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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
November 24, 1975
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM
Monday, November 24, 1975 by Mayor Heinsheimer at the Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Californias
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilman Pernell ar:6ived
ABSENT: City Treasurer Rogers at 7:50 P.M.
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
June Cunningham Secretary
Vernon Fay Resident
Tom Ghormley if
Mrs. Velma Matthews if
Mrs. Betty Stern "
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of
November 4 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, Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
ABSTAINED: Councilman Rose
A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of
November 10 as corrected was made by Councilwoman Le Conte, seconded
by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Mayor Heinsheimer
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
ABSTAINED: Councilman Rose
So Do WEIMAN, 29 CREST ROAD WEST 273
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Mr. Weiman had telephoned
and requested that the matter. of his building permit for a stable,
approved by the Board of Directors at their last meeting be continued,
as he was unable to meet one of the conditions imposed by the Board
and the matter would be returned to the Boards agenda for further
consideration at their next meeting. Mayor Heinsheimer directed that
the matter be removed from the agenda and returned to the Council after
it has been resolved by the Board of Directors, and he asked that the
Board be requested to advise the Council by letter when the matter is ,
no longer under consideration by the Association Board.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 293
In a letter dated November 5, 1975 Mr. William J. Healy, Palos
Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, advised that the district
regularly receives requests from developers or their agents for school
information as required by law and administered by the State Real Estate
Commission. Copies of the form and letters used in responding to the
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requests were enclosed. Mr. Healy asked whether the Council wished to
receive copies of the reports, and he said they could be sent to the
City office at the same time they are sent to the developers or their
agents.
Councilwoman Le Conte said the Council should request the inform-
,at.ion, as developments within the school district would have an effect
,on Rolling Hills. Councilman Crocker said the school district is re-
,quired to advise developers in the reports whether the schools are ad-
equate, overcrowded or seriously overcrowded to the extent that portable
classrooms would be required, as the developer is entitled to know about
the school situation before investing in the development.
The Mayor directed that the School District be requested to forward
the information to the City for review by the Council, and that it then
be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
X Councilman Rose noted that a letter from the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Unified School District to the Real Estate Commission of the State of
M California stated that more than 100 portable classrooms are needed to
'-Z house students, and he asked that the Council determine whether the
portable classrooms are accessible to handicapped students. The Mayor
asked Councilman Rose to write to the School District on the matter on
behalf of the Council.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA YOUTH COMMISSION 331
In a letter dated November 7, 1975, Joan Hogan, President of the
Palos Verdes Peninsula Youth Commission thanked the Council for their
check'for $100.00. Mrs. Hogan advised the Council that the Thumb Taxi
has been suspended due to lack of a stable source of funds. The corres-
pondence was received and filed.
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 333
A letter from the Bicentennial Committee of the City of Pomona
dated November 12, 1975 advised that the American Freedom Train will
be on display at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona from
Tuesday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 30, 1975.
The Manager said she had been advised that the Freedom Train would
also be in Long Beach, The Mayor asked that Mrs. Clifton get further
information and advise the Council when and where it will be displayed
in Long Beach.
The Mayor asked that the record show that Councilman Pernell arrived
at the meeting at 7050 P.M.
EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE 340
The Mayor welcomed Mr. Vernon M. Fay, Chairman of the Emergency
Action Committee to the meeting, and asked him to address the Council
on recent activities of the Committee.
Mr. Fay reported that the committee met on November 24 with three
newly appointed members. Additional copies of the Rolling Hills Emer-
gency Disaster Plan booklet' are needed, Mr. Fay said, and he suggested
that the booklet be reviewed and revised if necessary before printing.
Further, he suggested that an ad hoc committee review the booklet, and
submit their recommendations for revisions, additions or deletions to
the Emergency Action Committee for approval before printing.
Mr. Fay advised the Council that the Emergency Action Committee
wishes to establish a blood bank for the City of Rolling Hills, and
said arrangements,,could be made for an American Red Cross Bloodmobile
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to come to the City to establish the bank.
Councilman Rose moved that the Emergency Action Committee be
authorized to implement the program and report further to the Council.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilwoman Le Conte asked why the Emergency Action Committee
was not activated during the recent fire in Portuguese Bend, south of
Rolling Hills. Mrs. Clifton said members of the Committee who were at
home were advised that there was a fire in the area, but the Emergency
Plan was not activated on advice of the Fire Department, who maintain.Pd
constant contact with the City Hall until the fire was controlled.
Further, Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that emergency telephones were
in place and the Administration Office was kept open until she was ad-
vised that the fire had been extinguished.
"COPS" --DESTRUCTION OF HALF-BREED DOG/COYOTES 550
Mrs. Clifton reported that one "coy" had been destroyed, and Mr.
Ostrander of the California Varmint Club had said he would not be able
to continue the project until after the Thanksgiving weekend.
Tom Ghormley, 2 Johns Canyon Road, advised the Council that he
wished to attempt to trap the "cogs", and'if successful he would remove
them to a remote area where they would not be a problem for anyone.
Mayor Heinsheimer said he would agree with trapping as a solution,
but wished to contact the Department of Animal Control and ask them to
take the animals, rather than transport them to another area where they
might continue to reproduce and cause problems for residents of other
areas. The Mayor asked Mr. Ghormley to report his progress to the
Council at the first meeting in January.
REFLECTORIZED NUMBERS ON RESIDENCES IN ROLLING HILLS 607
A proposed ordinance requiring installation of reflector -type
house numbers on all residential dwellings in the City of Rolling Hills
prepared by the City Attorney on the advice of the Fire Department, and
information on the cost of sufficient numbers to be posted on two sides
of a post as near as possible to the intersection of the road and the
driveway of each residence were presented to the Council.
Councilman Crocker said he did not think the misdemeanor section
of the ordinance was appropriate, and it should be eliminated. He
recommended that the City pay for the numbers and send them to residents
with a letter advising them of the reason for the requirement for the
numbers and the importance of proper marking in an emergency. Mayor
Heinsheimer asked that Councilman Crocker compose a letter to be signed
jointly by Mr. Fay, Chairman of the Committee and the Mayor, and he
suggested that the numbers could be distributed, with the letter, by
area captains of the Emergency Action Committee. Later inspection for
compliance could be done by the Fire Department in connection with their
annual fire hazard inspections.
Following discussion Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the City
assume the initial cost of numbers to be distributed to residents,
and that the Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $500.00
for numbers to be distributed by area captains. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
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Councilman Pernell asked about payment for replacement numbers,or
for additional numbers for new residences as needed. The City Attorney
recommended that the Community Association be advised of the Council's
action and requested to make the requirement for reflectorized numbers
for new residences part of the Building Regulations.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL 682
Mrs. Clifton reported that she has attended a series of meetings
with the Managers of the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills
Estates and L®mita to discuss Animal Control contracts. Copies of
correspondence from the California Contract Cities Association regarding
the meeting in Palmdale on November 19 and a proposed meeting November 25
in the Hall of Administration were presented to the Council, with a re-
port prepared by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes regarding alternatives
to the services offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal
Control. Mrs. Clifton said she would attend the meeting in the Hall
of Administration.
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figures presented to cities for services, and Mrs. Clifton said come of
the cost information was presented to some cities and not to others.
Councilwoman Le Conte said she and Mr, Ken Dyda, Councilman from Rancho
Palos Verdes had attended the meeting in Palmdale, and Mr. Dyda made a
motion that the Board of Supervisors be requested to delay implementa-
tion of the new contract until better figures for services were provided,
and that other cities be asked not to sign the contract until such fig-
ures -were presented. Althouth the President and Executive Director of
the Contract Cities Association fought the motion on the floor, it was
passed unanimously Councilwoman Le Conte reported.
Councilwoman Le Conte requested that a stronger letter be sent to
the Board of Supervisors by the Rolling Hills City Council urging that
the Board take no action on the contracts, Councilwoman Le Conte said
- the report prepared by Rancho Palos Verdes indicates that three times
the present service could be provided for the same cost in a joint
arrangement by the four cities, and she urged that the proposal be
considered, and that Rolling Hills again ask for a deferral by the
Board of Supervisors on implementation of the County Contract. Further,
she asked that representatives of Rolling Hills who attend the meetings
arranged by the Contract Cities Association not make any agreement on
behalf of the City, since the costs for service presented by the County
include charges for Administrative Overhead, which includes charges for
the Board of Supervisors, County Counsel and other County personnel who
would not be included in the joint operation with local cities. Council-
woman Le Conte said Palos Verdes Estates currently contracts with SPCA
which is not interested in accepting other cities, and Palos Verdes
Estates has indicated that they are not interested in joining with the
other Peninsula citeis at this time.
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the Interim Agreement for
Animal Control Services by the County, effective from July 1, 1975 to
December 31, 1975 has been amended to provide that cities would be
responsible for certain charges in excess of those fees collected, and
the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills have declined to
agree to the amendment, despite pressure from the County. Mayor Heins-
heimer asked Councilwoman Le Conte to prepare a strong letter to the
Board of Supervisors, urging that the contract be extended to the end
of the fiscal year so cities would be able to fully explore independent
or joint services with other cities, and to consider their budgets be-
fore considering the County proposal for Animal Control Services.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 838
The Financial Statements for October 1975 were approved and
accepted as submitted on the motion of Councilman Crocker, seconded
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by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
PAYMENT OF BILLS 848
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 4932 and 4933 and
Demands No. 4935 through 4959 in the amount of $35,012075 be paid from
the General Fund, and that Demand No. 4934 be voided. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
CITY TREASURER 868
Mrs. Clifton distributed copies of a letter from Douglas R. Rogers,
City Treasurer, advising the Council that he and his family have moved
from the City. Mr. Rogers stated that the interests of the Council
would be most ideally served by a treasurer who lives within the City
but he would be proud to continue as City Treasurer until the Council
is able to find a replacement, or as long as his serving in the posi-
tion would remain a satisfactory and appropriate arrangement for both
the Council and Mr. Rogers.
Councilman Crocker reported that he had discussed the matter with
Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Rogers had indicated that he wishes to participate
in the long range planning which was initiated during his service to
the City, and that it is his intention to come to the office periodic-
ally to review financial records and make any recommendations he con-
siders appropriate. Councilman Crocker recommended that the Council
attempt to get a list of residents who are CPA's, and that a notice be
put in the Newsletter, stating that the vacancy exists, listing the
qualifications desired. Councilwoman Le Conte submitted the name of a
qualified resident, and Councilman Crocker said he would contact him
and report to the Council. The Mayor appointed an ad hoc committee
consisting of Councilman Crocker, Mr. Rogers and the City Manager to
interview applicants and select a person with the deisred compatibility
and expertise for the appointment.
Councilman Rose moved that a plaque of the city and a resolution
of the City Council be prepared for presentation to Mr. Rogers to show
appreciation of his service. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Crocker and carried by,the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
CREST ROAD EASEMENT (CRENSHAW ANNEXATION) 940
Resolution No. 75-87 of the City Council of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes Consenting to the Transfer of Certain Territory from the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes to the City of Rolling Hills, passed by
the City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes on November 18, 1975 was pre-
sented to the Council.
Mr. Kinley said he would prepare an appropriate resolution of
the City of Rolling Hills, using the new legal description, for action
by the City Council at the next meeting,
AMENDMENTS TO RALPH M. BROWN ACT 947
Mr,Kinley said he is still waiting for clarification from Sacra-
mento on information on the amendments provided by the League of Cali-
fornia Cities.
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RESOLUTION NO. 349 . 953
Mr.. Kinley distrubuted copies of Resolution No. 349 -entitled.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY .COUNCIL.OF,THE-CITY OF.ROLLING HILLS PROVIDING
FOR THE PREPARATION AND PRINTING OF CANDIDATES' STATEMENT AND THE PAY-
MENT OF THE COST THEREOF AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 10012.5 OF THE ELECTION
CODE. Mr. Kinley said he had been advised that it is within° the power
of the.City Attorney to determine whether the candidate's statement,
should be printed in both English and Spanish, and based on -the popula-
tion of the City of Rolling Hills, he had determined that it is not
necessary for the statement to be printed in Spanish. Further, Mr.
Kinley said the decision applies only to the Candidate's Statement, which
is optional; the ballot and all election information must be printed in
both languages. The purpose of the resolution is to provide for the
printing, and to determine who is responsible for paying for printing
the Candidate's Statement.
oc The Manager advised the Council that previously a deposit of $35
was required for printing,, and any balance left after billing was re-
turned to the candidate; however, she has been advised.that the costs
'`Z will be considerably higher this election, and it is no longer possible
to require a deposit. Cost of printing will be billed to all candidates
who have filed a Candidate's Statement after the statements have been
printed and billed to the City. Mr. Kinley said cost information should
be included in the Resolution, which provides for the preparation and
printing of the Candidate's Statement and the payment of the cost thereof.
Following discussion in which two Councilmembers expressed an
opinion that the candidates should pay for printing as billed and two
Councilmembers were in favor of limiting the charge for printing to be
paid by the candidate, Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilman Pernell for
his opinion. Councilman Pernell said he would be in favor of a limit
to be paid by the candidate, such limit to be included in the resolution.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney to include a figure, and based on past
charges, Mr. Kinley recommended that the resolution state that the cost
of printing a Candidate's Statement, if requested, shall not exceed
$75.00, to be paid by the candidate. Mr. Kinley said he would make the
appropriate amendments and insertions in the resolution.
Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 349 as amended 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
Councilwoman Le Conte asked that a copy of the resolution be sent
to her as soon as it is printed.
DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR -CONTROLLER 1140
In a letter dated November 10, 1975 Mr. E. Guerrero, Chief of the
Tax Division, advised that the Department of Auditor -Controller is re-
quired to cancel uncollected taxes that are erroneously levied or charged
and that no cancellation of taxes may be made on behalf of a city by
County officers without the consent of the City Attorney, unless the City
Council has authorized the cancellation by a resolution filed, -with the
Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Kinley said few requests for authorization to cancel uncollected
taxes erroneously levied have been received, and he was of the opinion
that the City should know what taxes, if any, are cancelled; therefore,
it was his recommendation that the Council not adopt such a resolution.
Mayor Heinsheimer asked the City Attorney to so advise the Department
of Auditor Controller.
November 24, 1975
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ENGINEER RE- DRIVEWAY POLICY 1154
A letter dated November 20, 1975 from the Los Angeles County
Engineer commenting on a driveway paving policy for access to more than
one lot or parcel of land, adopted by the Planning Commission on Sept-
ember 16, 1975 was presented to the Council. Mr. Robert Moller, Deputy,
stated that in view of expansive soil conditions prevalent in Rolling
Hills, a minimum of four inches of compacted sub -base should be used
for both concrete and asphaltic concrete driveways used as access to
any lot or parcel of land within the City of Rolling Hills.
The letter was referred to the Planning Commission for review and
action.
PICTURES OF HESSE'S GAP DEDICATION
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The Manager circulated pictures taken by Mr. Dwight Oliver at the
dedication of the City's riding ring as Hesse's Gap, and asked that
she be authorized to reimburse Mr. Oliver for the cost of film and
developing. Councilwoman Le Conte moved that the payment be authorized.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES- Councilmembers Crocker, Le Conte, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Heinsheimer
Mayor Heinsheimer directed the City Manager to request a bill from
Mr. Oliver to be included in the list of demands presented to the Council.
SOUTH BAY CITIES MEETING RE- NEW COUNTY 1170
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that she had attended a meeting of
South Bay cities at which a proposal for new counties was discussed.
Representatives of independent cities from Palos Verdes Estates to E1
Segundo along the coast felt it was inappropriate to consider a present-
ation which would not include the entire South Bay. No figures have
been presented, and the whole situation as presented was very tentative,
Councilwoman Le Conte said. The coastal cities are circulating a
petition to be presented to a commission set up by the Governor to study
the feasibility of establishing a new County, and the County as a whole
would have to vote approval of each new County established.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1180
Councilman Pernell advised the Council that as Chairman of the
Environmental Quality Board he had written to the Board of Directors
of the Rolling Hills Community Association on November 17 making
recommendations regarding preservation of easements, and suggesting
that a plan be required for grading or vegetation removal in any area
in excess of 4,000 square feet not now requiring a permit. Mayor
Heinsheimer asked that the Council be advised of the action of the
Board of Directors on the matter.
Further, Councilman Pernell said the Planning Commission had been
asked to define a canyon as a guideline for the Environmental Quality
Board. The City Attorney said such definition, when provided, should
be inserted in the Zoning Ordinance or Building Regulations so the City
would not be subject to litigation for inverse condemnation. Council-
woman Le Conte said the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has adopted an
ordinance defining hazard areas, and suggested that a copy be requested
for the Environmental Quality Board.
REGIONAL PLAN FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1273
Councilwoman Le Conte reported that in consideration by SCAG of
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the new regional plan for Southern California, at the workshop sessions,
at public hearings and at reconsideration of the draft, whe was extreme-
ly firm about requirements for access for handicapped and elderly persons
and received strong support.
WEBBER PROPERTY ON BUGGY WHIP DRIVE 1281
Mayor Heinsheimer said there was concern among residents in the
Buggy Whip area about grading on a parcel recently purchased by Mr.
Gerald Webber on Buggy Whip Drive because of the appearance of a
facility for motorcycles;•however, the Mayor said he has been told that
Mr. Webber plans --to plant an avocado grove on the parcel, and it has
been graded to permit access by him. He suggested that Mr. Webber be
advised of the appropriate section of the ordinance regarding operation
of a motor vehicle on private property in such a way that the peace and
quiet of a neighbor is not disturbed,
MODIFICATION OF COUNCIL TABLE
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Councilwoman Le Conte said she wished to thank the staff for the
manner in which the Council table was modified, and for the new coffee
mugs.
RESIDENCE BURGLARIES 1321
Mayor Heinshe•imer said it has been reported to him that twice
recently guns were stolen in the course of burglaries of residences in
Rolling Hills. He asked that residents be asked in the Newsletter to
use proper precaution if they keep a gun in their home.
ADJOURNMENT 1358
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:25 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk
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