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MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
April 15, 1980
An adjourned 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 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday, April 15, 1980.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CANVASS OF ELECTION
Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
None
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
Bob. Mohr
Nicholas Gouvis
Sheila Koskella
Karen Withem
A.,Andranigian
Mr. & Mrs. C. Brinegar
R. Chase
Mr. & Mrs. T. Duddleson
Mrs. A. Hammond
Mrs. C. Hoffman
Mrs. F. Hummel
C. Jenkins
W. King
Mrs. A. Murrell
Mr. & Mrs. M. Ormsby
Mrs. B. Raine
F. Riegel
F. Ripley
Mrs. A. Roberts
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Mayor Swanson received the report of the City Clerk canvassing
the results of the General Municipal Election on April 8, 1980, and
announcing that Councilmen Thomas F. Heinsheimer and Godfrey Pernell
were elected to the Council for a full term of four years.
RESOLUTION NO. 434
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 434 entitled A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY
ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW 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, Swanson
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OATHS OF OFFICE
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Councilmen
Pernell and Heinsheimer.
PRESENTATION OF PLAGUE
On behalf of the Council Councilman Crocker presented a Rolling
Hills plaque to Mayor Swanson and thanked her for her service to the
Community as Mayor.
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REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
Reorganization of the City Council and election of a Mayor and
Mayor Pro Tem were deferred until later.in the meeting, and Mayor
Swanson was requested to conduct the business of the meeting.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Certification of Election of the Mayor and appointment of an
alternate Director to the Sanitation District were deferred .until
after election of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 444
The minutes of the meeting on March 24, 1980 were accepted as
presented on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by
Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Rose, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
PAYMENT OF BILLS
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Councilman Pernell
Councilman Crocker moved that Demands No. 8732 through 8784, and
8786 and 8787 be paid in the amount of $20,267.31 from the General
Fund, and that.Demand No. 8785 in the amount of $78.30 be paid from
the Fire and Flood 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
FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 BUDGET C0MMITTEE REPORT 480
Councilman Crocker and the City Treasurer reported on a meeting.
of the Budget Committee to develop a Fiscal Year Budget for 1980/81.
The matter was held on the agenda for additional information regarding
the increased cost.for rubbish collection.
COMMERCIAL USE OF EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 621
The Manager reported that a number of complaints have been received
about alleged misuse of residential property for commercial horse breed-
ing; about use of the City's riding ring by a non-resident instructor
for riding lessons to non-residents; and about horse trailers brought
into the City in connection with use of a dressage ring in the Flying
Triangle area which are parked along the roadside, causing traffic
problems.
Mayor Swanson said there is no limit on the number of horses
permitted, and it was her opinion that the Council should act only.if
there was evidence of unclean conditions,or proof of an excessive`.;
number of horses on a specific property. Councilman Crocker said �.
the complaint about the misuse of residential property for commercial
breeding is a civil complaint and should be referred to the District
Attorney.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the matter be referred to the
Community Association with a request that the architectural files be
checked and that the property be inspected to determine whether con-
struction on the property has been done in conformance.with approved
plans. The motion was seconded by Mayor Swanson and carried*by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer Pernell, Rose, Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Rose said the City ofRollingHills Estates has a
limit on the number of horses permitted on a residential property,
and he proposed that the Council consider limiting the number of
horses to a specific number per acre. The Manager said she has been
obtaining information from other cities on the number permitted.
Councilman Pernell asked that Mr. Forrest Riegel, president of Cabal-
leros, who was present at the meeting, meet with the staff to discuss
the matter.
Mrs. Carole Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend Road, said she is involved.
in activities in the dressage ring, and she asked who had complained
about the traffic. Mrs. Clifton said she would meet with Mrs. Hoffman
to discuss the matter.
Mayor Swanson appointed a committee consisting of Councilman Rose,
Caballeros President Forrest Riegel, Mrs. Hoffman., with the City Manager
as coordinator, and she asked that they identify the problem areas and.
make a recommendation to the Council. The matter was placed on the
hold agenda.
DETERIORATION OF SOUTHFIELD DRIVE. 900
Mrs. Anne-Merelie Murrell, 6 Packsaddle Road East, advised the
Council that she is concerned about cracks in the surface of South-
field Drive in the vicinity of grading in preparation for construc-
tion of a residence at 3 Southfield. Copies of a letter dated
April 10, 1978 from Mrs. Murrell, expressing her concerns_ were.dis-
tributed, and Mrs. Murrell stated that there are large cracks in the
new road, which was paved in June 1979.
Mrs. Clifton reported that she contacted Mr. Arthur Keene, Chief
Engineering Geologist in Los Angeles County and after inspecting the
site Mr. Keene ordered that all construction be stopped and all equip-
ment be banned until additional information is available.
Councilman Heinsheimer asked whether the building permit issued
for the construction could be rescinded and the owner asked to restore
the site to the original condition. Mr. Kinley said the action could
not be taken on information available at this time.
Councilman Pernell moved that the Council direct the staff not
to lift the ban placed by Mr. Keene until additional information is
available. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
. The Manager was directed to check the grading bond, and to advise
Mr. Keene that the Council wants the maximum standards for geology
applied in this case. At ' the request of residents present from the
Southfield area, the Manager was directed further to send copies of
all available information to all Southfield residents.
ANTENNA LOCATION, CREST ROAD EAST. 1167
A copy of a letter dated April 2, 1980 from William King, 92 Crest
Road East, enclosing a copy of his letter to Congressman Robert Dornan
was presented to the Council. Mr. King requested assistance in having
Advanced Electronics' request for a two year renewal of a lease for a
site 6n.San Pedro Hill for an antenna installation denied. Mr. King
stated that Mr. Dornan will not act without support of the Council,
and he expressed concern about the safety of his family if a pole fell.
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Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that a Conditional Use Permit
was issued for the installation in the absence of any objection from
residents in the area, in..July.,1978', and the Kings were aware of its -
existence when they purchased.the property in September 1979. Mr.
Bob Mohr, Advanced Electronics, advised the Council that the poles
were installed in excess of the necessary safety limits,. sunken four
feet deep, guyed by 8" steel cable, with the discs bolted on so there
was no way they could come loose and sail, and he offered to have Mr.
Nick Gauvis, structural engineer who was with him, speak to the matter.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the Manager be requested to
present a staff.report on the matter, and that the Council act only
if it is demonstrated that the installation is a threat to health
and safety. The motion was seconded by councilman Crocker and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None.
(� ABSENT: None
Q Mr. King asked that Mr. Dornan's office be advised of the Council's
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In a letter dated April 2, 1980 Mr. Harry Peacock, Rolling Hills
Estates City Manager, advised the the City of Rolling Hills has been
allocated $407 in SB 821 funds for Fiscal 1980/81, and he requested
that the allocation be reallocated to the City of Rolling Hills Estates
for construction of an off-road bicycle path in the western parkway of
Hawthorne Boulevard, north from Palos Verdes Drive North/Hawthorne
Boulevard to Ernie Howlett Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 435
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 435 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS ESTATES FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL OF ITS SB 821 ALLOCATION FOR
BICYCLE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES be adopted,
and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD/PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH IMPROVEMENTS 60
In a letter dated April 2, 1980 Mr. Harry Peacock advised that
the Council's request for a modified schematic of the intersects;on`s
south approach, showing three lanes exiting from Rolling Hills, with
one_.lane for right turn, one for left turn, in addition to one for
through traffic, was transmitted to Mr. Joe Foust of Alderman, Swift
and Lewis,.Consulting Engineer�;:f and before approval of the changes
it would be necessary for the Rolling Hills Council to state their
intent in writing to commit FAU funds to the project. A letter dated
April 14, 1980 from Alderman, Swift and Lewis, and a sketch showing
modification of the south approach as requested was presented to the
.Council.
Councilman Crocker moved that the Council approve the sketch
and presentation of the proposed intersection as contained in the
letter dated April 14, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Rose and carried by the following roll call.vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
. Mayor Swanson moved that the Manager be directed to write a
letter to the City of Rolling Hills Estates advising that the Rolling
Hills City Council has approved the plan in concept, and the funds
will be released to Rolling Hills Estates when engineering drawings
have been presented to the Rolling Hills Council and approved by them.
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
REASONABLE CONTROL MEASURES, SCAQMP
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In a memo dated April 10, 1980, the Manager advised the Council
of the City's compliance with "Reasonably Available Control Measures"
as defined in the South Coast Air.Quality Management Plan. A proposed
resolution indicating the Council's intent to implement the measures
prior to December 31, 1982 was tabled on a motion made by Councilman
Rose, seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following . roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
NOES: Mayor Swanson
ABSENT: None
DIAL - A - RIDE 134
Mayor Swanson asked that the Council authorize a letter of intent
to Rolling Hills Estates, approving implementation of Dial -A -Ride on
the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Mayor said she had appeared before
the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association, and
they had declined to give approval until more information is presented.
Mayor Swanson said only three Directors were present, and Councilman
Crocker would attend the next Board meeting and make a presentation,
using statistics which would indicate the need and application in
Rolling Hills.
Councilman Pernell moved that the letter of intent to the
appropriate people, supporting the proposed Dial -A -Ride, be conditioned
upon a determination that the majority of the members of the Board of
Directors is not opposed. 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
PROPOSED OFFSHORE.AIRPORT
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In a letter dated March 20, 1980, Mayor pro tem Barbara Hein of
Rancho Palos Verdes advised that the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
took a formal position on March 18, 1980 against SCAG's proposed off-
shore airport, and she requested that the Rolling Hills City Council
join in officially objecting by passing a resolution opposing the plan.
April 15, 1980
RESOLUTION NO. 436
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Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Resolution No. 436 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS OPPOSING
THE PROPOSED OFF -SHORE AIRPORT 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: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman Rose
BROWNING -FERRIS INDUSTRIES RUBBISH FRANCHISE CONTRACT RENEWAL 328
c Mayor Swanson, said that at a recent meeting with representatives
of BFI she and the Manager were advised by Mr. Fatjo that there will
O be a minimum increase in fees .between now and December, and information
will be provided about additional increases. Mayor Swanson asked Mrs.
Q Clifton to obtain a bid from at least one additional contractor, Mrs.
Q Clifton said she would contact Palos Verdes Disposal Service.
Q DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 334
Information about the Department of Conservation's publications
on landslides, provided to Mayor Swanson at her request,.was.received
for the file.
EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS 335
The City Attorney said that at the request of the Council he had
prepared an appropriate ordinance relating to emergency organizations
and functions, and a resolution relative to workers' compensation for
registered volunteer disaster service workers, which were distributed
to the Council.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
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Councilman Crocker moved that the proposed ordinance,.entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF. THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS be introduced, and that reading
in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 437
Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose
Mayor Swanson
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Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 437 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RELATIVE
TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEER "DISASTER
SERVICE WORKERS" be introduced, and that reading in full be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the fol-
lowing.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer, Pernell, Rose.
Mayor Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN FOR CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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The City Attorney advised that Section 5 of the ordinance
relating to emergency organization and functions specifies in (A)
that the City Manager shall be the Director of Emergency Services,
and (B) creates the office of Assistant Director of Emergency Ser-
vices, who shall be appointed by the Director.
Councilman Crocker said the Board of Directors should be
furnished a copy of the ordinance, and advised that in an emergency
the Association Manager will be notified of all actions taken and
that there will be coordination and communication of all actions
during the emergency. Mayor Swanson asked that Councilman Crocker's
recommendation be included in the minutes.
FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS, PRIORITY LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS. 382
Mrs. Clifton reported that she had written a memorandum to the
Community Association Manager conveying the California Water Service
Company's request for use of easements on Williamsburg Lane and on
Flying Mane Road for installation of fire flow improvements, and work
can begin as soon as approval is given-.
REGIONAL SHERIFF SERVICE
The Manager was directed torequesta letter from the Sheriff
advising the Council of the level of service proposed under the
plan for regionalization compared with the present level of service.
CITY OF LOMITA RE: HOUSING
A letter dated March 24, 1980 from the City of Lomita reporting
on the status of Senior Citizen/Handicapped housing in Lomita was
received for the file.- The Manager reported that this is the project
for which Rolling Hills allocated funds to Lomita.
CITY OF NORWALK RE: REVENUE SHARING,
A letter dated March 26, 1980 from the City of Norwalk requesting
support of a request that Congress vote to retain Revenue Sharing for
local governments was received for the file.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Information about Proposition 1 on the June 3, 1980 ballot was
received for the file.
DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL PLANNING
Notice of a public hearing on Tuesday, April 22, 1980 in the
Hall of Records concerning a request to continue and enlarge a pri-
vate K-12 school and day nursery at 26800 South Academy Drive in the
Palos Verdes Peninsula District of Los Angeles County was presented
to the Council. Mrs. Clifton said this is the Chadwick School and
does not affect Rolling Hills, but was sent as a courtesy.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL 450
The Council adjourned to a personnel session at 11:10 P.M. and
reconvened at 12:10 A.M. April 16, 1980. Councilman Heinsheimer
was seated as Mayor, Councilman Rose was appointed Mayor pro tem.
Councilman Rose moved that the present Council agree that for
the next two years, until the time of the next municipal election in
April 1982, the t ' erm of Mayor be shortened to eight months, and that
Mayor Heinsheimer serve for an eight month term, to be followed by
Councilman Crocker as Mayor for eight months, then by Councilman Rose
as Mayor for eight months, this policy to be in effect until April,
1982, and not binding on any future City Council. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll
call vote:
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. :AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheime.r
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 A.M.
' City Cle`r
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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