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1960 MAR 14 CC MINX E1 Segundo, California March 14, 1960 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, following which a prayer was offered by Reverend Kenneth A. Nelson, of First Baptist Church, El Segundo. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor Benfield, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Councilman Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo held February 23, 1960, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, 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: EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE report on its activities, accomplishments and services rendered for the period from November 1, 1959 to February 1, 1960. The report was accepted and ordered placed on file. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, transmitting a resolution recommending a Land Use Plan for development of the serial Strip. Mayor Benfield . stated the matter is under consideration at.this time, after which the communication was ordered placed in the subject file for consideration. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, transmitting a resolution recommending adoption of an adequate uniform housing code by the City of E1 Segundo. A recommendation from the Director of Building and Safety was also attached. The matter was ordered held pending receipt of the newly published Uniform Housing Code. BONNIE BRIGHT, CITY CLERK, HERMOSA BEACH, transmitting copy of a resolution in support of the City of Gardena's request for a hearing on the location of the on -off ramp, Harbor Freeway, in Gardena. Ordered filed. WALTER H. HARRIS, CITY MANAGER, HERMOSA BEACH, regarding the abandonment and removal of the railway lines of the AT&SF Ry., which lines parallel Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach. Ordered filed. -1- 963 X 964 MR. PAUL R. BRILES, PRESIDENT, BRILES MANUFACTURING regarding parking in that immediate area. After discussion, the matter was taken under consideration,thand the Director of Public Works was requested to make a study of said area and report at the next Council meeting. MRS. BETH WOLF, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, IMPERIAL STREET SCHOOL PARENT - TEACHER ASSOCIATION, calling attention to the lack of sidewalks on East Walnut Avenue between Penn and Sheldon Street, and urging the Council to give consideration to this need. The Director of Public Works presenting a report on curb and sidewalk deficiency in the City later in the meeting, the communication was ordered held pending further discussion. MR. IVAN L. BATEMAN, CHIEF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND ASST. MANAGER, DEPT. OF WATER & POWER, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, replying to complaint of stack discharge from the Scattergood Steam Plant. Mr. Arthur Viren, 852 Bungalow Street, stated he felt that the fall -out from the Scattergood Plant was very heavy. After discussion, City Manager Sailors was requested to write to the Air Pollution Board regarding the fall -out from both the Edison and Scattergood Plants. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, being statement of total gross receipts for calendar year ended December 31, 1959, derived by said Company from the sale of electricity within the City of E1 Segundo in amount of $4,772,135.60, and Franchise payment or one percent of said total, amounting to $47,721.36. Ordered filed. PETER J. PITCHESS, SHERIFF, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, being notification of annual adjustment in rates covering care of City prisoners in the Los Angeles County Jail; $5.24 per male prisoner and $9.44 per female prisoner, effective as of October 1, 1959• Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 427 approving proposed lot split application of Mr. W. J. Hunt for Lots 9 and 10, Block 33, being the northeast corner of Maryland Street and Grand Avenue. The Eouncil concurring in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that Resolution No. 1913, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LOT SPLIT FOR LOTS 9 and 10, BLOCK 33•, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. AMVETS, 656 Crestmoore Place, Venice, California, offer- ing to conduct a Memorial Day Service in the City of E1 Segundo, and requesting certain permits, if allowed to do so. City Manager Sailors stated the E1 Segundo American Legion was meeting with AMVETS this date, and wo uld advise the Council later on Memorial Day Service. -2- M ORAL COMMUNICATIONS X 965 MRS. WRIGHT, 133 Whiting Street, advised the Council. of receipt of a letter from the Insurance Carrier denying their claim for storm water damage.to the above property during the January 1@, 1960, rain, and inquired of the Council what steps they could take. City Attorney Bush stated they should proceed at their own discreti6ny that the responsibility of the City is covered by insurance, and the Insurance Company responds in the payment of damages when in its opinion there is a liability on the part of the City. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:P As previously directed, bids had been received for a portable fence for the Little League Ball Diamond, one from Anderson Fence Co. in amount of $923.00, and another from Hutchinson Fence Co., for $780.00, and he recommended the bid of Hubchison Fence Company be accepted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council of receipt of certified copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 1, 1960 " relinquishing jurisdiction over a portion of Aviation Boulevard within the City of El Segundo. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordinance creating a personnel merit system for the Police Department, Fire Department, and other departments, Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 562, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CREATING. A PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS., which was read. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution changing the name of that portion of Imperial Highway lying within the City of E1 Segundo between Sepulveda Boulevard and the westerly boun- dary, to Imperial Avenue Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1914, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF IMPERIAL HIGH- WAY LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, BETWEEN SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY, TO IMPERIAL AVENUE., which was read, be adopted. -3- X 966 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans, profiles and drawings No. 59 -3 Sheets 1 to 10, inclusive, for the construction of certain street improvements in Imperial Avenue and other streets, together with specifications and detailed estimate of the cost of improvements and a plat of the proposed assessment district, as shown on Sheets 11, 12 and 13, of said Plan 59 -3•. Whereupon Councilman Meschuk moved that said plans, specifications and plat of the assessment district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said City, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2-Pursuant to instructions given by the City Council on June 22, 1959, the City Engineer presented the written report for the proposed improvements of Imperial Avenue and other streets (known as Job No. 59 -3), said report having been prepared pur- suant to the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", being Part 2 of Division IV of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and after consideration of said report by the City Council, Councilman Meschuk then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1911, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 193111, BEING PART 2, DIVISION IV OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. which motion was seconded by Councilman Baker and upon roll call, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Baker than offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 1912 for the construction of certain improvements in Imperial Avenue and other streets, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -4- Frederick, Meschuk and X 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, a report on Curb and Sidewalk Deficiency in the City, which report consists of three parts, lthe first, the residential area west of Main Street; the second, the residential area between Main and Center Street, and the third, the residential area between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. After thoroughly discussing the project, City Attorney Bush and Director of Public Works Webb were requested to make further study and report back at the next regular Council meeting to be held March 28th. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration, a report on the West Coast Feeder Joint Connection With County Flood Control District. By general consent, the matter was taken under consider- ation until the nexb regular Council meeting, to be held March 28th. UNFINISHED BUSINESS entitled: I. City Attorney Bush read the title of Ordinance No. 561, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ttTHE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958" BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS "(D)II AND tt(g)tt OF SECTION 17.63 THEREOF, OF SAID CODE RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 561 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, Ordinance No. 561 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Gordon. PAYING BILLS Frederick, Meschuk and The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 9915 to 10048, inclusive: General Fund - - - - _ - - _ - - - - $ 70, 217.43 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - _ - 1 653.32 Pension Fund - - - - _ - _ _ ' TOTAL - - - - 4.066.60 $ 75,937.55 Demand Reaister - Water Dept. Demands Nos. 3013 to 3053, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - $ 32,52.1.02 TOTAL $ 32,523.02 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, Meschuk and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. No other business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk ay -5- Us%