3/25/1974MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
March 25, 1974
A regular meeting of the City Council -was called to order by Mayor
pro tempore Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M. Monday, March 25, 1974 at the
Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor"pro tempore Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
ALSO PRESENT: Teend Clifton
City Manager
William Kinley
City Attorney
June Cunningham
Secretary
Robert Moller
L. A. County Engineer
Robert Smith
L. A. County Geologist
Charles Nollenberger
Calif. Water Service
Bruce Ldckwood
Geologist
Awtah Sihgh-
Soils Engineer
Bill Buchanan
Resident
Greg Buchanan
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Cliff Buddy
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Robert Dunn
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John Esger
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Mrs. Georgia Ferderber
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Mr. & Mrs. Roger Frost
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Brad Frost
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Jeff Frost
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Mark Frost
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Tom Gaian
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Sidney Held
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Benjamin Hitz
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Dr. & Mrs. R. Hoffman
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C. W. Jenkins
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Mrs. Samuel Kim
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Kevin Kraus
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Larry Lean
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Cam McBee
Dr. & Mrs. Max Negri
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Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Padgett
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Charles Raine
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France Raine
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Mrs. Joyce Robertson
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Mrs. Maurine Robinson
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Samuel Salmon
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Scott Salmon
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Lee Sawyer
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Mrs.. Schleissner
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_Emily
Ken Watts
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David Wendorff
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Todd Wendorff
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8
A motion to approve the minutes of March 12, 1974 as corrected was
made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried
unanimously.
March 2S, 1974
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
WEED ABATEMENT 20
Councilman Crocker reported that he had met with Mrso Joan Saffo
and with Captain Donald Moore and Chief Paul Schneider, Los Angeles
County Fire Department representatives to discuss implementation of
regulations for weed clearance as set forth in the Newsletter by the,
City Manager, Captain Moore told Councilman Crocker that the City will.
be divided into sections, and beginning in.mid-April inspections of. all -
properties in the City will be made. Chief Schneider outlined a pro-
cedure for appeal to the Supervisors by property owners who do not agree
with findings of the Fire Inspectors about violations on properties.
Councilman'Crocker said priorities should be established for high danger
areas, and names of contractors.for weed abatement and brush removal
should be,furnished residents, so those wishing to comply will be able
to make arrangementso Because of concern about lack of action by a
property.owner when weeds are dry and the fire danger is high, Council-
man Crocker asked Mr. Ken Watts, 1 Wrangler, whose home was lost in
the June'1973 fire to speak to the Council.
Mr. Watts said he had discussed weed abatement with Captain Moore,
and was advised that inspections would be made, the resident would be
notified of any violations, and if no effort to comply was made by'the
resident, his name and address would be given to the County Agricultural
Department for action; however, it is difficult to establish a time-
table for such action. Mr. Watts suggested that in the event action
is not taken by a resident, especially on vacant lots, the City con-
tract with private contractors as the fire danger increases, and charge
the resident on his tax bill. Further, Mr. Watts asked that action be
taken to enforce removal of burned brush and fire damaged trees remain-
ing from the June 1973 fire, which he said constitute a fire hazard,
as well as being eyesores.
Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer asked the City Attorney to comment
on action contemplated.against residents who did not comply with fire
department requirements last year; Mr. Kinley said that ultimately all
properties were cleared as requested. At present the City has no -auth-
ority for any procedures for weed and brush clearance unle-ss-the Council
adopts an ordinance, giving proper notice and financing a program, car-
rying.the financial burden until such time as it could be charged.to
residents on their tax bills, Mr. Kinley explained. 'If such an ordi-
nance were adopted, Mr. Kinley said it,would be necessary for the City
to terminate its contract with the County and assume the full burden
of weed abatement enforcement; inspections, enforcement and charges.
Mrs. Clifton. explained that the Fire Department is responsible for
improved parcels and brush clearance; the Department of Agriculture
is responsible for unimproved properties and weed clearance. Chief
Schneider advised the Manager that the Fire Department would begin
inspections as soon as the residents had been notified, and since the
Newsletter has advised the residents, inspections will probably be
started within the next week. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said the most
reasonable goal would be to have the Fire Department do what they did
last year on an accelerated basis, since they ultimately did achieve
compliance in the City, and have the implementation of action ordered
'by the Fire Department in the most rapid way, with the City authorized
to act without interfering in the Fire Department's area of responsi-
bility for inspections.
