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1958 AUG 25 CC MINX 653 E1 Segundo, California August 25, 1958 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Se- gundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meet- ing to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following which a prayer was offered by Donald S. Woodford, Director of Building and Safety. The -meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P. M. Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Councilmen Absent: Meschuk READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held August 11, 1958, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the min- utes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for installation of 2811 steel, pressure line and construction of Storm Water Pump Station, and inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received. The Clerk replied she had received four bids, whereupon it_ was moved by Councilman Baker., seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: Gardner & McCall, Inc. $35,890.00, R C R Corporation 380170.00 S E Pipeline Construction Company 42,818.00 Bock Company 44,572.00 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by,Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for check- ing and report later at this meeting. Carried. The Mayor announced this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on Fusion Welded Steel Pipe, and inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received. The Clerk replied she had received two bids, after which it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: Southern Pipe & Casing Co. Division, U. S..Industries, Inc.. $11,617.00 Cal -Metal Corporation 13,383.00 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for check- ing and report later at this meeting. Carried. - 1 - X 654 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for the improvement of Grand Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Center Street, and in- quired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk re- plied she had eight bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: Oswald Bros. Co. $32,928.10 Griffith Company 33,765.12 McAmis & Baker 340061.08 George Savala Paving Company 34,103.47 Progressive Paving - 35,616.96 Vernon Paving Company 36,403.10 Warren Southwest, Inc. 3$0004.20 Contractors Asphalt Sales Company 38,349.70 Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for check- ing and report later at this meeting. Carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore set for the hearing on the vacation of a portion of Holly Avenue between Valley and Hillcrest Streets, as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 1819, and - inquired of the City Clerk if affidavits of publication and posting of Notice of Vacation were on file, and she replied in the affirmative. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections against the vacation had been filed with her, and there being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council respecting such proposed vacation. Mr. Partlow, 405 Valley Street, addressed the Council, speaking.in favor of the proposed vacation. There being no other comments, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the hearing be closed. Carried. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman °Frederick, the matter be taken under consideration until the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held September 8, 1958. Carried. . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following communications received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Coun- cil and were disposed of in the manner indicated. ALBERT ISEN, MAYOR, CITY OF TORRANCE, August 6, 1958, transmitting copy of resolution of said City urging -the Board of Supervisors to refer the proposed County Charter changes to the electorate for the November ballot. Ordered filed. JOHN P. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES,•August 13, 1958, ,requesting the speed-limit on Coast Highway from its southern boundary at. E1 Porto to its northern boundary at Imperial Highway be raised from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour. It appearing that the Council concurred in the above sug- gestion, by general consent the City Manager and Chief of Police were requested to make an investigation and report back to the Council at its next regular meeting to be held September 8, 1958. - 2 - X 655 LEE GRAHAM, DISTRICT COMMANDER, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, August 21, 1958, requesting permission be granted for the solici- tation and collection of discarded clothing, household furnishings, etc. for disposal through the Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store located at 120 South Alameda, Compton. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Disabled American Veterans be granted permission to make salvage pickups within the City of E1 Segundo, and that this permit shall be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk MRS. BARBARA MAXWELL, 618 West Oak Avenue, E1 Segundo, stat- ing she had previously had a license to care for children in her home; that she had discontinued said child care for a period of time, and when she recently applied for a license to resume the child care she was unable to obtain a license due to restrict- ing laws having been passed. After discussion, the matter was referred to the City Attor- ney for investigation and report at the next regular meeting to be held September 8, 1958. PLANNING COMMISSION August 19, 1958, transmitting a copy of its Resolution No. 371 denying request of Marion Gourley for a change of zone from R -2 to R -3 for Lots 6 and 7. Block 37. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. BANK OF AMERICA ESCROW DEPARTMENT, August 20, 1958, request- ing the city to furnish Glen D. Bartholomew and Nevajane M. Bar- tholomew a quitclaim deed to certain easements for pipes and conduits as granted to Arena Water Company (the City by mesne as- signment of record is the owner) over a portion of Lot 5, Block 101. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gor- don, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement referred to in said above communication is no_ longer needed by the City of El Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and instructed to exe- cute a quitclaim deed of said property from the City of E1 Segundo to Glen D. Bartholomew and Nevajane M. Bar- tholomew, husband and wife., as joint tenants. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Meschuk - 3 - X 656 None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented revisions to the Rules and Regulations governing the Fire Department, and recommended approval. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution No. 1825, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO RULES AND REGU- LATIONS GOVERNING THE- FIRE DEPARTMENT, 195$rt, WHICH ALSO CONTAINS "MANUAL OF OPERATIONS EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT". which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk Frederick, Gordon and Mayor 2. Reported that he had receiued information from the City of Los Angeles that the matter of the transfer of land between new and old Imperial Highways to the City of E1 Segundo has been referred to the Los Angeles Planning Committee and Coordinating Board. The matter has been tentatively scheduled for the September 17 meeting of the Coordinating Board. Based on current information it appears that the exclusion from the City of Los Angeles of said land should be accomplished in January, 1959• CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request for cancellation of Warrant No. 5683 in amount of X125 due to duplicate payment. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the fol- lowing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to cancel Warrant No. 5683, and that said Director of Finance and the City Treasurer are hereby directed to make appropriate entry of such cancellation in their respective books of record. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk -4-- X 657 2. Presented for the Councilts acceptance the following deeds for street purposes in connection with the improvement of Kansas Street and Franklin Avenue: (1) Deed from International Rectifier Corporation, dated.'.August 20, 1958, covering the South 25 feet of Lot 292, Block 123; and (2) Deed from Ernie A. Kahn and Grace F. Kahn, dated August 15, 1958, covering the West 25 feet of Lot 244, Block 123. Moved by Councilman ick, the above mentioned is hereby authorized to ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Freder- deeds be accepted and the City Clerk record the same. Carried by the follow - Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Meschuk CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That at the last regular meeting of the Council he had been requested to prepare an amendment to the City Code effecting removal of 21 traffic stop signs, and at this time present such amendatory ordinance. Thereafter, Councilman Gordon introduced Ordinance No. 533, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 195$11 BY AMENDING SECTION 17.66 OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. which was read. 2. Stated that as requested at the last Council meeting, he had directed a communication to Mrs. Madge Young regarding con- demnation of structure at 928 Eucalyptus Drive; that there had not been sufficient time to receive an answer and requested per- mission to hold the matter until the meeting of September 8th. Permission granted. 3. Presented at this time-an ordinance determining the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for the 1958- 1959 fiscal year. Thereupon, Councilman Frederick introduced Ordinance No. 534, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEESt RETIREMENT ACT; MAINTAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY; AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY; FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1958 -1959 which was read. -5 X 658 4. Reported that the Final Decree of Condemnation had been received in connection with the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard and that said litigation was concluded. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That all bids received in connection with the instal- lation of a 2$" steel pressure line and the construction of Storm Water Pump Station had been checked, and he recommended that the bid of Gardner & McCall, the low bidder, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for the installation of a 2$" steel pressure line and the construction of Storm Water Pump Station and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids and recommended that the bid of Gardner & McCall, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Segundo that the bid of Gardner & McCall, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the con- tract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk is authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Gardner & McCall, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 2s That he had checked all bids received for Fusion Welded Steel Pipe and recommended that the bid of Southern Pipe and Casing Co. Division, U. S. Industries, Inc., the lowest bidder, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids on fusion welded steel pipe and accepted bids on this date; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids and recommended the bid of Southern Pipe & Casing Co. Division, U. S. Industries, Inc., the lowest bidder, be accepted; - 6 - X NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo that the bid of Southern Pipe & Casing Co. Division, U. S. Industries, Inc., the lowest bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the con- tract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk is authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and make delivery there- of in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, ex- cept the bid of said U. S. Industries, Inc.,.are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is instructed to return the bid checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 3. That he had checked all bids received for the improve- ment of Grand Avenue and recommended that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co., the lowest bidder, be accepted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for the improvement of Grand Avenue between Eucalyptus .Drive