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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. February.28, 1983 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 -2- February 28, 1983 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 351 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 -3- 352 February 28, 1983 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. -4- City Clerk