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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA°
July 9, 1962
.The regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor O'Flaherty
at 7:30 P.M., Monday, July 9, 1962 in the -City Hall.
Present: Councilmen Amberg, Goodman, Tourtelot,
Van Note and Mayor O'Flaherty
Absent: None
Others
C� Present: City Attorney William Kinley
O City Clerk Phyllis Stockdale
cc City Treasurer Marion Welch
CO Chief Byron^Robinson, County Fire Department
Lieutenant J. N. Hamilton and Sergeant
Sully of the Sheriff's Department
Mrs. George Partridge
Mrs. Wade Ballard
Al Esser
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen (arrived at 8:10 P.M.)
Sam Good (arrived at 9:30 P.M.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by
Councilman Goodman and unanimously carried, the minutes of
the meeting held June 25, 1962 were approved as written.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE - CHIEF BYRON ROBINSON - COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Robinson addressed the Council on the subjects
of fire protection and fire prevention. He stated that one
of the greatest dangers in a rural area such as Rolling
Hills is the throwing of lighted cigarettes from automobiles,
and thus clearing away roadside brush and weeds is of prime
importance.
The Council directed the City Manager to include
an item in the next Newsletter about the danger of fire in
the City, and took under advisement the sending of a special
letter from the Mayor to all residents on the subject of
fire hazards.
Chief Robinson was asked to furnish some fire
prevention pamphlets to be mailed to all residents, if
available. He advised the Council that he would be present
at the next meeting to report further on the matter of fire
prevention.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE - LT. J. N. HAMILTON AND SGT. SULLY
OF SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Hamilton introduced Sergeant Sully, one of the
detectives assigned to the Lennox Station who has been
investigating burglaries in our City.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCE - MRS. GEORGE PARTRIDGE,.MRS. WADE BALLARD
AND MR. AL ESSER - URGING CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND TENNIS COURT
Mrs. Partridge appeared before the Council to inquire
if funds were to be included in the City budget for the con-
struction of a second tennis court for residents of the City,
which she said was greatly needed. She suggested that -the
second court be built on the City.prope.rty near the riding
ring, -since the area near the present court might be needed
for other :purposes .. Mrs. Balla-rd and Mr.'Esser also expressed
their interest in having another tennis court constructed.
It was moved.by Councilman Goodman that the City
Council request the Planning Commission to start a study of
a general plan for the development of the two properties at
the Main Gate, consistent with the proposed development of
Palos Verdes Drive North, and also the City property located
at the Gap. .The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
and unanimously carried.
FINAL MAPS.- SUBDIVISION NOS. 2, 3, 4, AND 5
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 12, 1962
from the Rolling Hills, Planning Commission stating that at
its meeting held May 10, 1962,the.Planning Commission
examined the Final Maps of the subdivision of Lots 2, 3, 4,
and 5 of the Rolling Hills Tract, being Subdivision Nos. 2,
3., 4, and 5 in the Planning Commission files, and finds that
the same, as corrected, meets the requirements of the Sub-
division Ordinance, and therefore recommends to the Council
that the maps be approved.
There was a discussion regarding adequate.provision
for drainage of water from -Road Runner Road, the proposed
road to serve the new parcels created by the subdivision of
Lots 2, 3, 4,, and 5.
Thereafter., Councilman.Amberg
of the Final Maps of Subdivision Nos: 2,
ditione`d upon the dedica_ tion to the City
of all new easements as created and set
when.the City Attorney has approved and
received a grant of said.easements. The
by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously
CORRESPONDENCE
moved the approval
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or to the Association
forth on said map
the City Clerk has
motion was seconded
carried.
The City Clerk read the, -following:
a) Letter dated'June- 25, 1962 from the City of
Lawndale describing,the two-point program
adopted by the Lawndale City Council to -
restrict driving 'privilegesI of juveniles,, .in
.an effort.to combat the rising tide of -gang
violence in the area; and urging the support_
of other cities.
The_Council directed that a, letter be sent to
the City of Lawndale, commending it for its
action with regard'to this problem, with,a
copy to be sent to -Supervisor Kenneth Hahn.
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b) Summary of Apportionments of Motor Vehicle
License Fees.for the period June 1, 1961 to
.May.31, 1962, which indicated that,Rolling
Hills' share was $8,044.98,for this period;
that $6,106.00 of this amount had been
received in April, 1962, and that $1,938.98
was sent in June, 1962.
c) Copy of recommendations of the Los Angeles
County Charter Study.Committee and an
announcement that there would be a hearing
thereon at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 17, 1962
before the Board of Supervisors.
TENTATIVE_ BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1962-63
Councilman Amberg, finance officer, presented a
tentative budget for the City for the fiscal year 1962-63
which he and the City Manager had prepared, and he briefly
CLQ explained the various items included in the anticipated
00 receipts and expenditures.
The Mayor ordered.the tentative budget included on
the next meeting's agenda.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE REQUIRING
SUBDIVIDER TO SHOW PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ON MAP OF CITY
The City Manager reported that,a brown line map
of the City from which prints could be made could be.obtained
for approximately $60. A working map would then be avail-
able on which subdividers could show proposed lot splits
and subdivisions, in relation to other properties in the
same area.
