8/23/1965474
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OFTiIE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING MILLS, CALIFORNIA
August.23, 1965
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Tourtelot at 7.:30 P.M. on Monday,
August 23, 1965 at the City Office.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Others
Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor
T.ourte.lot
Councilman Klein
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
Marion,Welch
Dorothy Bishop
Dennis McCarbery
Don. Erickson
City Manager
City Attorney
City -Treasurer.,
Secretary .
Palos Verdes News
Daily Breeze
It was moved by Councilman Goodman, seconded by Councilman
:Eay'! ;:._ and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of
August. 9, 1965 be approved as corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE
The manager presented a letter from Carl G. Allen, 23
Portuguese Road, asking what Standing Operating Procedure is in
effect governing protective measures and action in emergency re
:garding a riot or civil commotion in the community. The consensus
of opinion of the Council was that at any time it was felt in-
creased security.was necessary,we should first consult the Sheriffs
Department, Mayor Tourtelot advised the Council that because of
the large agenda of the meeting he had not asked any officer from
Lennox to attend, but that he would do so for the next Council
meeting.
Councilman Goodman moved that the Council ratify the amount
of money_ necessaryt,;to.,be expended for salaries for the doubling. of
the guards at the Gates during the night hours at the time of the
riot emergency in.Southwest Los Angeles. Motion.seconded by Mayor
Tourtelot and carried by the following.vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van'Note and Mayor :Tourtelot'.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
Mrs. Clifton gave a report on her meeting with the Civil
Defense Directors, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs and City Managers of _
Area G on August 17, 1965.
Following discussion on the riot in Southwest Los Angeles and
the manner in which it affected the City, Councilman Fay moved to
commend the guards and the City Manager of the excellent work done: Iby
them at that time. Motion seconded by Councilman Goodman and carried
by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmen..Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor Tourtelot.
:.NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
The Manager read a letter from Sheriff Peter J..Pitchess ex-
pressing his appreciationto the members of the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department and associates in the law enforcement profession
and the California National Guard for their service and response in
restoring.law and order during the recent outbreak of lawlessness
in Southwest Los Angeles. He has received letters and messages from
all levels of community life commending the action taken.
A letter from the Department of Auditor -Comptroller, County
of Los Angeles, dated August 9 1965, setting the assessed valua-
tion..of the Cit at $10,982,576 which included public utilities
p� was presented by the Maage.
C�0 SOUTHERN CALIF. ASSN. OF GOVERNMENTS FORMATION COMMITTEE
Op r
The Manager presented a.letter dated August 4, 1965 from the
Scjuthern California Association -of Governments Formation Committee
requesting the appointment of an official representative and an al-
ternate to represent the City in the SCAG General Assembly. Council-
man Goodman moved that the Mayor and the Mayor Pro tem be appointed
representative and alternate respectively, to represent the city.'.
Motion seconded by Councilman Van Note and carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor Tourtelot.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
The Manager presented a letter from the California Contract
Cities Association dated.August 5, 1965 asking for a dote on the
question "Should the Host City pay for guests or should they be
paid for by the individual (or respective city)". Mayor Tourtelot
moved, seconded by Councilman Van. Note to recommend the payment
of guests be taken care of by the individual bringing the guest.
Motion carried by the following vote: _
AYES.:,. Councilmen'.Fay, Goodman, Van Note and -Mayor Tourtelot.
NOES:-" None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
RESOLUTION NO. 196
On motion.of Councilman Fay;Resolution No..196 entitled
"A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE -CITY OF ROLLING HILLS-,,.
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 13, 1965, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1966, AND FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES
NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF R02LING HILLS
DURING FISCAL YEAR", was -rea.d _ .y. tle and --that -readi6g En _full be
waved: aS.econd�d''by�Cdun i�-6ri:.Van."Note,,_tot�ion. earxied by the. ,following
AYES.:,. Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor Wourtelot.'
NOES:, None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein,
Resolution No. 196 is set forth in full in the Book of
Resolutions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 197
After Council discussion and in view -of the.increased as-
sessed property valuation in the City -of R-olling.Hills Council -
mat Van Note moved to adopt Resolution No. 197 entitled."A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, FIXING
THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THEFISCALYEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1965 AND
ENDING JUNE 30) 1966" re'.0 aived -Secended-by
CourCc-ilrrafi7 -Fay -'motion was c Aft -tie d :;by`" th7ef,.,,.f 01, owing,, vote:
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AYES: Councilman Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor Tourtelot.,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman -Klein
Resolution No. 197 is set forth in full in the Book of
Resolutions.
