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1965 JUN 14 CC MINx El Segundo, California June 14, 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 Allen Johnson of the First Baptist 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 City Council Meeting held May 24, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor McGill presented the E1 Segundo High School Exchange Students, Yuko Wada, Marlies Strunze and Ursula Burchard, with bracelets and also keys to the City of E1 Segundo to be delivered to the Mayor of their City and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for their atten- dance in our schools. The Mayor then greeted the E1 Segundo High School C. I. F. -AA Championship Baseball Team and congratulated them on the honors they brought to the City. He then presented the following plaques: KELLY ALLISON DON APPLEBY BOB APPLEBY HOWARD BARTH KEMER BRETT JERRY FILSON RON GREEN JOHN HENSLEY STEVE HUNLEY TED JESSUP RICHARD JOHNSON GARY KING Coach: John Stevenson Scorekeepers: Rosita Kohrs Nancy Evans WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS STEVE MARTIN MIKE McCREADY ED MOORE DAVE STOKELY MITCH YASIN JEFF MARSHALL The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 619, denying a variance request by Emil and Juliette Mohr, 523 West Walnut Avenue to divide their property into two R -1 lots. An appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Clerk and the matter set for hearing before the City Council on June 28, 1965. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 620, recommending proposed amendment to Chapter 34 of the City Code regarding the addition of Zone S - Special Zone. The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on June 28, 1965. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 621, denying a variance request of Robert G. Brandlin to divide into four R -1 lots, property located at 723 West Pine Avenue. An appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Clerk and the matter set for hearing before the City Council on July 12, 1965. -1- 1929 X 1930 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 622, recommending adoption of proposed Precise Plan No. 4 for 100 unit apartment complex on West Imperial Ave.. to be built on Lots 4 and 5, Block 12, Tract 1685. The matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on July 12, 1965. 5. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FORMATION COMMITTEE, requesting that Council adopt the SCAG Agree- ment, and transmitting copy of the SCAG By -laws. After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that no action be taken at this time. Motion carried. 6. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person -to- person transfer of Type 40 license for The Beanery, 607 E. E1 Segundo Boulevard. Ordered filed. 7. EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, announcing its annual July 4th program and soliciting the support and approval of the City Council. Councilman McElhaney stated that an estimated 15, 000 persons had attended the 1964 July 4th celebration. The Council expressed appreciation for the program and unanimously voted to support it. 8. AMERICAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, announcing its intention to solicit for religious purposes and distribute free religious literature in the City of E1 Segundo, beginning June 20, 1965. Ordered filed. 9. TWENTY -FIVE LETTERS OF PROTEST FROM CITIZENS OF EL SEGUNDO, regarding proposed budget reductions. 10. FOURTEEN LETTERS FROM CITIZENS OF EL SEGUNDO, concurring with Council's action regarding proposed budget reductions. Mayor McGill stated the Councilmen all had copies of the letters and that they would be given consideration. It was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the letters be answered. Motion carried. 11. POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION and FIREMEN'S ASSOCIA- TION, requesting permission to meet with representatives from the City Council, relative to employment conditions. 12. EL SEGUNDO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, protesting the Council's action in canceling the time and one -half overtime provision of the salary schedule. Mayor McGill inquired of Mr. Don Webb,, President of the Police Officers Association and Mrs. Lillian Money, President of the Employees Association, if they would prefer meeting with representatives from the Council or if they would rather discuss their problems in open Council. Both Mr. Webb and Mrs. Money agreed to meet with representatives from the Council and discuss the matter. Mayor McGill then appointed the following committee to meet jointly with representatives of the Police Officers Associa- tion, Firemen's Association and the E1 Segundo City Employees Association on Monday, June 21 at 7: 00 o'clock p.m. to discuss employment conditions and report to the Council at its regular meeting to be held on June 28, 1965: Councilman Frederick, Chairman Councilman McElhaney City Manager Sailors City Attorney Bush Motion was made by Mayor McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above appointments be approved. Motion carried. 13. MAYOR KENNETH G. BEYER, CITY OF CLAREMONT, being an invitation to attend an exhibition of the fabulous Dead Sea Scrolls at Garrison Theater, Claremont, June 12 through July 5. Ordered filed. -2- X 1931 14. K. H. SUTHERLAND, M.D. , Los Angeles County Health De- partment, stressing the importance of adequate immunization of County residents against polio, diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, that clinics are now being held daily from 8, 00 to 10: 00 a. m. , Monday thru Friday and each Thursday evening from 6: 00 to 8: 00 p. m. throughout May and June. It was further requested that Service Clubs, Women's Clubs and other organized groups in our City be asked to assist in this health service. The City Clerk was requested to contact service clubs in the City. 15. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating that on the recommendation of its Civic Affairs Committee, the Board of Directors of said Chamber of Commerce favors the proposed improvement of the 100 and 200 blocks of West Grand Avenue. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. CHIEF HARRY GATES, President of the Rotary Club, addressed the Council requesting permission to conduct the Club's annual book sale in front of the Security First National Bank on Friday, June 25, 1965. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St. . expressed his pleasure at the large turnout at this meeting, as it indicates a great interest on the part of the people in the management of the City's affairs. 3. MRS. LILLIAN MONEY, President of the E1 Segundo City Em- ployees Association, addressed the Council, stating that while the public seems to be quite aware of the services performed by the Police and Fire Departments, they seem unconcerned regarding the many services per- formed by the other City employees. Mrs. Money stressed the importance of the work of the Street Department, the Water Department, the Storm Drain crews, the Recreation and Parks Department and stated that, while their duties may seem less spectacular than those of the Police and Fire Departments, they are nevertheless quite as important to the everyday life of the Citizen. 4. MR. PETER BINDER, 508 Eucalyptus Drive, requested that the Council not make any reduction in the Parks and Street Department personnel. He stated that he has observed these men many times and feels they do a good job for the City and he would rather pay a few more dollars in taxes than see these men taken off the payroll. Mayor McGill explained to Mr. Binder that there is no plan to terminate any City employee. 5. MR. ED HELVEY, 1434 E. Walnut Avenue, asked that the Council clarify the rumor that personnel would be transferred to different departments to fill vacancies which might occur. It was explained to Mr. Helvey that no personnel would be transferred to a different department unless it is his desire to do so. Mr. Helvey then stated that the Parks Department is now understaffed and named the different areas that are maintained by the five men now doing this work. He felt that the pubii: is not aware of the wor kload in this department. At the hour of 9° 00 p.m, the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9; 10, the Council reconvened with the following members answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. 6. MR. JACK RUTS, Director of Recreation and Parks, addressed the Council stating that Mr. Helvey did not represent the Parks Department in expressing his views at this meeting. Mr. Ruis stated that he had held a staff meeting at which time he pointed out to the staff that personnel pro- cedures had not been established. 7. DR. JOHN MESCHUK, 811 California St., addressed the Council asking that the time and one -half pay for overtime be reinstated since this is the practice in industry and he felt it was only fair that the City employees re- ceive the same consideration. The rising costs of living make it difficult for -3- X 1932 most people to "make ends meet" even under the best circumstances and he did not feel that the City employees should be required to work overtime at straight time rates. Dr. Meschuk felt it would be better to investigate the incidents where overtime practices had been abused than to discontinue such practices for all employees. 8. MR. W. McALLISTER, 640 Sierra St., addressed the Council regarding the Council's action regarding the 14 retired City employees whose insurance benefits were greatly reduced earlier this year. He felt that the Council had gone beyond their legal right in accomplishing this reduction and that they should reconsider their position in this matter. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE, Mr. Art Petsch, member of the Fine Arts Committee reported that on June 13, 1965, the committee had held a public reception for Mr. Anton Grauel, a noted sculptor who is now a resident of El Segundo and whose works are now on display in the Library. Approximately 120 persons attended this reception and it was felt that it was very worthwhile. 2. COUNCIL'S LIAISON COMMITTEE ON CIVIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS. This committee held its final meeting on May 27, 196b and a letter rom the members was read to the Council in which they expressed their pleasure in having served the Council in this capacity. Mayor McGill requested that the City Manager have plaques prepared for presentation to this committee at the next regular Council Meeting to be held June 28, 1965. 3. At this time, Councilman Frederick reported that Harry Weber, Director of Finance, had submitted an entry to the 1965 Municipal Accounting Award Committee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and will receive a Certificabeof Honorable Mention for the City of E1 Segundo, at the Annual Meeting of the League of California Cities in San Francisco on October 10, 1965. At the same time, an individual certificate will be pre- sented to Mr. Weber as the official responsible for the improvement for which the award is being made. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, proposed reductions in the 1965 -66 budget in the amount of $50, 381. 00. To accomplish, certain levels of maintenance and certain recreation programs would have to be reduced and some expenditures for equipment and materials would have to be deferred. In areas where the reduction of maintenance (Streets and Parks) would entail elimination of full -time jobs, it was recommended that, in keeping with the policy of the Council, this be accomplished by not filling vacancies caused by normal attrition. The budgets submitted for reduction were as follows: Street Department Sanitation Department Fire Department Building Safety City Clerk Police Department Finance Department Capital Improvement (Pedestrian Bridge) Parks Department Recreation Department TOTAL $ 8, 120. 00 2, 050.00 1,111.00 2,000.00 600.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 10, 000. 00 7,500. 00 13, 000. 00 $50, 381.00 Council action on this matter was deferred until after the meeting of the Council's representatives with the representatives of the Police Officers Association, the Firemen's Association and the City Employees Association. X 2. At this time, Mr. Sailors introduced Mr. Richard J. Gurvine a representative of the State Compensation Insurance Fund, who presented the City with a dividend check in the amount of $16, 798. 61, which re- presented 48. 5% of the premium paid for the policy year ending July 1, 1964. This dividend, when combined with the 5% credit under the California Ex- perience Rating Plan, had resulted in a total saving of 51% of the premium at manual or basic rates, made possible by a favorable accident experience. Mr. Gurvine commended the officials and employees of the City on their efforts which made this saving possible. Mr. Sailors then asked Battalion Chief, William Courter, head of the City's Safety Committee, to explain the City's safety program and to introduce the members of the Safety Committee, who are as follows- Capt. Dale Neuman, Fire Department Capt. Harold Chamberlain, Fire Department Harry Lamont, Parks Department Sgt. Ed Hora, Police Department Charles Starbuck, Street Department Cordie Hulsey, City Garage Cliff Smith, Water Department Gene Taylor, Water Department Henry Wassenaar, Street Inspector The dividend check was then presented to Mayor McGill who ac- cepted on behalf of the city and commended those responsible for the safety rating. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, rules, regulations and by -laws of the Police Reserve program. Action in this matter was de- ferred until after the meeting of the Council's representatives with the re- presentatives of the City's employee associations. 1933 4. Presented for the Council's consideration, the results of a survey of cities throughout the United States regarding the use of 2 -man police cars. While this survey showed that the use of two -man cars is declining in most of the cities Surveyed, the majority of the Council felt that the citizens of El Segundo are not yet ready for such a change. Motion was made by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the proposal to use one -man patrol cars in the Police Department be abandoned at this time. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman McE]ha.ney, Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman McElhaney explained his views in this matter by stating that the use of onF man in a patrol car would increase the patrol activity in the City rather than reduce the level of protection. He felt: that with the modernization of police radio equipment, it is now a fact that each patrol car is in constant radio touch with headquarters;: there is now in operation in the Police Department an automatic back -up system, so that no patrol car is re- quired to answer any emergency alone. He felt that the one -man car approach would put an extra black- and -white car on the streets at all times, thereby acting as a deterrent to such activities as burglaries, tel-n -age gang incidents, etc. and would make it possible for two cars to answer emergency calls and allow one of the cars to return to patrol activities if it is found that the emergency is of such a nature that it can be handled by one man. He felt that, for this reason, the one -man car which would allow an additional car to patrol the City, would upgrade the level of police protection and he could not vote to abandon the idea at this time. Councilman McElhaney read a de- tailed report of the experiences of cities who have used the one -man patrol car program, which report was very favorable to such a program. -5- X 1934 Mr. Donald Webb, President of the Police Officers Association, voiced his objections to the proposed one -man patrol car program, stating that he felt that the cities surveyed could not be compared with the City of E1 Segundo, but that the surrounding cities such as Los Angeles, Culver City, Lennox, etc. , would more properly be compared with El Segundo. 5. Presented for the Council's consideration special reports on overtime practices in California cities. Action in this matter was deferred until after the meeting of the Council's representatives with the represen- tatives of the City's employee associations. 