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1961 APR 10 CC MINX 11'74 E1 Segundo, California April 10, 1961 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 alle- giance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which an invocation was given by Reverend Father Gordon Yeaton, of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 iotclock 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 adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held April 3rd, 1961, having been read, Councilman Swanson requested a correction under "New Business" to eliminate the 1500 Block on East Oak Avenue. whereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meeting be approved as corrected. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Baker presented a 15 -year service pin to Mr. Dave Peterson, former Councilman and presently serving on the Planning Commission, and thanked him for his loyalty.and cooperation on behalf of the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on request of North American Aviation, Inc. to construct a helistop on property located between Douglas Street, Mariposa Avenue, Duley Road and E1 Seg- undo Boulevard, as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 466, and inquired if propertnotice :of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of the mailing and publishing of said notice of hearing was in her possession, as well as the complete file of the Planning Commission and of the City Council to date, after which the Mayor declared the files in the matter would be made a part of the hearing. Mayor Baker inquired if any written communications had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the }proposed helistop. Mr. Edward L. Compton, Jr., Assistant General Counsel for North American Aviation, Inc., addressed the Council, and presented a letter of certification from the Federal Aviation Agency, which certi- fication was ordered received and filed. Mr. Compton requested a clarification of Planning Com- mission statement concerning granting permission by the City or the permitee for each landing of a helicopter, as defined -1- X 1175 in Section A (4) of Planning Commission Resolution No. 431. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that paragraph 4 of Planning'Commission Resolution No. 466 clarified the restriction regarding permission for use of the helistop, and'that the Council concurs in this. Motion carried. Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in opposition to said proposed helistop. There being no response,' it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Cpuncilman Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1957, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE 'PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONSAND CONDITIONS, TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION', INC., ,TO MAINTAIN AND-OPERATE A HELISTOP ON PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN DOUGLAS STREET, MARIPOSA AVENUE, DULEY ROAD AND EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD, WITHIN SAID CITY., 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. 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 following manner: PLANNING-COMMISSION; transmitting copy of .its Resolution No.-469, recommending approval of tentative m•ap 'of Tract No.26556. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No.470, recommending approval of tentative map of Tract No.26557• A copy of-the recommendation -of the Director of Public Works *as also •presented, recommending approval of tentative naps of Tracts Nos- *-:26556 and 26557, subject to certain conditions. contained therein. Thereafter, it ,*As mbVed'by - Councilman Frederick,, seconded by Councilman Gordon., that the - following ''resolution ke adopted: RESOLVED, that tentative map of Tract No. 26556 and teIntative map ,df Tract No. 26557 be and -the ­same are hereby conditionally approved. The conditions of such approval require full compliance with bhe recommendations of the El Segundo City Planning Commission by its Reso- lutions Nos. 469 and 4700 and the recommendations of Directorrof Public Works Webb dated April 10, 1961, both of which recommendations and reports are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City-of E1'Segundo and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. -2- R 1176 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Lawndale has filed with the Secretary of said commission proposal for annexation No. 12 to said City. Ordered filed. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being duplicate license for Haslett Warehouse Company, 1917 East Mariposa Avenue. Ordered filed. D. H. JAEGER, 1430 East Oak Avenue., requesting that trash pick -up day be.changed from Saturday to Monday or Tuesday in the week. City Manager Sailors stated he had contacted the Con- tractor and asked him to get in touch with Mr. Jaeger, so that if possible, he could accommodate hin, after which the communi- cation was ordered filed. MR. ERNEST A. WILSON, of KIRKBRIDE, WILSON, HARZFELD & WALLACE, ATTORNEYS, submitting a proposalfor.services in con- junction with the Utah Construction and Mining Company projects. The Council, appreciating the offer, requested the City Attorney to advise the attorneys that this City already has :,:k Specialuffounsel,for.assessment proceedings retained, and if and when a change is contemplated they will be so nbtified. MR. AL SEAGRAVES, PRESIDENT, EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, offering to paint street numbers on the curb in front of each residence. Mayor Maker stated numerous offers to paint street numbers on the curbs had been made, but that the Council had not given permission, inasmuch as it might impose an obligation on the property owner. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the request of the El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce be denied. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. M. H. ROBERTSON, 862 Center Street, addressed the Council urging the City to.not remove,trees, from' _the parkways; that it took many years to grow.them and the streets would be bare for a long time, if the present trees were replaced by small ones. The Mayor stated only the trees that were causing a problem with sewer pipes were being removed at present; that Eucalyptus trees in City parkways were going..to.be replaced as the need arose. City Manager Sailors stated that before trees are removed, property owners in the block are contacted and the wish of the majority is carried out. REPORTS.OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:_ 1. That heretofore he had been authorized to obtain quotations for a Police unit; that two quotations had been obtained and he recommended the bid of Ira Escobar, Inc. in aj,ount of $1,622.07, including trade -in, be accepted, it being the lowest bid received. -3- IKI Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. As directed, he had written a letter opposing the application to Alcoholic Beverage Control by Joseph A. and Lucille M. Wilson, dba E1 -Bow Inn, 226 Standard Street; that a reply had been received, also a telephone call on this date, stating that a hearing could be held on May 11th. Mr. V. Lane Knight, attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, addressed the Council stating the matter might be accelerated and the hearing held before May 11th, if a letter from the City Council agreeing to the earlier date, was written. Thereafter, it was moved'by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the matter be expedited and a letter agreeing to an earlier hearing be sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Councilts consideration plans and specifications No. 61 -3 for closing the basement wall of the Police Station, and recommended said plans and specifications be approved and authorize obtaining bids.under Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried.by the fallowing vote:. Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,,Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker.; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None., 2. Presented for the Councilts.consider.ation pland and specifications No. 61 -2 for glassing -in the south porch of the Recreation Clubhouse, and.recommended said plans and specifica- tions sbe approved and.authorize obtaining.bids therefor. Moved by Councilman,Gordon, seconded by.Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation,be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Candy and Mayor.Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The amendment to Precise Plan No. 1, as amended, was considered at this time, the hearing having been closed at the last regular Council meeting. After discussion, it was moved -4- 11'7'7 X 11'78 by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the decision concur in the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and the amendment be approved,ahfl the City Attorney be requested to prepare amendatory ordinance effectin said aCmmndnmhC,y ate pandak ntL:ip ctifw :Council . Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson and Tandy; Noes: Councilmen"Frederick and Mayor Baker; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register--.Demands Nos. 12666 to 12839, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - $ 68,686.71 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - 662.40 County Aid - "- - - - - - - - - 21,592.68 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - 4.274.40 TOTAL 95,216.19 Demand Rezister - Water Department - Demands Nos. 3917 to 3944, inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - $ 12.296.02 TOTAL $ 12,296.02 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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 Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; -Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Swanson indicated a need for'an ordinance in the City to•hllow the Fire Department to go into an aband- oned place and after notifying properly owners, clear up any hazardous situation, such'as an accumulation of debris, lumber, etc., and assess the property for the cost of such cleaning up. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to the Council at a later meeting. No other business 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 8:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor -5-