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1965 MAY 10 CC MINX 1902 E1 Segundo, California May 10, 1965 A 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. 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 Mr. Kenneth Good of First' Church of Christ, Scientist, E1 Segundo. 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 THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held April 26, 1965, and the adjourned regular City Council meeting held May 3, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the minutes of said meetings 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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of the following resolutions: a) Resolution #616, granting a variance request to permit an architectural projection into a required 'front yard at 311 W. Acacia Ave. , by Mr. Oscar J. Robinson. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. b) Resolution #617, in memory of Everett B. Mansur, Planning Consultant who passed away on April 18, 1965. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that Resolution No. 2123, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXPRES- SING REGRET OVER THE RECENT PASSING OF EVERETT B. MANSUR, PLANNING CONSULTANT., which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. MR. ROBERT BRANDLIN, Real Estate Broker, 426 Main St., enclosing copy of letter sent to property owners in the 700 block of West Pine Avenue, regarding development of that area. Ordered filed. 3. EL SEGUNDO WOMEN'S CLUB, being a request for permanent location for the City's Museum. Mrs. Caroline Siegel of the Woman's Club addressed the Council, stating that the Museum has been located in the base- -1- X 1903 ment of the City Hall in such a small area that it is now impossible to show any of the historic items. Tours of the Museum had previously been con- ducted by appointment, but for several years this has not been possible. There had been much interest on the part of groups such as the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, schools, etc., and it was felt that the Museum could be of immeasurable value to the City if proper use were made of it, especially in view of the coming 50th Anniversary Celebration. Mrs. Siegel stated that if it is not possible to use the basement of the Library as a permanent location for the Museum, perhaps the Council might suggest another area. Councilman Nagel stated that, in view of the communication re- ceived at the Library Board Meeting held this date, in which a suggestion was made for use of the basement of the Library, he felt that before any definite action was taken concerning use of that area, a study should be made to determine the best possible use for it. Mrs. Cravens Douglass of the Woman's Club, addressed the Council, asking that a committee be appointed at this meeting to begin a study of the most desirable location for the Museum, since their Club did not wish to imply that the basement of the Library was the only location that could be considered. Mrs. Douglass further stated that the Woman's Club had received offers of some very valuable additions to the Museum if a proper method of display could be arranged and adequate protection could be assured. Mayor McGill then named Councilman McElhaney, Councilman Kimport and City Manager Sailors to serve on this committee and asked the Woman's Club to name two of their members to also serve. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above appointments be approved. Motion carried. 4. BURTON W. CHACE, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, regarding the proposed one -half cent sales tax for County purposes. MR. V. J. STEFFLRE, 944 Cedar Street, addressed the Council, stating that he felt the Council should address a communication to the Board of Supervisors protesting any further taxation on the part of the County and asking for stricter economy in order to hold the line on future increases in taxes. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man_ Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is urged to reappraise its intent to obtain an increase in sales taxes, to not seek new means of increasing the tax burden of the public, and in lieu thereof, to decrease the amount of funds taken from the public and industry, even through reduction of services. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None: Absent: Councilmen None. 5. CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, enclosing copy of its Resolution #3013, opposing Assembly Bill 1461, which provides for a mandatory 40 -hour week for firemen after July 1, 1970 and its Resolution #3012, urging adoption of Assembly Bill 1150, known as the "Park Land Dedication" Bill. Ordered filed. 6. MR. HARRY WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being a request for permission to cancel Warrant #8841 to T. B. DeBerry, Police Chief, and Warrant #8353 to Charles Barker, Recreation Commissioner, for conference expenses, as they will be unable to attend. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that permission be granted to cancel Warrants #8841 and #8353. Motion carried. -2- X 1904 7. STATE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, being notice of meeting on Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study. Ordered filed. 8. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, enclosing copy of its resolution re- garding reapportionment. Ordered filed. 9. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, Bruce W. Beckwith, President, requesting repeal of the existing sign ordinance. This matter had been referred to the Planning Commission for study and it was therefore decided to so inform the Republican Club and the communication was ordered filed. 10. NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE, being a request for permission to conduct their annual door -to -door light bulb sale on May 15, 1965. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 11. EL SEGUNDO LODGE NO. 435, I.O.O. F., being a letter of commendation of the Police and Fire Departments for their efficient and courteous handling of an emergency at their lodge hall on May 6, 1965. Copies having been sent to the Poli_­e and Fire Departments, this corres- pondence was ordered filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the: proposed 1965 -66 Budget, and recommended that the Council hold study sessions in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, May 11, 13 and 14, with the Department Heads, in order to give them an opportunity to explain their budget to the Council, and that open meetings be held for the public on Monday and Tuesday, May 17 and 18, in order to give the public an opportunity to comment on the budget. The Mayor then .named all members of the Council to a Study Com- mittee to meet with the Department Heads regarding the budget, on May 11, 13 and 14, 1965, and stated that adjourned Council meetings would be held on May 17 and 18, 1965 for the purpose of holding public hearings on the budget. 2. Recommended that the sum of $5, 000 be transferred from the Contingency Budget Account to the Police Department Overtime Account due to estimated overtime thru June 30, 1965. Mr. Sailors also reported that he had spent considerable time surveying overtime in other cities, their methods of handling same, and found that El Segundo is one of the very few cities in the State of California still paying time and one -half instead of paying straight time or compensatory time for overtime and recommended that the policy of the City be changed from time and one -half to straight time. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the sum of $5, 000 be transferred from the Contingency Budget Account to the Police Department Overtime Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Coun �-71men Freder- ck, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman None; Absent: Councilman None. Thereafter, mot ion was mad ?e by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that effective forthwith, overtime, when allowed, will be at the regular rate of pay, and that payment of time and one -hall is discontinued. -3- Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. x Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 3. Recommended the purchase of adequate cash registers for the handling of cash both at the Library and at the Recreation Center, from the Burroughs Corporation for the amount of $513. 00 each. These cash registers would give each individual a receipt and a continuous tape record would be maintained for audit purposes. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that a purchase order in the amount of $513. 00 be issued to Burroughs Corporation for a cash register for use in the Library and that the purchase of a cash register for the Recreation Department be deferred until a later date. Motion carried. 4. Recommended that bids be solicited for a new 1965 four -door sedan for the Fire Department, funds for which had been included in the current budget. It was the consensus of the Council that action in this matter be deferred until after the Budget hearings for the Fire Department. 5. Presented a request by Mrs. Louise Eckersley for a leave of absence without pay from May 17 through August 1, due to family illness, and recommended that this request be granted. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 6. Asked Councilman Nagel to report on his discussions with the property owners on East Pine Avenue between Kansas and California Streets regarding the proposed improvements in that area. Councilman Nagel stated that after discussing this matter with the property owners, he felt that their proposal whereby they would participate in the street and curb program to the extent of $325. 00 each is a good one. During these dis- cussions, the property owners volunteered to see that the sidewalks are put in (at their expense) at approximately the same time as the installation of the street and curbs, thereby removing that block from the City's sidewalk program. Councilman Nagel then made the motion that the City accept the offer by the property owners as stated above and that the City Engineer pro- vide them with any City aid necessary to complete the project. Motion seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried. 7. Reported that two of the Recreation and Parks Commission terms are due to expire on May 14, 1965, that of Mr. George Mousel and of Mr. Ernest Sights, and recommended that action be taken in this matter. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport and unanimously carried, that Mr. George Mousel be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a four -year term, such term to expire on May 14, 1969. Councilman Frederick recommended the reappointment of Mr. Ernest Sights to the Recreation Commission. Councilman Nagel stated that he did not wish to reappoint any person who had served a Commission for more than eight years and could not therefore agree with Councilman Frederick's recommendation. Mayor McGill and Councilman McElhaney agreed with Councilman Nagel's position that more citizens should be given the opportunity to serve the City on the Commissions and that applications should be received from any person interested in filling the vacancy on the Recreation Commission. Councilman McElhaney suggested that the term of Mr. Sights be allowed to expire and that action in this matter be tabled until the next meeting to be held May 17, 1965. -4- ., X 1,006 CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a Grant Deed from the City of El Segundo to William C. Crowell and Frances M. Crowell, husband and wife as Joint Tenants, covering Lot 4 and the northerly 10 feet of Lot 5, Tract 10058, situated in said City, and recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, on March 8, 1964, William C. Crowell and Frances M. Crowell, husband and wife as Joint Tenants, submitted to the City Council a bid of $16,125. 00, and enclosed a check for $1700. 00 as deposit, for certain real property owned by the City of E1 Segundo, to wit: Lot 4 and the northerly 10 feet of Lot 5, Tract No. 10058, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 142, Page 17 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County; and WHEREAS, on the above noted date, said bid was ac- cepted by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign said Grant Deed for and on behalf of the City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None.; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 2. Advised the Council that the Associates Commercial Financing Corporation had filed suit for recovery of property taxes against the County of Los Angeles, in which the City of E1 Segundo was named as party de- fendant; that the Complaint and Summons had been forwarded to the County Counsel's Office which, pursuant to the provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code, provides the defense for the City. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the action of the City Attorney in referring the Complaint and Summons as above described, to the County Counsel for appropriate action, be approved. Motion carried. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a Grant of Easement for parking purposes, from San Sebastian Development Company for pro- perty located at the southeast: corner. of Sepulveda Blvd. and Walnut Avenue, commonly known as 888 N. Sepulveda Blvd., and recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute the conveyance on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to effect re:�ordatior_. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Grant of Easement for parking purposes from San Sebastian Development Company, presented to this Council at this meeting be approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to have said Grant of Easement recorded with the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. -5- X 1907 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised the Council that Miss Delores Herzog has filed a suit against Leroy Fain and the City of E1 Segundo, asking $15, 000 damages by reason of an automobile accident which occurred on December 12, 1964, at Pine Avenue and Whiting Street; the City being named as defendant since the Plaintiff alleges that traffic control at that intersection was inadequate. Upon receipt of the action, it was turned over to the insurance agency, and approval of the action taken was requested. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the action of the City Attorney in forwarding copy of suit filed against the City of El Segundo and Leroy Fain by Delores Herzog, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried. 5. Advised the Council that the Santa Fe Railway Company had granted to the City of E1 Segundo a license for the Douglas Street No. 1 crossing, and asked that the signing of the license by the Mayor be approved, ratified and confirmed. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the action of the Mayor in signing the license granted by the Santa Fe Railway Company for Douglas Street No. 1 crossing be and the same is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 6. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution covering action taken by this Council in the matter of the appeal of J. and J. Salvage Company from the decision of the Planning Commission, revoking its Conditional Use Permit. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the matter of the appeal of J. and J. Salvage Company from the decision of the Planning Commission of the City of E1 Segundo revoking the Conditional Use Permit of said Appellant, has been duly and regularly heard as provided by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held and all parties of interest have been heard and the matter has been duly sub- mitted to the City Council for its determination; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the appeal of J. and J. Salvage Company from the decision of the Planning Commission dated February 10, 1965, and the Planning Commission's order amending its Conditional Use Permit to provide that its operations thereunder, pursuant to said Permit shall terminate effective August 3, 1966, is hereby sustained and the decision of the Plan- ning Commission be, and it hereby is, upheld. SECTION 2. That the order of the Planning Commission set forth and contained in said body's Resolution No. 607 is approved and upheld in all of its provisions. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Abstaining: Councilman McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. 11-T X 1908 7. Advised the Council that on May 5, 1965, the Southern California Gas Company had filed suit against the City of E1 Segundo for the recovery of overpayment of franchise payments in the amount of $221, 036. 66; that Robert Salter, Attorney for the Gas Company had forwarded two copies of the Complaint and Summons to him. Permission was requested to file the response to the Complaint and Summons in the name of the City. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the City Attorney be authorized to file response to the Complaint and Summons on file. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that a purchase order be issued to Pipe Linings, Inc., for re- lining 16" water manifold at Lomita Street and E1 Segundo Blvd., which serves City lines and the Standard Oil Refinery. A quotation had been received from Pipe Linings, Inc. in the amount of $1, 650. 00 and Standard Oil Company had agreed to absorb one -half of this cost. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that a purchase order in the amount of $1, 650. 00 be issued to Pipe Linings, Inc. for relining 16" water manifold at Lomita Street and E1 Segundo Blvd. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Recommended that West Grand Avenue from Main Street to Concord Street be widened by an additional 4 feet on each side, for a total width from curb to curb of 84 feet, providing an 8 -foot wide sidewalk on each side. Also recommended that a 20 -foot section in the center of the street be allocated for two 7 -foot parking lanes and one 6 -foot island. This would necessitate the removal of angle parking in these two blocks, and would result in a substantial gain in the number of parking spaces available. It would also remove the present ineligibility of the use of Gas Tax Funds to accomplish this improvement inasmuch as the State of California Division of Highways will not permit the expenditure of Gas Tax Funds where angle parking is allowed. Mr. Webb further recommended that this improvement be included in the 1965 -66 State Gas Tax Budget which will be presented for Council approval at an early date. Councilman Frederick questioned the advisability of widening this portion of West Grand Avenue as he felt it would create a traffic problem at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Concord Street, where there is even now, a narrowing of Grand Avenue proceeding west. Mr. Webb was then requested to submit to the Council, plans for this improvement showing the safety measures he plans to take concerning this intersection. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. At this time, the matter of construction of the Douglas Street Railroad Crossing 100 feet north of Utah Street, in accordance with City Specifications No. 64 -1, was considered. Upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly ad- vertised for bids for the construction of the Douglas Street Railroad Crossing 100 feet north of Utah Street in said City, in accordance with City Specifications No. 64 -1; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said Council on April 12, 1965; and -7- X 1909 WHEREAS, the City Engineer checked all bids and found that the bid of Vernon Paving Co., in the amount of $10, 995. 05 was the lowest regular bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Vernon Paving Co., in the amount of $10, 995. 05, the lowest re- sponsible bid, be adopted; 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 checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Councilman McElhaney brought up for discussion the matter of Reserve Police Officers serving in the Recreation Park. He stated that he had discussed this matter with Director of Parks and Recreation, Jack Ruis, who felt that there were times when a patrolman on foot in the park would serve a good purpose and would have a deterrent effect on acts of mischief. He felt that the most appropriate time would be from dusk until closing time. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that this plan be put into effect for a period of one month, at the end of which time the plan could be re- evaluated and the Council could make a decision as to whether or not it should become a permanent policy. PAYING BILLS The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read. Warrants No. 9065 thru 9223 inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 79,755.06 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 112,407.51 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,390.14 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16.18 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,970.00 County Aid to Cities Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,620.06 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 117.51 Trust Fund- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,512.37 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $214,788.83 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, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. X 1910 NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel suggested that the Freedom Shrine Plaques which are now in the Library, be displayed in the City Hall as it has been difficult to find the necessary space at the Library for displaying these 25 most important documents. These plaques had been a gift of the Exchange Club and Councilman Kimport was asked to contact this club to determine whether they had any objection to their being displayed in the City Hall. 2. Mayor McGill reported that he had been contacted by several of the industries along the Imperial Strip stating that they are in need of parking space and offering to blacktop at their own expense, property across'Old Imperial in the Strip which they could use for parking purposes, and he inquired of the Council as to their feelings on this matter. Councilman McElhaney stated that he felt there was need of a study of the broad picture of development in this area; that perhaps some plan could be drawn up showing areas which could be used for parking and then if any of the firms in this area wanted to take it upon themselves to do the blacktopping and make these areas into parking lots, they could be permitted to do so. However, he did not want to see the area developed piecemeal without any plan, thereby making it possible to allow this area to become one long ribbon of asphalt. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that this meeting adjourn until May 17, 1965 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: ­0 �e Z�e, &ZL4.06114) City clerk r �s ayor