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1960 MAY 23 CC MINFA E1 Segundo, California May 23, 1960 1009 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Ball 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 Reverend Father Gordon Yeaton, of St. Michaelts Episcopal Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilman Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo held May 9, 1960, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. notion carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on improvement of Imperial Avenue as set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 1912, and inquired if the Clerk had any bids therefor. The Clerk stated she had five bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be opened, examined and pub- licly declared, which bids are as follows: Oswald Bros. Co. $ 82,229.15 Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. 83,724.87 Vernon Paving Co. 86,345.18 Sheets Construction Company 89,100.57 McAmis & Baker 89,324.99 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report back at this meeting. Motion carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) as recommended in Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 436, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she stated that affidavit of publication of said notice was in her file. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written commu- nications had been received in regard to the proposed amendments, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in regard to the proposed amendments. No one resppnding, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced Ordinance No. 563, entitled: Be X 1010 AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ATTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (TIIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS.. which was read. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed zone change from R -1 to M -1 for Servo and Leuzinger Territories, as recommended by Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 437 and 438, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of publication of notice of hearing was in her files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communica- tions had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in the matter of said proposed zone change. No one responding, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. There- after, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 564, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, A,NIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING TIIE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED.. WRITTEN COMUNI CATIONS 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: PONY LEAGUE, Mrs. Oneida Dinwiddie, President of Women's Auxiliary, requesting permit to sell food and soft drinks from a stand located at the El Segundo High School Baseball field, during the present baseball season, May 28th through September, 1960. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the El Segundo Pony League Auxiliary be and they are hereby permitted to obtain a free food permit for the forthcoming season, beginning May 28, 1960 and continuing through September, 1960, to sell food and soft drinks from a stand located on the El Segundo High School Baseball field. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; P:oes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COINDIERCE, being report of activities, accomplishments and services rendered for the period from February 1, 1960 to May 1, 1960, containing among other things, a request that the City approve the expenditure of $4,074.00 for the 1_9S9 Showcase of Progress , a,praZi41'nK- ` �For The'' *6r-k ' i'n " site prepara£ieii . -0.. -2- Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the report be accepted and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that the expenditure of $4,074.00 cover- ing the 1959 Showcase of Progress be and the same isi hereby approved as a charge against Advertising and Promotion Account No. 419.67• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen Swanson Absent: Councilman Gordon. ORAL CO1vl ZUNICATIONS Mr. Fred Nazarian, owner of E1 Segundo Cab Company, addressed the Council, requesting a taxicab stand in front of the Thunderbird Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda Boulevard. After discussion, the matter was referred to the City Manager for handling. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES: CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That heretofore, the Council had approved the sale of City owned Lot 5, Block 8, Tract 1685, to the Department of Pater & Power, City of Los Angeles, for the sum of $10,000; that the City of Los Angeles had also stated it would pay an additional sum of $575.96 for fencing costs; that the City of El Segundo would retain the right to use subject property for storm water run -off purposes for a period of five years, and fie requested the City Attorney to present the necessary papers to effedt the sale. City Attorney Bush presented the transfer of title to said Lot 5, Department of Water & Power, City of posed license, which he had approved City of E1 Segundo the use of said 1 for a period of five years. the instruments to effect Block 8, Tract 1685 to the Los Angeles, also the pro - as to form, granting the 3t for storm drain purposes Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the deed to Lot 5, Block 8, Tract 1685, transferring title therein from the City of El Segundo to the Department of Water & Power, City of Los Angeles, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and RESOLVED, that the License granting to the City of E1 Segundo the privilege of using said lot for storm drain purposes for a aperiod of five years, is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute said instruments for and on behalf of the City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest same; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the executed license and the sum of $10,575.96, full title of saod lot will rest in the Department of Water and Power, City of Los Angeles, California. ff9lo Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Does: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Recommended that the Relocation Permit Bond furnished by Mr. James Gilbert, in amount of $500.00, cover- ing work at 524 West Acacia Avenue, be exonerated, as all work has been completed in accordance with City Ordinances. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 759830, dated May 1, 1959, with James Gilbert as Principal and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the sum of $500.00, be and the same is hereby exonerated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Presented a request from Police Officer Kent M. Annis, and approved by the Chief of Police, for two weeks leave without pay from June 6 to June 17, 1960. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Balzer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 4. That he was in receipt of a communication from Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Newton, 1232 East Maple Avenue, stating they would like to purchase Lot 10, Block 3, Tract 1685, which lot is city- owned, said lot.being located on the south side of Pine Avenue at the westerly City limits. By general consent, the City Manager was requested to have the El Segundo Realty Board submit an estimate of the value of said lot, in order that an offer might be considered. UNFIP:ISHED BUSINESS M,Ayor i3 Alter tat'ed "the follo had,beep •recomhtend+ed- to .se'rv'e o'n theme Study - C'otitmi'tttee �forr "they, belie- lopment of IrtPerial 'S' trip;" and t-equ fisted :;tpp- rc6,val "of Mrs. Catherine Hanson, representing the Planning Com- mission, to act as Chairman of said Committee; Mr. Charles Barker, representing Recreation Commitsion; 'Mr. P. L. Fredericks, representing Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Sari Douglass, an Imperial Avenue resident; Mrs. Stewart Rankin, a non - Imperial Avenue resident. It was requested by Councilman Frederick that City Manager Sailors attend the Committee meetings in an advisory M 1013 capacity, and the Council cuncurring in the suggestion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above appointments be approved; that periodic reports be made to to the Council by said Committee, the first report by September 1st, and a completed plan to be presented to the Council by February 1, 1961. Motion carried. Mayor Baker stated the term of Recreation Commissioner James S. White expired the 14th of P -lay, 1960, and requested approval of the reappointment for a term of four years, for Mr. White. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the appointment of James S. White as a member of the Recreation Commission for a four year term, said term to expire May 14, 1964, be approved. ?lotion carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 10481 to 10597, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 70, 247.20 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 816.80 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,979.92 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _46,050.00 - - $ 121,093.92 Demand Register - lVater Department - Demands Nos. 3188 to 3227, Inclusive: T ater Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - $ 37,808.35 TOTAL — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — $ 37,8o8.35 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 follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Swanson initiated discussion reparding the use of signs displayed on private property, and stated he felt the City Ordinances were too restrictive; that residents should be allowed to advertise an articla for sale, or if a property owner has other property not on a main thoroughfare, they should be allowed the privilege of placing a sign for the convenience of those needing accommodations. Mrs. Dexter Benson also stated she felt City Ordinances regulating display a of signs were too restrictive. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the matter of displaying signs on private property be referred to the Planning Commission for study and report. Motion carried. At this time Mayor Baker declared a five minute recess-, the hour being. 7:50 o'clock p.m. At the hour of 7:55 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, the following members present and answer- ing roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Balser. -5- ,M X 1014 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL CWDlITTEES, Conttd. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Engineer reported that he had tabulated all bids received for the improvement of Imperial Avenue and Other Streets, as per Resolution of Intention No. 1912, and finds that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co. is the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. ]Thereupon Councilman Swanson offered and move(] the adoption of Resolution No. 1923, awarding the contract to Oswald Bros. Co. at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest, regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy, the said reso- lution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Presented for the Councills consideration, Master Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Department of Public Works of the State of California, for Budgeting and for the Expenditure of the Engineering Allocation within said City, and recommended its approval, which agreement would furnish the amount of $3,000.00 to supplement the Engineering Department budget on Major City Street Engineering. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick., the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a master agreement has been presented to be entered into with the State of California for expenditure of the engineering allocation in the City of El,Segundo; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with the contents thereof; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that said master agree- ment be and it is hereby adopted to cover the budgeting of proposed expenditures of the engineering allocation to cities, and said agreement be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk bare directed to sign the same on behalf of said City, said agreement to be binding upon the city upon its execution by the authorized officials of the State. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Advised the Council that the total assessment of the Street Lighting District, Maryland Street and Obher Streets, had been increased from $4,272.19 to $4,178.16, which sum included the $1,000.00 contributed by the City, and he desired instruction from the Council as to whether the City would consider increasing its contribution, or if the property owners? assessment should be increased to cover the increased cost. -6- X It being the concensus of the Council that the City's contribution should not be increased, it was moved by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the increase in assessment cost for the Street Lighting District, Maryland Street and Other Streets, be borne by the property owners. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson and Tandy; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon; Not Voting: Mayor Baker. T. That at present the City has a contract amounting to $6,793.71, with George Savala Paving Company for the removal and replacement of certain curbs and sidewalks; and requested that a Change Order be approved to increase the amount of work to be done by said Contractor in amount of $1,800.00 at the unit prices originally bid. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved and that the present contract with George Savala Paving Company for the removal and replacement of certain curbs and sidewalks be increased in amount of $1,800, making a new total amount of contract $8,593.71• Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. No other business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Council- man Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being S:08 o'clock: P.M. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -7- City Clerk: 1015