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8/12/1974MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA August 12, 1974 A regular meeting of the City.Council was called to order by Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer at 7030 P.M. Monday, August 12, 1974 at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose,.Mayor protem Heinsheimer ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia tr ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney June Cunningham Secretary Q Mrs. Marian Aylesbury Resident Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Barnard " Fred Barth " Mrs, Pixie Breitenstein " Mrs, Mary Lou Crocker " Mrs. Carol Hanscom B1 Mrs. Lois Hitz Fa Scott Hummel Dr. Samuel Kim " Miss Dore Pearson " Mrs, Joan Saffo " Gary Satterlee " Gordon Shultz " Steven Shultz " Mrs. Suzanne Small Carl Price " Eric Heinsheimer " William Ho Fain Palos Verdes Estates APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman.Crocker moved that the minutes of the.meeting of Julyg 1974 be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte;` with the request that the minutes of the current meeting show that at the meeting of July 8th she had stated that in future years she wished the budget presentation made to the Council at least four weeks prior to the Public Hearing on the budget, to give the Council an opportunity to review the budget with the Community Association and staff, so that they would be more familiar with the contents of the Budget at the Public Hearing. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia ABSTAINED: Councilman Heinsheimer 234 August 122 1974 Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of July 22, 1974 be approved, The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose. Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the minutes be corrected on page 12, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District by eliminating the first paragraph, since the -letter frog► Mrs; Curry did not arrive until the day following the 'meetingta­Mr'sa� Clifton suggested that the param graph be corrected rather than deleted, since she had reported to the Council at that meeting that she had spoken with Mrs. Curry, although the letter had not been received at that tiimen The motion was carried by the following roll call Grote AYES, Councilmen.Crocker, Le Conte, Rose NOES -6 None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia ABSTAZNBD2 Councilman Heinsheimer Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer explained that he had abstained frota voting because he was absent from both meetings. PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1974/.75 890 Use of Trails for Fire Breaks Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer opened discussion of a memorandum fr6m Mrs, Joan Saffo, president of the Rolling Hills Community Associations recommending a feasibility study regarding widening of bridle trails to accommodate small fire fighting equipment, and to be used as fire breaks throughout the City. Mrs. Saffo advised that a Caballeros committee had estimated a cost of $2,000 for the necessary work to be done under the jurisdiction of the City. Mayor Battaglia had referred the matter to Councilman Crocker for review and comment, Councilman Crocker reported that he had discussed the proposal with Chief Paul Schneider, who indicated that the trails would feat be adequate for handling fire equipment during a fire, and are not wide enough to be effective as.fire breaks. Mrse Saffo said that following the fire in June 1973, Mrti Robert Fortney, President of Caball,eeos least year, had made a tour of the trails with Captain Conley of Bngnne Company No. 56, who recommended that the trails be used in the future for fire fighting equipment. Mrs. Saffo suggested that she and Councilman Crocker meet with Captain Conley and Chief Schnol'&!r to discuss the proposal further: Mayor pro tem Heinsheimet directed"thazr the matter be removed from the matter until Councilman Crocker has additional information to presents Councilman Rose stated that a portion of the proposed Vire Oode ordinance had been deleted, and he suggested that the Council reconsider it; namely, that property owners be required to keep the easemdrits Adjoining their property clear: if this d6ndi.ti:6n were part of the ordinance, easemehts would be kept clear and could be used as fire breaks, and the Cily-would be saved the possible expenditures �2m 2 3 August 12, 1974 LOCAL.AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION-- NOTICE OF HEARING' 932 The Manager presented copies of a notice of public hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County at 9:00 A.M. August 14, 1974 on the application of Palos Verdes Library District for annexation.of a portion.of .the City of.Rolling Hills Estates now receiv- ing l.ibrary.service from Los -Angeles County and a.portion-of .the City of Rancho Palos Verdes now receiving library service from Los Angeles County.. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the City Council send a letter of support approving the request for the annexations. The motion was seconded by Councilman.Croc'ker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen.Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer T-� NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 960 Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer ordered discussion of a letter from Mrso`:,Eleanor Curry, president of the Board of Educati n, held on the ag8.hda until Mayor Battaglia returns. COYOTES ON JOHNS,CANYON ROAD 970 The Mayor prow tem opened discussion of complaints received at the Administration Office about coyotes in the Johns Canyon area. :The Manager explained that residents in the Johns.Canyon Road area, had come to the office on three occasions to complain that Mr. Gordon Shultz, .10 Johns Canyon.Road, had two coyotes caged on his property, and that mating of one of the coyotes with a german shepherd dog had produced a -litter of pups that were roaming the area, killing kittens and skunks°- In an -effort to save the domestic animals, Mrs. Jay Kuhne said she was.leaving.,food on the trail to feed the coyotes; further, she advised -Mrs. Clifton that a man on horseback had been menaced by the coyote pupso ..Mrs. Clifton said she had also received complaints about. the.coyotes.from residents of Westfield and the Portuguese Bend area, which she.had referred to proper authorities. 1. Mra:Gordon Shultz stated that he had had two coyotes penned in cages inspected and:.approved by representatives of the State Fish and Game Commission, the Department of Animal Control and the Sheriff's. Depart- ment; however, the coyotes had been released by unknown persons between midnight and 5.30 A..M. August 12th. Mr. Shultz said his son had trapped the animals by luring them into the cages with food, the trapping was done in a humane manner, and for the protection of:the wild animals which..are..rapidly disappearing from the area surrounding his ranch. Although.the cross -bred animals might be more dangerous than the coyotes; Mr. Shultz said there are more dangerous dogs roaming through the City protected by the lack of a leash law. -3- .23 G August 12, 1974 Mrs. Carol Hanscom, 12 Williamsburg Lane, agreed that the dogs are a greater threat to chickens and kittens than the coyotes, and she suggested that the American Kennel Club's list of vicious dogs, sent to residents a few years ago, be circulated again. Mrs. Lois Hitz, 6 Poppy Trail, said she had seen a,coyote near her home, but had not observed any viciousness. Miss Dore Pear8on,,'16 Chuckwagon Road suggested that if the coyotes return tothe:cages, the females be spayed to eliminate cross-breeding,''-Stepheri Shultz said the coyotes are not aggressive, and it is hoped that they will return to their cages for food. Rather than spay the females, he said it would be more desirable to provide a male coyotes to restore pure-bred coyotes to the area. .Councilman Rose suggested that the Council take no action at the current meeting. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he agreed that nothing should be done until there has been time for the coyotes to return to the cages for food,.and further, he suggested that Mrs. Kuhne be asked not to feed the coyotes, in an effort to encourage them to return. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he had observed the coyotes at close range and had not seen any sign of viciousness; he agreed that it would be desirable to provide a male coyote in an effort to establish a family. The matter was held on the agenda for further consideration at the next meeting. DRIVE - REQUEST FO'R.VARIANC 1162 ROBERTJOHNSON, .__8..._E°'STFIELD DR ........_......_..._---...___ . _......__._... .._:...._ ....._._ _.... - A letter dated July 18, 1974 from Mr. Robert Johnson, 8 Eastfield Drive, was presented to the Council. ,Mr. Johnson advised the Council that he has received a building permit and is in the process of constructing a stable, and the permit specifies Koppers treated shingles in conformity with the new require- ment for fire retardant roofing. Because the stable is a minimum of 100' from any dwelling in the area, because there are no treated shingles on the Johnson residence, which was built prior to the adoption of the requirement, and because of the cost of the Koppers treated shingles, which would cost an additional $360.00, Mr. Johnson has requested a variance to allow the stable to be roofed with the same type shingle used on his house. Councilman Crocker moved that the Council deny Mr. Johnson's re- quest and any other request for a variance from requirements fore fire- proof roofing. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte, who said that when the last request was granted the Council had stated that no further variances would be granted. Councilman Rose said he was opposed to granting the last request, and suggested that it become the policy of the Council not to grant any more such requests. The motion to deny the request for a variance was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia -1�- August 12, 1974 ROBERT DUNN, 2 POPPY °TRAIL 1208 .Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer opened discussion of the Robert Dunn property, 2 Poppy'Trail. Dr. Samuel Kim, 7 Poppy 'Trail, advised the Council that he was present to hear the deliberations regarding Mr. Dunn's property. Mrs. Clifton said that copies of a letter from Mr, Dunn dated July 27, 1974, stating that he would be willing to proceed with the sale ofa portion of #2 Poppy Trail to the City at the original $20,000 price, had been sent to all members of the Council. In his letter Mr. Dunn had stated that his offer to sell the property at the original price was contingent upon the followingo Closing date of September 30, 1974;'lifting'of the moratorium on the existing building permit, and approval by the architectural committee of a new barn location. �d Codhcilwoman Le Conte asked whether the escrow could be closed in the time specified by Mr. Dunn. Mr. Kinley explained there is no Q escrow in the transaction; he said he has ordered the Policy of Title Insurance from Title Insurance and Trust, and upon receiving proof that the title is free and clear of defect, Mr. Dunn will be paid and the deed will be recorded and returned to the City. Mr. Kinley said there is ample time to accomplish this within the specified time limit, since he has already ordered the Policy of Title Insurance. . ,'Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he had noted from the minutes of the last meeting, which he did not attend, that the Council had not lifted the moratorium on the building permit, and asked whether the Council is in a position to lift the moratorium. Councilman Crocker said he is prepared to move that the moratorium be lifted, and.that the City proceed with acquisition of the land for a riding ring° Councilwoman Le Conte aid'she thought the two proposals should be separated and accomplished by separate motions. Dr. Samuel Kim addressed the City Council and said when the moratorium on the building permit was imposed, it was his understanding that it would not be lifted until the County gave some assurance that it approved proceeding with building; Dr. Kim asked whether the County had given approval, and Mrs. Clifton said copies of approval from the Engineering Geology Section of the County Engineer and approved reports by private geological firms had been obtained and were available in City, files for inspection. Dr..Xim asked that a copy of the County's approval be sent to him, since permanent water service has not been restored to the area.- Mrs. Clifton said copies of the reports had been sent to the California Water Service Company, and service will soon be restored by installation of permonent lines. The Manager said copies of all County reports would be sent to Dr. Kim. The Manager advised the Council that one of the agenda items is approval of Tentative Tract 32071, consisting of the parcel on which Mr. Dunn plans to build his home and the parcel the City wishes to purchase for a riding ring. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he wished to defer action on the Tentative Tract map until Mayor Battaglia is present, since none of the other members of the present Council had considered a tentative map, and there is ample time. With regard to the moratorium -5- August 12, 1974 on the building permit, the Mayor pro tem said he would also prefer to defer action on that item until the Mayor is present. Councilman Crocker said lifting the moratorium is a condition of Mr. Dunn's offer to sell the property to the City, which can be withdrawn at any time, and said that unless there is evidence that the reports of the County are incorrect, it is the obligation of the Council to proceed with lifting the moratorium on the building permit. Dr. Kim advised the Council that there is still movement on his property, and private geologists hired by Robert Dunn's insurance company have done extensive work on his pad; the results of their study should be available within two weeks. Dr. Kim said his attorney is attempting to obtain these reports prepared by the insurance company's geologist, Oonverse-Davis and Forsythe. He asked that the Council wait for those reports, since the County's approval has been based on evidence submitted by Mr. Burce Lockwood, Mr. Dunn's geologist. Councilman Crocker moved that the Council accept the County Engineer's assurance that Mr. Dunn has a safe building site, and proceed with approval of the transaction as outlined in Mr. Dunn's letter. The motion died for lack of a second, and Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer said he thought theconditions in Mr. Dunn's letter should be considered separately. Mrs. Mary Lou Crocker, 10 Crest Road West, asked whether Mr. Lockwood and the County were willing to assume financial liability for any further damage to Dr,, Kim's property if the Council accepted their reports and lifted the moratorium on the building permit. Mr. Kinley said Mr. Lockwood is reponsible for any representations or errors in judgement made in making a report relating to the stability of a. , I building site. Mrs. Velma Matthews asked who would be responsible for damages if Dr. Kim's property suffers additional damage during con- struction on the Dunn property, and Mr. Kinley said Mr. Dunn would be liable, not the City,so long as it follows its obligations and duties enjoined upon it by the Government Code with relation to inspection of property. Dr. Kim said the geological reports of his property might not be available to him; he asked whether the Council could obtain the reports., Mr. Kinley asked Dr. Kim whether any geologists had been hired by him or his.insurance company to report on the problem on his property,,,Dr,�-V Kim said none had. Councilman Rose said Dr. Kim's attorney would be irl' a better position to subpoena records on Dr. Kim's property than the City would, and recommended to Dr. Kim that he ask his attorney to;.., continue to try to obtain the reports. Mr. Kinley asked when the moratorium on the building will expire,, Mrs. Clifton explained that the moratorium, when originally imposed, had a time limit, but was then extended indefinitely by the Council when the matter came up for reconsideration, and would not be lifted until the Council was assured khat the ,geology report -c, Yuaad been approved. Council. - man Rose stated for the record that he wEts- w-.21.11Lng to make t -he r1.ioticjn and vote affirmatively at such t-ime as Mr. Dunn's insurance company provides Dr. Kim with a copy of their reports to assure him that his property is stable. Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer suggested that Mr. -6- N August 12, 1974 Dunn be advised in a letter that the Council will hold the matter for an additional two weeks to enable him to furnish the reports to Dr. Kim. .Mr. Kinley said the Council's action in imposing a moratorium on the building permit was based on the necessity of.Mr. Dunn and his geologist to submit to the County evidence that the remedial work had been done, and his building site was stable; such evidence has been submitted, Mr. Kinley said, Councilman Heinsheimer said that in addition the Council wished assurance that there was no danger to the Kim or other adjoining properties, and all additional information would be'wielcome; in fairness to Dr. Kim he thought the matter of the moratorium should be extended, but for not more than two weeks, in. order to meet the September 30th deadline indicated in Mr., Dunn's letter. Mr..Kinley asked that the record show.that he is.opposed to the Council's taking on the obligation of proving that Dr. Kim's property is stable, and said that he would consider it necessary for Dr..Kim to determine that the slippage is not on his property before entering litigation against another property owner for damages to his home. Mrs. Clifton stated that no report had been made to the City, the County Engineer, or the Engineering Geologist that Dr. Kim had detected move- ment in his home prior to rupture of a water line on Poppy Trail, and at that time Mr. Dunn's geology had already been approved. Further, the Manager said the County Engineering Geology Section would not con= tact a private geology firm and request information that has not been submitted to them for review. Councilman.Crocker moved that Mr. Kinley be authorized to proceed with acquisition of the title report for the property for purchase by the City for $20,000, a's offered by Mr. Dunn. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen.Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer NOES:. None ABSENT,. Mayor Battaglia A motion to authorize the expenditure of $2.0,000 for the property if the offer was still good, and if the Council still wished to accept it, was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia Mr. Kinley advised the Council that a on the property providing that if Parcel 1 for a rr1ftng.,.ring, it must be reserved for any time -have, a residence built on it. m7_ "13 res_.trict.ion.. had been placed'' is not purchased by the 6ity . public use, and cannot. at 4 Of August 12, 1974 Councilman -Crocker moved that, tentative map for Tract 32071 I .. I be approved. The motion was s,econded by Councilman Rose'and,carried by the following roll call vote-, AYES: Councilmqn.,Qrocker, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES*- Councilwoman,Le,Conte ABSENT: Mayor BAtaglia UNDERGROUND FOR.PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD SOUTH OF CREST ROAD 1899 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had walked the entire area on Portuguese Bend,Road south of C ' rest Road in whichunderground utilities will be installed, and had discussed the matter with Mrs. Crocker regarding the concern of residents on Cinchring Road about the way the lines will be brought in. Residents on Cinchring Road are fearful that if lines are installed across the canyon between Portuguese Bend Road and Cinchring Road as planned, future plans for undergrounding on Cinchring Road woul be impaired permanently. Residents in.-the-area,suggested that lines to Cinchring Road and Portuguese Bend Road be brought in from Crest Road on separatelcables, which would eliminate the necessity of bringing the lines across the canyon between the two roads. Councilwoman Le Conte said she had made the recommenda- tion to the General Telephone.Company, who agreed tha, it provided a workable solution at no cost to the homeowners. Further, they indicated a willingness to discuss the matter with homeowners in the area. Mrsd Crocker said she had discussed the matter with representa- tives of General Telephone, and was told that it would be possible for them to increase their cables in existing conduit underground.,but it was doubtfulthat Southern California Edison could increase their service without digging up their installations. The Manager then showed a map of the area, and indicated which lines have not been restored following the fire in June 1973; the lines are still on the ground. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer directed that the map be marked Exhibit "A",for the record. Councilwoman Le Conte said the present, estimate for undergrounding is,$9,390, and she asked the Manager whether she anticipates any additional costs. Yrs. Clifton said she is updating trenching bits but they 'a-re—not in yet, but she hoped the job would be done within the $10,000 proposed in the new budget. Councilwoman Le Conte moved apprnovala­f­Installation of under - grounding for the area of Portuguese Bend Road, south'of Crest Road, as shown on Exhibit "A" at a cost designated in the Budget, the sum -not to exceed $10,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the followingrollcall vote-. AVES:Councilmen Cro ' cket Rose, Councilwoman Conte NOES: None ABSENT:__.. Mayor Battaglia SCRTD-INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SERVICES Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer 094 (Side 2) Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the Joint Resolution of the Cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates and Rolling Hills Requesting the Southern California Rapid Transit District to Provide Transportation Planning Consulting Setvices to Develop Plans for Near Term Public Transit Improvement on the Palos Verdes Peninsula had.been referred to her by Mayor Battaglia at the last meeting. She had discussed the matter with -8- C� August 12, 1974 ,Mr.,George Brewster of Rapid Transit District, Councilwoman Le Conte said, he,said the Citieswouldhave some input into the plan under a resolution adopted by the SCRTID Board, Councilwoman Le Conte said that after studying the resolution she felt that the.wording put the City in a vulnerable position, and .she asked Council's approval to submit a proposal to amend the reso;..; lution for the Council's review. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer asked Councilwoman Le Conte to submit her recommendations to the Council at the next meeting 'and ordered the matter held on the agenda. Further, he asked Councilwoman Le Conte to advise the other cities of her proposed amendments to the joint resolution. SEISMIC SAFETY AND SAFETY ELEMENT 110 ......... ............. t- . Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that in her memorandum dated 00 r-• August 5, 1974 she had elaborated on the costs of participating in a Jbint-Geo-Technical Report for.Seismic and Seismic Safety Element as compared,with the cost of having the report prepared independently, and because of the obvious financial advantages of participating with ,Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes, it was her recommenda- ti6n.that the Council approve expenditure of $2,900 for participation with the other cities. The element is required by lav as part of the General Plan. I A motion to approve expenditure of $2,900 as requested by the City 'Manager -was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Roseandcarried by the following roll call vote: AYES.- Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, -Mayor pro tem Heinsh6imer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia .RE.P.O.R.T.S. OF. N0.N-.d.0.N,P.LI.A.N.CE WITH ORDINANCE NO-. 83, FIRE.CODE 160 .Councilman Crocker said he has been advised that a few residents still have,not complied with Ordinance No. 83 with respect to clearing their property of combustible weeds. Councilman Crocker said the Council has an obligation to those residents who have complied with theFireCode to bring an action against those residents who have not complied in spite of repeated contact by the.Fire Department, County Agriculture Department and City administration. Mrs. Clifton said each property owner who had not complied was sent an individual letter following the last meeting and she suggested that residents who have not yet complied becontactedby telephone and advised that the Council is anxious to have the weeds cleared because of the fire hazard. Mayor'pro tem Heinsheimer authorized the Manager to move forward to do whatever is necessary to bring the remainder of the'"City ^into compliance with =the Fire Code. Mrs'. Clifton reported that one of the properties on Williamsburg Lane will be sold at auction during the last week in in August, and ' vi,ew of the circumstances of the sale, it is noe.likely that the owner will comply with the requirements of the FireCode. Councilman Crocker moved that the City Attorney be authorized to take whatever legal -9- 242 August 12, 1974 action i& necessary.to have the..weeds removed prior to.the sale, and have the charge for the work attached as a lien on the property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen -Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro.tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENTo Mayor Battaglia 1974 STATE PARD BOND ACT - APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT 235 Councilman Crocker requested that the matter be held on the agenda. The Mayor pro tem so ordered, SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENT STUDY - PLANNING COMMISSION 236 Mayor pro tempore requested that the topic be put at the beginning of the agenda, and that a public hearing be scheduled at the next regular meeting of the City Council, Further, he asked that Planning Commission Chairman Pernell be invited to attend the hearing, and that all residents of the City be advised of the hearing in the Newsletter; further, that excerpts from the minutes of the meetings of the Planning Commission at which the net vs