4/8/1968MINUTES .OF. THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
APRIL 8, 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,
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 Monday,
April 8, 1968.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein, Nadal
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton City Manager
William Kinley City Attorney
Marion Welch City Treasurer
June Cunningham Secretary
Clark Leonard Lanco Engineering
Miss Jenny Tufeld League of Women Voters
Mrs. Mary Beeks Resident
Mr. Richard Colyear Resident
Mr. Fred Sauer Resident
MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman
Hesse that the minutes of the meeting of March 25, 1968 be accepted as
presented. The motion was unanimously_.carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Department of County Engineer
A letter dated March 29, 1968 from the Mapping Division of the
Department of County Engineer waspresented by the City Manager. The
letter suggested wording to be included in future tentative conditions
of approval of subdivision maps regarding geology reports. Mayor Fay
requested that City Attorney Kinley and the Manager study the wording
and advise the Council.
The matter was ordered held on the agenda.
Lanco Engineering.re�:Ro6d.Improvements. Tract No. 26113. Walter Norris
A letter dated April 2, 1968 from Lanco Engineers was presented
to the Council. Mr. Clark Leonard of Lanco itemized the reqquirements
which total $1 273.63, and suggested a Bond amount of $1,300.00 for
Tract No. 26113, Walter Norris. The Manager advised the Council that
she had checked the itemized amounts and recommended approval.
Motion to approve the estimate in the amount of $1 300.00 as
presented was made by Councilman Hesse, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein, 'iadal
April 8, 1968
L. A. County Fire Department - Tract No. 26113 and Tract No. 26769
Mrs. Clifton presented a letter dated .April 8,1968 from
Victor Petrgff, Research and Planning, Los Angeles County Fire
Department, with reference to fire flow and fire hydrant requirements
on Tract No. 26113, Walter Norris, and Tract No. 26769, James Lang*
worthy. The letter stated that based on,information furnished by'the
Palos Verdes Water Co., a fire flow of 1,070 allons per minute could
be made available at a cost of approximately $20,900; to provide the
full fire flow requirement of 1,200 gallons per minute would cost an
additional $20,000. The letter further stated that approval would
be given the two tracts, with the condition that no building be allowed
unless construction of the required water system is in progress.
Councilman Tourtelot moved that a bond in,, -the amount of
$20,900.00 for water improvements be approved. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Hesse, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen
League of California Cities
Hesse, Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
Klein, Nadal
A letter dated March 25, 1968 frcm the League of California
Cities announcing the 10th Biennial Institute for Mayors and Council-
men to be held May 19-21, 1968 in Anaheim was presented. The letter
was received and filed.
Bryan Hardwick Associates - Citizen of the Month Award
A letter dated March 29, 1968, with an enclosure announcing
that Los Angeles County Fire Captain Cy Jenkins has been named South
Bay Citizen of the Month by Great Lakes Properties, Inc. was pre-
sented by Mrs. Clifton.
Mayor Fay stated that he would write a letter of congratulations
to Captain Jenkins, who is stationed at Rolling Hills Fire Station 56
on Crest Road.
SCAG: Request for Support of State Assembly Bill 1166
A letter dated March 29, 1968 from Southern California Assoc-
iation of Governments requesting Council support of State Assembly
Bill .1166, , which would appropriate state funds -.tc- .help -finance <�t�he-..
Southern California Regional Airport System Study and Plaii,-was pre-
sented by the Manager.
Mayor Fay requested that City Attorney Kinley study the bill
and report to the Council.
Extension of Time, Tract No. 22083, Graydon F. Beeks
A letter dated April 8, 1968 from Mary Swift Beeks requesting
an extension of six months from and after the present expiration date
of May 28, 1968 on Tract No. 22083 was presented by the City Manager.
Motion to grant the time extension as requested was made by
Councilman Hesse, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously
carried:..,
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April 8, 1968
RESOLUTION NO. 227
Councilman Hesse moved for adoption of Resolution No. 227
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE'CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL,ELECTION'TO
BE HELD ON'THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, and that reading in full be
waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein,
REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS
Proclamation
Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
Nadal
Mayor Fay signed a proclamation proclaiming May 4, 1968
FIRE SERVICE DAY, and urging all citizens to visit Fire Station 56
on that day.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot that Demands No. 693
through No. 704 be paid from the General.Fund.
DEMAND NO.
PAYEE
AMOUNT
693
The Corinth Company
35.00
694
General Telephone Company
5.25
695
General Telephone Company
146.76
696
Lloyd Maughan Electric
4.72
697
Los Angeles -County - Subdivision 7.71
698
Los Caballeros
19000.00
699
Morgan Moore's Stationers
6.40
700
Palos Verdes Water Co.
6.50
701
L. R. Phillips & Son
50.00
702
Xerox Corporation
97.34
703
Southern California Gas Co.
8.62
704
West Publishing Co.
15.75
$1,384.05
Motion
for approval was seconded by
Councilman Hesse and
carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hesse,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Klein,
AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER
,Eastfield Gate
Tourtelot, Mayor Fay
Nadal
The matter was held on the agenda.
Fire Hydrants - Fire Flows
The matter was held on the agenda.
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April 8, 1968 .. ,
Leash Laws - Animal Restraint
Mrs.. Clifton advised that a meeting .had been held with Council-
man Nadal, City Attorney Kinley, Mr. James Brogdon, and the City Mana-
ger in attendance, and that a tentative ordinance had been drafted by
Mr Kinley, and he would present copies of the ordinance to the Council
for study.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Fred Sauer
.. Mr. Fred Sauer., a candidate for the office of City Councilman
in the General Municipal Election, appeared before the Council and
presented a letter on "stati6nery of .the Tfed.. Sauer "Itsdrance 'Agency,
addressed to the City Council and dated April 8, 1968 in response to
a letter without date or signature that had been mailed to residents
in the Community, addressed; "Fellow Residents" and signed; "Citizens
Croup for Different Officials". Mr. Sauer requested that an investi-
gation be made to ascertain who sent the letter, and from whom the
mailing list was obtained, because an incorrect form of his address
carried in City files had been used.
The City Manager explained that the Elliott Addressing
Machine in the.City Hall is the property of the City of Rolling Hills
and the address plates used on it are the property of the Community
Association; that they are available to authorized members of the
Women's Community Club and the Caballeros for community -connected
mailings. She explained that arrangements for use of the addressing
machine and plates are made with her, and the work is done in the
office, but mailing is done outside of the office, and it would be
possible for a copy of the address list to be made between the time
envelopes or post cards are addressed and deposited in the mail.
A discussion followed, and Councilman Hesse asked whether
Mr. Sauer believed that the letter represented his position and he
said it did not; rather, the false statements it contained did serious
damage to his campaign. Councilman Hesse stated that it was not pos-
sible for the Council to marshall the resources required to track down
the source of the letter. Councilman Tourtelot said that unsigned
letters of the type under discussion were not in the interest of fair
play, and every effort should be made to determine the source; he then
asked if a_.nyone had an envelope in which a letter was delivered, and
suggested that as many envelopes as possible be collected and checked
for fingerprints
Mayor Fay stated that this was the first incident of the kind
in the City of Rolling Hills, and he was unhappy that it had occured.
He thanked Mr. Sauer for his appearance., and Mr. Sauer left the meet-
ing after thanking the Council for their assistance in the matter.
Mr. Richard C. Colvear
Mr. Richatd C. Colyear, a candidate for the office of City
Councilman in the General: Municipal: Election,,. appeared before the
Council. Mr. Colyear advised that he had not received a copy of the
anonymous letter sent to many residents in Rolling Hills$ 'but had been
told about it by a neighbor. Mayor Fay asked Mr. Col -year if he wished
to read a copy of the letter before commenting further, .and he was
given a copy of the letter by Mrs. Clifton. After reading the letter,
Mr. Colyear said he. had no knowledge of the source, and felt that an
ap6l:ogy should be made to the incumbents. Mr. Colyear further stated
that it was his opinion that the best interests of the City of Rolling
Wills would be served by continuing with the existing leadership, and
it was his intention to cast his vote on election day for the incumbents.
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April 8, 1968
Mayor Fay thanked Mr. Colyear for his appearance at the meeting.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Tourtelot said that he had enjoyed his tenure and
wanted the Council to know he appreciated the cooperation and unanimity
of the members. Mayor Fay stated that he shared Councilman Tourtelot's
sentiments.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
City Attorney William Kinley presented a draft copy of an
ordinance granting a franchise for..four years for the collection 6f
trash in the City of Rolling Hills to the Hillside Rubbish -Company.
Mr. Kinley explained that the City had had a one year contract with the
company, which expired on December 31, 1967, and on March 7, 1968 a
letter was received from the Hillside Rubbish Company requesting that
a four year franchise be subsititued for the one year contract. Mr.
Kinley said that before the expiration date of the one year contract
in December, 1967, the City Manager had investigated and asked for
bids from four other Rubbish Contractors. After review by the. Council,
it appeared that of the;'contractor6 ;that had been;cohtacted,,Hillside
Rubbish Company could best serve the City of Rolling Hills.
.Councilman Tourtelot moved that the ordinance granting a franchise
for the collection of trash to the Hillside Rubbish Company be introduced;,
and that-readirig of the ordinance in full be waived. Motion was seconded -'by
Mayor Fay and unanimously carried.
Councilman Hesse Nuired whether the contract had been offered
for bid, and was told that had not. He then moved that the City
Manager be instructed to advertise for bids, and that the Council re-
quire the present high level of service with no variation of standards,
and not be obliged to accept the low bid. Motion was seconded by Mayor
Fay.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that a meeting would be held
at 7:30,P.M. Tuesday April 16, 1968 to declare the results of the
election held April 4, and to administer the oaths of office to the
newly elected Councilmen, and asked that the meeting be adjourned until
April 16.
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
motion for adjournment at 9:10 P.M. to reconvbne at 7:30 P.M. on �ueidey,
April 16,"1968.was'made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman
Hesse and unanimously carried.
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City C1
APPROVED:
Mayor
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