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1966 JUL 11 CC MINX 2156 El Segundo, California July 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 Robert W. Frederick. 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: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: None. At this time, the Mayor noted that Mr. Kent Johnson, Field Deputy from Supervisor Burton Chace's office was present in the Council Chamber and welcomed him to the meeting. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held June 27, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having been found, it was moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as re- corded. Motion carried. Councilman Carr presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Nelson Spargo who had served as Director and Treasurer of the Sister City Committee and commended him for his service to that Committee. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 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 height limits in C -2 and C -M Zones, 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 proposed amendments. There being no response, the Mayor inquired if any- one present desired to speak in opposition to said proposed amendments. No one desiring to address the Council, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman McElhaney stated that he wished to make it clear that these amendments to the Code are not related to the height limit zoning as had been previously requested by the Los Angeles Department of Airports. It was moved by Councilman_ Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the recommendation of the Plann_ng Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 642, be approved. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel introduced an ordinance regarding height limits in C -2 and C -M Zones, entitled: which was read. AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958,'t BY AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING LAW) WITH REGARD TO HEIGHT LIMITS IN C -2 AND C -M ZONES., -1- 2. Mayor McGill announced that a survey of the City's insurance program had been made and requested Mr. Charles L. Robinson, Insurance Consultant, who was present in the Council Chamber, to give a detailed report on his survey, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the report of the survey of insurance for the City, be accepted but that action in the matter be postponed until the next regular City Council meeting be held July 25, 1966. 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. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for 401 E. Grand Ave. Ordered filed. 2. VAPOR TRAILS, 206-1/2 E. Imperial Ave. , being request for dance permit. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that dancing permit be granted to Vapor Trails, subject to regulations of the Police, Fire and Building Safety Departments. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. STORER CABLE TV, INC., being application for Community Antenna Television Franchise. Mr. Stone of Storer Cable TV, Inc. was present in the audience and explained the service which would be provided by his company to the residents of El Segundo as well as the schedule of charges. After discussion, this matter was taken under consideration until the next regular City Council meeting to be held on July 25, 1966. 4. VICE PRESIDENT HUBER T H. HUMPHREY, being an invitation to the City Manager to attend a conference of City Managers of communities of less than 50, 000 population, on July 28 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D. C. The City Manager felt that this meeting would not benefit the City to any great extent; for _that 'reason this correspondence was ordered filed. 5. MR. & MRS. R. A. McMAHON, 660 W. Palm Ave., requesting Council to consider the proven administrative ability of members of our own Police Department when selecting a new Police Chief. Ordered filed. 6. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being a report of earnings in amount of $66, 593. 68 on deposit and investment of public funds during the fiscal year 1965 -66. The City Treasurer was commended on her efforts and this correspondence was ordered filed. 7. JUDGE BURCH DONAHUE, Inglewood Municipal Court, regarding selection of new Police Chief. Ordered filed. At this time, Councilman Frederick stated that he felt that one of the Deputy Police Chiefs should be named acting chief until Chief DeBerry's retirement becomes effective. 8. CITY OF TORRANCE, requesting Council adopt resolution acknowledging the acceptance of the City of Torrance invitation as terminus of the 1967 Powder Puff Derby and urging County financial support. Ordered filed. -2- 215'7 X 2158 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. R. A. McMAHON, 660 W. Palm Ave., and MR. STEPHEN DOSS, 509 E. Walnut, spoke in favor of appointing one of the Deputy Chiefs to the post of Police Chief. 2. MRS. CAROLINE SIEGEL , 508 Loma Vista St. , addressed the Council stating that she was not in favor of spending city funds to compose and mail the letter in answer to the petition which was presented at the June 27, 1966 regular City Council meeting. 3. MR. CARL CARLSON, 740 N. Sepulveda Blvd., commended the Council on its adherence to personnel practices. 4. MR. BOB MCCAR THY, 1421 E. Sycamore. Ave., requested a copy of the Insurance Committee's report as presented earlier in this meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES I. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel announced the re- signation of Mr. Art Petsch from the Committee and requested Council approval of the following appointments to the Committee: Mrs. Robert (Suzanne) Hughes 205 W. Maple Ave. Fred Schick 729 Virginia St. Myron Yates 944 Sheldon St. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the above appointments be approved. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: I. Presented a recommendation from the Police Chief relating to changing a portion of the firearms program by use of a "Modified Practical Pistol Course" program instead of the "Round or Bull's Eye" Course which is presently in use. This Modified Practical Pistol Course would be used for training of recruit officers, monthly familiarization firing and the quarterly "Qualification" shoot. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Police Chief as set forth above, be accepted and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Section 3, Sub - section (C) -8 of Resolution No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution) be amended to read as follows: "CLASS SCORE OUT OF COMPENSATION FOR PRO - POSSIBLE 480 FICIENCY PER MONTH Marksman 350 -399 $ 2.00 Sharpshooter 400 -429 $ 4.00 Expert 430 -449 $ 8.00 Distinguished Expert 450 -480 $ 16. 00" City Manager Sailors was requested to investigate the possibility of locating a pistol range within the City for the use of the Police Department. 2. Presented for the Council's approval a proposal by the firm of Cotton and Francisco for the auditing of books and accounts of the City of El Segundo for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966 and ending June 30, 1967, and recommended that the proposal be accepted. Isis r,. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the proposal of Cotton and Francisco in the amount of $3, 350. 00, for auditing the City's books and accounts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966, be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Requested authority to purchase one year's supply of copy paper and toner for the three Dennison Photocopy machines which are located in the Library, City Hall and Police Station, said purchase to be in the amount of $1, 662. 34. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase Dennison Photocopy machine supplies in the amount of $1, 662. 34. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 4. Presented a report from the Engineering Department of the cost of painting and maintaining bus stop zones within the City of El Segundo. The cost of painting one red zone, including stenciling "Bus Stop" on the curb is $7. 50. The 89 bus stops for the proposed El Segundo Transit Company would cost a total of $667. 50 per year for painting and maintenance. The Engineering Department was requested to inform the Metro- politan Transit Authority of their responsibility to maintain the twenty -five marked MTA bus stop zones within the City which in the past have been maintained by the City. 5. Presented the June, 1966 overtime report which showed a favor- able decrease over that period of last year. 6. Requested authorization to direct the Finance Department of the State of California to conduct a census of the City. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Manager be authorized to direct the State Department of Finance to conduct a census of the City. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Requested permission to take two days of his accumulated vacation within the next two weeks, as the workload in his office warrants. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance consenting to the establishment of a portion of Rosecrans Avenue between Highland Avenue and Aviation Boulevard as a part of the system of County highways, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A PORTION OF ROSECRANS AVENUE BETWEEN HIGHLAND AVENUE AND AVIATION BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.. which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 2159 X 2160 CITY ENGINEER BILSBOROUGH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, investigation was made as to landscaping of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of El Segundo which indicated that the State Division of Highways does not participate in landscaping, except on freeways. Permits may be issued to local jurisdictions to construct and maintain landscaping, which has been done on some South Bay State Highway routes. Landscaping for approved projects on a street in our Select Street System may be financed by Collier -Unruh funds. Limited landscaping may also be included in a street improvement project financed by County Aid to Cities funds. 2. Reported that in the improvement of Grand Avenue from Main to Concord, there will be no provision for landscaping the proposed raised median between Main and Concord because of the restricted right of way in this area which allows for only a 4 -foot wide median which needs to be paved to accommodate the parking of vehicles adjacent to the median curb. 3. Reported that requests had been received for all -day parking in the 100 block of Sheldon Street. A parking survey of this block disclosed that eleven of the sixteen businesses preferred all -day parking, and it was there- fore recommended that the 2 -hour parking restrictions be removed from subject block and that any request for 20- minute parking or loading zones be honored within this block. Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the above recommendation be approved and that 2 -hour parking restrictions be removed from the 100 block of Sheldon Street and that any request for 20- minute parking or loading zones be honored within said block. Motion carried. 4. Advised the Council of the receipt of two proposals from the firm of Alderman & Swift, one for a Sewer Master Plan and one for a Storm Drain Master Plan, for the City of El Segundo, as follows: The Sewer Master Plan will cost an estimated $31, 050, which includes $8, 550 for the topographic mapping of portions of the City. The Storm Drain Master Plan will cost $29, 000. Either or both of these studies will take from 8 to 10 months to complete. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the proposal of Alderman & Swift for a Sewer Master Plan as hereinabove set forth, the accepted and that the proposal for Storm Drain Master Plan be considered at a later date. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, and Mayor McGill; Noes: 'Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 5. Reported that signals are now operating at the intersection of Douglas Street and Rosecrans Avenue. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants No. 13080 to 13243 inclusive, totaling $34, 245. 71 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 41, 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 Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 06.Z X 2161 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ROBERT CAMERON, 501 Kansas Street, requested information on the amount of curb area which would be taken up by the proposed bus stop zones and was informed that this could require 30 feet, but due to the smaller size of the proposed minibus, it would probably be somewhat less. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :00 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk am