4/19/1960MINUTES OF
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE -CITY -COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
19 April 1960
An adjourned ineeting of the City Council of -the City
of Rolling Hills was held at 7:30 P.M.; Tuesday, 19 April
1960 in the City Hall.
The meeting was called to Order at 7:3o P.M. by
Mayor Fred Tourtelot.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilman Goodman, Horn, Nielsen,
Roach and Mayor Tourtelot
Others Present: Councilman -elect Joseph S. OtFlaherty,
City Clerk Gilbert B. Myers, City Attorney
William Kinley, Patricia Gribbin
MINUTES - MEETING OF 11 APRIL 1960
On motion of Mayor Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman
Goodman and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meet-
ing held 11 April 1960 were held over for consideration at
the next meeting.
CANVASS OF RETURNS AND ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS
The Mayor then announced that the next order of.
business was the canvassing of the election returns for
the General Municipal Election held in the City of Roll-
ing Hills on Tuesday, April 12, 1960. On motion of
Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman Goodman and
unanimously carried, the Council then appointed itself a
Board to canvass the votes for the election. The Mayor
acted as Inspector of the Board. The Canvassing Board
then proceeded to count the absentee ballots and de-
clared that the following persons were elected as
'--Councilmen for a four year term:
Fred I. Tourtelot
Joseph S. O'Flaherty
RESOLUTION NO. 96.
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
participated., and, after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 96 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, in the County of
Los Angeles, State of California, Declaring the Result
of the General Election"Held on Tuesday the 12th Day of
April, 1960 in Said City" was, on motion made by Council-
man Horn, seconded by Councilman Roach, and, on roll call
vote by the City Cl!erk.unanimously adopted. Resolution
No. 96 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to
Councilmen -elect Fred I. Tourtelot and Joseph S.' OtFlaherty,
as prescribed by the Constitution of the State of California,
delivered to them their certificates of election, and they,
thereafter, took theirL:places at the Council table.
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EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION FROM RETIRING COUNCILMAN
GOODMAN. _
Mr. Goodman stated that it had been his pleasure
to serve with the Council and hoped that the Council
would continue to serve the City to its best interests.
He stated that he believed that it.was essential that
certain policies of the community b'e enforced, re
gardless of the person involved:
1. the basic restrictions
2. the ordinances of the Community, including
zoning and subdivision
He added that both the Association and the City
are now defendants in litigation and that both law
suits should be defended vigorously. He was of the
opinion that the money expended in defending the suits
was a minor consideration as compared with the future
of this community, He felt that an impartial holding
of the line was essential for our area.
EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION FOR WORK OF RETIRING
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Mayor Tourtelot thanked Councilman Goodman on
behalf of himself and the City for the service he
had rendered and expressed the wish that they might
continue to receive his advice and assistance when
needed. Councilman 'H:drn, Nielsen and Roach: -.added
their expressions of appreciation. Mr. Kinley was
directed by the Council to prepare an appropriate
Resolution of Appreciation for Services Rendered by
Mr. Goodman to the City during his term of office.
ORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
Councilman Nielsen was nominated for Mayor by
Councilman Horn. There being no further nominations,
it was moved by Councilman Horn that the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot in favor of
Councilman Nielsen for Mayor. The motion was second-
ed by Councilman Roach and unanimously carried.
Thereafter, the City Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in
favor of Councilman Nielsen for Mayor, as moved by
Councilman Horn and seconded by Councilman Roach.
Councilman Tourtelot was nominated for Mayor -
pro tempore by Councilman Horn. There b6 -:ng no further
nominations it was moved by Councilman Horn and second-
ed by Councilman Roach that the City Clerk be in-
structed to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman
Tourtelot. The motion was unanimously carried and
thereafter the Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in favor
of Fred I. Tourtelot for the office of Mayor pro
tempore.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5
On motion made by Councilman Tourtelot and
seconded by Councilman O1Flaherty and unanimously
carried, Mayor Nielsen was designated as representa-
tive of the City to attend the County Sanitation
District No. 5 held the second Wednesday of each
month at 2:30 P.M. at 2020 Beverly Boulevard, Los
Angeles 57, California. On motion of Councilman Horn,
seconded by Councilman Roach and unanimously approved
Councilman Tourtelot was designated as an alternate
representative for the mayor at the aforementioned
meetings.
ELECTION'OF FINANCE OFFICER
It was moved by Councilman Horn that Councilman
O'Flaherty be designated Finance Officer to attest
by signing his approval for payments on the demands.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Roach and unani-
mously carried.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Mr. Tourtelot reported that Mr. Goodman had been
serving on a Committee for the League of California
Cities and expressed a wish that Mr. Goodman could again
be designated as a representative td -that League. Pending
receipt of certain information requested of Capt. Myers,
the matter of a representative to the League of California
Cities was tabled until the next meeting of the City
Council.
LETTER - MRS. PHYLLIS S. STOCKDALE
The City Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Phyllis S.
Stockdale submitting her resignation as Deputy City Clerk,
Deputy City Treasurer, Purchasing Officer and secretary
of the Planning Commission effective 19 April 1960. This,
by reason of the fact that Mrs. Stockdale had been elected
on 12 April 1960 as City Clerk of the City of Palos Verdes.
The resignation was accepted with regret by the Council.
Mr. Kinley was directed by the Council to prepare a Reso-
lution of Appreciation of Services Rendered by Mrs. Stock -
dale.
LETTER - CITY TREASURER
The City Clerk submitted a letter requesting that
consideration be given to relieving him of the office
of City Treasurer. After discussion in which all Council-
men participate., it was determined to delay a decision
on the matter until a later date.
H-12PLACEMENT FOR MRS. STOCKDALE
The City Clerk reported that he was trying to find
a replacement for Mrs. Stockdale.
REPORT'- CITY TREASURER
The City Treasurer reported that it had been suggested
by the City Accountant that it would be wise to combine the
General Fund Bank Account and the In Lieu Fund Bank Account.
After discussion by all Councilmen it was decided to delay
a decision until a report on the legality of 'such _a move
is determined by Mr. Kinley.
PURCHASE OF WEST'S ANNOTATED GOVERNMENT CODE
Mr. Kinley requested that the City Council authorize
the City Clerk to purchase a new set of 'Vest'sAnnotated
Government Code for use in the City Hall. On motion made
by Councilman.Horn, seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty and
unanimously approved the City Clerk was instructed to spend
an amount of money, not to exceed $50.00 for the set of books.
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The City Clerk reminded the Board of the Public
Hearing of the City Council of Rolling Hills on the
Proposed Zoning Ordinance which has been scheduled
for 25 April 1960 at the Curriculum -Laboratory of La
Cresta School, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills
at 7:30 P.M.
EXPRESSION OF 'WELCOME TO INCOMING COUNCILMAN
Mayor Nielsen, on behalf of the Council and the
City, welcomed Mr. Joseph S. OtFlaherty as the new
Councilman and expressed appreciation for his willing-
ness to serve the City of Rolling Hills. The other
members of the Council also welcomed Councilman
OtFlaherty.
ADJOURNMENT
There b6ing no further business to come before
the meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tourtelot,
seconded by Councilman Horn and unanimously carried
that the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
RUSSELL LAW SUIT
As the Canvassing of Returns of the General
Municipal Election was in progress a messenger from
the Sheriffts office served an Alternative 'Writ of
Mandate on Mayor Tourtelot, as representative of the
City of Rolling Hills; this in connection with the
law suit of G. M. Russell and Catherine S.Russell,
Plaintiffs vs. City of Rolling Hills, a municipal
corporation, Council of City of Rolling Hills, Fred
I. .Tourtelot, as Mayor of the City of Rolling Hills,
Gilbert B. Myers as Manager and City Clerk of the
City of Rolling Hills, Planning.Commission of the
City of Rolling Hills, Thomas M. Murphy, as Chairman
of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling
Hills, County of :Lbb Angeles, John A. Lambie, as
Engineer of County of Los Angeles, Doe One, Doe Two,
Doe Three and Doe Four as defendants.
Mr. Kinley reported on the litigation to date
and advised the City Council that he had elected to
associate Mr. Goodman as co -counsel in this litiga-
tion.
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REPORT_-_ MRS. RUBY KITTLE
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Mr. Kinley reported on the desire of Mrs. Ruby
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Kittle to subdivide her property located on Palos
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Verdes Drive North. Mrs. Kittle is a member of the
Rolling Hills Community Association, but the property
is located outside the City of Rolling Hills, He
advised the City Council that the matter had been
brought before theM1,Board of Directors for their con-
sideration, but that no action had been taken as
yet.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 25 APRIL 1960
The City Clerk reminded the Board of the Public
Hearing of the City Council of Rolling Hills on the
Proposed Zoning Ordinance which has been scheduled
for 25 April 1960 at the Curriculum -Laboratory of La
Cresta School, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills
at 7:30 P.M.
EXPRESSION OF 'WELCOME TO INCOMING COUNCILMAN
Mayor Nielsen, on behalf of the Council and the
City, welcomed Mr. Joseph S. OtFlaherty as the new
Councilman and expressed appreciation for his willing-
ness to serve the City of Rolling Hills. The other
members of the Council also welcomed Councilman
OtFlaherty.
ADJOURNMENT
There b6ing no further business to come before
the meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tourtelot,
seconded by Councilman Horn and unanimously carried
that the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor