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11/13/19611 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 13, 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, November 13, 1961 in the City Hall. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Horn, Nielsen, O'Flaherty, Tourtelot and Mayor Roach Absent: None Also Present: City Attorney William Kinley City Treasurer Marion Welch Deputy City Clerk Mary Louise Powers Mr. and Mrs. George Scharffenberger Mrs. Virginia Kalunian of Kahlo Realty Co. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman Nielsen, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimouly carried, the minutes of the meetings held October 9, 1961 and October- 23, 1961 were approved as written. CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk read the following: a) Letter dated October 18, 1961 from Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess of Los Angeles County stating that the Sheriff's Department is planning a campaign to encourage people to "keep a light all night" in their homes to help reduce crime, and requesting the Mayor of the City of Rolling Hills -to endorse the program. It was ordered by the Mayor with the consent of the Council that the Deputy City Clerk be instructed to answer the letter, endorsing the program. b) Memorandum dated November 10, 1961 from Lt. J. N. Hamilton of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station, requesting each of the elected City officials to supply a biographical outline on the forms attached to the memorandum. The forms were distributed to the Councilmen. c) Letter dated October 23, 1961 from the City of Lakewood enclosing a copy of a resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lakewood Urging All Americans to Resist the Spread of International Communism Throughout the World by Reaffirming the Spirit and Principles of the American Revolution". 449 G November 13, 1961 There was no action requested: d) Letter dated October 25, 1961 from the City of Hermosa Beach enclosing a copy of a resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa.Beach, California, Condemn- ing' -the Soviet Union for the Resumption of Nuclear Testing". No action was requested. e) Letter dated October 25, 1961 from Los Angeles County Department of County Engineer Building and Safety Division enclosing a copy of a new Ordinance approved by the County where no fees are charged for any permit for fallout shelters. f) Letter dated October•30,-1961 from Mr. Glenwood Ballinger, -20 Portuguese.Bend Road, requesting the City Council to use every possible effort to enforce the fire protection ordinances. After discussion of the immediate fire danger in the area, it was decided that a special mailing should be sent to the residents of the City of Rolling Hills cautioning them against carelessness which could cause a fire. The Mayor appointed Councilman O'Flaherty to compose such a letter. g) Letter dated November 6, 1961 from Mr. Roger Granbo, Chairman, "GOOD TURN DAY" BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA requesting that the City Council proclaim Saturday, December 2, 1961, as "GOOD TURN DAY" in the City of Rolling Hills. Th'ereaf'ter, it was moved by Councilman Nielsen and seconded by Couricilman•Horn that Saturday, December 2, 1961 be proclaimed by the Mayor to be "GOOD TURN DAY" in the City of Rolling Hills; the motion was unanimously carried. Thereupon, the Mayor proclaimed Saturday, December 2, 1961 as "GOOD.TURN DAY" in the City of Rolling Hills and ordered the Deputy City Clerk to post a copy of said proclamation in the usual public places. The letter from Mr. Granbo also requested that the Cub Scouts be granted permission to deliver "Good Will Bags to residents of the area. The matter was referred to the Board'of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association for action. h) Letter dated November 7, 1961 from Area G Civil Defense and Disaster Planning Board stating that the meeting planned for November 15 , 1961 would be postponed until a later date. November 13, 1961 i) Letter dated November 7, 1961 from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting the City Council's view as to whether or not an election should be called to determine the public's reaction to the need for fallout shelters and suggesting the dates of either February 6, 1962 or June 5, 1962. The Deputy City Clerk was instructed to answer the letter, suggesting the date of June 5, 1962. j) Letter dated November 10, 1961 from the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission giving notice that Nortronics, A Division of Northrup Corp., had applied for a Special Permit to establish, operate and maintain a 50 -foot diameter heliport in the SR -D Zone on Crest and Hawthorne Roads in Los Angeles County, and that a hearing would'be held on Tuesday, November 21, 1961 and Tuesday, November 28, 1961 at 9:30 A.M. in the Hall of Records, Los Angeles. No action was taken on the letter. FIRE FLOW TESTS The matter of Fire Flow Tests was tabled until the November 27, 1961 meeting at which time Mr. Louis Alexander, Vice -President of the Southern California Water Co., is expected to appear before the Council.in connection with the flow problems. WATER LINE TO 106B -ROLLING HILLS Mr. and Mrs. George Scharffenberger, prospective purchasers of Lot 106B, appeared before the Council with Mrs. Virginia Kalunian of the Kahlo Realty Co. regarding their request for a variance from Ordinance No. 31 to allow the extension of the 3 inch main to.Appaloosa Lane. After discussion, the Mayor advised Mr. and Mrs. Scharffenberger that the variance request and area map had been referred to Mr. Louis Alexander for study and that he would discuss the matter at.the Council meeting on November 27, 1961. SWAFFIELD MEMORIAL The Deputy City Clerk reported that the bronze plaque for Mr. Roland Swaffield had been received, it was shown to the Councilmen. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Nielsen and unanimously carried that the unveiling ceremony be held on Sunday, December 10, 1961 at 12:30 P.M. The Deputy City Clerk was instructed to place an order to have the bronze plaque attached to the boulder during the week of December 4, 1961. November 13, 1961 GATE PROPERTIES Mr. Kinley reported that he had been in contact with Mr. Goerge Fisher's office -and was told that the appraisal report of the Gate Properties was in the process of being dictated. COTTON AND FRANCISCO AUDIT REPORT It was moved by Councilman Nielsen, seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty and unanimously carried that the audit report prepared by Cotton and Francisco for the fiscal year 1960-61, which was presented to the Council at its last meet- ing, be accepted and ordered filed. VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS - OCTOBER The Deputy City Clerk read a report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stating that 11 speeding citations were issued in the City of Rolling Hills by Deputy H. H. Cass during October, 1961. OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS It was moved by Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman Nielsen and unanimously carried that the item be tabled until fur•ther•information is obtained regarding the purchase of the Gate House Properties. TAPE RECORDER Councilman Tourtelot informed the Council of an available tape recording service, which includes the trans- cribing, for $5.00 per hour. After discussion, it was decided to use the service at the Planning Commission meet- ing on November 21, 1961. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' TERMS OF OFFICE EXPIRE NOVEMBER 25, 1961 The Mayor read a letter dated November 6, 1961 from Mr. Thomas Murphy, submitting his resignation as Chairman of the Planning Commission effective as of November 6, 1961. It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Nielsen and unanimously carried that the resigna- tion be accepted with regret and that a letter of apprecia tion be -forwarded to Mr. Murphy, thanking him for his service to the City: After discussion, it was decided that at this time no appointment would-be made to replace Mr. Murphy. L q November 13, 1961 RE -APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS MANLEY NATLAND AND ROBERT GRAY The Mayor stated that the terms of office of Manley Natland and Robert Gray expire on November 23, 1961. It was moved by Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman O'Flaherty and unanimously carried that Manley Natland and Robert Gray be re -appointed to serve as members of the Planning Commission for a four-year term. PAYMENT, OF CITY BILLS The Deputy City Clerk presented the register of bills to be allowed for payment. On motion of Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman Nielsen and on roll call vote by the Deputy City Clerk unanimously carried, Demands 967 through 976 were approved for payment from the General Fund as follows: Demand No. 967 United California Bank $155.40 Demand No. 968 Pacific Telephone 11.59 ,Demand No. 969 Great Lakes Carbon Corp. 30.04 Demand No. 970 Palos Verdes Water Co. 12.14 Demand No. 971 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 9.44 Demand No. 972 City of Torrance, California 88.55 Demand No. 973 L. A. County District Attorney 3.39 Demand No. 974 Raymond M. Tong 36.95 Demand No, 975 General Telephone Co. 81.56 Demand No. 976 Floyd Stationery Co. 17.04 TOTAL TO BE PAID FROM GENERAL FUND $446.10 ZONING FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AREA There was a discussion of the proposed re -zoning to allow light manufacturing in the Research and Development Center at Crest and Hawthorne and the degrading, rather than upgrading, effects it would have on the Peninsula residential area. RESOLUTION NO. 131 On motion made by Councilman O'Flaherty, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and on roll call vote by the Deputy City Clerk Resolution No. 131 entitled "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Opposing Amendment of Los Angeles County Zoning Ordinance No. 1494 to Provide for Light Manufacturing in the SR -D Zone of the Palos Verdes Peninsula" was unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 131 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. ROLLING HILLS ANNIVERSARY Councilman Tourtelot reported that at the meeting of November 1, 1961 the Board of Directors of the Rolling 4 +I November 13, 1961 Hills Community Association recommended fact that the records of the Association public examination and that in lieu of resolution be drafted commemorating the anniversary of the establishing of the Hills. ADJOURNMENT that in view of the are not open to a celebration, a twenty-fifth community of Rolling The Mayor requested an executive session with the City Attorney in connection with the acquisition of capital assets and to consider matters relating to personnel,! Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Nielsen, seconded by Councilman Horn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9 P.M. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: 9 "" , roxi - ON L 1 1