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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY 0'F ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 25, 1975
A regular meeting of the City Coiincil was called to order by Mayor
Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M. Monday, August 25, 1975 at the Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Coun.cilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilmen Pernell and Rose arrived at 8:50 P.M.
ABSENT: William Kinley City Attorney
Douglas Rogers City Treasurer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 168
The minutes of the meeting of August 11, 1975 were approved and
ccepted as presented.
Councilman. Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of Aug-
ust 14, 1975 be approved, and said he wished to comment on the minutes.
Councilwoman Le Conte seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.
Councilman Crocker said comments of one of the residents were re-
ported in the minutes and comments of other residents at the meeting
were not included. He suggested that since the meeting had been re-
corded on tape, all comments be eliminated and only the action of the
Council reported. Councilwoman Le Conte suggested that the entire
paragraph of comment be deleted, and that the title be changed from
Citizens' Committee on Dog Control Problems to City Council Review of
Proposed Animal Control Ordinance.
Councilwoman. Le Conte made a substitute motion that approval. of
the minutes be deferred un.t:il the next meeting, and asked that the
corrected minutes be presented at that time. The motion was seconded
by Councilman. Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen Pernell, Rose
SPRAGUE'S SOFTENER SERVICE, 9 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH 196
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of an unsigned letter to
Mr. Sprague, 9 Middleridge Lane from residents in his area complaining
about commercial trucks in the driveway and street at the Middleridge
address, and a letter to the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills
Community Association. from Mr. Sprague.
The Mayor said that since the letters from the residents was not
signed he did not wish to have it presented to the Council, and the
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton.
City Manager
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June Cunningham
Secretary
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Dr. Michael Barnett
Resident
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John Bennett
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.Mrs. P. Breitenstein
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Dr. & Mrs. H. Jensen
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Dr. Richard Oas
Forrest Riegel
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John Rowe
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Mrs. Gordana Swanson
Don Swanson
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Mrs. Louise Zimmerman
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 168
The minutes of the meeting of August 11, 1975 were approved and
ccepted as presented.
Councilman. Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of Aug-
ust 14, 1975 be approved, and said he wished to comment on the minutes.
Councilwoman Le Conte seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.
Councilman Crocker said comments of one of the residents were re-
ported in the minutes and comments of other residents at the meeting
were not included. He suggested that since the meeting had been re-
corded on tape, all comments be eliminated and only the action of the
Council reported. Councilwoman Le Conte suggested that the entire
paragraph of comment be deleted, and that the title be changed from
Citizens' Committee on Dog Control Problems to City Council Review of
Proposed Animal Control Ordinance.
Councilwoman. Le Conte made a substitute motion that approval. of
the minutes be deferred un.t:il the next meeting, and asked that the
corrected minutes be presented at that time. The motion was seconded
by Councilman. Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen Pernell, Rose
SPRAGUE'S SOFTENER SERVICE, 9 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH 196
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of an unsigned letter to
Mr. Sprague, 9 Middleridge Lane from residents in his area complaining
about commercial trucks in the driveway and street at the Middleridge
address, and a letter to the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills
Community Association. from Mr. Sprague.
The Mayor said that since the letters from the residents was not
signed he did not wish to have it presented to the Council, and the
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matter was on the agenda only because it had been referred to the City
Council by the Board of Directors. He asked that residents be advised
in the Newsletter that the Council will not act on anonymous complaints.
A motion to table the matter and file the correspondence until a
complaint is received in proper form was made by Councilwoman Le Conte,
seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Mayor Hein.sheimer
ABSENT: Councilmen Pernell, Rose
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 275
A copy of a letter dated August 13, 1975 from the Palos 'Verdes
Peninsula Unified School. District to the California Public Utilities
Commission, was presented to the Council.
Mr. James Crockett, Assistant Superintendent and Business Manager
of the School District urged that General Telephone Application No.
