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MINUTES 'OV- CITY
REGULAR MEETING OV THE TY 01JONtit
CITY OV Rbtfjt'N'G Hittgo C-ALIV6ANtA
June 9, 1975
A regular meeting of the. City Council was called, t6, drdat by
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Monday; June, 19,.5'At the ft
Mayor Heiftshleimet at 7i3O P -M 'M
trati6n Building, 2.Portuguese B'e'tid Road' Rdllitig Hills '' 0-allidefiia,
ROLL -CALL
PRESENTi.
ALSO PRESENT
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Councilmembets Ct6dketjf Lei 06hte- Pethelli Pds#.
Teena Clifton
City Manager
William Xinley
City Attdfhey
Douglas Rogers
City Treasurer
June Cunningham
Secretary
Dr. & Mrs. W. D. Basque
Residents
Philip M. Battag4a.
Cecil Bessell
Dr. & Mrs. N6 NodfAer
E. C. Doyle
A. E. Esser
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Mrs. V. Gibson
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Mrs. X. Howe
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Dr. & Mrs. A, McCall
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Capt: & Mrs. R. M61by6
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R. A. Meurer
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Charles Pratty
R. Schaefer
Mrs. Ei Schleissner
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D. Shaw
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John Stern
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Mrs. Gord9na Swanson
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A Motion to approve the minutes 0 ' f the-ffiedtifig olf''Ma"r 217
amended was, made b --.-,,Couticilmati Ctddker'l addonded by tbufiti wohiat
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te Conte and carried-by.the following to!! call Vdt6o
AYES: Cooncilmembetg Crocker, L6 Conte; Nth6llj R696
ABSTAINED: mayor Heinsh6im6t
Mayor Heinsheimer stated that lie abstained from v6titig because
he was absent from the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED BUDGET, VISCAt YEA -19-75)-7-6, 12
Mayor Heinsheimet opened a Public Hearing dq the Ptbpdaed Budget
for Fiscal.Year 1975/76 and asked that copies be distributed to hip-mbdra
of the audience., The Mayor then asked Mr: Doug Adgetai City Treasurer
to review the budget.
Mr. Rogers said there is a marginal iftdteaad in the &6§096d
valuation of Rolling Hills which resulted in a minimum ifidftaS6 in
revenue, and the budget was developed With the tax t -Aft at 870§ the
same as last year. The following changes were dutlitiddis dallec-tiat-i
of fees for collection of rubbish has Mft transferred ffdfii't-he eA-'§Q
ponsibility of the Association to the City, and will appeak 66 it line
item on the County tax bills. Expensesbotfte.by. the City And Aggddi-
ation for services commonly performed by the City and kgaodiatidtli have
been re -apportioned. General appropriations have been included fdr�
recreation and undergtounding i Mt. Rogers said plans to ifictedad the
cash reserve fund were deferred in order to keep the 6.afbd tax ftfti
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Mayor Heinsheimer said that in discussing the Budget, the Committee
was advised that each 10� increase in the tax rate would generate approx-
imately $20,000 in revenue, and a master plan is being developed for long
range improvements in an effort to hold the line on the tax rate.
Mrs. Gordana Swanson, 2 Chesterfield Road, asked about the allo-
cation for Law Enforcement, and Mrs. Clifton reviewed the contract and
explained the services provided. Mr. Charles Pratty, 19 Chuckwagon Road
said he thought there should be increased general law protection and less
emphasis on traffic violations. Recent burglaries in his area have
prompted Mr. Pratty to circulate a petition for additional protection
which will be submitted to the Council. Mayor Heinsheimer said increased
law enforcement would require additional taxes, and if sufficient resi-
dents request additional protection, an increase in the tax rate would
have to be included in the budget; he asked Mr. Pratty to submit the
petition as soon as possible for consideration. Captain Roy Melbye,
4 Wrangler Road, said he felt there was laxity in the entrance procedure
and it was easy for unauthorized persons to enter the City. Mrs. Clifton
said many problems originate within the City and the burglaries in Mr.'
Pratty's neighborhood have been solved, and involved juvenile residents
and domestics. Mayor Heinsheimer observed that the majority of speeding
problems are also caused by residents.
In the discussion of the Budget the following changes were recom-
mended: $500 was included for Continuing Education and $1,000 was in-
cluded for Codification; the General Recreation Fund was reduced from
$15,000 to $14,000 and the General Undergrounding Program was reduced
from $15,000 to $14,500. A motion to approve the budget as amended
was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
PAYMENT OF BILLS 445
A motion to approve payment of Demands No. 4545 through 4576
in the amount of $8,131.04 from the General Fund was made by Council-
man Rose, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
PUBLIC HEARING, TRANSFER OF GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES 450
Mayor Heinsheimer opened a public hearing on a proposal to
transfer the responsibility for collection of fees for collection of
rubbish and debris from the Rolling Hills Community Association to the
City of Rolling Hills. Mrs. Clifton explained that a notice of public
hearing had been published as required by law, and copies of the legal
notice were sent to all owners of occupied property; no opposition to
the proposal was expressed either in writing or verbally. The City
Attorney said the change was proposed because disposal is a municipal
function, and having the charge appear as a line item on the County
tax bill would increase the tax deduction for residents. Mr. Kinley
explained that it would be a legal deduction on the City's tax bill,
but is not a legal deduction on the Association's assessment, which
is not a tax. He verified with the disposal firm that they have no
preference, and are equally agreeable to receiving payment from
either the City or Association.
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Mayor Heinsheimer asked if anyone in,the audience wished to
comment on the proposal. There being no comment, the Public Hearing
was closed. A motion to approve the transfer of charges for collec-
tion of fees for collection of rubbish and debris from the Associa-
tion to the.City, and add the charges to the County tax bill was
made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
SPEED BUMPS ON CREST ROAD 5.0,6
Mayor Heinsheimer announced that Mr. Phil Battaglia, 63 Crest
Road East was present on the matter of speed bumps on Crest Road
East between Southfield and Eastfield Drives. At a recent public
hearing.on the matter there was no public support of the proposal,
and the Council voted against the installation; Mayor Heinsheimer
11 said if new information was available another public hearing would
00 be scheduled. Councilman Crocker attended a meeting of the Board
,r_ of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association, and reported
to the Council that the Board had agreed to pay for speed bumps.
Ca Research by the City Attorney indicated that although the Council
knows that a serious problem exists because of speeding in the area,
and traffic safety is a City Council matter, the decision had to be
made as to whether a more serious safety condition would result
from installation of the bumps which were designed -to slow traffic,
but which were opposed by the Sheriff and Fire Department. Based on
information presented by the City Attorney, and because of lack of
public support, the Council had decided not to authorize the instal-
lation, but to attempt to find other means of controlling the speed-
ing that would be less objectionable to residents, and a less danger
ous method of control.
Subsequently, a letter was sent to the Council by Mr. Battaglia,
asking the Council to reconsider their action. In response to.a
question from the Mayor, the City Attorney said that the legal lia-
bility was not the determining factor in the decision; it was demon-
strated by residents present at the hearing that the overwhelming
majority of those present opposed the'speed bumps in that section of
Crest Road East, and the decision was based on that information.
Councilman Rose said that traffic safety is under the jurisdic-
tion of the Council, which has sought and received reliable advice
�n the matter, and in view of recommendations against the install-
ation by both the Sheriff and Fire Departments, based on opposition
of residents, he recommended increased enforcement of the speed limit.
Councilwoman Le Conte suggested that signs warning of the danger re-
sulting from speed be installed. Mr. Kinley suggested that the Coun-
cil ask the Los Angeles County Road Department to make a study of the
design of Crest Road, and to advise the Council whether the design is
such that the Council should be alerted to specific hazards.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to have the bumps installed, and he invited Mr. Battaglia to
address the Council.
