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12/22/197539 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA December 22, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Monday, December 22, 1975 by Mayor Heinsheimer at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham Mrs. K. Goldreyer Mrs. V. Matthews Dr. & Mrs. R. Oas Mrs. G. Swanson Mr. K. Watts City Manager City Attorney Secretary Resident it The -Mayor ordered minutes of the meetings of December 8 and Decem- ber 18, 1975 held for,the next meeting. ENVICOM CORPORATION Mayor Heinsheimer set a public hearing on the Draft Policy Report 1on the Safety and Seismic Safety Elements of the General Plan, prepared by Envicom Corporation, for Monday, January 12, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. FINANCIAL STATEMENT 14 The Financial Statement for November 1975 was approved and accepted on the motion of Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carriea by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer PAYMENT OF BILLS A motion to approve payment of Demands No. 5008 through 5024 in the amount of $57,751.29 from the General Fund was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer TIME EXTENSION - AGREEMENTS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 25 The City Attorney recommended that the Council execute the document from the Chief Administrative Officer of Los Angeles County extending Animal Control Services through June 30, 1976. A motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the document was made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer PROPOSED ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE 33 Mayor Heinsheimer said that because of the present four -member composition of the Council and the up -coming election, he wished to d December 22, 1975 defer adoption of certain sections of the proposed Animal Control Ordinance until after the elections He suggested that for adminis- trative reasons, Section 1205, Limit on Number of Dogs, Section 1206 and ARTICLE XIII, Permits for More than Three Dogs be eliminated from the proposed ordinance and considered for possible addition after the election. Mr. Kinley advised the Council that the legal procedure would be to consider controversial items firsts Councilman Crocker said it is absolutely essential that as much of the ordinance as possible be passed immediately, since there is a need for an ordinance which has provisions for biting, barking, chasing, etc. Following discussion Councilman Crocker moved that a public hearing on all provisions of the proposed Animal Control Ordinance, with the exception of Sections 1205 and 1206 and ARTICLE XIII be set for January 26, 1975° The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmen Crocker, Rose, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Crocker moved that a hearing on Sections 1205 and 1206 and ARTICLE XIII of the proposed Animal Control Ordinance also be scheduled for January 26, 1975° The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and failed to carry on the following roll call vote. AYES. Councilmen Crocker and Pernell NOES: Councilman Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Pernell moved that the hearing on Sections 1205, 1206 and ARTICLE XIII be held on March 8, 1976. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose. The Manager advised the Council that although March 8 is the first meeting following the election, new members of the Council would not be sworn in until after the returns are canvassed on March 9. Councilman Pernell moved that the public hearing be scheduled for March 15, 1976, after the new Council members have taken the oath of office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmem Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer NOES. Councilman Rose PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED 193 Councilman Rose advised the Council that he had worked with Assemblyman Alan Sieroty on a bill which was submitted to the Legis- lature and eventually signed by the Governor. Known as the "Blue Curb Law", the bill provides for special parking for handicapped or disabled persons with special license plates. Following enactment of the bill, the City of Torrance adopted an ordinance to implement the law, and Councilman Rose asked that the City Council consider a similar ordinance to enable enforcement of the law.in Rolling Hills, and that one or two blue parking spaces at the rear of the City Hall be reserved for such needs. Councilman Rose distributed copies of the Torrance ordinance, and asked that Mr. Kinley draft an appropriate proposed ordinance for Rolling Hills, with penalty provision of $25°00 fine and/or tow away for violators. A space 12' wide would be required, and Councilman Rose said there is a space in the existing parking lot which would be satisfactory, and he would discuss the specific location with the Manager. LEASE OF TENNIS COURTS 218 Copies of a document providing for lease of the tennis courts by the City of Rolling Hills to the Rolling Hills Community Association -2- 11 December 22, 1975 for the sum of $2,750 a year, which is 5% of the cost of the courts as computed by the treasurer, for a period of twenty years, with the right to renew the lease at the end of twenty years for an additional thirty years