1967 MAR 13 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
March 13, 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 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, 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 February 27, 1967, having been read and no
error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the minutes of said meeting be
approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Councilman Nagel presented a 10 -year service pin to
Wasco Zeanchock of the Street Department and Councilman McElhaney pre-
sented a 20 -year service pin to Kent Annis, Detective, Police Department.
Both were commended on their service to the City.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on appeal of Kemal Shaby from the decision of the Planning
Commission in its Resolution No. 655, denying a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction of a storage mezzanine without providing additional parking,
for property at 225 Arena Street, and 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 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 re-
ceived and the Clerk replied that none had been received.
The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor
of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Mr. George Lowerre III, repre-
senting Mr. Kemal Shaby, addressed the Council stating that his client is
willing to abide by any conditions which the Council might wish to impose in
order that this permit could be granted.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition
to the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Drew Boronda, owner of a
business at 221 Arena Street, stated that parking in this area is already a
problem and he did not wish to see the problem compounded. He felt that if
the Council granted this permit, they would be faced with many such requests.
Mr. Frank Negri, owner of a business at 128 Sierra St. , also
addressed the COUncU i on pposition to the granting of the Conditional Use
Permit.
After all testimony had been received in favor of and in opposition to
the proposed Conditional Use Permit, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, 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 Kemal
Shaby, which decision denied request for Conditional Use Permit
for the construction of a storage mezzanine without providing
additional parking, at 225 Arena Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised
hearing on said appeal on March 13, 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 Kemal Shaby from such decision of the Planning Commission, as
hereinabove defined is denied.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen Frederick and McElhaney;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
and unanimously carried, that refund of filing fee for variance be made to
Mr. Kemal Shaby.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MISS PRUDENCE PRIMM (Mrs. Louise Duvall) addressed the
Council asking that the Golden Anniversary Belles be authorized to "rid the
town of the hussies in short skirts, make -up and short hair ". Present in
the Council Chamber were several members of Miss Primm's Golden
Belles, as well as two members of the opposing organization "The Golden
Anniversary Hussies ". After discussion, motion was made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried,
that the request of the Golden Anniversary Belles be granted, but that great
encouragement be offered to the Golden Anniversary Hussies.
2. MR. R. C. LONG, President, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce,
extended an invitation to the members of the Council to attend the first
meeting of the committee on Total Community Development, on March 15
at 7:30 p. m. at the Junior High School.
3. MR. DICK ROSE, El Porto Homeowners Association, inquired
of the Council as to the possibility of annexation of El Porto by the City of
El Segundo. The City Manager was requested to study the cost which would
be involved in such an annexation and to contact the El Porto Homeowners
Association to discuss the matter.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Councilman Frederick thanked the Council for the flowers sent to
him in the hospital.
Councilman Nagel presented a copy of Senate Bill No. 255 which
had been introduced by Senators Col' .er and Carrell, which would prohibit
any structure or natural growth within one statute mile of the exterior
boundary of any publicly owned airport at such height as to constitute a
hazard to air navigation as defined in Part 77 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations unless a permit is issued by the division. This proposed Senate
Bill was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation
as to how this might affect the City of E1 Segundo.
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Councilman Nagel reported that, prior to Assemblyman Chapel's
death, Assembly Bill No. 169 regarding the elimination of the Pacific
Coast Freeway between Slauson Freeway and Artesia Blvd. had been intro-
duced and had been assigned to the Committee on Transportation. A repre-
sentative of the Inter -City Highway Committee had contacted members of
this Committee and learned that these legislators would be in favor of
eliminating the Pacific Coast Freeway south of Imperial Highway if the
- Inter -City Highway Committee would not be opposed to connecting the
Pacific Coast Freeway to the Imperial Freeway. This bill is to be re-
introduced and there seems to be a very good chance that it will pass.
Councilman McElhaney stated that in the area of noise abatement, he
would like to see some effort made to meet with State Legislators to try to
get some legislation passed which would require that noise suppressing
systems be incorporated into the design of aircraft.
Mayor McGill reported that he had attended a meeting called by the
League of California Cities for Mayors and City Managers of surrounding
cities. In attendance at this meeting were several legislators, including
Assembly Speaker, Jesse Unruh. Problems common to the cities were
discussed and it was agreed that a committee be set up which would consist
of representatives from the cities, which committee would propose legislation
regarding these problems.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER HARRIS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented proposals for tabloids and special sections for the
El Segundo 50th Anniversary Celebration as follows:
El Segundo Herald 2 pages @ $160. 00 $ 320. 00
South Bay Deily Breeze 2 pages @ $247. 50 495. 00
50th Anniv. Tabloid 4 pages @ $500. 00 2,000.00
Mrs. Barbara Mack - layout & material development 425.00
Engraving, art work, photos, misc. 160.00
$ 3,400.00
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the proposals for tabloids and special
sections as- presented by the City Manager, be accepted. Motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney,'' Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilman Carr;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At the hour of 9 :20 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a ten - minute
recess. At the hour of 9 :30 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the
following members being present and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick,
McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill.
CITY MANAGER (cbnt'd. )
2. Advised the Council that for the past ten years the City has leased
from Mr. A. A. McCray the east one -half of Lots 14 and 15, Block 32, in the
City of El Segundo for drainage sump purposes and that said lease is about to
expire. He requested that American Right of Way and Appraisal Contractors
be hired to establish a fair rental fee for these lots in the evertthe City wishes
to renew said lease.
Mr. A. A. McCray being present in the Council Chamber, addressed
the Council stating that he would like to discuss this matter further with
representatives of the City. By general consent, decision in this matter
was postponed until a later date to allow further study.
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3. Requested permission to advertise for bids on 5, 000 feet of
8 -inch cast iron pipe for the Water Department as set forth in the 1966 -67
budget. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above request be granted.
4. Recommended the adoption of a new job classification entitled
"Meter reader -Repairman" at Range #28 ($488 -591) of the salary schedule
and departmental promotional examination to establish an eligibility list.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney and unanimously carried that Section 3 (B) of Part I of Resolution
No. 2140 (The Salary Resolution) be amended by adding Item 34a, as follows:
Water
"34a Meter Reader - Repairman 28 488 - 591 ",
and that departmental promotional examination be conducted to establish an
eligibility list for said position.
5. Requested permission to employ a Plan Check Engineer for the
Department of Building Safety at such step in the existing salary range for the
position as is necessary to fill the position. After discussion, motion was
made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above
request be granted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilman Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that two suits had been brought against the City by
Douglas Aircraft Company for refund of taxes in amount of $27, 077. 99 for
1961 and $22, 009. 38 for 1962; the Complaint and Summons had been for-
warded to the County Counsel's office which, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 5103 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, provides the defense for
the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the action of the City Attorney in referring the Complaint
and Summons as above set forth, be approved. Motion carried.
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. SOUTHWEST AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE, requesting
Council adopt a resolution indicating its support of California State College
at Dominguez Hills' proposed conference on "Environmental Problems and
Urban Design and Beautification ". Motion was made by Councilman Carr,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, finds
that a conference on "Environmental Problems and Urban Design
and Beautification" is important to the future growth of the
southwest area; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, finds
that this conference can offer unique opportunities toward en-
couraging inter -city cooperation and coordination in order to
understand the problems of future urban growth in our area; and
WHEREAS, this conference is an important and valuable
contribution by the college in its evolving role in the southwest area;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of
E1 Segundo, California, does hereby endorse and support the con-
ference on "Environmental Problems and Urban Design and
Beautification" to be held June 15, 16 and 17, 1967, and hosted by
The California State College at Dominguez Hills.
2. CITY OF HAWTHORNE, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 3925,
endorsing and supporting the participation by Los Angeles City and County
governments and use of public funds to supplement available revenues for
development, maintenance and operation of an adequate mass transportation
system throughout Los Angeles County. Ordered filed.
3. CITY OF PASADENA, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 8727,
recommending the use of existing railroad rights of way for rapid transit
system. Ordered filed.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of Resolution of the
East San Gabriel Valley Planning Commission re official name for Interstate
Highway 605. Ordered filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of the traffic ordinance, 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,'f 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.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 659 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 659 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance regarding the
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.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 660 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 660 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilmen Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that Warrants Nos. 15569 thru 15712 inclusive, totaling
$122, 626. 61, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been pre-
sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 25 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. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare an
ordinance which would amend the City Code provisions regarding abandoned
refrigerators.
At the hour of 10:30 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for a personnel session. At the hour of 10:55 o'clock p.m. , the Council
reconvened in the Council Chamber, all members being present and answering
roll call.
Mayor McGill announced that the matter of removing Walter H. Harris
from the office of City Manager had been discussed in the personnel session.
It was then moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that Walter H. Harris be removed from the office of City Manager of the City
of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, March 15, 1967 at the hour of
12:00 o'clock noon in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of
El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:00
o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk