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5/9/1977MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 9, 1977 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California by Mayor Crocker at 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 9, 1977. ROLL CALL PRESENT- Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker Councilman Rose arrived at 8:45 P.M. ABSENT- Councilman Heinsheimer ALSO PRESENT- Teena Clifton William Kinley L. D. Courtright June Cunningham RESIDENTS PRESENT: Mr. & Mrs. C. Aylesbury Mr. & Mrs. J. Biby Dr. & Mrs. R. Black Dr. & Mrs. D. Bray Mrs. P. Breitenstein Mr. & Mrs. J. Brogdon Mr. & Mrs. T. Cobb J. Davidson Mr. & Mrs. G. Epstein Mr. & Mrs. A. Esser Dr. & Mrs. R. Gibson Mrs, K. Goldreyer Dr. J. Greenhut Mrs. S. Gregory Mrs. C. Hanscom Dr. & Mrs. R. Hoffman Mrs, S. Jelsma Mr. & Mrs. A. Krauss Mrs. M. Lean L. Lusk Mr. & Mrs. E. Lyle W. MacCabe R. Meurer Mrs. J. Murdock APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Deputy City Clerk Mrs. A. 011a Mrs. C. Partridge Mrs, M. Perry Mrs. B. Raine F. Riegel G. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. D. Robertson Mrs. J. Rowe Mrs. M. Rutherford Mrs. J. Saffo Mr. & Mrs. R. Schaefer Mrs. E. Schleissner H. Slusher Dr. & Mrs. A. Smith Mr. & Mrs. J. Stern W. Stringfellow Mr. & Mrs. R. Stinnett T. Terry D. Towle Mrs. P. Ver Planck Mr. & Mrs. R. Virtue J, Washburn Dr. S. Weller The minutes of the meeting of April 25, 1977 were approved and accepted as presented on a motion by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried unanimously. FLYING TRIANGLE EXTENSION 823 Mayor Crocker advised the Council that a parcel of land known as the Flying Triangle Extension, which consists of 19 acres at the end of Portuguese Bend Road, is owned by Palos Verdes Properties. The property is along the boundary of the City adjacent to the Flying Triangle, and is zoned.RAS-1. The Mayor asked that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for a feasibility study regarding a possible change of zoning to RAS -2. As part of the study, Mayor Crocker suggested that the rezoning of the entire Flying Triangle to RAS -2 be considered, with any non -conforming parcels considered to be 3 9 May 9, 1977 }e,� n:r I 1 .M7 in compliance, since many properties in the Flying Triangle are two acres or more in size. REMOVAL OF GUARD RAIL, MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH 859 'The -Manager reported that the Traffic Commission met on May 4, and recommended that the guard rail in front of th"e Aylesbury proper- ty at 2°Miadleridge Lane South be removed as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Aylesbury. Members of the Traffic Commission made a field trip to the site prior to the meeting, the Manager said, and it was their opinion that the guard rail was not necessary, since many locations in the City have similar catch basins without guard rails. Mayor Crocker asked the City Attorney whether there was a possi- bility of liability to the City resulting from removal of the guard rail, and Mr. Kinley said there could be; he said he would review the matter. Councilwoman Swanson moved that the Council authorize removal O0 of the guard rail as recommended by the Traffic Commission, subject to approval of the City Attorney and the Rolling Hills Community Associa- C1 tion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried unanimously. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 889 Correspondence from the County Flood Control District dated April 20, 1977 concerning the Financial Status of Project 6650, and a letter dated April 25, 1977 regarding the Erosion Condition on Project 6601, and a report from the Manager on both letters were held on the agenda for discussion at the next meetings REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR FIRE -PROOFING EXISTING ROOF, BART CLEVELAND 914 In a memorandum to the Council dated May 4, the Manager advised that the Bart Cleveland home on Open Brand Road was heavily damaged by fire recently, and a new fire retardant roof as required by ordinance is being installed. Mr. Cleveland advised that the garage which was built'in 1973 remained after the fire, and he requested permission to have "Shingle Safe" spray applied to that portion of the roof which was not destroyed. A motion to approve the request for "Shingle Safe" spray on the garage as an exception to the usual requirement was made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker NOES- None ABSENT- Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose PUBLIC HEARING, -PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 940 Mayor Crocker opened a public hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal. 1977-78, and advised that Councilwoman Swanson is Finance Officer and Mt. Larry Courtright is City Treasurer. The Finance Committees of the City and Association have met and have identified some policy ques- tions and made some recommendations which will be addressed at the hear- ing, the Mayor said, and consideration ®f a major capital expenditure for recreation and other important matters affecting the City's tax rate also* would be discussed. The Mayor asked Councilwoman""Staarison° to make.a preliminary presentation of the proposed budget, and she -reviewed the various items in the budget, advising residents of the logic behind several of the items included. -2- May 9, 1977 Councilwoman Swanson announced that the budget is based on a, proposed tax rate of $018, and page 7 shows additional funds which could be generated if the tax rate were set at incremental rates of 5�, between $020 and $1000° She stated further that there is a projected General Fund balance of $138,333 remaining from 1976-77, including Recre- ational Fund balance of $24,600; a public hearing to consider additional recreational facilities will be held following the Budget hearing. The Manager said Councilmen Heinsheimer and Rose are negotiating the rate for trash collection, and salary information will be inserted in the budget after a personnel session when Councilman Heinsheimer, personnel officer, returns. In reviewing the proposed budget, Councilwoman Swanson made the following recommendations: Page 4 of the proposed budget, Line 86, Litigations recommended that $5,000 be included; Line 88, Seminar, California Contract Cities: review allocation of $1,250 and reduce allocation to $625 if excessive, since no one attended seminar this year; Ling 89, South Bay Community Organizations. review and increase allocation if indicated. Mr. Forrest Riegel, 2 Cinchring Road,'questioned accepting the CETA Grant shown in the budget, Mr. Kinley said funds may be accepted as long as CETA employees work only for the City and not the Association. Councilwoman Swanson said an allocation. of $14,500 in last year's budget for undergrounding was removed from the proposed budget, since there was no claim for the money during the past year under the Council's program to pay $500 toward the cost of removing poles. Mayor Crocker explained that undergrounding is extremely expensive, and the allocation was not sufficient to make any appreciable progress in undergrounding,on an individual basis; underground utilities are required for new construc- tion and as a condition of approval for subdivisions. Councilwoman Swanson said she considered removing even one pole important, and she asked residents who wished to express an opinion to do so. An increase of approximately 10% for the same level of Sheriff'F services has been included for salary and cost of living increases. Mayor Crocker said the Council has determined that the level of service contracted for is adequate, since the Sheriff drives through Rolling Hills enroute to and from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and is highly visible at times when not actually on duty in Rolling Hills. The Mayor added that cita- tions can be given and law services provided by Sheriff personnel who are driving through the city to adjacent cities. Councilwoman Swansor thanked residents for attending the budget hearing, and said additional input would be welcomed for presentation at subsequent budget hearings and discussions at future Council meetings. Mayor Crocker thanked Councilwoman Swanson and noted that no allo- cation was made in the proposed 77-78 budget for tennis or equestrian facilities. He said there is a reserve of approximately $71,000 from all funds remaining at the end of the current fiscal year. An increase in assessed valuation of real estate and a subsequent increase of approxi= mately 25% in taxes can be anticipated for Fiscal Year 1978-79, the Mayor said. He explained that unspent funds in the amount of $9,600 for tennis facilities and $15,500 for equestrian facilities will remain in the Recreation Facilities Fund until needed, and will not revert to the General Fund. Mayor Crocker said he wished to proceed with the public hearing on consideration of major capital expenditures for rec- reation, and wished to heai first from residents who feel that the tax rate should be maintained at the lowest possible figure, and that no funds should be allocated for major capital projects for equestrian or tennis facilities; following that a presentation will be made by the Tennis Club and Caballeros. The matter will then be taken under sub- mission by the Council and no decision would be made at the hearing, Mayor Crocker said, since two members of the Council are absent. -3- 337 May 9, 1977 PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION OF MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR RECREATION Mayor Crocker opened the hearing and read a letter into the record from Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chase, 