at $200 a year, were distributed to the Council. Mr. Kinley explained that at the end of the initial twenty year period the ity would have recovered its capital investment with interest. Councilman Rose moved that the lease, effective July 1, 1975, be pproved and executed by the City. The motion was seconded by Council- man, Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY 229 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he had been presented with a � laim against the City of Rolling Hills for injuries and damages ustained by a horse on a trail in Rolling Hills, and that a similar �21aim had been filed with the Rolling Hills Community Association. Mr. �inley said the letter did not specify on which trail, neither did it tate how much damage was sustained, or whether the owner of the horse Nas in the City with permission or was a trespasser. Mr. Kinley recom- mended 'that a notice of denial of the claim be forwarded to the claimant and to her attorneys. A motion to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen'Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer IDJOURNMENT 236 The Mayor announced that all other agenda items would be considered at the next regular meeting of the Council on Monday, January 12, 1976. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor -3- .� _, CityJ_ 4 2.. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA January 12, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Monday, January 12, 1976 by Mayor Heinsheimer at the Admin- istration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, ROLL_ CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer Councilman Rose Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham Richard Anderson Thomas Trapp Wolfgang Daniel Kip Goldreyer Carol Hanscom Arlene Lawler Velma Matthews Patti Meyer Dr, Richard Oas John Stern 243 City Manager City Attorney Secretary Planning Advisor Envicom Resident �o Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of December 8, 1975 and December 18, 1975 be approved and accepted as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer ABSENT: Councilman Rose Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of December 22, 1975 be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer ABSENT: Councilman Rose PUBLIC HEARING, DRAFT POLICY REPORT, SAFETY AND SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENTS 255 Mayor Heinsheimer opened a Public Hearing to consider the Draft Policy Report on the Safety and Seismic Safety Elements of the General Plan, prepared by Envicom Corporation, and received for the file corres- pondence dated December 19, 1975 from the Rolling Hills Planning Commis- sion, and from California Water Service Company, dated January 8, 1976, commenting on the policy report. Mr. Thomas Trapp, Staff Scientist for Envicom, advised the Council that the Draft Policy Report was based on findings in the Technical Data Base for Seismic Safety and Public Safety Elements to the General Plan, prepared by Envicom, and approved and accepted by the Council in October, 1975° Three types of hazards, seismic, flooding and fire are discussed in the report, and Mr. Trapp said that Rolling Hills is relatively safe 4 January 12, 1976 compared to other cities studied, with the principle seismic problems groundshaking, due to local faults; landslide risks in various areas of the City; and possible danger of water damage resulting from -ground shaking which could cause damage to water impoundments located within the city. There is no hazard posed by tidal waves, liquefaction or surface action from Cabrillo fault, which runs through the City, but is nactive. While there is a mud -flow danger in some canyons, especially fter a fire, there is no major flooding or inundation danger, Mr. Trapp aid. The major fire danger is structure fire; brush fire hazard has een reduced by development and control of brush. Mr. Trapp explained that the policy report addresses what steps the City should take in dealing with the known hazards, and recommends that the. City adopt the 1973 Uniform Building Code and have it reviewed by a qualified structural engineer to make sure that the earthquake regulations are sufficient. Envicom now wishes to amend the recommenda- tion to the 1976 Uniform Building Code, which was not available when the X policy report was prepared. Mr. Trapp said there is substantial improve- -; meet in requirements regarding earthquake safety in the 1976 Code, and ,would be adequate to protect single family low-rise structures such as .