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4/24/1978li: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA April 24, 1978 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at the Administration Building, 2 Portu- guese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California by Mayor Pernell at 7:30 P.M.Monday, April 24, 1978. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Rose, Swanson Mayor Pernell Councilman Heinsheimer Teena Clifton William Kinley Norine Morse Jack Bryant Dr. W. D. Basque Mr. & Mrs. R. Doughty Robert Foulk Mrs. J. Grubs Mrs. C. Kelly Edward Kunda Dr. K, Miller Mrs. C. Peterson - Mrs. K. Sawyer Robert Schmitt Mrs. S. Stein Mrs. P. Stoker City Manager City Attorney Secretary Civil Engineer Residents Dr. & Mrs. Wm. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Thornton Dr. M. Weller Mrs. L. Zimmerman APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2-602 The minutes of the meeting of April 10, 1978 were approved and accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Rose, Swanson Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer It was moved further by Councilman Rose and seconded by Council- man Crocker to incorporate into the minutes of the meeting of April 24 a corrected revision of the motion made at the March 27, 1978 City Council meeting concerning the annexation of approximately six acres to the southerly boundary of the City of Rolling Hills in the Flying Triangle area, as submitted by the City Attorney. The minutes should state: "Councilman Rose moved that the staff be instructed to take the required procedural steps to annex the approximately six -plus acres of vacant land located along the southwesterly boundary of the City adjacent to the area designated as "Annexation No. 1", recorded on November 29, 1972 in the Official Records of Los Angeles County and April 24, 1978 the map of the City of Rolling Hills as the "Flying Triangle Extension'.', upon the following express conditions: 1. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes consents to the de -annex- ation of said land. 2. Palos Verdes Properties, a partnership, owner of record of said six -plus acres of land, and Palos Verdes Corporation, a corporation, presently the holder and owner of certain easements over the private roads and lands in the City of _Rolling Hills, convey by written instrument in a form ap- proved by the City Attorney, all of the right, title and interest in any and all easements or rights of way either Palos Verdes Properties, a partnership, or Palos Verdes Corporation, a corporation, now hold or is the record owner thereof, which provide ingress and egress from any land the record ownership of which is vested in either Palos Verdes Properties or Palos Verdes Corporation, over, along or across any of the private roads or,land located within the existing boundaries of the City of Rolling Hills or the land area under the control and jurisdiction of'Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes by virtue of any declaration of restrictions of record placed on said land by Palos Verdes Properties or Palos Verdes Corporation, or by its predecessors in interest, or by any other claim or'right. 3. The County Engineer, acting as City Engineer of the City of Rolling Hills, files a written report with the City Manager stating that said proposed annexation of land is geologically stable in its present condition and is not located within any existing slide areas now known or designated on any City or County map. In the event any of the above conditions are not complied with in a reasonable time prior to the commencement of the proceedings to annex said vacant land to the City of Rolling Hllls, then this motion shall be rescinded without action on the part of the City Council and said land shall not be annexed to the City of Rolling Hills. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson, Crocker Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: None PAYMENT OF BILLS 2-660 Councilwoman Swanson moved that Demands No. 7005 through 7042 in the amount of $19,794.80 be approved for payment from the General Fund, with the exception of Demand No. 7022, which was voided. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer -2- 71 April 24, 1978 MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE 2-730 Special Trash Pickup 2-733 Dr. David Basque, 49 Eastfield Drive, was present and said he wished to voice his complaint about the appearance of the excess of material be - ng put out for the special trash pickup, He suggested that it be picked p from the rear of the properties instead of the street. ub division of Property 2-743 Jack Bryant, Civil Engineer, requested the reaction of the Council concerning his consideration of purchasing the Kelso property on Saddle- back, and subdividing the 3011 acres of land. The CityManager recommended that he make an appointment with her to discuss the matter, and the Mayor indicated his approval of that procedure. TWIMMING POOL FENCING 0 Letters were received esidents who stated that arol and Donald Hanscom, ield; Mrs. R. Vachon, 45 ordon Potter, 7 Outrider 2-794 and noted for the record from the following they were opposed to mandatory pool fencing: 12 Williamsburg Lane; Richard P. Meyer, 51 East - Eastfield; Mr, and Mrs. Scott Robinson, 12 Bowie; and Barbara Evenson, 44 Eastfield. Mayor. Pernell invited comments in favor of or in opposition to pool fencing. Mrs. Suzane Thornton, 7 Williamsburg, gave statistics regarding the number of drownings and near drownings and the number of pools in r the City. She said that with the increased population of children in the area the responsibility of pool fencing should be a concern of every resident. She recommended forming a committee to study the situation. Mrs. Louise Zimmerman, 12 Cinchring, spoke in opposition to fencing, aying that her own child fell into her home pool, enclosed with a four foot fence. She said that in order to make fenced pools safe, the fence would have to be unclimbable, and that is not always practical. Mrs. Peggy Stoker, 25 Caballeros, spoke in favor of fencing. She stated she thinks the fencing should be an appropriate type and approved by the County of Los Angeles. She said the City is too concerned with esthetics, and more emphasis should be put on the safety and welfare of the children. Charles Thornton, 7 Willimsburg Lane, spoke in favor of fencing and suggested that a committee be appointed to investigate further the cost and esthetic aspects of the problem. Dr. Michael Weller, 3 Flying Mane, spoke in favor of forming a committee to study the fencing problem. He stated that cost and esthet- ics were probably the biggest deterrent to residential approval of fencing. Dr. William Taylor, 46 Eastfield, spoke in opposition to mandatory fencing, stating that he does not think fencing every pool in the City would prevent drownings. Mrs. Cathy Kelly, 2 Pinto, spoke in opposition to fencing. She aid that teaching a child to swim at an early age is the best preven- ive method against drowning. Robert Foulk, 9 Williamsburg Lane, spoke in opposition to fencing, saying that he feels parents should be responsible for making sure the child can swim. Mrs. William Taylor, 46 Eastfield, spoke in opposition to fencing and said it is each person's responsibility to protect his own property. -3- 72 April 24, 1978 Dr. Ken Miller, 27 Eastfield, spoke in opposition to fencing. He stated his concern that even though, a fence is installed, a child could climb over, and he felt that another system such as an alarm would be more effective. Mrs. Joyce Grubs, 1 Hackamore Road, spoke in opposition to fencing, stating that she feels that children should be taught to swim. Edward Kunda, 1 Blackwater Canyon Road, spoke, saying he feels that prospective buyers in the City should be warned that there is no fencing required for pools, Sandra Stein, 27 Caballeros Road, spoke in opposition to fencing. She said that if a pool is fenced the fence should be one that can be seen through. Maria Valencia, 11 Outrider Road, spoke in opposition to fencing, saying that she thinks high risk areas with pools should possibly be treated differently than low risk areas, A discussion by the Council followed. Councilman Crocker observed that probably 80% of existing pools do not comply with the County ordi- nance, and it was his feeling that any future plan should deal with those fences which do not comply with the County ordinance. Mayor Pernell raised the question of what is an acceptable risk with regard to swimming pools,, economics, public responsibility for the neighbor and the neighbor's safety, how safety features would be applied evenly across the community, alternatives for safety features, and the esthetics of pool fencing. Councilman Rose moved that a citizen's committee be appointed of interested persons to consider the pool fencing matter and report back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker. Mayor Pernell denied the motion, -stating -`that it was out of order. Coun- cilman Rose appealed from the decision kf thf chair, and the ruling of the chair was -upheld.. The motion failed to carry on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Rose NOES: Councilmembers Crocker, Swanson, Mayor Pernell ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer. Councilwoman Swanson spoke regarding her concerns about appointing a committee. She observed that the only three drownings in the com- munity were in pools which had fencing, and she said that teaching a child to swim is a better safety factor than fencing a pool. Motion was made by Councilman Rose and seconded by Councilman Crocker that the Council appoint a committee of citizens who wish to serve and report their recommendations concerning the requirement of or absence of requirement for pool fences, Councilwoman Swanson requested that an announcement be put in the Newsletter asking interested parties to submit a short resume to the Council. Mayor Pernell suggested that a sign-up sheet be passed among the audience for any interested person to sign who would be willing to serve on the committee. The Mayor stated it was his intention to appoint Councilwoman Swanson as a sub -committee chairperson to screen applications for the committee. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer -4- 73 April 24, 1978 RECESS - 2-1487 The meeting was recessed at 9:30 and reconvened.at 9:40 P.M. PROPOSED WILLIAMSBURG LANE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE 2-1487 Mrs. Clifton reported that the Traffic Commission recommended that e Council pass the traffic ordinance. The Mayor noted for the record t a letter had been received from Mrs. Carol Hanscom favoring the Irninance. Councilman Rose read the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 116 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN SAID CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 1 AND 16 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH", and moved that the ordinance be introduced, and than reading Len full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker. CO Mr. Robert Foulk, 9 Williamsburg Lane, said he thought the ordinance ®as a good one. Mr. Foulk said he thought there should be a provision or limited parking if an ordinance is passed, and that length of time or limited parking is an important factor. Q Mrs. Cynthia Doughty, 8 Williamsburg Lane, spoke in favor of the ordinance, saying she felt that when cars are parked on the street she does not have the visibility to see a child or dog. Mr. Robert Doughty expressed his concern that the residents on Williamsburg Land had not been made aware that the Traffic Commission was studying a parking problem on the street, He said that a no -parking ordinance for the street would not be realistic because of all the delivery trucks and trucks of construction workers, plumbers, etc. He is more concerned ith residents on Williamsburg Lane using the street for parking instead f using their driveways. Mr. Charles Thornton, 7 Williamsburg Lane., spoke in opposition to the ordinance, saying it is not realistic, and that it should focus more on the problem of limiting vehicles during the -day. He suggested that the ordinance be redrafted. Mrs. Candy Peterson, 3 Williamsburg Lane, spoke in opposition to the ordinances She stated that: she has room for only one vehicle in her driveway, and any guests she has would have to park in the street. Mr. Robert Schmitt, 5 Williamsburg, said he does not feel an ordi- nance is necessary, and that the overnight parking on the street: could be eliminated by means of each resident receivii:g a letter re arding the parking problem. Mrs. Kim Sawyer, 6 Williamsburg, spoke about her concern for emergency parking. SLrr said she would like to see more coo-:perative, voluntary effort on the part of the residents on Williamsburg Lane to alleviate the parking problem, Councilman Rose requested that his motion be tabled and referred to the Traffic Commission. Council recommended that Councilman Heins- eimer, who is the Traffic Commission liaison, meet with residents of illiamsburg Lane to study the matters further and make recommendations o the Traffic Committee. Mrs. Cynth1a Doughty offered her home for he meetings RESOLUTION NO. 400 "911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM PLAN" 2-1580 Councilwoman Swanson moved that Resolution No. 400 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND STATING INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S -5- 74 ApxVL'. 24'-,-, 1,93-8-jz, 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT, -CODE SECTION 53100" be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was secondedl,by Councilman Ro;sd-:, and., cdtrie&by. the following 'Wing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers'"', ci;ock6r, "'R696's Sw4fison, Mayor Petri6ll- NOES,,:.� .i 1 6 n. -e ABSENT- Councilman Heinsheimer RESOLUTION: NO.4027; '!D,1 SA-SUTER,, RELiZE-F. -*QV' �'.­2-1,60,.ti �j 'A RESOLUTION OF: CouncilmaTf Cfo dkefl moved t-liod 1, 1:0 -T I )L� THE CITY COUNC,1U­ FF' HE-' CALIFORNIA, •.AUTHORIZING AN INCUMBENT :.TO -:,-.,EXEGU..-T?E FORt.AND: IN BEHALF .,---,O.F-,,,.C--ITY,.,OF ROLLING,:HILLS FOR PURPOSE OF OBTAINING' AS-S,,1STANCE! UNDER,: DISASTER. - "RELIEF- , ACT" be::.adopted,, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Council- woman Swanson, and'.-caxtie&�bynfollowing; -:ro1.l-.1,,,cA11.vote .,' '.n AYES:' --Council ±embe r's: -iGr-acker �-.Rose,, Swanson, Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT:-, :Councilm, an Heinshemer 4 CITY MANAGER REPORTS,,..! B.F.I. RUBBISH.,COLLEC,-TION'7--'`'4,} The City'-Manager,-Lp,r;esent6d a-�report.-,,regar,.ding.-Ithe,.survey, taken by the staff maintenance people,-iwho rdde2;therpicktip:..,trucks.forLa.six-day period and viewed each residence in the city on two pickup:days.,,.Her conclusion was that the City is not in violation of any conditions of the Franchise: She,,-lstated.�'that,alr�ddcisidnE7sh6uld be made as to whether or not to contiii.u6,'th&tse-kvice-., PROGRESS REPORT ON TRAFFIC STUDY 1-105 The City7..Manage . rc,reported:that;--.thp�.rddar,,§tudy.,forstreet traffic counts is being put .,in -to report If ormc, -:which:---..she -.- does: ,not : yet 'have, POPPYTRAIL ENGINEERING 1-115 The City. MAftdger=°-ri".6pottod- that a --`backhoe had been 'digging, in-, the Swaffield Canyon clear so-that,the,survey work -can be done. c7itl The matter was held on the agenda. STATUS OF DISLSTER.RELIEFoPROGRAMI 1=133 5. Held on the agenda for cost figures. MATTERS FROM' THE; GOUINCIL - .1:'=145 Councilwoman -S,w4n't.'dni. Councilwdmdn' Swdhd-bh'`t-60'ortdd�,'that':the: has been Asked t6 consider continuing the funding for the Juvenile Diversion program.' She stated the total amount would be $500, and sheyould be in favor of putting it -in the bti - -genera; cons. -eft.- -eil, this item will be put.in the budget as a,tentative item. Councilwoman; .,SwJAn`s;'6n';-said' VOU, jdtte`r 'to :the A-figeles send- -'fa" Girl Scout Cojjj.j&ft V fit"i"t. i" -i" �-an. . accep-t= on, ­to­attpr�d the: Se "'nth Annual '86U'di- -'Bay'. b ir"11- § Seventh First Class Scout. Scouts' 6 Achieved -the rank of I I 75 April :24, 1978 CITY ATTORNEY 1-184,. Mr. Kinley requested authorization to attend the City Attorney's Symposium in San Diego on May 3, 4 and 5, and the request was approved. R.C.S. ENTERPRISES - ROBERT SCHRANK, RELEASE OF BONDS 1-188 A motion was made by Councilman Crocker and seconded.by Councilman se to authorize the City Manager to release bonds for underground ilities. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: .•:.Councilman�Heinsheimer PORT BY MAYOR O Mayor Pernell reported that the "Sunday Work" Ordinance is creating problem at the gates because of excluding workmen on Sunday. He said e intent of the ordinance was to eliminate noise and to provide some N:Kace and quiet on Sundays, but the orders and the ordinance under which ey operate exclude everybody. Mayor Pernell asked the City Attorney to investigate the ordinance with regard to perfecting .the intent. Mayor Pernell stated that he has the minutes from the last Planning., Commission ,point meeting, and he asked the City Manager to announce the vacancy on the Planning'Commission. The Manager said it would be -,in. -.the next Newsletter. Mayor Pernell announced a Mayor's meeting on May 12, 1978 for the yors of the four cities, and he asked the Council for any items appro- iate to bring up at the meeting. Mayor Pernell discussed the use used in the City and its ill effect consider notification to adjacent or is being used so that animals can be ORDINANCE NO. 162 1-250 of a poisonous plant control spray on animals. He asked to staff to contiguous properties when the spray kept in. Councilman Rose moved that Ordinance No. 162 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 157 TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCREASE IN BUILDING FEES" be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Rose, Swanson, Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1-256 The City Manager submitted a letter to the Council from the County Los Angeles Office of the Assessor regarding field procedures for raining building diagrams. Mrs. Clifton submitted a report by the S and S Construction Co. supporting the position of Rancho Palos Verdes concerning the subdi- vision next to the radar site, which had been held due to possible radiation hazard from the radar.s.it.e. The report was approved by the Planning Commission and will be going to the City Council on the May 2 agenda for their review. . -7- 76 April 24, 1978 Mrs. Clifton informed the Council that the:p'].ans for the wall at 4 Ringbit Road West had been submitted.to the Ar::ct% tectural Committee for approval. The Council recommended the owners be required to do whatever was necessary for safety, but should provide landscaping ap- proved by the Architectural Committee to cover the wall. ADJOURNMENT 1-324 There being no -further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at. 11:20 P.M. to meet on Monday, May 15, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. APPROVED: . am i WROMMOS." � / _00