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1952 JAN 23 CC MINU -t25 E1 Segundo, California January 23, 1952 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 ofclock P. M. by William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 16th day of January, 1952, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved'by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The hour of 7 :00 ofclock P. M. having arrived, the Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore set for holding a hearing in the matter of proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 306 (The Land Use Plan- Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo, as follows: 1. The addition of a new paragraph I'd" to permit use of a formula or to establish standard practices by which to determine practical modification of certain yard depths. 2. Modification of front yard requirements. 3. Establishment of a more workable method of notification of hearings. 4. Amending the zoning map of the City of El Segundo as follows: That an area of land in the shape of a rectangle one hundred and forty (140) feet wide abutting Holly Avenue on the south and lying between Indiana Street and a line parallel and equi- distant between California and Kansas Streets, presently zoned IIR -1Tl, and "R -211 and ► ?R -31t, be changed to the I'M -111 classifica- tion. 5. Amending the zoning map of the City of E1 Segundo as follows: That the frontage on both sides of Bungalow Drive, lying north of Franklin Avenue and south of the alley at the rear of the frontages on Grand Avenue be changed from ttR -311 to I'M -1tl. , as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 108. The City Clerk advised that due and regular notice of the hearing had been given and published and that the Affidavit of Publication showing .that fact was on file. The Mayor then inquired whether or not any written communications or protests had been received with reference to the proposed amendments. He was advised none had been received. The City Clerk announced that the complete files of the Planning Commission relating to the proposed amendments and also the complete files -1- U 726 of the City Council up to this time, relating to said proposed amendments, were in possession of the City Clerk and available for use. The Mayor then ordered that the said files of said Planning Commission and the files of the City Council up to this time with reference to the proposed amendments be received as evidence in the matter now pending before the Council. The Mayor stated the hearing would proceed on the proposed amend- ments in the order hereinbefore set forth. Item 1 - The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said proposed amendment. No one responded. He then inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council in opposition to the proposed amendment. No one responded. Item 2 - The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said proposed amendment. No one responded. He then inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council in opposition to the proposed amendment. No one responded. Item 3 = The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said proposed amendment. No one responded. He then inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council in opposition to the proposed amendment. No one responded. Item 4 - The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in opposition to the said proposed amendment. Mr. I. G. Freeman, Attorney, 608 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Council at this time, stating he represented a substantial number of persons present in the Council Chamber, all of whom are op- posed to the proposed amendment under this item. He further stated that at a hearing held by the Planning Commission on July 11, 1951, on the Master Plan of Highways, persons present at said hearing were advised that no zone changes were anticipated; that as a result of being so ad- vised, numerous persons had built expensive homes in the vicinity and L now find that it is proposed to bring the IfM -111 zone northerly of Holly Avenue so that many of these homes would then be in close proximity to the manufacturing zone; that the Center Street Elementary School would be within 300 yards of the proposed new zone; that it is felt by property owners in this area that the rezoning of property northerly of Holly Avenue to a depth of 140 feet is only an opening wedge and that further encroachments into the residential zone might be anticipated in the future. The following persons then addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed amendment: Malcolm R. Cameron, 500 California Street Robert W. Cameron, 501 Kansas Street Curtis Clark, 508 California Street Mrs. W. R. Hickman, 421 Indiana Street Mrs. Arthur Siebken, 423 Kansas Street R. H. Lewis, 1186 East Mariposa Avenue Mrs. Clayton Turney, 514 California Street R. H. Reynolds, 1414 East Mariposa Avenue William Coulter, 522 California Street Leo Schaefer, 1227 East Mariposa Avenue Lewis D. Jones, 1426 East Mariposa Avenue Jay Smith, 508 Washington Street Dee Stephens, 516 Kansas Street -2- r2� At this time, it appearing that there were numerous persons in the audience who desired to express opposition to the proposed amend- ment, the Mayor asked all those present who were opposed thereto, to raise their hands. The City Clerk made a count thereof and reported to the Mayor that 56 persons had so expressed opposition. The Mayor then inquired if anyone desired to speak in favor of the proposed amendment and Mrs. Helen Brewbaker, 611 Eucalyptus Drive, stated that she and her husband own property on the northerly side of Holly Avenue which is of no value as residential property and could, therefore, be used for manufacturing purposes only. She stated she was of the opinion that other owners of property in that neighborhood were like minded, but no others expressed themselves as being in favor of the proposed amendment. Item 5 - The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said proposed amendment. Mr. W. J. Skelley expressed himself as being in favor of the proposed amendment. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council in opposition to the said proposed amendment. No one responded. The Mayor then declared the hearing on the above proposed amend- ments closed. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the matter of amending Ordinance No. 306 ( The Land Use Plan - Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo, to provide for the incorporation therein of items numbers 1, 2, 3 and 5, as hereinbefore set forth, be referred'to the City Attorney for the preparation of an amendatory ordinance as to those particular features only; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matter of amending said ordinance, as hereinabove set forth in item 4, be taken under consideration by this Council until its next regular meeting to be held January 30, 1952. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, the hour being 7 :55 o'clock P. M., the Mayor declared a recess. At the hour of 8 :00 o'clock P. M. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corpora - tions hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: STATE BOARD.OF EQUALIZATION, dated 1/21/52, being notification of application for an On Sale Beer License by Marie M. James, dba Spinning Wheel, 145 Richmond Street, El Segundo. Ordered filed. HORACE W. CARTLAND, dated January 21, 1952, expressing appreciation for the cooperation given him by Mr. Earl Morgan: of the Sewer Department, Mr. Arthur Gunn of the Street Department, and Mr. Donald Short, during the recent heavy rains in order to save his property from heavy damage. Or- dered filed. -3- U 'M�2� ANTHONY C. HOPE,. dated January 16, 1952, tendering his resigna- tion as a member of the Veterans' Housing Committee, effective February lst, 1952. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of Mr. Anthony C. Hope as a member of the Veterans? Housing Committee, be accepted with regret, such resignation to be effective February 1, 1952; and BE IT FURTHER - RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to address a communication to Mr. Hope, expressing appreciation for the unselfish efforts he has put forth on behalf of the Veterans' Housing Project during the time he has been a member of the Committee handling such affairs. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 17, 1952, transmitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 117 adopted at a regular meeting held January 14, 1952, recommending certain amend- ments to Ordinance No. 306 (The Land Use Plan - Zoning Ordinance) of the City of E1 Segundo, respecting parking regulations, hearings on which proposed amendment were held by said Commission October 29 and November 12, 1951. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, the following resolution be adopted: ..- RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Planning Commission, dated January 17, 1952, together with copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 117, recommending certain amend- ments to Ordinance No. 306 (The Land Use Plan - Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby set the matter of the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 306 (The Land Use Plan - Zoning Ordinance) of the City of El Segundo, referred to in said Resolution No. 117 of the City Planning Com- mission, for public hearing before this Council, to be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, in said City, on Wednesday, the 27th day of February, 1952, beginning at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M.; and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to give notice of said hearing in time, form and manner as contemplated by law. On roll call, the foregoing resoluticn was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and -4- C PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 18, 1952, enclosing copy of a suggested form of 11Application to City Clerk for Business Licensett, which said Commission requested the Council in- spect and advise said Commission its decision with respect thereto. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that said matter be taken under advisement for a period of one week. Carried. JOHN THOMAS GREENLAW, dated January 23, 1952; JOSEPH SCOTT LENZ, dated January 21, 1952; KENNETH EARL RUPP, dated January 21, 1952; RUDOLPH RUSSELL PETERSON, dated January 21, 1952; EARLE CALVIN ANDERSON, dated January 22, 1952; MANLEY LYLE FOX, dated January 22, 1952; and ELMER WILLIAM SMITH, dated January 23, 1952, each being an appli- cation for employment by the City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. M. E. Coats, residing at 818 Penn Street, E1 Segundo, addressed the Council at this time respecting the damage to property on the east side of the 800 block on Penn Street, which damage,it was alleged, was caused during the recent rains by drainage from the new subdivision being constructed by Marlow -Burns Company. Messrs. A. J. Smith, 823 Penn Street; Herbert Clark, 816 Penn Street; Charles L. Hammond, 808 Penn Street; Wayne Collins, 840 Penn Street; Arthur Petsch; and I. Fleming, 820 Penn Street, each addressed the Council with respect to the same matter and also voiced opposition to the con - struction,by said subdivider, of a bank along the westerly portion of said subdivision, and which bank abuts their property on the east. Discussion ensued between the above named parties, Mr. Bredenbeck, representing Marlow -Burns Company, the subdividers, and the City Attorney. Said discussion brought forth the fact that Marlow -Burns Company has noti- fied its insurance carrier to inspect the damage created by the depositing of silt on various properties on Penn Street, and Mr. Bredenbeck stated he felt quite confident this matter would be taken care of. As to the bank, to which opposition has been voiced by the various property owners, Mr. Bredenbeck stated it was the subdivider's intention to plant same to ice plant but in order to provide drainage it would not be feasible to reduce the height of said bank. The City Attorney then questioned Mr. Bredenbeck as to the feasibility < of cutting down the height of the bank and Mr. Bredenbeck stated he did not feel this could be done. The City Attorney then gave his opinion only, that if the property owners felt they had incurred an "intangible" damage by reason of the erection of the dirt wall and a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached between the subdivider and the property owners with reference to same, that he does not believe the Council has any power to settle the matter, that it is one for a court judge to decide. He further stated that, in his opinion, he did not believe the City Council or the City of El Segundo had any liability in the matter. At this time, the hour being 9:55 o'clock P. M., the Mayor declared a recess. At the hour of 10 :00 o'clock P. M. the Council reconvened, all members bding present and answering roll call. Following the reconvening of the Council, further discussions were had on the before mentioned subject, no decision being reached-thereon. At this point Mr. Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works, stated that during the recess hereinbefore taken, he had discussed with Public Works Commissioner Peterson a proposed plan-which may result in reducing the height of the bank complained of. The plan also included the con- struction of a pumping plant in Penn Street to collect storm water which might accumulate therein, -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MI: —. )In " 0 U �.�, and which water could then be pumped back into the sump being con- structed in the Marlow -Burns subdivision; that the construction of such a pumping pit in Penn Street would solve the drainage problem permanently in that vicinity; that inasmuch as the construction thereof would be of benefit to the persons owning property on said street as well as the subdivider it would seem only fair that the property owners and the subdivider should bear a proportionate por- tion of such construction; that he had not, of course, had an oppor- tunity to work out a detailed plan or to prepare figures on the cost thereof, but he would estimate same to cost approximately $15,000.00. Several property owners expressed themselves as being in favor thereof and thereafter the Mayor suggested that as soon as the City Engineer has completed -a study of such plans and same have been inspected by the subdivider, that a meeting be arranged between representatives of the property owners in the vicinity, the sub- divider, the City Council, and the City Engineer, tc go further into the matter, which suggestion_ was agreed to by certain of the property owners present. Mr. C. J. Efflandt addressed the Council advising that he is of the opinion that provisions of a recent injunction issued against Mr. K. C. McIlroy are being violated and cited several instances which he believes to be violations. He inquired what might be done by the City to enforce the provisions of said injunction. The City Attorney explained that if such violations are in fact found to exist, Mr. McIlroy might be cited into court for violation of court orders, but that when and if this is done the fact of such viola- tion must be supported by evidence of witnesses who actually saw such violations. The Mayor requested Director of Public Works Short and Building Inspector Smotony to again make an inspection of certain installations which Mr. McIlroy has recently made on his premises to ascertain if any of the provisions of the injunction are actually being violated, and to thereafter make a report on their findings to this Council. None REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk stated that she had delivered to each member of the City Council copy of a budget report for the first six months of the fiscal year as prepared by James E. Carroll, Accountant. The Chief of Police announced the appointment of James Muir Gault as a Special Police Officer of the City of El Segundo and had requested approval of such appointment. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of E1 Segundo of James Muir Gault as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. Director of Public Works Short read to the Council his written report on the bids received by the City Council at its meeting held January 16, 1952 for the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish in said City; that Lennox Disposal Service had filed the lowest bid for such work; that he had made an investigation of said Company from which it would appear that said Company is a reputable company and financially solvent, and he recommended that a contract be awarded to Lennox Disposal Service under Item No. 3, Subdivision "C", of the"Notice to Bidders for the Collection and Disposal of Garbage, Combustible and Non - Combustible Rubbish" in the City of El Segundo. -6- - /The Council pointed out to those present that the proposed plan was thought of during the discussion of this problem and the feasibility, thereof could. nod,, be' determined until an. engineering study can be ,made. s Mayor Selby then inquired of Mr. Schleining, representing said Lennox Disposal Service, who was present in the Council Chamber, respecting his ability to continue to dispose of garbage and rubbish for the period of three years and Mr. Schleining stated he felt sure of his ability so to do. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1211, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CERTAIN CON- TRACT FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE, COMBUSTIBLE AND NON - COMBUSTIBLE RUBBISH TO LENNOX DISPOSAL SERVICE, UNDER ITEM NO. 3, SUBDIVISION (C), OF ITS BID ON FILE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the Director of Public Works be authorized to notify Mr. F. D. Foley, present contractor for said work, of this award of contract, and that his arrangement with the City for the performance of said work will terminate as of midnight, February 29, 1952. Carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The Director of Public Works stated that he had been informed by the contractor constructing the new Imperial Highway that he has approx- imately 40,000 cubic yards of excess dirt to waste and Mr. Short stated it was his intention to have this dirt placed over the old can dump at the westerly end of Walnut Avenue, if the owner of the property is willing, and the Council approved of this proceedure. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Minta Curtzwiler,City Treas. $2,243.87 rr rr rr n 2,228.41 rr n n rr 1,318.67 rr rr rr rr 1,418.00 r► " " " 1,568.61 rr rr rr rr 1,139.52 rr rr rr n 46.87 State Employees' Retirement System 941.87 Clean-Rite Window Cleaning Co. 33.00 General Fund Hospital Service of Southern California 229.85 City of El Segundo Water Department 64.47 Calif. Fire Chief's Assoc. 5.00 Mun. Finance Officers' Assoc. of So. Calif. 5.00, Southern Calif. Gas Co. 191.91 Emanuel Jensen 132.00 The Lighthouse, Inc. 27.73 -7- (c ont' d ) Ue," . IL; t �._; -0 General Fund (Cont'd) Rita Milligan $ 14.34 Pacific Electric Railway Co. 1.00 Hanna Legal Publications 29.60 W. Wellington Farrow 3.00 Le Roi Rix Machinery Co. 2.90 George H. Tompson 7.75 A. S. Monroe 294.99 Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. 212.18 El Segundo Press 385.22 Sanders Office Supplies & 560.00 Equipment Co. 16.48 Standard Oil Co. of Calif. 4.33 Alad Aluminum Ladder Corp. 26.01 B. K. Stoneman Sons 18.29 Sallard & Son Furniture Shop 60.00 Atlas Desk & Safe Co. 156.72 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 1,876.07 Neva M. Elsey, City Cleik 17.37 Crane Co. 16.05 Charles Gregg Watkins 56.26 City of El Segundo Water Dept. 33,769.45 TOTAL $48,562.79 Pension Fund State Employees' Retirement System $ 710,08 TOTAL $ 710.08 Water Works Fund Payroll Demand $ 1,732.39 MintaCurtzwiler,CtyTr. 181.40 ►► It it n 6.25 Hospital Service of Southern California 7.55 State Employees' Retirement System 125.21 State Employees' Retirement System 111.96 The El Segundo Press 85.56 Reliable Iron Foundry 330.43 Industrial Sta. & Printing 2.88 Dept. of Water & Power 560.00 Braun Corporation 1.29 E1 Segundo Herald 35.75 Rensselaer Valve Co. 753.24 Howard Supply Co. 418.28 Donald R. Short, Petty Cash 11.87 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 10.00 TOTAL $ 4,374.06 Water Works Bond Election 1948, Construction Fund City of E1 Segundo Water Department $ 85.28 TOTAL $ 85.28 Moved by Councilman Gordon, 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 Gordon, Mayor Selby; Noes.- Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. None. Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and NEW BUSINESS No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Mayor Selby, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor P R o -rt M r-31 Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City C1 rk