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5/26/1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA May 26, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Nadal at the Administration Build- ing, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 FoM. Monday, May 26, 1969. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: MINUTES Councilmen Fay, Hesse, Sauer, Mayor Nadal Councilman Klein Teena Clifton William Kinley Marion Welch .lune Cunningham Robert DeJernett Ben L. Bear Mrs. Mary Beeks Mrs. Joan Saffo City Manager City Attorney City Treasurer Secretary South Bay Engineering Resident Resident Resident Motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of May 12, 1969 as presented was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Nadal and unanimously carried. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL Mayor Nadal announced that he wished to submit his resignation asMayor of the City of Rolling Hills, and that it was his wish that reorganization of the Council be the next item of business on the agenda. Mayor Nadal thanked members of the Council and the Administrative Staff for their cooperation during his tenure, and said it was a new experience for him, and one that he enjoyed. He then requested that the City Clerk open nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Fay said he wished to speak for the Council in thank- ing Mayor Nadal for his service to the City, and that the Council had enjoyed and appreciated having him serve as Mayor; he then nominated Councilman Frederick Hesse for the office of Mayor. Mr. -Nadal said he wished to second the nomination, and moved that the City Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Councilman Hesse. The motion was unanimously carried. The City Clerk then administered the oath of office to Mayor Hesse, and Councilman Nadal transferred the gavel to him. Mayor Hesse requested that a plaque be prepared and appropriately engraved and a new gavel be presented to Mr. Nadal as an expression of the City's appreciation for his service. Mayor Hesse asked Mr. Marion Welch whether he was agreeable to serve another year as City Treasurer, and Mr. Welch said he was. Mayor Hesse thereupon confirmed the appointment. Councilman Fay nominated Councilman Nadal as Mayor pro tempore. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Sauer. There being no further nominations, motion was made by Couneilman.Fay and seconded by Councilman Sauer that the City Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Councilman Nadal as Mayor pro tem. The motion was unanimously carried and the City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor pro tem Nadal. G May 26, 1969 PERSONAL APPEARANCES Mrs. Graydon Beeks re: Tract 22083 Mrs. Graydon Beeks of 20 Saddleback Road appeared before the Council to request a time extension for Tract No. 22083. Mrs. Beeks advised the Council that the final map is now being checked by the County Engineer and should be ready for presentation to the Council within a few weeks. Councilman Fay moved that a six month extension of time be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Nadal and unanimously carried. CORRESPONDENCE Southern California Rapid Transit District A letter dated May 21, 1969 from the Southern California Rapid Transit District, and a report entitled Financial Support Proposal for Public Transportation in. the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area were -pre- sented to the Council by the City Manager. Mayor Hesse asked Councilman Sauer to review the information furnished by the District and make a report to the Council. Testimonial Dinners Mrs. Clifton advised that invitations have been received to testimonial dinners for the following retirees: June 8, 1969 to honor Mrs. Francis Young on her retirement from South Coast Botanit Garden June 18, 1969 to honor Mrs. Lillian Throne on her retirement as Postmaster of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Post Office June 20, 1969 to honor Chief Keith Klinger on his retirement from Los Angeles County Fire Department Mayor Hesse instructed Mrs. Clifton to have appropriate resol- utions engraved on plaques to be presented to the honorees. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Hesse advised the Council that before proceeding with further business on the agenda he wished to make appointments for the year.to committees and in organizations in which the City of Rolling Hills participates. He then named the appointments as follows: FUNCTION PRIMARY ALTERNATE Mayor pro tem & Personnel Officer Mr. Nadal Mr. Fay Treasurer Mr. Welch Finance Chairman/Officer Mr. Sauer Mr. Fay Utilities & Related Services Mr. Sauer Mr. Fay (Water, Gas, Electric, Phone) Rubbish Mr. Fay Mr. Nadal Safety (Sheriff, Fire, Traffic) Mr. Klein Mr. Sauer Caballeros - Liaison Mr. Klein Mr. Sauer -2- FUNCTION Narcotics Chairman Sanitation District Rep. SCAG Liaison Officer Peninsula Planning Committee South Bay Councilmen's Assn. League of California Cities Contract Cities Assn. Rep. May 26, 1969 PRIMARY Mr. Nadal Mr. Hesse Mr. Fay Mr. Fay Mr. Nadal Mr. Kinley & Mrs. Clifton ALTERNATE Mr. Klein Mr. Nadal Mr. Klein Mr. Nadal Mr. Sauer Mrs. Clifton and others interested Councilman Sauer left the meeting at 8:30 P.M. TENTATIVE- TRACT NO. 30440, Joseph T. Abdo Mayor Hesse asked for comments of the Councilmen who had made a field trip to view the access to Lot 2 of Tentative Tract No. 30440, Joseph T. Abdo, 25 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills. Councilman Fay said he had visited the site, but did not have a copy of the tentative map, so was unable to make a judgement on the access; Councilmen Nadal and Sauer had not made the field trip. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda with the permission of Lanco Engineering, engineer for the subdivider. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 30731, Ben L. Bear The City Manager presented copies of the Tentative Tract Map for Tract No. 30731, Ben L. Bear, 5 Wagon Lane, also copies of the Planning Advisor's report dated May 6, 1969 and excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Commission on May 21, 1969. Mayor Hesse asked Mr. Bear if the minutes were correct, and Mr. Bear stated that they were in good order and had his approval. Mrs. Clifton then presented a map marked Exhibit "A" at the direction of the Planning Commission, showing the trails which will be dedicated on the property by Mr. Bear. In -the discussion that followed Mayor Hesse commented that in his opinion Mr. Bear had presented a model subdivision with fine stand- ards for further development of the area. Mr. Bear stated that he made every effort to preserve a green belt in the area, and to develop the new lots so that they would be beneficial to the surrounding area, and at the same time keep enough land for his own benefit and the enjoyment of his large family. Councilman Sauer complimented the Planning Com- mission's requirement that vehicular access rights on lots 3, 4 and 5 be dedicated so that at no future date could access to those lots be gained from Portuguese Bend Road, and all properties in the tract would have access to Portuguese Bend Road via Wagon Lane, thereby eliminating additional traffic hazards. Councilman Fay inquired about the width required for Fire Department equipment to maneuver, and Mr. Bear stated that the drive serving the subdivision would be according to the require- ments of the Fire Department. -3- ..s. re.1 May 26, 1969 Following the discussion Councilman Nadal moved that the Plan- ning -Advisor -'s Report be accepted and approved, that modifications granted by the Planning Commission under Article V, Section 5.03 on Lots 5, 6 and 7 and 5.04b on Lot 5, Ordinance 67 be approved, and that the tentative ma? be approved, subject to the requirements of the Planning Advisor s Report. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF CITY DEPARTMENTS Sheriff's Department - Capt. John Peacock Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that she had invited Captain John Peacock, new officer in charge of the Lennox Sheriff's Statio to attend the meeting of the City Council. Captain Peacock was unabl to attend this meeting, but will be present at the next meeting on Stay ne 9th. Mayor Hesse ordered the matter put on the agenda for the next meeting of the Council. Los Angeles County Sheriff - Contract Cities Newsletter A letter dated May 12, 1969 from Inspector Luther D. Russell, Community Service, Office of the Sheriff, Los Angeles County, was presented by the City Manager. The letter advised that a bulletin entitled "Contract City Newsletter" will be distributed quarterly to keep the City apprised of new developments within the Sheriff's Depart- ment and the Contract Law Enforcement Program. Copies of the Contract City Newsletter were distributed to all Councilmen. Resolution - City of E1 Segundo The City Manager presented a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY HELICOPTER FLIGHTS OVER DISASTER AREAS AND TO REQUIRE OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS. Mrs. Clifton stated that the resolution was adopted after a recent air disaster in the city of E1 Segundo, when congested helicopter traffic over the site of the accident further endangered the residents of E1 Segundo. The resolution was received and filed. Film "The People Next Door" Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that a 90 minute film entitled "The People Next Door" would be shown following the City Council meeting at.Palos Verdes Estates on Tuesday, May 27th. The topic of the film is involvement with narcotics, and Mrs. Clifton sai' an invitation had been extended to anyone on. the Council interested in seeing the film to attend. Fire Department Activity Report The Fire Department Activity Report for, the month of April 1969 was presented by the City Manager. The report was received and filed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Councilman the month of April 1969 be approved. mously carried. Fay moved that the report of the 1969 and the Financial Report for Motion was seconded by Councilman -4- City Treasurer for the month of April Sauer and unani- May 26, 1969 TRANSFER OF FUNDS Approval of transfer of funds in the amount of $3,000 from the Motor Vehicle in Lieu Fund to the General Fund was approved by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Klein, Sauer PAYMENT OF BILLS Councilman Fay.moved that Demands No. 1122 through 1131 and 1133 and 1135 through 1138 be paid from the General Fund, No. 1132 be paid from the Traffic Safety Fund and No. 1134 be paid from the Motor Vehicle Act in Lieu Fund. DEMAND PAYEE AMOUNT 1122 Teena Clifton 112.56 1123 Cory Cofee Service Plan, Inc. 14.99 1124 General Telephone Company 5.25 1125 Harbor Office Supply 11.92 1126 National Notary Association 9.00 1127 Palos Verdes Newspapers, Inc. 8.36 1128 Rolling Hills Community Association 6,405.67 1129 Tosh Sakata 52.50 1130 Southern California Edison Co. 98.13 1131 Union Oil Company of California 31.31 1132 Vernon Paving Co. 230.00 1,133 Xerox Corporation 53.08 1134 L. A. County Sheriff's Dept. 3,734.00 1135 William Kinley 550.00 1136 Alma C. Clifton 403.50 1137 June C. Cunningham 392.40 1138 Patricia O'Connell 178.25 General Fund $8,326.92 Traffic Safety Fund 230.00 Motor Vehicle Act in Lieu 3,734.00 Motion was seconded by Councilman Nadal and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Klein, Sauer AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER Highway Plan Amendment No. 707 Mayor Hesse stated that it is his intention to draft a letter on the subject, and ordered the matter held on the agenda. Palos Verdes Water Co.. Replacement Plans Mrs. Clifton advised that a meeting had been scheduled for May 29, 1969 at 8:00 A.M. with representatives of the Palos Verdes -Water Company, Councilmen:Saudr and Klein and Mrs. Clifton. Mayor Hesse asked that a report of the meeting be given at the next Council meeting. -5- 11 May 26, 1969 ORDINANCE NO. 81 Councilman Fay moved that Ordinance No. 81 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULATING AND CONTROLLING THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF PROPERTY be adopted and that reading in full be waived. Motion was seconded by Councilman_ Nadal and carried by the following roll call . vote: AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Mayor Hesse NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Klein, Sauer City Manager's Ordinance Mayor Hesse directed that Councilman Nadal, the personnel of- ficer, study the City Manager's Ordinance and report on it at a future Personnel Session of the Council. Southwest Area Planning Council - Resolution Endorsing a Joint Study of Future County Highway Needs Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda until a re- port could be given by the City Attorney and the Manager. City of Long Beach - Resolution re: Year-round Daylight Saving Time The City Manager reported that in addition to the letter and resolution. from the City of Long Beach endorsing adoption of year- round daylight saving time which were presented at the last meeting of the Council, additional resolutions of support had been received from the cities of Downey -and Signal Hill. The resolutions were received and filed and the matter was ordered removed from the agendas West Basin. Water Association Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda so a report could be presented to the Council following the meeting of the Associ- ation on May 29, 1969. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Bumper Stickers Councilman Nadal said he understood that bumper stickers are now available to residents of Rolling Hills in addition to'fhe.wind- shield stickers, for identification to guards. It was his suggestion that the windshield stickers be sold and the bumper stickers be given to residents who request them. Mayor Hesse suggested that Councilman Nadal; bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Directors of the Rolling Hills Community Association. Meetings Councilman Nadal reported that within recent weeks he had attended meetings that he considered of vital interest to the Council- men as residents and parents, and that he wished to report briefly on them. aj Group Activities Mr. Nadal reported that at a recent meet- ing of the Narcotics Coordinating Committee held at the Rolling Hills Administration Building a group of five local teenagers were introduced to the committee, and they explained the purpose of their appearance; May 26, 1969 _they conduct group activities with others their own age at Malaga Cove School. Mr. Nadal said that although such groups are a controversial subject and have met with some opposition from parents, the young people involved feel that they are successful in reaching their peers who have similar or related problems, and are able to help them. Mr. Nadal also said that after becomeing involved in the programs and pro- cedures-,, the parents usually feel that it is a fine thing. b) Community Resources Committee Mr. Nadal reported that he had attended a meeting of the Community Resources Committee at La Cresta School. There are approximately thirty members of the Committee. The policy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board with reference to narcotics offenses was reviewed, and a report of the "Hot Line" was given. It was reported that 80 - 100 calls are re- ceived by the Hot Line each month, and 70 - 80% of those calling respond to the invitation to come in for additional guidance. In addition Mr. Nadal reported that many of the young people had found their solution in. acceptance of Christ, and he stated that when they turned to Christ they turned off narcotics. c) Bi -weekly meetings, Regional Planning Commission Mr. Nadal said he has been afit°ending bi-weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings con- ducted by the Regional Planning Commission. at the Palos Verdes Penin- sula Center Library. He reported that representatives of various pen- insula committees and the three peninsula cities are firm in their views that the coastline is an asset that must not be changed. Mr. Nadal said that there are -approximately 1800 usable undeveloped acres on the penin- sula. The next meeting, he reported, is scheduled for June 3, 1969 at the Library, and is the most important meeting of the year; at that time the plan for the peninsula will'be presented. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS Flying Triangle Extension City Attorney William Kinley advised the Council that he had been contacted by a representative of Palos Verdes Properties with reference to the City of Rolling Hills annexing the property known as the Flying Triangle Extension. Mr. Kinley.advised that the property would be offered as one parcel of approximately 26 acres, it would be subject to all ordinances of the City of Rolling Hills, and there would be no access to the property except through the roads of Rolling Hills. All geological information available will be furnished to Rolling Hills by Palos Verdes Properties. Mr. Kinley advised the Council that he had agreed to furnish copies of Zoning Ordinance No. 33 and Subdivision Ordinance No. 67 to Palos Verdes Properties for their. review. Rolling Hills Estates - Reorganization of Council Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Estates had reorganized, and that the new mayor of that city is Ernie Howlett. Al Shemet is now the mayor pro tem. ADJOURNMENT TO PERSONNEL SESSION There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor Hesse(' ordered the meeting recessed to a personnel session at 9:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 11:15 and was adjourned at 11:30 on. the motion of Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Nadal -and unanimously carried. City C1 Mayor -7-