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1966 JAN 24 CC MINX 2062 El Segundo, California January 24, 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 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, and Mayor Councilmen Absent: None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel McGill; READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held January 10, 1966, having been read, Councilman Kimport moved that the following omissions from said minutes be included under ' Written Communications': "SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN, INC. requesting renewal of its permit to solicit and collect household dis- cards within the City of El Segundo. By unanimous consent, the request was granted. MR. GEORGE H. LOWERRE, III, being a letter of resignation as City Prosecutor, effective February 1, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport and unani- mously carried, that the resignation of George H. Lowerre, III, as City Prosecutor, be accepted with regret. " It was then moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the minutes of the meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held January 10, 1966, be approved as corrected. Motion carried. At this time, Councilman Nagel presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Eugene Stevens for his service to the Municipal Fine Arts Committee and commended him for his contribution to this committee. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUST INESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Myron L. Radlin, from the decision of the Planning Commission denying a variance to construct a 50 foot by 80 foot one -story concrete addition to the structure located at 1306 -10 East Imperial Avenue, which would reduce required parking spaces at said lo- cation, 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 files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor McGill inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed addition. There was no response. Mayor McGill inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed structure. -1- X 2063 Mr. Myron Radlin explained that he wished to construct this addition in order to provide additional storage space so that the rear portion of his lot will not become a nuisance to the residents in that area. Mr. R. W. Ryland, 1129 E. Acacia Ave. stated that he felt that this addition would be an improvement to the area. ! After all testimony had been received in favor of and in opposition to the proposed .variance, Mayor McGill declared the hearing closed: It was then moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by-!gouncil-man Nagel, that the decision of the Planning Commission be -upheld and the following resolution be adopted: ` WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Council from Myron L. Radlin, which decision denied a variance to construct a 50 -foot by 80 foot one -story concrete addition to the structure located at 1306 -10 E. Imperial Avenue, which would reduce required parking spaces at said location; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised hearing on said appeal on January 24, 1966; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on said matter; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning Commission be, and the same is, hereby upheld and that the application of Myron L. Radlin, as hereinabove defined, is denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 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, being notification of its acceptance of the action of the City Council in the matter of deletion of provisions re- lating to a "heliport" in Planning Commission Resolution No. 633, in the matter of Precise Plan No. 4, petitioned for by Edmund H. Sherman. The Council having held its hearing December 13, 1965 on the proposed Precise Plan No. 4, and having approved it December 27, 1965, eliminating the provision for the construction of a heliport, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting said Precise Plan, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PRECISE (SPECIFIC) PLAN NO. 4. , which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 637, recommending approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 25574 - Utah Construction & Mining Company. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: -2- X 2064 RESOLVED, that the tentat_ve map of Tract 25574, dated December 14, 1965, as herein presented, be and the same is hereby conditionally approved. The conditions of such approval require full compliance with the City of El Segundo Planning Commission Resolution No. 637, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, enclosing Preliminary Plans Nos. 41207 and 40979 for the improvement of Rosecrans Avenue from Aviation Boulevard to Highland Avenue. City Engineer Webb recommended that the Plans be approved as presented. Moved by Council- man McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport that the following reso- lution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Preliminary Plans Nos. 41207 and 40979, dated January 5, 1966, for the improvement of Rosecrans Avenue from Aviation to H_ghlard, presented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at this meeting, copy of which is on file in the office of the City Engineer, be accepted as submitted, on the condition that the common boundary line between the cities of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach be established as the center- line of travelled way. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Count_'- -men_ None. 4. OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION, regarding proposed oil and gas lease of City - owned land to Occidental Petroleum Corporation. By general consent, the. matter was tabled until the next regular Council meeting to be held February 14, 1966; also application for Permit to Drill for oil, the proposed location for the well to be west of the City limits of the City of El Segundo near Grand Avenue. Council- men Frederick and Nagel stated they wished to be disqualified from voting on the matter, as they have an interest in the Company. It was then moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2149, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION A PERMIT TO DRILL AND MAINTA?N OIL WELLS GREATER THAN 500 FEET BELOW THE GROUND SURFACE IN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Abstaining: Councilmen Frederick -3- McElhaney and Mayor McGill; and Nagel. ' X 5. THE UNIMERC CORPORATION, C. H. Lundquist, President, urging the City to re -apply to the Public Utilities Commission for a grade- crbssing over the A. T. & S. F. railroad between Utah' s E1 Segundo Industrial Park and the Unimerc Industrial Park. By general consent, this matter was turned over to the Engineering Department, the City Attorney and the City Manager for study and report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. HARRY WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, extended an invitation to the Council to attend any or all sessions of the meeting of the Municipal Finance Officers Association to be held at the Hacienda Hotel on February 2, 3 and 4, 1966; also to attend the luncheon on February 3, as guests of the Association. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Council extend a welcome to the Municipal Finance Officers Association at its meeting on February 2, 3 and 4, 1966. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel announced the resignation from the Fine Arts Committee of Mr. Mike Giannini, due to a heavy schedule of commitments, and moved that this resignation be accepted with regret and a certificate of appreciation be presented to Mr. Giannini at the next regular Council meeting to be held on February 14, 1966. Motion seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried. 2. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel re- ported that the El Segundo Work - Action Committee had held its regular meeting with representatives of the Department of Airports, on Thursday, January 13, 1966. Reported that the monitoring camera authorized by the Council has not been installed as yet but that action in this matter is pro - ceeding. Mr. Fox had suggested that an acoustical fence be built between the Continental Airlines maintenance area and El Segundo. Continental Airlines is negotiating with an engineering firm regarding installing engine run -up silencer. Also reported that the Federal Aviation Agency has appointed Mr. Paul McAfee as Noise Abatement Officer and Councilman Nagel felt that this was an indication that FAA recognizes its responsibilities in the area of noise problems. 3. SOUTHWEST AREA PLANNING COMMISSION. Councilman Kimport reported that the City of Hermosa Beach had presented the results of a survey taken in their city regarding population growth and what could be expected in the way of revenue, etc. He felt that this was very informative and suggested that the City Manager be requested to obtain copies of this survey for distribution to the Council. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for fire hose as follows: Halprin Supply Company 12001-2-1/2", 600# test fire hose $1, 344. 00 6001- 1 -1/2 ", 500# test fire hose 426. 00 1, 770. 00 4% Sales Tax 70. 80 Total 1, 840. 80 2065 X 2066 Wardlow Fire Equipment 12001- 2 -1/2 ", 600# test f_re hose 6001- 1 -1/2 ", 500# test fire hose 40/r Sales Tax (2% - 30 days) American Rubber Mfg. Co. 1200' -2 -1 /2 ", 600# test fire hose 6001- 1 -1/2 ", 500# test fire hose (2% - 30 days) 4% Sales Tax $1, 356. 00 465. 00 $1,821. 00 72. 84 1, 893. 84 $1,410. 00 556. 20 1, 966. 20 78. 65 2, 044. 85 Stated that the low bid on 12001 of 2 -1/2" 600# test fire hose from Halprin Supply Co. did not meet with the specifications, so it was recom- mended that this hose be purchased from Wardlow Flre Equipment. The low bid on 600' of 1 -1/2" 500# test fire hose from Halprin Supply Company was in accordance with specifications and it was recommended that this hose be purchased from that firm. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the bid of Halprin Supply Company on 600' of 1-1/2" 500# test fire hose, in the amount of $426. 00, plus tax, be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be -Issued them; that the bid of Wardlow Fire Equipment on 1200' of 2 -1/210 600# test fire hose, in the amount of $1, 356. 00, plus tax, be accepted and that a purchase order -n that amount be issued them. Motion carried by the fol'owing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that Intercoast premium rates on the major medical coverage were increased by 20% effective December 31, 1965 because of a poor 120% experience rating last year. Director of Finance Weber was requested to report on the meetings held with the representatives of each department. Bids were received from Blue Cross, Amalgamated, National Home Life and Intercoast. After discussion, all bids except Blue Cross and Intercoast were eliminated. Due to the satisfactory performance by Intercoast, the present carrier, in processing and paying claims, over 90% of the total employees voted to absorb the increase and accept the proposal from Intercoast. The increase to the City in the event that the proposal from Intercoast is accepted, would be approximately $3000. Councilmen Frederick and Nagel felt that since the employees had voted overwhelmingly to accept the increase and stay with Intercoast, this plan should be accepted for one year. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the proposal from the Intercoast Life Insurance Co. be accepted for one year. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney and Nagel; Noes: Mayor McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Recommended that a coin - operated photocopy machine be pur- chased for the Public Library, at a cost of approximately $2800. It was felt that this machine would be a benefit to the City as it would greatly reduce the mutilation of reference books by permitting the copying of needed -5- X pages. The revenue which would be received from the machine would offset the cost to the City. Mr. Sailors reported that the Librarian is not expected to expend her entire budget this year, so that the purchase of this machine could be absorbed in that budget. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman _ Frederick, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a coin- operated photocopy machine for the Public Library, under the best possible financial arrangements. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented a letter from the 50th Anniversary Committee setting January 17, 1967 as the tentative date for the kick -off dinner and May 19, 20 and 21, 1967 as the days for the celebration, and requesting approval by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Kimport that the above dates be tentatively accepted. Motion carried. 5. Requested authorization to call for bids for the replacement of two Police cars -- one black and white and one detective's administrative car and stated that two 1964 Ford sedans would be offered for trade -in with these purchases. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Kimport that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for the replacement of two Police cars. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 6. Recommended that a promotional examination be conducted for Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain and Fire Engineer on January 26, 1966, in accordance with Ordinance No. 586 creating a Personnel Merit System. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick that authorization be granted to conduct promotional examinations for Police Lieutenant, Police Ser- geant, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain and Fire Engineer. Motion carried. 7. Presented a letter from the El Segundo Babe Ruth League, Inc. , outlining the proposed plan for use of profits which were realized from the State Tournament held last August at Recreation Park. Under this plan, an amount of $1100. 00 would be available for use in making certain im- provements to the hardball diamond at Recreation Park and it was requested that the City participate with the Babe Ruth League in accomplishing im- provements as follows: a) covering the underside of the bleachers with corrugated sheet metal to facilitate compliance with rule number nine in regulations covering use of baseball fields in the park; b) enlarging the foodbooth by extending it in a northeasterly direction to the backstop screen, with the inclusion of additional electrical power; c) installing a suitable batting cage in the area just south of the right field area of the diamond. '.m 206'7 X 2068 The necessary labor for installing the sheet metal on the underside of the bleachers would be furnished by the Babe Ruth League. Mr. Jim McCready, 519 W. Sycamore Ave. , Assistant to the President of Babe Ruth League, addressed the Council to explain the need for these various improvements and pointed out that the high school base- ball program, the Sunday semi -pro baseball program and the American Legion baseball program would be benefited by these improvements as well as the Babe Ruth League. ** Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that approval be granted to proceed with the installation of the batting cage requested, since time is a factor in this item, and that the re- maining items be approved subject to the approval of the Recreation Commission. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 8. Reported that the overtime for December, 1965, amounted to $4, 177. 20. 9. Reported that due to the resignation of the present City Prosecutor, a study had been made of the cost to the City for using the ser- vices of the District Attorney's office of Los Angeles County in lieu of employing a City Prosecutor. In view of the considerable saving to the City, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No.2150, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RE CON- TRACT FOR CITY PROSECUTION SERVICE., which was read, be adopted, effective February 1, 1966. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council that the Elections Code provides that the City may charge each candidate filing a statement of qualifications, a fee to cover printing, handling and excess postage, if any. It being the consensus of the Council that any candidate filing such a statement of qualifications should pay for the printing, handling and possible excess postage, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that an amount of $65. 00 be charged each candidate filing a statement of qualifications, and that in event the entire amount is not used, a refund be made to such candidate. Motion carried. 2. Advised the Council that it has the right to set the hours that polling places in the City of El Segundo are to be kept open for the Municipal Elections to be held on April 12, 1966. By unanimous vote, the Council agreed that the polls for the Municipal Election on April 12, 1966 should open at 7:00 0' clock a. m. and close at 7:00 o'clock p. m. are ** "Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the proposed plan for improvements to the hardball diamond at Recreation Park as submitted by the Babe Ruth League, be approved, subject to the approval of the Recreation Commission and that Items (a) and (b) of said plan be commenced as soon as possible." X 2069 CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council that in order to prepare for the Municipal Election to be held April 12, 1966, it would be in order to adopt a reso- lution requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters of said County to render specified services relating to this election. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2151, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 12, 1966. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 12, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2152, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1966, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 3. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from John H. Allen and Elaine O. Allen, husband and wife as joint tenants, covering water pipeline easement over a portion of Lot 2, Block 3, Tract 1685, located on the west side of Hillcrest, south of Pine Avenue. It was then moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement over a portion of Lot 2, Block 3, Tract 1685, in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, is no longer needed, LM:12 X 20'70 NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T 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 John H. and Elaine O. Allen. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that a letter had been received from Los Angeles County Supervisor Warren Dorn, requesting that the Council address a letter to the Governor, asking that he place on the agenda of the special session of the legislature, the matter of state pre - emption of home rule rights of cities and counties regarding moral conduct. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McE= haney, that the Council address a letter to the Governor, to be sent to the League of California Cities for its use as they see fit, asking that the Governor place on the agenda of the special session of the Legislature, the matter of state pre- emption of home rule rights regarding moral conduct. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council that the City's request for a grade crossing on Douglas Street across the AT &SF railroad right -of -way had been denied, but that re- application may be made provided new information or new reasons are developed for this need. He further advised the Council that a grade separation might be given immediate approval. 2. Advised the Council that an additiona_ amount of $363. 00 would be required for the replacement of wood light poles with steel standards on Grand Avenue from Concord Street to Eucalyptus Drive, approved by Council action on October 25, 1965, and recommended this amount be added to the initial allocation of $1, 694. 00 for that purpose. Moved by Councilman. K-import, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the additional amount of $363. 00 be allocated for the replacement of wood light poles with steel standards on Grand Avenue from Concord Street to Eucalyptus Drive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel 3. Presented an interim report on speed limit study for the City of E1 Segundo and stated that a complete report wcu'd be presented at a later date. UNFIN. =SHED BUS .NESS 1. The City Attorney read the tit:- of the ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Code in tear _ous pa= t- icu'_ars, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958 ", BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 341° (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) 'N VAR�OL-S PARTICULARS., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Cour_c,i man Nagel. -9- X 20'71 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants Nos. 11453 to 11591 inclusive, totaling $151, 462. 20, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 24 and 25, 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. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :00 of clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: C ty Clerk Mayor -10-