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1951 MAY 02 CC MINIJ �1'l E1 Segundo, California May 2, 1951 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber in the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7 :00 o'clock P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: ROLL CALL Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 25th day of April, 1951, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Coun- cilman 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: A. S. MONROE, Special Assessment Engineer, dated May 1, 1951, being a- report on the petition for the' improvement of the Alley in Block 5$, E1 Segundo, which report shows the valid signatures to the petition as representing 68.89% of the total area of the proposed assessment district for such improvement. Councilman Peterson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1144, being a resolution finding and determining the sufficiency of the petition of property owners for the improvement of the alley in Block 58, E1 Segundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. DONALD R. SHORT, Director of Public Works, .dated May 2, 1951, transmitting therewith two copies of Plan No. S- 41001, consisting of three sheets, together with specifications and STANDARD PLANS NOS. SD- 410422 and 410610 for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in portions of Maple Avenue and Cali- fornia Street. Councilman Swanson then moved that said plans and specifi- cations be approved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Thomp= son, and carried by the affirmative vote of all Councilmen present. The City Clerk presented a communication dated February 1, 1951, from the County Health Officer (who also acts as City Health Officer) relative to the necessity for the construction of santary -1- U 318 sewers and appurtenant work in connection therewith in portions of Maple Avenue and California Street, as shown on Plan and Profile No. S- 41001, consisting of 3 sheets, on file in the office of the City Engineer of said City. On motion of Council- man Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, and carried, the Clerk was instructed to spread in full the said communi- cation upon the minutes of this meeting, which communication reads as follows: "COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH DEPARTMENT 808 North Spring Street Los Angeles 12, California February 1, 1951 City of E1 Segundo Office of Engineering 209 West Franklin E1 Segundo, California Attention: Mr.Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works Gentlemen: SUBJECT: Proposed Sanitary Sewer District No. 501115, City of E1 Segundo. RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that sani- tary sewers be installed in this District. ANALYSIS: This Department has made an investigation of the area of the proposed sanitary sewer district #501115, located in that portion of East Maple Avenue, lying and being between California and Center Streets and in that portion of California Street lying and being between Walnut and Palm Avenues. The results of this investigation indicate that six property owners or tenants were contacted. This is a newly de- veloped and sparsely populated section of town. Most of the homes are from tree months to two and one -half years of age. One property owner stated that their cesspool overflowed after eight monthst use, and they made arrange- ments to connect to the sewer. The soil in the area of this District consists of fine sand silt and some clay. This type of soil is not conducive to any type of indi- vidual sub - surface sewage disposal system, and systems installed in this area cannot be expected to function satis- factorily over any great period of time without creating an insanitary condition. Several domestic water wells of the E1 Segundo City Water Department are located in very close proximity to the homes in this District. In fact one residence at 836 California Street has a cesspool within approximately one hundred feet of one of these wells. This cesspool is located to the North of this water well and in what this Department would assume as directly in line - from North to South - with the underground water flow. -2- This Department has also been informed that on other vacant lots adjacent to this well, restrictions have been imposed to prevent building on these lots until such time as sewers are available. This restriction was a.measure necessary to preclude the possibility of contaminating this city water supply well with sewage. In view of our survey and due to the close proximity of the E1 Segundo water supply wells to this area, this Department respectfully recommends that proceedings be instituted at once for the installation of sanitary sewers as an improve- ment necessary to the protection of public health. This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2$08 of the Streets and Highways Code. Very truly yours, Roy 0. Gilbert M. D. ROY 0. GILBERT, M. Do LCH :DB Los Angeles County Health Officer cc: Mr. Stanley F. Martin Arthur L. Beatty ". Councilman Thompson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1145, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN PORTIONS OF MAPLE AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA STREET 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 FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK, which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson U 31.9 Councilman Peterson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1146, being a resolution for the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in portions of Maple Avenue and California Street, as per Plan No. S- 41001, consisting of 3 sheets, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gordon, and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes::. Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and_ Mayor Selby.. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated April 26, 1951, submitting Progress Payment Estimate No. 1 for contract dated April 5, 1951, with Sam B. Pearce for the construction of a sanitary sewer trunk line under Specifications No. SS -4003, and certifying that the -3- U ;20 . A. " sum of $3365.32 is due and payable under said contract, to Sam B. Pearce. The City Clerk stated that demand and warrant in said sum was being presented to the ,C�ouncil at this meeting, where- upon said communication was ordered filed. R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated May 1, 1951, certifying that all work required on the contract dated April 5, 1951, with Sam B. Pearce for the construction of a sanitary sewer in a portion of California Street under Specifications No. SS -4003, was completed April 27, 1951, and recommending the City Council accept said work and authorize the execution and recording of a notice of completion on said work. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from R. G. Paulston, Engineer, dated May 1, 1951, with refer- ence to the completion of the contract with Sam B. Pearce for the construction of a sanitary sewer in a portion of California Street under Specifications No. SS -4003, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council, in compliance with the recommendations made in said communication, does hereby accept, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, the improvement referred to therein, the date of completion of said work being the 27th day of April, 1951; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and they are hereby authorized to execute the notice of completion covering said work, which accompanied the above men- tioned communication, and the City Clerk is hereby further authorized to file for record in the office of the County Recorder in the County of Los Angeles, within the time provided by law, said notice of completion. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen Bone. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson FRANK SMOTONY, Building Inspector, and DONALD R. SHORT, Director of Public Works, dated April 30, 1951, advising that all improvements required at 321 Sierra Street, E1 Segundo, a completion bond for which had heretofore been filed by E. L. Krudop, had been completed in a satisfactory manner. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: U 32 t RESOLVED, that the communication from Frank Smotony and Donald R. Short, dated April 30, 1951, advising that improvements required at 321 Sierra Street, E1 Segundo, have been completed in a satis- factory manner, be received and ordered placed on file and that the report contained in said commu. nication be and the same is hereby approved; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to trans- mit a copy of said report and the approval of this Council thereof, to Pacific Employers Insurance Com- pany, the surety company which had heretofore written a completion bond on said work, for Mr. E. L. Krudop. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swansnn, Thompson R. G. PAULSTON, Engineer, dated April 30, 1951, submitting Progress Payment Estimate No. 6 for contract dated October 27, 1950, with Fabian Construction Company for the construction of a pumphouse and appurtenances under Specifications No. W.B. -4$ -7, and certifying that the sum of $10,037.57 is due and payable to said company under said contract. -` The City Clerk advised that demand and warrant in said sum was being presented to the Council at this meeting for its approval, whereupon the communication was ordered filed. ELIJAH J. VAN HORN, dated 23 April 51; DONALD E. HARPER, dated April 19, 1951; JESSE JAMES HARPER, dated April 26, 1951; MARJORIE F. LEEDY, dated May 1, 1951, each being application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. IRMA W. LEHIGH, Clerk, City Planning Commission, trans- mitting therewith a copy of a new tentative tract map No. 15692 for the Councilts study and comments, said map being forwarded in lieu of one heretofore presented said Council at its regular meeting held April 25, 1951. By general consent, said map was taken under consideration by the City Council until its next regular meeting to be held May 9, 1951. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A number of citizens of the City of E1 Segundo residing on Mariposa A -Oenue westerly of Hillcrest Street addressed the Council respecting'an alleged nuisance being maintained at 715 West Mariposa Avenue, E1 Segundo, by Mr. Kenneth C. McIlroy, who is conducting a sand recovery and disposal business at said address, and each of such persons requested that the Council take action to cause said Kenneth C. McIlroy to be restrained from further conducting such business. The City Attorney explained in detail to those present that the only action the Council could take in the matter would be to cause a civil action to be filed in the Superior Court alleging that such a nuisance existed. He then asked those present who would be willing to testify in court that such nu- isance existed and give their reasons therefor, to arise and give the Clerk their names and addresses. The' following persons then indicated they would be willing to so testify in any such court action which might be instituted: Mr. Grover C. Turney Mrs. Emma Turney Mr. Harry Todd Mrs. Mary Todd Mrs. Anna Royzcki Mr. C. J. Efflandt Mrs. Ethel Efflandt 724 -A W: Maripo n n n 717 W. Mariposa n n n 718 W. Mariposa 738 " " sa Ave. n Ave. n Ave. n n n n Following discussion, by general consent the matter was referred to the City Attorney for report and recommendation on the proper procedure which might be taken by the City of E1 Segundo to cause an abatement of the alleged nuisance. Mr. Peter E. Binder addressed the Council, stating he had been informed that the matter of initiating an "Old Timers' Club" would come before the Council at this meeting. The Mayor then inquired of Councilman Swanson if he had any information on the subject, and Councilman Swanson stated a petition had been given to him for presentation to the Council, requesting that an "Old Timers' Club" be established, which petition had been signed by George Plyman and 19 others. Mr. Binder then further discussed the matter with the Council, stating he was in favor of such a project if suitable quarters could be provided therefor. Mr. Arthur Viren, who was present in the Council Chamber, stated that the Boy Scout building might be