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1964 AUG 03 CC MINX 1'754 E1 Segundo, California August 3, 1964 An adjourned 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. The Clerk reported that a copy of the Notice of Adjournment had been posted as required by law, and affidavit of posting was on file. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which an invocation was given by Father Brannigan of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. ` The meeting was then called to order by Aubrey G. Kimport, Mayor pro tempore, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Councilmen Absent: Mayor McGill. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, held July 13, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, se- conded by Councilman Nagel, said minutes be approved as recorded. At this time, Mayor pro tempore Kimport presented Police Officer Roy Spear with a 15 -year service pin and Henry Wassenaar, Street Inspector, with a 10 -year service pin and thanked them for their loyalty and service to the City. At this time, the hour being 7: 10 o'clock p, m. , Mayor pro tempore Kimport declared a recess so that a hearing could be held before the Appeals Board on a request from North American Aviation, Inc. for a variance from the Building Code, to use clear double strength glass in certain windows instead of wire glass as specified in the Code. At the hour of 7 :40 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened with the following Councilmen answering roll call: Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport. 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 the following reso- lutions: a) Resolution #590, denying request for proposed change of zone from P an - 3 to C -2 of property located on west side of Sepulveda Blvd. between Palm Ave. and Mariposa Ave., requested by A. E. Siegal. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. b) Resolution #591, denying a conditional use permit to exceed height limit in C-2 zone on property fronting on west side of Sepulveda Blvd. between Mariposa Ave. and Palm Ave., requested by A. E. Siegal. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. c) Resolution #592, with reference to standard requirements and policy for approva of lot split applications. Ordered filed. d) Resolution #593, recommending proposed amendment to Chapter 3T, Zoning, Article VIII - C -2 General Commercial Zone Sec. 34. 47, Height. This matter will be set for hearing at a later date. -1- X 1'755 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR, enclosing estimated assessed value totals of the 1964 Local Roll, before equalization, for the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 3. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for on -sale general license for 219 West Grand Ave. by Jerry F. Waddell and Minnie A. Trezise. Ordered filed. 4. MR..PHILIP TALLUTO, 228 W. Maple Ave., being application for license to operate a billiard and coffee shop at 327 Main Street. Mr. Talluto who was in the audience, addressed the Council. He stated that he planned to conduct a family -type billiard parlor where no alcoholic beverages of any type would be served; the interior of the building would be elaborately designed and the windows in both the front and back of the building would give complete visibility from the outside. He felt that the location of the building (across from the Police Station) would discourage any undesirable element. Mr. Talluto also said that he felt this building would be the most beautiful building on Main Street. Councilman Nagel felt that even though Mr. Talluto did not wish to serve alcoholic beverages at this time, the Council should make as a con- dition for granting the license, the stipulation that no alcoholic beverages of any kind could be served on the premises. This would give the Council control over this, since at the present time, the State Department of Al- coholic Beverage Control could grant a permit to sell such beverages, and Council has no control. If it were a condition of the granting of the license by the City, then the Council would have the right to revoke the City license if alcoholic beverages ever were served on these premises. Mr. Talluto accepted the above condition and Councilman McElhaney then made a motion that Mr. Talluto be granted permission to operate a billiard and coffee shop at 327 Main Street, subject to the condition that no alcoholic beverages be served on the premises and also subject to state laws governing age of minors allowed to enter the building. Motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried. 5. CITY OF SANTA MONICA and CITY OF CULVER CITY, en- closing copies of their resolutions urging legislation authorizing local control of gambling. The Council concurring in the positions taken by these Cities, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that Resolution No. 2092, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLA- TION CLEARLY AUTHORIZING LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING, which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 6. UTAH CONSTRUCTION & MINING CO., being a request to have steel electrolier poles installed along Hawaii Street. Councilman Frederick felt that the Utah Development is an asset to the City and every effort should be made to keep it attractive. He therefore recommended that the City install steel electrolier poles along Hawaii Street. This would mean an expenditure of $1200 and he felt it was a worthwhile investment. Councilman Nagel objected to this expenditure as he felt it would set a precedent and would cause other companies to ask for the same privilege. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the request of Utah Con- struction & Mining Co. for steel electrolier poles be granted. Motion carried by the following vote: -2- X 1'756 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor -pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Mayor McGill. 7. CITY OF DAIRYLAND, enclosing copy of their Resolution No. 195, encouraging more efficient use of school sites. Ordered filed. 8. NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., 1700 E. •Imperial Ave., being a letter of commendation to the Fire Department for its handling of the emergency in their office building on Saturday, July 25, 1964. Copy having been sent to the Fire Department, this correspondence was ordered filed. 9. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, being notification of studies of new freeway routes. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. CLIFF WALKER, 724 Indiana Court, inquired of the Council if businesses in town were given a discount in water rates. Director of Public Works Webb informed Mr. Walker that a discount in water rates is given only for agriculture, when more than 15. acres of land are used for agri- cultural purposes. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Frederick was asked to report on the recent trip by Council Members to the meeting in Miami, Florida of the American Municipal Association. One of the first items on the agenda was the notification that the name of the Congress would be changed to the National League of Cities. On Sunday afternoon a Sister City Program was conducted. It was noted that the Sister City Program began in 1956 and since that time, 268 cities in the United States have become affiliated with cities in various parts of the world, principally in Mexico, Latin and Central America and Japan. The cities in the United States are represented by a population of over 25, 000, 000. E1 Segundo was singled out for special commendation on its Sister City Program and as having one of the best brochures to send to the people informing them of the program. The theme of the remainder of the conference was the great urban issues. There were a number of good speakers; Senator Thurston Morton of Kentucky, Secretary of Labor, Wertz and others, but the them was that by 1975 or 1980, five out of every six people will be living in cities, so that foresight and planning will be needed to make the cities desirable for people to live in. By 1980, about 1916 of the population of the United States will have chosen southern California as a place to live. Planning will be necessary also in the highway construction and water supply. There is a necessity for cooperation in matters of storm drain systems, etc. which are county -wide projects. Councilman McElhaney added that the matter of better representation in the legislative bodies for urban areas was discussed. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE Councilman Nagel reported on a- meeting of the Noise Abatement Committee. The committee met as a body with Mr. Jack Shelly of the Los Angeles Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee on July 30, 1964. We talked with him specifically about low flying helicopters over the east side of El Segundo. Mr. Shelly informed them that this had been a problem at one time in the past and that he had talked with L. A. Airways people and apparently it had all been straightened out; that he was nct aware that this was happening again. Mr. Nagel invited Mr. Shelly to make a count of helicopters going over E1 Segundo at any time,. but Mr. Shelly agreed to take his word for it and said he would again contact L,. A. Airways and see if something could be done to alleviate this situation. Mr. Shelly also brought out the fact that after many years, he was going to leave the Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee and they would have a new man within two weeks. Mr. Nagel -3- - X 1757 said the possibility of getting a seat on the Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee was discussed, which Mr. Shelly thought was very funny. This is a group of airways representatives and he stated that there are many things they discuss that aren't anyone else's business. However, he is going to investigate and see if we are legally kept from having a seat on the committee. Early turnouts over the west side of town were discussed and possibly monitoring on film. Mr. Shelly was asked if he could be shown several reels of film showing definite violations, what he would do about it. He didn't know but will find out about that, too. Maintenance area noise was discussed. Mr. Shelly felt that the airlines are making an effort, however they are dragging their feet and pos- sibly something more can be done in this area. Mr. Nagel stated he had contacted the head of the Acoustics Department, Douglas Long Beach, who is going to meet with the committee and discuss problems with noisy airplanes and what they ,plan to do about them., problems of the future, etc. The date has not been set as yet but when it is, anyone interested may attend. There is now a vacancy on the committee due to the resignation of Mrs. Joan Tokar. Mr. Nagel invited anyone who would like to serve or who knew of anyone who would like to serve, to contact him or any of the other Councilmen. Mayor pro tempore Kimport announced that Mayor Wedworth of Hawthorne had invited the Council to meet with the Council of Hawthorne and get acquainted. REPORTS' OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a letter from the E1 Segundo Unified School District notifying the City of their intention to terminate, on January 12, 1965, the agreement entered into between the City of E1 Segundo and the E1 Segundo Unified School District on January 16, 1952, for the use of the Plunge lo- cated on the site of the Richmond Elementary School. The letter also stated that the Board is willing to continue to make the Plunge available for recreational purposes after January 12, 1965 and is willing to perform the necessary maintenance and furnish the water, chlorination and related chemicals necessary for the operation of the Plunge when its use is not required by the School District, but that the City would be expected to re- imburse the District for the total cost of all custodial services when said facility is used by the City for recreational swimming. No action being re- quired by the Council in this matter, this correspondence was ordered filed. 2. Presented a letter from Donald S. Woodford, 401 Hillcrest Street, who is the owner of the property at 401 California St. at Holly Ave. , the south 25' of which was deeded to the City for street purposes with the condition that if not used for that purpose, it be vacated and revert to the original property. This property is now being used as a private parking lot by a private company. Mr. Woodford requested in his letter that. Holly Street west of California be vacated. This matter was referred to the City Manager for further study and report at the next Council meeting. 7 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a request from Mrs. Caroline Hall, the Children's Librarian, for a leave without pay from July 22 thru July 30. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. 4. Reported that he had been approached by a representative of the Moose Lodge. The State Convention of the Moose will be held in E1 Segundo in the near future and the E1 Segundo lodge was soliciting an ad in their publi- cation welcoming the visitors to the City. A full -page ad would. cost $200, half page $110, quarter page $60, eighth page $35. Mayor pro tempore Kimport felt that setting a precedent of this sort might work a disadvantage at a later date since many organizations come into the City and it might be diffi- cult for the City to refuse the same treatment to all of them. -4- X 1758 Councilman McElhaney suggested that this situation might be handled in the same manner as the Veterans of World War I convention where City officials appeared in person and spoke to the convention welcoming them to the City. The City Manager was asked to inform the Moose Lodge of the Council's feelings in this matter. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: City Manager Sailors presented the following reports for Mr. Bush, who was on vacation leave: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, as previously re- quested, an ordinance amending the contract between this City and the California State Employees' Retirement System, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEG- UNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM., which was read.. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Frederick. 2. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from Mr. Ernest H. Peterson covering water pipeline easement as reserved to Arena Water Company over a portion of Lots 5, 7, 8 and 9 of Tract No. 3289, located between Sycamore Avenue and Maple Avenue westerly of Virginia. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement over a portion of Lots 5, 7, 8 and 9 Tract 3289, as per map recorded in Book 35, Page 99 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 instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Ernest H. Peterson and Anna M. Peterson. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 3. That J. B. Graner, dba Graner Oil Company, had advised by letter dated June 30, 1964, he ehad received transfer of the oil well known as APEX -ELSIE COMMUNITY NO. 1 from Continental Oil Company; that said well is located on Lots 237 and 238 and Lots 255 to 261, inclusive, E1 Segundo Sheet Map No. 8. In support of his request to transfer the permit to operate said well, J. B. Graner had delivered to the City Clerk his oil well bond in the sum of $2, 000. 00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel; - the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the terms and conditions of Sec. 20. 7 of "The Code of the City of E1 Segundo, California, 1958, " that certain Bond No. 7801763, delivered by and on behalf of J. B. Graner, an individual, to the City Clerk; approved by the City Attorney as to form and the Mayor as to Surety; and pertaining to t %e operations of "APEX -ELSIE COMMUNITY NO. 1" is received and ordered filed; and 167Z X 1759 RESOLVED, that consent is hereby given to the transfer and assignment from Continental Oil Company to J. B. Graner, an individual, dba Graner Oil Company, of that certain permit issued August 26, 1936 to Apex Petroleum Corporation, Ltd. , and subsequently transferred and assigned by Apex to Douglas, Douglas to Continental; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that that certain oil well bond with an effective date of January 1, 1963, issued by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company and bearing the number 3507929, is terminated and cancelled and the surety thereon is relieved of all obligations thereunder. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council'a consideration a report of street improvements possible under the Improvement Act of 1911. He stated that there are forty blocks in the City of E1 Segundo in which the im- proveneents, consisting of curbs, sidewalks, driveways and /or pavement have been completed for more than 50% of each block. Under the provisions of Sections 5870 and 5894 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Street Superintendent may require the construction by property owners of these improvements in the unimproved portion of the block. The Code further states that upon direction of the City Council, the Street Superintendent shall require the property owners to complete the unimproved portion. Mr. Webb recommended that in view of the magnitude of the work and the limits of City forces, that experienced contractors be employed to do this work and that the City advertise for bids. He felt that all of the work should be accomplished under one contract at the same time. The . City's contribution for the entire work is estimated at $2, 000 to cover the removal and replacement of im- provements that are not satisfactory. After discussion, it was decided that this matter would be given wide publicity for a period of 120 days to give the property owners in the affected areas a chance to do this work themselves. It would be much less expensive for them to do it ontheir own than to have it done by City hired contractors. 2. Presented for the Council's approval three documents which had been revised at the request of the State Division of Highways. The revis- ions are of strictly a bookkeeping nature and do not alter the amounts budgeted or expended for these funds. The documents were as follows: Project E -8 - Final Report of Engineering Expenditures, Fiscal Year 1962 =63 $ 1,277.02 Project E -9 - Final Report of Engkneering Expenditures, Fiscal Year 1963 -64 600.22 Budget Proposal for Engineering Funds, Fiscal Year 1964 -65 15, 989.94 Director of Public Works Webb requested that the Mayor be author- ized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the budget proposal. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2093, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND SUB- MITTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS., which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: _. -6- X 1760 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 3. Presented for the Council's approval a revised budget (State Gas Tax Funds Sec. 2107) and recommended that a resolution be adopted approving this revised budget. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2094, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDIT- URE OF FUNDS' ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES., which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 4. Presented a proposal from Alderman and Swift, Consulting Engineers, for Study and Report on up- dating Municipal Water System. The proposal set a cost of $5,000 for this study and report and Director of Public Works Webb recommended that the firm of Alderman and Swift be authorized to proceed with this work. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the proposal of Alderman and Swift in the amount of $5, 000 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 5. Requested approval to present revised alignment of Rosecrans Avenue, Aviation Blvd. to Sepulveda Blvd, to all property owners fronting on Rosecrans between Aviation and Sepulveda and ask for their comments and approval or disapproval of the revised alignment and grade. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Director of Public Works Webb be authorized to survey these property owners and report his findings to Council at a later meeting. Motion carried. 6. Requested approval t6 discontinue pumping from the City's wells, solicit offers for the leasing of the water rights now owned by the City of E1 Segundo for a period of five years and a second offer for a period of eight years, and to negotiate with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for the use of any existing City -owned wells by the District in their replenishment program. This request was made necessary by the intrusion of salt water into the aquifers underlying the City of E1 Segundo, producing high salt content in the Cityls water wells to the extent that only two wells are now avail- able for the production of potable water. This means that the operation of the Treatment Plant to process approximately 500 gallons of water per minute is not economical; furthermore, the availability of this 500 gallons of water per minute is very little insurance against major fires or to provide even the basic minimum requirements to sustain human life and provide adequate public health protection. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above authorization be granted. Motion carried. -7- UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel announced that he will s unable to attend the Inter -City Highway Committee meeting on August 13, but asked that Councilman Frederick attend as his alternate. 2. Councilman Nagel made a motion that Councilman Frederick be named as City Se lection Committeeman representing E1 Segundo City Council and controlling the approximately 15 votes to which E1 Segundo is entitled. Four persons will be named by the City Selection Committee to the Rapid Transit Board, and it was felt that Mr. Frederick should be endorsed as a candidate for the Rapid Transit Board. His many years of service in the area and his knowledge of people involved, it was felt, would qualify him for this position. Motion was seconded by Councilman McElhaney who suggested that a letter of endorsement from the City Council be sent with Mr. Frederick, stating his qualification for a position on the Rapid Transit Board. Motion inanimously carried. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read. Warrants No. 6330 thru 6517 inclusive: General Fund - Water Operating Library Fund - Special Gas Tax Pension Fund - Water Consumer Trust Fund - - I - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 116, 256. 23 Fund - - - - - - - - - - 63,463-.35 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,956.01 Fund - - - - - - - - - - 2.18 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,505.20 s Fund - - - - - - - - - 375.50 - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 1,612.40 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 188, 170.87 Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Kimport; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the meeting be adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 9 :30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: i aayor Respectfully submitted, ME City Clerk X 1761