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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
March 10, 1980
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,
March 10, 1980.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
Councilman Rose
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
Ken Dyda
Lt. Walter Thurner
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City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Councilman, Rancho Palos Verdes
L. A. County Sheriff
The minutes of the meeting of February 25, 1980 were approved and
accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded
by Councilman Pernell and carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 8688 through 8694 in the
amount of $6,792.07 be approved for payment for Blackwater Canyon
Repairs, Claim #615-82, Flood Demand; that Demands No. 8634, 8660, 8663,
8686 and 8687 be voided, and that Demands No. 8657 through 8659, 8661
and 8662, 8664 through 8674, 8676 through 8685 , 8695 and 8696 in the
amount of $19,166.51 be paid from the General Fund. 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
PERSONAL APPEARANCE, COUNCILMAN KEN DYDA, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 725
Mayor Swanson advised the Council that the Mayors of the Peninsula
cities have met several times at the Sheriff's Lomita station to dis-
cuss with officers the concept of regional sheriff service, rather than
individualized service to separate cities. Cost figures were not final-
ized, but Mayor Swanson said preliminary information indicated that the
charge to Rolling Hills would be approximately $20,000 more than the
present, and according to the Sheriff's Department the quality of
service would improve. Meetings of the Mayors were concluded, the staff
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was directed twork on details and present the concept when completed.
Subsequently RG11ing Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes entered into
discussion of police services for the proposed commercial development in
Peninsula Center, and.a formula developed by Councilman Ken Dyda of
Rancho Palos Verdes indicates that Rolling Hills would not have to pay
the projected $20,000 to $22,000 additional. The Mayor asked Council-
man Dyda to speak to the subject.
Councilman Dyda said there would be no dimunition of service to
any of the participating cities, and the level of service would be
reviewed annually prior to budget time to redefine the levels of
service requested and provided. A Governing Board consisting of the
City Manager and one Council appointee from each city would work with
the Sheriff, meeting quarterly, and the City Manager would meet with
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the Station Commander monthly. There would be three facets of service
applied to the Peninsula cities: law, traffic and B. A. T. Services
unique to the individual cities including community relations officers,
street crossing guards, student and law program, special parking detail
would be separate and apart from the regional program, and would be con-
tracted individually by the city requiring the service.
Mr. Dyda distributed charts showing the comparative levels of
service and costs of current service, based on the previous year's
statistics, using a calendar year, and explained the costs projected.
He advised the Council that the figures in the charts were for purposes
of demonstration only, and should not be assumed to be the correct
charges to the cities. Mr. Dyda said the plan will be presented to
all Councils with a request that it be approved for implementaion by
July 1, 1980.
Following the presentaton the Council agreed to consider the
proposal and Mayor Swanson ordered the matter placed on the next
City Council agenda.
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT BUREAU TRAINING EXERCISE 11/2
Lt. Walter Thurner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
made a personal appearance before the Council and advised that he is a
member of the Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau. In connection with
training of sheriff personnel for techniques used in protection during
events like the 1980 election and the 1984 Olympics, the Bureau wishes
to have a field.test of procedures developed in a classroom session. A
copy of the proposed training excercise, protecting a visiting digni-
tary, originating in a Rolling Hills home, was distributed. After a
brief description of the exercise, Councilman Crocker moved that the
request be approved. 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
PRESENTATION BY MAYOR SWANSON TO LT. THURNER 65/2
Mayor Swanson presented a City plaque, with an expression of
appreciation engraved on brass to Lt. Thurner, and on behalf of the
City Council the Mayor thanked him for his service to Rolling Hills
while stationed at Lomita. Lt. Thurner thanked Mayor Swanson and the
Council.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT 82
Mayor Swanson reported that at. -.a special ---City Council meeting on
Friday, March 7, 1980 the Law Enforcement Services Agreement was amend-
ed by deletion of a sentence referring to cancellation of the agreement
by the County, and the agreement as amended was executed by the Mayor
and returned to the Chief Administrative Officer. Mayor Swanson said
a similar amendment to the Agreement was made by the Cities of Rancho
Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates.
The matter was held on the agenda for further information.
ENERGY POLICY FORMULATION 83
Mayor Swanson said that she made a report to the Board of Directors
about the City's wish to formulate an energy policy for the City, and
also, she contacted Jim Hayes and he agreed to assist in developing the
policy at no charge, as his schedule permits. The Mayor directed that
the matter be placed on the hold agenda.
NOMINATION OF VERNON FAY AS OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN 86
Mayor Swanson said that after considering recommendations for nom-
ination of a Rolling Hills resident for recognition as an "Outstanding
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Older American" Mr. Vernon Fay was nominated and he was pleased to
submit his list of volunteer activities for the City, Community and
County. Mr. Fay will be recognized in the Board of Supervisors
Meeting Room on Saturday, May 24, as part of the observance of the
15th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO SOUTH BAY JUVENILE DIVERSION
ADVISORY BOARD. 101
Mayor Swanson said she wished to appoint Mrs. Peggy Bemis,
11 Crest Road West, as the Rolling Hills representative to the South
Bay Juvenile Diversion Advisory Board. The Mayor's recommendation
was approved in 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
co ABSENT:Councilman Rose
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'Q FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS, PRIORITY LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS .107-
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The.Manager said Chief Earl Fordham has advised her that he will
re -schedule fire flow tests with California Water Service Company, and
will advise her when the information is ready for presentation -.to the
Council. The Mayor ordered the matter held on the agenda.
MEMORANDUM FROM ASSOCIATION MANAGER 136
In a memorandum dated March 3, 1980, Mr. Brice. Stephenson, Associ-
ation Manager reported that the Board of Directors recently -discussed
storm and flooding damage in the community caused by dumping debris
and trash in the canyons, and the Board requested that the Council con-
sider imposing fines in cases where debris and.trash have been dumped.
Mrs. Clifton distributed copies of a memorandum dated March 10
with a copy of the section of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code which
relates to Littering, and a section relating to the violation and
penalty upon conviction. In her memo the City Manager stated that the
City Council has never been hesitant to prosecute in matters if persons
are arrested for illegal use of the canyons.
REVIEW OF EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN 144
Mr. Kinley reported that he reviewed the current emergency plan,
which is limited to brush fires. It was his recommendation that a
General Emergency Plan be developed to include storm, flood and earth-
quake, and that it be adopted by resolution. Mr. Kinley said he would
present an appropriate resolution and ordinance at the next meeting.
The Council agreed that the new Emergency Disaster Plan should be
developed, and should be reviewed by other community and city bodies
and by the sheriff before adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 430 -170
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Resolution No. 430, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EXTENDING
THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICE BY THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1980 AND ENDING.JUNE 30, 1981
be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
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RESOLUTION NO. 431
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 431 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHOR-
IZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING
GENERA SERVICES AGREEMENT 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
RESOLUTION NO. 432
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 432 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING.PRECINCT
BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 426 OF THE CITY COUNCIL be adopted, and that reading in full be
waived. The motion was seconded by Mayor Swanson and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
RESOLUTION NO. 433
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 433 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
ORDERING THE- CANVASS'-OF"THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL'*ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1980 30"BE MADE BY THE..CITY.CLERK-be introduced,.
and that reading in full,.be:waived. The motion was seconded by Mayor
:Swanson and carried by: _t he 1following roll call voter-.
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING PRELIMINARY GEOLOGICAL REPORTS 181
Mr. Kinley distributed copies of a new Page 2 for the proposed
ordinance which would require preliminary geological reports and geo
logical investigation in subdividing lands located in Rolling Hills,
and he explained that Section 3 had been amended in accordance with
recommendations made by Councilman Crocker following discussion at the
last Council meeting.
Councilman Crocker moved that the proposed ordinance?entitl.ed-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA.REQUIRING PRE-
LIMINARY GEOLOGICAL REPORTS AND GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION IN THE SUB-
DIVIDING OF LANDS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS be introduced,
and that reading in full be waived. Councilman Pernell seconded the
motion.
Councilman Heinsheimer recommended that the proposed ordinance
be further amended in Section 4 on Page 3, and following discussion
the ordinance was amended as proposed on a motion made by Councilman
Heinsheimer and seconded by Councilman Crocker.
The amendment to the motion was carried on the following roll call
vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
Introduction of. -the Ordinance as amended vas carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker,
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
PROPOSED DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE
Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mr. Kinley distributed copies of the proposed Division of Land
Ordinance. Mayor Swanson asked that a -note be placed in the Newsletter
advising residents that a copy is in the'City Hall for review, and she
said a public hearing on the proposed ordinance would be scheduled for.
April. 28.
REORGANIZATION MEETING 233
Councilmen Crocker and Pennell said they planned to meet.'with the
City Manager, Association Manager and Board Members Bray and Mokler on
Tuesday, March 11, and would make a report.at the next Council meeting.
GATE SECURITY STUDY
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Mayor Swanson said she attended a meeting of the Board of Directors
and was advised that the Board does not wish to send out the question-
naire prepared by Councilman Rose at this time. Mayor Swansonsaid she
wished to hold the matter on the agenda until Councilman Rose is present.
APPOINTMENT TO ABALONE COVE LANDSLIDE COMMITTEE 288
Mayor Swanson appointed Councilman Crocker to work with the two -
member committee in Rancho Palos Verdes working on the Abalone Cove
landslide in that city.
REPRESENTATIVE AT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETINGS 303
Mayor Swanson said she was asked to appoint a Council_member to
meet with the School District and the committee regarding closing of
schools, and she asked Councilman Pernell to continue in that capacity.
ABSENCE FROM NEXT MEETING
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Councilman Pernell said he would be away from the City and would
be absent from the next Council meeting.
RESTRUCTURING FIRE SERVICES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 322
In a letter from the Board of Supervisors dated February 21, 1980
the City was advised -that the Board of Supervisors endorsed the Los
Angeles County Fire Services Commission's recommendations pertaining
to the restructuring of fire services within the County of Los Angeles.
The Manager said the South Bay City Manager's Association has been
studying the proposal, and no action is necessary at this time. The
Mayor ordered.the correspondence received for the file.
APPOINTMENT TO SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTAL COMMISSION 327
In a letter dated February 28, 1980 the City of Redondo Beach
City Clerk reported that the City Council voted to support the appoint-
ment of Councilman Bob Ryan, Rancho Palos Verdes, to the South Coast
Regional Coastal Commission.
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Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the Rolling Hills City Council
support the appointment of Councilman Ryan for the position. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Swanson and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION 358
A letter dated March 6, 1980 from Contract Cities Association
advised that the By -Laws have been changed to permit designation of
the entire City Council .as its representative on the Board of Directors,
with one vote per City, rather than requiring designation of one dele-
gate and an alternate. The Council agreed to notify the Association
that the City of Rolling Hills wishes to appoint one delegate, with
the remaining Council members designated as alternates.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF:TRAFFIC COMMISSION 379
Mayor Swanson, as Chairman of the Traffic Commission, reported
that the Commission met on Friday, March 7, 1980, and wished to re-
quest that the following recommendations be approved:
1. Sign on Williamsburg Lane advising that parking will not be
permitted on the northeast (even numbered) side, and all
parking must be on the southeast (odd numbered) side only;
wording and location of sign to be left to the judgment of
the staff. Requested by Williamsburg Lane residents.
2. Sign at each gate reading PLEASE PASS HORSES QUIETLY.AND SLOWLY
Sign at entrance to Outrider Road reading NOT A THROUGH STREET
Sign at Lower Blackwater Canyon Road reading NOS. 1-3-5-7�ONLY
Requests received from residents.
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3. Requested by Board of Directors:
a) Additional delineators be placed on Crest Road as follows:
one additional delineator between each two existing delineators,
extra delineators placed in the vicinity of the Lennartz
property at 63 Crest Road East because of the curve in the road
at that location.
b) Reflectors on two trees in the easement in front of the
Belleville residence at 12 Crest Road East.
The recommendations were approved in a motion made by Councilman
Crocker, seconded by Mayor Swanson and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION 373
A letter of appeal of the Planning Commission's denial on
February 19, 1980 of a request by Mr. Mel Andrews, 23 Chuckwagon Road,
for a Certificate of Waiver, was received. Mayor Swanson set the hear-
ing on the appeal for the next meeting on March 24, 1980.
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PLANNING COMMISSION 'ACTION -,:FEBRUARY 19, 1980
The Council was advised that on February 19 the Planning Commis-
sion denied a request for a side yard variance for a swimming pool,
spa, deck and recreation building in the side yard of property owned
by William Lennartz, 63 Crest Road East, and approved a conditional
use permit for construction of a recreation building in a legal location
on the property. Mayor Swanson asked whether the Commission.considered
that there was an existing guest house on the property, and the Manager
said the new approval is for a recreation building to be used in con-
junction with an existing tennis court and the proposed swimming pool
and will not be used for housing guests.
No action was taken by the Council in the absence of objections
from residents.
TEN_ANT.LIST OF PROPERTIES 388
Copies of correspondence between the Office of the Assessor, the.
City Manager and the City Attorney, and a copy of Section 441 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code were presented to the Council. The Manager
said a. copy of the correspondence which lists properties leased by the
City to the Association was also'given to'Mr. Stephenson, Association
Manager. The correspondence was received and filed.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - TRANSPORTATION 394
Mayor Swanson said she would attend a Leadership. -Conference on
Transportation and would report to the Council.
EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE 408
The Manager said she asked the City's insurance carrier to quote
on premiums for earthquake insurance. Mr. Kinley recommended that the
carrier also be notified of the Sheriff's exercise which was approved
by the Council.
CHANGE OF MEETING'DATE IN APRIL 418
The Manager recommended that the regular meeting date on.April 14
be changed to April 15 to coincide with the date specified:for canvass
Of the vote of the Municipal Election. The Council agreed to the change.
OFFSHORE AIRPORT 429
Mayor Swanson reported that she attended a SCAG general assembly
and information was presented about SCAG's recommendation for an off-
shore airport in the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor area. The Mayor
said Vice Mayor Barbara Hein of Rancho Palos Verdes requested that the
Rolling Hills Council support that city in opposing the proposal. Mayor.
Swanson was authorized to oppose the airport on behalf of the Council.
PROPOSED REGIONAL SHERIFF PLAN 480
Councilman Heinsheimer said he had reviewed the plan proposed by
Councilman Dyda for a regional plan, and had some reservations about
certain aspects of the proposal. Councilman Crocker said it would be
a cooperative venture, and he recommended that Councilman Heinsheimer's
concerns be addressed. He suggested that Captain Douglas of Lomita
Sheriff's Station be asked to come to a Council meeting to discuss some
of the details of the proposal.
ADJOURNMENT 517
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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