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4/24/1967MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILL -S-, CAL•IFORN1A - APRIL 24, 1967 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City Hills was held at the Administration Building, 2 -Portuguese Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 24, FOLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: MINUTES of Rolling Bend Road, 1967. Councilmen Klein, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay Councilman Hesse Teena Clifton William Kinley Marion Welch June Cunningham Elizabeth Bach W. Kessenick C. Leonard A. Esser J. Millhauser Mrs. Schleissner City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Secretary League of Women Voters So. Bay Engineering Lanco Engineering Resident Resident Resident Minutes of the meetings of February 27, March 13, March 24, March 27 and April 10 were reviewed, and acted on as follows: February 27 - approved as corrected. Motion made by Councilman Tourtelot, econded by Councilman Nadal and unanimously carried. arch 13 - to be edited and re -written by Attorney Kinley, and checked ith Mrs. Clifton. March 24, March 27 and April 1.0 - approved as presented. Motion for acceptance by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Klein and unanimously carried. COMMENDATION Before proceeding with the meeting, City Treasurer Marion Welch expressed his appreciation to the Mayor and the Council for their cooperation during the past year, and commended them on their accomplish- ments. Mayor Fay thanked Mr. Welch for his considerate remarks. ELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Fay thanked members of the Council for their service and cooperation during his term of office, and expressed special thanks to the City Manager for her time and effort with regard to the construction and furnishing of the new -Administration Building. He said that he had enjoyed.his term as Mayor, and the cooperation and compatibility of the members of the Council had added to the p.l.easure of the office. Council- man Tburtelot expressed the deep appreciation of -the Council to Mayor Fay for his service, and commended his efforts in accomplishing the comple- tion of the Administration Building. Councilman Nadal stated that he certainly endorsed everything said by Councilman Tourtelot, and stated that he was greatly impressed with the Mayor's executive ability. Council- man Klein added his appreciation to Mayor Fay for his year of devoted service, and complimented him on his diplomatic approach to problems that came before the Council. April 24, 1967 The City Clerk then opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Tourtelot nominated Councilman Klein for the office, and the nomination was seconded by Mayor Fay: There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councilman Tourtelot; seconded by Mayor.Fay that the City Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Councilman Klein for Mayor.. The: motion was -unanimou.s.l.y.., carried. The. City Clerk then. administered the oath of office to Mayor Klein, and Councilman Fay transferred the..gavel to him. Councilman Fay nominated Councilman Tourtelot as Mayor pro -tem and the nomination was seconded by Councilman Nadal. There being no further nominations, motion was made by Councilman Fay and seconded by Councilman Nadal that'the City Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Councilman Tourtelot as Mayor pro -tem. The motion was unanimously carried, and the City Clerk administered the oath of office to Council- man Tourtelot. CORRESPONDENCE C-1 F� The City Manager reported that Councilmen had received a let- ter dated April 17, 1967 from Sheriff Peter Pitchess, asking support oq salary and personnel recommendations in Assembly Bill 938, and a copy of his letter to the Board'of Supervisors -,,also a summary of Bill 938. Councilman Tourtelot stated that the correspondence provides information from Sheriff Pitchess, but none from the Board of Supervisors. He fur ther stated that the Council should be completely informed. Mrs. Clifton' -- was requested to contact Supervisor Burton Chace s office to arrange for a representative at the next Council meeting. Palos Verdes Newspapers, Inc. The City Manager presented a letter from Palos Verdes Newspapers, Inc. requesting participation in the 30th Anniversary Edition to be published May 26, . 19.67 . Councilman Tou.rtel,ot moved that in keeping with past policy, the City contribute one half page at a cost of $120.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse County of.Los.Angeles Road Department -re: Equestrian Underpass The City Manager advised the Council that on April 10, 1967 she had written to Mr. I. L. Morhar, Road Commissioner, Los Angeles County and to Mr. Joseph P. Leach, City Administrator of Rolling Hills Estates, requesting that the Board of Directors and the City Council be given an opportunity to express their thoughts on the matter of the pro- posed equestrian underpass before any final action is taken concerning construction, and requesting a joint meeting between Mr. Morhar, M�E. Leach and Mrs. Clifton. She then presented a letter from Mr. Morhar dated April 13, 1967, advising that he or his representative would be pleased to attend a meeting at any time convenient for those who would be in attendance. REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS Fire Department Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated April 17, 1967 from Chief Klinger, advising that effective May 1, 1967 Chief Walter Meagher will be Division Fire Chief in charge of Fire Fighting Service, and his position will be filled by Division Assistant Fire Chief Ralph Russell. -2- April 24, 1967 The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of March 1967 was received and filed. A proclamation designating Saturday May 6, 1967 as FIRE SERVICE DAY was passed on the motion of Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Nadal, and unanimously carried. Police Week - Los Angeles County A letter dated April 15, Community Recognition Association sample proclamation was presented May 14-20 POLICE WEEK was made by Nadal and unanimously carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS 1967 from the Law Enforcement and of Los Angeles County with enclosed to the Council. Motion to proclaim Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Transfer of $5,000.00 from the Motor Vehicle In Lieu Fund to the General Fund, and $1,000.00 from the Traffic Safety Fund to the General Fund was approved on motion of Councilman Nadal, seconded by Councilman Fay, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman PAYMENT OF BILLS Fay, Nadal., Tourtelot, Mayor Klein Hesse It was moved by Councilman Nadal that Demands No. 350 through 364 be paid from the General Fund, Demand No. 365 be paid from the Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fund, and Demand No. 366 be paid from the Traffic Safety Fund. DEMAND NO. NAME AMOUNT 350 Cal. Contract Cities Assoc. $ 80.00 351 Pacific Telephone Co. 10.73 352 Addressograph-Multigraph 22.47 353 L. R. Phillips & Sons 36.00 354 So. Cal. Edison Co. 49.66 355 Draperies by Burton 367.12 356 Palos Verdes Newspapers, Inc. 14.82 357 Torrance Desk & Office Equip. 76.72 358 Palos Verdes Water Co. 6.50 359 General Telephone Co. 5.25 360 Irvin H. Davis 60.00 361 Alma C. Clifton 364.40 362 Betty M. Arrieta 69.29 363 June C. Cunningham 353.46 364 William Kinley 450.00 365 L.A. County Sheriff Dept. 3,354.00 366 Blinker -Lite Supply Co. 19.87 $5,340.29 Motion for approval was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman FINANCIAL REPORT Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein Hesse Councilman Nadal moved that the Report of the City Treasurer for the month of March 1967 and the Financial Summary for the month of March 1967 be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and unani- mously carried. -3- April 24, 1967 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION,;NO . 211 Councilman Nadal moved for adoption of Resolution No. 211, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITY HALL FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, and that reading in full be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 212 Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot,. Mayor Klein Hesse Councilman Tourtelot moved for adoption of Resolution No. 212, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A NEGOTIABLE NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00, and that reading in full be waived....Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay, and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman RESOLUTION NO. 213 Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein Hesse Councilman Nadal moved for adoption of Resolution No. 213, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, and that reading in full be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse Mrs. Clifton advised the Council of a special meeting of the Southern California Rapid Transit District to be held at 9:00 P.M. on May 4, 1967 at the Rodger Young Auditorium. A letter dated April 18 was presented, requesting a certified copy of the City's Resolution of appointment, in the event of a change in the person representing the City. Because Resolution No. 185, dated September.14, 1964, and naming Mr. Owen Goodman, is no longer effective, the Manager presented the new resolution. SUBDIVISION N0. 32, e TENTATIVE MAP ® TRACT 26661, A. E. ESSER t Mr. Alvah E. Esser presented a six point summary to the Council, explaining why he believed that the road to the new lot in his proposed subdivision is adequate for fire vehicles, and why the cost of any additional blacktop would seriously jeopardize the subdivision. Mr. Esser's written six point rebuttal to the Fire Department's proposal on his.road_way..was placed in his ' ubdivis ion file. 4 Mrs. Emily Schleissner, a resident living on the lot to the East of Mr. Esser, stated that she is willing to sacrifice her flower beds and spend the money necessary to conform to any requirements to widen the driv if it is a condition of the subdivision she has filed with the Rolling Hills Community Association, but that her neighbors who share the drive with the Schleissners and the Essers wish to keep it at its present width, and probably will refuse to sign her modification agreement to ensure that the drive will remain as it is. Councilman Nadal asked Mr. Esser if he would agree to hold the subdivision over until another joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors can be held. He further suggested that members -4- / - - /-1 April 24, 1967 visit the site before the joint meeting. Mr. Mil.lhauser, a resident, requested that he be notified in, advance of the joint meeting. The con- sent of the subdivider, Mr. Esser, was obtained to hold the matter on - the agenda. SUBDIVISION NO. 28 - FINAL MAP - TRACT 26214, W. C. ELLISON The Manager presented the final map of Tract No. 26214, to- gether with a letter from the Department of County Engineer dated April 20, 1967 recommending: 1) approval of the map, 2) acceptance of the right to restrict the erection of buildings or other structures, as offered for dedication on said map, 3) rejection of the Private.Street which is offered for dedicationron said map, -and 4) that the Council a make a finding as follows: The City Council, pursuant to Section 11587 of the Subdivision Map Act, hereby finds that W. C. Ellison, subdivider of the subject tract has in. good faith attemptd to secure the signatures of Palos Verdes Properties, a partnership, Southern California Gas Co., .Palos Verdes Water Company, Rolling 'Halls Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes and Los Angeles County Flood Control District, has been un - Able to do so, and a refusal to accept the map for recording would work' an undue hardship on the subdivider. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Fay that the final map be approved in. accordance with the recommendations of the County Engineer, deleting paragraph 4 on, the recommendation of the City Attorney William Kinl.ey. Motion was seconded by Councilman Nadal and unanimously carried, and the City Clerk was directed to sign the linen original. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ,- WEED ABATEMENT Mayor Klein ordered the matter held on the agenda for consid eration during the next fiscal, year. AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER Administration Building, Mayor Klein ordered the matter, held on the agenda. Eastfield Gate Condemnation City Attorney William Kinley advised the Council that he has furnished the legal description and maps of the property to Mr. E. L. Pearson. Lanco Engineering re: Bond for Tract 28146, Subdivision No. 25, W. Stewart Mr. Webb Stewart advised the Council that it was his wish to post a bond for the necessary widening of the road, because of possible damage to the blacktop during construction, but that he is agreeable to having the work done, if that is the wish of the Council. However, he requested permission to post a bond in the amount of $500.00 so that recordation of the -map would not be delayed. Councilman Tourtelot made a motion for acceptance of a performance bond in, the amount of $500.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman. Nadal. and unanimously carried. ,Lanco Engineering re: Bond £or Tract 26113, Subdivision No. 30, W. Norris Mr. Clark Leonard of 'Lanco Engineering appeared to represent Mr. Walter Norris, and stated that Mr. Norris has requested that the Council waive the requirement of the Planning Advisor's Report dated January 17, 1.967, requiring that he provide at least 15 feet of paved driveway access where the single drive is proposed, because compliance with the requirement would require removal of trees, fencing and a barn. Mr. Norris has requested that these things remain intact until such time as he should decide to sell the new property, and then be made a condition of the building permit. -5- April. 24, 1967 Mr. Leonard was requested to submit an estimate from a minitnum of two, preferably three, contractors for the necessary paving and remov- al -of structures. Motion. to accept a performance bond for not less than. $5,000.00, to be signed by City Attorney William Kin.ley and City Manager Teena Clifton was made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded 'by Councilman Fay and unanimously carried. With. reference to requirements of the Fire Department, Mr. Leonard presented a letter dated April 21, 1967, reporting on a meeting held on that date between the Palos Verdes Water Co., County Fire Warden, Mr. Norris and Mr. Leonard.. The letter was filed in Mr. Norris' sub- ,,,_. division file. It presented five alternatives to serve the lot and advised the Council, that alternatives 2-5 are excessive in cost, and requested that the owner be allowed to develop one additional site with no additional water requirements, alternative 1. After discussion, the Manager Department and Palos Verdes Water Company the requirements of the Fire Department, Co. about the possibility of funding the property owners served. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Trophies and Trophy Case was asked to talk to the Fire about the best way to meet and to ask Palos Verdes Water necessary line, and assessing Councilman Nadal advised the Council that it is his under- standing that Los Caballeros plan to donate a trophy case to the new building to display the eight Perpetual Trophies that have been donated by its members. He requested that the City Manager send letters of appreciation to the donors. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS The City Manager asked Council approval of $25.00 entrance fee for Councilman Fred Hesse and City Attorney William K.inley to participate in the Fifth Annual Civic -Armed Forces Golf Tournament on Monday, May 15 at the Naval Base Golf Course, Los Alamitos. Motion for approval was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, and carried by the following roll call vote: DYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hesse ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, Councilman T-purtelot made a motion .for adjournment at 11:10 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay, and unanimously carried. APPROVED: Mayor am City Cler L 1