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1967 JUN 12 CC MINX E1 Segundo, California June 12, 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, followed by invocation by Rev. Roy Harter of the First Baptist 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, 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 May 22, 1967 and of Special Meeting held June 5, 1967, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor McGill presented plaques to Exchange Students Khalid Aly Hasan Sorour of Egypt and Wolde Meskel Mahatem of Ethiopia. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the reception of bids on franchise for oil pipeline (crossing Vista del Mar at a location adjacent to Southern California Edison Company's El Segundo Steam Plant; crossing Rosecrans Avenue at the intersection of Rosecrans and Elm Avenues). The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied that she had one bid. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that said bid be opened, examined and publicly de- clared, which bid was as follows: Amount of Bid Southern California Edison Company $ 500.00 which bid was accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $500. 00. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the bid of Southern California Edison Company in the amount of $500. 00 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and The City Attorney presented an ordinance granting said oil pipe- line franchise to Southern California Edison Company, entitled: -1- 2325 X 2326 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALI- FORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY -FIVE (25) YEARS, TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, USE, RENEW, RE- PAIR, REPLACE, AND. REMOVE OR ABANDON IN PLACE A PIPELINE AND APPURTENANCES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING, TRANS- PORTING, CONVEYING AND CARRYING OIL, ONLY, IN AND UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. , which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on appeal of Mr. C. S. Motta from the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 658, denying a variance re- quest to erect a sign 60' high in a C -2 zone, for property at 765 Sepulveda Boulevard. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of this hearing were in her possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and of the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor McGill inquired if any written communications had been received and the Clerk replied that none had been received. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed variance. Mr. C. S. Motta addressed the Council stating that he wished to erect a 60' sign because of the numerous high rise buildings in the area which make it difficult for motorists traveling south on Sepulveda Boulevard to notice his station in time to move to the right hand lane if they wish to make a turn into the station. He stated that this sign was proposed in connection with an extensive remodeling project he is undertaking. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed variance. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney cited the City Code provisions regarding matters of this type. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr 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 Commission has been received by the City Council from C. S. Motta, which decision denied request for variance to permit erection of a 60 -foot sign at property located at 765 Sepulveda .Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly adver- tised hearing on said appeal on June 12, 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 h *eby upheld, and that the appeal of C. S. Motta from such decision of the Planning Commission, as hereinabove defined, is denied. -2- X 232 -'7 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Councilman Nagel noted that the Southern California Gas Company had completed its first 100 years of service to the citizens of southern California and moved that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Southern California Gas Company is be- ginning its second century of service to this and other Southland communities; and WHEREAS, during its first century of accomplishment the investor-owned utility has kept pace with the rapid growth of Southern California and has pledged to continue its efficient ser- vice and policy of fair rates during the century which lies ahead; and WHEREAS, the Company now provides natural gas to almost two million homes and businesses in the area stretching south from Fresno County to the Mexican border, and east from the Pacific Ocean to the California- Arizona border, thus meeting the heat energy needs of more than 6, 400, 000 Southern Californians; and WHEREAS, the Company has become a substantial contri- butor to the economy of the State of California and its many com- munities such as our own through its plant investments and annual payroll and through its local and state taxes and franchise payments; and WHEREAS, it has long been a policy of the Southern California Gas Company to place able members of its management team in local Chambers of Commerce and Service Clubs in com- munities throughout its vast serving territory, and to support local enterprises and charities; and WHEREAS, every attempt has been made by the Company to blend well with the various communities in which it serves through design of its structures, landscaping of its grounds and proper maintenance of its facilities; and WHEREAS, in the judgment of this body, the Southern Salifornia Gas Company continues in its day -to -day operations to live up to the highest standards of a successful investor -owned public utility operating under the American free enterprise system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that its members, in recognition of the accomplishments of this company and its contributions to the progress of our City, do proudly salute the Southern California Gas Company on the occasion of the celebration of its centennial year. Motion was seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. AL MURPHY, 130 W. Grand Ave., requested that con- sideration be given to finding a suitable location for burying a 'time capsule' for the preservation of articles depicting this :era of El Segundo, which articles might be of interest to future generations. The Mayor then named Mr. Murphy, City Manager Jones, Councilmen McElhaney and Carr to a committee to study this matter and make recommendations to the Council. -3- X 2328 COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Councilman McElhaney reported that the South Bay City Councilmen's Association will be holding its meetings in El Segundo for the next year. The meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 8 :00 o'clock p. m. and the public is invited to attend. The City Attorney's office will probably be used for these meetings. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Tele- Products National Division of Teleconomy, Communications Consultants, to survey the City's communications system. This survey would be for the purpose of determining methods of reducing telephone costs and the City would pay Tele- Products a portion of any savings incurred through imple- mentation of their recommendations, the City being free to accept or reject any recommendation made by said Company. Mr. Merriman of Tele- Products was present in the Council Chamber and discussed their service with the Council. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the proposal of Tele- Products National Division of Teleconomy for survey of the City's communications system, be accepted, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Agreement and the City Clerk to attest. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick,, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Presented applications for rubbish and trash collection licenses from the following: Sery -West Disposal Company, 4645 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles Olympic Disposal Company, 14207 S. Brighton Ave. , Gardena Western Refuse Hauling, 401 Francisco Ave. , Gardena After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the applications of Olympic Disposal Company and Western Refuse Hauling, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick that the application of Sery -West Disposal Company, be ap- proved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, and, J Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a letter from Mr. A. A. McCray setting forth conditions for lease to the City of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 32, which are now being used as a retention basin for storm drain purposes. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the Lease Agreement to be forwarded to Mr. McCray for his acceptance. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None;. Absent: Councilmen None. 4- X 4. Reported that Chevron Land Company which owns property east of Sepulveda Boulevard which would be served by the proposed drainage project, had informed him that it has extensive plans for development of this area which might have some effect on the drainage project. The Chevron Land Company engineers plan to confer with the City's engineers regarding this matter and for this reason, City Manager Jones requested a two -month extension of time to present information regarding the storm drain bond issue election. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. The City Manager was requested to discuss with the Chevron Land Company the alignment of the proposed South Bay Parkway and bring its recommendations to the Council. 2329 CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr. H. F. Scott for personal injuries and damages sustained on March 15, 1967, and that the claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring the matter to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried. 2. Presented an appeal from Mr. Earl Watt, lessee of La Paz Cafe, 403 Main Street, for the use of the downstairs area of said building, without providing additional parking. The appeal was accepted by the Council and the matter was set for hearing on July 10, 1967. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, presented a resolution granting a conditional encroachment permit to North American Aviation, Inc. There- after, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 2192, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., A CER- TAIN CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ENCROACH UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF DOUGLAS STREET, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance re- garding disposal of swimming pool water, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 635 OF SAID CITY AND THE "WESTERN PLUMBING OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1964 EDITION," THEREIN ADOPTED, BY ADDING SECTION 301. 1 TO SAID CODE., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McElhaney. -5- X 2330 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that his office had received from the County Road Department the final plans for the improvement of Rosecrans Avenue from Sepulveda Boulevard to Aviation Boulevard and requested approval to sign said plans. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney and unanimously carried that the Assistant Director of Public Works be authorized to sign the final,- plans for improvement of Rosecrans Avenue as set forth above. 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. MR. C. C. HULL and FAMILY, 513 Washington Street, being a letter of appreciation regarding the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Ordered filed. 2. "VIVID" COMMITTEE OF EL SEGUNDO being a request that the week of June 27 to July 4 be declared "Victory in Viet Nam Instead of Defeat" week in El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the Council go on record as being in favor of any measures taken by the Govern- ment that will bring the Viet Nam situation to a conclusive and speedy victory for the forces of the United States of America. 3. MRS. WILLIAM L. CULLINGS, being a commendation of the Police Department for its help in an emergency on May 12, 1967. A copy having been sent to the Police Department, this correspondence was ordered filed. 4. CITY OF GARDENA, enclosing copy of its Resolution opposing Senate Bills 1401 and 1402 and Senate Concurrent Resolution #34 relating to rock, sand and gravel resources of the State. Ordered filed. 5. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, being a request for $5000. 00 to complete the cost of the anniversary celebration. Mayor McGill said that during the past year the City Council had committed itself, for advertising and promoting the City, to expend $10, 000 in holding the Golden Anniversary Celebration; that the demand of $5000:•• -- made upon the City at this time was for the unpaid balance of the commitment, and in order. Following a discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously adopted. that the demand be paid. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 659, granting petitions for creation of Oil Drilling Districts #1 and #2. Ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The Mayor requested that the City Manager contact the Pacific Telephone Company requesting removal of their lines from Sepulveda Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Mayor McGill that a letter be directed to the Pacific Telephone Co. indicating the City's displeasure with the Company's lack of cooperation in the matter of placing their phone lines underground. Motion carried. X 2331 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that Warrants Nos. 16383 thru 16586 inclusive, totaling $229, 830. 04, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 35 and 36 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 No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the meeting adjourn in memory of Police Lieutenant Emmett Wheeler, who passed away on May 28, 1967, the hour of adjournment being 8: 50 0' clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: nice U. Creason, City Clerk mayor -7-