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1966 APR 11 CC MINX 2103 El Segundo, California April 11, 1966 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 Richard G. Nagel. The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 of clock p. m. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: ROLL CALL Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; None READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held March 28, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as re- corded. Motion carried. In attendance were the members of the Senior Class of El Segundo High School who will be participating in Student Government Day on April 21, 1966. Mr. Andrew Platt, who will be acting Mayor on that day, was introduced by Mayor McGill and he in turn introduced the following students: Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Clerk City Manager City Treasurer Police Chief Fire Chief City Engineer /Street Superintendent Director of Building Safety Director of Recreation & Parks City Attorney Superintendent of Schools SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Joe Jones Kathy Patterson Craig Brown Linda Hartman Allison Binder Jack Cuzick Johanna Peet Bob Saari Larry Ainsworth Rob Barker Peggy Halprin Jill Bennett Tom Frank Mary Neil 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to "The Code of the City of El Segundo, California, 1958 ", regarding Service Station Parking, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of said notice was in her file. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received on the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone desired to speak in favor of the pro- posed amendments. There being no response, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to said proposed amendments. No one desiring to speak in opposition to said proposed amendments. No one desiring to address the Council, the, Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the proposed amendments be referred back to the Planning Commission for clarification. Motion carried. -1- 2104 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 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. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being notice of application by the City of Hawthorne for annexation of Hindry No. 2 Territory. Ordered filed. 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, requesting that the Council adopt a resolution of intent to participate in the "Five County Regional Planning and Development Association ". After discussion, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the Board of Supervisors that the Council is studying the matter. 3. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, regarding participation in organization comprised of three counties and cities therein, for the purpose of studying problems common to said jurisdictions. After discussion, the City Clerk was instructed to inform the City of Los Angeles that the Council does not wish to participate in a three - county organization of this type. 4. CAL - SURANCE ASSOCIATES, INC., and CARTER - SALISBURY, requesting opportunity to bid on City's insurance package. These letters were referred to the Insurance Committee which is presently studying the City's insurance needs. Councilman Kimport stated that when he was contacted by Cal - Surance Associates, he informed their agent that he did not purchase insurance but that he was Chairman of the Committee which was studying the method of purchase, and the agent was referred to the City Manager. He felt that his attitude toward this agent was anything but discouraging. Councilman McElhaney reported that he had received a copy of a letter from Cal - Surance Associates at a public meeting before he had been given a chance to receive it through the normal channels. Upon investigation, he learned that this letter had been inadvertently released to a resident before it had been seen by the Councilmen and that a copy from the Cal - Surance Associates had been received by another resident and copies had been repro- duced and distributed at a public meeting. Councilman McElhaney was opposed to such tactics as he felt that no Councilmanic mail should ever be released to the public until the Council has had an opportunity to act upon it. He further stated that public communication is a two -way street and that the resident has a responsibility as well as the Council, to keep communication channels uncluttered so that the Council can more effectively do its job of representing all of the people. Mayor McGill reported that the City Manager has instituted a policy whereby no information which has been directed to the Council will be made available to the public until the Council has had the chance to act upon it. 5. MR. V. L. SMITH, 340 Hillcrest Street, requesting Council action to remedy a dust condition in the Valley - Hillcrest area caused by Los Angeles Water and Power vehicles usage of unpaved roadways in the area. The matter had been called to the attention of Mr. John W. Myers, Superintendent of Los Angeles Water and Power's Scattergood Steam Plant, who informed the Council that he has closed the unpaved areas to vehicular use and initiated an order on the Station Maintenance Section to grade, compact and prepare subject areas for a surface coating which should permanently eliminate the nuisance. The City Manager was instructed to address a letter to Mr. Myers thanking him for his prompt attention to this matter. 6. CITY OF SANTA MONICA, attaching copies of official action taken by the Santa Monica City Council relative to the $850, 000, 000 Water Bond Issue to be voted upon by electors within the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California on June 7, 1966. It being the consensus of the Council that this is a matter that should be decided by the individual voter, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Council take no action in the matter. Motion carried. -2- X 2105 7. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting that the following warrants be cancelled as said Warrants are outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid: Warrants No. 8956 9763 9352 10002 9674 17515 9682 10508 and also requesting authorization to issue new Warrant to replace the following: Warrant No. 17515 El Segundo Police Officers Assn. $137. 90 Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the above warrants be cancelled and that a new warrant be issued to re- place Warrant No. 17515. Motion carried. 