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1961 MAR 13 CC MINX 1158 El Segundo, California March 13, 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 Mr. Floyd Wallace. 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, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held February 27, 1961, and of the Special meeting held March 6, 1961, 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 meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Unclassified Use Permit to allow a helistop on top of the proposed building to be located at 650 North Sepulveda Boulevard, requested by Allen H. and Charlotte C. Rabin, and recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 463. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of mailing and publishing notiee of this hearing was in her possession, as well as the file of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date, after which the Mayor stated the files in this matter would be made a part of the hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of said unclassified use permit. Mr. Allen H. Rabin, 700 North Sepulveda Boulevard, addressed the Council stating he was the owner of the proposed building and had requested the unclassified use permit; that he would appreciate favorable action on said request; that the F.A.A. have just granted the application for operation under F.A.A. and the State has also granted his request for said helistop; that work on the building would be started within thirty days. After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1053, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIB, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO ALLEN H. AND CHARLOTTE C. RABIN, TO RAINTAIN AND OPERATE A HELISTOP ON THE PROPOSED BUILD- ING TO BE LOCATED AT 650 NORTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. -1- X 1159 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 wor corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the following manner: 1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed with the Secretary of said Commission, a proposal for proposed Potter Annexation to said City. Ordered filed. 2. E. L. PRATT, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHAPTER, ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS ASSOCIATION, urging support of the proposed motor vehicle in -lieu tax increase of one per cent needed to finance local city- county street and highway construction and maintenance; that said proposal is now before the Senate Committee on Trans- portation and Public Utilities chaired by Senator Randolph Collier. The Council opposing the Collier proposal, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, after careful and thorough study of the impact upon the people in the public agencies of the State of California that will.resul result from the Collier proposal, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo is unanimously opposed to theradoption thereof and most strongly urges its representatives in the State Legislature, particularly Senator Richard Richards and Assembly- man Charles Chapel to oppose.the adoption of.the Collier proposal. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. GEORGE A. HILL, DISTRICT ENGINEER, STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, reporting on freeways in this vicinity. By general consent, the matter was referred to Director of Public Works Webb for study and report at the next regular meeting to be held March 27, 1961. 4. RAY SLANEY, MAYOR, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, recommending Palos Verdes peninsula as the optimum site for the proposed South Bay State College. The Council desiring to support the movement, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1954, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING AND URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH BAY STATE COLLEGE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA., which was read, be adopted. -2- X 1160 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. 5. ROBERT B. DIEMER, GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF ENGINEER, THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT, expressing deep appreciation for the resolution of commendation presented to him by this City on February 23, 1961. Ordered filed. 6. HOLLIS M. PEAVEY, TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN, INDE- PENDENT CITIES LOS ANGELES COUNTY, enclosing copy of a reso- lution adopted by the City of Downey opposing Assembly Bill No. 267, which proposed legislation opens the door for met- ropolitan government in Los Angeles County, and would not be for the best interest of independent cities. The Council concurring in the opinion expressed by the City of Downey, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that Resolution No. 1955, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSErBLY BILL NO. 267., 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. 7. MRS. R. L. DIEKMAN, EL SEGUNDO COUNCIL OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, regarding the three suspension -type signals located at Palm Avenue and Center Street, Mariposa Avenue and Richmond Street, and Grand Avenue at Lomita Street;, urgently desiring that action be taken on the report and recommendation submitted by Mr. W. C. OtConnor, P.T.A. Safety Chairman. The matter being under consideration at present, by general consent the communication was ordered held pending conclusion of study. 8. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for new I'M" on Sale Beer license for E1 -Bow Inn, 226 Standard Street. Councilman Gordon pointed out that in a four block area in town there are from six to ten places selling beer, and moved that the Council request the Police Department to study the situation and report back to the Council; that a letter be sent to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control request- ing that such permit be not granted until such time as we have received the report from the Police Department; also that when a hearing on it is held, it be held in the E1 Segundo area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried. -3- X 1161 9. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for new Beer and Wine Wholesaler's license for 1917 Mariposa Avenue, requested by George Berry & Co. Ordered filed. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 464, clarifying ambiguity with respect to the use of required front yards in residential zones. After con- sidering the resolution, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the Council does not concur in the position taken by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. 11. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 465, recommending adoption of proposed amendment B of Precise Plan No. 1, as amended, for an exit on Indiana Street, requested by Mr. Marc Siegal. The Clerk advised the matter has been set for hearing before the Council on March 27, 1961. 12. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 466, approving request for an Unclassified Use Permit Permit to locate a helistop on North American,"iation Co.,Inc. property located between Douglas Street, Mariposa Avenue, Duley Road and El Segundo Boulevard, and recommending said request be granted by the City Council. The Clerk advised the matter has been set for hearing before the Council on April 10, 1961. At this time the Council inquired of the Clerk if notices of hearings were given to property owners within a 300 foot radius of the subject property, and were advised in the affirma- tive. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded ley Councilman Tandy, that notices be sent by the City Clerk and the Planning Commission to all property owners within a radius of 300 feet,, when a matter is set !for hearing. Motion unani- mously carried. 13. PHYLLIS S. STOCKDALE, CITY CLERK, CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 345 opposing extension of the Brown Act. Mayor Baker stated the City had previously gone on record opposing such extension of the Brown Act; that a study committee had turned down the version presented at first and is now studying another verson, which as yet has not as yet been published. 14. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS, WARREN M. DORN, -PRESIDENT, re use of State Highway Construction Funds. By general consent, the matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for study and report at the regular meeting to be held March 27, 1961.- ORAL COMMUNI CATIONS MR. FLOYD WALLACE publicly welcomed Councilman Gordon back to regular attendance of Council meetings, and expressed his genuine appreciation for the manner in which the Council handled City affairs. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. At the last regular Council meeting the City received a copy of a resolution adopted by the City of Redondo Beach calling on the State Legislature to increase the limit on leases for submerged lands and adjoining uplands from 50 to 65, years, which matter had been referred to him for study. After checking with that City, he had found the matter was sent for -4- X 1162 information only, inasmuch as we do not own our off -shore submerged lands. 2. At the last regular meeting an ordinance had been proposed by the Chief of Police, adopting the State standards for training and sklection of police officers; that the adoption of such an ordinance would qualify the City for certain funds already available, accumulating since 1959 as the result of legislation enacted at that time; that all fines include 5% override and this money is placed in a Police training fund and is allocated back to cities that have adopted certain standards the State recommended. Mr. Sailors pointed out that this City already has standards higher than State requirements. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced the follow- ing Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT THE CITY WILL ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS FOR RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION OF PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS OF TRAINING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.. which was read. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the improvement of Imperial Highway, Aviation Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard, by Con- tractors' Asphalt Sales Company, be accepted and Notice of Completion filed as of March 13, 1961 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, and'that the reconstruction of Imperial Highway from Aviation Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard by Contractors Asphalt Sales Company, is hereby accepted as complete, as of March 13, 1961; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented an interim report on the construction of the West Coast Feeder extension, from Aviation Boulevard to the vicinity of the El Segundo Booster Station. Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers on the Project, estimate specifi- cations will be completed in six weeks. Approval by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District of this joint venture will take approximately four weeks. It is estimated that -5- 1163 after County review, approximately two weeks will be required to make necessary changes; allowing bidding time of four weeks, makes a atotal of 16 weeks from March 1st. This will provide for start of construction on July lst. Estimated engineering cost totals $20,000 for designs, plans and speci- fications, and contract documents. Of this amount, E1 Segundo's share would be 40% or $8,000.00; this estimate of engineering costs is considered by the Consultant to be slightly high, since our contract is based on actual cost plus percentage. He further reported he had instructed the Consultant to proceed with the design of the Feeder Line including the temporary connection at the E1 Segundo Booster Station, as soon as possible, in order to afford an additional source of supply. The pressure regulating Station will not be needed until some time in 1963 and is to be delayed until after the completion of this new connection. Employment of this Consultant was authorized by the Council last year, on the basis of a maximum of $2 percent or 22 times payroll, whichever is the least. UNFINISHED BUSINESS At the last regular meeting a a resolution on patriot- ism was presented for the Council's consideration. At this time it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there are groups operating today ,. in the United States whose object is to overthrow and undermine the fundamental structure of American Government; and WHEREAS, these subversive groups are aiding and abetting a foreign conspiracy and ideology; and WHEREAS, an acute awareness of national and international political activities is one of the obligations of a good citizen, and because an informed person armed with such knowledge cannot be one of apathy and unconcern; and WHEREAS, the interest and active participa- tion of our people in combating the evil of Commun- ism is vital to the continued existence of the American way of life; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all citizens are urged to consciously rededicate themselves to the United States of America and the freedom and dignity of the individual for which it stands, and unitedly oppose the insidious influences of foreign ideologies-adverse to that of our Nation. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: X 1164 Demand Register - Demands Nos. 12493 to 12585, Inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - $ 63,063.17 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - 4,281.96 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 8.58.00 TOTAL $ 68,203.13 Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 3859 to 3886, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 14,030.13 TOTAL $ 14,030.13 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 At this time Mayor Baker appointed Councilmen Robert W. Frederi`ck and George E. _Gordon, Jr. to serve on the Library study Committee. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman'Swanson, the appointment by Mayor Baker of Councilmen Frederick and Gordon to serve on the Library study Committee be and the same are hereby approved. Motion carried. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn- ment being 8:35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, City Cleric -7-