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8/27/1973MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS August 27, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bear at 7:30 P. M. Monday, August 27, 1973 at the Administra- tion Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF --:MINUTES Councilman Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear Councilman Pearson William Kinley Marion Welch Teena Clifton Peggy Minor C. August SalVail Arthur Greenberg Sidney Morse John Heater Bill Corette Godfrey Pernell City Attorney City Treasurer City Manager Secretary Chairman, South Bay Corridor Councilman, Rolling Hills Est. Resident Resident Resident Chairman, Planning Commission �A'motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 13, 1973 as presented was made by Councilman Hesse, seconded by Mr. ,,Bear and not passed by the following roll call vote: 1. AYES: Councilman Hesse, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman 'Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer The Mayor ordered the minutes held on the agenda. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (2) 21 Motorcycles - Motorbikes The Manager presented a letter from Marilyn Malmuth, 4 Out- rider Road, reporting that motorbike riders continue to use the easement adjacent to her home to enter the City, and expressing her concern that lack of spark arrestors on the bikes cause a fire hazard, and requesting that some type of sign be placed designating the horse trail and prohibiting the use of motor driven vehicles. Following the discussion, Mayor Bear offered the use of several hundred feet of chain link fencing to the Rolling Hiils Community Association for use in the area. Councilman Battaglia requested the Manager to invite Mrs. Malmuth and Mr. Hugh Multer, 2 Outrider Road, who had previously written concerning the same problem, to attend the next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Community Association to review easement problems. PROPOSED ORDINANCE -`AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16 INCLUDING REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES (2) 21 Councilman Hesse introduced and distributed to Councilmen a proposed Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." Following discussion of the proposed Ordinance and recommen- dation for certain changes, the matter was refer'ed to the City Attor- ney to prepare a new Ordinance for presentation at the next Council meeting. N 00 Q 1 67,:: August 27, 1973 RIDING RING AT CITY PARK (2) 233 Councilman Battaglia reported that after seeing a preliminary grading plan presented by Director Clark Leonard, the concept for a new riding ring has been approved by the Board -of, -Directors of the Rolling,Hills Community Association, using City land a portion of the Robert Dunn property. Discussions are being held at°the present time with Mr. Dunn relating to the purchase price for the land. Re- commendations have not yet been received from Caballeros. Mr. Will- iam Corette, Caballeros member, reported that Caballeros members are. studying the plan and will have a report for the next Community Assoc- iation Board -meeting. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (2) 234 Councilman Heinsheimer reported that there was no additional information available on matters before the Public'Utilities Commiss- ion. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee' (2) 271 Mr. C. August Salvail, Chairman, South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee, appeared before the Council, stating that the Committee is composed of delegates from the Harbor Cities area and entails studying all facets of transporting people in the Harbor area in an effort to define an approach to all aspects of ground transpor- tation. Mr. Arthur Greenberg, Councilman from the City of Rolling Hills Estates, urged the Council to participate in the program. Mr. Salvail stated that cities are asked to make a one time contribution of $100.00 toward the secretarial costs since the pro- ject is unfunded. After discussion, Councilman Hesse moved approval of an appropriation in the amount of $100.00 and participation in the project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSTAINED: Councilman ABSENT: Councilman Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear Battagiia Pearson Mayor Bear appointed Councilman Hesse to serve as delegate with Councilman Heinsheimer to serve as alternate and -directed that the South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee be -so notified. Minutes of the Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County 8/7/73 (2) 331 The Manager presented Minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County dated August 7, 1973 indicating the cancella- tion of gasoline purchasing agreements with 17 cities serviced by fire stations in the Consolidated Fire Protection -District. The Manager stated that she would review alternate methods of purchase before that date and make recommendations to the City Council. The Mayor directed the minutes received and filed. Los Angeles County Fire Department - Sale of Gas & Oil to Cities (2) 331 The Manager presented a letter dated August 13, 1973 from Los Angeles County Fire Department giving notice that due to current fuel shortages, the County is cancelling the contract providing fuel on the contract renewal date of April 14, 1974. The Manager stated that she would review alternate methods of purchase and make recommendations to the Council. The Mayor directed the notice received and filed. -2- yA b August 27, 1973 PAYMENT OF BILLS (2) 342 Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 2933 through 2955 with the excep-titin of No. 2946, be paid from the General Fund. Demand No=, Payee Amount 2933 Roger Vink $ 411.66 2934 Wm. A. Smith 44.98 2935 Alberta L. Burton 359.98 2936 Lila M. Hoover 476.75 2937 Peggy R. Minor 560.00 2938 Peggy R. Minor 440.03 2939 Wm. A. Smith 165.53 2940 Roger Vink 406.79 2941 Cal-Surance Associates 2,054.00 2942 Alma C. Clifton 50.00 2943 Dist. Atty., Co. of L.A. 34.96 2944 Flowers by Marvin 28.62 2945 General Tel. Co. 5.25 2947 Lomita Maint. Service 173.50 2948 Peninsula News 4.80 2949 So. Calif. Edison 184.54 2950 Western Highway Products 35.11 2951 Dept. of HRD 133.30 2952 So. Calif. 1st Nat. Bank 1,206.75 2953 Alma C. Clifton 29.50 2954 Int. City Mgmt. Associates 87.00 2955 Petty Cash -21.58 2946 William L. Kinley 684.33 $7,598.96 Tqe moiion was sec6nded '.by -Councilman Hesse sand carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Pearson, Battaglia (Councilman Battaglia had left the room and did not vote) Following the meeting and adjournment to a personnel session, the meeting was reconvened and item No. 2946 in the Amount of $684,33 was directed to be paid from the General Fund. Motion was made by Council- man Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilman Hesse and unanimously carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS--MIRALESTE SWIM POOL (2) 3SS Councilman Heinsheimer moved approval of Demands No. 286 through 292 for the Miraleste Swim Pool Fund. Demand No. Payee Amount 286 Rand W. Beardslee 23.14 287 Lee Ann Bensel 263.18 288 Robert B. Clarke 209.21 289 Deborah L. Guy 77.44 290 Ann M. Hansen 211.89 291 ;Michael A. Stannich 47.08 292 Cheryl L. Wek 113.44 $945.38 The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Pearson, Battaglia (Councilman Battaglia had left the room and did not vote) -3- 1 I- August 27, 1973 FINANCIAL STATEMENT - July 1973 359 Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the Statement of Receipts and Expenditures dated July 31, 1973 and the Report of the City Treasurer for June 1973 be approved and accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Heinsheimer, Battaglia, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 363 FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 9/13/73 The Manager presented a notice from SCAG for the Fall General Assembly to be held Thursday, September 13, 1973 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Mayor requested that he be registered and en- couraged the attendance of the other Councilmen. MINUTES - STEERING COMMITTEE - SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY 360 The Manager presented minutes of the Steering Committee, South Bay Corridor Study, July 26, 1973. The Mayor ordered the minutes received and filed. SOUTH BAY CITIES ASSOCIATION - NOTICE OF MEETING 361 The Manager presented notice of meeting of South Bay Cities Association on Thursday, August 23, 1973. Ordered received and filed. TRACT 31878 - PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES - HIGHRIDGE ROAD AT HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD 390 The Manager presented a map received today from Regional Planning -for Tract 318.78;, Propos.ed.lTentative. Tract • for Condominium Purposes at the corner of Highridge Road and Hawthorne Boulevard, noting that the letter with the map is dated August 14, 1973, reporting that conditional approval of the tract would be made on August 24, 1973. The Mayor noted that the time has elapsed, and ordered the matter received for file. CITY DEPARTMENTS 380 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORT - June 1973 The Report.of the Sheriff's Department for the month of June 1973 was received and filed. RECESS The Mayor recessed the meeting at 9:00 P.M. to the tennis courts to view the lighting on the courts. The meeting was recon- vened at 9:15.P!.M. In answer to a request.-from'the9Tennis.Commit- tee to establish a night hour to play for the lighted courts, the City Council recommended a "lights .out" time of 9:00 P.M. - TRACT NO. 29723 - 8 BLACKWATER CAPON ROAD 390 GIACOBINE/FORD SUBDIVISION The Manager presented a memorandum along with a letter from South Bay Engineering Corporation requesting a 90 day time exten- sion -on-.Tract 29723 and a cost estimate,from.Ca.lifornia,Water Ser- vice Company to provide water service in the amount of $32,185.00. The memorandum reported that the subdivider was very shocked at the amount of the estimate and wishes to meet with a representative of the'City Gouncil-to try to resolve the water main problem in that area and would use -the 90 day -extension -,in time to secure approval of the ..Environmental Quality Board and -post bonds- after the -final costs are determined. :• -4- August 27, 1973 Following the discussion, Councilman Battaglia moved that the time extension request for completion of the subdivision be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING NO. 67 583 Dr. Godfrey Pernell, Chairman of the Planning Commission, ap- peared before the Council and reviewed Planning Commission discussions regarding recommendations for amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance. City Attorney William Kinley presented a draft of an amendment to Ordinance No. 67 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 67 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN AND IM- PROVEMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF PROPERTY". Following discussion of the proposed amendment, Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the proposed ordinance be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Battaglia and defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer NOES: Councilman Hesse, Mayor Bear ABSENT: Councilman Pearson Councilman Heinsheimer then moved that the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney regarding net vs gross requirements in subdivi- sions be amended as follows: Paragraph (B) be eliminated; Paragraph (A) be amended to read as follows: "(A)2. Driveways or roads which provide ingress or egress to each new lot in the sub- division (commonly referred to as flag lots)." The motion was seconded by Councilman Hesse and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Bear NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Pearson Councilman Hesse then moved -,that a new section be added to the subdivision ordinance to provide for preservation and maintenance of green belts wherever possible, and in particular, to avoid construc- tion in canyons. Mayor Bear seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Heinsheimer, Hesse, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson. The Mayor directed the City Attorney to resubmit the proposed amendment to the ordinance as amended by Councilman Heinsheimer, and present it for consideration at the next meeting of the Council. Mayor Bear expressed the appreciation of the Council to Chairman Per- nell and the Planning Commission for the time and effort in the reds:_ search involved over the past several months in drafting the amend- ment to the subdivision ordinance. Dr. Pernell stated that the Commission is presently studying slope and grading requirements, re- vision of the application form for subdivisions and variances, and will be making recommendations to the City Council when their studies are complete. Dr. Pernell also requested the City Council to explore methods whereby notification will be given to the City when property sales are made in Rolling Hills. Councilman Battaglia requested the Manager to include this item on the agenda of the Rolling Hills Community Associ- ation Board of Directors. -5- I- � August 27, 1973 DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ENGINEERS - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY SECTION "EROSION POTENTIAL REPORT OF CRENSHAW FIRE" (2) 1262 The Manager presented reports made by Los Angeles County.Geo-„ logy Department at the request of the City, to determine the serious areas of erosion potential caused by the recent fire on June 22, 1973. The Manager stated that the County recommends check dams be built in certain areas and will make a report to the County Flood Control Dis- trict as to the locations of the dams. She further reported that a workshop is being organized on the Ken Watts property, 1 Wrangler Road, for Saturday at 10:30 P.M. to show residents methods of plant- ing and pruning. The Manager further reported.that.salt-bush seed for replanting the! area.was.being obtained.and.methods-of planting would be..explored on -Saturday, September 1st. The Council directed that the Manager provide the erosion report for residents affected by the fire. RESOLUTION NO. 302 - ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL ,,YEAR 1973/74. (2) 1302 AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson RESOLUTION NO. 303 - FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973/74 (2) 1465 Councilman Hesse moved that Resolution No. 303 entitled "A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FIX- ING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE, FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1973 AND END- ING JUNE 30, 1974" be adopted, and;that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by, Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote - AYES: Councilman Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES None ABSENT: 'Councilman Pearson STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE - REPORT ON ROLLING HILLS FIRE (2) 1500 The Manager distributed copies of the Stanford Research Institute survey of the Rolling Hills fire on July 22, 1973 with emphasis on the importance of fire resistant roofs. The Mayor requested the Councilmen to study the report. -OPENING BIDS RE PURCHASE OF TRUCK (2) 1709 7,1 The City Attorney s.tated.that this was the date specified in the legal notice -given - in- acc.6.r.dance with Ordinance No. 18 to invite bids for the pttcha�o bf `a,one ton stake truck. The Manager reported that specifications had been furnished to 5 automobile dealerships and.ohly one agency had given a bid. The bid from Service Oldsmob1e.,GM'C°Inc,35.55 E-. South Street, Long Beach, California, was opened by the City Attorney for purchase of a GMC one ton stake truck in the amount of $3885.00. NOV The Mayor opened the discussion concerning adoption of the bud- get for the fiscal year 1973/74, stating that a Public Hearing had been held. Councilman Battaglia moved that expense item for City -Attorney r..y be amended from $8,258.00 to reflect the new retainer of $10,900.00 and, further moved that Resolution No. 302 entitled "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING C� A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING Q, JULY 1, 1973 and ENDING JUNE.30,-1974 AND FIXING THE.AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE SUPPORT AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DURING THE -FISCAL YEAR", be -'adopted and that read- "..,ing in full be waived.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson RESOLUTION NO. 303 - FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973/74 (2) 1465 Councilman Hesse moved that Resolution No. 303 entitled "A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FIX- ING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE, FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1973 AND END- ING JUNE 30, 1974" be adopted, and;that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by, Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote - AYES: Councilman Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES None ABSENT: 'Councilman Pearson STANFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE - REPORT ON ROLLING HILLS FIRE (2) 1500 The Manager distributed copies of the Stanford Research Institute survey of the Rolling Hills fire on July 22, 1973 with emphasis on the importance of fire resistant roofs. The Mayor requested the Councilmen to study the report. -OPENING BIDS RE PURCHASE OF TRUCK (2) 1709 7,1 The City Attorney s.tated.that this was the date specified in the legal notice -given - in- acc.6.r.dance with Ordinance No. 18 to invite bids for the pttcha�o bf `a,one ton stake truck. The Manager reported that specifications had been furnished to 5 automobile dealerships and.ohly one agency had given a bid. The bid from Service Oldsmob1e.,GM'C°Inc,35.55 E-. South Street, Long Beach, California, was opened by the City Attorney for purchase of a GMC one ton stake truck in the amount of $3885.00. NOV August 27, 1973 After discussion, Councilman Battaglia moved that the bid be accepted with the Manager directed to negotiate with the bidder in an attempt to keep the costs within the budget allocation of $3700.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE DIVISION OF SALES TAX ON PER CAPITA BASIS (2) 1785 The City Attorney requested direction to forward a Resolution to the City Attorneys, Department of the League of California Cities which would urge other City Attorneys in California to take the necessary steps to propose a program that would divide the sales tax on a per capita basis which would benefit the small cities such as Rolling Hills. After discussion, the Council directed the City Attorney to proceed with preparation of the Resolution. ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR MAIN GATE AREA RESTROOM FACILITY (2) 1790 The Manager presented an itemized list of additional costs for the restroom facility in the gatehouse in the amount of $4,167.00. Councilman Heinsheimer moved approval of the statement. The motion was seconded by Mayor Bear and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Battaglia, Hesse, Heinsheimer, Mayor Bear NOES:- None ABSENT: Councilman Pearson HITCHHIKING) The Mayor requested the Manager to place the agenda item "Hitch- hiking" as the first item under New Business for discussion at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor Bear adjourned the meeting at 12:10 A. -M. to Tuesday, 7:30 P.M:, September 11, 1973 because of a legal holiday on the next regular meet- ing. 'date . APPRO : Mayor / -7-