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8/11/1980MM 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 10 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. 1 399 August 11, 1980 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 -2- 400 August 11, 1980 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. a 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 -3- �1 August 11, 1980 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 Mayor Crocker - 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 am August 11, 1980 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. 0 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Crocker adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: Mayor lu -5- G City`s