Loading...
8/9/19761.67 MINUTES OF THE' REGULAR MEETING OF THE"CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA" August 9, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Rose at 7*30 P..M. Monday, August 9, 1976 -at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese"Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California ROLL CALL PRESENT* Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose ABSENT..*. Councilmen Crocker Heinsheimer s ALSO PRESENT: "/ CITY TREASURER Teena Clifton William Kinley Douglas Rogers L. D. Courtright *June Cunningham K. Goldreyer R. E. Hall G. Leeuwenburgh H. A. Miller A. Roberts 1650 City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer City Treasurer Secretary Resident it if it it Mayor Rose introduced Mr. Lorenzo D. Courtright, 42 Eastfield Drive, who has agreed to assume the position of City Treasurer, following the resignation of Mr. Douglas Rogers, who has moved out of the State. The Mayor welcomed Mr. Courtright, and confirmed his appointment as City Treasurer on the motion of Councilwoman Swanson, seconded'by Councilman Pernell and oarried,by the following roll call vote*" AYES* Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES* None ABSENT* Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer Mayor Rose,presented a plaque of the City, appropriately engraved with tributes from the City and Association, to'Mr. Rogers, and thanked him for his loyal and devoted service as Treasurer. PAYMENT OF BILLS 1660 A motion to approve payment of Demands No. 5538 through 5567 in the amount of $6,068.68 from the General Fund was made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote* AYES'* Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES* None ABSENT*. Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer EASTFIELD GATE 1690 Councilwoman Swanson reported that certain F. A. U. funds credited to Rolling Hills were assigned to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for installation of a left turn pocket on Palos Verdes Drive East in the vicinity of the Eastfield Gate. Revisions in the transuortation improve- ment plan for Rancho Palos Verdes will be reviewed by $CAG in October, and it is not possible for the work to be expedited because of other 168 August 9, 1976 projects to be considered at the same time. Work would not be completed in less than six months because of the necessary reviews and inspections, Councilwoman Swanson said, and she advised that an alternative for the Council to consider would be to authorize Rancho Palos Verdes to proceed with the left turn lane separately, at a cost of $2,000 to $2,500, using other funds, with a guarantee that 'if ,the F.A.U. funds are not ultimately granted the City of Rolling Hills would reimburse the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for the cost of -the work. Mr. R. Eo Hall, 16 Outrider Road and Mr. Ho A. Miller, 20 Outrider Road, said that a dangerous condition- exists in that area, and they asked that the Council do whatever possible to eliminate the hazard. The Manager said that the Council could, by letter, authorize the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to proceed, paying the cost from other funds, with assurance that Rolling Hills would reimburse Rancho Palos Verdes if federal funds are not granted for the project as requested by Rolling Hills. Mrs. Clifton was authorized to write a letter to Mr. Leonard Wood, City Manager of Rancho Palos Verdes, requesting completion of the pro- ject at the earliest possible date, prior to the opening of school, if possible, because of traffic in the area generated by Miraleste High School. ANIMAL SHELTER AGREEMENT 9 (2) The Manager reported that a new Animal Shelter Agreement, changing the term of the contract from five years to one year has been provided by the County. A motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the amended agreement, which will be effective from July 1, 1976 through .Tune 30, 1977, and will supersede the contract previously executed for the period July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1981, was made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES- None ABSENT- Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer PUBLIC HEARING, APPLICATIONS TO KEEP MORE THAN THREE DOGS 25 Mayor Rose opened a Public Hearing to consider applications by residents for permission to keep more than three dogs over four months of age, as required by Article XIII, Ordinance No. 143, Applications from Oo Vo Edelbrock, 14 Roadrunner Road; R. Schmit, 64 Saddleback Road; Orrick Barrett, 1 Middleridge Road North; Mo Braemer 5 Wideloop and Ho A. Miller, 20 Outrider Road were presented to the Council. The Manager advised the Mayor that Mr. Miller was present at the hearing. Mr. Miller advised the Council that he owns four dogs, and owned them prior to August 14, 1975, the date specified by the ordinance. Another dog is staying with him temporarily while his grandchildren are visiting in the process of moving. Further, Mr. Miller explained that one of the dogs has been neutered, and two more will be; all dogs are enclosed in a fenced yard; three dogs are kept indoors during the night and two sleep outdoors, and there have been no complaints from his neighbors. In considering the application, Mayor Rose noted that one of the dogs which Mr. Miller owns is a Basenji, which is backless, and is fifteen years old. 0 Following discussion, Councilwoman Swanson moved that Mr. Miller's -2- August '9, 1976 application to keep four dogs, which he owned on August 14, 1975, be approved, with the condition that the terrier owned by his daughter be returned to her at the earliest possible date, and that as the number of dogs owned by him diminishes, no additions or substitutions be made which would result in his owning more than three dogs as per- mitted by ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer With regard to the other applications, Councilwoman Swanson said she considers the location of dog runs with relation to sleeping quar- ters of neighboring residences vital information for the Council to consider when reviewing applications for permission to keep more than three dogs, as well as determining that the applicants acquired all �.. dogs in their possession prior to August 14, 1975° Further, Council- woman Swanson asked whether any of the applicants indicated that they were using the dogs for breeding purposes, and Mrs. Clifton said all applications filed indicated that the dogs were family pets. The City Attorney recommended that Section 1313 of Ordinance No. 143 be amended with regard to the date of ownership of the dogs. Following discussion Councilman Pernell moved that applications submitted by Re Schmit, Orrick Barrett and Me Braemer be approved conditionally, contingent upon submission of a letter by the applicants advising the proximity of the area in which the dogs are kept to -sleep- ing quarters of neighbors' homes,.and that the application by Oo Vo Edelbrock be held to determine whether a permit was issued for the 9' high chain link fence in which the dogs are confined, and further, because the ages shown on the application indicate that two Labradors are four months old and an Australian Shephard is 11 months old, and therefore were acquired after August 14, 1975° The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer The Manager reported that letters have been sent to residents with information and instructions regarding licensing of dogs and optional licensing of cats. The Mayor asked that applications for dog licenses be checked against the list of licensed dogs obtained from the County last year, and that the violators be contacted by certified mail, with a blank application for license enclosed. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION 400 Mrs. Clifton reported that the second annual combined County - Cities Disaster Preparedness Exercise will be held in September, and will simulate a major earthquake, with problems covering a 16 hour period. The matter washeld for additional reports by the Manager. SCAG FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 455 Information regarding the Fall General Assembly of SCAG on October 7, 1976 at the Sheraton -Universal Hotel was distributed to the Council. Councilman Pernell noted that the Council has been re- quested to submit resolutions of area -wide concern to local governments -3- 170 August 9, 1976 to the SLAG office by August 24, 19760 Among topics recommended by the Council are Property Tax, Liability Insurance, Sales Tax Distribution, Medical Insurance, Labor Relations and Workmen's Compensation. The Manager was asked to prepare in rough draft form resolutions especially pertinent to Rolling Hills for consid- eration at the next meeting of the Council. PENINSULA COMMITTEE OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 457 A letter from the Peninsula Committee of Children's Hospital advising that the Portuguese Bend Horse Show will be held on September 17, 18 and 19 was received and filed. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES MINUTES 463 The minutes of the meeting of the Committee of City Managers on July 27, 1976 were received and filed. Mrs. CLifton reported that the City Managers, as a Committee, are considering the adviseability of a County Service Area, and said she would continue to report to the Council on the matter. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES 471 An invitation from the City of Rolling Hills Estates to the groundbreaking ceremonies of Ernie Howlett Park at 4:00 P.M. August 20 was presented to the Council. Councilwoman Swanson and Mayor Rose said they would attend, and the Manager was directed to so advise the City of Rolling Hills Estates. BUDGET, FISCAL 1976-77 132 The City Treasurer asked the City Manager to discuss the Budget Committee's recommendation with regard to setting up separate funds in the Budget for Fiscal 1976-77. Mrs. Clifton said that originally the' Committee had considered setting up separate funds in the budget for Underground Utilities, Rubbish and Recreation, but at their last meeting it was agreed that only recreation funds would be set up in a special fund, which would be an appropriation from the General Fund for transfer to a special fund for recreation purposes. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION 535 In a letter dated July 28, 1976 Ruth Bennell, Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission advised that at its meeting on July 28, 1976 the Commission adopted a resolution approving the Crenshaw Gate Annexation to the City of Rolling Hills, a detachment from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The Manager was asked to write to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and thank them for their cooperation in the matter. BARRIER BETWEEN RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ROLLING HILLS 538 Mayor Rose reported that he had been contacted by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes regarding their plans to erect a barrier on the common boundary between the two cities in an effort to control prob- lems in the area, and had responded, agreeing to cooperate in the effort. The Mayor said he was recently advised that such a barrier had been installed. Mr. R. Eo Hall advised the Council that when Miraleste High School was built, part of the boundary was fenced, but about 600' remains unfenced and is a source of problems in that area, The Mana- ger said it was her understanding that the fence was not completed because of lack of funds, and said she would look into the matter. -4- 1 August 9, 1976 Mayor Rose said that several months ago a committee consisting of Forrest Riegel, Joe 011a and Bob Fortney had been asked to report on perimeter areas of theCity, with recommendations regarding areas where illegal entry is possible, and methods to be used to correct the situation. No report has been made, and the Mayor asked that the Committee be contacted and asked to present their report and recom- mendations. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DECISION NO.- 86087 511 The Manager reported that the Public Utilities Commission Decision No, 86087 on an investigation into the determination of a lifeline volume of gas and a lifeline quantity of electricity had been sent to Councilman Heinsheimer for review, CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES 514 The City Attorney reported that Conflict of Interest Codes for the Council were due September 1, 1976, but the date has been waived as the code is being revised and finalized in Sacramento. Mr, Kinley ;L., said he wished approval of his plan to attend a meeting in Sacramento if it is in the City's interest, and was authorized to do so. Mr. Kinley said he would keep the City Council advised of regulations which. are being established by the Committee. SENIOR CITIZEN CARDS FOR RTD 575 Councilwoman Swanson reported that applications for discount cards for Senior Citizens to use on buses operated by the Rapid Transit District will be available at the City Hall, and she asked that the Manager advise residents in the Newsletter, PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL 601 The Mayor said he had reviewed the proposed Personnel Policies Manual, and he recommended that age limitations be eliminated from Section H-1, Paragraph 20 PROPOSED ORDINANCE, DISORDERLY CONDUCT 630 The City Attorney distributed copies of a proposed ordinance prohibiting disorderly conduct, prepared at the request of Councilman Crocker. Mayor Rose ordered the matter held for discussion at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT 635 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor -5- -- -City Clerk 171