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11/28/1977vG Ct Lam:. 443 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA November 28, 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 pro tem Pernell at 7:30 P.M. Monday, November 28, 1977. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tempore Pernell ABSENT: Mayor Crocker ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham R. McAlpin D. McHattie R. Goldstone Mr. & Mrs. W — Davisson Mr. & Mrs. J. Farrow Dr. J. Greenhut Mrs. P. Hathaway Dr. & Mrs. L. Ishak F. Jelsma Mrs. M. Kredel Mr. & Mrs. K. Leeuwenburgh Dr. & Mrs. R. Meyer Mrs. J. Murdock F. Riegel A. Vinter Dr. S. Wolinsky Mrs. L. Zimmerman APPROVAL OF MINUTES City -Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk South Bay Eng. Corp. if if it Observer Residents The minutes of the meeting of November 14, 19.77 were approved and accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Crocker FINANCIAL REPORT 781 Councilman Rose moved that the Financial Report for the month of October 1977 be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Crocker AUDIT REPORT The Audit Report dated the City Manager for review the next regular meeting. November 28, 1977 June 30, 1977 was held at the request of by the City Treasurer and the Council at PAYMENT OF BILLS J 3 , Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 6620 through 6649 in the amount of $13,742043 be paid from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Crocker ANDREW SHAW, 3 HILLSIDE LANE, CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, TRACT 29543 Mrs. Clifton reported that Mr. Andrew Shaw requested that his scheduled appearance before the Council for clarification of conditions of approval for Tract 29543 be removed from the agenda. Mayor pro tem Pernell so ordered. FINAL MAP, TRACT 30345, DR. J. GREENHUT, BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD 820 Copies of a letter dated November 18, 1977 from the Department of County Engineer recommending that the City Council_ approve the final map for Tract 30345 and setting forth certain conditions were distribu- ted to the Council. The Manager reported that copies of all documents submitted in connection with the final approval had been forwarded to the City Attorney for review and approvals Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he had discussed the documents with Mr. Roger Meurer, Dr. Greenhut's engineer, and had requested cer- tain clarifications in the Road Department's agreement; specifically, that the document be amended regarding the nature of funds on deposit with the City to guarantee completion of required improvements, since the agreement states that a bond had been posted, when in fact cash was deposited in a savings account assigned to the City. Councilwoman Swanson asked whether the money deposited was sufficient to cover the necessary improvements. The Manager said the account had just been up -dated and money in excess of the cost was on deposit, since the City required 100% of the estimated cost of labor and materials, and an additional 50% for faithful performance. Dr. Greenhut stated that he had deposited $64,000 with the City for completion of improvements required as a condition of approval, Mr.. Kinley said he would recommend that the last page of the road agreement be rewritten to correct the form of deposit, and that a letter signed by Mary Beatrice Morris, owner of a portion of Lot 100-RH, consenting to construction of Appa- loosa Lane as shown on the street plan for Tract 303.45, which falls within her property, be verified with regard to form and signature. Mr. Kinley read the letter from the City Engineer into the record and said he would concur with the recommendation that the final map be ap- proved and the original linen signed by the City Clerk when the recom- mended changes and clarifications had been made. Councilman Rose moved that the final map for Tract 30345 be approved, subject to the findings of the City Attorney, and that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the linen original when recommended amendments to the agreements have been made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: -2- 445 November 28, 1977 AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE TRACT 33248, KREDEL-HATHAWAY, 8 BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD 936 Mayor pro tem Pernell opened discussion of Tentative Tract 33248 which was held on the agenda to enable the City Council members to make a second field trip in connection with development of an emergency access between Upper and Lower Blackwater Canyon Roads, and a.decision on the best location for the road. Councilman Rose said that after viewing the property, it was his opinion that if the existing roadway, which is on the property, were smoothed and improved with a gravel or other all-weather surface, and M= if shrubs were trimmed, a satisfactory level emergency road would result; if the road were moved into the easement it would be steeper and less satisfactory, although it would protect the privacy of the owner. Mr. Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering, advised the Council that Dr. and Mrs. Ishak plan to purchase the property on December 1, and they would. prefer to have the road developed in the easement. Mr. Forrest Riegel, Chairman of the Planning Commission, advised the Council that the tentative map approved by the Planning Commission did not show the road, and was approved without the requirement that the road be improved or moved, and it was his opinion that if presented with the plan, the Planning Commission would not have required an ad- ditional road which would encourage traffic between Upper and Lower Blackwater. Councilman Heinsheimer said the Council is discussing a requirement for a road for emergency use only, not a road to be used for general traffic, and it is important that the road not be driven on regularly. Councilman Rose said there should be a road for emergencies, and Council- woman Swanson said an emergency road would protect the owner of the pro- perty. It was her opinion that the question before the Council should be the location of the emergency road,.not whether there should be such a road, Councilwoman Swanson said. The Manager said that in this subdi- vision and in the Hix and Sharffenberger subdivisions on Buggy Whip Drive and Middleridge Road, the Fire Department required development of an emergency road connecting the two. She said it was demonstrated in the 1973 fire that roads become clogged quickly in an emergency, and the Fire Department considers it imperative that emergency roads be developed where possible to connect cul de sacs and provide alternate access from the Crest Road area in an emergency. Mrs. Patricia Hathaway said there is no actual road, and the entire property had been disced as required by the Fire Department, but a new road has been made by people cutting through the property, although she asked residents in the area not to use the road. Mrs. Hathaway said the resident at 5 Blackwater Canyon Road hada break in his water line and the main is located near the cul de sac on Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, so the property owner made many trips to the main in connection with repair work, and the road was again cut through the property, and is presently accessible to cars and fire equipment. Mr. William Davisson, 7 Blackwater Canvon Road, said the road is ,used by cars and motorcycles, and repeated -damage to the water line serving the House residence at 5 Blackwater Canyon Road was a result of cars and trucks using the road, which has insufficient bedding. Further, Mr. Davisson said there has been erosion during heavy rains, when water flowed through the tracks left by cars using the road, and he requested -3- 4.4 November 28, 1977 that the City require improvement of the road, since it is being used. Dr. Ishak said he thinks the road will be a nuisance, and he feels that the existing road through the property infringes. on the privacy of the resident. If a road is required, Dr. Ishak requested that it be devel- oped in the easement, not through the property. Councilman Heinsheimer said the proposed subdivision will not radically change the population in the area, singe only one additional site would be developed, and would be served from Upper Blackwater Canyon Roado,Mayor pro tem Pernell read the following conditions of approval from the Planning Advisor's Report dated June 14, 1977: PLANNING, #17. If Blackwater Canyon Road is not constructed as a through street, then provide a second means of access to the subject property._ CITY FIRE CHEIF, #27. Comments: Provide second access to lots. Mr. McHattie said he attended the Subdivision Committee's meeting when the report was prepared, and the comments regarding the second access were recommendations only, since the Fire Department can currently use the road. Chairman Riegel said the Planning Commission has been concerned about the approval by the City Council of maps which differ from the maps approved by the Planning Commission. Councilman Heinsheimer said 'he thought the Planning Commission should be given an opportunity to review the matter and to see the maps submitted to the Council, since they were different from the map approved by the Planning Commission, and he so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: _ AYES- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES- None ABSENT- Mayor Crocker RIDING RING, LOT 7, TRACT 29383, CLIFTON HIX 1206 The Manager reported that Mr. E. L. Pearson visited the site of property given to the City by Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Hix for development of a riding ring, and he recommended that a 12 inch corrugated metal pipe be installed on the south of the ring with an inlet to divert water to the natural drainage course into the canyon to drain the ring. Mrs. Clifton said Mr. Frank Jelsma, President of Caballeros, will make a presentation for development of the ring later in the meeting, and if the proposed project is accepted and approved by the Council, the work could be included in the total ring development, Councilwoman Swanson said she is still concerned about the fact that the grading on the property was done without permit or inspection and she felt that the problem should be resolved, Mrs. Clifton said Mr. Pearson had indicated to the Council at the field trip that he felt that Mr. Bruce Lockwood's opinion' stated'in'a-16tter" dated July 13,-1977 to Mr. William Smith, Rolling Hills Company, could be relied one Mayor pro tem Pernell, Councilmen Heinsheimer and Rose said they would be willing to accept Mr. Pearson's opinion in the matter; Councilwoman Swanson said she would also, but still wished the record to reflect her concern that the grading was done without permit or inspection, to avoid similar errors in the futures Mayor pro tem Pernell ordered the matter held on the agenda for further consideration in connection.with the presentation of Caballeros' proposal for development of a riding ring on the site. -4- 4 November,28, 1977 DRAINAGE PROBLEM,.DR. SAM WOLINSKY, 8 REATA LANE. 1270. The Manager reported that she and Mr. Ron McAlpin of South Bay Engineering Corporation had gone to the office of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to discuss the drainage problem on the Wolinsky property at 8 Reata Lane., and they were prepared to report to the Council. The City Attorney recommended that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, and he explained to those in attendance at the meeting that his recommendation was made because Dr. Wolinsky and his attorney have attended most of the Council meetings at which the matter was discussed, and the City Attorney received a letter from Dr. Wolinsky's attorney in which he threatened to bring suit against the City if the matter was not settled to his client's satisfaction; therefore Mr. Kinley recommended that the Council receive Mre McAlpin's report in Executive Session so that they could consider what could be done to attempt to reach a satisfactory settlement prior to disclosing it to the public. Following a decision by the Council, the contents of Mr. McAlpin's report would be made public, Mr. Kinley said. `t . C". RECESS 1z The meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 9:10 P.M. and was reconvened at 9:25 P.M, DRAINAGE PROBLEM, DRa SAM WOLINSKY 1305 The Mayor pro tem reconvened the meeting and announced that after hearing the report of the engineer, members of the Council requested the City Attorney to advise them regarding certain rights of the City. Mr, Kinley advised the Council that he would need time to research the matter and prepare a report, and the matter has been held on the agenda. Mayor pro tem Pernell said the contents of the engineer's report with respect to where the water is coming from, and some of the solutions proposed, is public information. Councilman Heinsheiemr suggested that in the future, Executive Sessions be scheduled before the meeting, to avoid recess during the meeting. The Mayor pro tem announced that the next regular meeting of the Council on December 12, 19.77 will start at 8:00 P.M.,. with an Execu- tive Session at 7:30 P.M., and he asked that residents be so advised in the Newsletter. DEVELOPMENT OF RIDING RING ON BUGGY WHIP DRIVE 1325 Mr. Frank Jelsma, President of Caballeros, submitted a proposal for development of a riding ring on property on Buggy Whip Drive which was given to the City by Mr. and Mrs. Hix. He said it is Caballeros wish to have a ring with a dirt and decomposed granite surface, built of telephone poles, which would cut down on vandalism and maintenance, which Mr. Jelsma said are the two major problems at present. Mr. Jelsma said the estimated cost for the ring as proposed would beapproximately $1900, sand or decomposed granite would cost approximately $3200, and the total cost of the ring would be approximately $5100. The cost of building a white three rail ring similar to.the one at the Gap could amount to $7300, Mr. Jelsma said, and after thoroughly researching all types of riding rings he said it is his opinion that if approved by the Architectural Committee, the telephone poles.topped with a single rail would be most appropriate for the rural area in which it will be built. Mr. Jelsma said he hopes that the expenses will not exceed $5500, sub- ject -to approval by the Community Association, and.since Caballeros has. funds available, he suggested that they pay the bills and submit the paid bills to the City for reimbursement. Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve an expen- diture not to exceed $5500 from the Equestrian portion of the Recreation Fund for construction of a telephone pole ring as presented by Mr. Jelsma, -5- 4F 0 subject to approval ation Architectural Rose and carried by AYES: NOES: ABSENT: November 28, 1977 of the plans by the Rolling Hills Community Associ- Committeeo The motion was seconded by Councilman the following roll call vote o Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell S None Mayor Crocker The City Manager asked that the bills be presented directly to the City for payment, since the construction will be on City property, and bonds have been posted to guarantee faithful performance of required improvements, Mt. Jelsma said Caballeros would be agreeable to handle it either way, and the Council agreed to the Manager's request. Further., the Council agreed that if any changes were made by the Architectural Committee which would increase the cost, the plan must be resubmitted to the Council for additional review and approval. REQUIREMENTS FOR BRIDLE TRAIL ON BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, TRACT 32256 1450 Councilwoman Swanson moved that the Council reconsider its action on November 14, 1977 with regard to approval of plans submitted by Mr. Roger Meurer for development of a trail on Blackwater Canyon Road which was required as a condition of subdivision of his property at 9 Black- water Canyon Road, Tract 32256. Councilwoman Swanson said she had been contacted by members of the Planning Commission who were concerned about the approval, since it was not in keeping with the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, and she thought the matter should be reopened if there was a misrepresentation by the subdivider to the Council. The motion to reconsider was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES.: None ABSENT: Mayor Crocker Mr. Forrest Riegel advised the Council that the Planning Commission was told by Mr. Meurer that Mr. John Farrow, owner of property at 12 Blackwater Canyon Road, had given verbal permission for grading on his side of the road for development of a bridle trail as a condition of approval of Tract 32256, and approval of the tentative map by the Plan- ning Commission was based, in part, on Mr. Muerer's assurance that the bridle trail would be developed on Blackwater Canyon Road across from his property, since there is not sufficient room for a trail in front of the Meurer property, Subsequently Mr. Meurer advised the City Coun- cil that he was unable to obtain Mr. Furrow's permission to grade the trail on his side of the road, and he submitted two plans for the pro- posed trail to the Council: Exhibit A showing 1:1 maximum and variable slopes and Exhibit B, showing 2:1 slopes. Because Plan B would encroach considerably on the Farrow property, the Council had approved Exhibit B in all areas except the Farrow property, and directed that Exhibit A be followed in that area. Mr. Riegel said the Planning Commission might have voted differently if they were aware that Mr. Farrow had not agreed to grading for the trail. Mro agreement of slope into his, subect Farrow advised the Council that he had signed the modification for Mr. Meurer, but was not approached by him on the matter easements or permission to grade on his side of the road or property. Mr. Farrow said the first information he had on the was published in the agenda to all Rolling Hills residents in We November. 28, 1977 the Newsletter. Further, Mr. Farrow said there are large eucalyptus trees in front of his property,. and Mr. Meurer advised him that it would be.neces-sary to remove the trees and cut into the bank to devel- op a trail, which was required as a condition of approval of the -tract. Councilman Heinsheimer said it appears that,the.owner represented to the Planning Commission that the trail would b.e put ­in with,Mr. Farrow's approval.. Councilman Pernell asked the'City Attorney whetherthe Coun- cil could insist that conditions be met if a tentative map was approved based on certain conditions.. Mr. Kinley said that,.in.this case both the trail and the trees would be in the road easement in front -of Mr. Farrow's home.. Mr. Riegel said the location.of the trail across from the property being subdivided was approved at,the request:of'the,'sub'di- vider.. Following the discussion Councilman Rose. -moved that the motion of approval of Exhibit A and Exhibit B, made, seconded and carried at the meeting of November 14, 1977 be tablid'ania that'l he matter-bezhel:d for review and a recommendation' on' the 'matter by".the e.Plarining,�Commission'. The CC motion was.seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES: None ABSENT:. Mayor Crocker Councilman Rose suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for resolution of the matter of trail development. Councilman Heinsheimer asked the City Attorney to give an opinion on the suggestion that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. - Mr. Kinley said the Council should resolve such questions and make decisions without referring the matter back to the Commission. The Planning Commission imposes certain conditions as part of their approval, and if those. conditions are not met, the Council need take no further action, and the final map can be held until all conditions of'approval are met. Councilman Rose said that in appearing before the Council and submitting two plans, Mr. Meurer asked the Council to waive the condi- tions for a trail imposed by the Planning Commission, and it was his opinion that the matter should be referred to the Planning Commission for review and comment; Mayor pro tem Pernell said he agreed. Council— woman Swanson asked whether the Planning Commission could request new plans, since they no longer have jurisdiction. Mr. Kinley said they can request new plans if the matter was referred to them by the City Council. Councilman Heinsheimer said it is evident that the.Planning Commission based their approval of the tentative map on their.under- standing that the trail would be developed. Councilman Rose moved that Mr. Meurer's request for a waiver from conditions imposed by the Planning Commission for development of a trail be referred to the Planning Commission for review and a recom- mendation. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Councilmembers Heinsheimer,.Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Crocker Mro Kinley recommended that a letter be sent to Mr. Meurer advising him of the Council's action. -7- November 28, 1977 • i PARKING REGULATIONS IN ROLLING HILLS 80-1(3), Councilwoman Swanson said she had requested ,that parking regulations in Rolling Hills be scheduled for discussion by the Council because of recent problems with, parking on trail -easements becafise ,of lack of other parking areas, particularly when large groups are being entertained, causing traffic problems and safety hazards. Councilwoman Swanson sug- gested that the matter be referred to the Traffic Commission for study and recommendations. Mrs. Patricia Meyer, 51 Eastfield Drive, addressed the Council and said she wished to go on record as requesting that legal parking areas be designated in heavy traffic areas, particularly along Eastfield Drive, as well as in other areas of the City. One side of Eastfield Drive was cleared to develop a foot path, and the area is often used for parking, but there is a need for similar provisions in other areas, Mrs. Meyer said. The Manager said that people who are expecting large numbers of guests at their homes are requested to notify the office so that passes can be issued and arrangements for parking can be made through the Rolling Hills Community Association. The Mayor pro tem thanked Mrs. Meyer for her presentation and said the matter would be referred to the Traffic Commission. POLE INSTALLATION ON EASTFIELD DRIVE 159 Mrs. Clifton distributed area maps marked to show the Kenneth Leeuwenburgh property at 12 Eastfield Drive and the David Gauvreau property at 2 Roundup Road. The Manager explained that the Leeuwenburghs! are doing an extensive renovation of their home, and are required to convert to underground utilities. In order to continue to serve the Gauvreau residence which is currently served from a pole on the Leeuwen- burgh property, the Manager said it would be necessary to have a new power pole installed between the two properties. Councilman Rose said he wished to visit the location before voting to approve a new pole installation. Mayor pro tem Pernell said that in order to avoid undue delay for the Leeurwnburgs, he would adjourn the meeting to 9000 A.M. Saturday, December 3,.1977 on the Leeuwenburgh property at 12 Eastfield Drive. Mrs. Clifton said the property would be staked to show the location for the new pole. ORDINANCE N0. 155, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33 275 Ordinance No. 155, introduced at the meeting on November 14, was held on the agenda for adoption by the full Council. RESOLUTION N0. 396 WE Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 396, entitled A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978 be adopted as amended, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmembers Mayor pro tem NOES- None ABSENT- Mayor Crocker Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Pernell November 28, 1977 RESOLUTION -NO.. 397 283 Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 397 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REQUESTING\THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF.A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 7, 1978 be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES- None ABSENT- Mayor Crocker RESOLUTION NO.—3.98 390 Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 398 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES- None ABSENT- Mayor Crocker RANCHO DE LOS PALOS VERDES HISTORICAL SOCIETY 408 A letter from Barbara Hein, Secretary of Rancho de los Palos Verdes Historical Society requesting permission to use the City Hall on Thursday, December 1, ,1977 from 7-30 P.M. to 10-00 P.M. was presented to the Council. A motion to grant permission was made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES- Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor pro tem Pernell NOES- None ABSENT- Mayor Crocker REQUEST FOR WARNING SIGN 411 The Manager distributed copies of a sketch for a warning sign proposed by Mr. Charles Van Note, 7 Quail Ridge Road North. The matter was referred to the Traffic Commission for review and recommendation. DR. ARTHUR ZIMMERMAN, 12 CINCHRING ROAD 415 In a letter dated November 28, 1977, Dr. Arthur So Zimmerman, 12 Cinchring Road, requested that grading on Lot 18-2 Cinchring be stopped at least temporarily until geology reports can be rechecked by the City and/or County Engineer. Dr. Zimmerman said that since grading was started he has noticed minor cracking and settling of his house. November 28, 1977 The Manager was directed to call the County Engineer and request that an inspection be made of the grading and of the Zimmerman house. COUNTY -CITY CONTRACT COMMITTEE MEETING 432 Councilwoman Swanson advised the Council thg1t she will attend a _ meeting of the County -City Contract Committee on November 30, 1977, and she asked members of the Coun-cil.to comment if they have any problems with any of the contracts, particularly the Justice system. Council- woman Swanson said the City Manager had indicated that she is satisfied with the contract system. LETTER TO CLARK LEONARD 455 Councilwoman Swanson suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. Clark Leonard thanking him for his service to the City in preparing a report and recommendations for grading procedures. Members of the Council concurred and the Mayor pro tem asked the Manager to write an appropri- ate letter to Mr. Leonardo APPEARANCE BEFORE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY RE: NUMBER OF DOGS 476 The Manager reported to the City Council on a meeting in the District Attorney's office concerning violations of Ordinance No. 143 by Mr. Barry Becker and Mrs. Velma Matthews. PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO FLYING TRIANGLE EXTENSION 539 The City Attorney advised the Council that the new owner of the property within the Flying Triangle Extension has indicated to the Board of Directors that he is interested in annexing an additional seven acres from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to become part of the Flying Triangle Extension, with no access other than through the City of Rolling Hills. 11 Councilman Rose asked that the City Attorney advise the Council on the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal. ADJOURNMENT 580 The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 A.M. Tuesday, November 29, 1977 to reconvene at 12 Eastfield Drive at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, December 3, 1977° APPROVED: Mayor - -10- City Clerk