Councilman Crocker asked that a person familiar with the area be
authorized to designate priority areas, and Councilwoman. Le Conte
suggested that the City Manager be instructed to advise the Agriculture
Department to start immediately on unimproved properties, since owners
of improved properties have already received notification. Mayor Heins-
heimer requested that a detailed procedure be prepared for presentation
at the next Council meeting, and asked Councilman Crocker to work with
the City Manager and City Attorney on establishing priority areas.
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GASOLINE ALLOCATION 125
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she and the City Manager had
attended a meeting in Lawndale held for the purpose of discussing gas-
oline allocations to cities that had been supplied under contract by
the County. Last fall Los Angeles County had advised the cities that
the contracts would not be renewed. Because Rolling Hills does not
have storage facilities, gasoline for the City has been obtained as,
nee'de'd from storage facilities of the Consolidated Fire Protection
District, Engine Company -56 on Crest Road.
Councilwoman Le Conte said no definite information had been pro®
vided at the meeting, but she had been advised by Supervisor James -
Hayes that he would meet with representatives of Shell Oil Company to
determine whether supplies would be available, and what the price would
be, and would advise Mrs. Le Conte. She said it was her opinion that
the City would continue? to get gasoline from the Fire Department stor-
age facility under contract.
POPPYTRAIL ROAD FAILURE 135
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer reported that a report on the Poppytrail
Road failure, which occurred on Tuesday, March 19th had been submitted
by the City Manager, and several persons at the meeting were present
for discussion of the matter. Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilwoman
Le Conte to review the matter with County representatives and residents.
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated March 22, 1974 from the
Design Division, Department of County Engineer, and said that Mr. Robert
Moller, Regional Engineer, Department of Building and Safety and Mr.
Robert Smith. -County Geologist were present at the meeting. Others in
attendance were Mr. Dunn, owner of the property at 2 Poppytrail on which
the problem of slope failure developed, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Padgett,
11 Poppytrail; Mr. Benjamin Hitz, 6 Poppytrail; Mrs. Samuel Kim, 7 Poppy -
trail;. and Mrs. Georgia Ferderber, 3 Poppytrail; also Mr. Charles Nol-
lenberter, Manager of Palos Verdes Water Company, a division of Cali-
fornia Water Service Company, and Mr.Bruce Lockwood, geologist and Mr.
Awtah Singh, soils engineer, from the firm Lockwood, Singh and Associ-
ates'.
Mr. Robert Moller said the cause of the failure has not been deter-,
mined at this time --there was a break in the water main at the time of
the -slippage, and it has not been determined whether the break in the
main caused the slippage, or was a result of the slippage. A small land-
slide and relatively minor damage to.one structure have occurred, Mr.
Moller said. Mr. Moller said, further, there are adequate safeguards
in the procedures being used, and the failure is not the business of
the City Council at this time; the department of City Engineer will
review the recommendations submitted by the consultants on the grading
job and will determine whether the recommendations for repair are ade-
quate. Further, Mr. Moller stated, the Los Angeles County standards
are at least equal to or superior to standards anywhere in the country.
Mr. Robert Smith said the geology files on the area are available
to anyone who wishes to see them, and he was willing to answer any
questions. Actual geological work is done by private geologists and soils
engineers, and their reports are on file with the County, Mr. Smith said
and all corrective measures must eventually be filed, Mr. Smith 6f the
Geology division said.
Mr. Kinley said the problem is primarily the concern of the people
making excavations and the people suffering the damage; at this time
the County engineers and geologists have offered no opinion as to the
cause, and he recommended that the City take no action or position un-
til a decision is arrived at by the experts, unless the City is required
by law to give an opinion. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer agreed that at
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present no one is being blamed; there is an investigation intended to
pinpoint the problem and determine what corrective measures should be
taken, and whether.development of the site could be continued. Council-
woman Le.Conte asked whether the amended plans would have to be approved
by the City; Mr. Kinley said all permits were issued in accordance with
City ordinance, and the County Engineer acts as City Engineer under con-
tract.
Mr. Robert Dunn, developer of the property at 2 Poppytrail, said
he hadobtained building and grading plans from the City and from tlie,:
County, all work was done according to plan under full inspections,
and he was within one day of completion when the slope failure occurred.
Although it has not been determined who is responsible; Mr. Dunn, the
former developer of the Poppytrail area or the Water Company, Mr. Dunn
said he has spent approximately $1,000 per day for the past seven days
to stabilize the site, since he felt a moral obligation to take cor-
rective steps. Mr. Dunn asked whether permission to continue with the
site is being suspended; he asked why amended plans would be necessary,
since he had done all work according to approved plans, and has not
been told what amendments should be made to the plans. According to
r"{ his geologist his site is sound, Mr. Dunn said, and stabilization has
been done to the road which was damaged by water; responsibility for
the damage caused by the water has not been established.
Mr. Bruce Lockwood, engineering geologist for Lockwood, Singh
and Associates, advised the Council that he was consulting gealogist
for Lockwood and Associates and did the geological work on the Hitz
property, the property above the Hitz property and the original geo-
.logy on the Kim property, also the original geology on the present
Dunn property when he worked for the former owner. The original soils
engineering on the Dunn property was done by the soils engineer who
also did the soils engineering work on the Hitz property, and the firm
of Marseth, Howe and Lockwood were soils engineers for the Kim proper-
ty; Lockwood, Singh and Associates are the present engineers for the
Dunn work. Mr. Lockwood said emergency work will be completed within
a few days, and compaction tests were made during development of the
problem; the work will be formalized in a report to be submitted to
the County Engineer and County Geologist. Movement of the road has
essentially ceased and corrective measures have been taken, so the
stability is more than adequate and there need be_noJeoncern about
the safety of using the road, he stated. The work will be completed
within another day or two, Mr. Lockwood said, and when all ,requirements
established by the County have been met a final geological and ,soils
engineering report and certification of the fill placed on the site
will be issued. Mr. Dunn stated that a rough grading certification is
required before building can proceed.
Mr. Benjamin Hitz, 6 Poppytrail, said he wished to thank the Mayor
and the Council for their concern for residents in the Poppytrail area.
Mr. Hitz said he -had lived in his home for three years, and had. not
experienced any sign of ground movement until extensive grading was
recently done in the area. He sugges-ted to the Council that such gra-
ding, even when done according to approved plans, was not in keeping
with'the rural atmosphere the residents wish to maintain, and -asked
that consideration be given to requiring that insofar as possible,
future development be kept within the confines of the natural topo'
graphy, rather than approving plans that call for moving many tons
of earth. Mrs. Georgia Ferderber, 3 Poppytrail, said there are springs
in the area, and the road was built on fill; damage caused by grading
in such an area have depressed property values on the street, she said.
Mr. Kinley said that Dr. Kim's attorney had contacted him and asked
for copies of the County's letter dated March 22nd, also the report to
the Board and Council by the City Manager, and he asked the Council's
permission to forward the correspondence. Permission was granted by
the Mayor pro tem.
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MOTOROLA ALERT MONITOR RECEIVER 427
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he had met with Dr. Martin Gould, -
Co -chairman of the Emergency Planning Committee, and Dr. Gould had
suggested that the monitor receiver units be tested before a decision
is made. The Mayor pro tem asked Dr. Gould to prepare a report and
arrange for testing, then report to the Council. The matter was held
on the agenda.
COMMERCIAL USE OF PROPERTY IN ROLLING HILLS 431
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer referred correspondence dated Febru-
ary 25, 1974 from Mr. Fred Hesse, relative to commercial uses of pro-
perty in Rolling Hills to Councilwoman Le Conte. He suggested that an
ad hoc committee, consisting of Mr. Hesse and others, review the matter
with Councilwoman Le Conte and that the matter be removed from the
agenda until such time as the Committee wishes to present their report,
to the Council.
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE, 1970 438
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said that at the request of the City
Manager he has agreed to meet with Mrs. Clifton to.review the proposed
_plans and establish priorities according to need and available funds.
ORDINANCE NO. 122 - MOTORCYCLES
441
Mr. Kinley advised the Council that the text of the proposed
ordinance had been prepared in part at the request of Mr. Fred Hesse,
a former Councilman, who felt that regulation and control of motorcy-
cles on the private roads in Rolling Hills was imperative, and incor-
porates many of the suggestions made by Mr. Hesse, as well as amending
_the traffic ordinance previously adopted by the City Council with re-
�gard to motorcycles. The ordinance was introduced by the last Council
on February 25, 1974; it is before the present Council for adoption or
amendment. If amended or added to, the proposed ordinance must be
carried over to the next meeting for adoption in amended form; if it is
passed in present form it would take effect 30 days after adoption.
