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1964 MAR 09 CC MINx E1 Segundo, ]California March 9, 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 Reverend Allen Johnston, of First Baptist Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 oIclock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 16'73 The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held February 24, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, 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. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Inglewood had filed with said Commission proposals for the following annexations: a. Third Glasgow Territory b. Firmona Territory c. Fifth Isis Territory d. First LaCienega Territory e. Sixth & Seventh Isis Territory Communication ordered filed. r f. Fourth Hindry Annexation g. Fifth Hindry Territory h. Sixth Hindry Territory i. :Second :H,illcrest, Territory 2. ANTENNAE SYSTEMS CO., R. J. ELLIS, PRESIDENT, being a request for a small income business license. After considering the certi- fied statement of gross sales in E1 Segundo which was submitted by Mr. Ellis, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the business license fee for this bhsiness be reduced to $12.00. Motion carried. 3. WAYNE W. ELLIOTT, 205 Standard Street, requesting small income business license for his part -time workshop business. In view of the small amount of income realized by Mr. Elliott, it was moved by Coun- cilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the business license fee be -reduced to $12..00. Motion carried. 4. MR. BOB W. ROCKHOLD, 424 Main Street, being a request for permission to use a loudspeaker truck and to operate a parade -type float in his campaign for Councilman during the last wtwo weeks in March and the first two weeks in April. Councilman Kimport expressed the opinion that in a town as small as E1 Segundo it would not be necessary for can- didates to use this type of campaigning, and that he felt the citizens would object to the noise. Mayor Baker stated that the citizens were irate during the last campaign because sound trucks were allowed to use the streets in this manner, since many people in town work different shifts and have to sleep during the day. -1- X 1674 Since this was a blanket request covering twenty -four hours per day, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Council- man Tandy, that the above request be denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport.- Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Mr. MICHAEL McGURK, 1100 East Imperial Avenue, being an application for Auto for Hire, Taxicab, Sightseeing permit. Since the Council is at the present time considering another application for Taxicab and Auto for Hire, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Mr. McGurk's request be deferred until a decision is reached on the previous application. Motion carried. 6. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, being a request for permission to solicit funds in El Segundo in May, 1964. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that permission be granted the Los Angeles County Mental Health Association to solicit funds in the City of E1 Segundo during May, 1964. Motion carried. 7. EL SEGUNDO BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, MRS. ELVA O'BANION, Chairman of Women in Appointive Office, being notice of intention of this Club to submit the name of a •qualified woman for consideration as a Planning Commissioner. Communication ordered filed. 8. EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEONARD L. MURDY, SUPERINTENDENT and SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF EDU- CATION, asking Council to take action indicating its opposition to Assembly Bill 46, which proposes that county -wide school districts shall be formed to replace all existing local districts except those districts located within a charter city. It would, in effect, take away local con- trol of public schools. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman. Frederick, that Resolution No. 2077, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING DEFEAT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 46 (COUNTY -WIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS). 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, 9. CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, being a recommenda- tions for any additions or deletions to the Freeway and, Expressway Systems as to the State Highway System.. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. GUY COLLETTE, 424 Kansas Street, addressed the Council to ask if the endorsement of Mrs. Marie Stinnett for Postmaster, at the last Council meeting, is the only endorsement the Council intended to make or can other people who wish to apply request an endorsement from the Council. Mr. Collette was informed that the Council would endorse other qualified candidates, but that in order to qualify, an applicant must have worked for the Postoffice for a number of years in order to have obtained the necessary experience and knowledge of postal regulations. -2- x 16'75 2. MR. CHARLES PINE, 615 Maryland Street, addressed the Council on the same subject and stated that he would be an applicant for the position of Postmaster. . ` REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE THE FOLLOWING REPORT: 1. Reported that in view of the failure on the part of the Regal Maintenance Co. to satisfactorily provide the window cleaning services contracted, he recommended that the contract be terminated and that consideration be given to the following proposals for window washing services; Daylite Window Cleaning $65.50 White Glove Building Maintenance 88.00 Coast Building Maintenance 96.00 Roys Building Maintenahce 177.00 Recommended that the contract be awarded to Daylite Window Cleaning Co. in the amount of $65. 50 per month, this being the lowest bid. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the contract with Regal Maintenance Co. for window washing services be ter- minated and that a contract be awarded to Daylite Window Cleaning in the amount of $65. 50. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilrrien None. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Small Claims action had been initiated against the City by Mr. James M. Ferry, 1535 E. Mariposa, in the amount of $52.83 for damages to his automobile in an accident involving a City truck, and that the trial was set for March 27, 1964. Mr. Weber, Director of Finance will appear on behalf of the City as well as the driver of the City truck and the Department Head. 2. Directed the Council's attention to action taken by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 26, 1964, recommending the repeal of the split lot revisions contained in the City Code, and re- quested that he be instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance for purposes of deleting said provisions, if the Council so desires. Thereafter, 'it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a repealing ordinance which would entirely delete Section 28. 48 of the Code, pertaining to Split Lots, and present to the Council at the next regular meeting to be held March 2'3, 1964. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution containing a request to the County of Los Angeles for the appropriation of $6, 000 to improve the `efficiency of the signalized intersection of Douglas Street and Imperial Highway, made necessary by new construction and increased traffic in this area, ' funds to be appropriated by the County from the City's regular allocation of Gas Tax Funds. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that Resolution No. 2078, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF $60 000. 00 FROM COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND FOR THE MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION OF DOUGLAS STREET AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, -3- X 1 6'76 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. Requested Council to adopt a resolution protesting and opposing the adoption of the southerly route for the proposed Century Freeway and recommending adoption of proposed route along or near Century Blvd. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson that Resolution No. 2079 entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING AND OPPOSING THE ADOPTION OF THE "SOUTHERLY ROUTE" FOR THE PROPOSED CENTURY FREEWAY AND RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF THE PRO- POSED ROUTE ALONG OR NEAR CENTURY BOULEVARD FOR SAID FREEWAY, 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilman Tandy at this time stated that the procedure followed by the City in notifying property, owners of public hearings should be cleared up; that at the last Council meeting Mr. James Witt, president of E1 Segundo Citizens and Property Owner's Association, had stated an inquiry was made with the City to determine how the 300 foot radius was established and the explanation given to him by a City employee was that a point was located in the center of the property and a 300 foot radius drawn from that point. After investigation it was found that no employee had made the above statement and Mr. Tandy felt that since the honesty of a City employee had been impugned that Mr. Witt should make a public apology and clear the record. Mr. Witt then addressed the Council and apologized for his statements, and the apology was accepted. 2. The matter of the appeal of Christine Sheflott from the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 578, granting a variance to increase the number* of employees to twelve from five at any one time during an eight hour period, to be engaged in the manufacture, processing and treatment of food in a C -2 zone on property located at 1300 E. Imperial Avenue, was then considered. After discussion it was moved by Council- man Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Council from Christine C. Sheflott which decision granted a variance to increase the number of employees to twelve from five at any one time during an eight hour period, to be engaged in the manufacture, processing and treatment of food, in a,C -2 Zone on property located at 1300 E. Imperial Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised hearing on said appeal on February 24, 1964; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on said matter; -4- X NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning Commission be and the same is, hereby upheld and that the application of Varig Airlines, Inc., and Dobbs Catering Company of California, Inc., as herein above defined, is granted. Carried 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 No. 4677 to 4822 inclusive: General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 141, 621. 34 Water Operating Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 781.86 Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,810.10 Special Gas Tax Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.97 Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,471.58 Water Consumers Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.93 Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 684.53 TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 204, 455. 31 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. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Tandy reported that after many interviews, a Planning Consultant had been found to work with the Planning Commission. He is Mr. Everett B. Mansur who is experienced in the field of Community Planning and as professional planning consultant has advised other com- munities in their planning problems and is well recommended by the cities for whom he has worked. The City Attorney has reviewed the contract and feels that it is in order. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Mr. Everett B. Mansur, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved by this Council, and that a copy be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: -5- 16'77 X 16'78 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 Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 7:50 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor .................. .......... I M .r