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1968 MAY 27 CC MINX 2484 E1 Segundo, California May 27, 1968 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 Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by Floyd Carr, Jr., Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Adjourned Regular Council Meeting held May 13, 1968, of the Regular Meeting held May 13, 1968, of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held May 15, 1968 and of the Special Meeting held May 21, 1968, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Councilman Frederick presented a 10 -year service pin to Battalion Chief Walter Voegtli of the Fire Department, and commended him on his service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS City Manager Jones reported that on March 12, 1968 a verdict in the matter of Experimental Specialties vs. City of E1 Segundo had been handed down. This verdict awarded damages as follows: Experimental Specialties Company, $59, 500 plus 7% interest to date of settlement; Howard Smith, $42, 700 plus 716 interest to date of settlement. The City, on March 20, 1968, filed a request for retrial on the amount of the award, which request was subsequently denied. The City filed a Notice of Intent to Appeal. Mr. Carl Becker, the City's Special Counsel in this case, had advised that since an appeal could require up to two years and that if successful, the case would be remanded to Superior Court for another trial on the amount of award, the probability of success on appeal would not justify the additional expense in attorney fees and costs. The Council, in executive session, authorized Mr. Becker to negotiate a settlement with the plaintiffs. The settlement that is acceptable to the plaintiffs and to the attorneys is as follows: Experimental Specialties Company, payment of all principal and interest due to date of settlement, May 23, 1968 (total amount $85, 699. 56); Howard Smith, principal amount of $42, 700 with no interest. The City Manager re- commended approval of the negotiated settlement. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the negotiated settlement as set forth above, be approved and that Resolution No. 2225, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS IN COMPROMISE OF CERTAIN LITIGATION., which was read, be adopted. -1- :X 21.85 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. The members of the Council then commended Councilman Balmer on his efforts on behalf of the City in effecting the negotiated settlement. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the public hearing on the proposed change of zone from R -1 to R -2 on property located at 1215 E. Mariposa Ave. , requested by the Corporation of the First Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. 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 Com- mission and the City Council todate. The Mayor stated that the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor Carr inquired if any written communications had been received and there being none, inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. The following persons spoke in favor of the pro- posed zone change: Bishop Paul R. R. Vidmar - 808 E. Pine Ave. Melvin Westover - 522 Whiting St. Floyd Wallace - 218 Loma Vista St. Mrs. Leslie Markle - 835 Bungalow Drive Dennis Barrett - 421 Washington St. Mayor Carr then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed zone change: Mr. Jack Morgan, representing the Citizens for Better City Development presented petitions signed by Mr. William Gaston and 60 others. Mr. Ross Wood - 633 California St. Mr. John Armstrong - 1216 E. Mariposa Ave. After all testimony had been received, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance effecting the proposed zone change,. entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 34" (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING LAW) OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958, " BY AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED., which was read in full. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Frederick. At this time, Councilman Nagel presented Certificates of Commendation to American Field Service students Ana Luisa Lopes Soares of Brazil and Anders Eric Garberg of Sweden. Mayor Carr then presented the students with keys to the City and letters to the Mayors of their home cities. -2- X 2486 At the hour of 8 :35 o'clock p, m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 687, denying request for variance to divide property at 1220 E. Maple Ave. , re- quested by Frank Negri, Jr. An appeal had been received and this matter had been set for hearing before the City Council on June 24, 1968. 2. REMOVAL, INC. , being application for license for trash removal. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above application be approved. „ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista St., welcomed the new Council- men and commended all members on their past deliberations on behalf of the City. He asked that they consider appropriating funds to install air conditioning in the City Hall. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Frederick reported that Mrs. Nancy O'Day and Mr. Robert Boaz had been appointed to the committee which is studying the Personnel Merit System Ordinance regarding political activity by City employees. The first meeting of this committee will be scheduled.following the budget i sessions. 2. South Bay City Councilmen's Association. Councilman Stephens reported that the members of this association are attempting to adopt a common classification for City employees. They had asked that City Manager Jones attend their next meeting to discuss this matter. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested that the Council set a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the comprehensive plan. By general consent, the joint meeting was set for June 17, 1968 at 7:00 o'clock p, m. 2. Requested that the Council set a deadline for receipt of applications for Parks and Recreation Commissioner and for a personnel session to interview applicants. By general consent, the date of June 3 was set as the deadline for receipt of applications and a personnel session was set for Wednesday, June 5, 1968 at 6 :00 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of interviewing applicants. 3. Requested permission to schedule examinations for Water Meter Reader - Repairman and Water and Sanitation Leadman II. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. -3- X 248'7 CITY ATTORNEY ALLENVIADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Uniform Building Code 1967 Edition, Volume I, Authorized Edition (together with its Appendix) which bears the seal of the International Conference of Building Officials, Copyright 1967 by International Conference of Building Officials, 50 South Los Robles Ave. , Pasadena, California and the Uniform Building Code 1967 Edition Standards which bears the seal of the International Conference of Building Officials, Copyright 1967 by International Conference of Building Officials, Copyright 1967 by International Conference of Building Officials, 50 South Los Robles, Pasadena, California. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that three (3) copies of the above Codes be ordered filed in the Office of the City Clerk and made available for public inspection. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance which would adopt the above Codes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, VOLUME I ", TOGETHER WITH ITS APPENDIX AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1967 EDITION, VOLUME III ", AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 633 AND 641 AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on June 24, 1968; that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing and that the form of Notice of Public Hearing, which was read by the City Attorney, be approved. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition (Uniform Building Code Volume II) which bears the seal of the International Conference of Building Officials, Copyright 1967 by International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5032 Alhambra Avenue, Los Angeles, California, and International Conference of Building Officials, 50 South Los Robles, Pasadena, California. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that three (3) copies of the above Code be ordered filed in the Office of the City Clerk and made available for public inspection. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance which would adopt the above Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1967 EDITION ", (UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME II). Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on June 24, 1968; that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing and that the form of Notice of Public Hearing, which was read by the City Attorney, be approved. -4- X 2488 3. Presented for the Councils consideration Internation Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition, adopted at the thirty-seventh annual conference, October, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that three (3) copies of the above Code be ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk and made available for public inspection. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance which would adopt the above Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDITION. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on June 24, 1968; that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing and that the form of Notice of Public Hearing, which was read by the City Attorney, be approved. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifications for the construction of Curb and Sidewalk Contract No. 3; also requests from Los Angeles Hacienda, Inc. and from the owners of property at Sepulveda Boulevard and Walnut Avenue for time extensions on construction of new side- walks to permit them to coordinate construction of these sidewalks with construction of their new buildings. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue permits to install temporary sidewalks for property at Sepulveda Boulevard and Palm Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and Walnut Avenue for a period not to exceed 16 months or until building permits are issued for construction on this property, whichever occurs sooner. Motion carried. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 67 -6 and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB AND SIDEWALK CONTRACT No. 3, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA", dated May 27, 1968, presented to this Council at this meeting, be approved, and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for reception of said bids being hereby fixed for June 24, 1968. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel read a report from Western Cities magazine regarding a court decision in the matter of throw -away pepers being placed on lawns without the consent of the occupant. The City Manager was requested to contact the Daily Breeze regarding its subscription list for the E1 Segundo Beacon. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrants No. 20493 thru 20571 inclusive, totaling $103, 499. 60, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 34 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: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Floyd Wallace suggested that the Council in considering the 1968 -69 budget, keep in mind the salaries of the safety service employees, in order to assure a more permanent staff. No further business to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick the meeting adjourn until Monday, June 3, 1968, at the hour of 6:00 O'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo for the purpose of conducting study sessions on the 1968 -69 Budget. Motion carried. The hour of adjournment of this meeting was 9 :45 o'clock p.m. PPP Respectfully submitted, Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk 2 4:8.9