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1967 DEC 26 CC MINFA E1 Segundo, California December 26, 1967 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, followed by invocation by Councilman Floyd Carr, Jr. The meeting was then called to order by Richard G. Nagel, Mayor pro tempore, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Councilmen Absent: Mayor McGill. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 11, 1967, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Noise Abatement Committee. James Witt, Chairman, reported that at the December 21, 1967 meeting, the position of Vice Chairman had been established and Mr. Lee Berggren had been named to that position. Dis- cussions had been held with the City Attorney to determine legal avenues of approach to the goals set by the Committee. Mr. Witt reported that Cindy Cummings has resigned as Secretary to the Committee and that a replacement would be required due to the volume of work now before the committee. It was therefore requested that the City provide a permanent part -time Secretary for this purpose. This item was placed on the agenda for further discussion at the next regular Council meeting to be held January 8, 1968. REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBER MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that, as a result of recent litigation concerning anti- trust violations by certain pipe manufacturers, the City had received a partial refund payment in amount of $19, 256. 79 and recommended that the money be deposited to City funds as follows: $1, 694. 60 in the 1948 Water Bond Construction Fund $17, 562. 19 in the City's General Fund Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the above recommendation be approved and that deposits be made to City funds as set forth above. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 2. Reported that bids had been received on furnished and installing guttering on the pumphouse at 345 Maryland Street, which bids were as follows: Allen & Roberson $602. 70, plus tax Aarco Sheet Metals, Inc. $650. 00, plus tax -1- 240.9 X 2410 Recommended that the low bid of Allen & Roberson be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the bid of Allen & Roberson in amount of $602. 70, plus tax, be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. 3. Reported that a meeting was held on Wednesday, December 20, 1967 at the E1 Monte City Hall to consider a campaign to oppose any change - in the formula for distribution of cigarette tax revenue. City Manager Jones and Director of Finance Weber had attended the meeting and it was their re- commendation that no action be taken by the City of El Segundo until the League of California Cities Committee on Revenue and Taxation has a chance to make a recommendation regarding the compromise formula submitted by the California Municipal Finance Officers Association. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the report of the December 20, 1967 meeting as submitted by the Acting City Manager, be filed. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids received at the December 11, 1967 meeting for the painting of the elevated tank of the Water Department had been reviewed, and recommended that the low bid of Spence & Sullivan, Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for the repainting of the exterior and interior surfaces of the existing two hundred thousand gallon elevated steel water storage tank of the Water Department in accordance with Specifications No. 67 -4; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on December 11, 1967; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Spence & Sullivan, Inc. in total amount of $5, 740. 00 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Spence & Sullivan, Inc. , the lowest responsible bid, be accepted and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a report of street improvements which could be effected under the Improvement Act of 1911. He stated that there are thirty -four parcels for which improvements con- sisting of curbs, sidewalks, driveways and /or pavement could be constructed. They are located in areas where more than 50% of each block is presently improved. Under the provisions of Sections 5870 and 5894 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Street Superintendent may require the construction by 11PZ 241.x. property owners of these improvements in the unimproved portion of the block. The Code further states that upon direction of the City Council, the Street Superintendent shall require the property owners to complete the gnimproved portion. Recommended that the Council authorize the construction of this project and that a public hearing in this matter be set. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman - McElhaney and unanimously carried that the improvements contemplated in the report of the Director of Public Works as set forth above, be approved and that this matter be set for hearing before the City Council on February 12, 1968. 3. Recommended that the Mayor pro tem be authorized to file on behalf of the City an application with the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for an allocation from the Railroad Crossing Protection Fund in amount of $9, 300 which represents the City's share of installing protection devices on Douglas Street at Santa Fe's Harbor line and at Southern Pacific's El Segundo line. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that Resolution No. 2203, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHO- RIZING THE REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE STATUTES 1953, CHAPTER 1739. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order #1 on the construction of reinforced concrete wall on west side of Center Street, 100 ft. north of Pine Avenue, Project No. 67 -3. This change order provides for the installation of metal slats in the chain link fence in lieu of relocation of 120 lineal feet of wood picket fence and which involves no change in the cost of the project. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. Director of Public Works Van Drie stated that the owner of the ad- joining property would be given notice releasing the City from maintenance of the metal slats in the fence. 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. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, enclosing copy of its Ordinance No. 1956 c. s. relating to loitering of minors and requested that Council adopt a similar ordinance. Police Chief Stroh recommended that no change be made in El Segundo's ordinance at this time. Thereafter, this corres- pondence was ordered filed. -3- 2412 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, being a commendation of the City of El Segundo on its being named as one of three outstanding cities in Sister City programs in California. A copy having been sent to the Sister City Committee, this correspondence was ordered filed. 3. EL SEGUNDO KIWANIANNS, challenging the members of the Council to a period of basketball on January 18, 1968 at 7:30 p. m. in the High School Gym. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the Council accept the challenge with the stipulation that any member who cannot participate may designate an alternate. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the titles of eleven (11) ordinances which amend the Code in various particulars as follows: a) An ordinance revising subdivision regulations, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 28" (SUB- DIVISIONS) OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " AS HEREIN- AFTER SET FORTH AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 379. , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 675 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 675 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. b) An ordinance relating to Special Meetings, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 2" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " RELATING TO SPECIAL MEETINGS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 676 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 676 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. c) An ordinance updating all references to "The Planning Act of 1929 ", entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "ARTICLE V - PLAN- NING COMMISSION" OF "CHAPTER 2" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFOR- NIA, 1958.", -4- X­- 24IZ Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 677 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 677 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. d) An ordinance updating references to the Streets and Highways Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "ARTICLE VI - SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND" OF "CHAPTER 2" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958. ", which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 678 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 678 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel: Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. e) An ordinance amending and repealing certain paragraphs per- taining to health nuisances, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 18 - NUI- SANCES GENERALLY" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958. ", which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 679 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 679 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. f) An ordinance amending and repealing certain sections of the Code relating to garbage and rubbish, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 12" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " RELATING TO GARBAGE AND RUBBISH. ", which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 680 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 680 was adopted by the following vote: -5- X 2414 Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. entitled: g) An ordinance amending the Electrical Code fee provisions, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10. 11, 10. 11. 1, 10. 12 AND 10. 19 OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE REGULATIONS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 681 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 681 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. h) An ordinance repealing sections of the Code relating to Rat Control, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING "CHAPTER 24 - RAT CONTROL" OF '.'THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 682 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 682 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. i) An ordinance amending and repealing certain provisions relative to trailer parks, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 32" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " RELATING TO TRAILERS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 683 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 683 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. X 241 -5 j) An ordinance relating to the definition of bic -ycles, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 5 - BICYCLES" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958. ", which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 684 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 684 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tern Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. entitled: k) An ordinance repealing certain provisions relating to weapons, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 33 - WEAPONS" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, 1958. " which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. .685 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 685 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. 2. Councilman McElhaney stated that he wished to correct a state- ment in the Noise Abatement Committee minutes. The minutes had stated that Councilman McElhaney had advised the Committee that the Council had authorized the purchase of noise recording equipment. The minutes should have stated that he advised the Committee that the City Manager had been requested to investigate the cost of sound equipment and made a report to the Council. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor pro tem Nagel reported that he had been asked by a Planning Commissioner to request that the Council consider a moratorium on High Rise until a study can be made by the Director of Planning. It being the consensus of the Council that such a request should be presented to the Council by a majority vote of the Planning Commission, no action was taken in this matter. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that Warrants Nos. 18344 thru 18544 inclusive, totaling $300, 991. 42, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 15 and 16 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 665, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: -7- X 2416 Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor McGill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. C. L. HALUCK, 121 W. Oak Avenue, addressed the Council requesting that an investigation be made of a condition along Vista del Mar where sand accumulates on the highway. The Acting City Manager was re- quested to look into the situation. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8 :00 o'clock p, m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, Eunice U. reason, City Clerk