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11/13/1978145 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THt CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA November 13, 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, November 13, 1978. ROLL CALL PRESENT - ABSENT: W ALSO PRESENT: CD 0 a Q a APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor Pernell L. D. Courtright Teena Clifton William Kinley June Cunningham Mr. .& Mrs. J. Bell Mrs. R. Bernstein R. Colyear Mrs. C. Hanscom Mr. & Mrs. R. Rothi K. Watts City Treasurer City Manager City Attorney Deputy City Clerk Residents Councilman Crocker moved that the minutes of the meeting of October 23, 1978 be approved and accepted as corrected. 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 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 26 The Financial Statements for July 31, 1978, August 31, 1978 and September 30, 1978 were approved and accepted as presented 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 PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 7526 through 7567 in the amount of $12,950.71 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 Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: None 146 November 13, 1978 RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION WATER AND MATERIAL BONDS 64 TRACT 29383 - HIX In a letter dated October 13, 1978 the City Engineer advised that the water main,.system,and appurtenances for Tract,.29383 were inspected by the City.Engineer and fire flow tested to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. The'Engirieer'recommended that the Council fin'O that all - work has been completed as''required and"r"elea"se the labor'and material bond and Subdivision Water Agreement between the City and the subdivider for Tract 293830 TRACT 31873 - .kftARFFENBERGER In a letter dated October 31, 1978 the City Engineer advised that the water main' sy tem"and-appurtenances for Tradt.31878.wete inspected by the City Enginder and.fire flow'tested'to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. The Engineer recommended that the'Council find'that all. work has been completed as required and release the labor and material bond and Subdivision.Water Agreement between the City.and:the subdivider for Tract 318730 The Manager reported that the California Water Service Company was contacted and advised that all work was completed as required. The City Attorney said he had reviewed the matter and concurred with the recommend- ation that the bonds be released. A motion to release the Subdivision Water System Agreements and the Labor and Material Bonds for Tract 29383 and Tract 31873 was 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 ORDINANCE NO. 166 76 Councilman Crocker moved that Ordinance No. 166 entitled AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA DEFINING WORDS AND PHRASES USED IN THE ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY, introduced at the meeting of October 23, 1978, be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Swanson Mayor Pernell NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 167 99 Councilwoman Swanson moved that Ordinance No., 167 be amended with regard to the fines imposed by increasing the amount of fines specified in the Ordinance. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Crocker moved that Ordinance Noe 167 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR A GENERAL PENALTY CLAUSE FOR USE IN THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, introduced at the meeting of October 23, 1978, be -2- November 13, 1978 whether the cities should have indiv'i ua!"'transportation systems or a regional system. Councilwoman Swanson said she would continue to ad- vise the Council on the progress of the -study and the recommendations made. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT PENINSULA CENTER 686 Mr. Kenneth Watts, a member of the Rolling Hills Planning Commission, advised the Council that at the request of the Mayor he attended a pre- sentation by the developers of a proposed commercial complex on 13 acres in the Peninsula Center area. In addition to two new department stores, Bullocks -Wilshire and May Company, the complex will have 75 small shops, community rooms, a com- munity theater and an ice skating pavilion, surrounded by a variety of restaurants. There will be no access from Silver Spur Road, Mr. Watts said; primary access will be from Deep Valley Drive and Indian Peak Road, and entrance to most of the stores will be from inside the mall. Mr. Watts said a large model was used for the presentation and slides were shown. It is hoped that facilities which will be provided as part of the development of the complex will enco�irage local shopping, since it will generate income which would be distributed locally. Mr. Watts said the City of Rolling Hills Estates has asked for input from the City of Rolling Hills with regard to whether an Environmental Impact Report should be required, or a negative declaration issued. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has requested an Environmental Impact Report, he said. Mr. Watts said the proposed development has been enthusiastically supported by local community and business groups. Mayor Pernell asked whether there was any discussion about the impact on the already over- crowded roads on the Peninsula; Councilman Heinsheimer expressed a con- cern that development of such a complex could lead to pressure to open Crest Road. Councilman Rose said the proposed development would attract people to the Peninsula, and he would oppose it on that basis. Further, he said the money would not go to the local schools, but would be dis- tributed to all school districts in the State. Councilwoman Swanson said there has long been a need for a community facility for Peninsula youth. Mayor Pernell thanked Mr. Watts for attending the presentation, and for his report to the Council. The Mayor suggested that a letter be sent to Rolling Hills Estates applauding the type of development planned, but expressing concern about the impact on traffic and Peninsula roads. MINUTES OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 809 The City Manager distributed copies of minutes of the neighborhood meeting held on November 9, 1978. LETTER FROM CABALLEROS The Manager distributed copies of a letter from Caballeros reporting a discussion at the Caballeros Board of Directors meeting about the Hix ring. Mrs. Clifton said that after reviewing the matter in depth, it was her recommendation that the soil in the ring be re -compacted. The Manager was asked to obtain an estimate for the work to be presented to the Council at the next meeting. INSURANCE PROGRAM A letter dated November 13, 1978 from Cal-Surance, outlining the City's current insurance program and advising that the underwriters are unwilling to add the Tennis Club to the underlying policy was presented to the Council. Mrs. Clifton said Mr. Mike Bogen is going to appear before the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association to -5- November 13, 1978 discuss coverage, and would attend a Council meeting if requested to do so. Mayor Pernell asked that an appearance by Mr. Bogen be placed on the agenda at 8:00 P.M. at the next City Council meeting. CORRESPONDENCE TO THE MAYOR 887 MIRALESTE PTSA In a letter dated November 10, 1978 Mrs. Dennis Pryor, President, Miraleste PTSA thanked the Mayor and Council for permitting the PTSA to use homes in Rolling Hills in the Tour of Homes on November 8. Mrs, Pryor advised that $5500 was grossed from the sale of tour tickets and copies of the Miraleste recipe books. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM SOUTH BAY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROJECT In a letter dated November 12, 1978 Mrs. Caki Greene, 4 Chester- field Road, advised the Council that it was necessary for her to re- sign from her position of Rolling Hills Citizen's Representative to the South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project because she is moving out of the area. Mrs. Greene urged the Council to continue to actively sup- port the -South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project. Mayor Pernell said an appointment to replace Mrs. Greene would be withheld until further funding for the project has been assured. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD Mayor Pernell said he received a letter from Mrs. Kip Goldreyer, 3 Quail Ridge Road North, advising that it was necessary for her to resign from the Environmental Quality Board because of other commit- ments. The correspondence was received and filed. MEETING OF MAYORS Mayor Pernell said Councilwoman Swanson represented him at the most recent meeting of the Peninsula Cities' Mayors. Further, Mayor Pernell said Rolling Hills has extremely good cooperation with the Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, and Mayor Dyda will keep the City in- formed on matters of -common interest, such as the moratorium in his City. GATE SECURITY . Mayor Pernell said there has been some concern about security;: and he asked Mrs. Clifton to speak to the matter. Mrs. Clifton said there is increasing concern about burglaries, especially the increase in daytime activity. A report has been prepared, giving a break down of burglaries during the past three years, listing the address, items taken, amount of loss, time of entry and method of entry. The Sheriff did a critique and it has been determined that there is little, if any, pattern. Burglaries seem to be done randomly, and appear to be unprofessional. Mrs. Clifton said that approximately 50% of the burglaries involve unlocked doors to houses, keys left in cars, and items left out in the open in easy view and access. She said the Sheriff agreed that residents should be more careful. Councilman Heinsheimer said residents are especially careless about firearms. The Manager said the report would be presented to the Board of Directors at their meeting on November 16, and copies would be sent to members of the Council. Mayor Pernell said the road use permit system should be thoroughly reviewed in connection with a study of.. -_-- security° 147 November 13, 1978 adopted, 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 DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ENGINEER -FACILITIES, A. Go KEENE, GEOLOGIST 167 The City Attorney advised that as directed at the last Council meeting, he wrote to Mr. Arthur Go Keene, Supervising Engineering Geologist, Los Angeles County Engineer, requesting answers to certain questions regarding the moratorium the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has imposed, and requesting a recommendation from the Engineering Geology Department with regard to protection of properties in Rolling Hills O adjacent to that portion of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Q A letter dated November 13, 1978 from Mr. Keene was presented to Q the Council. `Mr, Keene said the area under the moratorium encompasses the active portions of the ancient landslide known as the Portuguese Bend Landslide. He stated that the City of Rolling Hills does not appear to encompass any portion of the ancient Portuguese Bend Land- slide. Mr, Keen said the areas of potential geologic instability within and immediately adjacent to Rolling Hills are generally limited to potentially unstable slopes and individual landslides not related to the Portuguese Bend Landslide, and the potential instability is currently controlled by the City's existing ordinances as enforced by the County Engineer as the City Engineer. It was Mr. Keene's recommendation that the City continue its ordinances with regard to building and grading permits and subdivision of land. Mr. Keene said it was his opinion that a moratorium similar to that of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is not warranted within the City of Rolling Hills. The letter was received for the file. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. Keene thanking him for his prompt and concise reply to the City Council. SLAG: PUBLIC MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND HEARINGS 222 Councilwoman Swanson reported that the Rolling Hills Newsletter contained information regarding the Public Meetings, Workshops and Hearings to be conducted by the Southern California Association of Governments as part of their study of an Air Quality Management Plan, A round table discussion on the matter will be held at the South Bay Cities meeting at the end of this month, and she asked that the Council support their representative in participating in the discussion and making recommendations to SCAG. Councilman Heinsheimer said he agreed that in order to make the December 15 deadline it would be adviseable to have input from several cities, and -he said he would attend the South Bay Cities meeting. Further, he said the Air Quality Manage- ment Board is attempting to get as much input as possible from the publico Councilman Heinsheimer said the Air Quality Management Plan has been combined with Transportation by SCAG and it was his recom- mendation that Transportation be considered on its own merits. He said consideration of a "People Mover" should not be included in the Air Quality Plano Councilwoman Swanson requested support of the Council in her position as representative of Rolling Hills to the South Bay Cities Committee. With the concurrence of the Council, the.Mayor so ordered. -3- 148 November 13, 1978 PUBLIC HEARING, DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE 237 Mayor Pernell opened a meeting of a public hearing to consider the proposed Division of Land Ordinance, and displayed the proof of publica- tion of the notice in a local newspaper. Mr. Kinley explained that the proposed ordinance would bring the City's Subdivision Ordinance, which was adopted in 1966, up to date by including all amendments to the ordinance, and would also conform to the new Subdivision Map Act. He said there are no changes in requirements for subdivision in the proposed ordinance; essentially it is an adminis- trative change to conform with the requirements of State Law. The new ordinance would be less cumbersome than the existing ordinance, since it contains some procedural changes, and would also provide some remedies not available under the existing ordinance; in the event a subdivision of land is unlawful and was divided without going through the subdivision procedure. Councilman Crocker asked about the impact on subdivisions currently in process. Mr. Kinley said if a tentative map has been approved by the Council there would be no impact on that particular subdivision; if the tentative map has not been approved by the Council prior to adoption of a new ordinance, the new law would apply to the subdivision, Residents who were present at the hearing requested copies of the proposed ordinance. The Manager explained that the draft copy contains in excess of 50 pages, and copies wAre made for members of the Council and Planning Commission; in addition a desk copy for reference Is avail- able to residents. Mr. Richard Colyear, 35 Crest Road West, said he wished to purchase a copy and would pay to have the desk copy reproduced, Mrs. Rosemary Bernstein, 9 Eastfield Drive, said she had reviewed the desk copy in the office, but did not have sufficient time to cover the entire document; she asked to borrow a copy to have it reproduced at her expense. Mrs. Mildred Bell;, owner of property at 18 Cinchring Road, expressed a wish to have a copy. The Manager was directed to determine the price of reproducing material and to advise the Council at the next meeting of the cost per page. Members of the Council said they would lend their copies to residents who wished to review the proposed ordi- nance. Following review of the proposed ordinance, Councilman Heinsheimer recommended that non -applicable wording be eliminated. Councilman Crocker suggested that geologists be required to disclose the limits of their liability. Mr. Kinley said such a requirement could be put into the new ordinance, or into a separate ordinance. Councilman Crocker was directed to discuss the matter further with the City Attorney. Mayor Pernell ordered the hearing recessed to the next meeting, and he said procedural matters and recommended changes would be discussed when residents who have requested copies of the proposed ordinance have had an opportunity to review it. The Mayor said additional testimony would be received and recommendations and corrections would be incor- porated into the proposed ordinance at the continued hearing, which was set for 8030 P.M. Monday, November 27, 19780 STUDY OF SOUTH BAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 626 Councilwoman Swanson report6d that at the last meeting of the South Bay Cities Committee representatives of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and representatives from AeToEa, a firm based in Cincinnati hired by the Transportation Commission to do a study on transportation systems in the South Bay, made a presentation to the South Bay Cities Committee. The study is underway, will take about four months to complete, and recommendations will be made about -4- .151 November 13, 1978 PERSONNEL SESSION 970 The Manager said she wished to request a personnel session with the Council. Mayor Pernell directed that it be scheduled for the next City Cdutidil meeting. L1110ATION SETTLED 990 The City Attorney reported that the litigiation filed by Mr. Fred Pui,d, 6 Oeorgaff Road, has been settled and Mr. Fuld has abandoned his intention with regard to the easement. He has agreed to clearing by the Asooiation of planting for a distance of six feet from the paved edge. of the road, and the Association has granted to Mr. Fuld a license for 11anting to remain in four feet of the easement. The Council. bongratu- ated Mitl Kinleye t RMIS_8 014 . O ATTTND SEMINAR 1001 The City Attorney requested ermission to attend a Land Use Q Litigation Seminar at a cost of U5.00. The request was approved Q unanimouilye Q BREAPOWN OF SHERIFF'S WEEKLY REPORT 1003 Councilwoman Swanson noted that the Sheriff's Weekly Report for Oetbber lb - 22, 1978 stated that ten parking citations were issued. She asked the Manager to determine where they were issued. AWOURNMENT 1008 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor perriell adjourned the meeting at 10.20 P.M. FX -7- City C1VX -'