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1964 JAN 27 CC MINx E1 Segundo, California January 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 Father,Gordop 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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held January 13, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS REGIONAL PARK ASSN., requesting the Council to adopt a resolution in favor of the Santa Monica Mountains Regional Park. The Council having already stated their position in this matter by the adoption of two resolutions, this communi- cation was ordered filed. 2. SYLVIA EPSTEIN, of Al Epstein Catering, protesting a $4.80 penalty paid by them on their 1964 business license. Mrs. Epstein stated that she had received no notice that her license fee was due and felt that it was the fault of the License Department that her fee was not paid on time. However, it being the feeling of the Council that the licensee is responsible in these matters, the communication was ordered filed. 3. MR. DON LAWRENCE, 1414 E. Sycamore Avenue, com- mending Firemen Richard Morgan and Alvin Stuthard, and Police Officer Edward Flowers for their service to him on January 9, 1964; also commending those responsible for the acquisition of the Fire Department Rescue Unit. Copies having been sent to the Police and Fire Departments, this communication was ordered filed. 4. THE MUNICIPAL COURT, Inglewood Judicial District, en- closing annual report of cases filed and fines collected during 1963. Or- dered filed. 5. V. LANE KNIGHT, representing Bob Rockhold and Nancy Rockhold, being application for "Auto for Hire and Taxicab Permit ". It has been the opinion of the Council that E1 Segundo is, not large enough to support more than one taxicab service. Section 31.24 of the City Code relates to this matter and the City Manager was asked to make a study and report back at the February 24 meeting of the City Council. -1- 1649 X 1650 6. PETITION signed by Mrs. C. J. Manson and 58 others, requesting that Concord Street from Grand Avenue to Holly Avenue be made a one -way street, due to conjested traffic and the fact that the MTA bus travels this block as a turn - around area, adding to the traffic problem. A recommendation from the Traffic Committee was read, which recommendation. did not favor Concord Street being made a one -way street. Mr. Ellis, 341 Concord Street, stated that the petition only was intended to bring the traffic condition to the attention of the Council,. and asked that consideration be given the condition that exists in this block; that several apartment buildings have been added to this area, causing a parking problem. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager and the Traffic Committee to consider the feasibility of eliminating one or both of the parkways in this block and a change of bus route, and report back to the Council at its regular meeting to be held February 24, 1964. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso- lution No. 574, granting variance to allow division of property at 1448 E. Palm to C. F. and Marion F. Seaman. Ordered filed. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso- lution No. 575, recommending granting an unclassified use permit for helistop - limited use, 2332 E. E1 Segundo Blvd. - Douglas, Aircraft Co., Inc. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting February 24, 1964. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso- lution No. 576, denying a variance request to convert a newly con- structed guest house to a single family dwelling unit and omit the re- quirements for one parking garage - 509 -511 E. Walnut St., by S. B. Doss. Ordered filed pending expiration of the appeal period. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso- lution No. 577, denying variance request of Thunderbird Hotel to use and maintain the present number of parking spaces as being adequate for the needs of the hotel at 525 Sepulveda Blvd, and stipulates 374 parking spaces for minimum requirement. Ordered filed pending ex- piration of the appeal period. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. HERB COUSINS, 657 W. Acacia, addressed the Council asking several questions concerning the Sister City Program. He was interested in an accounting of the funds used for the last trip to Guaymas, how much is planned to be spent on this year's trip, how the funds are raised and whether or not the expenses of the Councilmen's trips are paid out of this fund. Mr. Cousins was assured by Mayor Baker that each Council- man pays his own expenses for the Guaymas trips. The only money the City is contributing to the Guaymas Carnival is the amount appropriated for the float this year and for the expenses of the queen. Last year, the funds were raised by ways and means projects but this year there were none, so an amount of approximately $1200 was appropriated for this by the City. Mayor Baker also pointed out that even the expenses of the Chairman of the Sister City Committee were not paid by the City but that the Chairman absorbed his own expenses, even to the. extent of hiring extra help in his store to release him for extensive duties on this Committee. Mr. Cousins expressed the opinion that the figures should be made public. Mayor Baker then expressed his desire to have more of the public participate in the Sister City Program as he feels it is a worth- 1WX V while prpject and he hoped the people would put forth a little extra effort and join. The membership has increased from 82 last year to 250 this year. 2. MR. JAMES MORGAN, 346 Whiting Street, addressed the Council to ask its cooperation again this year on the Rotary Club project Municipal Government Day on April 2. This is a,, project where high school students come to the City Hall and participate in the government for one day. In the past, the Council has been very cooperative and Mr. Morgan asked that they do so again this year. Mayor Baker then asked Mr. Morgan to stress to the Rotary Club the need for their cooperation also by coming to the mock City Council meeting at the City Hall to be with the students. In the past, the Rotary members have attended the luncheon and then left the students to the Council members for the remainder of the day but Mayor Baker felt that some of the Rotary members should remain with the students for the entire day. Mr. Morgan promised to transmit this request to the Rotary Club. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been solicited for sprinkling supplies for various park areas and recommended that purchase orders be issued to Jackson Supply Company in the amount of $638.13 and to the J. Harold Mitchell Company for $1, 557.48 to cover the purchase of this equipment. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson that purchase orders be issued to Jackson Supply Company for $638.13 and to J. Harold Mitchell Company for $1, 557.48 to cover purchase of this equipment. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that bids had been solicited for the purchase of two automotive radio units for the Recreation Department and recommended that purchase order be issued to Motorola in the amount of $1, 310. 72, including trade -ins, this being the lowest bid received. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy that a purchase order be issued to Motorola in the amount of $1, 310. 72 for purchase of two automotive radio units. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that bids had been solicited for an Electro- Mechanical Card Housing Equipment file for the Police Department and recommended that the alternate bid of Diebold, Inc. for a demonstrator model on which the City would be given the same guarantee and warranty, in the amount of $3, 863. 08 be accepted. This file is capable of holding cards for an additional 5 years over the specified requirements. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the alternate bid of Diebold, Inc. be accepted and a purchase order in the amount of $3, 863.08 be issued to said Company. On:roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick] and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- Kimport, Swanson,. Tandy 1651 X 1652 4. Reported that bids had been solicited for four (4) automotive units to replace Units #31, 37, 207 and 500 and recommended that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency be accepted and purchase order in the amount of $6, 859. 97, including trade -ins be issued, this being the lowest bid received. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the bid of Escobar Agency, Inc, for four automotive units to replace Units #31, 37, 207 and 500, in the amount of $6, 859. 97 in- cluding trade -ins, be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said Company. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Reported on the study conducted concerning the request of The Dunes, 226 Standard Street, to allow dancing to juke box music in their building. It was found that upon investigation, the Police Depart- ment could see no reason to object to this request and the Fire and Building Departments stated several necessary alterations that would have to be made to the building in order to conform to fire and building restrictions. City Manager Sailors recommended the granting of per- mission to The Dunes for dancing, subject to the requirements set forth by the Fire and Building Departments. Motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick that dancing be permitted at The Dunes, 226 Standard Street, subject to the requirements as above set forth. Motion carried. 6. Reported on the study conducted concerning a request for stop signs at the corner of Holly Avenue and Loma Vista Street. The Traffic Committee recommended that north /south stop signs be installed as sight distance is somewhat impaired at this corner due to grades. These grades also cause many motorists to speed up in this area and this has led to several accidents. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that 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 Stop Signs at North and South entrances at Holly Avenue and Loma Vista Street. 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. 7. Submitted for the Council's consideration a request by Mr. L. E. Ayres, Secretary of National Little League Assn., 855 Hillcrest Street, for roll -out pedestrian signs on the corners of Walnut and Sycamore at Hillcrest, to be used during the little league games. If motorists traveling on Hillcrest can be slowed by these signs, it is hoped that accidents can be prevented. The traffic committee and the council concurring in this matter, motion was made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the City provide these -4- X 1653 roll -out pedestrian signs and the Little League managers be requested to set them out before each game and take them in when the game is over. Motion .carried. 8. Requested permission to take five days accumulated vacation beginning February 6 thru 12. Motion made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick the above request be granted. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending E1 Segundo City Code, 1958 by amending Chapter 27 of said code relating to moving buildings and amending Ordinance No. 603 of said City and the Western Plumbing Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 1961 edition, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958" BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 27" OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO MOVING BUILDINGS; AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 603 OF SAID CITY, AND THE 'WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1961 EDITION" THEREIN ADOPTED, which was read. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced said ordinance. 2, Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending the E1 Segundo City Code, 1958 by amending Chapter 4 of said code by adding thereto Article III concerning auction and disposal of unclaimed property in possession of the Police Department, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF SAID CODE BY ADDING THERETO, ARTICLE III, ENTITLED, "AUCTION AND DISPOSAL OF UN- CLAIMED PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ". which was read. Thereafter Councilman Tandy introduced said ordinance. 