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7/28/1975468 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA July 28, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 P. M. Monday, July 28, 1975 at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose,. Mayor Heinsheimer ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton, City Manager William Kinley, City Attorney Douglas Rogers, City Treasurer Peggy Minor, Secretary Kenneth Palke, Palos Verdes Peninsula News Dr. & Mrs. M. S. Mickiewicz, Residents Mr. & Mrs. Karl Trovinger $ Steve " Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Watts it Mr. $ Mrs. Howard Jensen if Mr. $ Mrs. Richard A. Oas it Mr. & Mrs. Ray Schaefer " Mrs. Kay La Belle " Mrs. Velma Matthews " Mrs. Emily Schleissner Mrs. Mary Ellis " Mr. John Rowe " Miss Grace Nixon " Miss Marta K. Houske " Miss Susan Jane Mickiewicz " Mrs. Betty Stern " Mrs. Hazel Banta " Miss Amy Zimmerman " Mrs. Louise Zimmerman " Mrs. Pixie Breitenstein " Mrs. Catherine Partridge " Mr. Cecil Bessell Mr. Miles Ghormley " Mr. Paul Grubs " Mrs. Gordana Swanson " Mrs. Elizabeth Frudenfeld & Karla " Mrs. Carol Hanscom " REPORT: SCHOOL BUS STOP LOCATIONS IN ROLLING HILLS 6 Mrs. Carol Hanscom appeared on behalf of the Planning Commission to discuss a report dated July 14, 1975 containing recommendations for corrections to be made at bus stop locations in Rolling Hills prior to the opening of school in September. Following discussion of the report, Councilman Crocker moved that changes recommended by the Planning Commission report be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilman Crocker to accept the res-. ponsibility of working with the staff in carrying out the recommenda- tions. Councilmen Pernell and Crocker expressed on behalf of the Council appreciation to the Planning Commission in completing the re- port. July 28, 1975 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. 4 45, 1-1:. The minutes of the meeting of July 14, 1975 were approved and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilman Rose,, seconded°by_ Councilman Crocker and carried by the following -roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell,.Rose;, Mayor Heinsheimer NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM 95 A letter was received dated July 16)'1975 from J. Robert'Hunter,, Acting Federal Insurance Administrator of the Department of°Housing and Urban Development authorizing sale of flood insurance effective July 25, 1975, and further advising that the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 provides that all buildings located within special flood hazard areas of a community participating in the program must be -cover ed by flood insurance after March 1, 1974 in order to be eligible for any form of mortgage loan from a federally insured or supervised bank L_ or savings & loan association, or from any federal agency. After JO June 30, 1975 no such loans may be approved in communities that are not. r-.4 participating in the program. Q A letter dated July 8, 1975 was received from Thomas. R. Ghormley, 2 Johns Canyon Road, urging the City not to participate in the program. Councilman Pernell read the letter for the record. The Manager reported that a revised Flood Hazard.Mapwith letter dated July 22, 1975 which is substantially the same as previously sent, had been received in today's mail showing flood hazard area locations. in the City. Mayor Heinsheimer suggested that the map be posted in the City Hall for interested residents to view. Councilman Rose asked if'specific areas could be exempted and City Attorney William Kinley reported that he had advised the local agency that all flood hazards are located in canyon areas and that building in canyons in Rolling Hills is strictly prohibited. The agency, however, still recommended that the City should proceed to adopt the program. Following discussion, Councilman Rose moved that the Council authorize and .direct the City Attorney to contact the authority in charge of the program and make a specific request that we have.a prop- erty by property appraisal for purposes of exemption to take the.burden off our property owners in view of the fact that.all improvements are:. well above in elevation of those areas which might be considered flood areas even though such areas may be on -their property. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Le Conte and unanimously carried by th'e'following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer The Mayor suggested sending'a copy of the correspondence indicating the absolute futility of the program and its negative effect on the people involved to the appropriate authority in the Department of Housing and Urban Development with copies to our two Senators, Congressmen and what- ever other state level representatives who might be of assistance. "COYS" - DESTRUCTI.ON OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 258 - The Manager reported that she has discussed the "coy" problem with the Department of Animal Control and had been advised that they did- not . have anyone who could destroy them. Following discussion, the matter was ordered held on the agenda until further inforR.4tion is received regard- ing costs and means available to dispose of the animals. a 91 460 July 28,1975 R. A. MEURER RE TRACT 30345 - DR. J. GREENHUT 275 A letter dated July 14, 1975 was received from Roger A. Meurer, Engineer for. -the subdivision of Dr. J. Greenhut. The Manager reported. that Mr::.Meurer has requested the matter be withdrawn. The Mayor so. directed. FOOTPATH AND BRIDLE TRAIL ON EASTFIEZD DRIVE 276 The Manager presented a sample letter mailed to all affected. residents in the Eastfield area showing specific recommendations for installation of a footpath on Eastfield Drive. The letter was received for the record and matter held on the agenda. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT-RE.WEED.ABATEMENT 278 The Fire Department report dated July 25, 1975 was considered. The Manager noted that 22 properties in Rolling Hills were listed as non -complying with the Weed Abatement Program and outlined administra- tive procedures set up between the Fire Department and her office in contacting residents, stating that when all methods have been exhausted, letters have been sent in the past.advising that the matter is being re- ferred to the office of the District Attorney for enforcement. The Council directed the'Manager to proceed as outlined to assure full com- pliance as soon as possible. REPORT REGARDING BARKING DOGS AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND 314 The Manager reported that she had contacted the residents involv- ed and the barking dog problem has-been resolved to the mutual satisfac- tion of both families. The matter was ordered removed from the agenda. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING CONTROL & KFEPING OF ANIMALS, FOWL $ LICENSING DOGS CITIZENSt COMMITTEE 315 A draft of a codified Ordinance Providing for Control and Keeping of Animals, Fowl & Licensing of Dogs was distributed to persons present. Mayor Heinsheimer stated that the Ordinance had been prepared by Council- man Rose and members of the Citizens' Committee on Dog Problems. City,`Attorney William Kinley•presented a draft of an Ordinance providing for the Control of Animals and Licensing of Dogs which in eludes all existing ordinances with the exception of Ordinance 91 along with photo copies of the Agricultural Code relating to dogs running at large. which `is�A he.snurce of. authority regarding control and impounding animals by Los Angeles Lounty. Mr. Kinley also p--(;sented sections of the Declaration•�of'Deed Restrictions relating to animal controls and documents providing miscellaneous.provisions whicli contains severallpro- posed sections! dealing with dogs and animals running at large, the im- pounding. of same,and-a definition of dog kennels. The Council proceeded to examine the Draft Ordinance prepared by the Citizens' Committee section by section -and made recommendations that will be considered at a Special City,Council meeting on Thursday, August:d4th at *7:30 P. M. Mrs."-Gordana Swanson stated that although a statement had been made that the proposed ordinance had been prepared by the Citizens' Committee; however, as a member of the Committee, she had not seen the finished document until it was presented at the meeting. Mrso Swanson further stated that if the Ordinance is represented as a•result"bf Committee discussions, in all fairness to the entire Committee,' there should have -.beers° -an alternative report presented concerning important issues on which the Committee members did not agree. Councilman Rose stated that in order to have an orderly presenta- tion for study by the Council, he had requested Mrs. Velma Matthews to correlate existing ordinances by pasting sections together with the staff then preparing the Ordinance for presentation at the meeting. 3. July 28, 1975 Following discussion, the Council directed the City.Attor.ney'and City Staff to assist Mrs. Swanson :and Mrs. Louise Zimmerman in express- ing their viewpoints and formulating alternative ideas that'can'be pre- sented section by section for consideration.at the Special Council -meet- ing on August 14th. The Council further emphasized that comments re- ceived from residents should be written and referenced section by section and received prior to the meeting. CORRESPONDENCE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS RHCA 1508 Correspondence dated July 22, 1975 was received from, W..B°.'.Str'ing- fellow,oPresident of the Board'of Directors of the'Rolling Hills Commun- ity Association, expressing the Board's desire to work with the City` Council in arriving at an Ordinance which will be most beneficial to.the community at large and further expressing an iriterest in act.ion.s;:taken- by the Council with regard to animal controls. In the discussion that followed, Councilman Pernell-'recom:mended that the Board be provided a copy of the proposed Ordinance under con- N sideration and requesting Board study and 'comments. The Council con' - 00 curred and the Manager was directed to forward the proposed ordinance'.' r"4 to the Board. Q PAYMENT OF BILLS 1051- Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4656 through 4679 be_ paid from the General Fund. The motion wasseconded by Councilwoman..'.., Le Conte and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1061 Councilman Crocker moved that the Financial Statement for the month of June, 1975 be approved and filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose',- Mayor Heinsheimer REQUEST FOR SPEED BUMP INSTALLATION,ON SPUR LANE 1082 Miss Marta Houske, 3 Spur Lane, expressed concern for the safety of residents and animals on Spur Lane due to excessive speeding and re- quested that'speed bumps be installed. Councilman Pernell advised Miss Houske that speed bump installation had been discussed"recently in great detail and based on recommendations of police agencies, the Council had determined that this method of control was not desirable to control the speeding. REQUEST FOR SPEED BUMP INSTALLATION ON GEORGEFF ROAD 1150 Miss Karla Frudenfeld, 1 Buckboard Lane, expressed concern for traffic safety on Georgeff Road, stating that many animals have been killed and injured and the street is unsafe due to speeding vehicles. Following discussion, the Council requested Miss Frudenfel't to discuss traffic control problems occurring on Georgeff Road with the Manager to determine more definitive information and ordered the matter held on the agenda. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE A letter dated July 14, 1975 was received from the City of E1 Segundo requesting that the Mayor designate elected officials to serve as the City's voting representative and alternate to the Steering Committee. The Mayor noted that Councilmember Le Conte has been appointed to serve as the voting representative and stated that he would serve as the alternate. 4. July 28, 1975 CORRESPONDENCE - FLY CONTROL A letter dated July 23, 1975 was received from Howard C. Jensen, 70. -Portuguese Bend Road, concerning a recent presentation at a Council meeting regarding fly control by use of natural predators. The matter was --referred to the Board o'f Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association. ASSEMBLY BILL 494 - CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS 1715 The Manager presented statements to the Councilmembers for filing, stating that on June 24, 1975, Governor Brown had signed Assembly Bill 494 requiring that all officeholders, candidates and committees file a "catchup" campaign statement what would list final campaign contribu- t ons-made-in.the period to January 6, 1975 with the forms to be filed by July 31, 1975. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - STATE REVENUE SHARING 1765 Mr. Kinley advised that in accordance with the Council's direc- tion, he had expressed objection to the League of California Cities' proposal of a,10% surtax on State Income Taxes. The matter was ordered removed from the agenda. AD HOC SMALL CITIES COMMITTEE 1811 .Mrs. Clifton reported that she has been appointed to serve on the League of Californiz Cities' Ad Hoc Small Cities Committee; that the Committee is composed of thirteen members of which eleven were elected Councilmembers and two are City Managers. Information gained and developed should be of particular assistance to Rolling Hills as the Committee's study is concentrated on City population of under 10,000. The Council authorized Mrs. Clifton's attendance at a one day meeting in Sacramento on August 5, 1975. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION CONCERNING AIR QUALITY MAINTENANCE PLANS Ordered held on the agenda. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT Letter dated July 16, 1975 from the Board of Supervisors and letter dated July 18, 1975 from the Chief Administrative Officer order- ed held on the agenda. EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Ordered held on the agenda. CITY DEPARTMENTS DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL Reports dated April 1, 1975 and June 30, 1975 were received for file. ADJOURNMENT 1820 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor S. City Clerk