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MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING OF TAE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Rolling Hills was held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, 27 May
1957, in the City Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Mayor
Goodman.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Bullard,,Elliott, Tourtelot and
Weitzel and Mayor Goodman
Also Present: City Clerk Gilbert Myers, Deputy City Clerk
Phyllis Stockdale, City Attorney William
Kinley, Mr. John Knezevich, Dr. William
Riddell, Owen Goodman, Jr., Michael Walters
and Dr. Godfrey Pernell.
MINUTES - MEETING OF 13 MAY 1957.
It was'moved by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by
Councilman Elliott that the minutes be approved as written.
The motion was carried.
LANDSLIDE WAIVER
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Tourtelot
that the City's request for landslide waivers be rescinded,
excepting areas shown as landslide areas on Plate 1 of
Professional Paper 207 of the Geological Survey dated.
1946. The motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott
and was carried.
POUND ORDINANCE
Dr. Riddell presented his comments upon the proposed
ordinance and a discussion followed. It was moved by
Councilman Tourtelot that the ordinance as heretofore
introduced be amended. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Weitzel and carried. The ordinance was
further amended to be an emergency ordinance. On motion
of Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Weitzel,
the amendment was carried. It was moved by Mayor Goodman
that the reading of the ordinance in full be waived. The
motion was seconded'by Councilman Weitzel and carried.
Mayor Goodman moved the adoption of Ordinance No. U-8
entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills,
California, Providing for a Poundmaster, for the Licensing
of,Dogs, and for the Impounding of Dogs and Other Animals."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Bullard and, on roll
call vote by the City Clerk, said Ordinance No. U-8 was
unanimously adopted. Said Ordinance is set forth in full
in the Book of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION NO. 27
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
participated, and after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 27 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California,
Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the County
of Los Angeles for the Provision of Pound and Poundmaster
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Services for the City of Rolling Hills" was, on
motion made by Mayor Goodman, seconded by Councilman
Elliott, and on roll call vote by the City Clerk
unanimously adopted. Said resolution is set forth in
full in the Book of Resolutions.
LETTER - 25 APRIL. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The City Clerk read a letter from the Health
Department concerning the enforcement of Ordinance No. 3
of the City of Rolling Hills.
RESOLUTION NO., 28
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
The City Clerk -read a letter of April 30, 1957
from the State Highway Engineer regarding gas tax
funds allocated to the City of Rolling Hills amounting
to $1,555.57• The Mayor reported visiting the Department
of Public Works during his recent trip to Sacramento
and explained that this money is now on deposit in the
State Treasury and will be kept there, increasing each
year, until the City of Rolling Hills is legally able
to spend it.
LETTER - LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 2, 1957
from the County Road Commissioner regarding a drainage
easement west of Martingale Avenue that extends within
the City of Rolling Hills. The matter was referred to
Mr. Friend and Mr. La Torre to be reported on at the
next Council meeting.
LETTER - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 14, 1957
from the Property Management Division of the Board of
Supervisors of Los Angeles County regarding a road
deed executed by John Y. Maeno for the widening of
Crenshaw Boulevard. After discussion it was moved
by Mayor Goodman that the deed be returned unaccepted
with the request that if the County desires this
participated, and, after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 28 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California Re
Enforcement of Ordinance No. 3" was, on motion made by
Councilman Bullard, seconded by Councilman Weitzel,
and on roll call vote by the City Clerk unanimously
adopted. Said resolution is set forth in full in the
Book of Resolutions.
'LETTER - COUNTY ENGINEER
The City Clerk read a letter of April 29, 1957
from the Department of the County Engineer regarding
the excess of fees collected for building, electrical
and plumbing permits over the County's expenses for
rendering building inspection services in the amount
of $?57.90 for the period January 10 1957 to March 31,
1957. The City Clerk reported receipt of said $757.60.
LETTER - STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC V-VORKS
The City Clerk -read a letter of April 30, 1957
from the State Highway Engineer regarding gas tax
funds allocated to the City of Rolling Hills amounting
to $1,555.57• The Mayor reported visiting the Department
of Public Works during his recent trip to Sacramento
and explained that this money is now on deposit in the
State Treasury and will be kept there, increasing each
year, until the City of Rolling Hills is legally able
to spend it.
LETTER - LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 2, 1957
from the County Road Commissioner regarding a drainage
easement west of Martingale Avenue that extends within
the City of Rolling Hills. The matter was referred to
Mr. Friend and Mr. La Torre to be reported on at the
next Council meeting.
LETTER - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 14, 1957
from the Property Management Division of the Board of
Supervisors of Los Angeles County regarding a road
deed executed by John Y. Maeno for the widening of
Crenshaw Boulevard. After discussion it was moved
by Mayor Goodman that the deed be returned unaccepted
with the request that if the County desires this
easement it be taken as a county easement. The City
does not desire at'this time to acquire any easement
for public roads. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Tourtelot and unanimously carried.
LETTER - ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 14, 1957
from Rev. Robert Tourigney expressing appreciation for
the part Rolling Hills played in the success of the,
Homes Tour.
LETTER _ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The City Clerk read a letter dated May 149 1957
from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the
rate per inspection or visit in connection with -our
Agreement for Health Services which will be $3.63 for
the next fiscal year.
REPORT OF MAYOR RE TRIP TO SACRAMENTO
Mayor Goodman reported that the bill regarding
law enforcement on private roads was passed by the State
Senate on May 22, 1957 and is now on the desk of the
Governor. This bill states as follows:
"Private Roads. The provisions of this code shall
not prevent any city within the reasonable exercise
of its police power from adopting rules and regulations
by ordinance or resolution, regulating vehicular
traffic on privately owned and maintained roads
located within theboundaryof such city, except
that no such ordinance or resolution shall be
effective until signs giving notice thereof are
posted on the roads affected.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to
any city in which there are publicly maintained
city streets.'
Mayor Goodman presented his expense account. for
070.99 in connection with the trip. It was moved by
Councilman Tourtelot that payment be authorized. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Elliott. All Councilmen
voted aye except the Mayor who declined to vote.
After a discussion of traffic problems, Councilman
Elliott was appointed chairman of a committee to draw up
a vehicle code for the'city.
A REPORT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A draft form of this report was presented by the
Mayor. It was decided to,mail out revised copies to all
property owners of Rolling Hills with the next Newsletter.
RESOLUTION NO. 29
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
participated, and, after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 29 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California, Requesting
Approval of the Los Angeles County "Board of Supervisors
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of Proposed Annexation No. 24-57, Territory Located
within the City of Rolling Hills, to the Consolidated
County Fire Protection District" was, on motion made
by Councilman Bullard, seconded -by Councilman Tourtelot
and on roll call vote by the City Clerk unanimously
adopted. Said resolution is set forth in full in the
Book of Resolutions.
COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 7101 - POOL FENCES
It was moved by Mayor Goodman that the City
Manager inform the County Building Department that
this city does,not intend at this time to amend its
Building Code in regard to the fencing of swimming
pools. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bullard
and unanimously carried.
.CITY BILLS
The City Clerk read the register of bills to be
allowed. Mayor Goodman moved that Councilman Tourtelot
L^ be designated Finance Officer to attest by signing his
rr: approval for payments. Councilman Elliott seconded
the motion which carried unanimously. It was moved
by Councilman Weitzel, seconded by Councilman Elliott,
�= and unanimously carried that Demands 1 through 8 as
audited and approved by the City Manager be paid as
follows:
Demand No. 1
Demand No. 2
Demand
No. 3
Demand
No. 4
Demand
No. 5
Demand
No. 6
Demand
No. 7
Demand
No. 8
- Anchor Press
- The Economy Press
- OBrion, Russell and Co.
- Los Angeles County Health Dept.
- State Compensation Insurance
Fund
- John Lawson, Treasurer
- Redondo Office Supply
- Palos Verdes Publishing Co.
It. was moved by Mayor Goodman, seconded by
Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried that
the City Clerk be authorized to purchase a minute
index book for approximately $100.00 and some law
books for the City.
CITY SEAL
Mayor Goodman reported that a desk model seal
bearing the red horse emblem would cost $45.00. He
was authorized to order the seal,
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GATES
A discussion followed on the advisability of the
City taking over the management of the gates.
1957-58 BUDGET
- Mayor Goodman suggested that the City present a
budget to its citizens at the Association -budget meeting
and asked Councilman Bullard to assist him in its
preparation.
ON F FIREARMS BY MINORS
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Councilman Bullard read some amendments to the
proposed ordinance. Councilman Tourtelot moved that the
ordinance be amended to read minors under the age of
sixteen (16) years. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Bullard and unanimously carried. Councilman Bullard moved
that the ordinance as amended be further amended to
exclude persons going to a rifle range or on a hunting
trip. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
and was defeated.
WATER CORROSION
Councilman Bullard reported that he had received a
letter from Mr. Ashline of the Los Angeles Water and Power
Department and that he would have a talk with him and perhaps
ask him to appear before the Council.
COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 106 GRADING
City Attorney Kinley discussed the ordinance and its
applications. Mayor Goodman agreed to -prepare a form of
ordinance adopting the County ordinance for introduction
at the next meeting.
FRANCHISES
Mayor Goodman told of an appointment he had made with
reppesentatives of the gas companies to discuss franchises.
SHERIFFS PROTECTION.CONTRACT
Mayor Goodman reported that a -talk with Mr. Robert
Andersen had indicated that it would be possible to
contract for one hour out of eight for sheriffs s pro-
tection, at a cost of'approximately ten thousand dollars
per year. He was asked to continue negotiations.
MAYORBS EXPENSES
Mayor Goodman presented bills for $8.51 for blueprints
and $20.28 for three copies of.Los_ Angeles Count. Building
L�aw�s. It was moved by Councilman VVe tzel secon ed"by
Councilman Tourtelot and carried that the Mayor be
reimbursed. All Councilmen voted aye except the Mayor
who declined to vote.
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR CITY OFFICE
It was moved by Mayor Goodman that sufficient funds be
appropriated for Mrs. Stockdale-ss appointment as a Notary
Public. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot
and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Elliott, seconded by
Mayor Goodman, and unanimously carried that the meeting be
adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
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