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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
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ALSO PRESENT:
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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
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City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
City Treasurer
Secretary
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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
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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.
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Following discussion, Councilwoman Swanson moved that Mr. Miller's
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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