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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
February 9, 1987
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, February 9, 1987.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Leeuwenburgh,
Murdock, Swanson, Mayor Pernell
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Terrence L. Belanger
L.D. Courtright
June Cunningham
Ginger Blake
Ann Johnson
Dr. Jurg Frey
Mrs. Betsy Raine
Mr. Bruce Raine
Miss Becky Raine
City Manager
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Secretary
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Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh asked that Item 2 a., Approval of
Minutes, be removed from the Consent Calendar for correction. Mayor
Pernell so ordered.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that items 2 b. and 2 c. of the
Consent Calendar be approved as submitted. The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Swanson and carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh asked that the minutes of January
26, 1987 be corrected on page 3 to show that Councilwoman Swanson
moved that the amended application, when submitted, be remanded to
the Planning Commission.
The minutes of a regular meeting on January 26, 1987 were
approved and accepted as amended on a motion by Councilwoman
Leeuwenburgh, seconded by Councilwoman Swanson and carried
unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that Demands No. 1881 through
1912 in the amount of $82,444.15 be approved for payment from the
General Fund; and, that Demands No. 1897 and 1901 in the amount of
$2,188.37 be approved for payment from the Municipal Self Insurance
Fund; and, that Demand No. 1880 be voided. The motion was seconded
by Councilwoman Swanson and carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The Financial Statement for December 1986 was approved and
accepted as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
STATUS OF FLYING TRIANGLE:
The City Manager reported that the property at #2 Pinto Road,
was to be abated by February 9, 1987, ten days after Dr. Kelly had
received notice. The City Attorney indicated that Harry Gershon was
contacted by Major Langer, and he indicated that they would be
getting a temporary restraining order to prevent the abatement of
the property. The City Manager stated that the City would proceed
with the abatement of the property.
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STATUS OF SANITARY SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh reported that the Engineering
Services Evaluation Committee met last week to review the proposals
submittd by seven firms for the Sewer Feasibility Study. The
Committee decided to invite the top four engineering firms to
participate in a presentation/interview process, to be held on
February 12, 1987. A report will be presented to the City Council
at the next regular meeting, on Monday, February 23, 1987.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Pernell announced the Open Agenda portion of the meeting
and invited comment from persons present on any item not included on
the agenda. There was none, and the meeting continued.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING
Councilman Heinsheimer reported that the League of California
Cities will be considering SB 141, the Presley Bill, which calls for
LL a major restructuring of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District. Councilman Heinsheimer stated that he will be speaking at
Q the March 5, 1987 meeting, and he would appreciate any input from
the Council on this matter.
REORGANIZATION OF RTD
Councilwoman Swanson stated that Assemblyman Katz will be
speaking on the reorganization of the RTD and the LACTC, at a
meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 11, 1987, in Los Angeles.
ROLLING HILLS TENNIS CLUB
Mayor Pernell stated that the Rolling Hills Tennis Club is
proposing some changes for the tennis court facilities in an attempt
to make them more usable. One of the proposed items is for a
propane heater. Estimated cost of improvements would be
approximately $3,000, and it is expected that the Tennis Club will
be requesting funds from the City in the near future.
MATTERS FROM STAFF:
WEED ABATEMENT NOTICE
The City Manager reported that a new program has been
instituted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the
Agricultural Department, in an effort to reduce the hazards of
highly combustible brush growing near homes. The notice identifies
property which is in proximity to the natural growth of brush or
grass, and as a property which may be threatened by a fire in said
brush or grass. The notice is primarily intended as a notification
and reminder to the property owner of their responsibility. The.
Fire Department will continue inspections of individual properties
to insure compliance with Fire Code requirements. The City Manager
stated that the Fire Department has prepared a letter for the
residents, which explains this new program; and, the City Manager
indicated that this letter will be printed in the next City
Newsletter.
DEANE DANA DINNER
The City Manager informed the City Council that there will be
a dinner on Wednesday, February 11, 1987, honoring Deane Dana, Los
Angeles County Supervisor for the 4th District.
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PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER
The City Manager reported that the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's 31st Annual Installation
and Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 16,
1987, at the Los Verdes Country Club.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to the next regular
meeting on Monday, February 23, 1987, at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
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