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
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Mrs. M. Breitenstein
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Mr. & Mrs. E. Doak
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Robert Dunn
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Mrs. Pam Gaian
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Mrs. Virginia Gibson
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Mrs. E. Hankins.
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Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Dines
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Mrs. Velma Matthews
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Mr. & Mrs. Allan Muse
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Mrs.. Martha Mize
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Chester Noble
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Mr. & Mrs. George Partridge
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Mr. & Mrs. France Raine
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Becky Raine
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Mrs. Joan Saffo
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Mrs. Kim Sawyer
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Mrs. Emily Schleissner
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Kenneth Watts
Dan Cockayne
Cross Country Runner
Mark Collins
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Artie Hupp
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Roy Jurgens
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Tom White
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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 $5,000 towards the
purchase of Lot 1, which the City plans to acquire for a riding ring.
After recordation the City will request a separation.of assessed valu-
ations, and a small sum will be returned to Mr. Dunn.for that portion
.of Lot 1 which was on the tax rolls until close of escrow.
The City Attorney reported that he had sent a letter of., -.agreement
to Mr. Dunn, and after execution the documents would be recorded, the
balance of the purchase price would be paid to Mr. Dunn and the deed
of trust delivered to the City. Mr. Kinley recommended that the final
ap be signed by the City Clerk, but not recorded until Mr. Dunn has
ad sufficient time to examine and execute the letter of agreement.
A motion to approve the final map for Tract 32071 and to direct
the City Clerk to sign the map subject to Mr. Kinley's recommendations
was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
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PALO$ 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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