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1960 OCT 10 CC MINX 1075 E1 Segundo, California October 10, 1960 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, following which an invocation was given by Reverend Kenneth Nelson, of First Baptist Church. The meeting was then called to order by 11_ilburn E. Baler, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock P -M- ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilman Absent: Gordon. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the'Cty Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held September 26, 1960, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved ,Y by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman `randy, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for furnishing and in- stalling reinforced concrete pipe storm drain in East Holly Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Standard Street and the alleys in Blocks 41 and 60, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk stated she had seven bids in her possession, after which it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared. Motion carried. Said bids were as follows: S & S Constraction - - - - - - - $ 6,126.60 J. E.. Popovich - - - - - - - - - 6,298.90 Keith M. Thompson - - - - - - - 6,504.40 M. G. R. Const. Co. - - - - - - - 6,855.00 M. E. Fridrich ,Co. - - - - - - - - 6,881.00 Snow & Roberts Pipeline - - - - - 7,008.00 Oswald Bros. Co. - - - - - - - - - 8,325.40 . Moved by Councilman Fr•}ederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report back later in tihis, meeting. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS i 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: LL__SEGUNDO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, ,inviting the Councii to attend ''Meet Your Candidates" night to be, held in the Woman's Club House October 23, 1960, at 8:00 p.m. Ordered filed. -1- X 1076 ,JERRY HELVEY, requesting permission to obtain a license to solicit for painting house numbers on curbs within the City' * Mayor stated thtit if a property owner desired to have a house number painted on the curb it was their privilege to do so, but that Council action approving such a measure might- be used as a requirement; that the Building Department required a house number to be placed on each house, and to sanction putting the number on the curb might place a burden on the property owner. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Mayor Baker, the request be denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy and Mayor Balzer; Noes: Councilman Swanson; Absent: Councilman Gordon.. M. A. 14ISIIKIAN & CO, , • Consulting Engineers to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, requesting an indication of intent from the Council for permission to use this City's water pipeline easement from El Segundo Boulevard to Rosecrans Avenue. Director of Public Works Webb recommended that said permission be granted, provided all construction, plans and speci- fications, construction control and other matters be subject to the initial and continuing approval of the City Engineer as to engineering requirements; also that in the event a decision in the field is necessary, the City Engineer be given authority to make such decision and report at a later Council meeting; further, that permit for construction should be withheld until the new con- nection with the Metropolitan Water West Coast Feeder Line is Acompleted. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick., Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Balser; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. VIERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION, inviting City officials to attend the 37th annual American Municipal Congress to be held in New York City November 26Q30, 1960. Ordered filed. KEI`H E. KELLY, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS, advising that at the regular monthly meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission ,:held September 19th, a resolution was adopted accepting* the refrigerator donated by the Babe Ruth Women's Auxfliary. Ordered filed. RALPH L. LIGIITWINE, DISTRICT SCOUT EXECUTIVE, SOUTH BAY DISTRICT, requesting - permission for Boy Scouts to distribute "get- out- the - vote" door knob hangers through the City of El Segundo on Saturday, October 29, 1960. Moved by..Council.man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the request be granted. Motion carried. AV. C. FARQUHAR, PRESIDENT, WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, enclosing•a copy of telegram sent to Governor Brown by said Water District and a suggested form of resolution in support of its position, with request that a similar resolution be adopted by this Council. The letter having been received too late for action by the Council before the Metropolitan Water District Board meeting on October l:lth, the communication was ordered filed. -2- X 1077 DONALD R. GARDINER, 202 East Walnut Avenue, stating that additional time would be required in the donstruction of his home at this address, and requesting that his trailer permit be extended. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the trailer permit issued to Donald R. Gardiner, 202 East Walnut Avenue, be extended for six months, to expire on 'April 30, 1961. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. MR. AND MRS. LEO A. ABRAMS, 740 Center Street, and eight others, stating that although certain improvements in the storm drain system in the Center and Maple area have been made during the last five years, it is inadequate to handle the excess storm water, due to diversion of additional run off from other streets, and requesting that said diversion be stopped and that the exist- ing system be operated to handle only the natural flow of surface water. Director of Public Works Webb presented the following written report: "The attached petition, signed by t(ui persons, has been referred to this office for report. Center Street, between Oak and Maple, is a natural sump that is the terminal point for storm waters for an area of 78 acres. During the past several years i the City has made considerable improvements to the drainage system for removing' storm waters from this area by constructing a small sump for collection of run -off, construction of a pipeline from the subject area a to the vicinity of Nevada and llol_ly and installa- tion of a pump in the sump at Center and Maple. This system removed dtorm water from the subject area and will care for run- off produced by 5-year frequency flood. In order to provide for higher run -off floods of lesser frequency it is necessary for us to utilize the sump at California and Sycamore. When rising waters overtax the pump at Maple and Center, standard instructions for all personnel are to begin the diversion of water into the California - Sycamore sump. Np water-has been, or will be, diverted from other drainage areas to the Center -Maple stunp except after the cessation of rain- fall. At the end of a storm water is removed from the East Palm sump by portable pump and allowed to flow westerly on Oak Avenue to the Center -Maple sump where it is again pumped southerly to the Holly- Nevada sump'' No"water is contributed from the Palm ' sump to the Center -Maple sump until the Center -Maple sump has been evacuated. Any other works that "tile City has constructed, up -strem from the Center -Maple area.;'have resulted in the change of route of the storm water but have not increased the flow. They have been merely for the purposes of allowing this run -off to travel to its destination at Center and Maple through pipelines rather than across private property. All construction clone by the City has increased the amount of flood protection for the Center -Maple area, and nothing has been done to worsen the situation at that point." -3- X 10'78 Mr. William J. Cowin addressed the Council_ urging fall. cooperation of City equipment to protect property at the Center and Maple area. Mayor Baker assured the signers of the petition that the City is doing and will continue to do all in it's power to protect the Property of citizens; that the new storm drain will serve the entire City but will not be. con- structed to help during the coming; rainy season; also that it is'estimated it will tale 12 to 15 months to complete the project. ORAL COMUNI CATI ON S Mayor L'aker welcomed high school students attending the Coun.ci.l meeting. Robert Davies, 536 Virginia Street, one of the stuclents, inquired about the bids received earlier in the meeting, and when the award would be made. Mayor Baler explained the procedure. Beverly Hunley, 12P9 East Oal: Avenue, asked that the Councilmen speak louder, as it was difficult to hear . at the back of the Council_ Chamber. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES ACTING CITY MANAGER ROBERT L. WEBB, JR. , MADE REPOR'T'S AS FOLLOWTS: I. It is recommended that Relocation Permit ].fond No. 586010, in amount of $2,000.00 for relocation of a building at 937 Pepper Street, be exonerated as the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building; and Safety Department and in accordance with City Ordinances. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: i (-IRESOLVEI), that that certain relocation perm=it Bond 1vo. $86010, dated September 4, 1956, with George E. Renfro as Principal and The Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, in the sum of $2,000.00 be and the same isfhereby exonerated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, 'Tandy and Mavor Bal,cr- Noes: Council.men None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. At the last regular Council. meetings, bids }here received and opened,gor a new fire truck and said bids'were referred to the Fire Chief four_ investigation and report. After careful checking, :i't was recommended that the hid of Seagrave Cdr © rat %n�3j'£n<<ariioun£ ofi:.� 0t)Iy90 . tli2��, i�¢��' G�xy; or a : to£a� bF $29 ,P20�:60, being the low bid, be aceeptecl. Moved by C'ounci.lman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the recommendation of the Fire Chief to accept the bid of Seagrave Corporation to sell to .the City a fire truck in accordance with the specifications referred to in the request for quotations, for the sum of $29,020.60 be approved and that the purchase of said fire truck for this amount .is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baler; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -4- X 10'79 3. That quotations had been received for various public works equipment, which items are contained in the ct.irrent budget, and recommended the following equipment be purchased : Item 1. 1 -Model 48 -M1 Watson Auxiliary Transmission, Double under or equal installed on 1957 Ford Dump Truck Model F600. Low bid submitted by Lambert Company,_.Ltd in;;amotint of T Y.- $598.00 Item 2. 1 Pickup 'Truck Body to be installed on 1/2 ton • Pickup as per specifications attached to quo- tation. Low bid submitted by Jumbo Equipment Co. in amount of - - - - - - - --- - - - $419.76 Item 3. 1 Essick Model 62C or equal- Concrete Mixer in compliance with specifications furnished. Low bid submitted by Essick Machinery Co. including trade in of $35.00)- - - - - $51.0.00 Item 4. 1 Model #851 Ford Tractor in compliance with specifications furnished .Only bid submitted - Southwest Tractor Sales-,Inc. (with trade in allowance of $500.16) - - - - - - - - $3,742.00 Item 5. 1 Model SCW -1648 Clemco'Single Chamber Sandblast Pot as per specifications furnished with quo- tation. Low bid submitted by Garlinghouse,, Fremon & Co. in amount of - - - - - $544.34 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager to I- purchase the above set forth equipment, in accordance with specifications referred to in Request for Quotation, be approved and t#aat the purchase of said equipment is hereby authorized and directed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 4. That quotations had been received on certain quto- motive equipment, which items are contained in the current budget, and recommended the following equipment be purchased: Item 1. 1 -11 Ton Truck, Cab and chassis, low bid submitted by Irac:Escobar, Inc. (including trade -in of $50.00) T - - - $1,933.12 Item 2. 1- One -Half Ton Pickup truck, low bid submitted by Ira Escobar, Inc.(including trade -in,of $175.00) - - - - - - - - - 11410.33 Item 3. 1 -Four Door 9 passenger. Station wagon Low bid submitted by Ira Escobar, Inc. (including trade -in of $600.00 - - - - 11926.83 Item 4. Item 5. 1 -Four Door Sedan. Low bid submitted by Ira Escobar, Inc. - - - - - - - - - 2,326.43 1 -Four Door Sedan . by Ira Escobar, Inc. in of $200.00) - - - -5- Low bid submitted (including trade- 2,126 ,'33 X 1080 T I;r)n► 6 . 1-Four Door - Si,.-d aji . l.ow b i.d H►►I►m i. I; Cod by Ira Escobar, Inc. (including trade- in of $22$.00) - - - - - - - - - $2,029.73 Item 7. 1- One -Ilalf Ton P:icl;up, Cab and Chassis Low bid submitted by Ira Escol)ar, Inc. (including trade -in of $200.00)- - 1,333.69 Item 8. 1 -Two and one -half Ton Truck. Low bid submitted by Ira Escobar, Inc.(includ- ing trade -in of $1$0.00) - - - - - 4,097.53 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson that the recommendation of the Acting City Manager to purchase the above itemized automotive equipment, in accordance with specifications referred to in Request for Quotation, be approved and that the purchase of said equip- ment is hereby authorized and directed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. S. Thab,- Quotations had been solicited for radar traff:i_c control equipment, that the purchase of said eglipment had been recommended by the Police C3hief;.� ,and lie recommended said equip- ment be purchased from Vern If. Bolinder Co. for the sum of $1,790.00 plus tax. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police to accept the hid of Vern II. Bolinder Co., to sell toe the City radar traffic control equipment in aiiount of $1,790.00 plus tax, be approved and that the purchase of said radar traffic control equipment for said price is hereby authorised and directed. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that no signs be erected'to the effect that speed is checked by radar. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and i`fayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: Advised the Council of the filing of the ' Imperial and Other Streets Assessment with her on October 6, 1.960, and that November 14,th had been set as the date of the Assessment hearing. As previously requested by the Council, notices sent to property owners regarding the Assessment hearing invite their attention to the fact that if they care to protest they should do so in writing* and that if should be received by the City Council prior to the night-of the hearii -6- A X 181 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC. WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS:;AS FOLLOWS: 1. That a request had been wreceived from the Bureau of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles for the vacation of certain portions of the westerly end of Imperial Avenue, Acacia Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Maple Avenue, Oak Avenue, Palr.i Avenue and Mariposa Avenue, as presented on a map on the bull6tin board; that said portions of streets are covered by power lines and the Bureau of Water and Power owns all intervening land, and he recommended the request be approved and that vacation pro- ceedings be initiated. I -loved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intention to present to this Council.' Motion carried. 2. Advised the Council that the reconstruction of Irene Court by City forces, which is to be paid for by the property owners, is expected to begin in about one week, and recommended that vacation proceedings be initiated for the southerly $.9 feet of Irene Court throughout its entire length. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution of Intention to present to this Council. Motion carried. 