3/13/197849
MINUTES OF. THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
.CI.TY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
..March 13, .:197-8
A regular meeting.p f ,t.he 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, March 13; 1978
ROLL CALL
.PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell,
Swanson, Mayor Crocker
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
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C ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
O William Kinley City Attorney
Q Roger Meurer Resident
Q Dr. A. Zimmerman Resident
Q Kip Goldreyer Resident
APPROVAL 'OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of.February 27, 1978 were approved
and accepted on_.a.motion made by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Heinsheimer, and carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councili�emb-er Swanson moved that Demands No. 6873 through 6912
be paid from the General Fund. 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 Dose
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
Mayor Crocker moved that Councilman Pernell be appointed new Mayor.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Heinsheimer and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
ABSTAINED: Councilman Pern.ell
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
Mayor Pernell moved that Councilmember Swanson be appointed new
Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
March 13, 1978
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Crocker and Mayor
Pernell
Councilmember Swanson
Councilman Rose
APPOINTMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
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Mayor Pernell stated after reviewing the resumes received that
Grace Nixon be appointed to the Environmental Quality Board.
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL
Mrs. Clifton said the existing agreement expireg on June 30th
and they would like a decision no later than April 3rd on renewal of the
Animal Shelter Agreement with the Los Angeles County.
Mayor Pernell moved that the agreement for Animal Shelter services
be renewed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmbmbers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Crocker,
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PLAN
Held on agenda.
STORM DAMAGE REPORT AND ENGINEERING ESTIMATES
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Mrs. Clifton stated she had received a letter from South Bay
Engineering regarding the drainage problems on Poppy Trail stating
that the preliminary engineering studies would amount to $1,000.00.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Crocker to allocate the
$1,000.00 fo-r engineering studies. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Crocker,
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
APPLICATION FEES FOR ANNEXATION
Held on agenda.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY OUTAGES
Dr. Arthur Zimmerman, 12 Cinchring Road, appeared,before the
council with regard to several power outages occurring in the area of
Cinchring Road. He stated that most of the problem is with the vault
located on Georgeff Road and Crest Road due to the vault being badly
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designed and when it rains heavily the water drains into the vault and
thus causes the power outages. He asked if the City Council could be
in contact with Southern California Edison to see if something could be
done to correct the situation.
Councilman Crocker instructed the City Manager to contact the
Edison Company to see if something could be done to correct the condi-
tion of the vault.
REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 147.- GRADING PERMITS
Nothing to review.
INSTRUCTION OF BURKE PROPERTY, 33 CREST ROAD EAST
Mrs. Clifton said no action has been taken as yet. The Burkes
Co advised the staff they would be in with their appeal. She stated
0 further that it probably will not be before the Council until the first
Qmeeting in April.
Q TRACT 32256, ROGER MEURER
Roger Meurer appeared before the Council and presented an
aerial view of the Blackwater Canyon area indicating a proposed new
trail on his parcel which would connect to the existing Sys Trail
bring it as a connector to Blackwater Canyon Road and to the Kredel-
Hathaway subdivision. He stated asopresented this would not be a
continuous trail but at a future date it could be extended.
After discussion by the.Council, Mayor Pernell asked Councilwoman
Swansorm- to consult -with .the.^Plannin:g 'C-omm'ission.: Cha'irm ri.; Cabahle,ro,�;.
repres,entatives,•, and -Comrnuri.it.y.(A-,ss.o:c.iA.tibn Trai1;-,Chairr an- aft.dikring
theirLr.rec.bmmendat�i)o:iaigcbe:fie.re: the coun:cil._at •.th*e, next.i.meeting.
H.F.I. - RUBBISH COLLECTION STATUS REPORT
The City Manager said there had been several telephone calls and
no one was pleased -with their performance over the rainy season. They
have been very cooperative, however, about the Poppy Trail problem.
She said she would have more information to submit at the next Council
meeting after a discussion with.the General Manager, Mr. Fatjo. Held
on the agenda.
TRACT 33206 S & S CONSTRUCTION CO., SAN PEDRO HILL RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Held on agenda.
ORDINANCE U-36 - "PROVIDING FOR ZONING, IN SAID CITY" TO PROVIDE
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY FENCES AROUND SWIMMING
r� POOLS WITHOUT SECURING A VARIANCE.
Read into the record in its entirety by Councilman Heinsheimer.
It was moved'by Councilman Crocker that the Ordinance be confirmed. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Swanson and carried by the following
roll call - vote.
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AYES.-. Councilmembers Crocker, Swanson, Heinsheimer,
Mayor Pernell
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ABSENT: Councilman Rose r.
RESOLUTION N0,.400 A.UTHORIZING.PARTICIPATION,IN 911 EMERGENCY
- TELEPHO ;;SYSTEM, :P:LAN . .;,:.
Held on agenda.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Held on agenda until second meeting in April,
MATTERS FROM AUDIENCE
None
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL
Councilman Crocker moved for the appointment of Mayor Pernell to
the Sanitation District and the alternate to be Councilwoman Swanson.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES.- Councilmembers Crocker, Swanson, Heinsheimer
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ABSTAINED.- Mayor'Pernell:'.
ABSENT.- Councilman Rose
Councilmember Swanson told the Council she would like to run for a
seat on the RTD Board of Directors and asked the Council to endorse
her, The Council endorsed Mrs. Swanson wholeheartedly and suggested
that she tell them how they all may assist her in this effort.
FLYING TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Notice was received into the record of the Flying Triangle Neighbor-
hood meeting scheduled for March 15th which members of .the council have
been asked to attend.
Mayor Pernell said in order to comply with the Brown Act no more
than two members of the Council will attend this meeting. Councilman
Heinsheimer expressed°concern that at the time the Council members were
approached on the matter it was his understanding that it was to be a
general "Neighborhood Meeting" and according to the notice received this
was only limited to the Flying Triangle area. He stated that the City
Council has said it will make all information in the record available to
all parties and the staff had done so by establishing a master file as
directed,
The City Attorney said when he was initially asked to attend the
meeting it was his understanding that.the matter to be discussed was
that of the easement, now, according to the notice they were going to
discuss the subdivisions, lot design, road and traffic matters, geology
and recreational facilities,
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Councilman Crocker said he felt it wpg,�,O be advantageous to have
the City Attorney at the meeting to answer questions about the
documents referred to in his research memorandum to the Council.
.Follo;w;ing discussion it was agreed that Mayor Pernell and
Coune�lman Crocker and the City Attorney would attend the meeting.
Any written information residents may want could be obtained from City
Hall whici, for a printing charge would be copied from the master file.
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MATTERS Fj M THE STAFF
It waslordered that the City contribute $12.00 with the other
cities -in the area to buy a plaque to be presented to Chief Luther
Lanier of the Lomita Sheriff's Department who will be retiring April
28th.
ADJOURNMEN,°r4� -i
There;.byg no further business to come before the Council, Mayor
Pernell adj`,6 rged the meeting at 9:20 P.M. to Tuesday,, March 14th at
6:00 P.M. toy canvass the vote.
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
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RESOLUTION NO. 399
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON
THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a regular general municipal election was held and
conducted in the City of Rolling Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, on Tuesday, the 7th day of March, 1978, as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given
in time, form and 'manner asp rovided by law -,that voting precincts were
properly established; that election' -officers were appointed and that in
all respects
spects said election'was held and conducted and the votes cast
there4t, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in
time, form and manner as required by the.provisions of the Elections
Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in cities;,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 398 adopted the 28th day
of November, 1977 the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills canvassed
the returns of said election and has certified the results to this City
Council, said results are received, attached and made a part hereof as
"!Exhibit A."
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That there was one (1) voting precinct established
for the purpose of holding said election consisting of consolidations of
the regular election precincts in the City of Rolling Hills as estab--
lished for the holding of state and county elections.
SECTION 2. That said regular general municipal election was
held for the purpose of electing the following officers of said City as
required by the laws relating -to cities in the State of California, to
wit:
Three (3) Members of the City Council of said City for the
full term of four years;
SECTION 3. That the whole number of votes cast in said City
(except absent voter ballots) was 226.
That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in said
City was three (3), making a total of 233 votes cast in said City.
SECTION 4. That the names of persons voted for at.said elec-
tion for Member of the City Council of said City are as follows:
DONALD W. CROCKER
MASON H. ROSE, V
GORDANA SWANSON
SECTION 5. The City Council does declare and determine that:
DONALD W. CROCKER was elected as Member of -the City Council
of said City for the full term of four years; I"
MASON H. ROSE, V was elected as Member of the City Council of
said City for the full term of four years;
GORDANA SWANSON was elected as Member of the City Council of
said City for the.full term of four yearsq-,
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the
City Council of said City, a statement of the result of said election,
showing:
(1) The whole number of votes cast in the city;
(2) The names Of the persons voted for;
(3) For what office each person was voted for,
(4) The number of votes given in the City to each person.
SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall immediatelymakeand
deliver to each of siXch-persons so elected.a Certificate of Election
signed by the City Clerk and duly authenticated; that the City Clerk
shall also administer to each person elected., the Oath of Office
prescribed in the State Constitution of the State of California and
shall have them subscribe thereto and file the same in the office of
(0 the City Clerk. Whereupon, eachandall of said persons so elected
(jD shall be inducted into the respective office to which they have been
elected.
0 SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adotion of this resolution; shall enter the same in the
book of original Resolutions of said City; and shall make -a,,-min{ito."of
passage and adoption thereof in,the records of the proceedings of
the City Council of said City,'...in the minutes of the meeting at which
the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 1978.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk of th�+eli y of
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Rolling Hills, California
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EXHIBIT "A" CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OY.'-CANVASS
I, Teena Clifton, City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, duly
Authorized by Resolution No. 398 adopted by the City Council of said City, on the 28th day of November, 1977,
do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns of the regular general municipal election held in said
city on the 7th day of March, 1978, and find that the number of votes given at each precinct and the number
of votes given in the city to persons voted for, the respective offices for which said persons were candid-
ates, were as follows:
City Clerk of t City of Rolling Hills
PRECINCT
FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FULL TERM'
FOUR YEARS FULL TERM FOUR YEARS
FULL TERM _ FOUR YEARS
1
DONALD W.
CROCKER MASON H. ROSE, V
GORDANA SWA'NSON
TOTAL
83
69
74
ABSENTEE
3
3
1
VOTE
TOTAL
VOTES
86
72
75
CAST
-
0
TOTAL
VOTES
CAST
226
7
233
0