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9/23/1974MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA September 23, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Battaglia at 7:30 P.M. Monday, September 23, 1974 at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, City Treasurer Rogers ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney June Cunningham Secretary Charles Aylesbury Resident Mr. & Mrs. J. Barnard " Mrs. M. Breitenstein " Mr. & Mrs. E. Doak " Robert Dunn " Mrs. Pam Gaian " Mrs. Virginia Gibson " Mrs. E. Hankins. " Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Dines " Mrs. Velma Matthews " Mr. & Mrs. Allan Muse " Mrs.. Martha Mize " Chester Noble " Mr. & Mrs. George Partridge " Mr. & Mrs. France Raine " Becky Raine " Mrs. Joan Saffo " Mrs. Kim Sawyer " Mrs. Emily Schleissner " Kenneth Watts Dan Cockayne Cross Country Runner Mark Collins " it Artie Hupp if Roy Jurgens " it Tom White " " it APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Rose moved that the minutes of the meeting of August 26, 1974 be approved and accepted as corrected on pages 8, 10, 11 and 16. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of Septem- ber 10, 1974 be held for the next meeting, and that corrected pages of the August 26th meeting be submitted. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer Mayor Battaglia directed that since the meetings of the Council are taped and can be referred to at any time for clarification the minutes be condensed and a synopsis of Council action be presented, unless more detail is requested. September 23, 1974 ABSENCE FROM ,COUNCIL Mayor Battaglia requested that the City Attorney contact Council- man_Heinsheimer regarding absence from Council meetings, and request a time commitment from him for future meetings. UBLIC HEARING: NET VS. GROSS REQUIREMENTS 71 Mayor Battaglia announced that the Public Hearing for the purpose of considering an amendment to Ordinance No. 33, Article III, Section 3.02 to change the required net area in the RAS -1 zone and RAS -2 zone and to add to the said section a definition of net area would be held at the next meeting of the Council on Monday, October 14th at 7:30 PM. FINAL MAP, TRACT 32071, POPPY TRAIL 74 A letter dated September 20, 1974 from the Department of County Engineer and a Department of City Engineer Monumentation Agreement dated September 19, 1974 were presented to the Council. The City Engineer recommended that the Council: Q 1. Approve the final map for Tract 32071, Poppy Trail. 2. Accept the right to restrict the erection of buildings or other structures and the right to prohibit the construction of additional residential buildings as offered for dedication on said map. 3. Reject the private street which is; offered for dedication. on said map. 4. Approve and accept an agreement -to guarantee setting of survey onuments, tie points and furnishing tie notes executed by Mr. Robert unn, owner, and 5. Make a finding that the City Council, pursuant to Section 11587a of the Subdivision Map Act, finds that the development of the property in the manner set forth in the subject tract will not unreasonably in- terfere with the free and complete exercise of the easements held by dalifornia Water Service, and accept the map without the signature of said easement holder. The Manager reported that the list of demands to be presented to the Council includes a check in the amount of $1,642 for taxes and recording fees for the entire property, and in accordance with an. agreement with Mr. Dunn, the charges will be paid by the City and deducted from the initial payment by the City of $5,000 towards the purchase of Lot 1, which the City plans to acquire for a riding ring. After recordation the City will request a separation.of assessed valu- ations, and a small sum will be returned to Mr. Dunn.for that portion .of Lot 1 which was on the tax rolls until close of escrow. The City Attorney reported that he had sent a letter of., -.agreement to Mr. Dunn, and after execution the documents would be recorded, the balance of the purchase price would be paid to Mr. Dunn and the deed of trust delivered to the City. Mr. Kinley recommended that the final ap be signed by the City Clerk, but not recorded until Mr. Dunn has ad sufficient time to examine and execute the letter of agreement. A motion to approve the final map for Tract 32071 and to direct the City Clerk to sign the map subject to Mr. Kinley's recommendations was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer -2- September 23, 1974 PALO$ VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 107 A letter dated September 11, 1974 from Hal Requa, Manager of the Palo$ Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, requesting allocation of $100.00 for two memberships by the City was presented to the Council. Councilman Crocker moved that the City Council decline from social or charitable contributions in view of the austere budget, and that Council members wishing to support such causes do so on a private basis' The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose NOES: Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer PAMELA GAIAN LETTER RE: COMMERCIALISM IN ROLLING HILLS 126 Councilman Rose moved that a letter dated September 11, 1974 from Mrs. Pamela Gaian, 68 Portuguese Bend Road, complaining about commer- cialism in Rolling Hills be tabled for discussion when the report of the Committee studying commercial activity in Rolling Hills is -presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crockef.and defeated by the follow- ifig roll call ivote : AYES: None NOES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer Mayor Battaglia said the large number of residents in attendance for discussion of the subject should be considered. Councilman Crocker moved that Mrs. Gaiar's letter be consolidated with Councilwoman Le Conte's report under agenda item 7 (a),, for dis- cussion by the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose NOES: Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer Councilwoman Le Conte said the report of the committee studying commercial use of property in Rolling Hills will be ready for _present- atibn at the meeting of October 28th. Mrs. Galan said there are many violations in Rolling Hills, specifically one at 12 Crest Road East" which is leased by a non-resident for commercial use for the benefit of non-residents as well as residents. Mrs. Kim Sawyer, 16 Williams- burg Lane, said a similar activity in her area infringes on her pri- vacy and causes her concern for her children's safety because of the crowded parking and dangerous driving by non-residents using the ser- vice. Mr. Chester Noble, 6 Ringbit East, urged Council members to adhere to their oath of office and uphold the existing laws of the City. Mr. Kenneth Watts, a former fesident of 12 Crest Road said the commercial activity did not cause a problem to him while he lived there, and provided a service to the community. Councilman Crocker said there is a need to make a distinction between services offered forresidentsand those offered in Rolling Hills to non-residents. Mrs. France Raine, 71 Portuguese Bend Road, said local talent is available and should be provided to residents. Mr. Charles Ayles- bury, 2 Middleridge South asked about the provision for complaints. Mrs. Catherine Partridge, 69 Portuguese Bend Road, said the City has ordinances which should be enforced rather than discussed. Following the discussion Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the City Manager and City Attorney be directed to investigate the two Im September 23, 1974 complaints brought before the Council, advise whether they are in violation of the existing ordinances, and if there is an infraction, the ordinance should be enforced. The motion was seconded by Council- man.Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman. Heinsheimer Mayor Battaglia recessed the session at 8:20 P.M. and re -convened the meeting at 8:30 P.M. PENINSULA -WIDE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE 380 The Manager advised the Council that a Peninsula -wide Disaster Preparedness Exercise simulating an earthquake will be held at the Palos Verdes Estates City Hall on Friday, September 27th from 9:00 AM .until noon. The Manager said she plans to attend the exercise, and t''- Councilwoman Le Conte said she would also attend if possible. 30 r-� PALOS VERDES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 385 0 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had discussed the matter of a joint City Council/School Board meeting with Mrs. Eleanor Curry, Board president, and was told the School Board is willing to have representatives meet with representatives of the Council. Councilwoman .Le Conte moved that Mayor Battaglia appoint two members of the Council to meet with two members of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual interest. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and car- ried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer Mayor Battaglia said he would annunce the appointments. COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 397 }r Mayor Battaglia said the matter of the coyotes on Johns Canyon Road would be discussed at an executive session of the Council, because of possible impending litigation, and asked whether anyone present at the meeting wished to discuss the matter. Councilman Rose moved that the Council reconsider its position with regard to the action taken at the last meeting, namely, to seek to ob- tain a criminal complaint to be filed against the Kuhnes, 6 Johns Canyon Road for feeding of the half breed coyote dogs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose NOES: Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer Councilman.Rose reported that Dr. John McDonald, 30 Caballeros Road, had Suggested that a tranquilizer gun could be used to capture the anima:'.s, and he moved that the Council explore the acceptability of tranquilizing the animals, and if acceptable, attempt to find someone capable of doing it. The motion.was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES..: Councilmen -Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman.Heinsheimer Councilman Rose volunteered to accept the responsibility and report at the next meeting. Mayor Battaglia so ordered. -4- September 23, 1974 CITY OF INGLEWOOD - LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 440 PLANNING BOARD - SAFE STREETS ACT Mrs. Clifton reported that she had attempted to reach Supervisor James Hayes to discuss the matter. The Supervisor is currently out of the City and his field deputies could not give adequate information. The Manager requested that the matter be held on the agenda, and the Mayor so ordered. DR. J. RALPH BLACK, 36 SADDLEBACK ROAD, 444 Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter removed from the agenda until a report is received from the Planning Commissi6n. 1972-74 BIENNIAL REPORT- CITY ENGINEER 446 The Biennial Report of the City Engineer for 1972-74 was received and filed. JOINT CONTRACT - ENVICOM/PENINSULA CITIES - SEISMIC ELEMENT 448 The City Attorney reported that he had been unsuccesful in reaching the City Attorney for Rancho Palos Verdes to discuss the matter, and he requested that the matter be held on the. agenda. The Mayor so ordered. HOWARD JENSEN, 70 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD . 453 Letters dated September 16 and September 20, 1974 from Mr. H. Randall Stoke, attorney for Mr. Howard Jensen, were presented to the Council. Mr. Stoke advised that Mr. Jensen has permanently removed from the city two of the six Newfoundlands formerly kept on his property. Coun- cilman Rose said removal of two dogs of six would not comply with the ordinance, which permits no more than three dogs° Councilwoman Le Conte said she has information which indicates that the Jensens own other dogs, in addition to the Newfoundlands, and she suggested that Mr. Stoke and Mr. Jensen be asked to attend the next meeting. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the City Administrative staff take lawful steps to determine the number, kind and age of dogs being kept by the Jensens. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer The Manager was directed to notify Mr. Jensen and Mr. Stoke immed- iately of the Council's direction, and report.at the next meeting of the G6uncil. 1974 STATE PARK BOND ACT - APPLICATION FOR STATE GRANT 522 Councilman Crocker reported that he had reviewed the application for a State Grant with the City Manager and would recommend that no action be taken at this time, and when funds are available next year the matter be reconsidered and reevaluated, because of the requirement that public access must be given to any project for shich State funds are accepted. The matter was removed from the agenda. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION, 11 CINCHRING 535 _Mrs. Clifton distributed copies of a memorandum dated September 20, 1974 fr6m Charles Sutton, Traffic Engineer, Los Angeles County Road -5- ?w September 23, 1974 Department, containing recommendations for four locations in Rolling Hills. Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held on the agenda to give Coun- cil Members an opportunity to review Mr.— Sutton's recommendations. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY RE: OUTAGES ON WILLIAMSBURG LANE 555 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Southern,California Edison Co. advised her that they have made changes on the lines serving the Williams- burg-Middleridge area in an effort to eliminate or at least lessen the frequency of power outages in the area. Installation.of two separate switching devices will enable the Edison Company to pinpoint any future problems. Councilwoman Le Conte said Edison will make a written report which she will present to the Council. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES - PROGRESS REPORT 628 - Mrs. Clifton reported that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ortner, 52 Portuguese jo Bend Road, have agreed to contribute $400.00 toward undergrounding util- ities in their area. Councilwoman Le Conte said there is a deficit of $4,325.00 between the $10,000 expenditure approved by the City for the carrent__year and the amount needed for the work, and contributions of $400.0'0 -each by two familes doesn't do much to close the gap. Mrs. Clifton said -she would contact other residents who will benefit from the improvement and ask for additional contributions, and would contact another source in an effort to obtain alower bid for trenching. Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held on the agenda, and asked Councilwoman Le Conte to be prepared to make a recommendation at the next meeting. UTILITY LINES TO CINCHRING ROAD 628 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had discussed with Southern California Edison Company the feasibility of serving Cinchring Road from Crest Road, rather than across the canyon from Portuguese Bend Road to the Flying Triangle. A proposal will be made in writing and .will be presented to the Council, Councilwoman Le Conte said. CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS 615 Mayor Battaglia acknowledged the presence of six youths represent- ing the Miraleste and Rolling Hills Cross Country Teams, and asked whether they wished to "address the Council. A spokesman reported that coaches of both teams would be present at the next meeting of the Coun- cil. Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held on the agendao RESOLUTION NO. 325 M. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that.Resolution No. 325 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES be adopted, 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 Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer ...PAYMENT OF BILLS 682 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 3999 through 4030, with the exception of Demand No. 4001 in the amount of $2,348.00 be paid in the amount of $14,032.84 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker,.Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer -6- September 23, 1974 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 709 Mayor Battaglia directed that the Financial Statements for the months of July 1974 and August 1974 be held on the agenda for discus- sion at the next meeting. AGREEMENT: OPERATION OFR`GATES AND GATE HOUSES IN ROLLING HILLS 714 The City Attorney reported that the Agreement to Contribute the Sum of $26,136 for Operation of Gates and Gate Houses in the City of Rolling Hills has been prepared as amended at the last meeting, and is ready for execution. The document will be.presented to the Board of Directors at their next meeting, Mr. Kinley said. Councilman Rose moved that the agreement be adopted by the Council and executed by the Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose ABSTA:'I'NED : Mayor Battaglia_ ABSENT:. Councilman Heinsheimer AGREEMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 724 The City Attorney presented the Agreement to Fix Compensation to be Paid by Rolling Hills Community Association to the City of Rolling Hills for Administrative Services and Facilities, as Provided for by That Certain Document Entitled "Agreement re Administrative Services" Dated July 1, 1973, as amended. A motion to adopt the agreement was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote; AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer CITY DEPARTMENTS 740 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL A letter dated September 10, 1974 from the Department of Animal Control and a copy of amendments relating to changing dog license fees was ordered held on the agenda. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The report of the Sheriff's Department for the month of June 1974 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed. Councilman Crocker moved that the Sheriff be instructed by letter to give particular attention to vandalism on road signs, residence signs and mailboxes, and repeated vandalism at the South Gate. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE 847 MRS. JOAN SAFFO Mrs. Saffo, president of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association, thanked Councilman Crocker for attending the -7- x September 23, 1974 recent evening meeting of the Board. Councilman Crocker said he had viewed the hom6 on Saddleback partially roofed with material approved by the Board, anal is hopeful the material will be acceptable when the entire roof is completed. MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL 870 Councilman Crocker said that since Mr. -Edward L. Pearson was present to represent the Tennis Club;, he thought- it -would be- a good opportunity to discuss the following: 1) Whether a reasonable charge could be made for reservations by residents using the courts. 2) How the Council would be reimbursed for screens installed on the lights. 3) All members of the Community should be advised of the annual meeting of the Tennis Committee, so there would be improved communi- cations between membership and executive board of the Tennis Club. Q One suggestion for reservations was to have a special phone for receivin.g.:reservations at specific hours, with a recorded message at other times, and guards could accept cancellations at the gate. It is the wish of the Council to have the number of phone calls to the City staff reduced, Councilman Crocker said. Mrs. Saffo said the Tennis Club and all recreation are now under the jurisdicti on.of the Community Association, and the Tennis Club is planning to meet and make recommendations to the Board. Mr. Pearson said the Tennis Committee is planning to reimburse the City for the light shields from dues paid by new members of the Tennis Club. Further, Mr. Pearson said the Tennis Club Board meets the second Tuesday of each month, and a representative of the Council, would be appreciated for -exchange of information; also, all members are welcome'to attend. Councilman.Rose suggested that the meeting date be included with others in the Newsletter, so the membership could be advised. ADJOURNMENT There being .no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor Battaglia adjourned the session at 10:25 P.M. City Clerk