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2/14/1977MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA February 14, 1977 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Rose at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 14, 1977. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Rose Councilwoman Swanson arrived at 7:50 P.M. ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager William Kinley City Attorney June Cunningham Secretary Mr. & Mrs. James Biby Residents Dr. & Mrs. David Bray 0. J. Brown Mrs. Pixie Breitenstein Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Davisson Mrs. Linda Fox Mrs. Kip Goldreyer C. E. Gregory Mrs. Evelyn Hankins Mrs. Audrey Krauss Major Langer Mrs. Ginny Leeuwenburgh_ Dr. & Mrs. John Link Roger Meurer E. L. Pearson Mrs. Marvia Perry Forrest Riegel Fritz Ripley Mrs. Joyce Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Roy Stinnett Mr. & Mrs. Philip Ver Planck Dr. Michael Weller J. W. Whittington Dr. Sam Wolinsky APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of January 24, 1977 be approved and accepted as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson SOUTH BAY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT 15 Copies of a letter dated February 4, 1977 from South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project to Councilwoman Swanson were distributed to the Council. The letter advised that the local hard match for Rolling Hills for participation in the second year gra-::- is $71.50. The PR February,14, 1977 Council was requested to adopt another resolution 1,a.uthorizing, their participation in that amount,in order to have .the jCity billed -for its share for 1976/77 participation.in the project. RESOLUTION NO. 379 Councilman A RESOLUTION -OF TO PARTICIPATE reading in full Heinsheimer and AYES NOES: 2,7 Crocker moved that Resolution No •379 -entitled THE CITY :COUNCIL :. OF, .THE ,.CITY 'OF, ROLLING`HILLS ; CALIFORNIA,:,; IN:THE,JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM be 'adopted, and that`:: be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Rose None ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson PENINSULA BICENTENNIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE 26 Mrs. Kip Goldreyer, Rolling,,Hills_Chairwoman.of the Peninsula Bicentennial Coordinating Committee, advised that surplus funds of $366.18 were accumulated over the past year from events celebrating the Bicentennial. The money was divided among the Peninsula.cities, and a check in the amount of $91.54 was sent.to Rolling Hills, In a letter dated January 25, 1977, Mr. Bryan Hardwick, Chairman of the Palos Verdes Estates Bicentennial Commission suggested that the continuation of the American Essay Contest in the Peninsula School District would be a worthwhile use of the profits from the Bicenten- nial fund. Mrs. Goldreyer said she would favor using the money for a project in Rolling Hills, and she said she wished to look further into. the matter before the Council considered donating the money. Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the matter be held until a recommendation is made by the Rolling Hills Bicentennial Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried unanimously. Mrs. Goldreyer said she has a complete set of pictures taken at the Rolling Hills Community Picnic on July 4, and will make them permanently available to the City office, so they can be viewed by residents. Mrs. Goldreyer said the photographer has donated the pictures to the City. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR PRIVATE TENNIS COURTS 61 ... Mayor Rose said that at the request of the City Council, the Planning Commission had developed a set of proposed guidelines for private tennis courts in Rolling Hills. 47 Councilman Pernell suggested that the Council consider a letter dated February 1, 1977 from Dr, David Bray, offering the direct as°sistance of theTennis Club to the City Council, Planning Commission and the Rolling Hills Community Association in developing guidelines for the development of private and public tennis courts, now and in the future. The Mayor explained that the offer was made after the Planning Commission completed their guidelines, which were developed at work sessions of the Commission held on January 25 and February 1. Copies of the proposed guidelines were distributed, and the Mayor asked Mr. Forrest Riegel, Chairman of the Planning Commission to review the guidelines.. Mr. Riegel said it is not the intention of the Planning Commission -2- February 14, 1977 to recommend that the proposal become an ordinance at this time; rather it is their wish that they be used as guidelines. He explained that under Ordinance No. 112, which was recently enacted, all tennis courts require a Conditional Use Permit. The Mayor said, further, that under Article II, Section 2.06 of Ordinance No. 33, Limitation of Land Use, no building or land shall be used for any purpose except as hereinafter specifically provided and allowed in the same zone in which such build- ing and land is located, and since tennis courts are not included in Section 3.01, Uses Permitted, a Conditional Use Permit would be required for any private tennis court built in Rolling Hills. The conditions were read, and the following comments were made: Condition 1. That such court is appurtenant to the residence on the lot or parcel of land on which the tennis court is located, and may not be separated from the residence by a road or roadway. The Manager was requested to determine before the next Council meeting how many properties in the City are bisected by a road or roadway. Condition 2. That such tennis court facility is unlighted, except for a single security light. Councilman Crocker said he wished to have the exception for a security light deleted. Condition 3. That the total area of the property on which such tennis court facility and the residence to which it is appurtenant are located shall consist of at least 40,000 square feet in excess of the symbol which designates the zoning----. Councilman Pernell said he would consider the 25% limitation of development imposed by Ordinance No. 137 adequate to control the density. Councilwoman Swanson said many large parcels which would qualify by total area would not accommodate a tennis court, since many large properties are not totally usable. Condition 4. That such court shall not be located in a required front yard, and shall be a minimum of 35 feet from any other property line, 125 feet from existing residences on adjacent properties, and 35 feet from the residence on the property on which the tennis court is located. Councilman Pernell said the condition would require a parcel with a minimum lot width of 130 feet. Condition 6. That private tennis courts shall not be used for any commercial purposes for which a fee or other consideration is charged. Councilman Pernell suggested that the wording be changed to "fee, donation or other----" 'Condition 7. Councilwoman Swanson suggested that "at the applicant's expense" be added to the requirement for staking by a licensed surveyor or -Civil Engineer. Councilman Crocker asked why regulation of the hours of use, which were imposed as a condition of approval in other cases, was not included. Mr. Riegel said the Commission felt the requirement would be too diffi- cult to enforce. Councilman Heinsheimer said that if approved and adopted by the Council, the guidelines should be incorporated into an ordinance. The City Attorney agreed, and said further, that tennis courts should be subject to conditional use permit, not a variance of the ordinance. Mayor Rose asked for comments from the audience. Dr. David Bray said that although the offer of assistance by the Tennis Club was made in a letter dated February 1, the action was taken by the Tennis Club at an open meeting on January 12. He said Mr. William Corette would represent the Tennis Club, if the offer was accepted'. -3- 'I. February 14; 1977 Councilwoman Swanson said she did not think a- special-in,tere.st group such as the Tennis Club should become involved in the matter, _ and she recommended that in such matters the Council should hear from: private residents, not from special interest.groups. Councilman Crocker said the Council welcomes any comments, written or verbal., and all residents as well as.organized groups should be encouraged to make their wishes known. Mrs. Joan Saffo, 1 -Crest Road East, said that Rolling Hills i's becoming over -legislated, too rigid., and not fun, Dr. Michael Weller, 3 Flying Mane Road, asked for clarification of total area requirements in Condition 3, and asked how many properties in the community could meet the requirements as outlined in that condition, Councilman Crocker requested that the information -be provided at the next meeting of the Council.. Further, Dr.. Weller said that use of the court by only residents.of the residence to.whi.ch.the court is appurtenant or to their guests, Condition .5, ,andeAthe.stipulation that private tennis courts not be used for any charitable or commer- cial purpose, Condition 6,:were threats or punishments,- rather than. conditions. Mayor Rose explained that they were included in the conditions because of recent complaints.received about existing private tennis courts.. Councilman Heinsheimer said such conditions should apply to all courts in theCity, rather than as a restriction or condition of approval for future courts, Major Langer, owner of property at 1 Runningbrand Road, said he had attended a public hearing on an application for a conditional use permit for construction of a tennis court, recently submitted to and, denied by the Planning Commission, and he said it was his impression that all conditions in the proposed guidelines could be met by the applicant. The City Attorney said that although the application was denied by the Planning Commission, the deadline for, appeal of the decision to theCity Council had not expired,.and it would not be ?roper to discuss the matter at this time. Mr. William Davisson 7 Blackwater Canyon'Road, said he has made application to the Community .Association and the. Planning Con. - mission for permission to build a tennis court, on..his.property, 1h ich. consists of 6.2 acres, and he said the red tape and hassle he has encountered have been very disillusioning to him and his family. Mr. C. E. Gregory, 25 Caballeros Road, said he`is building, a home, -,and tennis court at 13 Johns Canyon Road. Mr. Gregory saad h.e* would estimate that perhaps two properties in Rolling Hills could comply completely with the proposed guidelines. Mr. Gregory said the tennis community is interested in the atmosphere of the as well as in the sport, and tennis players oppose a concrete jur5le. He said the guidelines as developed do not give tennis playing rec: dents a chance. Mr. Roger Meurer, 9 Blackwater Canyon Road, said he wished ro compliment Chairman Riegel and the Planning Commission for t -he..: admirable job in preparing the guidelines. Mr. Meurer said chat` his property could not meet the criteria contained in the when subdivision is completed even though his home will he or a fool, =acre parcel in the RAS -2 zone. Concerning the required.net aifea Condition 3, Mr. Meurer said it is his opinion that two acres sheu; be required, whether in the RAS -1 or RAS -2 zone, since Theo. er. i r:,?' . ­. ff two acres in the RAS -1 zone could accommodate a court, tan ac -r in the RAS=2 zone could accommodate a tennis court as well, He suggested that a uniform requirement of 100,000 square feet net, regardless of zoning, would be 'a more equitable req_uirenent. Furr.her he said that requirements in Condition 4 for placement of a -tennis court on a parcel could be debatable. Mr. Meurer said -.few lots on which a tennis court could be built would be less than 130 feet widc -4- February 14, 1977 but the requirement that a tennis court be 35 feet from any other property line does not take into consideration limitations of terrain. With respect to Condition 8 which requires three or more off-street parking spaces, Mr. Meurer said he would be in favor of such a require- ment if it did not mean that parking ares would have to be paved, since he would be opposed to any requirement for additional paving. In the absence of further comment from the floor, Mayor Rose said he wished to ask the Tennis Club to also propose what they consider a reasonable set of guidelines for development of tennis courts on private property. He asked members of the Council to comment on the guidelines presented by the PlanningCommission, and on his proposal to the Tennis Club. Councilman Crocker said he would concur with the request to the _ Tennis Club, but would ask that in considering the matter, they draw - guidelines with respect to the impact on their home by a court on their neighbor's property, rather than from the perspective of attempting to build a court on their own property, since each court constructed impacts on three or four other properties in the area. The rights of those neigh- bors, as well as the right of the person who wants a tennis court must be considered, Councilman Crocker said. Councilwoman Swanson said she attended several meetings and work sessions of the Planning Commission, and realized that a great deal of work and study went into the guidelines. Further, she said that the Council should adopt the guidelines if they feel they would be helpful; if not, they should make the decision not to have guidelines. With respect to the offer of the Tennis Club, Councilwoman Swanson said it was her opinion that a legislative body should not request assistance from a special interest group. Councilman Heinsheimer said he would consider it proper for the Tennis Club to submit their recommendations in writing for consider- ation by the.Council. He said the discussion had developed three cate- gories to be considered: 1) Land Planning, with consideration of minimum acreage required, front yard and side yard locations, division of pro- perty by a road or roadway, etc.; 2) Use Limitations, most of which already exist, such as commercial or charitable use, hours of use, lighting, etc; and 3) Procedures, which could be ground rules, inde- pendent of criteria, such as requirements for staking imposed by the Planning Commission to assist them in considering the application, which would result in less red tape and delay, which was a comment by one of the residents at the meeting. Councilman Pernell said he wished to state that he considers it proper and appropriate for the Council to ask the Tennis Club and Caballeros to assist in matters which affect them and all residents of the City, and he said their input should be encouraged. Concerning .the proposed guidelines, Councilman Pernell said there are ten conditions, but only three conditions are new: Condition 1, separation by a roadway; Condition 3, total area required; and Condition 4, placement of a court on a property. All other recommendations are requirements contained elsewhere in other rules and regulations in force in the community. Two other things which have not been included are noise level deter- mination, which could have an impact on surrounding properties, depend- ing on accoustics, and change of ownership. Because of the extensive area of concrete, if subsequent owners did not use the courts, they could fall into disrepair, resulting in cracked unsightly courts, especiallly in an area where there is ground movement. (252)Councilman Crocker asked the City Attorney to give a legal opinion on whether he feels the Council should consider adopting guidelines, or should continue to act on recommendations of the Planning Commission based on existing ordinances. Mr. Kinley said that as a matter of procedure he would prefer to see the ordinance remain as it is in its flexible state, using good judgment in interpreting it, and as long as there was no abuse of discretion or prejudicial act, there would be no problem. Councilman Crocker asked what legal difficulties might be encountered as a result of adopting guidelines. Mr. Kinley said that guidelines would have to become part of an ordinance and would take away from the Planning Commission the flexibility of decision, the flexibility of exercising discretion, the flexibility of knowing the Community, the flexibility of having worked in the area, and the effect -5- February 14, 1977 it is going to have on it., Mr. Kinley said the guidelines, when made into an ordinance, would have the force of law. Mayor Rose asked Dr. Bray to comment. Dr. Bray said part of the discussion before the Tennis Club was whether it would be preferable to have decisions concerning tennis courts made more or less arbitrar- ily by community leaders who change from time to time, or whether buidelines or an ordinance which would regulate the matter would be preferable. Mayor Rose said the Council wishes to make requirements for construction of a tennis court clear, but still retain a certain amount of flexibility, since each property is unique. The Mayor asked Dr. Bray°to request the Tennis.Club to work on the matter and make a report to the Council in thirty days. Dr. Bray agreed to do so, and the matter was scheduled for discussion at the regular City Council meeting on March 14. Mr. Riegel asked for direction for the Planning Commission in considering tennis courts after April 1. Mr. Kinley advised that consideration of tennis courts by the Planning Commission should continue under existing ordinances until a decision is arrived at concerning adopting the guidelines and amending the ordinance. RECESS 746 The meeting was recessed at 9:50 P.M. and reconvened at 10:00 P.M. REPORT ON DRAINIGE, DR. SAM WOLINSKY PROPERTY, REATA LANE 750 A memorandum dated February 10, 1977 -from the City Manager reporting on the Wolinsky drainage problem was presented to the Council. The Manager -displayed a•map°of the area, marked to show the property lines; -Dr. Wolinsky's home and stable, easements, and the area of the drainage problem. Mrs. Clifton said the area of erosion is totally on Dr. Wolinsky's ai property. Plans were made to eliminate the hazard by using funds from the 1970 Flood Control District Bond Issue, but the work was not done because of insufficient funds for the project., Councilman Crocker said he had visited the area and determined that in some places the erosion is eight feet deep, which is extremely hazardous. He said he thinks the City has an obligation to eliminate the hazard and erosion, and asked other members of the Council to visit the site. Councilwoman Swanson said she visited the area with -Mrs. Clifton and she agreed with Councilman Crocker that there is a tremendous hazard. She agreed that the hazard should be eliminated, and since it involves private property, a Rolling Hills Community Association easement, and the City through the Flood Control District, all should join to eliminate the hazard. Dr. Wolinsky explained that there is a path leading from the trail to,,'the-road, and although it has been posted as private pro- perty, people continue to use it. Some -months ago a motorcyclist, who was trespassing fell into the ditch, and the motorcycle was re- trieved with great difficulty. Although the erosion creates a hazar- dous condition -on his property,,Dr. Wolinsky said the drainage origi- nates on Crest Road. He said he has again -filled the ditch -at his -- expense, but the fill is a temporary measure, and will not hold in a heavy rain. Further, he said the continued erosion will damage the horse trail. 1 Mayor -Rose said the use of public funds for eliminating the hazard could be considered a gift or a duty, depending upon circumstances, and he said the Council must determine whether there actually is a real danger to person and property, and if so, then must determine who is responsible for correcting the condition. Mr. Kinley said the entire area naturally drained to the pro- perty presently woned by Dr. Wolinsky, and the Flood Control District diverted the water into a drain also on the property. Without the drain Mr. Kinley said Dr. Wolinsky would not have been able to develop the property or build his barn. am February 14, 1977 Mr. J. W. Whittington, owner of property next to Dr. Wolinsky's said he is unable to reach or develop his property because of the erosion and the ditch which must be eliminated in order for him to use the easement which gives access to his property. Further, Mr. Whittington said the pipe which dumps onto the property collects water from Georgeff Road and Reata Lane which originates on Crest Road. Mr. Whittington said he has a letter from Mr. Wilt of the Flood Control District advising that Mr. Wilt is ready for bids on the corrective work necessary. Mr. Kinley said it would be necessary for the City to obtain engineering advice on the matter. Mayor Rose said it is important first to determine whose responsibility it is to correct the conditon. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda to give the City Attor- ney an opportunity to research the matter and report to the Council on whether the City has the right or obligation to spend public funds on the project. -Councilman Heinsheimer said that if it can be demonstrated that in the absence of rain there is no health or safety hazard, it may not be necessary for the City to take action in the situation. The matter was held on the agenda. SWIMMING POOL, 1 RUNNINGBRAND ROAD 1096 Mrs. Clifton reported that she was contacted by Mr. Charles Mc- Mullen, a Sanitarian of the Los Angeles County Health Department, about a problem of mosquito larvae breeding in the abandoned swimming pool on the Major Langer property at 1 Runningbrand Road. Mr. McMullen advised the Manager that numerous notifications to Mr. Langer had been ignored, and a serious problem of mosquito breeding had resulted. Mr. Langer advised the Council that he had complied with recom- mendations originally offered by Mr. McMullen, and it was his under- standing that the problem had been taken care of. When notified of the recent development, Mr. Langer had the pool completely drained and - covered with polyurethane. The Manager was directed to contact Mr. McMullen and request that he again inspect the property, and if the measures taken by Mr. Langer are satisfactory, to so notify the City by letter. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1132 In a memorandum to the Council dated February 9, 1977 Councilwoman Swanson requested that the other Council members review information concerning the Palos Verdes Faculty Association Master Contract Pro- posal Summary, also information provided by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Councilman Heinsheimer said he considered it inappropriate for the Council to act, and suggested that members of the Council act on the matter as private citizens. Councilwoman Swanson said she thought the Council should support the Board of Education in their efforts to make final decisions by elected officials, nto laymen. Since the proposals submitted by the teachers would increase the annual District budget by over $16,000,000 a 55% increase over the budget for the current year, Councilwoman Swanson asked that the Council take a position. She moved that the Rolling Hills Council write a letter to the Board of Education support- ing the Board in their decisions. Councilman Crocker seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. 4r A motion by Councilman Heinsheimer to table the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheiemer, Pernell Mayor Rose NOES: Councilwoman Swanson ABSENT: None -7- 27 7 February 14, 1977 LICENSING OF DOGS 1181 1 10he Manager distributed lists of residents who have not licensed their dogs as required by Ordinance No. 136, as of,.Febru.ary 10, 1977, and a list of those residents who own more than three dogs,' in vio.lst:-icit, of Ordinance No. 143. Mayor Rose said there are other instances of non-compliance wit.li City ordinances, and he suggested that no action b°e taken in the ab.,co,t, of specific complaints. Following discussion, Councilman Crocker moved that the City Attor- ;.lny be directed to write to residents in violation of Ordinance No, 1.36, Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion. After further discussion Councilman Crocker moved that the City Attorney be authorized to tale the necessary action to enforce Ordinance No. 143, Councilman Heins- heimer seconded the motion. Mayor Rose moved, that the motion be ameo(k$ 0 jt to specify that the action be taken against residents about whom a com- ,r, plaint is received. Councilwoman Swanson objected to consideration of the matter. Councilman Crocker seconded the amendment to the motion. The motion as amended was carried on the following roll call vote. AYES: Mayor Rose NOES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pern.ell, Swanson ABSENT: None The original motion to enforce the ordinances was carried on. the allowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pern.ell, Swansov NOES: Mayor Rose ABSENT: None TRAFFIC STUDY - ROAD STRIPING 1334 Mrs. Clifton said she expects to have a letter from the Road. Department to present to the Council at the next meeting `ENTArCIVE TRACT_ 31714, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 1338 Mrs. Clifton said she had discussed the proposed tract with the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Advisor, and was advised that the latest pian submitted was unsatisfactory because of the extensive grading proposed. The matter was held for further information. P,IDING RING, LOT 7, 24 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE 1348 The Manager reported that she has no additional informatioyi to report on the matter. Mayor Rose directed that the matter be removed from the agenda until additional information is available. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF BOND, GORDON SHULTZ, TRACT 30605:3 Mayor Rose said he had received a telephone call .from Mrs, Field, Chairman of the Landscape Committee, regarding the Manager's recommendation that sprinklers be installed on Johns Canyon Road, using money posted by Mr. Gordon Shultz as a condition of approval of Tract 30605. Mrs. Field said she did not agree with the concept. of a community maintained sprinkler system on private properties, Mrs. Clifton explained that it would not be a community maint.a n(,.0 February 1.4 , 1977 •�stez Councilman. Crocker expressed concern about the Cit ,v irt• to l li ,�-�-r_ inkler system in view of the impending water shortage. 'P irs . Clifton said she wishedto discuss the matter with the : jet. ! , Landscape Committee, and asked that the matter be held on the ar.enr'. ,:c,unci loran Heinsheimer suggested that the matter be remo'.red fron, t h _. agenda and returned when the Manager was ready to report to the The Mayor so ordered. R":I'C170 PALOS VERDES - TENTATIVE TRACT 32991 1366 Mrs. Clifton reported that a tentative tract reap for Tract 129";. in Rancho Palos Verdes was sent to the City of Rolling Hills fcyv = i.on purposes. Councilwoman Swanson said she wished to revs. c�-- the 11 NCHO PAIJOS VERDES - EIR #10 1374 A copy of the Environmental Impact Report for a proposed orocct In rancho Palos Verdes near the crest of San Pedro Hill-, adjacent to the City of Rolling Hills, was presented to the Council. Mayor Rose said he is concerned about the density of the develovimepit because of its proximity to Rolling Hills, and because of the bua.tEro ".j.cb could be placed on Rolling Hills by emergency access t.hrou 1-: He asked that the Tanager request additional copies= of t1-0 ,o all members of the Council could review it. FINDINGS, DOG ATTACKS PERSON 1437 A copy of the findings on a complaint filed by Mrs. Dorothy Alinter f'.eata Lane, on behalf of her daughter, was received and filed, A memorandum from the Manager concerning complaints received abotit_ clog problems on Wideloop Road was received and filed. PAYI ENT OF BILLS 1449 Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 5944 through 5991. in the amount of $27,619.23 be paid from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vole. AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Heinsheimer noted that the demands include payment of fees in the amount of $1,535.16 to Meurer Engineering on the recommendm ation of the City Attorney. RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT 1490 Councilwoman Swanson reported that a meeting with represent.at"4:ves of the Rapid Transit District and representatives of the. Peninsula '(,jiIi be held in the Rolling Hills City Hall on Thursday, February 18. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 112 1500 The City Attorney requested that the matter be held on the agerdi . The 1Mayor so ordered. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1510 The matter was held on the agenda at the request of the City R9 February 14, 1977 DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ENGINEER .1520 A letter dated January 21, 1977 from the Department of County Engineer requesting that the City adopt the 1976 Edition of Standard Specifications for Public Works was presented to the Council. Mr. Kinley advised that he would have the appropriate resolution ready for the next meeting. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT_ 1524 In a letter dated February 2, 1977 Chief Richard Houts advised that he has announced his retirement from the County Fire Department,, effective April 1, 1977. Mayor Rose asked that a letter expressing the good wishes of the Council be prepared for his signature. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, PHASE III 1530 A copy of the Joint Powers Agreement, Phase III, Implementation Portion of South Bay Corridor (Transportation) Study in the County of Los Angeles, was presented to the Council. In a memo to the Council, Councilwoman Swanson advised that if the County and State continue their subsidy, the cost to Rolling Hills would be $36.00. Otherwise, the cost would. be $10.8.00. It was Councilwoman.Swanson's recommenda- tion that the Council approve the agreement. Councilwoman Swanson moved that the Joint Powers Agreement; Phase III be approved., Themotion 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 DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - PICKUP TRUCK 1536 Mrs. Clifton reported that she wishes -to dispose of a 1966 pick up truck which the City no longer needs. In a letter to the Manager dated January 31, 1977, Mr. Kinley advised that in view of the fact that the City of Rolling Hills does not have any ordinance relating. to the sale and disposition of personal property, surplus or other- wise, it is solely within the power of the City Council to .declare how the property should be sold; whether it should be sold in the open market or sold after advertising for bids. Mrs. Clifton said it is her intention to advertise the truck in the local papers, also send the information to a number of public agencies in the area, and ask for ,closed bids. The City Attorney said it would be necessary for the City Council to first declare.the truck surplus property, and determine whether they wish to sell it by bid, or by advertising it in the paper. Councilman Pernell moved that; the 1966 pickup truck owned by the City be declared surplus property and offered for sale by.closed bid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: None -10- 280 February 14, 1977 1560 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE - ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY AT CRENSHAW GATE The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance necessary for completion of the annexation of property at the Crenshaw Gate, approved by LAAFCO in July 1976. Councilman Crocker moved that the proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY COMMONLY DESIGNATED AND REFERRED TO AS THE "CRENSHAW GATE ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS be introduced, and that reading'in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: None LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: PARTISAN COUNCIL ELECTIONS 1580 Mrs. Clifton reported that in the League of California Cities Bulletin dated February 11, 1977, notice was given of a meeting to be held ori March 9 to discuss AB351, which would make municipal elections partisan. The Manager suggested that if the Council is opposed to the proposal, action be taken'to advise the Committee. Councilman Crocker moved that the Council oppose the proposal to make municipal elections partisan, and that the League of California Cities be.so advised. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: 'AY -ES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Rose NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Rose requested that a letter to the League of California Cities be prepared for his signature. TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH 1602 A memorandum dated February 10, 1977 from the City Manager and a memorandum dated January 18, 1977 from Tom Brohard, Traffic Engineer- ing Advisor, Los Angeles County Road Department, regarding Palos Verdes Drive North at Rolling Hills Road/Portuguese Bend Road Signal Timing were presented to the Council. Mayor Rose said he wished to have the statistics interpreted for the Council. Mrs. Clifton said she would ask Mr. Brohard to attend a Council meeting for discussion of the information. GRADING OF PROPERTIES 1617 Councilman Heinsheimer said he had observed extensive grading of property on Buggy Whip Drive in preparation for construction on the property. He requested a letter from the staff to the Council stating the policy on grading controls,...in view of the proposed development of recently subdivided property in the City. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIAITON OF GOVERNMENTS RE: 208 PLAN 1704 Councilman Pernell recommended that the City of Rolling Hills -11- 28 .February.14,:1977. approve the 208. Plan for an area -wide. waste managgmen-t..program.,. and so advise SCAG b.y February 28. The Council agreed, a.nd the'City C;1-erk was requested to return the responsesheet.proyided by_SLAG. HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY 1.750 Councilman Pernell.advi.se.d,that there have -been several educational meetings .concerning the p'ropos'ed. ;Health , l'.�r—:,Services;:Agency ;',..The:' agency will;. be consumer .oriented,, but approxi�mat.ely :" oneLthi:rd of 'th`e: rirembe°rsr of the Govenirig; Body_ wi a'1 b,e . e.lect;ed,::off c9als'or,;.;;tleir repire.,e:en'taa;i�tes`, Councilman *Pern.ell said: Further, `he said' 'he plans; `to attend a irieet, ng .; in Torrance on. March 2 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 1767 The City Attorney presented a resdlution'amending the Conflict of Interes Code as requested by the Fair Political Practices Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 380 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 380 entitled A RESOLUTION -.,.;OF THE,. CITY :COUNCIL- ,OF THE , CITY OF... ROLLING HILLS, AMENDING RESOLUTION ' N0 . 359 ' ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF 'THE' CITY COUNCIL 'OF ,THE :-s. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS- OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974" be adopted, and that. reading in full'be waived. The motion was seconded by. -Councilman Pernell and carried by,the.following roll..' call vote: AYES: Councilmembers,. Crocker, Pernell, Mayor Rose. NOES: Councilman Heinsheimer ABSTAINED: Councilwoman Swanson ABSENT: None OMER TINGLE PROPERTY, 15 BOWIE ROAD 1800 Mr. Kinley reported that in reply to a letter from him to.the City Engineer expressing the Council's concern about construction on, the Omer Tingle property at 15 Bowie Road, the Engineer advised that. prior to issuing a building permit, all building code and geology engineering requirements must be met." A copy of the geology review sheet for the property was enclosed, LETTER FROM CHARLES T. AYLESBURY 1818 Mayor Rose -read a letter from Charles T.,Aylesbury, 2 Middle - ridge Lane .South, ' offering the city ,offices ` a ' copy of a .painting., for display.during February"and March. Mr'.,Aylesbury advised that the reproduction of :a painting of General George Washington titled "Prayer at Valley Forge" was.made available by the. Rolling Hills Masonic Lodge. The Manager was directed to thank Mr. Aylesbury on behalf of the City Council. ADJOURNMENT 1830 The meeting -was adjourned by -Mayor Rose at 12:,05 A.M. Tuesday,' - February 15, 1977. ..City. C16r APPROVED: 7-7' -12- - 'Mayor