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1961 FEB 13 CC MINx 1138 E1 Segundo, California February 13, 1961 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 Arthur Zscheigner, of St. John's Lutheran Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 otclock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was January 30, 1961, having been read without error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for addition and remodeling of Fire Station No. 1, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk stated she had nine bids in her possession. It was then moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Clark Trobough - - - - - - - $ 40,940.00 Ciampa, Inc. - - - - - - - - 44,134.00 Robert L. Reeves - - - - - - 44,400.00 Don B. Wolf - - - - - - - - 44,601.00 David Goodfellow - - - - - - 45,380.00 Richards Contractors, Inc.- 45,400.00 Herco Constr. Co. - - - - - 47,270.00 George W. Bertch, Inc. - - - 472867.00 E1 Rey Builders, Inc. - - - - 48,884.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works, the Fire Chief and the Architect for checking and report on Monday, February 20, 1961, at the hour of 9:00 otclock in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California. Motion carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for furnish- ing and installing reinforced concrete pipe storm drain in Imperial Avenue approximately 69t west of Cedar Street, and -1- X 1139 inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk replied she had seven bids in her possession. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson and unan- imously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: James Warner Construction Co. - - -$ 5,700.00 J. E. Popovich - - - - - - - - - - 6,300.00 Paul H. Sukow - - - - - - - - - - 7,686.00 M.G.R.Construction Co. - - - - - - 8,350.00 Anro Construction Co. - - - - - - 14,000.00 Colich Construction Co. - - - - - 25,775.00 M. E. Fridrich Co. - - - - - - - 252,660.00 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, February 20, 1961. Motion carried. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for bhe reception of bids for the improve- ment of Oak Avenue westerly of Hillcrest Street, as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 1937, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk replied she had three bids in her possession. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Oswald Bros. Co. - - - - - - - $ 7,459.05 Progressive Paving - - - - 8,509.00 Contractors Asphalt Sales Co. - 120204.00 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by 'Councilman Frederick, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, February 202 1961. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 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: GORDON T. NESVIG, CLERK, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, being notice that a petition had been filed with said Board for incorporation of certain unincorporated terri- tory in Los Angeles County to be known as the City of Lennox. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the Caty of Lawndale has filed proposal with said Com- mission for annexation of Annexations Nos. 6 and 10 -B. Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Inglewood has filed proposal with said Com- mission for annexation of ttThird Century 'Territoryt.l . Ordered filed. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed proposals with said Com- mission for annexation of Kaxon, Jorgenson, Moore and Elerick Territories. Ordered filed. -2- X 1140 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being notice of application for transfer of Wholesale Liquor license for James Robertson Company, 1921 Mariposa Avenue. Ordered filed. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, being notice of further hearing of M & M Charter Lines, to be held March 8, 1961, in the State Office Building, 107 South Broadway, Los Angeles. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 461 granting variance to reshape two exist- ing legal substandard lots in the 100 block on East Holly Avenue for Mr. Jack D. Sheets. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 460 granting variance to reshape two exist- ing legal substandard lots in the 100 block on East Pine Avenue for Mr. Paul F. Mayer. Ordered filed. 9 PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 462, granting a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the 75 foot height limit on property at 650 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo, requested by Mr. A. H. Rabin. Ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 463, granting an Unclassified Use Permit to locate a helistop on a proposed office building on property located at 650 North Sepulveda Boulevard, E1 Segundo, requested by Mr. A. H. Rabin. The Clerk advised that the matter had been set for hearing before this Council on March 13, 1961, after which the communication was ordered filed pending the hearing. MRS. CAROL AYER, 604 Hillcrest Street, protesting change in the stop signs at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Richmond Street. MRS. GEORGE E. RENFRO, JR., 759 Main Street, pro- testing the newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Richmond Street. Mayor Baker stated the Council is in the process of reviewing traffic stops and signals within the City; that the above mentioned traffic signal had just recently been installed and ordered the bbove communications filed pending such review. MR. VIRGIL H. SPONBERG, Long Beach, regarding street and road deficiencies in California counties and cities now and in the future to 1980. A report on E1 Segundo street deficiencies dated June, 1960, entitled SCR 62, having been made, the communication was ordered filed. ROBERT L. WOODS, CHAIRMAN, 1961 FUND CAMPAIGN, AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS, requesting permission to fly a 51 x 81 Red Cross Flag at the E1 Segundo City Hall during its fund - raising drive the entire month of March, 1961. The Council not desiring to set a precedent for fund - raising drives, it was requested-that a letter the directed to Mr. Woods, stating its position. -3- X MR. A. C. FULKERSON, 728 Loma Vista Street, request- ing that parking on Oak Avenue from Loma Vista Street to the bop of the hill, be restricted. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the above letter be referred to the Traffic Committee for study. Motion carried. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, transmitting copy of ibs Resolution No. 9, regarding dbeautification of the entrance to the City of E1 Segundo at Main Street and Imperial. By general consent, the matter was held over until the next regular meeting to be held Monday, February 27, 1961. MILO DELLMAN, SECRETARY- TREASURER pro tem, announcing the next meeting of the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County would be held February 1$, 1961 at Rodger Young Auditorium, 936 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, at 6:30 p.m. 1141 GEORGE H. SMITH, MAYOR, CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, enclosing a resolution imploring all patriotic Americans to awaken and bo fight all communistic activity. The Council desiring to take like action, City Attorney Bush was requested to prepare a resolution and present to the Council for its consideration,y EL SEGUNDO NURSERY SCHOOL GROUP, ELIZABETH BIRDSALL, CHAIRMAN, requesting permission to hold a fund - raising Rummage Sale at 120'West Grand Avenue on February 17 and 18, 1961. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, and unanimously carried, that the following resolu- tion be adopted: RESOLVED, that the E1 Segundo Nursery School Group be and they are hereby permitted to hold a fund - raising Rummage Sale at 120 West °Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo, on February 17 and 18, 1961, it being understood that said sale shall be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the Police Department of said City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: WILLIAM ALHAMBRA, transmit opposing Assembly Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen None; Councilmen None. F. LONGLEY, CITY AUDITORZCLERK, CITY OF tting copy of Alhambra's Resolution No. 21$01 Bill 127 amending the Brown Act. Mayor Baker stated the City of El Segundo has gone on record as opposing any amendment to the Brown Act. The com- munication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .Mr. Joseph E. Camp, 2$182 Redondo Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, addressed the Council regarding contamination of drinking water, and the proposed use of reclamation units. -4- X 1142 Mr. Earl Smith, 717 Loma Vista Streets sopke in support of Mr. Fulkerson's letter regarding parking on Oak Avenue west of Loma Vista Street. REPORTS OF 0 IFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That he was in receipt of a letter from Super- visor Kenneth Hahn calling attention to the fact that Aviation Boulevard from the railroad tracks south of El Segundo Boulevard souL',L southerly to Rosecrans Avenue is a County island between this City and the City of Hawthorne; that under existing laws it is mandatory that this street be annexed by one or the other or both cities, and he recommended that the City of E1 Segundo institute annexation proceedings to annex jto the centerline of said street, and to suggest to the City of Hawthorne that it also institute annexation proceedings. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Recommended that the relocation bond in amount of $2,000.00 covering work on a single family dwelling at 520 Nevada Street for Mr. J. B. Morgan be exonerated, as said relocation has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain relocation Bond No. 7480123, dated October 24, 1960, with Jack W. Morgan as Principal and Fidelity and Deposit Company.of Maryland as Surety, in the sum of $2,000.00 be f and the same is hereby exonerated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. That at the last regular Council meeting Mr. John Toregrase had applied for a free Veteran's license to sell sport closhing from a station wagon; that the matter had been taken under under consideration pending investigation. Since that time, Mr. Toregrase has with- drawn his request for said Veteran's license. 4. Requested authority to purchase 800 feet of 22" rubber lined fire hose; that four quotations had been received, and he recommended said hose be purchased from American Rubber Manufacturing Company in amount of $948.48, it being the low bidder; also that funds for the purchase are in the budget. -5- X 1143 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council- man Tandy, the above recomendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented a request from the Police Department to replace two traffic units; those to be replaced would then be rebuilt for the Director of Public Works and the Director of Building and Safety. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by.Councilman Tandy, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. That previously he had been authorized to obtain quotations for certain Water Department equipment, and he recommended the quotation of Smith Booth Usher, in amount of $4,592.64, for a crane suitable for mounting on a truck furnished by the City, hydraulically operated from power take -off, be accepted, it being the lowest quotation received. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick „ Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Quotations for a 22 ton truck were soiicited, and he recommended that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency, in amount of $3,232.91, be accepted, it being the lowest quotation received. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote:. Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Quotations for a Tractor Fond Model 821, or equal, with skip loader and backhoer were solicited, and he recom- mended the alternate bid of Southwest Tractor Company in amount of $7,054.32 be accepted. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. X 1144 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. That on January 20, 1961, two permits were issued to Steiny and Mitchel, Inc., electrical contractors, in amount of $13.10; that the work to be covered by said permits was located in Los Angeles instead of 81 Segundo, and he therefore recommended that 80 percent of the charge be refunded to said electrical contractors. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council of receipt of a claim against the City from Samuel F. Gilbert and Rosa E. Gilbert, 847 Pepper Street, for damage to said property from surface water in the hard rain of November 26, 1960, and that the claim had been referred to the Insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said claim be denied and the action of the Clerk in forwarding copy to the Insurance carrier is hereby approved. Motion unanimously carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. That a request had been received for a Quitclaim Deed covering an easement for pipes and conduits for the distribution of water as granted to Arena Water Company over a portion of Lot 3, Block 90, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 6, located at $20 East Palm Avenue. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement over Lot 3 in Block 90 of E1 Segundo Sheet No. 6, EXCEPT. the Easterly 67.2 feet thereof, as per map recorded in Book 20, Page 167 of Maps in the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, is no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed-to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Bissell. -7- 1145 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for map showing the "Major City E1 Segundo, and recommended said map to the Director of California, and upon his app adopted. Said map.included the Councilts consi Streets" within the he be authorized to Public Works of th4 :)roval, said map may the following major deration a City of submit State of be officially City streets: Rosecrans Avenue, from south City limits 5j7301 westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, to east City limites at Aviation Boulevard. E1 Segundo Boulevard, from Virginia Street to east City limits from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Avenue. at Isis Avenue, Los Angeles County. Grand Avenue, from west City limits near Loma Vista from Imperial Highway to Mariposa Avenue. Street to Sepulveda Boulevard. Holly Avenue, from Main Street to Eucalyptus Drive. Mariposa Avenue, from Virginia Street to Douglas Street. Maple Avenue, from Virginia Street to Nash Street. Vista Del Mar from south City limits at Forty -fifth Street Councilman Frederick, sieconded by Councilman (51 Porto) to north City limits at Grand Ave. Main Street, from E1 Segundo Boulevard to north City limits at Imperial Highway. Standard Street, from Grand Avenue to Holly Avenue. Eucalyptus Drive, from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Mariposa Avenue. Center Street, from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Avenue. Aviation Boulevard, from 116th Street (Los Angeles City) to Councilmen None. Rosecrans Avenue. Virginia Street, from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Avenue. Sheldon Street, from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Avenue. Douglas Street, from Imperial Highway to E1 Segundo Boulevard. Nash Street, from Imperial Highway to Mariposa Avenue. Imperial Highway, from East City limits at Aviation Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard. Imperial Avenue, from Sepulveda Boulevard to Hillcrest Street. Hillcrest Street, from Imperial Avenue to Imperial Highway. Moved by Councilman Frederick, sieconded by Councilman Gordon, the above recommendation be' -,approved-. •` Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. M. 1146 2. That he was in receipt of a map covering Job No. 41032 from the Road Commissioner of Los Angeles County, showing the proposed relocation of diagonal rail- road bridge at Rosecrans and Aviation; that the precise 1 location of the new bridge would be parallel to the old bridge and thirty feet to the southwest, and recommended the Council's approval. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the proposed reworking of the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Aviation by the County, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 12284 to 12402, Inclusive: General Fund - - Trust Fund - - - Pension Fund - - TOTAL $ 117,242.08 351.80 4.284.23 $ 121,878.11 Demand Register - Water Department - Demands Nos. 3802 to 3831, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - $ 7.456.90 TOTAL 7,456.90 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, 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 Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjounn until Monday, February 20, 1961, at the hour of 9:00 o'clock a.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Resp@ctfully submitted, City Clerk Q