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1964 OCT 05 CC MINX 1796 E1 Segundo, California October 5, 1964 An adjourned 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. The City Clerk reported that a copy of the Notice of Adjournment had been posted as required by law and affidavit of posting was on file. 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 Neville Rucker of St. Anthony's Catholic 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, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: None. At this time, Mayor McGill presented 10 -year service pins to Captain Arthur A. Fesus of the Fire Department, Leslie W. Richardson, Leadman, Parks Department, and Police Officer Jerry Stephens, and_ thanked them for their loyalty and service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the reception of bids for reconstruction of pavement in portion of Main Street (Maple Avenue to Palm Avenue) in accordance with City Specifications No. 64 -8 and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied she had three bids. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: CONTRACTORS Vernon Paving Co. - - - - - - - - - Sully Miller Contracting Company - Oswald Brothers Co. - - - - - - - - TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID - - - - - $ 4,782.40 - - - - - 4,997.00 - - - - - 5,167.40 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later in this meeting. Motion carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Precise Plan No. 2, covering property on the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard, between Mariposa Avenue and Palm Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that due and regular notice of the hearing had been given and that affidavit of publication of said notice was in her possession. The Mayor then inquired of the City Attorney if the applicant, Mr. A.E. Siegal, had met the necessary legal requirements for this hearing and the Attorney replied that although his office had repeatedly tried to contact Mr. Siegal to secure the legal documents required for this hearing, Mr. Siegal had not responded and the Attorney therefore recommended that this hearing be continued until Monday, November 9 at 7:00 o'clock p, m. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the hearing be continued until Monday, November 9 at 7: 00 0' clock p.m. 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- X 1'79'7 1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, urging cities and counties in the State to adopt mutual emergency aid programs, similar to that of Los Angeles County, so that all citizens in the State can be assured of prompt emergency help with no artificial boundary limitations on rescue efforts. Since E1 Segundo has several working mutual. aid agree- ments with neighboring cities, this correspondence was ordered filed. 2. PETITION, signed by Mrs. Ruth Elliott and 55 others, requesting the immediate installation of stop signs and crosswalks on Center Street and Holly Avenue. Director of Public Works Webb then reported on a study that his office had made of the traffic at these two intersections, both auto and pedestrian. Both Holly and Pine are T- intersections with no easterly extension beyond Center Street, Holly Avenue easterly of Center Street having been vacated for the construction of the new Junior High School. It was not re- commended that stop signs be installed at either of these intersections at this time but that another study be conducted in the summer of 1965 in antici- pation of the opening of the new school. After discussion, it was decided that a crosswalk at Pine Avenue be installed, since this is a more heavily used intersection for pedestrian crossing. Due to the topography, of the area, it was felt that early warning devices should also be installed. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel that the crosswalk be installed at the southern boundary of Pine Avenue with ample early warning devices northerly of the Pacific Electric tracks. Seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried. 3. ST. JUDE'S .RESEARCH HOSPITAL, being a request for per- mission for teenagers to solicit funds in a door -to -door march on Sunday, December 13, 1964, all funds to go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 4. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, being a request for permission to .hold a circus on November 15, 1964 on non - public property, also to solicit tele- phone ticket sales. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 5. T. B. DeBERRY, CHIEF OF POLICE, being a report on training for police officers in crowd and riot control. Ordered filed. 6. R. E. O'BANNON, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SAFETY, being a report on the findings of his office regarding the J. & J. Salvage Company, 2143 E. Rosecrans Blvd. Due to the many modifications which have been allowed on this Conditional Use Permit, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for a detailed investigation of all the facts and such action as they deem necessary. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. JAMES STEWART, owner of J. & J. Salvage Co., 2143 E. Rosecrans Ave. , addressed the Council on the matter of the alleged violations of the conditions of his Conditional Use Permit. He stated that he did not feel that his permit should be revoked if he complies with all the conditions under which it was granted. He also stated that he would not object to vacating his premises for some good reason such as construction of schools or roads but he did not feel he should be sacrificed to the selfish interests of individuals. 2. . D. R. SMITH, 300 E. Maple Ave., addressed the Council objecting to the adoption of the ordinance to reduce the age limit of minors to enter poolrooms and billiard rooms. He felt that if the age limit were lowered, it would allow high school students to enter not only the family type billiard par- lors but also the ones where liquor is served. 3. MR. PHILIP TALLUTO, owner of Wallen's Billiard .Parlor, 327 Main St., addressed the Council stating that Mr. Smith was in error in -2- X 1798 stating that minors would be allowed to enter establishments which served liquor, as the ordinance clearly states that the lower age limit refers only to ones where liquor is neither sold nor consumed. 4. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed the Council, stating that he felt that the family type billiard parlor at 327 Main Street is well illuminated and well supervised and that it would be an asset to the town. He also stated that our Police Department is very capable and well qualified to handle any incidents which might occur. 5. MR. JERRY MOORE, 612 Illinois Court, addressed the Council stating that he felt that billiards and pool are clean sport and he ,saw no cause for alarm as long as the billiard parlor is well supervised and well lighted. 6. MRS. PAULINE SWANN, 335 Center Street, addressed the Council stating that she felt that a stop sign should be placed at Holly Avenue and Center Street as she felt that the traffic moves slowly enough from Mariposa Avenue to Pine Avenue due to the congestion at the Mariposa Market, but after it passes Pine Avenue it speeds up considerably, so that if a stop sign were placed at Holly Avenue, the traffic would necessarily have to slow down. 7. MAYOR McGILL then addressed the audience on the matter of the July 1 water rate increase. He explained that in October 1962, the Metropolitan Water District, from whom the City purchases water, informed the City of the number of rate increases that would be required and pin- pointed the times when the raises would go into effect. At that time, the Council took steps to raise the water rates yearly. The first of these raises brought the Water Department to the point where it was just about breaking even. The City has been informed by the Metropolitan Water District that E1 Segundo is going to have to have a reservoir which will cost in excess of $1, 000, 000. At the present time, the water storage rate is about 18 hours. This reservoir would bring the storage rate to 10 ,or 12 days. After much thought and discussion the Council decided that the best way to raise money to pay for this reservoir would be to increase the water rates rather than through bonds or through tax increases. This puts the burden of paying for the reservoir on the water users, the largest of whom are. the industrial users. The Mayor stated that after the reservoir is completed and paid for, it is hoped that the water rates can be lowered. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel again reported on the action taken at the most recent meeting of the Airport Noise and Safety Action Committee, which action had been noted in the minutes of the September 28 City Council meeting. He again invited interested persons to attend the October 28 meeting of the committee at which time the speaker will be a representative of the Acoustics Department of Douglas Aircraft Co. Councilman Nagel stated that because photographic proof is the only type which the airport commission will accept as to the. illegal flights over the City, the Committee is endeavoring to make arrangements with a commercial photographer to secure such evidence. Councilman McElhaney then commented that the noise nuisance is not the only factor in this matter but that there have been so many incidents of planes crashing on take -off, that there is always the danger that a plane making an early turnout over the west side .of town. might crash. . REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that with the recent amendments to the Electrical Code, it was necessary to order a new printing, and recommended that a charge of 50t be made for these booklets since this represents the cost to the City for printing same. -3- x 1'799 Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that a charge of 50� be made for the City's Electrical Code booklets. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously directed, he presented for the Council's consideration a Resolution of Intention to vacate portions of Holly Avenue and California Street. It was then moved by Councilman .McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution of Intention No. 2103 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF HOLLY AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA STREET, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a resolution amending Resolution No. 2100, permitting Briles Manufacturing to operate Block Oil Well Nb. 12, acquired by said company. As Briles Manufacturing is com- posed of Paul R. Briles, Inc., and Franklin S. Briles, Inc., it would be necessary to amend the contract so that the corporations could sign the resolution with respect to the operation of the oil well. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the follo Ing-resolution be adoptedr RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 2100 is amended by changing the names Paul R. Briles and Franklin Briles to Paul R. Briles, Inc., and Franklin S. Briles, Inc., re- spectively. 1 ( ) Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Npne. Kimport, ]McElhaney, Nagel and 3. As requested, he presented for the Council's consideration an emergency ordinance relating to the requirement of fepcing around swimming pools at hotels or motels, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958, "BY REPEALING SECTION 29. 3 OF CHAPTER 29 RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS., which was read in full. The City Attorney stated that since this ordinance was considered an emergency ordinance, it would become effective on date of adoption. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 625 was waived. Following motion by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 625 was adopted by the following vote: -4- X 1800 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 4. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution changing the effective date for increases to go to the members on pension, from November 1, 1964 to November 7, 1964 as required by the State Employees' Retirement System. It was then moved by Councilman .McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2104 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORI- ZING AN AMENDMENT TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE CONTRACT BETWEEN SAID CITY OF EL SE GUNDO AND THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RE - TIREMENT SYSTEM., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that he had checked all bids received earlier in this meeting for the reconstruction of pavement in portion of Main Street (Maple Avenue to Palm Avenue), and found that the bird. of Vernon Paving Co., amounting to $4, 782.40 was the lowest responsible bid received and he there- fore recommended that Vernon Paving Co. be awarded the bid for the unit prices bid. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly adver- tised for bids for the. reconstruction of pavement in portion of Main St. (Maple Avenue to Palm Avenue), in accordance with specifications 64 -8; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on October 5, 1964; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids and found that the bid of Vernon Paving Co., in total amount of $4, 782. 40 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Vernon Paving Co., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of Vernon Paving Co. are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bonds of all un- successfulbidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and X 1801 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance with regard to height limits in C -2 and C -M zones, entitled: 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 HEIGHT LIMITS IN C -2 AND C -M ZONES. Upon, motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 626 Was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Ordinance No. 626 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to poolrooms and billiard rooms, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958 ", BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 23" OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO POOLRObMS AND BILLIARD ROOMS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 627 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Ordinance No. 627 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; 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 Nos. 7063 thru 7163, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 67, 394.29 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 5,169.02 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,191.56 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,906.26 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - 44.39 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,591.50 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 81,297.02 Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the demands be allowed and warrants 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. X 1802 NEW BUSINESS As previously requested, the City Attorney presented an ordinance for the Council's consideration covering motor vehicles and traffic regulations, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958, " BY ADDING SECTION 17. 94.1 AND AMENDING SECTION 17.95 (THE MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) THEREOF, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH., which was sread. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. The hour being 9 :45 o'clock p.m., Mayor McGill announced that the Council would recess to the Mayor's office for the purpose of selecting a Recreation and Parks Commissioner. At the hour of 10 :00 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. It was then moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that th-. meeting adjourn until Tuesday, October 6, 1964, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjourn- ment of this meeting being 10: 05 0' clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -7- �z &.e City Clerk