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:
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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. :•
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
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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
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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.
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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 /
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