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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 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, July 28, 1980.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Swanson
Councilman Rose, Mayor Heinsheimer
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
D. Beaver
F. Bergerson
J. Eardley
T. Hayden
R. Heffler
A. Keene
H. Agid
Dr. & Mrs. H. Andrews
Dr. A. Andranigian
R. Barth
Dr. & Mrs..D. Borden
Dr. & Mrs. L. David
Mr. & Mrs. E. Doak
J. Evans
Mrs. J. Habermann
Mr. & Mrs. J. Hummel
Dr. & Mrs. L. Kelly
M..Langer
Dr. & Mrs. J. Link
L. Lusk
Mr. & Mrs. E. Lyle
N. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. P. 11itchell
Mrs. J. Murdock
Miss G. Nixon
Mr. & Mrs. G. Partridge
Mrs. B. Raine
Miss B. Raine
Mr. & Mrs. A. Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. A. Russell
H. Slusher
J. Gallarett.o
D. McHattie
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Removal, Inc.
U. C. Davis
Geologist
B. F. I.
Los Angeles Times
Geologist, L..A. County
Residents
Builder
Engineer
The minutes of the meeting on July 14, 1980 were approved and
accepted as presented on a nation made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded
by Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement for June 1980 was approved and accepted
as presented on a motion made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by
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Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer,.Rose
PAYMENT OF BILLS 40
Councilman Pernell moved that Demands No. 8983 through 9006,
with the exception of Demand No. 9003, which is void, be paid in
the amount of $13,024.74 from the General Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN FOR BUGGY WHIP"RIDING RING CONSTRUCTION 62
Mayor Crocker explained that there is an allocation of $8,867
remaining in the capital improvement fund for equestrian purposes,
and he asked Dr. Larry Kelly to speak on the proposal that a ring
be developed on property on Buggy Whip Drive donated by Mr.- and Mrs.
Cliff Hix, at a proposed cost of $9,494.
Dr. Kelly said there has been some slippage at one end of the
property, and the estimate includes $1,000 for grading that area.
The Manager said an additional drain may be necessary, and she was
directed to determine the need and cost for another drain. Dr. Kelly
indicated that Caballeros has sufficient money to cover the. amount
between the funds available and the proposed cost, and.Mayor Crocker
asked that a letter be presented to the Council by Caballeros to that
effect.
Councilwoman Swanson asked whether Caballeros was willing to have
the fund depleted for completion of the Hix ring without considering'
any alternative use of the money. Dr. Kelly said that was not discussed.
Councilwoman Swanson moved that the Council authorize the City Manager
to proceed with obtaining information about the need for another drain,
that the Council approve expenditure of the funds accrued for the ring,
subject to receipt of a letter from the President of Caballeros stating
that costs in excess of the money available in the Budget will be paid
from Caballeros funds, and that the proj.ect.then be put-out for bid.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RE: TENNIS COURTS 12C
Mayor Crocker opened discussion of a proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance with respect to requirements for tennis courts, paddle
tennis courts and any other fenced paved area used for recreational
purposes, and he explained that the hearing was opened at the July 14
meeting and was continued because a number of residents had not re-
ceived the notice. The Mayor said the proposed amendment.s were de-
veloped by the Planning Commission after extensive study, and he.
invited comment from the floor.
Mr. Joseph Hummel, 3 Ringbit Road West, spoke on behalf of the
Tennis Club, and he stated that most proposed amendments were accept-
able to the Tennis Club, but they felt that conditions iv and x were
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too restrictive. The following residents spoke in opposition to the
proposed amendments: Norman Miller, 4 Chesterfield Road; Tom Wachtell,
35 Crest Road East; Lowell Lusk, 7 Portuguese Bend Road and Ed Lyle,
36 Portuguese Bend Road.
Jody Murdock, Chairman of the Planning Commission, said the study
was made in response to concerns expressed about the adverse impact of
some tennis courts, and the Planning Commission attempted to develop
guidelines in response to the concerns. She said all study material
was available at the office for review. Members of the Council ex-
pressed their appreciation of the time and effort devoted to the study
by members of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney said the
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, if adopted, would still be subject
to application for variance.
Mayor Crocker asked that residents indicate by a show of hands how
many were opposed to the proposed amendments, and how many were in
favor of more restrictive requirements. The Clerk reported that a count
showed that 14 members of the audience were opposed, 16 were in favor of
the proposed amendment to the ordinance.
Mayor Crocker said no action would be taken until the two absent
members of the Council have had an opportunity to listen to the tapes
of the meeting and review the record, and he continued the hearing.,
advising residents that they would be advised when the ;hatter is to
be returned to the agenda.
RECESS
The meeting was recessed at.8:55 P.M. and reconvened at 9:00 P.M.
EARTH MOVEMENT AT 59 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD 415
Mayor Crocker asked the Manager to report on earth movement on
Portuguese Bend Road. Mrs. Clifton said she had distributed copies
of correspondence to members of the audience, and she explained what
has occurred since the cracks in the road were first noticed early in
July and construction was stoped on residences at 59 and 64 Portuguese
Bend Road.
Mayor Crocker introduced Mr. Arthur Keene, Chief Geologist for
Los Angeles County and asked that he enlarge on his recommendation
made in a letter dated July 25, 1980 that slope indicators be installed
in the Flying Triangle landslide, and monitored. Mr. Keene said an
incipient landslide situation is developing slowly, and the problem
should be taken care of in the immediate future, -before -the next rainy
season. Mr. Keene sketched a slope indicator on the board, and said
he would recommend that three units be installed in locations in the
Flying Triangle to be determined. He said studies indicate that the
landslide plane is in a ravine known as Klondike Canyon, which is
immediately adjacent to areas of cracking, and Mrs. Clifton defined
the area involved, using a map displayed by Mr. Keene and advising-
residents
dvising -residents of specific properties and locations by name, address and
familiar landmarks. Mr. Keene said the problem may be caused by local
subsidence of fill; rather than reactivation of the old landslide.
With regard to possible solution, Mr. Keene said if it is deter-
mined that the land is actually sliding, a possible action would:_4._,
be to fill the canyon, using cement as a gravity block, with large
drains installed to prevent damming of water. He said it is an ex-
tremely expensive procedure, and should not be done unless the need
for such action is indicated by the slope indicators. The cost for
installation of three slope indicators was estimated by the County
Engineering Geology Section at $7,829.30, plus a possible additional
cost of $150 per day for drill bit wear. Mr. Keene said the equip-
ment could be obtained in two weeks, the project would be monitored
daily, and results could be evaluated in a two to three week period
following installation.
Mayor Crocker opened the discussion to members of the Council
and the audience, and the following residents asked questions of Mr.
Keene: Herb Agid, 60 -Portuguese Bend Road; Edmund Doak, 56 Portuguese
Bend Road; Dr. Larry David, 5 Ranchero Road, and Dr. Kenneth Tokita,
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owner of property at 64 Portuguese Bend Road. In response to ques-
tions by residents and members of the Council, Mr. Keene said he
considered the construction on properties on Portuguese Bend Road
too minor to be responsible for the activation of movement, and al-
though the mode of failure is similar to the slide in Abalone Cove
and ground water is responsible in both. cases, it was his opinion
that the earth movement was not activated by the de -watering program
in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Mayor Crocker asked the City Attorney to prepare a legal opinion
for the Council addressing proper and legal allocation of costs beyond
the tests, since the tests may indicate a need for further corrective
work which could.be extremely expensive.
Following the discussion Councilman Pernell moved that the Council
approve an expenditure not to exceed $10,000 from the Fire and Flood
.Self -Insurance Fund for installation of the slope indicators. The .
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following
roll call vote:
. AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
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0 NOES: None
Q ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer., Rose
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Q Mayor Crocker thanked Mr. Keene for his appearance.
RECESS
The meeting was recessed at 10:00.P.M. and reconvened at 10:05.
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF STREET NAME, CATHY KELLY 795
Mrs. Cathy Kelly., 2 Pinto Road, requested that the Council con-
sider changing Pinto Road to another name, explaining that two recent
calls in emergency situations were dispatched to Pinto Lane.in Rolling
Hills Estates, although the location was clearly given to the Fire
Department and Paramedics by the person making the call-. Mrs. Kelly
said the.error is, apparently made by the dispatcher in Los Angeles;
.she said further, that there are four residences on Pinto Road, and
approximately 60 homes on Pinto Lane in Rolling Hills Estates.
Members of the Council expressed reluctance to change the name
because of the length of time it takes to make the change on maps,
and the Manager was requested- .to discuss the problem with the Fire
Department in an effort to avoid response delays in the future.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE 830
Mayor Crocker ordered discussion of proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Net vs. Gross requirements for all
applications and Side Yard Setback requirements in the two acre zone
held on the agenda for consideration after further discussion of the
proposed amendment pertaining to tennis courts and paddle tennis courts.
RUBBISH FRANCHISE 834
Mr. Kinley reported that he had reviewed the contract with
Removal, Inc. and had incorporated items discussed into the copy to
be signed.
Mr. Tom Hayden, Browning-Ferris Industries, advised the Council -
that they wish to terminate service as soon as possible; Mr. Beaver
indicated that if the contract is signed Removal will be able to start
service on Sepbember 1, 1980.
Mayor Crocker asked Mr. Beaver to have the contract reviewed by his
attorney, and Mr. Kinley and Mr. Beaver.were excused from the meeting to
review the contract.
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RESOLUTION NO. 446 904
Councilman Pernell moved that Resolution No. 446 entitled
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1916 STATE GRANT MONEYS, POINT
VICENTE PARK PROJECT be adopted, and that reading in full be
waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and
carried by the following roll call vote: 4
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
SUBDIVISION FEE STRUCTURE 914
The Staff Proposal on the Subdivision Fee Structure was held on
the agenda at the direction of the Mayor.
PERSONNEL PROPOSALS 945
Discussion of the Manager's Personnel Proposals was deferred to
a Personnel Session. Mayor Crocker reported that he and Councilman
Pernell met recently with representatives of the Board of Directors.
HARBOR BREAKWATER AIR CARRIER AIRPORT SYSTEM PROPOSAL, .963
At Councilwoman Swanson's request the Mayor ordered the matter
held on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting.
INCREASE IN PETTY CASH FUND .964
Councilman Pernell moved that the Petty Cash Fund be increased
from $100 -to $200 as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
PURCHASE OF IBM TYPEWRITER, SELECTRIC 11. 967
Purchase of an IBM Selectric II Typewriter for Merelyn Anderson
was approved on a rmtion made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Pernell and carried by the following roll call vote: '
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION, C.U.P., HARVARD JEE, GUEST HOUSE/SERVANTS QUARTER
A memo from the Planning Commission advising that a request for a
Conditional Use Permit by Mr. Harvard Jee, 8 Chesterfield Road, for con-
struction of a structure to serve as a Guest House/Servants' Quarters
was approved on July 15, 1980 was received for the file. I
PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE FOR TRANSIT I•iPROVEMENTS IN L.A. COUNTY, 997
Correspondence dated June 16, 1980 from the Los Angeles County
Transportation Commission requesting that the Council consider the 1/2�
proposed sales tax ballot measure was discussed. No action was taken.
APPOINTMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD, 1027
Mayor Crocker advised the Council that on July 24, 1980 Councilman
Mason Rose resigned from the Environmental Quality Board, and pursuant
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to Ordinance No. 130 he appointed Jody Murdock as a member and as the
Chairman of the Environmental Quality Board to replace Mr. Rose.
. Councilman,Pernell moved that the Council ratify the Mayor's
action in accepting Councilman Rose's resignation and appointing
Mrs. Murdock to the Environmental, Quality Board. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Heinsheimer, Rose
RUBBISH CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS 1192
Mr. Kiriley reported that the negotiated cost for rubbish service
will be $17.87 from September 1 to December 31; 1980, and will increase
$3.13 to $21.00 from January 1 to June 30, 1981. Mrs. Clifton said the
(D figur*es must be sent to the -tax collector by August 1.
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0 MORATORIUM ON TENNISCOURTS, 1140
Consideration of extending the moratorium on tennis courts was
held on the agenda for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT 1190
The meeting was recessed to a personnel session at 10:50 P.M.,
reconvened and adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Mayor Crocker said the Council
accepted the recommendationsmade by the Manager for compensation I for
employees who report to her.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk