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1963 JAN 28 CC MINX 1472 El Segundo, California January 28, 1963 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 Flab of the United States of America followed by an invocation by Father Brannigan, of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. _ The meeting was then_ called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker, Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held January 14, 1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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 BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Inglewood has filed proposal for the annexation of Con- cordia Annexation to said City. Ordered filed. 2. CITY OF AJ4HAMBRA, William F. Longley, City Clerk, transmitting copy of resolution of said City urging the California State Legislature to adopt legislation regulating the manufacture and sale of detergents. Ordered filed. 3. -MR. MARC SIEGAL, Executive Vice President, Thunderbird Hotel, commending the E1 Segundo Police Department for its excellent work in apprehending the thief who robbed the hotel of over a thousand dollars. A copy, of said letter having been sent to the Police Department, the communication was ordered filed. 4. INGLEWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT, Elenora R. Lewis, Clerk, being the annual report of all cases filed and fires and fees collected during,the 1962 calendar year. Ordered filed. 3. CITY OF HAWTHORNE, requesting the City Council of E1 Segundo to join with it in its opposition to increase gas tax for 1963 legislation. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be, adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo joins with other cities of the State of California in registering disapproval of the proposed increase in state gasoline taxes; and urges the legislators representing the best interests of the people of the State of California to reject and deny the imposition of such proposed tax increase. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. X 14'73 P. GORDON and MOSS, Attorneys, requesting that the application of Norris E. Winkleman fot lot split for premises at 1216 East Maple Avenue, denied by Council action at its regular meeting held December 10, 1962, be placed before the Council again. Councilman Frederick suggested incorporating in any further request for lot split, plans for development of subject property. 7. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, Mr. C. P. Schumann, President, El Segundo Chapter, requesting that the week of February 4 through 9 be proclaimed "AFS WEEK "; also requesting permission to members of the Key Club to conduct door to door "Dollars for Scholars" solicitation. Mayor Baker stated the week of February 4 through 9 had been pro- claimed as "AFS WEED'. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the members of the Key Club be granted permission to conduct their annual door -to -door "Dollars for Scholars" solicitation. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 541, granting variance request to convert office space in C -2 zone to apartment use at 234 Virginia Street. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 9. MR. RUSSELL H. DRESS, 710 Ranger Avenue, E1 Monte, requesting renewal of free veteran's license to peddle novelties. The Council desir- ing to have more definite information regarding the holder's activities, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the request be granted subject to approval of the Police Department. Motion carried. 10. MRS. MARGARET M. WARD, Treasurer, The Thrift Shop of. St. Michael's Church, 207 West Grand Avenue, requesting the renewal of their free license to operate said Thrift Shop. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the Thrist Shop of St. Michael's Church, 207 West Grand Avenue, be issued a free license under the provisions of Section 16.5 of the Code of the City of El Segundo. Motion carried. 11. NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE OF EL SEGUNDO, John McGregor, Treasurer, requesting ,renewal of the soft drinks license for the year 1963. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the free soft drinks license requested by National Little League for the year 1963 be approved. Motion carried. 12. BABE RUTH LEAGUE AUXILIARY, Gerie Hunley, Secretary, requesting renewal of Food Permit for the forthcoming Babe Ruth League season from May 14 to approximately September 15, 1963. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the free license issued to BABE RUTH LEAGUE AUXILIARY for the forthcoming season be renewed. Motion carried. 13. MR. AND MRS. JOHN H. HEREFORD, 907 Lomita Street, express- ing appreciation for the emergency service of the Fire and Police Depart- ments on Christmas morning, and commending Firemen Morgan and Benton and Police Officer Booterbaugh. A copy of said letter having been given to said departments, the communication was ordered filed. -2- ,�, Mr. Russell J. Moss, attorney, was present and stated he represented the applicant. He was advised by Mayor Baker that since the hearing on the matter had been closed, it would be out of order on the part of the Council to take any further action at. this time; that his next step would be to start through the Planning Commission again, if he desired to pursue the matter further. Councilman Frederick suggested incorporating in any further request for lot split, plans for development of subject property. 7. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, Mr. C. P. Schumann, President, El Segundo Chapter, requesting that the week of February 4 through 9 be proclaimed "AFS WEEK "; also requesting permission to members of the Key Club to conduct door to door "Dollars for Scholars" solicitation. Mayor Baker stated the week of February 4 through 9 had been pro- claimed as "AFS WEED'. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the members of the Key Club be granted permission to conduct their annual door -to -door "Dollars for Scholars" solicitation. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 541, granting variance request to convert office space in C -2 zone to apartment use at 234 Virginia Street. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 9. MR. RUSSELL H. DRESS, 710 Ranger Avenue, E1 Monte, requesting renewal of free veteran's license to peddle novelties. The Council desir- ing to have more definite information regarding the holder's activities, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the request be granted subject to approval of the Police Department. Motion carried. 10. MRS. MARGARET M. WARD, Treasurer, The Thrift Shop of. St. Michael's Church, 207 West Grand Avenue, requesting the renewal of their free license to operate said Thrift Shop. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the Thrist Shop of St. Michael's Church, 207 West Grand Avenue, be issued a free license under the provisions of Section 16.5 of the Code of the City of El Segundo. Motion carried. 11. NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE OF EL SEGUNDO, John McGregor, Treasurer, requesting ,renewal of the soft drinks license for the year 1963. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the free soft drinks license requested by National Little League for the year 1963 be approved. Motion carried. 12. BABE RUTH LEAGUE AUXILIARY, Gerie Hunley, Secretary, requesting renewal of Food Permit for the forthcoming Babe Ruth League season from May 14 to approximately September 15, 1963. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the free license issued to BABE RUTH LEAGUE AUXILIARY for the forthcoming season be renewed. Motion carried. 13. MR. AND MRS. JOHN H. HEREFORD, 907 Lomita Street, express- ing appreciation for the emergency service of the Fire and Police Depart- ments on Christmas morning, and commending Firemen Morgan and Benton and Police Officer Booterbaugh. A copy of said letter having been given to said departments, the communication was ordered filed. -2- ,�, X 14'74 14. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, transmitting copy of resolution adopted by the Executive Board at its regular meeting held January 7, 1963, in which it requested that a complete and detailed accounting of the minutes of the December 12, 1963 meeting of the Planning Commission, or unedited copies of the tape of said meeting, be made available to any citizen or group of citizens; also requesting the City Council to conduct a full investigation on the conflict of interest charge and of the facts offered in defense of said charge, and to make the results of such investigation public. Councilman Tandy stated that apparently the Republican Club was not aware of the fact that being a Governmental Body, all of the rEp orts and tapes are public property - that the Council conducts no business other than in the Council Chamber; that these records and tapes are always available to citizens any time they want to examine them; that he was not sure what the astonishing facts were that materialized at 'the Planning Commission meeting mentioned, whether it is the fact that E1 Segundo is growing quite rapidly and needs some forward planning and that the Planning Commission is doing this with the full knowledge and consent of the Council. Councilman Tandy further stated he would like to authorize the Mayor to write a letter to the Republican Club requesting specific charges riather than sweeping charges that have been made that most anyone could make mnAhing out of; that if the Republican Club has specific charges to make it should come forward and make them publicly and with responsibility, and declared he so moved. Motion seconded by Councilman Swanson and unanimously carried. 15. GEORGE E. BINDER, SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, stating said Commission was in receipt of a Newsletter of the Republican' Club containing a resolution requesting the City Council to investigate possible conflict of interest on th2 part of the Commission, and urging the City Council to request more detailed charges from interested persons in order that a prompt investigation of records could be made and the matter properly disposed of; that the Commission feels its effective contribution to the City is handicapped under the present circumstances. Mayor Baker stated that the matter had been already covered, and ordered the communication filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. JIM MOYER, 121 West Walnut Avenue, inquired as to the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 541, presented to the Council at this meeting . Mayor Baker explained that unless a protest to the granting of said variance was received within the allotted time, the variance would become final; that each request for a variance is handled individually and its need proven before the variance is granted. Councilman Frederick stated that in this specific instance, the owner had made every effort to rent the space in question for office use; that the only entrance was on Virginia Street or a walk - through the area way, which was not very conducive to office use; that the area in question is a small apartment and in his estimation would not be suitable for business but that the Zoning Ordinance had required the lower floor in this site to be used for garages or. commercial purposes. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES' CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Proposed an ordinance amending the present ordinance pertain- ing to the moving of buildings . City Attorney Bush read the title of said ordinance, entitled: -3- X t AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 27.26 THROUGH 27.38 RELATING TO MOVING BUILD- INGS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 448 AND ALL OTHER, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Frederick. 2. Recommended that the relocation permit bond issued to Mr. J. L. Stinnett, Jr. covering the moving of a structure to 729 West Pine Avenue, be exonerated as said work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 1010449 dated June 18, 1962, with James L. Stinnett, Jr. as Principal and Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in amount of $3, 000. 00 be and the same is hereby exoner- ated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit, January 28, 1962. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy 3. That bids have been solicited for the purchase of thirteen picnic tables for use in the Recreation Park, and recommended that the bid of L. A. Steelcraft in amount of $845.00 be accepted, it being the lowest responsible bid received. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order in amount of $845. 00 payable to L. A. Steelcraft to cover purchase of thirteen picnic tables. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 4. It is recommended that Marion J. Varner, architect for the proposed Library Addition, be notified of the following proposed schedule for calling for bids and construction: March 11, 1963, Council approve plans and specifications and call for bids; April 22, 1963, Receive and open bids; June 10, 1963, Award Contract. It is estimated that the work will be started within thirty days after award of contract and completed within the calendar year. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be- approved. Motion carried. -4- 14'75 X 1476 5 . That under the City's Master Agreement with the State Retirement System, it is required that an actuarial survey be made every four years; that we are in receil)t of an agreement which provides for such survey, at an additional cost of $275.00, and recommended said survey be authorized. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the above described Agreement dated January 28, 1963, between the City of E1'Segundo California and the STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, providing for an actuarial survey for said City at a cost of $275.00 be and the same is hereby' approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor ' be authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported that recently Mayor Baker, City Engineer Webb and he had attended a meeting at the State Division of Highways, at which meeting the route studies of the Century Freeway were shown, one route coming west on Imperial Highway and terminating at the Airport tunnel, which would force all traffic coming from. the East to use the airport tunnel which is considerably overloaded much of the time. Mayor Baker stated that at the hearing he had opposed the freeway route on Imperial on three or four different counts; ' that he has served on the Inter -City Highway Committee on this particular project and that said Committee also opposed this route; that this freeway route would tear up industry along Imperial, as it affects E1 Segundo; that if the freeway terminates at the tunnel which was inadequate when built, traffic would be blocked as far south as Rosecrans. He then requested that this Council go on record as opposing any freeway route further south than Century Boulevard. Councilman Frederick stated that the factor of permitting all of the traffic at the end of a freeway to go into the tunnel is ridiculous; that it would create a traffic hazzard, but also it could not serve as a freeway. Councilman Frederick then moved that this Council virogously oppose the Century Freeway route extending south of Century Boulevard, which motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson and unanimously carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported upon his assignment to assist in the ' City's acquisition of Lot 6, Block 14, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 1, to be used for park purposes. He stated that it was necessary, and the City should adopt a resolution directing the initiation of proceedings in condemna- tion of said lot. Thereafter, it was moved by ' Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2026, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY AND AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES OF LOT 6, BLOCK 14, EL SEGUNDO SHEET NO. I., which was read, be adopted. -5- X On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. At the last regular Council meeting, consideration was given to a recommendation of the Planning Commission with respect to amending Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) to permit intrusion into side yards; that said amendment had been re- written and at this time presented for re- introduction said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,' AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO INTRUSION INTO REQUIRED YARDS., which was read. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick re- introduced said Ordinance. ASST. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration and approval, plans and specifications for City -wide improvements District No. 69. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 69" for City -wide improvement, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby approved, and a copy ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. That a request had been received from Mr. A. H. Rabin, of Aerospace Center for approval of and assistance with the establish- ment of a red curb area on the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard at Palm Avenue, commencing on the north driveway entering the Aerospace Center and continuing northward approximately one hundred feet to the southern point of the south driveway entering the Rabin - Winters Building. This request had been referred to the Police Department for study, and it was agreed that a car parked in the area described would create a serious hazard for vehicles attempting to make a legal "U" turn at Palm Avenue. Information received from the State Division of Highways indicated that if the Council approves the request, the recommendation to establish the red zone should be presented to the State Division of Highways in ordinance form, and it is therefore requested that the City Attorney be---authorized to prepare such a document for presentation to the State. 1477 X 14'78 The Council concurring in such request for red curb on Sepulveda Boulevard at Palm Avenue, the City Attorney was requested to prepare and present the necessary document for presentation to the State. Motion carried. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration four copies of a License to permit the City of E1 Segundo to construct a six inch water main across property belonging to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, at a cost to the City of El Segundo of $10. 00, and recommended it be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of said City. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the License to permit the City of E1 Segundo to construct a six inch water main across property belonging to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue, at a cost to the City of $10. 00, be approved, and the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 594 and the "Uniform Building Code, 1961 Edition, Volume I, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 594 OF SAID CITY AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1961 EDITION, VOLUME I THEREIN ADIDPTED, BY ADDIrNG TO THE APPENDIX THEREOF, A NEW CHAPTER TO BE KNOWN AS "CHAPTER 54 - HELISTOPS" AS-HEREINAFTER SET FORTH., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No'. 595 was waived. Following rridtion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 595 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: -7- Demands - Demands Nos. 760 to 920, Inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 129;:40$288 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - 41,741.79 Library Fund - - - - - - - - 2,507.49 Sper-ial Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - 313.21 Pension Fund - - - - - - 5,189.55 Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - 19, 833.04 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - 311.31 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,600.05 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 201, 904. 72 X 14'79 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, 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 Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Baker thanked all the citizens who participated in enter- taining the recent visitors from Guaymas, Mexico, our Sister., City; the people who made the signs, those who worked on ticket sales and the many others who contributed their time. He further stated that the officials from Guaymas were impressed with our City and with the hospitality of the people of E1 Segundo. Mayor Baker announced the appointment of Mr. Robert L. Curry Director at Large and Advisor to ouf Sister City Committee. Mr. Curry is publisher of the Daily Breeze and has expressed a desire to help in this capacity, and will be of great value to the Sister City Committee. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the appointment of Mr. Robert L. Curry as Director at Large and Advisor to the Sister City Committee, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of said meeting being 7 :55 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk - i Mayor so