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5/9/1983e-� MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 9, 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 Murdock at 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 9, 1983. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell Swanson, Mayor Murdock ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Ronald L. Smith City Manager Michael Jenkins City Attorney L. D. Courtright City Treasurer June Cunningham Deputy City Clerk Arthur Keene L. A. County Geologist Greg Ballenger Miller & Schroeder Sheri Keyes Miller & Schroeder Jacki Bacharach PVP Transportation Comm. Mitchell Rouse Transit Contractor Gordon Siebert Rancho Palos Verdes Scott Crawford Lanco Engineering Douglas McHattie South Bay Engineering Russ Britt Palos Verdes News Gladys Black R. H. Women.'s Club H. Agid Residents Mrs. L. Fain W. C. Field Mr. & Mrs. C. Fischer H. Gelles Mr. & Mrs. J. Hummel Mr. & Mrs. R. Jennings L. Lusk Mrs. C. MacNaughton Mrs. V. Matthews Miss B. Raine Mrs.. B. Raine Mrs. R. Rihaczek A. Russell D. Severy Mr. & Mrs. J. Tielens Mrs.! M. Wagner Mrs. E. Warmbier CALL TO ORDER Mayor Murdock called the meeting to the regular meeting the Council met pose of discussing personnel matters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES to order and announced that prior in a closed session for the pur- The minutes of the meeting on April 25, 1983 were approved and accepted as presented.on a motion made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer,':L-eeuwenburgh;`.Pernell Swanson, Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None 37 7 - PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilwoman in the amount of Fund. The motion by the following May 9, 1983 Swanson moved that Demands No. 11103 through 11128 $16,327.05 be approved for payment from the General was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None UPDATE ON LAND MOVEMENT, FLYING TRIANGLE AREA 5.7 The City Manager said Mr. Arthur Keene, Supervising Engineering Geologist for the County of Los Angeles was present at the meeting to address the Council and residents in attendance and to advise what has been transpiring in the Flying Triangle sector of the City with regard to land movement. Mr. Smith said the County staff has been monitoring the area, and Mr. Keene has. submitted an updated report to the Council which he would then address, and discuss some of the concerns and questions in the report. Mr. Keene stated that the slide has accelerated very rapidly as of March, 1983, and he displayed a graph which illustrates monitoring - at two stations done by Dr. Perry Ehlig, the City's consulting geolo gist, and he said the rainfall was also included in the graph. Mr. Keene said the movement in the stations accelerated when it rained with more velocity, and with the heavy rains late in the 1983.s.eason in January, February and March there was rapid acceleration, with movement up to one inch a day. Mr. Keene displayed a map showing the growth of':the landslide during the past few months, and he said a recent survey of the area by the County in response to a request by Dr. Ehlig confirms movement of the landslide at a sharp angle toward the Klondike tributary, with most of the movement occurring in recent months to a point below 2 Pinto Road. Mr. Keene said the data in the graphs and the report is the first solid evidence that the slide has moved south of 2 Pinto Road, and the information must be verified, which will be done on a calculator which works in conjunction with slope indicator data.to verify the survey calculations. With regard to corrective measures, Mr. Keene said the slide has now moved so far the best method to attempt corrective measures is to remove the head of the landslide, which is the driving force. He.said the geologists have always been :_-cautious about destroying homes, but the Wagner residence at 54 Portuguese Bend Road has been destroyed by the landslide, and is beyond rehabilitation.- It was his recommend- ation that the residence be demolished, and the land surface below it, which supports the home should be lowered in elevation to eliminate the driving force, and the dirt should be put directly into the tribu- tary. Mr. Keene emphasized that putting the dirt into the canyon will not stop the slide, but the big factor is getting rid of the driving force, coupled with a complete surface drainage design. He said rain water and irrigation water must be prevented from -entering open fissures and good drainage is vital. Further, he said there must be a good sub - drain in the tributary under the fill, which should then be compacted to 90% to make it almost impenetrable in addition to.a surface drain to control erosion of the fill. Mr. Keene said this would require a lot of money and engineering time. Mr. Keene said he was ready to answer - questions and Mayor Murdock invited questions from the Council. Councilman Pernell asked whether removing the weight from the head of the slide would stop or reduce the slide. Mr. Keene said calculations indicate that a safety factor of 1.0 can be reached, which means that the slide has been stopped. He said that to attempt to reach 1.5, which is required for building,. would not be economically feasible. He said these projections are based upon current calculations and technology. - In response to a question from Mr. Keene said hia recommendation to the residence at 54 Portuguese -Bend -2- Robert Jennings, 5 Cinchring Road, remove the land mass from under Road would eliminate the driving 3T9 May 9, 1983 force of the slide and would result in a safety factor ranging from 1.0 to 1.2. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Tielens, 3 Wrangler Road, asked what safety factor would be required to make the land buildable, and whether the recommended action would protect the existing houses. Mr. Keene .said a safety factor of 1.5 is necessary for building, and he said the existing homes.could be repaired or rehabilitated pursuant to his re- commendations to eliminate the driving force of the slide. Mr. Allan Russell, 6 Runningbrand Road, read into the record a letter written by Dr. Richard Hoffman, 73 Portuguese Bend Road, on behalf of the Flying Triangle Homeowners' Association. Dr.. Hoffman said the two goals of all efforts in land stability in the Flying Triangle are to slow or stop the active landslide and increase the stability of the remainder of the Flying Triangle and surrounding areas. To do this he urged that the City direct the Association to cease water diversion from Crest Road, that residents support a new sewer. system with geo- graphical boundaries that eliminate effluent from infiltrating soil in the Flying Triangle, and that continued efforts to abate the slide be pursued by all parties involved until a practical solution.can be implemented. The letter, dated May 9, 1983,`was received for the file. r-4 Mr. Conrad Fischer, 1 Southfield Drive; asked whether trenching U- for.sewers in areas outside of the Flying Triangle could activate a new slide. Mr. Keene said trenching must be done in segments.if deep -trenching is required. Mayor Murdock said the sewer system that has been recommended by the Sewer Study Committee would not require deep trenching. Councilman Heinsheimer asked whether there would be a concern about vibration resulting from heavy equipment that would be'used'in connection with demolishing the Wagner resi- dence and lowering the elevation of the ground by depositing the dirt in the canyon. Mr. Keene said the resulting vibration would have minimal effect on the slide, and if there is a concern it.could be done late in'the summer when rain is not a factor. Councilman Pernell said Mr. Keene'.emphasize.d the need to keep effluent out of the slide plane, and he asked whether he had seen the proposed.bound- aries of Sanitary.Sewer District 1. Mr. Keene said he has not seen the mapped area, but in a geologically hazardous area such as the one under discussion he recommends installation of sewers, includ- ing installation in areas outside of the landslide area. In response to a question about the cost, Mr. Keene said that in 1981 a recommendation to eliminate the driving force similar to the recommendation he made this evening was estimated, using rough calculations only, to cost approximately one million dollars to achieve a stability of 1.04 to 1.06, and did not include acquiring the property. Further, he said.it would be possible to key in a buttress and possibly achieve stability of 1.12, while allowing Mrs. Wagner to remain in the mobile home on the property after the residence was demolished and the.elevation lowered. Mr. Keene said it would not be possible to determine the cost of buttressing without further study. Mayor Murdock thanked Mr. Keene for his presentation to the Council. SEWER STUDY COMMITTEE.RECOMMENDATIONS 940 The City.Manager reported that all residents within the area proposed to be included in a sanitary sewer district, if developed, were sent notices of the last meeting,.as.well as.a letter from Councilwoman Swanson, Chairperson of the Sewer Study Committee, advising them that the matter would be discussed.at,this•meeting..._.. The Committee was appointed by Mayor Pernell, and in addition to the Chairwoman, the Committee members are Dr. Richard Hoffman, Mayor Murdock, the City Treasurer .Mr..Courtright and the City Manager, and the Manager said the Committee has looked at various ways financing can be achieved, considering aspects including cost factors, how a system would operate and how it could be tied in, and at this meeting a recommendation will be presented to the Council for selection of,a financial underwriter to assist in obtaining financing. Councilwoman Swanson said the Committee had considered various sewer systems, and had made a recommendation for a system which would meet County standards and the matter.before the-Council.at'this time -3- 380 May 9, 1983 is to receive the Committee's recommendation that Merrill Lynch be retained as the City's financial advisor. The Chairman said several requests for proposal were mailed, four responses were considered, and Merrill Lynch was chosen, at no cost to the City. Chairman Swanson said she received a letter dated May 3, 1983 from Mr. Conrad Fischer, 1 Southfield Drive, expressing oppositon to establishment of a sewer district. The letter was received for the file. Councilwoman Swanson moved that Merrill Lynch be chosen as the financial advisor to the City of Rolling Hills in matters relating to the establishment of a sanitary sewer district, at no cost to the City. Councilman Pernell seconded the motion for purposes of discussion, and said no decison has been made by the Council or the Community on whether sewers will be installed, and he wished to emphasize that the decision is one that must be made by the residents involved, and not by the City Council. Councilman Heinsheimer asked about the sequence;.of events in the matter. Councilwoman Swanson said the Committee felt that it would be difficult to determine whether sewers should be considered unless some of the costs were known, so selection of a financial under- writer who could develop some of the financial information was thought to be a logical step in working with residents who would be affected., since there would be no cost to the City: Further; Councilwoman.': Swanson said it has been determined that there is an existing facil- ity that can handle sewage from 85 homes, so the original Flying Tri- angle district,,wasexpanded to include properties adjacent to the 35 homes in the Flying Triangle, and the proposed district now has 85 properties which could be included, and the owners of those pro- perties are the ones who received the letters. Councilwoman Swanson said she wished to emphasize that only the residents within the area would be affected, and costs would not be assessed to the entire community, and she said the sewer system cannot be installed unless the residents in that area wish to have it. Councilman Pernell said the Council could take action regarding installation of sewers only in the event that failure to do so would impose imminent danger, and the evidence must be overwhelming and very apparent. He asked if there was any protection for either the City or Merrill Lynch in the . event that the project is abandoned before completion. The City Treasurer said there is no firm deal until the bonds are issued and the underwriting agreement has been submitted and accepted. Mr. Courtright said the City needs financial advice, and he recommended that the motion be amended to exclude the words "at no cost to the City", explaining that the underwriter will be payed from the proceeds of the bonds if the.project is completed, but if the project is found to be not feasible and is abandoned, there will be no obligation to pay Merrill Lynch for the service provided. The motion and second were amended as recommended by the City Treasurer. Mr. Allan Russell asked why the consideration of sewers is limited to the Flying Triangle area, and not the entire City. Mayor Murdock said the Flying Triangle has the greatest immediate need,- and eed,and the proposed district has been expanded to match the capability of the existing facility outside of the City which will receive the sewage; including the entire City could require accommodation by ad- ditional receiving facilities, and could mean a long delay. Council- man Heinsheimer said the intent of the Council in focusing on a spe- cific area should be clarified. Mr. Harry Gelles, 3 Runningbrand Rd., asked whether there has been any cost estimate for the project. The City Manager said construction costs, including engineering and actual trenching, would cost $664,000 for 35 homes; including homes on the south side of Crest Road between Cinchring and Southfield would bring the cost to approximately $1,000,000, although it has not been costed as precisely; to sewer the entire city would amount to approximately $6.5 million. Mr. Gelles said the method being proposed and recom- mended by the City Treasurer is the standard procedure, and he said he considers the firm recommended by the Sewer Study Committee a top firm to act as financial advisor. Councilman Pernell asked whether everyone living within an established district would be required to participate. The Manager said a district must be approved by a required percentage of the owners of property within the boundaries, and if a resident who is within the district does not wish to be included he would not be required to hook up to the sewers, but his property would be assessed. -4- May 9, 1983 The City Attorney explained that in forming a district the first step is passage of a resolution .of intention to form a district by the City Council, at which time an engineer's report would be requested, and which would contain the boundaries of the proposed district, based on the engineer's assessment of the properties which would be benefitted by the district, and which would also contain an estimate of the cost of the improvement. The next step would be a public hearing which must be noticed, and after the hearing is noticed all of the persons within the boundaries proposed by the engineer have an opportunity to file a written protest. If written protests are filed by a sufficient number of land owners within the proposed district the project could be halted, unless there is a 4/5 vote of the City Council to override the protests and continue with the project. The protest can include any objection, including a statement that the property would not be benefitted by the proposed improvement, which could be interpreted as a request.to re- vise the boundary lines to exclude that certain property, or.it could be a general protest against: formation of the entire district. Mr. Allan Russell said that based on his contact with residents in the Flying Triangle in connection with their local homeowners' association, it is his opinion that there would not be any support for a sewer system in the Flying Triangle until there has been a resolution of the landslide problem. Mr. Julian Tielens asked whether it is the City's responsibility to correct the landslide, and if it is, he asked if and when they plan to do so. The City Attorney said that it is not the City's responsi- bility to correct the landslide, in his opinion; with regard to the second part, that is a question for the Council to determine. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to read the motion into the record. Councilman Pernell said the proposal does not contain conditions, and he moved that the proposal be amended to contain certain conditions, and that action on the matter be postponed until the City Attorney has had an opportunity to review and approve the contract. Councilwoman Swanson seconded the motion to postpone. The City Treasurer:.said the,_proper action is--for..the Council to_accept the proposal to provide the financial services, and after acceptance of the proposal the agreement is prepared and includes the conditions desired by the Council. Councilman Pernell thereafter withdrew his motion to postpone and Councilwoman Swanson withdrew the second. The motion to accept the recommendation of the Sewer Study Com— mittee that Merrill Lynch be chosen as the City's financial advisor in matters relating to the establishment of a sanitary sewer district was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES.: Councilman Heinsheimer ABSENT: None RECESS Mayor Murdock recessed the meeting at 9:40 P.M. The. meetingwas reconvened at 9:55 P.M. SUBDIVISION NO. 74, PARCEL MAP 14467, LOT 12 -EF, LA CAZE DEVELOPMENT Mayor Murdock opened a public hearing to consider a request by La Caze Development to divide a vacant lot consisting of 6.7 acres located westerly of 86 Crest Road East into two lots of 3.4 gross acres and 3.3 gross acres. The City Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly noticed as required by law, and had been approved by the Environmental Review Board and the Planning Commission, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been recommended pur- suant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The Manager said there are five issues which need to be brought to the attention of the City Council, including possible view obstruction, drainage, effects of grading and geology on surrounding properties, development of the meadow area and the close proximity of proposed Lot 1 to the residence at 86 Crest Road East. Mr. Smith said various limitations -5- 1580 . C �� May 9, 1983, and conditions have been imposed on the map by the various reviewing agencies as mitigation measures, including restriction of the height of the buildings and landscaping on the proposed Lot 1 and analyses of drainage and geology. Maps of the proposed subdivision were dis- played, and cross sections illustrated the comparative elevations of the proposed construction and the existing residence at 86 Crest Road East. The Manager also reviewed the drainage plan showing a drainage channel on Georgeff, and he said the County will require final plans before determining what type of drainage will be installed. Councilman Heinsheimer said he wished to make a field trip to the site. Councilman Pernell said that in submitting a proposed subdivi- sion the applicant is required to demonstrate that a pad can be devel- oped, but is not required to build it in the location shown. The Manager said that in this caseprecise conditions have been placed on the map which limit the elevation of the home. Mrs. Elaine Warmbier, 86 Crest Road East, said she considers the drawings submitted to the Council misleading, since there is not a gentle slope between the properties as shown, and the developer plans to cut nine feet into the steep bank between. the properties to locate the pad. Further, Mrs. Warmbier said she is concerned about the proximity of the pad to the existing residence, since it is 100 feet from the master bedroom, while it is a minimum of 200 feet from any other residence in the area.. Councilwoman Swanson asked Mr. McHattie, engineer for the devel- oper, why the particular location was chosen for the pad on Lot 1. Mr. McHattie said the developer chose the location to permit future improvement of the property, including stable and recreational facil- ities. Further, Mr. McHattie said the elevation of the MacNaughton house is 1419 feet and the proposed house will be 1390 feet, so it will be 29 feet lower than the MacNaughton house. Mayor Murdock said a date and time for a field trip will be. selected later in the meeting, and the engineer was requested to define the height and location of the proposed construction on the property. The matter was held on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting, and the public hearing was held open. FIELD TRIP A field trip to the La Caze property ontCrest Road East was scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 1983 at 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING, SUBDIVISION NO.. 75, TENTATIVE TRACT 35516 1799.: Mayor Murdock opened a public hearing to consider a request by Dr. J. Ralph Black to divide Lot 88-RH, located.at 23 Portuguese Bend Road and consisting of 5.6 gross acres into two equal lots of 2.8 gross acres each. The City Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly noticed as required by law. Mr. Smith reviewed the actions of the Environmental Review Board and the Planning Commission and he said. four issues had arisen which need to be brought to the attention of the City Council, including seepage pit usage, drainage, width of Tallyhand Road, a private driveway serving the property, and the history of the property. Mr. Smith explained that there was originally a home on proposed Lot 2 which.was destroyed by a leak from a water main, and a letter from California Water Service Company advises that there is no objection to construction of a new residence on the site. The Manager said a mitigated Negative Declaration has been adopted, and the tentative map was approved by the Planning Commission subject to conditions in the Planning Advisor's report as amended by the Planning Commission on April 26, 1983. Mr. Scott Crawford of.Lanco Engineering advised the Council that he was present to represent the applicant and to answer any questions. Councilman Heinsheimer noted that there is a 15% grade shown for the driveway, and he asked what the standard grade is. The Manager said 20% would be the maximum permitted. Councilwoman Swanson asked if the horse trail on the rear.of the property; andtshe asked whether it -is May 9, 1983 the trails would be affected by subdivision. Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Gladys Black, the owner,.said the trails would remain as they are now. Councilwoman Swanson said she is familiar with the property, and the proposed subdivision appears to be the natural way to divide it. Councilman Pernell asked if all.power poles shown on the map will be removed. Mr. Crawford said all requirements of the subdivis- ion ordinance will be complied with, and he noted that one of the poles shown on the map is not actually on the Black property, and is used to provide power for a pump in a water company facility at the rear of the property.in a canyon which will be reserved as open space. Mayor Murdock said a field trip will be held at a date and time to be announced, and she ordered the matter held on the agenda for dis- cussion at the next meeting. The public hearing was held open. FIELD TRIP A field trip to the Black property at 23 Portuguese Bend Road was scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 1983 at 9:30 A.M. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION 1925 Mrs. Jacki Bacharach, Chairman of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transportation Committee appeared before the Council to.present the C� recommendations of the PVPTC for implementation of an experimental Peninsula Community Transit Service and to request the City's parti- cipation in the project. The Chairwoman said the cost for Rolling Hills would be $7,0.20,:i.based on population share of 2.7% for imple- mentation of the experimental Peninsula Community Trans -_t Service for one year starting September 1, 1983, as the existing Dial A Ride service will terminate on August 31, 1983. She said there will be a Joint Powers Agreement and each city will be represented by one councilmember and the City Manager, and the service area will be-. within the boundaries of the four Peninsula cities and the unincor- porated areas of Westfield and Academy Hill. Mrs. Bacharach intro- duced Mr. Mitchell''Rouse, president of Wilmington Cab Company, and said that Transit Contractors, a subsidiary of Wilmington Cab Company was chosen following interview of two firms that submitted proposals. Chairwoman..Bacharach asked for an expression of interest in participating, using $7,020 from Proposition A funds allocated to the City of Rolling Hills, stating that a rapid decision is needed because of time constraints. Mayor Murdock explained that problems specific to Rolling Hills with regard to private roads would have to be discussed with the Rolling Hills Community Association. Chair- woman Bacharach said there is no intention of using Rolling Hills as a pass through City, and she suggested that a procedure could be set up which would require that a resident who calls for transportation under the plan would also be required to call the gate and advise that the vehicle should be expected. Councilman Heinsheimer suggest- ed that a member of the Council be assigned by the Mayor to work with the Community Association in the matter. Members of the Council indi- cated their approval of the concept, and Chairwoman Bacharach thanked the Council for their cooperation and support. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT, TRACT 33871, CHACKSFIELD MERIT 2219 The City Manager advised the Council that in a letter dated April 25, 1983 Marvin Lowe, Regional Engineer, asked that the City accept the easement for sanitary sewer purposes in Tract 33871. The Manager explained that the tract is the .only one in the City which will have sanitary sewers, and that an easement was previously ac- cepted, but the location has been changed and it is necessary for the City to accept the easement in the revised location. Mr. Smith said the City would be accepting the sewer easement for the Sanita- tion District, which will maintain the sewer,.and he said the first easement was signed and approved, but was not recorded. The City Attorney was asked to determine why the City, and not the Sanitation District, accepts the easement, in view of possible future problems for which the City might be held responsible. Mr. Jenkins said it is his understanding that the County will accept the easement from a municipality and not from a private party, and that the easement will be transferred from the City to the Sanitation District; he said he will research the matter and report at the next meeting. -7- '..: May 9, 1983 A motion.to approve acceptance of the revised sanitary sewer easement for Tract 33871, subject to the City Attorney's study and. approval, was made by Councilman Pernell, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll.call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 197, UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 .2277 Councilman'Heinsheimer moved that Ordinance No. 197 entitled:. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTAB- LISHING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR A PORTION OF PROPERTIES ADJOINING MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by'Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 198, SECOND UNITS ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Ordinance No. 198 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULATING SECOND UNITS ON. LOTS IN ROLLING HILLS AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL .CODE be adopted, and that reading in full be waived.. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman.Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 1.99. Councilman Heinsheimer moved :that Ordinance No. 199 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE 1982 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES. COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE AND ESTAB- LISHING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROLLING HILLS MAY REVIEW ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF.APPEALS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 9906 OF THE BUILDING CODE AND GRADING STANDARDS AND VARIANCE. PROCEDURES FOR MAXIMUM SLOPES AND PERMIT REQUESTS AND FURTHER REVISING PUBLIC NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR SUBDIVISIONS be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 509 Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Resolution No. 509 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WHICH MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 1981 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REASONABLY NECESSARY be adopted, and that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Council -8- May 9, 1983 woman Leeuwenburgh and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh, Pernell, Swanson Mayor Murdock NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 2289 BUDGET 1.983.=84 Councilwoman Swanson asked that the Budget for Fiscal 1983-84 be scheduled as an agenda item for the second meeting in June. INCREASE IN COST OF SHERIFF'S SERVICES Councilwoman Swanson asked that the liaison member who represents Rolling.Hills in the Joint Powers Agreement for Sheriff's services e—I discuss the matter of increased billing to the City of Rolling Hills. Councilwoman Swanson said it is her understanding that the charge of $45,000 to Rolling Hills is retroactive billing for increased traffic V> surveillance on Crest and Eastfield requested by the former City Manager, and she said it was the intent of the City to have the Sheriff concen- trate on those two areas for a specific period of time in response to concerns about speeding and other traffic violations, but not to purchase additional time, and she said she does not think the City should be billed for the additional time. Councilman Pernell said the City of Rolling Hills participated in developing the formula by which the charges are allocated, and it is his opinion that the bill.,..although unexpected and unpleasant, is a legitimate charge. He suggested that the formula be looked into. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the matter of Sheriff's charges be placed on.a future agenda for discussion by the Council. PLANTING ON SOUTHFIELD DRIVE . 2328 Councilman Heinsheimer asked whether the owner of property at 3 Southfield Drive was contacted with regard to the lack of planting on his property. The Manager said certified letters were sent to Mr. Len Coates, owner.of that property and to Mr. Emmanuel David,- owner avid,owner of property at 38 Crest Road East with respect to bringing their properties into compliance, but no response has been received at this time. COUNTY PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2337 Mayor Murdock reported that Mrs. Julie Heinsheimer and Mrs. Joan Saffo have both agreed to the Council's recommendation that their names be submitted to Supervisor Deane Dana for consideration for appointment to the South Coast Regional County Park Advisory Commit-. tee, and information submitted by them would be forwarded to the Supervisor's office. RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION 2345 Mayor Murdock reported that_she received a letter.dated May 4,. 1983 from Planning Commissioner Ken Watts submitting his resignation from the Planning Commission due to increased business activities. The Mayor said a new appointment would be announced following a personnel session at the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. to reconvene at a field trip to the Black property located at 23 Portuguese Bend Road at 9:30 A.M. Sunday, May 15, 1983. APPROVED: yor -9- r el City Clerk