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5/24/197612 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 24, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Pose at 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 24, 1976 at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,. Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: r�1r ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Mayor Rose Councilman Pernell arrived at 8:05 P.M. Councilman Crocker arrived at 8:25 P.M. Douglas Rogers Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham George Graham Mrs. Kip Goldreyer Clifton Hix Dr. Larry Kelly Roger Meurer Dr. & Mrs. Richard Meyer Mrs. Rosemary Miller Mrs. Emily Schleissner Bill Smith Mrs. Louise Zimmerman Dr. Richard Hoffman Robyn Hollingshead Lori Meyer Michelle Miller Linda Zimmerman TRACT 29383, CLIFTON HIX, FINAL MAP 8 City Treasurer City Manager City Attorney Secretary Torranco- Memorial Hospital Resident if Girl Scout Troop #1799 if if if Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated May 24, 1976 from the Depart- ment of County Engineer advising that the final map for Tract 29383 had been checked by the City Engineer and was ready for the Council's approval and acceptance. The Manager further reported that the bonds required as a condition of approval had been reviewed by the City Attorney, and he stated that all were in order. A motion to approve and accept the final map as recommended was made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Mayor Rose Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Crocker EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN 30 Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had attended meetings with the City Managers of Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates, and representatives of the Sheriff and Fire Departments, re- lating to communications on major incidents, and she distributed copies of a letter dated May 24, 1976 from Chief Paul Schneider, Los Angeles County Fire Department, outlining a procedure to be followed in event of any brush fire on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Mrs. Clifton said there were three brush fires within a one week period; one of them in Rolling Hills. 1. X30 May 24, 1976 A Brush and Weed Hazard Inspection Progress Report prepared by Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine Co. 56, located on Crest Road in Rolling Hills, was presented to the Council. Mrs. Clifton said she has been advised that there is a serious fire hazard this year because of lack of rain, and Rolling Hills has special conditions such as narrow. roads, cul de sacs and large animals within the City. The Manager said she has been working with Mr. Vernon Fay to set up a blood bank which will operate on ,June 15, from 3 to 7 P.M., using. the maintenance building as operations center. The Manager said resi- dents would be advised of the date, posters would be at all gates, and a more detailed report would be presented to the Council prior to that date. SOUTH BAY REGIONAL BURGLARY TEAM GRANT, 1976-77 116 A letter dated May 13, 1976 from the Chief of Police of Redondo Beach was presented to the Council, requesting the city's approval of and commitment to the South Bay Regional Burglary Team Grant for 1976-770 The project share for the City of Rolling Hills would be $72.80. A motion to continue participation in the program was made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Crocker BICENTENNIAL WILDFLOWER CONTEST 123 Mrs. Kip Goldreyer, Rolling Hills Bicentennial Chairman, advised that the Bicentennial activities have been divided into three categories; Heritage, Festival and Horizons. As part of the Horizons celebration, wild flower seeds were donated by Atlantic Richfield Corporation for distribution to the four cities on the Peninsula to be planted by road- sides and in highly visible areas of the Peninsula. The Rolling Hills .:.Bicentennial Committee decided to visit the gardens where the seeds were planted within the city, and to give as a prize to the winning display a leaded glass replica of a California poppy made by Councilman Crocker. The gardens were judged on Saturday, May 22, by Mrs. Dorothy Le Conte and Mr. William Kieschnick, Arco representative. Mrs. Goldreyer read the .Judges' statement, awarding the prize to Girl Scout Troop No. 1799, whose members planted and tended a display at the southeast corner of Portuguese Bend Road and Wagon Lane. Council- man Crocker presented the plaque to Robyn Hollingshead, Lori Meyer, Michelle Miller and Linda Zimmerman, who represented the Girl Scout Troop, and he complimented the girls on the display. Councilman Heinsheimer said he is concerned about the trees on Crest Road, which are not being watered, and he suggested that residents be asked to water the trees near their properties. Mrs, Clifton said the forester had stated that holes should be augered in the area of the trees, so water will reach the roots as needed. Councilwoman Swanson said the Women's Club had use of a water truck loaned by one of the residents, and they hired a young man to water trees planted on Crest Road a few years ago. She suggested that the Council consider a similar plan. The Mayor asked Councilman Heinsheimer to look into the matter and report to the Council. -2- May 24, 1976 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO COUNCILMAN PERNELL 161 Mayor Rose presented a plaque of the City, appropriately engraved, to Councilman Pernell in appreciation of his service on the Planning Commission and as Chairman. Councilman Pernell thanked Mayor Rose and the Council." ROLLING HILLS BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 169 Dr. Larry Kelly asked whether insurance coverage for Mr. Storm, owner of land on which the Fourth of July celebration will be held, as well as for sponsors and participants in the events would be covered under the City's insurance. Mr. Kinley said he had been assured that they would be covered, but had not received a letter to that effect, as he requested. He said he would present the letter to the Council when it is received from the carrier. Dr. Kelly reported that all horse activities, including races, " have been deleted from the celebration, and some of the volunteer cc entertainment. planned on will not be available. He asked that the Council grant permission for banners to be posted at all gates to announce the celebration, and that an allocation of $500 be made by the City for the event, to be refunded if sufficient money is made at the celebration. In discussing the requests, the Council approved banners, pro- viding they face into the City and will not be visible from outside the gates. Councilman Heinsheimer said participants should support the events, and since food and drink will be sold, he questioned whether financial allocation could be considered a justifiable ex- penditure of taxpayers' money, The City Attorney said it could, Councilman Crocker said funds are available, and Councilman Pernell asked whether. the Committee has a budget. Dr. Kelly said $100 of the sum requested would be advanced to the Womens' Club, the Tennis Club and Caballeros, and the remaining $200 would be allocated to entertainment. The Committee hopes to recover the money through sale of food and drink and other charges, and would reimburse the City for all or part, depending on the financial outcome of the events Councilman Crocker moved that funds up to $500 be allocated to the Bicentennial Committee for the Fourth of July celebration, pro- vided that a budget is presented in advance to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES- Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES- Councilman Heinsheimer ABSENT- None Dr. Kelly asked that residents be advised in the Newsletter that volunteer workers and entertainment are needed for the event. TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BUILDING PROGRAM 245 Mayor Rose introduced Mr. George Graham and Dr. Richard Hoffman who were present at the meeting as representatives of Torrance Memorial Hospital to request support of the Torrance Memorial Hospital Building Program. Mr. Graham explained that application was made to the Com- prehensive Health Planning Council of Los Angeles County for permission to expand certain facilities at Torrance Memorial Hospital, and the application was denied. It is the Administration's intent to appeal the denial, and they are requesting Council support, since the closest rehabilitation facilities are currently in Inglewood and Long Beach. -3- May 24, 1976 Mr. Graham said beds would be moved from over -bedded areas of the hospital to orthopedic services, where the need is acute, and applida- tion has been made for the addition of facilities to accommodate 48 beds for comprehensive acute rehabilitation and 30 more beds for orthopedic services. RESOLUTION NO. 364 Following discussion Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Resolution No. 364 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF THE TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROGRAM 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, Heinsheimer, Mayor Rose NOES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson ABSENT: None THOMAS To ROBERTS, 1 EL CONCHO LANE, DUAL DRIVEWAY REQUEST 527 In a letter dated May 12, 1976, Mr. Thomas To Roberts requested permission for a dual entrance driveway at his residence at 1 E1 Concho Lane. Mr. Roberts advised that an addition to his home will intrude upon that area of the existing driveway which now permits a turning area, and a dual driveway would eliminate the need to back onto E1 Concho Lane. Mrs. Clifton stated that she had inspected the area, and it was her recommendation that permission be granted, since a recent collision with a neighbor's car had occurred as a result of backing out of the driveway. Councilman Pernell suggested that the request be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and Mayor Rose so ordered. The Manager asked for clarification of the policy on such requests, as it was brought before the Council because of traffic safety. The Mayor said such requests should be brought to the Council, which would then refer the matter to the Planning Commission as a metier of procedures In the event a request is received just prior to a Planning Commission meeting, the matter should be reviewed by that body, if they meet before the Council, and their recommendation made to the Council at their next meeting, to eliminate unnecessary delay. PALOS VERDES MARATHON 562 Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the Kiwanis Club of Palos Verdes had requested permission to use Crest Road and Eastfield Drive within the City of Rolling Hills as part of the route for the Tenth Annual Palos Verdes Marathon on Saturday, .Tune 12, 1976, and permission was granted by the Board of Directors at their meeting on May 20. The matter was presented' to the City Council for information. ALL NATION OFFICIAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY BICENTENNIAL PARADE 570 Correspondence dated April 22, 1976 from the Los Angeles County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission announcing that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on April 20, 1976 had approved an official Historical Pageant and Parade on July 4, 1976 to be known as the ALL NATION Official Los Angeles County Bicentennial Parade" was received and filed. -4- 1.323 May 24, 1976 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 572 In a letter dated May 10, 1976 Mr. K. S. Avera, Area Manager, Southern California Edison Company, advised that allocation of under- ground conversion funds under provisions of California Public Utilities Commission Decision 73078 of Case 8209 amounts to $2,598 for 1976. Mr. Avera explained that this amount, plus prior years' allocations of $16,472 total $19,070. Work committed in the Portuguese Bend Road undergrounding project amounted to $19,702, leaving a negative balance of $632, which will be carried against future allocations. The correspondence was received and filed. CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, LAND DIVISION APPLICATIONS 574 The Manager advised the Council that applications for land divisions in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes had been sent to the City for advis- ory purposes, and involve a tentative tract on Hawthorne Boulevard and a Parcel Map on Headland Drive, in the Palos Verdes Drive East area. The applications were received and filed. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 591 Councilman Crocker reported that in the absence of the City Treas- urer he had reviewed the Financial Statements for April 1976, and he moved that they be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: None PAYMENT OF BILLS 594 Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 5368 through 5399 in the amount of $28,744.59 be paid from the General Fund, with the ex- ception of Demand No. 5378, which is void. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE N0. 144 610 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that minor clerical changes had been made in the fee schedule as required and the ordinance was ready for adoption. Councilwoman Swanson moved that Ordinance No. 144 en- titled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 136 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS, FOWL, AND THE LICENSING OF DOGS" be adopted as recommended by the City Attor- ney, 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, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- 134 May 24, 1976 TRAFFIC AND SPEED CONTROL ON EASTFIELD DRIVE 623 Councilman Crocker said he had been advised that the Automobile Club of Southern California would, if requested, conduct a professional survey of road safety in Rolling Hills at no cost, and it was his recom- mendation that they be requested to report on Eastfield Drive and that portion of Crest Road in the vicinity of the Battaglia residence at 63 Crest Road East. Further, Councilman Crocker suggested that a set of specifications stating the problem and the kind of data required be prepared for submission to the Automobile Club; that prior to submitting it, the specifications be reviewed by all members of the Council, and all residents who appeared at the Council meetings in connection with traffic problems and possible solutions, so that the report, when com- pleted, will include all facets of the problem as stated by residents, whether in favor of or opposed to proposed methods of controlling speedo Councilman Crocker asked that the specifications be prepared as soon as possible. Mrs. Clifton reported that she had attempted to contact the representative of the Automobile Club on the matter, and would continue to try to reach him. A report would be made at the next meeting, the Manager said. Mayor Rose asked Councilman Crocker to contact the ap- propriate members of the Community regarding the set of specifications to be presented to the Automobile Club. TORRANCE AIRPORT EXPANSION 654 Councilwoman Swanson reported that the hearing before the Torrance City Council on the appeal submitted by the City of Lomita regarding the Environmental Impact Report on the proposed Torrance Airport Expan- sion has been scheduled for June 22, 1976. Mrs. Kip Goldreyer, a member of the Rolling Hills Environmental Quality Board, will attend the hearing. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRANSIT DISTRICT 712 Councilwoman Swanson advised the Council that bus service on the Peninsula will begin on June 27, and a marketing plan will be presented by the Rapid Transit District during the coming week, showing the pro- posed routes on the Peninsula, as well as between the Peninsula and downtown Los Angeles, also to the airport. Councilman Pernell suggested that Councilwoman Swanson be authorized to act on behalf of the Council on publicity for the service. GUIDELINES FOR ROLLING HILLS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD 777 Councilman Pernell reported that the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Assocation, at their meeting on May 6, con- sidered a recommendation fr®m the Envir6nuiental Quality Board regarding limitation on grading, and the matter has been referred to the Planning Commission. Councilman Pernell requested that the recommendations of the Board be sent to the Planning Commission, and he asked Councilwoman Swanson, City Council liaison with the Planning Commission, to report to the Council on the action of the Planning Commission. PROPOSED ORDINANCE, IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAILS 845 The City Attorney advised that as requested by the City Council, he had prepared a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance which would require improvements of bridle trails, if required, as a condition of approval of subdivisions. Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the proposed ordinance, en- titled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 67 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF PROPERTY" be introduced, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried 135 May 24, 1976 by the following roll call votes AYES- Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES- None ABSENT- None FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION In a letter dated May 12, 1976 from the Fair Political Practices Commission of the State of California, the Council was advised that significant changes have been made in the Conflict of Interest Code for City Council Members since March 22, 1976. Mr. Kinley advised that the City Council is required to file Conflict of Interest Statements by October 10, 1976, and he will amend the Code as required prior to that date. AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 938 The City Attorney reported that he had discussed the proposed Agreement for Animal Control Services with a County representative who had assisted in preparing the Agreement, and with the City Attorney of Rolling Hills Estates, and it appears that the contract can be amended to fit the City's situation. Further, Mr. Kinley said that action may be before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 25 to let the present contract remain in effect for another one year period. If that occurs, the contract being considered will no longer be of any value. The matter was held for further report at the next meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 977 A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of May 10, 1976 as corrected was made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote- AYES- Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson NOES- None ABSTAINED- Mayor Rose ABSENT- None QUESTIONNAIRE RE- RECREATIONAL CAPITAL_ PROJECT NEEDS 1050 Councilman Crocker distributed copies of a proposed questionnaire which he had prepared for distribution to all families in the Community regarding future recreational capital project needs in the City to be considered during discussions of the proposed budget for Fiscal 1976-770 Councilman Crocker asked that members of the Council review the question- naire and comment on it as soon as possible, so that it can be mailed to residents and returned in time for consideration at the Budget Study Meeting to be scheduled. He said that copies would be sent to the Board of Directors with a similar request. QUESTIONNAIRE RE- PROPOSED THIRD LANE AT CRENSHAW GATE 1144 Councilman Crocker said it was his understanding that a question- naire was being prepared for distribution to residents to determine the feeling of the Community regarding a proposal to build a third lane for inbound traffic at the Crenshaw Gate. Following discussion it was de- termined that members of the Council would participate in such a ques- tionnaire as private citizens, not as an official body. -7- `136 May 24, 1976 RECOMMENDATIONS OF PERSONNEL OFFICER 1235 Councilman Crocker suggested that as part of the budgetary pro- cedure, the Personnel Officer for the City Council be requested, in addition to making salary recomm.endtions, to investigate the trend among cities to withdraw from the Social Security programa The Manager said that if employees vote to withdraw the procedure would take two I years, PROPOSED REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX 1244 Councilman Heinsheimer asked the status of a proposed real estate transfer tax which the Council and Board of Directors had discussed at. a joint meeting as a means of increasing revenues, rather than by rais- ing the property tax. Councilman Crocker said he is opposed to new taxes, and it is his personal feeling that the need for additional revenue is not acute; plans for a transfer tax to be levied by the City should be deferred until needed, Mayor Rose said it would be a good source of revenue, and he would be in favor of the tax as an alternative to increasing the property tax rate. Councilman Pernell said such a tax would relieve pressure on long time residents by relieving the burden of ever increasing taxes, and Councilman Heinsheimer agreed that the new resident, as the buyer, would bear the financial burden, rather than the stationary resident, Councilwoman Swanson said she agreed with Councilman Crocker that the Council should wast until it is necessary to impose an additional tax. Councilman Heinsheimer asked that a straw vote be taken to deter- mine the Council's feeling on whether a real estate transfer tax should be considered after the budgetary needs of the City have been established. The following vote was recorded° IN FAVOR- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Rose OPPOSED- Councilmembers Crocker, Swanson BUDGET STUDY MEETING Mayor Rose announced that a Budget Study Meeting would be held on Wednesday, .June 23, 1976 at 7-30 P.M. to consider the proposed Budget, and also for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on whether a Real Estate Transfer Tax should be considered. APPEAL BY DR. RICHARD WITMER RE- TENNIS COURT IN FRONT YARD 1257 Councilman Crocker asked when the appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission, filed by Dr. Richard Witmer, 79 Eastfield Drive, would be held, and he stated that he wished to make a field trip to the site before voting on the matter. The Manager said the appeal would be on the agenda of the next meeting on .June 14, and a field trip could be scheduled at that time. CONTRACT CITIES CONVENTION AT PALM SPRINGS 1285 Councilwoman Swanson reported that she had attended the Contract Cities Convention in Palm Springs, and considered it a worth while event and an opportunity to meet representatives of other cities. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO KEEP MORE THAN THREE DOGS 1303 Councilman Heinsheimer asked whether any resident had filed a request asking permission to keep more than three dogso Mrs. Clifton explained that the time limit has not expired, and she is preparing information to be sent to residents, advising them of the effective date of the requirements in the ordinance. am May 249 1976 ADJOURNMENT 1455 There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11.40 P.M, APPROVED r� '� CC Yd Mayat �i. -9- City Cler 137