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1967 JAN 23 CC MINX 2266 E1 Segundo, California January 23, 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, following which an invocation was given by Councilman Floyd Carr, Jr. 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 and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: McElhaney. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held January 9, 1967, and of the Adjourned Regular meeting held January 16, 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 Carr presented a 10 -year service pin to John R. Schmidt, Fire Engineer, Councilman Nagel presented a 15 -year service pin to Peggy Sullivan, Legal Secretary, and Councilman Frederick presented a 30 -year service pin to Clarence Dinwiddie, Fire Captain. All were commended on their service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The matter of Walmor Equipment Co. request for variance was discussed at this time. Councilman Nagel stated that, due to the fact that the City is now considering an over -all study of zoning, he felt that this variance should not be granted. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the decision of the planning Commission be upheld and that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning Com- mission has been received by the City, rVouncil from Walmor Equipment Co. , which decision denied at variance request for relief of the fifty percent ground coverage limitation and related off - street parking requirements for property looted at 1308 E. Imperial Highway; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised hearing on said appeal on January 9, 1967; 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 appeal of Walmor Equipment Co. from such decision of the Planning Commission, as hereinabove defined, is denied. Carried by the following vote; Ayes; Councilmen Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. -1- X 2. City Manager Harris reported that all bids received at the regular Council Meeting held January 9, 1967, for the construction of Water Facilities Building (Specification No. 66 -2) had been reviewed and checked, and recommended that the bid of Deutsch Construction Co. in the amount of $110, 384. 00, being the lowest responsible bid, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the bid of Deutsch Construction Co. in the amount of $110, 384. 00, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted and that all bids received except the bid of Deutsch Construction Co. , be rejected and the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 226'7 1. MR. JACK SHEPARD, 1401 E. Walnut Ave. , addressed the Council regarding the Go -Kart race which is being proposed as part of the 50th Anni- versary Celebration and was informed that the City Manager had addressed a letter to the 50th Anniversary Committee stating that the Police, Fire and Engineering Department representatives will be available to meet with Com- mittee representatives to discuss their proposal and establish routes, etc. , after which the matter would be presented to the Council for approval. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that a meeting had been held with the irport Commission representatives and that the matter of night -time engine run -ups was discussed. It was pointed out that, while the Airport had cooperated with the El Segundo Committee in setting up a system of monitoring night run -ups, it had not proven too satis- factory, since the night supervisor who was the ultimate authority on whether or not the airlines could run the engines, was not located in an area where he could hear these engines. The Airport Commission has now agreed to add a monitoring station in the area where noise can be heard and can be more effectively controlled. It was also reported that there are now acceptable portable noise suppressors available and the Airport Commission has agreed to take steps to notify the airlines that it will be necessary to use one of these suppressors in order to run any engines at night. Future plans of the airport and problems with which they are faced, were also discussed at this meeting. 2. Founders Day Dinner. Mayor McGill reported that the Founders Day Dinner he! on Jaruary��d been a great success. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that a letter of com- mendation be sent to the 50th Anniversary Committee and to the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts in making this dinner so successful. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER HARRIS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that a 40 -watt Motrac Radio U -43 LHT for the Fire Department, be purchased from Motorola Communications at a total cost of $700. 96. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the recommendation of the City Manager as stated above, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Co -mcilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. -2- X 2268 2. Advised that the new population estimate for El Segundo as set by the State Department of Finance as of December 1, 1966, is 16, 300. 3. Recommended that a close -off time of noon on Thursday preceding the City Council meeting, be established for the receipt by the City Clerk of items to be included on the agenda. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the above recom- mendation be approved. 4. Presented to the Council his bond, dated January 1, 1967, in the amount of $10, 000, with Royal Indemnity Co. as surety, which bond was unani- mously approved. /fd, r CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Claim Against the City had been received from Mr. Ray Wolff for damage to his car in an accident on Sepulveda Blvd. on October 19, 1966 and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved. 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. VONNIE MAYNARD, AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, being request to use City Parking Lot at Main Street and Mariposa Ave. for car wash on January 28, 1967 from 10:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. Motion was made by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, being recommendation re City's participation in Tabloid Section of El Segundo Herald. Action in this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting to be held February 13, 1967. 3. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, being request for permission to conduct its annual "Dollars For Scholars" campaign on February 4, 1967; also request that January 29 thru February 4 be proclaimed AFS week in E1 Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Carr that the above requests be granted. Motion carried. 4. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, enclosing copy of resolution that the City of Los Angeles offer to the County and each of the 76 incorporated cities, the services of the Los Angeles City Social Service Department on a contractual basis. The City Manager was requested to investigate this matter and report to the Council at a later date. 5. STATE BOARD OF CORRECTIONS, being a commendation of the Police Department on the condition of the El Segundo jail. Ordered filed. 6. ALLEN L. WELL, 320 W. Sycamore Ave., being a commendation of the Fire Department Rescue Squad for its assistance to his 2- year -old daughter on January 6, 1967. Ordered filed. 7. HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, being a request for permission for temporary use of a tent on their property February 2 to 9, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 8. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being notice of application for the incorporation of territory known as Lennox. Ordered filed. -3- X 2269 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrants No. 14955 to 15257 inclusive, totaling $267, 733. 79, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 20 and 21 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, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McElhaney. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel requested that the Recreation and Parks Com- mission be asked to study the possibility of having a slot car racetrack placed in some area of the Recreation Center. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. FRANCES BOCCUZZIO, 347 Richmond St., requested that the Recreation and Parks Commission be asked to allow the use of skateboards and bicycles in the park so that the children would not have to use the streets and sidewalks for that purpose. The City Council agreed to ask Recreation and Parks Commission to reconsider their policy on this. 2. MISS JAN MEYER, South Bay Daily Breeze, presented to the City a scrapbook to be used in the Sister City Program. The Mayor accepted the scrapbook on behalf of the City and expressed appreciation to the South Bay Daily Breeze and Mr. Robert Curry, owner and publisher. 3. City Manager Harris noted that Mr. Dick Rosengarten would be representing the El Segundo Advertiser Press at future Council Meetings. 4. MR. V. J. STEFFLRE, request a supply of City seals for use by the Pioneer Club. By general consent the above request was granted. At the hour of 8 :00 o'clock p, m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a personnel session. At the hour of 8 :40 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened in the Council Chamber, the following members being present and answering roll -call: Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; The Mayor announced that Mr. Loyal Christensen had been appointed to the Recreation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Charles Barker, said term to expire May 14, 1967. The Mayor also announced that Mr. James Morgan had been re- appointed to the Planning Commission for a four -year term, said term to expire February 22, 1971. No other 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 8 :45 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Eunice U. Creason, City Cleric 4 Mayor -4-