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9/11/1975482 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 250 City Manager City Attorney Secretary Resident 11 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 September 11, 1975 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 325 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. -2- September 11, 1975 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 410 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 -3- i September 11, 1975 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 -4- September 11, 1975 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 �5_ September 11, 1975 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 r-� 0 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 1 -6- City Clerk