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1955 JAN 12 CC MINMA 282 El Segundo, California January 12, 1955 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, 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, follow- ing which a prayer was offered by Reverend Robert Mohr, of the Calvary Baptist Church of E1 Segundo. The meeting was then called to order by William R. Selby, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock P. M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes -of the regular meeting held on the 5th day of January, 1955, and of the adjourned regular meeting held on the 7th day of January, 1955, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carriedl _ SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing, under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, on the appeal of John E. Gentry from the decision of the Planning Commission of said City, as set forth in its Resolution No. No. 202, adopted at its meeting of November 29, 1954, denying Mr. Gentry's application for a variance which would permit the construction of a single dwelling on the easterly half of Lots 17 and 18, Block 72, E1 Segundo. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if notice of the time, place and purpose of this hearing had been duly given and published, and if she had on file in her office the affidavits showing such notice. The City Clerk advised that notice had been duly and regularly given and the affidavits establishing such fact were on file in her office together with the files of the City Council and Planning Commission, to this time, in said matter. Mayor Selby thereupon announced that the files in said matter would be made a part of the record of this public hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written protests had been received and the City Clerk stated none had been received by her. The Mayor then in- quired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the granting of the variance applied for. Mr. John E. Gentry, the applicant for the above mentioned variance, then presented to the City Council a petition signed by 35 residents in the vicinity requesting the City Council to grant such variance. The City Clerk thereupon read the petition to the Council, following which, by general consent, same was ordered filed and made a part of these proceed- ings. Mr. Stephen B. ing the variance if City and place upon Inspector. Doss, 839 Penn Street, stated he was in favor of grant - the house which Mr. Gentry proposes to move into the the property in question is approved by the Building ylf 283 Mr. Gentry stated it was not his present intention to move a dwelling into the City but if the variance is granted, he will erect a new structure. The Mayor then inquired if anyone desired to speak in opposition to the granting of the proposed variance. Mr. Peter E. Binder, 508 Eucalyptus Drive, addressed the Council stating he had not appeared before the Planning Commission at the hearing said Commission had held on the application of Mr. Gentry, but since that hearing he had been informed that Mr. Gentry had indicated to various persons that inasmuch as he believed Mr. Binder to be opposed to the granting of the variance and that since Mr. Binderts son was a member of the.Planning Commission, the said Commission had denied his application. Mr. Binder stated he did not like the implication made by Mr. Gentry and had, therefore, decided to appear before the Council at this hearing. Mr. Binder further stated that he felt the Planning Commission could make no other decision than it did if it abided by the conditions of the Zoning Ordinance, and he feels certain the City Council will act likewise. He pointed out the provisions of Sections 1701 and 1702 of Ordinance No. 434, the Zoning Ordinance, which set forth the particular reasons why a variance may be applied for, and stated, in his opinion, none of these reasons apply to Mr. Gentry, and he is definitely opposed to spot zoning inasmuch as it would not be in harmony with the remainder of the R -1 zone property. Mr. Bert 0. Wood, 516 Standard Street, stated he feels Mr. Gentry has shown no particular reasons why he wishes the variance; that the present zoning works no particular hardship on him; that he believes Mr. Gentry has no basis for asking the Council to grant the variance, but in his opinion, believes it is simply a matter of commercializing on his property; that if the variance is granted it will be setting a precedent and break down the basis for zoning and anyone in E1 Segundo in R -1 zone could make the same kind of request. Mr. Wood further stated that although Mr. Gentry had presented a petition to the Council, no one who signed the petition had taken enough interest to appear at this meeting. Further discussion ensued during which Mr. Gentry stated he did not request anyone to come to the meeting to speak in favor of it, and that inasmuch as he desires to live in harmony with his neighbors, and Mr. Binder in particular, he would raise no objection to the Council taking whatever action it saw fit. No other persons desiring to speak either in favor of or against the proposed variance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1481, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 202, AND DENYING THE APPEAL OF JOHN E. GENTRY FOR A ZONE VARIANCE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -2- 284 Ayes: Councilmen Baker, and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Swanson 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: PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 12, 1955, transmitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 205 denying the re- quest of Wesley T. Anderson for change of zone from C -1 to C -2 affect- ing Lots 16 and 17, Block 74, E1 Segundo. By general consent, the communication and accompanying resolution were ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk pending the expiration of the time in which the applicant may file an appeal from the decision of said Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 12, 1955" transmitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 206 recommending an amendment to Ordinance No. 434 regarding parking requirements in resi- dential zones. Following the presentation of said communication and resolution, by general consent, same was referred to the City Attorney for the prepara- tion of necessary amendatory ordinance. PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, dated January 12, 1955, transmitting therewith, copy of its Resolution No. 207 amending Resolu- tion No. 203 granting a Conditional Use Permit to J. and J. Service Company by addition of conditions Nos. 10 and 11, a s set forth in said Resolution No. 207. By general consent, the communication and accompanying resolution were ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk pending ex piration of appeal date. ROGER B. EVERLY, SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, dated January 12, 1955, requesting that said Board be furnished certain information as to its liability should it sign a petition presently being circulated to form an assessment district to construct sidewalks from Main Street to East McCarthy Court on Imperial Highway. City Engineer Webb informed the Council he had conversed with Special Assessment Engineer Monroe this date respecting the inquiries made by the Board of Trustees of E1 Segundo Unified School District, and informed the Council of Mr. Monroets opinion in the matter, following which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the communi- cation and the questions therein contained be referred to City Administrative Officer Udall for reply. Carried. At this time, the hour being 7:55 o'clock P. M., the Mayor declared a recess. At 7:57 o1clgck P. M., the Coupcil reconvened, all members being present and answering roll calla THE RESCUE ARMY, dated January 12, 1955, requesting that it be issued a free license for the purpose of collecting secondhand articles of cloth- ing and similar goods within the City of E1 Segundo. Appended to said communication was a statement from the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo to the effect that from his past and present knowledge, this is a worthy organization and he recommended the license be issued. -3- yll Following discussion of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from The Rescue Army, dated January 12, 1955, requesting that it be granted a free license for the purpose of collecting secondhand articles of clothing and similar goods within the City of E1 Segundo, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to cause a business license to be issued, without fee, to said Rescue Army, for the purpose of collect- ing secondhand articles of clothing and similar goods within said City, under the provisions of Section 118 of Ordinance No. 382, said permit and license to be issued subject to the following provisions: 1. That all drivers and all solicitors used by the Rescue Army in making any such collection, shall be clean - shaven, sober, cleanly and presentably attired, and shall at all times conduct them- selves in a gentlemanly manner. 2. That before any such solicitation is made each driver and each solicitor shall check in with the Police Department of the City of E1 Segundo each day any such solicitation is made in the City of El Segundo. 3. That all matters in connection with the solicita- tion and collection of materials in the City shall be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo. 4. That before the license authorized hereunder is issued, applicant shall in writing agree to abide by each and every one of the conditions herein - before 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. ALBERT GOODMAN, dated January 10, 1955, requesting that he be granted permits to operate pin -ball amusement machines at Speedy's Donut Shop, 419 Main Street, and Price Snack Bar, 433 Main Street, in the City of E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: 'RESOLVED' that the'application of Albert Goodman, dated January 10, 1955, requesting permission to operate certain amusement games at the locations set forth in said applica- tion, presented this Council this date, be and the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and -4- 285 Ill 286 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that temporary permits, revocable at any time by the City Council, without notice, without cause and without liability, be and the same are hereby granted to said applicant, Albert Goodman, to place, maintain and operate coin controlled amusement machines at.the locations hereinafter set forth, only: One pinball amusement machine, Speedyts Donut Shop, 419 Main Street, El Segundo; and One Pinball amusement machine, Price Snack Bar, 433 Main Street, El Segundo; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be con- strued as in any manner whatsoever authorizing or permitting any gambling of any nature to be conducted or permitted in connection with the placement, use or operation of such device. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. JAMES E. CARROLL, dated January 12, 1955, being his resignation as Accountant and Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, such resignation being effective as of the close of business January 31, 1955• Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the resignation of James E. Carroll, as Accountant and Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, effective as of the close of business on Monday, January 31, 1955, be accepted with regret, and that this Council does hereby extend to Mr. Carroll best wishes for success in his future endeavors. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES City Administrative Officer Udall reported that in connection with the proposed purchase of a Fire Engine for the City of El Segundo, toward the cost of which the Federal and State Government would allocate the sum of .$5,500.00, that definite word of such allocation has not been received but that in order to qualify for such governmental assistance', the truck must be received, tested and approved and the Cityts portion paid for on or before June 1, 1955, and inasmuch as the time for making delivery of the truck is very short, he would recommend that the Council approve the 0•C specifications therefor, and authorize advertising for bids on such fire truck with the idea in mind that if such definite commitment from the Federal and State Governments is not received on or before the date set for the reception of bids, the Council might either take said bids under advisement or reject all bids.. The Council concurring in such recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolu- tion be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of those certain specifications designated: "SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRUCK CHASSIS TO BE USED IN ASSEMBLING A TRIPLE COMBINATION MOTOR PUMPING ENGINE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA", be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that the said specifications are hereby approved by this Council. 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. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain ttNOTICE INVITING BIDS ON FIRE ENGINE FOR CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. ", dated January 12, 1955, as presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for the pur- pose 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. 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 City Clerk reported for the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo his appointment of William Ellis Anderson as a Special Police Officer of said City. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that., the appointment by the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo of William Ellis Anderson as a Special Police Officer of said City, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 454, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND09 CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,000., M 287 lAl 288 •- which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held January 5, 1955. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the further reading of Ordinance No. 454 be waived. Said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Ordinance No. 454, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,000., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of January, 1955, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Clerk presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 455, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held January 5, 1955• Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the further reading of Ordinance No. 455 be waived. Said motion 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, that Ordinance No. 455, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO# CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR.THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000., which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of January, 1955, and reread at this meeting, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Mfg: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Water Works Fund Hersey Mfg. Co. $988.80 Kimball Elevator Co., Ltd. 11.00 Pacific Radionics 10.00 Western Water Works Supply 393.65 Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 12.50 Braun Corporation 2.58 Addressograph- Multigraph Corp. 7.57 Construction Products Sales 19.50 TOTAL $ 1,445.60 Traffic Safety Fund Southern California Edison Company 17-00 TOTAL 17.00 General Fund Berkley Engineer and E uipment Company 198.69 Hal gFischer 52.50 Industrial Blueprint and Supply Company, Inc. 39.83 Los Angeles Chemical Company 151.63 National Fire Protection Association 13.75 Clark Trobough 219.00 Winston K. Williams, M.D. 10.00 George C. Porter 11.23 City of E. S. Water Dept. 115.80 E. E. Udall 4.05 Arthur & Margaret E. Ross 193.16 Mary G. Napierskie 51.80 Howard Hall 115.13 1 (Continued) General Fund - Conttd Howard Supply Company $ 81.73 Remington Rand, Inc. 23.50 Western Decorating Co. 914.36 Tide Water Associated Oil Company 790.65 Southern California Edison Company 2,170.64 Ralph E. Bishop 18.34 J. P. Hansen & Son 5.00 Solar Steel Corporation 11.61 Hoyt and Sweet 17.41 Robert L. Webb, Jr. 3.58 El Segundo Herald 360.53 Contractors Asphalt Sales 222.29 Industrial Stationery & Printing Co. 19.31 E1 Segundo Bldg. Materials 19.99 El Segundo Press 20.34 Pacific Electric Ry. Co. 7.76 Elliott's Photo Service 30.60 Wm. J. Fox, County Engineer & Surveyor 11.52 E. B. Moritz Foundry 14.80 Oswald Bros. Co. 103.33 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 29.39 Ethel Sisemore 15.75 Hugh A. O'Brien 16.00 F. Morton Pitt Co. 19.78 T. B. DeBerry 5.56 G. J. Payne Company 71.62 Clifton L. and Gloria C. Adcock 59.63 Hessell Chevrolet, Inc. 208.73 96 6,440.32 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, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS f The City Engineer stated he had received a petition for the improve- ment of Nevada Street between Franklin Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, which petition has been signed by the owners of 60.37% of the property included in the proposed assessment district. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: -8- � 1 • 290 RESOLVED, that the „PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NEVADA STREET BETWEEN EL SEGUNDO BOULE- VARD AND FRANKLIN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.", presented to this Council at this meeting by the City Engineer of said City, be and the same is hereby ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and present to this Council for its approval plans and speci- fications for the contemplated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and The City Engineer.then presented to the Council three street deeds conveying certain property to the City of E1 Segundo for the widening of Maple Avenue between Center Street and _Sepulveda Boulevard. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed, dated the 7th day of January, 1955, executed by Clifton L. Adcock and Gloria C. Adcock, his wife, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The North 5.00 feet of the West 64.46 feet of Lot 7, Block 110; of El Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, California; and STREET DEED, dated the 3rd day of January, 1955, executed by Mary G. Napierskie, conveying to the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: The North 5.00 feet of the Northerly-118.92 feet of Lot 3, Block 110, except the West 115.07 feet thereof; of E1 Segundo Sheet No- 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, California; and STREET DEED, dated the 11th day of January, 1955, executed by Howard Hall, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: r� The North 5.00 feet of the Northerly 100 feet of Lot 8, Block 110; of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 5, as recorded on Pages 114 and 115 of Book 20 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, California., for public street purposes in connection with the widening of Maple Avenue, in said City, be and the same are hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instruments to be filed for record as one document in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. 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 City Engineer then recommended that the Council authorize the payment to the Grantees set forth in the deeds hereinabove described of the amounts due such Grantees for the property dedicated. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the payment to the following named persons, in the amounts set opposite their respective names, to wit: Clifton L. and Gloria C. Adcock 59.63 • Mary G. Napierskie 51.80 Howard Hall 115.13 as payment for the properties dedicated to the City of E1 Segundo under the deeds hereinbefore described, be and the same is hereby authorized, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to present to this Council in due course the demands and warrants in said amounts, such warrants to be paid from the Special Gas Tax Fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Swanson and Mayor Selby; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour being 8:40 o'clock P. M. Carried. Approved: Mayor Respectfully submitted, Neva M. Elsey, City Cle 7 k -10- 291,