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1965 APR 26 CC MINX E1 Segundo, California April 26, 1965 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 Reverend Robert Hammond of the Christian 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, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held April 12, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, 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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 615, granting a variance request, with conditions, to divide into three R -1 lots, property at 738 W. Mariposa Ave., requested by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Orlowski. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 2, LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice of proposals for the annexation of Lennox Territory by the City of Inglewood and for the Garcia Annexation by the City of Hawthorne. Ordered filed. 3. ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, being a request for permission to conduct a rummage sale on May 15 and 16 on the church property at 361 Richmond St. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above request be granted. 4. FAITH ASSEMBLY CHURCH, 945 Pepper St., being a request for permission to hold weekly street meetings on the corner of Main St. and Grand Ave. The Council feeling this might set a precedent, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that no action be taken in this matter. Motion carried. 5. ALAN CRANSTON, State Controller, being an estimate of ap- portionments of vehicle license fee revenues for fiscal year 1965 -66, E1 Segundo amount $92, 500. Ordered filed, 6. CITY OF GARDENA, enclosing copy of its resolution regarding tax levies by the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Ordered filed. 7. GEORGE RENFRO and nine others, being a letter of commen- dation of the Building Safety Department for its cooperation and courteous service. Copy having been sent to the Building Safety Department, this correspondence was ordered filed. -1- 1895 X 1896 8. MR. CHARLES H. LUNDQUIST, President of Unimerc, Corp., reporting progress in readying Douglas Street and Park Place for dedi- cation to the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 9. WILLIAM J. PROBERT, Assistant City Manager, Pasadena, transmitting copy of letter to Senator Rees from the City of Pasadena, opposing Senator Teale's proposal to elect the senators at large, and requesting other cities to take the same action. Also, the Pasadena Board of City Directors authorized its City Attorney to act in concert with other city attorneys of Los Angeles County in presenting an amicus curiae brief if and when the court exercises its prerogative to redistrict subsequent to the July 1 deadline, and asked that other cities take similar action. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that the action of the City of Pasadena be supported. Motion carried. 10. MRS. HANS ESSELE, 1203 E. Acacia, regarding policy in transporting emergency cases to the hospital. Mayor McGill requested the City Manager to review the policy for the care of such emergencies. After discussion, Dr. McElhaney was requested to contact Mrs. Essele and explain the City's policy to her, after which the communication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. ALAN WEST, 301 Virginia Street, Parade Chairman for Little League Baseball, thanked the Council for its cooperation and help with the parade held April 24, 1965. 2. MR. JACK W. MORGAN, Attorney, 421 Oregon St., addressed the Council asking that they delay their decision in the matter of J. and J. Salvage Company in order to allow him time to prepare a presentation. It was explained to Mr. Morgan that a hearing in this matter had been held before the Planning Commission and also before the Council, at which hearings J. and J. Salvage had been adequately represented and that in order to allow Mr. Morgan to present anything further, it would be ne- cessary to hold another duly advertised hearing. The Council did not feel that this was necessary and stated that if Mr. Morgan wished to make any remarks at this time, he could do so, but that it would have no bearing on the case, since the case had already been presented and the Council was in the process of weighing all the testimony and making its decision. Mr. Morgan apologized to the Council and stated that he had been contacted only two hours earlier by the J. and J. Salvage Company and was not aware that hearings had already been held in the matter. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel re- ported that he had attended the hearing in Sacramento concerning Senate Bill No. 335. He stated the bill had been frozen in committee at this time. The hearing on Senate Bill No. 336 regarding the condemnation of airspace around airports was scheduled for April 27, 1965 and Councilman Nagel reported he planned to attend. The meeting of the E1 Segundo Work- Action Committee with the Department of Airports was held on Friday, April 16, 1965 with Mr. Lloyd Hinton, Los Angeles Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee, presiding. Mr. Burt Lockwood, Representative of the Department of Air- ports, reported that the Department was planning to construct an experi- mental earth abutment approximately 12 feet high at the north boundary of the. Continental Airlines hangars. Mr. Hinton reported that Mr. Bob Baker, Chief Pilot for American Airlines, has made a simulated study of Boeing 707 take -off envelopes, to determine if reduction of power on take -off would reduce noise, if low climb -outs involve a safety factor and if reduction of power on take -off would result in less fuel consumption. Mr. Baker has been asked to attend the next meeting to discuss this study. -2- X It was reported at this meeting that efforts are being made toward a suitable engine suppressor and that very favorable data had been received from a company which has a patented device called a Modul Acoustic Suppressor. There have been favorable reports on such a unit which is now in operation. The Airport Commission has pledged $20, 000 toward the development of a mobile force for this suppressor which would make it portable. The initial suppressor will be purchased by the airport and if it proves effective, a regulation will become effective making it mandatory for use on all engine runs during any time of the day or evening. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for the purchase of two sedans for the Police Department, which bids were as follows: Escobar Ford Agency $4,732.00 Trade -in: Unit #33 $1,116.50 Unit #36 $1,118.50 2,233.00 Total Bid $2,499.00 Hessell Chevrolet $5,200.00 Trade -in: Unit #33 $ 800.00 Unit #36 $ 800.00 1,600.00 Total Bid $3,600.00 In view of the fact that the Escobar Ford Agency submitted the lowest bid, it was recommended that a purchase order in the amount of $4, 732. 00, less trade -ins, be issued to them. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that the low bid of Escobar Ford Agency be accepted and that a purchase order in the amount of $4, 732. 00, less trade -ins, be issued to them. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a comprehensive report from the Police Department covering the overtime pay. It had been determined that the present rate of expenditure for overtime would, if continued, exceed the amount budgeted for that purpose. The City Manager stated that he had instructed the Police Department to take what- ever steps were necessary to insure that the budget was not exceeded, so that at the present time, the long - standing policy of the Council of maintaining a definite number of vehicles in service at all times, is not being followed. In order to return to the desired level of service, additional funds would need to be appropriated for the current year or an adjustment made in the present procedure of filling vacancies and pay- ments of overtime. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that a committee be appointed to study the problem and report at a later date. Motion was unanimously carried and the Mayor then named Councilmen McElhaney and Kimport, City Manager Sailors, Police Chief DeBerry and Deputy Police Chief Wood to this committee. 3. Reported that the Drill Tower at Fire Station #2 had been com- pleted and that dedication has been set for May 8, 1965. 512 189'7 X 1898 4. Suggested that Parcel B, being Lot 3 and the southerly 10 feet of Lot 2, Tract 10058, on California Street, be readvertised for sale and that a minimum of $15, 000 be set. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that this matter be taken under advisement until the next regular Council Meeting. 5. Reported that notice had been received from the State Finance Department that the present census is 15, 800. This is an increase of 400, which would mean an increase to the City of $6, 000 to $7, 000 from State subventions and grants. 6. Reported that he had been informed by the owners of the pro- perty on Pine Ave. between California and Kansas Streets that the terms of the proposal approved by the Council at its April 12, 1965 meeting, were not in agreement with the understanding of these property owners. It had been their understanding that the work package to be proposed to the Council would include sidewalks as well as curbs and paving. In ,view of the fact that the sidewalks are not to be included, the property owners have reduced their offer to $325. 00 each. After discussion, this matter was taken under consideration until the next regular meeting to be held May 10, 1965. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordinance adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1964 Edition, title of the document being "The Western Plumbing Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 1964 Edition. " The City Clerk stated that three copies of said Uniform Plumbing Code, 1964 Edition, duly certified by her to be true and complete copies, are on file in her office, open to the public for inspection and use. The City Attorney read the title of said Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND DE- LETIONS, THAT CERTAIN CODE, ENTITLED "WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1964 EDITION ". Thereafter said Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. The City Attorney then suggested said matter be set for public hearing on May 24, 1965, after which it was moved by Councilman Frede- rick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the matter of adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1964 Edition, be set for public hearing on May 24, 1965. Motion carried. 2. As previously requested, presented for the Council's con- sideration an Agreement executed by the Holthes for the extension of the present contract, one year to January 31, 1968, for the collection and disposal of garbage and combustible and non - combustible rubbish hereto- fore made on February 1, 1962. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, se- conded by Councilman Frederick, the agreement be approved and the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement ex- tending service for one year, between the City of E1 Segundo and Holthe Disposal Service, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign said Agreement for and on be- half of said City and the City Clerk to attest. -4- X 1899 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport and McElhaney; Noes: Councilman Nagel and Mayor McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. As previously requested, copies of Assembly Bill No. 1218 were distributed to the Council, and at this time the contents were re- viewed. This Bill is an act of the Legislature to permit cities or public agencies to incur obligations to be paid for over a period of time. The City of Redding had asked support for this Bill. By general consent, the communication was ordered filed. 4. As previously requested, the City Attorney had prepared a resolution proposing certain changes in the City Code. Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the following re- solution be adopted: RESOLVED, that pursuant to the terms and provisions of Section 34. 153 of "The Code of the City of E1 Segundo, Cali- fornia, 1958 ", the City Council requests the Planning Commission to process in the manner prescribed by law, proposed amendments to said Code as follows: (a) Amend Section 34. 10 of said Code by deleting sub- section (3) thereof. (b) Amend Section 34.61 of said Code by deleting sub- section (25) thereof. (c) Amend Sections 34. 10 (10) and 34.28 (11) by adding a provision permitting a sign endorsing a political candidate. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 5. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution pre- pared by the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County regarding proposed Annexation No. 31 (Sepulveda Annex) to County Sanitation Dis- trict No. 5, said area being located at the southeast corner of Mariposa Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2122, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY WITHIN SAID CITY TO COUNTY SANI- TATION DISTRICT NO. 5 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel X 1900 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the four bids received at the last regular Council meeting for the construction of the grade crossing at Douglas Street had been reviewed and checked and that the Vernon Paving Company, Inc. bid of $10, 995. 05 was the low bid, being 376 below the engineering esti- mate. Mr. Allen recommended that said bids be held over until the next regular meeting, pending receipt of easement document from the Santa Fe Railroad. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the bids for the construction of grade crossing at Douglas Street, received April 12, be held over until the next regular Council meeting to be held May 10, 1965. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The matter of appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in their Resolution No. 607, revoking the Conditional Use Permit of the J. and J. Salvage Company, was considered at this time. The Council having fully considered all testimony received, it was moved by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Mayor McGill, that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld, and the appeal denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Abstained: Councilman McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read. Warrants Nos. 8968 thru 9064 inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - Water Operating. Fund - - - LibraryFund - - - - - - - - Special Gas Tax Fund - - - PensionFund - - - - - - - - Water Consumers Fund - - Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - $ 83, 449.40 - 4,939. 74 - 2,627.48 - 198.00 - 313.25 - 74.51 - 602. 00 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $92,204.38 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, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel NEW BUSINESS Mayor McGill stated that with the appointment of a new Planning Commissioner, it was felt that a joint meeting between the Council and the Planning Commission would be helpful. It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that such a meeting be held on May 3, 1965 at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, May 3, 1965, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :45 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. PPROVED: -6- Respectfully submitted: City CierK