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1970 AUG 24 CC MINX 2896 E1 Segundo, California August 24, 1970 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 Mayor Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: Councilman Nagel. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held August 10, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. Mr. Joseph Dias, President of the Bobby Sox League, presented the City with the National Championship Trophy which had been won by the E1 Segundo team and introduced the following persons: Manager: Mrs. Marie West Coaches: Mr. Paul Collette 45. 43 Mr. Charles Landreth Chaperone: Mrs. Bernice Kidd 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. 2333 adopted by the City Council on July 13, 1970, which report was as follows: 1. Vacant lot in 100 block of Illinois Street $ 125. 76 2. Vacant lot between 111 & 117 Loma Vista St. $ 45. 43 3. Vacant lot west side of 200 block Maryland St. $ 82. 43 4. Northwest corner Oak Ave. & Main St. (700 block Main St. ) $ 20. 02 5. Vacant lot in 400 block East Grand Ave. $ 70. 63 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 Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick 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 Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed Freeway Agreement 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. Mr. Chuck O'Connell, District Design Engineer for the State Division of Highways presented a detailed report of the proposed freeway. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the hearing closed. X 289'7 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and that, upon execution by the State Division of Highways, a copy of said Agree- ment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. J. & J. SERVICE CO. , being request to act as City's towing and impound storage contractor. By general consent, this matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. 2. JAMES G. MORGAN, Chairman, Planning Commission, regarding parking requirements for buildings constructed prior to February 27, 1947 in the C -RS zone. Ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 723, recommending a change of zone from C -1, C -2 and C -M to C -RS, for area commonly known as the downtown central business district. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on September 21, 1970. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 724, recommending amendment to Title 19, Plats and Subdivisions, relating to Section 19. 40. 050, Division of Lands Map requirements. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on September 21, 1970. 5. MRS. MADELYN BENNETT, 527 Richmond Street, objecting to the procedure used to notify water users of delinquency of water accounts. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that the Water Department staff be asked to present a recommendation to the Council as to the best method of handling this situation. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. GERHARDT VAN DRIE, 724 W. Pine Ave., MRS. NICKY WISLOCKY, 810 E. Grand Ave. and MRS. MADELYN BENNETT, 527 Richmond Street, spoke in opposition to the increase in water rates. 2. MR. JOHN MYERS, Superintendent of Scattergood Steam Plant, made reply to complaints of noise from that plant. 3. MR. JOHN. TAYLOR, Time Engineering Company, requested an extension of time to bring his premises up to code provisions. This matter was referred to Director of Building and Safety, Tom Shimizu, for study and recommendation. At the hour of 9 :15 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens. -2- X 2898 REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBER MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids for steel -frame picnic tables for Hilltop Park, which bids were as follows: Name Don Renner Company Game Time, Inc. Miracle Equipment Company Mid West Metal Stamping Co. Belson Mfg. Co. Gymnastic Supply Co. Hal Raphael & Associates Amount of Bid $ 1,280. 00 $ 1,186. 60 $ 1,274. 00 $ 1,015. 40 $ 920. 00 $ 1,168. 00 $ 1,274. 00 Recommended that the low bid of Belson Manufacturing Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the low bid of Belson Manufacturing Company in amount of $920. 00 for steel -frame picnic tables for Hilltop Park, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2. Presented bids for trees and shrubs for the park areas and stated that ABC Nursery, Inc. was low bidder on Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 in total amount of $964. 70 and Mayflower Nurseries, Inc. was low bidder on Item 7 in total amount of $165. 00, and recommended that the low bid on all items be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Balmer that the low bids be accepted on all items for trees and shrubs for the park areas and that purchase orders be authorized as required. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen N -)ne; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 3. Requested authorization to sell at public auction property owned by the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes as well as lost or abandoned property which has been accumulated by the Police Department, the owners of which cannot be located and which has been in the possession of the Police Department for the length of time as required by law. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in the auction, said auction to be held September 19, 1970 at the City Garage, Penn Street and Holly Avenue. 4. Reported that proposed request to the Public Utilities Commission for State funding for grade separation structure, El Segundo Boulevard at the AT &SF Railroad tracks would be completed and presented to the City Council with a recommendation at the next regular meeting. 5. Advised the Council that Unit #663 (concrete saw) had become surplus property and that an offer to purchase this item for $75. 00 had been received. Since the highest trade -in offer had been $20. 00, it was recom- mended that the offer of $75. 00 be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman -3- X Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the regular bidding procedure be waived and that the offer of $75. 00 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 6. At this time, City Attorney Allen read _ the title of ordinance relating to water services, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.04 OF TITLE 14 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO WATER SERVICES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 744 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 744 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel 7. City Attorney Allen read the title of a resolution relating to water rates. Mayor Stephens read a letter from Councilman Nagel stating that he felt that the minimum rate could be reduced to $3. 00. It was the consensus of the Council that the 576 increase to be effective July 1, 1971, should be deleted from the resolution. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2341, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 8. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing the amount of money necessary to carry on the business of the various depart- ments of the City, pay its bonded indebtedness, meet the obligations under the California Public Employees' Retirement Law, maintain the free public library of said City, and acquire, maintain and improve the public parks and recreational facilities for the current fiscal year, which amounts had been prepared by the Director of Finance as follows: 1. For carrying on -the various departments of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1, 105, 800. 00 2. For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - 97, 270. 00 3. For meeting and paying the obligations of said City to the Public Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California Public Employee_ s' Re- tirement Law, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - 292, 210. 00 -4- � 1 1 X 2900 4. For the maintenance of the free public library of said City of El Segundo, as authorized under the provisions of Sec- tion 27401 of the Education Code of the State of California, the sum of - - - - - - - $ 146, 105. 00 5. For the acquisition, maintenance and im- provement of the public parks and recreation facilities of said City, the sum of - - - - - 364, 265. 00 Mayor Stephens read a letter from Councilman Nagel requesting that the tax rate be reduced by 2 � . It was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2342, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVE- NUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW; MAIN- TAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY; AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1970-71., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 9. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing the rate of taxes to be levied in and for said City sufficient to raise the amount of money fixed by the Council in its Resolution No. 2342 and the expense of collection of said amount, the rates herein fixed being the rates of taxes for the fiscal year 1970 -71. These amounts as prepared by the Director of Finance are as follows: For carrying on the various departments of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 465 For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 035 For meeting and paying the obligations of said City in the Public Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California Public Employees' Retirement Law, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 120 For maintaining the free public library of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 055 For the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the public parks and recreational facilities of said City, at - - - $ 150 Making the total rate hereby levied for all taxable property throughout the City $ . 825 -5- X Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Resolution No. 2343, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL IN RESOLUTION NO. 2342 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 24TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1970 AND THE EXPENSE OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970-71., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2901 10. Reported that Senate Bill 85 had been passed by the Legislature and had been presented to the Governor for signature. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that an appropriate resolution be sent to the Governor supporting Senate Bill No. 85. Motion carried. 11. Requested that a voting delegate and an alternate be selected for the League of California Cities Convention in San Diego in October, 1970. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel was named as the voting delegate and Mayor Stephens as the alternate. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr. John D. Goss for damage to his vehicle on July 20, 1970 and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the claims be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claims to the insurance carrier be approved. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from Clifford K. Riddle, covering water pipeline easement over Lot 8 of Tract No. 2620, located at 311 W. Palm Avenue. It was then moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement over Lot 8, Tract No. 2620 as recorded in Book 25, Page 60 of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, is no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and in- structed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Clifford K. Riddle. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. Q Frederick, McGill and X 2902 2. Reported that, pursuant to the instruction by the Council at the public hearing on the West Elm Avenue Assessment District, he had forwarded to the Council a communication setting forth a method by which one of the property owners could be relieved of approximately $1, 400. 00 of assessment, and asked that he be advised if it does not meet with the approval of the Council. ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's acceptance a Grant of Easement for storm drain purposes across E1 Segundo Unified School District property at the Junior High School parallel with and adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way between Holly Avenue and Nevada Street and recommender that said Easement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement dated July 28, 1970, executed by the El Segundo Unified School District, conveying to the City of El Segundo, California, a Municipal Cor- poration, a perpetual easement and /or right of way for storm drain purposes, in, under and along the following described real property in the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of E1 Segundo, to wit: The northeasterly 25. 00 feet of Lot 107, and the northeasterly 15. 00 feet of Lots 61 and 62, and that portion of the southerly 95. 24 feet of Lot 52, lying northeasterly of a line parallel to and 15. 00 feet southwesterly of the Northeast line of said Lot 52, of Block 123, El Segundo Sheet No. 8, as recorded in Book 22 of Maps, Pages 106 and 107, in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. , be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 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 Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2. Presented for the Council's acceptance a Deed of Easement for the installation of a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Grand Avenue, and recommended that said Easement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Deed of Easement dated August 10, 1970, executed by Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , con- veying to the City of E1 Segundo, California, a Municipal Corporation, the right to use as an easement for public streets the surface, sixteen (16) feet only above the street curb and twelve (12) feet only below the street curb, of the following described real property in the County of Los Angeles, City of El Segundo, to wit: -7- X 2903 That portion of the southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 1, pages 507 and 508 of Patents, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows; Beginning at a point in a line parallel with and distant northerly 1120. 10 feet measured at right angles from the southerly line of said southwest quarter, said point being distant along said parallel line, South 890 55' 25 East 60. 00 feet from the intersection of said parallel line with a line parallel with and distant easterly 25. 00 feet, measured at right angles from the easterly line of Sepulveda Boulevard as described in Parcel 23 of the final decree of condemnation entered in Superior Court Los Angeles County Case No. 357580 a certified copy of which was recorded on December 8, 1934 as Instrument No. 668 in Book 13174, Page 92 of Official Records of said County; thence North 00 04' 35" East 53. 00 feet; thence North 890 55' 25 West 44. 28 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly and having a radius of 25. 00 feet, said curve being also tangent at its northerly end to a line parallel with and distant easterly 25. 00 feet, measured at right angles from said easterly line of Sepulveda Boulevard; thence northwesterly along said curve an arc distance of 36. 25 feet to said point of tangency in said easterly line, said last mentioned point being the true point of beginning of this description, a radial line of said curve to said last mentioned point bears South 830 09' 40" West; thence from said true point of beginning southeasterly along said last mentioned curve through a central angle of 640 52' 51 an arc distance of 28. 31 feet to a point; a radial line of said curve to said last mentioned point bears South 180 16' 49" West; thence South 00 04' 35' West 5. 25 feet to a line parallel with and distant southerly 4. 00 feet measured at right angles from that certain course hereinabove �� described as having a bearing and length of "North 890 55' 25 West 44. 28 feet" and its westerly prolongation; thence along said last mentioned parallel line, South 890 55' 25" East 22. 00 feet; thence North 00 04' 35" East 4. 00 feet to said certain line having a bearing and length of "North 890 55' 25" West 44. 28 feet" above described; thence along said last mentioned certain line, South 890 55' 25" East 30. 09 feet to the easterly terminus of said last mentioned certain line; thence South 00 04' 35" West 106. 00 feet; thence North 890 55' 25" West 26. 26 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave southeasterly and having a radius of 25. 00 feet, said last mentioned curve being also tangent at its southerly end to a line parallel with and distant easterly 25. 00 feet measured radially from the curved easterly line of Sepulveda Boulevard as described in Parcel 23 of said final decree of condemnation above described; thence southwesterly along said last mentioned curve an arc distance of 41. 69 feet to said last mentioned point of tangency; thence normal to said last mentioned curve, South 840 32' 00 West 25. 00 feet to said easterly line of Sepulveda Boulevard; thence along said Sepulveda Boulevard, northerly along that certain curve therein concave westerly and having a radius of 3050. 00 feet, an arc distance of 73. 05 feet to the northerly terminus of said last mentioned certain curve; thence continuing along said Sepulveda Boulevard tangent to said last mentioned curve, North 60 50' 20" West 82. 79 feet to a line bearing North 830 09' 40" East and which passes through the true point of beginning of this description; thence North 830 09' 40' East 25. 00 feet to said true point of beginning. , X 2904 be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 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 Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 28989 thru 29097 inclusive, totaling $258, 964. 36, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 4 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 743, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman McGill requested that the Acting Director of Public Works check into the matter of sweeping the free right turns at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista, addressed the Council suggesting that the Council commend the Governor on his appointment of Judge Auten Bush, former City Attorney,to the Superior Court. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that a resolution be sent to the Governor commending him on his selection and that a resolution of congratulations be sent to Judge Bush. At this time, it was noted that there would not be a quorum for the regular City Council Meeting of September 14, 1970. 'Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the City Clerk be authorized to adjourn the meeting of September 14, 1970 to 7 :00 o'clock p.m. on Monday, September 21, 1970 and to give notice to all persons who have matter scheduled for hearing before the Council at that meeting, that these matters will be held over until September 21, 1970. Motion carried. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. W. R. Curry, who passed away August 20, 1970, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10 :45 o'clock P. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Mane D. HFu—g-h, City er am