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1953 OCT 14 CC MINW E1 Segundo, California October 14, 1953 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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. William R. Selby, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: Baker. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 7th day of October, 1953, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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: VERNON W. TUCKER, dated October 13, 1953, being application to move a one -story frame and stucco dwelling house and garage from its present loca- tion at 902 Victor Avenue, Inglewood, to a new location at 1505 East Oak Avenue, El Segundo. The Building Inspector had noted on said application that the structure will conform to building ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo and that he would recommend the permit applied for be granted, subject to the following condi- tions: (1) That the structure must be set down complete on a concrete founda- tion; (2) That walks and driveways shall be constructed on the premises; (3) That the completion of placement of said structure on foundation and the con- struction of sidewalks and driveways shall be completed within 120 days; and (4) That a Faithful Performance Bond in amount of $2,000.00 shall be filed with the City Clerk to insure the fulfillment of the required conditions. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Vernon W. Tucker, be and he is hereby granted a permit to move a one -story frame and stucco dwelling house and garage from its present location at 902 Victor Avenue, Inglewood, to the site of the permanent location thereof at 1505 East Oak Avenue, E1 Segundo, such permit being granted subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1. That the applicant, before moving said structure, must post a Faithful Performance Bond in amount of $2,000.00 with a surety satisfactory to the Mayor and in "form approved by the City Attorney, conditioned that each, all and every one of the im- provements hereinafter indicated shall be made within a period of 120 days from date of the bond, to wit: (a) That the structure must be set down complete on concrete foundation and shall be made to conform in all respects to the requirements of the Building, Plumbing and -1- 621 V 622 Electrical Codes of the City of El Segundo, and to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo. (b) That sidewalks and driveways shall be constructed on the premises. 2. That before removal shall take place, permittee shall pay to the City of E1 Segundo the requisite fees, make all necessary deposits and file all forms and notices required under the provisions of the ordinance of the City relating to moving of structures. 3. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or other equip- ment satisfactory to the Street Superintendent of the City of El Segundo. 4. That said structure shall be moved into the City of El Segundo between the hours of 12:00 ofclock midnight and 6 :00 o'clock A. M.J. on the 26th day of October, 1953• 5. That the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo shall be notified at least thirty minutes in advance of the start of such removal operations, so that police escort may be provided therefor, if necessary. 6. That such removal and all operations related thereto shall be prosecuted and completed to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent and the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo. 7. That this permit shall not become effective unless and until the permittee shall have endorsed his approval of and agreement to the terms and conditions above set forth, upon a copy of this resolution and shall have filed the same in the office of the City Clerk. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated October 14, 1953, trans- mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 162 adopted at a regular meeting of said Body held October 13, 1953, approving the request of Southern Cali- fornia Edison Company for permission to construct certain facilities as described in its petition heretofore filed with the City Council on the 30th day of September, 1953. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the communication of the City Planning Commission, dated October 14, 1953, together with accompanying copy of its Resolution No. 162, hereinabove referred to, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the matter of the request of Southern California Edison Company, as set forth in its communication dated September 30, 1953, requesting the City of E1 Segundo, insofar as its interest is concerned, to consent to the construction, reconstruction, etc., of two underground conduits and appurten- ances, together with temporary trestle for use in securing and discharging circulating ocean water in connection with the proposed construction by said Company of a steam electric generating station at El Segundo, California, be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary resolution granting such consent on the part of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried. -2- • ^I 4• V 623 HOWARD EARL, DIRECTOR, CIVIL DEFENSE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October 7, 1953, advising that the microfilm storage facility for storage of permanent records, located on County -owned property, has been com- pleted and that it has been decided a service charge of $2.25 for a quarter file drawer or $9.00 for a full file drawer for a period of five years will be made against cities desiring to use the storage facilities. The City Clerk reported that on February 15, 1951, she had advised the Chief Administrative Officer of the County.of Los Angeles that the City of E1 Segundo desired to use space in the storage facility and also that microfilm of a number of City records had been made and were presently on file at the Recordak Corporation, in Los Angeles, but that the microfilming of other records had not as yet been completed. It appearing that water and sewer line maps have now been completed and may now be microfilmed, and it also appearing that the Council believes the charge to be made for use of the storage facility is an equitable one, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized to advise the Disaster -Civil Defense