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1968 OCT 14 CC MINX , 2 553 E1 Segundo, California October 14, 1968 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, followed by invocation by Councilman Richard G. Nagel. The meeting was then called to order by Floyd Carr, Jr. , Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Councilmen Absent: Balmer. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held September 23, 1968, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on appeal of Kilroy Industries from the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 689, denying request for Conditional Use Permit to exceed the height limit by construction of an 11 -story office building and a 7 -story parking structure on property at 901 -999 North Sepulveda Boulevard, and inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council in favor of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Walter Anderson, 340 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, Attorney for Kilroy Industries, introduced the owner of the subject property, Mr. John Kilroy, 626 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, who re- viewed the proposed development and presented the following exhibits. Exhibit #1, Map of proposed development Exhibit #2, Additional map of proposed development Exhibit #3, Movie film of entire area Exhibit #4, Placards A to I inclusive Exhibit #5, Plot Plan Exhibit #6, Scheme Plan Mr. Kilroy requested that the Exhibits presented be released for reproduction. Mayor Carr inquired if there was any opposition to Mr. Kilroy's request, and there being none, stated that all of the above Exhibits would be accepted by the City and authorized the release of said Exhibits for reproduction and prompt return to the City Clerk. The Mayor inquired if any other persons would care to address the Council in favor of said proposed Conditional Use Permit, and Mr. Wesley T. Anderson, 904 Lomita Street, Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista St. and Mr. Charles H. Stolper, 1740 E. Walnut Avenue, all spoke in favor. Mr. Phillip Linscott, 8405 Pershing Drive, Playa del Rey, reviewed his traffic survey covering the area of proposed development. Mr. Linscott presented his conclusion that the existing street system would be adequate to handle the proposed Kilroy and North American Rockwell developments if Walnut Avenue were widened to 50' of pavement, 60' right of way, if traffic signals were installed at the Walnut- Sepulveda intersection, and a new 50' wide street were built between Walnut Avenue and Imperial Avenue west of the proposed North American Rockwell building. Mr. John Kilroy told the Council he would be willing to dedicate an additional five feet of right of way on the south side of his property if requested to do so. -1- X 2554 Mr. Richard Roti of T. Y. Lin Associates, presented a model of the proposed parking structure. At the hour of 9:00 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9:10 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried, that the City Council intends to grant the requested Conditional Use Permit and refers the matter back to the Planning Commission for a report in accordance with Section 34. 135 of the E1 Segundo City Code, said report to be presented at the regular Council meeting to be held October 28, 1968 and that this hearing be continued until Monday, October 28, 1968 at 7:00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the appeal of Los Angeles Hacienda, Inc. from the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 690 denying request for Conditional Use Permit to exceed height limit to erect a roof sign at the Hacienda Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda Boulevard. A request had been received from the applicant that the hearing be continued until the regular meeting of October 28, 1968. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that said hearing be continued until October 28, 1968. Motion carried. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on appeal of Mr. Wesley T. Anderson from the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 691, denying request for variance to construct a 630 square foot addition to existing building located at 502 Main Street and to reduce the required number of off - street parking spaces. Mr. Wesley T. Anderson addressed the Council and requested that this hearing be continued until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held October 28, 1968, after which it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the request of Mr. Wesley T. Anderson be granted. 4. 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 of Curb and Sidewalk Contract #3, Project 67 -6, 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 informed the said City Council that affidavit of 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 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 February 12, 1968, and pertaining to the property owned and described as follows: Address of Property 732 W. Imperial (on Acacia) 931 Hillcrest (on Acacia) 836 E. Grand Owner's Name and Address Richard P. Cramp 732 W. Imperial, E1 Segundo Thos. J. & Frances Pickett, 931 Hillcrest El Segundo Babe Stewart 7389 W. Manchester Los Angeles 90045 -2- Legal Description Lot 3 Block 12 Tract 1685 M. B. 21, Page 98 Sly. 47' Lot 1 Blk 12 Tr. 1685 M. B. 21, Page 98 Lot 1 Blk. 30, E1 Segundo Sheet 1, M. B. 18, Page 69 Amount of Assessment 354, 30 39. 71 X 2555 Address of Owner's Name Legal Amount of Property and Address Description Assessment 800 Blk. E. Grand Edw. J. & Dorothy Diebold Lot 3 Blk. 30, $ 242. 82 (vacant) 700 Via Horcada El Segundo Sheet 1, Palos Verdes Estates, Cal. M. B. 18, Page 69 800 Blk. E. Grand Edw. J. & Dorothy Diebold Lot 4 Blk. 30, 230.60 (vacant) 700 Via Horcada E1 Segundo Sheet 1, Palos Verdes Estates, Cal. M. B. 18, Page 69 800 E. Grand J. Lee Enterprises Lot 6 Blk. 30 68. 72 238 N. Glendale E1 Segundo Sheet 1, Glendale, California M. B. 18, Page 69 205 Eucalyptus Howard F. & Betty L. Lot 21 Blk. 24, 268. 72 Garrard, 535 E. Walnut E1 Segundo Sheet 1, El Segundo, Calif. M. B. 18, Page 69 211 Eucalyptus Edw. & Alberta Brice & Lot 22 Blk 24, 105. 37 Geraldine Varrn E1 Segundo Sheet 1, 525 Bungalow M. B. 18, Page 69 El Segundo, California 730 Eucalyptus Walter L. & Gertrude Sly. 40. 37' of Lot 5 282.42 F. Voegtli Blk 93, El Segundo 1425 E. Mariposa Ave. Sheet 3, M. B. 20, El Segundo, California Pages 22 & 23, as measured along west line of said Lot 5 315 & 321 E. Oak Josephine Gragg Sly. 175' of Lot 4, Blk 162.16 321 E. Oak 93, El Segundo Sheet 3, E1 Segundo, California M. B. 20, Pages 22 & 23 325-1/2 E. Oak Joseph R. Slater Wly. 20' of Lot 3, 236.12 326 E. Maple Blk. 93, El Segundo El Segundo, Calif. Sheet 3, M. B. 20, Pages 22 & 23 950 N. Sepulveda B. F. S. Corporation Por, of Parcel 5, 1, 527. 16 1355 Market St. Record of Survey, San Francisco, Calif. Bk. 66, Page 5 E/S Sepulveda Allen H. & Charlotte C. Por. Parcel 2, Rec. of 290.16 N /Palm Ave. Rabin Survey, Bk. 66, Page 5 690 N. Sepulveda (north of easterly ext. E1 Segundo, California centerline Palm Ave. ) E/S Sepulveda Allen H. & Charlotte C. Por. Parcel 2, Rec. of 320.70 N /Palm Ave. Rabin Survey, Bk. 66, Page 5 690 N. Sepulveda (south of easterly ext. E1 Segundo, California centerline of Palm Ave. ) Acacia S/S W /Hill- E. S. Unif. School District Lot 13 Blk 12, Tr. 1685, 963.92 crest 203 Richmond St. M. B. 21, Page 98 E1 Segundo, California The Superintendent of Streets made his oral and documentary report, specifying the work which had been done, the cost of construction, a description of the real property in front of which the work had been done and the assessment 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 Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the hearing be closed. Motion carried. -3- X 2556 Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: 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 assess - ments so deferred shall bear interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of six percent 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 E1 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 or objections having been presented, 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 confirmed and the Superin- tendent 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. SOUTHWEST AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE, enclosing copy of resolution urging adoption of enabling legislation to aid cities in control and prevention of blight by issuance of "Certificates of Compliance" to purchasers of real property. The Council concurring in the concepts incorporated in said resolution, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2240, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING ADOPTION OF ENABLING LEGISLATION TO AID CITIES IN THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF BLIGHT BY THE ISSUANCE OF "CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE" TO PURCHASERS OF REAL PROPERTY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. JAMES G. MORGAN, Chairman, Planning Commission, requesting approval of proposed assessment district under the P'unicipal Assessment Act of 1913. Planning Director Reid reviewed the request to develop a street opening in Block 6 of Tract 1685, bordered on the north by Palm Avenue, on the west by Hillcrest Street, on the south by Mariposa Avenue and on the east by Loma Vista Street and recommended that the Council aF ,rove in concept said proposed street opening. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the concept of developing subject property as set forth in the above request be approved. Councilman Frederick stated that his wife had one - fourth interest in four lots in said block and that the City Attorney had advised him that he could vote on the matter as long as he was not giving a contribution to the City but merely voting to assess himself. Thereafter, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 3. JAMES G. MORGAN, Chairman, Planning Commission, trans- mitting survey of the downtown area parking problem. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the Council approve the concept of the study and direct the Planning Commission to make further determinations as to the uses involved in the Central Business District Zone, to proceed with changes in the Code and zone changes necessary to implement the concept. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. MICHAEL A. MOON, representing the El Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce requested approval fcr the use of the parking lot at Main Street and Mariposa Avenue on Saturday, October 26, 1968 between 9:00 a. m. and 4:00 p.m. for an auto safety clinic to raise funds for proposed community development projects. This safety clinic would include the sale and installation of seat belts and fire extinguishers (to be approved by the Fire Department), the sale of auto safety flares as used by the Police Department and a car wash. The Jaycees had contacted the El Segundo Unified School District who leases this property to the City for parking purposes, and the District had given its permission subject to Council approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St., and Mr. James Stinnett, 361 Main St. , addressed the Council opposing the acquisition by the City of the property at the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue. Mayor Carr informed them that this matter is being studied at the request of several citizens who felt that the City should acquire the property to expand the Civic Center but that no decision had been made. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 255.'7 1. South Bay City Councilmen's Association. Councilman Stephens reported that at the last meeting of this Association a discussion was held between the Police Chiefs and the Judges of the South Bay regarding the feeling by the Police Chiefs that the courts are being too lenient with the criminals. Councilman Stephens invited the other members of the Council to attend the next meeting of the Association when this discussion will be continued. 2. Inter -City Highway Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that at the last meeting, an engineer from the State Division of Highways had explained some of the new engineering being utilized on freeways, such as metered on- ramps, computerized traffic control and cameras which can scan the freeways, pick out trouble spots and dispatch the necessary remedy as quickly as possible. Tele- vision cameras are being considered for use in speed checking. 3. Sister City Committee. Mayor Carr reported that Mr. Harry H. Weber had been elected Chairman of this Committee. -5- X 2558 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented his report on the possible acquisition of the vacant Escobar property at the northeast corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue. This property had been appraised by American Right of Way and Appraisal Contractors at $140, 000. Thereafter, the report was ordered filed. 2. Presented a proposal from Foley Display, Inc. for installation and removal of the City's Christmas decorations for 1968 which was the only bid received for this work. The total cost for installation and removal would be $4, 162. The City -owned scrolls can be exchanged for similar scrolls owned by Foley Display Co, which were wrapped new last year, for a difference of $650. The Chamber of Commerce had agreed to participate in the cost of the installation and removal of the decorations to the extent of $650. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the proposal of Foley Display, Inc. in amount of $4, 162 for installation and removal of the City's Christmas decorations and an exchange of scrolls for $650 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 3. Presented the annual audit report for the 1967 -68 fiscal year by Cotton and Francisco. 4. Presented a report of passengers and revenue on the local bus service for the three weeks of service in September. 5. Requested permission to attend the International City Managers' Association Conference in Detroit, Michigan October 20 to 23, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that the above request be granted. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 1 for Curb and Sidewalk Contract No. 3, Project No. 67 -6, being a reduction in cost for said contract in the amount of $116. 70, and recommended Council approval. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. Reported that the work on Curb and Sidewalk Contract No. 3, Project No. 67 -6, had been completed by Sully- Miller Contracting Company and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering the con- struction of curbs and sidewalks according to specifications for Project No. 67 -6, is hereby accepted as of this date, October 14, 1968; and X 255.9 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 date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. - 3. Presented for the Council's consideration the final map of Tract No. 29147 and recommended its acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2241, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 29147 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY, CONDITIONED THAT A CER- TAIN AGREEMENT BE ENTERED INTO AND CER- TAIN BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT BE MADE AND FURNISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CER- TAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID TRACT., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance establishing the E1 Segundo Planning Advisory Committee, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958. " BY ADDING TO SAID CHAPTER AN ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 708 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 708 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Warrants Nos. 21715 thru 22061 inclusive, totaling $369, 895. 10, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 8, 9 and 10, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 692, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: -7- X 2560 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Balmer. NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Mayor Carr, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that Councilman Robert W. Frederick be named as voting delegate to the League of California Cities conference. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St. , addressed the Council objecting to the cost of the local bus service. There being no further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 12:10 o'clock a. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, ice U. Creason, City Clerk