gross requirements for subdvision were discussed be made available for interested residents. The matter was held on the agenda. TRAFFIC MONITORING AND TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEM 258 Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer said .the subject of traffic monitor- ing and a traffic safety system for the City of Rolling Hills be held in abeyance pending a report by the joint cities on the Peninsula reviewing a potential common police policy, and an evaluation of the success of the present deployment of Sheriff's cars under the newly adopted plan. It was his recommendation that the matter be removed from the agenda for 90 days, pending receipt of the report. OIL AND GAS LEASE SALE 270 Councilman Heinsheimer said he had reviewed documentation sent to him by Councilwoman Le Conte. which stated that cities which are directly involved could make their own plan. Since the City of Roil i.z.g Hills has no coastline, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer directed that the matter be removed from the agenda. PROPOSED BUDGETS 1974/75 - SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS 275 Mayor ,pro tem Heinsheimer advised the Council that he had met with the City Manager and Mrs. Joan Saffo, President of the Rolling Hills Community Association Board of Directors, and had approved the submittal for salary increases for fiscal 1974,75. It was his recommendation that the Council approve the recommendations retro- active to July 1, 19740 -10- August 12, 1974 A motion to approve salary increases in the budget, retroactive to the beginning of the Fiscal Year was made by Councilman Rose, and seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte, and carried by the following roll call voted AYES: Councilmen Crocker Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer stated that he concurs with the decision of the Council to eliminate the Classification Seddy from the budget. RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT 282 Ji0 �--a Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the two 1/2(� sales taxes will be on the November ballot,and she suggested that the Council support the measure, since the Rapid. . Transit District -.has accepted the recommeidat-Lon Q _of the City. Legislation for Federal funding as amended by Congressman Anderson, which would benefit Rolling Hills, is still pend- ing, Councilwoman Le Conte reported, and she had been asked for help in the legislation, and said that the Council would support it in due time, _.._ .... _....._._. _ .._.._.._...__ ............ COMMERCIAL USE O OF PROPERTY IN ROLLING _HILLS 287 Councilwoman Le Conte requested that the matter be held for the next meeting. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer so ordered. APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 289 Councilwoman Le Conte said she had discussed the request for a rate increase by Southern California Edison Company with representatives of the company in view of the announcement that they had realized a 67% increase in profit during recent months. Councilwoman Le Conte said she had discussed with them recurring outages in the Williamsburg Lane area, and reported that Southern California Edison is now doing an in-- depth study of the causes -for. these outages and is taking steps to pre- vent,.their recurrence. A report will be made as s-oon as_the•study is completed. The hearings on the application for a rate increase are -not scheduled until after the first of the year, and Councilwoman Le Conte said she -would hope to have improved service in the City prior to"sup- porting any reque-sfor making any recommendations regarding`a-rate increase. Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer ordered the matter held on the agenda. WEED ABATEMENT PRIVATE. CONTRACTOR VS COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEPT - ._.__p 296 Councilman Crocker said he had discussed with Mrs. Saffo Council- woman Le Conte°s complaint that the County had cleared her weeds and charged it to her tax bill, in spite of the arrangements she had made with a private contractor. It was their opinion that this must not -11- Z 4 August 12, 1974 happen since the Agriculture Department charges substantially more than a private contractor, and they should not do the job until the deadline for compliance has expired. Councilman Crocker asked that the matter be removed from the agenda for a month to give him time to prepare a report on the matter. The Mayor so ordered. PAYMENT OF BILLS City of Rolling Hills 302 Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 3903 through 3930, with the exception of No. 3908 and 3913, which were voided, and No. 3909, which should be paid by the Association, be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $4,4050630 The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES.- Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT.- Mayor Battaglia Miraleste Pool 330 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 1115 through 1121 in the amount of $1,642,96 be paid from the Pool Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote.- AYES.- Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUT`10.N NO. 319 339 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 319 entitled: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 314 ENTITLED \"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,FIXING THE TIME AND KACE FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD OF SAID CITY, AND FEES TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR FILING AN ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPEALING FROM A DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD, AS REQUIRED BY SECTIONS 8, 17 and 19 OF ORDINANCE NO, U®33 AS AMENDED", and that reading in full be waived. The motion was 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 ®12® August 12, 1974 352 1 The City'Attorney reported that he will present a proposed ordi- nance -at 'the next meeting -designed to enforce action against violations of Assoniation Deed Restrictions with regard to maintenance and upkeep of property, and provide for placing a lien on properties and giving; the City authority to contract to have necessary work done or do it with City employees. CITY,DEPARTMENTS"" SHERIFF,'S DEPARTMENT REPORT 361 The Sheriff's Department Report for April 1974 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed. Z X FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT 362 The Fire Department Activity Report for Stine 1974 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL 363 The report of the Department of Animal Control for Fiscal Year July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974 was presented to the Council. The.report was received and filed. MATTERS FROM THE AUDI.E.N.CE. ,TENCF, IN CINCHRING ROAD EASEMENT, MRS VELMA MATTHEWS -�'jl.-CINCHRING RD ­Mr.s-*,_`Velma:.Matthews, 11 Cinchring Road, advised the Council that Pi 4-9e�.J�e "`h-drae). when she P­tdff �t_he former owner, Mr., Cecil Sha' ver had posted • bond with the City for removal of fencing in the easement, and had sent • check in the amount of $288.00 for replacement of 120 feet of fence at $2.40 A.foot to the City to be released to Mrs. Matthews after the Council released.the bond. After the fence was removed, Mrs. Matthews said she realized that the curve is very dangerous and unsafe, and she requested that the fence be relocated in the easement from which it had been removed. She had appeared before the Board of Directors on August 1st on the matter, and they had referred the matter to the,City's Traffic Committee for a recommendation. Members of the Board of Directors ofht Association who had viewed the curve agreed that it was unsafe without some type of protection, and suggested that a guard rail with reflectors might be used;. Mrs., Saffo advised the Council that the Board would not under any condition, approve relocation of the fence in the easement, since a fence would not be sufficient to keep a -car from going off the road. Mrs. Matthews asked that she be permitted to meet with the .Traffic Safety Committee. The City.Attorney said the fence had been removed from the easement as a condition of subdivision, and the bond had been posted by the sub- divider as a guarantee that the work.�._.would be done. Since the bond ran to the City the check from the'g-ubdivider should have been made in favor of the City to be paid on d6-mand by Mrs. Matthews following relocation of the fence in an approv`e-d.locqtion. -13- 246 MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL August 12 1974 440 Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer asked whether it would be possible to control the rate of building following subdivision of land compatible with re -growth of landscaping and natural growth. Councilman Crocker said it might be more desirable to have all, construction accomplished at one time and get it over with. Councilman Rose suggested that an Environmental Impact Report on construction might be advisable. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS GATE OPERATION COSTS 5•1 The City Attorney recommended that since the City's Budget includes an allocation of funds to pay 25% of the Gate costs, on the basis that it is part of the safety force of the City, the City and Association should enter into an agreement, and he said he would prepare an agreement authorizing the expenditure for the next meeting. �____1 COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT_(CETA) 585 The Manager presented copies of the Subagreement for participation in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, sen-, to the City by the Manpower Programs Division, Office of the Director of Personnel, Los Angeles County. The Department of Labor has approved the date of August 1, 1974 as appropriate for the hiring of all participants, and Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she has requested a grounds- keeper and had received approval. A motion to approve the subagreement and authorize its execution' was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vo_te.:.._ AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor pro tem Heinsheimer NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS The Manager distributed of Assets, required by State completed documents are to be City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT 620 614 forms for filing statements of Disclosure Law, and advised the Council that the filed with the County Clerk, not With the There being no further business to come before.the meeting, the session was adjourned at 11:30 P..M. City Clark APPROVED: Mayor m14® 1. j, I 1