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10/22/1979 2�4 MINUTES OF THE ftEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA October 22, 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.11�. Monday, October 22, 1979. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Swanson ABSENT: Councilman Rose , City Manager Teena Clifton ALSO PRESENT: William Kinley City Attorney . Craig Robinson Administrative Assistant June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk Michael Bush Cal-Surance Associates William Peters Resident William Stringfellow : Resident APPROVAL OF MINUTES 950 The minutes of the meeting of October 8, 1979 were approved and accepted as corrected on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, secon.ded by Councilman Heinsheimer. and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Swanson NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Rose FINANCIAL STATEMENT 975 Councilman Crocker moved that the Financial Statement for Septem- ber 1979 be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was seconded � by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer , Pernell Mayor Swanson NUES : None ABSENT: Councilman Rose � PAYMENT OF BILLS 1025 . Demands No. 8356 through 8386, with the exception of Nos. 8384 and 8385 were paid from the General Fund in the amount of $14,084 on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Swanson � NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Rose PRESENTATION BY CAL-SURANCE FOR INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL 1025 Mayor Swanson welcomed Mr . Michael Bush, Account Executive with Cal-Surance, who was present to explain the proposal for an insurance program for the City of Rolling Hills far the policy period 11/26/79� to 11/26/80. October 22, 1979 2�� Mr. Bush discussed the present policy, the proposed policy, the exclusions recommended, and answered questions asked by members of. the Council and by Mr. iYilliam Stringfellow, President of the Board of . Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association . A chart showing current premiums totalling $26,033 , and renewal premiums totalling $17, 558 was presented to the Council . Councilman Crocker aslied Mr._ Bush to write a letter defining coverage for geology liability, ��ith a ,copy to Mr. Stringfellow. On behalf of the Council Mayor Swanson thanked Mr. Bush for his presentation. �4PX OF LETTER FROM RHE MAYOR RE: CLOSING OF SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT 1441 A copy of a letter dated October 8, 1979 from Jerome Belsky, Mayor of Rolling Hills. Estates, to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District was presented to the Council . � Mayor Belsky requested that his city be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed alternative school closings as they might im- pact public services and facilities. A projection of development out- � side the Crenshaw Gate, prepared by Craig Robinson, -Adininist:rative � Assistant , was presented with the letter,. � 0 The correspondence was received for the file. � a Q REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF GRADING BOND, DENNIS BEAR, LOT 12-CRA 1460 Q In a letter dated September 27, 1979, Dennis Bear , owner of Lot 12-CRA, located at 15 Bowie Road, asked that the grading bond in the amount of $2500 be released. Mr. Bear advised that all grading has been completed on the site, and the remaining items required for City approval are approval of the exterior �ighting plan arid some additional fence painting. In a report to the Council the Manager reported that she met wi.th representatives of Caballeros re,garding permanent drainage improvements, and the drainage from Mr. Bear' s property was brought to her attention because the run off has not been taken care of properly and the trail has been washing out below the rip rap. Mrs. Clifton recommended that the Council not release the bond until corrective work has been done. ��Qui�c�c3.;,man_Cro:cker moved that the ma�ter be held on the .agenda as recommende.d by the..Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote ; AYES : � Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Swanson NOES : None ' ABSENT: Councilman Rose LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE ADMTNISTftATION 14� Correspondence dated October 11 , 1979 from the League of California Cities pertaining to an Entitlement Survey for LEAA Reauthorization �vas presented to the Counci,l . The Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Planning Unit explained that a resolution adopted at the LCC annual conference in San Francisco was to enhance local control and .maximize use of LEAA funds, and the City was urged to express some inl;erest in participating in formation of an entitlemerit jurisdiction . Mayor Swanson ordered the matter held on the agenda for additional information . PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVALS 1480 A memorandum from the Planning Commission dated October 18, 1979 was reviewed by the Council . The memo reported that pn October 16 the Planning Commission approved conditional use permits �or the following: Dr. Richard Spellberg, 5 Chestnut Lane, a tenn�s court with a 10 ' fence; Harry Gelles, 3 Running Brand Road, a paddle .tennis court with a 10' fence. -2- 2�� October 22, 1979 After reviewing fence heights on recent approvals of tennis courts and paddle tennis courts, Councilman Crocker said he would discuss with the Plannirig Commission Chairman the importance of monitoring fence heights w,ith regar.d to visibility from other properties. The correspondence was received arid filed. APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 1500 Mayor Swanson said she wished to propose that Mr. Cliff Bundy, 2 Chuckwagon Road, be appointed to the Traffic Committee to fill. a vacancy created by resignation of Mrs . Rosemary Bernstein. Further, the Mayor said that Mr. Bundy had indicated that he was willing to serve on the Committee. Councilman Pernell moved that Mr. Bundy be appointed to the Traffic Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the �ollowing roil call vote: AYES : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Swanson NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Rose . . DUMPI�NG IN ROLLING HILLS CANYONS 1542 Mayor Swanson said she had requested that this matter be placed on the agenda so she could bring the problem of dumping in canyons before the Council . The Mayor said that while riding in the City she became aware of extensive refuse in canyons, and she suggested that because of the extent and seriousness of the problem, the Fire Depart- ment be requested to notify the City of properties on which illegal dumping is taking place as part of their annual inspection for com- pliance with the Weed Abatement Ordinance. Mayor Swanson said she nbserved that some properties on which construction was done the prob- lem was very bad, because building materials and other rubbish from the job was thrown into the canyon. Mr. Kinley said clean up is a condition of a building permit , and no final approval should be given if material is dumped in a canyon and not properly removed. With regard to inspection of pro- ,perties on which no construction is being done, Mr. Kinley said inspection of the canyons for illegal dumping could be done as part of the regular weed abatement inspection. INSTALLATION OF RUMBLE STRIPS ON EASTFIELD DftIVE 1571 Mayor Swanson said that at a �ecent neighborhood meeting resi- dents in the Eastfield area asked whether additional rumble strips would be installed. The Mayor said the original installation as a test of sound and effectiveness is disappearing because of wear. Councilman Pernell said that his recollection of the trial was that residents on Eastfield Drive considered the strip ineffective, since speeders ignored it and it was hazardous to bicyclers. Coun- cilman Crocker said it was his understanding that the strips did not make much of an impact , either from a standpoint of noise to residents in the area, or on speed, and he said the Council shouTd be cautious about making additional installations as a means to con- trol speed. INSTALLATION OF PROPOSED NEti'V SECURITY SYSTEM AT GATES 1600 Mayor Swanson said it was her understanding that Councilman Rose would report on the matter, and in his absence the item would be held on the agenda. Mr. Stringfellow reported that the matter was discussed at the last two neighborhood meetings, and at the last meeting of the Board of Directors. There has been substantial opposition to the proposal to send all non-resident traffic through the b4ain Gate, and .Board has -3- �� , October 22, 1979 � agreed that residents must be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed security system. Mr. Stringfellow said the next Newsletter will request that residents comment on whether additional security is needed, and if so, they will be asked for input on what changes shoulcl be made. Mr. Stringfellow said no changes would be made by the Board without response from the community. Mr. tiUilliam Peters, 11 Johns Canyon Road, said he is concerned about incre�asing use of the roads by joggers, and he suggested that consideration be given to closing the gates for a 48 hour period each year, similar to the closing of the trails, to maintain and preserve the private status of the roads. Mr . Peters said the gates could be closed individually. Mr. Kinley said such decisions .�c�ould be the jurisdiction of the Board, but at present persons who enter the City do so by permissive use. . The matter of joggers was discussed and Craig Robinson said he has discussed the matter with the joggers, but has not been able to keep them out of the city. Mr. Stringfellow said many residents jog, and the Miraleste track team has used Rolling Hi_lls roads---wYt.h�=t�e approval of the Board. Councilman Pernell said if security at the gates is go 'ing to be . changed or. improved, residents must be educated on the need for in- creased security. Further, Councilman Pernell said that as commercial development increases in the Peninsula Center there will be increased pressure for use of the roads in Ro�lling Hills to provide access to the center from the east side of the peninsula. � Mr. Stringfellow said that people at the neighborhood meetings ,indicated that they moved to Rolling Hills for security; he said the guards cannot control entrance to the community sufficiently to pro- vide security for residents. Councilman Crocker said there is a high incidence of burglary in the community, in spite of guards at the gates. Mayor Swanson thanked Mr: Stringfellow �or his report on the _ Board`s position, and ordered the matter held on the agenda for additional information. AIRPORT SITES IN AREA 1815 � k, Mayor Swanson said that� at .a recent meeting of the Transportation and Utilities Committee of SCAG new airport sites in the coastal area and in Orange County were discussed. One area under consideration is the Los Angeles Harbor area, and Mayor Swanson urged that the Council stay on top of the matter and keep informed so that proper action can be taken at the appropriate time. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT 1848 Mayor Swanson asked the City Attorney to review the Hold Harmless Agreement prepared by South Bay ,Engineering Corporation in preparation for ��discussion at the next meeting. The matter was held on the agenda. ;�.. PUBLIC HEARING, SOLID WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSING 1848 Mayor Swanson opened a Public Hearing on a proposed ordinance adopting by reference the ordinance of the Count.y of Los Angeles establishing a Solid �Yaste Ordinance for the County. The Clerk re- ported that the hearing was duly noticed as required by law, and no comments, written or verbal , were received in connection with the - notice. The City Attorney advised the Council that he had reviewed the legal notice and it was in order. Mr. Stringfellow asked whether the ordinance �would apply to private contractors hired to clean up and remove brush from private properties, and tivas told that it would not app]_y. Mayor Swanson thereafter closed the public hearing. . -4- , .t: October 22 , 1979 ORDINANCE NO�. 171 Councilman Crocker moved that Ordinance No. 171 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS , CALIFORNIA ADOPTING BY REFER- ENCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ESTABLISHING A SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE FOR SAID COUNTY AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE 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" , which was introduced at the meeting of October 8, 1979, be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Counci•lman Heinsheimer and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell Mayor Swanson NOES : None � ABSENT: Councilman Rose RESOLUTION NO. 420 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 420 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DELEGATING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE N0. 171 OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA be adopted, 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 Mayor Swanson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Rose TIb7E LIMIT FOft SEEKING REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS 1906 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that at present there is no time limit specified in City records for review of certain administrative determinations. The tentative map for Tract 33871 , Chacksfield-Merit , ���as approved in April , and in October the attorney representing Mrs. � Dorothy Kuhne requested documents pertaining to the tract in order to prepare an action for a writ of mandate to review the City' s approval - of the tentative map. Mr . Kinley presented a proposed resolution which would adopt the provisions of Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California, which provides for the time limit in which actions or proceedings can be filed against local agencies, including the City of Rolling Hills, and certain procedures to be followed in requesting preparation of the record of said proceed- ings, and he recommended that the Council adopt the resolution . RESOLUTION NO. 421 Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 421 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1094 .6 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PR.00EDURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND MAKING SAID SECTION APPLICABLE TO ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 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 Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell , Mayor Swanson NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Rose _5_ _ .__ _._.. . _:... , , ,,...�......,_- - -- - - - -- - � ..r....�. ..,. � . .- �. .._.,. ._......,. ,_.,,,.,..,-,. �.__.�____ __ _� �__�� __::_.. <...:,..� �_._,�...... M-�:,�;���. � October 22, �979 289 REQUIREMENT FOR ADDITIONAL GEOLOGY REPORTS 24/1 Mr. Kinley advised the Council that at the request of the Mayor he had researched the subject of whether additional geology reports could be required to substantiate information submitted by a geologist hired by the applicant , with the subd'ivider being required to pay the � cost of the additional study. Mr. Kinley said the Public Resources Code provides that the City can enact a fee the cost incurred in con- nection with discovery or inspection of geological sites in connection - with public improvements, including subdivisions. Mr. Kinley said a resolution must be adopted establishing that the fee is collectible and can be charged to the subdivider. Further, Mr. Kinley said such action must be in response to a requirement of the City Engineer for additional information regarding geology; the City cannot request additional. information other than what is required by the Subdivision Oxdinance unless the City Engineer requests it . Mr. Kinley said he has not completed his research of the matter. Councilman Crocker asked whether the City could hire its own engineer if it was felt that additional information was required (� after receiving the report of the County Engineer acting as City � Engineer. Mr. Kinley said the City could hire an engineer, but the O City would have to pay for the additional engineer. a Mayor Swanson. asked the .City Attorney to continue wit.h .his. Q research, and to prepare a resolution based on his conclusions and Q recommendations to the `Council . , PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF COUNCIL 75 Mayor Swanson advised the Council that the Manager informed her that the Board of Directors planned to have a professional photographer take pictures of the Board, . and she asked whether .the Council wished to � approve an expenditure of �65 for professional pictures of the Council . In . discussing the matter the Councilmen said� they wished to continue to have black and white pictures similar to those previously taken;° Mayor Swanson said she would prefer a colored photo. The Council concurred in a decision that the expenditure should not be approved, and a member of the Community should be asked to take a picture. PERSONNEL SESSION 95 Mayor Swanson recessed the meeting to a Personnel Session at 9 : 35 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 11 : 30, arid adjourned by the Mayor. , City C1 • APPROVED: Mayor r -6-