4/28/1980MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
April 28, 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 pro tempore Crocker at 7:30 PM
Monday, April 28, 1980.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmembers.Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
Mayor Heinsheimer
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
The minutes of the meeting of April 15, 1980 were approved and
accepted as corrected.on a motion made by Councilman Crocker, seconded
by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell,- Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
Mayor pro tem Crocker asked that the record show .that with regard
to a complaint by Mr. Monty Ormsby and Mr. Allen Bullard about commer-
cial activity on the Becker property at 10 Portuguese.Bend Road, the
City Attorney was directed to pursue the City's legal remedies to ?bate .the
nuisance, and to shut down commercial activity, if any, on the property.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 40
The Financial Statement for March 1980 was approved and accepted
on a motion made by Councilman Rose, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
PAYMENT OF BILLS 149
Councilman Pernell moved that Demands No. 8788 through 8809 and
8812 through 8814, with Demands No. 8810 and 8811 voided, be approved
for payment in the amount of $15,185.31 from the General. Fund. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None ,
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
April 28,, 1980
PUBLIC - HEARING D'IYIS'1ON OF LAND ORDINANCE 159
Mayor pro tem Crocker opened a public hearing on the proposed
Division of Land Ordinance. 'Councilwoman Swanson moved that the
ordinance.
entitled'DIVISION OF LAND., CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.be intro-
duced. 'Councilman Rose seconded the motion.for purposes of discussion.
Councilman Rose moved that the ordinance be tabled for discussion
later in the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman -Crocker
and carried unanimously..
FISCAL YEAR '1980-81 BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilman Crocker rep6rted that at a recent meeting of the Budget
Committee a preliminary budget was reviewed, and on the recommendation
of the City.Treasurer an Administrative Charge was being considered.
Councilman Crocker said additional meetings will be held following
presentation of additional information. The Managet reported that she
has met with Mr. Chris Petrofanis, appraiser, and will report to the
Council when Mr. Petrofanis submits his recommendations in writing.
ORDINANCE NO. 174 167
Councilman Rose.moved that Ordinance No.. 174 entitled AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA RELATING TO EMERGENCY ORGANIZ-
ATION AND FUNCTIONS be adopted and that reading in full be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES* Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
The Manager reported that copies of the ordinance were.'sent to
the Board of Directors after it was introduced at thelast meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 438 169
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Resolution No. 438 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHOR-
IZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR EXPENDITURE OF ITS ROBERTI-ZIBERG OPEN SPACE
AND RECREATION PROGRAM (SB174) ALLOCATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
POINT VICENTE PARK be adopted and that reading in full be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the -follow-,*!
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers -Pernell.., Rose, Swanson
Mayor Pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
DIVISION OF LAND ORDINANCE 173
Councilman Rose moved that the Division of Land Ordinance be
removed from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell
and carried unanimously.
During a page by page review of the proposed ordinance changes
were made in wording and punctuation; said changes, additions and
deletions are documented in an attachment to the minutes.
Following the review and discussion Councilwoman Swanson moved.
that the amendments be incorporated into the approval of the ordi-
nance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried unani-
mously.
April 28, 1980
The proposed ordinancewas-introduced as amended on a motion made
by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, SWanson
Mayorpro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
DESIGNATION OF ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SANITATION DISTRICT, 555
Councilwoman Swanson agreed to represent Mayor Heinsheimer at
monthly meetings of the Sanitation District, also to attend the
Mayors' luncheons when Mayor Heinsheimer is unable to attend.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES 579
The City Attorney advised the Council that a claim for damages
has been made on the City of Rolling Hills in connection with an
accident which occurred in the City to a tree trimmer working under
contract for Southern California Edison Company. Mr. Kinley recom-
mended that the claim be rejected;
Councilman Crocker moved that on the advice of *C ' ounsel, the City
reject the claim for damages. the motion was seconded by Councilman
Rose and carried bythefollowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: mayor Heinsheimer
Councilman Rose requested that the utility company be advised of
the Council's action in the matter.
REGIONAL SHERIFF SERVICE 602
Mayor pro tem Crocker directed that the letter dated April 28, 1980
from Captain Ed Douglas, Commander of the Lomita Station referring to
the proposed regionalization of services be held on the agenda so that
Mayor Heinsheimer could be present during the discussion.
Councilwoman Swanson said that as previously reported by her,
Councilman Jerry Belsky had investigated the possibility of using some
of the allocation of FAU funds by Rolling Hills to Rolling Hills Estates
to defray some of the increase ' d costs of sheriff service to.Rolling Hills.
Councilman Belsky advised that this can not be done on the advice of the
Rolling Hills Estates City Attorney. Councilwoman Swanson said other
ways to offset the increased costs are being investigated, and the
matter would be discussed by the Mayors at their monthly luncheon
meeting.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON TENNIS COURTS, 610
In a memorandum dated April 24, 1980, Planning Commission Chair-
man JodyMurdock requested that the moratorium on tennis courts and '
paddle t . ennis courts imposed by the Council on February 11 be extended
for an additional 90 days. Mrs., Murdock advised that the Planning
Commission is doing a study on canyon areas, development of parcels
and drainage, and all are affected by tennis court construction.
A public hearing on the request was scheduled for May 12, 1980..,
Councilman Crocker asked.that the appreciation of the Council be con-
veyed to the Planning Commission for their efforts in making the special
studies.
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVALS 620
A memorandum dated.April 23, 1980.advising.t.hat at.a regular
meetingonTuesday, April...22 the Planning .Commission .approved -.requests
for front -yard variances for Marvin Goodman for construction of a
swimming pool in the front yard at 3 Johns Canyon Road and for Fred
Lacy for a -residence addition in the -front yard of 20 Chuckwagqn Road
was received for the file, and no action was taken by the Council.--
PALOS VERDES DRIVE
VE I NORTH/PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD INTERSECTION fMPROV"EMENT 628
A letter dated Apri.1.22.,.1980 from'Mayor Peter Weber, Rolling.Hills'
Estates., was -presented i6the.Council. Mayor Weber advised that upon
resolution of-tho Rolling Hills Council allocating $51,400 to the City.
of Rolling Hills Estates in FAU,*funds Alderman, Swift and Lewis -will be.
directed to prepare construction drawings for the intersection of Palos
Verdes Drive North at Portuguese Bend Road. Mayor Weber stated. that
the changes. 'qu s ed by Rolling Hre e 't Hills to the,Portuguese 'Bend -Road leg
of the intersection Were conditio nally approved by the the Ro ling Hills
City Council and the Railing Hills Estates City Council.at their re-
spective Council meetings.on April 15, 1980..
A draft of a letter from Mayor HeinsheimertoMayor Weber confirm-
ing approval of the,revised intersection -drawings was distributed to'
the Council for review and approval. With concurrence.of the Council
Mayor pro tem Crocker directed that the letter be sent.
RESOLUTION.NG.'439 640
Councilman Rose moved that No. 439 entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT . Y OF ROLLING . HILLS-, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
ASSIGNMENT TO THE.CITY-OF ROLLING HILLS E8TATES.ALL OF ITS AVAILABLE
FEDERAL AIDURBAN SYSTEM FUNDS AS APPORTIONED TO THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS UNDER THE FEDERAL SURFACE.TRANSPORTATION Aul.-o OF 1910 AND 1976
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1976-77 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80 1980-81 AND
1981-82 be adopted, and that reading in full.be Councilwomanwaived. The motion
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was seconded by Councilwoman S anson and carried U the
V,4c; -P y U"I luwl"g 1:014
call vote,
AYES:. Councilmembers Pernell, Rose., Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT:-. Mayor Heinsheimer -
RESOLUTION NO. 440
Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 440 entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE dITY, OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO miTTY33 INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH _ TH THE CITY'OF'ROLLING HILLS ESTATES APPOINTING THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AS THE LEAD AGENCY IN APPLYING FOR AN ARTICLE
4.5 COMMUNITY LEVEL TRANSIT CLAIM FOR PROVIDING A COMMUNITY LEVEL
TRANSIT PROG-RAM.FOR'SjENIOR CITIZENS RESIDING IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
be adopted and that reading in full 'be waived. The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote.:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
Mayor pro tem Crocker. said the proposal fora Dial -A -Ride system
using regular cabs was approved by the Board of Directors after his
presentation at their last meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 441
Councilman Rose moved that Resolution No. 441 entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE
MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5 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: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor pro tem Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer
SEWER SYSTEM 680
A memorandum dated April 23, 1980 from the Association Manager
and a copy of a report'.submitted to the Board of Directors regarding
a sewer system was received for the file. Mrs. Clifton said she had
given information about sewers to the Planning Commission, and would
make a report to the Council if they wished.
SOLAR ENERGY 690
Councilman Rose asked whether consideration was being given to
use of solar energy in the City. Mrs. Clifton said the Architectural
Committee reviews all submittals for use of solar energy.
REPORT ON BECKER/BULLARD/ORMSBY BY CITY ATTORNEY 700
Mr. Kinley reported that he had visited the Becker property at.
10 Portuguese Bend Road in response to a complaint by Mr. Ormsby and
there were only two horses on the.property. Mr. Kinley said that'Mr.
Becker has filed suit against Mr. Ormsby charging defamation of char-
acter, and Mr. Ormsby and Mr. Bullard have entered a cross complaint.
LIMITATION OF NUMBER OF HORSES 722
Councilman Rose asked about the status of his request that the
Council consider limiting the number of horses permitted, also licensing
of horses. ':!payor pro tem Crocker said the matter has been referred to
committee and will be placed on the agenda when a report has been prepared.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
APPROVED:
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