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MINUTES OF THE � ,
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
October 8, 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. b7onday,
October 8, 1979.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer , Pernell , Rose �
Mayor Swanson
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT : Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
Thomas Styskal Attorney
� Craig ftobinson Administrative Assistant
� June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk
Douglas McHattie Engineer
� Eden Heinsheimer Resident
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a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 190
Q The minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1979 were approved and
accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilman Crocker , seconded
by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell , Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES : None
� ABSENT: None
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 210
The Financial Statement for. August 1979 was approved and accepted
as submitted on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Coun-
cilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
PAYMENT OF BILLS 225
Councilman Crocker moved that Demand No. 8312 be voided, and that
Demands No. 8313 through 8355, in the amount of $25,288. 70, be paid
from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, .Rose
Mayor Swanson � �
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE TRACT 27006, DR. MAX NEGRI , 2 QUAIL RIDGE ROAD NORTH 235 .
r4ayor Swanson opened disucssion of Tentative Tract 27006, approved
by the Planning Commission on September 12, 1979. The. Manager displayed
Exhibit "C" , approved by the Commission, and reported that the map was
referred back to the Board. of Directors after approval of a_ revised map
by the Commission, and the recommended straightening of the property
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line and realignment of the trail were approved by the Board and
Caballeros. Pdrs. Clifton said a drainage structure was requested to
protect the trail where it merges with the existing Glory Trail , and
Quail Ridge Road would be widened and improved in the vicinity of the •
proposed subdivision. Additional work will be done on the road in the
Spring, the 144anager said, and a cul de sac at the end of the road will
be improved to handle fire equipment . Further, the Manager said Crest
Road West will not be widened, but improvements consist�ing of trimming
trees and moving the fence, will be required as part of the trail im-
provement .
Mr. Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering Corporation, represented
Dr. Negri, and explained that the lot line between the two parcels was
realigned as recommended by the City 's Planning Staff , and that the
map, as presented, will not require modification of any section of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
The Manager repo�ted that she was advised that the guest house on
the property is being rented, and further, she reported that there are
no plans in the file for the guest house on the property. Councilman
Crocker said the subdivision should not be approved until the matter of
the guest house and its use are clarified. The City Attorney said the .,
Council could require "as built" plans for the . guest house to complete
the file. Mayor Swanson suggested that the County Engineer, Department
of Building and Safety, be asked to inspect the guest house and advise
the City whether it complies with code requirements. Further, the Mayor
said that all garden refuse, including trimmings from trees, clippings �
and cut grass should be removed as a condition of approval of the tract .
The City Attorney recommended that the Council take no action on
the subdivision until the building permit for the guest house and the
other matters discussed have been resolved. The Manager said she would
contact Dr. Negri . With the consent of the engineer, Mayor Swanson or-
dered the matter held on the agenda.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 360
Correspondence from the Department of Housing and Development in-
quiring about the status of a Housing Element as part o* the General
Plan, was presented to the Council. A letter dated October 8 , 1979
from the Manager, to Mr. David Williamson, Supervisor of the fteview
Section of HCD, advising that the City of Rolling Hills adopted a
Housing Element in June 1973 as part of the General Plan, and that
copies of the Plan were filed with the State of California as required
by law was presented to the Councile The Manager was authorized to
sign and mail the letter.
DR. SAMUEL KIM PROPERTY, 7 POPPYTRAIL 420
The Manager reported that restoration of the Kim property is
progressing, both portions of the house have been returned to the
foundation , and tests indicate the ground is stable. Dr. Kim has
advised the Manager that he plans to move back into the house.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 430
Mrs. Clifton reported that at the recent annual meeting of the
League of California Cities she attended sessions on programming,
financing, effects of the Gann Iniative, pooling of insurance, and
a workshop for representatives of small cities to discuss computers.
The Manager said she would present a r.eport to . the Council in the
near future on the state of the City, with regard to the above matters.
FLYING TRIANGLE SUBDIVISION 477
A letter dated September 19 , 1979 from Major A. Langer, 1 Running
Brand Road, and a letter dated October 4 , 1979 from Mr. and Mrs.
L. D. Hankins, 4 Spur Lane, expressing opposition to the proposed
subdivision of property in the Flying Triangle were received for the
file. The Mayor said the correspondence would be considered if the
subdivision is filed with the City.
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY 490
A notice of hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on an
application by California Water Service to increase rates charged for
water service in .the Palos Verdes District was presented to the Council .
After discussion the Council agreed to take no action in the matter,
and the . notice was received for the file.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY 510
A notice of filing of an applicat 'ion and advice letter by Southern
California Gas Company to increase rates due to increases in natural
gas supplied was received for the file, and no action was taken by the
Council . �
GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY 515 .
A brochure prepared as an informational source for General Telephone
Company employees in connection with the upcoming rate case was presented
to the Council. No action was taken in the matter, and the information
� was received for the file. .
� PRQPOSED SECURITY SYSTEM 9T GATES. 547: ` `
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Q Councilman Rose• requested�: an update on the proposed security
a system bei.ng considered for the gates. The Manager reported that she
Q and Craig ftobinson met with Dr. Fritz Hartwig, an executive with the
Xerox Corporation and one of his colleagues, and after a lengthy dis-
cussion, Dr. Hartwig is preparing a written recommendation for the
Board. Mrs. Clifton said the Community would be notified by mail of
a test period for evaluation of several matt�rs in connection with the
proposal. Mayor Swanson directed that the matter be placed on the agenda
for further information at the next Council meeting.
- SOLAR WORKSHOP 630
Councilman Pernell requested authorization, to register for a
Solar Workshop in Monterey, and said he wished approval of the regis-
tration fee only, in the amount of $10. The request was approved..
SEftVICES OF CONSULTING GEOLOGIST 647
Mayor Swanson reported that she recently discussed subdivision
procedures with a representative of Rancho Palos Verdes, and she was
advised that when a subdivision under consideration in that city has
problems in certain areas, or if there� is a question about landslide,
geology or stability of the land, the burden of proof .is placed on the
subdivider. Mayor Swanson said it was her understanding that if the
findings of the geologist h'ired by a subdivider were questioned, it
was the responsibility of the applicant , not the city, to h"ire another
geologist to review and .comment on the first submittal .
Councilman Crocker said it is his understanding that residents in
a specific area in ftolling Hills are participating in a subscription of
money to hire a geologist to review the geology reports for �a subdivis-
ion currently before the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Com-
munity Association. Councilman Crocker said he had discussed the
matter with a Civil Engingeer, and had obtained the names of three
reputable firms in the event the subdivision is filed with the City
and the Counc 'il wishes to require that the geology report submitted
by the subdivider be reviewed by another geologist, with costs for
the review to be paid by the applicant . Mayor Swanson said it was
not her intention to �discuss a specific case, but she wished to bring
the matter before the Counc_il for a discussion of the general procedure
of requiring review of geology by an independent engineering geologist
if the Council wished to have a second opinion.
Councilman Rose asked the City Attorney whether a developer could
be required to bear the cost of inciependent engineering services_ to
confirm the findings of the geologist hired to do the required work.
Councilman Pernell said it was his understanding th'�.t the County Engineer .
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was under contract to review the report for the City. Mr. Kinley
said the County does review the report , but the Council could require
a second opinion from an independent engineer if the Council members
agreed that a second opini�on would be beneficial .
L�AGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, MAYOR' S REPORT 800
Mayor Swanson reported that at the sessions of the League of
California Cities Annual Conference she attended resol,utions were
passed unanimously concerning the following: energy conservation
plans to be developed by cities, specifically pertaining to outside
lighting; amendment of the Coastal Act ; and consideration of an ad-
ditional 1.� to the State Sales Tax to provide adequate services.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 847
Mayor Swanson said the Rolling Hills Community Association' s
Neighborhood Meeting for the Eastfield area will be held Thursday,
October ll , at 7 : 30 P.M. at the Wendorff home, 72 Eastfield Drive,
and she asked members of the Council to attend if possible.
DEDICATION OF DAPPLEGRAY PARK 862 `
Mayor Swanson advised the Council that dedication and ribbon
cutting ceremonies at Dapplegray Park in Rolling Hills Estates will "
take place, at 10 : 30 A.M. Saturday, October 13. Members of the � �
Council have been invited to attend. The Manager said the City of .
Rolling Hills contributed to the facility by allocating park funds
in the amount of $1.0, 000 to the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
INSPECTION OF "ROADS, CITY ATTORNEY 867
Mr. Kinley reported that as a result of roadside inspections
made by him with the Mayor, he wrote a lett.er dated October 8, 1979
to the City Manager, advising her of certain dangerous conditions
in the City. Mayor Swanson directed that the letter be made part
of the record, and that it be received for the file.
RUBBISH FRANCHISE 877
Mr. Kinley presented an Agreement Extending the Rubbish Fran-
chise Dated June 13, 1977 between the City of Rolling Hills and
Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Ir�c. Mr. Kinley explained
that under terms of the Franchise Agreement dated June 13, 1977,
the fee for collection and disposing of rubbish was �11. 35 monthly.
Under terms of the Agreement Extending the Franchise, the fees will
be as follows : $14. 61 per month from July l through December 31, 1979;
$17.87 from January l, 1980 through September 30, 1982 .
Councilman Crocker moved t.hat the b�ayor be authorized to sign
the document . The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and car-
ried by the following roll call vote :
AYES : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AGREEMENT RE: SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS , ROBERT STANDER, TRACT 31906 89
Mr. Kinley presented an Agreement Re : Subdivision Improvements
between the City of Rolling Hills and Robert N. Stander and Marilynne
Stander, 11 Saddleback Road.
Mr. Kinley explained that Mr . Stander has deposited with the '
City the sum of �38,274 to guarantee completion of certain require-
ments attached as a condition of approval of Tract 31906. All of the
improvements have been completed except for the demolition and removal
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of the old garage, shed and driveway, and the repair, replacement
and refinishing of that portion of the main residence to wh'ich the
garage is attached. Under terms of the agreement , the City would
retain $7, 500, and release $30, 774 to Mr . Stander.
Councilman Rose moved :that the _Mayor be authorized to execute
the agreement . The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell , Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES :. None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE �AND RESOLUTION RE: SOLID WASTE HANDLING 907 �
The City Attorney presented copies of a ,proposed Ordinance. and
� a proposed Resolution enforcing, the terms and provisions of the
ordinance with regard to solid waste. Mr. Kinley explained that the
(� ordinance provides for adoption, by .reference, of the Solid Waste
� Ordinance of the County of Los Angeles. If adopted by Rolling Hills,.
a a resolution would be required to designate,. the County of Los Angeles
Q as the enforcement agency for the City of Rolling Hills. Further, Mr.
Kinley said a public hearing would be required before the ordinance
Q could be adopted by the Council .
Councilman Crocker moved that the proposed ordinance, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE AN OftDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ESTABLISHiNG A
SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE FOR SAID COUNTY AND AMENDING THE ADMIN3STftATIVE
CODE AND BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SOLID
WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSING, AND DESIGNATED AS "SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES" be introduced, and that reading in full
be waived. 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
Mayor Swanson set the next regular meeting of the Council , Monday,
October 22, 1979, 7: 30 P.M. as the date and time of the public hearing
on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Kinley said the resolution would be
presented ,to the Council for adoption at the riext . meeting, ..if the _
ordinance is adopted.
ADJOURNMENT 945
There being no further business to come before the Council , , Mayor
Swanson adjourned the meeting at 9 :45 P.M. •
City Clerk
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