The City Manager was authorized to purchase the
brown line map of the City and .to have it brought up to date,
showing all approved divisions of property.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MRS. VERNON FAY
On motion made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded
by Councilman Van Note, the following resolution entitled
"Resolution of Appreciation to Mrs. Vernon Fay" was adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Amberg, Goodman, Tourtelot, Van Note and
Mayor O'Flaherty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
"WHEREAS, Mrs. Vernon Fay was. appointed to the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills on November
25, 1957, and served as one of the original members of said
Commission, and
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. .WHEREAS, she was thereafter on November 25, 1959,
reappointed'as a member of -the --Planning Commission of the
City of'Rolling Hills and served.in that capacity until the
first day of -July 1962, at which time she..resigned prior to
the expiration -of -her term because of the press of personal
matters, and
WHEREAS; during her term of office the Planning
Commission promulgated and established a precise zoning
plan for the City of Rolling Hills, which plan has continued
to protect and safeguard .the gracious and secluded way of
life which prevails in this.community, and.
WHEREAS, during her term of office Mrs. Vernon Fay
actively participated in .the affa.irs_.,,of. the Planning. Commission
and conducted herself in,such-a way as to bring creit and
distinction to the, City of Rolling. Hills. and :to the other
members of the Planning Commission who served with her-,, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills now desires to express its thanks and appreciation ,
to Mrs. Vernon Fay for and on behalf of the residents of
the City of Rolling Hills for her faithful service to this
c-ommunity. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT -RESOLVED, that the City
Gouncil.of the City -,of Rolling.Hill&;does express to Mrs..,°
Vernon Fay its sincere thanks and appreciation for her long
and faithful service and continuing efforts for and -on behalf
of the residents of the City of Rolling Hills, and wishes
for -her all happiness, good.for.tune and success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that.this Resolution be
spread upon the minutes of the meeting of the City,Council
of the City of Rolling Hills and that the Mayor shall sign
the same and that a suitable copy -.thereof be.delivered
forthwith to Mrs. Vernon Fayi,
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APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Mayor O'Flaherty, with the consent of the Council,
appointed Raymond Mahan to .serve as a member of the Planning
Commission, to. -fill -the unexpired term. of Mrs. Vernon Fay,
beginning July 1 , 1962 and`.ending November 25, 1963.
RE -LOCATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTER TOWER
The City Manager reported that,she.had consulted
Mr. John Nordin of Palos Verdes Properties regarding the
re -location of the. radio transmitter from the S.R.D.,Zone
to the Peninsula Center and that he had advised her that the
new location was above the canyon -south of the Lucky Market
on Indian Peak Road, which is quite a distance from the City
boundaries. She further reported.that the,new location would
require a booster receiving station which is proposed to,,:'
be erected on the property of the.County.Fire D.istr.ict.:on
Crest Road. The plans for this proposed installation -,will
have to be approved by the Planning Commission and a condi-
tional use permit granted.
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PAYMENT OF CITY BILLS
The City Clerk presented the register of bills to
be allowed for payment. It was moved by Councilman Goodman
that Demands 1140 through 1150 be approved for payment from
the General Fund and that Demand 1151 be approved for pay-
ment from the In Lieu Fund. The motion was seconded by
Councilman.Amberg and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Amberg, Goodman, Tourtelot, Van Note and
Mayor O'Flaherty
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney reported that he expected to
have the preliminary title reports at the next meeting.of
the Council.
PENINSULA WATER STUDY
Mayor O'Flaherty reported that he had received a
letter from Supervisor Burton Chace advising that he had
appointed Mr.. William Kulow of Grandview Palos Verdes and
Mr. T. V. Tallon of Dominguez Water Company to serve on the
committee to study Peninsula water problems.
,ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was moved.by Councilman Tourtelot,.seconded by
Councilman Van Note and unanimously carried that the meeting
be adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
The demands approved for payment are as
follows:
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Demand
No.
1140
State Employees Retirement
$ 199.36
C�
Demand
No.
1141
Internal Revenue Service
182.60
X.
Demand
No.
1142
Palos Verdes Newspapers
4.38
Demand
No.
1143
So. Calif. Stationers
16.43
Demand
No.
1144
Pacific Telephone
15.72
Demand
No.
1145
General Telephone
34.24
Demand
No.
1146
Palos Verdes Water Co.
20.73
Demand
No.
1147
So. Calif. Gas Co.
15.56
Demand
No.
1148
The Corinth Co.
50.00
Demand
No.
1149
Phyllis Stockdale
10:00
Demand
No.
1150
League of Calif. Cities
105.00
TOTAL TO
BE PAID FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
$ 654.02
Demand
No.
1151
L. A. County Sheriff Dept.
$2,450.00
TOTAL TO
BE PAID FROM SPECIAL IN LIEU FUND
$2,450.00
PURCHASE OF LAND
ADJACENT TO GATEHOUSES
The City Attorney reported that he expected to
have the preliminary title reports at the next meeting.of
the Council.
PENINSULA WATER STUDY
Mayor O'Flaherty reported that he had received a
letter from Supervisor Burton Chace advising that he had
appointed Mr.. William Kulow of Grandview Palos Verdes and
Mr. T. V. Tallon of Dominguez Water Company to serve on the
committee to study Peninsula water problems.
,ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was moved.by Councilman Tourtelot,.seconded by
Councilman Van Note and unanimously carried that the meeting
be adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor