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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
April 22, 1985
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 7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 22, 1985.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmembers Murdock, Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh
Councilmen Heinsheimer, Pernell
Joseph P. Leach
L. D. Courtright
June Cunningham
Ann Johnson
Anne LaJeunesse
_David Over
Douglas McHattie
City Manager
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Los Angeles Times
Palos Verdes News
Palos Verdes News
South Bay Engineering
The minutes of the meeting on April 8; 1985 were approved and
accepted as presented on a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson,
seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement dated March 31, 1985 was approved and
accepted -as presented on a motion made by Councilwoman Swanson,
seconded by Councilwoman Murdock and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Murdock, Swanson, Mayor Leeuwenburgh'
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Pernell
Councilman Pernell arrived at 7:40 p.m.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Demands No. 626 through 631;
636 through 645; 647; 649 through 663 and 665 through 669; also
Demands No. 11794 and 11795 in the amount of $31,362.57 be approved
for payment from the General Fund, and that Demands No. 632 through
635; 646, 648, 664 and 11793, incorrect because of a problem with
the printer, be voided. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Swanson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Murdock, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
ORDINANCE NO. 208
Councilwoman Murdock moved that Ordinance No. 208, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE: TITLE 26, BUILDING CODE: TITLE 28, PLUMB-
ING CODE AND TITLE 29, MECHANICAL CODE, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID
CODES AND AMENDING THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL.CODE be adopted, and
that reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Council-
woman Murdock and carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers, Murdock, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
SET PUBLIC HEARING, PARCEL MAP NO. 14467
A public hearing was set for 7:30 p.m. Monday May 13-, 1985 in
the matter of a minor modification of conditions of approval of Parcel
Map No. 14467 regarding the offer by certificate on the parcel. map of
the necessary right of way to provide 50' from centerline and private
and future street for Crest Road East. Mr. Douglas McHattie of South
Bay Engineering, representing the applicant, advised the -Council that
the Crest Road easement is controlled -by Palo's -Verdes Properties as
the-,.�non*exdlusive easement holder, and the offer of right of way on the
parcel map is not applicable to Parcel Map No. 14467 and should be de-
leted from the conditions of approval. To do this a public hearing
should be held, and residents who were notified of the original pub-
lic hearing to consider the division oflandshould be notified of
the hearing on the modification. The Mayor so ordered.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
Mayor Leeuwenburgh introduced
the Palos Verdes Peninsula News who
City Council meetings..
TRANSPORTATION FINANCE, SB290
Anne LeJeunesse, a new reporter for
has been assigned to Rolling Hills
Mayor Leeuwenburgh distributed copies of a Legislative Bulletin
#7-1985 from the League of California Cities and a copy of SB290, a
Transportation Finance bill which has been set for hearing, and she
asked that members of the Council who wish to do so call Senator Bob
Beverly at his office to advise whether they are in favor of support-
ing the bill.
REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING
Councilwoman Murdock reported that she chaired a meeting of the
Regional Law Enforcement Committee on Monday, April 22, 1985, and,
service levels and cost distribution for-.next.year w ' ere adopted. The-
Eastview section of Rancho Palos Verdes will be included in the dis-
trict at a slight increase in cost, Councilwoman Murdock said, explain-
ing that the participants in the Region felt it was appropriate to in-
clude the Eastview area.
GRADING ON CHUCK14AGON ROAD . 383
Councilwoman Swanson asked for an update on a grading project at
5 Chuckwagon Road. The City Manager said the County Engineer is con-
ducting on-going monitoring of the project, and he said he will ask
Harry Kondo, District Engineer, to report in writing.
SALE OF FIREWORKS IN,LOMITA 421
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that she was advised by a resident
of Lomita that a public hearing will be held in that city on May 20
and a petition signed by more than 200 residents of Lomita will be
*presented in opposition to the sale of fireworks in Lomita.
Councilman Pernell said the Council's concern has been conveyed
to officials of Lomita, and he suggested that the Council not parti-
cipate in the efforts of the citizens of Lomita at the public hearing.
JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh said the Board of Directors has agreed to meet
with the Council on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. and items to be discussed
include sewers and possible purchase of another computer.
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CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES MEETING
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that she presented an inscribed
plaque to outgoing President Jim Van Horn at the recent meeting of
California Contract Cities Association.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER BILL FIELD 485
Mayor Leeuwenburgh and members of the Council discussed the
unexpected death of Planning Commissioner Bill Field on April 17.
The Mayor reviewed the record and said Commissioner Field was appoin-
ted to the Planning Commission in February 1973, served as Chairman
in 1975, and was reappointed to succeeding terms, the most recent
appointment being made in February 1985 for a two year term. Staff
was advised that a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Councilwoman:Swanson.suggested that the -family be consulted regarding --
an appropriate memorial for P1r."Field. Councilman Pernell was asked
to,'.contact Mrs. Field.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER'
SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS FOR PAINTING CITY PROPERTY 522
The City Manager presented specifications for preparation of
painting and.finishing of Rolling Hills City Hall, the garage -storage
building and gazebo adjacent to the tennis courts, prepared by South
Bay Engineering Corporation, and he advised the Council that the costs
were included As a line item in the budget.
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the specifications be approved
and the City Manager be authorized to put the job out for bid. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried by the follow-
ing roll vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Murdock, Pernell, Swanson
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer
Mr. Leach said he has received an estimate for trimming the
eucalyptus trees in the vicinity of the tennis courts, and will pre-
sent it to the Council.
ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE, 2 RANCHERO ROAD
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Pernell, the City Manager
reported that the certified letter sent to Mr. Douglas Herrick, 2 Ranch-
ero Road regarding abatement of a nuisance on his property has been re-
turned to the City unclaimed, and a copy of the notice was sent via
regular mail and a copy was posted on the front door of the residence.
REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Leeuwenburgh advised members
ation of the Council would be deferred to
and would be followed by a joint meeting
7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
of the Council
Monday, April
with the Board
that reorganiz-
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of Directors at
Councilwoman Swanson moved that the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Planning Commissioner William Field The motion was.seconded
and carried unanimously.
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