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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor