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1963 JUL 08 CC MINX 1564 E1 Segundo, California July 8, 196 3 A regular miming 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 Councilman Frederick. 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 adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held July 1, 1963, having been read, Councilman Tandy asked that Item No. 3, Page 3, immediately prior to the last unnumbered paragraph thereof, be corrected to read as follows: "It was pointed out that the bids to be considered were approxi- mately 13% in excess of the Engineer's estimate. Further, according to Mr. Webb, the recent softening of pipe prices indicated strong possibility of a more favorable bid if re- advertising for bids is undertaken. " . It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the public hearing on vacation of certain portion of Grand Avenue as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 2042, and inquired of the - -.City Clerk if affidavits of publication and posting of Notice of Vacation were on file in her office and she replied in the affirmative. The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests or objections against the vacation had been filed with her, and none having been received, Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council respecting the proposed vacation. No person desiring to be heard in the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2045, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY, AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2042 OF SAID CITY. , 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. -1- X 1565 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids on a portion of-Lot 43, Tract 2667 and .inquired of the City Clerk if any bids had been received. The City Clerk announced that she had .received one (1) bid. Motion was made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried that this bid be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bid is ,as follows: Mr. Reid Alexander - - - - - - - - Amount of bid: $5, 000. 00 The City Attorney advised the Council that the cancellation of the lease on the subject lot for parking purposes for Chante .Restaurant had not been returned as of this date; that while there was no question as to it's being returned, the fact that it was not now in the hands of the City constituted a nuisance factor in the matter. Mr. Reid Alexander, who was present.in.the. Council Chamber, stated he would accept the property on those conditions. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that since only one bid for the purchase of subject property had been received, the Council accept this bid subject to the conditions stated by the City Attorney, and that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, on July 8, 1963, Mr. Reid Alexander submitted to the City Council a bid of $5, 000. 00 and enclosed a cash deposit of $750. 00 therewith, for certain real property owned by the City of EI' Segundo, to wit: A portion of Lot 43, Tract No. 2667, as per map recorded in Book 27, Page 78 of Maps, in the office of the c©unty re- corder of Los Angeles County, California. and WHEREAS, said bid was accepted by the City Council of the ` City of El Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest and make delivery of deed in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson and Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. 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 notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed proposals with said Commission for YUKON and PETROFF annexations to said City. Ordered filed. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION transmitting the following resolution: No. 555, granting a variance, with certain conditions, to conduct a busines-s--of—electronic fabrication and sales or wholesaling on property located at 310 E. Imperial Avenue, requested by E.W. Lush. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting the following resolution: No. 556, granting a variance to reduce required frontyard set- backs to 20 feet overall, in Tract #23195, requested by D. S. Woodford and L. Silver. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting the following resolution: No. 557, granting a variance to improve existing structure, and waive parking requirements on property located at 117 Richmond Street, re- quested by R. R. Wegener. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. -2- X 1566 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting the following resolution: No. 558, denying a variance request to construct an eight story 88 -unit apartment se, exceeding height restrictions in R -3 zone, on property in the 400 block Illinois Street, requested by E. S. Riviera, Inc. Ordered filed pending expiration of ;appeal period. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting the following resolution: No. 559, granting a variance, with certain ;conditions, to reduce required parking in connection with restaurant business at 607 E. E1 Segundo Blvd., requested by Raymond M. Senchyna. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 7. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer license for Dom's, 412 Main Street. Ordered filed. 8. MR. H. L. TROUTMAN, Utah Construction & Mining Co., commending the El Segundo Police Department on their efficiency on two separate occasions when, on June 16, 1963, the Utah offices were burglarized and the following weekend the police discovered an unsecured building. He expressed the appreciation of his Company and. complimented those responsible for this capable Police Department. A copy of the letter having been given the Police Department, the communication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. C. L. Haluck, 220 Arena Street, addressed the Council on the matter of the use of small signs (FOR RENT, etc.). He asked for clarification as to what type of property can be used for displaying these signs. He had placed a FOR RENT sign on R -1 property (with the owner's permission) one block away from. the property being advertised. Without notifying him, the Police confiscated his sign and took it to the City Garage. He stated there were countless such violations in town and he did not see why he was made to take his signs down while others remained, even some which had been tacked on utility poles. Mayor Baker assured Mr. Haluck that there was no intention on the part of the City to single out individuals for special treatment but, unfortunately, not every violation can be spotted. He pointed out that on no parkway are signs to be posted, regardless of location. Mayor Baker then referred the matter to the City Manager for investigation and report. 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 bid. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2046, 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 RE- QUIREMENTS TO SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1963. , 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. -3- X 1597 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 Materials be accepted due to the fact that this is a local firm and the delivery costs would be so much less than those of any other company, so that the net cost to the City would be less than any of the others. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved, and that Resolution No. 2047 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, 1963, 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. 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 Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved, and that Resolution No. 2048 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, 1963. , 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. Requested permission to solicit bids for playground equipment for the Whiting Street Tiny Tot play area. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the request to solicit bids for play- ground equipment for the Whiting Street Tiny Tot play area be approved. Motion carried. 5. .Reported that the request of National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation had been referred to the Police Department for investigation and found that this is a highly respected organization and for that reason recom- mended that this request be approved. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the request of the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation to conduct a campaign to solicit funds in the City of E1 Segundo from August 16 to September 15, 1963 be approved. Motion carried. 6. Reported that a request had been received from the Baptist Church to install a stop sign at Penn and Palm due to the dangerous traffic condition in that area. He then asked Mr. Webb to make a Traffic Committee -4- X 1568 report which recommended installing stop signs at the East /West entrances to Penn Street and Palm Avenue. Councilman Frederick expressed his opposition to the stop sign for the reason that he does not believe that stop signs accomplish what they are supposed to accomplish; that if people drove within the legal limits of the law, most accidents would not happen and that 9 out of 10 accidents occur because drivers do not .observe the stop signs anyway. It was brought out by the Mayor that on some occasions a driver is given a false sense of security because the other driver has the stop sign, and if the other drive does not observe the stop sign there is an accident, whereas without a stop sign, both drivers would have to use caution. . Councilman Frederick also stated that many of the stop signs have outlived their usefulness as they were installed in neighborhoods where the people felt they were necessary tp protect small children and now that these children h�Lve grown, it is next to impossible to get the people to agree to having the signs taken out. In a recent survey paid for by the City, traffic experts reported no case where we needed more signs but some areas where they could be removed. Councilman Swanson questioned the advisability of "Yield Right of Way" signs, but after discussion, it was decided that these would not be wise as the average driver does not know precisely what "Yield" means and that could cause trouble on occasion. Mayor Baker stated that he personally feels that something should be done about slowing traffic down. Councilman Kimport expressed his opposition to more boulevard stops as they do not stop accidents, and we already have too many signs. Councilman Swanson pointed out that many stop signs were in- stalled for the reason that many non - residents were using certain residential streets as short -cuts to work and they had to be rerouted in order to cut down the danger in residential areas. The Mayor then made the motion, seconded by Councilman Swanson, to study this issue further and discuss it at a later meeting.. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH made reports as follows: 1. Reported that the transaction had been completed in the matter of the purchase of Lot 22, Tract 23195 purchased from D.S. Woodford and L. Silver, and that Title is now vested in the City of E1 Segundo. 2. Stated that a letter had been received from the Department of Water and Power, City of Los Angeles, requesting extension of time to file the final map of Tract 19068; date of expiration to file final map being July 9, 1963. Upon recommendation it was moved by,Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the time for filing the final map of Tract 19068 be extended to September 23, 196.3. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending Ordinance. No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) by amending the Zoning Map therein contained, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 608 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 608 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. -5- X 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 594 and the Uniform Building Code, 1961 Edition, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 594; OF SAID CITY AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1961 EDITION, VOLUME 1" THEREIN ADOPTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION "(C)" OF SECTION 505 OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 609 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, Ordinance No. 609 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. 3. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to advertising displays adjacent to landscaped freeways, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958" BY ADDING THERETO REGULATIONS RELATING TO ADVERTISING DISPLAYS ADJACENT TO LANDSCAPED FREEWAYS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried,the further reading of Ordinance No. 610 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, Ordinance No. 610 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. Warrants Nos. 2299 to 2478, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $.77,254.05 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - 6,942.39 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,330.20 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,617.37 Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - 1,271.62 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - 20. 00 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 216.60 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 92,652.23 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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 Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn,: AlLe'hhom of ,sci,�; ��. ±nnrient bEin 7: 50 o'olaiz .: pZ 'td, Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: 7/. . ,/ i / �"^'► � ���rb�G'1� City Clerk Mayor 1569