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1954 JAN 20 CC MINV '745 E1 Segundo, California January 20, 1954 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date, having been called to order at 7 :00 o'clock P. M. by Dave W. Peterson, Mayor pro tem. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Councilmen Absent: Mayor Selby. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held January 13, 1954, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor pro tem Peterson announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the-continued public hearing under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, on the application of North American Aviation, Inc for approval of unclassified use in an M -2 zone of - a parcel of land situated in Section 7., T3S, R14W, S.B.B. & M., bounded on the east by Douglas Street, on the west by Duley Road, on the north by Mariposa Avenue, and extending southerly therefrom a distance of 1531 feet, to be used - for proposed construction of a wind tunnel for the research and development of airplanes, in the City of E1 Segundo, and inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests had been filed with her. The City Clerk advised no protests had been received. The Mayor pro tem then inquired of the City Clerk if she had any further evidence on the subject, and she replied as follows: That on '_TuEsday, Jan- uary 19, 1954, North American Aircraft, Inc. had delivered to her office copies of a certain chart heretofore requested by this City Council, upon which was indicated a noise design criterion based on Dr. Branek's report to the Planning Commission, dated July 31, 1953; that she had contacted Mr. Donald P. Loye, Sound Expert, requesting that he procure a copy of the chart from her and render a report to the City Council with reference to the sound volume which might be anticipated at various locations westerly of the pro- posed installation of the said wind tunnel should the same be installed; that Mr. Lays had this date called at her office, had taken one of the charts with him together with other information, and had promised to have such report in the hands of the City Council prior to its next regular meet- ing to be held January 27, 1954. Mayor pro tem Peterson then inquired if anyone present in the Council Chamber desired to present further evidence or make any remarks.with refer- ence to the subject. Mr. Paul'Nickel,'residing at 816 McCarthy Court, then addressed the Council, stating that it is his understanding that the wind tunnel proposed to be installed is of a similar type and of almost precisely the same dimen- sions as that installed at Cleveland, which was investigated by Mr. Donald R. Short, Director of Public Works; that he understands that before a muffler was installed on the Cleveland wind tunnel, the noise emanating therefrom was so intense that windows were broken in the area; that in view of the fact -1- V '746 that North American Aviation, Inc. has seemingly not lived up to its agreement with reference to the noise feature of the testing tunnels on the northerly side of new Imperial Highway, he would question their statements with reference to the proposed wind tunnel installation, es- pecially in view of the fact that no reference has been made to a muffler on said tunnel. Mr. Nickel further stated that with simple calculation he was able to determine the noise volume which might be anticipated at his house should the wind. tunnel be installed, and if the noise audibility amounts to 90 decibels on Sepulveda Boulevard, it would be at least 84 decibels on his street; that the noise volume of 84 decibels is associated in engineering terms with the noise which might emanate from a noisy factory or standing by a large truck with the engine running; that this would mean that during the 32 seconds running time of the tunnel, the noise at his residence would be the same as if a large truck was standing by with its engine running. Mayor pro tem Peterson called Mr. Nickel's attention to the fact that - the noise level at Sepulveda Boulevard is now between 85 and 90 decibels from trucks; however, Mr. Nickel stated that noise from the running of truck engines dissipates to a much faster degree than that which comes from a stationary installation such as the proposed wind tunnel. He further stated that,.assuming the tunnel makes a certain noise at - Sepulveda Boulevard and a mechanical device makes the same noise, you might move the mechanical device into El Segundo aud,,not hegr.the noise but this would not mean the noise from the wind tunnel could not be heard. Councilman Gordon stated this matter would be checked by the sound ex- perts, and he offered for Mr. Nickel's perusal a copy of the chart submitted by North American Aviation, Inc. Following the foregoing, it was moved by.Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman, :Baker_-_, that the hearing be continued until the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. M. at the next regular meeting of the City Council, to be held January 27, 1954. 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: PLANNING-COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 20, 1954, trans- - mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution of Intention No. 177, adopted at its regular meeting held January 11, 1954, declaring its intention to pro- pose the rezoning of certain properties in Lots 269 to 280, inclusive, Block 123, E1 Segundo, and setting said matter for public hearings to be held in E1 Segundo on February 8, 1954 and February 23, 1954. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 20, 1954, trans- mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 176, adopted at a regular meet- - ing of said Commission held January 11, 1954, recommending that "Aluminum Casting Operations" be included in the M -1 zone use. . Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1379, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIND- INGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF SAID CITY AS SET FORTH IN RESO- LUTION NO. 176 OF SAID COMMISSION THAT THE USE -2- , 11 V '747 OF tIALUMINUM CASTING► BE CLASSIFIED A ZONE ISM -1+1 USE, WHEN CONDUCTED AS DESCRIBED AND LIMITED IN SAID RESOLUTION NO. 176., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, postal card, undated, being notice of public hearing to be held before said Commission on January 25, 1954, to consider the matter of a zone variance of the southerly 40 -feet of Lot 7, Block 105, El Segundo. Ordered filed. JOHN PATRICK BURMAN, dated 1- 13 -54; LOIS MARTIN STOCKERT, undated; CHARLES CHRISTOPHER, undated; and FAY MURREI OWENS, dated 1/19/54, each being an application for employ- ment by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, dated 1/12/54, being notice of application of Paul Senjanovich, dba Rose Bowl Cafe, 135 West Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo, for an On Sale Beer license. Ordered filed. E. S. CHRISTOFFERSEN, MAYOR, CITY OF TURLOCK, dated January 7, 1954, advising that many cities in the State have adopted a policy of opening Council meetings with a prayer and requesting that the City Council of the City of El Segundo give consideration to a like procedure, and advise him of its decision in the matter. Following discussion, by general consent, the matter was referred to the City Clerk with the request that she contact all of the ministers in the City of El Segundo and ascertain if they would be willing to cooperate in such a procedure, and have a representative of the E1 Segundo ministers present at each Council meeting for this purpose. LAUMAN TABLES, INC., BY IRVING F. LAUMAN, dated January 15, 1954, being application to move a corrugated galvanized sheet metal building from its present location at the City Garage in the City of E1 Segundo, to a new loca- tion at 114-Sheldon Street, in said City. 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. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Lauman Tables, Inc. be and it is hereby granted a permit to move a corrugated galvanized sheet metal building from its present location at the City Garage in the City of E1 Segundo,, to the site of the permanent location there- of at li4 Sheldon Street, in said city, such permit being granted subject to the following conditions: 1. 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- l V '748 2. That said building shall be moved on dollies, or other equipment satisfactory to the Street Superintendent of the City of E1 Segundo. 3. 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. k. 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 El Segundo. 5. That this permit shall not become effective unless and until the permittee shall have endorsed his approval of and agree- - ment 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 Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. William Keller, residing at 512 Oregon Street, addressed the Council, stating he was spokesman for a group of his neighbors and desired to talk with the Council respecting a proposed sewer installation in Oregon Street between Pine Avenue and Mariposa Avenue; that when the houses on said street were constructed, it was understood by all of the persons purchasing such dwellings that sewers were to be installed in said street within a few months; that when building permits were issued for such structures, such permits called for temporary cesspools only; that the majority of the houses on said street were constructed in December, 1952, and while many inquiries had been made at the office of the City Engineer with respect to the date of the installation of such sewers, neither he nor his neighbors had been able to get satisfactory information; that in the meantime the temporary cesspools had filled up and it had been necessary to have same pumped out, and many of such cesspools are sinking, and since the recent rain dirt has been washed back into the cess- pools through openings in the top, and as a result, sewage has been draining into the front yards and into the street; that a representative of the Health Department had called on residents in the area, also a representative of the City Water Department had attempted to use a chemical which would correct the health menace of the seeping sewage. Mr. John Rosacker, 511 Oregon Street, and Mr. Jack Megas, 516 Oregon Street, each addressed the Council on the same subject following which, by general consent, the matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for a report to the Council on the present status of the matter of the sewer installation in Oregon Street. Mr. Frank West stated he was the owner of property in the 800 block on Penn Street and that during the recent rain sand had washed down from the Marlow- Burris Subdivision to the east of the property. in said 800 block, and had caused erosion and a gulley to be formed to a depth of from four to six feet deep; that he had attended a prior meeting of the Council at which representatives of the Marlow -Burns Company had been present, and that said Company had promised to plant ice plant on the embankment to the rear of said properties on Penn Street to prevent erosion; that this had not been done to the extent of correcting the condition and he inquired of the Council if some feasible way might be developed of stopping such erosion. V 749 Mr. Van Fleet, residing at 834 -A Penn Street stated he had approx- imately one ton of dirt deposited in his back yard; that the drain which the City had constructed in the rear of the properties on Penn Street was not adequate to take care of the condition during a heavy rain and that water from the culvert had broken through and was running underneath . his house. Mr. R. Johnson, 832 Penn Street, and Mr. Kenneth Ball, 838 Penn Street, each then-addressed the Council on the same matter, and the Council promised the matter would be investigated between this date and the meeting of the Council to be held January 27, 1954. M Mr. Paul Nickel at this time again addressed the Council, stating he had inspected the chart handed to him by Councilman Gordon, and that in his opinion, said chart is a chart of disturbing noise of various frequencies and does not indicate the amount and intensity that might be created by the proposed wind tunnel at various locations. He thereupon returned the chart to Councilman Gordon. Mayor pro tem Peterson at this time complimented those present who had addressed the Council, on the manner in which they had made their various presentations. Mrs. Clara McDonald, president of the United Patriotic People of the United States of America, formerly known as the Peoplets Lobby of California, residing at 2853 Rosanna Street, Los Angeles, then addressed the Council with respect to sewage and read to the Council a paper entitled nA Sewer Disposal Plant Designed to Prevent Escape of Gas to the Air, Prevent Eye Irritation and Avoid Pollution to, or Use of Any Ocean or Other Public Streamtt. Mrs. McDonald urged the Council to give consideration to the construction of its own sewage facilities, and presented several plans for such construction. Following such presentation she filed a copy of her address with the City Clerk, together with a copy of a plan of a "Universal System" for the dis- posal of sewage, garbage and rubbish. She requested the Council study the -matter and if she could be of further help, to call upon her, and Mayor pro tem Peterson thanked her for the presentation. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES The City Clerk made reports as follows: 1. That pursuant to previous instruction of the City Council, prices had been procured on a stand-by generator for use at the No. 1 Sewer Pump- ing Station, said prices being on a 30 kilowatt .60 cycle 3 phase gasoline generator and said prices being as follows, to wit: Smith Booth Usher $3,837.45 Gridley Equipment Co. 3,175.00 Hercules Electric Machine and Equipment Co. 3,500.00 She further stated that Mr. Earl Morgan, Sanitation Service Supervisor, had stated that a, representative of the Hercules Electric Machine and Equipment Co. anticipated being in E1 Segundo on Thursday, January 21st, and would make an inspection of the storm water problem in E1 Segundo and that said Company could furnish such a generator for immediate use; that Mr. Morgan had therefore, requested the Council postpone the purchase of such generator for one week to give him further time to make proper investigation and, by general consent, this was done. V '750 - 2. 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 $11.52, one copy of which report she delivered to each the City Engineer and the City Attorney. 3. That the estimate heretofore made by Boyle Engineering Company and approved by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the installation of storm drains in the City of E1 Segundo under Project No. 291, had been $594,800.00; that she had since been informed by Mr. Donald R. Short that the bid on such work obtained by the Board of Supervisors was $300,000.000 and that therefore, it would appear that the City of E1 Segundo might have a credit of approximately $2940000.00 which might be used toward the construction of additional storm drains within said City. Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that in view of contract award figures on Storm Drain Project No. 291 affecting the City of El Segundo, as re- ported to this Council at this meeting by the City Clerk, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby requested to obtain a report from Mr. J. R. Lester Boyle with reference to the effect of said bid upon the overall storm drain project and the possi- bility of the City of El Segundo receiving additional benefits reasonably commensurate with its contribution. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. 4. That Mr. Earl Morgan, Sanitation Service Supervisor, had informed her that the 1941 International Pickup Truck, which he uses in his Depart- ment, is in bad mechanical condition and in need of repairs, which Mr. Morgan does not feel would be justified in view of the age of such truck; that provision had been made in the Sewer Department budget for the pur- chase of a new truck for said Department, and in view of such provisions she had this date obtained informal bids from Bowlus Chevrolet and Ira E. Escobar, automobile dealers in the City of E1 Segundo, on a 1/2 -Ton Pickup Truck, with allowance for trade -in value of the 1941 International Pickup owned by the City of E1 Segundo, which bids she read to the City Council, and which bids were as follows, to wit: Bowlus Chevrolet 1954 Chevrolet 1/2 -Ton Pickup Truck with Heater and Defroster $1,332.30 California Sales Tax 6 1,372.26 Allowance for 1941 International Pickup 0.00 1,322.26 Ira E. Escobar V-8 Ford 1/2 -Ton F -100 Pickup Truck with Heater and Defroster $1,403.07 California Sales, Tax 42.09 1,445.1 Allowance for 1941 International Pickup _ 35.00 1,410.1 6-Cyl. Ford 1/2 -Ton F -100 Pickup Truck with Defroster and Heater $1,349.82 California Sales Tax 40. 1,390.31 Allowance for 1941 International Pickup .00 1,355.31 -6- . It appearing that the bid of Bowlus Chevrolet is the lowest bid received on equipment which would be satisfactory for use in the Sewer Department, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby author- ized and directed to issue a Purchase Order to Bowlus Chevrolet, covering the purchase for the Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo of one 1/2 -Ton 1954 Chevrolet Pickup Truck with Heater and Defroster, at a total cost of $1,372.26, including California State Sales Tax, less $50.00 turn -in value on the 1941 International Truck presently owned by the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem V 751 5. That Sanitation Service Supervisor Morgan had informed her that he is urgently in need of-1,500 feet of 2P hose for use in pumping accumu- lated storm waters from various locations in the City during rainy periods; that presently he is compelled to borrow hose from the Fire Department, which is proving very unsatisfactory; that she had secured a price on 2P double jacket hose complete with couplings at 95¢ per foot, which hose the Fire Chief and the Sanitation Service Supervisor had informed her would be satisfactory for the use contemplated, but that the Fire Chief of the City of E1 Segundo had agreed to make an inspection of such hose before purchase. Thereafter, it was moved by Mayor pro tem Peterson, seconded by Council- man Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Fire Chief of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to make an inspection of the character of the fire hose upon which the City Clerk has heretofore reported she has received a quotation of 95¢ per foot, and to make a report of his findings thereon to the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if, in the opinion of said Fire Chief, such hose is satisfactory for the use contemplated, the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order for 1,500 feet of double jacket fire hose, at a cost of not to exceed 95¢ per foot, plus California State Sales Tax, such price to in- clude necessary couplings, and to obtain delivery of such hose at the earliest possible time for use :by the Sewer Department of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. 6. That she had four days of accumulated 1951 vacation which, if not taken before the first day of February, will be lost to her, and she re- quested .permission to take as much of this time off as may be possible so to do. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to take as many days off, of the four days accumulated 1951 vacation time, as she may find it possible to do between now and the lst day of February, 1954. Carried by the follow- ing vote: —7— V '752 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem The City Attorney reported as follows: 1. That he had prepared and was delivering to the City Clerk for presentation at the proper time, a proposed draft of dog, animal and fowl ordinance. 2. That pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council, he had prepared a resolution creating the office of Administrative Officer in and for the City of E1 Segundo, and setting forth the duties of such Officer. He thereupon delivered to the City Clerk and to each member of the City Council a copy of such resolution for their study. 3. With reference to the condemnation of certain buildings located at 118, 126, 126J and 126 -3/4 Sierra Street, in -the City of E1 Segundo, as recommended by the Building Inspector of said City, he had contacted the firm of Dunlap, Holmes, Ross and Woodson and that two members of said firm --had visited the premises with Mr. Smotony, had concurred in his findings, and said firm is now engaged in preparing proper form of notice to be served on the owner thereof. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer -$3, 4. it ft n it 3,266.00 it it n it 1,340.27 it it tr tt 1,808.12 't it " n 2,393.49 tt it tt n 1,773.85 it it n n 15.62 Hospital Service of Southern Calif. State Personnel Brd. California 232.25 State Employees'. Electrical Inspectors Retirement System 1066.87 United States Post Office 19.27 Winston H. Palmer 60.00 McCarthy Insurance Agency 1,126.77 Logan R. Cotton 275.00 Gibson Motor Parts 18.48 A. M. Donaher & Son 102.65 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 2,037.62 it it tt n 24.65 Taylor Wholesale Electric Co. 13.57 Light Products Inc. 6.18 E1 Segundo Press 7.21 Los Angeles Co. Health Dept. 20.80 American Rubber Mfg. Co. 32.14 Municipal Finance Officers Association .67 State of Calif. Printing Div. 6.18 -H. H. Day 87.18 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 302.17 (Continued) General Fund - Conttd Southern California Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer Disinfecting Co. 77.48 Ira E. Escobar 100.15 City of E. S. Water Dept. 11.75 The Foxboro Company 22.35 City of E. S. Water Dept. 25,073.52 Calif. State Personnel Brd. 71.06 International Assoc. of Retirement System Electrical Inspectors 10.00 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 47.40 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 2.78 TOTAL $ 44,888.39 Water Works Fund Payroll Demand -- 1,985.56 Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer 240.20 n it n n 6.25 Hospital Service of Southern California 7.95 State Employees' Retirement System 157.67 State Employees' Retirement System 146.51 Rich Mfg. Company 201.88 Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 3.75 Ira E. Escobar 11.49 Morgan & Son 11.28 Transport Clearings .89 (Continued) -8- Water Works Fund - Conttd Rains Glass Shop 10.53 Donald R. Short, Petty Cash 11.92 Luippold Engineering Sales 62.35 Dayton Foundry 407.35 El Segundo Press 65.46 Pacific Electric Railway 20.00 TOTAL 3,351.04 Recreation Fund Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 4 76-76 TOTAL 9 76-76 V 753 Sewerage Facilities Fund Department of Public Works City of Los Angeles 11.52 TOTAL 11.52 Pension Fund State Employees? Retirement System 1,020.12 TOTAL 1,020.12 Traffic Safetv Fund Oswald Bros. Co. 6 783.10 Automobile Club of Southern California 76. TOTAL 859.73 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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 Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor pro tem Peterson; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Selby. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 431, entitled: AN- ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND FOWLS THEREIN; MAKING PRO - VISIONS FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS; CREAT- ING THE POSITION OF POUND MASTER; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC POUND; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- - FLICT THEREWITH., which was read. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting. adjourn. Carried. _ Approved: Mayor Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Neva M. Elsey, Cit lerk