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1961 NOV 13 CC MINX 1276 E1 Segundo, California November 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 allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by an invocation 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 0' clock p.m. I ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held October 9, 1961, and of the adjourned regular meeting held October 19, 1961, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved -ray Councilman Fred4�lrick seconded�by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Baker was presented with a token from the Mayor of Turku, Finland, by Steve Schuman, a representative of the American Field Service. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received- from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were were disposed of in the following manner: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 493, denying proposed change of zone from R -1 to R-3 for certain property on north side of Mariposa Avenue between Center Street and California Street. The Clerk announced that an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission had been received by her, and the matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting to be held November 27, 1961. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 494, granting variance to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fisher to extend time to replace unsafe garages on property located at 321 -323 West E1 Segundo Boulevard. Ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 495 recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) regarding single dwellings on divided lots. The matter has been set for hearing before the Council at its regular meeting to be held December 11, 1961. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 496, recommending proposed amendments to Chapter 28, Subdivisions, of The City Code, as contained therein. The matter will be taken up by the City Attorney later at this meeting. 5. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for an "M" On Sale Beer license for 306 Richmond Street, Joseph Talluto. Ordered filed. -1- x 127'7 6. MR. RUSSELL H. DRESS, 710 Ranger Avenue, El Monte, requesting renewal of free veteran's license. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the above request be approved. Motion carried. 7. MR. HUBERT McKENZIE BROADUS, 744 South Carondelet, los Angeles, requested renewal, of his free veteran's license. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the request be approved. Motion carried. 8. MR. ROBERT L. WILSON, City Clerk, Duarte, regarding his City's action in support of petition to Governor Brown to call a 'special session of the State legislature next year for the purpose of introducing a bill to outlaw draw poker in the State of California. Mayor Baker stated the Board of Directors of the league of California Cities has taken a similar actionnotnot for a special session of the legislature, after which the communication was ordered filed. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION, referring to .its ,Resolution No. 486 regarding parking spaces and reconstruction of non - conforming buildings partially destroyed. Moved by Councilman Swanson that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission with the request that Article 16, Section 1609, of said Resolution, be left as originally written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Freddrick, and was -unanimously carried. 10. ASSEMBLY INTERIM COMMITTEE on Municipal and County Government, being notice of two -day hearing on November 16 and 17, . 1961, in Room 115 of the Old State Building in Los Angeles, regarding Assembly Bills 2728 and 1921. Mayor Baker requested those Councilmen who could attend to do so, after which the communication was ordered filed. 11. EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MEREDITH BRUNK, Asst. Principal, commending Sgt. Porter of the Police Department on his recent safety assembly programs held in the schools. Mayor Baker being informed a copy of this letter had been received by the Police Department, the communication was ordered filed. 12. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, and CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, transmitting copies of resolutions opposing granting of permission for pros- pecting and /or mining for minerals of any kind in the waters of Santa Monica Bay. Ordered filed. 13. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, transmitting copy of its Resolu- tion No. NA 2388 condemning the Soviet Union for the resumption of nuclear testing. Ordered filed. 14. CITY OF LAKEWOOD, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 1187 urging all Americans to resist the spread of International Communism. The City of E1 Segundo having adopted a similar resolution, the communica- tion was ordered filed. 15. UNITED MISSIONARY ARMY, INC., 531 North Western Avenue, Isis Angeles, 'regarding solicitation for religious purposes, within the City of E1 Segundo. By general consent, the communication was referred to the Police Department for investigation and report. 16. MR. ROGER GRANBO; Operations Manager, The May Company, requesting permission to allow Cub Scouts-to distribute Good Will Bags to the citizens of El Segundo on Saturday, December 2, 1961, Good Turn Day, and further suggesting the Council issue a Proclamation designating December 2nd as Good Turn Day. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above request to distrbute Good Will Bags by Cub Scouts on December 2, 1961, be approved. Motion carriedd -2- X 1.2'78 17. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting cancellation of Warrants Nos. 13996 and 14004 in amount of $200.00 each. Moved by Councilman Swanson, secondedd by Councilman Frederick, the above reqiest be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swantaon, Tandy and 18. GORDON T. NESVIG, CLERK, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, advising that Notice of Intention to circulate a petition in certain unincorporated territory of Los Angeles County for the incorporation -of a new city to be known as the City of Moneta Gardens, has been filed with said Board. Ordered filed. 19. ACE. T. BEALL, requesting that the present parking lot lease covering L ots 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 59, be amended to read "the Easterly 75 feet of said lots instead of the present Easterly 55 feet". By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report at the next regular Council meeting to be held. November 27, 1961. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. FLOYD .WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, called the Council's attention to the signal on Grand Avenue at Lomita Street again, and requested that the matter receive attention; as many cars are held up waiting for the signal to allow east and west 'traffic, while there is very little north and south traffic at this intersection. The Mayor requested Director of Public Works Webb to see what can be done to adjust the signal. MR. WNNDELL SIMMONS, representing the E1 Segundo Babe Ruth League, Inc. , addressed the Council, stating it was his understanding the matter of lighting the hardball field at Recreation Park would be con- sidered at this Council meeting, and he presented a letter to the Council setting forth the reasons for the request. Mayor Baker stated that all the information on the cost for such improvement has not yet been presented to the Council, and that the matter would be considered at the next regular Council meeting to be held November 27th. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A14D SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER: 1. Requested authority to solicit bids for a 3/4 ton pickup truck and a half ton pickup truck for use in the water department. A 1951 one ton International truck and a 1951 half ton Chevrolet truck will be used as trade -ins. Moved by Councilman Frederick seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above request be approved. Motion carried. 2. Bids were solicited for a loader for the Street Department and he recommended that this equipment be purchased from the South- west Tractor Sales for the amount of $1,313.52 less $313.52 trade -in, it being the lowest bid received. , Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the bid of Southwest Tractor Sales be accepted for the amount above set forth. -3- X 12'79 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;' Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Bids were solicited for a chassis reel and chassis pump and a gear oil reel and gear pump, and he recommended the bid of Alemite Company in amount of $812.23 be accepted, it being the lowerst bid received. Councilman Frederick requested that the Alemite Company include a loo-L so that the hose can be looped under the equipment being greased, after which he moved that the bid of Alemite Company be accepted at the above price, which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Bids were solicited for the annual requirements for hydrated lime for the Water Department, and he recommended the bid of Chemical Manufacturing for the price of $27.25 per ton, be accepted, it being the lowest bid received. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the bid of Chemical Manufacturing Company in amount of $27.25 per ton, be accepted for the City's annual hydrated lime requirements. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kirriport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. I k 5. The McCarthy Insurance Agency has solicited quotations on hehalf of the City for liability insurance, and it is recommended that the City continue its coverage with the Royal Globe Insurance Group, as it was the lowest bidder. ` Moved by Councilman Frederick, secondeddby Counc`ilman Swanson, the bid of Royal Glove Insurance Group in amount of $11, 744. 52 for the City's annual liability insurance expiring November 11, 1961 'be accepted. Carrie d by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a recommendation from the Director of Finance pertaining to the delinquent account of Transval Electronic Corporation, and requested the recommendation to defer legal action to collect this account be approved. I Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 7. Presented the the Council's conside 'ration a revised Mutual Aid Agreement of nine South Bay cities; that the City Manager and the City Attorney have reviewed said agreement and concur in *the recommend- -4- X 1280 ation of Fire Chief Gates to approve this agreement. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved and that a copy be filed in the office of the City Clerk. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Requested authority to hire a part time draftsman, at an hourly rate of $3.70, for the purpose of bringing the Land Use maps up to date; that it is estimated such work will requireaapproximately 100 hours to complete the work. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above reque8t be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen ` None. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a__ resolution per - taining to the rates of wage to be paid on public , #f_?lis in the City of E1 Segundo, as required annually under the Labor Code of the State of California, if there has been a change of rate. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 3985, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO- CALIFORNIA, ASCERTAIN- ING AND DETERMINING PREVAILING RATES OF WAGE TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND REPEAL- ING RESOLUTION NO. 1901. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, -said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending the City Code pertaining to the sales and use tax; that the proposed ord- inance is in the form requested by the State. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced said ordinance, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958" BY AMENDING SECTIONS "30.311, "30.51' AND "30.6" OF SAID CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX., -5- i X 1281 3. Presented for the Council's consideration an ,ordinance relating to business licenses and split lots. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy intro- duced said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUMO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958" BY ADDING SECTIONS "16.2. 1" AND "16.8" AND AMENDING "28.48" OF SAID CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND SPLIT LOTS., which was read. 4. Advised the Council that the Garbage and Trash Collection Contract with Mr. Walsborn had been executed; the bond has been deposited with the City and the certified check in amount of $5,000.00 which Mr. Walsborn deposited with the City remains to be returned; and he recommended the Council authorize said certified check be returned to Mr. Walsborn. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 5. Requested permission to purchase a set of California Jurisprudence Second Edition General Index, for the E1 Segundo Law library, consisting of 60 volumes, at a cost of $1, 050. 00, which amount exceeds his yearly budget. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman. Tandy, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR . OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an easement from Pacific Electric Railway Company, for construction of sewer pipeline under its tracks in El Segundo Industrial Park, and recommended said easement be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk to Attest. Moved by Councilman Freddrick, .seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution abe adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Easement dated October 327, 1961, executed by Pacific Electric Railway Company, a corpo- ration, granting an easement to the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, a municipal corporation, to construct, reconstruct, maintain and operate a 15 -inch vitrified , clay sewer pipeline, upon and across that certain parcel of land situate in the City of E1 Seg- undo, County of Ios Angeles, and described as follows, to wit: A strip of land, 6 feet in width, situate in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Isis Angeles, State of California, in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, S. B. M., being all that portion of that certain 80 -foot wide strip of land "FIRST" described in deed to Pacific Electric Railway Company, recorded on May 27, 1913, in Book 5750, page 43 of Deeds, in the office of the Recorder of said county, and all that portion of that certain real property described in deed to Pacific Electric Railway Company, recorded on X 1282 August 31, 1918 in Book 6708, page 304 of said Deeds, lying 3 feet on each side of the southerly prolongation of, a line parallel with and distant westerly 25 feet, measured at right angles, from the center line of Douglas Street, 76 feet wide, as shown shown on map of Tract No. 26556, recorded in Book 675, pages 93 and 94 of Maps, in the office of said Recorder, Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, conditions and ccovenants of record. . for sewer line purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor -and City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said easement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk is - hereby authorized to attest the same and affix the official seal, and to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of said County and State. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an easement from Pacific Electric Railway Company for construction of water pipeline under its tracks in E1 Segundo Industrial Park, and recommended said easement be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest. Moved by Councilman Swanson, secondedd by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Easement dated October 27, 1961, executed by Pacific Electric Railway Company, a corpo- ration, granting an easement to the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, a municipal corporation, to construct, reconstruct, Maintain and operate a 12 -inch water line upon and across that certain parcel of land situate in the City of E1 Segundo, County of los Angeles, and described as follows: A strip of land, 5 feet in width, situate in the. City of E1 Segundo, County of los Angeles, State of Cali- fornia, in Section 18, .Township 3 South, Range 14 West, S. B. M., being all that portion of that certain 80 -foot wide strip of land "FIRST" described in deed to Pacific Electric Railway Company, recorded on May 27, 19.13 in Book 5750, page 43 of Deeds, in the office of the Recorder of said county, lying 2.5 feet on each side of the southerly prolongation of a line parallel with and distant easterly 25 feet, measured at right angles, from the center line of Douglas Street, 76 feet wide, as shown don map of Tract No. 26556, recorded in Book 675, pages 93 and 94 of Maps in the office of said Recorder.. Subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, conditions and covenants, of record. for water line purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City; • and -7- X BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said easement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the same and affix the official seal and to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of said County and State. Carried by the following vote: Ayes:. Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 1283 3. Reported that the work done by Moulder Bros. in planting trees in the business district had been completeddto the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, and recommended this work be accepted and approved and Notice of Completion filed. Councilman Tandy told the Council he had received many compli- ments on the trees, and moved that the following resolution be adopted which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Director of Parks and-Recreation and that the planting of street trees in the business district is hereby accepted as complete as of November 13, 1961; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,, that the Mayor be and h e 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 Ios Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 4. Recommended that the City hold an auction for the purpose of disposing of surplus materials owned and no longer needed by the City and those articles in the custody of the Police Department that have been unclaimed as per the period of. time required, said auction to be held on Friday, December 1, 1961, at the hour of 4:00 o'clock p.m. at the City Warehouse. `He further requested that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of such items for sale. Moved by Councilman Tandy,'seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 5. That he was in receipt of a letter- agreement with the Foley Advertising & Display Company, for the -installation of Christmas decor- ations in amount of $2,, 495. 00, which is the same price paid last year, and recommended it be approved, and the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement. Moved by Councilman Tandy, secondeddby Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and X 1284 The Director of Public Works further recommended that the installation of three Christmas. street lines at Mariposa Avenue and Center Street be authorized, at a total cost of $615.00, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above- recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The request of Exceptional Children's Foundation to conduct a door -to -door campaign in this City during the week of December 8 -16, 1961, was considered at this time. After reading a communication from the E1 Segundo Unified School District, it was the consensus of the Council that the Exceptional Children's Foundation offered a program to those who would not qualify for public school special programs. It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the request be approved. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The followdng demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register- Demands Nos. 14190 to Water Demands Nos. 4229 - 4242 inclusive General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 119, 822.08 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9,360.49 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 633.10 Gas Tax - - --- - - - = - - - - - - - - - 382.92 Capital Improvement - - - - - - - - - - - 3,713.76 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 11, 413.55 Water Consumers Fund - - --- - - - - - - - 119.53 TOTAL $ 145,4 * 45.43 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanso, 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded Hy Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being-8:05 p.m. Motion carried. RespectfullZs*tted. APPROVED: ity Clerk Mayor