Authority of the County of Los Angeles, that the City of E1 Segundo desires to reserve a full file drawer in the County's microfilm storage vault and will pay the fee of $9.00 upon receipt of invoice therefor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the microfilming of additional records of the City, which was heretofore authorized, be completed and the City Clerk make arrangements for the placing of such micro- film records in said County's storage facility. - Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. WALTER C. PETERSON, CITY CLERK, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October 7, 1953, being copy of communication addressed by hiss to the Board of Public Works, Public Works Committee, under date of October 7th, 1953, transmit- ting to said Committee copy of resolution heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo expressing opposition to proposed en- largement of facilities at the Hyperion Sewage Plant. Ordered filed. CLIFFORD MILTON CHASE, dated October 8, 1953, being application for employment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, dated October 7, 1953, transmitting therewith, certified copy of resolution adopted by the Air Pollution Control Board of the Air Pollution Control District instructing the Director of Air Pollution Control to make available to law enforcement officials of the City of Los Angeles necessary data and information to assist said City in its smog abatement campaign. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Alfred Oakes addressed the Council,.stating he and numerous other - persons present in the Council Chamber were there for the purpose of again registering complaint respecting noise emanating from the North American jet testing tunnels at the Los Angeles International Airport, and inquired whether or not the Mayor had learned of any action which might be taken to abate same following the visitation to the City by Mayor Poulson of Los Angeles. -3- V 624 Mayor Selby stated he had received copy of a letter which Mayor Poulson had directed to the Board of Airport Commissioners, referring said- matter to said Commissioners -, but at this date he had heard nothing from said Commissioners. Mr. Robert Feeny then inquired what evidence would be required in event the matter was taken to court and the City Attorney explained at length the procedure which must be followed in event the City of El Segundo should file suit against the aircraft companies and the City of Los Angeles in an attempt to cause an abatement of the nuisance. Numerous other persons in the audience who failed to identify them- selves, also addressed the Council, complaining of the noise nuisance. Mr. Kenneth Bailey stated he felt the citizens in that area were not getting cooperation from the Council that they had been led to believe they would receive, and such persons were very much disappointed and displeased. - He further stated that they had been led to believe a log was being kept by the Police Department, but this information had not been made public and he was unable to find a record of such log. Councilman Swanson explained that such a log had been kept by the Police Department but the practice of giving this information to the Council had not been put into.effect until the past few months. Various suggestions were made by Messrs. Emanuel Jensen, Kenneth Bailey and the Mayor, as to methods which might be used in an attempt to persuade North American Aviation to place a self - imposed curfew on the time of test- ing, but no definite decision was reached. Councilman Peterson then suggested the employment of an attorney for the purpose of making an investigation to ascertain what evidence the City might obtain to present to the court in event the matter should reach the court: This suggestion met with the approval of the Council and of the citizens present, following which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he is hereby author- ized to associate the law firm of Dunlap, Holmes, Ross and Woodson for the purpose of making an investigation with reference to a possible action to abate the noise and jet nuisances features-at the Los Angeles International Airport, and to report to this .Council as soon as reasonably possible the conclusions of said attorneys with reference to a possible action in court to abate said nuisances; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the reasonable fees and charges of said attorneys shall be a charge against and paid by the City of E1 Segundo upon the presentation of proper demand therefor, to be audited and approved by the City Council in the usual manner. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. Councilman Gordon suggested that during the process of such investiga- tion persons living in that area should log all instances of noise nuisance, and the date, time and nature, and that in the meantime the sound engineer would be also making a test with reference to such noises. Mayor Selby requested each person present in the Council Chamber write a note to the City Clerk giving their name and address and the fact that they were present at this meeting, so that such information might be given to the attorneys heretofore employed. -4- V 625 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Public Safety Commissioner Swanson stated he had discussed with the Chief-of Police the matter of the request of certain persons that boulevard stops be erected at California Street and Mariposa Avenue; that in the meantime the school signs had been replaced on Mariposa Avenue and as soon as personnel is available crosswalk striping will be placed at said intersection. He suggested, therefore, that no action be taken with reference to the placement of the boulevard stops in order that a check might be made as to the effect 'Upon traffic; the placement of-the "signs and - striping -bn aaid -, btreet -might have. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported receipt of an invoice from the Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles, indicating an amount due from the City of El Segundo, under its contract for the construction of the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, of the sum of $10.85, one copy of which report she delivered to each the City Engineer and the City Attorney. Director of Public Works Short reported as follows: 1. Suggested that in view of the fact that considerable time had elapsed since the Council had authorized a sound engineer to make certain tests with respect to noises emanating from Los Angeles International Airport, - that the Council adopt a new resolution on the subject. Thereafter, 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 employ capable sound engineers for the pur- pose of making surveys with reference to noise conditions.emanat- ing from the Los Angeles International Airport, and that the reasonable and proper charges of such engineers shall be a charge against and paid by the City of E1 Segundo upon presentation of proper demand therefor, to be audited and approved by the City Council in the usual manner. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 2. That for some time past there has been a provision in the State Code that municipalities or water companies, distributing water, particularly to public carriers, must be certified by the State Board of Health; that here- tofore the State has not insisted upon the observance of this provision but that recently a representative from the State Board of Health had called upon him advising him that revised regulations had been adopted by the State, and had provided him with necessary blanks so that the City of E1 Segundo might make application to said State Board of Health for a permit to operate its water plant and distribution system. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo that pursuant and subject to all of the terms, conditions and pro- visions of Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 7, Sections 4010 to 4035 of the California Health and Safety Code and all amendments thereto, relating to domestic water supplies, application by this City be made to the State Board of Public Health, for a permit to -5- V 626 operate existing water works consisting of five wells, softening and filter plant, transmission main from Metro- politan Water District of Southern California, and distribu- tion system, and to construct new works in connection there- with; that the Mayor of said City Council be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be prepared, and investigations to be made, 'and in the name of said City to sign and file such application with the said State Board of Public Health. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen*None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 3. That he had received a communication from Standard Oil Company of California, dated October 7th, 1953, advising that it has completed the relocation of a certain 4" pipe line along the south side of E1 Segundo Boulevard, which relocation of said pipe line was necessary in connection with the proposed widening of said thoroughfare, and further stating that pursuant to agreement heretofore had with the City of E1 Segundo, it was enclosing its invoice in amount of $2,285.00 covering the cost of such relocation. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Standard Oil Company of California, dated October 7th, 1953, hereinabove referred to, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby instructed to prepare and present to the City Council at its next regular meeting warrant payable to Standard Oil'Company of California, in payment of its invoice in amount of $2,285.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 4. That in the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Sepulveda Boule- vard and Douglas Street, the original plans contemplated that the contractor would grade the street to the surface of existing water lines and that the Water Department of the City of E1 Segundo would remove such line, after which the contractor would complete the grading and the Water Department would replace the line. However, in removing the old line, he finds that the pipe which has already been removed is in bad condition and not suitable for re -use for water line purposes and, in his opinion, could only be used as scrap metal. He therefore recommended that the City offer such pipe for sale, and stated the City Attorney had rendered his opinion that the City might obtain informal bids on such pipe without advertising therefor. The Council concurring in the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the work of the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street is now progressing and por- tions of existing water main in said public street has now been em V 62'7 uncovered and inspected by the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, from the report of said Engineer, it appears that the condition of such pipe does not justify its salvage by the City for any future water works purposes as the value thereof to the City would not justify the expenditures in- volved in order to salvage the same for such purposes; and .WHEREAS, it is further reported to this Council that the said pipe, as presently in place, does have a nominal salvage value as scrap metal; and WHEREAS, it is essential that said pipe be removed at once so_as not to interfere with the work now in progress of the im- provement of said public street; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, under the circumstances, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and in- structed to obtain, in the open market, the best offers avail- able from dealers in scrap metal for the immediate salvage and removal of such pipe, and to accept that offer on behalf of the City, which in his opinion, is to the best interests of the City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Engineer shall report to this Council in writing the disposition made of such material pursuant to this authority for the purposes of the record. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. UNFINISHED BUSINESS In the matter of the complaintheretofore filed by certain persons against noise emanating from the Wyle Laboratories at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Arena Street, City Attorney Woodworth advised the Council that Assistant Chief of Police Vernon Wood had made a progress report to him and stated -a final report would be made thereon in the near future. In the matter of the application of Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., dated September 21st, 1953, and taken under consideration until this date, which application was for a permit to erect an outdoor advertising sign on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard approximately 1450 feet southerly of E1 Segundo Boulevard, the City Clerk reported there had been filed with her by said Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co. a copy of its lease agreement with Standard Oil Company of California for the leasing of certain property upon which it anticipates erecting said sign, and that she had referred said lease to Councilman Peterson for investigation. Councilman Peterson thereupon stated it would appear there is a dis- crepancy between the property description set forth in the original appli- cation and that set forth in the lease, in that the original application states the proposed structure will'be located 1450 feet southerly of El Segundo Boulevard, whereas the lease reads 1.150 feet southerly of El Segundo , Boulevard. Mr. Arthur W. Goff, representing Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., who was present in the Council Chamber, stated that an error had been made in the original application and that same should read 1150 feet, and he re- quested permission to make such correction. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman -7- V 628 Gordon, that the correction of the original application of Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., so that the location of its proposed sign shall read "1150 feet southerly of E1 Segundo Boulevard" instead of "1150 feet southerly of El Segundo Boulevard ", be and the same is hereby approved. Carried. It was then moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., under date of September 21, 1953, has made application to this Council for a permit to erect and maintain one 10 -feet by 50 -feet outdoor advertising structure in the City of E1 Segundo, said structure to be erected on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard ap- proximately 1150 feet south of El Segundo Boulevard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co. be and it is hereby granted permission to erect said advertising sign on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boule- vard approximately 1150 feet south of E1 Segundo Boulevard, in the City of E1 Segundo, subject to the following terms and condi- tions, to wit: First: That before this permit shall became effective, said Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co. shall pay to the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo the required license fee covering such structure; Second: That said sign shall be erected and maintained in all respects in conformity with ordinances of the City of E1 Segundo respecting the erection of advertising signs; Third: That said sign shall be erected on private property, at such point as will not prevent operators of motor or other vehicles from having a clear and unobstructed view of the highway in all directions for a sufficient distance to enable the operators of any such vehicles to operate the same in a safe manner and so as not to endanger life or property; and Fourth: That said sign shall be erected subject to the ap- proval of the Chief of Police and the Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo reserves the right to revoke this permit at any time upon refunding to said Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co. the pro rata portion of the license fee paid therefor, whenever, in the discre- tion of said Council, the public interest, necessity and /or safety of said City demands the same be revoked. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. Councilman Peterson suggested that the City Council adopt a policy whereby, in the future, all applications for permits to erect advertising signs within the City of El Segundo must be accompanied by evidence satis- factory to the City Council that the applicant has legal right to erect such structures on the property set forth in the application. The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolu- tion be adopted: -8- RESOLVED, that until the further order of this Council, any application presented to it for the erection and mainten- ance of an advertising structure in the City of E1 Segundo, must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the City Council of the lawful right of applicant to occupy the real property upon which such structure is to be placed. Carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund American Building Maintenance Co. Atlas Desk & Safe Co. California State Personnel Board Century Oil Company T. B. DeBerry Ducommun Metals & Supply Co. E1 Segundo Hardware Ira E. Escobar Grimes Stassforth Stationery Co. Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer Jeffries Banknote Company L. A. County Health Dept. J. R. Mahaffey & Sons John D. Meschuk, M. D. Oswald Bros., Inc. Oswald Bros., Inc. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. Pacific Toro Company Ethel Sisemore Shell Oil Company Frank Smotony Southern California Planning Congress 25.00 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 24.65 Scott & Scott 111.80 (Continued) # 33.00 46.35 87.82 693.94 5.81 15.95 68.26 35.48 109.55 18.33 257.50 14.32 20.00 3.00 9,168.54 55.44 5.25 311.66 8.45 10.50 12.17 81.00 V 629 General Fund - Cont'd Southern Calif. Edison Co. 509.3 Victor Adding Machine Co. 14.67 West Publishing Co. 6.18 TOTAL 9 11,753.98 Water Works Fund John D. Meschuk, M. D. 3.00 Crane Company 154.40 Luippold Engineering Sales Company 62.35 Industrial Stationery & Printing Company 2.47 Century Oil Company 9.15 Fraser Cement Products Co. 77.25 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 2069.60 Hersey Mfg. Co. 111.24 Mefford Chemical Company 387.28 E1 Segundo Building Materials 11.72 A.B.C. Wiping Materials 29.87 James Jones Company 134.25 Southern California Gas Co. 4.26 West Basin Municipal Water District 14,368.40 TOTAL 17,725.24 Sewerage Facilities Fund Department of Public Works City of Los Angeles 10.8 TOTAL 10.85 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, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. NEW BUSINESS None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that this session adjourn until Friday, the 16th day of October, 1953, at the hour of 4 :15 o'clock P. M. Carried. Approved i Mayor Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk -9-