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
Fire Activity Report
The City Manager reported there was only one structure fire
in the City during the month of July and that was very minor with
no financial loss.
James T. Carmen - Violation
The Manager presented a letter from Mr. Rexford Moore, Build-
ing & Safety Division, Department of County Engineer, written to
James T. Carmen, 20.Chuckwagon Road relative to grading done by the
Carmens which is in violation -of the City Building Ordinance. Mr.
KiiAey, City Attorney advised the Council that we have a penal pro-
vision in the ordinances protecting the city from such illegal
activities. Councilman Goodman asked that the City Manager and
City
ity Attorney be instructed to,advise the Department of Building
& Safety that the City wishes to take whatever steps are necessary
to uphold the City Ordinance. The Mayor so ordered and instructed
the Manager to report any further information..on the matter to
the Council.
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE IN TITLE -.VI
CIVIL rciunlS ACT - OF 1964
The Manager presented a letter from the Director of Civil
Defense concerning a document entitled "Assurance of Compliance
with the Department of Defense and Office of Civil Defense Regu-
lations under Title VI. of the Civil Rights Act of 1964". The
Manager stated that the City participates in the Bell and Lights
Program cooperatively with t * he P%,Ios Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District. Councilman Fay moved to approve signing of the
assurance: Motion seconded by Councilman Van.Note and carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van.Note and Mayor Tourtelot.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
PAYMENT OF BILLS
..It was moved by Councilman Van.Note that Demands No. 2019
through 2032 be approved for payment from the General Fund and that
Demand No. 2017 to the County --Road Department (carried over from
last meeting) also be approved for payment from the General Fund.
August 23, 1965
DEMAND NO. NAME AMOUNT
2019 Sears, Roebuck & Co. $ 437.79
2020 Zellerback, Paper Co. 35.31
2021 Anchor Press 16.76
2022 So. Calif. Edison.Co. 44.16
2023 BEA Express 3.10
2024 ATma C . ,Clifton 334.12
2025 Margaret T. Shafer 55.48
2026 Ruth A. Carley , 314.77
2027 Betty M. Arrieta 37.07
2028 William Kinley 450.00
2029 United Calif. Bank 126.70
2030 George F. Cake Co. 39.81
2031 P. V. Water Co. 20.47
2032 R.C.A. Service Co. 9.98
2017, L.A. Road Dept. (carried over) 22.55
$19948.07
Motion.was seconded by Councilman.Fay and carried.by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van.Note and Mayor Tourtelot
NOES;. 'None
ABSENT i C ounc i lman Klein
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Having submitted a written report to the City Council At its
meeting of August 9, 1965 from the Administration Building.Committee,
ftyor Tourtelot asked ;for an opinion from the Council as to how. it wished
.-tom oceed.- 'Fo1i*owing'-discussidh, "..it'was unani omously agreed to proceed
G '►mans for a new building rather than renovate the already existing
. u Ading.at #2 Portuguese Bend Road. Mayor Tourtelot was asked to check
:with 'the Administration Building Committee on the following points:
contact'architects to see if they are interested in.a contest to submit
basic plans for a building, the contract to.be.let to one of those
submitting plans; check with the Manager to determine exactly what re-
quirements are needed for office space; determine approximate costs of
such.a building. The Committee will come back in approximately four
weeks with the above information. Councilman Van.Note noted that.the
City already has property survey plans covering location.of roads,
sprinklers, trees, buildings, etc. which.were gratuitiously done by
Mr. E. L. Peaison.
CA.JPERS, TRAILERS, ET CETERA
Mr. Kinley stated that no -report was aliailable at this time
and the`item.was ordered taken off the agenda for the present time.
.INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING.OF.ORDINANCE NO. 62 AMENDING
Mr. Kinley stated that he has prepared an -Ordinance amending
..the electrical code incorporating.the new County amendments and incluing
items pertaining directly to.the City of Rolling stills. Couneilman.Fay
:introduced Ordinance No. 62 and read the tithe being AN.ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLINGBILLS AMENDING.ORDINANCE-NO. 5 OF SAID CITY RELATING.TO
:ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS" and that reading in.full be waived. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Van Note and carried by the following.vote:
AYES: Councilman Fay, Gdbdman, Van.Note and Mayor.Tourtelot
NNS: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 63 AMENDING
BUILDING. CODE
Councilman Van.Note introduced Ordinance No. 63 and read the
title being "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0, 6 OF SAID CITY RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS" and that
reading in full be waived: Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Counci•lm�n Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor Tourtelot
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 64 AMENDING
p PLUMBING CODE
Cn Councilman.Fay introduced Ordinance No. 64 and read the title
being "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7
OF SAID CITY RELATING TO PLUMBING REGULATIONS" and that reading in.full be
waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Van.Note and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van -Note and Mayor Tourtelot
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
FIXING OF TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS -ON ADOPTION OF
ELECTRICAL BUILDING AND PLUMBING CODES
It was moved by Councilman Goodman that public hearings be held
on the matter of the adoption of the Electrical, Plumbing and Building
Codes at 7:30 P.M. on September 13, 1965 at the City Office, and that -the
City Clerk be directed to publish notices on the holding of said hearings.
in.a newspaper of general circulationin the City of Rolling Hills in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5002.3 of the Government Code.
Motion was seconded.•by Councilman Van Note and unanimously carried:
REPORT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION
'The Manager reported that the letter from Mr. & Mrs. K. Graham,
.27 Eastfield Drive, and neighbors asking for a "CHILDREN AT PLAY SLOW" and
"STOP" sign.on Eastfield Drive between Outrider and Chuckwagon had been
referred to the•Traffic Commission and a letter had been written to the
Grahams telling them of the action.
ROAD STRIPING
The Manager notified the Council that striping in the City would
be started next week and the Main Gate area would be striped with.a right
hand turn lane, as directed by the Council.
XEROX MACHINE FOR CITY HALL
Councilman Goodman moved that the City Manager proceed with the
monthly rental of Xerox Machine No. 813. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Fay and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Goodman, Van Note and Mayor Tourtelot
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
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PHQTOGRANNETRIC.SuRvEy
Councilman Van Note
the Photogrammetric Survey.is
Manager send it out soon. He
information available by next
BANK ACCOUNT
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reported that the invitation I for bids .for
being prepared and he hdOed'to have the
further.. -stated. .,that.,. he- will -have more
week-.
Mayor Tourtelot reported that the S!?�curity National Bank.'Will.
give the City a loan up to $ 0,000, 'as the City nee it, (a 2.35%i1f." they
do the legal work, and @ 2.29% if the,.legal work,c.oncerning the loan is
done by the City's. legal counsel. - - The,information would be given to, Mr.
.Kinleyso the money would be available when approved.
Mayor Tourtelot further reported that the bank will pay interest
on other City monies deposited according to whether the monies remain
30 to 901 90 to 180, 180 to.365 days at various rates up to 42-7...
GATE CONTRACT
The Manager reminded -the Council that it has not as yet signed
a new contract with the Association for Gate services for.fiscal year
1965-66. Councilman.Goodman stated that.if"the'C.ity could reimburse the
Rolling Hills Community Association for Gate costs on a semi-annual basis,
the City would not have to borrow money. Mr.-Kinley-recommended that the
Coun6il change the payments to the Association to a semi-annual basis,
making payments on January 1, 1966 and June 1,1966. Mayor Tourtelot
requested the City Attorney to draw up such an agreement for gate operation
to be presented to the Association.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - RE STATE COLLEGE
Mayor Tourtelot reported on a meeting he attended last Wednes4j
at the County -Sanitation District -Offices. He stated that the City of
Torrance is very anxious that the 150 acres of landfill north.of Palos
Verdes DriveNorthand-west of CrenshawBoulevardbe used for the State
College instead.ofa County Regional Recreation facility., Mayor' Tourtelot"',
expressed his desire to see the area used for a park and recreational
facility. Mayor Tourtelot asked for comments from each member of the
Council. After discussion, Mayor Tourtelot suggested that the.City adopt
the.sample resolution.sent to it by the City of South Gate which covers
all points in the case.
RESOLUTION NO. 198
It was moved by CouncilmanVan Note to adopt Resolution No. 198
being "A RESOLUTION OF THE -CITIES COMPRISING THE JOINT COUNTY :SANITATION
DISTRICTS INOPPOSITIONOF THE PROPOSAL TO.USETHE PALOS VERDES REFUSE
DISPOSAL SITE FOR STATE COLLEGE USE INSTEAD OF THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL FOR
PARK AND RECREATION" and that reading in full be waived. Seconded by
Mayor Tourtelot, motion was carried by -the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Van Note and -Mayor Tourtelot
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman Goodman
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
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RVBBISH-.CONTRACT
Mayor Tourtelot-requested that,.discussion on the Rubbish
Contract be held over to the next meeting. Mayor Tourtelot stated
.that.he woul&contact the Hillside
1side Rubbish Company before the next
meet in9 ',and report to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilman Van Note,, seconded by Councilman
Fay and unanimously carried that the meeting -be adjourned at .10:15 P.M.
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City Cle
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