3. The City Engineer has heretofore presented a petition for certain improvements in Oak Avenue west of Ilil_lcrest Street, as shown on Plan No. 60 -6, on file in the office of the City Engineer and which report showed that the valid signatures attached to the petition, as reported by the Title Insurance fy Trust Co. represented more than 60% of the total assessable area of the proposed assessment district as shown upon the plat attached to said petition. Councilman Frederick then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 1936, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN OAK AVENUE WEST OF HILLCREST STREET, AS PER PLANS AND PROFILES NO. 60 -6, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF' SAID CITY., said motion being seconded by Councilman Tandy and upon roll call, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Pursuant to Engineer presented Sheet 2, for the a Oak Avenue west of tions and detailed also a plat of the as Sheet 1 of said instructions of the City Council, the City plans, profiles and drawings No. 60 -6> Dnstruction of certain street improvements in Hillcrest Street, together with specifica- estimate of the cost of said improvements, assessment district for said improvements Plan 60 -6. Whereupon Councilman Frederick -7- X 1082 moved that said plans, specifications and plat of the assess- ment district be approved and that the said plans be filed in the office of the City Engineer, specifications and detailed estimate be filed in the office of the City Clerk of said city, which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy and carried by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. Councilman Swanson then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention.No. 1937 for the construction of certain improvements in Oak Avenue west of Ilillcrest Street, as particularly delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, w{rich motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy and carried by the following,.vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. a. Advised the Council of the need to employ a con- sulting engineering firm to prepare plans and specifications for the extension of the Jest Coast Feeder, and recormnended the firm of Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers, be employed. Moved by Councilman Frederick., seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation of the Director of Public dorks be approved and that Resolution No. 1938, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORN1115 EMPLOYING CONSULTING ENGINE'E'RS TO PERFORM ENGINEER- ING SERVICES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was ` adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Muncilman Gordon. 5. Reported that?all bids received earlier in the meeting for the construction of storm drains in East holly Avenue and the alleys in Blocks 41 and 60 had been tabulated, and that the bid of S & S Construction was found to be the lowest regular bid submitted for said improvement. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman `randy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for furnishing and installing storm drains in East Holly Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Standard Street and the alleys in Blocks 41 and 60, and accepted bids at this meeting; and -8- X 1083 19HEREAS, the City Engineer checl<ed all. bids received and recommended that the bid of S & S Construction be accepted, it being the lowest regular bid; NOW, THEREFOI:E, 13E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of S & S Con- struction, the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he vis hereby authorised and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the sane, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of S & S Construction are hereby rejected and- -the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen "Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Balser; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. At the last regular meeting bids were received for the installation of traffic 'signals at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Standard Street, which bids were talzen under consideration until this meeting. It appearing that -the Council did not favor the installa- tion of traffic signals at the intersection of El Segundo Blvd. and Standard Street at this time, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that all bids for said ' installation be rejected. Carried by the following vote: « Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Tandy a'r�d' ht'��'r- �3ker; Noes: 19ouncilmbn-None; Absent: Councilmen Gordon; RbLeM6ting:; :Cd.u.ncilMarr,'6wanson. 2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. S70 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINA1�'CE NO. 507 (TIIE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY IN VA1ZIOUS PARTICULARS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 570 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, Ordinance No. S70 was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. -9- X 1084 PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos.,,, 11.386 to 11.5544, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 611 021.. 8i4 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,1.39.89 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 182.00 TOTAL $ 65,343-73 Demand Register-- 'dater Department - Demands Nos'. 3534 to 3572, inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 6,994.21 TOTAL $ 6,994.21 ?-loved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman. Swanson, the demands be allowed, and warrants ordered drdwn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes:. Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. No further busineds appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn- ment being 8:45 o t clock p.m. Motion Carrie . i, APPROVED: TIayor Respectfully submitted, K . LrifLOY�_ City Clerk -10-