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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 November 25, 1974 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 -2- 13 1 5.. November 25, 1974 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 -3- November 25, 1974 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 -4- November 25, 1974 .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 -5- November 25, 1974 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 November 25, 1974 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 -7- J2 91 November 25, 1974 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 1113 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. JO 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 2 November 25, 1974 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 -10- November 25, 1974 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 -11- City Clerk 61'. ,,",