53935 to implement Timed Measured Local Business Service in lieu of the
present local flat rate service charge be denied, because a one month
study indicated that a 32.48% increase in charges would result without
any increase in service.
Councilman Rose moved that the Council support the School District
in its opposition to the proposal, and write a letter of opposition to
the Public Utilities Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor H.einsheimer
ABSTAINED: Councilman Crocker
Councilman Crocker stated that he had abstained from voting be-
cause of lack of sufficient information..
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 280
A letter dated August 13, 1975 from Chapman Bone, Chief, Special
Services Division, was presented to the Council.
Mr. Bone advised that the County Animal. Control Ordinance was
recently amended to provide certain, reciprocity between cooperating
dog licensing agencies within Los Angels County, and further, that
the County Counsel has advised that cities wishing to accomplish the
reciprocity may enact an. ordinance based on the County ordinance.
Councilwoman Le Conte suggested that the Council consider in-
corporating the section in the proposed Animal. Control Ordinance.
The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda for discussion with
the City Attorney when he returns from vacation.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 306
In a letter, dated August 8, 1975 Mr. Leonard Wood, City Manager
of Rancho Palos Verdes, thanked the City of Rolling Hills for agreeing
to allocate 50% of their portion of the SB 821 funds for a bicycle
path in that city. Mrs. Clifton reported that the balance of the funds
were allocated to Rolling Hills Estates for the same purpose, and that
authorization was given. to meet a time limit.
Councilman. Crocker moved that the Council ratify their approval
of the allocation for the. record. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
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RESOLUTION NO. 340
Councilman, Crocker moved that Resolution No. 340 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING
A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1, 1975 AND ENDING JUNE 30) 1976 AND FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE
FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 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, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
RESOLUTION NO o 341
Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 341 entitled A RESOLU-
tl- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FIXING THE RATE
OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1975 AND ENDING JUNE 30
1976 be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was
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seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Mayor Heinsheimer said the resolution setting the tax rate inclu-
ded a proNrision for an addition of the necessary assessment for fire
protection so the City could take advantage of Revenue Sharing Funds
if any are allocated. The Mayor thanked the Budget Committee for their
work on the Budget, and for holding the tax rate at 87� per hundred,
Isame as last fiscal year.
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION 320
In a letter dated August 20, 1.975 the Secretary of the Southern,
California Rapid Transit District advised that the annual meeting of
the City Selection Committee would be held on. September 4, and he
asked that a certified copy of a resolution appointing a voting dele-
gate be sent to the District in. order that the proper representative
would be qualified to cast a ballot at the meeting. Councilwoman Le
Conte said she would attend the meeting, and the Mayor appointed her
Rolling Hills Representative on, the City Selection Committee.
RESOLUTION NO, 342
Councilman. Rose moved that Resolution. No. 342 entitled A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPOINTING
DOROTHY LE CONTE TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT be adopted, and that reading in
full be waived. The motion was 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
The matter was held on the agenda.
FOOTPATH ON EASTFIELD DRIVE 400
Dr. Michael Barnett, 19 Eastfield Drive, appeared
Council to express his opposition, to the proposed foot
bridle trail along Eastfield Drive. Dr. Barnett said
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of the road in the area of Eastfield near his home would make it danger-
ous for riders because of speeding on Eastfield, and he urged that the
existing trails in the area be used. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Warren
Kane, 21 Eastfield, saying substantially the same thing was presented,
with a sketch of the area showing the curve of Eastfield Drive and the
existing trails.
Councilman Crocker advised Dr. Barnett that the path was being
installed in response to requests from Eastfield residents who asked
that a path be provided for children because of the unsafe conditions
on Eastfield which make it necessary for school children to cross the
road several times in order to walk along the road. Since the Council
had authorized clearing the easement and installing the path, Council-
man. Crocker had insisted that it be wide anough to also accommodate
riders, which he considered a supplemental benefit for the Community.
Mayor Heinsheimer thanked Dr. Barnett for appearing before the Council.
