7/24/1961MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 24, 1961
The regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Roach
at 7:30 P.M., Monday, July 24, 1961.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Horn, Nielsen, O'Flaherty,
Tourtelot and Mayor Roach
Absent: None
Also
Present: City Attorney William Kinley
City Manager Gilbert B. Myers
City Treasurer Marion Welch
Deputy City Clerk Mary Louise Powers
B. D. Young, 9 Packsaddle West
Ralph Blakey, 22 Eastfield
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Ralph Blakey and Mr. Bernard Young, President
and Treasurer respectively of the Board of Directors of the
Rolling Hills Community Association, stated that at the
Association Budget Hearing held on July 19, 1961 there was
only one member who spoke in opposition to the tax rate
increase from 450, to 55--,N, and that there was another member
of the Association who stated that he was in favor of
increasing the Association rate from 45(� to 90�.
BUDGET 1961-62
In a general discussion of gate costs, purchase
of gate properties and legal expenses, Councilman Tourtelot
expressed hope of keeping the combined tax rate of the
Association and the City at $1.45.
Mr. Blakey stated that the Board definitely favors
the purchase,of the gate properties and was of the opinion
that if the City decided against making the purchase, the
Board would consider raising its rate so that the Association
could purchase the gate properties.
Mayor Roach stated that the City is negotiating
with Palos Verdes Properties forthe acquisition of the
gate properties, but is not bound to any committment at
this time.
Councilman Horn made a motion to reconsider the
action of the Council at its meeting of June 12, 1961 at
which the Council took the following action:
That the City budget show the following items
in its 1961-62 budget:
1) Gate costs $40,000.00; and
2) Contingencies to 4,000.00; and
3) Capital expenditures 6,300.00; and
4) Adjust other expenditures
of the City so that the total
budget is approximately $84,000.00.
The motion was seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty
and unanimously carried.
Councilman O'Flaherty stated that at this meeting
the Council should establish a tentative tax rate for the
fiscal year 1961-62. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman
Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Nielsen and on roll call
vote by the City Clerk unanimously carried that the tentative
tax rate for the fiscal year 1961-62 for the City of Rolling _
Hills be set at 95G per one -hundred dollars of assessed
valuation.
FIRE FLOW TESTS
Councilman Tourtelot stated that he had contacted
Mr. Louis Alexander, Vice -President of Southern California
Water Co., in connection with the flow problems. Councilman
Tourtelot further stated that if the City were to hire
Mr. Alexander, the cost would be $100.00 per day. The City
Clerk was requested to furnish Mr. Alexander with a topo-
graphical map of the City and a map of the water lines for
study.
Councilman Tourtelot left the meeting at 8:50 P.M.
GATE PROPERTIES
Mr. Blakey and Mr. Young requested a definite
committment from the City Council that they intend to
purchase the gate properties. After discussion, the City
Attorney was requested to draft a letter of intent from the
City Council to the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Councilman Nielsen left the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
Mr. Kinley reported that he had contacted
Mr. George L. Fisher, who will make an appraisal of the
four gate house properties.
The City Manager recommended that while the
appraisal is being made some consideration should be given
to the possibility of buying enough property at the East-
field gate in order to have a turn -around area.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilman O'Flaherty, seconded by
Councilman Horn and unanimously carried, the minutes of the
meeting held June 12, 1961 were approved as corrected.
On motion of Councilman O'Flaherty, seconded by
Councilman Horn and unanimously carried the minutes of the
meeting held June 26, 1961 were approved as written.
On motion of Councilman Horn, seconded by Council-
man O'Flaherty and unanimously carried the minutes of the
meeting held July.10, 1961 were approved as written.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY STORM DRAIN PROJECT 570
The City Clerk read a letter dated July 17, 1961
from South Bay Engineering Corporation stating that 80% of
their work had been done and they are dealing with the County
in an effort to hasten the completion of the project.
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RESIGNATION OF RICHARD LEARNED FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Richard
Learned stating that as he was moving out of the City of
Rolling Hills, he would resign from the Planning Commission.
On a motion made by Councilman O'Flaherty, seconded by
Councilman Horn and unanimously carried, the resignation
was accepted.
Appointment of a commissioner to replace
Mr.,Learned will be considered at the next meeting of
the City Council.
SWAFFIELD MEMORIAL.
No new report was submitted on the Swaffield
Memorial.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
The report of the City Treasurer was submitted
for the month of June, 1961, which stated that as of
June 30, 1961 the balance in the General Fund was
$45,261.78, including $39,669.36 in U. S. Treasury Bills;
and in the In Lieu Fund the balance was $16,551.60,
including $12;000.00 face value Treasury Bills. On motion
made by Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty
and unanimously carried, the report was accepted and
ordered filed.
PAYMENT OF CITY BILLS
The City Clerk.presented the register of bills
to be allowed for payment. On motion of Councilman Horn,
seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty and on roll call vote
by the City Clerk unanimously carried Demands 901 through
907 and Demand 909 were approved for payment from the
General Fund, and Demand 910 was approved from the In
Lieu Fund as follows:
Demand No. 901 Zellerbach Paper Co.
Demand No. 902 Palos Verdes*Water Co.
Demand No. 903 Arthurs Lumber .
Demand No. 904 L. A. Co. Health Dept.
Demand No. 905 The Economy Press
Demand No. 906 Gilbert B. Myers
Demand No. 907 William Kinley
Demand No. 908 Void
Demand No. 909 Mary Louise Powers
TOTAL TO.'BE PAID FROM GENERAL FUND
$ 56.71 .
32.89
59.80
1.00
11.81
534.65
250.00
312.70
$1,259.56
Demand No.
910
L.
A. Co. Sheriff Dept.. . ..$2,450.00
TOTAL TO
BE
PAID
FROM SPECIAL IN LIEU FUND
$2,450.00
GREENHUT SUBDIVISION
The City Clerk reported that at its meeting held
July 18, 1961 the Planning Commission voted to recommend to
the City Council the approval of the Tentative Map Tract
26755 submitted to the Planning Commission by. Dr..J,. W. Green -
hut on July 11, 1961.
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On a motion made by Councilman O'Flaherty,
seconded by Councilman Horn and unanimously carried, the
matter was ordered tabled until the next meeting of the
City Council.
RESOLUTION NO..127
The City.Attorney read Resolution No. 127 entitled
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
.Commending Lloyd W. Hully".-
Thereafter, on motion of Councilman Horn, seconded
by Councilman O'Flaherty and on roll call vote,by the City
Clerk the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
"WHEREAS, one of the most important functions
of the City of Rolling Hills is to provide,for`the collection,
safekeeping and expenditure of public funds obtained from
the residents of the City of Rolling Hills through taxation;
and
WHEREAS, LLOYD W. HULLY, a resident of the City of
Rolling Hills was appointed City Treasurer of said City on
July 1, 1960 and served in that office until his resignation
on July 1, 1961; and
WHEREAS, the affairs of his office were conducted
with honesty, integrity and acumen which have promoted and
safeguarded the financial welfare of all residents of the
City of Rolling Hills; and
WHEREAS,.LLOYD W. HULLY has at all times been an
active and valuable participant in the civic affairs of the
City of Rolling Hills and has given of his time,.effort and
devotion to further the financial affairs of this City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills expresses to Lloyd W.
Hully, for and onbehalf of the residents of the City of
Rolling Hills,.their.thanks and appreciation for his
faithful service to the City.as City Treasurer and wishes
for him all happiness and good fortunoein the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be
spread upon the Minutes of this meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, and that the Mayor
shall.sign the same and a suitable copy be delivered
forthwith to LLOYD W. HULLY."
Resolution No. 127 is set forth in full.in the
Book of Resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 128
The City Attorney read Resolution No. 128 entitled
"Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
Commending William G. Horn".
Thereafter, on motion of Councilman O'Flaherty,
seconded by Mayor Roach, and on roll call vote by the City
Clerk the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
"WIE REAS, WILLIAM G. HORN is a member of the City
Council and served as the Mayor of said City from February 14,
1961 -to -July 1, 1961; and
WHEREAS, during that time he conducted the affairs
of his office with honor and dignity which brought credit and
distinction not only to the City of Rolling Hills but to the
members of the City Council who served with him; and
WHEREAS, during that time he unsparingly gave
of his time and efforts above and beyond the usual and
customary duties of his office to promote and protect
the gracious and secluded way of:.life which the residents
of the City of Rolling Hills enjoy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of Ro5lling Hills does express to
WILLIAM G. HORN its thanks and appreciation for his
faithful service and continuing effort for and on behalf
of the residents of the City of Rolling Hills, and
sincerely,wishes f.or him all happiness and success in the
future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be
spread upon the Minutes of this meeting of the City Council
of the City of Rolling Hills, and that an appropriate copy
thereof be delivered to WILLIAM G. HORN."
Resolution No. 128 is set forth in full in the
Book of Resolutions.
r -q RENEWAL GATE CONTRACT
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On a motion made by Councilman Horn, seconded by
Councilman O'Flaherty and on roll call vote by the City
Clerk unanimously approved the execution of a contract
with Rolling Hills Community Association for the operation
of the gates for the fiscal year 1961-62: and the Mayor
and Clerk were authorized to execute said contract for
and on behalf of the City. ,
RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 33
The City Attorney reported that a Planning
Commission meeting was held July 18, 1961 and Resolution
No. 6 was adopted which recommended to the City Council
that Ordinance No. 33 be amended to change Lot 1,
Chesterfield Ranchos -A, from Zone RAS -2 to RAS -1.-
A motion was made by Councilman Horn,
seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty and unanimously
carried that a public hearing be held on August 14, 1961
at 7:15 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to amend Ordinance No. 33 as set forth in Resolution No. 6
of the Planning Commission.
WATER LINE TO RIDING RING
There was no report on the matter of.running a
water line to the Riding Ring.
TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Council instructed the Manager to continue
the sheriff's traffic law enforcement regarding excessive
speed in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before
the meeting, it was moved,by Councilman Horn, seconded by
Councilman O'Flaherty and unanimously carried that,. -the
meeting be adjourned at 10:30 P.M. -
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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