Loading...
1954 MAY 26 CC MINV 963 E1 Segundo, California May 269 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 Marvin Johnson of the Community Methodist Church of E1 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, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor- Selby; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The City Clerk called attention to the fact that a typographical error had been made in the minutes of the meeting of the City Council held May 19, 1954, which error had been corrected in the recordation of said minutes. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the minutes of the regular meeting held May 19, 1954 be approved as corrected and recorded. 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 indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: L. A. ALIEN, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION, dated May 25, 1954s calling attention to the fact that in the new zoning booklets recently printed, the Preamble to the Zoning Ordinance had been omitted as well as the maps of Parts II and III of said Ordinance. The Council discussed various methods of correcting the omissions and thereafter, by general consent, the matter was referred to the,City Clerk for consultation with the printers for the purpose of obtaining prices on the insertion of the-omitted pages, and to thereafter report to this-Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Councilman Baker reported that he, together with other members of a committee appointed for the purpose, had investigated possible sites.to be used for Girl Scouts' Camping Facilities and-it appeared from such investiga-• tion that the north corner of the city -owned nursery site would best meet the -requirements of said organization and that the Girl Scouts' sponsors had approved said site, and he therefore recommended the organization be granted permission to use said premises. Thereafter, Mayor Selby requested Councilman Baker, City Administrative Officer Udall and City Engineer Webb to secure necessary information and data and submit same to the City Attorney, and the City Attorney was requested, upon receipt of such information and data, to prepare a form of agreement °' -1- V 964 between the City of E1 Segundo and the Girl Scout organization for the use of said premises, and to thereafter submit same to this Council for its approval. Councilman Swanson reported that he had been requested by one of the merchants in E1 Segundo to have the City provide a bench for bus passengers at the northwest corner of Holly Avenue and Main Street. It appearing that it might be desirable to place such benches at other locations in the City, the Mayor, by general consent, referred the matter to City Administrative Officer Udall for investigation and report to this Council. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Administrative Officer Udall made reports as follows: 1. That Councilmen Baker, Frederick, City Engineer Webb and he, had met with Messrs. Beall and Martin, owners of real property on Holly Avenue between Standard Street and Eucalyptus Drive, with respect to the matter of inclusion of sidewalks in the proposed improvement of said street and that as a result of the conference, Mr. Martin had agreed to approve the inclusion of such sidewalks in front of his premises. City Engineer Webb reported he now had in his possession a petition for the improvement of said Holly Avenue, which petition represented 50% of the property owners in the proposed assessment district, and that if the Council would authorize the inclusion of city -owned property along said thoroughfare in said petition, the percentage would amount to 75 %. Thereafter, it was moved by. Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following.resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to sign that certain "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOLLY AVENUE BETWEEN EUCALYPTUS DRIVE AND STANDARD STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO$ CALIFORNIA ", presented to the Council at this meeting, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, including any city -owned property which lies within the assessment district proposed by the improvement referred to in said petition. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The Mayor immediately affixed his signature to the said petition on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and following such action, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain petition for the improvement of Holly Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Standard Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, hereinabove referred to, be re- ferred to City Engineer Webb and Special Assessment Engineer. Monroe for the purpose of checking said petition and the preparation of necessary proceedings to cause the improvements petitioned for to be taken under the "Improvement Act of 1911 ". Carried by the following vote: &Z Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. V Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; 2. That he had received a communication from Sam R. Kennedy, County Road Commissioner, County of Los Angeles, advising that there has been allocated to the City of El Segundo for the fiscal year 1954 -55 the sum of $8,155.38 from Aid to Cities Fund. 3. That in the matter of prohibiting parking on the north side of Mariposa Avenue from Sierra Street westerly to Main Street, he had con- tacted approximately nine residents on said street and had received only one objection to the proposed traffic control. 4. That on Tuesday afternoon, May 25th, 1954, Mayor Selby, Councilman Frederick, several of the department heads of the City, and he, had had a conference with Messrs. Larson and Johnston of the Water Pollution Control Board of the County of Los Angeles with respect to possible pollution of underground waters, and while it appeared the City of E1 Segundo has no problem with respect to this matter at the present time, the representatives of said Board had been promised full cooperation on the part of officials of the City of E1 Segundo. 5. That pursuant to Council direction he had made inquiry from various qualified firms as to the charges they might make for a preliminary survey of park and recreational planning exclusive of land acquisition, and had secured the following proposals: (1) That Mr. William Woollett had agreed to make a preliminary survey and drawing at a cost of 1/2 of 1% of the estimated cost of the entire work, exclusive of land acquisition, and that if bonds are voted and the work proceeds, the fee will be based on 8% of the total cost, exclusive of land acquisition, credit being given the City for the cost of the initial survey and drawings. (2) That the firm of Eckbo and Williams had agreed to provide preliminary drawings for the sum of $1,120.00 based on an - estimated cost of $75,000.00, exclusive of land acquisition, and a fee of approximately 8 to 8J% of the total cost, exclusive of land acquisition, the preliminary fee to be credited against the final cost. Councilman Baker stated he had discussed the matter with the Recreation Commission and said Commission had recommended the City Council accept the proposal of Mr. Woollett. Councilman Baker further stated, however, that it was his recommendation that the Recreation Commission and.the City Council meet with Mr. Woollett to discuss the matter in full, and thereafter, Mayor Selby requested Councilman Baker and City Administrative Officer Udall to contact members of the Recreation Commission in an attempt to arrange such a conference. 6. That pursuant to direction of the City Council he had appointed a group as a Safety Committee in an attempt to reduce accident occurrences in the City, thus effecting a saving in the City's insurance premium as well as reducing lost time by employees. �. Thet the City.Engineer has specifications covering two sewage Pumping units-upon which it will be necessary to advertise for bids, but-that said pumping units will be installed by force account. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: 965 V 966 RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain specifications designated ttCITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWAGE PUMPS AND MOTORS, Prepared in the Office of the City Engineer May 25, 1954", be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that said specifications are hereby approved by this Council. Carried by the following vote: Ayes:- Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON SEWAGE PUMPING UNITS. ", dated May 26, 1954, as pre- sented 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 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: ODuncilmen-Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Engineer Webb reported as follows: 1. That he had received from the Division of Highways of the State of California, Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of Gas Tax allocation for major city streets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, which shows a total amount available to the City for projects for said year in amount of $45,654.65• It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a memorandum of agreement has been presented to be entered into with the State of California in accordance with a project statement submitted by the City of El Segundo for expenditure of the gas tax allocation to cities for the fiscal year 1955, and WHEREAS, the city council has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with the contents thereof; THEREFORE, be it resolved by the city council of the City of E1 Segundo that said project statement be and it.is hereby adopted as the budget of proposed expenditures of the gas tax allocation to cities, and said agreement be and the same is hereby approved and the mayor and the city clerk are-directed to sign the same on behalf of said City, said agreement to be binding upon the City upon its execution by the authorized officials of the State. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- V 967 2. That the latter part of the year 19530 Douglas Aircraft, Inc. had requested the installation of mast arm signals on the south side of Imperial Highway approximately ninety feet westerly of Aviation Boulevard for the purpose of clearing traffic on the railroad tracks on Imperial Highway and Aviation Boulevard; that in connection with said matter the City of Los Angeles had requested the City of E1 Segundo contribute $250.00 toward the installation of said signals and that on January 13, 195 4, the City Council had authorized the payment of said.sum from the Traffic Safety Fund. He further reported that on April 15, 1954, he had received an in- voice from the City of Los Angeles covering the City of El Segundots share of the cost of installation, the amount of said invoice being $350.00; that he had requested a rebilling from the City of Los Angeles and had now re- ceived an invoice in amount of $299.21 and that, in his opinion, it would be impossible to receive a further reduction in billing from said City of Los Angeles. Following the above report, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report of the City Engineer with respect to the City of E1 Segundots share of the cost of installing mast arm signals on Imperial Highway approximately ninety feet westerly of Aviation Boulevard, be approved, and that the previous action of the City Council providing for the payment by the City of E1 Segundo of the sum of $250-' 00 toward the cost of such installa- tion be modified so as to pvide for the increased amount based on actual costs, to wit: $299.21; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council in due course the necessary warrant to affect payment to the City of Los Angeles of the City of E1 Segundo's pro rata share of the cost of the proposed installation as hereinabove set forth. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; - Absent: Councilmen None. 3. That in connection with the activation of the water pumping plant on E1 Segundo Boulevard, he has ascertained that 50% energization, or 200 horsepower, will give the City ample water pressure between now and October of this year; that he had telephoned the Southern California Edison Company and requested it to immediately install necessary appurtenances to activate said pumping station, the cost of such installation being approximately $500.00. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the action of the City Engineer in authorizing energization of the water pumping plant on E1 Segundo Boulevard, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed by this Council. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. That for the Council's information, he was informing it that E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street would be closed to traffic on June 1st; that the balance of said thoroughfare would be closed later on in order to enable aircraft companies to make arrangements for routing of motor vehicle traffic from their plants. -5- V 968 The City Clerk made reports as follows: 1. That in March, 1954, her office had received a check in amount of $15.00 from the Commonwealth Construction Company, by Thomas E. Haffey, in payment of a business license fee; that said check had been returned by the bank upon which same was drawn, with the notation naccount closed"; that subsequent efforts to effect collection by her office, the Police Department and the City Prosecutor had been in vain, and she inquired whether or not the Council desired to have further action taken in the matter. - Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to again refer the matter of collection of a check given by Commonwealth Construction Company in payment of business license fee, and which check had been dishonored by the bank, to the City Prosecutor with the request that he re- examine the case and if, in his opinion, prosecution of the payor is indicated, that he proceed with such prosecution. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That she had received copy of a letter written to Mr. Arthur Siebken under date of May 24, 1954, by the State Compensation Insurance Fund, in which said Fund refused to accept further liability for medical treatment of a back injury suffered by Mr. Siebken February 19, 1954; that Mr. Siebken had called at her office this date and she had informed him that if he so desired, he might now file claim with the Industrial Accident Commission of California. 3. That she had received notice from the League of California Cities of the holding of a City Clerks' Institute-in Fresno, June 24th and 25th, 1954; that the program for such Institute appeared to be interesting and instructive, and she requested permission to attend the same. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Neva M� Elsey, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, be and she is hereby granted permission to attend the League of California Cities City Clerks' Institute, to be held in Fresno, California, June 24th and 25th, 1954; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said official be and she is hereby further authorized to present her demand for her actual and necessary expenses in connection with her attendance at said Institute, such demand to be audited and approved in the usual manner before payment. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Woodworth made reports as follows: 10 a V 969 1. That pursuant to instruction of the City Council he had prepared a form of lease agreement for leasing of the premises situated 210 West Grand Avenue for use by the Senior Citizens Club of El Segundo, at a rental fee of $100.00 per month, which form of lease agreement he thereupon read to the City Council. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain lease agreement between Lelah Converse and the City of E1 Segundo, covering the leasing of the premises situated 210 West Grand Avenue for use by the Senior Citizens Club of E1 Segundo, at a rental fee of $100.00 per month, be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby approve said form of contract and does hereby authorize the Mayor of the City of El Segundo to sign such contract on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and such executed copy be forwarded to Lelah Converse in due course. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That in accordance with information furnished him by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo,.he had prepared an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance of said City, which he delivered to the City Clerk for presenta- tion at the proper time. 3. That in the interval between the last meeting of the City Council and this present meeting, there was served upon the Mayor of the City of El Segundo a summons and complaint in that certain action in the Superior Court of the State of California, entitled: "Douglas Aircraft, Inc. vs. County of Los Angeles, et al "; that he had contacted the office of the County Counsel of the County of Los Angeles and requested said Counsel to appear fob and represent the City of El Segundo in the above mentioned case, and had this date received a communication from said official stating that said County Counsel would be willing to represent the City of E1 Segundo, and the City Attorney requested ratification and approval of his action. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, in the interval between the last meeting of the City Council and this present meeting of said body, there was served upon the Mayor of the City of E1.Segundo a Summons and Complaint in that certain action in the Santa Monica Branch of the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Los Angeles entitled "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC. vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ET ALr, and which bears No. S.M.C. 4012 in said court and in which action the City of E1 Segundo is also named as a party defendant; and WHEREAS, through negotiations had between the office of the City Attorney of the City of E1 Segundo and the office of the County Counsel of Los Angeles County, the City Attorney has been advised by a communication dated May 25, 1954, from the office of said County Counsel that the office of said County Counsel will appear for and represent the City of El Segundo along with the County of Los Angeles in the above mentioned case; and -7- v 970 WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles is the tax assessing and collecting agency for the City of E1 Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, that the action of the City Attorney in arranging for the representation of said City by the office of said County Counsel in said action be and the same is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed by this Council and the County Counsel of Los Angeles County, California, be and he is hereby authorized to appear for and represent the City of El Segundo in said action. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund V. L. Wood Golden State Supply Co. Hall -Scott Motor Division Taylor Wholesale Electric Larson Duplicating Service A. M. Donaher & Son Gravely Pacific, Inc. Southern Calif. Planning $45.82 8.79 19.32 5.77 14.94 111.76 .95 Congress 25.00 Morgan & Son 97.40 A. J. Gerrard & Company 136.57 City of E. S. Water Dept. 107.50 George H. Field 25.00 Marjorie B. Argo 34.00 Remo B. Vicario 12.00 Alliance Plumbing Co., Inc. 8.00 Charles G. Klinger 27.00 Clark C. Beals 26.40 Southern California 387.85 Disinfecting Co. 55.67 Title Insurance & $ 1,412.44 Trust Co. 34:00 Hytenfs Key Service 5.40 (Continued) General Fund - Conttd Berkley Engineering & Equipment Company $30.31 B. K. Stoneman Sons 5.20 T. B. DeBerry 5.56 Leo Plumbing Co. 43.27 Elliott's Photo Service 60.32 El Segundo Herald .4.50 Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk 29.95 City of Inglewood 8.00 Charles R. Hadley Company 387.85 Los Angeles Ladder Co. 36.19 TOTAL $ 1,412.44 Water Works Fund Luippold Engineering Sales $ 62.35 E1 Segundo Press 48.95 Hersey Mfg. Co. 587.10 Moore Business Forms, Inc. 28.02 Abbott Drilling Co. 37.5i7 Howard Supply Company 61.92 Western Water Works 154.53 City of E1 Segundo, Calif. 623.24 Oswald Bros. Co. 86.32 TOTAL $ 1,689.93 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS At this time the City Clerk read to the City Council form of ordinance amending the Traffic Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, which ordinance provided for additional stop signs at certain intersections and the limitation of parking and no parking on certain streets, as set forth in said proposed ordinance. Discussion was had, and it appearing that the Council questioned the location of stop signs provided for the intersection of Concord Street and Franklin Avenue, by general consent, the ordinance was referred back to the Chief of Police through Public Safety Commissioner Swanson for clarifi- cation. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Approved: Mayor PR o -rE M W.Z Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk V 9'71