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1965 SEP 27 CC MINx 1990 E1 Segundo, California September 27, 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 Gordon Yeaton of St. Michael's Episcopal 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 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor McGill presented 10 -year service pins to Lucille Klinkhammer, Administrative Secretary, Nina Buss, Assistant Li- brarian and William Hoppenrath, Foreman in the Water Department and com- mended them on their service to the City. Larry Ainsworth, AFS Student, presented gifts to the City from the Mayor of Deutschlandsberg, Austria. Mayor McGill accepted on behalf of the City and expressed his appreciation. 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. ST. JUDE CHILDREN' S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, requesting per- mission to conduct its annual TEENAGERS MARCH in El Segundo on October 24 from 2 :00 p. m. to 4 :00 p. m. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN, INC. being a request to solicit and collect household discards within the City of El Segundo. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the request of Southwest Association for Retarded Children, Inc. , presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Southwest Asso- ciation for Retarded Children, Inc. , is hereby granted permission to solicit and collect household discards within the City of El Segundo, providing that no solicitation be made on Sunday; and -1- IA BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to advise the Southwest Association for Retarded Children, Inc. , of such action and to request said organization to obtain the necessary free license from the License Department in the City Hall and to purchase vehicle tags for each vehicle to be used, at a cost of $. 50 each. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. 3. ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH, COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN, requesting permission to hold a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23 at the Parish Hall, 205 Lomita Street, from 9 :00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the above request be granted. Motion carried. 4. ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL, being request to sell chocolate candy in front of banks, stores and markets and also door -to -door, within the City of El Segundo from October 1 thru October 15, 1965. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above request be granted. Motion carried. 1991 5. GOLD CREST REBEKAH LODGE, 406 E. Grand Avenue, re- questing permission to hold a rummage sale October 8 and 9, at the Oddfellows' Hall, 406 E. Grand Avenue. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, the above request be granted. Motion carried. 6. FINANCE DEPARTMENT, requesting that Warrant No. 9991 to Van Waters & Rogers, be cancelled due to credit balance owed to the City by them. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrant No. 9991 be cancelled. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Kimport. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 822 Center St., addressed the Council regarding the proposed amendments to Chapter 34 of the City Code, suggesting that the present sign ordinance law be deleted. Mayor McGill stated that the matter of the proposed amendments would be considered later in the meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS The Fiftieth Anniversary Committee presented a resolution requesting the City Council to designate the basement of the Public Library as temporary quarters for the accumulation of historical background material for the E1 Segundo Historical Museum until such time as a permanent facility is available. It was then moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the resolution as presented to the Council, be referred to the present Museum Committee for study. Motion carried. -2- X 1992 REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported on the request of Mr. Art Swartz for permit to allow dancing at The Keg, 137 Main Street; that the Police, Fire and Building Safety Departments agreed that the premises are suitable and it was there- fore recommended that the request be granted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that a permit to allow dancing at The Keg, 137 Main Street, be approved subject to regulations of the Police, Fire and Building Safety De- partments and also that no dancing be permitted in the patio. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance deleting certain exemptions from transient occupancy tax, in line with a recent ruling of the Attorney General of the State of California, stating that the officers of the United States and the State of California, or agencies or instrumentalities of political subdivisions are not exempt from local transient hotel taxes, the title of which ordinance is: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958, " BY REPEALING SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 30.13 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending building permit fees for the City of El Segundo, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 633 OF SAID CITY AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1964 EDITION, VOLUME 1, "THEREIN ADOPTED, BY AMENDING "TABLE NO. 3 -A -- BUILDING PERMIT FEES" OF SECTION 303 OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 3. Advised the Council of the rec eipt of copy of insurance coverage pertaining to the El Segundo Cab Company for two 1955 Cadillacs; that the Colonial Insurance Company, with which the El Segundo Cab Company is in- sured has furnished the City with said certificate of insurance for 10/20, 000 public liability and property damage, and he recommended Council approval of the Colonial Insurance Company, as well as the certificate of automobile insurance. -3- x 1993 Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that El Segundo Cab Company's cer- tificate of automobile insurance of Colonial Insurance Company, with an effective date of September 1, 1965, and pertaining to said insurance company's policy A 39029 together with said policy as so modified, be, and the same are hereby approved as to form; and said Colonial Insurance Company, the insurer, is approved as such insurance carrier. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Abs ent: Councilman Kimport. Councilman Nagel stated that, while the coverage in the above policy was adequate according to the present provisions of the City Code, he felt that it would not be sufficient to cover possible damage suits. He therefore suggested that a survey be made to determine the coverage re- quired by other cities of comparable size. Acting City Manager Webb was instructed to conduct such a survey and report to the Council at a later date. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that quotations had been solicited for Christmas decorations and that the bids as well as sketches submitted by the two bid- ders are on display in the office of the City Manager, and requested that the Council inspect them at their convenience so that a recommendation can be made at the next regular meeting. 2. Reported that the street improvements constructed by the Sully -Miller Company, in Pine Avenue between California and Kansas Streets and between Bungalow and Center Streets have been completed in a satis- factory manner, and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion be filed. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the re- commendation of the Director of Public Works and that the con- struction of street improvements in Pine Avenue between California and Kansas Streets and between Bungalow and Center Streets, with Sully- Miller Company as contractor, is hereby accepted as complete as of September 27, 1965; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. -4- X 1994 3. Reported that street sweeping operations in high density residential areas is generally ineffective due to the large number of parked automobiles, and recommended that consideration be given to re- stricting parking in a certain pilot area in order to accomplish adequate sweeping. The area recommended is bounded by Walnut Avenue on the north, Sepulveda Boulevard on the east, Grand Avenue on the south and Washington Street on the west. This area was selected since it contains high density residential in R -3 zones, and low density residential in R -1 zones as well as commercial and industrial usages. It was proposed that that portion of the area north of Mariposa be swept on Mondays between 9:00 a. m, and 1:00 P. m. and the portion of south of Mariposa and including Mariposa, be swept on Tuesday from 9:00 a. m, to 1:00 p. m. The posting of signs throughout this area to designate restricted parking times before sweeping, would cost approximately $800. 00 for material. Mr. Webb further suggested that after the installation of signs, a written notice be delivered to each address in the area informing the pro- perty owners of the proposed parking restrictions, two weeks in advance of actual enforcement. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works as set forth above, be accepted and implemented. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. At this time, the Mayor opened for discussion the matter of pro- posed amendments to Chapter 34 of the City Code. The City Clerk read the - minute resolution as adopted by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting held September 23, 1965, in which it was stated that the Planning Commission felt that its original proposed amendment was adequate and that it does not concur with the changes suggested by the City Council. After discussion, it was felt that the present ordinance was adequate to control any abuse while still permitting freedom of expression, and it was therefore moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Section 10(10) of Chapter 34 of the City Code relating to signs, remain un- changed. Motion carried. 2. Mayor McGill initiated discussion regarding the employee salary and benefit schedules which had been previously presented 'o this Council. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the Council stand on the salaries as approved for the 1965 -66 fiscal year. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. Motion was made by Mayor McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick that hereafter it shall be the practice of this Council that salary survey information, including wages paid in each job classification, number of employees in such classification and fringe benefits agreed upon, be printed in the local newspapers. Motion carried by the following vote: -5- x 1995 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. Thereafter, Mayor McGill named Councilman McElhaney and Councilman Frederick as a committee to implement this program of publication. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Warrants No. 10290 to No. 10407, inclusive, totaling $151, 182. 27, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 10 and 11, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget adopted by Ordinance No. 637, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Kimport. NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the Public Information Committee be authorized to send to the citizens of El Segundo and to each of the newspapers, a report concerning the budget. In this report, he suggested that information be given concerning changes made in the budget as well as suggested changes which were not implemented, tax rate set, etc. This report would be compiled by City Manager Sailors and Councilman McElhaney, with advance copies given to all members of the Council for their approval. Copies of final report would then be distributed to citizens, using the water meter list, to all members of the Chamber of Commerce, and extra copies given to the Chamber for dis- tribution to businesses which are contemplating moving to the area. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MARVIN JOHNSON, 1213 E. Sycamore, addressed the Council asking what had been done concerning a report which he had requested some time ago regarding use of excess city -owned property. Mr. Webb was re- requested to make available to Mr. Johnson a report of properties which might be considered as of no further use to the City in the near future. 2. MRS. CYNTHIA COUSINS, 657 W. Acacia Ave., again addressed the Council concerning the stray dog which has become a nuisance to her neighborhood and asked what the Council intends to do about the situation. Acting City Manager Webb was requested to contact the SPCA concerning this and work out a solution with them. 3. On behalf of the Police Officers Association, and as its Presi- dent, Mr. Don Webb said that, according to law, the Association desired to X 1996 deal with the Council in the area of wages, hours and working conditions. Following this, the Council designated City Manager John J. Sailors as the representative of the City Council to meet and confer with representatives of the employee organizations. No further business to come before this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :05 of clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, �9 City Clerk Mayor -7-