6. Presented for the Council's consideration, an ordinance to in- clude all employees under the City's Personnel. Merit System. City Attorney Bush read the title of said ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PLACING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY UNDER THE CITY'S PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 7. Reported that Sue Lauze, Typist Clerk, Recreation and Parks Department, had requested permission to take 14 days leave of absence without pay from June 21 to July 9 inclusive, and recommended that per- mission be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously directed, presented for the Council's consideration a Resolution of Intention to vacate certain portions of public alleys in con- nection with proposed construction of market at Eucalyptus Drive and Grand Avenue. It was then moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick that Resolution of Intention No. 2127, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ALLEYS IN BLOCK 24, EL SEGUNDO SHEET NO. 1, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted, and that public hearing in this matter be set for July 12, 1965 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from James D. Dodson and Jackie R. Dodson, husband and wife, as joint tenants, covering water pipeline easements as reserved to Arena Water Company over a portion of Lot 2, Tract 2589, located on the westerly side of Penn Street seventy feet south of the centerline of Walnut Avenue. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: '1••3! WHEREAS, the easement Tract 2589, as per map recorded i in the office of the Recorder of Lo longer needed; over a portion of Lot 2, n Book 25, Page 52 of Maps Los Angeles County, is no NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and in - structed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said Easement from the City to James D. Dodson and Jackie R. Dodson. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the General Service Agreement with the County of Los Angeles will expire on June 30, 1965 and recommended that this Service Agreement be renewed. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2128, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING GENERAL SERVICES., which was read, be adopted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration the report of the Traffic Committee regarding the proposed improvement of 100 and 200 blocks of West Grand Avenue between Main St. and Concord St. It was recommended that Plan "C" as presented to the Council at their meeting held May 24, 1965, be accepted. The Traffic Committee also recommended that the diagonal parking now existing in the 200 block of Richmond Street be eliminated and that the west side of the 200 block of Richmond Street be striped for parallel parking, in order to remedy some of the problems which will be caused by increased traffic in this area due to the new commercial activity now proposed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the report of the Traffic Committee as presented to the Council at this meeting be accepted and that Plan "C" for the improvement of the 100 and 200 blocks of West Grand, as presented at the May 24, 1965 meeting, be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a Revised Proposed Budget (E -11) for expenditure of State Gas Tax Engineering Funds for Fiscal Year 1965 -66 in the amount of $4, 000. 00, and recommended approval of said proposed budget, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the revised budget form for submission to the State. -7- 1935 X 1936 Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2129, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented plans and specifications for the construction of curbs and sidewalks in certain blocks where over 50% of such improvements had previously been accomplished and where individual property owners had not completed the required construction during the 60 -day period set by the Council, and recommended that these plans and specifications be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids to be received at the regular meeting to be held July 12, 1965. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 65 -2 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CONTRACT #1 AUTHORIZED MAY 24, 1965) AT LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON DRAWING, FILE No. B -201 IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated June 14, 1965, presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved, and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,.that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for reception of said bids being hereby fixed for July 12, 1965. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Motion was made by Mayor McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that City Manager Sailors be appointed as the City's representative to the Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study Committee. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read, Warrants Nos. 9320 thru 9475 inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 130,166.38 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 117, 538. 22 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,974.99 Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 66. 76 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11,194.23 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 305. 53 Trust Fund- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 816.50 Kennedy Memorial Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 160.00 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 267, 222. T-1 Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man 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, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, City Clerk M 193'7