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1963 MAR 11 CC MINX 1494 E1 Segundo, California March 11, 1963 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 Councilman Robert W. 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 MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held February. 11, 1963, and of the adjourned regular meeting held February 18, 1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr. Marion J. Varner, architect for the addition and alteration of the El Segundo Public Library, presented for the Council's consider- ation plans and specifications for said addition and alteration of the Public Library; further stating that as requested, he had reviewed the fallout potential of the basement which was planned as a fallout civil defense shelter, with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, who have been charged by the. Government to review and assign a fallout protection factor to these buildings. As a result' of a conference with them he had found that the _present _building as now designed, is very close to their minimum fallout protection factor; however, it was recommended that the floor slab thickness over the basement area be increased by two or _three inches in order to provide a protection factor above the minimum, and Mr. Varner stated it was his recom- mendation to modify the thickness of the floor slab over the basement area by two or not more than three inches in order to provide this additional protection factor required. He further stated the plans had been reviewed by the Librarian and others in the City, and to his knowledge said plans meet their requirements. Asked what protection factor could be had by increasing the floor thickness, Mr. Varner stated it was his opinion the protection factor would be between 60 and 80. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of those plans and specifi- cations prepared by Marion J. Varner, Architect, modified as of March 11, 1963, for the addition and alteration of the El Segundo Public Library, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that said specifications are hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT:"FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids on the construction as contemplated under said plans and specifications in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for reception of bids being hereby fixed for April 22, 1963. -1- On roll call, said following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: x motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor Baker; Councilmen None; Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1495 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. DORIS V. SHEPARD, CHAIRMAN, AIRPORT NOISE STUDY COMMITTEE presented a written report on airport' noise 'abatement. Mrs. Shepard was asked to introduce her Committee, consisting of Mrs. Nellie Barmore, Mrs. Zonetta Cargill, Mrs. Delta Garrett, Mrs. Blanche Walker, Mrs. Hazel Yates, Mr. Joe Adams, Mr. Robert Noland and Mr. H. R. Smith. Mayor Baker expressed appreciation for the many hours this Committee had served and said it was gratifying to know there are citizens willing to serve the City in such a time - consuming project. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport. that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the written report of the Airport Noise Study Committee presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby accepted with sincere thanks to all of the members of this Committee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of said report be forwarded to Mayor Yorty, Councilman Timberlake, the Airlines. using International Airport, and to members of the Airport Commission. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. ALBERT ISEN, MAYOR, CITY OF TORRANCE, recommending the location of Sepulveda and Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance as the site for the new South Bay State College, and urging this Council to take a similar stand. Councilman Tandy stated that Fox Hills had also been recommen- ded as the site for this college, but he felt the college should be located in the South Bay area. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the new South Bay State College should locate in the South Bay but that the choice of location be not confined to the Sepulveda and Crenshaw Blvd. site. Motion carried. 3. CAMP FIRE GIRLS, Anita Korts, Executive Director, request- ing permission to conduct an annual candy sale in the City of E1 Segundo from April 19 to May 18, 1963. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the Camp Fire Girls be permitted to conduct their annual candy sale in the City of E1 Segundo from April 19 to May 18, 1963. Motion carried. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, submitting copy of tentative map for Tract 23195, in the vicinity of Hillcrest, Valley and Holly Avenue; Ordered filed. 5. CITY OF EL MONTE, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 2689 in opposition to proposal to make local elective offices partisan. The Council having previously taken action on the matter, the communi- cation was ordered filed. -2- X 1496 6. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being entice that the City of Inglewood has filed proposals with said Commission for the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Territory annexations to said City; also that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Commission for the Giles annexation to said City. Ordered filed. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 542 recommending granting an unclassified use permit for small animal veterinary hospital to be located at 231 East Franklin Avenue. The matter has been set for hearing before the Council on March 25, 1963. The communication was sthen ordered held pending said hearing. 8. MRS. B. H. Hamrick, 737 Sierra Street, commenting on the rapid growth of the City and favoring close coordination for the better- ment of our City. ' A copy was srequested sent to the Planning Com- mission,` after which the communication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS . 1. Mr. Howard Wright, 133 Whiting Street, addressed the Council regarding installation of a check valve to control storm water at. his address, and read a letter addressed to him by Mr. Webb, Director of Public Works, asking that he sign the letter and return it so that the City could be certain of installing the correct equipment; that at the adjourned regular Council meeting held February 18th he had requested a check valve be installed and the Council had approved the request, and he again requested that it be installed at his address and that the present gate valve not be removed. Mayor Baker advised him that it was the Council's intention that a check valve be installed at his address and ' that the present gate valve not be removed, and the Director of Pubalic Works was directed to install the check valve. 2. Mr. Michael J. Fasmmnn, 9601 Wilshire Boulevard, attorney for Benenfield Glass Company and Premier Aluminum Products Company located on Lairport Street, in El Segundo, addressed the Council request- ing time to find anew location in this general area due to change of business and other factors. Mr. Fasmann stated they would be able to solve their problem in not to exceed four months. By general consent, the matter was referred to the Director of Building Safety and the City Manager with instructions to do what can be done to permit said company to continue in business until such time they can move into a rnore suit- able location. 