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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS',. CALIFORNIA
April 11, 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,
April 11, 1983.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Mayor Pernell
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald L. Smith City Manager
Michael Jenkins City Attorney
June Cunningham Deputy CityClerk
00 Mrs. Gladys Black Rolling Hills Women's Club
O Mrs. Margaret Hupp Resident
Dr. Braden Stauts Resident.
m APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Q The Mayor ordered the minutes of the meeting on March 28, 1983
approved and accepted as presented.
PAYMENT OF BILLS 1215
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 11047 through 11056
and 11058 through 11081 in the amount of $19,331.92 be approved for.
payment from the General Fund; that Demands No. 11050 and 11064 in
the amount of $717.08 be approved for payment from the Fire and Flood
Self Insurance Fund, and that Demand No. 11057 be voided. The motion
was seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Couheilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
Mayor Pernell announced that the annual reorganization of the
Council would take place, and a new Mayor and Mayor pro tem would be
selected by members of the Council, and he moved that Mayor pro tem
Jody Murdock be appointed Mayor of Rolling Hills. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Murdock
Pernell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
Mayor Murdock was seated, and she nominated Councilwoman Ginny-.
Leeuwenburgh as Mayor pro tem to serve..fr.om:Apr.i1 1983..to April 19.84.
The nomination was seconded -!by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:. Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell
Mayor Murdock
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Murdock distributed a list of committee appointments for
the year April 1983-1984, and asked that members of the Council con-
tact her if they wished to make any recommendations for change.
Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that assignment to SCAG committees,
which meet during daytime hours, be given to Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh
as next Mayor, rather than to the outgoing Mayor, Councilman Pernell"
Mayor Murdock said the assignments would be taken under advisement and
would be confirmed at the next Council meeting.
PROPOSAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVIC
The City Manager distributed copies of a revised contract prepared
by the City Attorney for provision of animal control services in Rolling
Hills by the Southern California Humane Society, and a letter from Mrs.
Paul Mitchell, 70 Portuguese Bend Road, urging that the contract with
Los Angeles County not be continued because of the County's policy with
regard to vivisection. Mr. Smith said Mrs. Mitchell had telephoned him
prior to the Council meeting to reiterate her position regarding dis-
position of animals.
Councilman Pernell moved that AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROVIDE
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY, as revised by the City Attorney
be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Swanson
Mayor Murdock
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 1331
Mayor Murdock noted that Councilwoman Swanson, who was -.not present
at the meeting, had informed the Council that the report from the Sewer
Study Committee would be made at the next meeting, and further that.
Councilwoman Swanson had forwarded in writing her comments and some
recommendations regarding the matter of the Advanced Electronics antenna.
Councilman Pernell said there were no negotiations by the Council in the
matter of the antenna, and discussions have been concluded.
OPEN AGENDA
Dr. Braden Stauts, 2 Pine Tree Lane, Parcel Map 14468 1525
Dr. Braden Stauts appeared to request that the Council consider
granting relief in the requirement that cash deposit be required to
guarantee improvements required as a condition of approval of his
proposal to divide property located on Pine Tree -Lane. Dr. Stauts
said the total cost of required paving and undergrounding utilities
will be approximately $30,000, and it is his understanding that any
improvements in excess of $50,000 can be bonded.. He requested that
the requirement be waived, and that he be permitted to deposit $10,000
and bond for the balance. In response to .. inquiry from Council, the
City Manager said the ordinance provides that the matter be left to
the discretion of the Council. -Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that
the City Manager be instructed to look into the specific matter and
make a recommendation to the Council. Councilman Pernell said the
policy of requiring cash deposit if the cost of improvement is less
than $50,000 was developed because of default of a .bond, and he said
he would need a persuasive argument to deviate from the policy, which
was developed as a protective measure. The matter was held on the
agenda for consideration when the final map has been prepared.
REQUEST FOR PICTURE OF ROLLING HILLS '.1651
The Mayor advised the Council that Congressman Dan Lungren has
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asked for a picture typical of Rolling Hills to hang in his office with
pictures of other cities within his constituency. Councilman Pernell
said the request should be honored, and the City Manager was authorized
to provide an.appropriate picture.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
PROPOSED LETTER TO RESIDENTS RE: SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
The Manager reported that a letter is being prepared for mailing
to residents within the area proposed for possible installation of
sanitary sewers, and based on the recommendation of geologists that
properties adjacent to Klonkide and Paintbrush Canyon be included,.a
list of 84 properties has been developed which includes all properties
in the Flying Triangle, four Miscellaneous parcels in the area, and
the properties west of Southfield Drive and east of Cinchring Road and
Spur Lane. The Manager said the letter will be sent prior to the hear-
ing which is scheduled for the next Council meeting., and residents will
be encouraged to provide input before the hearing. In discussing the
proposed letter, the Council suggested that a map of the proposed sewer
district be enclosed with the letter.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDY 1675
m The City.Manager reported that the Traffic Engineering Study which
CD is done every five years by the County Road Department as a requirement
Q of the Municipal Court, has been completed, and the recommendations in
the report have been forwarded to the Traffic Commission and the Com-
munity Association. Mr. Smith said that from a staff.viewpoint, some
recommendations regarding changes in the speed limit are not acceptable
and he said a resolution"wil.l be presented at the next Council meeting
recommending retention of existing speed limits..
_ PRELIMINARY BUDGET
. The Manager requested that the proposed preliminary' -budget for Fiscal
1983-84 be referred to the Finance Committee for review and recommend-
ation. Mr. Smith reminded the Council that the City is still being
faced with reduced revenues and increasing expenditures.
PROPOSED DRAFT ORDINANCE RE: SECOND UNITS
The Manager advised the Council that'a draft ordinance will be
presented at the next meeting specifying he adverse effect of second
units on residential parcels. Mr. Smith said the ordinance has been
prepared in compliance with State requirements, and will state the
adverse effects of such housing in Rolling Hills and request that
findings be made authorizing that such housing not be required or
permitted in the City.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
The Manager reported that the PVPTC will meet on April 19, 1983,
and in a memo to the Council and City Manager Councilwoman Swanson
asked that the City of Rolling Hills be represented at the meeting.
Councilwoman Swanson is on vacation, and will not attend the meeting.
SURPLUS PROPERTY LIST 1718
The Manager said that if approved by Council, he wished to add
two lawn mowers and one lawn edger to the City's surplus property
list, explaining that they are no longer needed since landscape main-
tenance is now contracted for. The Council agreed, and the Manager
said the items will be advertised in the Newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 8:40,P.M.,�to .reconvene at
7:3.0 P.M. Monday, April 25, 1983.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk
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