3. Advised the Council that in order to prepare for the Muni- cipal Election to be held April 14, 1964, it would be in order to adopt a resolution requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to permit the registrar of voters of said County to render specified services relating to this election. Motion was then made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2072, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, RE- LATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNI- CIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 14, 1964, which was read be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -5- X 1654 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised :heiCouncilthat -in fixing the number of.vcting pre- cincts for the Municipal Election it was necessary to consolidate the 29 County Precincts to 15 instead of to the proposed 14 voting precincts, and at this time presented for the Council's consideration a resolution calling and giving notice of the general municipal election to be held April 14, 1964. Motion was made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that Resolution No. 2073, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1964, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution iavas adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. That a request had been received from David and Ruby Dorothy Goodfellow for a Quitclaim Deed covering a certain covenant and agreement to hold as one parcel of land the real property located at 523 E. Mariposa Avenue, being Lot 7, Tract 2368, E1 Segundo, and he presented such a Quitclaim Deed for the Council's consideration at this time. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the. following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, that certain covenant and agreement to hold as one parcel of land which was recorded September 13, 1962 in Book M 1103, Page 499 of Official Records of the County Recorder's Office, Los Angeles County, covering Lot 7, Tract 2368, E1 Segundo, is terminated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby author- ized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said covenant and agreement from the City to Mr. and Mrs. David Goodfellow. Carried 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. Requested permission to apply for State Gas Tax Funds for the modification of signals at the intersection of Douglas Street and El Segundo Blvd. which is necessary due to increased traffic loads and additional installations in this area and would eliminate the use of a X 1655 police officer during peak traffic periods. The estimated cost of this modi- fication is $5, 000. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be approved.. Motion carried. 2. Requested permission to apply for State Gas Tax Funds to construct the railroad grade crossing at Douglas Street and the Pacific Electric and Santa Fe Railroad tracks. The estimated cost of construction of the entire project is $50, 000. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be approved. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending E1 Segundo City Code, 1958 regarding signs in C -1 and C -2 zones, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958 ", BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) WITH REGARD TO SIGNS IN C -1 AND C -2 ZONES. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 615 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance 615 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Councilman Tandy reported on the findings of the Finance Committee in their study into the section of the business license ordinance regarding vending machines. A survey was made of several cities in the area in an effort to determine if the E1 Segundo business license fee is comparable. It was found that this City's fee is higher than some cities but lower than other cities. The vending machine companies in their objection to the in- creased fee, compared their fee with the fee paid by the restaurants in town. However, the committee did not feel this was a fair comparison as the ants maintain -a place of business in town and therefore pay both land and improvement tax to E1 Segundo as well as generating sales tax to the City. Revenue from a small restaurant in town is approximately $500 -$550 while a large restaurant generates revenue of $8, 000 -$10, 000. The committee could see no reason for any change in this section of the ordinance and it was the recommendation of the committee that the present license fee be continued as is. DR. JOHN MESCHUK, 455 -Main Street, then addressed the Council to speak in opposition to the section of the license ordinance in question. Dr. Meschuk pointed out that the vending machine companies are not in competition with the other businesses in town but are actually helping them on many occasions to offset some of their other expenses by making it possible for them, through vending machines placed in their establishments, to collect additional money. He called attention to the fact that most restaurants, gasoline stations, barber shops, etc. have these machines placed in their buildings. He felt this was a punitive tax and was most unfair. MR. ROBERT GAHAN of Downey, representing the Rowe Cigarette Company spoke in opposition to the increase in license fees. He compared the fees for cigarette machines with the fees for music boxes. He felt that the fee on a music box which takes in approximately $100 -$400 per month should be considerably higher than on a cigarette machine which takes in much less. -7- X 1656 Councilman Tandy then made the motion that the license tax on vending machines be approved as listed in the ordinance which was adopted and approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Kimport and on roll call motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen Frederick and Swanson; Absent: Councilmen None. . PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants No. 4288 to 4404 inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 80,804.52 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 39, 367.91 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,312.19 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - I - - - - - - 5,703.21 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - 302.47 Trust�Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,476.06 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $130,966.36 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 Councilmen Frederick the meeting adjourn until Monday, February 3, 1964 at the hour of 7:00 o' clock p, m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, City erk APPROVED: Mayor