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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 27, 1984
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 Leeuwenburgh at 7:40 p.m.
Monday, August 27, 1984.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:.
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson
Ron Molendyk
June ' Cunningham
Richard Esposito
Mrs. V. Doak
Dr. & Mrs .:J.'Frey
Douglas Herrick
Mr. & Mrs. P. Mitchell
Mrs. B. Raine*
Herbert Agid
Mrs. Jan Ferris
Mrs. M. Wagner
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City Manager
Deputy City Clerk
Palos Verdes News
Residents
Property Owner
Mayor Leeuwenburgh asked that the minutes of the meeting on Monday,
August 13, 1984 be amended to state that the closed session at the 'end
of the meeting was requested by the City Attorney to discuss litigation.
The minutes as amended were approved and accepted on a motion made by
Councilwoman Murdock, seconded by Councilman Heinsheimer and carried -
unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Demands No. 250 through 267 and
11744 through 11747 be approved for payment from the General Fund in
the amount of $17,206.80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hein-
sheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
.NOES.
.,ABSENT:
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
None
Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson
The Financial Statement dated July 31, 1984 was approved and
accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilman Heinsheimer,
seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Couricilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson
APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET, FISCAL 1984-85 823
The City Manager reported that the Budget for Fiscal 1984-85 was
approved in concept on July 2, 1984; final approval was deferred until
all ' revenues and disbursements through June 30, 1984 could be included.
The Manager said the budget has been adjusted to reflect an increase An
the reimbursement by-the.--Community-Asso.c-iation for Bookkeeper's
-services,
a decrease in the beginning fund -balance -_of the.Fire and Flood Account,
and an increase -in -the beginning fund balance- ' -of the Refuse Collection
Account, and he recommended that the budget be approved and adopted in
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final form. The recommendation was accepted and the budget was approved
: and adopted on a motion made by Councilwoman Murdock, seconded by Coun-
cilman Heinsheimer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Pernell, Swanson
PROPOSITION "A" FUNDING 864
.The Manager said that in response to a request by the City Council
at the July 23, 1984 meeting, he had researched alternatives for the
City of Rolling Hills to consider with regard to use of Proposition A
Funds for transit development, and he presented a staff report defining
the alternatives and points of consideration with regard to those al-
ternatives.
Following discussion of the alternatives, which included develop-
ment of.a transportation program for the City, to be administered and
,operated by the City; administered by the City and operated by a con-
tractor or operated and managed by a private operator; barter -of monies
in exchange for needed City services; sale of allocation of funds to an
interested governmental agency; support of RTD fixed route systems, or
for capital improvements such as bus stops and bus turnouts and recre-
ational purposes, such as trips to museums and events, Councilwoman
Murdock said she considers use of the funds for capital improvement
and recreation the best use, stating that the other uses described
would compromise the privacy of the roads in the community. She sug-.
gested that if the Council concurs with her, Caballeros and the Women's
Community,Club could be advised of the availability of the funds,- and
asked to make recommendations for consideration by the Council.. -She.
asked about the time constraints, and Mr. Molendyk explained that..the
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first year's funds would be lost to the City unless a plan is developed
and approved by July, 1985. The Mayor said the City of Torrance has a
transit system, and might wish to barter services for money for that
system; she suggested that the Manager contact Torrance in the matter..
With the concurrence of the Council the matter was held on the
agenda for additional information on the subject.
COUNCILMAN PERNELL ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 7:55 P.M.
FLYING TRIANGLE 990
The City Manager presented the Landslide Investigation Status
Report No. 3 dated August 13, 1984 on Flying Triangle East, Flying
Triangle West and Flying Triangle Main Mass, prepared by Robert Thomas,
Engineering Geologist and approved by Arthur G. Keene, County Geologist.
Mr. Molendyk said the report contains information regarding the move-
ment recorded in the landslides, and a recommendation that the City
contract the service of the Survey Division of the County Engineer to
establish and monitor a series of survey monuments located within the
main boundaries of the Flying Triangle [Jest and Flying Triangle Main
Mass Landslides to correlate the different sets of movement within
the Flying Triangle area.
Councilwoman Murdock asked whether the County had given an indi-
cation of the cost oZE the survey monuments with their recommendation.
The City Manager said not cost information was presented. Councilman
Pernell said there is a continuing effort to obtain additional inform-
ation, and he asked whether the additional information provided with
each new study is important to the overall landslide problem perspec-
tive.
Mrs. Betsy Raine, 71 Portuguese Bend Road, said she has been told
that the County Geologist has suggested that there might be ground.
water trapped under the surface, and said she did not receive a�-copy
of the report in which it was mentioned. The City Manager said copies
of all reports are available for residents, and a copy of the -July 19
report would be sent to Mrs. Raine.
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Mayor Leeuwenburgh directed that Landslide Investigation Report
No. 3 dated August 13, 1984 be forwarded to the Board of Directors of
the Rolling Hills Community Association.
OPEN AGENDA
PRESENTATION'OF PHOTOGRAPH TO CITY
Mr. Herbert Agid, 60 Portuguese Bend Road, presented a large
aerial photograph of a portion of the coastline of the Palos Verdes
Peninsula south of the City of Rolling Hills, and asked that it be
hung in City Hall. Mayor Leeuwenburgh and members of the City Coun-
cil thanked Mr. Agid for his gift to the City.
OBSERVATIONS REGARDING FLYING TRIANGLE SLIDE 1050
Mr. Agid said he wished to take an opportunity during the open
agenda portion of the meeting to express his observations regarding.
(D the slide in the Flying Triangle area, where he has resided for 27
years.
Mr. Agid said he has -been informed that in the early 1970's a
LL '...conduitwhich carries water from Crest Road to the Flying Triangle'.
M 'area was increased to carry 1100% more water to be disbursed in I the
Klondike Canyon area, and has resulted in increased erosion in an
area in which it-was'.kndwn that problems existed-. Mr. Agid said'the
Council members are considered to be guardians of the health, safety
and.general welfare of the entire community, not individual residents,
and he asked that members of the community who reside in the Flying
Triangle area be given some assistance.- He said the geologists who
advise the City have recommended that cracks and fissures be filled;
he said that is not being done by the individual residents, and there
are cracks that are 4,.6 and even 15 feet deep, and theyrangefrom
four,'inches to four feet in width. Mr. Agid said that when -the rains
start movement -wi-1--l-be accelerated unless the cracks are filled and -
he urged that the City address the problem by filling the cracks and,
holes and attempt to stop the flow of water into the canyon by.divert-
ing'the flow, or by going back to a smaller pipe to slow the flow of
water from Crest Road.
Further, Mr. Agid said the most crucial problem is Adcess'to the
Agid, Doak and Nixon propertie's which share a common driveway to and"
from Portuguese Bend Road. -Mr. Agid said long term repairs to the
deteriorating roadway are not possible; several thousands of dollars
have been spent on short-term repairs which do not holdup, and the
road can be -negotiated only in a four wheel drive vehicle. He asked
that the City Council assist in finding an alternate means of access
from Crest Road East, explaining that it would serve those three homes
only,.since it appears that the access between those homes and Portu-
guese Bend Road will soon be eliminated.
- Councilman Heinsheimer asked that the City Manager discuss thee
points raised by Mr. Agid with the City Attorney regarding drainage,.
repair ofcracks and fissures and access, and report to tfie''Coun-cil
at,,,the next meeting with respect to the City's rights -and obligations
in the issues. -Councilman Pernell thanked Mr. Agid for his eloquent
presentation, and noted that when the City attempted to assist the
residents in formation of an abatement district, it was defeated by
the Flying Triangle residents. Mr. Agid said he thought the abate-
ment district should not be fora designated part of the community
only. Mayor Leeuwenburgh explained that in ' order for a property to
be.included,4in an abatement district it must benefit directly from
formation of the district. With regard to diverting the water flow,
Councilman Pernell said there has been no evidence presented that the
increased flow has affected the slide.
,Councilman Heinsheimer said the City and Association have spent
money. on road maintenance, but have not made repairs on private pro-
perties; he asked why residents -don't take care of filling fissures
andl,cracks on their properties. Mr. Agid said some of the homes have
been.abandoned, and.there is an air of hopelessness, but it is his
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opinion that repairs could be made to properties in 5 - 6 hours, with
cost of a skip loader or tractor approximately $35 per hour, and he
said that two of the abandoned private properties which are a hazard
in their present state could be fixed for approximately $200 - $300,
and he said repairs should be made before the rainy season. Council-
man Heinsheimer asked whether a possible emergency road has been dis-
cussed. Mr. Agid said he has discussed the possibility of providing
emergency access to Crest Road over an easement with the City Manager
and South Bay Engineering. Mayor Leeuwenburgh said the Association
should be included in the discussions,' since they control the ease-
ments. Councilman Heinsheimer suggested that the Council contact the'
Association to determine whether it would be possible to provide an
emergency access -over easements.
Mrs. Raine said residents in the Flying Triangle area would be
in favor of an abatement district if the Rolling Hills Community As-
sociation were a part, stating that the residents feel they could not -
handle the district without the Association's support. Mayor Leeuwen-.
burgh said the district would have to be made'up of the properties
within specific boundaries, and she said the Association has expended
large sums of money in support of Flying Triangle residents. Mrs.
Raine said she is aware of the Association's help, and is extremely
grateful; she said she thinks there has been some misunderstanding -
.regarding formation of an abatement district.
MATTERS FROM THE.CITY COUNCIL 1490
PERSONNEL SESSION
Councilman Pernell requested a personnel session after completion
of the City Council meeting.
CONTRACT CITIES MEETING
Mayor Leeuwenburgh announced that the Los,Angeles County Fire and
Sheriff's Departments will co -host the -September dinner meeting of the
California Contract Cities Association on September 19, 1984 at the Los _
Angeles County Fire Department Training Center in East Los Angeles.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE
Mayor Leeuwenburgh asked that reservations be made for Councilman
Heinsheimer and Councilwoman Murdock for the League of California
Cities Conference in Anaheim September 23-- 26, 1984.
DINNER FOR FIRE CHIEF BRAGDON
The Mayor said Fire Chief Clyde Bragdon has retired froTq the Los
Angeles County Fire Department and will be honored at a dinner at the
Quiet Cannon Inn in Montebello on September 5, 1984. Councilman Per-
nell said he would attend and present a plaque on behalf of the City.
CITY MANAGER -CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Mayor Leeuwenburgh said a City Manager - City Council workshop
will be held at Lake Arrowhead October 24 - 26, 1984.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 1519
PROPERTIES IN FLYING TRIANGLE
Douglas Herrick, 2 Ranchero Road
The Manager reported that as an alternative to draining the pool
on his property Mr. Douglas Herrick has requested permission to keep
the pool filled and have weekly inspections. An arrangement has been
made by Mr. Herrick and Mr. Keene, County Geologist, for a weekly in-
specition by a geologist, with all costs to be paid by Mr. Herrick.
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Clayton Property, 53 Portuguese Bend Road
The'Manager reported that demolition of the Clayton property at
53 Portuguese Bend Road has not progressed as promised, and because
of'the hazardous condition, the City Manager recommended that the City
Council initiate the procedure for declaring the property.a public
nuisance and abating the nuisance.
Councilman Pernell moved that the recommendation of the City Mana-
ger be accepted and that the property at 53 Portuguese Bend Road be
declared a public nuisance. The motion was'seconded by Councilwoman
Murdock and carried by the following roll call voter
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson
The Manager said the public hearing on the matter would be
scheduled for Monday, September 24, 1984.
.Kelly Property, 2 Pinto Road & Barth Property, 51 Portuguese Bend Road
The Manger said more movement has been detected on the Kelly
property at 2 Pinto Road and the Barth property at 51 Portuguese Bend
Road, and he has asked for an update from Harry Kondo,.County Engineer.
ANTENNA
The Manager said he was advised by the FAA.that Advanced Electronics
is working diligently to remove the antenna by September 30,' 1984, and
the City Council will be kept advised. _
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION 1586
The meeting was adjourned to a closed session to discuss personnel
and litigation at 9:00 p.m.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 11:15 p.m. and was immediately
adjourned by Mayor Leeuwenburgh to Tuesday, September 11, 1984:at
7:30 p.m. because of a legal holiday on the regular meeting date.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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