3/22/1965425
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR.MEETING OF THE CITY.COUNCIL OF
THE CITY. OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
March 22, 1965
A regular meeting of the City Council of the. City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Van.Note at 7:30 P.M. on.Monday,
March 22, 1965 at the City Office.
Councilman Goodman moved, seconded by Councilman Fay and
unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1965
be'approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
a) The Manager presented a letter dated March 5, 1965
from.South Coast Botanic Garden -Foundation requesting
support in.establishing a new Agriculture District
for the purpose of building a Hall of Horticulture,
and urging.the passage of a resolution. Following
discussion, the City Attorney was directed to prepare
an appropriate resolution for the next meeting.
Councilman Goodman stated that he would send copies
of A.B. 1419 to each councilman.
b)'- The -Manager presented a letter from Norma Yocum,
Chairman, Greater San Gabriel Valley. Area Reappor-
tionment Conference concerning reapportionment of
..State.Legislatur.e, dated March 19, 1965 notifying
of a meeting to be -held -on -March 24, 1965-; City Hall,
Monrovia at 8:00 P.M. to consider recommendations
on this subject. They urged that a representative
of the Rolling.Hills City Council be present. After
discussion, the Mayor stated that he would discuss
their communication with the Mayors at the next
South BayMayor°s meeting.
The'Manager also presented resolutions received
from the City of Inglewood and the City of Alhambra,
both of which urged that territory of an incorporated
'. City not b -divided among two or more senatorial
districts o`' They were ordered received and noted.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Councilmen Goodman,
Fay, Tourtelot, Klein
and Mayor Van Note
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Absent:
None
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Others -
Present:
Teena Clifton
City Manager
William Kinley
City Attorney
Marion -Welch
City Treasurer
Ruth.A. Carley
Secretary
-Becky.Jackson
League of Women Voters
Chief Byron Robinson
Fire'Department
MINUTES
Councilman Goodman moved, seconded by Councilman Fay and
unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1965
be'approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
a) The Manager presented a letter dated March 5, 1965
from.South Coast Botanic Garden -Foundation requesting
support in.establishing a new Agriculture District
for the purpose of building a Hall of Horticulture,
and urging.the passage of a resolution. Following
discussion, the City Attorney was directed to prepare
an appropriate resolution for the next meeting.
Councilman Goodman stated that he would send copies
of A.B. 1419 to each councilman.
b)'- The -Manager presented a letter from Norma Yocum,
Chairman, Greater San Gabriel Valley. Area Reappor-
tionment Conference concerning reapportionment of
..State.Legislatur.e, dated March 19, 1965 notifying
of a meeting to be -held -on -March 24, 1965-; City Hall,
Monrovia at 8:00 P.M. to consider recommendations
on this subject. They urged that a representative
of the Rolling.Hills City Council be present. After
discussion, the Mayor stated that he would discuss
their communication with the Mayors at the next
South BayMayor°s meeting.
The'Manager also presented resolutions received
from the City of Inglewood and the City of Alhambra,
both of which urged that territory of an incorporated
'. City not b -divided among two or more senatorial
districts o`' They were ordered received and noted.
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March 229 1965
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
Fire Department
Chief Byron Robinson. presented the Activity Report for the
month of February, 1965 and stated that the City was fortunate again
in having a month without a fire. Councilman, Fay asked whether Chief
Robinson had information. regarding the use of color for controlled
burning and Chief Robinson stated that he hadnot received a report,
on this matter. Mayor Ian Note stated that a neigh:bor',h- d occasion
to pall the Fire Department recently in a case of illness and the
response was excellent and complimented the.departmen.to The report
was ordered received and filed.
SECURITY OFFICERS
At the request of Councilman. Tourtelot, the Manager. read a
memo dated March 17, 1965 which she had sent to the Security Officers
at the Crenshaw and Eastfield gates directing them to keep the inbound
gate arm closed at all times, not raising it until, the person. driving
the vehicle is identified; further, that the outbound gates be closed
between 7000 P.M. and 6000 A.M. Councilman Tourtelot expre-ss-e-d concern
about the excessive speed on Crest Road and understood from the Manager
that her memo to the Security Officers was motivated by a resident
driving at an excessive speed and failing to negotiate the stop at the
inbound Crenshaw gate, thereby destroying the gate arm. All security
shifts had not been closing the arms. To further assist the residents
in understanding the -,gate control that must be maintained, this will
'be an item iri .rthe -News-let-ter , Mayor Van. Note directed .the Manager. to
"instruct -the Sheriff's Department to continue their vigildnce on
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
The City Manager presented the register of bills to be
allowed for payment. It was moved by Councilman Fay that Demands,,NTo.
1$90 through 1896 be approved for payment from the General Fund and
Demand No. 1897 be approved for payment from the Traffic Safety Fund
to wits
DEWD NO
NAME
1890
Anchor Press
1891
Addressograph-Multigraph Corp.
1892
The Institute of Electrical°&
Electronics Engineers
1893
Teena Clifton
1894
Ruth Carley
189.E
Margaret Shafer
1896
William Kin.ley
189'7
Blinker -Lite Supply Co,
AMOUNT
$ 31041
12.10
6.00
388061
328010
20059
300 00
11.36
The motion was seconded by Councilman. Klein and, carried by
the following roll call vote.
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AYES; Councilmen .Goodman',. Fay, ,,Tourtelot, Klein and Mayor Van Note
NOES o None
ABSENT: None
AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 32
The Manager reported that she had received recommendations
from the Planning Advisor and Subdivision..Committee of Los Angeles
County and stated that she would have this amendment ready for the next
meeting. It -was ordered held on the agenda.
UNDERGOUND -UTIL.ITIES.
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O Councilman-Tourtelot said that he and Mrs. Clifton had not
yet had a meeting with Mr. Jenkins of the Edison Company as he had asked
OG for additional time before having the meeting. The matter was ordered
held on the agenda.
LEASE 'PURCHASE.
Councilman Goodman stated that he had met with -Mr. Feldman
,.�andMr. Burkhart of J. B. Hanauer & Company and discussed methods of
mun;ic pal lease-back.financing. Mr Goodman continued by explaining
t a.,municipal lease -back is a method of financing public buildings
reacted facilities through anon -profit corporation especially.
created for that purpose and by -the use of tax exempt bonds.. -The -City
retains title to -land anA so it remains tax exempt property. Upon
completion of the desired goal and liquidation of all obligations of
the non-profit corporation, the title to the facilities passes to the
entity involved and the corporation is automatically dissolved. Mayor
Van -.Note said that this has been.a.method of financing used by many.-
municipalities in recent years and thanked Councilman Goodman for his
report. :
LAND USE STUDY *COMMITTEE
Mayor.,Van Note stated that as a result of the last meeting,
it -is apropos to move forward with a city-wide land use study and how
it relates�.-to.zoning and restrictions. The Mayor said he would line
to propose the app"ointment of a committee of three, composed. of the
Chairman of the Planning . Commission, Mr .- Raymond I ., Mahan., ...Mr;o; Edward
Pearson, and a member of'the.City Council. Following discussion,..
Councilman. Fay- agreed.- to.. serve ,on this committee .and . members 'of the
Council concurring,.Mayor:,Van Noteso. ordered.
1970 COMMITTEE
Mayor Van.Note stated.that he would like to see work.,done
regarding a."1970". committee . Following di.scussion,. members of the
.Council concurred, that - this, study should be an. Association .study
inotea,d of a.Council study and requested Councilman Klein to bring
this matter to the attention of the Board of Directors.
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MASTER PLAN
Mr. Edward L. Pearson, gave a presentation, and expl.an.ation.
of a plot plan. for the use of the two properties•owned by the City
located at the Main Gate. Following discussion., Mayor pian. Note
thanked Mr. Pearson for hi -s work on the master plan and instructed
the City Manager to notify residents via the Newsletter that the
plan, is in the City Office for their review and comments,, and
requested Councilman Klein to take the plan to the Board of Directors
of the Community Association..
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting'
it was moved by Councilman.Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman.Fay and
unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9000 P.M. to
Monday, April 12, 1965 at 7;30 P.oM.
APPROVED
City e'rk
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