3/27/1978MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
March 27, 1978
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 Pernell at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
March 27, 1978.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Crocker,
Swanson, Rose, Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Meurer Residents
Kip Goldreyer Resident
Beverly Pernell Resident
Wayne Pernell Resident
Becky Raine Resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2-6
The minutes of the meeting of March 13, 1978 were approved as
corrected and accepted on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded
by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Crocker, Mayor
Pernell
Noes: None
Abstain: Councilman Rose
Absent: Councilwoman Swanson
OATH OF OFFICE 2-12
Following approval of the minutes, the City Clerk administered
the oath of office to Councilman Rose for a full term of four years.
FINANCIAL REPORT 2-20
Councilman Crocker presented the financial report dated February,
1978, explaining that the reason for being over on the wage for the
maintenance was due to the storm damage. Asked if the Equestrian
Recreation fund money had been spent to improve the Hix Riding Ring,
Mrs. Clifton explained that it has not at this time, as they were held
up due to the rain. It was moved by Councilman Crocker, seconded by
Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote that the
report be approved and accepted as presented:
Ayes: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Crocker, Rose,
Mayor Pernell
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Swanson
ARRIVAL
Councilwoman Swanson arrived at 7:45 P.M.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS 2-29 A`P44Pm1k'-,1
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Demands No. 6913 through 6958,
with.the exception of Demand No. 6930, which was voided, be paid from
the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinishaimer
and carried by the following roll call vote,'
Ayes; Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Rose,
Crocker, Mayor Pernell
Noes; None
PUBLIC HEARING - FLYING -TRIANGLE EXTENSION AREA 2-47
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing been
stated that several
communications have been received and it had een-specifically requested
that the letter from Richard and Carole Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend
o Road, be read into the record; Mrs. Clifton read the letter in full.'
co Mayor Pern6ll then asked for any comments from the audience and no
0 one came forward.
Councilman C ' rocker..said he, Mayor Pernell and the City Attorney
attended the Flying Triangle community meeting., along with members of
< zhe Board of the Community Association, and explored many of the things
that might come up in the matter and may be why no one had appeared
at the meeting.
Mayor Pernell said -that correspondence had also been received,, -,-,-
from Becky Raine, resident of Flying Triangle, stating if .the annexa-
tion does go through that no guarantee of any specific number.of home -
sites should go with the annexation.
At this time, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing.
Councilman Rose moved to approve the annexation of the six acres
subject to Palos Verdes Properties relinquishing all of its easements
from property outside the borders of the City, allowing passage into
the City to.,the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Councilman Crocker stated that before giving final approval a
letter be obtained from the County Engineer TS Office stating that they
-have reviewed the geology of the six acres andthatthe property is
stable -in its present condition.
Mrs. Clifton said there is a report on file from Converse -Davis
regarding stability and the -County Engineer's Office could review it,
but to acquire this kind of report from the geologist would not be done
without charge. She estimated it would be approximately $150,, payable
by the applicant.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes. Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson, Crocker,
Rose, Mayor Pernell
Noes: None
TRACT 31873 - RELEASE OF BONDS - ROBERT SCHRANK, MIDDLERIDGE SOUTH, 2-154
Held- on.. agenda.
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TRACT 32256 - ROGER MEURER 2-156
The subcommittee report prepared by Councilwoman*Swanson was sub-
mitted to the Council in writing. A brief review by the Council of the
findings of the subcommittee followed.
Upon review of the report, Councilman Crocker expressed concern
that 35 to 40 trees would have to be removed, a large retaining wall
would have to be built and considerable fill would have to be added
as this involved a 45 degree bank in many places.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the alternative conditions to
the tentative map of the proposal made by the applicant and contained
in his map marked Exhibit A, dated 2/23/73;.having on it an attachment
for proposed and existing trails which would include the standard-.th"re.e
rail white fence on each side of the trail, be approved. Motion was—
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Crocker, Rose
Noes: Councilmember Swanson and Mayor Pernell
AERIAL MAPS OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2-382
The Council instructed the City Manager to get a set of aerial
maps of the City, and she indicated she would order them immediately.
B.F.I. RUBBISH COLLECTION STATUS REPORT 2-400
Mrs. Clifton told the Council she had been in contact with B.F.I.
and that they were trying to meet the franchise requirements as
discussed at the time of their personal appearance before the City
Council several months ago. She told the Council that she intended to
have maintenance men ride with the drivers for a full work week to
mark down the amount of cans of rubbish generated by each household
and to obtain a report of facts about each service pickup.
PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PLAN 2-397
Mayor Pernell told the Council he had been in contact with Mayor
Nell Mirels of Rolling Hills Estates and that the Council was invited
to participate in a decision regarding the plan. As soon as the plan is
ready, the Council will be notified and a meeting set up with the
Rolling Hills Estates Council on one of their alternate nights.
RESOLUTION NO. 400 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN 911 2-418
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM PLAN
Held on agenda.
FINALIZING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2-420
It was suggested by Councilwoman Swanson
serve on both the League of California Cities
Committee, since they meet at the same time.
was appointed the alternate to the League of
City Selection Committee.
that the same person
and City Selection
Councilman Heinsheimer
California Cities and the
The SCAG representative will be Councilman Heinsheimer, and the
alternate will be Mayor Pernell.
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MATTERS. FROM THE COUNCIL
Donald Crocker-,
C.ounci.lman..Crocker-.exp.,ressed concern regarding.the Wolensky
property, and. that it would be very easy for the trail to give way.
He suggested that signs*be put up or something be done to warn the
people of the dangerous condition that exists.
The City Attorney suggested that he write a letter to Dr.
Wolensky's legal *counsel telling him,.that the City Council is� concerned
about the problem. -Mayor Pernel*l ditected.the City Attorney to take
whatever action isnecessary to:safeguardtheearrea..
Masbn Rose-.,.,,. 2-498
Councilman.Rose suggested that now that trail maps could be -made.,
Co available to members of the community that maps should be printed. He
(JD also suggested that since the issuing of trail badges was operating at
0 a loss that the Board of Directors should explore the possibility of
raising the cost of trail badges so the community does not incur a
deficit in administering that p-rogram,.particularly in view of the fact
that the residents are incurring great expense in repairing and main-
taining the present trail system.
Gordana Swanson 2-516
Councilwoman Swanson suggested that a jointmeeting of the
Planning --Commission and City Council be held and that Councilman Hein-
sheimer, who is new liaison to the Planning Commission, arrange for
such a�--meeting. The -Mayor so ordered.
Godfrey Pernell
Mayor Pernell stated he has asked the City Attorney to look into
the Owner Occupancy Ordinance which Palos Verdes Estates has
investigated.
Mayor Pernell asked the City Manager to come back to the Council
wi,th,a -recommendation as to a control of grading as it relates to the
existing ordinances.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE 2-572
Beverly Pernell appeared before the Council representing
"Switchboard", which is a Palos Verdes hotline, stating that -.they are
having an open house on April 14, and the public is invited --to come
and see how the organization operates.
ADJOURNMENT— -," - .2-593
There bei.ig no further business to come before the Council',
Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 9:19 P.M. to Monday, April
10; 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
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