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2/25/1957142 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING'HILLS, CALIFORNIA The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, 25 February, 1957, in the City Hall of the City of Rolling Hills. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Mayor.Goodman. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Allan F. Bullard (entered at James L. Elliott 7:40) Fred I. Tourtelot Lawrence M. Weitzel and Mayor Owen F. Goodman A1so.Present: City Attorney William Kinley (entered at City Clerk Gilbert Myers 7:40) Mrs. Stockdale Mr. T' W. Woodland Mr. and Mrs. Updegraf Dr. John Keys Mr. Clark Wiedmann Mr. Ivar Gustafson Mr. Robert Brockett Mrs. Greenhut (entered at 8:35) MINUTES The minutes of the City Council meeting held 13 February 1957 were read by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman Elliott that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion was carried. REZONING IN VICINITY OF BERRY HILLS Mr. Clark Wiedmann of Berry Hills reported to the Council that there will be a hearing on 14 March on Case No. 3336(4) Palos Verdes District No. 112 to reduce the size of lots in some 134 acres adjacent to Berry Hills. Thereupon motion of Mayor Goodman seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, Resolution No. 20 entitled �'A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California, Protesting the Recommendation of the Planning Commission of the County of Los Angeles in. Zoning Case No. 3336(4)" was on roll call vote by the City Clerk unanimously carried. Said Resolution No. 20 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mr. Updegraf made a comprehensive presentation of the organization of the League of California Cities, its objectives and activities. He answered questions from a number of Councilmen. On motion made by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman Weitzel, it was unanimously. carried that the City, of Rolling Hills apply for membership in the League. The first year's membership involves no fee from the city; thereafter the fee is dependent upon population and would be in the vicinity of about $150. The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter of application to the League. 1 1 1 DR. KEYS ROAD AND DAM Dr. Keys presented his case of an access road between his and Dr. Greenhut'sproperty to afford access to property beyond. Where the roaq crosses,a canyon he has requested to have permission to ill a substantial area and erect a dam in order to,establish a pond about 400 feet long, 50 feet wide and 10 feet deep. The dam is to have a cistern, a spillway and to be faced with 6 inches of concrete front and back. The length of the dam is to be about 50 feet. He further intends to plant trees, fence the lake for safety sake, provide a drainage pump and fish to keep down mosquito larvae. After considerable discussion, he was directed to approach the Architectural Committee of the Rolling Hills Community Association with these additional details for its consideration. It was suggested that engineering drawings, a written statement describing the project, a bond for faithful performance, and consideration of culverts (perhaps two 36 -inch pipes) would be necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 21 U; After discussion and after approval by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 21 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Protesting the Increase in the Assessed Valuation of Real Property in the City of Rolling Hills" was, on motion made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Elliott and on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Said resolution is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. SPEED ORDINANCE Councilman Bullard introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Regulating the Speed of Motor Vehicles." The title of said proposed ordinance was read by Councilman Weitzel. On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, the reading of the ordinance in full at this time was unanimously waived. ORDINANCE NO. U-6 After considerable discussion regarding curfew and loitering Councilman Bullard read Ordinance No. U-6 entitlecl- �An Ordinance Prohibiting Loitering in the City of Rolling Hills, California." Upon motion made by Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, the Ordinance was on roll call vote by the City Clerk unanimously; adopted. Said ordinance is set forth in full in the Book of Ordinances. IMMORAL CONDUCT ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented to the Council a draft ordinance regarding immoral conduct. Said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Elliott who read the title, "An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills, California, Prohibiting Immoral Conduct." On motion of Councilman Bullard, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, the reading of the ordinance in full at this time was unanimously waived. LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT Considerable discussion centered around the matter of low-flying aircraft. Further consideration was laid over until the next meeting. THE KEEPING OF HORSES Mayor Goodman presented a draft copy of an ordinance pertaining to the keeping of horses. After considerable discussion it was.generally agreed that this ordinance' should be evolved from a public hearing on the subject so -that the medical aspects and equestrian interests could be considered. TAX ROLLS The Mayor observed the necessity for requesting of the County Assessor a copy of the tax rolls for the City of Rolling Hills. The City Clerk was.directed to write the County Assessor requesting these documents. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT N0. The Mayor reported upon his attendance at the meeting of the County Sanitation Board which expressed disapproval of Assembly Bill No. 945, and suggested writing a letter for the City voicing its disapproval also. RESOLUTION N.O. 22 After discussion and after approval by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 22 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California Fixing the Day and Hour of Regular Meetings" was on motion made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Elliott and on roll call vote by the City Clerk unanimously adopted.. Said resolution is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. SWAFFIELD STUDY OF ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY. ASSOCIATION C RE3TRI..T I .. ONS .. In connection with zoning and other City problems, it was considered necessary to duplicate copies of Mr. Swaffieldts study of the Association restrictions so they could be further studied.. OFFICE PURCHASES After some discussion the City Clerk was instructed to investigate a letterhead for the City of Rolling Hills containing the red horse symbol and the names of the councilmen and the manager and the City Clerk. He was also instructed to investigate the purchase of minute, resolution and ordinance books. CORRELATION OF BUILDING MATTERS WITH COUNTY The City.Clerk' presented questions from the County Building Department: 1.- Should the Association approve building plans before the County? 2. What is the relationship of the City regarding landslide waivers to builders when the'County Building Department acts as the City's contract employee? - 3. What does the City of Rolling Hills desire the County to do regarding building permits in "flood" areas in the City? 1 1 The City Clerk was instructed to carry on as before regarding plans approval, favoring the approval first by the Rolling Hills Community Association. He was further instructed to see whether or not the County would include waiver protection for the City as well as for the County for buildings in slide areas. He was also instructed to procure information regarding the location of the flood areas. RATIFICATION OF LETTER TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING DENBO SUBDIVISION After discussion and upon motion by Councilman Weitzel, seconded by Councilman Elliott and unanimously carried, the City Clerk was directed to inform the Board of Supervisors that the. City Council of the City of Rolling Hills at this meeting ratified and approved the letter of 2 February 1957 sent to the Planning Commission in Los Angeles as an action of the Council. There being no further business to be considered, ,.y the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Cr City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor