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1949 MAY 25 CC MINS '74.6 E1 Segundo, California. May 25, 1949• A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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 F. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: Baker and Thompson. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 18th day of May, 1949, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. Councilman Thompson appeared at the meeting at this time, the hour being 7:02 o'clock P. M. and he immediately took his seat at the Council table. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. Mayor Selby announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for public hearing in the matter of Proposed Amendment of Item "45. Trailer Camps" of Paragraph A. Use, of Section 13 of Ordinance No. 306 (Zoning Ordinance] of the City of El Segundo, as recommended by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 60, and that the Council would now proceed with such hearing. The City Clerk then testified that the required notice of this hearing had been duly and regularly given and that the affidavit showing such fact was on file in his office. He thereupon presented the complete file to the Council relating to said matter, and such file was made a part of the record. . The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written communications had been received by him in connection with said hearing, and the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor Selby then announced that all files of the City Council and of the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo with reference to said matter will be considered as evidence and have been so placed. He thereupon announced that the Council would now hear from those persons in favor of allowing trailer courts in the City of El Segundo. Air. James Cramer then arose and inquired what effect the adoption of the proposed ordinance would have cn existing trailer c^irts. City Attorney Woodworth informed Mr. Cramer that those trailer courts which are now in existence might continue to exist, but could not be expanded. However, if any such courts -were found to be obnoxious, they might be amortized over a period of years as provided in the Zoning Ordinance. -1- S Mayor Selby then inquired if there was anyone else who wished to testify in favor of trailer courts. No one appearing to desire to so testify, the Mayor stated that those persons opposed to trailer courts in the City would now be heard. No person responded. It appearing that Mr. M. C. McCray had heretofore informed the City Clerk he desired to address the Council on the matter, and Mr. McCray not yet having arrived at the meeting, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that inasmuch as the Council is informed that there are certain parties who wish to address the Council on this matter, who are not present at this time, that this hearing be continued until a future time at this meeting. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. WRITTEN COIZ1UNICATIONS. 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: KEITH C. AINSWORTH, dated May 25, 1949; KENNETH D. PEACH, JR., dated May 24, 1949; DONALD G. RANDALL, dat.Pd May 2L. 1949; and FRED L. McCREARY, dated May 19, 1949, each being application for employ- ment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. I4ILO L. SAYLOR, dated May 24, 1949, stating it has been his desire to enlarge his dwelling house, located on Lot 8, Block 108, but because of proposed street opening through said Block, he has delayed making such improvement. He now requests that the City of E1 Segundo advance to him the amount'of damages which the appraiser, heretofore employed by the City for the purpose of appraising property to be taken for such proposed street opening, had set forth in his survey; or, in lieu thereof, that he be given permission to make desired additions to his dwelling, and that he receive additional compensation therefor, if and when said dwelling is moved to a new location because of such street opening. Discussion developed that inasmuch as no court action in connection with the proposed street openings, has as yet been instituted, that therefore, the Council is not in position to know the amounts the court may set as damages to the various properties involved, and the discussion concluded in the Council agreeing that Mr. Saylor should be issued the building permit desired, he agreeing to construct the addition to his dwelling house in a manner taking into consideration the possible future moving of same, and that the Council would give, so far as legally possible, consideration to such construction, in the making of awards for damages involved, it being understood, however, that the Council may make no guarantees in that regard and that any additional expenditures or investments on the part of the owner will be at his peril. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, dated May 24, 1949, enclosing booklet, which tells, in a brief way, the major factors which make it necessary for said Company to make application for increase in gas rates. By general consent same was ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for perusal by any interested persons. &-a 717 S '748 EARL WARREN, GOVERNOR, State of California, dated May 12, 1949, expressing appreciation of the League of California Cities' efforts to achieve uniformity in the policies, procedures and standards with regard to any gfition that the municipalities may take in connection with requests foecontrol hearings Ordered filed. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the continued hearing and consideration of protests or objections against the laying out and opening of new streets through Blocks 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 and 114 of El Segundo Sheet No. 5, in the City of E1 Segundo, and also against the extent of the assessment district, all as particularly described in Ordinance of Intention No. 350• The Clerk also reported that, pursuant to instructions of the City Council of May 18, 1949, the Engineer had checked the area represented by the several written protests filed and heretofore considered by the Council and reported as follows: The total area of the proposed assessment district as described in said Ordinance of Intention, exclusive of streets, is - 2,354,488 sq. ft. The total area represented by written protests filed with the City Council prior to the time set for the hearing, to wit: 7:30 P. M. of May 18, 1949, is - 121,473 sq. ft. The total area represented by the several written protests is 5.16% of the total area of the assessment district. All protests having been heard and an opportunity having been given to all persons desiring to be heard, and a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted, and the City Council having before it Map No. 490209, approved by the City Council of E1 Segundo on the 16th day of February, 1949, which said map indicates the land necessary and convenient to be taken for said improvement and also indicates by a boundary line the extent of the territory to be included in the assessment district for said improvement, and the said City Council being familiar with the said improvement' and assessment district and also having considered all protests filed and having considered the character and nature of the proposed acquisition and the necessity and convenience for the same, and having considered the matter as to the area of the property to be assessed for the said improvement represented by the several protests, Councilman Thompson presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests or objections having been filed by M. M•. Moore and others (reference being hereby made to the written protests on file with the City Clerk), protesting against the laying out and opening of new streets through Blocks 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 and 114 of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as particularly described in Ordinance of Intention No. 350; and -3- S 719- WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all protests and objections, and, having considered the area and district represented by the several protests; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this City Council that it does hereby find and determine that the said pro- tests or objections had been made by the owners of less than one -half of the area of the property to be assessed for the said improvement, as set forth in said Ordinance of Intention No. 350; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each and all of said protests or objections be, and the same are hereby overruled and denied. Said motion was duly seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, the same was adopted by the following, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. Councilman Peterson then introduced an Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 354. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ORDERING THE LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF 101 STREETS THROUGH BLOCKS 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 AND 114 OF EL SEGUNDO SHEET NO. 5, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THE MANNER AND TO THE EXTENT AS CONTEMPLATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 350 OF SAID CITY, and moved that said Ordinance be placed upon its first reading, which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, the said motion to place said Ordinance upon its first reading was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to procure title insurance reports sufficient for the preparation of complaint in the matter of the opening of certain public streets as described in Ordinance of Intention No. 350. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: ' Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. -4- S 750 The Mayor announced that the Council would now take up.the matter of the hearing on the proposed amendment of Item "45. Trailer Camps" of Paragraph A. Use, of Section 13 of Ordinance No. 306 (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, which matter was heretofore, earlier in this meeting, continued until a later hour. He stated the Council would be pleased to hear from all persons present who were interested in the matter. Mr. M. C. McCray addressed the Council, stating he and his brother were the owners of Lots 288, 311, 312, 313, Block 123, E1 Segundo, which property is directly across the street from the Grand Trailer Court; that if the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is adopted, it will prohibit putting in any other trailer courts; that said above described property is not of much use for other than a trailer court and they had anticipated putting trailer courts thereon; that as long as trailer courts are in that vicinity, he does not believe other property owners should be denied the right to put in other courts, if properly constructed and operated. He requested that the Council given consideration to their desire to put in a trailer court in said location if they desired so to do. Mayor Selby thereupon assured Mr. McCray his request would be given due consideration. No other person indicating a desire to testify in said matter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the hearing now before this Council be closed, and that said matter be taken under advisement by this Council until its next regular meeting for decision. On roll call the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED. ROGER B. EVERLY, Superintendent of Schools, dated May 23, 1949, requesting that E1 Segundo Unified School District be granted the privilege of planting to grass or other suitable covering, an area between the curb and its property line at the elementary school buildings. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said request be referred to Public Service Commissioner Thompson and Street Superintendent Gunn with power to act. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. ROGER B. EVERLY, Superintendent, E1 Segundo Unified School District, dated May 19, 1949, advising that it finds a twelve foot area is left -5- S 751, unpaved in Center Street, between Maple Avenue and Mariposa Avenue, from the terminal point of the old road to curb site, in front of the new elementary school building, and requesting that the City take under consideration the paving or black- topping of this strip. The Council gave consideration to the request contained in the before mentioned communication and it developed that acquiescence therein would be entirely contrary to the policy of the Council, expressed in a resolution recently adopted by it, to the effect that when curbs are installed in streets, a portion of the center of which has heretofore been improved at the expense of abutting property, the City would pay for paving the area between the curbs and the nearest edge of existing pavement, but that this work would not be undertaken in partially paved streets where abutting property has not paid for the paving therein. The in case being one wherein abutting property has contributed nothing to the surfacing of abutting streets, the request must be denied and the City Clerk was instructed to explain the matter by letter to El Segundo Unified School District. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, dated 20 May 1949, advising that application has been made by the Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles for permit to dredge a 1300 by 1500 -foot area in Santa Monica Bay, removing approximately 1,000,000 cubic yards of material to be deposited along the shoreline immediately downcoastfrom the Santa Monica Pier, in the City of Santa Monica, for the purpose of restoring and protecting the beaches in the Santa Monica and Venice areas; further stating that interested persons are invited to inspect drawing of proposed work on file in the office of the Corps of Engineers and to submit in writing, on or before 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 1949, any objections based on navigation interests only. Ordered filed. WALTER W. SWANSON, dated May 25, 1949, being his resignation as chairman of the E1 Segundo Centennial Committee. The Mayor and members of the City Council expressed appreciation for the very satisfactory manner in which Mr. Swanson had handled the Chairmanship of said Committee during the Centennial Fiesta Celebration held in 1948, and thereafter it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the resignation of Walter W. Swanson as Chairman of the E1 Segundo Centennial Committee be accepted with regret and that this Council does hereby express to Mr. Swanson its appreciation of the very excellent work done by him as such Chairman. Carried. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Public Service Commissioner Thompson reported having attended, on Thursday, May 19th, 1949, a meeting of the E1 Segundo Contractors Association, at which meeting the subject of contractors' business license fees was discussed; that he had presented for said Association's perusal copy of proposed fees for such contractors doing business in the City of E1 Segundo, which he had recently prepared and presented to the Council; that said contractors present at said meeting were unanimously in favor of the proposed fees with minor exceptions; and that he had advised them that the matter is presently under consideration by the Council. 10 S '752 Councilman Swanson, on behalf of El Segundo Centennial Committee, presented and read to the City Council financial report of said Committee covering the 1948 Centennial Fiesta, and which report he thereafter filed with the City Clerk. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. City Clerk McCarthy reported that on this date, in connection with the expansion program of the municipal water works system, he had caused an escrow to be opened with Ei Segundo Branch, Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, covering the purchase by the City of E1 Segundo of Lot 13, Block 67, El Segundo, which property it is necessary said City acquire for waterworks purposes; that the purchase price of said lot is $1100.00, the City to pay all title company and escrow charges in connection with said escrow, and he requested ratification and approval of his said action, and the authorization for the drawing of a warrant in the sum of $1144.00, payable to said Bank, to cover the purchase price of said lot and the costs incident to acquisition thereof. City Attorney Woodworth stated he had approved the form of escrow instructions, and thereafter it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the action of the City Clerk in causing an escrow to be opened with El Segundo Branch, Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, covering the purchase by the City of El Segundo for waterworks purposes of Lot 13, Block 67, E1 Segundo, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a warrant in the sum of $1144.00 be and the same is hereby ordered drawn on the Water Works Bond Election 1948, Construction Fund, payable to El Segundo Branch, Security -First National Bank, and the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to cause said warrant, when duly drawn and signed by the proper officials of the City of E1 Segundo, to be deposited in said escrow. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. City Clerk McCarthy presented for the Counciles acceptance, Grant Deed, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo Lot 12, Block 67, E1 Segundo, which property is necessary for waterworks purposes. The City Attorney thereupon examined said deed, and having approved same as to form, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed, dated the 24th day of May, 1949, executed by C. F. Hulsey, a married man, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal Corporation of Los Angeles County, State of California, -7- VS the real property situated in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: Lot 12 in Block 67 of El Segundo,-as per map recorded in Book 18, Page 69 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, for public purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted by and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. City Clerk McCarthy reported receipt from the Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles of its Invoice No. 1024, showing balance in Deposited Funds of the City of E1 Segundo in connection with construction of the sewage treatment plant at Hyperion, one copy of which invoice he delivered to each the City Attorney and the City Engineer. The City Attorney made an extended report to the City Council with reference to the alleged nuisance at 715 West Mariposa Avenue, and stated no further report would be forthcoming until further facts were developed, but that he would keep in touch with the situation and report later if additional facts developed. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Traffic Safety Fund Warren Southwest Inc. J594.86 TOTAL 594.8 Recreation Fund Ace Gift & Office Supply Co. ti 9.65 National Recreation Assoc. 1.50 Youth Leaders Digest 4.50 American Handicrafts Co. 5.91 Interstate-Restaurant Supply 20.80 TOTAL 42.3 7 General Fund Abalone Manufacturing Co. 0 40.90 Detroit Products Company 21.00 Federal Laboratories Inc. 22.18 J. 0. Griffith 6.75 Marchant Calculating Machine Co. 30.00 Pacific Coast Bldg. Off. Conf. 25.00 Pacific Toro Company 3.33 R. B. Cut Rate Drug 8.61 Rex Manufacturing Co. Inc. 13.70 Skeyhan 14.89 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 26.40 7 S 754 General Fund Paxton Truck Company 200.00 Southern Cal. Gas Co. 150.64 Pierce & Sibert, Inc. 269.48 D. A. Benshoof 192.00 General Fund Shepherd Tractor & Equipt. Co. ,y 3.22 Centinela Valley Glass & Mirror Co. 21.96 Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk 8.95 H & H Fountain & Grill go TOTAL 1059.91. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman Baker. NEW BUSINESS. At this time, the hour being 8:18 o1clock P. M. the Mayor declared a recess of 15 minutes. The Council reconvened at the hour of 8:33 o'clock P. M., all Council members being present. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this Council is presently acquiring for reservoir site purposes in connection with its water works program, the necessary properties for such purposes; and WHEREAS, it appears that the following parcel of property, to wit: Lot 8, Block 67, E1 Segundo, is one of the parcels necessary for acquisition in said matter, which said property is improved with a dwelling house, garage and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, the City Council has negotiated with the owner or owners of said property over a period of several months to ascertain a basis upon which said property might be reasonably and properly acquired; and WHEREAS, as part of said negotiations the Council has taken into consideration the value of said property and the costs, delays and other factors incident to any condemnation action which might be instituted for the acquisition thereof; and WHEREAS, after such negotiations and considerations, the Council feels that the said real property can be acquired for such reservoir purposes in the manner herein- after stated and for the considerations hereinafter ex- pressed, and that 'such acquisition for such considerations will be in the interest of said City, all factors con- sidered; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, as follows: S '755 First: That the City of El Segundo acquire the said above described property from the owner or owners thereof, free and clear of encumbrances, except conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights and rights of way now of record against the same, and to the right of said owner or owners to .occupy said premises for a period not to exceed sixty days from close of escrow, upon.the following basis and for the following considera- tions, to wit: (a) the conveyance to said owner or owners of Lot 2, Tract 8159, per Map Book 90, Page 47, records of Los Angeles County, California, on file in the office of the County Recorder of said County, which said parcel of real property was acquired by said City as part of its tax liquidation program, and which now stands as a credit to the General Fund of said City, and which said property shall be conveyed, free and clear of encumbrances, except conditions, reservations, restrictions, rights and rights of way now of record against the same. The City Council hereby orders the said property transferred to the credit of the Water Works Bond Election 1948 Construction Fund for use in connection with the acquisition of the water works system, which the City of E1 Segundo is presently acquiring under said bond issue, at the actual cost to said General Fund of said City of said uarcel, to wit: the sum of $214.24, which said sum shall be transferred from said Water Works Bond Election 1948 Construction Fund to the General Fund of said City, and the fiscal officers of the City are hereby authorized and instructed to cause the transfer of said amount to be made from said acquiring fund, (the Water Works Bond Election 1948 Construction Fund) to said General Fund to place said two accounts in adjustment with reference to the ownership of said property; and (b) the sum of $2935.00 to be paid to said owner or owners in cash. Second: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to open an escrow in the E1 Segundo Branch of the Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles for the purpose of consummating the said transaction of purchase and exchange hereinabove contemplated and to provide in said escrow instructions that the City of E1 Segundo will pay all of the costs of escrow and all of the costs of procuring title policies upon the respective parcels involved. Said escrow instructions shall also provide that any instruments passing to the City therein shall receive the approval of the City Attorney before close of escrow. Third: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to make, execute and deliver into said escrow a Grant Deed from the City of El Segundo to said owner or owners, covering the property to be deeded by said City as hereinbefore contemplated. , Fourth: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to prepare and present to this Council the necessary demand and warrant providing for pay- ment into said escrow of a cash consideration of. $2935°00 -10- S 756 hereinabove set forth, and at such time as same may be estimated, the necessary demand and warrant to cover the escrow costs and title charges, etc., to be paid by said City in the matter of such escrow. Fifth: That the fiscal officers of the City having charge of the books, records and accounts of the City are hereby authorized and instructed to make any and all adjustments and transfers on said books and accounts which may be necessary in order to accomplish the transaction above stated, as contemplated. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilman Baker. Mayor Selby advised the Council that he desired to absent himself from meetingsof the City Council and possibly from the State of California between the dates May 26th and June 5th, 1949, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Mayor William R. Selby be and he is hereby granted permission to absent himself from meetings of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, which may be held between the dates May 26th and June 5th, Incl. 1949, and that during such time he be also granted permission to .leave the State of California; and BE.IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Mayor be re- quested to sign and file with the City Clerk a waiver of any notice of any kind whatsoever of any special meetings of the said City Council, which may be called by the Mayor pro tem or any three members of said Council during the period of said leave hereinbefore granted. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Peterson, Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilman. Baker. Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Ap ved:. ayorQRe TEN). Respectfully submitted, -11-