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1964 NOV 23 CC MINX 1819 E1 Segundo, California November 23, 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 Councilman Richard G. Nagel. 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, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; 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 November 9, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been found, it was moved-by Councilman Frederick, seconded by. Councilman Nagel, said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor McGill announced that.. this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Chapter 34 of "The Code of the City of E1 Segundo, 1958 ", regarding equestrian establishments, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing was in her possession. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received in the matter, and there being none, he inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in the matter. There being no response, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced the ordinance effecting said change, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING LAW) WITH REGARD TO EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENTS., WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms, or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, being a proposal for -painting street numbers on all industrial and residential curbs in the City. No mandatory assessment will be made to the property owners but donations of not more than 50� will be accepted. The proposal further stated that in 24 months after date of completion, the Jaycees would again paint all existing street number curbs. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the proposal of the E1 Segundo Jaycees for painting street numbers on industrial and residential curbs be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Frederick, Kimport, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -1- McElhaney, Nagel and X 1820 2. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for New Type 20 license for 200 E. Imperial Ave., Speedee Mart, by Sherree E. and William J. Chapman. Ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution #602, granting variance request of Mr. & Mrs. William C. Hobe, to allow con- struction of an addition to existing nonconforming property at 665-1/2 W. Palm Ave. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution #603, rescinding Minute Resolution adopted 10 -28 -64 and setting a hearing for J & J Salvage Co. to show cause why their Conditional Use Permit should not be revoked. Ordered filed. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution #604, recommending Change of Zone from R -2 to R -1 for property on the west side of California St. between Palm Avenue and Elm Avenue. This matter has been set for hearing before the.City Council on December 28, 1964. 6. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notification of proposed annexation by the City of Hawthorne of Moneta #2. Ordered filed. 7. HARRY H. WEBER, Director of Finance, being a request for permission to cancel Warrant #7464 in the amount of $5, 912. 80 which had been computed in error. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrant #7464, in the amount of $5, 912.80 be cancelled. Motion carried. 8. MRS. A.D. WALSTROM, 937 Eucalyptus Dr., requesting that the Council give consideration to the matter of more effective leash laws in an effort to prevent the senseless killing of small pets by licensed dogs running loose. City Manager Sailors reported that a meeting with a re- presentative of the Southern California Humane Society, Police Chief DeBerry and himself has been scheduled for later ,this week to study this problem. 9 CITY OF ARCADIA, enclosing copy of their Resolution No. 3736, urging the merger Qf the Association of Independent Cities of Los Angeles County and the California Contract Cities Association within the framework of the League of California Cities and the Los Angeles County Division thereof. Ordered filed. 10. EMANUEL JENSEN, REALTOR, 823 Sepulveda Blvd., thanking the Council for their study and report regarding the industrial vacancies which exist in the City, also gffering his services in any way he might be needed to help find aj solution to this problem. Ordered filed. l At this time, the Mayor announced that it most recently had been discovered that the City had overpaid to Lennox Disposal Service, under the City's rubbish collection contract, a sum aggregating approximately $10, 000 over a period of one and two - thirds years as a result of misin- formation relating to the number of electric meters in the area being served, and further stated that the recovery was uncertain and subject to technicalities and therefore could give no hope of immediate recovery. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. HERB COUSINS, 657 W. Acacia Ave., expressing his ob- jection to the granting of permission to the Jaycees for their curb painting project in view of the fact that several months ago, this same project, when offered by a young E1 Segundo boy as a way of earning money during the summer months, was rejected by the Council. Councilman McElhaney explained to Mr. Cousins that the Council did not in fact reject the boy's proposal but informed him that in order to secure the Council's approval, he must guarantee that he would be able to make it uniform throughout the City, and that all curbs must be painted. The Council did not feel that one boy could accomplish this and informed him that if he could recruit some other boys to help him with the project and present to the Council a pro- posal whereby the curbs throughout the City could be painted, he would then be granted permission. -2- 1821 Since the boy never reappeared before the Council, it had been as- sumed that he was unable to do this. In the case of the Jaycees, the Council feels they will be able to accomplish this and therefore had granted them permission. The failure of the Council to grant permission to the boy had not been intended to thwart his efforts to earn money and had he reappeared with a proposal which the Council considered feasible, he would have been given every consideration. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. AIRPORT NOISE AND SAFETY ACTION COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported on a meeting held November 13, 1964 in the Mayor's Office with the executive members of the Los Angeles Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee, members of the E1 Segundo Airport Noise and Safety Action Com- mittee, Mayor McGill, Councilman Nagel and City Manager Sailors. The many problems of noise nuisance faced by the City were discussed in a general way and it was successfully established that these meetings would be held every two months, at which time reports could be made of any ad- vancements in the operating procedures at the airport, any new problems faced by the City in this regard and an effort made to reach mutually bene- ficial solutions. 2. Mayor McGill announced that the Sister City Committee is in the process of interviewing applicants for this year's Queen. The Coronation Ball is scheduled for December 5, 1964 at the Recreation Building. 3. Mayor McGill reported on a meeting held with the heads of Ser- vice Clubs in the City, members of the various churches, social clubs, etc. This meeting was held to give the Police Department an opportunity to speak on the problems faced by the Police Department of this City. Deputy Chief Vern Wood spoke to the group and explained the pro- cedure of hiring policemen. Sgt. Charles Porter, Juvenile Officer, told of the problems with juveniles and Deputy Chief Maxwell informed the group regarding problems with adults. City Prosecutor, George Lowerre, spoke regarding the laws governing handling of persons accused of crimes. It had been felt that through these heads of clubs and churches, the facts could be given to the public regarding the workings of the Police De- partment and the problems they face. Also, it was hoped that by educating the public to the fact that, while we have less crime than most cities, we do have a problem and that the public should not be so complacent as to aid such criminals by leaving doors unlocked, etc. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an actuarial study made by the Pacific Group Agencies, of the future costs of the City's present plan for paying for life insurance for retired personnel and suggested that two Councilmen be appointed to work with him to complete the study and present a recommendation for a future policy. Mayor McGill then named Councilman Kimport and Councilman McElhaney to join City Manager Sailors as a Study Committee to present their recommendations regarding the life insurance plan for retired per- sonnel. 2. Requested authorization to direct the Finance Department of the State of California to conduct a census of the City. The latest information from the Regional Planning Commission indicates that the population has increased another 750 to 1000 persons since the census of April, 1963. -3- X 1822 Based on $7. 43 per capita, this would mean an increase in revenue from State subventions and grants to the City of $5, 500 to $7, 300 per year. The cost of this census would be approximately $225. 00, but would not exceed $300.00. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the City Manager be authorized to direct the State Department of Finance to conduct a census of the City. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. Reported that the auction held November 13, 1964 resulted in a net profit to the City of $1335. 35. He then commended Mr. Weber on his handling of the auction. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from Clark V. Smith and Martha Lea Smith, husband and wife as Joint Tenants, covering water pipeline easement as reserved to Sausal Redondo Water .Company over a portion of Lot 1, Block 8 of Tract 1685, located at the northwest corner of Hillcrest Street and Oak Avenue. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement over a portion of Lot 1, Block 8, Tract 1685, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, is no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the, City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Clark V. Smith -and Martha Lea Smith. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution authorizing the condemnation of certain properties for the improvement and extension of Douglas Street. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2110, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES HEREIN DESCRIBED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION OF DOUGLAS STREET., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. M, a Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel X 1823 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the reconstruction of Main Street between Palm Ave. and Maple Ave, had been completed in a satisfactory manner by the contractor, Vernon Paving Company, and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion be filed. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works and that the reconstruction of Main Street between Palm Avenue and Maple Avenue, with Vernon Paving Company as contractor, is hereby accepted as complete as of November 20, 1964; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Reported that the roadway called "Hillcrest" within the City of El Segundo had been officially designated as "Hillcrest Avenue" at the time of the filing of the original tract map in March, 1912; however this roadway has been commonly known as "Hillcrest Street" for many years, and is shown on a number of maps as "Hillcrest Street ". Mr. Webb therefore re- commended that the name of the roadway be officially changed to Hillcrest Street since retaining the original designation of "Hillcrest Avenue" would involve the revision of a number of maps and official documents. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that Resolution No. 2111, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME OF HILLCREST AVENUE TO HILLCREST STREET., which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Alderman and Swift, consulting engineers of South Pasadena, for performing all engineering services necessary to accomplish the construction of E1 Segundo's Projects No. 3401, 3402 at--provided for in the 1964 Los Angeles County Storm Drain Bond andNo. 