1964 MAY 11 CC MINX 1704
E1 Segundo, California
May 11, 1964
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, following
which an invocation was given by Father Neville Rucker of St. Anthony's
Catholic Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock p, m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill
Councilmen Absent: Kimport and McElhaney
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of El Segundo, California, held May 6, 1964, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said minutes be approved as
recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor McGill presented Police Officer Donald Webb
with a 10 -year service pin, Fire Captain Luis Hoffman with a 15 -year pin
and John Griffin, Water Department, with a 10 year pin and thanked them for
their loyalty and service to the City.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on the proposed amendment to Chapter 34 (The Compre-
hensive Zoning Law) of the "Code of the City of E1 Segundo, California, 1958 ",
regarding Front Yard Setbacks in R -3 Zones as recommended by the Planning
Commission in its Resolution No. 583, and inquired of the Clerk if proper
notice of the hearing has been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit
of publication of notice of said hearing was in her possession.
Mr. O'Bannon, , Director of Building Safety, addressed the Council
to explain the Planning Commission's position in this matter.
Mayor McGill inquired if any written communications had been re-
ceived, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in
opposition to the proposed amendment. No person wishing to speak, Mayor
McGill inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed
amendment. No person wishing to speak, motion was made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the hearing be closed. Motion
carried.
The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY
AMENDING "CHAPTER 34," (THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING LAW) WITH REGARD TO FRONT YARD
SETBACKS,
which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Nagel.
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:
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1. CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, endorsing the Metropolitan
Water District stand in opposing the initial Pacific Southwest Water Plan
and requesting modification of same. Ordered filed.
2. RECREATION COMMISSION, presenting its Resolution No. 25,
regarding classification and salary recommendations for part -time personnel.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that this matter be referred to the City Manager for inclusion in the regular
budget reports. Motion carried.
3. ROTARY CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, being a request for per-
mission to conduct its annual book sale on May 15 in front of Security First
National Bank and on May 16 in front of Leonard's Department Store, pro-
ceeds to be used for promotion of various community and international
projects. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that permission be granted the Rotary Club to conduct its annual book
sale on May 15 and 16, 1964. Motion carried.
4. FRED C. JONES, Councilman of Inglewood, California, en-
closing copy of resolution regarding Noise Abatement. At this time,
Councilman Nagel gave the following report regarding noise abatement:
Inglewood had just adopted a resolution to be sent to the Conference
of Mayors, requesting that they petition the Federal Government for a study
similar to that recently authorized by Congress to study the effects of smoking
on lung cancer; that something of this kind could be done to determine the
noise levels which would be harmful or non - harmful to people.
Councilman Nagel further stated that this is something that is
needed by most cities that have a noise problem; that at the present time
it is not possible to legislate against noise because there are no acceptable
or unacceptable noise levels adopted by anyone; that such a resolution would
request the Federal Government to authorize a study to be made to set
acceptable noise levels, and he suggested this resolution as presented by
Inglewood, be adopted by this Council with one modification, that "perimeter
areas" be substituted for "approach patterns ", which would take in our
particular problem.
Councilman Nagel stated he felt it would be a good time to make a
few statements in regard to the noise abatement committee which he had
been working on; that he had received a recent Engineering Report based on
supersonic transports and noise problems connected with them. It seems
that sonic boom is to be the major problem to be encountered by supersonic
transports; they do not anticipate any particular problems with supersonic
boom if the airplanes fly at approximately 70, 000 feet. However, there would
be occasions when they will have to fly below this level` because of cosmic
radiation during solar flare activity. This simply means that if they don't
get down a little bit lower and get some air between them and the sun, they
will be incinerated. Takeoff noise could be less than present jets if they
employ turbo fans and to give an idea of the size of turbo fan engines they
are anticipating, they will be five to six feet in diameter at the tailpipe.
They state that ground silencers may be used effectively for ground runs
and they are designing this capacity into the airplane.
They will also employ special climb procedures to minimize the
noise during takeoff. An important design criteria to engineers and to the
companies interested in this transport is very simply, "what will the public
stand for ". What the public will stand for is what will be defined if this
resolution is successful. It will define noise limits we can live with and
noise limits that will be acceptable to surrounding residents.
It was then moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, since the advent of jet powered aircraft in
1959, numerous cities in the United States have been increasingly
plagued by the problems 'of noise from aircraft; and
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WHEREAS, with the advent of supersonic transports in the
next decade, the problems of noise will be greatly increased in
the communities already affected and other cities throughout the
United States will be plagued with this problem; and
WHEREAS, while local agencies have, within the scope of
their authority, endeavored to resolve these most serious problems;
and
WHEREAS, the real solution of this critical problem lies in
a determination of tolerable noise levels which is the responsi-
bility of the Federal Government and the Federal Aviation Agency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the C'ity'of El Segundo, -California:
1. That the Congress, the Federal-Aviation Agency and
the Surgeon General are requested to undertake immediate
steps to determine by studies and research what noise levels
are tolerable for various types of uses within the perimeter
areas of airports.
2. That the Congress is requested to provide sufficient
funds for the Federal Aviation Agency, the Surgeon General or
some other agency of the Federal Government, to undertake the
studies hereinabove referred to.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent
Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Councilmen None;
Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
5. CITY OF LAWNDALE, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 485,
endorsing 1964 storm drain bond issue. Ordered filed.
6. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, INC., being a re-
quest for application forms for permit to solicit funds in E1 Segundo from
June 1 thru August 31, 1964. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager investigate this
organization and report to the Council at a later date. Motion carried.
7. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting approval of
appointment of Carol Florance as Deputy City Treasurer. Motion made by
Councilman Nagel,- seconded by Councilman Frederick the appointment of
Carol Florance as Deputy City Treasurer be approved. Motion carried.
At this time, the Mayor announced that in the near future the
Council is going to be faced with the problem of drafting a new budget and
asked that the public inform the Council as to their views on the matter in
order that a realistic budget can be drawn up.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. JOHN FILANO, 145 Richmond Street, addressed the
Council regarding the dangerous traffic condition which exists at the
corner of Franklin Avenue and Richmond Street. This matter was referred
to the Engineering Department for investigation and report.
2.• MR. STEPHEN B. DOSS, 509 E. Walnut Avenue, addressed
the Council to recommend that the salaries of the E1 Segundo Police De-
partment and Fire Department be increased to be in line with those of the
Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments. Mayor McGill informed Mr.
Doss that this matter is being considered in the planning of the new budget.
3. MR. DEXTER BENSON, 730 California Street, addressed
the Council on behalf of Mrs. Olga Benson, Ways and Means Chairman of
the Sister City Committee, requesting permission be granted to the Sister
City Committee to conduct a doll sale at 311 Main Street May 22 thru
June 6, 1964. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. Motion carried.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested permission to- call for bids for the replacement of
Police Units #33 and #36, sufficient funds having been included in the current
budget. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel that permission be granted to call for bids for replacement of
Police Units #33 and #36. Motion carried.
2. Reported that an investigation conducted at the request of
Council and Mr. Charles Flathers, Florist, regarding a possible violation
of zoning laws of the City in the conduct of a retail florist business at 748
California Street, revealed that Mr. & Mrs. Lehman are in violation and
that the Zoning Enforcement Officer has been instructed to inform them to
cease and desist these violations.
3. Presented the recommendation of the Traffic Committee that
stop signs be installed at the north -south entrance to the intersection of
Penn Street and Palm Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Traffic Authority, under provisions
of Section 17. 43 of the City Code deems the action herein-
after 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 E1 Segundo does hereby: approve the
erection of stop signs at North and South entrances at Penn
Street and Palm Avenue.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Councilmen None;
Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
. 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an amendment to
Resolution No. 2057 (The Salary Resolution):, amending subsection (A) (1)
of Section 2 of Part 1, and adding a new classification to subsection (B) of
Section 3, of said Part 1.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 2057 (The Salary
Resolution) be amended, by ,amending subsection (A) (1) of Section 2 of
Part I, and by adding a new classification to subsection (B) of Section 3, of
said Part I, both of which shall read as follows:
"(A) (1) Of the five steps set forth in the foregoing schedule,
Step A contemplates six months' service in the classification of a
new employee; otherwise, each step contemplates one year's
service in each of such classifications. The advancement of a new
employee from Step A shall be on the new employee's anniversary
date which is established as the first day of the pay period im-
mediately following the completion of his first six months' service.
All other advancements shall be on the first day of the pay period
following the anniversary date of the employee.
"21 A. Multilit4 Operator . . . . . . . $3. 00 per hour. "
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2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution
authorizing the destruction of certain Police Department records.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that Resolution No. 2084, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN POLICE DEPART-
MENT RECORDS,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration the official bonds
of the City Clerk in the amount of $5, 000 and the City Treasurer in the
amount of $100, 000, which he had approved as to form, and recommended
that the Council approve as to sufficiency of the surety, provisions and
amounts. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the official bonds of the City Clerk and City Treasurer be
and the same are hereby approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes:, Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
At this time, Mayor McGill commended Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer,
on her recent election as President of the California Municipal Treasurers
Association.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Submitted Change Order No. 2, James S. White Company,
for the Center Street Storm Drain, Phase 2, in the amount of $136. 00
which provides for minor changes in pipe requirements.
Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that Change Order No. 2 as above set forth, be approved. Motion
1c,iriri6d by the following vote. :( }
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
2. Submitted) Change Order No. 3, James S. White (Company,
for the Center(St�reet St orm Drain, Phase 2, which does not involve any
alteration in the contract price but covers changes in grading quanitities
for access road to the storm drain sump.
Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that Change Order No. 3 as above set forth be approved. Motion
carried by the following. vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from
Alderman and. Swift, consulting engineers, covering the study and recom-
mendations for the updating of the entire water system of the City of E1
Segundo. This report would be prepared at a cost of $5, 000. By general
consent, the matter was held in abeyance pending budget consideration.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. At this time the matter of the appeal of George Renfro from
the decision of the Planning Commission denying a variance to omit parking
requirements in connection with the expansion of existing business at 209 -215
West Grand Avenue was considered. It was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Nagel the decision of the Planning Commission be
upheld and that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning
Commission has been received by the City Council from George E.
Renfro, which decision denied a variance request to omit parking
requirements in connection with expansion of existing business at
209 -215 West Grand Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised
hearing on said appeal on April 27, 1964; and
WHEREAS, the matter was taken under consideration until
the meeting of May 11, 1964; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on
said matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning
Commission be, and the same is hereby upheld and that the ap-
plication of Mr. George E. Renfro, as hereinabove defined, is
denied.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
Discussion then ensued between members of the Council, City
Manager Sailors and Director of Building Safety O'Bannon regarding required
off - street parking for the beer parlor at the address stated, 209 -215 West
Grand Avenue, which disclosed that adequate off - street parking (five parking
spaces) had been made available within three hundred feet of said address,
said parking being located at the rear of 337-339 Richmond Street, being
Lots 24 and 25, Block 44, of the City of E1 Segundo.
Renewal of the business license for subject beer parlor would
then be contingent upon supplying off - street parking provisions as above
set forth or the substitution of equally accessible off - street parking.
2. In the absence of Councilman McElhaney, it was moved by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the matter of fixing
term of office for commissioners was held over until the next regular meeting
to be held May 25, 1964.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants No. 5466 to 5661 inclusive:
General Fund . . . . .
Water Operating Fund
Library Fund . . .
Special Gas Tax Fund
Pension Fund . . . .
Water Consumers�Fund
Trust Fund . . . . . . . .
$ 112, 422. 42
50, 768.20
4, 747.11
63.38
4, 554.72
201.30
3.952.50
TOTAL . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 176, 709. 63
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Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
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, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Kimport and McElhaney.
No other business to come before the Council at this session, it
was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: City Clerk re S
Mayor
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