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer reported that correspondence on the
matter had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Mark Friedman, 11 Flying
Mane Road, in favor of the proposed. ordinance, - . Mr. John Davidson,
100 Saddleback Road, expressing opposition to a portion of the proposed
ordinance, and a letter from Mayor Battaglia, who was not present at
the meeting, a portion of which he read into the minutes as follows;
"With regard to the motorcycle ordinance, I strongly believe that if
we are to adopt the ordinance prohibiting the use of dirt bikes, etc.,
we should,. at the same time, in a constructive vein, seek to present
some alternative for the youth in the community who do enjoy riding
their bikes. It would seem that a Peninsula -wide effort in this re-
gard is in order since certainly the motor -bike problem is one that
each of the four communities must share. It may be that the four cities,
working together, can come up with a constructive alternate solution,
possibly setting aside an area for motor -bikes --this area to be super-
vised and regulated with funds contributed by each of the four cities.
If the Council deems it appropriate, I believe a member of the
Council should be requested to initiate action on our behalf with the
other three cities to see if they share the problem to the degree we
do, and more importantly, if they are willing to jointly explore some
type of resolution which goes further than merely saying "don't" to
the youth on the Peninsula."
Councilman Rose said he thought attempts at enforcing a prohibition
against riding motorbikes on private property would be ineffective and
would have to be dealt with as a noise problem. Councilman Crocker said
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that in reading the proposed ordinance, it was his opinion that the
existing ordinance already covers the area of most complaints in pro-
hibiting operation of a motor vehicle anywhere in the City, whether on
private or public property, so as to disturb the peace and quiet of any
person -or neighborhood by noise, dust, smoke or fumes caused by such
.motor vehicle. Further, Councilman Crocker said that ordinances specify-
ing noise abatement are not sufficient, noise suppression devices are
necessary, and there are devices available to fit every motorcycle and
motorbike that would alleviate much of the problem. Further, Councilman
Crocker said that motorbikes that comply as far as noise suppression
should be permitted to operate on private_property. A registration
.ordinance with noise suppression sections is all that is needed, he said,
since all other items are contained in the existing ordinance which has
not been enforced. Councilman Rose agreed that the City has an enforce=
ment problem, and said another part of the problem is caused by motor-
cucles operated by non-residents who enter the City illegally, -Since
they are not admitted to the roads.
t- Mr. Samuel Salmon, 74 Eastfield Drive, advised the Ccu ncil that he
40 is an attorney, and is also representing the Frost family, Parnelli Jones
r'4 family, Wallace Kreag family and the Robert Smith family, all of whom
are opposed to further legislation in this area. Mr. Salmon said he had
attended a hearing at La Cresta School at which the majority were in
opposition to an ordinance controlling operation of motorcycles, and it
is his opinion that the feelings of those residents has not changed.
Salmon said that after reading through the proposed ordinance he
thought certain sections wer unreasonable and unenforceable, a violation
.of personal rights and freedom, and would subject the City to lawsuits.
Mr. Mark Friedman, 11 Flying Mane Lane, said he is an unwilling
listener to noise generated by operators of motorbikes, and he is not
opposed to motorbikes as such, but does object to the noise caused by
young people who ride back and forth on the road or ride in circles in
fields, causing a concentration of noise which detracts from.his per-
sonal enjoyment of his property. Enforcement of the existing ordinance
has been inadequate, Mr. Friedman said, and he asked that the Council
attempt to enforce requirements for noise suppression devices and -pro-
hibit concentrated riding in a residential area.
Jeff Frost, 87 Eastfield Drive, said the young people who do the
kind.of riding Mr. Friedman described do not have the permission of the
owner of the property, and enforcement of the existing ordinance could
control that. With regard to proposed requirements for tires, Jeff
said he had contacted the four largest motorbike distributors in the
area, and was advised that 2/3 - 3/4 of the bikes sold ate equipped with
dual-purpose tires; which means that approximately 65% of the motorcycles
in .the city would be illegal simply because of the tires they are equipped
with. A law currently in effect in California requires that no vehicle
be operated within any city limits if it exceeds 86 decibles measured at
12 meters from the vehicle, so the California State Law, if enforced,
would control the noise that many residents find objectionable, he said.
Councilman Crocker asked whether adequate silencers are available for
all bikes, and Jeff said they are. He said he would be in favor of
Mayor Battaglia's suggestion for acquiring an area for concentrated
motorbike riding, but said it should not be contingent upon passage of
the ordinance.
Mr. John Heater, 59 Eastfield Drive, said that proposed legislation
to ban motorcycles from Rolling Hills is unrealistic. The Vehicle Code
is very specific, Mr. Heater said, in what is allowed and what will.be
allowed in the future in sale of motorcycles in California; a scale of
noise.measurement has been decreasing substantially, but may still be
unacceptable for some residents of Rolling Hilis. If an operator is
cited by the Sheriff or Highway Patrol his only recourse is to go to
court; the court usually takes the officer's opinion, since he is trained
in the field, unless evidence to the contrary is presented. However, Mr.
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Heater said the noise would have to be excessive before a citation is.
issued. Councilman Crocker asked whether it would be possible to in-
spect noise suppression devices and after certification place a seal
on them that would prevent tampering to make them louder. Mr. Heater
said there, is no way to seal a noise suppression device., and no guaran-
tee that it would remain at the acceptable level after approval.
Councilman Rose asked about the cost of an extra set of tires, and
the time required to change the tires. Mr. Heater said tires run about
$20-30, and it takes about an hour to change the tires; however, spare
wheels can be installed in 15-20 minutes, and cost $50-60. Mr. Heater
said it is his opinion that the ordinance needs a wider hearing before
residents of Rolling Hills. It was put together in response to com-.w
plaints from residents who were disturbed by noise, and he suggested
that it be opened to the Community to determine whether it meets the
needs of the entire Community.
Dr. Richard Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend Road, said he thought to
request residents to change dual purpose tires, which have been approved,
for practically every municipality in the State is unreasonable, and he
agreed that the new ordinance, as well as the existing ordinance, are
unenforceable. He suggested that a motorcycle club be formed, and giv-
en the responsibility of enforcing the vehicle inspections, noise levels'
registration, collection of fees, and revoking riding privileges if rules
are broken.
Mr. Thomas Gaian, 68 Portuguese Bend Road, said that any racing
bike can be made street legal. Acceptable decibel ratings in the State
of California are 86 decibels above 35 miles per hour; 82 below 35., and
the speed limit in Rolling Hills should take care of that. One thing
omitted from the 'ordinance, Mr. Gaian said,, is the U.S. Forestry app-
roved spark arrester, which is attached to the end of a silencer, and
is required in open areas, as well as a horn and lights.
Ben Hitz, 6 Poppytrail, said he felt the rights of the property
owliers to enjoy their property and the rights of motorcycle owners to
enjoy their hobby should be considered. Further, he said he had a com-
plaint about neighbors who ride motorcycles in a -canyon near his home,
but was told that the Sheriff checked the equipment and it complied,
with State requirements.
Mayor Heinsheimer said that after hearing the presentations of.
residents at the meeting he agreed that more time was needed, and said
he wished a Committee, under the guidance of Councilman Crocker, to
study the problem for a period of one month and report to the Council
at the meeting of April 22nd. He asked that Jeff Frost, John Heater'
Ben Hitz, Tom Gaian and Mark Friedman work with Councilman Crocker to
determine the feelings of the Community,
Councilman Rose moved that the matter be held for consideration,
at the meeting of April 22nd,,and that a draft of the Committees
report be ready for that meeting. The motion was seconded by Council-
woman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose,
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
The Mayor pro tem directed that the Community be advised of the
public hearing scheduled for April 22, 1974.
March 25, 1974
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 32071, ROBERT DUNN, 2 POPPYTRAIL 956
With permission of the subdivider, Mr. Robert Dunn, Mayor pro tem
Heinsheimer ordered Tentative Tract No. 32071 held on.the agenda for
consideration by the full Council.
TENNIS COMMITTEE 966
Mr. Cliff Bundy, president of the Rolling Hills Tennis Club, pre-
sented copies of correspondence dated March 18, 1974, and said that
rather than read the entire letter, he wished to discuss several points
in the letter. At a Council meeting in November the Council recommended
that the Tennis Club consider a moratorium on tennis -court lights until
the end of March, at which time the matter would be reconsidered. The
Tennis Club now requests that the moratorium on lighting be removed,
that a curfew of 9:00 P.M. be reinstated, and that the hours 6:00 P.M.
to 9:00 P.M. be considered "Prime Time1. with reservations for those
hours obtained by calling the Administration office after 8:00 A.M.
each Monday morning. Prime Time on weekends and national holidays,
including the week from.December 25th,through January 1st would be
8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M„ with reservations made each Monday morning.
Court No. 2 will always -remain an ",open" court, with no reservations
accepted, unless superseded by a scheduled community or tennis club
event approved by the City Manager.
A survey has been made of residents near the court, and all were
agreeable to having the lights on; however, to forestall any criticism
the tennis club wishes to purchase light visors for the tennis court
lights which will deflect the light and will eliminate direct horizon-
tal glare until landscaping grows. Night visibility for the players
is diminished somewhat, Mr. Bundy said, and the visors will be a tem
porary measure until the landscaping fills in. Further, the club
wishes the court lights to be self-supporting, and asked that the
meters be re -worked to require sufficient money to cover operating
costs of the lights, approximately 75� per half hour, Mr. Bundy said.
'Finally, the tennis club would like to establish procedures for
scheduling occasional events for adults, teens, and pre -teens to pre-
empt regular scheduling, and asked that the Council delegate the
authority for such decisions to the City Manager. The first request
is for a reservation from 3:00 - 4:30 P.M. on Friday to be set aside
for group pre -teen lessons on a trial basis, to be supervised by the
Chairman of the Pre -Teen Group, Mrs. Nebolon, and the Peninsula
Racquet Round -Up has also asked permission to use the courts one
weekend.
Mr. Bundy asked that the reservation periods be established as
every three months during fall,. winter and spring, and every six weeks
during the summer, to give more residents a chance to get a standing
reservation.
Following the presentation Councilman Rose moved that the recom-
mendations of the Tennis Club be adopted, and that night lighting be
reinstated. The motion was seconded by•Councilman Crocker and car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
Following discussion Councilman Rose amended his motion to adopt
the -recommendations of the Tennis Club, and re -institute night lighting
when light shields are in.place and new coin meters installed. The
motion as amended was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by
March 2.5, 1974;
the following roll call vote:'
AYES:, Councilmen Crokker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayorpro tem Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
TRACT 3060.5,,GOR.D-ON & GERALDINE SHULTZ, 10 JOHNS CANYON ROAD
'In'a letter dated February 28, 1974,' I. L. Morhar,.Road Commissioner
s��,A
Long,��les, County, advised that work on street improvements on!Johnsl.
CanypRoad had been completed satisfactorily. Mr. Morhar recommended
that the street improvement's be approved and,that Bond No. ,3981598 issued
by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company in the amount of $33,000 be
relea-se-d-.—
A`m'otion to accept Mr. Morhar's recommendation and release the
Bond was'made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and
carried,by the -following roll call vote:
AYES:' Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
NOES: Mayor protem Heinsheimer
ABSEiIT: Mayor Battaglia
PLANNING COMMISSION 1335
Councilman Crocker requested that the plan to control density
submitted by the Planning Commission, approved in concept by the Board
of Directots and resected by the last City Council at a previous meeting -
be resubmitted to the new City Council for review.
Councilwoman Le Conte said the information, presented verbally by
Planning Comimiss,ion,Chairman Pernell was not in a form which could be
adopted,, and 'asked that the Commission -be requested to review the -entire
pictureofdensity in the City and advise the Council on the density if
every -,,available site in the City were developed. Further, Councilwoman
Le Coilte said she wished the Council to define canyons, and explore the
possibility of dedicating as parklands'some the the` lands that can not,
be developed. Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer asked members of the Coun-
cil tocontactCouncilman Crocker, liaison member with the Planning
Commission, and convey their'thoughts and wishes on the subject to him.
TRACT 28147. -CLARK & MARGARET JACKSON.,_ 29.00 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH
The Manager presented a letter dated March 7, 1974 from Mr. Harvey
Brandt, 'City Engineer, advising that the installation. of a water main
system And appurtenances for Tract 28147, located at 2900 Palos Verdes
Drive-N-orth has been inspected by the City Engineer and fire flow tested
to th&'satisfaction of the Fire Chief, and the City Engineer recommends
that the Council find that all work has been completed as required by -
the Subdivision Water System Agreement and release the Subdivision
Water'System Agreement Bond for FAithful Performance No. M-130,255 in
the amount of -$1,400 submitted by Clark E. and Margaret R. Jackson as
principal, and Pacific Employers Insurance Company, as surety.
