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6/12/1978L410K 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 (0ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager Co William Kinley City Attorney O L. D. Courtright City Treasurer June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk Q Mrs..M. Aylesbury Residents Q R. Bara. Q 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. -2- LOR 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 to (D NOES: None O ABSENT: None Q 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 -3- FM June 12, 1978 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 -4- M June, ,12.,. Y 978 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 . - the y 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 ' " ti 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 - conbract: 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. -5- June 12, 1978 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. WE 1 J -un, 78 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 -7- June 12, 1978 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 ME C 91 June 112,_1_978 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 n 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. Q 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 92 June 12, 1978 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: _10- v City e