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1958 SEP 08 CC MINK 665 E1 Segundo, California September 8, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Se- gundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said city-on the above date. Prior to calling the meet- ing to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which there was a moment of silent prayer. 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, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Councilmen Absent: None READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held August 25, 1958, and of the adjourned regular meeting held August 30, 1958, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Coun- cilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for Drainage Service Pipe, and inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received. The Clerk replied three bids had been received, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: Concrete Conduit Company ------ - - - - -- $8,193.86 American Pipe and Construction Co. -- 8,405.01 United Concrete Pipe Corporation - - -- $1471.28 Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report back later at this meeting. Carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for Installation of Storm Drains in portions of Holly Avenue and Indiana Street, and inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received therefor. The Clerk replied two bids had been received, whereupon it was moved by Coun- cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: J. T. Smith Co - ----------------- - -$24, 888.00 M.G.R. Construction Co. ----- - - - - -- 37,971.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report back later at-this meeting. Carried. 3. The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work - 1 - X 666 or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 1821 in the matter of certain improvements in the North -South Alley in Block 36. The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of printed notices of the adoption of said resolution, and the posting of the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor then inquired of the tests or objections against the work filed with her in said matter. The written protests had been filed with for the hearing by the following: Joseph A. and Mabel A. Brandlin John W. Wright Alton and Dorothy L. Reed George D. and Martha Hammond Clerk if any written pro - or the district had been clerk reported that six (6) her prior to the time set William D. Stewart Everett W. Newman and Nyva M. and Jean L. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolution of Intention he_reinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone pre- sent desired to be heard in said matter. Mrs. Anderson, 344 Penn Street, addressed the Council objecting to the estimated cost of said .improvement. All protests were referred to the Engineer for checking and report as to the percentage of the area represented thereby. The Engineer reported that the protests represented approx- imately 40.9$% of the total area of the assessment district. All protestants, having been heard and an opportunity hav- ing been given to all persons desiring to be heard and a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted and the City Council having before them a diagram of the assessment district, and being familiar with the assessment district, and also hav- ing considered all-protests filed and having considered the mat- ter as to the area of the property represented by said protes- tants, Gouncilman Frederick presented the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests having been filed by Joseph A. Brandlin and others, protesting against the doing of the work and improvement described in Reso- lution of Intention No. 1$21 or against the assessment district; and .WHEREAS, the City Council having carefully con- sidered all protests or objections and having con- sidered the area of the district represented by said protests; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT- RESOLVED by this City Council that it does hereby find and determine that the said protests or objections having been made by the owners of less than one -half of the area of the property to be assessed for said work and improvement, as set forth in said Resolution of ,Intention No. 1821; - 2 - X 66'7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each and all of the said protests or objections be, and the same are, hereby overruled and denied. The above resolution was seconded by Councilman Baker and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Councilman Gordon then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work No. 1$28 in the matter.of the improve- ment of the North -South Alley in Block 36 in the City of E1 Se- gundo, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meschuk and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that at the time bids for improvement of the-North-South Alley in Block 36 are received, all property owners in said Assessment District be polled, and if fifty per cent of the property owners vote in the affirmative, the Council will accept the lowest bid for said improvement, otherwise all bids will be rejected. Car- ried. 4. 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 Hillcrest Street between Palm Avenue and Imperial High- way, as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 1758 adopted by the said City Council on October 28, 1957. The City Clerk also informed the said City Council that affidavits of the mail- ing, posting and publications of the Notice of Filing,Assess- ment 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 Ernest R. Smith, Fred E. DiBella and John B. Mebs. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present desiring to be heard in the above mentioned matter. The following persons addressed the Council in protest: Inez M. McLarty, 745 Hillcrest Street; Mrs. Delta Garrett, 667 West Wal- nut Avenue; and Mr. E. L. Farias, 821 Hillcrest Street. After a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons desiring to be heard in said matter, and all appeals or objections presented having been heard and fully considered, and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment and diagram, it was moved by Councilman Frederick 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 Baker and car- ried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None - 3 - x 668 5. 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 - mgnt of Indiana Street and other streets, as contemplated in R solution of Intention No. 1786 adopted by the said City Coun- cil on February 10, 1958. The City Clerk also informed the said City Council that affidavits of the mailing, posting and publications of the - Notice of Filing Assessment were on file in her office and that no written appeals or objections had been filed in her office prior to the day set for the hearing. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons 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 Frederick 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 Gor- don and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Coun- cil and were disposed of in the manner indicated: WM. A. MEADER, August 16, 1958, expressing appreciation for the consideration and efforts of the Council in the matter of rezoning certain property along Imperial Highway. Ordered filed. CALIFORNIA ROADSIDE COUNCIL, August 23, 1958, re bill- board control. Ordered filed. MRS. BETTY McCUBBINS, 941 Sheldon Street, September 3, 1958, regarding child care in an R- 1.Zone,.inquiring if the Zoning Ordinance could be amended to include child care in said zone. Discussion '.-among members of the Council, City Attorney, Mrs. McCubbins, and the Director of Building and Safety disclosed the fact that Mrs. McCubbins desired to care for only one child after school, which is allowable in an R -1 zone, after which the communication was ordered filed. PLANNING COYZISSION, September 2, 1958, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 377 approving split lot application of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ness for Lot 2, Block 114 (extending from Palm Avenue to Elm Avenue between Washington and California streets). The Council concurring in the action of the Planning Com- mission, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Coun- cilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1$29, entitled: - 4 - I� 1 1 li A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOT SPLIT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 114, EL SE- GUNDO TRACT., 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: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and PLANNING COMMISSION, August 28, 1958, being Notice of Hear- ing before said Commission on September 10th for proposed change of zone from R -3 to C -2 for property fronting on Grand Avenue between Loma Vista Street and the alley west of Virginia Street. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, August 28, 1958, being Notice of Hear- ing before said Commission on the application for a heliport to be located atop the office building at 1700 East Imperial High- way, said hearing being set for September 10, 1958. Ordered filed. JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY PROBLEMS, September 2, 1958, being a general announcement of meetings during week be- ginning September 22, 1958. Ordered filed. SOUTH BAY BROADCASTING COMPANY, September 8, 1958, stating it had been granted a construction permit for a new FM radio station which will be located either in Redondo Beach or Tor- rance to effect full coverage of South Bay Area and requested letter of endorsement to the Federal Communications Commission indicating the city's feelings about the community need for a local radio station and the benefits which would accrue there- from. Ordered filed. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That he had received a new application for rate increase from the E1 Segundo Cab Company as follows: From 50¢ for 1st mile to 50¢ for lst 3/4 mile; 10¢ for each addition 1/3 mile to 10¢ for each additional 1/4 mile; and from $3 per hour for wait- ing time to $5, and he recommended the request be approved. The Council concurring in said recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1830, entitled: - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AI4ENDING RESOLU- TION NO. 1342 OF SAID COUNCIL GRANTING A CON- DITIONAL PERMIT TO OPERATE A TAXICAB TO THE "EL SEGUNDO CAB COMPANY" IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., - 5 - X 6'70 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: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 2. That at the last regular meeting of the Council a re- quest was received to increase the speed limit on Coast High- way within the city, and that the Chief of Police desired more time to contact the City of Los Angeles in regard to coordi- nating the speed limit. 3. Recommended that the Insurance Reserve Fund and the Unappropriated Reserve Account be abandoned and the money there- in transferred to the General Fund. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the above recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 4. Presented for the Council's approval specifications for an aerial truck for the Fire Department and requested that he be authorized to solicit sealed quotations from manufacturers. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, that "SPECIFICATIONS FOR FURNISHING THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO WITH ONE QUINT AERIAL LADDER TRUCK WITH LADDER AND MOTOR ON A COMMON CHASSIS WITH 85 FOOT EXTENSION LADDER AND APPURTENANCES" pre- sented to this Council at this meeting be approved and a copy is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the City Manager be authorized to solicit sealed quo- tations from manufacturers. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 5. That the El Segundo Service Council had recommended that the City erect suitable framework at each entrance to the City on which to display emblems of the local service clubs at an approximate cost of :550, and he recommended the request be granted. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None - 6 - X 6. Recommended that the Salary Resolution be amended to add a new classification, Water and Sanitation Superintendent, to the operational series at the compensation set forth in Range 21 of said resolution as per job description submitted to the Council. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1$31, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1818 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) OF SAID COUNCIL BY ADDING A SUBDIVISION 1139f' TO PARAGRAPH 'f(B) OPERATION SERIES" OF SECTION 3 OF PART I OF SAID RESOLU- TION NO. 1818. 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: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 7. That he was in receipt of a request from the Gospel Army to solicit funds within the City of El Segundo. After dis- cussion, the matter was taken under consideration. 8. That he had received an invitation from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the city to participate in the "City Employees Day ", September 27th. Said date being the dedication date for the E1 Segundo Community Recreation Center, the invitation was de- clined. 9. Presented for the Councils consideration quotations for the Tiny Tots Playground equipment for the south terrace of the Recreation Center and recommended an award be made to Los Angeles Steelcraft in an amount of $1,600.45 to cover said equipment. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above recommendation be approved subject to the approval of the Recreation Commission. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That she was in receipt of a request for cancellation of Warrant No. 5850 in amount of $9.52, due to duplicate pay- ment. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, that the following resolution be adopted: - 7 - 6'71 X 6'72 RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to cancel Warrant No. 5850 in amount of $9.52, and that said Director of Finance and the City Treasurer are hereby directed to make appro- priate entry of such cancellation in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That in the matter of a child care center operated by Mrs. Barbara Maxwell, 618 West Oak Avenue heretofore referred to him, in his opinion there had not been an abandonment of intent to conduct child care in her home, but that for three years she was listed as inactive in the files of the Social Welfare Department and her license had not been cancelled. The Council concurring in the findings of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Mes- chuk, that the Department of Building and Safety be authorized to issue a license to Mrs. Barbara Maxwell for child care at 618 West Oak Avenue. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and 2. Reported on the abatement proceedings at 928 Eucalyp- tus Drive; that he had received no response to his letter to the owner, Mrs. Madge Young; that the only alternative.would be to proceed with the provisions of the State Housing Act; that he and the Director of Building and Safety would work to- gether on the matter and report back at a later date. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That informal bids had been requested for asphaltic emulsion requirements for a period of one year; that only one bid had been received and he recommended that a contract be awarded to the Bailey Construction Company at the price bid. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frede- rick, that Resolution No. 1832, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PRO- POSAL OF BAILEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR FUR- NISHING THE ASPHALTIC EMULSION REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: None Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and - 8 - X 673 2. That the Bureau of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles had previously requested that the City of E1 Segundo vacate that portion of Walnut Avenue west of Hillcrest Street, and he recommended that vacation proceedings be ordered and the matter set for hearing. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, the above recommendation of the Director of Public Works be ap- proved and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intention to present to this Council. Unanimously carried. 3. Requested that the former request to condemn certain prop- erties in the 100 Block of Kansas Street, and the approval given by the Council be rescinded as deeds for said property have been received. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the former action of the Council in authorizing condemnation proceed- ings for property in the 100 Block of Kansas Street be rescinded. Carried by unanimous vote. 4. Requested permission to solicit proposals from professional water consultants and submit said proposals at a later date as the Water Consultant who served the City for the past 20 years is deceased. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above request be granted. Carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS CONTINUED 1. Director of Public Works stated at this time all bids sub- mitted earlier in the meeting for Drainage Service Pipe had been checked,mand he recommended the bid of Concrete Conduit Company be accepted. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for Drainage Service Pipe, and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of Concrete Conduit Company in amount of $8,193.86, being the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Concrete Conduit Company, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of said Concrete Conduit Company are hereby re- jected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and X 674 2. That the bids submitted earlier at this meeting for the Installation of Storm Drains in portions of Holly Avenue and Indiana Street had been checked and he recommended J. T. Smith Co. be awarded the contract. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 =Segundo duly advertised for bids for Installation of Storm Drains in portions of Holly Avenue and Indiana Street, and f accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids received and recommended that the bid of J. T; Smith Co. be accepted, it being the lowest responsible bidder; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of J. T. Smith Co., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of J. T. Smith Co. are hreby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. In the matter of the vacation of a portion of Holly Avenue, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1824, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACA- TION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF HOLLY AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1819 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Mesohuk, and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Gordon. -10- X 675 2. The City Attorney read-the title of Ordinance No. 533, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958" BY AMENDING SECTION 17.66 OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS., upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 533 was waived. Following motion duly made by Councilman Frederick; seconded by Councilman Meschuk,.Ordinance No. 533 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None;, Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and PAYING BILLS The following demands having had the approval of the Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Rexister - Demands Nos. 5910 to 6031, inclusive: General Fund $ 77,132.13 Pension Fund 31217.96 Trust Fund 19321.69 TOTAL $ 812671.78 Demand Rezister - Water Department - Nos., 1715 to 1751, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund TOTAL Moved by Mayor Benfield, seconded the demands be allowed and warrants word, out of the respective funds covering the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. $ 17.418.26 $ 17,418.26 by Councilman Baker, Bred drawn on and paid same. Carried by the Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and There being no further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn- ment of this meeting being 9 :30 o'clock P.M. Carried. APPROVED: Mayor -11- Respectfully submitted, l y Clerk