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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, 11 March 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
James L. Elliott
Fred I. Tourtelot.
Lawrence M. Weitzel
and Mayor Owen F. Goodman
Also Present: -City Attorney William Kinley (entered
City Clerk Gilbert Myers at 7:40)
Mrs. Stockdale
Chief Robinson
Captain Trefethen
Mr. Nathaniel Fryer
Mr. John Knezevich
Dr. Greenhut (entered at 8:40)
MINUTES
The minutes of the City Council meeting held 25 February
1957 were read by the City Clerk. It was moved by
Councilman Bullard and seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion was
carried.
POUND ORDINANCE
The City Clerk read a letter of 8 February from the
County Health Department regarding the danger of rabies
and the need for a pound ordinance to control it. After a
general discussion in which it was agreed that the City
should adopt such an ordinance, Mayor Goodman stated that
he would prepare a pound ordinance for presentation at the
next meeting.
COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES
Battalion Chief Byron D. Robinson of the Los Angeles
County Fire Department made a comprehensive report on the
County Fire District which includes the City of Rolling
Hills. He observed that two sections within the city
confines are not now in the District. The Council asked
him to initiate action for their inclusion. He explained
that in about five weeks a communication would come to the
City on which the Council could act. He further discussed
the improvement of fire ratings which might be possible
in our area because of better water supply and more men
and equipment on duty. Captain Trefethen explained the
house-to-house fire prevention operations of the Department
which occur in its off season, January to May, and of its
particularly beneficial effects.
CIVIL DEFENSE
Mr. Nathaniel Fryer, a representative of Director Earl
of the Civil Defense Authority, spoke on the matter of
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Civil Defense and disaster procedure in this area. He
outlined the services for which the City could contract
from the Civil Defense Authorities. When asked how the
City could best cooperate, he replied that it would be
to go along with the Interim Survival Plan. The Council
was of the opinion that it should confer with local
Director Dean Madsen regarding our civil defense problems.
HIGHWAY INVENTORY
The City Clerk read a letter of 20 February 1957
from the State Department of Public Works requesting that
an estimate be made of road needs through the year 1971.
After considerable discussion it was agreed that the
matter should be referred to the Rolling Hills Community
Association for study and necessary action.
GIRL SCOUT WEEK
The City Clerk read a letter of 21 February 1957`
from the South Bay Council of Girl Scouts. In accordance
with this letter, Mayor Goodman proclaimed the week of
i March 10 to 16 as Girl Scout Week in,.the City of Rolling
.� Hills. The City Clerk was instructed to post a notice
of this proclamation on the bulletin boards.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES HEARING FOR GAS RATE INCREASE
The City Clerk read a letter from the Public Utilities
Commission of 27 February 1957 announcing a hearing on
rate increase -for the Southern California Gas Company.
After some discussion it was agreed to take no action.
PARKS AND RECREATTON:."ALLOTMENT,,
The City Clerk read a letter from the County of
Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation dated
28 February 1957 indicating that the sum of $223 was to
be appropriated for the City of Rolling Hills, provided
a City appropriation of three dollars or more for each
County dollar was made. After considerable discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Bullard that this matter be
tabled until the next meeting. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Tourtelot and carried.
CITY WORKMENIS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
The City Clerk reminded the Council that the insurance
binder from the State Compensation Insurance Fund will
expire 25 March 1957, and said he will contact the Long
Beach office to determine the next necessary step to
continue coverage.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE - DR. J. W. GREENHUT
Dr. Greenhut presented a letter written to him by
the South Bay Engineering Company. It reported on the
engineering aspects of the road construction and dam
activities of Dr. Keys. After some discussion it was
decided to refer the matter to the Rolling Hills Community
Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 21,
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
participated, and after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 23 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California, Re
Contract for City Prosecution Serviceit was, on motion
made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman
Bullard, and'on roll call vote unanimously adopted.
Said resolution is set forth in full in the Book of
Resolutions.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT
A proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Rolling Hills, California, -Regulating the Flight
of Aircraft over the City of Rolling Hills" was introduced
and read by Mayor Goodman. After discussion it was
agreed that Councilman Elliott should take a copy to the
Civil Aeronautics Authority for criticism and any
necessary amendment.
THE KEEPING OF HORSES
Mayor Goodman suggested that -','-a public hearing be
held regarding a proposed stable ordinance. The City
Clerk was instructed to give notice of the hearing to
be held at the second Council meeting.in April in the
Newsletter and to furnish copies -of the proposed ordinance
to be sent to the Caballeros.
ORDINANCE NO,J
Ordinance No.'l entitled "An Ordinance Reulating the
Speed of Motor Vehicles.." introduced at the 29 February
Council meeting, was read by the City Clerk. Upon motion
made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman
Elliott, the Ordinance was on roll call vote unanimously
adopted. Said Ordinance No. 1 is set forth in full in
the Book of Ordinances.
ORDINANCE_ NO
It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot that the reading
of Ordinance No. 2 entitled !'An Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills, Californias Prohibiting Immoral Conduct."
introduced at the 2.5 February Council meeting, be waived.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott and
unanimously carried. Thereupon,, on motion made by
Councilman Bullard and seconded by Councilman Tourtelot,
The Ordinance was on roll call vote unanimously adopted.
Said Ordinance No. 2 is set forth in full in the Book of
Ordinances.
PROPOSED TRASH OR LITTER ORDINANCE
The necessity for an anti -litter ordinance was
discussed and the subject was held over 'until the next
meeting. The Mayor and the City Attorney were both
instructed to investigate the writing of an ordinance
to cover this matter.
WAIVER FOR BUILDING IN SLIDE AREAS
The City Clerk reported on the matter of a waiver
to be executed In the County Building Office to protect
the City of Rolling Hills against damages from building
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in slide areas. Mr. Kinley undertook to draft such
a waiver to be furnished to the County office.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
Communications from the League of California,Citiess
The Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board and
the Red Cross were presented by the City Clerk to the
Council. No action was taken.
CAPITAL COMPANY APPRAISAL OF GATE PROPERTIES,
The City Clerk advised the Council that Mr. Kulow
. of the Capital Company had orally offered for sale to
the City and/or the Rolling Hills Community Association
the main gate house, the Eastfield gate house and resi-
dence, the two island gates and two residential sites
at either end of Crest Road for a total consideration
of $50,000-00. 'Mayor Goodman and Councilman Tourtelot
were instructed to contact Palos Verdes Properties
further with regard to this matter.
No further business coming before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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ert Z., Myers,Clerk
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wen F. F. Goddman,, Mayor