Loading...
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:.., -2- 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. -3- 0 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. -4- 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. Gi I/ _ City C1 APPROVED: Mayor -5-