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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 11, 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, August 11, 1980.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Crocker, Pernell, Rose
Councilwoman Swanson arrived at 7:40 P.M.
ABSENT: Mayor Heinsheimer, City Manager Teena Clifton
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
William Kinley
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
F. Bergerson
Mr. & Mrs. W. Hines
Mr. & Mrs. P. Mitchell
J. Sass
Mrs. M. Wagner
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City Attorney
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
U. C. Davis
Residents
The minutes of the meeting of July 28, 1980 were approved and
accepted as amended on a motion made by Councilman Pernell, seconded
by Mayor Crocker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Pernell, Rose, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson
PAYMENT OF BILLS 20
Councilman Pernell moved that Demands No. 9010 through 9033, in
the amount of $5,500.94 be paid from the General Fund. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Rose and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Pernell, Rose, Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Swanson
STATUS REPORT,EARTH MOVEMENT IN FLYING TRIANGLE AREA 33
The Clerk reported that a written report giving the status of the
corrective work scheduled in the Flying Triangle landslide area was
distributed to members of the audience and to residents who requested
a copy. In an update report, the Clerk said the materials to be used
in the installation of slope indicators have arrived and the County
Engineer was so advised; drilling is expected to be done within a few
days, and monitoring will commence during the last week in August.
Mayor Crocker asked that residents be kept advised of the progress
of the work.
STATUS REPORT, CONSTRUCTION AT 0 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE, JOSEPH ABDO 46
In a letter dated August 8, 1980 Mr. Joseph T. Abdo advised that
he has selected a contractor to build his house at 0 Buggy Whip Drive
and is engaged in drafting a contract, arranging security for the per-
formance of the contract and selecting and contracting with a disperse-
ment control organization to oversee contract administration.
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Mayor Crocker suggested that Mr. Abdo be given a time extension to
the next meeting to work out the details, and that he and his attorney
be advised that the Council wishes to hear from him at the August 25
meeting regarding resolution of the problem. With the concurrence of
the Council the matter was held on the agenda, and the Clerk was asked
to advise Mr. Gerry Webber, 2 Buggy Whip, of the Council's action.
TRAFFIC ON SADDLEBACK ROAD, JERRY SASS 52
A request for action dated August 4 , 1980 from Jerry Sass, #46
Saddleback Road, was presented to the Council. Mayor Crocker said
that a copy of the Traffic Engineer's Report on Saddleback Road dated
August 10, 1978 was sent to Mr. Sass, and the matter was referred to
the Traffic Commission. Councilwoman Swanson, Chairman of the Commis-
sion said a meeting would be scheduled as soon as possible to consider
the request.
SOUTH BAY CITIES ASSOCIATION RE: OFFSHORE AIRPORT 59
(o Mayor Crocker thanked Councilwoman Swanson for her report on the
co proposed offshore airport.in which she expressed some of her concerns.
O about the proposal. Councilwoman Swanson said that as a member of
Q the Transportation and Utilities Committee of SCAG she has attended
meetings at which the matter was discussed in depth, and she said
Q the position of each city should be made known to the Committee.
Q Councilwoman Swanson recommended that the Southern California
Aviation System Study not be accepted, since the traffic and parking
problems in the proposed harbor area were not addressed in the report.
Councilwoman Swanson said she will attend a meeting on Thursday, Aug-
ust 21 at which the study will be discussed.
Mayor Crocker said a report should be requested on the impact on
the environment of properties in the Eastfield area and other areas in
Rolling Hills which face Los Angeles'Harbor and which would°be direct-
ly affected by the airport.
Councilwoman Swanson was authorized to act on behalf of the,City
Council at the meeting at which the study.will be discussed. Mayor
Crocker held the matter on the agenda.for an additional report by
Councilwoman Swanson.
EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON TENNIS COURTS, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE U-43 120
Mayor Crocker moved that -the moratorium on tennis courts and
paddle tennis courts be extended and that Urgency Ordinance No. U-43
be adopted. The Mayor read the urgency ordinance entitled AN INTERIM
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, DECLARING
A MORATORIUM ON AND PROHIBITING CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS, THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS THEREFOR, OR THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS AND PADDLE TENNIS
COURTS into the record.
Councilwoman Swanson seconded the motion, which was carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Mr. Kinley reported that he has reviewed the Agreement which is
currently in force and the proposed Agreement for Regional Law Enforce-
ment Services and found that the new agreement is in order,as amended
by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
The Regional Law Enforcement Services Agreement was approved on
a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Rose
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and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
SANITATION DISTRICT RE: HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL 150
Councilwoman Swanson said that at a recent meeting of the Sani-
tation District there was a discussion of disposal of hazardous wastes
including toxic liquids, and concern was expressed about a possible
increase of such disposal at the Palos Verdes Landfill, since the site
at Calabasas is no longer accepting such material. The Sanitation
District has announced that hazardous waste will not be accepted at
the Palos Verdes site. after October 1, and deposits accepted until
that time will be based on the amount deposited since January 1, so
dumping of additional wastes because of closure of other sites will
be curtailed.
Councilwoman'Swanson reported that the Sanitation District is in
negotiation with the County about retaining control of the landfill
for five years after closure of the disposal site, rather than turning
the property over to the County upon closure.
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WEED ABATEMENT, RANCHO PALOS VERDES 175
Councilwoman Swanson presented a letter from Councilwoman Ann
Shaw, Rancho Palos Verdes, enclosing a staff report on Weed Clearance
on Improved and Unimproved Property in Rancho Palos Verdes which
explains the weed abatement procedure in that city and asked that the
letter be made part of the file. The Mayor so ordered.
RUBBISH FRANCHISE 185
Mr. Kinley reported that details of
worked out, and service will commence on
previously stated: $17.87 from September
increase to $21.00 from January 1 to June
again be negotiated. Mr. Kinley said Mr.
a five year bond, and he has agreed to
yearly. Mr. Kinley recommended that the
by adoption of an appropriate resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 447 193
the Rubbish Franchise have been
September 1, 1980 at the price
1 to December 31, 1980, to
30, 1981, when the price will
Beaver was unable to obtain
a $50,000 bond to be posted
Council approve the franchise
Councilwoman Swanson moved that Resolution No. 447 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING EXECUTION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT `'VITH REMOVAL,
INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH, TRASH AND
GARBAGE IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEM-
BER 1, 1980 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1985 be adopted, and that reading in
full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rose and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
CITY OF LOMITA RE: BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HCD 200
In a letter dated July 14, 1980 Morris Vance, City Administrator
of the City of Lomita reported on the Status of Senior Citizens/Handi-
capped Housing in Lomita, a program to which the City of Rolling Hills
had allocated block grant funds.
Councilwoman Swanson moved that the City of Rolling Hills continue
to support the program, subject to approval by the City Attorney. The
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motion was seconded by Mayor Crocker and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
LEGAL OPINION, LIABILITY OF CITY IN SLIPPAGE OR SUBSIDENCE 241
Mr. Kinley reported that at the request of the Council he had
researched the subject of liability of the City in matters of land
slippage and subsidence, and he had come to the conclusion that the
City would not be responsible except if it undertook a public project,
and as a result of that public project a slide was caused.
Mayor Crocker asked the City Attorney to submit his opinion in
writing.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUDGET 260
The City Treasurer advised the Council that he will not be present
at the next Council meeting, and the Mayor asked that Mr. Courtright's
comments regarding the proposed budget be transcribed and forwarded to
the Council for consideration so the 1980/81 Fiscal Budget can be
adopted at the next meeting.
198.0 CENSUS FIGURE 270
Mr. Courtright advised that the Preliminary Census Count shows
a decrease of approximately 4010 in population,.which would have .an
impact on grants and would mean a reduction in grants. Mr. Courtright
said the population per household in Los Angeles County has been ap-
plied to Rolling Hills, implying a decrease in Rolling Hills population.
Councilwoman Swanson asked that the City Manager be requested to
take appropriate steps to protest the figure shown in the preliminary
report.. The Council concurred, and the Mayor.so ordered.
PERSONNEL SESSION
Mayor Crocker recessed the meeting to a Personnel Session at 8:40 PM.
MEETING RECONVENED 275
The meeting was reconvened and Councilman Pernell,.Personnel Of-
ficer stated that the Council discussed an increase in compensation
for the City Attorney. Councilman Pernell said he had discussed with
the City Attorney methods for serving the Council more effectively;
Councilman Pernell moved that the City Attorney be given a 10016 raise
effective July 1 for a six month period, during which time alterna-
tive measures for increasing effectiveness and efficiency will be
discussed. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and car-
ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE, TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 286
Councilman Rose moved that the Council authorize a letter to the.
Los Angeles County Transportation Commission supporting the proposal
to place the 1/20 sales tax ballot measure on the November 1980 ballot.
The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the
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following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pernell, Rose, Swanson
Mayor Crocker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
FLOWERS FOR PEGGY MINOR 289
The Deputy City Clerk was requested to order flowers and a get -
well card.for Peggy Minor, who is ill.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Crocker adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED:
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