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1965 NOV 22 CC MINR 2028 El Segundo, California November 22, 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 Reverend Philip Gehlhar of St. John's Lutheran 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, and Mayor Councilmen Absent: None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel McGill; READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 8, 1965 and of the adjourned regular City Council meeting held November 15, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 34 of the "Code of the City of El Segundo, 1958 ", and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of said Notice of Hearing was in her possession. Mayor McGill inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received regarding the proposed amendments, and none having been received, the Mayor requested the City Attorney to review said amendments. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in the matter of the proposed amendments. Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista Street, inquired as to the change of wording in Sec. 34. 19, and it was explained to his satisfaction, after which the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, Councilman McElhaney introduced an ordinance effecting the above changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, 1958 ", BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., which was read. 2. The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the Council to hear and pass upon a report by the Superintendent of Streets of the cost of the construction together with any objections or protests, if any, which may be raised by any property owner liable to be assessed for the cost of such construction, and any other interested persons. The City Clerk also in- formed the said City Council that affidavit of the mailing of the notice of cost of construction, which notice specified the day, hour and place of said hearing, was on file in her office, and that no written protests or objections had been filed in her office in connection with proceedings initiated pursuant -1- X 2029 to Division 7, Part 3, Chapter 27, Article 2, of the Streets and Highways Code, duly authorized and directed by the said City Council on December 14, 1964, and pertaining to the property owned and described as follows: Name of Property Address of Property Legal Description of Amount of Owner (& Address) To be Assessed Property Assessment Deronda A. & Madge 928 Eucalyptus Dr. Sly. 68' of Nly 108' of B. Young, 928 Eucalyp- Wly. 130' of Lot 6 Blk. tus Dr. , El Segundo 103, E. S. Sheet 3 $411. 62 Birdie Green, 5138 W. 520 W. Walnut Ely. 67' of Nly 150' of 117th St. , Hawthorne Lot 5 Blk. 97, E. S. Sheet 3 $ 43. 56 Ella Starr (Estate of) 904 Sheldon Wly. 82' of Sly. 55' of 209 W. Palm, El Lot 5 Blk. 102, El Segundo Segundo Sheet 4 $199.98 Pratt Tollestrup, 8510 536 & 540 W. Maple Wly. 102' of Nly. 491 Reading St. , Los of Lot 6 Blk. 96 El Angeles Segundo Sheet 3 $187.10 John A. & Victorene 502 Loma Vista Lot 9 Blk. 79, El Peterson, 502 Loma Segundo Sheet 2 $351.50 Vista, El Segundo David & Rose Marie 418 W. Pine Ely. 601 of Lot 1 Blk. Wilson, 418 W. Pine 55, El Segundo Sheet 2 $150.91 E1 Segundo Ramond U. Miller 435 Loma Vista Lot 1, Tract 2667 $156. 43 609 E. Maple, E1 Segundo Francis H. Snow 608 W. Holly Lot 1, Blk. 50, El 608 W. Holly Segundo Sheet 2 $774. 87 E1 Segundo Jos. Wislocky 335 Center St. Lot 20 Blk. 122, El 1774 E. Sycamore Segundo Sheet 7 $114.10 E1 Segundo Vernon R. Torgerson 400 Block E. Grand Lot 4 Blk. 38, El 2215 N. E. 24th Ave. Segundo Sheet 7 $195.08 Portland 12, Oregon The Superintendent of Streets made his oral and documentary report, specifying the work which had been done, the cost of construction, a descrip- tion of the real property in front of which the work had been done and the assess- ment against each lot or parcel of land to be levied to pay the costs thereof, the latter of which was duly ordered received and filed. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons present desiring to be heard in the above - mentioned matter. There were none. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: OPM X 2030 RESOLVED, that if the assessments herein to be determined are not paid within five days after confirmation thereof, the Superintendent of Streets is authorized and directed to file in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles a Notice of Lien as provided by law pursuant to which the amount of assessment (a) of fifty dollars ($50. 00) or more, for each said lot or parcel shall become a lien of record payable in ten equal annual installments; and (b) of under fifty dollars ($50. 00) for each said parcel shall be added to the next regular tax bill for taxes levied against said lot or parcel of land; RESOLVED FURTHER, that the payments of such assessments so deferred shall bear interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of six per cent per annum, said interest to begin to run on the 31st day after this confirmation of assessment by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons desiring to be heard in said matter and no protests having been received and heard, :and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the report and assessment as submitted by the Superintendent of Streets, said report and assessment be and the same are hereby con- firmed and the Superintendent of Streets is authorized and directed to process them as hereinabove provided. 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 HEART ASSOCIATION, be a request for permission to conduct its annual fundraising campaign in El Segundo during the month of February, 1966. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from Los Angeles County Heart Association, dated November 8, 1965, re- questing permission to solicit funds within the City of El Segundo during the month of February, 1966, be received and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Los Angeles County Heart Association be granted its request, and that the permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 633, recommending adoption of Precise Plan by Edmund H. Sherman for a 12 -story office building with parking facilities, on the southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The City Clerk stated the matter has been set for hearing before the Council at its regular meeting to be held December 13, 1965. The communication was ordered filed pending said hearing. -3- X 2031 3. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting permission to cancel Warrant No. 10481 in the amount of $55. 00, payable to V. L. Wood, as said warrant will not be used by payee. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrant No. 10481 in amount of $55. 00 be cancelled. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that on November 18, 1965, the El Segundo Committee met with represen- tatives to the Los Angeles Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee. Reduced power take -offs were discussed. The LASACC will be making a study of the safety and maintenance factors as well as the noise abatement possibilities of such reduced power take -offs. Continental Airlines reported that the acoustical fence which they had proposed to build at their maintenance area would cost approximately $19, 500, due to the fact that the dirt for this fence would have to be hauled from other than airport property. The El Segundo representatives did not feel that they should ask Continental to spend that amount of money on a project which would give them little or no relief. Councilman Nagel stated that he felt that the El Segundo Work Action Committee for Noise Abatement is making definite progress as they are now meeting with people who can make decisions in these matters. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a request from the El Segundo Ministerial Association for the addition of another Christmas Scene in the Library Park, which would entail an expenditure by the City of approximately $150. 00, plus labor costs of City employees for construction of the shells which contain the scenes.. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. Reported that overtime costs at the end of October were $10, 000 less than the same period last year. 3. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company to locate office trailers on their property for the next 18 months, due to a planned construction and rearrangement program. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that permission be granted to Hughes Aircraft Company to place trailers on their property for the next 18 months, provided they are able to furnish parking spaced to replace those which will be lost because of locating some of the trailers in the parking lot. Motion carried. 4. As previously requested, presented a report on evaluations of sump property at Center Street and Acacia Ave. , which evaluations had been received from two local realtors and Mr. Ben Blee, Consulting Ap- praiser. It was felt that this property would have no market value since the only use open for the property would be as additional land to the four adjoining properties on Acacia Ave. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that a price of $5. 00 be placed on the corner lots and $15. 00 on the two center lots, all prices net to the City, and that the City retain all mineral rights. Motion carried by the following vote: WE X 2032 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 5. Presented for the Council's consideration, letters from the El Segundo Firemen's Association and the El Segundo Police Officers' Association, requesting that Council hold in abeyance the adoption of the 1959 Survivor's Benefits Amendment to the Retirement Plan until such time as an actuarial survey can be made to find out the cost of adopting Section 21264 which is a far better type of survivor's benefit than the previous one mentioned. The 1959 amendment is only effective as long as the police officer or fireman is still on duty as such. The one which would be studied would continue after retirement, entitling a widow to one -half of her husband's retirement pay after his death. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the adoption of the 1959 Survivoe,s Benefits Amendment to the Retirement Plan be held in abeyance pending completion of actuarial study. Motion carried. 6. Reported that the El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce wished to notify the Council that due to an unexpected reduction in their membership, it would be necessary for them to shelve the idea of painting street numbers on curbs in the City. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that this project then be open to any other organization which might wish to do this work. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, plans and specifi- cations for the installation of sewer pressure main in Virginia Street from Palm to Imperial and requested that these plans and specifications be ap- proved and that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for this work. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 65 -5b" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ASBESTOS CEMENT SEWER PRESSURE LINE IN VIRGINIA STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND IN IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, " dated November 22, 1965, presented to the Council at this meeting, be approved, and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed for December 13, 1965. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration, a Street and Storm Drain Deed of Easement from the El Segundo Unified School District and recommended that said easement be accepted. -5- X 2033 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Deed of Easement dated November 10, 1965, between the El Segundo Unified School District and the City of El Segundo, a Municipal Corporation, a perpetual easement and right of way in, over, upon and across the following described real property in the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of El Segundo, to wit: A triangular shaped easement to the City of El Segundo for storm drain and street purposes across a portion of Lot 6 Block 115, El Segundo Sheet No. 5, M. B. 20, pages 114 and 115 on file in the office of the County Recorder, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in a line parallel to and 5 feet northerly of the north line of Mariposa Avenue (40 feet wide) as shown on map of said El Segundo Sheet No. 5, said parallel line also being the northerly line of a 5 -foot easement granted to the City of El Segundo for street purposes recorded in Book 39276, page 27 of Official Records of said County, said point also lying 14. 14 feet easterly of the westerly line of said Lot 6; THENCE westerly along said parallel line 14. 14 feet to the westerly line of said Lot 6; said westerly line of Lot 6 also being the easterly line of Center Street (60 feet wide) as shown on said map of El Segundo Sheet No. 5; THENCE northerly along the westerly line of said Lot 6, 14. 14 feet to a point; THENCE southeasterly in a direct line 20. 