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1960 JAN 25 CC MINX 940 A E1 Segundo, City Hall o meeting to the Flag of was offered X 940 E1 Segundo, California January 25, 1960 regular meeting of the City Council of the City of California, was held in the Council Chamber of the f said City on the above date. Prior to calling the order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the United States of America, following which a prayer by Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor pro tem Wilburn E. Baker, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick and Meschuk; Councilmen Absent: Benfield and Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo held January 11, 1960, and the adjorned regular meeting held January 18, 1960, having been read, and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor pro tem Baker announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from R -1 to M -1 for territory known as "Space Technology Territory" as recommended in Planning Commission's Resolution No. 417, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk advised that affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is in her file, also that the file of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date, were in her possession, after which Mayor pro tem Baker stated the files in the matter would be made a part of the hearing. Mayor pro tem Baker inquired if any written communisations had been received in the matter, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. No one responding, he then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to said proposed zone change. There being no response, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 5600 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIAp AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED., which was read. 2. Mayor pro tem Baker announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Amendment to the Master Plan of Recreation, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affi - -- davit of the publication of notice of said hearing was in her posses- - 1 - X 941 sion, as well as the file of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date, after which Mayor pro tem Baker stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. At this time City Attorney Bush was asked.to read the legal.description of the area proposed to be added to the Master Plan of Recreation, which was as follows: Easterly 145' Section 11, Adjoining Holly Ave. - Neighborhood Play Area. Mayor pro tem Baker inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received in the matter, and there being none, Mayor pro tem Baker inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed amendment. There being no response, Mayor pro tem Baker inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to said proposed amendment. There being no response, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. After discussion, by general consent, the matter was ordered held until the next regular Council meeting to be held February 8, 1960. 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: 1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, MILTON BREIVOGEL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, submitting copy of map showing,,the Regional Recreation Areas Plan, an amendment to the recreation element of the Master Plan of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Dis- trict. Ordered filed. 2-. EL SEGUNDO BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, in- viting the Councilmen and their wives to a dinner on February 22, 1960, at the E1 Segundo Women's Club House. Councilmen were reminded to place reservations with the City Clerk before February 15th. 3. LESTER 0. LUCE, JUDGE, MUNICIPAL COURT, INGLWOOD, being report of all cases filed and fines and fees collected during the 1958 -59 calendar year in said Municipal Court, in amount of 50,5$6.61, or a reduction of $57.25 from the previous year. Ordered filed. 4. RESCUE ARMY, PAUL WHEELER, GEN. MGR., requesting free license to collect discarded household articles in the City of El Segundo. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from The Rescue Army, dated January 16, 1960, requesting permission to collect discarded household articles for the year 1960, 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 said Rescue Army be granted its request, and that this permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. -2- X 942 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. �* EL SEGUNDO NURSERY SCHOOL GROUP, requesting permission to hold a rummage sale on February 26 and 27, in the Pursell Build- ing. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from The E1 Segundo Nursery School Group, dated January 13, 1960, request- ing permission-to hold a Rummage Sale on February 26 and 27, 1960, in the Pursell Building, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said E1 Segundo Nursery School Group be issued a free license to con- duct said sale. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 424 granting conditional use permit to Thunderbird Hotel. Ordered filed. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 423 granting application for variance to construct a six foot wooden fence at 667 West Walnut Avenue. Ordered filed. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 422, recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507, as contained therein. The Clerk advised the Council the matter has been set for hearing before said Council on_February 23, 1960, after which the communication was ordered filed. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting..copy of its Resolution No. 425, clarifying ambiguity of Use in a C -2 Zone, pertaining to Catering Service. The Council concurring in the recommendation of,the Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby concur in the recommendations of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 425, adopted at its adjourned regular meeting held January 20, 1960, interpreting catering service as a C -2 use; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all executives and officials of the City of E1 Segundo whose responsibility in any manner involves the adminis- tration of Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of said City, be directed henceforth to conform to such findings and inter- pretations. -3- X 943 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. 10. MR. WILLIAM H. CARROLL,.PRESIDENT, ADDRA SERVICES, INC., requesting permission to cry the names from the dog license records, as said company desires to compile a mailing list of all dog owners in the South Bay area. After careful consideration, permission was denied$,it being the concensus of the Council that such a list should not be used for profit. 11. PETITION signed by Mrs. Ted A. Brooks and 299 others, requesting that a traffic light be installed at the inter- section of Grand Avenue and Area Street. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager to take up with the Traffic Committee for investiga- tion and recommendation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. James McCree, 750 California Street, addressed the Council with regard to lights for the small ball diamond at the Recreation Park; there are at present seven teams organized, and without lighting on the field it is impossible for all teams to get to play.. The Council desiring to cooperate so that the Recreation Area might be used by as many citizens as possible, it -was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the Director of Public Works proceed with plans and specifications for lighting the small ball field at the Recreation Park, timing the completion in June, 1960.. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. 2. Mr. Russell Frank, 521 Washington Street, addressed the Council in protest to the orange colored smoke coming from the Scattergood Steam Plant. Mayor pro tem Baker stated the matter had been mentioned to the Air Pollution Board, and had been advised that the Air Pollution Board has no jurisdiction over City -owned plants. By, general consent, the City Manager was requested to write a letter of protest to the City of Los Angeles. 3. Mrs. Ted Brooks, 235 Arena Street, addressed the Council in regard to the petition presented to the Council at this meeting requesting a traffic signal on Grand Avenue at Arena, and gave a summary for three days of traffic, both foot and automobile, at this intersections showing that 168 adults, 67 children without escorts and 23 with, and 48 cars passed these people while in the crosswalk. 4. Mr. G. L. Trevathan, 732 Hillcrest Street stated in his opinion a stop sign at this intersection would heip, but that a regular stop light would create a problem at the parking lot of the store at this site. 5. Mr. Floyd Wallace suggested the speed limit be reduced to 15 miles per hour in this area and in other areas where -4- X 944 children use crosswalks in going to school, the speed limit should not exceed 20 miles per hour. 6. Mr. Ted Brooks, 235 Arena, addressed the Council stating that in the last year to the best of their knowledge, there have been five injuries and one fatality at the subject intersection; have witnessed cars going at excessive speed on Grand Avenue; that the lighting is inadequate, and requested action be taken to make this area safer for pedestrians. 7. Mr. Philip Kerath, 506 Oregon Street, spoke in opposition to the Air Pollution problem, and in support.of the traffic problem on East Grand Avenue. 8. Police Officer Charles Porter at this time introduced Mr. Alexander Picard, City Councilman of La Baule, France, who com- plimented the City of E1 Segundo very highly. Mayor pro tem Baker thanked Mr. Picard for attending the Council meeting, and extended best regards to him and to his City, on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS,AS FOLLOWS: 1. That sealed bids were received for the purchase of 1,200 feet of 141/2 inch fire hose, and recommended that the bid of American Rubber Company of $.7$ per foot, be accepted., Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. 2. Requested permission to attend the Spring Meeting of the City Managers' Department of the League of California Cities in San Diego on-February 17 through 19, 1960. Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick the agove request be approved. Motion carried that the City Manager be and he is hereby granted permission to attend the above mentioned meeting in San Diego on February 17, to 19, 1960, both dates inclusive, and that he be compensated for his actual and necessary expense in connection with attendance of said meeting. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported receipt of verified Claim against the City of E1 Segundo by Howard and Ruth Wright, 133 Whiting Street, for $900.00 damage to property at the above address, due to storm water damage on January 10, 1960. Copies of the claim were forwarded to the Insurance carrier. 2. Reported receipt of verified Claim against the City of El Segundo by J. P. Bonderant, 131 Whiting Street, for $759.50 damage to property at the above address due to storm water damage on January -5- X 945 100 1960. Copies of said claim were forwarded to the Insurance Carrier. 3. Reported receipt of verified Claim against the City of E1 Segundo by Mary T. Becker for $37.00 doctor's fees due to acci- dent sustained on December 5, 1959, when she stepped in crevice in sidewalk at 1006 East Imperial Highway. Copies of said claim were forwarded to the Insurance carrier. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution which would effect cancellation of Resolution No. 1357 which adopted a specific system of group life insurance for the benefit of officers and employees of this City. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1904, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA CANCELING RESOLUTION N0. 1357 WHICH ADOPTED A SPE- CIFIC SYSTEM OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. 2. Advised the Council that the Southern California Gas Company has served upon the City Attorney for information to the City, that application of said Company before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for an increase in rates, has been filed as of January 15, 19600 It is purported to cover in- creased costs of new gas supplies as well as higher wages and tax rates. The overall increase in gas rates is approximately seven percent above present levels. The physical cost per residential customer is estimated at fify -four cents per month. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 9651 to 9740, inclusive; General Fund - - - - _ - - _ _ - - - $ 67s496.32 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 120134.79 Pension Fund ---- _- _ - - - -_ 4.058.82 TOTAL T73 , • 3 Demand Register - Water Department - Demand Numbers 2913 to 2948, inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - _ - - 206.2 TOTAL 37,206.23 Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried X 946 by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor pro tem Baker, Councilmen Frederick and Meschuk; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Benfield and Councilman Gordon. No other business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Meschuk, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:25 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor pro tem Respectfully submitted, -7- City Cler