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1963 JUN 10 CC MINX 1545 E1 Segundo, California June 10, 1963 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. an invocation by Mr. Harry Weber, Director of Finance. I The meeting was then called to order by Robert W. Frederick, Mayor pro tempore, the hour being 7:00 o'clock li . m. • ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Councilmen Absent: Mayor Baker. i READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held May 27, 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. At this time, Lisa Mohn and Joseph Fernapdez, Exchange Students from Norway and the, Phillipines, respectively, were presented with plaques, keys to the City of E1 Segundo and Good Will letters to the Mayors of their cities and Mayor pro tem Frederick expressed appreciation on behalf of the City, for their attendance in our schools. SPECIAL .ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Unclassified Use Permit for r an additional helistop on the roof of existing building located at 1700 East Imperial Highway, requested by North American Aviation, Inc., and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of mailing and publishing notice of said hearing was in her possession, as well as the complete file of the Planning Com- mission and the file of the City Council to date. Mayor pro tem Frederick stated the files in the matter would be made''a part of the hearing. Mayor pro -tem Frederick inquired if any written communications had been received, 'and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed Unclassified Use Permit. Mr. James Foley, representing North American Aviation, Inc. , addressed the Council and stated that' the-'application for the Unclassified Use Permit contained complete information with regard to requested permit, and that if there were any .questions; he would be glad to answer them, . Mayor pro tem Frederick inquired if anyone else wished to speak, and there being no response, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the hearing be closed. Motion .carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, 'seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Reso- lution No. 2040, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO$ CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN ADDITIONAL HELISTOP ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 1700 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, WITHIN SAID CITY.,, which was read, be 'adopted. -1- X 1546 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None'. Absent: 'Mayor Baker. 2. Mayor pro tem Frederick announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing in the matter of adopting the "Uniform Plumbing Code, 1961 Edition ", including its Appendices A,, B, C, D and E therein 'contained, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of publication of notice was in her file. Mayor pro tem Frederick then inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, and there being none, it was moved by Councilman :Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. City Attorney Bush read the title of the ordinance adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1961; Edition, including its Appendices A, B, C, D and E, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN AMEND- MENTS AND .DELETIONS WHICH ARE SET. FORTH IN SAID ORDINANCE, THE RULES, REGULATIONS., PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THAT CERTAIN CODE, ENTITLED 'WESTERN PLUMBING OFFI- CIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1961 EDITION'; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 485 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 603 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 603 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. 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 FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, M. E. Salsbury, Chief Engineer, regarding Storm Drain Deficiency Studies. The matter having been referred to the Director of Public Works, the communication was ordered filed. 2. CITY OF IRWINDALE, LEE B. Young, City Clerk., transmitting copy of Resolution No. 63 -27 -272 of said City expressing opposition to Senate Bill 1184, prohibitirig: the use of municipal busses for operations other than those on an individual passenger fare paying nasis. Ordered filed. 3. CITY OF LAKEWOOD, Jo Ben4itt, City Clerk, transmitting g copy of resolution of said City reaffirming the principles of Home Rule and Local representation. Ordered filed. 4. JEFF ASFOOR and BEN TALLEY, College Students, requesting Council consent to paint house numbers on curbs. The Council inquired if the college students were local residents, and were advised they were not. The Council being mindful that local organizations had been refused permission to do this work, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the request of Jeff Asfoor and Ben Talley to paint house numbers on curbs in E1 Segundo, be denied. Motion carried. -2- • , X 5. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed a proposal with said Commission for annexation of Hunt annexation to said City. Ordered filed. 6. WESTERN MISSIONARY ARMY, INC., being. Notice of Intent to Proceed with Missionary Work and Raise Funds in support there- of. Councilman Swanson inquired into the feasability of adopting a prohibiting ordinance. After discussion, by general consent, it was requested that publicity be given the Notice of Intent to solicit funds, and inform the public of the percent of donation the solicitor is allowed to keep, after which the communication was ordered filed. 7. HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, JACK THATCHER, Plant Engineer, re traffic on Imperial Highway, and requesting three -way signal at their facility. Director of Public Works Webb stated that in view of the open- ing of the San Diego Freeway June 10th, the traffic pattern would undoubtedly change, and he asked that his department be allowed to study the problem and report the progress of traffic change at the next Council meeting. The request was granted, after which the com- munication was ordered held for further study. ' 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting the following resolutions: (a) Resolution No. 552, recommending approval of Final Map of Tract No. 23195, D. S. Woodford and L. Silver. City Engineer Webb also approved the Final Map of Tract No. 23195 and recommended that the bond furnished be not less than $40, 000. 00. City Engineer Webb further presented for the Council's consideration a form of bond to secure improvements and recommended said form of bond be approved by minute resolution, with American Motorists Insurance Company, an Illinoi corporation, as Surety. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick to approve the amount of Bond in the sum of $40, 000. 00 as recommended by the City Engineer and further to approve American Motorists Insurance Company 'as Surety, and that the Bond entitled "Bond to Secure Improvement of Tract No. 23195" be approved as to form. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. It was then moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 2041, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 23195 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY, CONDITIONED THAT A CERTAIN BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $40, 000. 00 BE MADE AND FURNISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID TRACT., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. -3- 154'7 X 1548 (b) Resolution No. 553, amending Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 431 with respect to fencing requirements on airports and landing fields. Ordered filed. (c) Resolution No. 554, regarding parking requirements for the Thunderbird Hotel. Ordered filed. 9. ANTHONY POOLS, Rayette Copeland, Sales Manager, re- questing permission to use City property known as Sycamore Park - ette, for purposes of access for digging a swimming pool at 1407 East Maple Avenue. By general consent the matter was referred to the Recreation Commission for handling. 10. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, advising that in accordance with Section 194.2 of the Streets and Highways Code, said department has certified to the Controller and to the Director of Public Works that the estimated popula- tion of the City of E1 Segundo on May 1, 1963 was 15, 400. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed the Council and requested an additional cross walk on Main Street in the 300 block, for the convenience of persons parked in the City Parking lot. Councilman Swanson stated there used to be two cross walks in the block, but on account of State laws, one was removed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a written report on Library construction, and the financing of said construction. 2. Presented a memorandum from Police Captain Jack Partlow, requesting permission to attend the International Asso- ciation for Identification Conference to be held June 19 - 21, both dates inclusive, in Las Vegas, and recommended by Mr. Sailors. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Captain Jack Partlow be and he is hereby authorized to attend the International Association for Identification Conference at Las Vegas, Nevada, June 19 - 21, 1963, both dates inclusive. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution of intention to vacate that portion of Lot 43, Tract 2667, presently designated as Chante Parking Lot, and advised the Council that the public hearing on said vacation proceedings would be held on July 8, 1963; that at the close of the hearing, if the Council desired, bids on said portion of Lot 43, Tract 2667 could then be received. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 2042, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. -4- X 1549 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swa;-son, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: 1, /tayor Baker — 2. Presented for the Council's consideration and introduction, an ordinance consenting to the establishment of a portion of Aviation Boulevard between 116th Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard, within : the City of E1 Segundo, as part of the system of County Highways of the County of Los Angeles, as requested by the Board of Supervisors of said County. The City Attorney read the title of said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A PORTION OF AVIATION BOULEVARD BETWEEN 116th STREET AND EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES., which was read. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced said ordinance. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration and introduction, an ordinance amending the Code of the City of E1 Segundo, 1958, by amend- ing Section 2. 11 relating to reg %lar and adjourned Council meetings, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958" BY AMENDING SECTION 2. 11, RELATING TO _) REGULAR AND ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETINGS., which was read. Thereafter, Councilman Kimport introduced said ordinance. At this time, the hour being 8:00 o'clock p. m. , Mayor pro tem Frederick declared a five minute recess. At the hour of 8:05 p.m. the Council reconvened, the following Councilmen answering roll call: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration a Library Agreement between the City of Inglewood and the City of E1 Segundo to permit the people of E1 Segundo to use the Library in Inglewood and vice versa, said agreement establishing these cities to be in the category of serving 100, 000 people, thereby giving the cities control under the new State law, recently passed. Councilman Swanson also stated such an agreement makes available to a wider range of people, the use of technical books that are not so frequently used. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the Library Agreement between the City of Inglewood and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Cbuncilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. -5- X 1550 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The matter of appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission regarding proposed change of zone from R -1 to R -3 for portions of Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 12, Tract 1685, was con- sidered at this time. It was then moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld and that Resolution No. 2043, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, AS SET FORTH IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 546; DENYING THE APPEAL OF R. P. CRAMP, ET AL, IN SAID MATTER: AND ACCORDINGLY DENYING THE ZONE CHANGE APPLIED FOR., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson and Tandy; Noes: Mayor pro tem Frederick; Absent: Mayor Baker. 2. The matter of appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission, denying request for Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of a Caterer's permit for the sale of distilled spirits at special civic and social events at the Moose Lodge property, 514 West Imperial Avenue, was next considered. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld, and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the action of the Planning Commission, denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of a Caterer's permit for the sale of distilled spirits at special civic and social events at the Moose Lodge, 514 West Imperial Avenue, is approved and upheld, and the City Council further orders that said Conditional Use Permit is denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker; 3. The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance amending Section 6.15 of the City Code, relating to Billboards and Signboards, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958" BY AMENDING "SECTION 6.15" OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO BILLBOARDS AND SIGNBOARDS. Upon motion duly made and unanimo-: sly carried, the further reading i of Ordinance No. 604 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 604 was adopted by the following vote: X Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. 4. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 507 (the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) with regard to Bachelor Apartments, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY WITH REGARD TO BACHELOR APARTMENTS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 605 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, Ordinance No. 605 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. PAYING BILLS EN The following demands, having -had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records , were read: Warrants No. 2080 - 2188, inclusive: General Fund Water Operating Fund - - - Library Fund - - - - - - - Pension Fund - - - - - - - Capital Improvement Fund - Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 72, 049.26 - - - - - - - 6,119.91 - - - - - - - 2,753.80 - - - - - - - 4,220.00 - - - - - - - 272.47 - - - - - - - 14, 300. 00 TOTAL - - -$ 99, 715.44 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 Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor pro tem Frederick; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Baker. NEW BUSINESS At this time, Mayor pro tem Frederick announced the appointment of Mayor Baker and Councilmen Swanson and Tandy to serve on the Library Board of Trustees for a period of three years beginning July 1, 1963 and ending June 30, 1966. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Mayor pro tem Frederick, said appointments be and the same are 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 being 8:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor -7- 1551