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Sz�ran�on, se�:Q�r?�e�. �;�; �;�s�a��a,�.��ra ��c�cs`ke� and ����:��d t�y t�I�� �'o�.l��rsor�g �oll �all. �,�o��e o ��So Councilmembers Cro�ke�9 Pe�ne�'�� S��nson 1Kayo� Rc��e i`,r���S ; No`ne :�.�d����`T� �ou��ilm�.r He�n��.���e� '`��.�'�i'a�`�� �1��1T� ����1� CQN�R�� OI`7 E�S`I'��EI�D Y3��V`E �S ����� �r��e c�elec�m�cl Nt�o 1��k� �"c���:e� ar�� �e Gary ��xen, rep���e�st�- 6 ���°�� �� �h� A�atomob�,le C'1�b, anc�. �.sked �l�ern �� p�esen� a �r�cen�l� �,���.`�����. s�:�d� anc� ��e�or�� c�n traff�c a�ci ��Eed con���1 �.n ����.��.� �ii.�.�.:� ��n�.�.c�����. by �the A�tomob��e Cl�ru.b m ��„�o Fnxen �.��r��ec� �hat �he ���ac�� was ��nd�scted �� a p�iblic� ���-i.c� �,�. r:�� ���t �c� ��.G ���yo A re�rie� �f �,�.� re�ca��ed ae��,.c�en� �n�a�r_►aat��.a��� ¢�x4_� ���.e°�,zz�rr��nc��.����� by �he .���ez�sab��.� �'lt�b �rer� �re�ente�. �.�n a. ��.v�e�. .._ �.�����: �.s; �f�c f"�.t,}�a �°�.nci �I�o ����en ��o�ved sl.icle� �f var�.o�s �.�e�.� �.n �"xs� �;�t�y�o ��fa��i�.��.ox� i.r t��.� �epo��� 7_�^ic'�_���.��d �t�1�.t rn�s� �f �l�e �.cc�,r�en�� �Y��������°�c� ��� �'��t�g���e B��n�+ Ro��� C��:�'� '�',���i �.r�� ;���t�i.e�.d 8����r:�, ��d ��,� ��,�,��y_���.'�'jY ��`��G �5� �.���G��I'9,�� ��F�� ����sF;_:p-y, f:,',a��.C� '�G� C�1'2C���]..C3I'1� o ���:� �f ��� �. � October 25, 1976 �he accidents involved only one vehicle, and most eollisions involved veh�.cles striking fixed objects alongside �he road such as trees , fenees , and during the hours of darkness between 9 : 00 P<Ma and 2a00 AoMo fire hydrantsa Recommendations by the Automobile Cl�xb 3.nclude improvement of roads by s�gning and marking, specifically additional s�gning and marking in some areas , relocation of certain signs , addi�tional delineators and reflective striping consisting of a 4" wide solid white stripe to delineate the right hand edge of the paved surface for each direction of travel on Crest Roacl, Portuguese Bend Road and Eastfield Driveo Further it was recommendecl that fire hydrants whieh are within close proximity to the road or at the outside of curves be marked with reflective paint or z°eflector paddles to make them more visible at night, and that a maintenance prog�am be establi�hed for sign washing and repainting of striping and marking to malce them more visibleo Mro William Corette, 35 East�ield Drive a�ked whether the 25 mile per hour speed limit is the correct speed for Eastfield Driveo Mre Foxen said that speed limit signs are meaningless on some parts of Eastfield because the the numerous curveso He saici traffic enforcement on such roads is most important, and persons could be cited for driving to the left of the center line, rather than on speed alone, as a means of enforcing traffic laws > Councilman Pernell asked whether a correlation had been established between the number of accidents and volume of traffic, Councilman Croeker said there are many variables , including joggers , bicyclists , children, horses , etc< , and he said a study �,ras needed to establish a speed limit and make the laws enforceablee Mro Foxen said the study indicated that most people are driving 35 miles per hour safely in Rolling Hills , and it is those people who drive in excess of that speed who cause problemso Councilman Crocker said approaching horse cross�ngs at 35 miles per hour could be hazardouso Mrso Clifton presented copies of the Sheriff' s report dated October 25 commenting on the Automobile Club' s report, and a report prepared by the Ci�y Manager and the Chief Security Officex�, also commenting on the Auto Club` s reporte Mayor Rose directed that they be held for discussion at a work session of the Counc�le Dro Kenneth Miller, 27 Eastfie7.d Drive, said he was disappointed with the conclusions of the study which does not get to the heart of the problem, speede It was Dr, Miller' s opinion that improvement of road ma�rkings would not deter speeders , and he sa�.d no recommendation was made regarding increased law enforeementa IKro Warren Kane, 21 East- field Dr�ve, said the sheriff acts in crisis situations , but does not �onduct an on-going surveillance program, Mayor Rose said he plans to meet with Captain Foreman to discuss the problem of speeding, and he would also like to participate in the Sher�ff' s ride-along programe The Mayor said that one suggestion he has received from many residents would require that guests be admitted at the Main Gate only, and that re�idents only be admitted at the Eastfield and Crenshaw Gates. A straw vote of residents at the meeting indicated that the majority would be in favor of requiring that guests enter at the Main Gate only, Councilman Pernell said he was impressed by the presentation made by Mre Foxen, who had caught the feeling of the Communitye There is a lack of accident analysis , Couneilman Pernell said, and informa�tion regarding the nature of the accident , specific loeation, direction of travel, driver, whether resident or non-resident, would help pinpoint some of the problems to be eliminated or� �educedo He suggested that the City Manager be requested to aseertain where ever possible specific facts relating to reported accidents . Councilwoman Swanson suggested that residents in the Eastfield area be encouraged to recommend possible .`7_ 3; . . . , . � :� �� L � October 25 , .1976 solut�.ons, and. further,. she suggested that the Sheriff be authorized to concentrate his services for one half hour �twice a �week in the Eastfield area through November and Deeember; and that Eastfield residents� be in- vited to,, hear the regort �at its presentatfon in Januarye Mayor .Rose asked that sugge.stions be .:pr°esented at. a work session at the next meeting, and said he; .would plan. to .meet with Captain Foreman �prior, to that time. Councilman, Pernell asked .�hat a representative of .the Sheriff,' s. Depart-. ment be r..equesteS, to attend the work ses�sion< . Councilman Crocker said the Rolling, Hills Community Associa.tion would have �to be consulted� be- fore the Eastf%eld Gate could be closed to non-resident traffic, and . the approaching �.ho,lida�s would be a difficult time to. have such a . limitation, imposed. :Councilman Crocker said he� has been convinced that no physical barriers can elimininate the problem of speeding, and he said increas.ed tr.affic ,surveillanee may be �the only solutione Concen- trated attention to one area under present budget arrangements would leave o.ther areas without coverage , and it may be necessary to increase the f�nancial allocation to expand the Sheriff' s services for traffic �, control o � �tq Mro Corette asked about a presentatfon to the Council by a resident '� on Eastfield Drive, when statistics were presented on the av.erage speed `"`v t�ravelled. �.nd other informationo Councilman Crocker said he had at- � tempted to obtafn the facts for the Sheriff i�n revi.Pwing the situation, and had been .unable to. obtain figures and informatiori to substantiate the testimony given at the Council meeting. Councilwoman Swanson urged �esidents to attend any wo.rk ses.sions on the ,matter, and said they would be announced in the Newsletter, which carries the agenda. foreall City Council meetingso , , Mayor Rose thanked Mr. Foxen and Mre Foster for their appearance before the Council and presentation of the repor.ta , RECESS The� meeting was �recessed :at 10: 15 P.Mo _and .reconvened at _�10 .30 PoM> TENTATIVE TRACT 31714, RANCHO- PALOS VERDES 818 . . , � The Manager .reported that a tentative map� had been prepared for subdivision of property owned .by the Daughters of Ma-ry and Joseph at 5300 and 5400 Crest Road,� Rancho Palos Verdes, contiguous . to the Ci.ty of Rolling Hi1Ts , and two inembers of Daughters. .of Mary and Joseph were - px°esent at the meeting< Further, Mrs . Clifton said three maps had been sent to Rolling Hills , and there were differ.ences on all the maps which should be resolved before the matter is considered by the Council. Mrso Clifton asked that the matter be held on the agenda to give her an opportunity to contact the Planning Director in Rancho Palos Verdes , and determine which map is corre:ct, The Mayor so ordered. , TENTATIVE TRACT 31906 , ROBERT STANDER, 11 SADDLEBACK ROAD 835 Mayor Rose opened discussion of Tract 31906 , held on the agenda to enable members of the Council to make a fieTd trip to the sitee A new map, showing the required fifty foot front set back for Lot 2 was submittedo Following discussion of the tract, Councilman Crocker moved that the .Plarmulg Advisor' s Report dated June 23 , 1976 be approved and accep- ted, modificatfon of Article V, Section 5 < 04d, Width and. Depth of Lot 1 be approved, and that the tentative map as revised be approved, The motion was seconded �by :Councilman Pernell and carried by .the following roll call vote : AYESo�. . . _ , Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Rose NOE S: None ABSENT : Councilman Heinsheimer � -3- :b�. � � ��� October 25 , 1976 �ZYING TRIANGLE PROPERTIES , iKAJOR LANGER, 1 RUNNIN{GBRAND ROAD 1016 Mro Major Langer advised the Council that he has purchased property at 1 Runningbrand Road, and has submitted plans fo� development of the property t� the Architectural Committeee The property is in the same eondition as it was when aequired, and a stable remains , although the residence was destroyed by �ire in June 1973e In 'response to a letter from the Manager, Mre Langer said he has had chlor�ine added to the pool to cont.r+ol the mosquitc problem, �and has had the accumulated manure removedo Further, he said the pool is fenced to prevent unauthorized entx°y to the area o Mayor Rose asked the Manager to contact the Health Department and request an inspection to verify that the problems have been abatedo REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE , OoJo BROWN, 27 GEORGEFF RDD 1047 Mre Roy Jo Schmidt , attorney for Mr. and Mrsa Oe Je Brown, 27 Georgeff Road, advised the Council that Mre and Mrse Brown had entered into escrow to sell Lot 17 to Mro and Mrso Philip Kelly_, and after the opening of escrow a question liad been raised' as to whether Lot 17 hacl been lawfully divided from Lot 17B, although Mr. and Mrso Brown had purchased Lots 17 and 17B in separate transactions in 1958o Mr. Schmidt requested that the Council issue a Certificate of Compliance which would eliminate any question as to whether the separate sale of Lot 17 vio- �ates the subdivision ordinances of the City of Rolling Hills , and would also eliminate the potential liability of the Browns and their successors in interest to Lot 17 as a result of the saleo An area map , colored to show Lots 17 and 17B and other properties in the area was submitted to �he Councile In diseussing the request, Councilman Crocker said Lot 17B is an unbuildable site with no access , and he would be reluetant to by-pass other bodies and jurisdictions and grant a certificate of compliance on an unbuildable site which would not comply with Rolling Hills Community Association requirementso He suggested that Mro Brown apply for sub- division of the property to the Cotmnunity Association, since at present he has only one building site with the Association> Mr< Schmidt advised that as a condition of sale a proposed easement would be reserved across Lot 17 to join with the road to Poppy Trail to provide access to the parcel, and an engineering report had been prepared to show that such a plan is feasible. Mayor Rose said that in subdivision, access to a parcel across another parcel is not permittede Councilman Pernell agreed that the Council would be left with a problem lot if they granted a Certificate of Compliance > Mr< Philip Kelly, purchaser of the property, safd he is convinced that Mro Brown entered into escrow in good faith with the understanding that he was the owner of two separate sites , and wished to sell one lot consisting of four acres to Mra Kellya Further, Mra Kelly said he has incurred substantial expense, and has submitted plans for improvements which have been approved by the Architectural Committeee The City Attorney advised the Council that Mr, Brown has in the pas� expressed concerns about flood waters in the vicinity of his proper�y, and he recommended that if the Council considered granting a Certificate of Compliance as requested, certain conditions regarding diverting flood waters , and limitations on a building site be attached to such certificate , so that in the event of future plans to build a house on the newly created parcel , approval of a building site would have to be obtained from the Rolling Hills Community Associatione Following the discussion Councilman Crocker moved that the request for a Certificate of Compliance on Lot 17B of Tract 19040 be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the -4- < . - . �,„ � c� October 25 , 1976 a . . �f .. following roll call vote: . AYES : Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOESe None � ABSENT: Couneilman Heinsheimer 'TENTATItTE PARCEL MAP NOo 6703 1472. A tentative parcel map for property at 19 Rockinghorse Road, Rancho Palo� Verdes9 sent to the Council for purposes of information, was re�eived for the file , with the comment that the proposal is consistent with development in the areao 0 TENTATItTE TRACT 31617 1510 � The tentative map for Tract 31617 at Cr.est Road and Highridge Road C� in Ran�ho Palos Verdes was received and filede � � EQIJESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS 1565 Recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding installation of Equestrian Crossing signs was held for consideration with other traf- fic matters at tl�e next regular meetingo LOS ANGEZES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BEACHES 1580 . Copies of a questionnaire regarding Abalone Cove were given to Cottncilmembers Heinsheimer and Swanson for review and a report to the Councilo CRES°TA PALOS �IERDES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 1594 A letter from Cresta Palos Verdes Homeowners Associatfon expressing oppositfon to a propo.sed setbaek encroachment on land located at Haw- thorne Boulevard and Crest Road in Rolling Hills Estates in c�onnection with a px°oposed superrnarket was received and filede FTNANCIAL STATEMENTS 1610 The Financial Statementsfor Se.ptember 1976 were approved and accepted on the motion of Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell , Swanson Mayor Rose . NOES : None ABSENT : Councilman Heinsheimer ; PAYMENT OF BILZS Cotxncilman Crocker moved that Demands Noo 5718 through 5745 in t�e amount of $15 ,311e64 be paid from the General Fund< The motion �ras seconded �by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers C�ocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES : � None ABSEN°T: Councilman Heinsheimer —5— � � � f� . ''�' Oetober 25 , 1976 RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT 1648 Couneilwoman Swanson reported that the Rapid ,Transit District is attempting to re-schedule the bus routes on the Peninsula to coordinate witfi school hours , in order to aecommodate students for transportation to and from school . RECONI�'IENDATION RE : "FOR SALE" SIGNS , �683 , Correspondenee dated October 15 , 1976 from the City Attorney re- garding "For Sale" signs was received for the file. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1700 The City Attorney reported that he had discussed the proposed ordinance with the Sheriff' s Department, arid they requested a section whieh would make it unlawful for anyone to use fals.e credentials for entry to the Citye Mr. Kinley said he would prepare a section dealing with entry by trick or device. The matter was held on the agenda. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY: THOMAS ROBA, 7 PACKSADDLE ROAD W, 1724 Correspondence from the County Engineer, Department of Building and Safety regarcling the District Attorney' s disposition of the matter of a complaint of illegal grading on the Thomas Roba property at 7 Pack- saddle Road West was referred to the City Attorney and the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hi:lls Community Associationa LEF°T HAND TUR1V FOR PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST 1750 T'he matter was held on the agendae RECREATIONAL FACILITIES REPORT 1760 The matter was held on the agendae RESOLLTTION N0, 375 1790 A resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROTESTING THE PRACTICE OF THE DEPART'MENT OF MOTOR t1EHICLES OF SELLING THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CITIZENS UPON REQIJEST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY SO REQUESTING AND URGING REPEAL OF THE LA�T AUTHORIZING THIS PRACTICE was adopted on �: mota�n made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENTe Councilman Heinsheimer RESOLU`TION NOa 376 A resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLI,ING HILLS FIXING THE FEES TO BE PAID FOR THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS OR REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF C�MPLIANCE was adopted on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Council- ma.n Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell , Swanson Mayor Rose � NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer -6-- . October 25 , 1976 PROPOSED ORDINANCE - GRADING PERMIT'S 1860 A proposed ordinance regarding requirements for grading permits was held on the agenda for discus�ion at the next meeting. �� APPROVAL OF EXPENDTTURES - CITY MANAGER 1870 A request by the City Manager for approval of estimates to paint th�: ° exterior o� the l��aintenarice Building and purchsse of a storage °� ' cabinet for, flammable liquids was approved by the Councile JUVENILE.- DIVERSION PROGRAM 1880 Councilwoman Swanson reported that Mso Paula Horn:-Da�is.; who is active in the.Juvenile Diversion Program and the Palos Verdes Switch- _ board wishes to address the.. Council at a meeting, and she asked that residents be advised in tk�e Newsletter of the date of her appearance. r' Mayor Rose asked that Nirso Carol Hoffman, Community liaison with the � : Sheriff' s Department, be advised of the programo • SOUTH BAY CITIES 1896 � ` Counc.ilwoman Swanson�:.repo�t,e:d that� rep:resentat.ives of Lawndale wish to meet with two re��`esentatives �of the Rolling H.ills City Council to discuss the proposed new County, as prese-nted at meetings of the South Bay Cities � Further, Councilwoman Swanson asked that a written `. ��mmunication be sent to the South Bay Cities rega�ding Rolling Hills position on the .�roposed new County.: Mayor .Rose� asked Councflwoman Swanson to draft a letter� Further, the Mayor suggested that the City Council observe the� results of' the election regarding formation of ' Canyon Countyo YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM � O10 (2). Councilman Pernell reported that a program has begun in Palos Verdes High School using community youth in local governmental processes , �nd he asked that Rolling Hills youth be included in the program. 30INT MEETTNG WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS 14 The Manager reported that the Board of Director� wish to meet with the Council to discuss dual jurisdiction problems , and the meeting was scheduled for Monday, November 29e - � ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 17 Councilwoman Swanson said an adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission�was scheduled. for Tuesday, October 26, and she would attend the meeting as C-ity. Council liaison with. the Planning Commission. . � FIRE DEPARTMENT CPR COURSE 21 . Mrs . Clifton reported that the Fire Department has offered a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for City employees and officials , and members of the staff have enrolled in a course to be given at I7applegray ,' �� School on November 4, 9 and 11� � HOLIDAY PARTY � Mrs , Clifcon announced that Mre and Mrse Jack Davidson have offered their home for the annual Holiday party on Saturday, Aecember 19 , 1.976. ADJOURNMENT 41� � � . � The meeting was recessed to an executive session at 12 : 30 A�M. The meeting was reconvened at 1 : 00 A.M, and adjourned .at 1: 10 A.Me � -7- . . . �`���o.�� •�V,t��"`� � �