5/29/1984._ MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
May 29, 1984
An adjourned meeting of the City of Rolling Hills was called to
order at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California by Mayor Leeuwenburgh at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, May 29,
. I984.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
ABSENT:
Councilwoman Swanson
(arrived at 7:45 P.M.)
ALSO PRESENT:
Ron Molendyk
City Manager
June Cunningham
Deputy City Clerk
Capt. C. D. Emerson
L. A. County Sheriff's Dept..
Capt.. Elmer Omohundro
Sheriff's Lomita Station
Leslie Eichel
Students
Liz Provine
Government Class
Hans Schroeder
Miraleste
Brian Stark
High School
Mrs. C. Priebe
Observer
Mrs. P. Wright
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Mrs. J. Rooney
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Mrs. M. Hupp
Residents
Miss C. Murdock
H. Murdock Sr.
H. Murdock Jr.
S. Lusk
Mrs. B. Raine
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of.a regular meeting on May 14,-1984 were approved and
_ accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilwoman Murdock, seconded
by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement for April 1984 was approved and accepted as
presented on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Murdock and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: ICouncilwoman Swanson
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 81 through 102 and
11722 through 11724 be approved for payment from the General Fund in
the amount of $13,715.85, and that Demands No. 80 and 102, in the
amount of $27,729.46 be approved for payment from the Fire and Flood
Self Insurance Fund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pernell
and carried by the following roll call vote:.
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell
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Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
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RESOLUTION NO. 529
A resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE CITY SELEC-
TION COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT,
naming Mayor Ginny Leeuwenburgh as Delegate to the City Selection
Committee for Southern California Rapit Transit District and Council-
woman Jody Murdock as Alternate was adopted on a motion made by Council-
man Heinsheimer, seconded by Councilman Pernell and carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL MEMBER MURDOCK 1900
Mayor Leeuwenburgh, on behalf of the City Council, presented a
plaque to Councilwoman Murdock, who served as Mayor from April 1983
to April 1984, and in paying tribute to Councilwoman Murdock the Mayor
read into the record an endorsement by former Councilman Don Crocker
contained in a letter written as part of Councilwoman Murdock's cam-
paign for election to the City Council. Mayor Leeuwenburgh noted
that Councilwoman Murdock was elected Mayor pro tem immediately after
administration of the oath of office as.a member of the City -Council,
and recalled that she had served previously as a member and Chairman.
of the Rolling Hills Planning Commission, in addition to serving -on -
many other community and local organizations. -Councilwoman Murdock
thanked the Mayor and City Council for the presentation.
Lowell Lusk, president of the Board of Directors of the Rolling
Hills Community Association, said he wished to express his apprecia-
tion, personnally and on behalf of the Board, for the continued help.,
and support of Councilwoman Murdock in addressing and resolving many
mutual problems.in the community.
RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN CHARLES D. EMERSON 1950
Councilman Pernell, on behalf of the City Council, -presented a
Resolution of Appreciation to Captain Charles D. Emerson, who has"
been transferred following three years as commanding officer of the
Sheriff's Lomita station. Councilman Pernell read the resolution"=
into the record, and members of the Council joined him in thanking
Captain Emerson for his cooperation and dedication to the City of
Rolling Hills and -wishing him well in his new assignment. Captain
Emerson thanked the City Council and introduced Captain Elmer Omo.-
hundro, who has been named commanding officer of the Lomita station.
Lowell Lusk said that on behalf of the Community Association he
wished to congratulate Captain Emerson on his new assignment, and
thank him for his attention to the Rolling Hills community.
Captain Emerson thanked the Council and Board and he noted the
increasing involvement of members of the community, stating that
community interest and alertness has increased in Rolling Hills,
and has directly assisted members of the Sheriff's Department in
eliminating problems and apprehending criminals.
RECESS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh recessed the meeting at 7:50 P.M. The meeting
was reconvened at 8:00 P.M.
UPDATE - BUDGET, FISCAL 1984=85 1990.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that the Budget Committee met on
Friday, May 25, 1984 and the budget will be presented in final form
at a meeting in June.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTAION CO1*1ISSION
Councilwoman Swanson reported that in a letter to the Mayor on
May 14, 1984 from LACTC the city was asked to state a position with.
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regard to the median of the Century Freeway which is being designed to
include a transitway, a.facility'for carpools and either buses or light
rail. In a letter to the Mayor dated May 15, 1984 the Executive Director
�of the El Segundo Employers Association stated that the ESEA, with 24
member corporation employing over 75,000 people in the South Bay) is
"strongly in favor of initial rail on the Century Freeway median, and
urged that the City of Rolling Hills communicate support. to Commission
members. Councilwoman Swanson said there will be an opportunity for
public comment before the Rapid Transit Committee of the Commission on
June 7, and the Commission will be asked to vote on June 13.
The information was received for the file. -
ITEMS ON AGENDA
Councilwoman Swanson asked that correspondence .from govern -mental
agencies be placed on the agenda for discussion by the Council, so
members of the community who receive a.copy of the agenda will be
informed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN. HOUSE
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that she attended the County Fire,
Department's Open House program held at the Botanic Carden on
Saturday, May 26, 1984.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The -Mayor said a regional Neighborhood Watch meeting was held
for residents of the Georgeff area on Thursday. May 24, 1984. She
reported that residents of that area, which has experienced some
problems, are extremely.interested in getting the Neighborhood Watch
program in operation.
DEMAND/RESPONSE TRANSIT SYSTEM
'Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that a letter from Mayor J . acki Bacharach
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, inviting participation in a demand/
response transit system known as RPV Transit was distributed to all .
members of the Rolling Hills City Council. The Mayor said she wished- -
to ask that the City -Manager meet with Mr. Galuzzy, Rancho Palos Verdes
City Manager, to discuss possible exchanges of transit funds for ser-
vices. The Manager advised the Council that an allocation of $16,000
has been made to Rolling Hills for the current year, and funds can be
banked for three years; if not used the money will revert to the General
Fund three years after being received. Mr: Molendyk said approximately
$30,000 is,currently available to Rolling Hills. The Manager said he
has met with Joe Leach to discuss use of the transit funds. Council-
woman Swanson asked that discussion of the subject be scheduled on the
agenda so that -members of the community will know.in-advance. Council-
woman Murdock said Contract Cities Association is looking into options
available for the use of the funds and she suggested that the Manager
be asked to get all background information before the matter is placed
on the agenda for discussion. Councilman Heinsheimer concurred.
GROUNDBREAKING, LOMITA MANOR
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that members of the -Council and the.
City Manager have been invited to attend groundbreaking ceremonies
for, -Lomita Manor, and.noted that housing funds from Rolling Hills
have.been allocated to Lomita for low cost housing.
LANDSCAPING AT MAIN GATE
The Mayor reported that the Chairman,,of the Association's Land-
scape Committee had suggested that she contact Mayor Nell Mirels of
Rolling Hills Estates and discuss whether Rolling Hills should take
over the maintenance of landscaping in the Main Cate area, stating
that the entrance to Rolling Hills is not to the City's standards.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh said the major problem is that water in that area
originates in Rolling Hills Estates, and she asked the Council whether
she should pursue the matter with Mayor Mirels.
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Councilman Pernell said he would be concerned about the City
intervening in an Association matter, and he would like to know more
about the potential cost. Councilwoman Swanson said that since Roll
ing Hills has given money to Rolling Hills Estates for improvement of
the intersection, she thought more information is needed. She sug-
gested that the Chair of the Landscape Committee be invited to attend
a future Council meeting to discuss the proposal. Councilwoman Murdock
suggested that the Manager be. asked to investigate costs connected with
the project, including the cost of water for maintenance of landscaping
so the Council could approach the matter with the overall picture of
what would be involved. Members of the Council concurred with the sug-
gestion and the Mayor so ordered.
APPOINTMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
Mayor Leeuwenburgh said she wished to make the following appoint-
ments to the Environmental Quality Board:
Jody Murdock, City Council, for three year term
Allan Roberts, Planning Commission, for three year. term
Beth King, Architectural Committee, for two year term
The Mayor said she wished to re -appoint Mrs. Betty Bathgate, rep-
resenting the Board of Directors and Miss Grace Nixon, citizen at large,
but has not been able to contact them. Mayor Leeuwenburgh said confirm-
ation of her recommendation would provide a quorum, should the Board be
required to act. Members of the Council concurred with the appointments.
LETTER FROM SENATOR ROBERTI
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that she received a letter from State
Senator David Roberti thanking the Council for supporting Senate Bill
2333, which allows local governments to regulate the sale of fireworks,
and asking that letters be written to members of the Assembly Local
Government Committee, asking support of the urgency bill.
MATTERS.FROM THE CITY MANAGER -
JAWS PROGRAM
The Manager reported that youth from the Juvenile Alternate Work.
Service Program had spent a second weekend working at the entrances'
to the City, working recently at the Main Gate area.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RE: SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
The Manager reported that a letter has been received from the,.
City of Rancho Palos Verdes advising that Rolling Hills share of
printing the summer recreation guide brochures will be"$239.03.
Payment was authorized in a motion made by Councilwoman Murdock,
seconded by Councilman.Heinsheimer and carried unanimously.
PROPOSITION 18 - PARK AND RECREATION FUNDS
The Manager reported that the City has received correspondence
regarding Proposition 18, a $370million bond for park and recreation,
and a letter from the City of Carson asking the city's support. The
information was received for the file, and the Manager was requested
to determine whether acceptance of funds would require that the fa
cilities for which they are received would have to be open to cne
public. Mr. Molendyk said the City of Rolling Hills would be eligible
for approximately $2200, based on population.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to a closed session at 8:30 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 P.M. and Mayor Leeuwenburgh
said possible litigation was discussed. The meeting was adjourned
by the Mayor to June ll, 1984 at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED: City Clerk