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1948 MAR 31 CC MINS - -- -53 El Segundo, California. March 31, 1948. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of 31 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date, ` having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by the City Clerk, the Mayor being absent. Councilman Baker was unanimously chosen Mayor pro tam and he immediately assumed the duties of the Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Peterson, Thompson, Skelley and Mayor pro tam Baker. Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS FETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on March 24th, 1948, having been read, without error or omission having been noted, it {was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: GEORGE L. SCHULEP, M. E., undated, stamped received March 27, 1948, a sheet of graphs, showing average visibility from 4:00 A. M. to 8 :00 P. M. at Los Angeles Civic Center and other graphs with reference to smog area, which sheet carries an explanation thereof and comments and conclusions with reference thereto. Ordered filed. D. A. CORDETP, dated March 25, 1948; EUGENE CARROLL, dated March 30, 1948; and DON WHITE, dated March 30, 1948, each being application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. GARDENA VALLEY JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, dated March 24, 1948, with reference to the Gardena Valley Fair to be conducted from April 7th through April 11th, 1948, and inviting the City to submit a parade entry and also inviting attendance at said Fair. The Council not being disposed to enter a float or other entry in the proposed parade or at the Fair on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, the City Clerk volunteered to -send copies of the communication to the several civic organizations within the community. This suggestion having met with the general approval of the Council, the communication was ordered filed. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF BEACHES AND PARKS, dated March 24, 1948, with reference to the adoption of a resolution which would authorize the County of Los Angeles to operate State owned and to be acquired beaches within the City of E1 Segundo. It appearing from discussions that the State has not acquired any beach areas within the City of E1 Segundo, for public beach or park purposes, It was considered appropriate to defer action upon the communication until such time as the State has made such acquisitions and by general consent that was the order and the communication was ordered filed. 9 S 56 F. E. MANE, dated March 318t, 1948, being application for renewal of trailer permit at 405 East Oak Avenue, E1 Segundo; MRS. LEE LANE, dated March 29, 1948, being application for renewal of trailer permit at 709 East Pine Avenue, E1 Segundo; MRS. PANSY L. PETERSON, dated March 29, 1948, being application for renewal of trailer permit at 707 Virginia Street, E1 Segundo. The Building Inspector having recommended that each of said permits be granted, it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a temporary, revocable permit, in regular form, be granted to each of the persons, whose names are set forth below, to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at the location and address set opposite their respective names, each ofsaid permits to expire by limitation on June 30th, 1948: F. E. Maine - - - - - - 405 East Oak Ave. Mrs. Lee Lane - - - - - 709 East Pine Ave. Mrs. Pansy L. Peterson -707 Virginia Street. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, STATE CONTROLLER, dated March 25 1948, trans- mitting therewith tentative draft of annual report forms required under certain sections of the Collier -Burns Highway Act of 1947, with reference to the City's receipts and disbursements in connection with acquisition, construction and /or maintenance.of public streets within the City of E1 Segundo, where the expenditure of State gasoline tax or Highway funds is concerned. The City Clerk commented that the form is quite detailed and compli- cated and if approved as presently designed apparently would entail the development of a new and special accounting procedure in his office; that the Finance Officers of other cities of Southern California seriously object to the report in its present form and have appointed a committee to make protests of the complicated forms to the State Controller's office; that before the City Council takes action with respect to the same, he deemed it advisable that Mayor Selby confer with the Mayors of other Southern California cities respecting the matter; that the City Clerk do likewise with other Finance Officers of Southern California cities, after which protests may be made on behalf of the City of El Segundo. After brief discussion, the Council concurring in the City Clerk's recommendations, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley that the communication from Thomas H. guchel, State Controller, dated March 25. 1948, and accompanying report forms, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that the City Clerk's recomm n- dations with reference to the disposition of same be and the same are hereby approved. Carried. The City Clerk announced that he had in his possession, in the same condition as when received, one bid for the purchase of real property heretofore advertised for sale under Notice No. 9 -M. Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bid. Carried. S The Council thereupon proceeded to open, examine and publicly declare said bid, which said bid was found by said Council to be as follows, to -wit: Bid of John Catalano, on regular form provided therefor, bidding the sum of $850.00 cash for Lot 7, Block 6. E1 Segundo. Said bid was accompanied by Cashiers Check No. 9308, drawn on El Segundo Branch Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, payable to City of El Segundo in the sum of $850 ,,00. After consideration of said bid. it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by.Councilman Thompson, that Resolution No. 930, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CASH BID OF JOHN CATALANO FOR CERTAIN CITY OWNED TAX DEEDED PROPERTY, which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. Peter Runge addressed the Council, expressing his belief that the Council should adopt a resolution fixing the sizes of corner lots, which may be created in the future by the filing of new subdivision maps or by the metes and bounds resubdivision of existing subdivisions, so that new buyers may not find themselves unable to construct sizeable dwellings by reason of the provisions for land use as limited by the zoning ordinance of the City of El Segundo. He explained that he recently purchased a corner lot 45 feet wide and that when the front, side and rear yards required by the zoning ordinance are deducted from the area of his lot, he will not be able to erect the dwelling and garage thereon that he had made plans for. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the matter presented this Council this date by Mr. Peter Runge, respecting sizes of corner lots within the City of E1 Segundo as the same may be effected by the zoning ordinance of the City, be taken under study to see what can be done to relieve the situation complained of and the matter will be and is hereby referred to the Planning Co mission of the City of E1 Segundo for review and recommendations. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tem Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Councilman Skelley, reporting in connection with a request recently received from William G. Holliman, Jr., for permission to use E1 Segundo Public Library Building for the holding of the Junior - Senior Prom in the near future, stated that before the date fixed for this event furniture and fixtures will have been installed in said library building and that, therefore, it would be impracticable to use the same for dancing. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the application of William G. Holliman, Jr., filed with this Council March 17, 1948, for permission to use E1 Segundo Public Library Building for the purpose of holding a Junior - Senior Prom be denied for the reason that at the date upon which the said event shall take place, the furniture and n S IS fixtures incident to the intended use of said building will have been installed therein, making it impracticable to use the building for the purpose requested, and that the City Clerk be authorized to inform the applicant of this action. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tern Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Councilman Peterson, referring to a communication received from T. and F. Oil Company at the last meeting of this Council, stating that it had satisfactorily complied with the Council's request that dangerous oil sumps be protected from intrusion by children or animals, informed the Council that he had made a personal inspection of the premises of T. and F. Oil Company; that he believes the protection said Oil Company reported as being adequate is not in fact satisfactory and that the situation on the T. and F. Oil Company's property presents a hazard to young children; that he recommends the existing condition of said T. and F. Oil Company's premises be not approved and that the owner be requested to erect fencing in accordance with specifications therefor adopted by this Council at its last regular meeting; that he visited other sumps, which he found to be inappropriately fenced and that the expressed requirements of the Council with respect to protection in and around oil sumps within the City of E1 Segundo should be strictly enforced. By general consent the Council was in agreement with Councilman Peterson and the Building Inspector was instructed to enforce the Council's previously adopted regulations with respect to the protection of sump holes on oil well properties within the City. At this point Mr. Peter Runge asked permission to again address the Council. Such permission having been granted, he called attention to a hazardous condition at the Southwest corner of Walnut Avenue and Main Street, where the supports on one side of the buildings recently moved onto the property at that location have sunk into the ground, leaving the building standing at a dangerous angle. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the attention of this Council has been directed to the condition of the building raised on cross members at the following location in the City of E1 Segundo, to -wit: The Southwest corner of Main Street and Walnut Avenue; AND, WHEREAS, this Council feels that the action hereinafter taken, in view of the report received by this Council, is justified; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to notify the owners of or persons who placed such building upon said premises, to immediately cause said supporting members to be reinforced in such manner as to eliminate any dangerous or defective condition; or effectively barricade said premises, so that no damage can be occasioned to persons or property in the vicinity; or cause said building to be removed Pram the City of El'Segundo; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event such owners or interested persons elect to remove said building from said City, that full authority and permission, so far as required from this Council so to do, is hereby granted, subject in all other respects to ordinance requirements. S 59 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the "following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Clerk reported receipt from Los Angeles County Division, League of California Cities, of a salary and wage survey made by a general survey committee, representing the City of Los Angeles; City Schools of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Housing Authority and the State of California, conducted in the Los Angeles area during January and February, 1948, in which is shown salary and wage trends with respect to fifty -seven governmental categories described in said report. He reported also receipt of a salary and wage survey report from the League of California Cities, showing the salaries or wages paid by the cities reported on for specific municipal occupations. Since it was the Council's belief that these reports should remain in the office of the City Clerk for filing and reference and that the members of the City Council, particularly the Finance Commissioner, should have additional copies for study at their convenience, it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the salary and wage survey reports, reported this date as received by the City Clerk, be placed on file in his office for reference and that that officer be authorized and requested to obtain two additional copies of each report for the personal use of individual members of the Council desiring to study the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Mr. A. S. Monroe, Assessment Engineer, reported to the Council that proceedings in connection with the improvement of Sycamore Avenue, between Loma Vista Street and Hillcrest Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, are now ready for the Council's further action, and certain plans and profiles, specifications and other documents were presented the Council. After ezamination of the same by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, that that certain plan and profile designated "Plan and Profile of Sycamore Avenue from Hillcrest Street to Loma Vista Street, No. 480310" be and the same is hereby approved as the plan and profile for the improvement of Sycamore Avenue, from Hillcrest Street to Loma Vista Street, and a copy thereof is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clark for the purposes of identification and reference. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, that Resolution No. 931, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 480305 OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDE - WALKS MARCH 5, 1948" AND "SPECIAL PROVISIONS No. 480301 OF THE CITY OF EL S 1NDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SYCAMORE AVENUE, BETWEEN LOMA VISTA STREET AND HILCREST STREET IN SAID CITY, MARCH 1, 1948 ", which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: *See Page S 62 for resolution omitted at this point. Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tern Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Resolution of Intention No. 932, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL UGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN SYCAMORE AVENUE IN SAID CITY; DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES AND FMNG A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK, which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tern Chief of Police Hutchins informed the Council that a number of the merchants on Richmond Street, between Grand Avenue and Franklin Avenue, have requested that automobile parking on said street, between the points mentioned, be reduced from two hours to one hour. Mr. Peter Runge again asked permission to comment and this permission having been granted, he stated that on a recent shopping mission he was in a local market one hour and twenty minutes while being served and that if a shopper, thus delayed, parked overtime and had to pay a fine therefor, his shopping would be expensive. Discussion followed, at the conclusion of which it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Skelley, that the City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to prepare an ordinance amending the traffic ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, so as to provide for one hour parking on Richmond Street, between Grand Avenue and Franklin Avenue. Carried. Chief of Police Hutchins informed the Council that National Academy Associates (graduates of the F. B. I. police training courses) will convene at Santa Barbara, May 6, 7 and 8, 1948, and he believes it would be profitable to the City of El Segundo to permit Officer Vernon Wood, a graduate of said training course, to attend the said 8onvention. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Vernon Wood, officer in the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo, be and he is hereby granted permission to attend the May 6, 7 and 8th, 1948, convention of the F. B. I. National Academy Associates, to be held at Santa Barbara, California, to be absent from his usual duties on said dates and to file his demand with this Council for his actual and necessary expenses in connection therewith, which demand shall be ordered paid, after having been properly audited and allowed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. S Chief of Police Hutchins informed the Council that he is desirous of having the officers in his Department resume firearms training and that the Chief of Police of the City of Torrance has proffered the use of the Torrance pistol range for this purpose. Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has reported to this Council that, subject to the Council's approval, he was issuing an order to all police officers of the City of E1 Segundo to participate in side -arms firing practice at regular intervals and that he had procured, through the courtesy of the City of Torrance, the use of the Torrance Police firing range for such purpose; AND, WHEREAS, this Council feels that proficiency of the officers of the Police Department in the use of side -arms is a necessary factor in the promotion of public safety in the City of F1 Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the proposed action of the Chief of Police and does hereby authorize the making of such an order by him, requiring the members of said Department to participate in such firing practice as part of their regular duties as such police officers. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. None. PAYING BILLS. NEW BUSINESS. Public Safety Coanissioner Baker recommended that Fire Chief D. J. Farrar be permitted to attend the California Rural Firemen's Association Convention, to be held at Stockton, California, April 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 1948. Moved by- Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that Fire Chief D. J. Farrar be and he is hereby authorized to attend the convention of the California Rural Firemen's Association, to be held at Stockton, California, April 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 1948, and to file his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in connection therewith, such claim to be allowed and paid after having been properly audited and approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None__ Absent: Mayor Selby. Building Inspector Frank Smotony exhibited a booklet containing, in condensed form, "rules and regulations respecting dwelling house construction and he recommended the Council purchase a quantity thereof for distribution to persons making inquiry concerning building regulations within the City of El Segundo. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: S T`2 RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase fifty booklets, entitled: "Duelling House Construction Under the Uniform Building Code ", published by Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, at a cost of not to exceed $30.00, plus California State Sales Tax; AND, BE IT FLMTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of said booklets, the City Clerk shall furnish to the various officers and departments of the City, from time to time as required, such copies of said booklet as may be needed in connection with the discharge of their official duties for the City; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to make further distribution of such copies to such citizens and persons as may desire the same at a price to be paid said City of 65¢ per copy. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. City Clerk McCarthy recommended the Council dedicate for public street purposes Lot 43, Tract 2667, in the City of El Segundo, acquired for such purposes in 1940, a portion of which is presently in use as a public. thoroughfare. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that procedure for dedicating for public street purposes Lot 43, Tract 2667 in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, previously acquired by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo for such purposes, be initiated at this time and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission of the Cit7 of E1 Segundo for its recommendation in the premises. Carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Skelley, Thompson and Mayor, pro tam Baker. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Mayor Selby. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Skelley, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully submitted, 0 C y Approved: Mayor. S ��3 * The following was omitted from transcription of minutes on Page S-6o: The City Engineer then presented a map prepared by him, upon which is delineated the property to be benefited by and to be assessed for the costs and expenses of the improvement of Sycamore Avenue, between Loma Vista Street and Hillcrest Street, within the City of E1 Segundo. After examination of said map, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that that certain map or plat No. 471208, titled: "Plat of Proposed District to be Assessed for the Improvement of Sycamore. Avenue between Loma Vista Street and Hillcrest Street in the City of E1 Segundo, California ", dated December 3, 1947, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted for the work or improvemtent of Sycamore Avenue, between Loma Vista Street and Hillcrest Street within the City of E1 Segundo, and the City Engineer of the City of E1 Segundo is hereby directed to place the same on file in his office. Carried.