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1967 APR 24 CC MINEl Segundo, California April 24, 1967 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, led by the Girl Scout Cadet Troop No. 3, following which an invocation was given by Councilman Richard G. Nagel. 2305 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. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California held April 10, 1967, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Councilman McElhaney presented a 10 -year service pin to William Clyne of the Parks Department, Councilman Frederick pre- sented a 25 -year pin to Vern Wood, Former Deputy Chief of Police and Councilman Carr presented a 30 -year pin to Clifford Smith, Water and Sani- tation Superintendent. All were commended on their service to the City. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS James G. Morgan of the Rotary Club introduced the following students who would be taking part in Student Government Day on Thursday, April 27, 1967: Mayor City Manager City Clerk City Attorney Councilmen: Dennis Aubrey Jeanie Peters Cathie Keenan Tom Conley Vonnie Maynard Scott Hail John Grosvenor Pat Farr Honorary Councilmen: Wolde Mahatem, Exchange student from Ethiopia Khalid Sorour, Exchange student from Egypt REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a form of agree- ment between the El Segundo Unified School District and the City of El Segundo for use of the High School Athletic Field by the Golden Anniversary Committee in presenting the Spectacular. It being the consensus of the Council that time was of the essence, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr, that said contract be accepted, subject to negotiations of -1- X 2306 the City Manager, Councilman Frederick and the City Attorney; and thereafter the Mayor be authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Requested approval to take one day's leave on Friday, April 28, in order to move his family to El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Claim Against the City had been received from Mr. Van Ee, Jr. , for damages to his auto in a traffic accident on December 5, 1966, and that said Claim had been forwarded to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding same to the insurance carrier be approved. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, presented an ordinance amending the City Code re licenses for rubbish or garbage collection, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY ADDING "SECTION 16.83. 1" RELATING TO LICENSES FOR RUBBISH OR GARBAGE COLLECTORS., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. Motion was then made by Mayor McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the moratorium on issuance of business licenses to rubbish or garbage haulers be continued until the above ordinance becomes effective. At this time, the hour being 7 :35 o'clock p. m. , Councilman McElhaney left his seat in the Council Chamber. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a recommendation had been received from the State Division of Highways to prohibit the eastbound to northbound left turn at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard during peak hours of traffic. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution establishing this left turn prohibition, said resolution to be forwarded to the State Division of Highways for its approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. At this time, the hour being 7 :40 o'clock p. m. , Councilman McElhaney re- turned to his seat in the Council Chamber. -2- X 230'7 The Assistant Director of Public Works was then instructed to place on El Segundo Boulevard at a strategic location westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, an early warning sign regarding the prohibition of left turn at Sepulveda. 2. As previously instructed, presented for the Council's con- sideration a cost estimate for a complete ultimate storm drainage system for the northwest section of the City west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard, said estimate being $6, 186, 500. After discussion, City Manager Jones suggested that his office be instructed to prepare a report showing the cost of this project in terms of useful increments and its probable effect on the tax rate; also that he be authorized to explore the possible means of financing, including the possibility of securing Federal funds. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Carr and unanimously carried, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with a study as outlined above and present his report at the next regular City Council meeting to be held May 8, 1967. 3. Presented a report of traffic studies which his department had made concerning Sepulveda Boulevard at the intersections of Walnut, Sycamore and Palm Avenues, and made the following recommendations: that the State Division of Highways be requested to investigate the possibility of installing left turn pockets for southbound traffic at the Sepulveda Boulevard intersections of Sycamore and Palm Avenues; that the existing southbound left turn pocket at the intersection of Walnut and Sepulveda be lengthened to accommodate more vehicles; that the southbound left turn pocket at Mariposa Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard be lengthened and a break be constructed in the island opposite the Leonard's Department Store driveway located 190 feet north of Mariposa; and that "U" turns be prohibited at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the Assistant Director of Public Works be authorized to forward a request to the State Division of Highways as set forth above. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and At the hour of 8 :30 o'clock p. m. , Ah& Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 8 :40 o'clock P. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. 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. MRS. MARILYN J. FILSON, being a letter of commendation of the Police and Fire Departments for their help in a recent emergency. A copy having been supplied those departments, the communication was ordered filed. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting a copy of its Reso- lution No. 656 granting a variance to St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church to reduce parking requirements in connection with proposed re- modeling and enlargement, from the required 60 spaced to 30 spaces. Ordered filed, pending expiration of appeal period. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso- lution No. 657 denying a variance request of Robert Wiederkehr, 426 Valley Street, to divide said property into two 37-1/21 x 145' residential lots. Ordered filed, pending expiration of appeal period. -3- X 2308 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, recommending that the Council adopt a resolution opposing Senate Bill No. 255, regarding height limits in the vicinity of airports. Councilman Nagel reported that he had recently attended a meeting of the League of California Cities Airport Problems Committee, held in Sacramento, where he had learned that Senate Bills 255 and 256, both re- - garding airport problems, had come out of Committee with "do, pass" recom- mendations and would probably be passed by the State Legislature. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved and that Resolution No. 2184, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING DEFEAT OF SENATE BILL NO. 255 LIMITING STRUCTURE HEIGHT NEAR AIRPORTS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Fredericit, McElhaney, Nagel and Councilman Nagel then reported that discussion was had regarding House Resolution No. 3400, a Federal measure, which would delegate the FAA as the authority for not only aircraft safety but for certificating aircraft, taking into consideration noise generated by the aircraft and would make them responsible for operations and recommendations which would be in line with noise abatement. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants Nos. 16040 thru 16107 inclusive, totaling $132, 371. 30, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 30 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 656, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor McGill requested that the Council's position be clari- fied in the matter of the Bobby Sox Softball League. Councilman McElhaney restated the motion which he had made at the April 10 meeting, which motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the Bobby Sox Girls' Softball League be permitted to use the Little League field at Recreation Park and that the Council contact the School District to see if a schedule might be arranged whereby this Softball League might use the Junior High School- field for. league games. Jack Ruis, Director of Recreation and Parks, was in the audience and informed the Council that he had been given the information that the National organization of the Bobby Sox League had been approached regarding WE X 2309 waiver of ruling relative to 55' base paths and that a decision on this matter was expected within the next two weeks. However, since opening day is scheduled for May 29, it would be necessary to abide by the 55' ruling for that day at least. Councilman Carr stated that, while he is in favor of the Bobby Sox program, he felt that allowing the girls to use 55' base paths on a 60' diamond would be hazardous to the girls since they would be running on the grass and would be wearing tennis shoes. He felt that the safety of the girls was the prime factor in this matter. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- ,— man Frederick that, in the event that permission to use 60' base paths is not forthcoming, we allow the Bobby Sox Softball League to use the Little League field at Recreation Park, with 55' base paths. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen Carr and McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Councilman Frederick made a motion that the date for the Council's study session regarding the budget, be changed from May 29 to May 25 at 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried. 3. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance which would prohibit the distribution of anonymous election campaign literature by requiring that such literature contain the name of the person or persons responsible for its content or, in the case of an organization, would contain the names of the officers of that organization. 4. Mayor McGill reported that the appointment of Loyal Christensen to the Recreation Commission will expire on May 14. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that Mr. Christensen be re- appointed to the Recreation Commission for a 4 -year term, _ said term to expire on May 14, 1971. Motion carried. 5. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that a joint meeting between the Council and the Planning Commission be set for May 3, 1967 at 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. V. J. STEFFLRE, 944 Cedar St. , addressed the Council stating that he felt that if the storm drain issue were properly presented to the people with explanation of what it entails, it would have a good chance of being accepted. He further stated that he would like to see the City attempt to obtain Federal funds to help finance the project. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:20 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: umce U. Creason, City Clerk Mayor -5-