2/13/1968MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR.MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 13, 1968
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Fay at the Administration Building,-
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday,
ebruary 13, 1968.
OLL.CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen. Hesse, Klein, Nadal, Tourtelot,
Mayor Fay
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
June Cunningham Secretary
Miss Jenny Tufeld League of Women -Voters
Mrs. Mary Beeks Resident
MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Hesse and seconded by Councilman
Nadal that the minutes of the meeting of January 22, 1968 be approved
as presented. The motion was unanimously carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
California Legislature Assembly Committee
A letter dated.January 31, 1968 from the California Legislature,
ssembly Committee-on.Natural Resources, Planning and Public Works was
resented by the City Manager.
The letter outlined a proposed study of the management of solid"
wastes in.California, and gave notice of a public hearing to be held on
March 1-2, 1968 in Torrance. The Council was advised that it is the in-
tention of Councilman Tourtelot and,the City Manager to attend the meeting.
Biennial Report - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Sheriff's Department Biennial Report for 1965-1967 was pre-
sented to the Council. The report was received and filed.
Office of°the Sheriff - Los Angeles County
Mrs. Clifton presented a;letter,dated February 7, 1968 from
Captain E. K. Snover.of the Sheriff's Lennox.Station, advising that he
had'been transferred to the San.Dimas Station. The City Manager stated
that she had met Captain Luther Lenier, who has been appointed to succeed
Captain Snover, and that it is his intention to attend a meeting of the
Rolling Hills City Council in the near future.
Board of Supervisor's Resolution
A letter dated .January 23, 1968 from the Board of Supervisors,
ndorsing and enclosing a resolution of the County Supervisors Association
.of California pertaining to penalties for the use of marijuana, LSD and
.other dangerous druggs was presented. The City Manager advised that copies
of the Resolution will be sent to Council,
members for study and possible
action.
February 13, 1968
Office of the Mayor
A letter dated February -7, 1968 from the Office of the Mayor of
Los Angeles was presented by the.City Manager. Mayor Sam Yorty advised
that it is his intention to bid to have Los Angeles designated as the Am-
erican city to host the 1976 Olympic Games, and asked that the mayor of
Rolling Hills support the bid and'serve as a member of the committee.
Mayor Fay asked that a'letter be written, supporting Mayor
Yorty in his bid.
PUBLIC HEARING - CHANGE OF ZONING.,' RAS -5 to RAS -2
The Mayor opened the meeting of a public hearing on the mat-
ter of the change of zoning in areas RAS -5 to RAS -2. The City Clerk
stated that the hearing had been duly noticed, and that no communication,
written or oral, had been received. Mayor Fay asked if there was anyone
present who wished to speak for or against the change. There were none.
City Attorney William Kinley was then instructed to prepare an
Ordinance changing the zoning in RAS -5 to RAS -2, and amending Zoning Ord-
inance 33, on motion of Councilman Klein, seconded by Councilman Hesse.
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
The Sheriff's Report for the month of December 1967 was pre-
sented. The report was received and filed.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Approval of a transfer of funds in the amount of $3,000.00
from the General.Fund to the Motor Vehicle in Lieu Find was approved
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen.Hesse, Klein, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PAYMENT OF BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Nadal that demands No. 638 through
656 be paid from the General Fund, and that Demand No. 657 be paid from
the Motor Vehicle Act in Lieu Fund.
DEMAND NO.
PAYEE
AMOUNT
638
Addressograph Multigraph
5.58
639
The Corinth Company
50.00
640
Gateway National Bank
139.50
641
General Telephone Co.
170.84
642
Harbor Office Supply
24.32
643
Bureau of Resources & Collections
15.00
644
District Attorney, L. A. County
1.54
645
Dept. of Engineer, L. A. County
11.15
646
Dept. of Engineer, L. A. County
212.00
647
Road Department, L. A. County
146.88
648
Morgan Moore's Stationery
21.11
649
Pacific Telephone
14.18
650
Palos Verdes Newspapers, Inc.
2.74
651
Palos Verdes Water Co.
11.00
652
Reg. Plan. Comm., L. A. County
45.85
653
Southern Calif. Edison Co.
176.21
654
Southern Calif. Gas Co.
31.08
655
Xerox Corporation
46.99
656
Zellerbach Paper Co.
21.44
$1,147.41
657
L. A. County Sheriff's Dept.
3,534.00
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Motion for approval was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Klein, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
JUBDIVISION436, FINAL MAP, TRACT 27516, PAUL CASE
The City Manager presented the Final Map of Tract 27516
together with a letter from the Department of County Engineer dated
February 13, 1968, recommending approval of the map.
Following discussion, motion to approve the final map subject
to correction of the easement notation on the linen was made -by Council-
man Klein, seconded by Councilman Hesse and unanimously carried.
AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER
Eastfield Gate
The City Manager advised,the Council that she had discussed the
matter of road striping in the Eastfield Gate area with a representative
of the County Road Department, and that she had been informed that the
plans for the building would soon be presented to the Rolling Hills Com-
munity Association by the architect. In reply to questions, Mrs. Clifton
assured members of the Council that they would have an opportunity to see
the plans before final approval by the Community Association.
Fire Hydrants - Fire Flows
Mrs. Clifton stated that she had reviewed a preliminary report
ith Chief Russell of the Los Angeles CountprPiorit?
ire Department, and he had
dvised her that a letter establishing the of need for imrove-
ment of existing fire flow in Rolling Hills would e forthcoming. The
matter was held on the agenda.
Drainage and Erosion Control on Grading Proiects
City Attorney William Kinley advised that he had prepared an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6 of the City of Rolling Hills, relating
to requirements for storm drainage precautions on grading projects,.and
further that he had ascertained the increase in fee which would be re aired.
Mr. Kinley stated that the additional fee is 1% of the usual grading ee;
would range from $7.50 to $35.00, and would apply only at times specified
in the ordinance, viz., between October 1 of any year and April 15 of the
following calendar Tear.
Mayor Fay ordered the matter held on the agenda to enable the
City Manager to discuss the proposed ordinance with the County Engineer.
Councilman Hesse left the meeting at 8:30 P:.M.
Study - Installation of Sewers
Mrs. Clifton reported that she had met with representatives of
lhe Water, Sewerage and Subdivision Section of the Los Angeles County Health
epartment, and they had provided her with a sample copy of a Sanitary Sewer
istrictIield Survey sheet used by them in making surveys of areas with
cesspools and septic tanks, in an effort to determine the degree of problems
in the area. She stated further that a similar survey form could be mailed
to each resident in Rolling Hills with a cover letter. Any resident that
did not respond would then have a follow-up visit from a hea;th officer to
obtain the information.
The Manager said she would mail a copy of the sample form to each
Councilman.. The matter was held.on the agenda for further discussion.
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Leash Law - Animal Restraint
City Attorney William Kinley advised the Council that he had
been unable to find any solution,.other than muzzling or leashing, for
control of vicious dogs in Rolling Hills. Mrs. Clifton stated that the
committee appointed to study the problem had been unable to schedule a
meeting.
After discussion, Councilman Tourtelot-stated that it is not
his wish to have a leash law enacted in the City, and Councilman Klein
concurred. Mayor Fay directed that the committee meet and give the
Council its recommendations.
The matter was held on the agenda.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
South Bay Daily Breeze
The City Manager presented an announcement of the special issue
of the South Day Daily Breeze scheduled for April 25, 1968. Approval of
allocation of funds in the amount of $66.15 for 1/4 page participation in
Palos Verdes Panorama '68 was made on the motion of Councilman Tourtelot,
seconded by Councilman Klein and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Klein, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
House Numbers - Rolling Hills
The City Manager advised that she had received a letter dated
February 7, 1968 from Mr. Robert Moller, Regional Engineer, describing
three systems available to the City of Rolling Hills for house numbering
in the City.
Copies of the letter were presented to members of the Council
for study, and the matter was held on the agenda.
Special Narcotics Officer
City Attorney William Kinley advised the Council that a con-
tract fora special narcotics officer for the Peninsula had been drawn
by Mr. Randall Stokes, Attorney for Rolling Hills Estates, after consult-
ation with Mr. Mark Allen, Attorney for Palos Verdes Estates, and that
it would be effective until June 30, 1969. At the meeting of September 25,
1967 the City Council of Rolling Hills voted to contribute $1,000.00 to
support the services of the special officer. Mr. Kinley advised that the
subscription is..not binding to Rolling Hills unless and until the other
cities meet their obligations. He stated further that there are other
conditions in the agreement that he wished to discuss with Mr. Stokes.
The matter was held on the agenda.
Underground Utility District
Mr. Kinley advised that it will be advisable to hold public
hearings in connection with the formation of an underground utility
district.
The matter was held on the agenda.
Assembly Bill 2454
Mr. Kinley advised the Council that
letter dated November 24, 1967 from Mr. J. A.
Engineer, he had studied Assembly Bill 2454,
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pursuant to receipt of a
Legarra, State Highway
and can find no authority
February 13, 1968
for terminating the City's account in the State Highway'Fund. Mr.
Kinley suggested that immediate action be taken.
After discussion it was decided that a personal visit be made
to the state offices in Sacramento by a representative of the City of
olling Hills, to protest the loss of the funds to the City.
Councilman.Klein then moved that Mr. Kinley be authorized to
lake the trip to Sacramento on behalf of the City, to attempt to have
the account re -instated, and that all expenses incurred be, paid by the
City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen.Klein, Nadal, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Hesse
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned.on the motion of Councilman Tourtelot, seconded
by Councilman Nadal and unanimously carried.
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City Clerk