1972 JAN 10 CC MINX 3169
E1 Segundo, California
January 10, 1972
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 Bishop Paul Vidmar of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints.
The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor,
the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 27, 1971
and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held December 30, 1971, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer,
seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as
recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance) of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Parking and
Loading Spaces, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had
been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received,
to which the Clerk replied that there had been none.
Planning Director Reid then reported on the proposed changes.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter.
There was no reply to this inquiry.
After discussion, it was recommended that the Staff and Council confer
on the proposed changes and that the matter be deferred.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the Staff and Council confer on the proposed changes and that this matter
be deferred until the next regular Council meeting. Motion carried.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for hearing
protests or objections against the assessment for improvement of Concord
Place between Maple Avenue and Sycamore Avenue (Assessment District No. 71)
in the City of E1 Segundo, pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 2386 and in-
quired of the Clerk if she had the Affidavits of Publication of Notice of Hearing,
of Posting Notice of Filing Assessment and of Mailing Notice of Filing Assess-
ment. The Clerk replied that she had the affidavits.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman
Nagel and unanimously carried (Mayor Stephens abstaining) that said Affidavits
of Publication, Posting and Mailing be received and filed.
Mr. Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, presented a summary
of the assessments, after which the Mayor inquired of the Clerk if any written
protests or objections relative to the assessments had been received. The
Clerk replied that none had been received.
The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter.
There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer,
that Resolution No. 2417, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CONFIRMING THE
ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
CONCORD PLACE BETWEEN MAPLE AVENUE
AND SYCAMORE AVENUE (AD- 71). ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan,
and Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen none;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Mayor Stephens.
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. McCulloch Aircraft Company, being letter advising termination of
lease on sump area at corner of tan and Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard,
effective December 31, 1971. Ordered filed.
2. Yellow Cab Company, being request for increase in taxicab rates.
City Manager ones reviewed this request which had been deferred from the
June 14 Council meeting pending action by the Los Angeles City Council.
Advised that the Los Angeles City ordinance approving the proposed rate
increase would become effective approximately February 15, 1972. Recom-
mended that the change become effective on the same date as the rate change
in the City of Los Angeles.
Mr. Robert Patterson, Vice president of Yellow Cab Company substan-
tiated his company's request for this rate increase.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman
McGill, that Resolution No. 2418, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2161 AND REPEALING RESOLU-
TIONS NOS. 2300 AND 2373 (YELLOW CAB COM-
PANY OF CALIFORNIA CONDITIONAL PERMIT).,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Mr. Paul G. Mueller, Jr., Agoura, California, being a protest
of charges for a a emen of weeds—and trash on his property at 315 -333
Indiana Street. City Manager Jones stated that it appeared the City acted
properly in this matter and recommended that Mr. Mueller's request be
denied.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan,
and unanimously carried that the request to cancel the invoice for removing
weeds and trash from the property at 315 -333 Indiana Street be denied.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division. Council-
man Nagel reps rte the following committee appointments:
Mayor Stephens: Delegate to the L.A. County Criminal
Justice Regional Planning Board
League Committee on Criminal Justice
Employer - Employee Relations Committee
Shoreline Preservation Task Force
Councilman Nagel: Environmental Quality Committee
Public Works
Director Glickman: Storm Drain Bond Issue Advisory Committee
City Manager Jones: Transportation Committee
Councilman Nagel reported that a meeting will be held on February 11
and 12 at the Anaheim Convention Center to determine the future of SLAG
and recommended that the City take a position on the recommendations which
had been develop-ad by the Executive Board, which will be presented at the
aforementioned meeting. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor
Stephens; seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that
the City express its opposition to the requirement of mandatory membership
in SCAG and its proposed manner of financing. Councilman Nagel was asked
to represent the City at the meeting.
Councilman Nagel reported that one item on the A95 Grant List was an
application for a grant for Regional Law Enforcement by Sheriff Pitchess.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Stephens and
unanimously carried that the City exercise its right to protest through the
response procedure of A95. Councilman Nagel volunteered to make the
City's position known to the County Board of Supervisors.
Councilman -Nagel introduced Community Relations Representative,
Cal Edgington of the Los Angeles Department of Airports.
2. Recreation_ and Parks Commission. Letter of resignation from
Peter D. d- ar an Motion was made y ouncilman Morgan, seconded by
Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that this resignation be accepted.
Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill
and unanimously carried that Mr. George J. Moriarty be appointed to fill
the vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission created by the resig-
nation of Peter D. Charland, term to expire May 14, 1973.
3. League of California Cities. Mayor Stephens reported that the League
had voted to oppose any across - the -board increase in wages for County employ-
ees this year. Reported that the League had adopted eight guide lines for the
County Board of Supervisors to follow in reaching a reasonable settlement for
salaries and wages and that he had been asked to meet with Supervisor Chase
and eight other mayors on January 12 to present the position of the League.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the matter of amendments to the Home Occupation
Section of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code had been deferred from previous
Council meetings for further study by the Staff and Council, and that Home
Occupation licenses were being held in abeyance pending this review. After
discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken at this time and
that the Home Occupation licenses would be issued in the usual manner.
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2. Reported that bids had been received for Library Shelving as follows:
Item Qty Description
1 1 Bro -Dart Catalog #60935L
(or equal)
2 2 Bro -Dart Catalog #60935A
(or eq a
3 1 Bro -Dart Catalog #60935A
Special Unit (or equal)
Installation Charge
Totals
Bro -Dart, Inc.
