4/15/1958MINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
An adjourned meeting of the City'Council of the
City of Rolling Hills was held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
15 April 1958, 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.
Others Present: Councilmen -elect William G. Horn, Vigo G.
Nielsen and Ted Roach, City Clerk Gilbert
Myers, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis Stockdale,
City Attorney William Kinley, Messrs. Leslie
Cunningham and Robert Boomer.
MINUTES - MEETING OF 2k .MARCH 1958
It was moved by Councilman Bullard, seconded by
Councilman Weitzel and unanimously carried that the
minutes of the meeting held 24 March 1958 be approved
as written.
CANVASS OF RETURNS AND ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS
The Mayor then announced that the next order of business
was the canvassing of the election returns for the General
Municipal Election held in the City of'Rolling Hills on -
Tuesday, April 81 1958. He then appointed --as tally clerks
Councilmen Weitzel and Tourtelot to count and tally the
absent voters' ballots presented to the Council by the City
Clerk.
Upon the completion of the canvass of the election
returns the Mayor declared that the following persons were
elected as Councilmen for a four year term:
Vigo G. Nielsen
Ted Roach
'William G. Horn
RESOLUTION N0,.2
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
participated, and, after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 52 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, in the County of
Los Angeles, State of California,'Declaring the Result of
the General Election Held on Tuesday, the 8th Day of April,
19:589 in Said City" was, on motion made by Councilman Elliott,
seconded by Councilman Weitzel, and, on roll call vote by
the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 52 is ,
set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions.
DMINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE
City Clerk Gilbert B. Myer0then administered the
oath of'office to the newly elected Councilmen Vigo G.
Nielsen, Ted Roach and William G..Horn,'as prescribed by
the Constitution of the State of California, delivered.to
them their certificates of election, and they thereafter
took their places at the Council table.
EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION FOR WORK OF RETIRING COUNCILMEN
Mayor Goodman thanked Councilmen Bullard, Elliott
and Weitzel on behalf of himself and the " City for the
service they had rendered in the formative period of the
City and expressed the wish that they might continue to
give advice and assistance when needed. Councilman
Tourtelot added his expression of appreciation, and
Messrs. Weitzel, Bullard and Elliott responded in turn,
stating that it had been their pleasure to serve with
the Council.
ORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
Councilman Goodman was nominated for Mayor by
Councilman Tourtelot. The nomination was seconded by
Councilman Horn. There being no further nominations,
it was moved by Councilman Nielsen that the Clerk be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mayor Goodman'
The motion was seconded by Councilman'Roach and carried.
Thereafter, the City Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in
favor of Owen F. Goodman as Mayor of the City of Rolling
Hills.
Councilman Tourtelot was nominated by Mayor Goodman
for the position of Mayor pro tempore. The nomination
was seconded by Councilman Horn. There being no further
nominations, it was moved by Councilman Nielsen that the
Clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for
Councilman Tourtelot. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Horn and carried. Thereafter, the City Clerk
then cast a unanimous; ballot in favor of Councilman
Tourtelot as Mayor prb tempore.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT N0..5
On motion made by Mayor Goodman, seconded by
Councilman Horn, and unanimously carried, Councilman
Tourtelot was designated alternate representative for
the mayor at the monthly meeting of the directors of
County Sanitation District No. 5 held each second
Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at 2020 Beverly Boulevard,
Los Angeles 57, California.
ELECTION OF FINANCE OFFIN
It was moved by Councilman Tourtelot that Councilman
Nielsen be designated Finance Officer to attest by signing
his approval for payments on the demands. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Roach and unanimously carried.
LETTER -_ROLLING HILLS COMM1JNITY ASSOCIATION
The City Clerk read a letter dated 14 April 1958
from the Treasurer of the Rolling Hills Community
Association requesting payment of the sum -of $2;270.66
for gate operation for the month of March, 1958. The
Council requested that the matter be held in abeyance
pending the outcome of the lawsuit against the City
Treasurer.
LETTER - COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT
The City Clerk read a letter, dated 24 March 1958
from Sam R. Kennedy, Road Commissioner of Los Angeles
County, requesting payment.of $367.75 for road inspection
services performed on Mr. Frank Baden's Poppy Trail road.
10260,1111
LETTER - CONTROLLER OF THE STATE OF CALIFORN4IA
The City Clerk presented letters dated April 1, 1958
regarding apportionments of vehicle license fee revenues
during the 1957-58 fiscal year and an estimate of
$11,400.00 for this City for the 1958-5.9 fiscal year.
LETTER - CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
The City Clerk read a'letter dated 14 -April -1958
from Mr. Louis Tabak, president of the City'of Hope
Center, asking that the mayor proclaim Juries 1958 as -
City of Hope Month and- June 8 as HopeSuriday. -It was
determined that, in accordance with prior policy, no
proclamation be made.
LETTER - CITY ATTORNEY WILLIAM KINLEY
Mayor Goodman read an opinion dated April 15 from
Mr. Kinley which stated that the expenses incurred in
the purchase and installation of stop signs would be
a proper expenditure from the In Lieu Fund but, at this
time, he did not believe that the election expenses could
be paid from this fund.
CITY BILLS
The City Clerk read the register of bills to be
allowed. It was moved by Councilman Horn, seconded by
Councilman Tourtelot, and, on roll call vote by the
City Clerk, unanimously carried that Demands 147 through
157 be approved and paid from the General Fund and that
Demands 158 through 161 be approved and paid from the
Special In Lieu Fund Account as follows_:
Demand No. 147 John A. Lambie, County Engineer $4.06
Demand No. 148 Southwest Addressing & Printing 38.15
Demand
No.
149
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
9.09
Demand
No.
150
General Telephone' -Company
49:45
Demand
No.
151
Rancho Matual Water Co.
4:00
Demand
No.
152
Anchor Press
17.11
Demand
No,
153
Duane W. Wheeler & Company
154:.41
Demand
No.
154
Mrs, Lois M. C. Gray
18.00
Demand
No.
155
Mrs. Ruth'E. Smith
18.00
Demand
No.
156
Mrs. Georgene Hock -
18.00
Demand
No,
157
Mrs. Edith Brewer
21_.00
Demand
No.
158
Los Angeles County Health Dept.
1,00
Demand
No.
159
U.S. Porcelain Enamel Co.
233.96
Demand
No.,160
R. E. Tapp
56,-8
Demand
No.
161
Arthurs Lumber & Building Materials35.
2
Total
$678.53
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE. NO. U-12
Mayor Goodman introduced and read in full urgency
Ordinance No. U-12 entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills, California, Providing for the Approval of
Plans for the Construction, Erection, Enlargement, Alteration,
Repairing and Maintenance of Buildings or Structures and
For Grading in the City of Rolling Hills.' Thereupon, after
discussion in which all Councilmen participated, upon motion
of Mayor Goodman, seconded by Councilman Tourtelot, said -
Ordinance No. U-12 was, on roll call vote, unanimously adopted.
Ordinance No. U-12 is set forth in full in the Book of
Ordinances.
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17
Councilman Horn read in full the title of proposed
Ordinance No. 17, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinarice'No: U-3
Providing for the Presentation and -Approval, Disapproval
and Payment of Claims Against the`City of Rolling Hills,
California" and moved that reading of the proposed ordi-
nance in full be waived. The motion was seconded by'
Councilman Roach and unanimously carried' Thereupon,
on motion made by Councilman Horn and seconded by
Councilman Tourtelot, said Ordinance No. 17 was, on roll
call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted.
Ordinance No. 17 is set forth in full in the Book of
Ordinances.
PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCK AND TRAILER
For the benefit of the new Councilmen, -Mayor Goodman
reviewed the discussion at the last Council meeting
regarding the need for a pickup truck and trailer for
watering trees. During the discussion that followed,
the suggestion was made that information be obtained
concerning prices for one ton and one and one-half ton -
trucks, it being the opinion of a majority of the members.
of the Council that a half ton truck would be too small.
CONDEMNATION OF THE COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA
After a discussion concerning the Community Area
and Mr. Frank Badents requested easement grant through
it, the Council agreed to table this item for the last
time until April 28. The City Attorney was instructed
to write to Mr. Baden, stating that the condemnation
suit would be filed after the April 28 meeting.
RANCHO MUTUAL REPORT
Mayor Goodman announced that the.stockholdors of the
Rancho Mutual Water Company will meet on Monday, April 21
at 8 p.m. at Dapplegray School to vote on the proposed
merger with the Palos'Verdes Water Company. It is hoped
that a good representation from the city of Rolling Hills
will be present.
RESOLUTION N0,_l
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 2, 1958
from Arthur G. Will stating that, under.the General
Services Agreement, a resolution was necessary to
request the additional Sheriff's service asked for at
the last meeting.
Thereupon, after discussion in which all Councilmen
participated, and, after approval by the City Attorney,
Resolution No. 51 entitled "A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Rolling Hills, -Requesting Addi-
tional Law Enforcement Services Within the City of
Rolling Hills From the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department Under the General Services Agreement" was,
on motion made by Councilman Tourtelot, seconded by
Councilman Horn, and, on roll call vote by the'City
Clerk, unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 51 is set
forth in full in the Book of Resolutions.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17
Councilman Horn read in full the title of proposed
Ordinance No. 17, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinarice'No: U-3
Providing for the Presentation and -Approval, Disapproval
and Payment of Claims Against the`City of Rolling Hills,
California" and moved that reading of the proposed ordi-
nance in full be waived. The motion was seconded by'
Councilman Roach and unanimously carried' Thereupon,
on motion made by Councilman Horn and seconded by
Councilman Tourtelot, said Ordinance No. 17 was, on roll
call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted.
Ordinance No. 17 is set forth in full in the Book of
Ordinances.
PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCK AND TRAILER
For the benefit of the new Councilmen, -Mayor Goodman
reviewed the discussion at the last Council meeting
regarding the need for a pickup truck and trailer for
watering trees. During the discussion that followed,
the suggestion was made that information be obtained
concerning prices for one ton and one and one-half ton -
trucks, it being the opinion of a majority of the members.
of the Council that a half ton truck would be too small.
CONDEMNATION OF THE COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA
After a discussion concerning the Community Area
and Mr. Frank Badents requested easement grant through
it, the Council agreed to table this item for the last
time until April 28. The City Attorney was instructed
to write to Mr. Baden, stating that the condemnation
suit would be filed after the April 28 meeting.
RANCHO MUTUAL REPORT
Mayor Goodman announced that the.stockholdors of the
Rancho Mutual Water Company will meet on Monday, April 21
at 8 p.m. at Dapplegray School to vote on the proposed
merger with the Palos'Verdes Water Company. It is hoped
that a good representation from the city of Rolling Hills
will be present.
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TRIPLE LANE GATE
A discussion ensued on the matter of the proposed
triple lane gate, and the Mayor agreed to arrange a meeting
between the Palos Verdes Properties engineer and L/1r. James
Friend.
LETTER - PALOS VERDES SCHOOL DISTRICT
The City Clerk read a letter -dated April 11, 1958
from Raymond E. D®nlay, Acting Superintendent of the
Palos Verdes School -District -asking if there would be
objections to a school within the City'of"Rolling-Hills.
The matter was referred to the Planning Commission for
comment.
PAR. ROACHIS RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman -Roach tendered his resignation from the
Planning Commission, which was accepted by the Council.
The appointment of a replacement was held for the next
meeting.
WEED CUTTING AND TREE 'WATERING
The City Manager was authorized by the Council to
employ boys to cut weeds and make basins around the new
trees to keep the water from running off..'
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Roach, seconded by
Councilman Nielsen and unanimously carried that the
meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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