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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING -HILLS; CALIFORNIA
June °12, 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,
June 12, 1978.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: None
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PRESENT: Teena Clifton
City Manager
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William Kinley
City Attorney
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L. D. Courtright
City Treasurer
June Cunningham
Deputy City Clerk
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Mrs..M. Aylesbury
Residents
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R. Bara.
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Mrs. P. Breitenstein
Mrs... K. Goldreyer
C. E. Gregory
Mrs. C.. Hanscom
Mr. & Mrs. R. Jessel
R. Meurer
J. Rowe
Mrs. J. Saffo
Mrs. E. Schleissner
Mrs. N. Schmolle
W. Stringfellow
Dr. M. Weller
Dr. & Mrs. A. Zimmerman
EARLY MEETING
Mayor Pernell announced that the Council met at 6:.30 P.M. to
interview three applicants for a vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Additional interviews will be conducted prior to the next Council
meeting, and an announcement would be made when the appointments
are made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 460
The minutes of the meeting of May 22, 1978 were approved and
accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PAYMENT OF BILLS 475
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Demands No. 7126 through 7170,
in the amount of $10,815.16, with the exception of Demand No. 7146,
which is void, be paid from the General Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call
vote:
June 12, 1978
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES- None
ABSENT-. None
PRESENTATION FOR REPLACING LIGHTS ON MAIN GATE TENNIS COURTS, 500
Dr. Michael Weller, 3 Flying Mane Lane, President of the Rolling
Hills Tennis Club, advised the Council that the existing lighting on
Courts 2 and 3 is inadequate, inordinately expensive, and projects
unnecessary glare on surrounding properties. The Tennis Club requests
that they be changed to metal halide lighting, and presented a pro-
posal outlining the cost of the project, which would reduce the hourly
cost to a fraction of the present cost. In addition, the maintenance
costs of the new system would be reduced, and there would be less glare
projected onto neighboring properties. Dr. Weller said the Tennis Club
is requesting that the project be paid for out of approximately $9600
which remains in the budget from funds allocated by the Council to the
Tennis Club in the Recreational Fund. Dr. Weller asked Mr. C. E. Greg-
ory, Vice President of the Tennis Club, to speak in detail on the request.
Mr. Gregory, 13 Johns Canyon Road, reviewed the costs and advised
the Council that Proposal (A), Removal of existing quartz from each
court and installation of eight Bieber "Ecology" lights on each court
with four double hanger arms down center and four single hanger arms
on each outside row of poles, total installed price with tax and
permit would be $4,880. In addition, he recommended that Proposal (C),
installation of conduit and wiring from the courts to the guard shack,
$620, be approved. Mr. Gregory advised the Council that the Tennis
Club had decided not to request Proposal (B), lights for the unlighted
court.
Mayor Pernell said that the recent election demonstrated that
voters wish to cut expenditures where ever possible, and in view of
the proposal that the Council approve changing the lighting to a system
which would result in $2500 savings per year, in addition to the energy
saved, he was of the opinion that the Council should scrutinize the
plan presented and make a discretionary judgment about the initial
expenditure. Further, the Mayor said that if the tennis players who
use the lighted courts continue to pay the present rate for lights,
the City could be repaid from revenue from use of the lighted courts.
Proposal (C-1), installation of a warning light, timer, relays
and other items necessary to give advance notice of the coin meter
turning off, at the cost of $200 per court, was also considered. Mr.
Gregory explained that there is a warm-up period of about fifteen
minutes, and Proposal C-1 could eliminate the problem by warning players
that unless additional coins were inserted the lights would go off. He
said the new lights would cost about 40� an hour, vs. the present system
which costs approximately $1.50 per hour.
Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Rose moved that
the Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed $5300 for Proposals
(A) and (C-1), and that the present fees remain in effect. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer.
Mrs. Pixie Breitenstein, 5 Acacia Road, asked how much the Tennis
Club gives the City for tennis court maintenance. Mr. Gregory said
that no money is given to the City. A letter dated June 9, 1978 from
Dr. and Mrs. Alden W. Smith, 1 Acacia Road, suggesting that the tennis
players pay for some or all of the maintenance and improvement costs
on the courts was received for the file.
