6/23/1969MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
June 23, 1969
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order by Mayor Hesse at the Administration Building
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California at 7:30 P.M. Monday,
June 23, 1969.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Sauer, Mayor Hesse
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
ALSO PRESENT: Teena Clifton
William Kinley
Marion Welch
June Cunningham
Miss Jenny Tufeld
Dr. Si Moorehead
Cola Glenn. Schaffer
Mr. & Mr. s o Robert Dunn.
Mr. W. Ellison
Mrs. David Hubbell
MINUTES
City Manager
City Attorney
City Treasurer
Secretary
League of Women Voters
Los Caballeros
Los Caballeros
Residents
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Mayor Hesse ordered the minutes held for correction.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Dr. Si Moorehead, Col. Glenn Schaffer. 7 Los Caballeros Budget Requirements
Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that Col. Glenn.Schaffer,
President of Los Caballeros, and Dr. Si Moorehead, Vice-president, had
requested time for an appearance before the City Council to present a
plan for fiscal year 1969-70 _operations for Los Caballeros del Rancho
Palos Verdes, Inc.
Copies of the plan and budget requirements were presented -to
members of the Council, and Dr. Moorehead explained that a request for
an additional $1,000.00 from the City was included, and if granted, the
money would be used to hire a recreation director to serve in several
capacities. It is the wish of members of Los Caballeros to reserve the
ring for residents of Rolling Hills, and if possible, they would hire
someone to serve as a teacher for those who desire instruction with
horses, and -also to check those using the ring. Colo Schaffer added
that if possible, an -emergency telephone should be installed at the
park area, and said that Mrs. Clifton was getting information about
installation of a telephone. from General Telephone Company.
In the discussion that followed Councilman Fay said it was his
understanding that $1,000°00 is included in the annual City Budget for
park maintenance, and that an additional request for $1,000.00 for sand
and paint was granted last year, with the understanding that it was to
be a one-time increase. Councilman Fay suggested that if additional
funds were required for increased cost of maintenance, consideration
should be given to increasing Los Caballeros dues. He stated further
that he is a non -riding member, and would be willing to pay additional
dues because of the satisfaction he derives from the social activities
of the organization, and it was his opinion that those who ride and use
the organization more than he does would be willing to pay the necessary
increase for the services they desire.
June 23, 1969
Dr. Moorehead said that at present dues is $20000 per family
and there are only 215 members; he said it is puzzling to him why more
people do not join, and why it is so difficult to collect the dues
from those who do join. It was Dr. Moorehead's opinion that raising
the dues would not provide the additional funds required.
The objectives included in the submitted plan were: enforce
a closed ring policy; continue to improve the ring and condition of
the equipment; secure sun shade for the grandstand, and provide for
a summertime recreation supervisor and an emergency telephone at the
ring. Cola Schaffer said that he feels that a telephone at the ring
is very desireable, and said that recently when someone was injured
the ambulance went to Caballeros Road, instead of to the ring. A
telephone installed at the ring would be a great safety factor, he
said, and could be either a regular pay telephone or a direct line to
the guard at the Main Gate.
Councilman Nadal said he is a member of Los Caballeros, and he
agrees with Councilman Fay that any special charges should be made to
the people who benefit from speci41 services. Taxpayers' money should
be spent for the mutual benefit of all in the City who will use the
ring and the City Park, and he is agreeable to the expenditure of the
$1,000°00 in. the budget for maintenance purposes, but the additional
$1,000.00 required for a supervisor/teacher should be paid for by
members of Los Caballeros -who use the service.
.Colo Schaffer stated that the fiscal year of the. Caballeros
begins on May 1st, and it was their wish to adopt a new budget that
would incorporate funds from the City of Rolling Hills, the Rolling
Hills Community Association and Los Caballeros, and if possible, to
hire a recreation, supervisor to provide recreation, instruction and
security for the summer,
Councilman Sauer said that the ring facility can. get the best
usage and the City's property would be best maintained with a recrea-
tion director, and he considered it in the best interest of all resi-
dents and a means of saving money in the long run for such a person
to be hired. Mr. Sauer said that the employer of the director, whether
the City, Community Association or Caballeros, is of no real consequence
but that the City should continue to maintain the ring.
Mayor Hesse advised Colo Schaffer and Dr. Moorehead that the
City is not in a position to provide a recreation director, and further,
said that the implications of providing for one should receive addit-
ional thought and consideration before such a step is taken. No such
function will be provided this summer, he said, although the budget
request will receive further consideration, and some portion of the
application will be granted. He then closed the discussion and thanked
the representatives of Los Caballeros for their appearance before the
Council.
Councilman Nadal volunteered to spend 1/2 day per month at the
ring to help provide a measure of supervision and to check usage of
the ring, if desired. Colo Schaffer thanked him, and said it might be
possible to recruit additional help from other members of Caballeros.
Dra David Hubbell re: Driveway Access to New Residence
A letter to the City Council dated June 20, 1969 from Young and
Remington was presented by the City Manager. Mr. Roy Young, architect
for Dr. and Mrs. David Hubb6ll who are building a home at 15 George.ff
Road, has requested that a circular drive be permitted to allow for
offstreet parking.
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Mrs. Clifton advised the Council that the Architectural Com-
mittee had approved the plans for the residence, but had referred Dr.
and Mrs. Hubbell to the City for a decision on the driveway, as it was
their opinion that it was a matter of Traffic Safety. Mrs. Clifton
stated that she had viewed the location on Georgeff and recommended
that the circular drive be.eliminated, that the driveway be located
as far from the curve as possible, and that a turning area be designed
on the property, so that it would not be necessary for any cars leav-
ing the Hubbell property to back out onto Georgeff Road. Mrs. Clifton
siad that Mrs. Hubbell had requested permission to appear in person to
present her views on the matter to the Council.
Mayor Hesse invi.ted.Mrs. Hubbell to speak, and she said that
in order to build a house in Rolling Hills, and to conform to the
building regulations of the Rolling Hills Community Association it
was necessary for them to make many compromises, and in, some instances
.she had to conform to requirements that were not of her choosing. She
said, too, that she had been advised that it would be necessary for
her to appear before the Planning Commission at a later date to re-
quest a variance on another matter; therefore, she wished to request
that additional consideration be given to the request for a circular
drive. She advised the Council that she had visited the site of the
new home between 5 and 6 P.M. recently, and had observed very little
traffic. Therefore, she did not think that two driveways exiting at
that location. would constitute a hazard.
Mayor Hesse advised Mrs. Hubbell that Traffic Safety is a
function of the City, and referred the matter to the Planning Commission
to be considered at the next meeting on July 15, 1969. He told Mrs.
Hubbell that after the matter had been considered and a recommendation
made by the Planning Commission, she would be notified of the decision.
Mayor Hesse then thanked Mrs. Hubbell for appearing, and welcomed her
as a new resident.
CORRESPONDENCE
State of California Division of Highways re: Functional Classification
of All Existing Highways, Roads and Streets in California
A letter dated June 13, 1969 from the Division of Highways,
State of California, was presented to the Council.
The letter advised that Congress, in Section 17 of the Federal -
Aid Highway Act of 1968, directed the Secretary of Transportation to
report in January 1970 "the results of a systematic nation-wide function-
al classification study to be made in cooperation with state highway
departments and local governments".
Mayor Hesse asked Mr. Kin.ley, City Attorney, whether this
directive applied to Rolling Hills, and Mr. Kinley said it did. The
Mayor then ordered the matter held on the agenda for study.
Citizens' Alliance to SAVE SAN FRANCISCO BAY
A letter to the City Council. dated June 19, 1969 from the
Citizens' Alliance to SAVE SAN FRANCISCO BAY was presented to the
Council. The Chairman, Mr. William E. Siri, advised that several
bills are now.pending in. Sacramento, seeking to carry out the recom-
mendations of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development
Commission, created by the Legislature in 1965, and he urged support
of these bills.
Mayor Hesse ordered the letter received and filed.
T. J. Dykzeul re: Speed in Rolling Hills
The City Manager presented a letter dated June 19, 1969 from
Mr. T. J. Dykzeul, 17 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills. Mr. Dykzeul
reported that he had read an article in the June 12th issue of the
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Peninsula Breeze entitled "R<Ho Council Asks Speed Crackdown".
Mr. Dykzeul stated that he had suffered a heart attack in
March and spends much time walking for his health, and had had an
opportunity to observe the traffic situation. He suggested that an
officer be parked along the roads with radar to pick up the "hot-
foot" drivers.
The letter was received and filed.
FINAL MAP,.Tract 24669, Robert Dunn (formerly Wilcox)
The City Manager presented the final map of Tract 24669, and
a letter dated dune 19, 1969 from John A. Lambie,, City Engineer.
Mr. Lambie recommended: 1) Approval of the Map; 2) Acceptance
of easements as offered for dedication on. said map. 3) Rejection of
Private Streets which are offered for dedication on said map. 4) Ap-
proval and acceptance of the following work agreements and bonds after
their first being examined and approved by the City Attorney:
ao An agreement guaranteeing setting of survey monuments,
tie points and furnishing tie notes, and a faithful.
performance bond in the amount of $650 executed by
Robert H. Dunn, Ltd., and United Pacific Insurance Co.
bo An agreement to construct storm drains, and a faithful
performance bond in the amount of $7,000 and a labor
and materials bond in the amount of $3,500 both executed
by Robert Ho Dunn, Ltd., and United Pacific Insurance Co.
c. An agreement to construct a water system, and a faithful
performance bond in the amount of $13,000 and a labor and
materials bond in the amount of $6,500 both executed by
Robert H. Dunn, Ltd., and United Pacific Insurance Co.
5) That the Council -make findings as follows: a) the City Council,
pursuant to Section 11587 of the Subdivision Map Act, hereby finds
that Robert H. Dunn, the subdivider of the subject tract, has in
good faith attempted to secure the signature of Rancho Mutual Water
Company, Palos Verdes Water Company, General Telephone Company,
Southern California Edison Company and Harry A. Wembridge, all ease-
ment holders, and has been unable to do so, and a refusal to accept
the map for recording would work an undue hardship on the subdivider.
Mayor Hesse asked the City Attorney about the bonds, and Mr.
Kinley said that he had checked them and found them all in order.
The easements were not originally correctly described, Mr. Kinley said,
but they had been corrected and were in Title Insurance, and the final
map could be approved without the easement descriptions.
Mrs. Clifton advised that certain illegal structures, built
without architectural approval, would have to be removed as a condition
of the approval of the subdivision. Mr. Dunn reported that the struc-
tures had been removed, and that the slab remains but it will be re-
moved as soon as there is a tractor on the property. He said he would
write a letter to that effect.
Councilman Sauer asked whether it
a trail while the heavy equipment is doing
and building sites, and Mr. Dunn said that
North side of the property that is used as
Restuarant on organized rides, and that he
trail while the other work -is being done.
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would be possible to grade
the grading for the road
there is a trail on the
access to the Red Onion
would grade and improve the
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Following the discussion Councilman Nadal moved that the final
map of Tract 24669 be approved and the City Clerk be directed to sign
the linen original for recordation.' Motion was seconded by Councilman
Sauer and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Sauer, Mayor Hesse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. .33,- Two Story Stables
Ordinance 82, amending the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 33
entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 33 PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY was presented by the
City Attorney for first reading.
Motion to introduce the ordinance and waive reading in full'
was made by Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman, Nadal and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay, Nadal, Sauer, Mayor Hesse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
REPORTS- OF CITY. DEPARTMENTS
Fire Department
The Fire Department Activity Report for the month of May 1969
was presented by the City Manager. The report was received and filed.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Councilman Sauer moved that the report of the City Treasurer
for the month of May 1969 and the Financial Report for the month of
May 1969 be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and unani-
mously carried.
Councilman Sauer moved that Demands No. 1155 through 1166 be
paid from the General Fund.
DEMAND NO,
PAYEE
AMOUNT
1155
Rolling Hills Community Assn.
$1)040.00
1156
Cory Coffee Service Plan, Inc.
15.75
1157
General Telephone Co.
5.25
1158
Harbor Office Supply
20.49
1159
VOID
1160
Rolling Hills Community Assn,
8)654.25
1161
Xerox Corporation
64.83
1162
William Kinley
500.00
1163
Alma C. Clifton
403.50
1164
June C. Cunningham
392.40
1165
Patricia O'Connell
178.25
1166
Palos Verdes Newspapers, Inc.
120.00
$11,394.72
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Motion was seconded by Councilman Fay and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Fay,.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Klein
AGENDA ITEMS HELD OVER
Highway Plan Amendment No. 707
Nadal, Sauer, Mayor Hesse
Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Palos Verdes Water Company Replacement Plans
Mrs. Clifton advised that no further word about the proposed
date for completion of up -grading service in the City has been received.
Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Southern California Rapid Transit District
Mayor Hesse ordered the matter held on the agenda.
Proposed Resolution for Additional Superior Court Judges
Councilman Nadal reported that he had discussed correspondence
from the law offices of Hafif and Shernoff dated May 27, 1969 and a
resolution endorsing efforts to increase the number of superior court
judges with William Kinley, City Attorney, and it was Mr. Kinley's
recommendation that the Council support the resolution.
Mayor Hesse provided members of the Council with copies of a
letter from Mr. Kinley suggesting that the Council's support of efforts
to increase the number of judges and cut down the backlog of cases wait-
ing to go to trial be brought to the attention of the officials of the
State of California who are responsible for the administration of jus-
tice in California, and demand should be made upon them to correct the
situation.
Mayor Hesse thanked Mr. Kinley for his report and recommenda-
tion, and ordered the matter held on. the agenda for appropriate action.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
House Numbers - Crest Road East
Mayor Hesse reported that Mr. Fred Fuld of 5 Crest Road East
had requested permission to revert to using 3 Crest Road East as his
address, and said that he had discussed the matter with Dr. and Mrs.
Saffo of 1 Crest Road East, and they had indicated that they are not
considering dividing their property and using the number 3 which had
been reserved for that eventuality. Mayor Hesse asked for the opinions
of the Council on the matter.
Councilman Fay said that he was not in. favor of granting the
request, because the re -numbering of Crest Road was done only after
the situation became critical and there were no numbers for residences
being built; that the method used was recommended by the City Engineer
who worked in cooperation frith the City, and gave consideration to
some of the unique factors that must be considered in the City, and
that although many people did not want the change, the residents who
were affected were cooperative.
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Mayor Hesse asked Mr. Kinley if it -would be acceptable for Mr.
Fuld and the Saffos to enter into a private agreement whereby he could
use the number with their.permission, and Mf°. Kinley advised against
it, saying that such an agreement could become extremely complicated
if one or both of -the properties were sold, especially if someone pur-
chased the Saffo property and divided it and Mr. Fuld was still re-
luctan.t to relinquist the address 3 Crest Road East. Further, he said,
such matters are under the jurisdiction of the City Council and should
remain so.
Mayor Hesse said he would inform Mr. Fuld of the Council's
discussion.
MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICERS
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The City MIhYiage� aaV s':ed the Couneil� .fE� tt: because. of the re
cent approval of final, maps for properties on Saddleback Road and the
creation of additional building sites, it is now necessary to provide
additional street numbers for Saddleback Road.
A plan based on recommendations of the Los Angeles County
Regional Engineer and implemented when re -numbering Crest Road East
in. 1968 was presented at the.last meeting of the Planning Commission
on ,Tune 17th. After reviewing the plan and consulting a zoning map
of the area, that body moved that the plan. be approved and referred.
to the City Council with a recommendation that the plan be reviewed
and adopted and that Saddleback Road be re -numbered.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
Mayor Hesse:adjourned the meeting to a personnel session at 9:20 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 11:40 and was adjourned at 11:45 P.M. on
the motion of Councilman Fay, seconded by Councilman Sauer and unani-
mously -carried.
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