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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
December 9, 1974
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
pro tem Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M. Monday, December 9, 1974 at the Admin-
istration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia arrived at 8:30 P,Ma
ABSENT: Douglas Rogers
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
June Cunningham Secretary
Steven Maloney South Bay Engineering
Roger Meurer Meurer Engineering
Leonard Molnar South Bay Transit Corp.
Gregory Spearing South Bay Transit Corp.
C. Aylesbury Resident
Mr. & Mrs. J. Barnard "
Dr. & Mrs. J. R. Black "
T. Boyd "
R. Fortney "
R. Gray
Mrs. C. Hanscom
C. Hix "
Mrs. G. Negri "
Mr. & Mrs. F. Partridge "
Mrs. J. Saffo "
Mrs. E. Schleissner "
F. W. Woodbridge "
Dr. & Mrs. J. Zane "
Pat Russell Administrative Aide
Carlos Urrufia Administrative Aide
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1235
Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of Nov-
ember 25, 1974 be approved and accepted as corrected. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
TENTATIVE MAP, SUBDIVISION NO. 55, TRACT 27006, DR. MAX NEGRI 1238
With the consent of Mr. Roger Meurer, Engineer for Dr,. Max Negri,
Mayor pro tempore Heinsheimer ordered the matter held on the agenda for
consideration at the next regular meeting on January 13, 1975. A field
trip to the site, 2 Quail Ridge Road North, was scheduled for Saturday,
January 11 at 9:00 A.M.
TENTATIVE MAP, SUBDIVISION NO. 58, TRACT 29383, CLIFTON HIX 1240
Councilman Crocker moved that the tentative map for Tract 29383,
Clifton Hix, be approved subject to conditions of the Planning Advisor's
Report dated November 13, 1973 and the Environmental Evaluation Report
as amended and approved by the Environmental Quality Board on Novem-
ber 4, 1974. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and the Mayor
pro tem opened the matter for discussion.
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In discussing the grade of the extension of Buggy Whip Drive which
will give access to the proposed tract, Mr. Roger Meurer.- Engineer,
explained that the current terminus of Buggy Whip is a cul de sac, and
the adjoining roadway easement, although._dedicated, has not been im-
proved and serves almost exclusively at this time as a driveway serving
the Lewin residence at 18 Buggy Whip. The present grade is 38%, but
will'be improved to not more than 20%, which is the grade of portions
of other roads in the City, Mr. Meurer said, and is shown.,on the map
approved by the Council,
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the approval be amended to re-
quire that the road improvement and cul de sac on Buggy Whip Road 'be
located as close as possible to the northerly terminus of Lot 2 of the
tract, subject to grading requirements of the City, which prohibits
slopes in excess of 25 feet. The motion to amend the approval was
seconded by Councilman Crocker.
r- The City Attorney recommended that the record show that the ap-
00 proval of the tract was based on testimony by Mr. Roger Meurer, engin-
eer for Mr. Hix, and presentation of maps to the Council for examination
showing that it was impractical for the subdivider to meet the require-
ments set forth in.Lot Q Design,
ARTICLE V Sections 5.04b 5.04d and 5.06 and in Street Grades, ARTICLE VI, Section 6.08 of Section No. 67, and
the requirements were waived as set forth in. the Council's approval of
the tentative map. A motion to approve and accept the recommendation.
of the City Attorney, and to incorporate it as part of the approval of
the map was made by Councilman Rose and seconded by Councilman Crocker.
The motion as amended to approve the tentative tract map was car-
ried by the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
NOES: Mayor pro tem Heinshiemer
ABSENT: Mayor Battaglia
TENTATIVE MAP, SUBDIVISION NO. 62, TRACT 31873, GEORGE SCHARFFENBERGER
Mr. Steven Maloney, South Bay Engineering Corporation, presented
a copy of the Tentative Map, revised in. accordance with recommendations
made by the City Council at a field trip on November 30. Mr. Maloney
said the lot lines have not been changed, but a different presentation
had been -made of the required 12,000 square foot pad on two of the
parcels, and he explained that slightly more grading would be.required
to achieve the pads as shown on the revised -map.
Councilman Crocker moved that the tentative map for Tract 31873,
George Scharffenberger, for property on.Middleridge South be approved
subject to conditions of the Planning Advisor's Report dated July'S,
and the Environmental Evaluation Report as approved by the Environmental
Quality Board on November 4, 1974; further, that the Council find that
it is _impractical for the subdivider to comply with the requirements
for Lot Design.,under'ARTICLE V, Sections 5.04b and 5.04c, and therefore
those requirements have been waived. The motion was seconded by Coun.-
cilwoman Le Conte, with a request that the approved map be made part
of the Architectural file of the property.
Mayor Battaglia arrived at the meeting at 8:30 P.M. and Mayor pro
tem Heinsheimer recessed the meeting.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:45 P.M. under the direction of
Mayor Battaglia, and following a review of the discussion of the ten-
tative tract, the motion to approve the tentative map, waive the re-
quirements under ARTICLE V, Sections 5.04b and 5.04c of -Ordinance No. 67
and require that the map as approved, showing the preferred location of
building pads on the properties be marked Exhibit "A" and made part of
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the Architectural file was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker,.LeConte, Mayor Battaglia
NOES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
NET VS GROSS 060 (Side 2)
STATEMENT BY F. W. HESSE
Councilman Rose moved that the Statement of Intent and Philosophy,
Statement of Policy, Statement of Procedure and Variances prepared by
Mr. F. W. Hesse, 44 Portuguese Bend Road, be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Le Conte, Heinsheimer, Rose
NOES: Mayor Battaglia
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS, ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 33 AND SUBDIVISION ORD. NO. 67
Councilman Rose moved that the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance No. 33 and the Subdivision Ordinance No. 67 as presented by
the City Attorney be adopted. Councilman Crocker said he wished to
second the motion with a condition that the second proposal of both
amendments be adopted, and with an. additional request that Paragraph
(A) in both amendments be revised as discussed by Mr. K.in.ley and Coun-
cilman Crocker. Copies of the proposed amendment to Paragraph (A)
were distributed to the Council. Councilman Rose said he felt the
second,as expressed by Councilman Crocker should be the main motion,
which he would second.
Councilwoman Le Conte said she wished to offer a substitute
motion that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for
their review and comments before being acted on by the Council.
Mayor Battaglia said the original motion by Councilman Rose was clear,
but the second by Councilman Crocker amending the motion was not, and
the motion as seconded was unintelligible, therefore he said he would
accept Councilwoman Le Conte's substitute motion as a replacement of
the motion made by Councilmen Rose and Crocker. Councilman Heins-
heimer seconded the substitute motion.
Councilman Rose appealed the decision of the chair to accept the
substitute motion. The Council voted to support the ruling of the
Chair with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Mayor Battaglia
NOES: Councilmen Crocker, Rose
Councilman Rose moved that a moratorium be placed on filing sub-
divisions until the matter has been resolved. The motion. was seconded
by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll. call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
The motion to refer the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordi-
nance No. 33 and the Subdivision Ordinance No. 67, as amended in
Paragraph (A) of both proposals to the Planning Commission for review
at their meeting on December 17, with a request that their recommenda-
tions be made to the Council before the meeting on. January 13, 1975
and that a moratorium be imposed on filing subdivisions until the
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matter has been resolved was carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
The Mayor asked that the Council specify what should be referred
to the Planning Commission. Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the
Council refer to the Planning Commission the second proposal prepared
by Mr. Kinley for amending the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as
amended in Paragraph (A) in both proposed amendments. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF GATES AND GATE HOUSES 217
Councilman Crocker moved that the Agreement to Contribute the Sum
of $26,136 for Operation of Gates and Gate Houses in the City of Rolling
Hills, as amended by the Board of Directors on Page 3, Paragraph (4) be
approved, and that the Mayor and Manager be directed to execute the
document on behalf of the,City. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
DR. J. RALPH BLACK, 38 SADDLEBACK ROAD 245
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated November 15, 1974 from Mr.
Donald E. Dawson, South Bay Engineering Corporation, with reference,
to the driveway at 38 Saddleback Road, which serves two residences
owned by Dr. J. Ralph Black,
The Manager explained that although Mr. Dawson stated that the
existing driveway is equivalent to standard requirements and will pro-
vide longevity and serviceability equal to or in excess of that orig-
inally specified, when the letter was reviewed by the Planning Commis-
sion, Commissioner Forrest Riegel had added a handwritten recommenda-
tion on the second page that an additional 1" lift of asphalt be required
before funds deposited with the City by Dr. Black as a condition of
subdivision be released.
Councilman Crocker moved that the professional opinion supplied
by South Bay Engineering Corporation be accepted, and Commissioner
Riegel's recommendation for additional paving be disregarded, subject
to approval by the City Attorney after review of the conditions of
subdivision, and that if approved by Mr. Kinley, the cash deposit be
returned to Dr. Black. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
LETTER, SOUTH BAY DAILY BREEZE 267
Mayor Battaglia read a letter dated December 5, 1974 from Mr.
Dwight Oliver, Editor of the Peninsula Breeze into the record. Mr.
Oliver complimented the Mayor and City Council on the conduct of the
meeting of November 25 at La Cresta School. The letter was received
and filed.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 277
Mayor Battaglia referred to copies of correspondence from the
League of California Citeies dated November 1974 sent to all members
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of the Council regarding implementation of June 1974 Ballot Propositions,
and said he wished to have a work session on the requirements. Council-
man Rose suggested an executive session to discuss the matter be held at
6:30 P -.M. Monday, January 13, immediately preceding the regular Council
meeting. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the League of California
Cities be asked to send a representative to the work session, and that
other Peninsula cities be advised and invited to attend if they wish.
Mayor Battaglia asked Councilwoman Le Conte to attempt to set up a meet-
ing immediately preceding the next regular meeting of the Council, and
to invite City Council members of neighboring cities and a represent-
ative of the League of California Cities to attend, and to advise the
members of the Council when definite arrangements had been made.
RESOLUTION NO. 327
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Resolution No. 327 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALI-
FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE
CITIES OF CULVER CITY, INGLEWOOD, SANTA MONICA, EL SEGUNDO, HAWTHORNE,
MANHATTAN BEACH, LAWNDALE, GARDENA, HERMOSA BEACH, REDONDO BEACH, TOR-
RANCE, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES., LOMITA, LOS ANGELES,
ROLLING HILLS, RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND LENNOX UNINCORPORATED AREA
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: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 8, 1974 321
A letter dated November 8, 1974 from the City of Los Angeles was
presented to the Council. The correspondence outlined the U.S. Depart-
ment of the Interior proposals for oil development on the outer Conti-
nental shelf, and contained a formula for collection of funds from
participating cities. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the total
commitment of funds required of Rolling Hills would be $135.40.
Councilman Rose moved that the City of Rolling Hills participate
in the proposal with a one-time payment of $135.40. Councilman Heins-
heimer seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. The motion
failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Rose, Mayor Battaglia
NOES: Councilmen Crocker,'-'.Heinsheimer
ABSTAINED: Councilwoman Le Conte
Councilwoman Le Conte stated that she abstained because of a
possible conflict of interest.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, NOVEMBER 25, 1974
A copy of a letter of appeal dated November 25, 1974 to the Chair-
man of the Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies of the House
Appropriations Committee regarding Federal Offshore Oil Leasing Proposals
was presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 328
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Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 328 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS BEING
A NOTICE OF INTENT AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE JOINT DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMITTAL OF
911 TENTATIVE PLANS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY JANUARY 31, 1975
OR ANY OTHER DATE THAT MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY LAW be adopted, and that
reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman
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Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 352
A letter dated December 21, 1974 from the Board.of Supervisors was
presented to the Council. Mr. James Mize advised that at its meeting
held on November 26, on the motion of Supervisor James A. Hayes, the
Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County ordered all County Depart-
ments to restrict the use of Christmas lights to regular office hours.
Commercial establishments were requested to use lighting displays only
during normal business hours, and residents to use Christmas lights
between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00 P.M.
t -Following discussion, the Council agreed that although the three
00 hour limit for residents was a good idea, it would be arbitrary to
� specify the hours. Councilman Rose moved that residents be asked to
r -Z limit Christmas lighting to three hours per evening. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Le.Conte,, Rose, Mayor Battaglia
NOES: Councilman Heinsheimer
SOUTH BAY TRANSIT CO. 409
Mr.,.,..Greg Spearing and Mr. Len Molnar, operating as South Bay
Transit'Company, appeared before the Council to explain a limousine
service they wish to initiate in Rolling Hills. If approved, they
propds,e,.to offer a fully insured car and driver for a minimum time
of onbe,,hour for $8.00 per hour, with time calculated to the nearest
quarter hour. Designated areas have been approved for drop off and
pick up at the airport, and Mr. Spearing and Mr. Molnar said they
wish to start a limousine service between the Peninsula and Los
Angeles Airport.
Councilman Rose moved that the request to operate in Rolling Hills
be approved by the Council and referred to the Board of Directors. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Mayor Battaglia
NOES: Councilwoman Le Conte
ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXICAB STANDS,. PALOS VERDES ESTATES
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had obtained a copy of
an ordinance of the City of Palos Verdes Estates relating to taxi
stands. Mayor Battaglia directed that the matter be placed on the
agenda of the next meeting for consideration.
CHESTER NOBLE, I RINGBIT EAST, 411
A letter dated December 2, 1974 from Mr. Chester Noble, 6 Ring -
bit Road East was presented to the Council.
Mayor Battaglia directed the Manager to advise Mr. Noble that
boulevard. stop signs are now being erected on pipe posts because of
vandalism which 'resulted in heavy loss of signs on wooden posts.
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MIRALESTE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK TEAMS 443
Mayor Battaglia reported that there was no problem with Miraleste
High School Cross Country teams running on Crest Road, and the school
has requested that permission be extended to the Track Team.
Councilman Rose moved that permission be extended to June 30, 1975.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
SWIMMING POOL FENCING 447
Councilman Crocker reported that he had been contacted by Dr.
Frederick Krieger, 2 Ringbit West, regarding swimming pool fences.
Mr. Kinley explained that although the County has an ordinance requir-
ing a six foot fence around pools, the City of Rolling Hills has not
adopted that ordinance, and fences are not required around pools in
the City.
Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter placed on the agenda for
discussion at the next meeting of the Council, and directed that resi-
dents be advised that the Council will consider the question.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 480
Mayor Battaglia advised the Council that the Board of Directors
of the Rolling Hills Community Association is considering installation
of two dips on Crest Road East in an effort to slow traffic. The Mayor
asked Councilman Crocker, Traffic Safety Chairman, to work with a rep-
resentative of the Community Association in determining the proper
location, in conjunction with advice from the Road Department.
COYOTES ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD 561
Councilman Rose asked that the matter be held on the agenda until
additional information is available. The Mayor so ordered.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: PROGRESS REPORT 566
The Manager reported that progress on installation of underground
utilities on Portuguese Bend Road South and Portuguese Bend Road North
had been slowed by recent rains, but work is progressing, and will be
completed before the end of the year.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Pat Russell, her administrative
aide, is working on a report on requests for rate increases which will
be presented at the next meeting.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Patrice Huling, her adminis-
trative aide, attended the SCAG workshop on the preliminary regional
transportation plan, and a report will be made to the Council.
SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Le Conte said she had no additional information to
report at this time, but would continue to advise the Council as new
information becomes available.
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AUDIT - FISCAL YEAR 1973/74 612
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Mr. Douglas Rogers, City
Treasurer, had called to say he reviewed the Audit Report submitted
by Cotton and Francisco and found it satisfactory; it was his recom-
mendation that the report be approved and accepted.
A motion to approve and accept the Audit prepared by Cotton and
Francisco was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman. Rose
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
CITY DEPARTMENTS
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 620
The Report of the Sheriff's Department for the month of July 1974
was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed.
C� Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the Manager be directed to write
to the Sheriff at the Lennox Station and thank him for the weekly report
to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and�car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Crocker, Heinsheimer, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Battaglia
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, PENINSULA CITIES
Mayor Battaglia ordered the matter held on the agenda for consid-
eration by the Council at the second meeting in January.
ADJOURNMENT 769
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. to meet again on January 13, 1975
in executive session at 6:30 P.M.,''to be followed by the regular
meeting at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED:
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City Clerk
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