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June 12, 1978
Councilman Rose amended his motion to require that the matter be
reviewed six months after the installation is completed, to determine
the extent of savings. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the motilin to
amend, which was carried by the following roll vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion as amended was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
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(D NOES: None
O ABSENT: None
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Q The Manager was authorized to attempt to dispose of the existing
Q lights by selling them, if possible.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
DR. ARTHUR ZIMMERMAN RE: DOG BITE 725
Dr. Arthur Zimmerman, 12 Cinchring Road, advised the Council that
he was bitten by a dog owned by Mr. Carl Hovland, 24 Cinchring Road.
He said the dog had not been licensed, and has not had rabies shots.
Although the owner of a dog who has bitten someone is required by
ordinance to keep the dog confined and on a leash when out of doors,
Dr. Zimmerman said he is concerned about the lack of rabies vacinna-
tion, and the possibility that he might have to undergo treatment.
Mrs. Zimmerman said the other two dogs owned by Mr. Hovland, which are
also unvaccinated and unlicensed, have been running free since the
attack. Dr. Zimmerman said he filed a complaint with the City Manager
and she notified the County Health Department and Animal Control De-
partment. Dr. Zimmerman asked that the dog be removed from the owner
and placed under observation.
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had notified Mr. Hovland
that unless he licensed his dogs as required they would be removed from
the City.
TRACT 32256, ROGER MEURER, 9 BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD 762
In a letter to the Council dated May 24, 1978 'the City Engineer
advised that the final map for Tract 32256 had been checked, and was
ready for approval by the Council.
The Manager reported that Mr. Meurer had provided bonds and cash
deposits for the improvements required as a condition of approval of
the tract, and the City Attorney asked for the record whether the
amounts stated in the bonds were correct and accurate. Mr. Meurer said
that in addition to the labor and materials and faithful performance
bonds, an additional sum was added for escalation, and the amount equals
180% of the estimate for improvements. Mr. Kinley said he had checked
the bonds and deposits and found them in order.
Councilman Rose moved that the Council find that the project will
not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474, 66474.1,
and 66474.6 of the Government Code, and that the proposed development
of the property does not violate the Rolling Hills General Plan, and
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that the final map for Tract 32256 be approved. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL 1978/79 805
Mayor Pernell opened a public hearing on the Proposed Budget for
Fiscal 1978/79, and copies of the proposed budget were made available
to residents present. Councilman Rose asked to be excused from the
meeting briefly, and the Mayor recessed the public hearing on the
Budget and considered other matters until Councilman Rose returned.
RELEASE OF ROAD BOND, TRACT 31873, MIDDLERIDGE LANE 816
A copy of a letter dated June 1, 1978 from the Los Angeles County
Road Department, advising that roadway improvements within Tract 31873,
Middleridge Lane South, were field accepted by the Road Department, was
presented to the Council. The Manager recommended that the Council re-
lease the bond which was posted by Mr. R. C. Schrank to guarantee com-
pletion of the road.
A motion to approve release of the bond was made by Councilman
Crocker, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
PUBLIC HEARING, DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE 826
Councilman Crocker advised the Council that he had read the pro-
posed Division of Land Ordinance referred to the Council by the Plan-
ning Commission with a recommendation that it be approved, and he
noted that certain sections were omitted, specifically net vs. gross
acreage requirements, and percentage of land which could be developed.
The City Attorney explained that those requirements were part of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Pernell set a public hearing on the proposed ordinance for
Monday, June 26, 1978, the next regular Council meeting.
STREET NAME, NEW ROAD IN STORM SUBDIVISION 864
Three suggestions for a name for a new street in the Storm subdi-
vision, forwarded by the Planning Commission, were presented to the
Council. Councilman Heinsheimer said it was his opinion that the street
should not be named until the final map was approved.
Following discussion Councilman Crocker moved that the Council
approve the name STORM HILL ROAD. The motion was seconded by Council-
woman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Swanson, Mayor Pernell
NOES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
ABSENT: None
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BUDGET_. HARING, ' ' 8$9 -_
The Mayor :teconvene.d the, hearing .orn.. the . pxoposed bitd&tt . and asked.
Counc3.lman""Crocker, Finance Off3`cer, to revi:`e the budgep:. n''the d .su
cussion the following comments were made and changas recotitiirierided;
RE`VENU'E
property .Tax: Councilman Crocker said the Actium. fittt6k
re tiro be
allocated to the City is not yet known. The Manager said a eebri
the Board of Supervisors received after the el:ectioh &rid a cdftturiicitlft
from the league of California Cities indicate that th' fi. urs used is
realistic. Line. 12, CETA.. Grants Mrs. Clifton said she d�ii tint eikpect
the allocation to change: Lines 18, .10 And
Councilman_ Heinsheimer asked Mr. Kinley whether the Cbut�ty would iher*dig '
Building- Fees and1at.arie; Veep .
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fees for Buildin and ether Permit:=, ubdi�rie�ip
(� Mr. Kinley Baia it was nis unaersrandLng that ' �tYt... wou1a not ins
Co crease the fee charged, and Councilman Crocker said the budgeb figure
O represented the fee- plus an administrative charge, U- iia 14_;; _Fet6wit el
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Q Servi.ce_s.: Councilwoman asked that the figure be broken down to. sh . ' Me
Q actual amounts paid wholly by -the City and those re�.mbur9ed par'�i:al9.y
Qand wholly by the Community Association. Line 40, Refuse_ddlledtioi1 In_conie: Councilman Crocker said the fees could double it the
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with B.F.I. is terminated and another service is engaged,
EXPENDITURES
Lines 47 throw h 62, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: Councilman Crocker ex-
plained that t 'e figures used are current salaries and fringe benefits.
Line 56, Chief Security Officer/Arch. Inspector: The Manager explained
that the salary is now, paid by the City and is fully reimbursed by the
Community Association.to enable him to participate in PERS.. Line..59;,.
Fringe Benefits: The Council asked that the fringe benefits be broke -Ti'
out in detail. Line 75, Advertising: $525 was eliminated from the budget;
Lint!82Conference Expense, ICMA: reduced from $2,000 to $1,600; kine.6E,
Legal.Expense: Reduced from §1lU0 to $600. Mr. Kinley said he did''it t
consider it necessary for him to attend every Planning Commission -meet"
ing, although the Chairman asked that he attend, and his fee'Was $100
per meeting. The Council agreed that Mr. Kinley should attend only
when his presence was necessary. Line 86; Litigation. Delete $5;000e
Line 87, Mappin&: Delete $500, since maps have sen ordered -and idill be
delivered in the near future,- and can be paid for out of - the currenb
budget. Line 88: Seminart,California Contract Cities: D'elet'e $61and
combine with expenditure of X1,000 in Line 82, since City Manager ad-,..
wised'that the ICMA Conference will be in Anaheim, Line 9'0'; Miscellaneous:
reduce from $3,000 to $1,000; Line 92,,Publishiri : Move to current budget;
as A. E. Hanson Book was approved and prinbet-ring current year and will
be ready for distribution shortly. Line 104, Fringe Benefits, -CETA.�"un
Beds
Mayor'Pernell asked whether this was a City expense, and the Manager- ex'
plained that it is paid out of CETA £rinds which the City receives from the
County. Mr. Courtright, the City Treasurer, asked about :the reduction of
Line 107, Area Maintenance, and the Manager explained that the allocation
was reduced because certain expenditures were transferred for payment from,
other funds, such as utilities. Line 116, Subdivision, County Engineer:
Mrs. Clifton said this`ificludes'an—amount for administration, and possible
fee ,* for Planning Services, such- as-'sddi°tiomal planning services by Mr, Ander'-
son, the Planning Advisor. Mayor Pernell said that in the event -fees Caere
paid to the Planning Advisor for additional services provided to the City,
fees charged by the City should be increased so the additional cost iso' paid
for by -the person who uses the service. Lines 117, Tree Trimmin_g, and '1 -1,8 -
Drainage and 120, Storm Damage :. All were put in the budget ash- be'cAu` e
such work should be done as emergency measures only. The Underfrpund'iij-,
Ftind, Line 1:19, had no requests presented during the current year, 1. and
has' been deleted, Mr. Crocker said.
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Mrs. Joan Saffo, President of the Rolling Hills Community Associa-
tion, said that tree trimming is the obligation of the property owner,
and if -a tree in an easement requires trimming, it should be paid for
from an allocation in.the Commiinity'Association budget. Councilman
Crocker said the City.Council should adopt an ordinance which would give
them the authority to charge a property -owner for -work done on their
property. Mrs. Saffo said the City is over -legislated, and she would.
prefer to have the expenditure taken care of in the Community Association
budget. -Councilman Crocker asked.the Manager whether the Poppy Trail
drainage problem was included:in the $31,500 in the current budget, on
Line 118, Drainage, and Mrs. Clifton said it was. With regard to Line
124, Law Enforcement, Councilman Crocker said'the Sheriff had indicated
that the costs might increase. `After discussing the matter, the Council
agreed to leave the projected figure in, unless information is provided
which would change the costs. The Manager explained that the allocation
for Striping and Delineators, Line 125, had been increased over the 1978
expenditure because a new supplier has been used, and costs have in-
creased. Further, Mrs. Clifton,saici.she is concerned that the $1,000
allocated for Road Signs and Barricades, Line 126, might not be adequate.
Councilman Crocker said there should_be a question mark at those two
expenditures, pending further information.
Refuse Collection Expense, Line 128, was discussed. Councilman
Crocker asked whether,the Council thought residents would be willing
to pay twice as much for service..by Falcon Disposal as is now being
charged by B.F.I. Members of the Council did not think residents would
approve of the change and increased cost. Mayor Pernell said the pro-
posal made by Falcon was based on dump fees of $2.50 per ton, and next
year the fee will be $3.75 per ton. Mr. William Stringfellow, 85 Crest
Road East, suggested that -the Council review the actual aompliint:s from
residents before making a decision. Councilman Crocker said he would
be in favor of making a survey of residents through the Newsletter, and
he said, also, that holding back part of the payment might result in
better response and service from B.F.I. Mrs. Clifton said a decision
must be made by August 1, so the tax collector can be advised of the
fee to be added to the County tax bills. Further, she said a lot of
time is given to taking complaints from residents and contacting B.F.I.
and she recommended that the Council consider adding a fee for adminis-
tration.
In summarizing the budget review, Councilman Crocker noted that
the Ending Fund Balance, Line 143, is $47,471, and he said the Council's
objective was a fund balance of $40,000. It was his recommendation
that the figure be brought down to that level. Mayor Pernell said he
would be comfortable with the $47,000 balance, since over-all costs
have increased approximately 15%. Councilman Heinsheimer said it is
possible the Sheriff's costs will be 12% higher than the figure allo-
cated. Mrs. Clifton said the tax rate does not have to be set until
the first meeting in August, so there is time to make the recommended
changes and take care of other restructuring to achieve the Council's
goal. With regard to the Recreation Fund, Councilman Crocker said no
new allocations would be made, and the Fund would stay at the present
figure.
The City Treasurer advised the Council that based on last year's
tax rate and the assessed valuation of property before the Jarvis -
Gann Proposition 13 became effective, he projected the revenue to the
City would be $240,000 if Proposition 13 had been defeated. He said
the comparison in property tax should be between the.projected figure
and the expected figure of approximately $55,600, not last year's
figure.
Mayor Pernell closed discussion of the Proposed Budget, and re-
cessed the hearing until the next regular meeting of the Council on
June 26, 1978.
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PROPOSED RE -NUMBERING, MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH 1357
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that recent subdivision and con-
struction on Middleridge Lane South had resulted in lack of numbers for
some -of the residences, .and at the urging of the County Engineer and the
request of the Fire Department, a new numbering system was developed and
approved by the Planning Commission, and it is now before the City Coun-
cil -for final approval. The Manager explained that after approval by the
Councill, the residents on Middleridge Lane South would be notified of the
new numbers, and the City staff would assist them in making the transition
by notifying a number of agencies.
Mrs. Marion Aylesbury, 2 Middleridge Lane South, said it would be
a great inconvenience for all the residents to have their properties
re -.numbered to accommodate three new residences, and she recommended
that the new homes only be given new numbers. Mrs. Clifton said'the
(.0 City has certain obligations regarding numbering, and there is precedent(.
(D for the re -numbering, since Crest Road East, Saddleback Road, Portuguese
O Bend Road and Wagon Lane were re -numbered in recent years, Mrs. Nancy
Q Schmoller, 4 Middleridge Lane South, said she felt that assigning more
than one number to a parcel implied that the property could be subdivided.
Q Mrs. Clifton explained that three numbers were assigned to one parcel
Q which consists of more than six acres, and two of the numbers would be
reserved; it was necessary to do so to keep the continuity of the numbers.
No engineering judgments were made, and the Manager said there is no
implication that subdivision of the properties is possible or feasible.
Mayor Pernell asked the residents to come to the office to discuss
the matter with the City Manager, and ordered the matter held on the agenda.
PROPOSAL FOR NAME CHANGE, CREST ROAD EAST AND WEST 1540
Councilman Rose said there are two Crest Roads; one in Torrance and
the other on the Peninsula, and since both run in an east -west direction,
there is considerable confusion on the part of non-residents trying to
reach an address on Crest Road in Rolling Hills. Further, Councilman Rose
said he would like to differentiate between the private sector of Crest,
Road in Rolling Hills, and the remainder, which is a public road'in the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.'
A letter dated June 12, 1978 from Dr. Paul Saffo, 1 Crest Road East,
and comments from Mrs. Harry Fieger, 51 Crest Road East, and Miss Pamela
Ellery and Mrs. Betty Lou Ellery, 9 Crest Road West, expressing opposition
to the proposal, were received for the file. Mr. William Stringfellow
said he wished to express his opposition, and was also speaking on behalf
of his neighbors on Crest Road East. Mrs. Joan Saffo said she thought
there were many more important issues before the Council.
In the Council's discussion Councilman Crocker said that history
dictates that the Council should leave the name Crest Road as it is; and
Councilman Heinsheimer agreed. Councilwoman Swanson said that subdivisions
on either end of Crest Road, outside of Rolling Hills, could be a good
reason: for considering a change, but she agreed that the sentiment of the
residents appears to be against it. Mayor Pernell agreed that there are
many important things for the Council to take care of, and unless some of
the residents who are in favor of a change make their wishes known, he
wished it removed from the agenda. Councilman Rose said he would poll
residents on the proposal to determine whether they agree that the private
part of the road should be distinguished from the public -part- by a name
change.
REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR FIRE PROTECTION 1602
Mr, Stringfellow asked whether the Council would take any action
with regard to requesting funds for fire protection in Rolling Hills in
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view of budgetary controls which would result from passage -of Proposition
13. Mrs. Clifton said action was already taken, and telegrams were sent
to Senator Mills, Chairman of the Committee, Assemblywoman Marilyn Ryan
and Senator Bob Beverly stating that when SB154 was considered, full
funding for the Los Angeles County Fire Protection.,District was impera-
tive in order to guarantee fire and paramedic services for Rolling Hills,
which is a high fire danger area. , N
B.F.I. RUBBISH COLLECTION 1635
Councilman Crocker suggested that residents be notified that the
Council is considering; the possibility of a change from B.F.I. to Falcon
and that the cost could double, with no guarantee against further increases.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the notice to residents state that
the Council has reviewed the proposal submitted by Falcon, and to change
the contract would double the cost of the service. Councilman Rose agreed
that the problems would be less for the staff if residents had something
to say about which service is used.
-Mayor Pernell asked Councilman Heinsheimer to work with the Manager
,on ,an appropriate notice to residents to be put in a Newsletter.
PROGRESS REPORT ON TRAFFIC STUDY 1702
Councilman Heinsheimer said that at present there are two streets in
Rolling Hills which have a 55 mile per hour speed limit, since the traffic
survey indicated that Johns Canyon Road and Saddleback Road do not have
speed limit signs. Mr. Yinley said the assumption is invalid with regard
to Rolling Hills, since a traffic ordinance has been adopted which s eci-
fies an absolute speed limit. He said the Traffic Committee should Meet
to review the traffic study. The matter was held on the agenda.
MUNICIPAL COURT, SOUTH BAY -JUDICIAL DISTRICT 1747
Councilwoman Swanson said that when members of the Council toured
the South Bay Municipal Court recently, Judge Mark Wood indicated that
he would be interested in meeting with the Sheriff to discuss safe speeds
in Rolling Hills.
POPPY TRAIL ENGINEERING 1773
Mrs. Clifton reported that the preliminary engineering and hydrology
studies have been sent to the County Engineer for checking, and Mr. Ron
McAlpin, South Bay Engineering Corporation, advised that the completed
engineering should be ready for checking within a week. An additi,gnal
two to three weeks will be necessary for plan check and corrections or
revisions, and after the plan is put out to bid another two to three
weeks, should be allowed for return of bids. The starting date orn"the
project should be no later than thirty days from bid approval, and the
construction is expected to take two to three weeks.
FIRE CODE 1817
The City Attorney asked that a public hearing on the new Fire Code
be scheduled, and the Mayor set the hearing for the next Council meeting
on June 26, 1978.
MATTERS FROM THE AUDIENCE
PLANNING COMMISSION 1850
Planning Commission Chairman Carol Hanscom advised the Council
that Chairman Riegel's resignation from the Commission has become effec-
tive and he will not be present at the next meeting because he is going
to have surgery. As new Chairman, Mrs. Hanscom said she wished to
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revise.the method of presentation of applications for variances and
conditional use permits by staff in an attempt to make the meetings
more.professional.and business like.. Mayor Pernell said the Chairman
was free to act within the regulations of existing ordinances.
MATTERS:"FROM THE COUNCIL
MOTORBIKES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY 5-2
Councilman Crocker said he received a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis,.Hankins,.4,Spur:Lane, expressing concern about a course with
jumps, which- -has been developed for motorcycles and motor bikes on
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property:owed by the California Water Service Company between Crest
Road.and.Spur Lane, and he suggested that the Sheriff's Department be
aske.d.to check..:the property for violations.
(D A copy of a letter dated June 2, 1978 from the Sheriff's Depart -
(0 ment, and a press release about enforcement for off-road vehicles by
O personnel using high speed trail bikes was presented to the Council,
and.the Manager was directed to send a copy of the correspondence to
Q Mr. and Mrs. Hankins_, and to -put a.notice in the Newsletter advising
Q residents of the new method of enforcement.
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SMOKING WITHIN CITY LIMITS 24
Mayor Pernell said he has observed persons smoking in cars within
Rolling -Hills, and he suggested that notices be posted before the gate,.
warning that smoking in cars is prohibited in Rolling Hills, so that
the guards can stop, -people who drive up to the gates with lighted
cigarettes. Further, he asked.the Manager to speak to Chief Schneider
about the problem, and ask whether firemen on duty can give citations
to people they observe smoking in the city. Mrs. Clifton said she had
already discussed the matter with Chief Schneider, and he said the fire-
men could warn smokers, but citations would have to be issued by the
Sheriff .
CARS ON TRAILS 34
Councilwoman Swanson said she was advised that during the weekend
riders on horseback reported three cars on the upper Willow Springs
Trail, and she said the problem has increased since the trail was
widened,and:improved. She suggested that Caballeros be asked to install
barricades at --the entrance to the trail so it can be used by horses only.
PLANTING AROUND BURKE PADDLE TENNIS COURT. 41
Councilwoman -Swanson said that the slopes on the Burke property
at 33 Crest Road East,'had been planted, but instead of the required
landscaping around the paddle tennis court, plants in containers were
used. Mrs. Clifton said the matter had been referred to the Landscape
Committee.
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 46
Councilwoman Swanson requested that the Council consider requiring
a $5,000 Faithful Performance Bond on all new houses in the City, to be
refunded when the residence was completed, including landscaping.
Mayor Pernell said that such bond or deposits are currently re-
quired for subdivisions and certain variances and conditional use permits,
and at Councilwoman Swanson's request he directed that the,matter of a
faithful performance bond for new construction be placed ori`the next
agenda
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SANITATION DISTRICT - LANDFILLS 60
Mayor Pernell said disposal is becoming an increasingly serious
problem as the landfill canyons are being filled. `At a recent meeting
of the Peninsula Mayors there was a discussion about attempting to get
some accrual of the operational surplus funds for future operation of
the landfill.
SCAG DUES
Mayor Pernell reported that he had received a letter from SCAG ad-
vising that collection of annual dues would be deferred until after the
meeting of the General Assembly, due to passage of Proposition 13.
CITY MANAGER
PURCHASE OF GENERATOR
The Manager reported that during emergency situations in the City
service to residents is curtailed somewhat- because incoming telephone
calls do not ring or light up, although the telephones remain in working
condition. The Manager and Chief Security Officer met with the Manager
of General Telephone to discuss the problem, and he advised that a bat-
tery system could be installed to activate the bells and lights in the
absence of electricity, but installation would cost $220, and there would
be a monthly charge of $34 in addition.
Mrs. Clifton said there is an allocation of $100 in the budget for
Emergency Preparedness and Civil Defense, and she recommended that she
be authorized to purchase a generator, either a 2500 watt size, which
holds 2.4 gallons of ga-s.oline and runs for four and one half hours, at
a cost of approximately $551, or a 3500 watt, which has a capacity of
3.7 gallons and runs five and one half hours, for approximately $668.
Mrs. Clifton said she had discussed it with the Fire Department, and
they said they would check the generator periodically to keep it in
good operating condition.
The Manager was directed to determine the full cost, including
battery and installation, and report back to the Council.
PERSONNEL SESSION 95
The Mayor recessed the meeting to a Personnel Session at 11:15 PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:30 and Mayor Pernell said that two
items were discussed by the Council: the Council members' relationships
with one another, and appointment to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Pernell announced that Mr. Allan Roberts, 7 Southfield
Drive, was appointed to the Planning Commission for a term of three years
to replace Commissioner John Stern, by unanimous vote of the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:35 PM.
APPROVED:
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