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1965 DEC 13 CC MINEN El Segundo, California December 13, 1965 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 Flag of the United States of America, following which an invocation was given by Councilman Robert W. Frederick. 2039 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, Nagel and Mayor McGi11; Councilmen Absent: McElhaney. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 22, 1965, and of the Special meeting held November 29, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor McGill stated that a letter of resignation from the Noise Abatement Committee had been received from Mr. Joe Adams, Committee Chairman, and requested that it be read. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the resignation of Mr. Joe Adams from the Noise Abatement Committee be accepted with regret, and that he be presented with a plaque expressing appreciation for his service. Councilman Nagel presented the plaque to Mr. Adams and thanked him for his cooperation and devotion to the work of the Committee. Councilman Kimport then presented 10 -year service pins to City Attorny Auten F. Bush and Fireman Charles G. Watkins, and thanked them on behalf of the City for their loyalty and service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the reception of bids for the installation of sewer pressure line in Virginia Street and in Imperial Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk reported she had received five bids. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids, all accompanied by bidder's bond, were as follows: Name of Bidder S &. S Construction M. G. R. Construction Co. Industrial Pipeline Construction Co. H. E. Johnson Const. Inc. Card Construction Co. , Inc. Amount $11,000.00 $11,278. 65 $17, 338. 90 $20, 553. 50 $22,383.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that said bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report later in this meeting. Motion carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the public hearing on the proposed Precise Plan for Office Building at Palm Avenue and Sep,_ -1veda Boulevard, requested by Edmund H. -1- X 2040 Sherman, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that due and regular notice of the hearing had been given and that affidavits of publication and mailing of said notice were in her possession, as well as the complete files of the Planning Commission. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of the hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received on the matter, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in favor of said proposed Precise Plan. Mr. Samuel H. Sherman, Attorney, and brother of Edmund H. Sherman, addressed the Council stating he would be available to answer questions concerning the proposed Precise Plan. Mr. A. W. Baer, 600 Illinois Court, stated he felt the proposed construction would be a great asset to the City. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed Precise Plan, and Mrs. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, Mr. Floyd Bryan, 1632 E. Palm Avenue, registered their opposition to having a heliport included in the plan. Mr. Bert Lockwood, Administrative Assistant for Planning and Operations with the Los Angeles Department of Airports, addressed the Council objecting to the height of the proposed building and stating it was 25 feet above the allowable height in that area. It was the thought of the Los Angeles Department of Airports that twenty -five feet could be taken from the top of the building without penalizing the owner of available square footage he could obtain in the building. A chart showing building height control criteria was displayed by Mr. Lockwood, who also presented to the Council a copy of Part 77 of Title 14, Aeronautics and Space. After further discussion, the matter was taken under submission until the next regular Council meeting to be held December 27, 1965. 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, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 634, granting a variance request of Henry R. and Dannie L. Smith, to enlarge kitchen area at 316 Standard Street. Ordered filed pending ex- piration of appeal period. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 635, recommending proposed amendments to Chapter 34 of the Code of the City of El Segundo. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council at its regular meeting to be held January 10, 1966. 3. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for On -Sale General license for Imperial Bowl, 1440 East Imperial Avenue. Ordered filed. 4. MR. FRED DERMIETZEL, 430 East Grand Avenue, requesting permission to display art work in front of the building at this address. The City Manager was requested to obtain information regarding the requested display before Council action could be taker.. 5. MRS. SHIRLEY HOWELL, 605 West Maple Avenue, being a letter of commendation of Fire and Police Departments for their help during an emergency in her home on November 16. A copy having been given to said departments, the communication was ordered filed. -2- X 2041 6. GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER, NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL, requesting that a resolution supporting the holiday safety program of the National Safety Council, be adopted. By general consent, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Christmas season marks that time of year in which we celebrate a holiday dedicated to "Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men "; and WHEREAS, the prevailing spirit of Yuletide fellowship is often marred by the occurrence of needless traffic accidents, turning a time of joy and happiness into one of heartbreak and despair; and WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council reminds us that more fatal traffic ac- cidents, including more pedestrian deaths, happen each Christmas Eve than at any other comparable time of the year, with darkness, speed, alcohol and pedestrian errors the causes of the high toll; and WHEREAS, fears have been expressed that the season's highway toll may reach an ail -time high unless drivers and pedestrians take extra precaution; and WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council is asking all organizations to eliminate the serving of alcoholic beverages at traditional office Christ- mas parties as a practical attempt to eliminate a definite source of death and destruction cn the highway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the El Segundo City Council fully supports the holiday safety pro- gram and urges all our citizens to do everything in their power to prevent accidents during the holiday season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the El Segundo City Council supports the program of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council and urges all organizations having office parties and celebrations for the Christmas season to abstain from the use of intoxicants which contribute so sub- stantially to holiday traffic accidents. 7. MRS. ROBERT BIXLER, 733 West Pine Avenue, supporting the idea of a City Museum. Councilman Kimport stated that he was very much in sympathy with Mrs. Bixler's views of preserving the history of E1 Segundo. Mayor McGill asked that a letter be sent to Mrs. Bixler thanking her for her interest and assuring her of the Council's cooperation. 8. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, urging cities to take necessary steps to effect deferment of local police officers from military duty during periods of international policing actions involving the use of United States military forces. Ordered filed. 9. MR. J. G. MORGAN, being a letter of resignation as Chair- man of the 50th Anniversary Committee. It was then_ moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the resignation of Mr. J. G. Morgan as Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Committee be accepted with regret. It being the consensus of the Council that this Committee could better choose its own Chairman and Vice Chairman, the City Clerk was requested to so advise the 50th Anniversary Committee and furnish it with a copy of Mr. Morgan's resignation as Chairman. -3- X 2042 10. MRS. LILLIAN DRILLING, expressing appreciation for the opportunity of displaying her art work at the Public Library. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Frederick reported that he had attended the work- shop meetings of the National Association of Housing and Urban Redevelop- ment on November 29 and 30 in San Francisco, which were held for the purpose of helping public officials and local administrators to better under- stand how the provisions of the Housing Act of 1965 can be utilized in the community. During the second day of meetings, Mr. Samuel Weinstein who is the .representative for the seven western states, discussed the Public Facilities Act and the methods by which cities could be eligible for grants. A total of $200, 000, 000 has been voted by the Congress for this program; $100, 000, 000 has been appropriated for the first year. All cities are eligible to apply. Priority of applications is established according to the following: 1) cities which are in a position to cooperate with other cities or areas in matters such as water supply and sanitation facilities; 2 ) cities in areas of dynamic growth; 3) cities designated as sub - standard or de- pressed areas and 4) cities which are not in a position to help themselves. Fr d r'c Councilman /staTec� t�a while El Segundo does not fall within any of the above categories, this did not mean that it would be impossible to receive any Federal funds. He therefore felt that the City should make application in connection with Phase II of it's water program. Since this is a new program and there is no history of the length of time required for approval of applications and receipt of funds, it was the consensus of the Council that no part of the water program should be delayed pending approval of such application. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the City Engineer be authorized to engage the services of Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers, to prepare the site plan in connection with Phase I of the water program, at an approximate cost of $2750. 00. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that at the November 24, 1965 meeting, the Airport Noise and Safety Action Committee discussed a proposal for installing a monitoring camera at a location on the northwestern corner of the City for the purpose of monitoring take -offs. Many reports have been received from citizens who claim that the planes are making early turnouts over the residential areas. The air- lines have consistently denied these reports and the Committee therefore felt that concrete proof was needed. It was proposed by the Committee that the monitoring camera be installed for a period of 30 to 60 days. The costf�f installing and operating the camera would be approximately $750. 00, and Councilman Nagel requested that the Council consider this matter and make a decision at the next regular Council Meeting to be held December 27, 1965. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a letter from the El Segundo Employeeh' Association requesting clarification of the observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays this year. Since both holidays fall -4- X on Saturday this year, it was requested that consideration be given to allowing an extra holiday so that the employees would not lose two of the year's paid holidays. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the above request be denied. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a report on the cost of acquiring new aerial photographs of the City. An informal quotation had been received from Pacific Air Industries, Long Beach, as follows: Film positive reproducibles, covering the entire City and including one blue print 36" x 36" square, ata scale of1" =100' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 630. 00 Photographic murals, at a scale of 1" = 400' (30" x 50') - 10 prints at $30. 00 each - - - - - - - $ 300.00 TOTAL $ 930. 00 It was felt that one half of the cost of the film reproducibles and two of the photographic murals could be paid for by Gas Tax Funds. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Kimport, that the quotation from Pacific Air Industries, Long Beach, in the amount of $930. 00, be approved as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. 3. Presented a request from the Director of Building Safety that the position of Building Inspector which was discontinued in May, 1964, be reactivated, and recommended that this request be granted and that salary range #39, $636 -771 be assigned. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution) be amended, by adding classification 5A to subsection (B) of Section 3 of Part I, which shall read as follows: "5A Building Inspector 39 636 -771" 4. Reported that the rainstorm which occurred during the month of November made necessary an expenditure of overtime in the Street, Water and Parks Department, in an amount of $2, 733. 30. 5. Presented a request from the El Segundo Firemen's Asso- ciation for approval to engage the Richard George Productions Company to produce and sell tickets for the annual Fire and Police benefit show and dance. It was the consensus of the Council that this request should be handled administratively by the City Manager. 6. Reported that checks had been received from the four pro- perty owners for their purchase of the sump property at Center Street and Acacia Avenue and that escrow will be opened immediately. -5- 2043 X 2044 At this time, the hour being 9 :20 o'clock p. m. , Mayor McGill declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9:30 O'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, with the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a notice of cancellation of Harry Engleson' s auctioneer's bond had been received and requested Council's approval for said cancellation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the Notice of Cancellation of auctioneer's bond for Harry Engleson, 6515 Sunset Blvd. , Los Angeles, California, be approved. Motion carried. 2. Reported that on January 25, 1960, the Rescue Army had been granted a "good until revoked" permit to collect household articles in the City of E1 Segundo, and todate this permit has not been revoked. On December 6, 1965, this organization had requested permission to solicit funds for their Church work for the year 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the communication from "The Rescue Army ", dated December 6, 1965, requesting permission to solicit funds within the City of El Segundo during 1966, be re- ceived and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Rescue Army be granted its request, and that the permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing John J. Sailors, Director of Civil Defense and William I. J. Coulter, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, as representatives of the City of El Segundo, to sign for and accept surplus Federal property in accordance with the conditions imposed by the Federal Civil Defense Administration, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the California Disaster Office and the Surplus Property Division of the State Department of Education. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2147 be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. 2. Reported that the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California had denied application No. 47429 of the City of El Segundo for construction of the Douglas Street grade crossing between the Harbor S6V X 2045 Line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company in the City of El Segundo. 3. Reported that the City had been approached by the Occidental Petroleum Company to enter into an oil lease agreement covering city -owned property. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that this matter be tabled until the next regular Council Meeting to be held December 27, 1965. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that in the matter of the bids received earlier in this meeting for the installation of sewer pressure pipe in Virginia Street and in Imperial Highway, the bw bid of $11, 000. 00, submitted by S & S Construction, was 16. 49% above the engineers' estimate and it was there- fore recommended that these bids be taken under advisement until the next regular Council Meeting to be held December 27, 1965. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the bids received earlier in this meeting be taken under advisement until the next regular Council Meeting to be held December 27, 1965. Motion carried. 2. As previously requested, presented a plan for the ultimate development of E1 Segundo Boulevard from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with the development of El Segundo Boulevard from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard in accordance with plan as presented at this meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. 3. Recommended that the 100 block of Richmond Street be re- striped to provide for parallel parking rather than the diagonal parking which now exists, in order to make this block consistent as to parking pattern with the area in the 200 block of Richmond Street. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the Director of Public Works be authorized to proceed with the re- striping of the 100 block of Richmond Street to provide parallel parking. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Code in various particulars, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, 1958 ", BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS., -7- X 2046 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 646 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 646 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. 2. The Mayor brought up for discussion the matter of appoint- ment of a Committee to meet with representatives of the Employees' Associations. It was decided to continue the present procedure of contact through the City Manager. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Warrants No. 10903 to No. 11111 inclusive, totaling $291, 250. 07, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 20 and 21, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 637, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. NEW BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney was requested to prepare an ordinance for presentation at the next regular Council Meeting to be held December 27, 1965, which would prohibit the closing by a train of any crossing within the City for a period of time in excess of 10 minutes. 2. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that a letter of commendation be sent to the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and to the Junior Chamber of Commerce for their work during the past year in promotional programs for the City. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jim Rozelle of the Junior Chamber of Commerce thanked the members of the City Council for their participation in the Junior Miss program and presentation of Keys to the City, to the contestants. At the hour of 10: 30 o'clock p, m. the Mayor announced that the Council would recess to his office to discuss pending litigation. At the hour of 11:10 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened with the follow- ing memo ers present and answering roll call. Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill. Councilman Frederick was appointed to act as Clerk pro tem. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:15 0' clock p, m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, City Clerk �ay