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1962 JUL 23 CC MINX 1392 E1 Segundo, California July 23, 196i - -- 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 Mrs. Eunice Creason, City Clerk. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held on July 9, 1962, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes of said meeting 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 Appeal from the Decision of the Planning Commission regarding the matter of appeal of Eldon Cessna from the decision of the Planning Commission granting a variance to extend the existing garage 14 inches to 18 inches into the required front yard on property located at 636 Sierra Street, E1 Segundo, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of, mailing and publishing notice of this hearing are in her possession, as well as the file of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor Baker inquired if any written communications had been received, and the Clerk read a letter from Mr. Albert M. Hyatt. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the variance, and Mr. R. F. Mino, 624 Sierra Street, addressed the Council stating he was in agreement with Mr. Hyatt's request for variance. Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed variance, and Mr. Eldon Cessna, 639 Sierra, addressed the Council , presenting his reasons for such opposition. After all testimony had been received in favor of and in oppo- sition to the proposed garage extension into the required front yard on the herein above described property, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the decision of the Planning Com- mission be upheld and that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Council from Mr. Eldon Cessna, which decision granted a variance to extend an existing garage fourteen inches to eighteen inches into the required front yard on property located at 636 Sierra Street; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised hearing on said Appeal on July 23, 1962; and -1- X 1393 WHEREAS, the City Council reached its decision on said matter; - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby uphold the decision of the Planning Commission in granting the request of Mr. A. H. Hyatt for a Variance to extend the existing garage fourteen to eighteen inches into the required front yard on property located at 636 Sierra Street, Et Segundo, California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., upon motion duly made and unan- imously carried, the meeting was recessed for the purpose of conducting a hearing as a Board of Appeals, pursuant to the provisions of the Unified Building Code, 1949 Edition. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 o'clock p, vn. , with the following Councilmen present: Frederick, Kimport., Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the following manner: 1. JOHN R. QUINN, ASSESSOR, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, enclosing assessed value totals for the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 2. IDS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed with said Commission, proposals for annexation of East Imperial Annexations Nos. 1 and 2. Ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 520, clarifying ambiguity of C -2 use regarding automatic laundry and dry cleaning business at 204 East Imperial Avenue, as set forth in Section 1402 of Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Council concurring in -the clarification of said matter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the action of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 520 be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. None. ,ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER. SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that bids had been solicited from various agencies for the City's annual oil lubricant requirements, and recommended that the bid of Tidewater Oil Company be accepted, it being the overall lowest bidder. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Mayor Baker, the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2001, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TIDEWATER OIL COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE OIL AND LUBRICANT REQUIRE- MENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1962. , -2- X 1394 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: I < Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen, None. 2. Advised that bids had been solicited from various agencies for the City's annual asphaltic concrete requirements, and recommended that the bid of Industrial Asphalt Company be accepted, it being the lowest bid in terms of time and travel. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved., and that Resolution No. 2002 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT OF CALIFORNIA, INC.., FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1962. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy, Kimport and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that bids had been solicited from various agencies for the City's annual asphaltic emulsion, and as only one bid was received, it was recommended that a contract be awarded to the American Bitumuls and Asphalt Company for said material. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No" entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF AMERICAN BITUMULS & ASPHALT COMPANY FOR FURNISHING THE ASPHALTIC EMULSION REQUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1962. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Recommended that our present Zoning' Ordinance be included in the Municipal Code, and that the City enter into a contract with Michie City Publications Company to accomplish the work, at an estimated cost of $900.00 to cover ,the required printed copies of the Code as well as fifty supplements in booklet form. -3- X 1395 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport 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. 5. Recommended that the relocation permit bond issued to . James L Stinnett, Jr., covering the moving of a structure to 366 South Sepulveda Boulevard, be exonerated, as such work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 952456 dated August 24, 1961, with James L Stinnett, Jr. as Principal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in amount of $2, 000. 00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability subsequent to midnight of this date, to wit: July 23, 1962. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Recommended that the relocation permit bond issued to' Hemby Owen covering the moving of a structure to 708 West Palm Avenue, be exonerated as such work has been completed to the satis= faction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 01 -B -80873 dated March 28, 1962, with Hemby Owen as 'Principal and Pacific Employers Insurance Company. as Principal, in amount of $2, 500. 00 be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight -this date, to wit: July 23, 1962. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen •Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. T. Recommended that the City -owned house at the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Lomita Street be removed and that said area be included in a storage area for the Water Department. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 8. Advised the Council that an error in the Classification and Salary Report had been made regarding H. E. Taylor, Water Foreman; that at the time the salary survey was printed, he was on Range 211B -E and should have gone to Step E of the new Range 32 instead of Step C. This would change his salary to $651.00, and recommended that this correction be made. -4- X 1396 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, 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. 9. An indefinite leave of absence without pay has been requested by James Clark, Police Officer, due to illness, and recommended that said leave be granted, effective July 12, 1962, said leave 'to be reviewed after twelve months. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: .1. Notified the Council that a claim had been filed against the City for injuries sustained by Patricia Ann Strudgeon, 300 Maryland St., while playing at Hill Top Park on June 23, 1962, and that the claim had been referred to the Insurance Carrier. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the claim be denied and that the action of the Clerk in referring it to the Insurance Carrier be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's attention a letter of proposal from Alderman and Swift, Consulting Engineers, for the design of a storm drain pumping station to be located in the E1 Segundo Recreation Center, and recommended said proposal be accepted. . Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the proposal of Alderman and Swift, Consulting Engineers, dated July 5, 1962, presented to this Council at this meeting, for the design of a storm drain pumping station to be located in the E1 Segundo Rec- reation Center, be accepted, the fee for such work to be payroll cost multiplied by 2.25 plus the amount of direct costs such as mileage, blueprints, outside consultants, and other direct out of pocket expenses. Surveying would be charged at cost plus 14 %, and the total fee for the design of said pumping .station would not exceed $6, 000. 00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen, Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised the Council that the construction of Tracts Nos. 26556 and 26557 for the Utah Construction and Mining Company has been completed satisfactorily by Cox Brothers Construction Company, and recommended said construction be accepted and that the bond not be renewed at date of expiration, August 21, 1962. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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. %7Z r:` 3. Recommended that bids be received for the Installation of Floodlighting of the Baseball Field; that Plans and Specifications No. 61 -22 for such installation had been approved by this Council on January. 22, 1962. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the above recommendation be approved, and that the date of reception of bids be hereby set for September 10, 1962. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Recommended that approval of the following allocation of State and Gas Tax Funds as follows: General Street Maintenance - - - - - - - $ 17, 060.00 El Segundo Boulevard - 1/2 mile east of Sepulveda to Aviation - - - - - - - - 30, 521.17 General Engineering Fund on Currently Budgeted Projects - - - - - - 9,867.18 and that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the necessary doc- uments for presentation to the State. Upon return of these documents from the State Division of Highways, a formal contrapt in accordance with the above recommendation will be presented for Council approval. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Mayor Baker, 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. 5. Advised the Council that the West Coast Feeder Extension from Aviation Boulevard to the E1 Segundo Boulevard Booster Pumping Station has been completed by Vido Artukovich and Sons, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and recommended that said work be accepted and that a Notice of Completion be filed. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the West Coast Feeder Extension is hereby accepted as complete as of July 23, 1962; 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 with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 139'7 X 1398 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance regarding vision clearance on corner and reversed corner lots, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO VISION CLEARANCE, CORNER AND REVERSED CORNER LOTS. After discussion, it was recommended by the Director of Public Works that said ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission in order to establish - a more specific street grade level. after which it v was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Countilman Tandy that the recommendation be approved and the above ordinance returned, to the Planning Commission for further study and report. Motion carried. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance covering amendment to the 1949 Building Code covering fees for building permits, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 362 OF SAID CITY AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1949 EDITION VOLUME I" THEREIN ADOPTED BY AMENDING SECTION 303 OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 588 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 588 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following di im -mnds, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 16521 to 16640, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 22,285. 17 Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - - 6,808.95 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,182.00 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - 34, 616.92 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 144.74 TOTAL$65, 037. 78 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the demands be allowed and warrants 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. 1wil x NEW BUSINESS . 1^ Councilman Frederick advised the Council that Mr. V. lane Knight, Attorney, representing Experimental Specialties, inquired if the Council would negotiate a settlement on the Claim for Storm Water Damage filed against the City, and was told the Council would not and could not do any negotiating, and that if he wanted any further information to contact the City Attorney. No other business to come before the ' Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:00 o'clock p, M. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, r City Clerk X 1399