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1958 APR 28 CC MINX 568 El Segundo, California April 28, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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, following which a prayer was offered by Reverend Father Gordon Yeaton of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M. Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Councilmen Absent: Meschuk. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Coun- cil of the City of El Segundo, California, held April 14, 1958, and of the adjourned regular meeting held April 15, 1958, hav- ing been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in -the matter of the assessment for the improve- ment of Holly Avenue and Nevada Street, as contemplated in Re- solution of Intention No. 1737 adopted by the said City Council on August 12, 1957. The City Clerk -also informed the said City 7"ouncil that affidavits of the mailing, posting and publications of the Notice of Filing Assessment were on file in her office, and that written appeals or objections had been filed in her office prior to the day set for the hearing by Frank 0. Booth, 315 Nevada Street. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested per- sons present desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter, no one responded. After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons desiring to be heard in said matter, and all ap- peals or objections presented having been heard and fully con- sidered, and the City Council being satisfied with the correct- ness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman Baker that all appeals or objections be overruled and denied and that the assessment and diagram be confirmed and approved, and that the Superintendent of Streets shall forthwith attach a warrant to said assessment, bearing the date of this order of the City Council, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frede- rick and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk - 1 - Frederick, Gordon, and X 569 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission for change of zone from R -1 to R -3 for the following described property: The Southerly 75 feet of the Northerly 225 feet of the Easterly 114-03 feet of Lot 3, Block 104, E1 Segundo Tract, being located on the east side of Pepper Street between Imperial Highway and Acacia Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied affi- davits of publication and mailing notices of hearing are on file in her office, as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and of the City Council to date, whereupon the Mayor announced the files in the matter would be made a part of the hearing. Mayor Benfield inquired if any written protests to the proposed change had been received, and the Clerk read a letter of protest from Mr. Oscar A. Sebby, 209 East Acacia Avenue, E1 Segundo. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone and no one responded. Mayor Benfield then asked if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed change of zone, and Mr. D. P. Walstrom, 204 East Acacia Avenue, stated he' opposed said zone change as the entire neighborhood is R -1 development. The Mayor inquired if anyone else present in the Coun- cil Chamber desired to speak on the above matter, and no one re- sponded. It was then moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the hearing be closed. Carried. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gor- don, that Resolution No. 1808, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLAN- NING COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 362; DENYING THE APPEAL OF CLARK TROBOUGH IN SAID MATTER; AND ACCORDINGLY DENYING THE ZONE CHANGE APPLIED FOR, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Maycr Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated. - 2 - X 5'70 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING BOARD, March 27, 1958, transmitting a map of the proposed Freeway and Express- way plan for Los Angeles County, and requesting adoption of a resolution approving said plan. Councilman Baker stated the Inter - Cite. Highway Com- mittee had considered this matter at its recent meeting and op- position to the Pacific Coast freeway was strongly expressed. After further discussion, the matter was tabled for further study until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held May 12, 1958. EDYTHE BURGETT, POSTMASTER, April 21, 1958, requesting that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Main Street and Franklin Avenue due to the new Postoffice Building being constructed at the northeast corner of said intersection. Director of Public Works Webb recommended the matter be taken under consideration until the traffic report from Mr. Faustman, Traffic Consultant, was received. Council approved said Director's recommendation. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being appli- cation for "On Sale Beer Only" license for Helena J. C. and Wil- liam J. A. Jochems a, 209 West Grand Avenue. Ordered filed. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, April 24, 1958, requesting cancellation of Payroll Warrant No. 4817, payable to Arden L. Swisher, Sr., due to Abstract of Judgment filed by Centinela- South Bay Credit Union. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be au= thorized to cancel Warrant No. 4817 in the amount of $205.30, payable to Arden L. Swisher, Sr., and that said Director and the City Treasurer be directed to make appropriate entry of such'cancellation in their respective books of record; and that a new war- rant in the amount of 0205.30 be drawn and payable to the appropriate Court to satisfy the judgment ren- dered to Centinela -South Bay Credit Union. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk W. A. WANDERER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, April 24, 1958, requesting cancellation of Warrant No. 4673, in the amount of :13.46, payable to Kings Art Shop, due to incorrect invoicing. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be au- thorized to cancel Warrant No. 4673 payable to Kings Art Shop, in amount of $13.46, and that said Director and the City Treasurer be directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their respective books of record. - 3 - Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benfield Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilman X Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor None Meschuk PLANNING COMMISSION, April 16, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 365 declaring its intention to set for hear- ing proposed Change of Zone for property fronting on Imperial Highway from a Zone C -2 to R -3. Ordered filed. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, UNIT NO. 3$, EL SEGUNDO, April 25, 1958, requesting permission to sell poppies in the City on May 23 and 24, 1958. 5'71 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the El Segundo Unit No. 3$, American Legion Auxiliary, be and it is hereby granted permission and authority to sell American Legion poppies in the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk V.F.W. POST #9631, April 2'2, 1958, requesting permis- sion to sell "Buddy Poppies" on Poppy Days, May 23 and 24, 1958, on the streets of El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the request be denied since said V.F.W. Post is not lo- cated in the city and the American Legion Auxiliary had previ- ously requested permission to sell poppies in E1 Segundo on the same dates. Carried. EL SEGUNDO SERVICE COUNCIL, regarding installation of illuminated more major intersections in the city. in the Council Chamber, stated the El would like to meet with the City Engi plan for erection of a "Welcome" sign add their shields to it. F. MARTY REID, CHAIRMAN, city erected signs at 5 or Pair. Reid, being present Segundo Service Council veer to work out a suitable and the service clubs would After discussion, ILZayor Benfield appointed a committee comprised of Councilman Frederick, Director of Public Works Webb, and City Manager Sailors to work with the said Council and make recommendation to the City Council at a later date. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jules Moster, of Van Nuys, stating he recently leased a store from Mariposa Markets for the purpose of instal- ling a coin - operated laundry, further stating he had heard the - 4 - X 5'72 City Council was considering passing an ordinance that would put certain restrictions on this type of operation. Discussion ensued among members of the Council, Direc- tor of Building and Safety, Mr. Moster and Mr. Frankel who ac- companied Mr. Moster which brought out the following facts: That the City at this time does not have such an ordinance, but the Council would have no way of knowing if such an ordinance would be adopted in the future. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Police Department, due to the appointment of a full -time juvenile officer, is in need of an additional auto- mobile; that he had solicited informal quotations and recommended the bid of Ira Escobar Ford Agency, the lowest bid received, of :1,98$.46, plus Interceptor, larger radiator, springs and shock absorbers in amount of 44$.40, or a total of $2,036.86 plus tax, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to cause a purchase order to be issued to the Escobar Ford Agency for the purchase of a 4 -door sedan in amount of $20036.$6, plus tax. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That it is customary, in compliance with provisions of the Labor Code, to adopt a resolution ascertaining and determin- ing the prevailing rates of wages to be /on public works, and at this time presented such a resolution. paid Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by.Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1806, entitled-: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING PREVAILING RATES OF WAGE TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SE- GUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1706, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 9 X 5'73 2. That with respect to procedure to adopt amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, it is permissive for the Council to adopt an amendment without public hearing in the event the amendment relates to procedure or administrative matters and does not change the use or classification of property, and presented at this time an ordinance amendings Sections 1712, 1713, 1812 and 1813 of Ordinance No. 507. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 527, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 1712, 1713, 1812 AND 1813 OF SAID ORDINANCE, which was read. 3. That he was in receipt of a communication from the City Attorney of the City of Inglewood in regard to establishing in the City of Inglewood a branch of the Superior Court having criminal jurisdiction, and at this time presented for the Coun- cil's consideration a resolution requesting the immediate estab- lishment of said branch of the Superior Court. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Resolution No. 1807, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE IMP7,DIATE ESTABLISHMENT OF CRIMINAL JURISDIC- TION FOR A COURT SERVING THE SOUTH BAY AND CENTINELA VALLEY AREA AND SUPPORTING THE MULTI -JUDGE REGIONAL SUPERIOR COURT PLAN, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 4. Presented to the City Council for re- introduction Ordi- nance No. 524 so that it will be a proper amendment to the re- cently adopted City-Code. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon reintro- duced Ordinance No. 524, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 195$11 BY AMEND- ING "SECTION 16.60" OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES., which was read. 5. Presented to the City Council for re- introduction Ordi- nance No. 526 so that it will be a proper amendment to the recent- ly adopted City Code. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick re-intro- duced Ordinance No. 526, entitled: - 6 - X 5'74 CALIIFORRNIA ,EAMENDINGC "THEOCODE OFGTHEOLTY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 195811 BY AMEND- ING SECTIONS 3.39, 3.42, AND 3.43 OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO RABIES VACCINATION OF DOGS, which was read. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That he was in receipt of a form of maintenance agree- ment from the City of Los Angeles in which they request the City of El Segundo to pay one -half of the cost of maintenance only of the signal installations on Imperial Highway at Hughes Air- craft and North American gates which should amount to approxi- mately X250.00 per year, and he recommended said agreement be approved. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the City of Los Angeles covering cost of one -half of the cost of maintenance only of the signal installations on Imperial Highway at Hughes Aircraft and North Ameri- can gates, be, and the same is hereby, approved by this Council, and that a copy of said Agreement be and the same is hereby ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the same and affix the official seal thereto, and to make delivery thereof in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 2. Presented plans and specifications for installation of cast iron water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances in connection with the Franklin Avenue Improve- ment District, and recommended approval of same. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications No. 58 -9 fvr the installation of cast iron water mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants and appurtenances in connection with the Franklin Avenue Improvement District be, and the same are hereby approved and that a copy be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and - 7 - X BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to advertise for bids for the said installation in time, form and manner as provided by law, such bids to be received May 26, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced the matter of request of Wesley T. Anderson to build a residence on a substandard lot on West Pine Avenue at Hillcrest would be considered at this time, and in- quired of Mr. Anderson if any agreement had been reached in re- gard to dividing the lot and selling it to adjoining property owners. Mr. Anderson stated such an offer had been made by him, but to date he had not heard of their decision to accept his offer. After further consideration, it was moved by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, to overrule the Planning Commission's recommendations, and that Resolution No. 1809, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CERTAIN VARIANCE, PURSUANT TO THE APPEAL OF WESLEY T. ANDERSON FROM THE DECISION RENDERED BY THE CITY PLANNING GOMMISSION IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 35$, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk Frederick, Gordon and Mayor 2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 525, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 50.7 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS, Upon motion duly made and unanimously adopted, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 525 was waived. Following motion duly made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 525 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk - 8 - Frederick, Gordon and Mayor 5'75 X 576 PAYING BILLS The following demands having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records were read: Demand Register - Demands 4752 to 4$74, inclusive: General Fund x52,$83.36 Recreation Fund 1,119.20 Pension Fund 2,955.53 Trust Fund 458.20 TOTAL 757P416.29 Demand Register - Water Department - Demands 1197 to 1432, inclusive Water Operating Fund 036,471.17 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk NEW BUSINESS Mayor Benfield advised the Council that it was necessary to appoint 2 members to the Board of Trustees of El Segundo Library, and to confirm other members of said Board and he had appointed Robert W. Frederick and George E. Gordon, Jr. for a full term of three years, each. Whereupon it was :roved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the follow- ing resolution was adopted: - WHEREAS, the Mayor has seen fit to reappoint Robert W. Frederick and George E. Gordon, Jr. as members of the Board of Trustees of E1 Segundo Public Library; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said appointments are confirmed as required by ordinance, and that the re- spective members of the Board of Trustees of E1 Segundo Public Library and the respective terms of appointment at the present time are as follows: Wilburn E. Baker Term expires June 30, 1959 Kenneth R. Benfield Term expires June 30, 1960 John D. Meschuk Term expires June 30, 1960 Robert W. Frederick Term expires June 30, 1961 George E. Gordon, Jr. Term expires June 30, 1961 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Meschuk Mayor Benfield advised the Council that the appoint- ment of Jack Hapke as member of the Recreation Commission will expire May 14, 1958, and he recommended the reappointment of Jack Hapke. - a - X 577 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Baker, that Jack Hapke be, and he is hereby, reappointed as member of the Recreation Commission of the City of E1 Se- gundo for a period of four years, terminating May 14, 1962. Carried. Mayor Benfield stated he had been presented a Cer- tificate of Achievement for the City from Mrs. Young of the California Garden Clubs, Inc. for perfection in Civic Beauti- fication Program for "Plant a Tree Week ", dated April 25, 1958, and that El Segundo was the only City awarded such a certificate where there is not an organization named "California Garden Club, Inc." No further business appearing to be transacted at this time, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Baker, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:38 P. M. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk APPROVED: A Mayor pro tempore - 10 -