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1960 AUG 08 CC MINX 1044 E1 Segundo, California August 8, 1960 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, followed by a prayer offered by Mr. Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, tfte hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held July 25, 1960, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: MR. HUGH MULHER , 1018 East Mariposa Avenue, express- ing appreciation for the efficiency of Police Officer Bangasser who rescued his four year old son from an oncoming train July 25th, and enclosing copy of American Red Cross Blood Donor cardcc stating he had donated a pint of blood in the name of Officer Bangasser. Ordered filed. MRS. ZONETTA CARGILL, expressing appreciation for the work of the Rescue Squad of the Fire Department at the last ill- ness of her husband. It was requested that a copy of the letter be given to the Fire Department, after which the communication was ordered filed. L. A. ALLEN, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION, being a re report on "permitted signs in residential areas ", as previously requested by the Council. The report recommended no change in the provisions in the City Code covering permanent signs. The Council concurring in the report of the Commission, the communi- cation was ordered filed. HERBERY MURPHY, Dinner Chairman of Frank G. Bonelli Testimonial Dinner Committee, announcing that a testimonial dinner honoring Frank G. Bonelli would be held on Wednesday, August lath, and suggesting that an appropriate resolution be adopted by this Council. WILLIAM J. McCANN, MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, enclosing copy of resolution honoring Frank G. Bonelli, to be presented at the Testinonial Dinner above mentioned. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: -l�� X . WHEREAS, the Honorable Frank G. Bonelli, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, has served the citizens of Los Angeles County and the State of California as a City Coun- cilman, Mayor, State Assemblyman, and County Super- visor, representing fifteen years of public service; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Frank G. Bonelli has consistently promoted programs and causes that not only benefited Los Angeles County and Southern California, but were designed to strengthen govern- ment throughout the State of California; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Frank G. Bonelli has been a leader in promoting local autonomy and local home rule as a basic right of the individual citizen; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo that the Honorable Frank G. Bonelli be commended for his leadership and unselfish service in representing the people of his County and State in promoting basic reforms in County and State government, which would increase the effi- ciency of those organizations and provide for more equitable representation of the people of our State. The City Council of the City of El Segundo, on behalf of the citizens of E1 Segundo, does hereby set testimony to the Honorable Frank G. Bonelli as a representative of the people. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being appli- cation for New On Sale Beer License for Milanfs Flight View Cafe, 206 East Imperial Avenue. Ordered filed. 1045 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, N. II. TEMPLIN, Road Commissioner, being letter to the Board of Supervisors attach- ing copy of resolution authorizing appropriation for improvement of Imperial highway within the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. PETITION signed by R. L. JENKINS and seven others, requesting that the eucalyptus trees in the parkway of the 700 block on West Pine Avenue be removed. A report from Harry L. LaMont, Parks Division Supervisor, was read, stating he had in- vestigated the complaint; that the trees are in a healthy condition, but that the main objection is the shedding of leaves. Due to the many complaints about eucalyptus trees, by general consent the matter was referred to the City Manager to instigate a eucalyptus tree replacement program throughout the parkways in athe City. NOTICE OF FURTHER HEARING before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of the Application of The Greyhound Cor- poration for increase in introstate passenger fares, other than local and commutation fares. Ordered filed. -2- X 1046 EL SEGUIJDO HERALD, Lucille Newton, Publisher, advis- ing that the E1 Segundo Herald is publishing a special civic - industrial edition in commemoration of the Community Fair, to be held September 8 through 11, and requesting the City to participate in said edition by supplying the two center pages at a cost of $315.00. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City of E1 Segundo participate in the Special Civic - Industrial Edition of the E1 Segundo Herald in commemoration of the Community Fair, at a cost of $315.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Balser; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATION Mr. Arthur Cosby, 711 West Pine Avenue, called the Council's attention to the fact that Christmas tree poles had been set in the middle of the sidewalk on West Grand Avenue last December; that he had sustained an injury by striking his shoulder against a clevis while walking along said street; that he had turned in a complaint but nothing had been done about it. Director of Public Works Webb stated them ance problem, with articles hanging over the curb. cession, it was the consensus of the Council that a easement might be obtained from the property owners location in order to set the pole .off the sidewalk, Director of Public Works was so advised. s is a clear - After dis- one foot at said and the REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, the annual Salary Resolution, fixing salaries for City employees; that said resolution provided for 3%, 5% and 7% increases; also that the cost of living index rose 2.7% in the past twelve months. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No..1925, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND BEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF TIfE VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF: AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1871 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDATORY OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1871., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Gordon, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- X 2. That bids had been received an asphaltic concrete and he recommended the bid of Industrial Asphalt Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, be approved. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1926, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPT- ING THE PROPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1960., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: 3. That and he recommended Company, the lowes Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen None; Councilmen None. bids had been received for asphaltic emulsion that the bid of American Bitumuls & Asphalt t responsible bidder, be approved. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1927, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF AMERICAN BITUMULS & ASPHALT COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC EMUL- SION REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOID OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1960., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Recommended that the Relocation Permit Bond issued to Mr. D. R. Newton, 237 Sierra Street, be exonerated, as all work in connection therewith had been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with the City Code. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain relocation Relocation Permit Bond No. 798395, dated May 13, 1959, with De Estaing R. Newton as Principal and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the sum of $3,000.00 be and the same is hereby exonerated. MIC 1047 x 1048 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. That he had been in communication with repre- sentative of The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, the carrier for major medical and hospital insurance for City employees, and had been advised that due to adverse experience in the past year, a fifty per cent increase in the premiums would be forthcoming, increasing the premium for each employee from $6.58 to $9.87, those with one dependent, $8.53 to $12.80, and for two or more dependents, $15.82 to $22.98; that the increase would be prohibitive to many employees; that he had appointed a Committee to make a study of the present policy and to investigate others, and he recommended that until such time as a decision could be reached, the present insurance policy be continued on a month to month basis and the City continue to pay the cost for the employee. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the above mentioned present policy be continued on a month to month basis after September 1, 1960, the date of expiration, and that the City continue to pay the employeest share of said premium. Carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: Presented for the Councilts consideration an ordin- ance which in effect would not close the City Hall on February 12, February 22, September 9 and October 12 as Holidays, but would provide that the City Hall would be closed on the Friday following Thanksgiving, December 24 and December 31. There- after, Councilman Frederick introduced said ordinance, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 195811 BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 2 THEREOF, A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS "SECTION 2.7.1. HOLIDAYS" AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH., UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 566, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 566 was waived. -5- X 1049 Following motion made by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, Ordinance No. 566 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read bhe title of Ordinance No. 567, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED. - Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 567 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman C4grdon, seconded by Councilman Frederick,'Ordinance No. 567 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy 'and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING �BILLS .: 4 The following demands, Having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Resister - Demands Noi�.11027 to 11111, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - --- - $ 63,585.95 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 31.00 Pensibn Fund - - - - - - - - - 4,012.94 TOTAL $ 67,629.89 Demand Register- Water Dept. Demands Nos-3388 to 3424, inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - - -- $ 7,870.15 TOTAL $ 7,870.15 Moved by Councilman Tandy,' seconded by Councilman Swanson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the*fvllowing vote: Ayes: - Councilmen Gordon, Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman None. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:00 o'clock p:m. Motion carried Respect ull submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk 21� Mayor M