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1962 MAY 14 CC MINX 1364 El Segundo, California May 14, 1962 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Cali- fornia, 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 Mayor pro tem Robert W. Frederick. The meeting was then called to order by Robert W. Frederick, Mayor pro tem, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: ROLL CALL Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Mayor Baker. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held April 23, 1962, having been read, and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes be p.pproved as recorded. Motion carried. 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. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Inglewood has filed a proposal with said Commission for the annexa- tion of "First Osage Territory" to said city. Ordered filed. 2. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being an application for transfer of person to person application, dropping partner, "A" On Sale Beer & Wine License for Hendrikus M. Benner, for The Target located at 217 Richmond Street, El Segundo. Ordered filed. 3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH, being a request to conduct its annual door -to -door fund raising campaign from May 24 through May 28, 1962. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that provi- sional approval be granted, providing that upon investigation it is found that the fund, for which the solicitation is requested, will benefit by at least 8016 of the money collected. Motion carried. 4. ROTARY CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, being a letter of commendation on the present program of city beautification. Ordered filed. 5. EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE requesting that no permits be issued to itinerant vendors, dealers or merchants for the forth- coming July 4th delebration. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy the above request be granted. Motion carried. 6. ADAMS W. BOLTON, being a letter of appreciation for the City's plaque recently presented to him on the occasion of his recent retirement from municipal service with the City of Gardena. Ordered filed. 7. MRS. E. G. WOLLESON, being a letter of appreciation for prompt and efficient service from the Fire Department personnel during a recent emergency in their family. A copy of said letter having been given to the Fire Department, the communication was ordered filed. 8. JAMES E. AND EVA P. HUNT, conveying their appreciation of the prompt and efficient manner in which the members of the Fire Department handled the fire in their factory building. A copy of said letter having been given to the Fire Department, the communication was ordered filed. -1- X 1365 9. PLANNING COMMISSION: (a) Transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 511, granting a variance to the El Segundo Riviera Corporation to build to five feet of the southerly property line at 403 Indiana Street. Ordered filed. (b) Transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 512 recommending proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 507 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) followed by a letter requesting the matter be referred back to the Planning Com- mission for further study and report. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport the Planning Commission's request be approved. Motion carried. (c) Transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 513 approving a lot split appli- cation of Mr. R. A. McMahon for Lot 2, Block 7, Tract 1685, located on the south side of Palm Avenue, westerly of the 600 block Hillcrest Street. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport the lot split be conditionally approved as more specifically shown in Resolution No. 1997, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONDI- TIONALLY APPROVING A LOT SPLIT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 7, TRACT 1685, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA., which was, and adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted. by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes/ Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. (d) Transmitting a copy of tentative map of Tract No. 19068 showing a proposed subdivision of the land owned by the Department of Water & Power of the City of Los Angeles, located in the northwesterly area of Tract 1685, City of El Segundo. Ordered filed. 10. NELSON REITZ, owner of the EL SEGUNDO CAB CO., regarding another taxi or limousine service in this City. Councilman Swanson stated this matter would be considered under Item No. 1 of the City Manager's Report. 11. RICHARD J. WOOD, CITY MANAGER, CITY OF CUDAHY, trans- mitting copy of its Resolution No. 6216 urging the County Board of Supervi- sors to place on the November, 1962 ballot a proposition to prohibit the play- ing of draw poker or low ball poker in the County of Los Angeles. .Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. DON WOODFORD, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EL SEGUNDO HOTEL INVESTMENT CORP., opposing the recent action taken by the City of Los - Angeles and the Airport Commission of the City of Los Angeles, to allow the construction of a large hotel at Los Angeles International Airport, and stated that if the Council wishes to join with them in protesting this action, he would like to request the City direct a resolution opposing this action to Mayor Yorty, the City Clerk and all members of the City Council of the City of Los Angeles, as well as the individual members of the Airport Commission of said city. The Council concurring in the stand taken by Mr. Woodford, it was moved by Council- man Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, there have been announcements that the City of Los Angeles and the Airport Commission of the City of Los Angeles have favorably endorsed the contemplated construction of a large airport hotel at Los Angeles International. Airport; and - -2- X 1366 WHEREAS, there have been substantial financial invest- ments of private capital in providing hotel accommodations through- out the greater Los Angeles area immediately adjacent to said air- port facility; and WHEREAS, these existing hotel facilities, and other planned constructions to serve the airport, are valuable contributions to the over -all development of all the surrounding business and economic activities of the area and should be encouraged to successfully con- tinue; and WHEREAS, the centralized effort of one hotel colossus to serve the entire needs of the airport will competitively stifle and tend to defeat the development trend that best will serve all; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Los Angeles and the Airport Commission of the City of Los Angeles are urged to deny any encouragement of such an airport hotel project that will have a monopolistic effect and preclude the most beneficial and natural development of the greater Los Angeles airport area through the construction and maintenance of the many hotel facili- ties that otherwise may result. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen,:None; Absent: Mayor Baker. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported briefly on the financial status of the E1 Segundo Cab Com- pany, after which Mayor pro tem Frederick announced this was the time to which the informal hearing and consideration with respect to Mr. C. T. Crawford's application to operate a limousine service in the City of El Segundo, had been continued; asked if there were any persons present that would care to address the Council either for, or against, the grant of such application. Mr. Crawford addressed. the Council in favor of his application. Mr. Wally Moore, a representative of the South Bay Daily Breeze, spoke for himself as a resident of the City of E1 Segundo, and stressed the inadequacy of the taxicab service in the city. - Mr. Nelson Reitz, holder of the present taxicab conditional permit, addressed the Council stating that, (1) he was not getting a fair return on his investment, and (2) that the granting of the limousine permit would impose a severe financial strain upon the present activities of the existing taxicab business, that the limou- sine service is competitive to the taxicab business and it would hurt his revenue. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport that Mr. C. T. Crawford's request for per- mit to operate a limousine service in the City of El Segundo, be denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Kimport, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilman Swanson; Absent: Mayor Baker. 2. That Officer Kent Annis had requested a leave of absence without pay from June 6 through June 16, 1962, and he recommended said leave be granted. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. - -3- X 136'7 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. 3. Requested permission to take two days accumulated vacation on May 31 and June 1, 1962. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the above request be approved. Motion carried. 4. Submitted for the - Council's consideration a proposal from Mr. L. A. Allen, Planning Commission Chairman, to, during the next three months, complete PhaAe2 of- the recent study made by The Regional Planning Commis- sion of the County of Los Angeles; of an area of land -lying easterly and west- erly of Sepulveda Boulevard between El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial High- way, and as more particularly described in Ordinance No. 587. In addition to Phase 2 of said study, Mr. Allen will prepare and draft amendments to The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance covering the needs in the area described, including an amendment to said Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in reference to signs, at a cost of $1, 750, out of which sum, Gordon Whitnall and Associates will be paid $500 for their help as consultants. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above proposal be accepted for the sum stipulated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Stated it had been recommended by the Los Angeles County Health Officer that because of new state laws enacted in 1961, . it would be in the best interests of the City for_.sai &_City to assume the responsibility of the enforce- ment of the California Health and Safety Code provisions relating to Mobile - homes and Mobilehome Parks, and if the Council so desires, it would be in order to adopt the following resolution. Thereafter, it was moved by Council- man Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 1998, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ASSUMING THE RES- PONSIBILITY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CALI- FORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, DIVISION 13, PART 2, (MOBILEHOMES AND'MOBILEHOME PARKS) AND RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said, resolution waq' adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem 2. Advised the Council the City was served with a complaint for property damage pertaining to the claim of Carly Lyle Dein to recover damages in the sum of $1, 500 for surface water damages that occurred on 1457 East Palm Ave- nue, on or about February 8, 1962; notice of claim hating been previously filed with the City on March 2, 1962, and recommended the Council confirm, ratify and adopt the action of the City Clerk in referring the complaint and summons to the Insurance Carrier for appropriate defense and action. ­4� X 1368 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 3. As requested, he had prepared an Interim Ordinance which will prohibit all construction in the area which is more fully described in said Ordinance without first obtaining the approval of the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced the Interim Zoning Ordinance; it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the adoption of Ordinance No. 587, entitled: A TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY AND PROHI- BITING ALL CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEREIN DES- CRIBED AREA WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., which Ordinance was read in full and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem 4. As requested by Mayor Baker, he presented a resolution for the Council's consideration congratulating and commending Mayor H. F. B. Roessler of the City of Palos Verdes Estates. :Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Mayor H. F. B. Roessler, Mayor of the City of Palos Verdes Estates, California, has served with distinction the people of the City of Palos Verdes Estates during the past twenty - two consecutive years; and WHEREAS, Mayor H. F. B. Roessler, in serving the people of his community, has capably benefited all the communities of the South Bay area; and WHEREAS, in recognition of Mayor H. F. B. Roessler's outstanding service his colleagues repeatedly have elected him Mayor, and the people of his community have elected him to office six times; and WHEREAS, his record of service_ to their community is, in - itself, a monument of attainment; 'and, WHEREAS, the people of the City of El Segundo wish further to document his merited recognition as an _outstanding civic leader by this expression of appreciation and evidence their lasting regard for him as a city official as well as an individual; NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,, DOES FIND, DETERMINE AND "RESOLVE, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Mayor H. F. B. Roessler is congratulated and commended upon his attainments as a city official and as an indivi- dual for the many continues and successful years of devoted: service to his community and to the municipalities of the South Bay area; SECTION 2. That Mayor H. F. B. Roessler is congratulated and commended for the skill, understanding and ability that he has evi- denced throughout his many years of public service in the furtherance of good government. SECTION 3. To Mayor H. F. B. Roessler is extended the -5- X good wishes of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, and . his many good friends in the City of El Segundo, for his continued good health and well - being, and his continued dedicated service to good government. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Plans and Specifications for the construction of a gar- age building at -the. Recreation Center, - as -previously directed by the Coun- cil, and recommended said plans and specifications be approved and the City Clerk be authroized to advertise for bids, Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: . - RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS No. 62 -2" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE RECREATION CENTER, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," dated May 14, 1962, and presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed as May 28, 1962. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. 2. Reported that the installation of modified traffic signals at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Lomita Street has been completed by the contractor, William R. Hahn, in a satisfactory manner, and recommended this work be accepted and approved, and Notice of Completion filed. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works and that the modifica- tion of traffic signals at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Lomita Street is hereby accepted as complete as of May 11, 1962; and - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that Mayor pro tem Frederick 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 Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. 1369 X 13'70 U. The Director of Public Works advised the City Council of the desirability of the improving the herein below described area through the construction of curbs, sidewalks and paving, and recommended that proceedings be initiated pursuant to the provisions of Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code, inasmuch as in his opinion it is impractical to circulate a petition. Members of the Council concurring in this recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUN- DO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: ` _ 1. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, proceeding under tho provisions of the Improvement Act of 1911 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of Cali- fornia, to make certain public improvements, curbs, sidewalks and pavement, in the area bounded by Imperial Highway on the north, Sepulveda Boulevard on the east, El Segundo Boulevard on the south, and the westerly City boundary, and in .order to acquire jurisdiction to adopt a Resolution of Intention under said "Improvement Act of 1- 911,." proceedings must first be initiated under the "Special Assess- ment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931. " 2. That the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby instructed and directed to secure the necessary data and file a written report, pursuant to the provisions of said "Special Assess- ment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" for the improvement of said area. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor pro tem Frederick announced that, as had been recommended by Mayor Baker, members had been appointed to serve on the Noise Abate - ment Committee, as follows: Mrs. Zonita Cargill, Mrs. Karl J. Barmore, Mr. Robert S. Norland, Mr. Ray Smith, Mr. Joe A. Adams, Mrs. Blanche Walker, Mrs. Hazel Yates, Mrs. George Garrett and Mrs. Jack Shephard, who will act as Chairman of the Committee. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport the above appointments to serve on the Noise Abatement Committee be approved. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands having had the approval of 'the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 15787 to 15977, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - Pension Fund - - - - - Capital Improvement Fund Trust Fund - - - - - - Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - Water Consumers Fund- Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - $ 72, 654. 36 - - - - - - - 4,923.94 - - - - - - - - 197, 646.13 - - - - - - - - 403.00 - - - - - - - - 4,799.11 - - - - - - - - 40,657. 67 total $321,179.21 -7- X 13'71 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, 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 Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. NEW BUSINESS Mayor pro tem Frederick advised the Council that the appointment of Mr. James L. Stinnett, Jr. as a member of the Recreation Commission would expire May 14, 1962, and recommended his reappointment. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Mr. James L. Stinnett, Jr., be, and he is hereby, reappointed as a mem- ber of the Recreation Commission of the City of El Segundo for a period of four years, terminating May 14, 1966. Motion carried. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:15 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED- Respectfully submitted, EUNICE U. CREASON, CITY CLERK By / -� Deputy 14 Mayor