Loading...
6/24/1957MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE 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, 24 June 1957, in the City"Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Goodman. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bullard, Elliott, Tourtelot, Weitzel and Mayor Goodman Also Present: City Clerk Gilbert Myers, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis Stockdale, City Attorney William Kinley, Messrs. Leslie Cunningham, George Partridge, Frank Baden and Mrs. John Vanderlip MINUTES - MEETING OF 10 JUNE 1957 It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman Elliott that the minutes be approved as written. The motion was carried. LETTER -LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES A letter dated May -27., 1957 regarding the proposed new Constitutl6n and By -Laws of the Los Angeles County Division of the League was read by the City Clerk. LETTER- CHARLES EDWARD CHAPEL A letter dated June 7, 1957 from Mr. Chapel enclosing a copy of AB2422 was read by the. City Clerk. He was directed to write to Mr. Chapel and express the Councilt.s appreciation for his help. TELEGRAM - MAYOR NORRIS POULSON The City Clerk read a message received from the Mayor of Los Angeles recommending that the City of Rolling Hills.adopt a resolution endorsing the moving of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles. No action was taken by the Council.. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6, THE BUILDING CODE - Councilman Tourtelot introduced and read the title of "An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No.'6,•the Building Code." It was moved by Councilman Weitzel that the reading of the ordinance in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5, THE ELECTRICAL CO -DE ....... _ Mayor Goodman introduced and read the title of "An Ordinance,.of the City of Rolling Hills Amending Ordinance No. 5, the Electrical Code." He then moved that the reading thereof in full be waived. The motion 41 � was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried. Mayor Goodman further moved that the matter be set down for public hearing on July 222 1957 and that the City Clerk be directed to cause notice*of the hearing to be published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code, Section 50022,3 in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Rolling Hills, one time not less than fifteen (15) days before the date set for said hearing and a second timenot less than eight (8) days before said hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unani- mously carried. RESOLUTION NO. 30 Mayor Goodman explained that the City can receive police protection from the County Sheriff in return for its share of fines and forfeitures and that addi- tional protection can be contracted for, if needed.. The Mayor recommended that the City enter into an agree- ment with the County for law enforcement services. Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, and, after approval by the City Attorney, Resolution No.. 30 entitled 'A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Provision of Law Enforcement Services -Within the City of Rolling Hills" was, on motion made by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman Elliott, and on roll call vote by the City Clerk unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 30 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. PROPOSED SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE Councilman Weitzel introduced and read the title of "An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills, California, Imposing a City Sales and Use Tax; Providing for the Performance by the State Board of Equalization of all Functions Incident to the Administration, Operation and Collection of the Sales and Use Tax Hereby Imposed; and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof" and moved that the reading of the ordinance be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried. PROPOSED GRADING ORDINANCE Mayor Goodman introduced and read the title of "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No, b of the City of Rolling Hills with Respect to Excavations and Grading" and moved that the reading thereof in full be waived.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried. GRANTING AUTHORITY TO COUNTY TO USE GATE TELEPHONE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT -PURPOSES The City Clerk reported receiving a request to use the -Crenshaw Gate telephone as part of the communication system of the County Sheriff's Department. The Council approved this request. Was) REIMBURSEMENT OF ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR LOAN It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Elliott, and unanimously carried that the note for $2,000.00 held by the Rolling Hills Community Association be paid. CITY BILLS The City Clerk read the register of bills to be allowed. It was moved by Councilman Weitzel, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, and unanimously carried that Demands 9 through 12 as audited and approved by the City Manager be paid as follows: Demand No. 9 - Rolling Hills Community Association $2,000.00 Demand No. 10- Owen F. Goodman 99.78 Demand No. 11- William Kinley 52.60 Demand No. 12- Gilbert B. Myers 0.89 , $2,203.27 PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE ANNEXATION TO THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY . FIRE PROTECTION A)MRICT Councilman Elliott introduced and read the title of "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Declaring its Intention and Desire to have Certain Territory Within its Boundaries Annexed to the Consolidated County Fire Protection District,' and moved that the reading in full be waived. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCE - MRS..JOHN VANDERLIP Mrs. Vanderlip appeared before the.Council and told of an experience she had had which had resulted in her driving through and breaking the South Gate. Mayor Goodman explained that this was a matter for the Board of Directors of the Community Association rather than the City Council. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD A discussion of traffic problems followed, and the City Clerk reported on the recent accident that had occurred on Portuguese Bend Road. The fact that the ambulance lost its way and was late in arriving was brought out. The City Manager was directed to inform Mr. Robert Andersen of.the.County that the ambulance was late. VEHICLE CODE FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Mayor Goodman moved that a resolution be prepared to create a traffic commission charged with the drawing of a vehicle ordinance which may be enacted under the authority of AB 2422 and thereafter, from time to time, to make traffic studies, to recommend definitive speed limits and changes in the ordinance, and to locate stop signs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Weitzel and unanimously carried. Mayor Goodman also moved that Councilman Elliott be named chairman of the Commission and that Mr. Fritz Ripley and Mr. Robert Irwin be appointed.to the Commission and that Mr. Kinley as City Attorney be an ex officio member. Said motion_ was seconded by Councilman Weitzel and unanimously carried. 1 1 1 47 GATEHOUSE PROPERTIES Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, and after approval by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 32 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Fixing the Salary of the Deputy City Clerk and Deputy City Treasurer" was, on motion made by Councilman Elliott and seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Said Resolution No. 32 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 33 Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, and, after apRroval by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 33 entitled �A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Fixing the Compensation of the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer" was, on motion made by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman Weitzel and, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Said Resolution No. 33 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. A report was received from Councilman Bullard regarding appraisal values upon gate properties. Councilmen Bullard and Tourtelot were requested to negotiate for the purchase of the Main Gate property. PRESCOTT EASEMENT The City Clerk reported that Mr. Prescott no longer wants the drainage easement that has been under consideration, so the matter can be removed„ from the agenda. COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA Councilman Bullard reported talking with Messrs. Albright and Husted about the possibility of deeding the fourteen -acre community area to the City. After a discussion, the matter was held over until the next meeting. 1957-58 BUDGET L The City Council considered the provisional budget, as revised since the last meeting, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Copies of this budget will be available to the public.at the Rolling Hills Community Association Budget Hearing on lb July. RESOLUTION NO. 31 Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, Resolution No. 31 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Fixing the Retainer of the City Attorney" was, on motion made by Councilman Weitzel and seconded by Councilman Elliott and, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Said Resolution No. 31 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 32 Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, and after approval by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 32 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Fixing the Salary of the Deputy City Clerk and Deputy City Treasurer" was, on motion made by Councilman Elliott and seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Said Resolution No. 32 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 33 Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, and, after apRroval by the City Attorney, Resolution No. 33 entitled �A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Fixing the Compensation of the City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer" was, on motion made by Councilman Tourtelot and seconded by Councilman Weitzel and, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Said Resolution No. 33 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. ;6 W j RECEIPT OF IN LIEU TAXES The City Clerk reported the receipt of a check ,for $10,247,24, In Lieu taxes from the State of California. It was moved by Councilman Elliott that this check be deposited in Special In Lieu -Fund Bank Account No. 1 and that all but $100 of this amount be then transferred to the General Fund Account, to be repaid when the property taxes are paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tourtelot and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION NO. 34 The reupon,_-,after;-�-d scussion lin:l *h!6h.. all-Co_undilmen part.icipat.ed;,-..:and:;. a' ter...iapproval;::.by.;the_� City, Attorney., Resolution No. 34 entitled. "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, California Authorizing the Establishment of a Special In Lieu Fund Bank Account No. 1" was, on motion made by Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, and, on roll call Vote by the City Clerk,,unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 34 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 59th ANNUAL CONFERENCE, The Leaguers Conference to be held in -San Francisco September 22-25, 1957 was discussed and it was hoped that one or two Councilmen might attend. TRAFFIC COURTESY SCHOOL Mayor Goodman suggested that arrangements might be made with the Sheriff's office to have bicycle and motor scooter traffic,-courtesy.courses for youngsters. The Council decided to investigate this possibility::. COUNTY TAX RATE INCREASE Councilman Bullard brought to the Councilts attention the increase in the County tax rate and suggested the possibility of reducing the City assess- ment accordingly. After discussion it was decided to take no action until August. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by Councilman Bullard, and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 10:25 p.m. .O Gi beet B. Myers, - C Clerk APPROVED: .Owen F..Goodman, Mayo 1 9 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROVISIONAL BUDGET Fiscal Year - July 1, 1957 to June 30, 1958 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: TOTAL $55,487.50 Police Protection: Sheriff $100000.00 Gates 15,000.00 $252000.00 Health Service 50.00 Ambulance 50.00 Jail Service 50.00 Planning and Zoning 50.00 Prosecutions 50.00 Insurance 675.00 Parks & Playgrounds: Community Area 21000.00 iI Road Beautification 600.00 2,600.00 Road Signs 600.00 Office Expense & Newsletter 21000.00 City Hall Expense: Maintenance & Repairs 750.00 Gas 100.00 Water 120.00 Telephone 600.00 Electricity 180.00 1,750.00 Salaries, Retainers & Expense: City Attorney 2,400.00 City Manager 52100.00 Secretary 3,900.00 11,400.00 Capital Outlay Fund 5,000.00 League of California Cities Membership Fees 162.50 City Election 500.00 Audit of Accounts 250.00 Tax Collection 300.00 Reserve for Contingencies 5,000.00 TOTAL $551487.50 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS: Motor Vehicle In Lieu Money $12,000.00 Building Permits, Net 10000.00 Franchises 500.00 Fines & Forfeitures 1.00 Sales & Use Tax 1.00 ` Property Taxes LL1.985.50 TOTAL $55,487.50