available inasmuch as same was used only occasionally during the daytime. How- ever, it was agreed by those interested that such building was too far removed from the center of the city for such purpose. After discussion, the Mayor, with the general consent of all, appointed Councilmen Swanson and Thompson to make an in- vestigation and thereafter report to this Council respecting quarters which might be available for a meeting place for the "Old Timers ". Mr. Robert Cosby, residing at 665 W. Pine Avenue, E1 Segundo, addressed the Council respecting odors and foreign matter which seemingly emanate from the Hyperion Sewer Plant. He stated he had contacted the County Health Department but had been unable to secure any information, and had been re- ferred to the City Council by said Department. Mayor Selby stated that the City Council had caused an investigation to be made of the condition, and he requested the City Clerk, who had made such investigation, to render a report on the results thereof. The City Clerk thereupon stated that on Thursday last, following a request made by several members of the City Council, U .-12" she had contacted the local representative of the Los Angeles County Health Department and had informed him of the condition, respecting which numerous citizens had complained; that said County Health Officer had thereupon visited the Hyperion site and had thereafter requested the Engineer of the State Health Department and a representative of the Los Angeles County Smog Control to make an inspection of the sewage plant; that the representative of the Los Angeles County Health Department had again called at the Clerkts office on Monday,' April 30th, and advised her that representatives of the before mentioned depart- ments had made the inspection requested and had advised the said Los Angeles County Health Department that measures would be immediately taken to abate the nuisance, which it was anti- cipated should be completed within the next ten days. Mr. Cosby thereupon stated he was satisfied with such report. Mr. Arthur Viren addressed the Council respecting the pro- cedure to be taken to cause dedication to be made to the City of the undedicated portions of Walnut Avenue, Bungalow Street, and Maryland Street immediately south of the proposed Tract No. 15692, with the view in mind of completing such dedications in time so that the streets so dedicated might be improved simultaneously with the improvement of the streets in the pro- posed Tract No. 15692. The City Attorney thereupon stated that deeds would be pre- pared in his office to cover dedication to the City of the various parcels involved, following the delivery to him of legal des- criptions of the property to be dedicated. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to obtain title owner- ship reports from a reputable title company covering those parcels of property which it is proposed to dedicate to the City of E1 Segundo for public street purposes, and to thereafter deliver same to the City Attorney, together with legal descriptions of the property covering which deeds will be required; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of such information the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to prepare the necessary instruments and to thereafter cause same to be delivered to Mr. Viren for execution by the proper persons. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent': Councilmen None. •` REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. -7- U 45> REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Director of Public Works Short reported that he was in receipt of a communication from the Division of Highways of the State of California respecting a traffic study which said Division had caused to be made at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and E1 Segundo Boulevard, to ine what might be done at said intersection to redu�M9 est ion during peak hours; that no definite conclusion dad been reached but that it was presently thought the best method would be to cause E1 Segundo Boulevard to be widened at its easterly and westerly intersection with Sepulveda Boulevard. Mr. Short indicated that following a conference he had had with a representative of said Division of Highways re- specting the problem, he desired to report that it might be possible for the City to obtain financial assistance from the State in widening such approaches to E1 Segundo Boulevard from Sepulveda Boulevard, and it was his recommendation that if this improvement is made, it should be accomplished prior to the proposed widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard easterly from Sepulveda Boulevard. By general consent, the matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for further study and investigation, and report thereon to the Council at a future date. City Attorney Woodworth reported as follows: 1. That pursuant to instruction given at the last regular meeting of the City Council, he had caused to be pre- pared a"NOTICE OF SALES AT TWO CERTAIN PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF PROPERTY OWNED BY OR IN THE CUSTODY OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ". He thereupon read said form of notice to the Council, following which it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE OF SALES AT TWO CERTAIN PUBLIC AUCTIONS OF PROPERTY OWNED BY OR IN THE CUSTODY OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES ", presented and read to the City Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the City Council does hereby approve said form and does hereby authorize and d�regt the City Clerk to fix the date and hour for the holding o uction sales. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson 2. That pursuant to direction of the City Council, he had contacted Mr. Alexander Tilley, General Manager of Southern California Humane Society, relative to an arrangement which might be entered into between the City and the said Humane Society and which would be satisfactory to both entities, respecting the furnishing of dog pound service by said Humane Society to the said City; that Mr. Tilley had indicated the said Humane Society would be willing to continue its present arrangement on a basis of $50.00 per month flat fee and 90% of all fees collected, the City of E1 Segundo to continue to furnish tags and receipt books and such arrangement to run on 10 U 25 a month to month basis until terminated by either the City or the Society. Such arrangement appearing to be satisfactory to the City Council, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, did heretofore at its regular meet- ing of May 24, 1950, adopt the following resolution, to wit: "RESOLVED, that until the further order of this Council, the Southern California Humane Society be authorized to proceed with the ser- vices contemplated under its contract with the City of E1 Segundo, dated April 1, 1949, upon the same terms and conditions as expressed therein, provided, however, that this arrangement shall be on a month to month basis only, subject to cancellation, upon thirty days' written notice, from either party to the other. "; and WHEREAS, it now appears to both the City Council of said City and to the representatives of said Southern California Humane Society that the basis of compensation provided for sai&- LSouthern California Humane Society under the contract of April 1, 1949, referred to in said above quoted resolution is, under existing labor conditions and costs of materials, supplies, etc., no longer fair or equitable in consideration of the services to be performed; and WHEREAS, said Council and the representatives of said Society feel that the basis of compensation hereinafter provided for will be satisfactory to both parties on a month to month basis until the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETER- MINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: First: That effective as of, and on and after the 1st day o` May, 1951, and continuing thereafter on a month to month basis until such time as either the City or the Society shall have given to the other thirty (30) days' written notice of cancellation thereof, the Southern California Humane Society shall be, and it is hereby authorized to proceed with the services contemplated to be performed by it under its said contract with the City. of E1 Segundo, dated April 1, 1949, upon the same terms and conditions as expressed in said contract with the following exceptions, to wit: (a) The said agreement or arrangement shall be effective on a month to month basis beginning as of May 1, 1951; and (b) The basis of compensation to be paid said Society shall be changed from "fifty dollars per month plus 50o of the collections for dog licenses" so as to be and read "fifty dollars per month plus 901% of the collections for dog licenses "; -9- U :326 Second: That in all respects except as herein - above p eciec ally set forth, the said agreement of April 1, 1949, shall continue upon such month to month basis upon the same terms and conditions as are expressed therein. Third: That the said SouthernCalifornia Humane Society shall evidence its acceptance, approval and agreement to the month to month arrangement hereinabove set forth by subscribing to and filing with the City Clerk of said City a copy of this resolution with the following endorsement thereon: "The undersigned, Southern California Humane Society, does hereby accept, approve and agree to the arrangement between the City of E1 Segundo and said Society, all as contemplated in, and in accordance with, the provisions of the foregoing resolution and with the terms and conditions of said agreement of April 1, 1949, therein referred to as modified, changed and amended by said foregoing resolution. "Dated this day of May, 1951. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY By Its " On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read: Traffic Safe Fund Division of Hi g ways f 51-3z� TOTAL 51. Recreation Fund Pacific Hide & Leather Co. TOTAL Water Works Bond Election 194$, Construction Fund Fabian Construction Co. 1 100 Total 4 10037.57 -10- General Fund Ditto, Incorporated 14.7 William R. Selby 6.30 Elevator Maintenance Co.,Ltd.20.42 John's Electrical Service 4.00 City of E1Segundo WaterDept.444.99 J.G. Tucker & Son 15.44 Gordon Duff 6.91 Ed J. Smyth 2.33 E1 Segundo Herald 116.40 Title Ins. & Trust Co. 46.25 Hardin and Flanagan 15.00 Traffic Safe Fund Division of Hi g ways f 51-3z� TOTAL 51. Recreation Fund Pacific Hide & Leather Co. TOTAL Water Works Bond Election 194$, Construction Fund Fabian Construction Co. 1 100 Total 4 10037.57 -10- (Cont.) General Fund Hanover's Nursery 4.94 Keuffel & Esser Co. 4.66 Gordon Whitnall 100.00 Mort Brandler 60.00 E1 Segundo Chamber of Comm. 50.00 F. D. Foley . $$$.00 John F. Bender 191.00 Inglewood Mercantile Co. 6.06 John D. Meschuk, M.D. 3.00 Rose Bowl 3.05 American Disposal 70,50 Industrial Stat.& Prntg.Co. 4$.77 Calif. Spray Chemical Corp. 9.6$ Sewerage Facilities Fund Sam B. Pearce 33 5.32 Dept. of Public Works 2424-78 TOTAL f 5790.1 .(Cont.) General Fund California Rent Car 29 .0 So. Calif. Gas Co. 4.74 E1 Segundo Paint Center 9.22 So. Calif. Humane Society 157.25 H & H Fountain Grill 7.30 R. L. Heron & Co. 205.70 So. Calif. Disinfecting Co. 2$3.74 Continental Elec. Co. 0 TOTAL 3171.73 .Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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 Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Swanson initiated discussion respecting the vaca- tion of the southerly portion of the Alley in Block 42, the abandonment of which had been requested by Mr. Ira E. Escobar. Following discussion, by general consert the matter was referred to the Engineer for preparation of the legal description of the property to be vacated and a statement of all easements which will be retained by the City and which are presently of record, affecting said property, and to thereafter furnish such informa- tion to the City Attorney, who is hereby authorized to prepare the necessary resolution of intention of such vacation and to present same to this Council for its further action. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meet- ing, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: d / /F 1A.41- -// ""' - ay r Respectfully submitted, -11- ]D2. Ef" City Clerk . �•..+ I,