and Center Street, and accepted bids at this meeting; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids and recommended the bid of Oswald Bros. Co., the lowest bidder, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo that the bid of Oswald Bros. Co., the lowest bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City is authorized and instructed to execute the contract here- in awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and -the City Clerk is authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and make, delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Oswald Bros. Co., are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is instructed to reutrn the bid checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk- - 7 - 659 X 660 4. That he had received a petition signed by 61.5% of the property owners for the improvement of Kansas Street from El Segundo Boulevard to Franklin Avenue and for the improvement of Franklin Avenue from Illinois Street to Oregon Street and recom- mended that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for said improvement and present same at a later meeting. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the "PETITION (AND WAIVER) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF KANSAS STREET AND FRANKLIN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL.SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to this Council at this meeting be, and the same is hereby, ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and pre- sent to this Council for its approval plans and specifications for the contemplated improvement. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 5. That in order to complete the storm drainage facility in this area it is necessary to install a small amount of storm drain pipe in Holly Avenue and in Indiana Street and presented plans and specifications for the Council's consideration. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gor- don, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS NO. 58 -14 for Installation of Storm Drains in Portions of Holly Avenue and Indiana Street" be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that said Specifica- tions and Plans are hereby approved by this Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be invited for the construction of said storm drain, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to cause Notice Inviting Bids to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for the reception of being hereby fixed for September $, 1958. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for fur- nishing to the City reinforced concrete drainage pipe; such ad- vertising to be done in time, form and manner as required by law, such bids to be received September 8, 1958. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk X 661 6. That North American Aviation, Inc. and Douglas Aircraft Co. have recently annexed part of their properties in Sections 7 and 18 to the County Sanitation District No. 5 and have re- quested that a sanitary sewer be provided in El Segundo Boule- vard. This sewer line would be -a combination truck and street lateral and since it has been the Cityts policy to pay for trunk lines, he recommended that one -half of the cost be borne by the City and one -half by the property owners mentioned; the cost to North American Aviation would be approximately $5,167.52 and the cost to Douglas Aircraft $1,$32.4$, based on acreage. Said amounts shall be deposited with the City of E1 Segundo. Director of Public Works further recommended that any other companies desiring to be served by this sanitary sewer be charged the same unit price per acre. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendations of the Director of Public Works are hereby accepted and approved as set forth. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilman Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk Mr. Webb further advised that the County Sanitation District has finished plans and specifications and will soon advertise for bids for the construction of the necessary sewer in Aviation Boulevard. 7. Presented a written report to each Councilman concern- ing the seriousness of the water supply problem confronting the City. The original was ordered placed on file in the office of The City Clerk for all future references. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City-Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 531, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 531 was waived. Following motion duly made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, Ordinance No. 531 was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield Noes: None Absent: Councilman Meschuk 2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 528, entitled: - 9 - X 662 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 195$" BY AMENDING CERTAIN PARAGRAPHS OF CHAP- TER 21 OF SAID CODE, RELATING TO PARK- WAYS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 528 was waived. Following motion duly made by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker, Ordinance No. 528 failed to be adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon and Noes: Councilman Frederick Absent: Councilman Meschuk 3. The matter-of the request 2667 from the City was tabled until to be held September 8, 1958. Baker and Mayor Benfield to purchase Lot 43, Tract the next regular meeting PAYING BILLS The following demands having had the approval of the Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 5779 to 5909, inclusive: General Fund Pension Fund Trust Fund TOTAL 76,345.35 3,119.98 1.774.02 81,239.35 Demand Register - Water Department - Nos. 1676 to 1714 Inclusive: Water Operating Fund TOTAL 38,915.19 38o915-19 Moved by -Councilman.Frederick, seconded by Mayor Benfield, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor Benfield; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Meschuk. There being no further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilmen Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn until the hour of 8:00 o'clock A.M. on Saturday, August 30, 1958, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:30,o'clock P.M. APPROVED: Mayor % Respectfully submitted, City Clerk -10-