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1954 MAR 24 CC MINEl Segundo, California March 24, 1954 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a prayer was offered by Reverend Gordon Yeaton, Pastor of Saint Michael's Episcopal Church of El Segundo. The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, ?Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilman. Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEE'T'ING The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 17th day of March, 1954, ha-ring been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, 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: X. & M. HOUSE MOVERS, dated March 24, 1954, being application to move a one -story fume dwelling from its present location at 547 West 137th Street, Hawthorne, to a new location at 224 Virginia Street, in the City of E1 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 conditions: (1) That the structure must be set down complete on permanent concrete foundation; (2) That a garage shall be constructed on the premises; (3) That new paint shall be applied to the exterior of the structure; (4) That the completion of placement of said structure on permanent foundation, the construction of a garage, and the application of paint to the exterior of the structure shall be completed within 120 days; and (5) That a Faithful Per- formance Bond in amount of $1,500.00 shall be filed with the City Clerk to insure the fulfillment of the required conditions. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that M. & M. House Movers be and it is hereby granted a permit to move a one -story frame dwelling from its present loca- tion at 547 West 137th itreet, in the City of Hawthorne, to the site of the permanent location thereof at 224 Virginia Street, El Segundo, such permit being granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant, before moving said structure, must post a Faithful Performance Bond in amount of 21,500.00 with a surety satisfactory to the Mayor and in form approved by the City Attorney, conditioned that each, all and every one of the improvements hereinafter indicated shall be made within a period of 120 days from date of the bond, to wit: -1- V 843 (a) That the structure must be set down complete on con- crete foundation and shall be made to conform in all respects to the requirements of the Building, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes of the City of El Segundo, and to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector of the City of E1 Segundo. (b) That a garage shall be constructed on the premises. (c) That new paint shall be applied to the exterior of the structure. 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 n6tices 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 at approximately 12 :30 A.M., on the lst day of April, 1954— 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 pro- vided therefor, if necessary. 6. That such removal and all operations related thereto shad 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 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, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent :.. Councilman Gordon. Councilman Gordon appeared in the Council Chamber during the reading of the foregoing communication, the hour being 7:05 otclock P. M., and imme- diately took his seat at the Council table. SISTER ELIZABETH =-Y FOUNDATION, dated March 19, 1954, requesting permit to solicit funds in the City of El Segundo for said Foundation in con- nection with its annual fund raising campaign to be held May lst to 31st, 1954. Moved by Councilman_ Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow - ..ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation, dated March 19, 1954, requesting a permit to solicit funds in the City of El Segundo for said Foundation in connection with its annual fund raising campaign to be held May lst to 31st, 1954, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -2- -BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to cause c permit to be issued, without fee, to said Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation., to solicit funds in the City of El Segundo May 1st to 31st, 1954, under the provisions of Section. 118 of Ordinance No. 382. Carried by the following vote: Ayes :. Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen ?gene; Absent: Councilmen None. PLANNING COM1,'ISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated March 23, 1954, trans- mitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 182, recommending change of zone from R -1 to R -2 for Lots 6 and 7, Block 115, E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 23, 1954, together with copy of said Commissionts Resolution No. 182, recommending an amendment to Ordinance No. 306 (The Land Use Plan - Zoning Ordinance) to permit a change of zone from R -1 to R -2 for Lots 6 and 7, Block 115, E1 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. 182 of the City Planning Commission, 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 14th day of April, 1954, beginning at the hour of 7 :00 otclock P. M., and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and ir_structed to give notice of said hearing in time, form and manner as con- templated by law. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL, C0101UNICATIONS Mr. Ace Beall, 335 Eucalyptus Drive, El Segundo, addressed the Council inquiring whether or not it would be possible to have the Street Department of the City of E1 Segundo grade Holly Avenue between Standard Street and Eucalyptus Drive, due to the fact that this street carries a considerable amount of traffic. Mr. Beall also discussed with the Council the matter of having said street permanently improved under a special assessment district improvement, and he was referred to the City Engineer for details with respect to such procedure. Thereafter, by general consent, the matter of grading said street was referred to the City Engineer and Public Works Commissioner Peterson, and said officials were authorized to make an investigation, report and recom- mendation thereon at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held March 31st, 1954. Mr. Phillip A. Mercier, Jr., residing at 407 -B Richmond Street, informed -3- V 845 the Council that he is the owner of an apartment house recently erected at said location and that he has a serious drainage problem due to the fact that water drains down Richmond Street,from the alley,and from the storm drains and collects on his property. Thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to the City Administrator and the City Engineer for investigation and report thereon to the Council at the next regular meeting thereof to be held March 31st, 1954• REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Baker, the City Council's Recreation representative, reported that he and the City Administrative Cfficer had met with Mr. Ferdinand A. Bahr, Recreation Specialist of the California State Recreation Commission, on March 23 ^d, 1954; that together they had gone over the Cityts recreation problem and he is of the opinion that Mr. Bahr's suggestions in connection with said problems were very helpful; that they are now better informed as to how the City should proceed in developing its recreation program, in which statements the Administrative Officer c-oncurred. REPOP.TS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Administrative Officer Udall reported as follows: 1. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council, Mayor Selby and he were delegated to meet with representatives of the Future Teachers Group with respect to said Groupfs request for financial aid from the City in conducting a conference of state-wide delegates, to be held at El Segundo on Saturday, March 27th, 1954; that it, was found said Group would need approximately $50.00 to cover the cost of programs, which cost Mayor Selby and he had agreed the City would bear, subject to the Councilts approval. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the action of the Mayor and City Administrative Officer in agreeing to the allocation by the City of E1 Segundo of the sum of approximately $50.00 to cover the cost of programs for the conference of the Future Teachers Group, to be held at El Segundo, March 27th, 1954, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sun, of not to exceed $60.00 is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund of the City of El Segundo for.assistance in the cost of said programs, the details with reference to such expenditure to be determined by the City Ad- inistrative. Officer. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That with reference to the matter of securing bids from appraisers in connection with the possible purchase and /or condemnation of property for recreation.purposes, which matter had heretofore been referred to him by the City Council at its last regular meeting held March 17th, 1954, he had con- tacted the following appraisers and secured prices on such work as follows: (n) Pis. Frank E. Lock -good, who has performed previous work for the City, submitted a price of �1,500.00, which would include all pre - liminary services and necessary reports required up to the time a court action might be filed; and —4— � � 1 (b) Messrs. Johnston and Williams, of the Centinela Realty Company, who had quoted a price of w75.00 for preliminary survey and a price of $450.00 which would include such preliminary survey and a full narrative report, which report could be used in court. The Administrative Officer further reported, however, that the quota- tion submitted by Messrs. Johnston and Williams had been signed by Mr. Johnston only, and the Council being.of the opinionhhthud blame ahould be signed by both arties and.t-1 0 Ula�jtvie q a�i ications o? P.r.eW ?1liams as an appraiser rprelni, inary work might be satisfactory to a court in event of a condemnation action, by general consent, the matter was referred back to the Administrative Officer for the purpose of procuring such signa- ture and making such investigation. 3. That Mr. Robert E. Webb, Jr., City Engineer, had informed him of the need by the Street Department of the City of El Segundo, of a dump truck and had recommended that the present, No. 21 Truck be traded in on such pur- chase; that he had procured prices from local suppliers on a dump truck which might fill the Cityfs needs in this respect, and had secured prices of approximately w3,000.00 with a trade -in value of approximately $300.00 to 1500.00, which would leave a net cost to the City for such truck of approxi- mately 12,500.00. The Council discussed with the Administrative Officer and the City Engineer the need for such a truck, following which, by general consent, the City Administrative Officer was directed to furnish the City Attorney with the necessary data, and the City Attorney authorized to prepare the necessary notice to bidders and present same to this Council at its next regular meeting to be held March 31st, 1954, for the Council's consideration and approval. 4. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council a communication from Imperial Highway Association had been presented with respect to its regular meeting to be held at Yorba Linda on March 27th, 1954; that in the interim the City Clerk had received from said Association advice to the effect that on Sunday, March 28th, 1954, a dedication ceremony would be held near San Felipe for the purpose of dedicating a monument to the Mormon battalion which first traversed this route in 1847, and he requested permission to attend such dedication ceremony. The Council considered the request, and it appearing the City of E1 Segundo has not, for several years past, had representation at any of the Imperial Highway Association meetings, it was :.loved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that E. Earl Udall, Administrative Officer of the City of El Segundo, be and he is hereby granted permission to attend the Imperial Highway Association dedication ceremony of a monument to the Mormon battalion which first traversed the Yorba Linda -San Felipe route in 1847, to be held near San Felipe, on Sunday, March 28th, 1954; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said official be and he is hereby further authorized to present his demand for his actual and necessary expenses in connection with his attendance at said! dedication ceremony, such demand to be audited and approved in the usl:al manner before payment. Carried by th.e.foilowing vote: r�yes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Clerk made reports as follows: 1. Filed her written report, dated March 23, 1954, informing the City -5- V 847 Council of certain difficulties which have been encountered in procuring a satisfactory title report to Lot 3, Block 122, E. Segundo, which property had heretofore been sold by the City to Miss Beulah S. Mauk, and which re- port stated that the matter of clearing the title had been referred to Special City Attorney John F. Bender. Following the reading of such report, same was ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Advised the City Council that the extension of time, heretofore granted :ilton C. 11ade for the removal of his dog kennel at 1310 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo, the permit for which had heretofore been revoked by the City Council, would expire March 31st, 1954; that she had this date requested the Chief of Police to make an inspection of the premises to ascertain if any progress had been made by the pe=-,ittee in the removal of the kennel, and that such officer had informed her his inspection disclosed that nothing had been done in the matter. 3. Reported for the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo, the appointment of Stanford William Jones as a Special Police Officer of said City, and requested the Council's approval thereof. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of Stanford William Jones as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. 4. Read to the City Council a letter received by the Chief of Police fror. , the office of the Attorney General of the State of California, advising that a joint FBI and CII Check Investigators Conference would be held at the Highway Patrol Academy, near Sacramento, on April 8th and 9th, 1954. The City Clerk also read to the Council a communication from T. B. DeBerry, Chief of Police, requesting that he and Captain Lee Maxwell, of the Police Department, be authorized to attend said Conference. Following discussion and the recommendation of Public Safety Commissioner Swanson that such officers be given said authorization in view of the fact he feels considerable benefit would be derived therefrom, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that T. B. DeBerry, Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, and Captain Lee Maxwell, of said Police Department, be and they are hereby granted permission to attend the joint FBI and CII Check Investigators Conference to be held at the Highway Patrol Academy, near Sacramento, on April 8th and 9th, 1954; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said officials be and they are hereby further authorized to present their demands for their actual and necessary expenses in connection with their attendance at said Conference, such demands to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: -Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen Hone. City Engineer Webb made reports as follows: 1. Reported that in connection with the proposed widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, it would be necessary to move the traffic signals on the easterly side of Sepulveda Boule- vard, and since such removal work was in connection with a City street im- UAW: provement, he had been informed by the Division of Highways of the State of California that the cost of such removal, modification and replacement would have to be borne by the City of El Segundo; that he had prepared plans and specifications therefor, which had been approved by Public Works Commissioner Peterson. Following consideration, it was moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1397, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "SPECIFICATIONS NO. T.C. -2 FOR MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD" IN AND FOR SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion_ carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Attorney thereupon presented to the City Clerk, for reading, a. Notice Inviting Bids for the modification of said traffic signals, follow- ing the reading of which it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD, FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.11, dated March 24, 1954, as presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the.office of the City Clerk for the purposes of identification and reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby approves the said form of notice and the contents thereof in each and every particular, and does hereby find and determine that the prevailing rates of per diem wages within said City, set forth in said notice, are the prevailing rates of wages for each of the respective professions, crafts, trades, callings and vocations therein mentioned or referred to, and that said rates are hereby fixed and established as, and shall constitute the minimum rates of per diem wages to be paid in connection with the prosecution of the work under said notice; and BE IT FURT:IER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Attorney stated that pursuant to the direction of-the City Council, he had prepared a fora, of resolution which would enable the City Council to approve and adopt a certain Master Plan of Recreation, which plan had heretofore been approved by the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo. -7- t, It appearing that the Council members desired an opportunity to study such resolution before adoption, by general consent, same was taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held March 31st, 1954. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund Servomechanisms, Inc. X75.00 South Bay Ambulance Service 42.02 Gordon Duff, Inc. 3.00 Light Products.Inc. 11.22 El Segundo Herald 78.00 L. A. Co. Health Dept. 25.81 El Segundo Press 419.22 Halprin Supply Company 59.23 Inglewood Mercantile Co. 9.00 Municipal Finance Officers Association of the U. S. 15.00 To::linsonts Select Nurseries 74.68 The Lighthouse, Inc. 33.22 Southern Calif. Gas Co. 205.64 Shell Oil Company 27.75 City of E. S. Water Dept. 909.00 Rains Glass Shop 48.06 Oswald Bros. Co. 5.98 _ Enderle Hardware Co. 5.15 Gibson Motor Parts 18.53 Boyle Engineering Co. 170.00 Southwest Tractor Sales, Inc. 15.55 T. B. DeBerry 5.81 Postmaster, El Segundo, Cal. 67.97 Bob Hobson 22.00 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 55.94 TOTAL $ 2,402.78 Water Works Fund Century Oil Company X32.67 Rich Mfg. Co. 353.29 Underwood Corporation 13.50 The Lacal Company, Inc. 27.93 The Goldak Company 184.48 Construction Products Sales 46.66 Crane Company 299.96 Inglewood Wholesale Elec. 79.64 Hersey Mfg. Co. 988.80 TOTAL 2,026.93 Recreation Fund Goliger Leather Co., Inc. 44.40 Lee Parmelee 8.00 TOTAL w 52.40 Traffic Safety Fund Automobile Club of Southern California 30.65 TOTAL T 30.65 V 849 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 Baker, Gordon, Peterson, Swanson and mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. :IEW 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: Na r -8- Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cler