2/28/1983MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
February 28, 1983
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 Pernell at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
February 28, 1983.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer (arrived at 7:35 P.M.)
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald L. Smith City Manager
L. D. Courtright City Treasurer
June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk
J. Bacharach Chairman, PVP Transportation Com.
G. Black R. H. Women's Club
K. Slutsky Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2000
The minutes of a.meeting on February 14, 1983 were approved.as
submitted on a motion made by Councilwoman Murdock,•seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Leeuwenburgh and ordered by the Chair.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands No. 10976 through 10979 and 10981 through 10996 in the
amount of $68,232.65 were approved for payment from the General Fund
and Demands No. 10980 and 10987 totalling $703.63 'were -approved for
payment from the Fire and Flood Self Insurance Fund on:a motion by
Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by Councilwoman Mur.dockt.an&,car.r.ied..
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson
Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FINANCIAL.REPORT
The Financial Report for January 1983 was approved and accepted
on a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson, seconded by.Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following roll call -vote:
AYES: Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson
Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 2075
Jacki Bacharach, Chairman of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Trans-
portation Committee, addressed the Council and requested approval of
four requests, including the RFP as a joint venture of the Peninsula
cities; approval of minimal costs for the RFP out of Proposition A
funds, which, based on population, would total $61.60 for Rolling
Hills; approval of extending the Dial -A -Ride program for elderly
and handicapped until a decision is made on the bids received, and
approval of a share of Dial -A -Ride costs for a six month extension
of time from July 1, 1983 in the amount of $900, based on the City's
existing ridership of 9% of the total. It was noted that the first
request was approved at the Council meeting on February 14, 1983.
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Following discussion Councilwoman Swanson moved that allocation
of $61.60 from Proposition A funds for the City's share of RFP costs
be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and
carried by the following roll call votes:
AYES: Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson
Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A motion by Councilwoman Swanson to approve extension of the
existing Dial -A -Ride program for a period not to exceed six months
at a cost to Rolling Hills not to exceed $900 was seconded by Council-
woman Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson, Pernell
NOES: Heinsheimer
ABSENT: None
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT 2213
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh moved that Mrs. V'Etta Virtue be .
appointed to the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Heinsheimer,, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock,.Swanson
Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION, ZONING CASE NO. 282 - DELPIT 2229
The City Manager reported that at a meeting of the Planning
Commission on February 15, 1983 a Conditional Use Permit was approved
with conditions for construction of a tennis court on property owned
by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Delpit, located at 45 Saddleback Road. The
information was received for the file.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY..DISTRICT NO. 2'- PUBLIC HEARING 2240
The City Manager reported that Rolling Hills has accumulated
$20,005 in funds allocated by Southern California Edison for under-
ground utility lines, and in order to establish Underground Utility
District No. 2, a public hearing must beset. The Manager said it
is his understanding that the Middleridge Lane South area was desig-
nated a priority area, since poles are partly in the roadway and
accidents have occurred. The,�Mayor set a public hearing for Monday,
April 25, 1983, and'the City Manager said the proper legal notices
will be published.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUAL LEGAL CONTRACT 2300
The Manager presented a letter dated February 11, 1983 from
Richards, Watson, Dreyfuss & Gershon, advising that the firm, which
serves Rolling Hills as City Attorney, has entered into an agreement
with the County of Los Angeles and will act as counsel for the City
and as co -counsel with the County Counsel in representing the County
in specific lawsuits involving landslide activities on the Palos
Verdes Peninsula. The law firm requested that the Council indicate
their consent by authorizing the'Mayor to execute the letter and
return it to them.
A motion to authorize -execution of the letter as requested was
made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson
Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 2305
BLOOD DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS WOMEN'S CLUB
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Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported that the Women's.Club conducted
a blood drive in Rolling Hills.on Saturday, February 26, and 27 pints
of blood were donated.
WOMEN'S CLUB SOCIAL EVENT
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said she attended a Women's Club party
on Saturday evening, and that Assemblyman Felando was also a guest.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR FOR "LOCAL OFFICIALS
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said she would attend the Emergency
Preparedness Seminar if the Council wishes her to do so. The Mayor
asked that she attend, and report to the Council.
EXPRESS BUS SERVICE, RTD
Councilwoman Swanson reported that express bus service by RTD,
line 448, has started operation with three morning and evening trips
between the Peninsula and downtown Los Angeles daily.
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PRIORITY
Councilwoman Swanson said a:letter has been stent to the City
with regard to establishment of transportation corridor priorities
by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission,.and she asked
that a letter be sent urging that a South Bay Corridor be given high
priority among the six corridors which will be established. With
the concurrence of the Council Mayor Pernell asked that a letter be
prepared for his signature, since no financial commitment will be
required of the City.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
ANTENNA MAP
The City Manager advised that maps of the proposed antenna has
been prepared by South Bay Engineering Corporation and were distributed
to members of the Council.
ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS
The Manager asked that Council members file annual forms prior
to April 1, so they can be filed with the Fair Political Practices
Commission by that date, as required by law..
MEETING WITH SPCA REPRESENTATIVE .
The Manager reported that he met with a representative of SPCA
to discuss licensing of dogs for the City. Mr. Smith said that they
could handle licensing, and calls to the City are considerably less
than calls by the County; however, SPCA personnel receive less train-
ing. The Manager said a proposal will be submitted by SPCA, but at
this time it is his recommendation that the existing procedures be
continued.
MEETING WITH REALTORS
The City Manager said he has been asked to meet with Peninsula
realtors on March 16 to discuss some of the concerns the City,has
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regarding listings of properties. Councilwoman Murdock expressed a
concern about possible misinterpretation of information, especially
in connection with properties in the landslide area. Councilman
Heinsheimer said he considers it important that pertinent information
be provided to realtors, since many misrepresentations have been made
about properties in the City with regard to improvements permitted.
Councilwoman Swanson agreed. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager
work with the Association Manager and develop information in writing
that could be distributed.to realtors. _Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said
a local realtor is preparing a fact sheet for distribution to realtors.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pernell recessed the meeting to a closed session at 8:30 Pri.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 P.M. and Mayor Pernell said
the Council had discussed matters relating to litigation and potential
litigation in connection with the antenna tower.
ANNUAL MEETING -PTA
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh said all members of the City Council
have been invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the PTA at Miraleste
High School at 9:30 A.M. Friday, March 4, 1983.
RESOURCES RALLY
The City Manager reported that April 18 -April 24 has been
designated re-cycling.week by the State, to be known as Resources
Rally. Mr. Smith said he represented the City at a meeting held
at the home of Mrs. Margaret DeCristofaro, and attended by repre_.
sentatives of the four Peninsula cities, and plans for the week
were developed, including proclamations of support by the cities,
and involvement of school children in the re -cycling effort. The
Manager said information would be sent to residents in the Newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. to Monday,
March 14, 1983 at 7:30 P.M.
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City Clerk