alter-
nate, indicated that they would be interested in serving on the
Land Use and Growth Committee and the Environmental Quality Com-.
mittee. A motion to so advise SCAG was made by Councilman Pearson,
seconded by Councilman Battaglia and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION 282
Correspondence dated May 25, 1973 from the American Revolution,
Bicentennial Commission of California was presented to the Council.
The Manager said correspondence on the matter is proceeding, and
suggested that the Council may wish to join with other cities on
the Peninsula in an observance.
Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda.
ESTIMATE, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXTERIOR 1085
The Manager presented an estimate for painting the exterior of
the Administration Building in the sum of $1100, submitted by;Lee
Curry who is currently painting the new City buildings.
A motion to authorize an expenditure of not to exceed $1100
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for painting the Administration Building was made by Councilman
Pearson, seconded by.Councilman Hesse and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, MANPOWER PROGRAMS DIVISION 1128
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated June 7, 1973 from the
Office of the Director of.Personnel, Manpower Programs Division,
advising.that on June 5, 1973 the County Board of Supervisors
approved the extension of the Public Employment Program through
June 30, 1974.
A motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
and sign the contract was made by Councilman Hesse, seconded by Coun-
cilman Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: Councilman Battaglia
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL 130
A fact sheet from the Department of -Animal Control, County of
Los Angeles was presented to the Council. The annual rabies vaccin-
ation clinic will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Friday,
August 10th at Dapplegray School.
Mayor Bear requested that the information be included in the
Newsletter, and ordered the correspondence received and filed.
FINANCIAL•RE.PORTS . ..83.6 :a T,
A motion to approve and accept the Report of the City Treasurer
for the month of April 1973 and the Statement of Revenue and Expendi-
tures dated April 30, 1973 was made by Councilman Pearson, seconded
by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
PAYMENT OF BILLS 848 -
Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
A motion to approve payment of Demands No. 2798 through 2832,
with the exception of Demands Nos. 2801, 2815, 2826 and -2832, which
were voided, from the General Fund, was made by Councilman Pearson,
seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried -by the.following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia,
NOES: None
ABSENT: -Councilman Heinsheimer
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 296 855
Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Councilman Hesse moved that Resolution No-.- 29& entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALI-
FORNIA, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE LONG-TERM GENERAL PLAN FOR SAID
CITY be adopted, and that rea.ding .in full -be waived. The motion T:
was seconded- by -Councilman. Fear;s.on and -carried by -.the following roll
call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 115
Councilman Pearson moved that Ordinance No. 115 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 67 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF -:THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF SUBDIVIS-
IONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF PROPERTY" be adopted, and that reading
in full be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Battaglia and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
The Manager advised that the hearing before the Planning Com-
mission on Subdivision Requirements, especially consideration of
requirements of net vs gross acreage for subdivisions, was very well
attended and the matter.would be considred by the Board of Directors
on Thursday, June 14, 1973 at a special meeting with the Planning
Commission in attendance.
PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE 1035
The City Attorney presented a proposed Traffic.Ordinance, and
asked that because of the length and importance of the document, the
Council review it and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.
A motion to introduce the proposed Traffic Ordinance which
regulates traffic within the.City and amends Ordinances 1 and 16 and
all other ordinances in conflict therewith was made by Councilman
Hesse, seconded by Councilman Battaglia and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman
CITY DEPARTMENTS 1029
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Heinsheimer
The Sheriff's Department Report for the month of March 1973
was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Activity Reports of the Los Angeles County Fire Department
for the months of March and April 1973 were presented to the Council.
The reports were received and filed.
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
MOTORBIKES & MOTORCYCLES 1062
In response to a question .from Councilman Battaglia,_the Mayor
said a discussion of the proposed ordinance prohibiting operation
of all motorbikes in the City of Rolling Hills had not been consid-
ered because of the time devoted to the discussion of the proposed
budget. The Mayor requested that the matter be carried on the
agenda for the next Council meeting.
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NOISE ORDINANCE 1090
Mayor Bear stated that following the discussion about the
advisability of adopting an ordinance prohibiting or limiting
operation of contract equipment in the City on weekends, he ob-•,,
served large equipment at work on a property adjacent to his
early Sunday morning. Councilman Battaglia said he favored an
absolute prohibition on operating equipment before 9:00 A.M. on
Sunday, and no prohibition on Saturday. The City Attorney said the
proposal submitted by Councilman Heinsheimer applied to non-residents
only, but could cause a problem if operated by a resident. Coun-
cilman Hesse suggested that the Council avoid adopting ordinances
prescribing behaviour control, and regulate commercial enterprise
in the City.
The matter was held on the agenda for additional disassion
when Councilman Heinsheimer returns.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS 1240
Mr. William Kinley, City Attorney, reported that he had had a
letter from the Attorney General stating that he had been requested
to prepare an opinion of the legality of a city prohibiting use of
motorcycles within its boundaries.
Councilman Battaglia suggested that the CityAttorney could
reply that an ordinance which is reasonable in scope, i.e. noise
levels, types of bikes.with definable standards and enforcement
abilities, is proper in the interest of public safety. The City
Attorney said that since Rolling Hills has no public roads, it
would not apply.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
Mayor adjourned the meeting to a personnel session at 10:50 P.M.
The meeting re -convened at 11:50 P.M. and was adjourned at 11:55P.M.
on the motion of Councilman Hesse, seconded by Councilman Pearson
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
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