8. MR. R. B. SABEY, El Segundo Art Association, being a notice of a proposed Fine Arts Association for the City of El Segundo, covering the fields of painting, sculpture, music, drama, etc. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. TOM ROBERTSON asked the City Council if they would be in favor of local bus service, in case the citizens of the City organized it, and he was advised by the City Council members separately that it was their opinion that such application for franchise, when presented, would receive their most favorable consideration. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that the current exhibit at the-Library is the works of Mr. Herbert Dodenhoff, City Plumbing Inspector and his son, Glenn Dodenhoff. 2. INSURANCE COMMITTEE. Councilman Kimport reported that the committee had discussed the City's insurance program with one of the outstanding consultants and analysts in the metropolitan area and conversed with three local brokers. At the present time, the City's insurance is packaged as follows: a) Fire, Casualty, Liability, Bonds b) Major Medical and Life c) Workman's Compensation (by law, through State Plan) The following method had been recommended by the analyst: a) The analyst is comparable to an auditor for financial matters. b) After a thorough analysis of the coverage involved, he writes specifications and submits them to at least three brokers. c) For the amount of annual premiums we pay, regardless of the method used, it is doubtful if very large savings could be achieved. d) Analysts receive $125 per day with minimum contract of $1, 500. This covers only Fire, Casualty, Liability and Bonds. By general consent, this matter was taken under consideration until a later date. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Hacienda International Hotel to return to normal parking zone the area now reserved for taxi parking. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the request -3- X 2106 of the Hacienda International Hotel to remove Taxi Parking Zone, be granted. 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, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee regarding crosswalk lines at Mariposa and Penn Streets as requested by Kenneth E. Campbell, 606 E. Mariposa. It was the feeling of the Committee that since this is an off - center intersection and on the crest of a hill, it would be unwise to put a crosswalk at this location, thereby giving a false security for pedestrians. It was therefore recommended by the committee that this request be denied. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the request for crosswalk lines at Penn Street and Mariposa Ave. , be denied but that crosswalk lines be painted on Mariposa Avenue at Sheldon Street. Motion carried. 3. Requested permission to call for bids for replacement of pick -up truck in the Sanitation Department, funds for which are in the current budget. Motion made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that permission be granted to call for bids for replacement of one 1957 Chevrolet pick -up truck (Unit #531) in the Sanitation Department. Motion carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Requested permission for a sixty -day leave of absence without pay for Mrs. Sally Dee Lerl, Dispatcher Clerk in the Police Department, effective April 11, 1966 to July 1, 1966. Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, se- conded by Councilman Kimport, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 5. Reported that the annual Youth Baseball parade will be held on April 23, 1966. 6. Requested that the matter of prior service credits for certain em- ployees be deferred until salary survey time in July. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that action on prior service credits be deferred until July. Motion carried. Councilman McElhaney brought up for discussion the matter of hiring an Administrative Assistant and requested that the City Manager present the Council with an outline of duties of an administrative assistant and a report on the cost of hiring someone to fill such a position. 7. Councilman Nagel recommended that an outside firm be engaged to conduct this year's salary survey. City Manager Sailors was asked to submit a report at the next regular Council Meeting to be held on April 25, 1966, re- garding the cost of hiring an outside firm to make a salary survey. 8. Reported on the request of the Imperial Bowl Twin Chimneys restaurant, 1440 E. Imperial Ave. for dancing permit; that the Police, Fire and Building Departments had reported that, with minor alteration to one of the doors, they had no objections to the granting of the permit. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Imperial Bowl Twin Chimneys Restaurant be granted a dance permit, sub- ject to regulations of the Police, Fire and Building Safety Departments. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes; Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. WE Kimporf, McElhaney, Nagel and X 2107 9,. Presented for the Council's consideration the Traffic Committee's recommendation regarding the installation of fencing on the west side of Vista del Mar through the curve area. The Committee felt that installation of chain link fencing, including an arresting cable, similar to that used on Freeway dividers, could create a hazard since it could cause head -on collisions by vehicles bounding off this fence and going across the double lines. They felt that if such fencing were installed, similar fencing should be installed in the middle of the roadway which wo uld involve widening Vista del Mar to accom- modate an island for this fencing, and the Committee did not feel that this type of barrier is the answer to the problem on Vista del Mar. After discussion, the Assistant City Engineer was asked to investigate the cost of straightening out the curve area and the possibility of using Gas Tax Funds for such a project. 10. Reported that the cost of draining the sump property at Walnut and Main Street would be $8, 250. It was the consensus of the Council that no effort be made to sell this property at this time and the City Manager was asked to notify the First Southern Baptist Church of the Council's decision. 11. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that City Manager Sailors be authorized to secure an appraisal on the land in the Utah Industrial Park which is to be used for a proposed grade crossing. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that under date of March 28, 1966, Councilman Richard G. Nagel and Councilman Robert W. Frederick, submitted to the Council letters stating that they had entered into an oil lease with Occidental Petroleum Corp. in connection with property which they own in the City and for that reason, would not participate in voting on matters pertaining to the City's contract with Occidental Petroleum Corporation for oil lease of City -owned property. 2. Reported on the suit against Vido Artukovich & Sons and Henry Pratt Company, pertaining to the installation of a valve which the City contended was installed backwards. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement whereby Vido Artukovich & Sons would pay the City the amount of $1500 and Henry Pratt Company would pay the City the amount of $1000. The valve will be removed and modified and, during the interim, a steel spool will be installed. It was felt that the costs to the City would be taken care of by this settlement and the City Attorney requested that the settlement be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the Settlement and Agreement in the matter of the City of El Segundo vs Vido Artukovich & Sons and Henry Pratt Company, be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said agreement for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution approving the Final Map of Tract No. 25574 for Utah Construction and Mining Company. At the hour of 9:15 0' clock p. m. , Mayor McGill declared a ten - minute recess. At the hour of 9:2 5 0' clock P. m. the Council reconvened , the following Councilmen being present and answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. In the matter of the approval of the Final Map of Tract No. 25574 for Utah Construction and Mining Company, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2159, entitled: -5- X 2108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 25574, LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY, CONDITIONED THAT A CERTAIN BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF $80, 000 BE MADE AND FURNISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITH- IN SAID TRACT., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration the following proposal from Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers, for engineering services in connection with the study of relocating the existing pumpting facility on Lomita Street to provide a site for a city warehouse as follows: 1. Study the feasibility of locating a warehouse on the water de- partment property adjacent to Lomita Street and north of Holly Avenue vacated. Prepare a preliminary floor plan and a Lomita Street elevation. Coordinate site access and grading with existing and proposed structures. Prepare a preliminary construction cost estimate for the ware- house. Incorporate the approved warehouse plan into master plans for the water department. For a fee of ...... $1, 300.00 2. Investigate the present and future pumping requirements for a pump house in a new location. Plan a preliminary layout and prepare a cost estimate for the new pump house. Estimate the cost for demolishing the existing pump house. Prepare a written supplement to the water report including pumping requirements, cost and time table. For a fee of ...... $ 600.00 Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Item No. 2 only of the above proposal be approved. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Advised the Council that the Southern California Gas Company has been issued a permit to install a 30" pipeline on Aviation Boulevard from 116th Street to approximately 1, 000 feet south of El Segundo Boulevard, said construction to begin on or about May 1, 1966. Iff-V X 2199 3. Reported that his department has commenced a speed zone study. Determination of the critical speed of traffic will be set up during the week of April 18, utilizing radar equipment. The study will include: a) reiteration of certain existing zones and extension of existing zones, if warranted. b) clarification of zones resulting from annexations. c) several additional zones in recently developed areas. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Manager Sailors reported that the property owners in the area of the Grand Avenue improvement showed no interest in an assessment district to finance underground wiring for street- lighting. By general consent, this matter was deferred for further study. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants No. 12193 to 12384 inclusive, totaling $95, 672. 24, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary #34, 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, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Kimport, that a resolution of posthumous commendation of Mr. William Suppe, Manhattan Beach Councilman, be sent to Mrs. Suppe. Motion carried. 2. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Kimport, that the Council honor citizens of El Segundo who have achieved honors in their respective fields. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. COLONEL WALTER KILROY addressed the Council stating that he had been refused the issuance of a Building Permit in view of the fact that the parking at the Airport - Imperial Building was not in conformance with City standards; that he was notified by the Building Department that until the parking was made to conform or he was granted relief by the City Council, the permit would be held in abeyance. He then requested that the Council instruct the Building Department to issue the permit and resolve the parking at a later date. Director of Building Safety O' Bannon was asked to comment and he stated that the discrepancy had existed for some time and that he had been unable to secure compliance; that in view of the circumstances, the issuing of a building permit would compound the problem. A general discussion followed and it was agreed that the City Council could not be involved at this time and that the question of. adequate parking should be referred to the Planning Commission for its appropriate investigation and action. -7- X 2110 2. MR. RUSSELL COLEMAN, Realtor, requested that, if the Council decides to hire an analyst to review the City's insurance needs, that the pur- chase of such insurance be made through El Segundo brokers. Mr. Coleman also recommended that underground wiring be used in the Grand Avenue improvement. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the meeting adjourn until April 19, 1966 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p. m. , the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, d, 4 2:�:_ &eZ,4� - City 'Clerk Mayor