A motion to approve and accept the recommendations of the City
Engineer and release the Faithful Performance Bond was made by Coun-
cilman Rose, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
'Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer
'DOES None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
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CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES 1230
Councilwoman Le Conte'reported that she had attended a meeting of
the California Contract Cities in Walnut. The proposed by-law amend-
ments were` Presented and passed unanimously, Mrs. Le Conte reported,
and she'-R'dia that'a.,new 'formula for dues was presented. Formerly dues
of $150 per year have been paid by Rolling Hills; under the new formula
the dues for Rollitig,Hills will be' $300. Mrs. Le Conte said the -cities
will,benlefit from legislative action possible under .the hew''fee schedule
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 1397
. Councilwoman Le Contemoved that Resolution No. 310 entitled A'
-RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPOINTING
A MEMBER THEREOF TO ACT AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, appointing Mayor pro tempore
Heinsheim'er'to act in the place of Mayor Battaglia during his absence,
inabilityy or refusal to act as a member of the Board of Directors of
County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles County be adopted and
that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
ABSTAINED: Mayor pro'tem Heinsheimer
RULES- FOR USE .PFADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1405
The Manager presented rules for use of the Administration Build-
ing for evening meetings for civic groups. The rules, prepared at the
request of Caballeros, were approved by the Board of Directors of the
Rolling Hills Community Association and referred to the City Council.
A -motion to approve the rules was made by Councilman Crocker,
seconded by Councilwoman Le' Conte and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES- -Councilixien Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
LEAGUE-;OF'CALIFORNIA'C.I.T.I.ES - MAYORS AND COUNCILNENS INSTITUTE 1424
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer announced -that the League of California
Cities Institute for Mayors and Councilmen will be held in Monterey
May 15-17, 1974, and asked members of the Council who wished to attend
to advise the Manager, so reservations can be made.
AREAG CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
Mrs. Clifton reported that she plans to attend the Civil Defense
and Disaster Seminar at Los Verdes Country Club on Thursday, March 28th
and will make a report to the Council at the next meeting.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS 1448
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he had been advised by Mayor Bat-
taglia that the Mayor, Counciman Rose and the City Attorney will work.
to develop an ordinance for enforcing action on violations of deed
restrictions of the Rolling Hills Community Association. Mayor Heins-
heimer asked thatthematter be removed from the agenda until Council-
man.'Rose advises that he wishes to report to the Council on the matter'.
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CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION 1483
The Manager reported that the Fifteenth Annual Municipal Seminar
of California Contract Cities Association will be held in Palm Springs
May 9 - 12, 1974, and asked any members of the Council who wish to at-
tend to advise her as soon as possible, so reservations can be made.
PALOS VERDES WATER COMPANY, COLORADO RIVER TOUR 1490
Mrs. Clifton advised that the Palos .Verdes Water Company has invited
male members of the Council to participate in a tour of facilities at the
Colorado River from April 26th through 28th.
CABALLEROS DEL RANCHO PALOS VERDES 1504
A letter from Mrs. Gordana Swanson, Secretary of Caballeros, ur-
ging members of the Council to participate in Caballeros activities was
presented to members of the Council. The correspondence was received
and filed.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT 1510
The Manager presented a letter dated March 13, 1974 from Pete
Schabarum Supervisor, First District, advising that the Southern Cali-
fornia Rapid Transit District Consultants will present their final
recommendations for a rapid transit system in Los Angeles County to
the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Schabarum prepared a Trans orta-
tion Needs Framework, for use as a comparison to the Consultants? recom-
mendations, and enclosed a copy for the Council. Mrs. Clifton said the
report was too voluminous to be reproduced, and was in the office for
review by members of the Council.
Councilman Rose said he has been working on behalf of the elderly
and disabled to secure acceptable transportation for all and asked
the Council to support his position that any rapid transit system must
be accesible to all, using the wheelchair standard.
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer asked Councilman Rose to review Super-
visor Schabarum`s correspondence and report to the Council.
— FAIR HOUSING CONGRESS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1572
Correspondence dated -March 10, 1974 from the Executive Director
of•th4� Failf Housing'Cgngress requesting -.'support of the.Fair Housing
Faire scheduled for April 21st with a donation of $100.00 was presented
to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - FEBRUARY 1974 1585
A motion to approve and accept the Report of the City Treasurer
for the month of February, 1974•and the Statement of Revenue and Expen-
ditures dated February 28, 1974 was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded
by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer
NOES: None,
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 3268 through 3284 in the
amount of $4,658.95 be approved for payment from the General Fund. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll
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call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
CITY ATTORNEY
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION 1609
Mr. Kinley reported that he had no new information on litigation
between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles on cost
of Sheriff's services to contract cities.,
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1613
The Manager reported that a brochure entitled "Response to
tr Environmental Protection Agency of Transportation Control Plan and
X Indirect Sources Regulations" provided by the League of California
r-4 Cities, and other brochures too large to be reproduced on City equip -
'Z ment are on file for review by members of the Council. Mrs. Clifton
Qsaid a list of booklets and brochures is available to the Council.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 1619
Correspondence from Acting Captain Charles Nipps, Lennox Station
regarding California Gasoline Emergency Mandatory Marketing Plan re-
ceived from the California State Office of Emergency Services was pre-
sented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1623
Correspondence from Chief Richard Houts, Los Angeles County Fire
Department relating to in lieu payment of district property tax levy
within cities and revenue-sharing eligibility was presented to the
Council. Mrs. Clifton said the decision of whether to elect to pay
taxes levied within the city by the Fire Protection District out of
municipal funds would be discussed when the Budget is prepared.
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
QUESTIONNAIRE - COUNCILMAN MASON ROSE
1655
Councilman Rose presented a file of questionnaires complied by
him prior to the recent election, and asked that they be kept in the
City files, since many residents made comments on them. A tabulation
of results is also included in the file.
ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS MILITARY PROPERTY 1662
Councilwoman Le Conte asked authorization to explore with Congress-
man Bell the possibility of acquisition by the City of Rolling Hills
surplus properties that might be available as a result of abandonment
of Ft. MacArthur. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he felt the City
should proceed slowly in acquiring property that might jeopardize the
private status of the City. Councilman Rose agreed that it would be
more appropriate for the Association to acq:gire any property; the
Attorney said'thb Association lacks municipal status, but any land
acquired by°the City could be transferred to the Association.
Mrs. Clifton said she had been contacted by Leonard Wood City
Manager of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes regarding the City ;s interest
in acquisition of surplus.Federal land on the Peninsula, and she said
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she would bring the matter to the attention of the City Council. Coun-
cilman Rose said he considered the matter worthy of exploration.
SPEED - RADAR ENFORCEMENT 1725
Councilwoman Le Conte said she had been contacted by a resident
who asked the possiblility of radar control of speed on Eastfield Drive
and Portuguese Bend Road. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer advised that this -
method of control is presently used on those streets, as well as in
other locations within the City. Councilman Rose suggested that resi-
dents be advised of the radar control in the Newsletter.
JOINT POLICE FORCE
1753
Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer reported that at the last meeting of the
Peninsula cities held in Rolling Hills, a joint police force was dis-
cussed. Interest has been expressed by some of the other cities, and
the subject will be pursued at future meetings. Mayor pro tem Heins-
heimer requested that the matter be considered during preparation of
the budget.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
1791
Councilman Crocker said he has been contacted by residents about
undergrounding utilities, and asked that a public hearing be considered
to determine the feeling of the community about the possibility of using
some of the revenue sharing funds for the purpose. Councilman Rose said
he is interested in the subject, and Councilwoman Le Conte volunteered
to report on the matter.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF LAND FOR _RIDING RING 1815
The City Attorney reported that no formal agreement has been en-
tered into between the City of Rolling Hills and Mr. Robert Dunn for
purchase of land for a riding ring. Mr. Kinley said he wrote a letter
of intent indicating the City's interest in purchasing the land after
completion of the subdivision and approval of the final map, and asked
that a signed copy of the letter executed by Mr. Dunn be returned to
him, He has not received a reply, and Mr. Kinley said there is nothing
binding on either party at this time. Councilman Rose said he would
prefer to have the ring owned by the Association because of easements
of the Association necessary for access to the ring. He requested that
an executive session be scheduled for discussion of litigation, matters
which might lead to litigation, and Administrative personnel.
RECREATION COMMISSION
1850
Mr. Kinley suggested that the Council consider formation of a Rec-
reation Commission to look after the tennis courts, riding rings and
other recreational interests in the City.
ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM
1.865
Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer reported that the emergency phone
system had been activated under his direction on Sunday, February 24th
at approximately 7:00 P.M. He said it took eleven minutes to activate
the system, which in his opinion was too long, and he suggested that
additional drills be scheduled without novice.„
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
session was adjourned at Midnight.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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