00 feet, more or less, to said point of beginning. for storm drain and public street purposes, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented a request from Aerospace Corporation for per- mission to install, at their expense, an auxiliary traffic signal and pedestrian crossing, to be located durectly in front of the Aerospace General Offices Headquarters, 2350 E. E1 Segundo Boulevard; also re- questing that the City accomplish as soon as possible, painting and striping of center islands and left turn magazines on El Segundo Boulevard between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard. Aerospace stated in their request their willingness to relinquish sufficient of their property facing El Segundo Boulevard to provide for a separate right turn lane to help alleviate the peak hour traffic problem in that area. Director of Public Works Webb was requested to prepare plans showing these changes and present them to the Council at the next regular meeting to be held December. 13, 1965. X 2034 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Code, relating to Foster Family Care, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUX)O, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958 ", BY AMENDING SECTION 16.83 RELATING TO LICENSES FOR FOSTER FAMILY CARE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 644 was waived. Following motion by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 644 was adopted 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 regarding preliminary soil report of subdivisions, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958 ", BY ADDING SECTION 28. 15. 1 REQUIRING A PRELIMINARY SOIL REPORT OF SUBDIVISIONS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 645 was waived. Following motion by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 645 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants No. 10813 to No. 10902 inclusive, totaling $113, 696. 79, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been pres- ented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 19, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 637, be ratified and approved. Motion 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 requested that the agenda for the next regular City Council Meeting to be held December 13, 1965, include discussion regarding the possibility of setting up a committee to meet periodically with representatives of the Employee Associations to discuss subjects of mutual concern, and to make reports to the Council. -7- X 2035 2. Mayor McGill initiated discussion regarding the recent de- cision of the California Highway Commission as to the route of the planned Route 1 Freeway. He requested that for the record, the Council state their feelings in this matter. All members of the Council stated their complete disagreement with the decision in favor of the southern route of the freeway and wished to use any means at their disposal to make their objections known to all concerned. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2146, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CRITICIZING _ THE ARBITRARY ACTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION IN LOCATING THE ROUTE 1 FREEWAY IN THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO AND HA W THOR NE. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Councilman Nagel stated that as the City's representative to the Inter -City Highway Committee, he would continue to oppose any freeway routings which would not be favorable to the City of El Segundo and to the South Bay area. 4. Mayor McGill requested that the City Clerk read the letter received from Walmor Equipment Corporation in which they request that since the decision had been made concerning the location of the Route 1 Freeway, the Council give consideration to the utilization and /or beautifi- cation of the Imperial Strip. Councilman McElhaney stated that he felt that a thorough study should be made concerning this property and that an overall plan decided upon to prevent piecemeal development. He further stated that he would be in favor of applying for Federal Beautification funds which are now available. City Manager Sailors reported that at the time when the City acquired title to the Imperial Strip, a committee was appointed to study the possible uses. Several recommendations were presented by that Com- mittee but due to lack of funds, no action was taken at that time . In its October 18th report to the Council, the Council's Planning Study Committee recommended that the Planning Commission be requested to study the possible uses of the Imperial Strip, such as parking, recrea- tion and possible widening of (Old) Imperial. The Council accepted this proposal and this study is being made at the present time. Mayor McGill suggested that the report of the original committee which investigated Imperial Strip, be presented to the members of the Council for their perusal in order that they might make recommendations at the next regular meeting, to be held December 13, 1965, at which time a committee ` may be set up to further study this area. Mayor McGill reported that the City has been approached by the County Board of Supervisors regarding a proposed Expressway which would serve the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. This Expressway would affect the City of El Segundo only in that it would connect with Rosecrans Avenue where traffic would then be channeled east- ward to the San Diego Freeway. The Expressway would divert much of the traffic from Sepulveda Boulevard, and for that reason it was felt to be beneficial. me 2036 Motion was made b Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that . the City of E1 Segundo support the plan for the Express- way as proposed, with the stipulation that it proceed no further north than Rosecrans Avenue. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Councilman McElhaney reported that he and Councilman Frederick had attended an informal meeting regarding the Neighborhood Youth Corps Program, which meeting was attended also by Mrs. Zonetta Cargill and Mr. Sam Douglass, members of the El Segundo School Board, and by two representatives from the County Department concerned with this program. It was felt that much was gained by this meeting and that the groundwork was laid for a formal meeting between the School Board and the City Council, for further discussion on this subject. Councilman McElhaney moved that City Manager Sailors be instructed to contact the Superintendent of Schools to decide upon a meeting at a mutually accept- able time and place. Motion seconded and Councilman Nagel and unan- imously carried. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:30 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, 14 _. -_ Z?. l City Clerk