$ 229. 50
346. 70
111.27
60. 00
$ 747.47
Sp°rry -Rand
Library Bureau
$ 319. 52
439. 12
155.29
60.00__
$ 973. 93
Recommended that Item 3 be deleted and an additional Item 2 be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that
the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and that a purchase order be
issued for one each of Item 1 and three each of Item 2 for a total cost of
$809. 55 including tax and installation charge. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. As previously requested, presented a resolution urging the State
Highway Commission to introduce legislation which would remedy the routing
of the E1 Segundo- Norwalk Freeway through the city of Hawthorne so that con-
struction could proceed.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan
that Resolution No. 2419, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO RE-
SOLVE THE STALEMATE ON CONSTRUCTION OF
THE I -105 (EL SEGUNDO- NORWALK) FREEWAY
THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ACTION.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Reported that T & F Oil Company permit for use of a trailer had
been extended to December 25, 1971 pending certain improvements being
made to the property. Advised that progress of the improvements had been
good and recommended that one year extension be granted from July 28, 1971
to July 27, 1972.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
and unanimously carried that a permit be granted to T & F Oil Company for
use of a trailer on its property at Grand Avenue and Center Street, said per-
mit to expire on July 27, 1972.
5. Reported that the Los Angeles Planning Commission had prepared
proposed general plans for the Los Angeles International Airport and for the
Westchester area and that a public hearing is scheduled for January 24.
Planning Director Reid reported on the plans and how they would affect
E1 Segundo. Mr. Reid was asked to prepare a report for presentation at
the public hearing on January 24, 1972.
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6. Advised that the date for filing applications for the position of Finance
Director had passed and that an Interview Board would be set up and an
appointment made in the near future.
7. Requested that the Council meet in an executive session immediately
after this meeting to discuss another matter of employment and a matter of
possible litigation.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that an Application for Leave to File Late Claim had been
received from Attorney Wayne D. Gomez in the matter of Maxwell G. Haskell's
claim of personal injuries. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded
by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the request be denied.
2. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr.
William E. Swan, 322 Sierra Street for personal injuries and that said claim
had been referred to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens,
seconded by Councilman Morgan that the claim be denied and that the action of
the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion
carried.
3. Recommended that paper ballots be used for the Municipal Election
to be held April 11, 1972. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the above recommendation
be approved.
4. Recommended that the hours of 7:00 o'clock a. m, to 7 :00 o'clock P. m.
be established for polling places for the Municipal Election to be held April 11,
1972. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved.
5. Recommended that a deposit of $75. 00 be required of each candidate
filing a Statement of Qualification in the Municipal Election to be held April 11,
1972. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Stephens,
and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the design of the proposed railroad grade separation
at E1 Segundo and Aviation Boulevards was not acceptable to The Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. Presented a sketch of a steel plate
girder bridge as a suitable alternative and recommended the Council accept
this design for presentation to the County Road Department for re- design of
the structure for resubmittal to the Santa Fe.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer,
and unanimously carried that the Public Works Director's recommendation be
accepted.
2. Reported that The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
had denied a request for a private grade -level crossing at Douglas Street
for use by the Fire Department. City Manager Jones reported that the need
for this road had lessened since the City entered into the Joint Powers Agree-
ment with adjoining cities for first alarm responses. No action in this matter
was required of the Council at this time.
Mayor Stephens advised that he had been in contact with Assemblyman
Robert Beverly, Chevron Land Company and the City of Manhattan Beach re-
garding the Santa Fe Railroad tracks cutting through communities when only
a few customers were on the line. Suggested that the efforts of all concerned
be combined in contacting the Railway Company and Public Utilities Commis-
sion to restrict the Railway Company from cutting through communities when
only a limited number of customers would be served. Further stated that,
if necessary, legislation might be instigated for this control.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending Chapter
16. 24 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to projection of signs over
streets and sidewalks, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.24 OF THE
"EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID
CHAPTER RELATES TO BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 779 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 779 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending Chapter
16. 04 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code establishing Board of Appeals in
the Uniform Building Code, Volume IV - Dangerous Buildings, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CHAPTER 16.04 OF
THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" AND THE
"UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VOLUME IV DANGER-
OUS BUILDINGS" THEREIN ADOPTED BY REFER-
ENCE BY ADDING SECTION 16.04. 250 RELATING
TO BOARD OF APPEALS.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 780 was waived. Following motion made by Mayor
Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer, Ordinance No. 780 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Mayor Stephens reported that he had discussed with Assemblyman
Beverly's staff the subject of combining the School Board and City Elections
and was informed that it was too late to introduce a bill, but that they were
working on new legislation to this effect.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Peterson, 316 Concord Street, claimed the City cleared con-
crete from his premises that he had hauled in to fill in the back yard and
protested the charges levied for this work. City Manager Jones advised
that all the proper notices of the abatement had been posted and that the
owner of the property had been notified by mail. By general consent, Mr.
Peterson's request that the charges be dropped, was denied.
At the hour of 10 :15 o'clock p, m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for an executive session. At the hour of 11:00 o'clock p, m. , the
Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the
meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11: 05 o'clock p.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
JANE D. HOUGH
City Clerk of the City of El Segundo
APPROVED:
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