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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
March 24, 1975
'A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M. Monday, -March 24, 1975 at the Adminis-
tration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilman Pernell arrived at 9:00 P.M.
Douglas Rogers
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
June Cunningham
Roger Meurer
Don Campbell
Chief Paul Schneider
Roy Sinclair
City Treasurer
City Manager
City Attorney
Secretary
R. A. Meurer Engineering
Escrow Officer
L. A. County Fire Dept.
Resident
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 10, 1975
as presented 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
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell ,
MRS. PAUL LERNER, 22 CREST ROAD EAST
A letter dated March 14, 1975 from Mrs. Paul Lerner, 22 Crest
Road East was presented to the Council. Mrs. Lerner asked -that an
appropriate sign or signs be placed near 5 Crest Road East, since the
driveway at that location is hazardous to pedestrians, equestrians and
automobiles.
Mayor Heinsheimer directed that the matter be turned over to
Councilman Crocker, who is in charge of traffic safety, and he asked
the Manager to acknowledge Mrs. Lerner's letter and tell her of the
Council's action.
Mrs. Clifton reported that Mrs Shirley Tyndall, 65 Eastfield
Drive, had telephoned the office to express her opposition to erecting
more signs, stating that they eoncourage vandalism. Further, Mrs.
Tyndall said 75% of the driveways in Rolling Hills are "blind" but if
shrubs are trimmed properly and speed limits are observed, it is pos-
sible to approach such driveways safely. The Mayor requested that Mrs.
Tyndall's comments be put in a memorandum to Councilman Crocker, and
that a report be made to the Council at the next meeting.
DR. MICHAEL BARNETT, 19 EASTFIELD DRIVE 1100
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Dr. and Mrs. Michael
Barnett, 19 Eastfield Drive, had appeared before the Board of Direc-
tors and the Planning Commission with a request for approval of a
tennis court in the area in the front and side yard formerly occupied
by a riding ring. Building plans submitted to the Architectural Com-
mittee were approved, and a landscape plan was approved by the Land-
scape Committee; the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community
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Association approved the request for construction in the front and
side yard. A conditional use permit for a variance of the Zoning
Ordinance was issued by the Planning Commission, and the tennis court
was built, but the landscaping was not completed according to plans
submitted.
The Manager reported that many complaints have been received
from residents, and as a result of the non-compliance, persons now
receiving conditional use permits are required to post a bond to
guarantee completion of the landscaping as submitted. Mrs. Clifton
said she had discussed the lack of compliance with both Dr. and Mrs.
Barnett but had not received any cooperation in the matter. The
Managers letter dated March 12, 1975 has not been acknowledged, and
the matter was brought to the attention of the Board of Directors at
their meeting on March 20. After review by the Board, the matter was
referred to the City, since the conditional use permit was issued
under the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Kinley recommended that the Council refer the matter to
the Planning Commission for a public hearing to determine whether the
permit should be revoked, and Dr. Barnett should be advised of the
Council's action.
Councilman Crocker moved that the Council accept the recommend-
ations of the City Attorney and refer...the matter to the Planning Com-
mission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
The Mayor said the matter would be given to Councilman Pernell,
Planning Commission liaison member for action.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1129
An invitation to the 17th Annual Installation Banquet on
April 3, 1975 was received and filed. Councilwoman Le Conte said she
plans to attend.
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEES MEETING
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Mayor Heinsheimer announced that a joint meeting of all Bicen-
tennial Committees and related organizations on the Palos Verdes Penin-
sula has been set for Thursday evening, April 10 in the Miraleste
Library Meeting Room. The Mayor asked Councilwoman Le Conte on behalf
of the Council to select a representative to attend the meeting to
represent the City of Rolling Hills.
SB 275 - DILLS-BERMAN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT 1150
Correspondence from the League of California Cities and the
City of Victorville in opposition to Senate Bill 275, the Dills -Berman
Collective Bargaining Act.was presented to the Council..
Because of differences of opinion on the question of collective
bargaining, the Mayor suggested that no position be taken by the Council.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DELINQUENCY AND CRIME COMMISSION 1191
In a letter dated March 5, 1975 the Los Angeles County Delin-
quency and Crime Commission asked that the Mayor appoint a represent-
ative to communicate with the Commission in advising the Board of
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Supervisors in the area of crime and delinquency prevention.
A letter of qualifications submitted by Mrs. Carole Hoffman,
73 Portuguese Bend Road, with reference to the Juvenile Diversion Pro-
ject was presented to the Council. Councilman Crocker moved that Mrs.
Hoffman's name and qualifications be forwarded to the Los Angeles
County Delinquency and Crime Commission, and that Mrs. Hoffman be noti-
fied of the appointment. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le
Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON DOG CONTROL PROBLEMS 1205
In a letter dated March 21, 1975 Mrs. Velma Matthews, Chairman
Xof the Citizens' Committee on Dog Control Problems requested that the
Public Hearing date be extended an additional month, to May 12, 1975
C7 to enable the committee to formulate additional information not yet
C� available to the Committee. The Mayor directed that Mrs. Matthews be
advised that her request was granted by the Council.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - LICENSING OF DOGS
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance which would
apply solely to fees charged for licensing dogs, and would bring the
City s ordinance for fees in line with County fees. The existing
ordinance would not be changed with respect to number of dogs or in
,any other.provision, Mr. Kinley said.
A motion to introduce the ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 79
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PRO-
VIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF ANIMALS AND THE LICENSING OF DOGS", and to
waive reading in full was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Council-
man Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
REQUEST FOR BARRICADE AT END OF CRENSHAW BOULEVARD 1245
The Mayor opened discussion of Caballeros request for a
barricade at the end of Crenshaw Boulevard, returned to the agenda
at the request of Councilman Rose, who was absent during discussion
of the matter at the last Council meeting.
Councilman Rose said the request by Caballeros was based on
their desire to•close the road to four -wheeled vehicles, while provid-
ing access by horses, and he asked that a letter be sent from the
Council to Caballeros suggesting that they contact the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes on the matter. The Mayor so directed.
REPORT BY EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE 1278
Mrs. Clifton reported that she had met with Mr. Vernon Fay
and Dr. Martin Gould, the co-chairmen of the Emergency Action Committee
and she has a meeting scheduled for Tuesday with representatives of the
County.Communications Division on the subject of emergency communication.
Mayor Heinsheimer suggested that the area leaders of the Emergency
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Action Committee be asked to attend the neighborhood meetings to re-
fresh members of the Community on emergency procedures and distribute
new lists containing the numbers to be called in an emergency.
The Manager reported that Mr. Battaglia has given information
on a preliminary proposal to the Board of Directors for lease of an
Association -easement near the South Gate to Advanced Electronics for a
transmitter and aerial site near th6"South Gate. This system, if in-
stalled, could tie into the emergency communication receivers in the
event that lines operating the receivers were burned out. Mrs. Clifton
said additional information on the proposed transmitter and aerial site
lease would be presented to the Council as the matter is developed by
the Board.
Mayor Heinsheimer suggested that periodic tests of receivers
presently installed in homes in Rolling Hills should be conducted,
and written evaluation of the tests made. He asked that the Chairmen
of the Emergency Action Committee, the Chief Security Officer and
representatives of Advanced Electronics be asked to attend the next
meeting of the Council. Further, the Mayor asked that Advanced Elec-
tronics be asked to report the results of monthly tests, for which a
monthly payment of $12.00 has been paid since installation of the units.
DISCUSSION: BUDGET PROCESS & POLICY DECISIONS 1441
Councilman Crocker reported that a meeting of the Budget Com-
mittee has been scheduled for Monday, March 31 at 7:00 A.M.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1493
The Financial Statements for the month of February 1975 were
approved and accepted on the motion of Councilman Crocker, seconded
by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4371 through 4398,
with the exception of Demand No. 4376 which was voided, be paid in
the amount of $5,887.63 from the General Fund. The motion was secon-
ded by Councilman Rose, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE 1.525
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that at a recent meeting of
the Committee the technical committee submitted the suggested re-
quest for a proposal for Phase II. Bids will be let on April 9, with
a 30 day deadline. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda I for additional information.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 1559
Councilwoman Le Conte said she had reviewed the Draft of
An Alternative to the Implementation Strategies Set Forth in the
South Coast Regional Coastal Commission's Powers, Funding and Govern-
ment Element, and had discussed it with Mayor Marilyn Ryan of Rancho
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Palos Verdes, chairman of the Committee which prepared the report,
and with representatives.of SCAG. Councilwoman Le Conte said she
and Mayor Ryan will meet to discuss -the matter further, especially
with regard to local Government's responsibility in implementing
the program. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda for
additional information.
FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE 1605
The City Attorney reported that maps are on file which accurate-
ly depict the flood hazard areas in.Rolling Hills, and he presented a
resolution setting forth the information required to implement the
program.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked Mr. Kinley to keep the Council advised
on the matter, and he ordered it held on the agenda.
ENVICOM CORPORATION
1644
Mayor H_einsheimer opened discussion of the Seismic Safety -and
Safety General Plan Elements, prepared by Envicom Corporation, a firm
hired jointly by the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and
Rolling Hills Estates.
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated March 10, 1975 from
Envicom, advising that the cost of preparing.Phase II for Rolling
Hills would be $2,860. The Manager said that Rolling Hills Estates
plans to contract for Phase II, but Rancho Palos Verdes plans to do
Phase II in house, and Mrs. Clifton said.that she and Mr. Richard
Anderson, Planning Advisor, are of the opinion that they can prepare
the report in a manner which would be satisfactory for submittal to
the State.
Councilman Crocker said that because of possible liability
that might result from statements made in such a report, he would be
reluctant to approve an in house study without additional information.
He requested that an Envicom representative be asked to attend the
next meeting of the .Council before a decision is made, since funding
would have to be included in.the budget. The Mayor suggested that
Councilman Crocker discuss the matter first with a representative of
Envicom, and extend an invitation for an appearance before the Coun-
ciliif he thinks. it would be of benefit.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NRG NU -FUEL
A summary of the Environmental Impact
project on the site of the Los Angeles County
Boulevard was presented to the Council. After
ject, the report was received and filed.
TRACT 26652, RICHARD A. FRIEND, FINAL MAP
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Report on .the NRG NuFuel
Landfill on Hawthorne
discussion of the pro -
The Manager reported that Mr. Roger Meurer, engineer for Mr..
Friend, had delivered the linen copy of the final map for Tract 26652
with a letter dated February 24 from the Subdivision Committee and a
letter dated March 21 from, the County Engineer, recommending approval
and acceptance of the Final. Map by the Council. Bonds required as a
condition of approval were submitted to the City Attorney.
Mayor Heinsheimer said that Mr. Don Campbell was also present
on the Friend matter, and Mr. Campbell said he represents Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Lamb, who presently occupy the Friend residence at 4 Eucalyptus
Lane.
After discussion of the final map, Councilman Rose moved that
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the map be approved, subject to review and acceptance of the bonds
by the City Attorney. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Crocker moved that the final map be placed on the
agenda for the next meeting, and that the City Attorney present a
statement that the bonds are in order and all conditions have been
met. 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
Councilwoman Le Conte requested that all future tentative maps
approved by the City Council be so labled, and that as a policy final
maps submitted after the agenda closes be deferred until the next meet-
ing of the Council. Councilman Rose said he would prefer the flexibil-
ity.to weigh each case individually, and the Council agreed.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 321
Chief Paul Schneider thanked Mayor Heinsheimer for his letter
to Chief Richard Houts commending the services of Rescue Squad #106,
the Paramedic unit stationed in Rolling Hills Estates in the Peninsula
Center, and requesting that the funding for the service continue.
Chief Schneider again urged the Council to require identifying numbers
near the driveway of every residence in Rolling Hills, explaining that
the success of any rescue squad depends on reaching an emergency in
the shortest time possible, and the units are often hampered in a resi-
dential area such as Rolling Hills where winding driveways often make
it difficult to determine the proper access to a residence. The prob-
lems are compounded in incidents where the regular company is out, and
the City is being covered by a back-up company which lacks familiarity
with the area.
Councilman Crocker moved that the City Manager be authorized to
spend up to $200 to purchase sufficient reflectorized numbers to provide
two sets per residence to be placed on both sides of the post which sup-
ports the residence sign, so as to be visible to vehicles approaching
from either direction, with the requirement that the sign be placed in
front of the residence or at the driveway, as an aid to emergency veh-
icles. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte. Councilman
Rose said it should be mandatory that each residence be identified by
numbers posted directly adjacent to the driveway. Councilman Crocker
amended his motion to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $1,000,
and to specify that the numbers be_given to the Fire Department to be
affixed to the residence sign by members of the Fire Department, with
the consent of the homeowner. The motion as amended was seconded by
Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: Councilman Pernell
In answer to question about requirements for house numbers,
the Manager explained that house numbers are assigned to each resi-
dence built, but there is no requirement for mandatory posting of the
numbers. The City Attorney explained that it could be made mandatory
by adoption of an appropriate ordinance. Councilman Rose moved that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an appropriate ordinance
making posting of house numbers mandatory. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
NOES: Councilman Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer
The Manager was directed to advise residents of the proposed
requirement in the Newsletter.
COMPOSITION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD 463
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of the composition of the
Environmental Quality Board. Mr. Kinley explained that the existing
ordinances specifies a Board consisting of a representative of the City
Council., Planning Commission, Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills
Community Association. and Architectural Committee, and a resident who
is not a.member of any board or commission. Mr. Kinley suggested that
the ordinance could be amended to state that the Environmental Quality
Board be composed of a specified number of members, and alternate ap-
�`' pointments could be made to represent the Board, Council or Commissions
if they wished to be represented by a designee. The Mayor asked the
City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the ordinance to be considered
at the next meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY
WOODLEY/GREENHUT AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS 568
Mr. Kinley distributed copies of a letter dated March 24, 1975
which he had written to Mayor Heinsheimer on the subject of access to
the Woodley and Greenhut tracts. Mr. Kinley reported that he had dis-
cussed the access with Mrs. Woodley, and she had agreed to placing the
access the
on the south side of the eucalyptus trees in the ease-
ment extending along the northerly boundary of the Greenhut property,
and the bridle trail in the easement along the southerly boundary of
the Woodley property. She also stated that she would be willing to
enter into an agreement with Dr. Greenhut to share the cost of the
driveway as shown on Exhibit "A" dated March 10, 1975 on a 2/3 - 1/3
basis; that is, Dr. Greenhut would pay two-thirds of the cost and Mrs.
Woodley would pay one-third, providing that she is allowed to have
access to that driveway for the two lots or building sites planned on
her property.
.Councilman Rose suggested that both parties be required to
sign a. -copy of the letter to show approval of content and form. Mayor
Heinsheimer said he did not agree that the City should be party to any
agreement which specifies financial arrangements; that should be between
the parties involved. The Mayor suggested that the proposal be sub-
mitted in map form, signed by the parties, and made part of the City's
file, said map to be. -submitted within thirty days of the March 10
meeting; and he asked that the Attorney write to the parties and so
advise them.
AMENDMENT TO BROWN ACT 636
Mr. Kinley reported that he had received a letter from the
League of California Cities urging opposition to an amendment to the
,Brown Act which would require that personnel sessions of the Council
be open to the public, and which would also make a meeting of two
members of the. City Council discussing Council matters illegal.
A motion to authorize the City Attorney to write a letter on
behalf of the Council expressing opposition to the Dills Bill involving
an amendment of the Brown Act was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by
Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 645
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the appointment of Mr. John
Stern, 29 Crest Road East, to the Planning Commission, made at a recent
personnel session of the Council, be confirmed. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
UNDERGROUNDING ON PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD NORTH 648
Councilwoman Le Conte asked when the utility poles on Portuguese
Bend Road North in the area where underground utilities were recently
installed will be removed. Mrs. Clifton explained that road patching
on Portuguese Bend Road will begin Monday, March 31, and the poles will
be removed before the work commences.
SAFE SCHOOL BUS STOPS 658
Councilman Pernell asked whether any consideration had been
given to safe school bus stops in preparing to re -pave Portuguese
Bend Road.
Mrs. Clifton said the matter had been referred to the Planning
Commission and bus schedules had been obtained. Councilman Pernell
said it is doubtful that any recommendations would be made in time to
be considered as part of the paving schedule. He suggested that the
study be made with a view to relocating stops in safe areas. The Mayor
requested that residents be advised in the Newsletter of Planning Com-
mission meetings at which the._matter will be considered.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 689
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the Chairman of the Public
Utilities Commission had replied to her letter to Governor Brown, and
she said she would send copies of the reply to members of the Council.
ANIMAL CONTROL 700
Councilman Rose reported that he had attended meetings of the
Citizens' Committee on Dog Control Problems, and he said that Officer
Mitchell of the Los Angeles County Animal Control Department had atten-
ded the last meeting. It is the wish of the Committee to develop a
new ordinance for control of animals, and to recommend that a permanent
committee for animal control be appointed.
FILL ON TED BEAR PROPERTY
Mayor Heinsheimer asked the Manager whether sufficient fill
had been put on Lot 105 A owned by Mr. Ted Bear to create a building
pad on the lot. The Manager said that the County Engineer had advised
in a letter dated January 24, 1975 that the earth fill dimped on the
property had been spread to a depth of three feet or less, and would
not require a grading permit. The Manager said a topo map had been
filed with the City when the property was subdivided, and an "as built""
map could now be requested of the owner to determine the extent to
which the property has been changed. The Mayor asked Mrs. Clifton to
write to Mr. Bear and ask him to advise in writing what modifications
he has made or is making to the lot.
CONTRACT CITIES CONFERENCE 790
The Manager said she had been requested to ask the Council for
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a financial contribution to pay for sending a representative of the
Sheriff's Department to the Contract Cities Conference in Palm Springs.
A motion to make a contribution based on Rolling Hills share
of sheriff's services contracted for was made by Councilman Crocker,
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
The Mayor directed that a letter be sent to Sheriff Pitchess
stating that the City of Rolling Hills is willing to pay its pro rata
share of the expense, but it is the consensus of the Council that the
item should be included in the County budget.
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t'' There being no further business to come before the Council,
00 the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.M.
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APPROVED:
Mayor
City Clerk