8/27/1979268 MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 27, 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 7:30 P.M. Monday,
August'27, 1979.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
None
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
L. D. Courtright
Craig Robinson
June Cunningham
Eric Heinsheimer
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City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Administrative Assistant
Deputy City Clerk
Resident
The minutes of the meeting of August 13, 1979 were approved and
accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilman Rose, seconded
by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 450
The Financial Statement dated July 31, 1979 was approved and accep-
ted as presented on a motion made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Coun-
cilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PAYMENT OF BILLS 465
Councilman Rose moved that Demands No. 8229 through 8263, with
the exception of Demand No. 8243, which is void, be paid from the
General Fund in the amount of $14,234.04. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTION OF BUDGET, FISCAL 1979-80
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Mayor Swanson opened discussion of the Budget for Fiscal 1979/80.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that residents be advised of inform-
ation in the City and Community Association Budgets which would inform
residents of the cost of living in Rolling Hills. The City Attorney
said statements could be sent out to residents by the City and Associ-
ation; Mayor Swanson suggested that the procedure be scheduled for dis-
cussion at a joint meeting of the Board of Directors and the Council in
the near future.
Councilman Pernell recommended that the Recreational Fund be amended
to include expenditures of $2,500, since some money has been spent from
the fund for tennis court repairs. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 419, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1979/80 .646
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 419 entitled A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1979 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1980 be
adopted as amended to show a revised Recreational Fund Balance, and
that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pern_ell,,Rose,
Mayor Swanson
NOES:
None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING, DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE 658
Mayor Swanson opened a public hearing on the proposed Division
of Land Ordinance. The City Manager advised the Council that notice
of the hearing was published in the Rolling Hills Newsletter, and no
comments or inquiries were received from any residents; a represent-
ative of Palos -Verdes Properties called and req,uested'a copy of the
ordinance after adoption. Mayor Swanson closed the public hearing:: --
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Mrs. Clifton reported that as requested by the Council she had a
copy of the proposed ordinance delivered to South Bay Engineering Cor-
poration for review by Mr. Don Dawson at no charge. Mr. Ron McAlpin
called Mrs. Clifton and explained that because of vacation schedules,
the review was not completed in time for the meeting, and would be
ready for the next Council meeting. With concurrence of the Council,
Mayor Swanson ordered the matter held on the agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT RE: MEETING AUGUST 21, 1979 676
In a memo dated August 23, 1979 from the Planning Commission, the
Council was advised that at the meeting on August 21, 1979, the Plan-
ning Commission approved the following requests:
HARRY GELLES, LOT 23, FT, 3 RUNNING BRAND ROAD, TENNIS COURT
HAROLD HEIDEMAN, LOT 255 -UR, 6 MIDDLERIDGE ROAD, SIDE YARD
VARIANCE FOR RESIDENCE ADDITION
The correspondence was received and filed.
CITY PARTICIPATION IN URBAN COUNTY HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR 1980 - 81
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A letter dated July 24, 1979 from the City of Lomita, requesting
that Rolling Hills participate in a cooperative effort with Lomita and
Los Angeles County to obtain more funds to reduce land acquisition costs
for an elderly housing project by allocating the City's block grant funds
under the Federal Housing and Community Development Act was presented to
the Council.
Mrs. Clifton reported that a meeting was held recently in the City
Hall, attended by the Managers of the Peninsula cities, representatives
from the City of Lomita and the Department of Community Development, and
Bob McCaman, Supervisor Burke's Deputy. As a result of information pro-
vided to her after the meeting, Supervisor Burke has proposed that the
Director of the Department of Community Development be instructed to
seek the participation of cities under 50,000 population not partici-
pating in the HUD Urban County Program to allocate their share of HCDA
funds to projects which will assist each participating city in obtain-
ing their housing goals. Mrs. Clifton said she was advised that the
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes has instructed their City Attorney to
execute a cooperation agreement which would allocate their funds of
approximately $152,000 to the City of Lomita. Mrs. Clifton said
Rolling Hills is eligible for approximately $12,000; Rolling Hills
Estates, $35,000 and Palos Verdes Estates $66,000. Councilman Per-
nell asked whether Lomita would have to agree to accept the funds.
Mrs. Clifton said that the funds would be assigned by an action of
the Board of Supervisors In order for the Board to assign funds
allocated by Rolling Hills, the Council must act by September 1, 1979.
Councilman Crocker moved that the Council approve assigning the
Rolling Hills allocation to Lomita, subject to approval by the City
Attorney. Councilman Rose seconded the motion for purposes of dis-
cussion. Following discussion Councilman Heinsheimer offered a sub-
stitute motion that the City Attorney investigate the request and
procedure for allocating funds, and report at the next meeting.
Councilman Pernell seconded the motion.
The City Treasurer advised the Council that a Community Block
Grant from the Federal Government is a continuing program, and re-
quires action by participating cities every two years. He recommended
that the Council look into compliance requirements. 'Councilman Rose
said he thought it would be better to allocate the City's funds to
Lomita, rather than not act on the allocation.
The substitute motion failed to carry on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell
NOES: Councilmen Crocker, Rose, Mayor Swanson
ABSENT: None
The main motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised the Council that there was not suffi-
cient information in the correspondence or the Cooperation Agreement
for him to form an opinion, and he wished to research the matter. Mr..
Courtright said the County would have to file the application for the
Federal grant, and upon receiving approval of participation from the
City of Rolling Hills, the City's eligibility would be included in the
County's application.
AMENDMENT TO LIBEL LAWS, MAYOR RUSS, GARDENA 820
A.copy of a letter dated August 1, 1979 from Gardena Mayor Edmond
Russ of Gardena to Assemblyman Paul Bannai, requesting an amendment to
libel laws was received for the file.
KIWANIS CLUB OF PALOS VERDES RE: MARATHON ROUTE 838
In a letter dated August 15, 1979, Mr. Charles Downing, Marathon
Director, advised that there is a desire to return to the old .route,
and he requested that permission be given for the runners to enter the
Crenshaw Gate, run through Rolling Hills to Palos Verdes Drive East.
Mr. Downing said the next race is scheduled to be run on Saturday,
June 14, 1980, starting at 6:30 a.m., and would be limited to 3,000
runners, more or less.
After discussion the Council approved the request and referred
the letter to the Board of Directors of the Community Association.
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CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION VOTING DELEGATE
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A letter dated August 15, 1979 from George Voigt, Executive
Director advised that each member of the Association should designate.
a voting delegate to represent the City and be the authorized spokesman
for the City on the Board of Directors of the Association.
Mayor Swanson moved that Councilman Pernell, liaison member with
Contract Cities, be designated voting delegate for Rolling Hills. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman Pernell,
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY BEACHES 855
A notice of two public hearings to be held by Supervisor Burke to
receive testimony on the conditions which exist at Los Angeles County
beaches was received and filed.
UPDATE OF FIRE HYDRANT MAPS AND FIRE FLOW INFORMATION 858
The Manager reported that she was advised that the updated map
showing the fire hydrants in the City will be completed by California
Water Service in the near future. Mayor Swanson said the Fire Depart-
ment has advised that the information requested regarding fire.flow
will be presented in writing prior to the next Council meeting.
PROPOSED SECURITY SYSTEM 869
The Manager reported that she will meet with representatives of
the Board of Directors at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, August 30, to
discuss the proposed security system to be installed at the gates, in
an effort to arrive at a cost for the system to be included in the
Board's budget.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that a partial installation be
made and evaluated before a complete system is .installed. Councilman
Crocker suggested that a system be leased on a short time basis before
a purchase is made. The Manager said she would convey the Council's
recommendations to the Board.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 909
Mayor Swanson said she had discussed with Mr. Stringfellow, Presi-
dent of the Board of Directors, a joint meeting of the City Council and
the Board of Directors in the near future.
PROPOSED FRANCHISE FOR SCHOOL BUS SERVICE 912
Mayor Swanson reported that the cities on the Peninsula are discus-
sing the possibility of forming a franchise for school bus service, in
view of the rapidly escalating costs for Associated Bus service. The
Mayor said that the Public Utilities Commission determined that Associ-
ated Charter Service is not under their jurisdiction, based on inform-
ation which was provided by the bus line. Mayor Swanson wa authorized
to explore the possibilities of forming a franchise for school bus
service with the other Peninsula cities.
WEED ABATEMENT POLICY, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 945
Mayor Swanson presented a letter dated August 13 from Ann Shaw,
Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, advising that on July 23, 1979 the
Rancho Palos Verdes City Council adopted an urgency ordinance which
contains word for word the language contained in the Rolling Hills
weed abatement ordinance. Mayor Sahw said that in a recent meeting
with the Fire Chief he indicated that priority will be given by the
Fire Department to possible weed clearance in canyon areas common to
both cities. The letter was received for the file.
August 27, 1979
SGT.' BEN BOYD 958
The Manager reported that Sgt. Ben Boyd, a Rolling Hills gate
guard, has been moved from the hospital to a convalescent facility.
Mrs. Clifton said she has visited Mr. Boyd and has been in touch with
his doctor, and would continue to report on his condition.
RTD STRIKE 999
Councilman Pernell asked whether the Council wished to take any
action on the RTD strike. Mayor Swanson said she felt the Mayor of
Los Angeles was keeping close to the matter, but she would act on
behalf of the Council if it appeared that it would be beneficial.
CRENSHAW GATE SUN PROBLEM 1010
Eric Heinsheimer, 7 Johns Canyon Road, advised the Council that
the guard on the afternoon shift at the Crenshaw Gate has a problem
caused by the sun .and reflection on windshields, since a tree in the
area was blown down, and he said the guard would like to have a tree
moved to provide shade. The Manager said that she and Craig Robinson
were familiar with the problem, that a switch was installed to be
activated from outside the gate house during the hours when the sun is
a problem.. She thanked Eric for his appearance, and said she would
continue to work on the matter.
ADJOURNMENT 1055
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. to reconvene at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 11, because of a legal holiday on the next regular
meeting date.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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