3. Mr. Richard L. Peterson, 4201 Ocean Drive, Manhattan Beach, -operating a seasonal food concession at 4122 Strand, Manhattan Beach, addressed the Council asking for its support in opposing the building of a hot dog concession on the sand adjacent to the bath house, on El Porto beach, as it was his understanding that the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is currently planning to erect such a structure on the sand at E1 Porto Beach; that it would be unsightly from the homes facing the beach and -also that he felt it was time to take a stand against the County competing with small private business. It being the consensus of the Council that the County should not be engaged in private enterprise, by general consent it was requested that a letter stating this Council's stand be forwarded to Supervisor Burton Chace. 4. Mrs. Ruth Elliott, 726 Indiana Court, addressed the City Council in protest of the canceling of Planning Commission's proposed hearing of the Stardust Apartment -Hotel operations at 717 Indiana Court, scheduled for March 13, 1963. She was advised that subsequent to the announcement that there would be such a hearing, it was pointed out to the Planning Commission that enforcement of the zoning laws of El Segundo was one of the functions of the Director of Building Safety, and as such, an administrative matter. It was further brought out that the Director of Building Safety, the City Manager and the City Attorney met with the owners and the attorney -3- X for the owners of Stardust, at which time the plans of the Stardust were reviewed and informal_ investigation pursued. Insofar as was determined at subject conference, it was said that at most, the Stardust has the ability to violate a local ordinance and that there has been no evidence of a violation. Others protesting the possibility of such a violation were: Mr. f James Witt, 1103 E. Acacia Avenue, Mr. Art. Petsch, 219 West Maple Avenue and Mr. James Moyer, 121 West Walnut Avenue. 5. Mr. Roy Skinner, 1604 Walnut Avenue, Manhattan Beach, a doctor of veterinary medicine introduced himself to the Council at this time, as the petitioner of the unclassified use permit on 231 East Franklin Ave. 6. Mr. Jack Haynes, 135 Whiting Street, thanked the Council for the progress on the Whiting Street Parkette. He also stated it was. his understanding the Police Department had been instructed to install a four - way stop at Whiting and Franklin Avenue but that to date it has not been installed. City Manager Sailors stated he had a recommendation from the Traffic Committee regarding stop signs at this intersection, which he would present later this meeting. Mr. Haynes inquired about the closed area on Vista Del Mar just north of Grand Avenue, and Councilman Frederick stated he heard that the area in question was undergoing some improvement. The hour being 9:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Baker declared a five minute recess. At the hour of 9:05 p.m. the Council reconvened, the following Councilmen answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from the Traffic Committee relative to change of Stop Signs at Franklin Avenue. and Whiting Street at the east and west entrance to Whiting Street; that it was recommended the Stop Signs be placed at the north and south entrances, and the east and west stop signs be removed. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Traffic Authority under provisions of Section 17.43 of the City Code deems the action hereinafter referred to on its part, to be necessary; and WHEREAS, this Council concurs in such view of said traffic authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the. City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the erection of the following stop signs: North and South entrances to Franklin Avenue from Whiting Street; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the east and west stop signs at said intersection be removed. . Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent; Councilmen None. -4- Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 149'7 X 1498 2. At the last regular census the population of El Segundo was set at 14, 219. The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission estimates the present population of this City to be 1.5, 278. The present subventions from the State based on population are $7.43 per capita. For a total cost of $300.00 we could have the State certify our estimated population at this time, and it is recommended the State be called upon t o perform this certification. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the City Manager be authorized to obtain State' certification of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission's estimate of the present population of the City of El Segundo to be 15, 278, at a cost not to exceed $300.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented a recommendation from the Fire Chief for two additional Fire Captains to be authorized within the Fire Department; that this would not increase the number of fire fighting personnel but it would eliminate the necessity of selecting men from the ranks to act as Captain. Moved by Councilman Frederick," seconded by Councilman Kimport, that two additional Fire Captains be authorized within the Fire Depart- ment. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. As previously authorized, bids had been received for two Police vehicles, and he recommended that the bid of Ira E. Escobar, Inc., Ford Agency, amounting to $2, 785. 76 allowing for trade -in of Unite #33 and #36 in amount of $2,000.00, be accepted, it being the lowest bid received. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the bid of Ira E. Escobar Inc., for two four -door sedans for use in the Police Department, at a cost of $2, 785. 76, allowing $2, 000. 00 for trade - in of Units #33 and #36, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. As a result of the Council's recent decision to declare a mor- atorium on business licenses as affecting apartment houses, four apart- ment owners have requested refund of their license fee of $12.00 each, and it is recommended such refund be authorized pending the decision of the Council. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the apartment license fee amounting to $12.00 each, be refunded to Casimis L. Haluck, License No. 24205, Carl R. Patrick, License No. 24230, Mrs. Irene M. Murray, License No. 24209 and Bessie Moser, License No. 24199. Carried by the following: vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- X 1499 CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported receipt of Claim against the City for storm water damage, filed by V. Lane Knight, Attorney, for Vera Westover, Claim- ant, 415 Eucalyptus Drive, in amount of $5, 000.00 which claim was reported to the Insurance carrier'. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the claim be denied, and the action of the City Clerk in reporting it to the Insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried. 2. Reported the receipt of Claim against the City for injury sustained by Mrs. Norma Carver while walking on the east side of Lomita Street in the 100 block, which was reported to the Insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in reporting it to the Insurance carrier is hereby approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE THE FOLLOWING REPORT: 1. Advised the Council it has been sued by General Motors Corp as co- defendant of the County of Los Angeles and a few other prom- inent, cities for recovery of taxes paid under protest; that there are two suits, the first one seeks recovery of $16,815.45 for taxes paid in 1962 and levied against the personal property of the plaintiff. The second suit of General Motors Corp. is for the recovery of taxes in the sum of $6, 366.64 based upon an alleged excessive' appraisal of trade fixtures. In each of these cases the action has been referred to the County Counsel pursuant to the provisions of Revenue and Taxation Code wherein they have to defend the actions and will defent the City of E1 Segundo with the other cities; and he asked that the action of the City Attorney in writing the County Counsel and asking it to serve the City pursuant to the Code provision, be approved. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the action of the City Attorney in requesting the County Counsel to defend the City of E1 Segundo in the suit filed by General Motors Corp., wherein El Segundo. was made co- defendant be approved. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Superintendent of Streets presented to the Council plans and specifications for the construction of certain improvements in Imperial Avenue and other streets and rights of way in the City of El Segundo, being Assessment District No. 69, in said City. On motion of Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Resolution No. 2028, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPT- ING PLANS, PROFILES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 69, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID CITY., and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11:V X 1500 On motion of Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, Resolution No. 2029, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL, SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, COVER- ING PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY UNDER 'SPECIAL ASSESS- MENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 19311. DETER- MINING THE GENERAL NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF THE PROPOSED WORK, AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT ON SAID IMPROVEMENT., and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Count ilmen Frederick; Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen -None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 2. The Superintendent of Streets thereupon presented a Debt Report for the stated improvements, read paragraphs numbered 1 thru 5; -the remaining provisions thereof were duly considered. Whereupon, said Report was received and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. On motion of Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, Resolution No. 2030, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REPORT UNDER "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTI- GATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 ", AND FIXING A DATE OF HEARING THEREON IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 69 IN SAID CITY., and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and On motion of Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, Resolution No. 2031, entitled: RESOLUTION -OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS, TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT WORK IN CONNF'CTION THEREWITH IN IMPERIAL AVENUE SAND OTHER STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 69 IN SAID CITY: DECLARING 'THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINANY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES; AND FIXING A TIME ANb PLACE FOR EARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK.., and upon roll call, said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen Non e; Absent: Councilmen None. IWZ X 1501 3. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifi- Cations prepared by Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers, for the construction of a pressure reducing station in connection with the West Coast Feeder Extension, and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SOECIFICATIONS NO. 62 -4 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE REDUCING STATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST COAST FEEDER EXTENSION" in the City of El Segundo, California, dated March 11, 1963, and presented to this Council at this time, 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 finer as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed as April 22, 1963. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised "the Council that in connection with the proposed construction of Phase I of Line B Storm Drain System, a pressure line in Imperial Highway, and the Kansas and Holly Relief Sewer, the City of Los Angeles requires that the City of E1 Segundo adopt a resolution requesting the City of Los Angeles to grant permission by ordinance for the construction and subsequent maintenance of this line, and recom- mended the adoption of such a resolution for presentation to the Depart- ment of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo request that the City of Los Angeles grant permission by ordinance for the construction and subsequent maintenance of a sanitary sewer and storm drain proposed to be constructed by the City of E1 Segundo in Imperial Highway, westerly from California Street to the Central Outfall near Loma Vista Street pursuant to plans entitled "Construction of Kansas & Holly � Relief Sewer System and Storm Drain Pressure Line in Imperial Highway, No. 61 -13" dated March 11, 1963, copies of which the Director of Public Works of the City of E1 Segundo is ordered to submit for the purpose of obtaining the favorable consideration of the City of Los Angeles. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. X 1502 UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Bush 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. Councilman Swanson stated he had requested time to study this ordinance; that he had discussed the matter of the required fee on a temporary sign which would be a gound sign, for perhaps some puppies or kittens someone would want to give away, or an apartment for rent, a real estate sign or a political sign, and it was his opinion that we should not charge a dollar fee for a temporary sign. Director of Building Safety O'Bannon stated he had no objection to omitting such a fee for a temporary sign. The Council concurring, the ordinance was ordered held until the next regular Council meet- ing. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 130, 844.91 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - 54 , 229.80 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,641.18 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - 49. 12 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 13,618. 35 Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - 12, 523.94 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - 86.34 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,756.30 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 215, 749. 94 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 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 Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of said meeting being 9:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor �E