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1965 JAN 11 CC MINX 1836 E1 Segundo, California January 11, 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 Father Brannigan of St. Andrew'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, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: Kimport. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PRrEVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held December 14, 1964, having been read and no error or omission having been found, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor McGill announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing on proposed change of zone from R -2 to R -1 for City -owned property on westerly side of California Street between Elm Ave. and Palm Ave., and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of this hearing were in her possession, as well as the file of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor announced that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received and there being none, inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no response, the Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter Council- man Nagel introduced the ordinance effecting said change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958, " BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CON- TAINED. , which was read. 2. Mayor McGill announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from C -2 to P. for sixty - foot strip of property located 266 feet west of Sepulveda Blvd. between Palm Avenue and Mariposa Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publication of notice of this hearing were in her possession, as well as the file of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor announced that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received and there being none, inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. Mr. R.E. WHITE, owner of property at 617 Illinois Court, and Mr. FLOYD BRYAN, 1630 -32 E. Palm Ave., spoke in favor of this proposed zone change. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in op- position to the proposed zone change and there being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced the ordinance effecting said change, entitled: -1- which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958, " BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CON- TAINED. , WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS X 183'7 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. Decision of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, authorizing A. T. &S. F. Railway Company to construct, maintain and operate three, spur tracks at grade, across Walnut Avenue in E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 2. LEONARD HORWIN, Director, Southern California Rapid Transit District, re possibility of using the center of Venice Blvd. as a rapid transit corridor. Ordered filed. 3. THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART, being a request for renewal of free license to solicit and pick up home salvage in the City of E1 Segundo during 1965. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. HOWARD KASSELLS, 732 Hillcrest St., directed the Council's attention to a dangerous condition which exists on Imperial Highway at Main St. He stated that cars travelling east on Imperial Highway and wishing to make a left turn onto Pershing Drive,. are met with confusion as to when they are per- mitted to make such a turn. After discussion, the Director of Public Works was asked to contact the City of Los Angeles under whose jurisdiction these signals are operated, in an effort to correct this situation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. MUNICIPAL FINE ARTS COMMITTEE - Mrs. Howard Kassells, a member of this committee, reported that the display which• is now in the Library is the work of Mrs. Naomi Love, the wife of a former Mayor of E1 Segundo, and invited the public, to visit the Library and view this work. Councilman Nagel reported that the Sister City Committee is presently working with the Municipal Fine Arts Committee to formulate plans for an art exchange between E1 Segundo and Guaymas. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that legislation had been brought before the Los Angeles County recently, which established that the Sheriff will be in charge of coordinating Civil Defense procedures in the event of a disaster. 3. RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Councilman Nagel reported that a legislative program is un er discussion to set the ground work for acquiring revenue funds for rapid transit. At present, the district has no funds except that which comes from the fare boxes, which is insufficient. It has been recommended that the District be authorized to levy a tax of one -half tcccnt per $100 assessed valuation on all property in the (district. This tax : would produce a revenue of approximately $600.000 per year, which would be sufficient to finance engineering and public information work for two years. It had also been pointed out that the Collier -Unruh Act in 1963 authorized one -half of one percent In -Lieu tax for Rapid Transit to supplement this original one -half cent tax. It was also recommended that legislation be introduced to restore the District to the charter bus service which had been a source of considerable revenue. At present the Metropolitan Transit District is not allowed to take part in charter bus operations. -2- X 1838 4. AIRPORT NOISE AND SAFETY ACTION COMMITTEE. Council- man Nagel repoirted that the long- awaited meeting with the Coordinating Com- mittee of Los Angeles Airport Commission had been held on December 17, 1964 in the office of Mr. Francis T. Fox, General Manager of Department of Airports. Mr. Fox presided as Chairman. As a result of this meeting, helicopters of Los Angeles Airways will no longer pass over eastern E1 Segundo on regular flights, due to new flight regulations effective February 1, which have been approved by the local Federal Aviation Agency and sent to Washington, D. C. for final approval. Mr. Fox promised early relief from engine run -up noise as a result of engineering studies being made for the construction of an acoustical fence which will block a great portion of