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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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'.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 $16,000,000
a 55% increase over the budget for the current year, Councilwoman
Swanson asked that the Council take a position. She moved that the
Rolling Hills Council write a letter to the Board of Education support-
ing the Board in their decisions. Councilman Crocker seconded the
motion for purposes of discussion.
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A motion by Councilman Heinsheimer to table the motion was
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheiemer, Pernell
Mayor Rose
NOES: Councilwoman Swanson
ABSENT: None
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LICENSING OF DOGS 1181 1
10he Manager distributed lists of residents who have not licensed
their dogs as required by Ordinance No. 136, as of,.Febru.ary 10, 1977,
and a list of those residents who own more than three dogs,' in vio.lst:-icit,
of Ordinance No. 143.
Mayor Rose said there are other instances of non-compliance wit.li
City ordinances, and he suggested that no action b°e taken in the ab.,co,t,
of specific complaints.
Following discussion, Councilman Crocker moved that the City Attor-
;.lny be directed to write to residents in violation of Ordinance No, 1.36,
Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motion. After further discussion
Councilman Crocker moved that the City Attorney be authorized to tale
the necessary action to enforce Ordinance No. 143, Councilman Heins-
heimer seconded the motion. Mayor Rose moved, that the motion be ameo(k$ 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
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,�-�-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
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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
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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-
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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
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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.
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