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8/13/1979264 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 August 13, 1979 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 51 265 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 a Q ABSENT: Councilman Crocker Q " ORDINANCE NO. 170 93 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. -2- 266 August 13, 1979 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. -3- 11 J August 13, 1979 ADJOURNMENT 445 There being no further business to come before the -Council., Mayor Swanson adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M. c co 0 Q APPROVED: Q Q Mayor l - 44M�? l/ CitycC k 267