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2/24/1975370 MINUTES OF TH-E7--- REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 24, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 24, 1975 at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton William Kinley Douglas Rogers June Cunningham R. Meurer J. Davidson W. Field Dr. J. Greenhut Miss G. Nixon Mrs. C. Partridge Mrs. J. Woodley Susan Woodley Mrs. L. Zimmerman S. Jenkins City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Secretary Meurer Engineering Board of Directors Planning Commission Resident 11 rr rr rT Harbor City -Lomita Pines OATH OF OFFICE AND SEATING OF COUNCILMAN GODFREY PERNELL 453 Mayor Heinsheimer asked the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to Godfrey Pernell, appointed to fill the vacancy on the City Council which resulted from the resignation of Mayor Philip M. Battag- lia .on January 6, 1975. The Oath of Office was administered and Councilman Pernell was seated. I APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 3, 1975 as corrected was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer ABSTAINED: Councilman Pernell A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 10 as corrected was made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose Mayor. Heinsheimer ABSTAINED: Councilman Pernell PERSONAL APPEARANCE - MRS, LOUISE ZIMMERMAN 492 Mrs. Louise Zimmerman, 12 Cinchring Road, advised the Council that she and other residents wish to serve on the committee reviewing the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 79, Control of Animals and Licensing of Dogs. Mrs. Zimmerman said she is concerned about the safety of children, joggers and horseback riders, and would like to see some of the dogs restricted. She said other residents share her feelings, and wish an opportunity to express their views. 37T. February 24, 1975 The Mayor explained that when the committee was formed, it consis- ted of residents at the meeting who volunteered to serve, and there was no intention of having only one side of the question presented. Councilman Crocker moved that the Mayor appoint a committee con- sisting of Mrs. Zimmerman and -Mrs. Catherine Partridge representing the residents who wish restrictions on the number of dogs, and who are in favor of amending the laws which permit dogs to roam at large; Mrs. Velma Matthews and Mr. Robert Dunn who hold the opposite view, and a member of the Council. Councilman Crocker volunteered to serve as Council representative on the committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose. . Councilman Pernell said he considered appointing the committee suggested by Councilman. Crocker too limiting, since residents were encouraged to volunteer at the last Council meeting, and he moved that the chairman of the committee be given authority to expand the t.. committee in response -to requests to serve from the residents. Coun- cilman Crocker accepted the amendment to his motion. Mrs. Catherine Partridge stated that she would not be able to serve on the committee. Following additional discussion, Councilman Q Crocker said he wished to -withdraw his original motion, and Councilman Rose said he would withdraw his second, and said, further, that he would be willing to serve on the Committee. Councilman Crocker restated his moon as follows: that Councilman Rose represent the Council on a committee, with Mrs. Telma Matthews as chairman, consisting of the following residents: Mr. Bob Dunn, Mr. John Down�ng, Mrs. Gordana Swanson, Mrs. Pat Tischler and Mrs. Louise Zimmer- man;•further, that Councilman Rose be authorized to expand the committee by aiding two members at a time, with the recommendation that the two members be of opposing views, if possible, and that the membership of the committee not exceed 13. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose NOES: Mayor Heinsheimer The Mayor directed that the report be made to the Council at the first meeting in April, since the original date scheduled -for the re- port, March 24, falls within the Easter holiday. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 622 Mr. Douglas Rogers, City Treasurer, reviewed the Financial Statements for January 25, 1975 and answered Council's questions about budget items. A motion to approve and accept the statements was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Le Conte, Rose., Mayor Heinsheimer ABSTAINED: Councilman Pernell Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the Council be given an oppor- tunity to make recommendations regarding the Budget for Fiscal 1975/76 prior to preparation of the Budget. Mr. Rogers said a rough draft of the Budget would be presented to the Council in April. Councilwoman Le Conte said she wished an opportunity for input prior to preparation .of the rough draft.. The Mayor directed that discussion of the budget process and policy decisions be scheduled for the next meeting of the Council. Councilman Crocker requested that a procedure be developed for emergency approval of expenditures. Mayor Heinsheimer said that -2- 37` February 24, 1975 Mr. Rogers had prepared a recommendation for such a procedure, and it would be distributed to the Council. PAYMENT OF BILLS 708 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4324 through 4332, salaries and No. 4333, a non -budgeted but authorized expenditure incurred by the City Manager's attendance at a conference in Washing- ton, D.C. be approved for payment. The motion was seconded by Council- man Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4286 through 4323 be approved for payment, with a notation that Nos. 4310 in the amount of $200 and 4312 in the amount of $1,662.50 includes the sum of $1,577.50 for increased insurance coverage, both non -budgeted items. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer SUBDIVISION NO. 60, TRACT 30345, DR. JERRY GREENHUT 745 Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of Tentative Tract 30345, Dr. Jerry Greenhut, 13 Blackwater'Canyon Road, which was approved by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 18, 1975. The Mayor reviewed minutes of the Planning Commission meeting and asked whether the revised conditions of approval had been reviewed and approved by a member of the Commission. Mr. William Field, chairman pro tem of the Planning Commission, advised the Council that he had met with Mr. Richard Anderson, Planning Advisor on Friday, February 21, and had reviewed and approved the revised conditions of approval prepared by the Planning Advisor, and it was appropriate for the Council to con- sider the tentative map. The revised conditions of approval were given to the Council. Mr. Roger Meurer, engineer for Dr. Greenhut, displayed a map of the tract and stated that the property consists of 12 acres gross, proposed to be divided into four parcels. Although filed more than two years ago, Mr. Meurer said all lots conform with the net acreage requirements of the zoning and subdivision ordinances as amended. Mr. 7.Metwkex explained that the Planning Commission had recommended that a joint access be developed with property to the north of the Greenhut property owned by Mrs. Josephine Woodley at 11 Blackwater Canyon Road, which is presently being considered for subdivision �t the Planning Commission level. Because the owners have not met to discuss the joint access, the Planning Commission had approved the Greenhut tract with access to the newly created lots solely on the northerly boundary of Dr. Greenhut's property, and Mr.Meu:rgu::• showed a map labeled Exhibit "B" showing the tentative tract as approved by the Planning Commission. To develop the access entirely on -Dr. Green - hut's property as approved, a row of mature eucalyptus trees on his property would have to be removed. Mr. Meurer then presented a map labeled Exhibit "A" for the Council's consideration, showing the joint access recommended by the Planning Commission, with the first portion of the 20 foot paved driveway located 15 feet on the Woodley easement north of the Greenhut property, which would permit preservation of the trees and 5 feet on the Greenhut easement. The balance of the 20 foot driveway would be completely on the Greenhut easement, with the cul de sac terminating in, the easement of both properties. Mr. Meurer said the driveway would accommodate drainage problems in the area. ISM L 1 a 1 �. February 24, 1975 A third -map had been prepared at Mrs. Woodley's request, with ten .feet of the paved driveway on each property,.but Mr. Meurer said it would necessitate removing the trees, and he considered it unsatisfac= tory_:: Councilman Rose asked whether the Environmental Quality Board had commented on removel of the eucalyptus trees. Mr. Meurer explained that the map, when reviewed by the Environmental Quality Board, showed access from Appaloosa Lane, and the Environmental Impact Report had been reviewed and removal of trees in another area had been considered necessary for development of the property. Commissioner Field said that in revising the conditions of approval the ten foot trail had been placed entirely on the Greenhut property. A further recommendation was to relocate the cul de sac entirely on Lot 4 -of the Greenhut property, and Mr. Meurer had agreed to incorpor- ate the recommendations in maps to be approved by the Planning Commis- sion prior to presentation to the Council. Mr. Meurer said the condi- tions as re -written by the Planning Advisor could apply to either of the maps presented to the Council, which differ only in. the initial 00 approach from Blackwater Canyon Road, and Mr. Meurer said, further, that he has no objection to any of the conditions of approval by the p Planning Commission, but he doesn't see any point in extending the Qcul de sac further. Dr. Greenhut said he had not discussed the joint access with Mrs. Woodley, and did not wish to have his subdivision delayed by attempting to agree on a joint access. He asked the Council to call on Mrs. Wood- ley, who was present at the meeting, and ask her views on the proposal. Mrs. Woodley said that inasmuch as Dr. Greenhut has expressed his willingness to remove the trees and have the paved driveway entirely on his property, she had suggested that the trees be removed and the driveway located half on each property, and that both properties be landscaped. Mrs. Woodley said she would object to having all traffic for both subdivisions on her property, and since Dr. Greenhut would have to remove the trees to develop the entrance wholly on his property, she felt the trees were not the issue, and she would be more satisfied ,-off the burden of the traffic were borne by both.owners equally. Coun- cilman Crocker said that even if the traffic was wholly on Mrs. Woodley's property at the beginning of the joint access, her property would have more privacy .I the trees between her and Dr. Greenhut remain. Coun- cilman Rose suggested that Dr. Greenhut, Mrs. Woodley, Mr. Meurer and Mrs. Clifton be excused from the meeting to discuss the joint access. The Mayor so ordered. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MIRALESTE SWIM POOL 963 The City Attorney reported that it is in order for the City of Rolling Hills to terminate the agreements with the Miraleste High School Swim Pool Foundation and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, as requested in letters from both organizations, so that operationof the swimming pool can be assumed by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Mr. Kinley said he would prepare the notice of termination and it was his recommendation that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute it and -forward it to the School District and Swim Pool Foundation. A motion to accept the City Attorney's recom— mendation was made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer CABALLEROS - REQUEST FOR PERMANENT BARRICADE ON CRENSHAW BOULEVARD 970 In a letter to the Rolling Hills Community Association and City Council dated February 13, 1975 the Secretary and Trails Chairman of -4- 74 February 24, 1975 Caballeros requested whichever body has jurisdiction to request that the County install a permanent barricade at the end of Crenshaw Boule- vard to prevent traffic of both four-wheel vehicles and motorbikes in the area because of the possibility of serious accidents to horseback riders, and the increased danger of another fire starting in the area. Councilman Rose said that control of the area is not within the City's or Association's jurisdiction. Councilwoman Le Conte said the area is part of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and she suggested that Councilman Crocker, chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee, contact the Councilmember with similar responsibilities in Rancho Palos Verdes to discuss the matter. The Mayor so ordered, and asked Councilman Crocker to make his report to Councilman Rose for transmittal to Caballeros. SAFETY HAZARD ON CREST ROAD, ZILA LANDSCAPING 980 Councilman Crocker reported that there has been substantial im- provement in the sight distance at the Frank Zila property at 39 Crest Road West as a result of trimming of the landscaping, but it was his opinion that constant trimming and pruning will be required to main- tain the present status. Further, Councilman Crocker said there is one pyracantha bush which blocks a portion of the easement, and it should be trimmed more severely. Councilman Rose agreed that the situation has improved with the cutback of growth, but he expressed a concern that re -growth will continue to be a problem. Mayor Heinsheimer observed that a "Blind Driveways" sign had been installed in the area, and he directed Councilman Crocker to write to Mr. Zila and advise him of the Council's comments, and request that the pyracantha be trimmed. Councilwoman Le Conte suggested that a personal contact would be more satisfactory, and the Mayor directed Councilman Crocker to discuss the matter with the Zilas, and confirm theconversation with a letter, if they wish. PROPOSED SPORTS COMPLEX 1025 A report from the City Manager on the proposed sports complex on surplus Navy land located at the corner of Western and Palos Verdes Drive North was presented to the Council. Steve Jenkins, representing the Harbor City -Lomita Pines Association, a group opposing the proposed construction., advised the Cot€ncil that he was present to answer ques- tions on the matter. Tlie t uncil took a position of opposition to the proposed construction at the meeting of January 27. Mr. Jenkins said his organization is attempting to be constructive and has proposed a concept of a community park including riding rings, tennis courts and other community facilities, and they are exploring the possibility of grants as a method of funding. The Mayor asked Mr. Jenkins to keep the City advised on the matter. SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE 1066 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had attended the public hearing in Torrance on February 19 which marked the end of Phase I of the study, and Phase II, how to meet the needs shown by development of Phase I will commence. A request-for'proposaL is- being prepared, ■ Councilwoman Le Conte said. SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 1073 Councilwoman Le Conte presented copies of her testimony which has been