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MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
September 11, 1975
An adjourned meeting of the City Council, continued from Septem-
ber 8, 1975 was called to order at 7:00 A.M. Thursday, September 11, 1975
by Mayor pro tempore Rose at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor pro tem Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer, City Treasurer Douglas Rogers
Teena Clifton.
William Kinley
June Cunningham
Mrs. Laura Jensen
Mrs. Velma Matthews
Dr. Richard Oas
Mrs. Joan Saffo
Mr. & Mrs. S. D. Weiman
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City Manager
City Attorney
Secretary
Resident
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A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 14 as
corrected was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Le
Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
ABSTAIN: , Mayor pro tempore Rose
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 25 as
corrected was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Le
Conte and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor pro tempore Rose
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
RESOLUTION NO. 75-71, CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 260
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that on September 2, 1975 the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No. '75-71 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER
OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES TO °I'HE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, and she explained that in de-an.n.exing that portion. of
land within the boundaries of Rancho Palos Verdes on which the Rolling
Hills Gatehouse on Crest Road is located, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
made the land available for annexation. by the City of Rolling Hills.
The Manager advised the Council that the legal description. of the land
was prepared by the Los Angeles County Engineer, and she has the appli-
cation and supporting documents to be submitted to the Local Agency
Formation. Commission. Mrs. Clifton requested Council authorization
to file the necessary documents to initiate annexation of the land by
the City of Rolling Hills.
Mayor pro tem Rose recommended that the City Council approve
the annexation and he asked the City Attorney to check the legal des-
cription with Palos Verdes Properties to determine whether the line
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follows the line in the legal description of the property under the
jurisdiction of the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Following the discussion, Councilwoman Le Conte moved that
the City of Rolling Hills make application to LAFCO for annexation
of the property which the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has agreed to
de -annex as described in the legal description submitted by the
Los Angeles County Engineer. 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
I- RESOLUTION NO. 343 320
00 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 343 entitled
r-r--ij A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHOR -
A IZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
tM RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ONE HALF OF ITS SB 821
ALLOCATION FOR BICYCLE ROUTE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES 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:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION N0, 344
Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor pro tem Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
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Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 344 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ONE HALF OF
ITS SB 821 ALLOCATION FOR BICYCLE ROUTE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES be adopted, and that reading in full be
waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman. Le Conte and car'-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor pro tem Rose
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ENGINEER, BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
RE: GRADING ON ROBA PROPERTY, 7 PACKSADDLE ROAD WEST 328
Copies of correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roba,
7,Packsaddle West, dated August 27, 1975 from the Building and
Safety Division of the Los Angeles County Engineer, and August 21
from the Rolling Hills Community Association were presented to the
Council.
Mrs. Clifton explained that Mr. Roba has done some grading
Ion his property without having submitted a grading plan or obtained
a permit, and has undermined the stability of his property which now
poses a threat to other properties in the area. Mr. William Magill,
Senior Building Inspector, requested that Mr. Roba submit plans no
later than September 10, 1975. Mrs. Clifton said she had attempted
to contact Mr. Roba and was advised that he is out of town on an
extended trip, and she said she would talk to the County Engineer
after the meeting to determine what action will be taken as a result
of his failure to comply.
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In. the discussion, that followed the City Attorney advised the
Council that the primary obligation and liability is Mr. Roba's, and
in. enforcing the Building Code, the City could petition the courts for
a writ to compel him to do certain. things for the safety and protection
of the Community. Further, Mr. :Kin.ley said that a stop order has been
put on the job by the County Engineer, and the Association has prohibited
delivery to the Roba residence of any materials necessary for the job.
Following the discussion Councilman. Crocker moved that the City
Attorney be instructed to pursue whatever remedies are immediately
available to correct the situation, which poses a safety hazard to other
members of the community, so the violation can, be c®rrected before the
rainy season.. The motion, was seconded by Councilman. Pernell and car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor pro tem Rose
ABSENT:
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Mayor Heinsheimer
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Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4748 through 4779 in
the amount of $7,206.15 be approved for payment from the General Fund.
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
FOOT PATH ON EASTFIELD DRIVE 416
Councilman. Crocker reported that he had inspected the .John
Bennett property at 3 Eastfield Drive, and he concurs with the recom-
mendation of the Landscape Committee that oleanders planted in. the
easement should be removed. Further, he said the pine trees should
be trimmed and a large juniper should be removed. He suggested that
Mr. Bennett be advised that the Council has considered his request
that the planting in the easement remain, and has reaffirmed the recom-
mendations of the Landscape Committee regarding removal of the plants
and trees, giving Mr. Bennett until. December to comply.
The Manager reported that the City's maintenance crew has been
working on the foot path., and she expects the project to be completed
by the opening of school.
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON DOG CONTROL PROBLEMS 445
Councilman. Crocker reported that at Council's request he had
prepared a rough draft of some ideas regarding the "Grandfather Clause"
under consideration, for inclusion in the proposed Animal Control Ordi-
nance. Mr. Crocker said the draft had been sent to members of the
Citizens' Committee on. Dog Control Problems as well as to the Council,
and he asked that comments be forwarded to him. Mayor pro tem Rose
said the matter would be considered at the work session on the proposed
ordinance scheduled for, Wednesday, September 17.
PROPOSED WIDENING OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH. 4.53
Mayor pro tem Rose asked that a letter be prepared for his
signature thanking the Rolling Hills Estates Council on behalf of
the Rolling Hills Council for delaying discussion of the proposed
widening of Palos Verdes Drive North un.t.il the Council arrived at
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the public hearing. He asked that the report presented at the meeting
be made part of a Rolling Hills file on the proposed project.
Councilman Crocker said he had determined that although the
entire easement over which the road is constructed is in. the City of
Rolling Hills Estates, the City of Rolling Hills is adjacent to Palos
Verdes Drive North over approximately 1/3 of the area under discussion,
and Rancho Palos Verdes is also adjacent to a portion.. He suggested
that in the County's consideration of whether to proceed with the im-
provement, all adjacent cities be given an opportunity to participate
:in the decision and hire consultants if they wish. Councilman Crocker
said he did not feel that the consultant hired.by Rolling Hills Estates
substantiated some of the statistics presented, particularly with re-
gard to safety and accident reports. Councilman Pernell said that at
the hearing the City of Rolling Hills was invited to participate in
the study factually and financially, and he thought the Council should
consider doing so because of the potential impact on the City. Coun-
00 cilwoman Le Conte said she felt the City Council should balance the
r"; benefits of the proposed project against the adverse environmental
impact, and maintain a spirit of mutual understandingand avoid the
appearance g
Pnce of confrontation in approaching the matter.
Following the discussion the Manager was directed to discuss the
matter of financial participation with Mr. Harry Peacock, Manager of
Rolling Hills Estates, and to relay the concerns of the Rolling Hills
Council expressed in the discussion. Further, she was directed to
prepare a letter to Mayor Greenberg of Rolling Hills Estates for Mayor
pro tem Rose's signature.
,DR, E. J. WEISEMHEIMER, 29 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD 560
Mrs. Clifton reported that when Dr. E. J. Weisenhei.mer subdi-
vided his property he was required to deposit with the City sufficient
funds for undergrounding utilities and proposed widening of Portuguese
Bend Road as a condition of approval of the subdivision. A savings
account was assigned to the City and sufficient funds for the under -
grounding project were withdrawn, leaving a balance of $730.72 on
deposit. The recent study of school bus stops in the City has indi-
I cated that additional road widening in that area will not be necessary,
and the Manager recommended that the balance of funds being held by the
City be returned to Dr. Weisenheimer, since the money cannot be used in
any other area under provisions of the ordinance.
Councilman Crocker moved that the balance of funds in the
savings account assigned to the City be released to Dr. Weisenheimer.
The motion. was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor pro tem Rose
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION - SCRTD 568
Councilwoman Le Conte advised the Council that the. Southern
California Rapid Transit District has developed a plan for improving
the bus transit services provided to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in.-
cluding intra -Peninsula service that would pass all gates to Rolling
Hills. Councilwoman Le Conte asked that the City Council adopt a
resolution supporting the proposal.
Councilman Rose said he would not support any resolution. that
did not include a requirement for facilities totally accessible to
the handicapped and elderly, and would, in. fact, file an injunction
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to prevent operation of buses that were not accessible to all persons.
Councilwoman Le Conte said that the requirement could be made part of
the resolution, and she read the resolution as amended in full.
RESOLUTION NO. 345 643
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that Resolution No. 345 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SUPPORTING
THE IMPROVEMENT OF BUS TRANSIT SERVICES TO THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA be
adopted. 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 forward copies of the
resolution with letters to officials of the Rapid Transit District
advising them of the support of the Rolling Hills City Council.
S. D. WEIMAN, 29 CREST ROAD WEST 653
Copies of a letter dated September 3, 1975 from the City
Manager to Mr. S. D. Weiman, 29 Crest Road West, written at Council
direction, were presented to the Council.
Mrs. Clifton advised Mr. Weiman that the City Council had
reviewed the action of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills
Community Association on August 21 approving the location for a stable
on his property north of the tennis court. Since Ordinance No. 61 of
the City of Rolling Hills prohibits the use of trails by vehicles,
the Council directed that no building permit for a stable be issued
until information was submitted to the Council demonstrating how the
building materials could be delivered and the construction accomplished.
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that at the meeting of the
Board of Directors on September 4 the matter was reconsidered and the
approval was rescinded, since Mr. Robert Gose, 3 Johns Canyon Road,
had advised the office in advance that he would be unable to attend
the meeting on August 21, and had requested that the matter not be
considered at that time, and because other residents in the area who
had attended the previous meetings at which the request for approval
of a building site was discussed were also absent from the meeting°
Further, Mrs. Clifton said that the Landscape Committee had inspected
planting done on properties for which landscape plans had been submit-
ted, and they had advised that planting on the Weiman property did not
comply with the landscape plans submitted, and it was the policy of
the Community Association not to issue permits for property on which a
violation exists until the violation has been corrected.
The Mayor pro tem ordered the matter tabled until further
action is taken by the Board of Directors, and he asked Mr. Weiman if
he wished to comment. Mr. Weiman said it is his intention to comply
fully with the City's ordinance regarding vehicular traffic on trails,
and will have the material carried to the site. Further; he said it
is his intention to comply fully with all ordinances of the City and
all requirements of the Community Association.
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMANSHIP 716
Councilman Pernell, Council Liaison member with the Planning
Commission, reported that he had received a letter dated September 2
from William C. Field, Chairman of the Planning Commission, advising
that it is necessary for him to resign the chairmanship of the Plan=
ping Commission because of the press of personal and corporate busi-
ness demands, effective immediately. Mrs. Clifton advised the Council
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that Mr. Field was elected Chairman of the Planning Commission on
April 15, 1975 for a term of one year, and -Commissioner Forrest
Riegel was elected Chairman pro tem at the same meeting.
Councilman Pernell moved that a letter accepting his resig-
nation and recognizing his contributions to the Community as Chair -
an of the Planning Commission, as well:as°.in other offices; be sent
o- Mr . Field, and that an; appropriate' engraved i�p'late be prepared--for--
the
repared--for-he plaque previously awarded to Mr. Field as- past president: of .:the-:
Rolling Hills Community Association. 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
%DJOURNMENT 750
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Qd The Mayor protem ordered all other items held on the agenda,
QInd adjourned the meeting at 8:50 A.M. to Wednesday, September 17 at
:30 P.M. for a work session on the proposed Animal Control Ordinance.
'APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk