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MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
September 302 1974
A special meeting of the city Council was called to
Mayor Battaglia at 7:15 A.M. Monday, September 30, 1974 at
istration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
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Councilwoman Le Conte) Councilman Rose,
Mayor Battaglia ,
Councilmen Crocker, Heinsheimer
Teena Clifton
William Kinley
June Cunningham
Walter Storm
City Manager
City Attorney
Secretary
Resident
SPECIAL BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT OF LAND,
Mayor Battaglia announced - that the purpose of the special
meeting was to consider the gift of 8+ acres of land to the City
ofFRolling Hills by Mr. Walter'.Storm$ Western Br . ass Development
Colt,'poration.
Councilwoman Le Conte asked for clarification of the. wording
in the meeting notice, which stated that the Council would act upon
andaccept a gift of land.- Councilwoman -Le Conte said she felt the
wording of the notice committed the Council in advance of the meet-
ing. Mayor Battaglia explained that the Government Code requires
that the purpose of special meetings be stated in the notice. City
Attorney Kinley stated that a Council member could vote for or against
the matter.
Mr. Walter Storm advised the Council that it was his wish
to make a gift to the City of 8+ acres of contiguous land owned by
his company, Western Brass Development Corporation, with no restric-
tion as to use. Mr. Storm showed the area on the City map, and ex-
plained that it is the northeasterly portion of his property, which
consists of 76 acres total on the westerly boundary of the City.
Access to the eight acre site is by horse trail on either side of
the Storm property, he said. Councilwoman Le Conte inquired about
the necessity of considering the matter at this special meeting, and
Councilman Rose stated that the transfer had to be made today if Mr.
Storm were to claim a tax deduction on the gift. Councilwoman Le
Conte asked about loss of revenue to the City when the property is
removed from the tax rolls, and Mr. Storm said the assessed value of
that portion of the property is minimal.
Councilman Rose said he considered the property an asset to
the City, since it is an open green area, and would provide a buffer
zone contiguous to the Westfield area, outside of Rolling Hills.
Further, the topography of the parcel is suited to construction of a
satellite riding ring on a portion of the property, and would be
compatible with recommendations of the Planning Commission and City
Council following a study of the needs for additional recreational
facilities in Rolling Hills made approximately two years ago.
Councilman Rose said he wished to disclose that Kindel and Anderson,
the law firm which employs him, represents Mr. Storm, and he asked
the City Attorney to advise the Council whether he would be in con-
flict if he voted on the matter. Mr. Kinley said he did not consider
it a conflict of interest, and Councilman Rose said he had been
similarly advised by his firm.
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September 30, 1974
Following the discussion, a motion to accept the gift of land
was made by Mayor Battaglia, seconded by Councilwoman Le Conte and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilwoman Le Conte, Councilman Rose
Mayor Battaglia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Crocker,. Heinsheimer
Mr. Storm presented the deed for the property to Mayor
-.Battaglia, and after being.signed by the Mayor and the City 'Clerk,
the deed and the document of acceptance by the Council, also executed
by the Mayor and City Clerk, were forwarded to the County Recorder.
ADJOURNMENT
X The meeting was adjourned by Mayor.Battaglia at 8:20 A.,M.
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