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1969 DEC 08 CC MINX 2'749 E1 Segundo, California December 8, 1969 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, followed by invocation by Reverend Robert Vinson of the E1 Segundo Christian Church. 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 November 24, 1969, 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 receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent on the abatement of nuisance at various locations, in accordance with Resolution No. 2290 adopted by the City Council on September 22, 1969, which report was as follows: 1. 937 & 939 Cypress Street $ 47. 39 2. Vacant lot east of 411 E. Grand Ave. $ 17. 86 The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Super- intendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assessments contained therein be approved and confirmed and that a certified copy of said report be filed with the County Auditor of Los Angeles County. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the public hearing on proposed amendments to "Title 20" (The Com- prehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. Planning Director Reid discussed the changes which were proposed and requested that Section 20. 40. 010 PERMITTED USES and 20. 58, 120 WALLS, FENCES OR HEDGES, be deleted from the proposed ordinance and referred back to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed amendments to Title 20. There being no reply, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed amendments. -1- X 2'750 Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista St. , stated that he felt that all affected property owners should have been notified by mail of this hearing in the matter of setback lines as set forth in Section 20. 66. 040 of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Wallace objected specifically to paragraph (4) of this section as it affects his property. Thereafter, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. It was the consensus of the Council that further hearings should be held in fixing and establishing setback lines as set forth in the proposed amendment to Section 20. 66. 040, and that notification of the hearings be given to the property owners involved. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the proposed amendments as set forth in the Planning Commission's resolution No. 713 be referred back to the Planning Commission for report and recommendations. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 3. In the matter of the West Elm Avenue Assessment District, City Manager Jones presented a report on the procedures available under the 1911 Improvement Act for the financing of this project, and recommended that the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare the proceedings in a form which would permit the contractor to be paid in cash at the end of the contract and the City to hold the bonds. Councilman Frederick abstained from participating in the discussion on this matter. By general consent, the matters pertaining to the West Elm Avenue assessment district were held over until the next regular meeting to be held on December 22, 1969. 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 its Resolution No. 714 granting, with conditions, the request from St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 361 Richmond Street, for a variance from the required 46 off - street parking spaces. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 715 recommending adoption, with conditions, of Precise Plan to construct 15 -story office building and 2-level underground parking structure, requested by Sepulveda Properties, Inc. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on January 12, 1970. 3. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being request for permission to cancel Warrant #25481 in amount of $31. 50 to Custom Trophies as this warrant was issued in error. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 4. APPLICATIONS for miscellaneous business licenses for peddling peanuts, candy, balloons, etc, at the Christmas Parade on December 14, 1969, as follows: Jeff Leifer, 9200 Orion St. , Granada Hills Herb Singer, 10520 Aqueduct St. , Granada Hills Roy Newncaster, 725 Westlake St. , Los Angeles Ralph Hartman, 725 Westlake St. , Los Angeles Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Carr and unanimously carried that the above applications be rejected. -2- X 2'751 5. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, being report that health and sanitation conditions in the E1 Segundo jail had been found to be very satisfactory at the time of inspection. Ordered filed. 6. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 28, recommending that the City acquire the use of the Edison Company right of way adjacent to Washington Parkette between Maple Avenue and Palm Avenue. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the City Manager be instructed to negotiate with the Edison Company for the use of the property as described above for recreation purposes and report to the Council at a later date concerning the Recreation Department's proposal for develop- ment of the property, cost for development and maintenance and the number of people who would be using the area. 7. GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER, NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL, requesting support of its Holiday Safety Program. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks that time of year in which we celebrate a holiday dedicated to "Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men "; and WHEREAS, the prevailing spirit of Yuletide fellowship is often marred by the occurrence of needless traffic accidents, turning a time of joy and happiness into one of heartbreak and despair; and WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council reminds us that more fatal traffic accidents, including more pedestrian deaths, happen each Christmas Eve than at any other comparable time of the year, with darkness, speed, alcohol and pedestrian errors the causes of the high toll; and WHEREAS, fears have been expressed that the season's highway toll may reach an all -time high unless drivers and pedestrians take extra precaution; and WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council is asking all organizations to eliminate the serving of alcoholic beverages at traditional office Christmas parties as a practical attempt to eliminate a definite source of death and destruction on the highway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the E1 Segundo City Council fully supports the holiday safety program and urges all our citizens to do everything in their power to prevent accidents during the holiday season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the E1 Segundo City Council supports the program of the greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council and urges all organizations having office parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute so substantially to holiday traffic accidents. 8. The City Manager presented for the Council's consideration a resolution supporting legislation to reallocate gasoline tax funds. After dis- cussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2295, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT AND EX- PENDITURE OF GAS TAX FUNDS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -3- X 2'752 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION, requesting solution to traffic problems affecting Xerox Data Systems, 701 S. Aviation Boulevard. This matter was referred to the City Manager for study and report at the regular meeting to be held January 26, 1970. 10. SISTER CITY COMMITTEE, requesting that the City renew its membership in the Town Affiliation Association for a membership fee of $100. 00. Motion was made by Mayor Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 11. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, request Council support for Jaycees Week and the Distinguished Service Award program. The Mayor expressed the Council's support of Jaycee Week in January, 1970 and of the Distinguished Service Award program. Thereafter, the communication was ordered filed. 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. GENE DAY, 205 Eucalyptus Drive, addressed the Council. He commended the Fire Department for its handling of a recent fire at his property at 117 Main Street. Mr. Day reported that he is unable to continue with the repairs to his fire - damaged building as he has learned that it is an illegal use. He has applied to the Planning Commission for a variance but since this matter is not'scheduled to be heard by the Commission until January 14, 1970, he asked that the Council grant him some type of interim authorization so that he can continue with his construction. The Council was unable to grant such authorization but asked the Planning Director to request the Planning Commission to hold the hearing in this matter at the earliest possible date. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. National League of Cities. Councilman Frederick reported that he had atten e t e recent convention in San Diego. Speakers included Secretary Romney of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Mayor Lindsay of New York City, who spoke on the problems of law and order in cities today. 2. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that he had investigated a complaint regarding loud speaker noise at the West Imperial Ter- minal and was informed that the high - volume paging unit which had been causing the problem has now been disconnected and paging is being restricted to the inside of the terminal. Further reported that the south runway would soon be closed for approximately a year so that work can progress on strengthening of the Sepulveda overpass for the jumbo jets. 3. Airport Cities Action Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that Mr. Andrew Stafonsky has been name airman of this Committee for the coming year. Councilman Nagel has been appointed Chairman of the League of California Cities Noise Abatement Committee. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that 12 bids had been solicited for the City's liability in- surance and only one had been received. Said bid had been received from the Royal Indemnity Company, the present carrier, in amount of $38, 056. 00 annual premium for a three -year term. Recommended that said bid be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the bid of Royal Indemnity Insurance Company in amount of $38, 056. 00 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: -4- X Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. Requested that Director of Building Safety, Tom Shimizu, report on his findings regarding the moving of the Southern Pacific depot building to a different location in the City. Mr. Shimizu stated that the only movable part of the building is the original section above the concrete stem wall line. The columns and arches in the arcade area cannot be moved because they are solid concrete as are the stem walls which form the perimeter foundation of the original building area. The filled -in south arcade area cannot be moved since it would require tearing down the walls to get it outside the concrete columns and arches. In order to restore the station as a whole at some other location, it would be necessary to construct foundations and duplicate the columns and arches. The immovable portions of the building would then have to be demolished and hauled off the premises. The total cost of the project would be approximately $22, 000. Mr. Shimizu reported that the property across the street would be too small to accommodate this building. Councilman Stephens suggested that the railroad be contacted and asked to destroy the building and clear the lot. Mayor Carr stated that he would like to see some of the organizations which are interested in this matter, make a joint project of moving and re- constructing this building. Mrs. W. C. O'Connor, Vice President of the Woman's Club, stated that that organization has been in contact with officials of the Southern Pacific Rail- way Company and asked that demolition of the building be held up for a few months to give them time to try to reach some agreement. By general consent, the City Manager was instructed to contact the railway company requesting that demolition be deferred until after March 15, 1970., 3. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for a wall sign in excess of 300 sq. ft. on its 12 -story office building at 1950 E. Imperial High- way, and recommended that this request be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 4. Presented the Audit Report from Cotton & Francisco for the 1968 -69 fiscal year and recommended that said report be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the audit report for 1968 -69 fiscal year be approved. Motion carried. 5. Reported that the hearing on the zone change for airport property west of Pershing Drive, would be held on Monday, December 15, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2296, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING DENIAL OF REQUEST BEFORE THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ZONE CHANGE OF AIRPORT 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. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel was asked to represent the City at this hearing and present the above resolution. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that paper ballots be used for the Municip4l Election to be held April 14, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. -5- 2'753 X 2'754 2. Recommended that the hours of 7 :00 0' clock a. m. to 7: 00 0' clock p. m. be established for polling places for the Municipal Election to be held April 14, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. 3. Presented a Claim Against the City from Mrs. Jean Davidson, 409 Virginia Street, for personal damages suffered on November 28, 1969 and reported that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that said claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring it to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Faithful Performance Bond and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond (Bond No. 2141) for Holthe Disposal Service, which bonds had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and by the Mayor as to Surety; that it would be in order for the Council to approve said bond. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Faithful Performance Bond and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, both numbered 2141, with Holthe Disposal Service as Principal and Surety Company of the Pacific as Surety, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor's action approving said Bonds as to Surety be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids for providing and installing masonry for Shower Room at Recreation Park and Restrooms at Hilltop Park, which bids were as follows: Erich Wunderlich $ 2, 520. 00 P. A. Lombardo & Son $ 2, 630. 00 Edward P. Watson $ 2, 573. 00 Recommended that the bid of Erich Wunderlich be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the low bid of Erich Wunderlich in amount of $2, 520. 00 for furnishing and installing masonry for Shower Room at Recreation Park and Restrooms at Hilltop Park be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance relating to business license fees and vehicle tags, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5. 04. 140 AND 5. 04. 200 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEES AND VEHICLE TAGS, RESPECTIVELY., which was read. -6- X 2'755 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 729 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 729 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 Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Warrants Nos. 26187 thru 26315 inclusive, totaling $211, 124. 72, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 15 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 727, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. At the hour of 10 :40 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 11 :10 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11 :15 o' clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, 415inn—licie U. Creason, City Clerk -7-