Mr. Battaglia said that although.the majority of residents who
were asked have expressed opposition to the installation of bumps, a'
majority of residents are also aware of the hazards of Crest Road.
Mr. Battaglia asked that the Council not reject the installation
based on the type of speed bumps usually installed in shopping areas,
since the type proposed for Crest Road is radically different, and
residents should be so advised. Mr. Battaglia said bumps have been
effective inother areas, and he asked that the Council contact
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communities and homeowners' associations in areas in which bumps have
been installed ans ask their comments on results of the installations.
Mr. Battaglia said that Mr. James Barnard, former owner of his home,
had initiated the request for speed control, and Mr. Battaglia has
continued; not initiated the request.
Mr. Battaglia.said_the preliminary draft of the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan shows Crest Road as a collector route open to the
public, and although assurances have been given by Rancho Palos Verdes
that this was an error and will be corrected, Mr. Battaglia urged that
the Council do everything possible to maintain the privacy and safety
of Crest Road to eliminate the possibility that it will become a high
speed throughway. Mr. Battaglia suggested that one test bump be in-
stalled and evaluated.
Mr. Ray Schaefer,,69 Eastfield Drive, said he thought the City
Attorney's suggestion for a study by the Los Angeles County Road Depart-
ment was a good one, but he asked that two areas on Eastfield Drive
and one area of Portuguese Bend Road be included. Mr. Schaefer said
he had made a survey of residents on Crest Road. in the area proposed
for the bumps, and they are overwhelmingly opposed to the bumps.
Further, Mr. Schaeffer said an automobile dealer had advised him that
the springs and shock absorbers of a car would not be affected, but
unless both front wheels lifted simultaneously, it would be difficult
to keep wheels in alignment, and repeated use could require monthly
realignment. Mr. Schaefer urged the Council to listen to the oppo-
sition expressed by residents in the Crest and Eastfield area, and he
agreed with Councilman Rose that increased traffic enforcement should
be considered rather than installation of speed control bumps.
TENTATIVE TRACT 29543, ANDREW SHAW, 3 HILLSIDE LANE 740
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of Tentative Tract '29543,
Andrew Shaw, 3 Hillside Lane. The City Attorney advised the .Council'
that if they approve the tentative tract, approval of the final..map
after conditions of approval and corrections have been incorporat.ed
wi11 not*'present another opportunity to impose additional conditions
or questions, and he advised the Council to ask pertinent questions
and impose conditions at this point.
Mr. Roger Meurer, engineer, presented the tentative map, and
said the Council had made a field trip to the site which consists of
approximately 10 acres in the one acre zone which is proposed to be'
divided into three parcels.
Mr. Meurer said utility lines serving the property are carried
from a pole on the southeast corner of the property to two poles lo-
cated on the adjacent property east of the Shaw property, then back
to a pole on the northeast corner of the Shaw property. Mr. Meurer
suggested that the Council consider accumulating funds for eventual
undergrounding of the entire area by matching funds or by eventual
subdivision of the adjacent property, rather than require under -
grounding for a short area to and from the oles on the adjacent
property. Councilman Rose suggested that tge subdivider be permitted
to submit an alternate proposal to the statutory requirement for
undergrounding for consideration by the Council. Mr. Kinley said the
tentative map could be approved subject to the condition that under-
ground utilities be installed as required by the Subdivision Ordinance
or in accordance with an alternate plan approved by the Council, to be
completed within a certain period of time. The Attorney recommended
that the final map not be approved until the conditions have been met.
Following the discussion Councilman Rose moved that the tentative
map be approved, subject to the requirements for undergrounding con-
tained in the Subdivision Ordinance, with the provision that if the
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subdivider wishes to present an alternate plan for undergrounding
within a period of 120 days, that specific matter will be considered
by the City Council. The motion died for lack of a second. Council-
man Pernell offered an alternate motion for approval of the tentative
map for Tract 29543 subject to the Planning Advisor's Report dated
February 13, 1975 as amended by the Planning Commission. on April 15,
1975, and with the further requirement that the subdivider be required
to submit an undergrounding plan acceptable to the City Council within
a reasonable time on the affected utility poles as marked in red on
Exhibit A of the tentative map.