Mrs. Clifton. reported that she had met with other residents in
the area who had expressed opposition to the trail, and after viewing
plans and receiving additional information about the proposal, all had
approved the plans and agreed to cooperate fully. Further, Mrs. Clifton
said Mr.. .John Bennett, 3 Eastfield Drive, said he would attend the
Council meeting, but had not yet arrived. Mr. Bennett met previously
with the Manager and had stated that he wished to do his own work, and
asked that City personnel not work on his property. Mrs. Clifton said
it would be necessary for the Committee to approve any work done by
Mr. Bennett, and to date he has not cleared the easement adequately
for the purpose.
ORDINANCE NO. 131 479
Councilman Rose moved that Ordinance No. 131 entitled AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO FEES FOR
GRADING PERMITS, introduced at the August 11 meeting, be adopted, and
that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilman Crocker suggested that a memorandum be sent to the
Planning Commission advising that the Council has adopted the ordinance
based on the Los Angeles County Building Code; however, the ordinance
provides that the greater charge is made to residents who move small
amounts of dirt, and charges for extensive grading decrease, making
the cost of grading on a large scale and moving large amounts of earth
less per cubic yard. The Manager reported that most work in Rolling
Hills is done on a relatively small scale, and Councilman Pernell
agreed that existing regulations and guide lines presently control the
amount of grading that can be done. The Mayor directed that the com-
ments of the City Council be relayed to the Planning Commission.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS BY CABELLEROS 520
Mr. Forrest Riegel, Trails Chairman of Caballeros, presented the
Caballeros budget for 1975/76, and advised the Council that it was his
understanding that Caballeros would be reimbursed by the City for
certain expenses, specifically operation and maintenance of the City's
riding ring at the Gap, and for construction of a satellite ring. The
two items would total approximately $7,000 he said.
Councilwoman Le Conte said the allocation in the City's budget
is for capital expense, not operating expenses of the ring. Further,
Councilwoman Le Conte said it was her understanding that the Caballeros
would submit their budget and consideration would be given to allocating
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a portion of the recreation funds for riding ring purposes; it was not
understood that they would request a specific amount. Mr. Riegel said
development of a satellite ring would depend entirely on whether an
allocation of funds was made by the City.
Mayor Heinshei.mer explained that Councilwoman Le Conte has been
asked to investigate the needs of Caballeros, and Councilman Rose has
a similar assignment for the Tennis Club. They, and any other member
of the Council,,, as well as private citizens, can make recommendations
for expenditure of the recreation. fund, which is $14,000, and a public
�-hearing would be held before any expenditures are made. Mr. Riegel
said he wished to request $7,500 for development of a new satellite
ring. Councilman Crocker asked whether priorities have been established
for Caballeros projects, and Mr. Riegel said there are three sites now
available for a satellite ring, and all require extensive expenditures
of funds. One site which the Caballeros can lease for a period of time
would require approximately $7,500.
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ter that a public hearing would be
from the recreation, allocation in
C would be set after a report is ma
Councilmembers Le Conte and Rose.
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residents be advised in the Newslet-
held to consider requests for funds
the Budget, and he said the hearing
de by the Committee consisting of
The meeting was recessed at 9:00 P.M. and reconvened at 9:10 P.M.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE, JOHN BENNETT 615
Mr'. John Bennett, 3 Eastfield Drive, advised the Council that
after he received a letter from the Manager advising him of the work
to be done by the City's maintenance crew he inspected the easement
and decided he would prefer to trim the 20 year old planting himself.
In the course of working two full days Mr. Bennett said he observed
that on one day two joggers passed his property; the second day two
joggers and one bicyclist passed while he was there; however, he
said traffic at other times of the year might be heavier. Mr. Bennett
invited members of the Committee to inspect his property. Mrs. Clifton
said that Mr. Bennett had told her he did not intend to remove two
trees that the Landscape Committee recommended be removed, therefore
she did not consider that he had complied with the recommendations,
but she would look at the property within the next few days.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PROPOSED ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE 633
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of the proposed Animal
Control Ordinance. Councilwoman, Le Conte read an amended version of
Section 310, re -written after revie4 of the report prepared by Mrs.
Cordan.a Swanson and Mrs. Louise Zimmerman with the assistance of the
City Attorney.
In the discussion that followed the following comments were made:
Councilman Rose said he preferred the word "animal" to "dog"; Council-
rhah. Pernell said the Manager should be given. some discretionary power
when receiving complaints; Mrs. Zimmerman noted that the ordinance
under consideration refers to attack on persons only, not on other
animals; Mrs. Laura Jensen. asked why Section 310 contains provisions
for complaints against a barking dog as well as a biting dog, and
whether the penalty would be the same for both. The Mayor said the
remedies would not be the same and the section would have to be clari-
fied with respect to problems that are bothersome and problems that
are dangerous. Mr. Howard Jensen said he still considers the problem
dogs, especially vicious dogs, more pertinent than the number of dogs.
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In a discussion of the hearing process Mayor Heinsheimer asked
who would conduct the hearing after receipt of a complaint; whether
the matte-° should be' the 'responsibility of the City Manager or the
City Council. Councilwoman Le Conte said she thought the matter
should be referred to the Council only on appeal if the complainant
is dissatisfied with the solution proposed by the Manager. Council-
man Pernell said he hoped the complaint procedure outlined in the pro-
posed ordinance would eliminate the need for a hearing, and that most
problems could be settled amicably. Mrs. Gordana Swanson asked if the
complaint would be required "under oath" as specified in the proposed
ordinance. Councilwoman Le Conte said the affidavit would contain the
statement "under penalty of perjury" as the present affidavit does;
no oath would be administered.
Following the discussion the Mayor directed that Section 310 as
re -written be referred to the City Attorney.
Councilwoman Le Conte said she had also prepared Section 1206
following a straw vote of the Council indicating that they wished to
limit the number of dogs to three: "It shall be unlawful for any
person to keep in the City of Rolling Hills on any premises owned
or occupied by him, more than three dogs more than four months old".
Councilwoman Le Conte said it would be necessary to include a " grand-
father clause" to cover cases where residents had more than the per-
mitted number of dogs prior to the effective date of the restriction.
She suggested that the residents be give a time limit for compliance
dating from the date of Council action, August 11, 1975 and said the
final date for complying with the ordinance by reducing the number of
dogs to three could be July 1, 1976 or July 1, 1977. Councilman Rose
suggested that the effective date of the Ordinance also be the effect-
ive date for the "grandfather clause" and the Mayor expressed concern
that some residents might take advantage of the intervening time period
to acquire additional dogs; he agreed that August 11, 1975 should be
the effective date, since that was the date of the straw vote of the
Council indicating that they were in favor of imposing a limit to the
number of dogs permitted.
Councilman Pernell suggested that there be an attempt to deter-
mine the magnitude of the problem, and the Manager said she would ask
the Department of Animal Control to advise the City which residents
have licensed more than three dogs.
Councilman Rose suggested that a variance procedure be established
for new residents and said it could be in the form of an annual revoc-
able permit based on undue hardship or other circumstances in particular
cases. Councilwoman Le Conte said she would oppose such a provision,
since more than three dogs would con6titute commercial activity.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked for a straw vote on adoption of a variance
procedure, which failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Rose
NOES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
Following the discussion. Mayor Heinsheimer directed that the
changes and recommendations be referred to the City Attorney for
inclusion in the proposed ordinance, and that Councilman Crocker
prepare a grandfather clause for consideration. The Mayor said a
special meeting would be held on September 17 from 7:30 to 10:30 P.M.
to consider the proposed ordinance, and he asked that sufficient
copies of the amended proposed ordinance be available for the Council
and others who may wish to attend the meeting.
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"GOYS" - DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 1821
Mrs. Clifton reported that she and the Mayor had met with the
president of the Varmint Club of California, and he had advised them
that the only sure way of eliminating the half-breed coyotes/dogs
was to shoot them with a shotgun. Using a rifle would be less satis-
factory because of surrounding homes and the danger of ricochet, and
trapping would probably net more domestic animals than coys, he said.
A charge of $40 per animal killed would be made, and residents would
be advised of the time the men would be in. the area so the area could
be kept clear of domestic animals., residents and horseback riders.
The matter was referred to the City Attorney for review and legal
ad -vice on the proposed method of eliminating the half-breed animals.
PAYMENT OF BILLS 24-2
tl- Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4721 through 4747 in
z the amount of $11,174.03 be approved for payment from the General Fund.
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g:� following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
LETTER FROM JAMES BIBY, 10 PACKSADDLE ROAD WEST 30
In a letter dated August 21, 1975 Mr. James E. Biby advised the
Council that when he purchased his property in October 1973, Rolling
Hills Community Association approval to subdivide the 4.7 acres into
two lots was recorded in the deed of trust. Mr. Biby said he was
Iunaware that the City of Rolling Hills had also approved the subdi-
-vision.
City approval expired in February 1974, and Mr. Biby has asked
that the Council review the lot split, stating that if the present
Council is favorable to the subdivision, he would follow the normal
procedure to comply with city ordinances to complete the subdivision.
Councilwoman Le Conte said that if the time limit for subdivision
has expired, the ordinance would require refiling of the subdivision
before it could be reconsidered. The matter was referred to the City
Attorney for an opinion on the authority of the Council to reconsider
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SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COMMISSION 60
Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the matter be held on the agenda.
The Mayor so ordered.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT 62
Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the matter be removed from the
agenda and returned late in November when results of a State-wide
study will be available. The Mayor so ordered.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT 66
The Fire Department Activity Report for July 1975 was received
and filed.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH 72
The City Manager advised the Council that theCity of Rolling Hills
Estates has engaged a consultant to review the Road Department plans
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for the proposed widening of Palos Verdes Drive North, but the date
for a public hearing on the matter has not been set. Mrs. Clifton
said it was her understanding that the Rolling Hills City Council,
Planning Commission, Board of Directors, Environmental Quality Board
and Landscape Committee, also residents who would be affected, would
be advised of the date and invited to attend the hearing.
The Manager was directed to advise residents in a Newsletter when
the hearing has been scheduled.
FIVE YEAR ECONOMIC PROJECTION 97
Councilman Pernell asked whether appointments had been made to
the committee to study the five year economic projection. Councilman
Crocker said he had contacted Mr. Stringfellow, president of the Board
of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association,and he had
appointed Directors Jack Davidson and Dick Scheide to work with Coun-
cilmen Crocker and Pernell.
So D. WEIMAN STABLE CONSTRUCTION 140
Mayor Heinsheimer advised the Council that at the last meeting
of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association
the Board had approved construction of a stable between the tennis
court and the easement on the rear of the S. D. Weiman property, 29
Crest Road West, although there is no vehicular access to the site
except over a trail, which is prohibited by City ordinances.
Councilman Crocker moved that the City Manager be instructed not
to issue a building permit until the matter of vehicular access has
been clarified and the City Attorney has been consulted on the matter.
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
The Mayor asked that a letter be prepared for his signature to
be sent to Mr. Weiman advising him of the Council's action.
PROVISION FOR SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATION 160
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that the Board of Supervisors had
recently acted on a recommendation that future home construction in-
clude provisions for conversion to solar energy, and she suggested
that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for review.
Councilman Rose said he agreed that the matter should be pursued by
the Planning Commission, and the Mayor so ordered.
CITY ATTORNEY - SALARY INCREASE 173
Councilman Rose moved that the City Attorney's request for an
increase of $100 monthly be granted retroactive to July 1, 1975. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilwoman Le Conte said she wished to comment for the record
that she is concerned about the percentage granted in the budget for
salary increases.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 A.M.
City Clerk Mayor
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