9/11/1967MINUTES. OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,. -CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 11, 1967
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was held at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 1967.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein
Absent: Councilman Hesse, City Treasurer Welch
Also Present: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
June Cunningham Secretary
Chief Ralph Russell L.A. County Fire Dept.
Capt. Joseph Rotella L.A. County Fire Dept.
Capt. Jerry'Fagen L.A. County Fire Dept.
.Mr. Glade Cookus Palos Verdes Water Co.
Mr. Charles Nollenberger Palos Verdes Water Co.
Mrs. Lloyd Olson League of Women Voters
Mr. J. H. Langworthy Resident
.Mr. N. P. Thompson Resident
MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 28, 1967 be accepted
as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. A letter dated August 11, 1967 from Lanco Engineering with
reference to Tracts No. 27316 and 26652 was presented to the Council.
Mr. Clark Leonard of Lanco proposed that deposits for road improvement
on Saddleback Road, as required by the Planning Commission at the
meeting on April 18, 1967, be made with the City by the developers at
the time of recordation of the tracts. Using bonding figures used by
the County Road Department; Mr. Leonard estimated the amount of the
deposits to be $325.00 for Tract No. 27316, C. M. Leonard, owner, and
$305.50 for Tract No. 26652, R. A. Friend, owner.
The City*Manager stated that she wished to compare Mr. Leonard's
estimate of $.26 sq. ft. with two other sources, and the letter was
ordered held on the agenda to give her an opportunity to-do so.
2. Announcement of the 1967 Fall Meeting of the General Assembly
of SCAG on September 29, 1967 was presented, and Councilman Nadal stated
that he would be interested in attending if his schedule permits.
3. A letter dated September 7, 1967 from the firm of Hix & Hix
attorneys for Mr. and Mrs. George Scharffenberger was presented. Mrs.
Hix advised that the Scharffenbergers are interested in acquiring the
newly created home site in Tract No. 26113, Walter Norris, owner.
City Attorney Kinley advised the Council that he will contact
Mrs. Hix with reference to the proposal, and requested that the letter
be put on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the City Council.
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
l 1. The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of
August 1967 was presented. The report was ordered received and filed.
2. The County of Los Angeles Pound Department Report covering
services during the fourth quarter of the 1966-67 fiscal year was
presented. The report was ordered received and filed.
September 11, 1967
LOS ANGELES COUNTY -FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Hydrants -Fire Flows in Rolling -Hills
The City Manager introduced Captain.
Angeles County Fire Department, who spoke t
of Fire Hydrants and Fire Flows contained in
ted July 19, 1967.
Joseph Rotella of the Los
o the Council on the report
a letter to the City da-
Captain-Rotella.explained that Fire Flow is the water required
over and above domestic.requirements, for fighting major fires and that
water availability is the.most important single factor in rating by the
National Insurance Association (formerly National Board of Fire Under-
writers). Captain Rotella advised that because of zone compression in
the area, dewllings in Rolling Hills have been given a rating of 4 on
a scale of 8, Fhich.is very desireable. He explained further that
approximately one-half of::.the.;hydrants in the City were tested, and
that of these, fewer than 50% supplied the recommended 1250-1500 gpm
at 20 pounds residual pressure,...;,.
In reply to questions -about the responsibility of providing
additional fire flow, Captain Rotella stated that the local water
company is responsible for domestic supply only, and that the purveyor
is not obligated for fire protection; he further stated that the Palos
Verdes Water Company had been very cooperative during the testing
period. Captain Rotella then requested that.Mr. Glade Cookus, repre-
senting Palos Verdes Water Company, answer questions about service in
Rolling Hills.
Mr. Cookus advised the Council that the Public Utilities Com-
mission sets standards for the State, and that the lines presently
serving the City exceed requirements of the County Water Ordinance.
There is a 30" main at the intersection of Portuguese Bend Road and
Crest Road capable of delivering 7200 gpm, and a reservoir of 13,000
gallons in the area of the Radar installation, so adequate water is
available to fight a major fire, either multi -structure fire or field
:fine spreading to structures. Mr. Cookus stated that all houses in
-the City get adequate domestic service, and although Palos Verdes
Water Company does not have a legal obligation to provide fire flow,
they do recognize a moral obligation, and future expansion is aimed at
.trying to aid fire protection, but actually the responsibility for
providing adequate flow for fire fighting lies with the property
owners. Mr. Cookus agreed to study the marginal areas and submit a
report so that individual property owners may be informed of the situation.
Mrs. Clifton then requested that Captain Rotella have the remain-
ing hydrants tested and a report made to the Coun, so�..tha.t..the.overall
picture can be evaluated. , cil
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Suggested Accessibility Requirement for -.Fire Department'
The City Manaer introduced Captain Jerry Fagen, who reviewed a
report made. to Mrs. Clifton on. May 23, 1967, outlining standards for
future development and subdivision. Captain Fagen advised that the re-
quirements 'outlined applied to unincorporated areas where the density
of population is greater,:,but in all.areas speed of access.is essential,
and any amendments of requirements listed should allow for access of all
equipment, including the new snorkel truck, which requires a turning area
of 72'.6" diameter. Captain.,Fagen stated that he had recently made a
field' trip`, to a subdivision with' members of the City Council and Board
of Directers, and it was his opinion that future subdivision in the area v
will require stricter adherence to Fire Department recommendations, be-
cause of the increased number of residences resulting from subdivision.
Captain Fagen explained that there are two types of rental.of
hydrants from the Water Company. An on site rental is paid for by the
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property owner, who is responsible also for maintenance,and repair of
the hydrant. However, any hydrants located on streets,or roadways -
(private roads, provided,they appear in the Thomas Guide) are maintained
by the Fire Department. In view of this, Captain Fagen suggested that
residents sharing.a common driveway consider designating it a private;
road, even though they continue the maintenance, so that necessary fire
hydrants could be rented and maintained by the Fire Department.
Mayor Klein thanked Captains Rotella and Fagen for their pre-
sentations, and stated that the City Council can control the problems
by adhering to recommendations of the Fire Department when considering
subdivisions. City Attorney Kinley advised that the Council should
consider reviewing Subdivision Ordinance No. 67 with special attention
given to driveway requirements.
Councilman Tourtelot made
reviewed=with reference to width
of hydrants. Motion was seconded
carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
a motion that Ordinance No. 67 be
of streets and driveways and location
by Councilman Fay and unanimously
It was moved by Councilman Nadal that Demands No. 506 through
516 be paid from the General.Fund.
DEMAND NO. PAYEE AMOUNT
506
-:Gateway National Bank
507
.Harbor Office Supply
508
General Telephone Co.
509
J.A. Lambie, County Engineer
510
L.A. County Road Dept.
511
Pacific Telephone Co.
512
Palos Verdes Water Co.
513
Remington Rand
514
So. Calif. Assoc. of Governments
515
So. Calif. Gas Co.
516
Rolling Hills Comunity Assoc.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
following roll call vote:
161.70
17.22
150.00
106.00
59.39
13:77
16.24
13.23
106.82
3.91
10.00
$658.28
and approved by the
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Klein
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
SUBDIVISION 43,1. TRACT 26769., J. H. LANGWORTHY
Mr. Langworthy advised the Council that he would be willing to
post a bond in the amount of $171750 with the City of Rolling Hills to
comply with requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as
contained in"fhb Tlannitig Advisor's Report dated February 16, 1967.
The bond would be posted at the time of recordation of the final map.
Following discussion, Councilman Tourtelot moved that,the
Tentative Map be approved subject to the Planning Advisor's Report
dated February 16, 1967, as amended by the Planning Commission. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Fay and unanimously carried.
SUBDIVISION #35. TRACT 24669. DR. ALEX WILCOX
City Attorney Kinley advised the Council that Dr. Wilcox's
attorney had contacted him to request that the subdivision be held on
the agenda to enable them to contact owners of adjoining property in an
effort to obtain a road easement. The mayor so ordered.
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September 11, 1967
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Mrs. Lloyd Olson presented members of the Council with a hand-
book compiled by the League of Women Voters, and invited them to a
panel discussion on Regional Planning to be held at the new Library
from 8 to 10 P.M. on September 28, 1967.
Mayor Klein thanked Mrs. Olson, and praised the varied studies
of the peninsula area by the League of Women Voters.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
to Councilman Tourtelot referred to a communication sent to
members of the Council by Minority Floor Leader Bob Monagan, with ref-
erence to adoption of a resolution authorizing Congress to enact a
federal tax sharing program. A sample resolution was included with
the letter, and City Attorney Kinley advised the Council that he would
consult with Assemblyman Beverly with reference to the resolution.
Mayor Klein ordered the matter held on the agenda.
2. Councilman Nadal presented two articles from local newspapers
and advised the Council that in one instance the context of the article
was correct, but the headline referring to small lots mis-leading, be-
cause it referred to reduction of five acre properties:.. to two acres.
In the other article, which reported a case of burglary, assault and
mayhem, the heading was'Rolling Hills, and the actual location was in
unincorporated county territory. Councilman Nadal's objections were
made a matter of record.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
The City Manager distributed copies of the Audit Report of
the City of Rolling Hills from July 1, 1966 to June 30, 1967 prepared
by Cotton and Francisco, Accountants and Auditors.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 on the motion of Councilman Fay,
seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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