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4/15/1980RN 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 n 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. co 0 Q Q Q 359 April 15, 1980 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 None 11 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: -2- 360 April 15, 1980 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. -3- I I April 15, 1980 361 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 Q position in the matter. Q SB 821 PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM 44/2 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: 362 April 15, 1980 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 100 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 319 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. 436 365 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 a 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 None None 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 902 RM April 15, 1980 EMERGENCY DISASTER PLAN FOR CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 357 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: -7- April 15, 1980 . :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 /�--' APPROVED: Mayor -8- 6