Councilman Rose said a pole on the southwest corner of Lot 1
would remain unless removal is specifically required, and he suggested
that a hammerhead turnaround be approved rather than a cul de sac in
that area and that as a condition of approval of the hammerhead, re-
moval of the pole be required. An amendment to Councilman Pernell 's
motion.of approval requiring removal of the pole as a condition of
f- approving a hammerhead turnaround was made by Councilman Rose, second -
JO ed by Councilwoman. Le Conte and the motion as amended was approved on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose,
Mayor Heinsheimer
TENTATIVE TRACT 32468, DR. RICHARD MC CALL 1066
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of Tentative
Tract 32468, Dr. Richard McCall, and said the Council had made a
field trip to the site. In a letter dated May 6, 1975 Dr. McCall
advised the Council that utility poles on his property are effectively
screened by tall trees that provide privacy for his property and other
properties in the area, and the view over the city is preserved by
annual trimming of the trees by Southern California Edison Company,
which maintains the lines. Removal of the lines and poles would
terminate the tree maintenance and would result in loss of the view
from the McCall and surrounding__.properties.
At the field trip consideration was given to an alternate pro-
posal which would require removal of. -other more visible poles on:
Saddleback Road if a variance were granted which would permit the
existing poles on the McCall property to remain. An alternate pro-
posal would be to require Dr. McCall to deposit a sum equal to re-
moving poles and installing underground utilities on his property
in a fund to be used for undergrounding utilities elsewhere. Mr.
Roger Meurer, Dr. McCall's engineer, said he would ask the utility
companies for an estimate of the cost of removing the poles and
installing underground utilities. a
Following discussion Councilman Rose moved that the tentative
map for Tract 32468 be approved subject to conditions contained in the
Enviromnetal Quality Board's recommendations and the Planning Advisor's
Report dated October 11, 1974, as amended by the Planning Commission
on April 15, 1975, with provision that the subdivider be given an
opportunity to deposit a sum equal to that required for removing poles
and installing underground utilities on the northerly boundary of his
property in lieu of removing those poles because of the esthetic ad-
vantage of their remaining, such funds to be placed in a general
undergrounding fund for undergrounding utilities elsewhere in the City.
The motion was 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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E. C. DOYLE, 35 EASTEIELD DRIVE 1371
In a letter dated May 29, 1975 Mr. E. C. Doyle, 35 Eastfield
J Drive, advised the Council that inthe rocess of making a one room
addition to his home he had been by the Rolling Hills Com-
munity Association's Building Regulations which state that "elec-
trical service for additions to existing residences need not be
installed underground if said addition does not require the instal-
lation of a new electric panel board". However, in applying for
final inspection, Mr. Doyle was advised that the City of Rolling
Hills requires underground utilities for all construction in which
the utilities are changed. Mr. Doyle said his electrical service
was merely moved eight feet, and a new electric service panel was
not required.
The City Attorney read from Ordinance No. 111 of the City of
Rolling Hills which requires that all new construction be under -
grounded.
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the Council grant a variance
and direct the inspector to approve the construction, on the grounds
that Mr. Doyle's plans were approved by the Architectural Committee
and he was not aware of the requirement. The motion died for lack
of a second.
Councilman Pernell moved that on the basis of the small size
of the addition to the residence, which consists of an 12' x 18'
addition to a 41,000 square foot house, approximately 5% of the over-
all size, the Council waive the applicable requirements for under -
grounding as required by Ordinance No. 111 in this instance. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte.
Mr. Doyle explained that in order to underground to the
nearest pole it would be necessary to go under Eastfield*Hrive to
a pole on the Murdock property at 30 Eastfield Drive, and the
trenching would be extremely costly. However, Mr. Doyle said there
is a pole on his property farther from the residence addition which
he would be willing to remove if the requirement to trench under
Eastfield Drive to the nearest pole were waived, and he would be
willing to put the offer in writing if the Council wished.
Councilman Rose moved that the motion be amended to permit
Mr. Doyle to go underground to the pole on his property within one
year. The amendment was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried
by the following roll call vote:
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
The motion as amended was approved by the following roll call
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
The City Attorney was asked to prepare an appropriate document
for execution by Mr. Doyle and the City Council. Councilwoman Le Conte
asked that the minutes reflect that the only undergrounding required
is for wires to serve the Doyle residence.
PENINSULA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 1672
A letter dated May 30, 1975 from the President of the Peninsula
Symphony Association asked that the Council proclaim June 8 through
June 14, 1975 PENINSULA SYMPHONY WEEK.
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The Mayor asked that the Association be advised that the Council
supports and encourages the symphony's work, but as a policy has re-
frained from issuing such proclamations. The correspondence was re-
ceived'and filed.
EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GUIDELINES 1694
A letter from the Emergency Action Committee responding to the
Guidelines for Emergency Drills and Disaster Preparedness prepared by
the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District was presented.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilman Pernell to prepare a letter to the
School District on behalf of the Council.
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON DOG CONTROL PROBLEMS 1699
The matter was held on the agenda for a public hearing at La
t� Cresta School on Monday, June 23, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE 1704
The Manager reported that Resolutions Nos. 4627, 4628 and 4629
Q of the City of Hawthorne were forwarded to Mrs. Carole Hoffman for
review and comment. The Mayor ordered the tatter'held'on the agenda..
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1705
The Cal -Trans Projected'Plan for Crest Road was held on the
agenda for discussion at a later meeting.
PROPOSED ..IMPROVEMENT TO CREST-CRENSHAW GATE 1710
The Manager distributed plans for the proposed improvement to
the Crest -Crenshaw Gate. The City Attorney advised the Council. that
a survey indicates that the gate is located outside of the boundaries
of the City of Rolling Hills and is actually in the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes. Mr. Kinley suggested that the Council ask the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes to de -annex that portion of their city consisting
of 23,000 square feet to be annexed to the City of Rolling Hills, with
Rolling Hills absorbing all costs. The Mayor asked"Councilwoman Le
Conte to discuss the matter with Mayor Marilyn Ryan and City Manager
Leonard Wood, and report to the Council.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
FOOT PATH ON EASTFIELD DRIVE
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Councilman Crocker reported that the Landscape Committee is
going to inspect Eastfield Drive and will make recommendations on
clearing the easement.
SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING .COMMITTEE 1791
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that minor amendments had been
made to the Joint Powers Agreement which was approved by the Council,
and the agreement as amended will be presented to the Council.
SOUTH
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the Commission had met and
approved the Powers and.Funding Element, but she was unable to attend
the meeting and would report to the Council when she has additional
information.
COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 1792
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ASSEMBLY CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 1795
Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the analyses of AB 250 and AB 348
and discussion of AB1246 be held on the agenda for discussion at the
next meeting of the Council. The Mayor so ordered.
CITY ATTORNEY
SB 821 FUNDS - PEDESTRIAN WALK -WAY PROJECT 1800
The City Attorney reported that he had advised SCAG that the City
does not wish to accept funds under Senate Bill 821 for development of
a pedestrian walk -way project.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
The Mayor ordered proposed ordinances on zoning and formation of
an Environmental Quality Board held on the agenda.
OPENING OF BIDS - 3/4 TON PICK UP TRUCK 1806
The Manager opened the only bid received in accordance with
Purchasingf; Ordinance No. 18 for a 3/4 ton pick-up truck. Martin
Chevrolet submitted a bid of $4,593.52. The matter was held for
discussion.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
SHERIFF ' S DEPARTMENT 1827
The report of the Sheriff's Department for the month of Novem-
ber 1974 was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the meeting to Monday, June 16 at
7:30 P.M. to cover only that business on the agenda which had not been
completed at the meeting.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk