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1967 FEB 27 CC MINX 22'76 E1 Segundo, California February 27, 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, following which an invocation was given by Rev. C. L. Hoffman of the Four Square 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: Carr, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: Frederick and McElhaney. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held February 13, 1967 and of adjourned regular meeting held February 20, 1967, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Carr that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor McGill presented a 10 -year service pin to Charles Bell, Sanitation Department, Councilman Carr presented a 10 -year service pin to Frank Loubey, Street Department and Councilman Nagel pre- sented a 20 -year service pin to Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer. All were commended on their service to the City. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. LOUISE DUVALL (Miss Prudence Primm), 854 Main St., presented for the Council's approval a proclamation regarding the wearing of make -up, short skirts and short hair by the women who live or work in El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Mayor McGill that this matter be held over until the next regular City Council Meeting to be held March 13, 1967. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Public Information Committee. Councilman Carr reported that the 6- months trial period forte Pipeline—will expire with the next issue, and for that reason, that issue will include a questionnaire for the purpose of soliciting the opinions of the residents as to whether or not the Pipeline should be continued. Based on this survey, the Committee hopes to be able to determine what steps should be taken to further public information in the City. 2. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that Senator Collier had introduced Senate Bill No. 256 which would make it mandatory that each county which has within its boundaries an airport served by a certified air carrier, create an Airport Land Use Commission to act in an advisory manner regarding all matters relating to land use in the area surrounding the airport, i. e. , building height, land use zoning and subdivisions. Councilman Nagel's objection to this bill was based on the fact that the cities most affected by airports would not be guaranteed representation on such a Commission. Motion was therefore made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that letters be sent to the Senate Committee on Local Government, Senator Collier, Senator Stevens, League of California Cities and Assemblyman Townsend, outlining the City's objections to Senate Bill No. 256. -1- X 22'7'7 3. Councilman Nagel reported that the new South Bay Court Building is nearing completion and that plans are now being formulated for its dedication. He requested that a committee be appointed to join with other South Bay Cities in this planning and that an amount not to exceed $300 be appropriated for the purchase of some article which would bear the El Segundo City Seal and would be placed on the grounds of this new court building. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that the appropriation of $300 be approved for the purchase of an appropriate momento to be placed on the grounds of the South Bay Court Building. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel and City Manager Harris were appointed as a committee to work with the planners for this dedication and were asked to supplement their committee as they see fit. 4. Southwest Area Planning Committele. .Councilman Carr reported that he had attend-e-d attend-e- a recent meeting of this committee, along with Planning Commission Chairman James Morgan and Chamber of Commerce Manager, Dexter Benson. The matter of citizens committees acting in advisory capacity to help solve some of the City problems, was discussed at this meeting. A committee had been set up to study the use of such citizens committees to determine what they are accomplishing and to acquaint the public with what can be done. 5. Councilman Carr reported that he had attended a meeting re- garding the improvements on Rosecrans Avenue. All parties involved had indicated that they had resolved most of the major problems and were anxious to proceed rapidly. The County will be prepared to call for bids on the easterly section (Aviation Blvd. to Sepulveda Blvd. ) in July, 1967. The westerly section will be delayed due to the necessity for relocating the Edison tower and will probably not go to bid until some time between May and September of 1969. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER HARRIS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing Walter H. Harris, Director of Civil Defense, William I. J. Coulter, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, Harry H. Weber, Director of Finance and Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk,to execute on behalf of the City, applications and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance under the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2179, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE INDIVID- UALS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO THE APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINAN- CIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950, AS AMENDED., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McElhaney -2- X 22'78 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing Walter H. Harris, Director of Civil Defense and William I. J. Coulter, Assistant Director of Civil Defense, as representatives of the City of El Segundo, to sign for and accept surplus Federal property in ac- cordance with the conditions imposed by the Federal Civil Defense Admini- stration, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the California Disaster Office and the Surplus Property Division of the State Department of Education. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that Resolution No. 2180 be adopted. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McElhaney. 3. Recommended that the relocation bond in the amount of $2, 750. 00 in connection with the work located at 517-1/2 E. Grand Avenue, performed by Rudolph Fijalkowski, be exonerated as said work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. M117, 357, dated September 21, 1966, with Rudolph Fijalkowski as Principal and Pacific Employers Insurance Company as Surety, in the amount of $2, 750. 00, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: February 27, 1967. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McElhaney. 4. Recommended that promotional examinations be conducted for Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Fire Captain and Fire Engineer on March 4, 1967, in accordance with Ordinance No. 586 creating a Personnel Merit System. Motion was made by Mayor McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. 5. Recommended that Melvyn Green, Director of Building Safety be designated as Acting City Engineer for the purpose of reviewing and approving such items as may require the approval of a Registered Civil Engineer, said appointment to be effective March 1, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that the above recommendation be approved. City Manager Harris reported that Mr. Jack Allen had been designated to be the Administrative Head of the Engineering Department until a new City Engineer is appointed. 6. Presented a request from the South Bay Daily Breeze for the City to participate in the Golden Anniversary Salute to El Segundo to be published on Friday, May 19, 1967. Action in this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting to be held March 13, 1967. The City Manager was instructed to contact all the local news- papers to determine how many pages they are planning to request in City participation in special issues commemorating the Golden Anniversary of the City and present this information to the Council. -3- X 22'79 7. Inquired if the Council wished to consider the appointment of some of its members to act as a Legislative Committee to review all pro- posed legislation and to contact legislators regarding any that might affect the City. It was the consensus of the Councilmen present that this should be discussed at a future meeting when all Councilmen are present. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the City Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 17" (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF 'THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH AND REPEALING ORDI- NANCES NOS. 430, 437, 447, 450, 461, 468, 490, 502, 503, 509, 532, 533, 546, 557, 561, 602, 620, 628, 647, 657, AND ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance regarding the Public Library, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY REPEALING "CHAPTER 15" AND BY ADDING ARTICLE VII, SECTION 2. 60 TO "CHAPTER 2"., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Carr. 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. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, being request to close the 100 block of E. Holly from Main St. to the alley between Main St. and Standard St, for the celebration; also request for use of public parking lot adjacent to City Hall. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being request for permission to cancel Warrant #14901 in amount of $110. 00 to E. Gourley of the Police Department for uniform allowance not used. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that the above request be granted. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 655, denying proposed Conditional Use Permit for erection of storage mezzanine without providing additional parking at 225 Arena St. , by Kemal Shaby. An appeal had been received and this matter was set for hearing before the City Council on March 13, 1967. -4- X 2280 4. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 26, reaffirming its position prohibiting the use of skateboards, bicycles, etc. in the public parks. Ordered filed. 5. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being notice of application by the City of Hawthorne for the annexation of territory known as King Annexation. Ordered filed. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrants No. 15363 to 15568 inclusive, totaling $187, 008. 21, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 23 and 24 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, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McElhaney. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Carr recommended that a letter of commendation and support be sent to the El Segundo High School Basketball Team and Coach Cliff Warren on their outstanding performance this season and best wishes for success in the C. I. F. playoffs. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. JIM WITT, 1103 E. Acacia Ave. , requested that matters which might affect the Golden Anniversary Committee be referred to that Committee before action is taken by the Council. 2. MRS. ARTIE SPARGO, 303 W. Maple Ave., reported that she had recently found it necessary to call the airport to complain about aircraft engine run -ups at 3 :00 a. m. Councilman Nagel commended her on this action and stated that these complaints are what is needed to keep the Air- port Authority aware of the need for some action regarding noise. It was pointed out that American is the only airline that has purchased engine silencers. At this time Councilman Nagel reported that the new World Trade Center building is in use and requested that consideration be given to in- stalling a left -turn pocket on the south lane of Sepulveda Blvd. at this location to alleviate the traffic problem which had developed there. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr that the meeting adjourn in respect to the memory of the late Assemblyman Charles E. Chapel, the hour of adjournment being 8:30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: / Eunice 11 reason, ity C er Mayor -5-