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8/11/1975MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA August 11, 1975 461 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order -by. Mayor He.insheimer at 7:30 P. M. Monday, August 11, 1975 at the Ad- ministration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Cal-ifor" nia. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell,­.R'o'se, Mayor He°insheimer ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton, City Manager William Kinley, City Attorney Douglas Rogers, City Treasurer Peggy Minor, Secretary Kenneth Palke, Palos Verdes Peninsula News Allen Facter, Easter Seal Society Beverly Dietz, Easter Seal Society Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Atkinson, Residents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brogden " John Rowe, Resident Betty Stern. W. D. Basque " EASTER SEAL SOCIETY - PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL AWARENESS WEEK AWARD 4. Mr. Allen Facter, Executive Director, The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Los Angeles County, presented.,a National.Awareness Week Award t•o Councilman Mason Rose V in appreciaa- tion and recognition of his leadership of affirmative programs designed to create a barrier free environment. Councilman Rose accepted the award, stating that he would continue to advertise the problems of accessibility for handicapped persons and noted that the City "of Roll- ing Hills has recently remodeled restroom facilities in City Hall for use of all its residents. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21 A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of, July 28, 1975 as presented 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, Mayor Heinsheimer- EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 32 Ordered held on the agenda. CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON DOG CONTROL PROBLEMS 40 The Mayor stated that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 14th at 7:30 P. M. for a work study session to discuss the Proposed Ordinance relative to dog control: The City Attorney reported that as requested by the_Cour:ci_l, he had met with Mrs. Louise Zimmerman and Mrs. Gordana Swanson on tiro occasions to assist them in preparation of an alternative report icor presentation at the work study meeting. "COYS" DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED COYOTES 51 The Manager reported that estimates for destroying the.coys will be presented to the Council as soon as they are received. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda. 464 August 11, 1975 TRAFFIC CONTROL PROBLEMS ON GEORGEFF ROAD 60 The Secretary reported that Mrs. Karl Frudenfeld had advised that her daughter, Karla, is ill and unable to work with the Manager at the present time relative to traffic controls on Georgeff Road. The matter was ordered removed from the agenda until information is received. PAYMENT OF BILLS 65 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands Number 4680 through 4720 be paid from the General'Fund, noting that Demand Number 4683 has been voided. 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 MAINTENANCE BUILDING ALTERATION 77 The Manager reported that plans are proceeding to complete alter- ation of the Maintenance Building to provide an additional office and that Mr. Jack Davidson, a member of the Board of Directors, had made a gift of the wall panelling to the City and Association. The Council ex- pressed appreciation for Mr. Davidson's generosity and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to him. TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOOT & BRIDLE PATHS ON EASTFIELD 83 Mrs. Clifton reported that she has personally contacted Eastfield residents affected by the footpath clearance and received cooperation from most of the residents with some objections expressed by a few resi- dents on lower Eastfield near the gate area. 5-9 Mr. Herbert Atkinson, 0 Eastfield Drive, appeared before the Council, and expressed concern that oleander bushes that screen their home will be removed since they now provide a screen from noise and dirt and provide privacy for them. The Council directed that Councilman Crocker and the Manager review the matter with Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson in greater detail. RESOLUTION NO. 339 - ISSUANCE OF NEGOTIABLE NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 94 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 339 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFOR- NIA PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A NEGOTIABLE NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00" be adopted authorizing borrowing as necessary up to $60,000 between now and December 31, 1975 at the interest rate of 5 1/2%. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer 2. 1 461:: August 11, 1975 MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL COUNCILWOMAN LE CONTE 130 Community Redevelopment Act Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had studied the material submitted by the Board of Supervisors concerning the 15 point criteria adopted by the Board and its request that the City respond with comments. While Mrs. Le Conte believed the criteria to be reasonable, she requested permission to contact other small cities for their opinions and report back to the Council with further information. The Mayor concurred with her request and ordered the matter held on the agenda. League of California Cities 150 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had attended a Los Angeles County Division meeting of the League of California Cities last week.and Q was impressed by the message delivered by Mario Obledo, Governor Brown's Q Secretary of Health $ Welfare. He identified three areas of problems -- crime, transportation and housing, and said failure to solve these problems was a failure of nerve on the part of leaders who need to eliminate "self-doubt". Mr. Obledo further stated that if officials can instill in themselves and transmit as a model to others a standard. of excellence and morality and a commitment to a solution of the prob- lem, they can be successful. South Bay Corridor Transportation Study. 170 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had served as Chairman' of the Contract Sub -Committee in preparation of the contract which has just been adopted by the Corridor Committee. She stated that the orig- inal contract did not contain a section prohibiting discrimination due to sex or creed but that such a section is now included in the contract which was approved. She further stated that Councilman Rose had called her attention to the fact that the contract did not contain a ban on discrimination by reason of physical handicap and she would see that this category was included in the amendment of the contract. Rapid Transit Starter Line in Los Angeles County 179 Mrs. Le Conte reported that she had been requested to testify before the State Senate Sub -Committee on Rapid Transit and.did so as a representative of the South Bay Cities who had endorsed the corridor from Canoga Park through downtown Los Angeles to Long Beach with a side line to San Pedro. Subsequently, she was appointed to the Sub -Committee to make recommendations on the diversion of Proposition 5 funds to the Executive Committee of SCAG which Sub -Committee had recommended first priority for the transit starter line. However, when the Executive Committee met, they gave equal consideration to all of the proposals for transit facilities. Nevertheless, it seems probable that if Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City can agree on the route for a starter line, that facility will become a reality. AB 1246 190 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the Council had voted to oppose the Ingalls Bill AB 1246 which was to set up a series of new County Transportation Commissions to take over all authority for trans- portation planning and operating. Fortunately, the bill was defeated in the State Senate Transportation Committee on a 5-3 vote. It was her understanding that the matter will not be brought up again this year. 3. August 11, 1975 Questionnaire - League of California Cities 205 Mrs. Le Conte presented a Questionnaire from Dick Nagle, Chair- man of Lesislation for Los Angeles Division of League of California Cities and member of the State Board of Directors of the League. He has requested that the City consider policy views on various issues of interest to cities. Copies of the Questionnaire will be made available to each Councilmember.for comments and suggestions thereon for trans mittal to Mr. Nagle through Mrs. Le Conte. COUNCILMAN ROSE 266 County Sanitation District - Resolution Concerning Air Quality Maintenance Plans Councilman Rose reported that he had no recommendation to make regarding the Resolution. The Council directed that the matter be noted and filed. PERSONAL APPEARANCE - JOHN R©WE, TREASURER, CABALLEROS 282 Mr. John Rowe, Treasurer, Caballeros, presented copies of the Caballeros Annual Budget, and requested funds from the City in the amount of $7,000.00 to reimburse Caballeros for riding ring improve- ments and ring maintenance during 1975. Councilman Crocker stated that in joint discussions in the Fin- ance Committee with the Association and in relation to the Budget Philos- ophy adopted in 1974, one of the concepts determined was that the City's areas of responsibility would be capital expenditures such as acquisi- tion of property and completion of new rings, and in accordance with this concept, the City had now leased the tennis courts and the Poppy Trail ring facilities to the Association and none of the monies allo- cated in the City budget for recreation expenses was to be used for day to day operating expenses or items that could not be capitalized. Mr. Crocker further stated that the $14,000.00 budgeted for Re- creation Expenses had not yet been specified and would call for community participation in determining priorities and needs in the City,j and to date, this has not been done. Following discussion, the Mayor requested Councilman Rose to ascertain budget allocations for Caballeros related expenses included in the Association budget and submit a formal submission requesting re- imbursement for capital improvements made to City property and ordered the matter held on the agenda. CITY DEPARTMENTS 530 The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of June 1975 was received and filed. CITY ATTORNEY 558 Proposed Ordinances Amending Los Angeles Building Code - Set Public Hearing The City Attorney presented Proposed Ordinances adopting by reference code changes in the 1975 Los Angeles County Building Codes as follows: Electrical Code, Amending Ordce Number 5, Plumbing Code, Amending Ordinance Number 7, Building Code, Amending Ordinance Number 6, Mechanical Code, Amending Number 78 The Mayor directed that public hearings con��ng adopti`e,i-T=of said .codes be held at the second meeting in September. 4. August 11, 1975 GIFT OF LAND FROM CLIFTON A. & ELIZABETH HIX 660 The City Attorney presented a Grant Deed for a gift of land known as Lot 7 of Subdivision Tract Number 29283 from Clifton A. and Elizabeth Hix. The matter was ordered deferred pending recordation of the final map. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION e:• �e The City Attorney reported that the Administrative Services Agreement dated July 1, 1975 entered into by the City and the Board of Directors of the Community Association in which the Association agreed to pay to the City $59,676.00 is in error and should be cancelled with a new document executed showing the correct amount of $64,749.00 payable to the City. Councilman Crocker and Mr. Douglas Rogers, City Treasurer, studied the Agreement and recommended that the document be approved. Councilman Crocker then moved that the document be executed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer JOINT MEETING - ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION :10 The Council requested that the Board of Directors of the Roll- ing Hills Community Association be invited -to participate in a joint meeting with the Council on Thursday, September 113, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss items of mutual interest. ASSIGNMENT OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - FALCON DISPOSAL 820 Mr. William Kinley, City Attorney, presented the executed document for assignment of the Rubbish Franchise Agreement from the Community Association to the City of Rolling Hills. The matter was ordered received and filed. The City Attorney presented a faithful performance bond in the amount of $15,000 guaranteeing performance by Falcon Disposal Service commencing July 1, 1975 for a one year period. Councilman Crocker moved acceptance of the bond. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 131.AMENDING GRADING ORDINANCE 827 The City Attorney informed the Council that it was important that the Building Code Ordinance be amended as soon as possible as the new grading fees charged by Los Angeles County reflect an increase in revenue for the City of Rolling Hills. Councilman Crocker moved that Ordinance Number 131 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELAT- .ING TO FEES FOR GRADING PERMITS" be introduced and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call voter AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell-, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer ABSTAINED:(buncilwoman Le Conte S. MATTERS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS COUNCILWOMAN LE CONTE Skateboards August 11, 1975 858 Mrs. Le Conte reported that she had been approached by a young person with respect to disadvantages they suffer with respect to skate- board activity and asked if the Council could discuss providing some recreational area that is safe for skateboards. The Council discussion reflected sympathy for the young people; however, due to liability and safety problems, could offer no encourage- ment for a suitable skateboarding location in Rolling Hills. The Mayor suggested that Mrs. Le Conte discuss the matter with other cities and report back to the Council. Tennis Lessons 401HO Mrs. Le Conte reported that she had been contacted by a tennis professional concerning giving lessons to Rolling Hills residents. The matter was referred to the Tennis Club. Juvenile Diversion Program 915 Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she has been attending Juvenile Diversion Program meetings and it is anticipated that by Octo- ber 1, 1975 the program will be in operation. COUNCILMAN PERNELL 926 Councilman Pernell reported that Mrs. Dominic DeCristofaro has been honored for her activities in Ecological and Waste Management areas. Environmental Quality Board 930 Councilman Pernell reported that the Environmental Quality Board is continuing its evaluation of the City with regard to maintaining over- all controls of rural atmosphere and environment and have received studies from Los Angeles County that have defined some of the areas as "ecologi- cally significant" areas and the Board is drawing upon the resources in the community to try and establish an overall environmental quality policy. He stated that he would keep the Council informed of the Board's progress. Item 10 On Agenda "MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE" 940 Councilman Pernell recommended that "Matters from the Audience" noted as Item 10 on the agenda be discretionary in its position on the agenda to permit items to be heard without persons sitting through the entire agenda. The Mayor stated that an attempt is made to accommodate residents in this regard and explained procedures being followed. COUNCILMAN ROSE 993 Environmental Recycling Councilman Rose reported that he had received a preliminary en- vironmental recycling report completed in great detail from the gentle- man appearing before the Council; the report will be presented to the Council at a later time. He further stated that he had discussed the matter with Supervisor Hayes relating to total recycling of solid wastes; the Supervisor :Ld evidenced great interest in the project. RN r- 00 r—i C -a Q 1 August 11, 1975 CITY ATTORNEY National Flood Insurance Program 1000 The City Attorney reported that he had discussed the Flood In- surance Program with a consult for HUD in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who had informed him that the City's request to reevaluate flood control areas in Rolling Hills will be investigated. Mr. Kinley reported that letters have been sent as. directed by the Council explaining that flood control insurance is not necessary in Rolling Hills since the community is located on crests of hills or plateaus high above canyons and maps reflecting flood areas are inaccurate. The Manager reported that ver City have been successful in the flood hazard map and that she the cities had submitted revised ed their maps and that she would they went through. COUNCILMAN ROSE E1 Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Cul - reducing the flood hazard areas from was informed by the Managers that maps; the Department of HUD had accept - discuss in further detail the processes 0[oil I k, Disabled Persons - Los Angeles City School District Councilman Rose reported that he had appeared before a regular meeting of the Los Angeles City Board of Education personally and not as a member of the City Council and demanded that the Board desegregate and integrate handicapped children into the regular school system by eliminating architectural barriers so that a child could attend a neigh- borhood school. CITY ATTORNEY - SALARY INCREASE 1095 City Attorney William Kinley reported that in budget discussions, he had requested a salary increase of $100.00 per month and had received approximately $60.00; however, during the past month, more than 30 hours of time had been expended by him involving City affairs, not counting research and secretarial help. Mr. Kinley asked that the Council re- consider the requested salary increase. The matter was directed re- ferred to a personnel session. MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1108 Surplus City Truck The Council directed the Manager to proceed to sell the surplus City truck to the highest bidder. Bicentennial Committee 1118 The Manager reported that the Bicentennial Committee desires to plant a redwood grove. The matter was referred to the Environmental Quality Board. Burglary Package 1121 The Manager reported that postage to mail the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department burglary package information to all residents will be 30� each. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that postage be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose Mayor Heinsheimer 7. August 11, 1975 Report of Ad Hoc Small Cities Committee Meeting 1134 The Manager presented information on the Ad Hoc Small Cities Committee Meeting in Sacramento. The report contained details of the, program outline for the League of California Annual Conference in Octo- ber for small cities. Five Year Budget Projection 1140 The Manager reported that a five year budget projection for the City and the Association has been completed and suggested that a "Blue Ribbon" Committee be appointed to study the plan. The Mayor suggested that the plan be prepared for discussion at the joint meet- ing of the Council and the Board of Directors of the Association with two members of the Council and two members of the Board appointed to form the Committee. 61st Annual Conference of ICMA 2226 The Council approved the Manager's attendance with reasonable expenses to the 61st Annual Conference of the International City Management Association in Seattle, Washington from September 28th through October 2nd. The Manager indicated to the Council that she would use vacation time for the Conference. ADJOURNMENT 2241 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor go City Clerk 1