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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
March 14,,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,
March 14, 1983.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Counci.lmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
NOES: None
ABSENT:. Councilwoman Swanson
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Demands No. 10997 through 11011
and 11013.through 11023 in the amount of $19,340.95 be approved for
payment from the General Fund, that Demand No. 11006 in the amount
of $505.00_ be approved for payment from the Fire and Flood Self -
Insurance Fund, and.that Demand No. 11012 be voided. The -motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following
roll call voter
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING THE STATE RESOURCES RALLY 1475
The City Manager reported on his attendance at a meeting concern-
ing the third annual Great California Resource Rally, scheduled for
April 18-24, 1983, and he recommended that the Council support and
endorse the event by proclamation.
PROCLAMATION NO. 83-1 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS CONCERNING THE GREAT CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY, APRIL.18=24, 1983
was approved by unanimous vote of Council members present.
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CITY COUNCIL OF ROLLING HILLS AS THE BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
The City Manager recommended that the City Council be established
and appointed as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board for the City
of Rolling Hills, pursuant to Section 15.04.060 of the Municipal Code.
The City Attorney concurred with the Manager's recommendation, and
advised that the Municipal Code has a provision in Section 15.04.060
to implement Chapter 99 of the Building Code regarding substandard
buildings.
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald L. Smith
City Manager
Michael Jenkins
City Attorney
June Cunningham
Deputy City Clerk
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'Gladys Black
R. H. Women's Club
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..Eden Heinsheimer
Resident
Linda Hurst Ament
Miraleste Booster Club
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1450
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The minutes of the meeting on February
28, 1983 were approved and
accepted as presented on a motion made by
Councilwoman Tlurdock, seconded
by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer,
Leeuwenburgh; Murdock
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT:. Councilwoman Swanson
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Demands No. 10997 through 11011
and 11013.through 11023 in the amount of $19,340.95 be approved for
payment from the General Fund, that Demand No. 11006 in the amount
of $505.00_ be approved for payment from the Fire and Flood Self -
Insurance Fund, and.that Demand No. 11012 be voided. The -motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following
roll call voter
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING THE STATE RESOURCES RALLY 1475
The City Manager reported on his attendance at a meeting concern-
ing the third annual Great California Resource Rally, scheduled for
April 18-24, 1983, and he recommended that the Council support and
endorse the event by proclamation.
PROCLAMATION NO. 83-1 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS CONCERNING THE GREAT CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY, APRIL.18=24, 1983
was approved by unanimous vote of Council members present.
1510
CITY COUNCIL OF ROLLING HILLS AS THE BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
The City Manager recommended that the City Council be established
and appointed as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board for the City
of Rolling Hills, pursuant to Section 15.04.060 of the Municipal Code.
The City Attorney concurred with the Manager's recommendation, and
advised that the Municipal Code has a provision in Section 15.04.060
to implement Chapter 99 of the Building Code regarding substandard
buildings.
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Councilwoman Murdock moved that the Rolling Hills City Council be
appointed as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board for the City of
Rolling Hills, pursuant to Section 15.04.060 of the Municipal Code.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Mayor Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL AS REVIEWING AGENCY 1708
A proposed ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROLLING HILLS
AS THE REVIEWING AGENCY FROM ANY DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS AS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 9906 OF SAID CODE
was discussed, and with the concurrence of members of the Council, Mayor
Pernell ordered the matter placed on a hold agenda for discussion at'.a
later date.
OPEN AGENDA
MIRALESTE HIGH SCHOOL THEATER ARTS DEPARTMENT
Linda Hurst Ament, president of
Booster Club, distributed information
the Spring Musical "NO, NO, NANETTE"
High School March 16 - 19, 1983.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT`MEETING
the Miraleste Performing Arts
and copies of the program for
to be presented at Miraleste
Councilwoman Murdock reported thaishe had attendeda recent Re-
gional Law Enforcement meeting, anda discussion was held concerning
the possibility of requesting that participating Councils consider
enacting an ordinance:.regarding false burglar alarms, a copy of which
has been sent to the City Attorney. Further, Councilwoman Murdock
said City Managers were instructed to formulate.a plan for funding the
DUI (Driving Under the Influence) program when the 100% funding by the
State is no longer provided, and to determine whether it is desireable
to continue with the program. A regional preparedness exercise in
which the cities would participate is being considered, and would re-
quire three days of staff time; two days for training and.one day for
the exercise for six hours, based on a severe earthquake. Councilwoman
Murdock said.the costs to'�the cities have not been determined yet.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION, PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH
In response to comments by members of the Council concerning the
unsafe conditions that exist as a result of prolonged construction on
Palos Verdes Drive North, Mayor Pernell said he would discuss the mat-
ter with the Mayor of Rolling Hills Estates at a luncheon meeting of
Mayors of Peninsula cities.
SATELLITE RECEIVERS
Councilwoman Murdock reported that the Rolling Hills Community
Association has adopted a.policy regarding installation of large
satellite television receivers, and she suggested that the Planning
Commission be asked to study the matter and report to the Council.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the Planning Commission be
advised of the scope of the mandate to study and report. Mayor Per-
nell said the matter would be referred to the Planning Commission
with a request for a report in sixty days. Councilwoman Murdock
suggested that the Commission be asked to include policy on free-
standing solar installations in the report.
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FOUR POLE ANTENNA 1838
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Mayor Pernell said he has been contacted ' 'regarding plans to up -7:
grade the four pole antenna structure which ,has been alleged to be
unsafe,.by modifying to a height of 80 feet, rather than the previous
height, and in spite.of plans which have been submitted for engineer-
ing feasibility of a structure .1.10 feet ' high. The Mayor said he would
contact the Rolling Hills Community Association in the matter.
FORM OF MINUTES RETENTION OF -TAPES. 1854
The.Mayor'reported that pursuant to discussion with members of
the Council and with staff, the narrative form of minutes will be
changed, and future minutes will report briefly on the item and ac-
tion by the Council. Mayor Pernell asked that the City Attorney. -and
staff make a survey of other cities to determine how long taped
records of minutes are retained. . Mr. Jenkins said tapes are usually
considered an aid to the
e clerk in . preparing the minutes, and in many'
cities are kept only until the'minutes have been prepared. Mayor
Pernell.asked that a recommendation be made by the City Attorney and
the City, -Manager, so that a policy can be adopted.
RECESS TO..,CLOSED SESSION
Mayor. Pernell recessed the
to -discuss potent ial.liti.gat ion.
and the Mayor announced that an
Flying Triangle was discussed.
meeting to a closed session at 8:45 PM.
The meeting.was reconvened at 10:20,
emergency contingency plan.:for.the
EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR FLYING TRIANGLE,
. Councilwoman Murdock.moved that the City Manager be authorized.to
work with the Appropriate County personnel to ',develop an emergency
contingency plan for the Flying Triangle area, and that.expenditure
of the necessary funds by the City Manager to formulate and enact such
a plan be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer,. Leeqwenburgh, Murdock,
Mayor Pernell
NOES:- None
ABSENT: . Councilwoman Swanson
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pernell adjourned the meeting at 10:25 P.M.,.to reconvene
at 7:30 P.M. Monday, March 28, 1983.
Mayor
City Clerk