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1963 SEP 23 CC MINX 1596 El Segundo, California September 23, 1963 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 Father Brannigan of St. Andrews Catholic 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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held September 9, 1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Baker presented the following service pins: Sergeant Edward Hora, Police Dept. 15 year pin Sergeant Andrew DeJong, Police Dept. 10 year pin Herbert Taylor, Foreman, Water Dept. 10 year pin Fred Roan, Auto Mechanic 10 year pin Al Materazzo, Public Works Maintenanceman 10 year pin and thanked them for their loyalty and cooperation on behalf of the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the appeals of Carl E. Bushnell and Floyd Carr, from the decision of the Planning Commission granting a variance to construct a conforming addition to an existing non - conforming apartment house; making a commercial use on the ground floor, with single apartment on second floor in a C -2 zone, on property located at 311 Richmond Street, 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 were in her possession, as well as the files 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 re- ceived, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed variance. The following persons spoke: Mr. Carl E. Bushnell, 1502 E. Maple Avenue, who has a business at 201 West Grand Avenue, stating he was opposed to granting the variance as he felt such development would be non - conforming; that he had been informed if such development were permitted, it could not be accomplished according to building rules; Mr. Raymond E. Archambeault, representing Mr. Floyd Carr, who substantiated the remarks of Mr. Bushnell; Mr. Douglas Anton, 325 Richmond Street, opposed the granting of said variance if it would allow building to extend beyond the established setback on the same side of the street. -1- X 159'7 Mr. William Forqueran, 1108 E. Acacia Avenue, who has a business at 319 Richmond Street, protested granting the variance if the proposed development would be allowed to extend ahead of the established setback on the same side of the street. Mayor Baker stated that in a C -2 zone, buildings need not be set back of the property line; also that if a variance was granted by ' the City Council, such building would necessarily have to conform to the Building Code. Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed variance, and there being no response, it was moved by Council- man Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, ' the hearing be closed. There- after, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the matter be taken under advisement until the next regular Council meeting to be held October 14, 1963. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Baker presented to Sgt. Berkline for the Police Department a plaque from the Greater 'Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council, designating the El Segundo Police Department as Third Place Division Winners, Fleet Safety Contest for 1962 -63. Mayor Baker con- gratulated the Police Department on' winning this award and expressed his appreciation for their fine efforts 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 ROAD DEPT., N. H. TEMPLIN, ROAD COMMISSIONER, being summary of Aid to Cities Account as of July 1, 1963. Ordered filed. 2. COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION and AEROSPACE CENTER, being a statement absolving the City of E1 Segundo *of any damage to the com- puter, its appurtenances or premises arising out of smoke, fire, flood or water resulting from control of fire in the building in which the computer is located, at Aerospace Center, 650 North Sepulveda Blvd. Motion was made by'Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that this letter be accepted as the condition necessary for the variance to useInfinilite ceiling, granted at the Board of Appeals hearing held September 9, 19'63. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen' None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed proposals with said Commission for proposed Freeman Annexation No. 2 and Acacia Annexation. Ordered filed. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 564 and copy of Map of Tract 19068, and recommending its approval. Director of Public Work's Webb recommended that the Council not approve the map as it now exists but request that it be resubmitted in stricter com- pliance with the requirements. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the Final Map of Tract No. 19068 be rejected, and that upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the applicant Bureau of Water and Power of-the City of Los Angeles be advised that it should resubmit a revised map to the Planning Commission for its consideration and processing. Motion carried. 5. STEVE KNIGHT, MAYOR, CITY OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, en- closing a copy of Ordinance adapted by said City Council relative to the sale of Communist products. Ordered filed. ' -2- KSII 6. MR. HARRY W. KING, requesting removal of tree in parkway of his residence at 916 Sheldon St.; also copy of report of Director of Parks and Recreation. This matter is being taken care of by the Parks Department and the communication was ordered filed. 7. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting Council rescind action of June 24, 1963, cancelling warrant #16833 in the amount of $5. 82 which was long outstanding and presumed lost. On September 10, 1963 the above warrant was apparently found by the payee and presented for payment. Motion was made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the cancellation of this warrant be rescinded. Motion carried. 8. HARRY W. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, requesting can- cellation of warrants #1587 thru 1602 inclusive in the amount of $230. 00, warrant #2841 in the amount of $57. 53 and warrant #2938 in the amount of $25. 00. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the above warrants be cancelled. Motion carried. 9. INDIAN CHILDREN OF AMERICA FOUNDATION, regarding solicitation of funds for 'said foundation. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the City Manager investigate this organization and report to the Council at a later date. Motion carried. 10. ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH, COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN, requesting permission to hold a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, October 19th and 20th at Parish Hall from 9: 00 a, m, to 6: 00 p, m. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 11. MRS. CATHERINE McMANUS, 1414 E. Mariposa Ave., re- questing permit to sell chocolate candy for St. Anthony's School in front of banks, stores and markets from September 27th until October 12th. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 12. The City Clerk stated that an appeal from decision of Planning Commission regarding request to build a 40' x 40' structure for storage purposes at 1227 E'. Mariposa Avenue had been received from Mr. L. W. Sheaffer and that the matter has been set for hearing before City Council on October 14, 1963. The communication was ordered filed pending said hearing. 13. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION,, requesting permission to solicit funds in E1 Segundo during February, 1964, with a waiver of the usual business license fees. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the above request be approved. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. DAVID DENNY, ATTORNEY,* representing Mr. & Mrs. David Goodfellow, addressed the Council restating his clients' position in the matter of the lot split granted to them which had been discussed at the meeting of the City Council held September 9, 1963. Mr. Denny stated that he and Mr. & Mrs. Goodfellow had attended the meeting of the Planning Commission on September 11 to discuss this matter; that he was under the impression the Planning Commission was to have made a report of its findings to the Council before the Council met on September 23. However, since no such report had been presented to the Council, Mr. Denny suggested that the Council make a decision in the matter without benefit of the Planning Com- mission's decision. Council desiring to delay decision until the report is received from the Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the matter be kept under study until such time as the Planning Commission could submit its report. Motion carried. Mayor Baker assured Mr. Denny that everything possible would be done to get this report into the hands* of the Council in order to prevent further delay in making this decision. -3- X 1599 2. LES SIMONS and CHERYL FRAZEE, representing the E1 Segundo High School Student Body addressed the Council expressing the appreciation of the High School to the Police Department for their help and cooperation and the fine job they have done at the High School special events where their services are required. They stated that any of the policement who wished to attend any of the school activities need only show their badge and they would be admitted free. They expressed their appreciation also to the City Council for their cooperation and help in the past and they then presented each of the Council members with honorary Student Body cards entitling them to free admission to any of the school activities. Mayor Baker expressed the ap- preciation of the Council for this .fine gesture by the High School Student Body. REPORT OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that Melvyn Green be employed as Assistant Director of Building Safety on Step B of this Classification, $701. 00 per month, effective September 3, 1963. Moved by Councilman Tandy, sec- onded by Councilman . Kimport,. that, Melvyn Green be -employed as Assist- ant Director of Building Safety on Step B of this Classification, $701.00 per month, effective September 3, 1963. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing salaries for City Employees. Thereafter, it, was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2057, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2005 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDATORY OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2005, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote:. Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution setting forth the prevailing rates of wages as requested periodically by the Labor Code. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson that Resolution No. 2058, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2025, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the f ollowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and x 1600 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported on the study by the Edison Company of the lighting of Sepulveda Blvd, from Rosecrans to Imperial. It is proposed that the level of light be similar to that now existing on Main Street in most respects. Lighting between Rosecrans and E1 Segundo Blvd. would be accomplished by installing mercury vapor lights on existing poles and adding intermediate poles to make the proper spacing. Due to the width of this street, it is necessary to have lights on each side in a staggered pattern. Lighting between E1 Segundo Blvd, and Imperial Highway would be an ornamental, double- armed, steel standards mounted in the median strip, and would utilize fluorescent fixtures. The level of lighting here would also be similar to that now provided on Main Street. Cost estimates are as follows: 1. Ornamental poles and lumenaires, from E1 Segundo Blvd, to Imperial . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 2. Energy for all lighting between Rosecrans and Imperial, per year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,500 Mr. Webb recommended that this matter be given further study and a committee consisting of Councilman Swanson and Councilman Frederick was appointed to work with Mr. Webb and City Manager Sailors to study this matter further and make report to the Council. 2. Presented Change Order #1 for Matt J. Zaich Company, Con- tractor for Kansas & Holly Relief Sewer Construction. This change order was made necessary,by the discovery of unforeseen underground obstructions. It also includes an improved model of a Stephens flow meter that will give increased service and performance coupled with reduced maintenance expense. This particular meter was not available at the time of the writing of the specifications. The total net increase in cost effected by Change Order #1 on this particular job is $1, 742. 42. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport that Change Order #1 for Matt J. Zaich Company in the amount of $1, 742.42 be accepted. On roll call, the above motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. That he was in receipt of. a request for sidewalk construction adjacent to the curb on West Maple Avenue between Loma Vista and Hillcrest Streets and was presenting this matter for policy determination; that at the present time, 59. 716 of the property owners are in favor of this construction; that at present one property owner has an existing sidewalk that would-not conform in alignment to the proposed sidewalk adjacent to the curb, also that fifteen driveway approaches have been constructed to provide for a four - foot parkway. Mr. H. A. PHELPS, 635 West Maple Avenue was in the Council Chamber and stated he was able to secure several additional signatures of property owners desiring sidewalks in this block, which would bring the percentage up much higher. The Council commended the citizens for their interest in improving their property. Director of Public Works Webb. stated that he felt that where it was necessary to change the grade of property for such improvement, it should be done at City expense. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the Council was in favor of having sidewalks constructed adjacent to the curb, and that any correction of grade or replacement would be done at City expense. Motion carried. -5- X 1601 4. Recommended that the Council approve a resolution designating Douglas Street from E1 Segundo Blvd. to Utah Ave, and Utah Ave. from Douglas Street to Aviation as major city streets. This is necessary in order to apply gas tax monies to the grade crossing construction which the City now anticipates. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 2059, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. WITHIN SAID CITY, OTHER THAN STATE HIGHWAYS, AS "MAJOR CITY STREETS ", PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 3 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, which was read, be approved. On roll call, said resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records were read - Warrants No. 3048 thru 3158 inclusive: General Fund - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -. - - - - $96,738.38 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 48,181.50 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,244.75 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,339.66 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 167.15 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 257.00 TOTAL -- - - - - - - - - - - - - L - - - - $150,928.44 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 further 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. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk APPROVED: