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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
June 26, 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 26, 1978.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
None
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
Lo Do Courtright
June Cunningham
Robert Fortney
Lloyd Mokler
Dr. Richard Oas
Gary Pernell
Wayne Pernell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 402
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Residents
The minutes of the meeting of June 12, 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, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 497
The Financial Statement for May, 1978 was approved and accepted
on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, 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 500
Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 7171 through 7205 in the
amount of $19,651091 be paid from the General Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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LLOYD MOKLER, 2 RANCHERO, ROAD RE- UNDERGROUND UTILITY REQUIREMENT 540
Mr. Lloyd Mokler appeared before the Council and explained that a
recent addition to his residence required a change in electrical service,
and he asked that he be permitted to postpone installation of underground
utilities from his home to the nearest pole, since such installation
would require cutting Ranchero Road, which was paved recently. Mr.
Mokler said he is attempting to gain support from residents in the
Flying Triangle to install underground utilities in the area, and he
said that he would be willing to underground to an existing pole on the
same side of the street as his home to avoid cutting the road, but he was
advised by Edison Company personnel that it would not be possible in his
case. Mr. Mokler said he would continue to meet with representatives of
the Edison Company, and he asked that he be permitted to retain the
current service until more information on undergrounding the Flying
Triangle is available. Further, Mr. Mokler said he is unable to close
the walls in the construction area until a decision is made.
Councilman Crocker said that no exception to the requirement to
underground utilities when the service is changed has been granted
since he was elected to the Council, and he would oppose an exception,
since he was of the opinion that the chances of undergrounding utilities
in the Flying Triangle are slim, and the Council cannot assume that it
would be a postponement. He suggested that Mr. Mokler attempt to bore
under Ranchero Road, before cutting it.
Other members of the Council agreed, and following the discussion
Councilman Rose moved that Mr. Mokler be given a letter approving clo-
sure of the walls, that he attempt to underground to a pole on the same
side of the street as his residence, and if that is not possible, that
he be required to underground to the pole across the street boring under
Ranchero Road if possible. Councilman Heinsheimer offered an amendment
to the motion stating that if boring is impossible, the requirement to
cut Ranchero Road be postponed until the next time the road is repaired
or resurfaced. Councilman Rose seconded the amendment. Mr. Kinley said
a bond should be required to guarantee performance, and since the road
may not be resurfaced for five years or more, he considered the amend-
ment impractical. The amendment to the motion failed to carry on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: None
NOES- Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer,.Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT- None
Councilman Rose moved that the motion be amended to specify a six
month time period for compliance, and that the amended motion become
the main motion. The motion to advise the County Engineer that Mr.
Mokler had been given permission to close the walls, and to require
that Mr. Mokler underground the utilities to a pole on his side of
the street if possible; or to underground to a pole across Ranchero
Road, boring under the street, if possible; and that the installation
be completed within six months was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer
and carried by the following roll call vote-
AYES. Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES- None
ABSENT- None
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APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC
June 26, 1978
COMMISSION 763
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the Traffic Ordinance
.establishes an Advisory Traffic Commission consisting of one member
of the Council, two residents of the City, the City Attorney, City
Manager and such other°City officers and representatives of official
and/or unofficial bodies or agencies of the City of Rolling Hills as
may be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Coun-
cilman Heinsheimer is Chairman of the Traffic Commission and will be
out of the country during the next meeting of the Traffic Commission,
and the City Manager advised the Council that Councilwoman Swanson had
indicated her willingness to serve on the Traffic Commission.-
Councilwoman Swanson was appointed to the Traffic Commission by
Mayor Pernell, with the Council's unanimous approval.to substitute for
Councilman Heinsheimer.
PROGRESS REPORT ON TRAFFIC STUDY 794
The Manager reported that she met with Mayor Pernell, Councilman
Heinsheimer and a representative of Los Angeles County Road Department
to review the Traffic Study prepared for the City by the Road Depart-
ment, and subsequently she met with Roger Vink, Maintenance Supervisor
and Tom Letcher, Chief Security Officer, to review the study. Mrs.
Clifton said the comments made at the two meetings would be conveyed
to the Traffic Commission when they meet to review the report.
POPPY TRAIL ENGINEERING
811
The Manager reported that the Poppy Trail Engineering is being
checked by the County Engineer and should be ready for bid procedure
in approximately two weeks, after the plans have been reviewed and
approved by the Council.
Councilwoman Swanson asked whether the repair of Poppy Trail Road
was included in the cost estimates. The Manager said the City would
pay for the drain, and restoration of Poppy Trail Road would be paid
for by the Rolling Hills Community Association.
ROLLING HILLS HISTORIAN
829
Councilman Crocker explained that Mrs. Velma Matthews, 11 Cinch -
ring Road, was appointed Rolling Hills Historian by the Board of
Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association to maintain
scrapbooks and historical data pertaining to the Community, and she
indicated her willingness to serve. The Board asked that the City
Council confirm the appointment. Councilwoman Swanson suggested that
residents be advised in the Newsletter of the opportunity to serve as
historian.
Councilman Rose moved that the Council support the Board's appoint-
ment for the general welfare of the Community. Councilwoman Swanson
seconded the motion, with a comment that she thought there should be
input from residents who are interested in serving as historian. Coun-
cilman Heinsheimer offered a substitute motion stating that the Council
noted the action of the Board of Directors in appointing Mrs. Matthews
with pleasure. The substitute motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker
and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, 'Swanson
NOES: Councilman Rose, Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: None
The main motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE.CODE. 888
Mayor Pernell opened the Public Hearing to consider adoption of the
Los Angeles County Fire Code. Mr. Lloyd Mokler-asked whether the Code
included any of the special requirements and restrictions adopted by the
City of Rolling Hills. Mr. Kinley explained that requirements for spark
arrestors, fire retardant roofs and brush clearance have been adopted
in ordinances in addition to the Fire Code. The Mayor thereafter closed
the public hearing.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE
Councilman Rose moved that a proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A FIRE CODE FOR
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS be introduced, and that reading in full be
waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION 920 ,
Councilwoman Swanson requested that the proposal for a faithful
performance bond for new construction be kept on the agenda until she
has more information to present. Mayor Pernell said the matter would
be placed on the hold agenda until Councilwoman Swanson indicates that
she is ready to present it to the Council.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 113 936
Councilman Rose moved that a proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 113 ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CREATING A PLANNING COMMIS-
SION AND IMPOSING AND SPECIFYING CERTAIN DUTIES THEREON" be introduced
and that reading in full be waived. The>motion was seconded by Council-
woman Swanson.
Councilman Crocker said he wished to speak to the issue for the
benefit of residents in the audience, and he explained that after the
Council appointed Mr. Allan Roberts, 7 Southfield Drive, to the Plan-
ning Commission, it was determined that Mr. Roberts is not yet a citizen
of the United States, and could not serve under the existing ordinance,
which states in Section 4: Each member of the Planning Commission shall
be a qualified elector of the City of Rolling Hills. Councilman Crocker
said there would be no adverse impact in this case by adopting an ur-
gency ordinance to enable Mr. Roberts to serve on the Planning Commission
Councilwoman Swanson said she concurred, and was of the opinion that the
Planning Commission should not have to work as a committee of three, and
the two additional appointments should be made as soon as possible.
ORDINANCE NO. U-37
Councilman Rose amended his motion to move adoption'of the proposed
ordinance as an urgency ordinance. Councilman Crocker seconded the
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amendment to the motion. Mayor Pernell "said he thought there was no
need to adopt an urgency ordinance, and did not want to over -react to a
situation. He did not feel the reason justified adoption of the ordi-
nance as an urgency ordinance.
The amendment to the motion was carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
NOES: Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney read the proposed ordinance into the record in
full as follows: "The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills does
ordain as follows: Section 1: Section 4 of Ordinance No. 113 is amended
to read: "Section 4. Each member of the Planning Commission shall be
a resident of the City of Rolling Hills."
The motion to adopt the Ordinance as Urgency Ordinance No. U-37
carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker,_Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE
1052
The City Attorney recommended that the proposed Division of Land
Ordinance be held on the agenda for further review. The Manager was
directed to notify Book Publishing Company in Seattle to reserve a
section in the codification for the ordinance.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PLANS, PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH 1115
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she has a copy of the con-
ceptual design plans for Palos Verdes Drive North. The Mayor referred
the matter to the Traffic Advisory Commission for review and a report.
Further, the Mayor requested that if possible, an overlay be obtained
to illustrate the difference between the existing road and the proposed
improvements.
GREETING TO BURGERMEISTER OF,SALSZBURG 1123
Mayor Pernell advised the Council that his son, Wayne Pernell,
would be studying in Salzburg during the summer, and he wished, with
the concurrence of the Council, to ask Wayne to convey the greetings
of the City Council to the Burgermeister of Salzburg. Councilwoman
Swanson suggested that Mayor Pernell write an appropriate letter, and
the Council asked that Wayne present a copy of A. E. Hanson's book
about Rolling Hills to the Burgermeister.
SUMMER YOUTH JOBS 1133
Councilwoman Swanson reported that in a Newsletter sent from
Supervisor James Hayes' office she read that Rolling Hills was eligible
to receive $49 fore -administration, and $439 under the Aid to Families
with Dependent Children program for summer youth employment. Since the
names of the two families in Rolling Hills who qualify for the assist-
ance cannot be released, Councilwoman Swanson asked that a notice be
put in the Rolling Hills Newsletter advising that the funds are
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available, so qualified youths may apply,
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 1177
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated June 16, 1978 from the
Chief Administrative Officer of Los Angeles County to the Board of
Supervisors recommending renewal for one year of the Animal Shelter
Services Agreement with.Rolling Hills, The Manager advised that there
is no increase over the fees charged last year.
Councilman Crocker moved that renewal of the contract be approved
and that Mayor Pernell and the City Manager be authorized to execute
the contract on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES- Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
NOES- None
ABSENT- None
CHARGE FOR PLANNING SERVICES
The Manager presented a letter from Richard Anderson advising
that additional Planning Services could cost up to $3,000 per year.
Mayor Pernell explained that he had requested the letter following
the joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission
when it was determined that it would be advantageous to have the
Planning Advisor prepare some of the findings and make presentations.
Mrs. Clifton said that Chairman Hanscom has indicated that she
wished Mr. Anderton to make presentations before the Planning Com-
mission.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the charge be approved and
fees be increased so that the additional charge would be paid for by
the applicant who requires the service. 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
The Manager was instructed to include the item in the Budget.
LETTER TO CHAIRMAN HANSCOM
1219
Mr. Kinley reported that he wrote a memorandum to Mrs. Hanscom,
newly appointed Chairman of the Planning Commission, explaining the
rules and procedures previously adopted by the Commission, and he
asked that copies be provided to all members of the Planning Commission.
PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL 1978/79
1240
The Mayor reopened the public hearing on the proposed budget,
which was continued from the prior meeting.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that in view of requirements of
SB 154, which was discussed with the Council at a recent meeting with
Assemblywoman Marilyn Ryan, it was possible that some modifications
would have to be made to the Budget, and it was his recommendation
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that another meeting be scheduled before the end of the fiscal year to
consider such changes. Councilman Rose said there is a date limitation
imposed by law, and if changes.are going to be made they would have to
be made before July 1.
Mr. Kinley was asked to review SB 154 and advise the Council
whether it would be necessary for them to meet again before July 1,
and if it was necessary to meet, a brief meeting would be held on Friday,
June 30, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
JOINT FIRE STRATEGY MEETING 1332
In a memorandum to the Council dated June 26, 1978 the City Manager
reported on a joint fire strategy meeting with representatives of the
Fire and Sheriff Departments which was held on June 21, 1978 at'the
Lomita Sheriff's Station. Copies of the Emergency Disaster Plan,
Brush Fires, for the City of Rolling Hills were distributed to members
of the Council. Mayor Pernell asked that copies of the Disaster Plan
O be sent to the Mayors of the other Peninsula Cities.
Q TRAIL CLEARANCE 1446
Q
Q Councilwoman Swanson said she was advised by the local fire captain
that the.deep canyons in Rolling Hills are a cause of great concern, and
heavy equipment owned and operated by the Fire Department could be made
available to the City for trail clearance. Councilwoman Swanson said
the equipment would be operated by Fire Department personnel. Further,
since trails provide the only access to some canyon areas, the Fire
Department recommended that the trails be cleared and widened as much
as possible.
Councilman Heinsheimer said wide trails encourage illegal motor-
ized traffic and result in erosion. He recommended that the Council
use judgment before authorizing any action which might result in dis-
service to the community.
PERSONNEL SESSION 1500
The Mayor recessed the meeting to a Personnel Session at 10:10 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:00 P.M. and Mayor Pernell announced
that salary matters were discussed, then the Manager was excused from
the meeting. Further business included appointments to the Planning
Commission as follows: Mr. Kenneth Watts, 1 Wrangler Road was appointed
for two years to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Forrest Riegel, who
resigned from the Commission. Mr. Allan Roberts, 7 Southfield Drive,
was re -appointed for a full term of three years.
REQUEST FOR REFUND
Councilman Crocker requested that refunds in the amount of $45.68
be made to him and to Councilwoman Swanson for candidates statements
filed prior to the election in March, in view of recent<,,covrt'decisions
which made such payment optional, since Councilman Rose has indicated
that he does not intend to pay for his statement.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting to Friday, June 30, 1978 at 7:30 PM.
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