11/25/1974MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
November 25, 1974
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Battaglia at 7:30 P.M. Monday, November 25, 1974 at La Cresta School,
38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
ALSO PRESENT: Teen.° Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
Douglas Rogers City Treasurer
June Cunningham Secretary
Pat Russell" Administrative Aide
Chief Paul Schneider L. A. County Fire Dept.
Bernard Kent L. A. County Engineer
Jack Graham Dept. of Building & Safety
p Allen Beall Flame -X Control Corp.
Residents
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10
A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of
November 12, 1974 as corrected was made by Councilman. Crocker, seconded
'by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN ROLLING HILLS 15
Mayor Battaglia opened discussion of Commercial Activity in. Rolling
Hills, and stated that information on, the matter had been sent to all
residents in the Newsletter published during the previous week. He
then turned the matter over to Coun.cilwoman'Le Conte, Chairman of the
special committee on the Philosophy on Commercial Use of Property in
Rolling Hills.
Councilwoman. Le Conte said that there are regulations in the Deed
Restrictions and Zoning Ordinance that prohibit commercial use of pro-
perty in Rolling Hills. Over the years there have been minor violations
and infractions of the rules; recently a few complaints were received
which resulted in, thorough review of the matter, Councilwoman. Le Conte
said. When the report of the Committee was presented, together with a
philosophy developed by the Committee there was a feeling among resi-
dents present at the meeting that enforcing existing regulations
could result in over -regulation., which could destroy the Community
accord, she said. Therefore the Committee has attempted to make recom-
mendations that would bring about a situation in which those things
which do not affect the environment could be allowed in Rolling Hills.
Although the Committee considers the philosophy relevant and important,
there has not been' general agreement as far as specifics are concerned,
Councilwoman Le Conte said, therefore she wished to recommend that
rather than, sending specific recommendations to the Planning Commission,
the Council adopt the over-all policy on use of property for commercial
purposes with respect to allowing certain things that do not affect the
environment, and request the Planning Commission and the Board of Direc-
tors to decide the specifics of the matter, insofar as they might be
affected by the Zoning Ordinance or Deed of Restrictions. Councilwoman
Le Conte moved that the Council adopt the philosophy as modified and as
it was presented to residents in the Newsletter, and that the action. of
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the Council on July 22, 1974 requiring that the recommendations of the
Committee be transmitted to the Planning Commission. be rescinded. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Rose, and Mayor Battaglia opened the
matter to discussion by residents in attendance at the meeting.
Mrs. Nancy Bogdanovic, 71 Saddleback Road, asked whether the philo-
sophy as presented would be considered a rule or guideline. Council-
woman Le Conte said it is a general policy which expresses the wishes of
the City with respect to use of property; it is an. over-all feeling which
does not have the force of law. Approval of certain activities would be
at the discretion of the Planning Commission and Board of Directors.
Mr. James Barnard, 63 Crest Road East, said equestrian, activities
are a part of Rolling Hills, but recently a horse trainer who taught
children how to ride was forced from the City by pettiness; he said
specific rules should be adopted rather than discretionary judgments,
to prevent a recurrence of the incident.
Mrs. Velma Matthews, 11 Cinchring Road, complimented the committee,
and said she considered the philosophy a foundation for the goals of
the committee. Mr. George Partridge, 69 Portuguese Bend Road, urged
the Council to refrain from making any changes for a period of three
years, and to enforce the existing laws. Mr. Chester Noble, 6 R.ingbit
Road East, said he was impressed by actions of the Council in, ending
two commercial uses of property within the past month, and be agreed
with Mr. Partridge that the ordinances should 'be enforced. further,
he said if changes are required, they should be thoroughly discussed
and existing rules changed if necessary, but in the meantime the
ordinance should be enforced unequivocally.
Mrs. William Taylor, 46 Eastfield, asked whether her daughter
would be able to take riding lessons at Caballeros Ring. Mayor Battag-
lia said it is his opinion that if the Council adopts Mr. Noble's
position regarding enforcing the law ridigly, a lot of activities
currently being conducted for the benefit of residents would have to
be stopped. It is for that reason that the Council is conducting the
hearing on the matter, he said.
Councilman Heinsheimer said he thinks the statements and questions
of the residents are typical, and their reactions differ according to
how they feel about specific matters. The idea of the philosophy is
to try to interpret the prohibitions in the zoning ordinance, and to
permit those things which do not have a visible or significant environ-
mental impact.
Councilman Crocker said it is his understanding that to be per-
mitted, certain commercial uses of property would have to meet the
standards of two governing bodies; even if the ordinance of the City
were amended or new ordinances adopted, the Deed Restriction, would
remain unchanged, to be administered by the Board of Directors of the
Community Association. Councilman Crocker asked the City Attorney to
comment on the enforceability of violations of the ordinance which have
no significant impact on the community, specifically business or pro-
fessional phone calls conducted from private homes, which could be
considered commercial use of private property. He expressed concern
that even though the City Attorney attempted to prosecute, following
receipt of a complaint, if there was no significant impact on the
community from such activity, the courts might not act to enforce the
ordinance.
Mr. Kinley stated that Ordinance No. 33 does make it unlawful for
any commercial activity to be conducted in the City of Rolling Hills.
A doctor telephoning a hospital from his home to check on the condition
of a patient is not engaging in commercial activity, Mr. Kinley said,
but is performing a necessary act of his profession which is conducted
from an office located outside the City of Rolling Hills. The same is
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true of an attorney who was unable to reach a client during the course
of the business day, and who made the call from his home. Mr. Kinley
said he would not recommend that the City Council file a complaint in
either of those cases, and it was his opinion that if filed, the com-
plaint would be summarily dismissed by the Court. With regard to riding
lessons, Rolling Hills originally was a horse -oriented community, Mr.
Kinley said, although recently residents have displayed interests other
than horses, and the complexion of the Community has changed somewhat.
The Deed Restrictions were drawn to fit the type of activity that was
originally carried on in connection with horseback riding, raising of
horses and that type of activity. The operation of a permanent riding
stable inside the City limits for the giving of lessons to residents of
Rolling Hills would be a violation of Ordinance No. 33, and a complaint
probably would be sustained by the courts; on the other hand, a person
who comes to a private residence and gives lessons in a private facility,
i.e. swimming lessons in a private swimming pool, probably conducts a
commercial activity of such a diminishing effect, it is his opinion., Mr.
Kinley said, that a court would not be interested in putting a stop to
r� a resident having his children taught to swim in his pool. The same
►-� would be true if a man brought a teacher of horseback riding to his
C:� property to teach his children to ride on an occasional basis, and
Q until such time as they had mastered the art; Mr. Kinley said a court
probably would not find a violation of Ordinance No. 33. Only a perma-
nent commercial activity conducted on a full time basis, whether for
residents of Rolling Hills only, or for non-residents and residents
would constitute a violation of Ordinance No.,33. Giving tennis lessons
on the City's tennis courts at a specific time, with the teacher or
professional being paid a fee constitutes a commercial activity, since
the tennis courts were built primarily for tennis playing, Mr. Kinley
said.
Councilman Crocker asked about an artist who paints pictures in .
Rolling Hills but sells them outside the City. Mr. Kinley said sale
of a work of art created in Rolling Hills but sold outside of the City.
would not be commercial activity in violation of any ordinances'. Coun-
cilman Crocker then asked about sale outside of the City of a product
made in the City; he said it is almost impossible to draw a clear cut
line between what activities are in violation of the ordinance and what
activities are not in violation. Finally, Councilman Cracker asked for
clarification of the scope of responsibilities of the Planning Commis-
sion under the proposal; whether they would be expected to draw up a
list of activities which are permitted and not permitted. Councilwoman
Le Conte said the Planning Commission would be asked only to act on a
complaint, rather than determining in advance what is or is not permit-
ted. Mr. Noble asked about the City's ability to conduct business on
its own property, which is zoned for commercial activity. The City
Attorney advised Mr. Noble that the City offices and tennis courts are
on property which has a special zoning defined in Declaration 150 as
follows: "Class B: Public and Simi -Public Uses and Certain Designated
Business Uses - In the Use District of Class B, no building, structure
or premises shall be erected, constructed, altered or maintained which
shall be used or designed or intended to be used for any purpose other
than that of park, playground, church, public or private school, li-
brary, fire -house, museum, public art gallery, not more than one (1)
tea-room or restaurant in which liquors may be sold and dispensed
(subject to regulation by the Association), administration buildings..
of and for the Palos Verdes Corporation and/or the Association., or
other public or semi-public building or use, or as a single family
dwelling." Since the property in the Main Gate area is occupied by
the Administration Building and tennis court, it can not be used for
any of the other uses permitted, Mr. Kinley said.
Mr. Jack Drown, 1 Crest Road West, said most of the residents in.
Rollin g Hills moved to the city to get away from regulations and
restrictions in Government; if there is a statue that prohibits com-
mercial activity, that law should be enforced, and he said that the
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residents depend upon the elected officials to enforce the laws. Dr.
Paul Saffo, 1 Crest Road East, said he understands the wisdom of the
philosophy, since there are many gray areas. Dr. Saffo said he did
not realize that when he hired someone to come to his home to give his
child piano lessons, he was in violation of any law.
Councilman Rose said he understood that in requesting that a com-
mittee review the subject of commercial use of property in Rolling Hills,
it was the intent of the Council 'to establish some guidelines under which
some specific rules would be formed to cover those things set forth in
the philosophy. In adopting the philosophy, it would then be forwarded
to the Planning Commission or a committee appointed by the Council for
establishing specific regulations or amendments to Ordinance No. 33 which
would permit certain activities without technically violating the law.
Mayor Battaglia said from the testimony he feels the residents do
not want the philosophy adopted; they do not want further restrictions
or definitions; there is a law and residents do not want it changed.
Councilman Crocker said the existing ordinance should be enforced in
good faith; it is incumbent on the Council to follow up on complaints
when they affect others. However, if there is no complaint about an
activity and it is carried on without any significant effect on neighbors
there should be no attempt to seek out the offense. Mayor Battaglia
said the rule of reason should apply, especially in the case of children
taking piano lessons, riding lessons at the Caballeros ring, children's
lemonade and vegetable stands, etc., which are an extension of the
community and do not have an adverse effect. Flagrant violations or
large scale commercial operations which draw criticism should be rep-
orted, and the Council should act firmly under the law.
Councilwoman Le Conte asked the City Attorney to comment on whether
a resident offetin.g a stall for rent, which initiated the review of use
of property for commercial purposes, would be in violation of the ordi-
nance. Mr. Kinley said that if a resident wished to rent a stall or
stable to another resident, it could be considered an accommodation..
However, if that person boarded animals for non-residents, it would
be commercial use of the property.
Following the discussion Mayor Battaglia called for a vote on the
motion made by Councilwoman Le Conte and seconded by Councilman Rose.
The motion to adopt the philosophy was defeated on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilman Heinsheimer
NOES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Mayor Battaglia
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 33 239
Mayor Battaglia
ordinance, popularly
at a.City Council me,
reason for voting no
the RAS -1 zone, and
area defined as that
easements, developed
stated that the proposed amendment to the zoning
known as the "net vs gross question" was discussed
eting on October 14, and he wished to clarify his
on the motion to require 43,560 square feet net in
37,120 square feet net in,the RAS -2 zone, with net
portion of a lot after deduction of specified
to maintain the rural atmosphere of Rolling Hills.
Mayor Battaglia explained that the study was initiated following
receipt of a memorandum from Councilman Heinsheimer regarding subdivision
policy which set forth the concept that there might be deducted from
gross acreage certain easements to establish net acreage. The matter was
referred to the Planning Commission, and a copy of the memo was sent to
the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association, and
referred to their legal counsel, Mr. Kinley. In April 1973 the Planning
Commission set a public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance
The public hearing was held in May 1973. Following a joint meeting with
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.the Planning Commission in June 1973, the Board of Directors adopted the
recommendations of the Planning Commission in modified form, and adop-
ted Resolution No. 104 on August 1973 concerning the division of property
under the jurisdiction of the Rolling Hills Community Association.. In
September 1973 the City Council voted to apply the recommendation to
one acre only, and exclude the two acre zone; the motion failed on a
2/2 vote.
During the past year three new Council members were elected to
office and there were three appointments to the Planning Commission to
fill vacancies, and the question was reactivated. The new Council re-
ferred the matter to the new Planning Commission, and their recommend-
ations were presented to the Council in October 1974. A motion in-
structing the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
No. 33, ARTICLE III, Section 3.02 was passed on the following vote:
AYES, 3; NOES, 1; ABSTAINED, 1. The matter was held for presentation
.`� by the City Attorney at the November 25 meeting.
�,..i Councilman Crocker moved adoption of the proposed ordinance 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 for purposes of dis-
cussion. Councilman Rose seconded the motion.
In the discussion that followed Councilman Crocker asked for
clarification of easements for utilities; whether easements should be
limited to underground utilities as specified in the proposed ordinance,
or whether easements for overhead lines should be included in the in-
terpretation. Mr. Kinley said the proposed ordinance should be cor-
rected to include in the interpretation easements for overhead utilities
but he said there is an inconsistency in the meaning, since bridle trail
easements and access easement, which are to be excluded from the acre-
age under the proposed ordinance, often contain utilities, and could
be considered utility easement, which are to be included under the
ordinance. Mayor Battaglia asked which interpretation would prevail,
and Mr. Kinley said the contradiction would have to be eliminated.
Councilman Rose suggested that perimeter easements be excluded to ar-
rive at the net figure, whether or not they contain utilities. Coun-
cilman Crocker said the suggestion was agreeable to him as maker of
the motion. Councilman.Crocker asked that the definition of driveway
be clarified, especially if it served two residences. Mr. Kinley said
that as now written, joint driveways are excluded, since they serve
for access and egress, but private driveways would be included in net
acreage.
Mayor Battaglia said that in adopting their resolution, the Board
of Directors applied it only to subdividing of property, and it referred
only to computations for acreage required for subdivision. The ordi-
nance as presented to the Council is not an amendment to the Subdivi-
sion Ordinance, but amends the Zoning Ordinance; he' asked whether it
would apply to all properties in the City. Mr. Kinley said it could
cause a hardship if applied to all properties, but explained that the
Subdivision Ordinance requires that each lot in a subdivision shall
have an area not less than that required under the Zoning Ordinance of
the City, therefore, it would be necessary to amend the Zoning Ordin-
ance to change the required net area, but would also be necessary to
amend the Subdivision Ordinance to include some of the other recom-
mendations pertaining to easements and contiguous lots for subdivision.
The Mayor asked Dr. Godfrey Pernell, chairman of the Planning Commis-
sion, whether the Commission, considered the matter in relation to sub-
division or as a general rule, and Chairman Pernell said the matter
was considered in relation to subdivision only. Councilmen Rose and
Heinsheimer said that was their understanding, also. In originally
considering the matter, the Planning Commission excluded only roadway
easements, but when reviewed by the newly constructed Planning Commis-
sion and City Council, the Planning Commission recommended more
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restrictive conditions, specifically that perimeter easements also be
deducted from gross acreage to determine net acreage.
Mr. Fred Hesse, 44 Portuguese Bend Road, suggested that the topic
is sufficiently complex and important that it would be to the advantage
of the Community at large to hold separate hearings on Paragraph A of
the proposed ordinance pertaining to square footage required and Para-
graph B which applies to lot design for subdivision. Mr. Hesse said
they are different questions, and the concerns of the Community are
different on the two questions.
Mr. Allen Bullard, 3 Eucalyptus Lane, suggested that an in-depth
impact study should be made, and the parcels in the City that would
be affected by the amendment to the ordinance should be identified.
Mr. Cliff Hix, 27 Crest Road West, said he is in the process of sub-
dividing a portion of his property, and asked what effect the ordi-
nance would have on his property if adopted. Mr. Kinley said subdi-
visions in process would be excluded from the requirements, since the
ordinance, if adopted, would not become effective immediately, and
subdivisions filed before adoption would be exempt. Councilman Hei ns-
heimer said rules could be established if the ordinance is adopted
which would apply to subdivisions on file with the City without deter-
mining in advance which would be involved. Councilman Rose said the
exclusions could be made part of the ordinance by incorporating in the
ordinance a statement that any subdivision on file will not be affected.
Mayor Battaglia asked the City Attorney to comment on statements
that adoption of the ordinance could be interpreted as selective legis-
lation or inverse condemnation, and Mr. Kinley said he thought it would
be advisable to have a study of the impact on possible future subdi-
visions, and he recommended that such a study be before the Council
before they made any arbitrary decisions regarding acreage required
for subdivision, since the acreages required by the proposed ordinance
are at variance with the requirements of the Deed Restrictions. Mr.
William Stringfellow, 85 Crest Road East, suggested that the Council
consider adopting the guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors in
their Resolution No. 104. Dr. Jerry Greenhut, 13 Blackwater Canyon
Road, said the purpose of considering the amendment to the ordinance
is to eliminate bad subdivisions by requiring a specific number of
square feet per acre, and asked that the Council try to achieve con-
sistency by adoptingwhatever legislation is necessary. Mrs. Emily
Schleissner said ,residents are required to pay taxes on portions of
their property consisting of easements, and property which she recent-
ly subdivided has one parcel which, by reason of its unusual shape,
is the largest lot on which the highest taxes are paid, and has the
smallest useable area after deduction of the easements.
Following the discussion Councilman Crocker moved that the matter
be tabled for further discussion at the next Council=meeting. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following
roll calf vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Mayor Battaglia
NOES: Councilman Rose
RECESS
Mayor Battaglia recessed the meeting at 9:30 P.M. and the City
Attorney was excused. The meeting was re -convened at 9:45 P.M.
FLAME -X TREATED WOOD SHAKES AND SHINGLES 700
In a letter dated November 18, 1974 Mr. John G. Davidson, 100
Saddleback Road, asked the Council to approve his request to re -roof
approximately 8,500 square feet of his residence with Flame -X treated
wood shakes over a solidly sheathed sub -base of plywood. An additional
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3,000 square feet covers anaddition constructed in 1970, and Mr.
Davidson said he would treat that portion with a spray -on application
of Single/Safe, a product manufactured by Flame -X Control Corporation.
Mr. Davidson explained that Flame -X is a process by which wood
shakes and shingles are dipped in a fire-resistant product, and it has
been approved by the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Riverside,
Ventura and a number of other communities in hilly brush areas. Los
Angeles County requires a Type C roofing material, and the City of
Rolling Hills, under Ordinance No. 117 requires fire retardant roofing
material. Flame -X is the only product approved for use in hilly brush
areas of Los Angeles City, and meets the specifications for Type C
with regard to burning brands, and Mr. Davidson said that burning brands
were considered the cause of loss of homes during the June 1973 fire in
Rolling Hills. The product has been on the market for eleven years
and has proven itself:by.never having a roof lost, including homes in
the Chatsworth and Malibu fires. Cost of Flame -X is approximately
50%.of the cost of the County approved impregnated shake, Mr. Davidson
said.
Mayor Battaglia asked Bernard Kent, Supervising Structural Engin-
eer, Los Angeles County Department of County Engineer, Building and
Safety Division, to comment. *Mr. Kent asked that his letter dated
October 24, 1974 be corrected with regard -to a statement that there
is no provision for in -plant inspection and labeling..by an independent
testing agency, which is incorrect. Mr. Kent confirmed the statement
that Flame -X treated shakes and shingles successfully passed the burn-
ing brands test, including exposure to weathering conditions and re-
peat of the test for periods up to five years. Other tests have not
been performed, and the material has not been approved by the County.
Chief Paul Schneider, Los Angeles County Fire Department, said he
agaeed that the major cause of los of residences during a fire was
burning brands, and said, further, that he agreed with Mr. Davidson
that a sub -base under the roofing adds to the fire resistance of a
roof.
Mr. Allen T. Beall, president of Flame -X Control, advised the
Council that the immersion treatment should not be compared or con-
fused with a spray -on treatment. Shakes immersed in Flame -X before
application to the roof retain a degree of fire retardancy on the under
side even when the outer side has been exposed to weather, while spray
reaches only the exposed portion of the shake. Tests run by the Los
Angeles City Fire Department show the spray treatment effective over
a period of 19 years, but only two such tests; Flame -X claims the
process is effective for at least seven years. Councilwoman Le Conte
asked how long the Flame -X immersion treatment can be expected to
last, and Mr. Beall said tests have showed no decrease in efficiency
in five year tests conducted by Los Angeles City, and it is his
opinion that the treated shingles should be effective for the life
of the roof. Chief Schneider said the County Fire Department does
not have proof of longevity, and he explained that the County operates
under UL Standards, and the City of Los Angeles has its own testing
laboratories and its own standards.
Mr. Fred Hesse said he wished to comment :as an engineer that the
County representatives were giving administrative answers rather than
technical answers. Councilman Rose asked whether the County has es-
tablished proof of deficiency of Flame -X and Mr. Kent said the County
does not test materials, only reviews results of other tests. Further,
Mr. Kent said the legislative body determines what material is accept-
able, and if the Council wishes to adopt a resolution accepting a
certain material, the County would use it as a guideline in approving
roofing materials.for the City of Rolling Hills. Mr. Ken Watts,
1 Wrangler Road, said he is familiar with the Los Angeles City testing
lab, and in the course of his business he considers the Los Angeles
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City laboratory equal to the UL laboratory. Mr. Watts said the City
conducts extensive testing, and the County accepts results of the
UL laboratory. Mayor Battaglia thanked Mr. Watts for his comments.
Councilman Rose moved that the Council approve installation of
Flame -X treated shakes over a sub -base for re"roofing and residence
additions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
Councilman Rose moved that a -variance be granted, and that Mr.
Davidson's request for -approval of application of Shingle Safe spray
on the existing roof.ins,talled-on his residence addition in 1970 be
approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
TENTATIVE MAP, SUBDIVISION NO. 58, TRACT 29383, CLIFTON HIX 1070
Copies of the tentative map for Clifton Hix, Lot 247-A, approved
by the Planning Commission on May 21, 1974 and copies of the Environ-
mental Impact Report, approved by the Environmental Quality Board on
November 4, 1974 were presented to the Council.
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the Council make a field trip
to the site of the proposed subdivision on Buggy Whip Drive on Saturday,
November 30 at 9:00 A.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
TENTATIVE MAP, SUBDIVISION NO. 62, TRACT 31873, G. SHARFFENBERGER
Copies of the tentative map for George Scharffenberger, Lot 248-A,
approved by the Planning Commission on September 17, 1974 and copies of
the Environmental Impact Report, approved by the Environmental Quality
Board on November 4, 1974 were presented to the Council.
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the Council make a field trip
to the site of the proposed subdivision on Middleridge South on Satur-
day, November 30 at 10:00 A.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
SOUTH BAY JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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A letter dated October 30, 1974 from the Municipal Court, South
Bay Judicial District was presented to the Council. Judge Mark Wood
advised that a pilot program has been conducted during the past ten
months in which certain youthful defendants have been permitted to
perform community service in satisfaction of their judgment as a pre-
ferable alternative to either the payment of a fine or custody in the
county jail. The pilot program has been satisfactory in selected
cases, and the court hopes to expand the program to all cities and
tax -supported agencies within the South Bay Judicial District.
A motion to approve participation in the program by the City
of Rolling Hills was made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded by
Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
November 25, 1974
CHESTER NOBLE, 6 RINGBIT ROAD EAST
Mayor Battaglia ordered Mr. Noble's letter of November 21, 1974
received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 1118
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN CROCKER
Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held on the agenda.
COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD - COUNCILMAN ROSE
Councilman Rose said he has not had a report from Dr. John McDonald
on tranquilizing the coyotes. Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held
on the agenda.
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UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: PROGRESS REPORT - COUNCILWOMAN LE CONTE
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the underground utilities
project on Portuguese Bend Road South is nearly completed, and work
on the project on Portuguese Bend Road North is underway.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - RESOLUTIONS FROM CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the matter be held on the agenda.
The Mayor so ordered.
SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that a special meeting was held on
Wednesday, November 20, and a meeting for citizens would be held in
Torrance City Hall at 7:30 P.M. December -3, 1974.
SCAG WORKSHOP
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Patrice Huling, her Adminis-
trative Aide, is attending the meeting on the SCAG Preliminary Regional
Transportation Plan scheduled for the same time as the Council meeting.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4129 through 4155 in the
amount of $8,701.19 be paid from"the General Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Councilman Crocker moved that the Statement of Revenue and Expend-
itures for October 31, 1974 which had been reviewed and approved by the
City Treasurer be approved and accepted. The motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
CITY DEPARTMENTS • 1147
CONSTRUCTION AT 2 BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated October 29, 1974 from
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Mr. William Magill, Senior Building Inspector, Building and Safety
Division, Los Ang&les County Department of Engineer, advising that a
two-story addition had been added to the rear of the Zappas residence
at 2 Blackwater Canyon Road without a building permit.
Councilman Heinsheimer said he wished the Community Association
to take strong action on the violation, and Mayor Battaglia said he
had conveyed Councilman Heinsheimer's message to the Board of Directors.
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the City Manager be authorized to
do whatever is necessary to bring the building into compliance with
regulations of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
NOES: Mayor Battaglia
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT RE: VANDALISM 1158
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter from Captain Beto Kienast, Com-
mander, Lennox Station, dated November 15 requesting that each act of
malicious mischief be reported immediately to the Sheriff. Captain
Kienast said the reports will provide data that will enable the deter-
mination of crime patterns, time of occurrence and high frequency areas,.
and asked that the policy be conveyed to residents. Mayor Battaglia
directed that residents be advised in the newsletter to report every
incident to the Sheriff as soon as possible.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - SOUTH BAY REGIONAL BURGLARY TEAM 1166
A letter dated November 19, 1974 and a sample resolution author-
izing filing of an application on behalf of the City for participation
in the program was presented to the Council. The Manager advised the
Council that the City's share is $107.92.and'.it was included in the
Budget for Fiscal 1974/75.
A motion to approve participation in the program was made by
Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia -
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS 1180
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
The Manager reported that she had received a letter from the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District advising that an additional $11,500
would be required to construct Project No. 6650, Unit 1 in its entirety,
based on bids received. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the
amount of $4,300 was previously deposited with the District for the
construction.
A motion to rescind approval of the project and request return of
the deposit was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman
Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mayor Battaglia announced that the Board of Directors had invited
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the Council to a Christmas Party at the Saffo home on Wednesday,
December 18, and he had accepted on behalf of the Council. The Mayor
said it was the feeling of the Board that a pot luck dinner party in
a private home would be more festive, and wives would be contacted
with regard to dishes to prepare.
ADJOURNMENT 1202
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor
Battaglia adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.M. to meet again on Saturday,
November 20 at 9:00 A.M. at the Clifton Hix property on Buggy Whip Drive.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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