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6/16/1975fl - 00 r -I Q MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA June 16, 1975 An adjourned meeting -of the City Council, adjourned on. Monday; June 9, 1975 was called to order by Mayor pro to-mpore Rose at 7:30 M Monday, June 16, 1975 at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte; Pennell; Rase Mayor Heinsheimer Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham Mrs. Joan Saffo Mrs. Betty Stern EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE 7 Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated JL of Emergency Services regarding siren warning Rolling Hills, and a map of the City marked to installed at recommended locations. City Manager City Attorney Secretary Resident ,ne 12, 1975 from the Office coverage for the City of show coverage by sirens Mr. Hugh Young, Communication Coordinator,Region I, recommended that directional rotating sirens rated at 120 db @ 100' be installed at the Fire Station on Crest Road, the Main Gate House and the 966t - field Gate House. He said the primary control for the sirens should be from one point which is responsible manned 24 hours per day, such as a fire station, and the sirens should also provide for independent manual activation and for auxilliary power at each location. Installation of the recommended system would meet the needs of Rolling Hills with two minor marginal areas, which would be at or near minimum levels, but those areas would not be totally without warning. Councilmen Crocker and Pernell said it is important for the warning to be Peninsula -wide, in the event that a future emergency is general in nature, as in the case of earthquake. Councilman Pennell suggested that the Office of Emergency Services be asked to develop a system that would alert more than the City of Rolling Hills. Furthers he suggested that the Council register its concerns to be transmitted to the Emergency Action Committee for a recommendation to be made to the Council at the second meeting in July. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 Mrs. Clifton reported that comments of the Emerien.cy Action Committee and the City Council on the School District s Guidelines for Emergency Drills and Disaster Preparedness had been forwarded to the School District. The matter was removed from the agenda. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF..TRANSPORTATION 76 Councilwoman Le Conte presented a letter dated June 69 1975 from the Department of Transportation advising that the classification for Crest Road in the City of Rolling Hills has been changed from urban collector road to a non -classified road on Department of Trans- portation maps. Councilwoman Le Conte said she would write to Mr. John W. Shaver, Chief of Transportation Planning and thank him for his effort in having the classification changed, and suggest that the portion of the'road in Rolling Hills be shown as a private road: *30 June 16, 1975 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT TO CREST-CRENSHAW GATE 85 Mrs. Clifton presented plans for proposed improvements to the Crest -Crenshaw Gate, which would provide for two inbound lanes, one for residents and one for non-residents, and one outbound lane. A survey of the area determined that the existing gatehouse is in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and Mr. Kinley recommended that that City be asked to de -annex approximately 23,000 square feet, which could then be annexed by the City of Rolling Hills. All fees in con- nection with the change would be paid by Rolling Hills. Councilwoman Le Conte said she had discussed the matter with elected officials and staff of Rancho Palos, and she moved that the City Manager and City Attorney be directed to proceed with necessary steps to accomplish the de-annexation/annexation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer Mr. Kinley said he would present cost figures at the next meeting. CITY OF HAWTHORNE - RESOLUTIONS NOS. 4627, 4628, 4629 116 Mrs. Carole Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend Road, advised that at Council request she had reviewed resolutions adopted by the City Council of Hawthorne, and was prepared to comment on them. Mrs. Hoffman said she worked for six years as a probation of- ficer for Los Angeles County, and has continued on a part time basis. She has been appointed by the Council to represent the City of Rolling Hills on the Los Angeles County Crime and Delinquency Commission. and in working with the Lennox Sheriff's Department, she has determined that delinquency and crime are less of a problem in Rolling Hills than in most surrounding areas. Most of the problems are vandalism, with limited burglaries and felonies. When, questioned by the Coun- cil on the need to increase sheriff's protection in Rolling Hills, Mrs. Hoffman said it is her opinion that Rolling Hills has ample Sheriff's protection and there is no need to increase funds to provide increased protection. With regard to Resolution 4627 urging a change in laws regarding incarceration and release of juveniles charged with felonies, Mrs. Hoffman said that in order to be detained, a juvenile offender must meet one of three criteria established, or be released. There is a misunderstanding about the discretionary power alloted probation of- ficers, she said, and they must conform to the requirements of the law. Although she would not personally support a change in the laws, Mrs. Hoffman said she would like to see some minors who are released detained, and she said the wording regarding detention could be .changed to "reasonable" necessity, rather than "urgent" necessity. Resolution No. 4628 urges opposition to SB 95 which would make possession of not more than one ounce of non -concentrated marijuana a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100. Mrs. Hoff- man said she is personally supportive of the bill. Resolution No. 4629 opposes Assembly Bill 960 which deletes local Government participation on Criminal Justice Planning Council and Local Planning Boards. Mrs. Hoffman said she has been unable to obtain much information on the bill, which seems to be shifting respon- sibility from local government to State or Federal Government. Coun- -2- June 16, 1975 cilwoman Le Conte suggested that a copy of AB 960 be obtained for review. Mayor pro tem Rose thanked Mrs. Hoffman for her appearance before the Council, and ordered the resolutions from the City of Hawthorne received and filed. CITT COUNCIL REPORTS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 450 Councilman Crocker reported that the Manager had walked East- field Drive with the Landscape Committee and a secretary, and recom- mendations were made for removal and trimming of landscaping as neces- sary for constriction of a footpath along Eastfield Drive. Mrs. Clifton distributed copies of the Landscape Committee's recommendations and she said the residents would be advised in individual letters. Councilman Crocker moved that, subject to approval by the Board of Directors at their meeting June 19, the City Manager be authorized to proceed to notify each homeowner as to specific recommendations, and that a public hearing be set for July 28. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call -vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE 581 A revised copy of the Joint Powers Agreement of the South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee was presented by Councilwoman Le Conte. -After review of the agreement as amended, a motion to approve the amended copy was made by Councilwoman Le Conte., seconded by Coun- cilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Councilman Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 621 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had not received a copy of what the South Coast Commission approved to be forwarded to the State Commission on Powers and Funding, and she asked that the matter be held on the agenda. The Mayor so ordered. ASSEMBLY CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 643 ASSEMBLY BILL 250 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that Assembly Bill 250, South Coast Air Quality Management District is a regional commission con- sisting of the six SCAG counties, and is being supported by the League of California Cities. Membership on the 17 member board consists of six members from Los Angeles County, and two from cities in Los Angeles County other than Los Angeles City. There was a feeling expressed during discussion that the State should assume some responsibility for funding, and that there should be greater representation both from Los Angeles County, which has 60% of the population, and the other cities. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the legislation be approved in concept, with the proviso that there be some state funding and greater representation of the smaller cities in Los Angeles County. The motion M June 16, 1975 was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor Pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer Councilwoman Le Conte said she would write to Senators Lewis, Stevens and Wedworth. ASSEMBLY BILL 348 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had attended a day long meeting on how to be effective before the Public Utilities Commission. Councilwoman Le Conte said she is of the o?inion that the only way to obtain proper representation of the public s interest is through a Council set up for that purpose, and she would prefer that funding come out of the General Fund, rather than from a percentage of the revenue of the utilities. A motion to approve AB 348 and to so advise the supporters in writing, with a recommendation for funding from the General Fund was made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer ASSEMBLY BILL 1246 Councilwoman Le Conte said a letter had been received from the four City Selection Committee members of RTD protesting AB 1246 on the basis that they would be deprived of representation. Make up of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission consists of nine members; two Supervisors from Los Angeles County, two members appoin- ted by Mayor Bradley, two from the City Selection Committee and one each by the Governor, the President pro tem of the Senate and the Speaker. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the Council ask for changes in the Commission to consist of seven members; three from the City Selection Committee, two from the Board of Supervisors and two appoin- ted by the Mayor, and restoration of SCAG's jurisdiction in planning. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer Councilwoman Le Conte said she would write to Assemblyman Beverly and Senator Wedworth. RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN 741 Councilwoman Le Conte said she had discussed the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan with Rancho Palos Verdes Council members and staff and was advised that the portion of Crest Road within Rolling Hills would be deleted from the map, and the text would be amended to state that Crest Road through the City of Rolling Hills is a private road, not subject to public use. -4- 4 4 V June 16, 1975 CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON DOG PROBLEMS 754 Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had received the majority report from the Committee appointed to review problems concerning dogs, and she said a minority report would be filed the next day and would be forwarded to members of the Council for review of both reports prior to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, June 23 at La Cresta School. Following discussion by the Council, ground rules for the public hearing were set as follows: after the public hearing has been opened a .forty five minute presentation will be made in the following order: Historical background on Dog Problems in Rolling Hills will be presented by Councilman.Mason Rose; time limit - 10 minutes. Presentation of consensus of the Committee on the area of major agreement by Mrs. Velma Matthews - 15 minutes. Presentations in area of disagreement - Major- ity opinion, 10 minutes; Minority opinion, 10 minutes. N Following the formal presentations, persons wishing to speak on the subject will be allowed a total of two minutes, and if a person wishes to speak a second time with new information he may do so only Q after all others have been heard. Written testimony will be accepted for five additional days after the close of the public hearing. No decision will be made at the Public Hearing. The matter will be con- sidered by the Council at the next regular Council meeting on July 14; no additional written or oral information will be accepted at that time. Mrs. Betty Stern was asked to act as time keeper during the discussion and she agreed to do so. The Manager said copies of both the Majority and Minority Reports would be available at the office for persons wishing to have them, as well as at the Public Hearing. The matter was held on the agenda. CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO. 129 - ZONING 1030 Councilman Crocker moved that Ordinance No. 129 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY", introduced at the meeting of May 27 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 Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer PROPOSED ORDINANCE - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD 1044 Councilman Crocker moved that a proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. U-33 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUAL- ITY BOARD IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer -5- June 16, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 337 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 337 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING THE BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM WHICH THE CITY HAS ADOPTED PROCEDURE FOR THE SYSTEM be adopted, and that re4ding waived. fi entitled A HILLS INDICATING AND THE REVIEW in full be The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer PALOS VERDES PROPERTIES 1072 Mr Kinley advised the Council that he is working with Palos Verdes Properties on, the transfer of reversionary rights which they hold, and which were inherited from the Palos Verdes Corporation, original subdivider of the area. The matter will be put into agree- ment form and after approval by Palos Verdes Corporation will be pre- sented to the Council prior to approval by the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association. Mr. Kinley explained that the reversionary interests include easements, rights of reversion and declarations of restrictions, and transfer of the reversionary rights to the Board of Directors would eliminate the need to go to Palos Verdes Properties for signatures for use of roads or division of properties in Rolling Hills. Mr. Kinley was excused from the meeting at 10:30 P.M, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS ENVICOM CORPORATION 1128 Mrs. Clifton reported that she had met with representatives of Envicom Corporation, the Planning Director and City Manager of Rolling Hills Estates, and Mr. Richard Anderson, Rolling Hills Planning Advisor, to discuss the next phase of the Safety and Seismic Safety Elements of the General Plan. Mrs. Clifton said it would not be possible to effect an anticipated cost reduction of 20%, since the Planning Director of Rolling Hills Estates is doing some of the work for that city, rather than have the entire project for both cities completed by Envicom. An allocation of $2,360 in the budget includes $300 for maps, the Manager said, and the anticipated cost of the remaining portion for the City of Rolling Hills is $2,280. A motion to add $220 to the Budget to cover the complete cost was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer SB 821 - PEDESTRIAN WALK WAY FUNDS 1194 The Manager advised the Council that she had been assured by SCAG that $365 in funds allocated to the City of Rolling Hills for pedestrian walk ways and bicycle paths could be assigned to an adjoin- ing city if the Council so wishes. a i 443 - June 43• June 16, 1975 A motion to approve transfer of the funds and authorize the City Manager to proceed with the necessary action was made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell Mayor pro tem Rose ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer TRUCK BID 1213 Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the only bid received for a new city truck was opened at the last meeting. Martin Chevrolet submit- ted a bid in the amount of $4,593.52; subsequently the Manager was advised that a truck was immediately available for $4,561.36, and had a V-8 engine instead of the V-6 specified in the request for a bid. t`- 00 A motion to accept the bid of $4,561.36 for a truck with a V-8 r-4 engine was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Mayor pro tem Rose PASS: Councilwoman Le Conte ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL TRAFFIC CONTROL - CREST ROAD EAST 1230 Councilman Crocker said a suggestion had been made to him, as Traffic Safety Chairman, that a simple temporary obstruction could be constructed on Crest Road East near Southfield to be used to hide the Sheriff while observing speeding cars. Councilman Rose said law re- quires that the Sheriff be visible, 'in' --order to encourage obeying the law, rather than ticketing after the law has been broken. Councilman Pernell said such an obstruction could constitute entrapment, and he' said Mr. Esser had offered the use of his driveway at 71 Crest Road East to the Sheriff. Mrs. Clifton said there is ample room in the road easement for the Sheriff to park, but he is highly visible. WEED ABATEMENT 1289 Councilman Crocker said many residents had not complied with City requirements regarding weed abatement and clearing of brush, and he asked that letters be sent. The Manager advised that Fire Depart- ment Personnel have sent out second notices, and they would continue to work on the problem. ADJOURNMENT 1300 Mayor pro tem Rose adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.M. to a Personnel Session to discuss compensation for the City Attorney for the Fiscal Year 1975/76. The meeting was reconvened at 11:25 P,.M. and adjourned at 11:30 R.M. City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor -7-