11/10/1975MINUTES .OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
November 10, 1975
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1655
The minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1975 were. approved
and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilwoman Le Conte,
seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll
-' call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
The minutes of the meeting of October 13, 1975 were approved
and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilman Crocker, secon-
ded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, LeConte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
The minutes of the meeting of October 27, 1975 were approved
and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilwoman Le Conte,
seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION - LOWELL WOODEN 1730
A letter dated October 29, 1975 from Mr. Lowell Wooden, owner
of property at 8 Chesterfield Road and excerpts from the minutes of
the Planning Commission on September 16 and October 21, 1975 were
presented to the Council. Mr..Wooden advised the Council that he
wished to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on October 21
when his application for a conditional use permit to allow construction
of a residence which would project into the side yard on both sides was
denied.
A regular
meeting of the City Council
was called to order at
7:30 P.M. Monday,
November 10, 1975 by Mayor Heinsheimer at the Adminis,=
tration Building,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Crocker,
Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT:
Councilman Rose, City Treasurer Rogers
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton
City Manager
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William Kinley
City Attorney
June Cunningham
Secretary
Mrs. P. Cline
Resident
Mrs. L. Jensen
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Mrs. V. Matthews
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Dr. & Mrs. Oas
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Mrs. L. Pascoe
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F. Riegel
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Mrs. B. Stern
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Mr. L. Wooden
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R. Platt
Architect
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1655
The minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1975 were. approved
and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilwoman Le Conte,
seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll
-' call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
The minutes of the meeting of October 13, 1975 were approved
and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilman Crocker, secon-
ded by Councilwoman Le Conte and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, LeConte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
The minutes of the meeting of October 27, 1975 were approved
and accepted as corrected on the motion of Councilwoman Le Conte,
seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION - LOWELL WOODEN 1730
A letter dated October 29, 1975 from Mr. Lowell Wooden, owner
of property at 8 Chesterfield Road and excerpts from the minutes of
the Planning Commission on September 16 and October 21, 1975 were
presented to the Council. Mr..Wooden advised the Council that he
wished to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on October 21
when his application for a conditional use permit to allow construction
of a residence which would project into the side yard on both sides was
denied.
November 10, 1975
Mr. Kinley advised the Council that in considering the appeal
they should consider only that evidence which was presented to them
as part of the record, and that no new evidence should be introduced
nor additional testimony taken at this time. If, after reviewing the
records, the Council wishes to receive additional information, a hear-
ing "de novo" should be scheduled, and the applicant would be permitted
to intorduce new and additional information and evidence, and testimony
could be offered by others interested in the matter before the Council
made a decision. An affirmative vote of the majority of the Council
would be required to schedule a hearing de novo, Mr. Kinley said.
Mrs. Clifton displayed an area map of the property and the plot
plan showing the proposed residence as submitted to the Planning Com-
mission. Following review of the map and minutes of the Planning Com-
mission, Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the Council sustain the de-
cision of the Planning Commission and deny the request. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Coun.cilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
PALOS VERDES'PENINSULA COORDINATING COMMITTEE 80(2)
A letter dated November 10, 1975 from the Palos Verdes Penin-
sula Coordinating Council requesting appointment of a City Council
member to represent Rolling Hills at a meeting on December 3, 1975
at the Rolling Hills Estates City Hall was presented to the Council.
Mayor Heinsheimer said he would attend the meeting and appear on the
panel.
ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH BAY
A letter from the Alcoholism Council of the South Bay requesting
that the week of November 17 be proclaimed Alcoholism Action Week was
presented to the Council.
'RESOLUTION NO. 346
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that Resolution No. 346 proclaiming
Alcoholism Action Week be adopted. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
AUDIT REPORT, COTTON & FRANCISCO
175
The Manager distrubuted copies of the Audit Report for July 1,
1974 to June 30, 1975, prepared by Cotton and Francisco, Accountants
and Auditors.
Mayor Heinsheimer directed that the report be held for a
letter from the auditors.
OIL DEVELOPMENT - OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 180
Mayor Heinsheimer reported that he had attended a meeting in
Mayor Bradley's office of the Council of Local Governments Concerned
With Federal Proposals for Oil Development on the Outer Continental
Shelf. The Mayor stated that the meeting was an attempt by local
governments to be heard on the matter, and he asked for comment by
the Council regarding support of the local governments.
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Councilwoman Le Conte stated that she would not participate
in the discussion because of a conflict of interests. Councilman
Crocker said that he is a lifetime Sierra Club member, but is sym-
pathetic to certain aspects of the problem; he suggested that members
of the Council vote as individuals.on the matter. Councilman Pernell
said he is not opposed to regulated and safeguarded exploration and
production of.energy sources, but more information about the explora-
tion -period, and what will happend at the end of the exploration period,
is needed.
The Mayor announced that the next meeting would be held on
Friday, November 14 at 1:00 P.M. in Mayor Bradley's office, and he
asked the Manager to contact the Planning Commission Chairman and
ask that the City be represented at the meeting, since he would not
be able to attend because of a conflict.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, MARCH 2, 1976
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Mrs. Clifton reported that it will be necessary for election
information to be printed in Spanish as well as English for the Muni-
cipal Election to be held on March 2, 1976 because of Federal Election
;j, Laws which require bilingual printings in all counties which have a
3% language minority. Further, Mrs. Clifton said Candidate's Statements
are limited to 200 English words with equivalent translation as required
but can be extended by Council action to not more than 400 words. All
translations must be made by certified personnel, which includes Spanish
language teachers of the local school and college districts. The Manager
askdd that the Council determine whether the statements would be paid for
by the candidate, by the City, or by both; she explained that previously
a deposit was required from candidates who submitted a candidate's state-
ment, and the balance left after printing was returned to the candidate.
It is no longer legal to accept a deposit; costs will be billed after
printing. Further, Mrs. Clifton explained°that there is no cost to file
for election, and the candidate's statement is optional.
Councilman Crocker moved that a Newsletter containing election
information be sent to residents, and that candidates who wish to sub-
mit a candidate's statement be required to pay for the statement, which
shall be limited to no more than 200 English words with equivalent Span-
ish translation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
NOES: Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
The Manager was requested to get an estimate of the printing
cost to be submitted to the Council at the next meeting.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 400
A letter dated October 16, 1975 from the Public Utilities
Commission urging that letters be sent asking the Federal Power
Commission to end its "advance payments" program for natural gas was
presented to the Council.
A motion to send a letter to the Federal Power Commission was
made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Le
NOES: Councilman Crocker
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
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Conte, Pernell, Heinsheimer
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WILDFLOWER SEEDING 427
Councilman Crocker reported that over 40 pounds of wildflower
seeds have been distributed to individuals for hillside planting and
roadside areas will be seeded by Boy Scouts in the near future. All
work will be voluntary, and no authorization for rental of equipment
will be necessary, Councilman Crocker said.
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE ON DOG CONTROL PROBLEMS 441
Mayor Heinsheimer reported that the draft copy of the proposed
Animal Control Ordinance has been reviewed by the -'Council and changes
and additions and deletions have been made. The ordinance is being
typed, and will be delivered to members of the Council for review and
comment as soon as it is finished; after their review a Public Hearing
will be scheduled. The Mayor directed that the matter be removed from
the agenda until the City Attorney advises that the ordinance is ready.
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 450
Correspondence from the Department of Animal Control dated
September 30, 1975 and from the Chief Administrative Officer dated
October 30, 1975 concerning the Animal Control Services Agreement
was presented to the Council. In addition, Mrs. Clifton reported
that she had met with Mr. Quincy, Assistant Director of the Department
of Animal Control on November 10, and she distributed a breakdown of
costs to the City of Rolling Hills dated November 10, 1975.
In a letter dated November 6, 1975 from California Contract
Cities Association the Council was advised that Animal Control Contracts
would be discussed at the membership meeting in Palmdale on November 19.
Councilwoman Le Conte said she would attend the meeting and report to
the Council.
Following discussion, Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the
Council petition the Board of Supervisors to delay the implementation
of the new contract with the Department of Animal Control until the
start of the next fiscal year, July 1, 1976, and further, that they
ask the other cities on the Peninsula and the City of Lomita to join,
in the petition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember.s Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Hein.sheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Crocker
EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 603
Mayor Heinsheimer announced that Mrs. Polly Oas, 42 Portuguese
Bend Road and Mrs. Cash Adams, 22 Cin.chring Road had volunteered to
serve on the Emergency Action Committee. He asked that letters be
sent to them confirming their appointment and thanking them for their
interest.
CABALLEROS
610
A letter dated November 2, 1975 from Caballeros expressing
their appreciation for the cooperation of both City and residents in
clearing the easement along Eastfield Drive was received and filed.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 620
Notice of a Public Hearing before the City Council of the City
of Rolling Hills Estates on November 12, 1975 to consider a request
for a minor lot split on property located at the corner of Palos Verdes
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Drive North and Rolling Hills Road was received and filed.
"COPS" - DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 619
Mrs. Clifton repoted that she had been advised that one coy
had been destroyed on Saturday, November 8 by Mr. Walter Ostrander
of the California Varmint Club, working with Steve Shultz, and that
subsequent attempts would be made to eliminate the remaining half-
breeds. The matter was held on the agenda.
THOMAS ROBA, 7 PACKSADDLE ROAD WEST - GRADING WITHOUT PERMIT 634
A letter dated October 31, 1975 from A. F. Graham, District
Engineer, Building and Safety Division of Los Angeles County Engineer,
was presented to the Council. Mr. Graham advised that the 'as graded"
plan for 7 Packsaddle West had been reviewed, and in his opinion the
site as graded is not a hazard to life and limb, nor does it endanger
X structures or adversely affect the safety, use or stability of a public
C". -way or drainage channel. However, Mr. Graham stated that grading per-
formed without a permit is a violation of the Building Code.
e Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Mr. Roba had applied for
a conditional use permit for construction of retaining walls in the
side yard, and the application would be considered by the Planning
Commission on Tuesday, November 18. The correspondence was received
and filed.
PAYMENT OF BILLS 651
Councilman Crocker moved that Demand No. 4891 be voided, and
that Demands No. 4892 through 4931 in the amount of $6,469.50 be paid
from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell
Mayor Hein.sheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
CREST ROAD EASEMENT (CRENSHAW ANNEXATION) 655
The City Attorney advised that he is waiting for a new
resolution. from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes de -annexing the
property at the Crenshaw Gate. Mrs. Clifton reported that the Rancho
Palos Verdes City Council will act on the matter at their meeting on
November 18. The matter was held on the agenda.
AMENDMENTS TO RALPH M. BROWN ACT 666
Mr. Kinley said he had obtained a copy of theSenate Bill, and
because it differs from the matter as presented by the League of
California Cities, he has called Sacramento and is waiting for clari-
fication. The matter was held on the agenda.
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE 683
Mr. Kinley reported that in a telephone call to Harrisburg, Pa.
he had determined that Rolling Hills is no longer considered a flood
hazard city requiring flood insurance. The Department of Housing and
Urban Development in Washington, D.C. has been requested to remove the
city from the list, and to confirm the matter in writing.
RESOLUTION NO. 347
Councilman Pernell moved that Resolution No. 347 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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FOR TENNIS FACILITIES 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
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
RESOLUTION NO. 348 698
Councilwoman Le Conte moved that Resolution No. 348 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHOR-
IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES be adopted as amended, 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
Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' 784
Mrs. Betty Stern, League of Women Voters observer, presented a
book on reducing the source of solid waste, prepared by the League.
The Mayor thanked Mrs. Stern, and said the League of Women Voters is a
valuable information source for the community. He asked that they
assist the community in the coming election by providing essential
information without supporting any candidate.
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
WALL MAP FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER 823 ,
Councilman Crocker asked that a large map of the City be in-
stalled on the Council Chamber wall to assist the Council when consid-
ering matters in specific areas of the City. Mrs. Clifton reported
that she had been advised by the firm that is going to modify the
Council table that they can frame the linen map for installation on
the wall.
REFLECTORIZED RESIDENCE NUMBERS 832
Councilman Crocker asked that the matter of requiring reflec-
torized residence numbers as recommended by the Fire Department be
put back on the agenda. The Mayor so ordered.
LONG RANGE PLANNING 843
Councilman Crocker asked that work on the long-range Budget
plan be started after the first of the year. Mrs. Clifton said work
on the budget will start as soon as possible after the Annual Meeting
of the Rolling Hills Community Association. Mrs. Clifton. reported
that a five year road planning budget has been completed and accepted
by the Board of Directors, and work on Crest Road will begin with
patching next week, with resurfacing scheduled for the Spring.
COUNCILWOMAN LE CONTE
NEW COUNTY
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that representatives to the
South Bay Cities Association have been asked to bring to the next
meeting the feeling of their Council on. the proposal to establish
a new County. Independent cities are also working on the proposal,
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Councilwoman Le Conte said, and petitions are being circulated, but
so far only procedures have been determined, not feasibility.
After polling the Council, Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilwoman
Le Conte to convey to South Bay Cities Association that at.the present
time the Rolling Hills City Council is not prepared to participate.
COUNCILMAN PERNELL
MODIFICATION TO COUNCIL TABLE 889
Councilman Pernell asked whether modification to the Council
table is proceeding, and the Manager reported that work will be comple-
ted within the following week.
CONTINUING EDUCATION . 895
®C Councilman Pernell asked that Continuing Education be returned
to the agenda when the Manager receives the information she has requested.
rr Mrs. Clifton said she has received some information, and will request
additonal, which will be presented to the Council when she receives"it; sb.
ai the matter can be returned to the agenda.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
PERSONNEL POLICIES 917
Mrs. Clifton reported that Personnel Policies had been changed to
include recommendations of Councilman Rose, Personnel officer for the
City, and was ready for review by the Council prior to adoption.
The policy was reviewed and the following changes were made:
Page 1: "Permanent" employee was changed to "Regular" employee.
Page 3: RESIGNATION Change to fifteen (15) instead of thirty (30)
Add: SEVERANCE, also TERMINATION, a) Voluntary; b) In-
vol:untary
For regular employees, under 1 year - 1 week termin-
ation pay; over 1 year employment - 2 weeks pay
SICK LEAVE Paragraph 2 - Every regular employee
Page 4: Paragraph 5: Change to: "Only regular employees shall
accrue sick leave-----"
Page 5: VACATION Separate from holiday policy, and add: "Vacation
scheduling shall be on a seniority preference basis and
will be subject to the City Manager s planning."
Mayor Heinsheimer asked that the Personnel Policies be amended
and presented to the Council in final form.
ADJOURNMENT, 1469
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.Mo
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