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1963 APR 08 CC MINX 1510 E1 Segundo, California April 8, 196 3 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 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 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 lminutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held March 25, 1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Coun- cilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time Mayor Baker presented the following service pins and thanked each employee for their loyalty and cooperation, on behalf of the,_ City: T. B. DeBerry, Chief of Police, 35 years Mrs. Nelle Sheldon, Fire Department, 15 years Jack Allen, Public Works Department, 10 years Walter Sukup, Water Department, 10 years Bruce Clements, Police Department, 10 years Eunice Creason, City Clerk, 10 years. Vice Mayor Frederick then presented Mayor Wilburn E. Baker with a 15 year service pin, on behalf of the City. 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 manner indicated: 1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being nitice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Commission for the Osage and ' Eastwood Annexations to said City. Ordered filed. 2, DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being On Sale Beer .License applications for The Detour, 209 West Grand Ave., John's, 145 Richmond Street, and for 366 South Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed. 3. MRS. RUTH A. UNDERWOOD, reporting accident to her daughter, Georgia Underwood, while skating at Recreation Park on March 23, 1963. The City Clerk reported she had referred the claim to the Insurance Carrier. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the claim be denied -and the action of the Clerk in reporting same to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. 4. MR. J. P. BONDERANT, 131 Whiting Street, regarding need of repairs on valve to control storm water' at his residence; and also reminding the Council of his request for a check valve. Director of Public Works Webb reported that the requested valve had been installed, after which the communication was ordered filed. -1- X 5. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, requesting cancella- tion of the following warrants: No. 1260 payable to Gertrude Luttrell in amount of $110. 00, and No. 1422 payable to Miller Bonsall Co., in amount Of $5, 998. 71. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by' Councilman Swanson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and he is hereby authorized to cancel Warrants Nos. 1260 and 1422, in amounts of $110. 00 and $5, 998. 71 respectively; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance and the City Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo be and they are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their respective books of record. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Coumcilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 6. MRS. FRANK RUSH, JR. , 710 E. Mariposa Avenue, requesting permission for the E1 Segundo Junior Woman's Club to hold a wine tasting party on May 10, 1963, at the Woman's Club, 541 Standard Street, from 7 :30 to 9:30 p.m., for the purpose of raising money for the U. S. S. Hope. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the request of the E1 Segundo Junior Woman's Club to hold a wine tasting part on May 10, 1963, at the Woman's Clubhouse, 541 Standard Street, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., be approved. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Arthur Petsch, 219 West Maple Avenue, addressed the Council regarding citizens reporting violations at th6 Stardust Apartments; that he had in his possession some violations he would be glad to go over with the Council at its convenience, if it so desired. Mr. Petsch was requested to call the City Manager the following day regarding the matter. Mr. James Witt, 1103 East Acacia Avenue, addressed the Council and asked when the attorney representing the Property Owners' Association of E1 Segundo might expect an answer to certain questions directed to City officials regarding procedures. Mayor Baker stated the questions had been answered publicly several weeks ago, and City Attorney Bush stated he would be glad to address a written communication to Attorney Morgan, representing the Property Owners Association, giving the same information as had been given to Mr. Petsch and Mrs. Elliott who had called in his office for information; that there was no intention of negligence to give anyone any information, and that the files in the City had been open to inquirers. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested permission to solicit bids for a new 3 -wheel 4 -cubic yard capacity street sweeper to replace the present Wayne sweeper; that mon ey had been appropriated for this item in the current budget. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above request be approved. Motion carried. -2- 1511 X 1512 2. Requested permission to solicit bids for replacement of one Police patrol vehicle, a 1961 Ford Sedan; that money had been appro- priated in the current budget for the purchase of same equipment. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above request be approved. Motion carried. 3. As previously requested, he presented a written report on the Los Angeles County Association of Mental Health, for solicitation in the City of El Segundo during the entire month of May, 1963; which investi- gation disclosed that all funds collected would be used 100% for the support of said Association. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the request of the Los Angeles County Association for Mental Health for solicitation of funds in the City of E1 Segundo during the entire month of May, 1963, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 4. That in order to equalize the time each of the following .indi- viduals would remain in Steps A and B of the salary range with other individuals hired after them, it was requested that the following anni- versary dates be approved as indicated: ` Phillip Benton, Fire Department, February 26, 1963 Jerome Osnower, Police Department, May 26, 1963 John Overton, Police Dq)artment, May 26, 1963. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above set forth anniversary dates be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Nonei 5. Recommended that Al Nosal, Public Works Maintenance man be granted a requested 90 day leave of absence without pay for the period beginning April 10 through July 10, 1963, due to back injury. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation to grant a 90 day leave of absence without pay to Al Nosal, from April 10 to July 10, 1963, be approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council of a claim against the City for damages due to storm water, filed by George J. Chabrajez, 401 Eucalyptus Drive, in amount of $4, 000. 00; that the claim had been referred to the Insurance Carrier by the City Clerk. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier is hereby approved. Motion carried. 2. Advised the Council of action in the Superior Court filed against the City by Vera Westover, 409 Eucalyptus Drive, for storm water damage to her property on February 8, 1962 and February 9, 1963; that the matter had been referred to the Insurance Carrier by the City Clerk. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier is hereby approved. Motion carried. -3- X 1513 3. That at a recent Council meeting the advantages of obtain- ing a special population "nsus of the City of E1 Segundo were considered and the City Manager was authorized to initiate employment of the Depart- ment of Finance of the State of California to conduct such a survey at a cost not to exceed $ 300. 00, and that a contract had been presented which would provide that the State of California would make a survey pursuant to Section 194.2 of the Streets and Highways Code to determine whether or not a complete survey is warranted. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the submitted and proposed agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the State of California Department of Finance providing for such Department's estimate of increase in E1 Segundo's population, pursuant to Section 194. 2 of the Streets and Highways Code, is approved; the Department of Finance is requested to approve and enter this agreement, and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to duly execute the same for and in the name of the City.. 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. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a revised resolution requesting the City of Los Angeles to grant permission by ordinance for the construction and maintenance of proposed sanitary sewer and storm drain lines in Imperial Highway, which resolution had been approved as to form by the City Attorney. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2034, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUMO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, TO GRANT PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER AND STORM DRAIN IN IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES., 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. 2. That in order for the City to complete the construction of a looped water line system between the alley in Block 89 and Sheldon Street, the El Segundo Unified School District had agreed to grant an easement to the City along the southerly five feet of Lot 18, Block 89, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3. In exchange for this easement, which would be granted at no cost to the City, the School District had requested that the City quit- claim an existing easement along the southerly five feet of Lot 7, Block 89, El Segundo Sheet No. 3. This exchange of easements would permit the City to complete a water line loop system in this area, and would afford better construction conditions, and he therefore recommended that this exchange of easements be approved. ME X 1514 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the Quitclaim Deed as presented to this Council at this meeting from the City of El Segundo to the E1 Segundo Unified School District covering the southerly 5. 00 feet of Lot 7, Block 89, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, is hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized tp execute the same for and in the name of the City and the City Clerk is authorized to attest, and that the City Clerk is further author- ized to deliver said instrument to the said School Board in exchange for the Easement and Right of Way offered to the City by said School Board covering the southerly 5. 00 feet of Lot 18, Block 89, of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 3, as set forth: in letter referred to and reported upon to the Council by the Director of Public Works. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance affecting billboards and signboards, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958" BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 6, BILL- BOARDS AND SIGNBOARDS, " OF SAID CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 600 was wiaived. Following motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman- Swanson, Ordinance No. 600 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 demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 57s126.85 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7,234.34 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,678.82 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 998.71 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,599.17 Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - - - - - 5,791.04 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - --- 9.44 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 291.80 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 78, 730.17 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Council man Swanson, 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 to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8 :00 o'clock p, m. Motion carried. Respectfully s itted, R D: City Cierk Al ayor -5-