entered into the record of the February 24 meeting of the South Coast Regional Commission. Mayor Heinsheimer requested that members of the Council read the testimony and make comments, if any to Council- woman Le Conte. -5- February 24, 1975 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, TRACT 30420 1086 The City Attorney reported that he had written to the City of Rolling Hills Estates and to Ultrasystems, Inc., maker of the Environ- mental Impact RepDrt for Tract 30420 in the City of Rolling Hills Estates, advising that the bridle trails in Rolling Hills are under the control and jurisdiction of the Rolling Hills Community Association, all roads and bridle trails are privately maintained by the Association and are reserved for the exclusive use of members of the Association, their invitees and guests, and the public is permitted to use the bridle trails and private roads only with the express permission of the Associ- ation. Mr. Kinley said a statement referring to a description of the proposed tract infers that there are bridle trails in the City of Roll- ing Hills which are open to the public and subject to public use, which is not a correct statement of the situation. Councilman Crocker suggested that a photocopy of the letter be sent t.,. to the Real Estate Commission. The Mayor so ordered. .00 r -I FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE 1120 rJ Q The City Attorney reported that the City of Rolling Hills has L7 advanced as far asit can in qualifying. for Federal Flood Insurance. Additional correspondence, received February 24, 1975, was given to Mr. Kinley, and he was requested to review it and report to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 333 1142 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 333 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS INCREASING THE FILING FEES FOR FINAL AND TENTATIVE MAPS AS REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE NO. 67 be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 1153 Mayor Heinsheimer reported that he had made appointments to Council committees and requested that a chart of appointments be prepared for distribution to the City Council and Board of Directors, with a request for a list of the Board's cbmmiude- app61ntme.fits . The Mayor asked that a review of the ordinance governing the composition of the Environmental Quality Board be scheduled for dis- cussion at the next Council meeting, so an appointment can be made to fill aniexisting vacancy. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE: ALLOCATION OF GASOLINE 1228 Councilwoman Le Conte presented a proposed resolution regarding allocation and distribution of gasoline. She advised the Council that she had worked with Supervisor James Hayes in developing the resolution which, if adopted, would endorse his proposition for a program of curtailed allocation and odd -even distribution of gasoline. Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the resolution be put on the next City Council agenda for discussion. The Mayor so ordered. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Councilman Crocker said he wished to report on the adviseability of using horse trail easements for emergency access at the next meet- ing, and the Mayor directed that it be included on the agenda. Another agenda item to be discussed is a report of the Emergency Action Commit- tee; the Mayor asked the City Manager to contact the chairmen and 76, February 24, 1975 request a report at the next meeting. SUBDIVISION NO. 60, DR. .JERRY GREENHUT 1300 Mr. Meurer reported that Dr. Greenhut and Mrs. Woodley have agreed to the joint access in Exhibit "A" as soon as it can be engineered to the satisfaction of both parties. Minor changes have been made in the exhibit, and the Mayor directed that the modifications be shown on the map. Commissioner Field again stated that since the revised map had not been submitted at the time of his meeting with the Planning Advisor, the revised conditions had been prepared with the requirement that a revised map incorporating the changes in revised conditions be submitted. Mr. Meurer said the map submitted to the City Council incorporated the changes. Commissioner Field said it did not; the Planning Commission recommended in Paragraph 5 of the revised conditions that the 32 foot radius turn -around at the cul de sac be within the area shown as Lot 4, and Paragraph 7 recommended that the abutting frontage along the street easement be approximately 100 feet for lots 3 and 4. Lot 3 does not comply with the recommendation, and the map does not incorporate either recommendation. Councilwoman Le Conte asked whether the Council's ap- proval of Exhibit "A" would be in conflict with the Planning Commission's approval. Commissioner Field said the Council can approve anything they wish, and he was simply calling to their attention that the Engineer had not complied with the request of the Planning Commission to submit a map incorporating the recommendations of the Planning Commission when they approved the tract. Following discussion, Councilman Crocker moved that Exhibit "A" be approved, and that modifications of the subdivision Ordinance No. 67 be granted as follows: ARTICLE V, Width and Depth of Lots, Section 5.04a, Lots 3 and 4; Section 5.04b, Lots 2, 3 and 4; Section 5.04d, Lot 1, and ARTICLE VI, Street Grade, Section 6.08. Councilwoman Le Conte seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. In reply to a question from the Council, Mrs. Woodley said she has agreed to the proposed joint access as modified, in concept, but she wishes an opportunity for her engineer to look at it. Councilman Crocker said he wished to re -state his motion to specify approval of Tentative Tract 30345 as presented on Exhibit "A" as modified, sub iect to the conditions set forth in the revised Planning Advisor s Report dated February 20, 1975, with the exclusion of Paragraphs 5 and 7, which are inconsistent with Exhibit "A". Councilwoman Le Conte seconded the motion as restated, and it carried_;;<: on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer The City Attorney requested that the record show that the owner of the property to the north of the joint access must convey to the Rolling Hills Com pity Association that portion of the easement located along the sobthern boundary of said property as shown on Exhibit "A" fpr ingress and egress purposes and installation of a private driveay. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS, 1498 Mayor Heinsheimer distributed copies of a letter from W. B. String- fellow, President of the Board of Directors, advising that nine neigh- borhood meetings will take place in private homes under sponsorship of the Rolling Hills Women's Community Club to discuss problems in specific areas. The first scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, March 13, 1975 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Weiss, 11 Buggy Whip Drive, to dis- cuss the Hix and Storm subdivisions. Mr. Stringfellow asked that mem- bers of the Council attend if possible. -7- February 24, 1975 REPORT OF CITY MANAGER RE: I.C.M.Ao PLANNING CONFERENCE A memorandum from the City Manager reporting on her attendance at a meeting in Washington, D.C. as a member of the International City Managers Association 1975 Annual Conference Planning Committee was presented to the Council. The matter was held on the agenda for review at the next regular meeting of.the Council. SACRAMENTO REPORT, SENATOR JAMES Q. WEDWORTH 1545 The City Attorney distributed correspondence from Senator James Q. Wedworth, advising that collective bargaining for public employees has emerged as a top priority problem for the 1975-76 legislative session. Mr. Kinley said he would obtain a copy of Senate Bill 275 for Council review. The Mayor asked members of the Council to review the corres- pondence and make recommendations to Councilman Rose, who is legislative analyst and personnel officer for the Council. 00 APPLICATION FOR INCREASESA PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY 1591 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he had received a copy of a C� notice of filing an applications for increases for intrastate telephone Q rates by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. Mr. Kinley said the hearing has not been scheduled, and Councilwoman Le Conte would be notified of the date and time of hearings when they have been scheduled. The proposed rate increases are requested to permit Pacific to recover increases in operating costs, principally increased wages, for the twelve month period ending June 30, 1976. The notice was received and filed. POSTING NOTICE AT POOLS 1632 Councilman Rose submitted a copy of a sign intended for posting at swimming pools, giving instructions for emergency treatment. The Manager was directed to contact the supplier for a sample and inquire about quantity price, with the idea of making the f -signs. available at the City Hall for residents. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - SOUTH GATE AREA 1654 Councilman Pernell asked the Manager the status of a proposal to lease a site in the South Gate area to Advance Electronics for communi- cation purposes. Mrs. Clifton. reported that the gate house has been removed, and the Board is considering closing the access to all but emergency vehicles. Advance Electronics has asked permission to lease the site for in.stallation.of communications equipment in a small build- ing, and in return they would provide a communications system for the City for use between gate houses, the City trucks and City Hall. Mrs. Clifton said she will be meeting with Mr. Bob Mohr to discuss the mat- ter, and will report to the Council. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Heinsheimer appointed Mayor pro tem Rose alternate director to represent the City of Rolling Hills at Sanitation District meetings in the Mayor's absence. Councilman Rose agreed to accept the appoint- ment, and the secretary was directed to so notify the Sanitation Dis- trict. ADJOURNMENT 1727 The Mayor adjourned the meeting to a Personnel Session at 10:32 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 10:50 and adjourned by the Mayor at 10:55. City Clerk -8-