-zresid.ences built in Rolling Hills. A further recommendation is that the ,,,City develop in accordance with Los Angeles County fire flow and access standards. Mrs. Clifton explained that although access standards have not been adopted, the Los Angeles County Fire Department requirement of 1250 gpm fire flow is required for all subdivisions, although the flow is less in existing development. Mr. Trapp said that where existing land use is determined by inspection to be in danger of damage from a seismic event, or an unusual fire hazard, an effort to -up -grade the property should be made to reduce risk. A regular review of the City's emergency plan should be conducted, he said, and an effort should be made to in- crease public awareness of emergency procedures. Mayor Heinsheimer said he considered the Draft Policy Report an xcellent general report applicable to the entire Peninsula area, but less applicable to Rollipg Hills in particular because of some limita- tions in the City of Rolling Hills, and he asked if it would be possible to eliminate from the policy report those specific items which do not apply to the city. Mr. Trapp said the draft report could be revised as the Council wishes. Councilman Pernell agreed that the report was too general, and said the Council is asking for specific direction. Mr. Trapp said the recommendation of the Planning Commission was also that specific items not applicable to Rolling Hills be deleted from the report. Councilman Crocker asked Mr. Trapp to comment on the recommenda- tion that construction in canyon areas be prohibited, and Mr. Trapp said the prohibition was included at the request of Mrs. Clifton, and the basic reason was the danger of flash flooding and mud flow hazards in canyon bottoms. Councilman Crocker asked what obligation the City has to correct any deficiencies defined in the report. Mr. Kinley said the City is obligated to re -design its requirements in accordance with pre- vailing standards. The Mayor thereafter closed the Public Hearing. Following the discussion Mayor Heinsheimer said the report needs more work to make it applicable to Rolling Hills, and he recommended that Mr. Trapp meet with the Planning Commission and work with them on amending the policy report. Further, he asked that the City Manager and City Attorney review the report- for accuracy before returning it to the Council. The matter was ordered held on the agenda for a revised policy report to be presented to the Council PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE, LOT COVERAGE 489 Mayor Heinsheimer opened a Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Section 3.04, Lot Coverage, ARTICLE III of Ordinance No. 33, referred to the Council by the Planning Commission with a recommendation for adoption. -2- January 12, 1976 Pla,rriin.g Commissioner Carol Hanscom: <<d4,i.sed the Cci.,rc ll that the proFosed cr•rzi.na•nc.e is intended to define, rather' than charge lot coverage by de:'',ning ;ghat is considered a structure, and by specifying what percent- age of the lot could be covered by structures, and in addition, what per- centage of the total, lot could be disturbed to accommodate paving as well as construction. Mrs. Clifton. advised the Council that theBoard Gf Di-, rectors of the. Rolling Hills Community Association now requires that plans submitted for a residence show the total planned development of the lot when plans are submitted. Commissioner Stern said a further require- ment of the proposed ordinance would be 200' in a legal location for a stable with ingress and egress for same. Mrs. Clifton said the access requirement is for vehicular access, Commissioner Stern said if the ac- cess is riot paved it would not be included in the percentage permitted for development. Coun.ci.lman. Pernell said such limitations force the developer of a property to think and plan ahead to make provision for a stable by reserving a site. Councilman Crocker said lots are adver- tised. as "horse lots", "tennis lots", etc,, and he objected to the need for variance to permit construction of these facilities, since variances destroy the credibility of the Planning Commission and City Council.. In the discussion. Mr. Wolfgang Daniel, 2 Eastfield, asked the purpose of restricting lot area to limit construction, Mrs. Velma. Matthews, 1.1 Cinchring Road asked that "unenclosed" service yards be stricken from the proposed amendment, since service yards are supposed to be enclosed. Mrs. Kip Goldreyer, 3 Quail Ridge Road North, said a stable should be required in the amendment, and Mrs, Arlene Lawler, 15 Middleridge Lane North said the requirement needs clarification, since the recommendation is that a stable or an area suitable for a stable be required. Mayor Heinsheimer thereafter closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Crocker said he is generally in favor of the proposed amendment, and thought it should apply to existing as well as new con- struction. Councilman Pernell said the ordinance, if adopted, could eliminate creeping development, and would force the owner or developer to consider the total development by showing the limit permitted. The burden of compliance would be on the developer, rather than on the Planning Commission, he said. Mr. Kinley reported that he had discussed the proposed amendment with Planning Commissioners Hanscom and Stern who were present at the meeting, and then• had. agreed that "swimming pools" should bE shown only as construction, not paving, Councilman Crocker moved that the proposed amendment be approved; the motion died for lack of a seconds Mayor Heinsheimer asked the City Attorney to work with the entire Planning Commission to c'lar9.f'y the requirements of the proposed ordinance, and the Mayor said he would attend the next meeting of the Planning Com- mission. Further, he directed that residents be advised that the matter will again be before the City Council at the next regular meeting, and ordered it held on the agenda. T"FMORANDUM FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE. DRIVEWAY PAVING POLICY 894 In a memorandum dated January 6, 1976 the Planning Commission advised the City Council that a Driveway Paving Policy approved by the City Engineer was adopted on December 16, 1975° A copy of `he policy specifying requirements for all driveways, visitor parking - :.as and similar vehicular c_:rculation areas, and requirements for driveway areas used as access to more than one lot or parcel of land was included. Ccunc lmmn Crocker moved that the recommendation be approved and adopted, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the Building Code, The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carded by the following roll. call vote- AYES- Councilmembers Crocker; Pernell, Mayor, Heinsheimer ABSENT: Councilman Rase. -3- January 12, 1976 RECOMMENDATION FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS RE: USE 0'F STEEL POSTS 1015 Copies of the minutes of the meeting.of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association on October 2, 1975, recom- mending that steel posts be used for traffic signs in problem areas were distributed. Councilman Crocker said he had discussed the recommendation with representative of the Board of Directors, and said it was the consen- us that steel posts are more dangerous and could cause more severe in- jury in an accident than a wooden post, and use of steel posts should be restricted to areas that are a constant problem because of vandalism on signs. The Manager said there are three or,four sites which are con- stantly target areas for vandalism. She was instructed to try steel posts in those locations and report the results to the Council. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, LIABILITY INSURANCE COSTS 1061 Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated December 3, 1975 from the Ce:Los Angeles County Road Department, Mr. I. L. Morhar, Road Commissioner, '"Z advised that the premium cost to the Road Department for contract cities "Dliability insurance increased by more than 500% from 1974-75 to the current fiscal year, and that bills for services performed after Octo- ber 1, 1975 would be increased 25% to.recover the insurance premium cost. Mrs. Clifton said the increase in insurance premiums is a major problem for municipalities, and has become a major legislative concern. Mayor Heinsheimer directed that letters be prepared for his sig- nature to the legislators in Sacramento, to Supervisor James Hayes, and to the Road Commissioner. Chairman Pernell asked that the City inquire why increased rates effective October 1 were not made known to the City ntil December 3. ITY OF GARDENA 1103 A letter dated December 12, 1975 from the City of Gardena, and a resolution authorizing filing of an application on behalf of the South Bay Chiefs of Police for application for a grant to fund a program en- titled "South Bay Nlulti-jurisdictional Robbery Team" were presented to the Council. The correspondence was received and filed. .A letter dated December 12, 1975 from Gardena, and a resolution urging the Congress of the United States to re-enact the General Revenue Sharing Program at the earliest possible date were received and filed. MRS. ALICE SAVAGE -LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 1110 In a letter dated January 5, 1976 Mrs. Alice Savage advised the Council that it would no longer be possible for her to act as Chairman of the Rolling Hills Bi -Centennial Committee. Councilman Crocker moved that a letter be sent to Mrs. Savage accepting her resignation and thanking her for serving on the Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer ABSENT: Councilman Rose BOND FOR COMPLETION OF TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 1124 In a letter dated January 7, 1976 the'Manager advised Mayor Heinsheimer that at its December 4, 1975 meeting the Board of Directors voted to require as a condition of approval that all new subdividers be required to post a separate bond for completion of any trail 'improvements required as a condition of subdivision approval. U.41 NMI January 12, 1976 The City Attorney explained that the Board of Directors has re- quested that ARTICLE IV, Bonds and Deposits, Subdivision Ordinance No. 67 be amended to require the subdivider to post a bond for the cost of trail improvements which are required as a condition of approval of the sub- division, Councilman Pernell moved that the recommendation be referred to the Planning Commission, which deals directly with the Subdivision Ordinance, The motion was seconded by Councilman Corcker and carried unanimously. The Mayor so ordered. CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY 1138 In a letter dated December 31, 1975 California Water Service Company advised that an application has been filed with California Public Utilities Commission for an increase in rates in its Palos Verdes District, The letter was referred to Councilman Pernell for review and comment to the Council, CITY OF BURBANK RE: HOLLYWOOD-BURBANK AIRPORT 1155 Mayor Heinsheimer presented a letter written to him by Mayor William Rudell of Burbank, asking that the Council support Burbank in its resistance to the proposed closing of the Hollywood -Burbank Airport, and further, that the Council write to the Federal Aviation Administra- tion, advising of the need to retain the facility. With the approval of the Council, Mayor Heinsheimer said he would write to the Federal Aviation Administration, and send a copy of the letter to Mayor Rudello RECESS The meeting was recessed at 10:10 P.M. and reconvened at 10:15 P.M. SLAG 1196 A copy of the Draft 1976 Regional Transportation Plan was presented to the Council. Mayor Heinsheimer said that a vacancy exists in repre- sentation of the City at SCAG meetings and at all meetings at which Regional Transportation, is considered since Councilwoman Le Conte resigned from the Council. The Mayor asked the City Manager to determine whether it would be possible to appoint Mrs. Le Conte as the City's representative with her consent, to serve until after the election in March. Mayor Heinsheimer said, further, that he would be the Council's appointed member if Mrs. Le Conte could represent him at the meetings. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 1211 ANALYSIS OF ACA 71 Mrs. Clifton reported that she had discussed the matter of ACA 71, proposed adjustment of property tax assessment ratio in accordance with changes in statewide assessed values, with Assemblyman Beverly, and it was his recommendation that the Council take no action at this time be- cause of anticipated changes in the Legislature on the matter. The matter was held for additional information. JANUARY MEETING, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES The Mayor announced that the January Board meeting would be com- bined with the General Membership meeting on January 15. He asked any members of the Council who wished to attend to notify the Manager so reservations could be made. -5- 47 January 12, 1976 AREA "G" - OFFICE OF DISASTER 'PREPAREDNESS 1242 The Financial Statement for the Area. "G" Office of Disaster Preparedness, July 1, 1.974 through June 30, 1975, prepared by the City of Torrance Finance Department was received and filed, .OUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT.OF HEALTH SERVICES 1246 A letter from Stanley Grant, Administrator of the Health Services ,mergency Medical Systems, advised that the Emergency Operations Center would be available to contracting agencies during the physician mal- practice crisis to provide emergency medical coordination if needed. The correspondence was received and filed. DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY 'ENGINEER 1.259 In a letter dated December 10, 1975 Mr. Harvey T. Brandt, Los :'Angeles County Engineer, advised the City that Mr, Robert Moller, Vo -'Regional Engineer of the Palos Verdes-Centinela Valley Regional office, d was retiring and Mr. Armando Cid had been selected as his replacement. Mrs. Clifton said she planned to attend a luncheon in honor, of Mr. Moller and would present an appropriate plaque on behalf of the City. Mayor Heinsheime.r asked that a letter to Mr. Moller be prepared for his s..�nal�ure . NEW FEES m BUILDING AND SAFETY 1269 In a. letter dated December 22, 1975 Mr. Robert Moller advised that ordinances amending fee schedules in the Builidng Code, Electrical. ;ode, Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code had been adopted by Los Angeles 'ounty, and that the method of computing electrical fees for residential >uildings had been revised. Mr. Kinley said he would prepare amendments to the appropriate Rolling 'Hills ordinances for consideration at the next meeting. PAYMENT OF BILLS 1272 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 5025 through. 5070 in the amount of $12,145.96, with the exception of Demand No 5044, which was voided, be paid from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote.- AYES: ote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer ABSENT: Councilman Rose PROPOSED "BLUE CURB" LAW, PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED 12.93 The City Attorney reported. that as requested by Councilman Rose, � ,e had prepared a proposed ordinance relating to parking for handicapped persons and other purposes. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda for review by Councilman Rose, who was absent from the meeting. AND USE SEMINAR CITY ATTORNEY 1748 _ The City Attorney presented a 'letter to Mayor Heinshe.i.mer, stating that he wished to attend a seminar on land use in San Diego on February 1.2, 13 and 14. Mt. Kinley advised that the total cost would 'be approximately $300. Councilman Pernell moved that the Council approve expenditures not to exceed $300 for Mr. Kinley to attend the. seminar. The motion was M `48 January 12, 1976 seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote - AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Heinsheimer ABSENT- Councilman Rose EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR 1333 Mayor Heinsheimer said he wished to attend an Emergency Prepared- ness Seminar to be conducted by the Emergency Preparedness Commission of Los Angeles County on February 4, and he asked that a reservation be made for him. MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE MRS. ARLENE LAWLER RE, ANNEXATION AT CREST GATE 1357 Mrs. Lawler advised the Council that she is vice-president of the Women's Community Club of Rolling Hills, and asked about the status of the proposed annexation of land at the Crest Gate, as the organization is involved in financing and landscaping the third lane when the annex- ation has been completed. Mrs. Clifton reported that she is working with LAAFCO on schedul- ing the annexation, and that development of the third lane has been in- cluded in paving plans to be done in the spring. MR. WOLFGANG DANIEL RE- CLEANLINESS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY 1377 Mr. Daniel inquired about enforcement of the City's ordinance regarding cleanliness of stables and barns. Mrs. Clifton explained that complaints about deposits of manure and other problems are referred to the Health Department for inspection and a report to the City, and she suggested that if Mr. Daniel has a problem, he make a complaint on the matter. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMAN CROCKER RE- REFLECTORIZED NUMBERS 1413 Councilman Crocker reported that in response to an objection expressed in the minutes by the Board of Directors to installation of reflectorized house numbers as approved by the City Council, he had discussed the matter with Director George Epstein. Mr. Epstein said the Board of Directors feels strongly that reflectorized house numbers are inconsistent with Rolling Hills, and after discussion of the matter with Councilman Crocker explaining that the Council adopted the recommendation of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Sheriff's Department, who urged the Council to assist them in cutting down response time by having residences clearly marked, Mr. Epstein and Councilman Crocker agreed to installation of the numbers on Crest Road West and Portuguese Bend Road for a period of time to assess residents' reaction. Mayor Heinsheimer asked Councilman Crocker to report to the Council on the matter after numbers had been posted in a limited area of the city for a period of a few weeks. COUNCILMAN PERNELL RE- ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD RECOMMENDATION 1538 Councilman Pernell advised the Council that the Environmental Quality Board had recommended to the Board of Directors that all grading in excess of 4,000 square feet, including brush removal, require a grad- ing permit, with a further recommendation that violation of the require- ment by the grading contractor be dealt with by the Association by deny- ing entry to Rolling Hills for any work. At present all grading in excess of three feet in depth requires a permit, but large areas have been gra- ded with undesireable results because of the wording of the requirement. -7- 49 January 12, 1976 CITY TREASURER VACANCY Mr. Douglas Rogers, City Treasurer, distributed a summary of requirements prepared for the Council as a guideline in selecting a new City Treasurers I.TY ATTORNEY .Jo BROWN, 27 GEORGEFF ROAD 1580 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that the City had been advised by attorneys for Mr. and Mrs. Oo J. Brown, 27 Georgeff Road, that a formal demand is being made upon the City of Rolling Hills for the City to complete proper engineering of the Georgeff Road cul de sac, and to provide for proper drainage of water so that it will no longer spill over onto their clients' property. Mrs. Clifton said the matter is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills XCommunity Association, and she would refer the matter to that body. ,CLAIM ON BEHALF OF KAREN GOULD 1640 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he had determined that a claim entered on behalf of Karen Gould for injuries sustained by her horse on a trail had occurred at Rolling Hills Road and Tanglewood, in the City of Rolling Hills Estates. Mr. Kinley said he referred the matter to that City, and had so advised the Rolling Hills insurance carrier. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 1650 Mrs, Clifton reported that at a recent neighborhood meeting held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Saffo, residents expressed concern about excessive speeding on Portuguese Bend Road, and the matter had been referred to the City Councils Mrs. Clifton said she had discussed the matter with the. Sheriff, and noted an increase in the number of citations issued. Another matter of concern referred to the Council was the con- dition of properties which were involved in the fire in June 1.973° Residents reported that empty swimming pools have been crudely fenced and the fences are deteriorating; other structures such as. chimneys on the properties created a hazard. Mayor Heinsheimer asked Mrs. Clifton to bring the matter to the attention of the Department of Building and Safety, and to report on the matter at the next meeting of the Council. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1715 Councilman Pernell asked whether the City of Rolling Hills was affected by a letter from the Board of Supervisors regarding a meeting to be arranged with appropriate members of the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities to review and attempt to resolve any differences resulting from recent County actions and policies. Mrs. Clifton mentioned dissatisfaction of Contract Cities with negotiations with the Pound for Animal Control Services; also the problem of Liability Insura.nce,and the delay in notification by the Road Department as examples. The Manager was requested to catalog problems which -affect Rolling Hills for review. - ADJOURNMENT 1762 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. e6i-tl-le APPROVED: � -8- Mayo