618 which is part of the 1958 Bond Issue, and recommended its approval. It was felt that the engineering and design on the two projects are so inter - related that it would he necessary to have one firm in complete charge of all the design. The cost figures presented in the proposal by Alderman & Swift are based on the established engineering fees by the County, which fees will be paid by the City of E1 Segundo and the City will be reim- bursed by the County, so that no local funds would be involved in this engineering service. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: -5- X 1824 WHEREAS, the Consulting Firm of Alderman & Swift have submitted to the City of El Segundo a proposal for engineering services as described in the "Report on the. Control of Surface Storm Water by Storm Drains and Drainage Channels, 1964 Program ", by M.E. Salsbury, Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, which proposal is as follows: "We propose first, as part of the services to be per- formed under this proposal, to make a study of the drainage system shown as Lines B and C with proposed pump stations under Project No. 3401, and Line J with proposed pump station under Project No. 3402, to de- termine the most economical alignment to accomplish the purposes intended by these lines. After such study has been completed and approved by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, we propose to design the facilities to accomplish the purpose contemplated subject to the limitations of funds available. We propose to perform these engineering services for the following fees on each project: Project No. 618 $12,900 Project No. 3401 $78,100 Project No. 3402 $32,000 Fees will be payable .in monthly installments as the work progresses, based upon 80% of the estimated amount of fee earned to the end of each month, subject, in each case, to your approval as to the amount completed. Upon completion of all plans, specifications and other work re- quired and approved by the County Flood Control District ready for taking bids, the full amount of the fee on each project, less the sum of $500 will be payable. Upon com- pletion of each project, the balance of $500 will become payable. " NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT :RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby accept the proposal of Alderman & Swift as above set forth and the City Clerk is heiCeby instructed to so advise said firm. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented for the Council's information, a report on the 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue which provides some $1, 500, 000 for the construc- tion of storm drains in the City of E1 Segundo. These drains are included as Projects No. 3401 and 3402. Conferences with the Flood Control Dis- trict and consulting engineers indicate that it will require 6 to 8. months to do the preliminary and. final engineering, after which it will probably require 2 to 5 months for checking and approval of the plans and an additional 2 months to advertise and obtain a contractor. Construction time is estimated at 16 months. After the beginning of the preliminary engineering work and throughout the life of the project, the Director of Public Works will make reports to the Council of the progress. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read. Warrants No. 7533 thru 7639 inclusive: Iff-V X 1825 General Fund . . . $ 97, 288.95 Water Operating Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,620. 31 Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,425.51 Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,609.98 Water Consumers Fund . . . . . . . . . . . 479.64 Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,065.20 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,489.59 Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, 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, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor McGill instigated discussion regarding the Notice of Hearing to be held December 8th before the Public Utilities Commission at .9: 30 a, m. in the Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 107 South Broadway, Los Angeles, in the matter of the Pacific Electric Railway crossing at Sepulveda Boulevard. City Manager Sailors stated that Director of Public Works Webb would represent the City at this hearing. 2. Mayor McGill reported that he had received several requests from business people in the 400 block of Main Street, requesting that the 20- minute parking zone at the crosswalk be changed to a loading zone and requested that the City Manager study this problem and make recommendation. 3. Mayor McGill presented for the Council's approval a committee to study the possibility of a celebration for the City's 50th Anniversary in 1967. The primary function of this committee would be to survey the public opinion in the matter and make recommendation to the Council. A report by this committee.would be presented not later than March 1, 1965. If,, at that time, the Council decides to proceed with the celebration, the committee could be increased to 15 persons who would then formulate plans. The following names were submitted by the Mayor: Mr. James Morgan, Chairman Mr. John Sailors Mr. Robert Jackson Mrs. Beverly O'Bradovich Mrs. Doris Shepard 346 Whiting St. City Manager Chamber of Commerce Mgr. 1506 E. Sycamore Ave. 1401 E. Walnut Ave. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above named committee be approved. Motion carried. 4. Councilman Frederick asked that the Traffic Committee be requested to check the regulation regarding parking close to an intersection. He stated that the situation exists in all parts of town and he felt that since it is a safety hazard, something should be done about it. The hour being 8:45 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to a personnel session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 11:30 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened with the following members answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11: 35 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: . City er _l Mayor -7-