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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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City Treasurer for
the month of April
Sauer and unani-
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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.
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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;
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_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.
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