2 Ringbit Road East. Mr. and Mrs, Chase stated that they are opposed to taxation and/or the spending of City money to provide regreation for just that group that is interested in playing tennis, and would be equally opposed to taxation or spending of City money if it wereffor any other specific form or recreations. The letter was received for the file with similar letters opposing the proposal from Conrad Fischer, 1 Southfield Drive; Sally Ripley and Fa Co Ripley Jr., 91 Crest Road East; Anton Bo Weber, 53 Portuguese Bend Road; Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hankins, 4 Spur Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Do Fisher, 17 Portuguese Bend Road; Dr, and Mrs. Alden Smith, 1 Acacia Road; and Mrs. Pixie Breitenstein, 5 Acacia Road. The Mayor said if there were residents present who wish to have their names recorded as being of similar sentiment, they should make their opinions known for the record. The Clerk reported that Mrs. Fay Kerr, 10 Eastfield Drive, telephoned and stated that she and Mr. Kerr wished to go on record as opposing any such expenditure, and would prefer approval of more private courts if ,C1' they were tastefully done. Mr. Jim Brogdon, 5 Maverick Lane, said he wished to know how much the Council was considering before expressing opposition or support of any proposal, Mayor Crocker said equestrian facilities can be maintained at the present level for approximately $10,000 to $15,000; $10,000 would be more`than ample for maintaining tennis courts, except for periodic resurfacing. Mayor Crocker said an allocation of $20,000 should main- tain both equestrian and tennis facilities at the current level. Mr. Brogdon asked whether the Council is. considering maintaining or improving the current facilities. Mayor Crocker said that in a letter dated May 9 the President of Caballeros requested that the City delay making any financial commitments for recreationalfacilities until Caballeros recom- mendations are considered. Mr. Jelsma said the recommendations are being prepared and would be submitted prior to the next Council meeting. He said Dr. David Bray, president of the Tennis Club was prepared to make'a presentation concerning acquiring additional land for four more tennis courts, at a cost of approximately $200,000. Mrs. Emily Schleissner 77 Crest Road East, said the presentation should be made first, and a vote taken after on the advisability of making such an -expenditure. The Mayor concurred. Councilman Rose arrived at 8045 P.M. Dr. David Bray, President of the Rolling Hills Tennis Club, distrib- uted copies of a report covering datat compiled by the Club, including use of the existing courts, and arguments substantiating the need for more tennis courts. Following presentation of the report Mrs. Carol Hanscom, 12 Williamsburg Lane, asked whether the new courts would be for public use. She was advised that they would be for residents of Rolling Hills. She expressed a concern about additional traffic, and asked whether additional parking areas would be provided. Dr. Bray said parking would be under the jurisdiction of the City. Mr. Ray Schaefer, 69 Eastfield Drive, advised that he had compiled statistics concerning tennis courts in surrounding cities and had determined that the ratio of residents per court was lower for Rolling Hills than for any other Peninsula. city, Dr. Alden Smith, 1 Acacia Road and Mrs. Pixie=Breitenstein,,- 5 Acacia Road, expressed their concerns about the impact of'tennis courts on their properties; specifically, that courts in the area under discussion would depreciate their properties because of the proximity and increased traffic, and further, that recreational facilities enhance over-all property values and would result in increased taxes for them. Mrs. Hanscom asked whether the proposed expansion would benefit residents or members of the Tennis Club. Dr. Bray said the Tennis Club is a service organization for the people of Rolling Hills, and is especially important for the youth of the City. The facilities -4- May 9, 1977 have been outgrown, Dr. 'Bray said, and the need for additional facili- ties has been demonstrated9 Mrs. Schleissner asked whether the Tennis Club has considered charging fees for use of the courts and for main- tenance. Mrs. Joyce Robertson, 3 Reata Lane, said 60 - 70 children participate in tournaments, and need additional courts for practice as well -as to accommodate tournament play. Mr. Robert Virtue, 4 Maver- ick Lane, said he wished clarification about how the $200,000 projected for the proposed tennis courts would be raised, and what the impact on the tax rate would be, Councilwoman Swanson asked Mr. Larry Courtright, City Treasurer, to speak to the question, Mr. Courtright said if the purchase was made outri ht, and if the ballpark figure was $200,000, the cost to residents wou d be $.73per $100 assessed value. A house with $100,000 market value or $25,000 assessed value would generate $182.50 based on a projected one year $urchase. If spread over 20 years at 6% interest, the cost would be 16 per year per $100,000 market value. A 20% tax exempt bond would cost $318 total over the years, with interest making up the difference between $182.50 and $318.00 per $100,000 market value. Mayor Crocker said 66 2/3% of the voters would have to approve a bond issue. Mr. Courtright said there are many plans and options which could be considered. Mayor Crocker said that George Epstein, Bill Stringfellow, Jack Davidson and Joan Saffo, members of the Board of Directors of the Roll- ing Hills Community Association were present at the meeting, and he said that one concept for development of tennis courts would be for the City to acquire the property, which would then be leased from the City and maintained by the Community Association. Mayor Crocker said the Community Association could be asked for financial assistance if the City does not have sufficient funds.' Mrs. Pixie Breitenstein addressed the meeting and said that al- though her property is across from the property being discussed, she has not been approached by either the Tennis Club or the City on the matter. Mrs. Breitenstein said no one in the area was contacted, and it was her opinion that there would be an unfavorable impact on the properties if four additional tennis courts were built, because of in- creased noise and traffic. Mrs. Breitenstein said further that when the existing courts were built the residents were assured that they would be completely screened by landscaping, but they remain highly visible. It was her opinion that private tennis courts would not be approved for any of the properties on Acacia Road, and City tennis courts should not be built in the area. Dr. Alden Smith, 1 Acacia Road, said he agreed with Mrs. Breitenstein, and he read into the record a letter expressing the objections of the Smiths and Mrs, Breitenstein. The letter was received for the file. The following residents supported Mrs. Breitenstein and Dr. and Mrs. Smith: Mrs. Betsy Raine, 71 Portuguese Bend Road! A. E. Esser, 71 Crest Road East; Lowell Lusk, 7 Portuguese Bend Road and Mrs. Cathering Partridge, 69 Portuguese Bend Road. Mrs. Partridge urged that another location be found if additional courts are approved. Dr. Bray said that although individual property owners on Acacia Road have not been approached, extensive work has been done by the Tennis Club with regard to finding the most suitable location, and the report was made at the request of the City Council. He said it would be most desireable to have all courts in one location, and the Ver Plancks had been approached with that in mind. Further, the matter was discussed at several City Council meetings, and statistics quoted were taken from records kept in the office. The Tennis Club, at the request of the Council, thoroughly researched and studied the use of the existing courts, and their conclusion was that more courts are needed. On that basis they proceeded to investigate the bast location and reported to the Council as requested. Councilman Mose said copies of the agenda are sent to all residents, and it was his 51: May 9, 1977 opinion that there was public knowledge of the Council's direction to the Tennis Club. Mr. Iden Watts, 1 Wrangler Road, said that maintenance for four additional courts was not included in the proposed.budgeto Mr. Jack Washburn, 5 Caballeros Road, said Vhe issue of additional tennis courts is too important for a small group to decide, and he suggested that it be placed on the 'ballot at the next municipal election. Gary Roberts, 1 E1 Concho Lane, a participant in junior tennis, made an appeal for additional courts, and stated that more opportunity to prac- tice would aid the youth in Rolling hills in tournament playa Mr. Brogdon asked whether all neighbors in the area were opposed to additional tennis courts in the Accacia Road location, since the only residents who spoke were those'who did not wish to have additional courts near their properties. Mrs. Pearl Ver Planck, 1 Acacia Lane, said she wished the City had not approached her and her husband with an offer to purchase a portion of their property, although she does recognize the need for more tennis courts. In view of that need, she said she would be willing to have the City and Tennis Club consider purchasing her property. Further, Mrs. Ver Planck said that Mr. Ver Planck would be willing to sell a portion of the property for tennis �courts and continue to occupy the remainder, but if the courts were built, Mrs. Ver Planck would prefer to sell the entire property to the City, since the house could be used by the Tennis Club as a clubhouse. Mrs. Betty,Stern, 29 Crest Road East, said she heard members of the Tennis Club say that additional courts are needed for tournament play, and for practice for tournament play. Further, it was stated that only Tennis Club members can play in tournaments. Dr. Bray said that residents of Rolling Hills can use the tennis courts, but only Tennis Club members participate in events which are organized and directed by the Tennis Club. Dr. David Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive, said that the existing courts are not adequately landscaped, and he objects to the appear- ance of the chain link fences at the entrance to the City. Mr. Lowell Lusk said he would be opposed to committing more money for recreation and increasing the tax rate, since the schools provide many recreational facilities. Mayor Crocker said a major consideration before the Council was whether to permit more private tennis courts, or to develop public courts for use by Rolling Hills residents. He said land in the vicinity of La Cresta School was suggested. Mrs. Partridge said there is land in the vicinity of the South Gate which should also be con- sidered. Mayor Crocker said he had viewed level land in the Johns Canyon area which is presently undeveloped, and thought it should be considered before it is developed into home sites. Dr. Bray said the Tennis Club feels strongly that all courts should be in one location. Councilwoman Swanson asked how many residents wished to have the matter placed on the ballot in the next Municipal Election in Spring of 1978o The. City Attorney said a simple majority would decide the question if put to a vote. Mayor Crocker said that most of the people present indicated that they would be willing to have it on the ballot, although some were ambivalent. The Mayor said discussion of the matter would continue at a subsequent meeting. RECESS The meeting was recessed at 10.25 P.M. and reconvened at 10:30 P.M. 4t t May 9, 1977 TRACT 30345, DR. JERRY GREE14HIJT 257 (2) A letters rl. t, ,i `Ict (5, 1.977 from Meurer Engineering requesting a one year ti..r.te ext_un3ion in which to record 'Tract 30345 was presented to the Council Mr, Rof,cr Meurer advised the Council that Dr. Jerry Greenhut has met all requirements and approval. of the final map is being cac!;ayed h°J 7.4`1 u -c or an adjoining, neighbor to sign the road At_tornev reported that the tentative map was cdproved clr 11:ir.cli JU. 197`i, actd a one year time extension was granted on .June 28, 1976. Cour,cil.%ia:i Thus,, move l that the time for corunletion of the subdi- i:"> ion } to o t.trc 't 10, 1. c7 . a -�d that: a letter be written to Gr: ;ilii r tcr, : s s7 t' t;r ir.i th(, evertr. the s,_i1)d1vion has not been l0 4 l.t'C i gat ite., c )provai_ of thf. tcntati,,,e ra�lp will expire. I -,1, .; on w -is second d by Councilman Pernell and carried by the L0 t ! :iwJ 1,}, t.01 1 :',21 VULE . imt„Zk„-rs Pernell, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Crocker ABS, MP. ; .,uncl.lwan i.einsheimer 1190 :�. Ct 1`177 from Meurer U.;rF, _neering requesting a our yea,_ ir�c .�t.t is i ot. :.t wl,i_cli t -o r-er:or. cl °[ %act 32256 was presented to 1 -he (, :•un% ?.1 '1'iq, (:4.ty 1 ttorr_cv reported ttiot the tentative map Gans ^u;)roveci o;r .June. 9, 1975, and a one year extension was granted Orli i t lne Co, ici 1.,!.; , Pnr; r_ l ;.iove,t that. ttie t.itrre for completion of the subdivi.sir�n he e<�tc nded t” o .trine 1), 1.978 , and that a letter be written to Mr. 11curer advi.sinir that in the event the subdivision has not been completed by that date, approval of the tentative map will expire. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote AYES, Coua.cilmeml,ers Pernell, Ro:,e, Swanson, Mayor Crocker NO1; : None A]3, 'I _NT: f, () !1k, ! l� Hel_rishei,i,er AUT % +X43 , 1Dfi.l;ta SHAW 29 j A letter dated May 9, 1977 from Meurer Engineering requesting a yc.,r ri.ioe .n whish to record 'tract 29543 was presented t.�. r}re ru; At:rorr( �,7 rem: or,ted that the tentative map :.any approved i, 1,975 ind a one ;year extension was granted on Aupust. 1976< Cot Inc ]_1.r;?rtrl Roy,, i'lov.-'d than the Lirae for completion of the subdi-- vist.on l,c tr,r,i :l i,, f,obruar.y 3, 1.978, and that a letter be written Lo Mr, Sh�iw ac!� i s ing Lha t in the event the subdivision has not been completed by that date, approval of the tentative map will expire. The motion was seconded by Councilman. Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES. Councilmembers PernelI_, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Crocker NOES. None A E S '°"'t': �,c7.,'Ir'r 1 Heirtsheimer 7.. May 9, 1977 PAYMENT OF BILLS 299 Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 6146 through 6177 in the amount of $6,999089 be approved for payment from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Crocker NOES- None ABSENT- Councilman Heinsheimer LETTER FROM MRS RUTH WILLIAMS, 2740 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH 301 The Manager reported that the Traffic Commission had discussed the matter of a hazardous traffic condition at a private driveway OC described in a letter from Mrs. Ruth Williams, 2740 Palos Verdes Drive North, and a letter would be sent to Mrs. Williams making a recommendation in the matter. PROPOSED ORDINANCE, ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE 304 The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance which would pro- hibit horses running at large, and provide a penalty for violation, Mr. Finley explained that it was originally contained in Ordinance No. 91, but when that ordinance was amended by Ordinance No. 136, the section was inadvertently omitted. In discussing the proposed ordinance, the Council agreed that Paragraph (B) should be deleted, and paragraphs (C), (D) and (E) renumbered correspondingly. The proposed ordinance as amended, titled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 136 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS, FOWL AND THE LICENSING OF DOGS" was introduced, and reading in full was waived on a motion made by Council- man Rose, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote; ,YES- Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Crocker NOES- None ABSENT- Councilman Heinsheimer HEARING ON APPEAL, HOWARD SLUSHER, ZONING CASE NO. 171 360 Mayor Crocker said he wished the Council to discuss whether their decision on the Hearing on Appeal regarding Mr. Howard Slusher's appli- cation for a tennis court, held by the Council on April 25, could be legally reconsidered by the Council. The Mayor said that the City Attorney had ruled that according to Roberts Rules of Order a motion to reconsider the matter must be made at the next regular meeting of the Council, and must be made by a member of the Council who voted in favor of the motion at the previous meeting. Mayor Crocker said he had a concern that residents were not given an opportunity to speak on the matter at the hearing on appeal. The Mayor said the failure to permit the residents to speak could be a serious impediment to the validity of the Council's decision, and he urged that the appropriate motion be made, and residents be given an opportunity to speak on the matter. Councilman Rose said he did not agree with the Mayor, and it was his opinion that the meeting was conducted in accordance with guidelines requested by and provided to the Council, as well as a ,;.., 4 May 9, 1977 fi.eld trip to the site. Councilman Rose said it was the Council's obligation to abide by the legal opinion of the City Attorney. A motion to reconsider the matter was not made. Mayor Crocker said he wished the City Attorney to draft rules for the Council to abide by in future cases to eliminate any ambiguities to their decisions, and he asked Mr. Kinley to present them in draft form at the next meeting. PALOS VERDES COORDINATING COUNCIL 466 Councilman Pernell reported that he represented Rolling Hills at a meeting of Palos Verdes Coordinating Council held at the Library on April 27, attended by representatives of the four Peninsula cities. Mayor- Crocker asked Councilman Pernell to report at the next meeting, due ro the late hour. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 471 Mrs. Saffo announced that the next neighborhood meeting would be held at the Duddleson homey 11 Packsaddle Road East on Thursday, May 5. MAJOR LANGER, 1 RUNNINGBRAND ROAD 490 In a letter dated May 5 Mr. Major Langer advised that he has hired a pool company to do reparative work on the swimming pool on his property to insure that the problem does not arise in the future. He said the work would be completed within the next two weeks. Mrs. Clifton said she would check to see whether the wort: has been completed in compliance with orders from the Council to abate the nuisance of breeding mosquitoes and larvae. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 521 The City Attorney presented a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Insurance Administration, advising that the Flood Hazard Boundary Map for the City of Rolling Hills, issued on June 28, 1974, has been rescinded effective February 9, 1976. The letter was received for the file. R�.SOLUTION NO. 384 512 Councilman Rose moved that Resolution. No. 31)/, entitled A RESOLU- T?ON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING IT --LLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TE'Y'.ITORY COMMONLY DESIGNATED AND REFERRED TO AS THE "CRENSHAW r".Tr A^.EA" TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 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 Pernell, Rose, Swanson., Mayor Crocker NOES: None ABSENT. Councilman Heinshe_hiir AP.*`r,UF,,1MENT 528 Mayor Crocker adjourned the -tinp, at 11 .30 P.M� �F, v MARA, APPROVED Mayor