8/22/1966MIhZUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
August 22, 1966
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Fay at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, August 22,
1966 at the City Office.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and.Mayor Fay
Absent: Councilmen.Klein and Nadal
Others
Present: Teena Clifton
City Manager
William Kinley
City Attorney
Marion Welch
City Treasurer
Ruth Thernton
Secretary
.Tames G. Barnard
Resident
Betty Arrieta
Bookkeeper
COUNCILMAN J.Oo LEE SOLOMON-REDONDO BEACH
Mayor Fay introduced Councilman Solomon, City of. Recondo
Beach, who gave a brief description of the South Bay City Council Asso-
ciation which was in the process of formation. Each member city
appoints two delegates to attend a luncheon meeting once a month for
the purpose of reviewing mutual interests and sharing problems common
to the entire south bay area. No formal dues. The first meeting is
set for September 27th. Six cities have approved the organization to
date and accepted membership: Torrance, Rolling Hills Estates, Man-
hattan.Beach, Hermosa, Lawndale and Redondo Beach.
Mr. Tourtelot made the motion that the City of Rolling Hills
become a member of the South Bay City Council Association, seconded
by Mr. Hesse and unanimously carried. Mayor Fay appointed Councilmen
Nadal and Tourtelot as delegates to attend the initial meeting.
APPROVAL, OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Hesse and seconded by Councilman
Tourtelot and unanimously carried that minutes -of August 8, 1966 be
approved as corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE
a7 Letter dated August 10, 1966 from C. Magness, Division
Engineer, Los Angeles County Flood Control.District, Re: Contract No.
9259, Storm Drain Bond Issue, Project No. 6601, Rolling Hills Partial
,Payment of Engineering Fees, was presented. The City is now eligible
;to receive payment for actual cost incurred in preparation of plans'�
"',and supporting data in the amount of 65% of the total. The Manager
stated that she had been in contact with E.. L. Pearson & Associates and
they will forward their statement for payment.
b) Letter dated August 16, 1966 from Lathon B. Brewer, Divi-
sion.Fire Chief, Research and Planning, County of Los Angeles Fire De-
partment, Re: Fire Hydrant Spacing and Location, was presented. The
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CORRESPONDENCE (Caxntinued) August 22, 1966
Manager referred tip a letter from L. K. Spara, E,.L. Pearson &.Assoc
ciates,.p`k�ented at the City Council meeting, August 8th, requesting
that Condition No. 10 for Proposed Tract No. 23643, Helen Westerlund,
be waived, to allm7 the installation of a 6" water line in Johns Canyon
Road. As a result of the'. letter and the discussion at the Council
meeting; the Manager had been in contact withothe County Fire Depart-
ment resulting- in the aforen:erntioned letter reco:rmaending that the City
set 500'' no more than 660' as the distance between fire hydrants.
The spacing is now set at 800'. Follovring a brief discussion Mr.
Hesse moved that the request for relief from the condition imposed
by the Fire Warden be denied, seconded by Mr. Tourtelot and unanimously
carried. Mr. Hesse further moved that the Manager contact the Fire
Chief, review the problem further and make a written'report to the City
Council. Mayor Fay suggested that it might be helpful to have Chief
Brewer at the meeting when the Council reviews the Manager's report.
c) better dated August 9, 1966 from Fames S. Mize, Chief
Deputy, Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, Enclosing a
copy -of Board Order No. 175, concerning disbursement of penalty pay- �{
ments on delinquent property taxes, was presented. After a brief dis-
cussion during which tine the Manager mentioned that the percentage of
delinquency in . Rolling Hills was e-xtremely small the letter was ordered-
received
rdered received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 207
Councilman Tourtelot suggested that Robert R. Nadal, Finance
Officer, be complimented for his efforts and thoroughness in preparing
the Recommended Budget for 1966-67. Thereafter on motion by Councilman
.Hesse seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, Resolution . No. 207 entitled,
"A RESOLUTIbN ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR TI"E CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COM�,1ENCING JULY 13, 1966; AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1967, AND FIX-
ING THE AMOUNT OF RE'a,NUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR", be
adopted, and further moved that the reading in full be waived. Motion
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay
NOES: Nome
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein and Nadal
Resolution No. 207 is set forth in full in the Book.of Resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 208
Councilman Tourtelot moved that Resolution No. 208, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALI--
FORNIA,.FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 13,
1966 AND ENDING JUNLE 30, 1967", be adopted, and further moved that the
reading in full be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen. Hesse, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein and Nadal
Resolutibn No. 208 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions.
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August 22, 1966
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
Pound Department
The report of the Pound Department for the Fiscal Year
July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966 was presented. The Manager mentioned
the success of the 1966 annual "Rabies Clinic" in which the cities
of Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates work cooperatively to
hold each year. The report was ordered received and filed.
County Regional Planning Commission
The Quarterly Bulletin No, 93, dated July 1, 1966, covering
Population and Dwelling Units was presented. It was ordered received
and filed.
County Engineer, Building & Safety Division, Los Angeles County
Report of County Engineer following investigation of house
fire at #26 Chuckwagon Road and the resultant state of the structure,
concern about 4° overhanging eaves with no support now that roof
rafters are burned out. The Manager stated that she had been attempt-
ing to establish ownership and hence responsibility but only fouxkd
a multiple ownership situation and information from the Savings and
Loan that the matter will probably have to be resolved in the courts.
Mayor Fay suggested that the Manager take whatever steps are appro-
priate and summed up the discussion by stating that the Council was
in agreement that the report should be followed up and corrective
action taken.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
In the absence of Councilman Nadal, Finance Officer, Mayor
Fay appointed Councilman Hesse as Temporary Finance Officer. Mr,
Hesse moved that Demands No, 111 through No. 122 be approved for pay-
ment from the General Fund, and No. 12.3 be approved for payment from
the Traffic Safety Fund.
DEMAND
NO. NAME
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
17.1
Authorized Employment Agency
Placement Fee-Mrs.'Ruth
$106.25
Thornton -Secretary
112
So. California Edison.Co.
Service City Hall
45.97
113
Ditto Division
Ditto Machine;
272.48
Serial #22827
114
Los'Angeles Co. Road Dept.
Job #27874 & 27880
593.89
Permit Inspection &
Engineering, Street
Division Report
115
Co. of Los Angeles -Regional
Invoice #3249 -Planning
15,.95
Planning Commission
Servide -Tract #23768*
116
William Kinley
Legal Retainer:- Ci'ty ' '
450..00
Attorney; for August..66
117
William Kinley
Balance; July 66 Rec
75,.00
tainer not previously pd
118
Alma C. Clifton
City Manager�Clerk.Sal-
320.51.
ary for August 66
119
Betty M. Arrieta
Bookkeeper Services
59.56
for August 66
120
Betty.M. Arrieta
Balance July Salary
22.65
not previously paid
121
Ruth Thornton
Secretarial Services
190°87
16 -31st August 66
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"123 Blinker Light Supply Co. 24-30 T Batteries for 17.47
Gates & Traffic Safety
$2,179.60
Motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein and Nadal
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
The Manager reported to the Council that the revised draw-
ings showing the corrections previously made by the Councilman and
Administration Building Committee had been submitted to the Architect-
ural Committee and had received approval. Mr. Kinley stated he had
just received the revised specifications, would review them and return
them to the Manager. He further stated he had reviewed and corrected
the contractual agreement and had given it to the Manager. After a
brief discussion Councilman Hesse moved, seconded by Councilman Tour-
telot., that when the City Manager,and City Attorney are satisfied with
the specifications that they call for bids on the A dministration
Building and the time allowed for bidding be no more than three weeks
from the date of the bid notification. Motion was carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay
NOES: None
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Mr. James G. Barnard., residing at #13�; CrestTRoad7,"'`re'queste
permission of the Council to relate an incident which recently occurred
.in his neighborhood. During tbb�absence of one of his neighbors
several youths utilized the premises for a gathering which was objection-
able in many respects --loud music, noise, motorcycles, etc. After an
unsuccessful attempt to obtain satisfaction from the guard at the Main
Gate as to how the 17 cars involved gained entrance, Mr. Barnard phoned
the Sheriff. The Sheriff came out, but inasmuch'as it was established
that.one of the members of the party had proper identification and had
.the permission of the property owners to utilize the premises, nothing
could be done. Mr. Barnard's prime concern was the speed -of the ve-
hicles,',and thdfact that this was not restricted to the one might, but
was repeated the next day. Discussion followed during which time Coun-
cilman Hesse suggested that the incident should be discussed with the
property owner. Mr. Hesse also noted that the operation of the Gates
by the Security personnel was not a City function,.but was within the
province of the Rolling Hills Community Association, and should be
brought to the attention of the .Board of Directors.. As a result of the
various suggestions of the Councilmen Mr. Barnard stated he would take
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PAYMENT OF,BILLS (Continued) August 22, 1966
DEMAND NO.
122 Palos Verdes Water Co. Service: 43-1200 & 43-2.105 9.00
to August 15, 66
l23 Blinker Light Supply Co. 24-30 T Batteries for 17.47
Oates & Traffic Safety
$2.,.179_.60
Motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heose, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen. Klein and Nadal
ADMINI,ST*TION BUILDING
The Manager repported to the Council that the revised draw-
ings showin thecorrections previously made by the Councilman and
Administration Building Committee had been submitted to the Architect-
ural Committee and had received approval. Mr. Kinley stated he had
just received the revised specifications, would review them and return
them to the Manager, He further stated he had reviewed and corrected
the contractual agreement and had given it to the Manager, After a
brief discussion Councilman Hesse moved, seconded by Councilman Tour-
telot, that when the City Manager and City Attorney are satisfied with
the specifications that they call for bids on the A dministration
Building and the --time allowed for bidding be no more than three weeks
from the date of the bid notification. Motion was carri*d by 'the
following vote: s
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein and Nadal -
PERSONAL APPEARANCES --
Mx James G, Barnard, residing at #13 Crest Road, requested.
permission of,the Council to relate an incident which recohtly occurred
in his neighborhood. During the absence of one of his neighbors
several youths utilised the premises for a gathering which was objection-
able in man respects -*.loud music, noise, motorcycles, stat After an
unsuccessful attempt to obtain satisfaction from the guard at the Main
Got* as to how the 17 care involved Sained entrance, Mr. Barnardhoned
the Sheriff. The Sheriff came out, but inssmudh as it was established
that one of the members of the party had propper,. identifio�ation and had
the permission of the property owners to utilize the'prdmises, nothing
could be donet Mr. Bernard's prime concern was the speed of the ve-
hicles,•and thc..-fact that this was not restricted to the one night but
was repeated the next.d8 . Discussion followed durih$.which time 6oun-.
cilmon Hesse suggested that -the incident should be discussed with the
pr-operty owner, Mr. Hesse also noted that the operation of the.Gates
Y the Security ppersonnel was not a City function, but was within the
province of the Rollin$ Ril.1s Community Association, and should be
brought to the attentign`af the Board of Directors. As a result,of the
various suggestions of the Councilmen Mr, Barnard stated he would take.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES t(Continued) August 22, 1966
the matter.of.-the Gates before the next Board of Directors meeting
September. 1, 1966. Mayyor F,ay thanked Mr. Barnard on behalf of the
Council for bringing the.matter to the attention of the Council.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Burglaries
Mayor -Fay asked the Manager for a report on the burglaries
-of recent record from the Sheriff's Department. .It was.also stated
by Councilmen that. instructions issued previously to the guards
should be reinforced and that every car'.not bearing a city sticker
should have the license number noted; In the past this practice
has assisted the Sheriff in tracing robberies in the Rolling Hills
area through the Motor V ehicle Department in Sacramento.,;
Rubbish Disposal Contract
Mayor Fay.appointed Councilman Nadal, to be�assisted by
Councilman Tourtelot, to negotiate a new contract with the Hillside
Rubbish Company, to advise the Council of any change in the previous
contract or changes in the existing conditions.
A l,'o.
Property.
Mayor Fay asked the Manager to confer with the property
owner and establish the current status of the Delia-vacant.*.property on
Appaloosa Lane: Mr. Tourtelot moved seconded by Councilman Hesse and
unanimously carried that the Manager write a letter to the.owner ask-
ing him for a timetable on action to repair or demolish the buildings.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED'- DEPUTY CITY CLERK
.It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Council-
man Hesse that.Mrs. tetty.Arrieta be appointed Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Fay administered the.0ath.of Affirmation.of Allegiance
for.Public Officers and Employees as required by Article XX Section
3,of the Constitution of the State of California, to Mrs. Arrieta.
The motion was carried by the following vote:.,.
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and -Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT:: Councilmen Klein.and Nadal
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
A .','RESOLUTION OF_ APPRECIATION TO CHARLES 0. VAN_ NOTE,..JR,."
was introduced by.Councilmdn�Hesse and read in full._ Mr:-Hesse,mede
the motion seconddd by 'Coil Gilman Tourtelot that the Resolution --be
properly prepared and delivered to Mr. Van Note, Jr. and further that
it be spread on the minutes. Motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot and Mayor Fay---
NOES:
eNOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein and,Nadal
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO CHARLES O..VAN NOTE, JR.
WHEREAS,.Charles 0. Van. Note, Jr., was elected to the City
Council of the City -of Rolling Hills on.April 17, 1962, and served
as a member thereof until April 19, 1966, during which time he was
the presiding officer of said Council as Mayor of Rolling Hills
for a period.of:one year; and
WHEREAS, the said Charles 0. Van.Note, Jr. was firmly of
the opi-nionthat the affairs of the City of Rolling Hills should
be conducted in such a way as to minimize infringement upon the rights
and privileges of its residents; and
WHEREAS, during the term of office he gave of his profes-
sional knowledge and personal efforts to further and improve the
pleasant and secluded atmosphere which exists in the City of Rolling
Hills;
NOW,. THEREFORE, -BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Rolling Hills for and on behalf of the residents.of said City
does express to Charles O. Van Note, Jr., its sincere thanks and
grateful appreciation for his outstanding contributions to the de-
velopment of the City of Rolling Hills and his untiring efforts to
maintain the beauty and spaciousness which exist in said City, and
which is so highly valued by the residents thereof.
BE .IT.FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution .be spread upon
the minutes of this meeting of the City Council of the City.of Rolling
Hills and that the Mayor shall signthe same and that a suitable=copy
thereof shall be delivered forthwith to the said Charles 0. Varr Note,
Jr.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
executed this Resolution and
Hills to be.attached thereto.
ADJOURNMENT
I.have on this 22nd day of August, 1966,
caused the seal of the City of Rolling
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Mayor of ttie City of Rol ng Hills
There being no further business to come before the meeting
it was moved by Mayor Fay seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and un-
animously carried that the be adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Mayor '
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