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6/8/1959MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA 8 June 1959 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, 8 June 1959s in the City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Tourtelot. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Goodman, Horn, Nielsen, Roach and Mayor Tourtelot Also Present: City Clerk Gilbert Myers, Deputy City Clerk Phyllis Stockdale, Messrs. .Robert Boomer and Luman Miller _ _...., _. MINUTE S METING OF - 25 MAY 1959 On motion of Councilman Nielsen, seconded by Councilman Horn and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting held 25 May 1959 were approved as written. CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read correspondence, as follows: a. report from the County of Los Angeles for the Municipal Court of the South.Bay Judicial District which stated that the distribution of.fines and forfeitures to the City for the month of May, 1959 was $26.70. b. letter dated June 4, 1959 from the County Engineer of Los Angeles County which stated that during the period from January 1 to March 31, 1959 the Qxcess of fees collected over expenses totaled $543.00 and that a check for this amount would be forwarded" to the City. c. letter dated May 27, 1959 from the Commander of Star Post No. 309, Inc. of the American Legion extending an invitation to the Council to Parti- cipate in the American Legion Convention Parade to be held Friday, June.26. The City Clerk was instructed to convey the Council's regret at not being able to attend. _ d. letter dated May 25, 1959 from the Corresponding Secretary of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Council, Parents and Teachers Association requesting that the City Council study the need for a bicycle control program on the Peninsula. The 'Clerk was directed to reply, stating that the Council was in favor of a bicycle control program and had arranged for instruction in -bicycle safety to be given at Dapplegray School two years ago. e. invitation from Mr. and Mrs. C. W.,Beck of 17 Crest Road East to hear Jo Hindman speak on Metropolitan Area Government on Thursday., June 18, 1959 at 8:00 p.m. 1 1 1 is LEGISLATION f. report dated May 22,, 1959 from the County Auditor -Controller which stated that collections for the period December 11, 1958 to April 10, 1959 amounted to $18,192.43 less -commission of xr $45-48 leaving a --net amount of $18,146.95, which has been received and deposited in the General Fund account. g. report dated May 27, 1959 from the County Auditor -Controller which stated that collections for the period July 1, 1958 to December 31, 1958 for Motor Vehicle Trailer Coach License Fees amounted to $10.20., which has been received and deposited in the General Fund account. LEGISLATION Thereupon, on motion made by Councilman Goodman, seconded by Councilman Horn and after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, Resolution No. 74 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Authorizing the City Treasurer to Withdraw Surplus Funds From the Treasury and to Invest Said Surplus Funds in United States Treasury Notes" was, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 74 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. mm Mayor Tourtelot, with the approval of the Council, appoint ' ed Councilman Nielsen, assisted by Councilman Roach, to work with the City Manager on the preparation of a city budget for the fiscal year 1959-60 which would be ready for distribution by the time of the Community Association Budget Hearing in July. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5 On motion made by Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman Roach and unanimously carried, Councilman Goodman was designated Alternate Director for the monthly meetings of the County Sanitation District No. 5 held each second Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at 2020 Beverly Boulevard$ Los Angeles 57, California. The Council discussed generally a number of bills of interest to cities that are before the State Legis- lature. As a matter of general future policy, the manager was directed to ask the City Attorney to brief xr and advise the Council on these matters as they arise. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT The City Treasurer submitted a report for the month of May, 1959 which stated that as of May 31, 1959 the balance in the General Fund was $24,014.99; in the In Lieu Fund the balance was $17,311-75. On a motion duly made'by Councilman Nielsen, seconded by Councilman Roach and unanimously carried, the report was accepted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO. 7h Thereupon, on motion made by Councilman Goodman, seconded by Councilman Horn and after discussion in which all Councilmen participated, Resolution No. 74 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Authorizing the City Treasurer to Withdraw Surplus Funds From the Treasury and to Invest Said Surplus Funds in United States Treasury Notes" was, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 74 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. mm Mayor Tourtelot, with the approval of the Council, appoint ' ed Councilman Nielsen, assisted by Councilman Roach, to work with the City Manager on the preparation of a city budget for the fiscal year 1959-60 which would be ready for distribution by the time of the Community Association Budget Hearing in July. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5 On motion made by Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman Roach and unanimously carried, Councilman Goodman was designated Alternate Director for the monthly meetings of the County Sanitation District No. 5 held each second Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at 2020 Beverly Boulevard$ Los Angeles 57, California. RESOLUTION N0. T� Thereupon, on motion made by Councilman Horn, seconded by Councilman Roach and after discussion in which all W Councilmen participated, Resolution No. 75 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of.Rolling Hills Authorizing Fred I. Tourtelot as Mayor and Vigo G. Nielsen as Mayor Pro Tempore to Sign on the Bank Accounts of Said Cityt° was, on roll call vote by the City Clerk, unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 75 is set forth in full in the Book of Resolutions. BRIDLE TRAILS Mayor Tourtelot reported that he had discussed plans for the development of a peninsula bridle trail system with Paul Little, trails coordinator for the County Parks and Recreation Department. A discussion ensued on the subject of bridle trails and the,dangers of riders using the roads instead of trails. The need for establishing official equestrian crossings marked on the pavement was pointed out. On motion of Councilman Goodman, seconded by Councilman Nielsen and unanimously carried, the manager was instructed to correct the situation that exists along the west side of Portuguese Bend Road, halfway between the "Gap" and the Shuman property at No. 27, by cutting weeds and trimming trees in order to make room for riders to stay off the pavement, and he was authorized to spend funds not to exceed $100 to accomplish this. RIDING RING Councilman Nielsen reported that there had been instances of horse accidents due to. carelessness of young people who were using the riding ring in the Community Area. After discussion Councilman Goodman suggested that the Caballeros be asked to draw up a set of rules and regulations for the use of the riding ring, and that the rules be posted there and enforced by the Sheriff. COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA A general discussion followed regarding the Community Area, and Mayor Tourtelot suggested that estimates be obtained for the installation of permanent sanitary facili- ties there. The roposal of the Palos Verdes Water Company dated June 6, 1959 to provide water service to the Community Area was reviewed. The City Manager was requested to obtain estimates for the laying of water pipe.and the purchase of prefabricated rest rooms. TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT ROLLING HILLS ROAD AND DALEMEAD STREET IN TORRANCE Councilman Goodman reported that many Rolling Hills residents used Rolling Hills Road as access from the Pacific Coast Highway to Crenshaw .and that he had witnessed a collision at the intersection of Dalemead Street and Rolling Hills Road. He stated that he believed that stop signs at all the streets crossing Rolling Hills,Road and Crenshaw Boulevard from'the Coast Highway to the point where they converge would alleviate the situation. It was then moved,by Councilman Goodman that the City Manager be directed to contact the Torrance Chief of Police requesting the erection of stop signs along said roads. The motion was seconded by Mayor Tourtelot and unanimously carried. 1 in i 1 ADJOURNMENT It There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nielsen, seconded by Councilman Roach and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9 p.m. City Clerk U . APPROVED:. ayor.