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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT 1455
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11.40 P.M,
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