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MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING OF,_ T HE .CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
23. May 1960
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Nielsen at
7:30 P.M., Monday,123 May 1960 in the City Hall..
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Horn, O'Flaherty, Roach,
Tourtelot and Mayor- Nielsen
Absent: None
Also present: City C1erk.Gilbert B. Myers, City Attorney
William Kinley, Mary Louise Powers,
e Patricia -Gribbin, Donald Barclay,
Mrs. Graydon Beeks, Mrs. Conrad Fischer,
Leland Voeltz, R. E. Hall, Edward J. Reap,
F. W. Woodbridge,,C. R. Mickelson,.
and Mr. Smith, Office of County Engineer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held 11 April 1960 were approved
as corrected. The minutes of 9 May 1960 were held over for
consideration until such time as then are available.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
(a) Mr. .Donald Barclay, representing Young Land Co.,
and Mr. Smith, Office of the County Engineer,
appeared regarding Crest School sewer. S13.gg-gested
resolution entitled "A Resolution of the pity
Council of the City of Rolling Hills Giving Consent
and Granting Jurisdiction to the County of Los
Angeles for the Inclusion of the Site of La Cresta
School and the Administrative Center of the Palo
Verde School District within the Consolidated
Sewer Maintenance District" presented by Young
Land Co. for adoption by the City Council. -
Mr. Kinley reported that he had contacted David
Mix, Deputy City Counsel, and that no action could
be taken on the resolution until after the reply
from Mr. Mix
(b) A group of Eastfield property owners composed of
Messrs. L. Voeltz, R. Hall, E. Reap, and C.
-Mickelson, and F. W. Woodbridge appeared to report
that the Regional Planning Commission of Lbs
Angeles County was consideringan application
being Zoning Case No. 3962-(4to reduce the
zoning outside of the city limits, but along the
easterly bo undary`of the City from R -A-1 acre
to R -A-12,000. Mr. Kinley advised the group to
attend the Regional Planning Commission Hearing
to -be held May 31, 1960, and register their protest°
to the proposed change of zone.
Councilman O'Flaherty agreed to attend the Hearing
and Councilman Horn stated that he will also attend,
if possible.
Councilman Tourtelot moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 97 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Rolling Hills, California, Protesting
Change of Zone in Zoning Case No. 3962..(4) from
R -A-1 to R -A-12,000." Therlmotion was seconded by
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Councilman Horn and on roll call vote by the City Clerk
was unanimously passed. Resolution No. 97 is set forth
in full in the book of Resolutions.
REPORT AND AUDIT OF CITY ACCOUNTS AND FUNDS AS OF APRIL 30.1960,
The City Clerk read to the Council a report, from
Cotton and Francisco, City Auditors, a letter to the
effect that alL f ands and accounts of the City through
April 30, 1960 during the term of office, of Deputy City
Treasurer and Deputy City Clerk Phyllis Stockdale were in
correct balance.
A copy of said report is on file in the records of the City
Treasurer. On a motioncduly made and seconded, and unanimously
passed the report was approved and accepted.
CORRESPONDENCE y
The City Clerk read the following:
(a) a letter from ,the office of the Secretary of
State dated 17 May 1960 advising that Ordinance
No. 30 had been filed in their office.
(b) a letter from the City of Hope suggesting that
June 5 be proclaimed as "Hope Sunday".
(c) a letter from South Bay Engineering Company
regarding status of plans and specifications
for Flood Control Storm Drains.
(d) a letter from California Contract Cities Assn.
reporting a First Annual Seminar April 29 -May 1
1960 in Palm Springs.
(e) a letter from Walker and Conners Insurance Agency,
Inc. quoting annual premium of $957.60 on insurance.
City Manager was directed to take this under con-
sideration.
(f) a report on the 1960 White House Conference on
Children and Youth to be held 25 May 1960 in
Los Angeles.
(g) a letter from United States Committee for United
Nations proclaiming United Nations Day, 24 Oct.
1960
(h) Monthly report from the Sheriffs *Department.
(i) a letter to Sheriff Pit chess from City. Clerk
Gilbert B. Myers re transfer of Capt. R. Weddle.
(j) Resolutions from citiescf E1 Centro, Huntington
Park and Norwalk requesting the producers,
distributors, and exhibitors of motion pictures
in this area to cease gorthwith the presentation
of films to be published which,are salacious in
nature. The resolutions were noted with interest
by the City Council.
(k) a letter from the law firm of Sweeney, Irwin &
Foye, relative to Swim Schools and a new type of
"Swim -at -Homer" swim school. Mr. Kinley reported
that he had replied to the communication by
E letter and that no further action was necessary.
(1) a copy of the telegram sent to the Board of
Supervisors 17 May 1960 expressing opposition
to the reduction in work week for county firemen.
(m) a letter from the Firemen's Association asking a
special meeting of the City Council to support
the reduction in firemen's working hours.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE.NO,�3
Councilman Horn read in full,.the title of the proposed
Ordinance No. 33 "An -Ordinance 'ot"iheCity of Rolling Hilis,
Californias providing for Zoning in said City" and moved that
thereading of the proposed ordinance yin full be waived, ' .•.The
motion -was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot. On roll call vote
on Councilman Hornts motion taken by the City Clerk the voting
was as follows: -
Ayes: Councilman Horn, Councilman Tourtelot�,
and Mayor Nielsen
Noes:. Councilman Ot°Flaherty and Councilman
Roach
Absent: None
The City Clerk was instructed to advise the Planning
Commission of the foregoing action, and request that they
prepare amendments to Ordinance No. 33 as might be considered
necessary as a result of a study of the Publiq Hearings.
ANNUAL BUDGET FORMATION
The City Treasurer reported that a meeting with
Association Finance Officer, Bernard Young, and a represent-
ative from the accountin firm of Robbins and Lake will be
he ld Tuesday, 24 May 1990 to prepare the first draft of the
1960-1961 Budget; a report will be made at the next meeting.
WATER COMPANY RATE INCREASE APPLICATION
A discussion of the petition for a water rate increase
by Palos Verdes Water Company was had; no action was taken.
-PENINSULA COORDINATING COUNCIL
Mayor Nielsen was appointed to serve as a representative
to the Peninsula Coordinating Council.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE N0. U-23
Councilman.Horn introduced and moved the adoption of
Ordinance;No. U-23 entitled "An -Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills, California, Fixing the Bond Required of the
City Clerk, City Treasurer and Mayor" which motion was seconded
by Mayor Nielsen; The ordinance was -read in'full and on roll
call vote by the City Clerk was unanimously adopted, Ordinance
No. U-23 is set forth in full in the Book of Ordinances.
ADOP'T'ION OF ORDINANCE NO. -U-24
Councilman Roach introduced and moved the- adoption of
Ordinance No. U-24 entitled "An Ordinance of the -City of
Rolling Hills, California, Fixing the Bond Required of the
Deputy City Cler-k, Deputy City Treasurer, and Mayor Pro Tempore".
The ordinance was read in full and on roll call vote by the
City Clerk was unanimously adopted. Ordinance No. U-24 is set
forth in full in the Book of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION No. 98
Councilman Roach moved that Resolution No. 98 entitled
9A Resolution of the City Council'of the City of Rolling Hills,
California, appointing a Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Treasurer,
Purchasing Officer and Secretaryrof the Planning Commission,
and Fixing the Terms of Appointment and .Compensation Thereforti
-be adopted., The motion was seconded by Councilman Horn and on -
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rollcallvote by the City PlPrk,was unanimously adopted.
Resolution No. 98 is set forth in full in the
Book of
Resolutions.
,RESOLUTION NO. 99
Councilman Tourtelot moved that Resolution
No. 99
entitled ""A Resolution of the City Council°of
the City
of Rolling Hills, California, Appointing a City Treasurer,
and Fixing the Terms of Appointment and Compensation
Therefor" be adopted. The motion was seconded
by Council-
man Roach, and on roll call vote by the City Clerk
was
unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 99 is set
forth in
full in the Book of Resolutions.
RESOLUTION No. JOQ
Councilman Tourtelot moved that Resolution
No. 100
entitled 1,tA Resolution of the - City Council of the City
of Rolling Hills; California, Authorizing Vigo
G. Nielsen,
as Mayor, and Fred I. Tourtelots as Mayor Pro Temp and
Gilbert B. Myers, as City Treasurer, to Sign on the Bank
Accounts of Said City" be adopted. The motion
was
seconded by Councilman Roacho and on roll call
vote by
the City Clerk was unanimously adopted. Resolution
No. 100 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions.
RUSSELL LAW SUIT
Mr. Kinley reported on the present status of the
action entitled,"Russell versus the City of Rolling Hills".
CITY BILLS
The City Manager presented the register of
be allowed for On Councilman
bills to
payment. motion of Tourtelot,
seconded by Councilman,OtFlaherty and on roll call vote
by the City Clerk unanimously carried. Demands 611 through
635 were approved for payment from the General
Fund, and
Demand 636 was approved for payment, from the 'In -Lieu Fund,,
as follows:
Demand No. 611 Gilbert B. Myers
1,069.30
Demand No. 612 William Kinley
400.00
Demand No. 613 Phyllis S. Stockdale
210.27
Demand No. 614 Mary Louise Powers
205-08
Demand No. 615 Southern Calif. Edison Co.
:42.69
Demand No. 616 Southern Calif. Gas Co.
13-93
Demand No. 617 :Palos Verdes Water Co.
9.90
Demand No. 618 Pacific Telephone
17-12
Demand No. 619 General Telephone Co.
76.99
Demand No. 620 Masonp Kinley & Wallace
6.60
Demand No. 621 Anchor Press
28.22
Demand No. 622 The Corinth Co.
20.00
Demand No. 623 Howard C. Mewes
65«00
Demand No. 624 Los Angeles Co. Health Dept.
3:00
Demand No. 625 City Copier Service
22.73
Demand No. 626 Palos Verdes Publishing Co-
4.06
Demand No. 627 Mrs. Edith Brewer
21.00
Demand No. 628 Mrs. Lois Gray
18.00
Demand No. 629 Mrs. Georgine Hook
18.00
Demand No. 630 Mrs. Sarah Amberg
18.00
Demand No. 631 South Bay Engineering Co.
8 .00
Demand No. 632 Charles C. Miller
7..75
Demand No. 633 California Bank
225-40
Demand No. 634 Rolling Hills Community Assn.
6,396.64
Demand No. 635 Registrar of Voters-L.A. Co.
1080
Total to be paid from General Fund
qv065.48
Demand No. 636 L. A. Co. Sheriff Dept.
Total to be paid from In Lieu Fund
2o450-00
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A?FROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS 'FOR .MAYOR AND MAYOR FRO _TEMPORE
The official bonds of Vigo G. Nielsen as.Mayor, and of
Fred I, Tourtelot as Mayor pro tempore, in the amounts of
$1,00.0..00 each were presented to the Council for approval.
On-°.;a�-mo.tion duly made and seconded and unanimously adopted,
the bonds were.accepted and approved and ordered filed in
the City Clerkts records.
APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS FOR CITY TREASURER AND
DEPUTY CITY'.TREASURER..
Action on this rn4tter was held over for cnnsideration
until such time as the Bonds are prepared.
EASEMENT QUITCLAIM - ALLAN J. KIRK 89 B-RH
The City Clerk presented a Quitclaim Deed drawn by
"Palos Verdes Engineering Co., dated 20 May 1960, which
purported to quitclaim a portion of the easement surrounding
the Kirk property.
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The City Attorney Was instructed to investigate the
matter and report at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by Councilman Roach, seconded by Councilman
Tourtelot-and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned
at 10:15 P.M.
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APPROVED:
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