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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 13, 1979
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 Swanson at 7:45 P.M. Monday,
August 13, 1979.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Swanson
Councilman Rose arrived at 8:00 P.M.
ABSENT: Councilman Crocker
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City At
L. D. Courtright City Treasurer
Craig Robinson Administrative Assistant
June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of July 23, 1979 were approved and
accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer,
seconded by Mayor Swanson and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Rose
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 20
The Closing Pre -Audit Financial Statement dated June 30, 1979
was -approved and -:accepted as.:presented:,on a motion made by..Councilman
Pernell, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Rose
PAYMENT OF BILLS 26
Councilman Pernell moved that Demands No. 8190 through 8228,
with the exception of Demands No. 8209 and 8210, which are void, be
paid from the General -Fund in the amount of $41,818.70. The motion
was seconded by '_Mayor Swanson and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker, Rose
TENNIS COURT REPAIR 48
The Manager advised the Council that she viewed the separation
of the slabs on the tennis court and determined that the courts could
not be washed because of the r_•}ssibility of structural damage from
penetration of water at the expansion joint. Mrs. Clifton said she
attempted to contact Mr. Gene Mako, tvho built the courts over six
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years ago, but was unable to reach him. The Manager authorized the
repair, which was done immediately, at a cost of $345.
PROPOSED DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE
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The City Attorney reported that he had sent his comments about the
proposed changes and amendments of the Division of Land Ordinance to
members of the Council. Mayor Swanson ordered the matter held on the
agenda for discussion at the next meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 169 78
Councilman Pernell moved that Ordinance No. 169 _entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 33 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY" be adopted, and that
reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose
and carried by the following roll call vote:
co AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose, Mayor Swanson
Q NOES: None
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Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Ordinance No. 170 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 150 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33 ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY'" be adopted,"and
that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell, Mayor Swanson
NOES: 'Councilman Rose
ABSENT: Councilman Crocker
SCAG AVIATION PROGRAM BRIEFINGS 100
Correspondence from the Southern California Association"of Govern-
ments, announcing.a schedule of breakfast briefings for community offi-
cials and community meetings for the public for discussiom,of air
travel and airport capacity problems was presented to the Council.
Councilman Heinsheimer said the existing facilities should be
improved; Mayor Swanson said Los Angeles City is more interested.in
locations for new airports, rather than improvements of LAX. Council-
men Pernell and Rose agreed that the competing jurisdictions involved
cause some of the problems.
.Following discussion Councilman Heinsheimer agreed to write a
letter to SCAG on behalf of the Council, setting forth the Council's
concerns and opinions in the matter.
ROBERT STANDER, 11 SADDLEBACK ROAD, RELEASE OF PORTION OF BOND 194
The Manager presented a list of improvements required and the
cash deposited with the City by Mr. Robert Stander as a condition of
approval of Tract 31906. Mrs. Clifton said that Southern California
Edison Company and General Telephone Company have written letters
advising that overhead utilities have been relocated underground as
required, and a letter from California Water Service Company stated
that the fire hydrant has been installed to the satisfaction of the
water company. Mrs. Clifton said the storm drain has been installed
and approved, but the letter from the County had not yet been received.
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Mr. Stander has advised the Manager that the
moved out of the house during remodelling and is
old and new garages, and when the remodelling is
furniture has been returned to the house, the old
molished, as required.
furniture has been
stored in both the
completed and the
garage will be de -
In discussing the matter Councilman Rose said he was concerned
about demolition of the old garage, and he suggested that sufficient
money be retained to guarantee demolition by the City if Mr. Stander
does not remove it as agreed. Councilman Rose suggested that $5,000
of the deposit be retained for that purpose. Councilman Pernell said
that in addition to retaining a portion of the deposit, a time limit
should be set for completion of the demolition.
The City Attorney was requested to write a letter to Mr. Stander
advising him of the conditions set forth by the Council as a condition
of releasing funds deposited.
POOL FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM 231
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that information about a fire-
fighting system utilizing a 12 volt battery electric starter and
water from a home swimming .pool be made available to Caballeros and
the Rolling Hills Women's Club, and that a demonstration be arranged,
if requested. Further, he said the City could consider purchasing a
system to be made available to residents in the event of a fire.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATES 260
.Mayor Swanson presented a letter dated July 30, 1979 from the
League of California Cities requesting that a voting delegate and
voting alternate for the League's Conference in September be desig-
nated.
With the consent of the Council, Mayor Swanson said she would
represent the Rolling Hills Council as voting delegate, and Council-
man Heinsheimer was appointed voting alternate.
GATE SECURITY 264
Councilman Rose asked for an up -date on the proposed gate security
systems being considered by the Board of Directors. The City Manager
and the Administrative Assistant reported to the Council on a recent
meeting with the Sheriff, and also discussed the various security sys-
tems being considered.
Councilman Rose asked that he be advised in advance when the
proposal for a security system is presented to the Board of Directors.
GEOLOGIC FAULTS IN CITY 426
The City Attorney advised the Council that because of a recent
legal decision, he wished to recommend that residents be advised
that a map showing local geologic faults is on file in the City.
Mrs. Clifton said the map is included in the seismic study prepared
as part of the General Plan for the City, and was reviewed on Monday
by a resident. Further, the Manager said she would advised residents
in the Newsletter that the map is available.
UPDATE, FIRE HYDRANT MAP 437
The Manager distributed copies of a letter dated August 8, 1979
to Mr. Charles Nollenberger, California Water Service, requesting that
the map showing location of all hydrants in Rolling Hills be updated.
Mrs., Clifton advised the Council that in response to her letter, Mr.
Nollenberger came to the office for the map, and she will advise the
Council when the map has been updated to shall all hydrants in Rolling
Hills, with the gpm fire flow for each hydrant, and has been returned
to her.
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ADJOURNMENT 445
There being no further business to come before the -Council.,
Mayor Swanson adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M.
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