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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
June 23, 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 Heinsheimer at 7:30 P.M.
Monday, June 9, 1980.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
Councilman Rose arrived at 8:10 P.M.
None
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
June Cunningham
T. Burrell
C. Elias
Dr. David Cummings
J. Eagan
B. Lockwood
Mrs. C. Brittan
R. Limburg
Dr. A. Andranigian
F. L. Coates
Mrs. L. Fain
Mr. & Mrs: V. Fay
Mrs. G. Ferderber
Mr. & Mrs. C. Hillway
Mr. & Mrs. J. Hummel
Mrs. S. Ikezawa
C. Jenkins
Mrs. M. Kraynak
L. Lusk
Mrs. J. Mishkin
Mrs. J. Murdock
Dr. & Mrs. G. Murrell
Mr. & Mrs. A. Roberts
J. Sass
Miss J. Tufeld
Mrs. C. Uhd
T. Wachtell
City Manager
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Attorney
Attorney
Geologist
Geologist
Geologist
Residents
The minutes of the meeting of June 9, 1980 were approved and
accepted as written on a motion made by Councilman Crocker,- seconded
by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Pernell
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Demands No. 8905 through 8938,
with the exception.of Demands No. 8927 and 8932, which are void, be
paid in the amount -of $16,267.98 from the General Fund. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by the following roll
call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson
.Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
TIME EXTENSION, DR. M. ISHAK, TENTATIVE TRACT 33248 14
In a letter dated June 6, 1980 Mr. Douglas McHattie, South Bay
Engineering, requested a time extension of six months for Tract 33248,
located at 8 Blackwater Canyon Road. The request was approved on a
motion for a six month extension by Councilman Crocker, seconded by
Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Crocker, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: . None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
FISCAL YEAR 1980/81 BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
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Councilman Crocker recommended that a draft analysis of adminis
trative overhead allocations, prepared by the City Treasurer, be held
on the agenda for discussion at a meeting at which the Treasurer is
present. Councilman Crocker reported that since Proposition 9 was not
-approved, the rental fees to the Association will not be increased, and
the City's Budget will be in balance. The decision was based on an
appraisal of properties which will be paid for by the City and the
Association, Councilman Crocker explained.
Mr. Tom Wachtell questioned the need for an appraisal, since the
same taxpayers are residents of the City and members of the Association.
Councilman Crocker explained that it is necessary for legal reasons to
keep the City and Association separate, and he urged residents present
at the meeting to attend City Council and Board of Director meetings.
Mayor Heinsheimer ordered a staff proposal on the City's fee
structure and personnel proposals held on the agenda for discussion at
a future meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. -176, DETERMINATION OF FRONT LOT LINES 89
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Ordinance No. 176, which was
introduced at the last meeting, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY" 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 Crocker, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Rose
REVIEW OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION, 3 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE 103
Mayor Heinsheimer opened discussion of property at 3 Southfield
Drive on which construction was stopped in mid-April because of cracks
on Southfield Drive. The Manager reported that residents were advised
that a report prepared by Mr. Bruce Lockwood, the geologist hired by
Mr. Len Coates, owner of the property, was reviewed by the County's
Engineering Geologist, and would be discussed by the Council. Dr.
Fred Mishkin, 1 Flying Mane Lane, submitted a geology report for his
property, and was represented at the meeting by his attorney, Charles
Elias and his geologist, Dr. David Cummings.
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Mr. Elias advised that Dr. Mishkin is out of town and he asked
that the matter be continued until the next meeting. Mayor Heinsheimer
received the request as a procedural matter and said it is vital that
the property be put into a safe condition before the start of the rainy
season. The Mayor said the Council would hear from members of the
audience, including the property owner, the attorneys, consulting
geologists and.residents.
Mr. Tim Burrell, attorney for Mr. Coates, and Mr. Jack Eagen, a
consulting geologist, supported Mr. Coates and Mr. Lockwood*in their
requests that the Council permit construction to proceed., Pictures
submitted.by Mr. -Coates -and Mr. Lockwood were entered into the file.
Mr. Elias and Dr. Cummings asked that the matter be held for
submission of additional information to be reviewed by the County
Geologist. A picture submitted by Mrs. Mishkin was received for
the file.
The Mayor opened the discussion to the floor, and the following
residents spoke to the matter: Miss Jenny Tufeld, 5 Ringbit Road West;
co Dr. and Mrs. George Murrell, 6 Packsaddle Road East; Mr. Tom Wachtell,
CO 35 Crest Road East; Dr. Thomas Wiener, 8 Flying Mane Road; Mr. Charles
O Hillway, 2 Flying Mane Road. Mayor Heinsheimer then opened the dis-
cussion to the Council.
Q Following the discussion Mayor Heinsheimer moved that work on the
Q site proceed under.stringent geologic review, to be shut down if so
ordered by the County geologist. Councilman Crocker seconded the
.motion for purposes of discussion.
In discussing the motion Councilman Rose said a time limit should
be specified for submission of additional information by Dr'. Cummings.
Councilman Pernell said resumption of the.work could.be authorized for
three weeks, to be suspended at any time during that period if recom-
mended by the County geologist. Mr..Burrell. said that -.during a:three
week.period most of the work would be grading and filling preparatory
to, but not including, retaining walls. Mr. Lockwood stated that the
work described by Mr. Burrell would improve the condition of the site.
Mr. Kinley advised that the building permit has been issued and the
applicant has a vested right to complete the construction in accord-
ance with the codes which apply.
Mayor Heinsheimer offered a substitute motion that the Council
approve reactivation of the building permit fora period of three
weeks; that Dr. Cummings be required to present additional inform-
ation no later than June 30; that the City's Engineering Geologist
make a.report to the Council based on the information submitted,
and that the project continue if the report is favorable.` The motion
Was seconded by Councilman Crocker and carried by.the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS
The meeting was recessed at 11:40 P.M. and reconvened at 11:50 P.M
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 175 220
Councilwoman Swanson moved that a proposed ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 175 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS, CALIFORNIA ,.REQUIRING PRELIMINARY GEOLOGICAL REPORTS AND
GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION IN THE SUBDIVIDING OF LANDS LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS" be introduced, and that reading in
full be waived.
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Crocker.and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Cduncilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE 225
Councilwoman Swanson moved that a proposed ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA REQUIRING
GEOLOGICAL REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS IN THE APPLICATION FOR BUILDING
AND GRADING PERMITS 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: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Heinsheimer asked that the Community Association be a ' dvised
-that geological investigations and reports will be required for all
building and grading permits, not just for subdivisions.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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Mr. Kinley requested that a proposed resolution entitled RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
UNDER THE ROBERTI-ZIBERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM, pre-
pared by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes be held on the agenda until he
has had an opportunity to review it. The Mayor so ordered.
RESOLUTION NO. 443, INCREASING BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL 1979/80 238
Councilman Crocker moved that Resolution No. 443 entitled RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS INCREASING THE JUNE 30,
1980 ALLOCATION IN THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL 1979/80 FOR REFUSE COLLECTION
EXPENSE be adopted and that reading in full be waived. The motion was
seconded.by Councilman Pernell and carried by the followingrollcall
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose, Swanson
. Mayor Heinsheimer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AGENDA RELATING TO ORDER OF BUSINESS 245
The Mayor ordered the proposed ordinance held on the agenda.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DOCUMENTS 245
Mrs. Clifton said she had received documents relating to the
Emergency Disaster Fund, indicating that Councilwoman Swanson should
sign the forms. Councilwoman Swanson was authorized to sign the
forms as required.
INCREASE IN LICENSE FEES 247
Mr. Jerry Sass, 46 Saddleback Road, expressed concern about a 50%
increase in dog licensing fees. Mr. Sass requested documented figures
on costs to Rolling Hills for the contractwiththe County for the past
year, number of licenses issued, and the proposed budget for the item.
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Mayor Heinsheimer explained that since passage of Proposition 13
many fees were adjusted so the cost isborne by the user rather than
being paid from revenues received from property taxes. He said the
information requested by Mr. Sass would be provided.
PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE 260
Councilman-Pernell reported that following an in -.depth study of
tennis courts and total land development, the Planning Commission has
requested that the Zoning Ordinance be amended with regard to tennis
courts, paddle tennis courts and sport courts, and heasked.-.that a
public hearing on the proposed.ordinance be scheduled. Mayor Heins-
heimer set,the hearing for the next regular Council meeting.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING 282
Councilwoman Swanson said she wished to attend the League of
California Cities meeting in Monterey; ,authorization .was given by
the Council.
ADJOURNMENT 285
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0 The meeting was adjourned.at 12:10 A.M. June 24,;-..1980.
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
Amendment to minutes approve I d by Mayor Crocker July 18, 1980:
Councilwoman Swanson asked that the minutes of the'me6ting on
June 23, 1980 be expanded to reflect the oral and written opinions
of Bruce Lockwood, Jack Eagan and Art Keene in connection with their
review of geotechnical investigation of 3 Southfield to the effect
that it was safe to proceed with construction as planned, and that
it would not jeopardize any geological conditions existing on the
property or on that portion ofSouthfield Drive.
Veputy.0
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