7/14/1975MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
, regular meeting .of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor '=;.cinsheimer.at 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 14, 1975 at the Adminis-
tration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
,ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmemb6rs Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell,..Roke
ALSO PRESENT; Teena Clifton
The Mayor directed that the tentative budget for Fiscal 1975/76
be removed from the agenda until the final hearing in August.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 23
Correspondence dated June 23, 1975 from the Board of Supervisors
enclosing a motion by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn made on June 20 with re-
gard to bus fares was presented to the Council. The correspondence was
received and filed.
RECOMMENDED GOALS AND POLICIES, SAFETY & SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT 30
The'recommended goals and policies of the City of Rolling Hills
as required for the Safety and Seismic Safety Element of the General
Plan were referred to the City Council by the Planning Commission which
adopted the goals and policies at their meeting on June 17, 1975. The
Manager reported that if approved by the City Council, the goals and
policies would be forwarded to Envicom Corporation for incorporation
in the General Plan.
In the discussion that followed Councilwoman Le Conte said
there was no restriction or prohibition against construction of build-
ings in areas designated as subject to slide hazards or other seismic
problems, and she suggested that such restrictions be considered.with
the proviso that full liability be assumed by the builder. Mr.
Kinley suggested that paragraph 11, Policies, be amended by deleting:
"subject to high flood and fire hazard." Councilman Pernell suggested
that the Planning Commission be requested to define "canyon" and he
said the matter was discussed at a recent meeting of the Environmental
William Kinley
Douglas Rogers
June Cunningham
Mark Casady
Dr. James Garvey
Kelly Barnes
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Mrs . 'Jan, Crepault
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Mrs. Marge DeCristafaro
Mrs. Elisabeth Frudenfeld
Miss Karla Fredenfeld
Mrs. Carol Hanscom
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Jensen
Mrs. Kay La Belle '
Mrs. Velma Matthews
Mrs. Dolores McNabb
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Oas
Mrs. Joan Saffo
Mr. & Mrs. John Savage
Mrs. Emily Schleissner
Mr. John Stern
Mrs. Gordana Swanson
PROPOSED BUDGET
The Mayor directed that the tentative budget for Fiscal 1975/76
be removed from the agenda until the final hearing in August.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 23
Correspondence dated June 23, 1975 from the Board of Supervisors
enclosing a motion by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn made on June 20 with re-
gard to bus fares was presented to the Council. The correspondence was
received and filed.
RECOMMENDED GOALS AND POLICIES, SAFETY & SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT 30
The'recommended goals and policies of the City of Rolling Hills
as required for the Safety and Seismic Safety Element of the General
Plan were referred to the City Council by the Planning Commission which
adopted the goals and policies at their meeting on June 17, 1975. The
Manager reported that if approved by the City Council, the goals and
policies would be forwarded to Envicom Corporation for incorporation
in the General Plan.
In the discussion that followed Councilwoman Le Conte said
there was no restriction or prohibition against construction of build-
ings in areas designated as subject to slide hazards or other seismic
problems, and she suggested that such restrictions be considered.with
the proviso that full liability be assumed by the builder. Mr.
Kinley suggested that paragraph 11, Policies, be amended by deleting:
"subject to high flood and fire hazard." Councilman Pernell suggested
that the Planning Commission be requested to define "canyon" and he
said the matter was discussed at a recent meeting of the Environmental
July 14, 1975
Quality Board. Councilman Crocker said the brush ordinance should be
mentioned in paragraph which covers requirements for fire retarc'ant
roofs on all new construction and spark arrestors.
Following the discussion the Mayor suggested that the plan be
amended as discussed and referred back to the Planning Commission.
COMMUNITY RE -CYCLING AND ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 81
Councilman Rose said he wished to have the Council hear a brief
presentation on what he hoped would eventually be part of a total en-
vironmental master plan. Emphasis would be on re -cycling and on odor
and fly control Councilman Rose said, and he introduced Mr. Mark Casady,
Director, and Dr. James Garvey, Scientific Advisor of Mayor Bradley's
Los Angeles Neighborhood Gardens and Farms.
Mr. Casady said he and Dr. Garvey have worked for several years
in envi'c_nmental studies and programs in. connection with their work
with the Pacific Institute.for Advanced Studies, a private non-profit
research organization, and some of the work is of particular interest
to the cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Solid and liquid waste
management and re -cycling are of particular interest, Mr. Casady said,
and many facilities in the metropolitan areas have been inspected and
toured, with emphasis on stimulating and promoting interest in better
ways of dealing with major environmental problems. In areas where
most of the development has been completed without proper attention to
the environment, Mr. Casady suggested that an Environmental Master Plan
be developed. Immediate involvment by communities should be encouraged
Mr. Casady said, since existing disposal sites are filling rapidly and
other methods of disposal of solid waste will ..soon be necessary. Re-
cycling of certain materials and disposal of solid wastes is becoming
a critical matter, he said. For many years limited attention had been
devoted to liquid waste management, and Mr. Casady said the Pacific
Institute for Advanced Studies has been successful in extending the
life of a septic system and increasing the efficiency of such systems,
and the methods can be adapted to existing systems.
Wildlife management including insect and animal population
problems in Rolling Hills and other Peninsula cities could be benefic-
ial to an already successful re -cycling program and could extend the
projected life of the County landfill serving the area, Mr. Casady said.
Species of birds, coyotes, skunks, rac-coons„ etc. are subject to manage-
ment and can be balanced. Flies, in particular, which are associated
with horses, are a problem, but can be controlled biologically by bene-
ficial insects which are natural enemies of flies and are 95-97% effect-
ive in controlling the problem. A survey to determine the number of
horses, the number of homes keeping horses, inspection of horse pens
could aid in controlling odors and flies. A biological fogging spray
using beneficial microbe cultures works to fix the volatile gases and
change the condition, resulting in odorless decomposition. Beneficial
insects can be seeded in egg form to eliminate odors and flies, Mr.
Casady said, but to be effective a Community -wide program would be
required. An additional benefit for the Community is the possibility
that odor free and fly free animal waste could be converted to fertil-
izer for local garden use.
Mayor Heinsheimer thanked Mr. Casady for his presentation and
asked that a proposal be submitted for consideration by the cities on
the Peninsula.
RE -CYCLING ON PENINSULA 312
Mrs. Margaret DeCristafaro advised the Council that the re -cycling
project on the Peninsula established in November 1970 has been financially
succesful, and to date $31,000 has been given to Peninsula schools. A
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pilot project involving 1100 homes in the Miraleste area of Rancho Palos
Verdes is_being conducted to determine whether people are willing to
separate newspapers from other collectable tush, with the goal of
eventually involving the entire Peninsula in a similar method of collec-
tion.
Mrs.. DeCristafaro:said the re -cycling center on the Peninsula is
the largest in the country, and efforts are being made in conjunction
with the County to broaden the use of the facility, which is currently
being utilized by approximately 10% of the families on the Peninsula.
Mrs. DeCristafaro said she would like to appear before the Council again
when she has additional information on the proposed project. Mayor
Heinsheimer thanked her for her presentation, and invited her to return.
COYOTES 374
Mr. Jay Kuhne, 6 Johns Canyon Road, advised the Council that the
r- population of coyotes has expanded from three or four at this time last
00 year to an estimate of ten at present, with only one pure coyote female
r -I and several male and female cross breeds, resulting from mating with
German shepherds and other bold male dogs. Much of the small game has
disappeared with the increased coyote population, and as the small game
Q is eliminated the animals forage for food. Another problem is noise of
coyotes howling during the night, and Mr. Kuhne said that as the coyotes
increase the problems will increase.
Mrs. Clifton was requested to contact the Department of Animal
Control to determine whether it would be more satisfactory to attempt
to eliminate all coyotes, or to import a male coyote to improve the
breed and eliminate all cross bred animals. A motion to authorize the
City Manager to approve and proceed with the methods recommended by the
1Department of Animal Control 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
NOES: Councilman Pernell
The matter was held on the agenda for a report by the Manager.
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 450
Mrs. Alice Savage, 9 Wideloop Road, Chairman of the Rolling
Hills Bicentennial Committee presented a resolution recognizing the
Palos VerdesPeninsula Bicentennial Commission, which is a procedural
step for the Committee to receive official recognition for participation
in the Bicentennial Celebration from July 4, 1975 = December 31, 1976.
RESOLUTION NO. 338
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 338 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS: -RECOGNIZING.: A PALOS
VERDES PENINSULA BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION and to waive reading in full
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-
A motion to authorize the City of Rolling Hills to participate
in the Bicentennial Celebration was made by Councilwoman Le Conte and
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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Mayor Heinsheimer asked Mrs. Savage to advise Mr. Ted Bear, 5
Wagon Lane, that his offer to donate a historic wagon to the .celebration
had been referred to the Bicentennial Committee by the Council, and the
matter had been taken under advisement by the Committee.
Mrs. Savage asked if.tih.ggg would be funding for projects avail-
able to the Rolling Hills Committee,'and she was advised to submit a
request, outlining the project, to the Council for consideration.
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON DOG CONTROL PROBLEMS 518
The Mayor said the Council would a�ain consider on`July 28 the
proposed ordinance prepared by the Citizen s Committee, and he asked
that copies be forwarded to members of the Council before that date.
Councilwoman Le -Conte asked whether the proposed ordinance would be for
control of dogs and dog -related problems, or whether it would cover all
animals. Councilmen Crocker and Pernell said it was their opinion that
the matter was primarily dogs; Councilman Rose, Council liaison with the
Committee, said the proposed ordinance covers all animals. The matter
was held on the agenda. '
MRS. CURTISS SCARRITT RE:' KENNELS AT.40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD 520
In a letter dated July 1, 1975 Mrs. Curtiss Scarritt, 42 Portu-
guese Bend Road, advised the Council that the residents at 40 Portuguese
Bend Road have St. Bernard dogs which disturb her at all hours of the
day and night by barking. Other residents in the area have complained
to Mrs. Scarritt in the mistaken belief that she is the owner of the
dogs, and she has determined.that at least seven St. Bernard dogs are
in a kennel on the property.
The Manager reported that Mrs. Scarritt and Dr. Richard Oas,
owner of the dogs, had been contacted regarding the complaint, and she
said Ordinance No. 91 relating to the keeping of animals and fowl con-
tains a prohibition against noisy animals, and penalties for failure
to comply. Mrs. Clifton said she would contact the owner of the dogs
in an effort to resolve the problem, and the Mayor also asked Council-
man Rose. to assist in the matter.
PROPOSED.RESOLUTION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 585
In a letter dated July 8, 1975 Mr. W. B. Stringfellow, Jr.,
President of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community
Association, advised theCouncil that the Association Legal Counsel
had been directed to prepare a resolution limiting the number of dogs
per household to a maximum of four. Mr. Kinley advised the Council
that the Board of Directors is reviewing the matter from the commercial
aspect, which is their primary authority under the deed restrictions.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked the Manager to acknowledge the letter
and advise the Board that the City hopes to resolve the matter in a
way that will be satisfactory to the requirements of both the City and
the Association.
PETITION FROM RESIDENTS REQUESTING INCREASED SECURITY 617
Mr. Charles Pratty, 19 Chuckwagon Road, presented a petition
signed by 85 residents requesting that the Council take such action
as is necessary to increase security in the Community. Mr. Pratty
explained that it was not the intent of the petition to ask that
additional funds be budgeted for protection, but that the priorities
be changed so the sheriff would spend less time on traffic law enforce-
ment and more time on patrol in an effort to cut down on vandalism in
the City.
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Mrs. Clifton said there had been several burglaries in Mr.
Pratty's area, but they had been solved and there were no new burglaries
after the arrest of the youths involved. Mayor Heinsheimer said the
Council is of the opinion that there is a greater threat to life and
property from disregard of the traffic laws than from vandilism.
Councilman Rose moved that a committee be appointed to study
the problem and make a recommendation to the Council. The motion was
iseconded by Councilman Crocker for purposes of discussion. -
Councilwoman -Le Conte suggested that the matter be referred to
Mrs. Carole Hoffman, Council liaison with.theSheriff's Department, and
Councilman Pernell concurred, stating that at a recent meeting Mrs.
Hoffman had indicated her willingness to meet with concerned residents.
Councilman-Pernell suggested that the matter be scheduled for discus-
sion at the last meeting in August.
fl- Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the matter be tabled until:. -,the
00 second Council meeting in August. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Crocker and carried by the following roll callvote:
AYES: Counc-i-Imembers,Crocker, Le Conte; Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: -_ - Councilman Rose
RECESS -
The meeting was recessed at 10:05 and reconvened at 10:15 PM.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - STATE REVENUE SHARING WITH CITIES 851
Mr. Kinley advised the Council that the LeagueofCalifornia
lCities has proposed a 10% surtaxon State income taxes which would
generate $300 million per year which would then be distributed to
cities on the basis of population as a State Revenue Sharing Plan
with Cities.
A motion to oppose the proposal 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
The City Attorney was directed to so advise the League.
EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE 898
Mrs. Clifton reported that the Emergency Action Committee will
meet next week, and will report to the Council at their next meeting.
Informatibnon a warning system for the City has beenobtained,and is
being prepared for presentation to the Council, and Mrs. Clifton said
a problem encountered is the sensitivity of horses to the noise of such
warning systems. The matter was held-on,the agenda.
PAYMENT OF BILLS 935
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4609 through 4643
and No. 4645 through 4655 be paid from theGeneral Fund, and that
Demand No. 4644 be voided and referred to the Rolling Hills Community
Association for payment. 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
July 14, 1975
Councilman Rose asked whether the new truck was in the City's
possession, since the check'for'payment had been approved. Mrs. Clifton
explained that special lights were being installed, and the truck would
be delivered upon presentation of the check. Councilwoman Le Conte re-
quested that when such future purchases are made bids be secured from,
the State.
FOOT PATH ON,EASTFIELD DRIVE 963
Mrs. Clifton said individual letters are being prepared for
each resident on Eastfield Drive whose property will be affected in
any way by the proposed footpath, advising what has to be done. The
matter was held on the agenda.
SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 975
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the plan as devised by the
South Coast Regional Commission is before them for approval. The form
the plan will take as far as powers and funding is concerned has been
set and will provide for implementation on the local level, with criti-
cal areas being overseen by a State or Regional Commission. Since such
a plan would be controversial, Councilwoman Le Conte said she hopes the
plan will be modified to give local governments more power. The matter
was held on the agenda.
MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 988
Councilman Pernell reported that at the last meeting of the
Environmental Quality Board Mr. Donald Gales met with the Board and
discussed the matter of perservation of existing resources. The aim
of the Environmental Quality Board is to devle op a Master Environmental
Plan, Councilman Pernell said, and they discussed with Mr. Gales pres-
ervation of canyon bottoms. Recommendations will be made to the Council
with regard to preserving canyon bottoms when considering subdivisions.
and Councilman Pernell said the recommedations probably will be to
preserve from 50 to 100 feet of the canyon bottom as an untouched
natural preserve. Councilwoman Le Conte said the City of Rancho.Palos
Verdes has designated as hazardous areas all slopes of 35% or more.
Councilman Pernell said the information should be brought to the
attention of the Planning Commission.
AGREEMENT:FOR:..OFERATION OF GATES AND GATE HOUSES IN ROLLING HILLS 1005
Mr. Kinley presented an agreement entitled: AGREEMENT TO
CONTRIBUTE THE SUM OF $30,625.75 FOR OPERATIQN OF GATES AND GATE
HOUSES IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA.
A motion to approve the agreement and authorize execution by
the City was made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded by Councilman
Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell; Rose
NOES: Mayor Heinsheimer
RICHMOND RAMBLERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB LEGAL ACTION 1099
The City Attorney reported that the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle
Club in Richmond, California had recently filed suit in the First Dis-
trict Court of Appeal, Contra Costa County against Western Title Company
and the Santa Fe Railroad over use of 80 acres of vacant land in Rich-
mond which the Club had been using for motorcycle activities since 1940.
The decision was in favor of the Title Company and the railroad, and is
being appealed to Superior Court. Mr. Kinley said he has written to
request the briefs, since the matter could have similar application
concerning trails in Rolling Hills.
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WOODLEY - GREENHUT SUBDIVISIONS RE: ACCESS 1130
Mrs. Clifton reported that an estimate for the cost of providing
a driveway for access to lots interior to Tract 30345, Dr. Jerry Green -
hut, had been submitted by the engineer, and the matter would be on the
agenda for the next meeting.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 1077
A compilation of reported traffic accidents in Rolling Hills
during 1973, 1974 and 1975 was presented to the Council. Mayor Heins-
heimer asked all members of the Council to keep the report for future
reference.
FIRE DEPARTMENT 1086
00 The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of May 1975
r"4 was presented to the Council. The report was received and filed.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1450
The minutes of the meeting of June 9, 1975 were approved and
accepted as presented on the motion of Councilman Crocker, seconded by
Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
The minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1975 were approved and
accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilman Crocker, seconded by
Councilwoman. Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
The minutes of the meeting of June 23, 1975 were approved and
accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded
by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
ADJOURNMENT 1475
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned to a personnel session at 11:30 P.M. The
meeting was reconvened at 11:40 and adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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