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1957 JUN 24 CC MINX 312 El Segundo, California June 24, 1957 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. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by a prayer by Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 otclock P.M. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: ROLL CALL Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting held June 10, 1957, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. of At this time, Mayor Benfield presented letterV appreciation for the attendance in the E1 Segundo Schools during the past year, as well as a message of good will, to Gool Khambatta of Karachi, Pakistan, and Gilles Tarneaud of Limoges, France, to be delivered to the mayors of their respective cities. Plaques honoring the two students were also presented at this time. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed for the reception of bids, pursuant to Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of Sewer Pump Plant No. 9, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had received any bids therefor. The Clerk stated ten bids had been received, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon; that the Council proceed to open, examine and publicly declare said bids. Carried. Said bids-were found to be as follows: Bidder Amount of Bid Bock Company 16,569.40 Mussro Constr. Co. 17,440.99 James Wilson 17,607.00 Daniels Constr. Co. 18013.28 Fred J. Early 199956.20 H.E.Ruud Constr. Co. 20,760.09 John L. Meek 21,607.00 West & Wigs 18,348.30 Taylor & Hoover, Inc. 25,242.95 Manco Constr. Co. 36,863.00 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. Carried. WRITTEN CCN14UNIGATIONS The following communications received from the persons, firms or corpo- rations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: -1- .a X D. S. WOODFORD, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, dated June 17, 19570 stating that duplicate plumbing permits had inadvertently been issued to plumbing contractor Donald Dornblaser for work to be performed at 612 West Oak Avenue, and recommending cancellation of one of said permits, namely, transaction No. 15419, Code A -7, of April 22, 1957, in amount of $13.00, such +amount to be refunded to said Contractor. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the can- cellation and refund be made. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and PLANNING CCMNIISSION, dated June 19, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 312, granting a variance to Bendix Aviation Corporation, allowing temporary parking on a portion of Lots 14 and 15, Block 30, E1 Segundo. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. PLANNING COMSSION, dated June 14, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 309, recommending that Imperial Highway, within the City of E1 Seg- undo, retain its present name. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 14, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 310, declaring to set for hearing proposed change of zone for Lots 4 to 8, inclusive, Block 54, all of Blocks 55 and 56, Lots l to 11, inclusive, Block 57, and Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 18, Tract 2667, from R -1 to R -2 zone. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 14, 1957, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 311, declaring to set for hearing proposed change of zone for Lots 19 to 36, inclusive, Block 60, from R -1 to R -2 zone. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, dated June 20, 1957, recommending that stop signs be placed at the four corners of the intersection of Penn Street and Palm Avenue. Noted. KENNETH S. KLEINFELD, 11163 Orville Street, Culver City, California, dated June 21, 1957, requesting refund of six months' license fees on Golden Crust Baker- ies license purchased January 17, 1957, inasmuch as he had been advised by Clerk issuing license this could be done. After discussion between members of the Council and City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following res- olution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Kenneth S. Kleinfeld, 11163 Orville Street, Culver City, California, dated June 21, 1957, requesting refund of six monthst license fees covering Golden Crust Bakeries license purchased January 17, 1957, in amount of $25.00, be received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and hereby referred to and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby concur in such request and does hereby authorize said refund to be made; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no further refunds on business licenses be made. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -2- 313 X 314 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, GENERAL HOSPITAL, dated June 12, 1957, advising that the current agreement between the said County and the City of E1 Segundo for care of said City's presoners in the Jail Ward of the Los Angeles County General Hospital , w!LU expire on June 23, 1957, and enclosing six copies of an agreement which is a renewal of the one presently in effect. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication dated June 12, 1957, from Robert J. Thomas, Director of General Hospital, County of Los Angeles, enclosing six copies of a proposed contract to provide for the care of City prisoners in the Jail Ward of the Los Angeles County General Hospital, for a term of five years from the date thereof, presented to this Council at this meeting, be filed in the office of the City Clerk; and -BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the said contract and each and all of the various provisions thereof, and does hereby authorize and order the Mayor and the City Clerk of said City to execute the said contract on behalf of said City of E1 Segundo and in its name and to make delivery thereof in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. TELEGRAM FROM MAYOR NORRIS POUISON OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, DATED June 17, 19570 recemmmending that the City of E1 Segundo adopt a resolution endors- ing the moving of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, press, radio and television news releases have recently acquainted the people of the southland with the possibility of the Brooklyn Dodgers coming to southern California; and WHEREAS, this welcomed opportunity to bring major league baseball to the west coast and particularly our southern commmunities is one that should be used to the fullest feasible extent; and WHEREAS, the most favorable consideration and action of all Cali- fornia state agencies properly should be solicited and obtained to bring major league baseball to our southland; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has the power to so capably serve the people of this county by offer- ing park facilities so the Brooklyn Dodgers and other major league baseball teams can present this sport to our citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FCRNIA,DDOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS: FIRST: That the statements hereinabove set forth in the preamble of this resolution are true and correct. SECOND: That the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County be and it is hereby urged by the City of E1 Segundo to do its utmost in offering facilities and encouraging the bringing of major league baseball to the people of Los Angeles County. THIRD. That the City Clerk of said City be and she is hereby directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County and to Mr. Arthur J. Will, Chief Administrative Officer of said County. -3- X 315 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista Street, E1 Segundo, addressed the Council regarding the site of the new Fire Station, stating he felt the site was too far to the south to best serve the industrial area easterly of Sepulveda. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED At this time, Director of Public Works Webb stated that all bids for the construction of Sewer Pump Plant No. 9 had been calculated; that Bock Company sub- mitted the lowest bid, Mussro Construction Company second lowest and James Wilson third lowest bid,, and he recommended the bids be taken under consideration for two weeks. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that said bids be taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held July 8, 1957, Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, CONTINUED Fire Chief Leo B. Freedman, then addressed the Council, stating that much thought and planning had gone into choosing the proposed site of the new Fire Station; that the Board of Underwriters requires that the new Fire Station .be placed in the center of the are to be served so that it would be within three - .quarters of a mile of any location in said area, and the present proposed location meets that requirement. Chief Freedman further stated that although Douglas Street, being Federal territory, is closed to the public for a period of twenty -four hours each year, it is not closed to emergency vehicles; that the keys to the gate, as well as keys to many business buildings, are kept on the Fire Truck, so that at no time is the Fire Department inconvenienced on that account. Mr. Floyd Wallace again addressed the Council, pointing out that if Duley Road were opened and widened it would give more accessibility to the area covered. The possibility of extending Nash Street south from Mariposa Avenue was discussed, rather than the use of Duley Road. Further discussion ensued between members of the Council, Director of Public Works Webb, Chief Freedman, Marion J. Varner, architect, and other persons present in the Council Chamber, after which it was agreed to take all suggestions under consideration, regarding location of the new Fire Station. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Councilts consideration an ordinance repealing the existing fire zone limits and establishing fire zones in the City of E1 Segundo. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 506, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONES IN AND FOR SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH., -4- X 316 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing a schedule of rates to be charged for water service in the City of E1 Segundo, stating that the water rates for said City, in effect since 1949, are inadequate to finance the operation of the Department and provide for an extension of the system. Said resolution provides for an approximate increase of 15% for domestic use and up to 20% increase for industrial use. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1729, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE SERVICE OF WATER FROM THE MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF SAID CITY, FIXING A SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH SERVICE; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1007, AS AMENDED, AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUT IONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 3. That the budget for the City of El Segundo, for the fiscal year 1957 -58 had been recompiled and at this time was presented to the Council for its considera- tion. After general discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the budget be approved and adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 4. Reported on noise coming from the new maintenance area of the Inter- national Airport; that on June 12th, accompanied by the Chief of Police, he had called on Mr. DeSilva, General Manager of.the 'Airport, and Mr. J. T. Gainor, Oper- ating Manager of the American Airlines facility in this maintenance area; that it appears there is a need for around- the -clock operation to meet the flight schedule; that up to now American Airlines is the only one operating maintenance facilities in the new area, but that several other companies are in process of installing maintenance facilities in said area; that up to the present time no precautions have been taken to deflect the noise caning from such operations. On June 19th, Mayor Benfield, City Engineer Webb and the City Manager consulted with Mr. Gainor and Mr. Condon of the Airport Staff, protesting against the noise and asking that steps be taken to reduce the noise. A letter has also been directed to Mayor Poulson of Los Angeles, by Mayor Benfield, asking his cooperation to stimulate remedial action at the Airport. 5. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution amending the Salary Resolution, having for its effect, an adjustment in salary for Plunge Supervisor II. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1730, entitled: am X 31'7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1621 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID COUNCIL., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's acceptance, street deed executed by Oberg Bros., Inc. covering the southerly 25.00 feet of Lot 292, Block 123, for public street purposes to be known as Franklin Avenue. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain street deed, dated the 4th day of March, 1957, executed by Oberg Bros.,,Inc., by Oscar Oberg, President, conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, a Municipal corporation of Los Angeles County, California, the following described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: The southerly 25.00 feet of Lot 292, Block 123, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded on Pages 106 and 107 of Book 22 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, Cali- fornia., for street purposes only (to be known as Franklin Avenue) be and the same is 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 instrument to be filed for record 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, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen'None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 2. Advised the Council of the receipt of sales tax distribution from the State Board of Equalization, listing E1 Segundo June distribution as $133,684.83, and E1 Segundo year to date, $527,972.53. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, form of contract between the City of E1 Segundo and the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce covering certain advertising and promotion service to be rendered by said Chamber of Commerce for said City during the period July 1, 1957 to June 30, 1958, inclusive, at the sum of $500.00 per month. 10 X 318 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Agreement submitted to this Council at this meeting, between El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and the City of E1 Segundo, covering certain advertising and promotion services to be rendered by said Chamber for the City during the period July 1, 1957 to June 30, 1958, inclusive, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the said Agreement so on file be and the same is hereby referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the said agreement and does hereby authorize and instruct the Mayor of said City to execute the same on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the said agreement and cause such agreement so executed to be delivered to said E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce in due course. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's acceptance, a petition for the improve- ment of Hillcrest Street, between Palm Avenue and Imperial Highway, and he recommended the Council accept the petition and authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications necessary to accomplish this improvement. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FCR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HILLCREST STREET, PALM AVENUE TO IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, 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 specifications for the contem- plated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 2. That his Department had endeavored to interest local and neighbor- ing concrete contractors to solicit property owners having a sidewalk or curb deficiency, and sell such curbs and sidewalks throughout the City. With this in mind, a meeting was called on April 30th, however just one contractor attended the meeting. This contractor conducted a sample solicitation in one block, and as a result, it was thought such a plan would work. -7- X Mayor Benfield expressed the hope that the Chamber of Commerce might be enlisted in accomplishing this work; that there are many streets lacking curbs and sidewalks, and he expressed a great desire to get this work done for the safety of children in the City, as well as all citizens. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 1958, the provisions of the Streets and Highways Code relating to curb and sidewalk deficiencies, be rigorously employed for the purpose of com- pelling persons to complete their curbs and sidewalks by reason of the fact that the majority of the curb and sidewalk improvements in their respective blocks have been constructed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, plans and specifica- tions for the new Fire Station. After discussion, by general consent, the matter was taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held July 8, 1957. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register,- Demands Nos. 2203 to 2305, inclusive:- General 'Fund Pension Fund Traffic Safety Fund Recreation Fund Trust Fund TOTAL Demand Register - Water Department Water Operating Fund TOTAL $ 42,971.76 2, 232.41 581.38 2,159.44 685.40 $ 48,630.39 Demands Nos. 660 to 692, inclusive: $ 34,254.65 $ 340254.65 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, 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, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS At this time, Councilman Gordon stated'the sidewalk in front of his residence at 116 West Oak Avenue had buckled, and asked the City Engineer to inspect it. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn. Carried. Respectfully su tted, -�K_ — _,_ @ -.,L APPROVED: ce U. Creason,'City Clerk avor 319