engine noise from residents. General Electric is completing a prototype model of an engine noise suppressor which will be ready for Los Angeles demonstration in late January or early February. General Electric became interested in noise suppressors as a result of the E1 Segundo committee's action in this field. It was felt that much had been accomplished by these meetings, which are in addition to the regular public meetings held at the airport, but the E1 Segundo committee had never felt that much was accomplished by these public meetings and therefore they asked for coordinating meetings with the Airport Commission. The Airport Committee has been very cooperative and helpful. t 5. .Mayor McGill reported that he had attended a meeting called by the City. Council of Manhattan Beach regarding a proposed 10 -mile bicycle path from E1 Segundo south. This meeting was attended by representatives of the cities involved as well as the businesses which would be affected by this right - of -way. A committee was set up to contact each Council and the County to contribute $500 to #trance study of the, feasibility of such a project. 6. Mayor McGill presented a request from Mr. Floyd Carr, Chair- man of the Sister City Committee and for himself to make a trip to Guaymas on January 26 to discuss the preparations for the Carnival which will be held at the end of February. The Mayor felt that this trip was especially important because the Chairman had been just recently appointed and the Mayor of Guaymas and the Mayor of E1 Segundo are both new in their jobs and this would provide an opportunity to get acquainted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the Mayor and the Chair- man of the Sister City Committee be authorized to make a trip to Guaymas on January 26, 1965. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the Salary Resolution be amended to add a new classification entitled "Swimming Coach, part- time, " at $200 per month flat rate. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 2099, (The Salary Resolution) be amended, by adding classification "5" to subsection (E) - Recreation Series, ,of Section 3 of Part I, which shall read as follows: "5. Swimming Coach $200 per month flat rate. " 2. Presented for the.Council's consideration a letter received from the South Bay Daily Breeze, announcing their special annual edition and soliciting an ad by the City at a cost of $1000 for one page or $550 for 1/2 page, plus whatever cuts would be needed. After discussion, the Mayor asked Councilman McElhaney and Councilman Frederick to work with the City Manager to decide on the size of the ad and its composition. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal for Revised Life Insurance for retired employees. The following recommendations were presented: -3- X 1839 a. The City reduce its liability on the present 14 retired employees to $1, 000 each and that the City discontinue the practice of carrying insurance on retirees who retire after February 1, 1965. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that effective February 1, 1965, the City reduce its liability on :the present 14 retired employees to $1, 000 each and that the City discontinue the practice of carrying life insurance on retirees who retire after February 1, 1965. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. b. Effective February 1, 1965, the City limit its participation in the life insurance program for active employees to a premium of $1. 58 per month. The active employees could then purchase whatever additional amount for which they would be eligible, at their own expense. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that, effective February 1, 1965, the City's partici- pation in the life insurance program for active employees be limited to a premium of $1.58 per month. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Weldon J. Fulton Associates for architectural and engineering services, including reasonable supervision, in connection with the construction of the proposed Senior Citizens Building. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Weldon J. Fulton Associates of Santa Monica be tentatively engaged for architectural and engineering services in connection with the con- struction of the proposed Senior Citizens Building, pending the decision of the Joslyn Foundation. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 5. Requested permission to call for bids from the two local agencies for the purchase of two units for the Water Department, which vehicles are covered in the 1964 -65 budget. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 6. Requested permission to call for bids for vehicle for the Police Department,which vehicle is covered in the 1964 -65 budget. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim had been filed against the City for injury sustained by Melissa Guy while playing at Center Street Playground and that this claim had been forwarded to the insurance carrier. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that.this claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding to the insurance carrier be confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Reported that a claim had been filed against the City for damages resulting from an auto accident December 12, 1964, by Delores Herzog, and that this claim had been forwarded to the insurance carrier. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that this claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding to the insurance carrier be confirmed. Motion carried. -4- X 1840 3. Reported that a claim had been filed against. the City by Southern California Gas Company for reimbursement for overpayment of franchise payments. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that this matter be referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported.that ip the matter of the Douglas Street grade crossing, which involves the acquisition of right -of -way across the Santa Fe and Pacific Electric railroads, the title report revealed approximately 11 parties of interest who would have to be sued. It had been hoped that some might quit- claim or give the right of crossing without going to court, but it now appears necessary to file suit. The Santa Fe Railway Company is being very cooperative and have said that we can anticipate t4at it Will give us right -of -way by deed within a few months. Pacific Electric Railway Compay is adamant and says we must sue. Standard Oil Company has given promise of assistance in the nature of a deed which is in process. Security First National Bank has been contacted and we have beenjold that they will do their best to be of assistance, as well as several of the utility companies. In addition to the above. delays, the Pacific Electric Railway Company has informed us they haven't determined how they will construct the new signals which will be necessary and they do not at this time have enough signal per- sonnel available for the installation of crossing protection. They have also met with delays in receiving the equipment. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended approval of proposed 1964 Bond Issue Engineering Agreement with,Los Angeles County Flood Control District, as submitted by the District. The agreement had been reviewed and approved as to content by the Director of Public Works apd as to form by the City Attorney. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the Proposed 1964 Bond Issue Engineering Agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a preliminary plan and elevation for the proposed pedestrian bridge at the intersection of Pine Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railroad. After discussion, action in this matter was deferred pending further study and receipt of information from the School District regarding the number of children who might use this bridge now and after the opening of the new Junior High School. 3. Requested permission to remove street lights at the following locations: West Walnut, west of Hillcrest Street 2 lights Holly, west of California 1 light since these lights are now. on private property as a result of the vacation of portions of the streets named. It was further requested that two 3�, 000 lumen mercury vapor lights be installed at Mariposa Ave. and Douglas Street since the lighting at this intersection is inadequate in view of the width of the streets and the volume of traffic. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that permission be granted to remove and to install street lights as requested above. Motion carried. -5- X 1841 4. Reported that a study, of.traffic conditions in the 100 and 200 blocks of E. El Segundo Blvd.: had been made, in conjunction with the Police Department and representatives of Standard Oil Company, and recommended that roll -out type traffic signals be used on each side of the refinery main truck gate located in this vicinity. These signals operate only to permit the safe passage of vehicles,from the roadway into the refinery, and a minimum amount of interference would be experienced by through traffic. It was further recommended that Standard Oil Company be permitted to install these signals, subject to the approval of the Police Chief and City Engineer.. Mr. C. D. Barker of Standard Oil Company addressed the Council stating that he did not feel that these roll-out signals were the most satisfactory method of traffic control in this area and asked that further study be given the matter. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that action in this matter be deferred pending further study. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The following bills having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read - Warrants Nos. 7793 thru 8089 inclusive: General Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1620 606. �6 Water Operating Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 612.81 Library Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68555.49 Special Gas Tax Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.96 Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12J393.31 Water Consumers Fund . . . . . . . 0 . 0 . . . 93.75 Trust Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,174.50 TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $Z 7 7, 4 7 7. 1 Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the re- spective funds covering the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and _ Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Frederick recalled that in 1963, after President Kennedy's death, our Sister City of Guaymas honored the late President by creating a beautiful park containing a fountain and a pedestal to hold a bust of President Kennedy, which was not at that time available. Mr. Marvin Johnson, assisted by Mr. Arthur Petsch, contacted the State Department and located an approved bronze bust of the late President sculptured by Mr. Evangelos Frudakis. Mr. Frudakis first priced the bust at $3, 000, but because of the purpose for which it would be used, reduced the price to approximately $1, 700. 00. In order to further promote the people -to- people relationship of our Sister City Program, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the City Manager, John J. Sailors, be authorized to spend not more than $1, 750 for the purchase and acquisition of the bust; said bust to be exhibited in the foyer of the City Hall until taken to Guaymas by Councilman Frederick some time in February and, in the interim, those citizens and organizations of the community that want to participate in the presentation will be afforded an opportunity to make contributions toward the cost, which civic - minded action will be properly recognized. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. X 1842 The hour being 9 :00 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to a personnel session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10 :.50 o'clock p. m. the Council reconvened with the following members answering roll call: Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City Manager be authorized to prepare the necessary amendments to the Civil Service Ordinance to include all City employees. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel. and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a one -half page ad in the annual Special Edition of the South Bay Daily Breeze. Motion carried. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • . • . • . . Respectfully. submitted, ...... ........... APPROVED: . . • . . . . . . . � �- . . . City. Clerk Mayor Oeoo -7-