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1953 SEP 30 CC MINV 604 El Segundo, California September 30, 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 23rd day of September, 1953, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that the Council would now proceed with the con- tinued hearing on the mater of a proposed new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and a Zoning Map for the City of E1 Segundo, which hearing had been continued at the last regular meeting of the City Council until this meeting. The City Clerk presented and read.to the City Council a communication from the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo, dated September 30, 1953, with which was.transmitted copy of said Commission's Resolution No. 161, taking exception.to certain recommended changes made by the City Council in the proposed comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as set forth in said Council's Resolution No. 1350, and making recommendations with respect to such ex- eeptions. Following the reading of said communication and said resolution, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the hearing on the proposed new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance be continued by this Council until its next regu- lar meeting to be held October 7th, 1953, and that in the meantime the City Clerk be and she is hereby instructed to prepare for each member of the City Council a copy of the communication and resolu- tion hereinabove referred to, received from the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo, for said Council's study and considera- tion at said continued hearing. Carried. 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 ir_dicated,*following reference to each hereinafter: ~ SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, dated September 30, 1953, requesting that the City of E1 Segundo, insofar as its interest is concerned, consent to the construction, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, enlarging, improving, removing, repairing and renewing in Santa Monica Bay two underground conduits and appurtenances, together with a temporary trestle for use in connection with said Company's steam electric generating station to be erected in the City of El Segundo. The plan of the proposed installation was shown on prints —1- V 605 numbered 118813 and 11815, attached to said communication. - Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the communication from Southern California Edison Company, dated September 30, 1953, hereirabove referred to, be received and that a copy thereof be re- ferred to the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo for its study, report and recommendation, and that in the meantime, the subject matter of said communication be taken under advisement by this Council pending receipt of such report from said Planning Commission. Carried. HERBERT A. KELLY and 53 Others, a petition dated September 28, 1953, requesting that the City Council take action, if possible, to cause the explosive noises being made by Wyle Laboratories at its establishment at the corner of Arena Street and Franklin. Avenue, to be abated. Mr. Herbert A. Kelly, who was present in the Council Chamber, addressed the City Council on the subject and was questioned by Councilman Gordon as to the frequency of such explosive noises, which questions Mr. Kelly answered to the best of his ability. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said petition be referred to the Police Department for investi- gation and report, and that if such investigation indicates action should be taken in the matter by the Police Department, that said Department proceed with such action. Carried. PACIFIC OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CO., dated September 21, 1953, being appli- cation for permit to erect and maintain a ten -foot by 50 -foot outdoor advertis- ing structure on property leased from Standard Oil Company of California, such property being located on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard, approximately 1450 feet south of El Segundo Boulevard. Following the reading of said communication, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said application be taken under advisement by this Council until its next regular,meeting to be held October 7th, 1953. Carried. THOMAS E. DOW, dated September 23, 1953, being application for permit to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 118 Center Street, during the process of construction of buildings at said address. The Building Inspector having recommended that said permit be granted, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a temporary revocable permit be and the same is hereby authorized issued to Thomas E. Dow, to occupy, use and maintain a house trailer at 118 Center Street, E1 Segundo, during the process of construction of buildings at said address, such permit to expire by limitation on January 1, 1954. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen'Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, UNITED STATES ARMY, dated 29 September, 1953, being notification of application made by Southern California Edison Company for pe-rmit to install a temporary wooden pile trestle approximately 600 feet southeasterly of the existing Standard Oil Company pier at El Segundo, Cali- fornia, and advising that interested persons may submit in writing, on or before 11 :00 A. M., October 15th, 1953, any objections thereto based upon navigation interests. Ordered filed. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, UNITED STATES ARMY, dated 29 September, 1953, being notification of application made by Southern California Edison Company for -2- permit to install two underground circulating water tunnels and appurtenant works 600 feet southeasterly from, the existing Standard Oil Company pier at E1 Segundo, California, and advising that interested per- sons may submit, in writing, on or before 11 :00 A. M., October 15th, 1953, any objections thereto based upon_ navigation interests. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, dated September 29, 1953, advising that said Commission had received, at its last regular meeting held September 28th, 1953, a petition from property owners on Washington Street southerly of Mariposa Avenue, for a reclassification of property fronting on said street from R -2 and R -3 zone to an R -1 zone, and that said application had been set for hearings by the Corunission on October 26th and November 9th. Accompanying the communication from said Planning Commission, was copy of a letter received by it signed by three property owners within the area, to wit: Robert W. Newkirk, Gale N. Slusser and Jay M: Smith, requesting that action be taken to instruct the Building Inspector not to issue Building Per- mits other than for buildings permissible in an R -1 zone pending the outcome of hearings for reclassification of said property on Washington Street, southerly of Mariposa Avenue. _ Following discussion of the subject by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo, dated September 29, 1953, with reference to request made of it for reclassification from R -2 and R -3 zone to an R -1 zone of property on Washington Street southerly of Mariposa Avenue, being Lots 269 to 280, inclusive, in Block 123, and accompany- ing copy of communication from certain property owners in the district, respecting issuance of Building Permits pending the outcome of hear- ings to be held on said application for zone reclassification, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the request made, as hereinabove referred to, the City Council hereby orders the Building Inspector of the City of El Segundo to issue no further Building Permits in the area described in said communication other than for single family residences only unless and until the matter of any application for permit for other construction shall have been sub- mitted to the City Council for its action thereon. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. SOUTH BAY BOARD OF REALTORS, INC., dated September 23, 1953, inviting the Mayor and members of the City Council to be guests at a dinner and program to be held at the Hermosa Biltmore Hotel, Hermosa Beach, Thursday, October 15th, 1953, at which time the subject of the Monorail System will be discussed. Councilman Cordon indicated he desired to attend said meeting, and there- after, the communication was taker. under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held October 7th, 1953, to ascertain if any other members of the City Council might-be in position to attend said meeting. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being notice of hear - ing to be held before said Commission on Wednesday, October 28th, 1953, in the matter of investigation on the Commissionts own motion to establish a list of grade crossings of railroads and city, county, or city and county highways urgently in need of improved protection., and to determine the nature of needed improved protection at such crossings. Ordered filed. 592 V 607 LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR EMPLOYMENT OF THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, dated September 24, 1953, inviting the Mayor and members of the City Council to attend a ttKickoff Luncheontt to be held in Los Angeles on Monday, October 5th, 1953, the purpose of said meeting being to remind each and every person of societiest responsibilities toward the physically handicapped. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that any member of the City Council desiring so to do, be and he is hereby authorized to attend said luncheon meeting, and to file-his demand for his actual and necessary ex- penses in connection with his attendance at said meeting; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any Councilman intending to attend said meeting shall advise the City Clerk in sufficient time so that she may make necessary reservations. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent Councilman Baker. NORRIS POULSON, MAYOR, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, dated September 24, 1953, acknowledging receipt of letter addressed to him by the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo concerning the noise nuisance emanating from the industrial area surrounding the International.kiport, and advising that he has referred said matter to the Board of Airport Commissioners to determine what action can be taken in the matter. Ordered filed. BER11ARD LAWLER, dated September 28, 1953, advising that he has been appointed by Governor ?Marren to the Los Angeles Municipal Court, and tender- ing his resignation as City Prosecutor of the City of El Segundo, effective as of September 30th, 1953. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of Bernard Lawler as City Prosecutor of the City of E1 Segundo, effective as of September 30th, 1953, be and the same is hereby accepted with deep regret; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to notify Mr. Lawler of the acceptance of said resignation and to express to him the appreciation of the City Council for the excellent services rendered by him while em- ployed by the City of E1 Segundo. Carried. JACK R. STE�.RNS, dated September 22, 1953, being application for em- ployment as City Prosecutor for the City of El Segundo; and GEORGE H.. LOTrIERRE, III, dated September 28, 1953, being application for employment to the same position. Following consideration of the applications, and the Council having made an investigation as to the qualifications of each applicant, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective the 1st day of October, 1953, and until the further order of this Council, George H. Lowerre, III, -4- be and he is hereby appointed to the position. of City Prosecutor for the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointee shall be com- pensated for his services in such capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Salary Resolution of the City of E1 Segundo. - Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Baker. Peterson, Swanson. and Mayor Selby; ORAL COMPIUNICATIONS Mr. Arthur Goff, representing Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., in- quired what action had been taken by the City Council with respect to his Company?3 application for permit to maintain an advertising sign on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boulevard southerly of El Segundo Boulevard, and was informed by the Mayor that the matter had been taken under con- sideration by the City Council until its next meeting to be held October 7th, 1953. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Swanson stated he had received numerous complaints re- cently respecting noises emanating from Los Angeles International Airport due to airplane testing, such noises being especially disturbing on the nights of the 25th, 27th and 28th of September. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk reported as follows: 1. That Warrant No. A 8836, dated September 23, 1953, drawn on the General Fund of the City of El Segundo, in the sum of $115.77, payable to Pacific Electric Railway Co., had been drawn in error, and requested per- mission to cancel said warrant. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that.the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized to cause Warrant No. A 8836, dated September 23, 1953, drawn on the General Fund of the City of El Segundo, in amount of $115.77, payable to Pacific Electric Railway Co., to be cancelled, said warrant having been drawn in error, and that the City Clerk and the City Treasurer of said City be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellationir. their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen. None; Absent: Councilman Baker. 2. That the Faithful Performance and ContrPctorfs Labor and Material Bonds, furnished by Oswald Bros. Co. in connection with its contract for the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the Mayor as to surety, and that it would now be in order for the City Council to approve the bonds. Moved by Councilman Gordon., seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: =5= V 609 RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond and the Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, each dated the 29th day of September, 1953, with Oswald Bros. Co. of Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, as Principal, and Maryland Casualty Company, a Maryland corporation, as Surety, for the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street, in the City of El Segundo, be approved by this Council, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby- authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval upon said bonds. 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 the Faithful Performance and Contractor's Labor and Material Bonds, furnished by Mayfair Construction Company in connection with its con- tract for the construction of new warehouses for the City of E1 Segundo, had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the Mayor as to surety, and tYa t it would now be in order for the City Council too approve the bonds. ?Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance Bond and the Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, each dated the 28th day of September, 1953, with Mayfair Construction Company of Los Angeles, California, as Principal, and Pacific Indemnity Company, a California corporation, as Surety, for the construction of new warehouses in and for the City of E1 Segundo, be approved by this Council, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to endorse evidence of this approval upon said bonds. -- 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. 4. Announced for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, the appointment of Edwin Harris as a Reserve Police Officer of said-City, and requested the Council's approval thereof. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman. Gordon, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Edwin Harris as a Reserve Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. Director of Public Works Short stated he had received a communication from Charles P. Morgan & Associates, Engineers, dated September 10, 1953, requesting consideration be giver. said firm in the evert the City of E1 Segundo is in need of engineering services. By general consent, the City Clerk was directed to reply to said communi- cation, adv2sing th�lt presently the City of E1 Segundo is not in need of sere ces offered by said firm. City Attorney Woodworth reported that pursuant to request of the City Council he had prepared form of resolution with respect to the matter of pro- posed enlargement of the sewage treatment plant at Hyperion, in which resolu- tion the City Council makes objections to any such increase in capacity. The City Attorney read said resolution to the Council, following which it was moved by Councilman. Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: -6- V 610 'WHEREAS, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, are presently informed through the medium of the public press of the apparent intention on the part of the officials of the City of Los Angeles to increase the capacity of the sewage treatment plant of the City of Los Angeles, located at Hyperion, which immediately adjoins the City of El Segundo on the west; and WHEREAS, the actual experience of the "City of El Segundo, its citizens and the public thereof with the said sewage treat- ment plant and the nuisance conditions produced at and arising out of, and from, the same have been and are such as to d inently justify the adoption of this resolution of protest and objection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: First: Said City of E1 Segundo does hereby most vigorously and violently protest the increasing of the capacity of said Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant for the purpose of receiving and treating any additional sewage or seti•rage effluent until the present odor and smoke nuisances are abated. Second: Said City of El Segundo does hereby further most strenuously protest, object to, and condemn the odor and other nuisances generated at and emanating from said Hyperion. Treat - merit Plant, even with its present capacity and under its present method of operation. Third: Let the present officials of the City of Los Angeles and all those to whom these presents may come know: - - - The odors which have arisen and are arising from this comparatively new plant, even with its present capacity, are offensive and nauseating; they have qualities of penetration and the ability to permeate and linger in the contaminated areas, which constitute a continuing annoyance, harrassment and a constant source of em- barrassment and chagrin to the people of the City of El Segundo. - - - - Smoke, noxious gases and fumes at all hours of the day and night are emanating from the stack pertaining to the Hyperion. Plant, adding to the general pollution of the air and to smog conditions. - - - - The Superior Court of Los Angeles County by judgment rendered in Case No. 489,890 in that court has decreed that a public nuisance shall be deemed to be maintained with reference to the new Hyperion Plant "if in the operation of any sewage treat�ent plant or works, there are any noxious or offensive odors, gases, or fumes noticeable outside the tract of land upon which said plant is located" and that the treatment.plant or works 11shall be designed so that there shall be no offensive odor nuisance from the operation'•thereof'T. Fourth: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Mayor and each Member of the City Council of The City of Los Angeles; to the Administrative Officer of said City; to the Chairman and each Member of the Board of Public Works of said City; to the Department of Health of said City of Los Angeles and to the City Engineer of said City; further that a copy of this resolution be also forwarded to the Department of Health of the State of Cali- fornia; to the County Health Officer of Los Angeles County; to the V 611 - Air Pollution Control District of Los Angeles County and to the Board of Supervisors of said County for their information and files in the premises. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ares: Councilmen. Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; - Noes: Councilmen None; _ Absent: Councilman Baker. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk at this time presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 429, entitled: A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN SAID CITY; REGULATING TRAFFIC IN AND UPON SUCH PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE191TH. , which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held September 23, 1953. T�loved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilmai Gordon, the further reading of Ordinance No. 429 be waived. Said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen. None; Absent: Councilman Baker. Moved by Councilman Sw-nflson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Ordinance No. 429, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,CALI- FO.P•NIA, MAKING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING-TO PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN SAID CITY; REGULATING TRAFFIC IN AND UPON SUCH PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THERE4dITH. , which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 23rd day of September, 1953, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Peterson., Swanson, and Mayor Selby; !toes: Councilmen. None; Absent: Councilman Baker. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having 11ad the approval of the Co,- mittee on Finance and Records,•were read: General Fund 11m. R. Selby 6.80 John's Electrical Service 9.00 William Stokes 74.75 Virgil L. Cox 19.60 -D aIlardIS Furniture Shop 40.00 (Continued) General Fund - Cont'd Brooks Products, Inc. $ 17.51 Pacific Electric Railway 106.27 Southwest Tractor Sales 17.54 A. S. Monroe 84.83 Building Standards Publishing - Company 8.24 (Continued) -8- V 612 General Fund - Conttd Water Works Fund- Cont ?d Joe Ethridge 36.06 Industrial Stationery & Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 29.77 Printing Co. v 2.26 TOTAL 449.77 Luippols Engineering Sales Co. 62.35 Water Works Fund James Jones Company 167.30 Smith -Blair Inc. 185.52 Burch Construction Co. 78.11 Addressograph - Multigraph Corp. 2.84 TOTAL 498.38 (Continued) 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; ;oes: Councilmen None; Absent: Gouncilman Baker. NEW BUSINESS None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor Respectfully submitted, Neva 1-1. Elsey, City Cl