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1964 APR 27 CC MINE1 Segundo, California April 27, 1964 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, following which an invocation was given by Rev. Philip Gehlar of St. John's L11-hieran Church. The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: Kimport. READING OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held April 21, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that said minutes be ap- proved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the appeal of George E. Renfro from the decision of the Planning Commission denying a variance to omit parking requirements in connection with the expansion of existing business at 209 -215 West Grand Avenue, 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 i 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 McGill 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 omission of parking requirements. No person wishing to speak, Mayor McGill inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of granting the appeal. No person wishing to speak, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Councilman Frederick pointed out that there are many buildings in town which were constructed prior to 1947 and are now non - conforming and that each time the occupancy of these buildings changes it is necessary for the new occupant to apply for a variance regarding the parking requirements. He felt that something should be done to amend the law so that these buildings would be covered and each case would not require a hearing. He felt that the landlord should be allowed to make the best possible use of the building in which he has invested his money. Councilman Frederick then suggested that the Planning Commission be asked to study this problem to determine whether the law should be amended. Councilman McElhaney stated that he felt this would be a good time for the Planning Commission to make a full -scale study of the problem of congestion in the downtown area and make a determination as to what should be done regarding parking in case of a change in occupancy. He did not feel that the Council should make a decision regarding this appeal until the Planning Commission has had a chance to study the parking problem. Councilman Nagel suggested that a time limit be placed on this re- quest for a study in order not to tie up the owner any longer than is necessary. -1- X 1697 Mr. O'Bannon, Director of Building Safety, was in the audience and was asked how many parking spaces would be required to conform to the law. He stated that, based on 1 parking space per 100 sq. ft. of building space, the estimated requirement would be 6 spaces. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and report. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from the persons, fir is or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, Los Angeles County Division, enclosing copy of proposed by -laws for a new organization to be known as the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Ordered filed pending further information. 2. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being a request to cancel Warrant #7926, issued to J. Thomas in the amount of $192. 09 as this warrant is certified as having been lost by the payee, and that a new warrant be issued to replace it. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrant #7926 in the amount of. $192 09 be cancelled and that the City Treasurer be authorized to issue a new warrant for said amount. Motion carried. 3. INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER CORPORATION, being ailletter of commendation to the Fire Department for their help at a recent fire in their building at 1521 E. Grand Ave. Copy having been sent to the Fire Department, communication was ordered filed. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of their Resolution No. 584, clarifying ambiguity of use in C -M Zone (Secondhand business of selling used hand-tools,. motors and generators on property at 214 Standard Street, El Segundo, California). The Council concurring in the clarification of said matter, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the action of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 584 be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of their Resolution No. 585, granting a variance request to add a room to non - conforming apartment in a C -2 Zone - 431 E. Grand Ave. - by R.omuald Brodowy. This communication was ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. , 6. UNITED WAY, INC. , being a request for permission to solicit funds in E1 Segundo for their 1964 -65 campaign. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that United Way, Inc. be granted permission to solicit funds in E1 Segundo for their 1964 -65 campaign. Motion carried. 7. CITY OF TORRANCE, Vernon W. Coil, City Clerk, enclosing a copy of their Resolution No. 64 -79, endorsing a proposed 1964 county -wide storm drain bond issue. Communication ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. JOHN JOANNOU, 525 Sepulveda Blvd., representing Mr. Marc Siegel of the Thunderbird Hotel, addressed the Council to request that -2- X 1698 the Council ask the Court to grant a continuance until Friday, May 1, 1964 in order for Mr. Siegel to provide the parking spaces required in connection with the suit now pending against the Thunderbird Hotel. City Attorney Bush explained that the matter was in the hands of the City Prosecutor and that Council was not in a position to make such a recommendation. 2. MR. DEXTER BENSON, 730 California St., thanked the Council for making available to the public the extra parking spaces in the City parking lot which were formerly used for official cars only. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That in response to an authorized request for an actuarial study of the costs to the City of approving three amendments to the State Retire- ment System, t i he following information had been received: � a) Sec. 21365. 5 - Survivor benefits for death in employment after age 55 with 20 years of service. Provides an optional income in lieu of 6 months pay plus contribution refund to the widow of a 20 year member who dies as an employee after attaining the minimum age for service re- tirement (any member). b) Sec. 21364 - Applies only to Safety members. Provides in excess of the usual one -half pay where service connected death is caused by external violence. Where survivors consist of widow with one or more children under 18 the additional benefit ranges from 12-1/2% of pay (if one child) to 25% of pay (if three or more children). Cost of adoption of the above two amendments is 0. 135 %. c) A.B. 318 - Cost of living increase to retired employees ranging from 2% up to 10% to a maximum of $50. 00. 1 Cost of adoption of this amendment 0. 462% or a total increase of 0. 597 1/o. On the basis of our present payroll this would amount to ap- proximately $8, 300 per year, and it was recommended that the above amendments be approved. . Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the amendments to the State Retirement System be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 2. That bids had been solicited for the City's annual tire require- ments and he recommended that the bid of Morgan and Son, in amount of $3, 165. 84 be accepted, it being the lowest bid received. Moved by Councilman McElhaneys • seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Morgan and ,Son, covering the City's annual tire requirements, in the amount of $3, 165. 84 be accepted, it being the lowest bid received. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration the following letters of resignation: -3- x 1699 From Wilburn E. Baker, as Director, League of California Cities, member of the E1 Segundo Library Board, member of the Inter -City Highway Committee, Director, Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, and Director, Los Angeles County Sanitation District #5. From Edward H. Tandy, as member of the E1 Segundo Library Board. From Walter W. Swanson, as member of the E1 Segundo Library Board. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney the above letters of resignation be accepted. Motion carried. Councilman Frederick requested that a letter be sent to Mayor Baker thanking him for his many years of service to the City. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: . 1. Submitted Change Order #3, Matt J.. Zaich Company for the Kansas and Holly.Relief Sewer., representing a credit to the City of $42. 42. . ...... ......... Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel the above Change Order .be approved.. Carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 2. Reported that the relief sewer and storm drain constructed by Matt J. Zaich Company under contract with the City had been completed in a satisfactory manner and therefore recommended that the Council accept this work and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion: Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the work on the Kansas and Holly Relief Sewer performed by Matt J. Zaich Company be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 3. Reported that in recognition of the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Los Angeles Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers is holding an all -day meeting May 6, 1964, at which Los Angeles City and County dignitaries will appear and a number of technical reports made, and that the Society had requested that cities in the Los Angeles area recognize the achievements of this group by adopting congratulatory resolutions. He recommended that Council adopt a resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Section on this anniversary. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that Resolution No. 2083, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, CONGRATU- LATING THE LOS ANGELES SECTION OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. -4- McElhaney, Nagel and X 1'700 4. Presented a report on the Proposed Flood Control District Bond Issue; that the amount of money estimated to be necessary for the construction of additional storm drain facilities in E1 Segundo ,is $1, 574, 800, and recommended that report be made to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District in this amount. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the report of the City Engineer be, approved .and that he be authorized to transmit said report to the Flood Control District for this amount, to be included in proposed storm drain bond issue. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants No. 5243 to 5465 inclusive: General Fund . . . . . Water Operating Fund Library Fund Special Gas Tax Fund . Pension Fund . . . . . Water Consumers Fund . Trust Fund . . _ _ _. _ _ TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . $ 93, 590. 05 7,431.78 1,.801.88 127. 39 8,609.09 311.95 278.00 $112,150.14 Moved by Councilman Nagel, 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, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman McElhaney brought up for discussion the matter of appointing a member to the Planning Commission to fill the. present vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Catherine Hanson, and stated that the Commission would be operating with only three members for the next month, as one of the present members would be out of town. He re- commended that an adjourned meeting be held on Wednesday, May 6, 1964 at 7:00 6'clock p, m, to consider the appointment of a Planning Commissioner. It was his suggestion that the number of terms a Commissioner could serve should be limited to two, or a total of eight years. It was suggested by Councilman Nagel that Clubs and Organizations in the City be made aware of any opening on either the Planning Commission or the Parks and Recreation Commission so that qualified citizens could present a resumcr of experience and qualifications for consideration by the Council. Councilman Frederick stated that the City has not in the past asked the different Clubs for suggested names to serve on the Planning and Re- creation Commissions, but that he felt that qualified citizens should be encouraged to apply. T I .. After further discussion, the City Attorney was requested to pre- pare and present at the next regular Council meeting, a resolution on the matter of appointments; 2. Councilman Kimport being unable to attend Council meetings at present due to illness, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that a two - months leave of absence be approved for Councilman Kimport commencing April 27, 1964. Motion carried. -5- 1'701 3. Councilman McElhaney reported the following for the Public Information Committee: a) Requested that the City Manager make a survey of public information services, including costs and methods; b)- Stated that the City Manager had been requested and had complied, with furnishing the local Herald with advance notice of as much of the agenda for the next Council meeting as was available. 4. MR. HAROLD WRAY, 802 Center Street inquired of the Council if the storm drain sump at the southeast corner of Maple Avenue and Center Street could now be dispensed with, since the storm drain projects are nearing completion; that the site is becoming an eyesore. Director of Public Works Webb was asked to investigate the condition of the sump, and also if in his judgment the sump could be eliminated. Director of Public Works Webb stated that he felt this sump was insurance against any possible overflow that might occur, and at this time was not in favor of abandonment of the sump. No further business to be transacted at this session, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the meeting adjourn until the hour of 7: 00 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 1964, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, I