5/23/1977MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
May 23, 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 7030 P.M. Monday,
May 23, 19770
ROLL CALL
PRESENT- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
ABSENT- Councilman Rose, City Attorney William Kinley
ALSO PRESENT -
(Z Teena Clifton City Manager
Lo Da Courtright City Treasurer
Cr' June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk
120 residents of the City of Rolling Hills
"APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3
A motion to approve and accept the minutes of the meeting of
May 9, 1977 as corrected was made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Pernell and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 20
The Financial Statement for April 1977 was approved and accepted
on a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman
Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call. vote-
AYES- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES-
ABSENT -
PAYMENT OF BILLS
None
Councilman Rose
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Councilwoman Swanson moved that Demands No. 6178 through 6216 in
the amount of $16,891087 be paid from the General Fund, with the ex-
ception of Demand No. 6178, which is void, The motion was seconded by
Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES- None
ABSENT- Councilman Rose
TENTATIVE TRACT 33206, SAN PEDRO HILL 39
The Manager displayed a tract map for Tract 33206 in the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes for land known as San Pedro Hill on Crest Road,
east of the City of Rolling Hills. Mrs. Clifton said comments and
recommendations must be made within fifteen days of the date the map
was received.
The parcel consists of 68 -acres and the proposal is to develop
approximately one half of the acreage into 78 homesites, with the
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remainder to be left in open green area. Development will be cluster -
type homes, and access will be provided by private road located approxi-
mately 300 feet from the South Gate to Rolling Hills, which has been
closed. Mrs. Clifton said she attended meetings of the Environmental
Services in Rancho Palos Verdes as a representative of Rolling Hills,
and a member of theRolling Hills City Council attended a recent meeting
of the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council at which the matter was consid-
ered. Councilwoman Swanson asked that the Rolling Hills Council be ,
advised the date of the next Rancho Palos Verdes City Council meeting.
BUDGET HEARING, FISCAL 1977-78 60
Mayor Crocker opened discussion of the proposed budget for Fiscal
1977-78, held on the agenda from the last meeting, and advised that
all five members of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Commun-
ity Association were present at the meeting. The Mayor explained that
the taxing authority of the City and Association all comes from the same
pocket, and the Associaiton pays the operating expenses of recreational
facilities to the extent they agree to do so while the City's responsi-
bility is the capital expenditure for recreation.
Mayor Crocker introduced Councilwoman Swanson, finance officer for
the City Council. Councilwoman Swanson explained thata Newsletter was
sent to residents showing proposed taxes using an assessed valuation of
$40,000. She explained that the tax rate for 1976-77 was 64� per $100
assessed valuation; the 1977-78 proposed budget was based on a proposed
tax rate of 18(� per $100, and the figures in the Newsletter showed the
revenue which would be available if the tax rate was raised to $1.00
per $100, based on $40,000 assessed valuation or $160,000 market value.
Councilwoman Swanson said the tax rate for the Association in 1976-77
was 76� per $100, and an increase to 99C per $100 is being considered
as a result of completion of payment of a debt of $34,000 by the City
for purchase of the Maintenance Building from the Association. Com-
pletion of the obligation, in addition to other revenues, has enabled
the City to reduce the tax as proposed, unless a decision is made by
the Council, based on input received from residents, to acquire additional
land for four more tennis courts. Under the proposed tax rate, there
would be no reduction in services, Councilwoman Swanson said.
Councilman Heinsheimer said several years ago a recreation fund
was set up for tennis and equestrian facilities, and the Council must
determine whether to keep the money in the fund for maintenance, or
whether to add to the funds for capital improvements. Another item to
be discussed and decided, he said, is the undergrounding fund. The cost
of removing one pole is $3,000 - $4,000, and the City Council has agreed
to contribute $500 towards removal of a pole if certain criteria are met.
In 1976-77 no financial assistance was given. Councilman Heinsheimer
said the Council must decide whether to continue to make an allocation,
with the hope of eventually accumulating $100,000 in the Underground Fund,
with the plan to install underground utilities in an area of the City to
be determined. Finally, Councilman Heinsheimer said the Councl should
decide what kind of reserve for contingencies such as drought -related
contingencies should be maintained. He said it may be necessary to
assume some expenses for cutting down and hauling away certain trees
which have died and which would constitute a fire hazard.
Mayor Crocker said the decisions outlined by Councilman Heinsheimer
would be made at the first meeting in June, and the Budget would be
adopted at the second meeting in June. The business before the Council
at the current meeting is to determine whether allocations should be made
for capital improvements of recreational facilities, the Mayor said.
CABALLEROS PROPOSAL
The Mayor said members of the Council had received copies of the
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proposal submitted by Caballeros, and he introduced Mr. Pat Jelsma,
President of Caballeros. Mr. Jelsma said Caballeros had attempted
to propose a reasonable plan which would benefit all residents of
Rolling Hills, and he outlined the recommendations as follows: Storm's
Knoll - leave in natural state; Hix Parcel - this has been graded for
a ring., and with minimal expenditure could be completed; Hesse's Gap -
presently in use as the Caballeros Ring and two crude picnic areas, The
Caballeros recommend that funds be used to develop the area as a City
Park.
Mr. Raymond Schaefer, 69 Eastfield Drive, asked how many acres were
in the property being discussed. The City Manager said the City owns
approximately 15 acres in Hesse's Gap, including one acre which the City
recently purchased. She said that parking in the area is a problem, as
Poppy Trail is a hazardous road and difficult to improve because of the
steepness of the terrain. Mr. Jelsma said off street parking could pos-
sibly be developed, and he said an engineering study of the area would
OC be necessary to determine certain things, including development of off -
"It street parking.
Mr. Roger Frost, 87 Eastfield Drive, asked why there is interest
in developing a City Park which would be an urban improvement in a
rural area. Mr. Jelsma said additional land was purchased for an ad-
ditional ring at the Gap. Since there is room for picnic areas, the
Caballeros recommend that they be developed, since they feel that dedi-
cation of so much area for riding without other facilities would be a
selfish interest. Many community events now held in private homes could
be expanded if there was an area sufficient to accommodate more people,
he said. Mrs. Betty Hesse, 77 Saddleback Road, said she understood the
initial proposal was to have an engineering study on the feasibility of
developing a park rather than a request for approval of a park, Mr.
Jelsma confirmed her interpretation of Caballeros' recommendation.
Mayor Crocker asked members of the Council to comment. Councilman
Heinsheimer said there is an unspent reserve of $15,000 in the Caballeros
recreation fund, and a proposal which would require $21,600 has been
submitted, in addition to an estimate of $1,000 to $1,500 for an engin-
eering study. Councilman Pernell asked about the basis for the estimated
cost of an engineering study, and Mr. Jelsma said the estimate was made
by Mr. Forrest Riegel, Caballeros treasurer, who is in the construction
business.
Councilwoman Swanson asked whether Caballeros would match any funds
appropriated by the City. Mr. Jelsma said the Caballeros budget is
completely used up, but the Women's Club has indicated an interest in
assisting with development of the picnic area. Mayor Crocker asked what
the priority was with regard to the requests. Mr. Jelsma said they were
listed in order of their importance. Mayor Crocker said the La Cresta
School playground is available for use as a park for jogging, soccer and
other objectives named as uses of a parka He asked whether the estimate
for $1,00.0 for water service at the Hix parcel was essential, if drinking
water for horses was furnished near the sprinkling system. Mr. Jelsma
said the ring at the Gap is watered two or three times a week to keep the
dust down. Whether or not it would be necessary to water a satellite ring
on the Hix property would depend on the use of the ring and the neighbors.
If the cost of water service were eliminated, total cost of other mater-
ials would be $5,600 or less, he said.
With regard to Hesse's Gap, Mayor Crocker reviewed recommendations
for improving the south picnic area for an estimated cost of $7,000.
Mr. Jelsma explained that the present capacity of the area is 25-30 per-
sons; he said improvements could expand the capacity to 75-100 persons.
Mrs, Joan Saffo, 1 Crest Road ast, said the recommendation to landscape
the bank above the picnic area should be changed; planting with native
plants to stop erosion should be done, but the area should not be land-
scaped.
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Mayor Crocker said he thought the request for $4,000 to landscape the
west side of the ring behind the stands was excessive, since it is
similar to many private properties in the City. There are weeds.which
should be eliminated, and native plants should be planted; however, he
did not agree with the recommendation that the area be landscaped, and
it was his feeling that a watering plan should not be initiated. Mrs.
Phyllis Walker, member of the Landscape Committee said the area is not
maintained because of lack of funds. Mr. Gerald Revell, 16 Eastfield
Drive, said many trails in the City are not used, and he considered it
incongruous to discuss the feasibility of spending money for recreation
at this time. He recommended that the matter be reassessed next year.
Mr. Joe 011a, 41 Crest Road West, said the area is unstable, and the
area behind the stands should be planted and stabilized to eliminate
possible liability. Mr. Ben Hitz, 6 Poppy Trail, said his property is
most directly affected by anything in the ring area, and he endorsed
the recommendation to use native plants. Mr. John Husnak, 34 Portuguese
Bend Road, said the area surrounding the ring is so dry, he considers it
a fire trap.
Mayor Crocker said $15,000 remains in the Caballeros fund this year,
and the Council should decide whether to add the necessary funds, approxi-
mately $1,000 to $2,000, to complete the Hix ring and improve the south
picnic area at the Gap, as recommended by Caballeros, and hold other
recommendations for consideration at another time.
Mr. Jack Drown, 1 Crest Road West, asked for a background of acqui-
sition of recreational facilities by the City. Mrs. Clifton explained
that the fourteen acres at the Gap were given to the City at no cost.
The City bought an additional acre in that area, and built three tennis
courts in the Main Gate area, all paid for by the City.
Mr. R. E. Hall, 16 Outrider Road, asked whether approval of expendi-
tures for improvements as described by Mayor Crocker would be the begin-
ning or the end of expenditures. Councilman Crocker said approval of the
expenditure would complete the City's commitment to improve equestrian
facilities. He said the City owns the ring on the Hix property and the
land at Hesse's Gap. Caballeros is acting as a citizens' advisory group,
at the request of the City Council, and has made recommendations which
they feel would benefit all residents of Rolling Hills, not only members
of Caballeros. Further, he said the final decision would be a policy
decision made by the Council. Mr. Jelsma said it would be a one time
expenditure for the City; from now on Caballeros funds would be used to
maintain the area and make minor improvements.
Councilwoman Swanson said she supports Caballeros, but felt they
should feel an obligation to return something to the City. She suggested
that they have a fund raising project to assist in the improvements re-
quested. Mr. Jelsma said $9,000 in dues is collected each year, and all
Caballeros social events are self-supporting. All money collected from
dues is spent within the City, he said. Councilman Pernell asked whether
an allocation is made to Caballeros from the Community Association budget.
Mr. George Epstein, Association Board Member, explained that no direct
allocation of funds is made, but the Association reimburses Caballeros
for 75% of the amount spent on trail maintenance, to a limit of $5,000
per year, upon submittal of paid bills. Mr. Kenneth Watts, 1 Wrangler
Road, said improvements should be made within the amount budgeted, and
the allocation should not be exceeded.
Following the discussion Councilman
be added to the $15,000 in the Caballeros
and that the sum not to exceed $17,500 be
commitment at the Hix ring and in Hesses'
for recreation and no parks be created.
the motion, with the recommendation that
allocated unless the original allocation
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Heinsheimer moved that $2,500
Recreation Fund in the budget,
used to complete the City's
Gap, but that no new areas
Councilman Pernell seconded
the additional $2,500 not be
of $15,000 was depleted. In
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City's General Fund. Mayor Croc'ke.1rt,,;J__19-& "wished to amend the motion
to require that expenditures stay within the allocation of $15,000,
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with na-'additibnal- funds �,allocated:.r` IC'oun'Ai
lmah"Yernell seconded the
amendment to the'-mo'tion.
The amendment to the motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmemb'ers Heinsheimer; Pernell, . Swanson
-Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT:. Councilman Rose,
The motion as amended was approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernelf, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
X ABSENT: Councilman Rose
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C". TENNIS
Mayor Crocker read a ;10 letter from Dr. Arthur Zimmerman, 12 Cinch -
ring Road, objecting to allocation of funds for additional tennis
courts, into the record. The Mayor said similar letters had been
received from other residents, and many residents had called the City
Clerk with their comments. He said the information would be entered
into the record following discussion by residents present at the meeting.
Councilman Heinsheimer said the proposal submitted by the Tennis
Club was in response to a request by the City Council for recommendations
regarding the need to expand existing tennis facilities, and should not
'be considered a partisan activity by an individual group of citizens.
Councilman Heinsheimer said that having reviewed the correspondence from
residents, he wished to move that the Council approve only allocation of
funds for the maintenance of the existing tennis facilities to complete
the City's commitment, and that no new property be purchased for addi-
tional courts; further that funds in the Tennis Recreation Fund be used
only to maintain the existing courts. Mayor Crocker seconded the motion
for purposes of'discussion. The Mayor explained that the Council approved
sandblasting and resurfacing of the courts at the meeting of April 25, and
after completion of that project, $9,600 will remain in the Tennis Fund.
The following residents spoke in opposition to the proposal for
additional tennis courts. Edward Kunda, 1 Blackwater Canyon; Dr. Paul
Saffo, 1 Crest Road East; R. E. Hall, 16 Outrider Road; Mrs. Walter
Gage, 3 Acacia Road; Mr. Kenneth Watts, 1 Wrangler Road; Mr. John Bennett,
3 Eastfield Drive; Dr. Alden Smith, 1 Acacia Road; Mr. Cliff Richards,
4 Bowie Road; Dr, W. D. Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive and Mr. Gilbert Laven,
6 Meadowlark Lane.
Dr. Michael Weller asked for a clarification of the explanation of
the proposed tax increase as reported in the Newsletter. He suggested
that the tax rate remain at the amount collected last year, 64,,%, rather
than reducing it to 18�, and the difference be applied to recreation.
Mr—Courtright explained that no allocation for recreation has been
included in the proposed budget using the 18(,% rate, and if the City
Council wished to raise the amount necessary for the additions proposed,
it would be necessary to raise the rate an additional 73(,, per $100 to
91r,% per $100 assessed valuation,
Mrs. Patricia Cline asked how old the existing tennis courts are.
Mrs. Clifton said Court #1 is 40 years old; courts #2 and #3 are four
years old. Mayor Crocker said he wished to call for a straw vote ori
whether to consider expanding existing tennis facilities. Mr. Donald
Robertson, 3 Reata Lane, said the straw vote procedure does not repre-
sent a democracy, since it reflects only the sentiment of those present
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at the meeting. Mr. Robertson said he has attended many meetings on
the subject of tennis. At other meetings the majority of those present
were in favor of additional courts; at this meeting the sentiment is
against additional courts; therefore he did not consider a straw vote
of residents in attendance at the meeting a democratic way of deter-
mining whether or not additional courts should be consider. Further,
Mr. Robertson said tennis has been a low key recreation in Rolling
Hills, and the residents do not wish a club atmosphere.
Mayor Crocker asked that the names of residents who expressed an
opinion, either in a letter or telephone call, be read into the record.
The Clerk reported that the following residents called to express op-
position to increased taxes for the purpose of acquiring land and
additional tennis courts: Dr. and Mrs. E. Weinand, Mr. and Mrs. Barry
Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kerr, Mrs. Jo Woodley, Mr. E. E. Lohn, Mr.
Roy Sinclair, Mr and Mrs. Glenwood Ballinger, Mrs. Cynthia Mc Bee, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Drown, Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Van Note, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph
Black, lir. and Mrs. M. Mickiewicz, Mr. and Mrs. John Hisnak. Letters
expressing opposition to the proposal from: Mrs. F. C. Ripley, Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Chase, Conrad A. Fisher, F. C. Ripley, Anton B.
Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hankins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher, Dr. and
Mrs. Alden Smith, Mrs. Pixie Breitenstein, Mr. Charles Mickelson, Dr.
Charles Turner, Dr. Arthur Zimmerman, A...E. Esser, Fred L. Calhoun,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Terry, Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Surprenant, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd J. Prince, Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Schleissner, Mrs. Richard Walker,
A. W. Rihaczek, R. 0. Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hanscom, C. R. Leef,
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Jernstrom, Mrs. Marilyn Malmuth, Mrs. Louise O'Flaherty,
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Multer, Gordon S. Potter, Dr. Ronald Waters, Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stribley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Howe, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gibson, Mrs. Margaret Wagner, Dr. and Mrs.
C, R. Houske, Miss Jenny Tufeld, Allan Tufeld, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kasper
were received for the file. The Clerk reported that no one who called
or wrote expressed approval of the plan. Councilwoman Swanson reported
that she had received telephone calls from residents, and wished to
report that Mr. and Mrs. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs.
Palmer were opposed to the proposal.
The motion that the Council limit capital budget expenditures for
tennis in the next fiscal year not to exceed the amount currently set
aside, $9,600, and that those funds be available solely for maintenance
of the three existing courts, and that no allocation be made for ac-
quisition of additional land or additional courts, made by Councilman
Heinsheimer and seconded by Mayor Crocker was carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES- None
ABSENT- Councilman Rose
RECESS
The meeting was recessed at 10-00 P.M. and reconvened at 10;10 P.M.
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET ITEMS 800
Discussion of the proposed budget was resumed. Councilman Heins-
heimer asked whether the funds for undergrounding were removed completely
from the proposed budget, or whether the money was allocated to another
fund. Councilwoman Swanson said the item was removed entirely by straw
vote of the Council; however, she felt that some members might still be
in favor of accumulating funds for eventual undergrounding throughout
the City. Mayor Crocker said pole removal is so expensive, the funds
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being accumulated would not be sufficient for any project in the fore-
seeable"future° Councilwoman Swanson said she wished to go on record
as being in favor of an allocation for underground utilities.
The proposed budget was reviewed by the Council. With regard to
Line 89, South Bay Community Organizations, Councilman Heinsheimer re-
quested that $100 be added for the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce.
Councilwoman Swanson said she concurred. Mayor Crocker said he would
be opposed to the request, since the Board of Directors of the Community
Association has already joined the Chamber, and residents of Rolling
Hills support the commercial enterprises which support the Chamber.
The Mayor said residents of Rolling Hills support the Chamber through
sales tax, since Rolling Hills has no commercial activity, and he would
be opposed to further allocation of public funds to join the Chamber of
Commerce. Councilman Pernell agreed with Mayor Crocker. Councilwoman
Swanson said she previously voted against joining the Chamber, but she
has changed her mind since she realized that the Chamber does provide
a service that no other organization provides. She said she asked Mr.
CC,Dwight Oliver, Director of the Chamber of Commerce, to attend the next
Council meeting, and she asked that the decision be postponed until
'that time. With regard to South Bay Community Organizations, Council-
woman Swanson asked that the South Bay Cities Association, to which the
City of Rolling Hills belongs and pays dues, be added to the list of
organizations. Further, she urged that the Council support the Palos
Verdes Switchboard, which works closely with the Juvenile Diversion
Program. She asked that $300 be allocated for the Palos Verdes Switch-
board. Mayor Crocker asked that the Manager advise the Council at the
next meeting how much the City contributed last year, and how much the
other Peninsula cities are planning to contribute in the next year.
The Council agreed to increase the allocation in Line 89 from $500 to
$750 for South Bay Community Organizations.
Councilwoman Swanson said the Finance Committee recommended that
the fee for Conditional Use Permits and Variances be increased from
$75000 to $150000. The amount proposed in the budget was not changed,
since it is anticipated that there will be fewer requests for variances
and conditional use permits due to recent amendments of ordinances.
Mayor Crocker said the change of fee should be scheduled as an agenda
item for the next meeting, since it will be necessary to change the fee
by resolution of the Council.
Councilwoman Swanson said that based on the recommendation of the
City Attorney, she wished to recommend that $5,000 be added in Line 86
for Litigation, and that Line 88, Seminar -California Contract Cities be
reduced to $625. She said the recommendations were made at the last
Council meeting, but the changes had not been incorporated in the pro-
posed budget. Councilman Heinsheimer recommended that nc money be
allocated for litigation, since none was allocated or spent in the
last fiscal year; Councilwoman Swanson agreed to leave it as proposed in
the budget. Councilwoman Swanson said she wished to recommend that
Line 23, Traffic Violations, be increased from $4,000 to $5,000 and the
Council agreed to the changes
Mayor Crocker asked that changes recommended and agreed to at the
meetings of May 9 and May 23 be made in the proposed budget for,further
consideration at the first meeting in June.
GUEST 954
Mr. Tom Ghormley introduced his guest, Mr. Ian Hurburt of Queens-
land, Australia. The Mayor and Council welcomed Mr. Hurburt.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 960
The Manager reported that she forwarded the legal description of
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the 1964 Flood Control Bond Issue furnished by the Flood Control District
to the City Attorney. The matter was held on the agenda until Mr. Kinley
returns.
ORDINANCE NO. 151
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Ordinance No. 151 entitled 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 LICENS-
ING OF DOGS" 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 Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES. None
ABSENT- Councilman Rose
ANIMAL SHELTER AGREEMENT 971
The Manager requested that the Animal Shelter Agreement with Los
Angeles County be held for additional information shich she will present
at the next meeting. The Mayor so ordered.
PROCEDURES ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS 975
The matter was held on the agenda for advice from the City Attorney.
ENFORCEMENT STATUS OF DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE 978
The matter was held on the agenda.
PENINSULA COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING 980
Councilman Pernell reported that he attended a meeting at the
Palos Verdes Library sponsored by the Peninsula Coordinating Council,
and attended by representatives of the four Peninsula cities.
Representatives of the cities were asked to define the most press-
ing problem in their city. The Palos Verdes Estates representative
reported that the increasing cost of living in Palos Verdes Estates is
a problem for residents of that city. The major problem for Rolling
Hills Estates is Palos Verdes Drive North, Mayor Bob Ryan of Rancho
Palos Verdes said their biggest concern is coastal development, park
development and tree trimming with regard to view obstruction. Council-
man Pernell said he had defined land use as the most pressing problem
in Rolling Hills. Mayor Crocker thanked Councilman Pernell for his report.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX 997
Councilwoman Swanson said that so many people move after a short
residence in Rolling Hills, and property taxes increase as a result of
escalating property valueso She suggested that the Council consider a
real estate transfer tax to be imposed on the sale of a home which has
been owned for less than five years.
MEETING IN SACRAMENTO 1000
Councilwoman Swanson reported that she attended the Councilmen and
Mayors Association meeting in Sacramento sponsored by the League of
California Cities, and considered it very worth while.
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LETTER TO PRESIDENT CARTER 1009
Mayor Crocker said he wished Council approval of his plan to write
to President Carter to complain about the voting procedures in Health
Service Agency elections. The Mayor said he was of the opinion that
registered voters should be eligible to vote for Health Service Agency
representatives without separate registration. The Council concurred
and approved his request.
LETTER TO CITY OF TORRANCE 1065
Mayor Crocker reported that he wrote to Mayor Ken Miller of the
City of Torrance urging that applications for permission to sell fire
works in that city be denied, in view of danger to other cities which
do not permit sale or use of fireworks, but which suffer damage because
of illegal use.
PARADES IN NEIGHBORING CITIES 1069
Mayor Crocker said he had been invited to participate in parades
in Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. He asked the City
Manager to advise both cities that he will be unable to attend.
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ANNIVERSARY EDITION, DAILY BREEZE
An allocation of $195 for advertising in the Anniversary Edition
of the Daily Breeze was approved. on a motion made by Councilman Pernell,
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call
vote-
AYES- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES- None
ABSENT- Councilman Rose
ADaJOUR", NT 1085
Mayor Crocker adjourned the meeting at 10-50 P.M.
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