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1960 JUL 25 CC MINX 1036 El Segundo, California July 25, 1960 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 a prayer offered by Mr. Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker,l Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: Eaederick. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo held July 11, 1960, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on City -owned Lot 10, Block 3, Tract 168$, located at Pine Avenue westerly of Hillcrest Street, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her pos- session. The Clerk stated she had received no bids, but that she had received a petition signed by R. G. Abbott and six others, requesting that said lot be not sold, but developed as a neigh- borhood playground. The petition was ordered filed. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from R -3 to P covering property located on the west side of Maryland Street between Franklin Avenue and the first alley south of Grand Avenue, or Lots 14 to 20, inclusive, Block 30, as recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 443, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of publication of notice of this hearing was in her possession. The Mayor inquired if any written commu- nications had been received concerning the proposed change of zone, and the Clerk read a letter in opposition from Mr. Frank Hollenback, owner of Lots 12 and 13, and two Letters in favor from Mr. and Mrs. C. Ii. Woodell, owners of Lots 14 and 1$ and Mr. Charles W. Heinen, owner of Lot 16. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed zone change, and the following persons addressed the Council: ,Mrs. Halsted, Los Angeles, Mr. G. Service, representing Bendix Corporation, Mrs. Myra Buckholdt, Los Angeles and Mr. Reuben, representing Wyle Laboratories. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change, and there being no re- sponse, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, Swanson, the hearing be closed. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 567, entitled: -1- i AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED., which was read. X 1.03'7 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) regarding Nonconform- ing Buildings, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing was in her possession. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received regarding said pro- posed amendment, and none having been received,.inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of said proposed amendment. Mr. Walter Liebke, 123 West Palm Avenue, spoke in favor. The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition, and there being no response, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 566, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES., WRITTEN CObIMUNICATIONS 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: PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 447 denying variance request to construct a swimming pool in the required front yard at 500 Maryland Street. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. SKYLINE ENGINEERING, INC., requesting that a "Stop" sign be placed on the corners of Penn Street and Franklin Avenue. The City Manager stated he had received a report from the Traffic Committee recommending a north /south Stop sign be placed at this intersection. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the request be approved and the follow- ing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Traffic Authority, underythe provisions of Section 17..43 of the City Code, deems the action hereinafter referred to on its part, to be necessary; and WHEREAS, this Council concurs in such view of said Traffic Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, does hereby approve the erection of the following Stop Sign: North /South Stop Sign at the inter- section of Penn Street and Franklin Avenue. -2- X 1038 On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, being a letter to the Board of Supervisors re County aid for improvement of Imperial Highway from Sepulveda Boulevard to Aviation Boulevard. Ordered filed. WILBURN E. BAKER, stating that as Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo and an employee of the Standard Oil Company, he would in no way assert any influence or profit in any way as a result of contracts awarded for annual petroleum requirements of this City. Ordered filed. EDWARD H. TANDY, stating that as Councilman of the City of E1 Segundo and an employee of the Standard Oil Company, he would in no way assert any influence or profit in any way as a result of contracts awarded for annual petroleum requirements of this City. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES: CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That earlier in the year the City had requested and received permission from the City of Los Angeles to make the follow - ing payments for increased capacity in the Hyperion Sewerage Dis- posal Plant: $29,000 payable June, 1960, $150,000 payable July, 19601 and $156,000 payable July, 1961; that this City is prepared to pay the full amount of $329,582.00 upon receipt of a suitable agreement to cover this expenditure; that $6,000 would be saved by payment at this time, and he requested an expression from the Council as to its desire in the matter. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the City Manager notify the City'of Los Angeles that the City of El Segundo is prepared to pay the full amount of $329,582.00 for increased capacity in the Hyperion Sewerage Disposal Plant, upon receipt of a suitable agreement to cover this expenditure. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Abbsent: Councilman Frederick. 2. Requested permission to transfer to the General Fund the following amounts from the funds indicated below: Traffic Safety Fund $25,085.89 Recreation Fund 56,468.99 Sewerage Facilities Fund 1,175.12 Motor Vehicle In Lieu Fund 70,644.48 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the above request be approved. -3- X 1939 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Announced the appointment of Bernice F. Lynam as Deputy City Clerk. 2. Notified the Council of receipt of Application of the Greyhound Corporation for an order authorizing increases in intra -state express charges and passenger fares, except commuta- tion fares. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a reso- lution to inform the Flood Control District of this City's intent- ion to supplement the 1958 Bond Issue with an amount not to exceed $183,000.00 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District is administering the «1958 Program on the Control of Surface Storm Water by Storm Drains and Drainage Channgels "; and WHEREAS, Project No. 431 of the above- mentioned program serves the City of El Segundo; and WHEREAS, the estimated project construction cost, based on 1958 prices, is $842,400, which sum is insufficient to construct those facilities desired by this Council; and WHEREAS, the flood control facilities desired by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo are Lines A, C, D, E AND B -1, as described in the City Engineer's Report dated July 11, 1960, entitled "County Flood Control Bond Issue, Project 431st, set forth herein: 'July 11, 1960 TO: Honorable City County FROM: City Engineer SUBJECT: County Flood Control Bond Issue, Project 431 Upon instruction of your Honorable Body, this office requested the County Flood Control District to delete Line B of Project 431. (From Elm and California to Center Street, thence north to Imperial, thence west to Main Street.) A copy of the reply to the City'a original letter is attached. The Flood Control Distract desires that all money available for Project 431 ($842,000.00) be expended, under one contract, as soon as possible. This means that Lines A, C,'D and E (draining those areas west of Lomita Street) could be constructed for $742,991.00 or approximately $100,000 less than this City's allo- cation: This $100,000.00 must be spent for drainage facilities that have an outlet. The District's original suggestion was that the $100,000.00 be used to extend the existing line in Imperial Iiighway from Main Street to some point westerly thereof, depending on the bid price per foot (approximately 1,000 feet could be built). This writer's suggestion was that the Flood Control District —4— X 1040 permit construction of a line, designated as B -1 extending from Palm and California to Center Street, northerly on Center Street, terminating at the Imperial Strip. This scheme contemplates the con- struction of a large sump in the Imperial Strip. Pumps would be installed in the sump to lift the water from the pipeline into the sump and to also lift the water from the sump to the level of new Imperial Highway where it could possibly flow into • paved ditch in the median strip. This would be • temporary measure pending future construction that would provide gravity flow to the ocean and would, of course, depend upon permission from the City of Los Angeles. This scheme would require approximately $183,000.00 of City funds during this fiscal year and would provide a workable arrangement to dispose of storm water from limited rains for the area east of Lomita Street. The completion of Line B -2, from Center and Imperial to the west, could be accomplished at a later date. It is in the best interest of the City to delay the construction of Line B -2 because the Los Angeles Airport is planning a drain on airport property from a point approximately 7001 north of the intersection of Imperial and Main to the ocean. Conversations with the Airport Engineer indicate that this City could be permitted to build Line B -2 on airport property, thereby realizing some savings over construction in Imperial Highway. From Main Street to a point 1200? west of Hillcrest, this City could join with the airport and construct one pipeline for the use of both agencies, at which latter point Los Angeles City's Flood Control Project 513 terminates. This office has been negotiating with the City Engineer's office of Los Angeles and has received permission to dispose of storm water in the afore - mentioned Project 513 of the City of Los Angeles at no cost to this City other than the construction of the confluent structure necessary tonconnect to this proposed drain. Negotiations with the Airport Engineer are continuing, and in approx- imately two weeks, your Honorable Body will be furn- ished with estimates of the cost of this new route. In view of the above - mentioned facts, it is not desirable to construct any part of Line B -2 at this time. It is, therefore, recommended that Lines A. C, D and E be constructed, and that Line B -1 be constructed — provided funds are available. It is further recommended that if your decision is to spend no City funds at this time, that Line B -1 -a be constructed from.California and Palm to Center and Oak, and that B -1 -b be constructed from Center and Oak northerly as far as funds.will permit. Respectfully submitted, /s/ ROBERT L. WEBB, JR. Robert L. Webb, Jr. City Engineer. ? and the City Engineer's estimate, dated July 11, 1960, entitled "Final Estimate - Project 431 - 1958 Storm Drain Bond Issue ", set forth herein: -5- 'SCHEDULE I SCHEDULE II SCHEDULE III SCHEDULE IV SCHEDULE V FUNDING x 1041 Line A - Holly and Richmond to Loma Vista and Imperial- - - $ 422,904 Line C - Oak - Virginia to Sheldon - - - - - - - - - - - 200,177 Line D - Standard and Mariposa to Main and Oak - - - - - - - 33,787 Line E - Cedar and Walnut to Main and Oak - - - - - - - - 81,478 Line B -1 - Palm and California to Center and Imperial - - - - 196,028 934,374 7% Contingency 74,178 TOTAL $ 1,008,552 Bond Issue $ 842,400 Less 20 for Engineering, Insp. 16,848 Available for Consbruction 825,552 City Contribution 183,000 Total Available $ 13008,5521 and are estimated to cost $1,008,552; and WHEREAS, this Council elects to supplement the funds made available for these facilities by the County of Los Angeles in an amount not to exceed $183,000.00 for the purpose of adequately financing the said flood control facilities desired; and WHEREAS, this Council desires and requests the Los Angeles County Flood Control District's Chief Engineer to approve for construction those lines contained in the afore- mentioned City Engineer's Report of July 11, 1960, and that the order of priority of allocation of funds to the various lines be as listed in the "City Engineer's Final Estimate - Project 431 - 1958 Storm Deain Bond Issues" dated July 11, 1960; NOW, THEREFORE, THE City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, requests the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to advertise those flood control lines and appur- tenances for construction in the following order: Line A - Holly and Richmond to Loma Vista and Imperial Line C - Oak - Virginia to Sheldon Line D - Standard and Mariposa to Main and Oak Line E - Cedar and Walnut to Main and Oak Line B -1 - Palm and California to Center and Imperial and that the priority for the allocation of funds be as listed above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby authorizes bhe expenditure of an amount not to exceed $183,000.000 as supplemental funds to be paid to Los Angeles County immediately upon the approval of a contract signed by the appropriate officials of eadh agency. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. -6- X 1042 2. That at the last regular meeting of the City Council he had been requested to report on plans for drainage at the inter- section of Center Street and Imperial Avenue, and at this time presented the following measures to be accomplished within the next sixty days: (a) Improve the flow pipe that flows an existing sump Street; characteristics of an existing from Imperial west of Center to in the alley north of Acacia (b) Additional capacity which will eventually flow into the County Flood Control project at Center and Imperial will be installed to flow water into the wtemporary sump proposed at this location. 3. Presented a verbal report on water problems, and stated that the City has been applying to the Metropolitan Water District through the West Basin for a connection to the West Coast Feeder; the Metropolitan Water District is terminating the West Coa Coast Feeder at Aviation and E1 Segundo Boulevard, and he recommended a request be made to extend the line, same size, to our Booster Station which is approximately 3300 feet west of Aviation Boulevard. The Metropolitan Water District has agreed to comply, provided the City of E1 Segundo, the Los Angeles Flood Control .District, who will use the line, will pay the costs. At a meeting held July 25th, the Water Problems Committee agreed, as a statement of policy, that they would construct the line, at the cost of the two agencies concerned; that they would maintain and operate it through a contract with the West Basin Municipal Water District and that the West Basin District would be billed for said maintenance, and West Basin would in turn bill Flood Control and the City of E1 Segundo in proportion of the rights of flow that each agency has in the Feeder. Also at the above mentioned meeting, the West Basin Municipal Water District adopted a resolution instructing its attorney to contact the City Attorney of El Segundo, Metropolitan Water District Legal Counsel and the County Counsel that serves the Flood Control District, to develop a form of Agreement, it being their thought that the four attorneys who would have to approve as to form on said proposed Agreement, would be in a position to expedite the preparation of such Agreement; that time is of the essence since the line proposed to be extended is identical to the line now under construction; that there would be a savings by elimination of two vaults, one vault would be a valve structure at Aviation Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevardc which will be moved 3300 feet to the west, to the Booster Station. At that point, one vault could house the Metropolitan Valve that is needed, the metering structure that is also needed, and other valves that would divide the flow between the City of E1 Segundo and the Flood Control District. He further stated that much consideration had been given to the desired capacity from this line; that as a measure of compar- ison we are at this time using 25 to 30 second feet for six and eight hours daily; that 50 second feet might be adequate until 19$0, but strongly recommended that 60 second feet be constructed to serve the Community until the year 2000, as the increased cost would be very slight. Mr. Webb further stated that a written report would be submitted at a later date. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the recommendation that the four attorneys above mentioned, be empowered to prepare the Agreement with the agencies concerned, be approved. ?Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick -7- X 1043 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The matter of allowing dancing at The Keg, 137 Main Street, as previously requested by Mr. John Brisick, owner, was considered at this time. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the permit be allowed subject to regulations of the Building, Fire and Police Departments, and also that no dancing be permitted in the patio. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos.10940 to 11026, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 74,821,48 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 3,9*62,78 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,84.20 TOTAL $ 78,968.46 Demand Register - water Dept. Demands Nos. 3353 to 3387, Inclusive: Water Operating Fuhd - - - - - - - - $ 36,964.87 TOTAL $ 36,964.87 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered "drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Bakerl Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:00 otclock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, '&"-. :z,,- �& = sew&=%,,-., City Clerk 11: