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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING7HILLS
July 23, 1973
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Bear at 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 23, 1973 at the Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
Marion. Welch
June Cunningham
Hank Peralez
Randy Beardslee
B. W. Edson
Marion Ruth
Don Crocker.
James Langworthy
Joan Saffo
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City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Secretary
Deputy to Supervisor
James Hayes
Miraleste Pool Manager
Miraleste Pool Foundation
Miraleste Pool Foundation
Resident
Resident
Resident
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 29, 1973
as presented was made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilman
Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 9, 1973
as corrected was made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilman
Pearson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES:_ None
ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia
RIDING.RING AT CITY PARK
The matter was held on the agenda.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
The matter was held on the agenda.
MOTORCYCLES - MOTORBIKES
Letter from Richard Morley, Torrance 320
A letter dated July 10, 1973 to Councilman Hesse from Richard
Morley expressing opposition to the proposed restriction on motorcycles
in Rolling Hills was received and filed.
Letter from John. Heater, Eastfield Drive 994
A letter dated July 20, 1973 from John Heater, 59 Eastfield
Drive was presented to the Council. Councilman Hesse said he wished
July 23, 1973
to discuss the recommendations with Mr. Heater.and report back to the
Council at the next meeting. Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on
the agenda.
CITY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY 311.
'Cost Estimate for Installation of Improvement&,,Tracts 2972.3., 26113, 26769
The Manager presented copie's of cost.est-imate * s from California
Water Service Company dated July .16, 1973 for installation of.improve-
ments as f ollows:
Tracts 26113.9 Walter Norris and Tract 26769_,,JamesLangworthy -$57,438
Tract 29723, Dr,. William Ford $32,1..85
Mr. James Langworthy advised the Council that he had received
an up -dated estimate from the water company on July 23rd, and the in-
crease in costs had made him question the feasibility of proceeding
with the,oroject. Further, he said he had been advised by Mr. Charles
Nollenberger, District Manager of California Water Service Company,
Palos Verdes, that the installation on which the estimate is based is
not the most desireable; a better route could be used if the developers
wait for other development that would result from subdivisions not yet
completed.
Following discussion Councilman Pearson suggested that the
matter be referred to the Utilities Committee for study, and returned
to the agenda for the second meeting in September for consideration
by the full Council. The Mayor so directed.
MIRALESTE SWIM POOL 884
The Manager presented a letter dated July 18, 1973 from Mr.
B. W. Edson, Treasurer of the Miraleste Swim Pool Foundation. Mr.
Edson and Mrs. Marion Ruth, Chairman of the Foundation, addressed the
Council, and requested that the $1,500 administration charge made by
the City of Rolling Hills,be reduced to $500, and that insurance above
that required by the school deistrict be eliminated, resulting in an
additional saving of more than $500, enabling the Foundation to retire
their debt earlier. It is their desire to make the Miraleste pool a
debt free asset to the Community, Mr. Edson said.
After discussion of the request, Mayor Bear said he and Coun-
cilman Hesse would review the request, particularly with regard to
the elimination.of part of the insurance coverage, and their decision
would be presented at the next meeting of the Council. The matter
was held on the agenda.
.OLYMPIC POOL ON PENINSULA 988
A letter from the Law Offices of John. E. Judge dated July'17,
1973 was presented to the Council. Mr. Judge stated that he represen-
ted a group of Peninsula residents who wish to provide adequate facili-
ties, specifically an olympic size pool in a central location on the
Peninsula.
The correspondence was received and filed.
LETTER FROM ANTON B. WEBER, 53 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD RE: ROOFING REOUIPENENTS
A letter dated July 17, 1.973 from Mr. Anton B. Weber, 53 Portu-
guese Bend Road, concerning requirements for fire retardant roofs was
presented to the Council. Councilman Heinsheimer reported that copies
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of the letter had been referred to the Emergency Action-, Committee for
review. Further, he said he had at -tempted to reach Mr. Weber by tele-
phone but had -been successf+?1; after talking to him, he said he would
report on the matter to the Council.
Mrs. Joan. Saffo, Aspociation representative to the Emergency
Action Committee, advised the Council that she had sent literature on
fire retardant roofing materials to Councilman. Battaglia, and to Mr.
Bill Stringfellow, During a recent.inspection of the fire area, Mrs.
Saffo reported that fire ecologists from Stanford Research Institute
stated that the loss of homes in Rolling Hills could be attributed to
the roofing materials used. A report fromn Stanford Research Institute
will be presented shortly, Mrs. Saffo said. further, she reported
that hew fire retardant materials have been, decFeloped that are light-
weight enough to be used on existing homes and addit-ions, and with the
rising price of lumber, fire retardant roofing is no longer too expen-
sive by comparison.
Mayor Bear introduced Mr. Hank Persl_.ez, Deputy to Supervisor
James Hayes. Mr. Peralez said he had been designated by Supervisor
Hayes to make -an in-depth study of the fire situation, and wished to
meet with representatives of the Council after the meeting
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIAT'ION 978
A list of Committee Appointments provided by the California
Contract Cities Association was distributed 'by Mrs. Clifton. Mayor
Bear has been named to the Selection Committee. The 14ayor requested
that all mail, pertaining to the appointment be mailed to his home.
CITY MANAGER m UNFINISHED BUS INKS S
PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL 7973674
Mayor Bear stated that the matter would be considered at a
personnel session following the Council. meeting
FINANCIAL STATEMENT'S m JUGINE 1973 345
Month Ending June 30, 1973
The. Report of the. City Treasurer for the month of June 1973
was presented to the Council. Cou-ncilman Heinsheimer suggested that
future monthly reports include the balance from -the previous year,
rather than the fund balance from the previous month. Mayor Bear
directed that the recommendation be incorporated in future reports.
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1973
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the Preliminary Statement of
Revenue and Expenditures .dor the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1973 be
approved and accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pearson
and carried by the following roll call rote:
AYES: Coun.cilmen.
NOES: None
ABSENT- C ounc i lman
PAYMENT OF BILLLS 337
City of Rolling Hills
Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Battaglia
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 2880 through 2894
be paid from the General Fuhd. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pearson, and carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
Councilmen 1ein-sheiner, Hesse, Pearson., Mayor Bear
NOES -
None
ABSENT-
Councilman Battaglia
Miraleste Pool
Councilr_�i,an
Hei-n.she'llrMer moved that Demands No. 263 through 270
be paid from the Miraleste Pool Fund. The motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Pearson. and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmen Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Councilman Battaglia
CITY ATTORNEY
PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDINANCE 999
Councilman
Helinshelmer reported 'that as chairman of the Traffic
Committee he had reviewed the proposed traffic ordinanceand, had a few
revisions to recommend to the Caunucil. After pre-sention-of the suggested
changes, Coon-cilman He'.t�oj.shei��,j)er )rin*ved that the amendments to the proposed
ordinance be introduced. The, motion was seconded by Mayor Bear and car-
ried by the followking
roll call. vote:
AYES:
Cot, ancilmen. Heir-sheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES-
None
ABSENT-
Counci1man. Battaglia
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDLIXi' ORDINANCE NO. 6
Councilman. 11einisheimer said the Emergency Action Committee is
reviewing the matter of fire retardant roofs, and had not yet arrived
at,t
aent
decision, about requirmes for roofing on additions. He sugges-
te that the Council adopt the ordinance for application to new resi-
dences, with recommendations to be rade by the Emergency Action Com-
mittee and the Architectural Committee with regard to requirements for
additions.
Following discussion Councilman Heinsheimer moved that a pro-
posed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6` OF SAID CITY RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS
be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Bear and carried by the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia
Councilman Heinsheimer stated that the moratorium on, issuing
building permits for additions will still be in effect until the
question of requirements for roofing of additions has been resolved
by the Emergency Action Committee.
CONTRACT ® ADMINISTRATIVE SER'VIC'ES 1164
CONTRACT - GATE REIR—BIRSEkENT
Mayor Bear directed that the contracts between the City of
Rolling Hills and -the Rolling Hills Community Association regarding
Administrative Services and Gate Reimbursement be held for discuision
at a Personnel Session following the meeting.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY. ENGINEER RE: UNTD.ERGROUND UTILITIES 1225
The Manager advised the Council that a resident who builds a
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new home or who has an addition constructed that requires a change of
electrical service is required to provide underground utilities to his
home. Recently Mr. Victor Carson, 5 Hillside Lane, investigated having
his home air-conditioned, and the installation required a new panel,
although there will not be an addition to his home. Further, she repor-
ted that theSouthern California Edison Company had recently installed
new overhead cables to his reside -ace, and it was his wish to avoid the
additional expense of undergrounding the utilities to accommodate the
air conditioner. He had been. referred to the City by the County Engin-
eer who can not issue a permit without authorization from the City.
The Mayor requested that the resident appear before the Council
to request that requirements be waived, if he so wishes.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL
The Fourth Quarter Report, April 1, 1973 to June 30, 1973, of
the Department of Animal Control, Los Angeles County, was received and
filed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Monthly Report of the Los Angeles County Fire Department
for .Yuen 1973 was received and filed.
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
HITCHHIKING
Mayor Bear ordered the matter held on the agenda for consid-
eration at a meeting at which Councilman Battaglia is present, since
he requested that the matter be placed on the agenda.
ORDINANCE LIMITING OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT 1288
Councilman Heinsheimer presented a proposed ordinance pre-
pared at his request by the City Attorney regulating the hours for
construction within, the City, and said he wished to make a minor
change in Section 2. Following discussion of the proposed change,
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the proposed ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE
HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID CITY be introduced as
.,amended, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman
ADJOURNMENT
Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
Battaglia
There being no .further business to come before the meeting, the
Mayor recessed the session to a personnel session at 10:30 P.M. The
meeting reconvened at 10:45 P.M. and Mayor Bear announced that the
Budget for Fiscal 197374 had been, adopted with the exception of compen-
sation for the City Attorney. Approval and adoption.of the budget was
subject to modification, the Mayor said, and had been adopted in pre-
liminary form on the motion, of Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by
Councilman Pearson and carried by the following'roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen. Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson, Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia
The City Council authorized the City Manager's attendance at
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the International City Managers' Association Conference in Boston
September 23-27, 1973 on. the motion.of Councilman Hesse, seconded
by Mayor Bear and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Hesse, Pearson,.Mayor Bear
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Battaglia
Mayor Bear adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.M,
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