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1961 JAN 09 CC MINX t E1 Segundo, California January 9, 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 invo- cation was given by Father Acton, of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, 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 THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held December 27, 1960, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, 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 construction of addition and remodel of Fire Station No. 1, and inquired of the City Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied there were nine bids received, whereupon it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by.Councilman Tandy, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Don B. Wolf - - -- - - - - - - $ 511987.00 . .Richdvds Contractors, Inc. - - 522500.00 George L. Doerfler -.- - - - - 532267.00 Herco Construction Co. - - - - 53,400.00 Ciimpa Inc. - - - - - - - - - - 53,989.00 Collins & McPherson - - - - - - 542422.00 Robert L. Reeves Const. Co. - - 54,500.00 G. Harmon Construction Co. - - 56,678.00 Oliver Construction Co. - - - - 572999:00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works, Fire Chief Gates and Architect Marion Varner for checking and report later at this meeting. Motion carried. At this time, the hour being 7:15 o'clock p.m., Mayor Baker declared a five minute recess. At the hour of 7:20 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following Councilmen answering roll call: Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on improvement of Oak Avenue west of Hillcrest Street, and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which she replied that a letter from Mr. Ernest R. Smith, 715 West Oak Avenue had been received, together with a petition signed by thirteen property owners, withdrawing the protests of October 26, 1960 on Resolution of Intention No. 1937• -1- 1121 X 1122 The Director of Public Works reported to the Council that upon acceptance of withdrawal of the above protests there remained no protest against the work. He further called the Council's attention to Section 6 of Resolution of Intention No. 1937, adopted at the. regular meeting,held October 10, 1960, which states that the City will pay out of its General Fund an estimated amount of $2,356.00 toward the cost of said improvement. The Council desiring to cooperate with the property owners in this street improvement, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried, that the petition withdrawing protests against the work be accepted and ordered filed. The Director of Public Works further stated that it would then be in order for the Council to adopt a resolution ordering the work. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1946, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY-OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDER- ING THE WORK DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1937•, 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: Councilman Gordon. At this time Mayor Baker presented adten year service pin to Captain Dale Newman, of the Fire Department, and a five year service pin to Auten Bush, City Attorney, and thanked them for their loyalty and cooperation on behalf of the City. 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: 1. -EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SAM DOUGLASS, PRESIDENT; requesting that the Mayor and City Council proclaim September'7, 8, 9 and 10, 1961, as E1 Segundo Community Fair Days and requesting the use of the Civic Center area as the location; also that all necessary permits and licenses covering all shows, concessions and activities in.connection with said Community Fair be issued by the City wnthout fee. Mr. John Sailors, City Manager, reported.that 3800 post cards were mailed to property owners inquiring if it was their desire to continue E1,Segundo Community Fair Days, and if so, their choice of location; that'slightly more than 50% replied, with the following results: just over 62% were in favor of another fair; 65% were in favor of the Mann' Street location, 3S% were in favor of various other locations, 52% were opposed to the carnival. The Council desiring to carry out the wishes of the majority of property owners, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that September 7, 80 9 and 10, 1961, be proclaimed as E1 Segundo Community Fair Days and that the results of the Postcard survey be carried out. Motion carried. -2- X MARC H. SIEGAL, Executive Vice President, Thunderbird International Hotel, requesting permission to make an exit drivew way in the wall at the rear of the Thunderbird Hotel. By general consent, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. 3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed with the Secretary of said Commission a proposal for the annexation of E1 Segundo Boulevard Annexation to said City. Ordered filed. MARPLEX COMPANY, MR. ERIC MARX, PRESIDENT, regarding a fire said company suffered on December 30th, and expressing appreciation for the cooperation of the Fire Department and the Police Department. Copy of the letter was requested to be furnished to said departments, after which the communication was ordered filed. WALTER C. GERFEN, CITY CLERK, CITY OF MONROVIA, trans- mitting copy of its Resolution No. 2978 N.S. endorsing the position of the Los Angeles County Divinision of the League of Cali- fornia Cities regarding Metropolitan Transit Authority proposals . for new and additional alegislation of a mass rapid transit system in the Los Angeles area. Ordered filed. 1123 MANE NEIL, RECORDING SECRETARY, WESTERN AIRLINES LODGE # 3049, requesting approval of the Council for the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, Western Airlines Lodge #3049, to hold a dinner and dance at the Rose Bowl, 135 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo, on January 3212 1961. A report from the Fire Marshal and the Director of Build- ing and Safety was presented, recommending said permit be not granted,,but that if favorable consideration was extended, certain conditions should be complied with. After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a request was presented to the City Council for a permit to allow Air Transport Division, Western Airlines Lodge #3049 to hold a dinner and dance at the Rose Bowl on January. 21, 1961, at which less than seventh five persons would be present;.and WHEREAS +.,reports from the Fire Marshal and the Director of Building and Safety have set forth certain requirements for an occupancy of this nature; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that permit for such dinner and dance is hereby granted providing that the following conditions are met: 1. Cause the north east exit door, with its panic hardware,-to be placed in operable condition. 2. Require all lighting and exit signs to be placed in operable condition. 3. Require toilet facilities to be place in sanitary condition. 4. Require storage and other accumulation of debris to be cleaned. S. Require the applicant to employ a qualified fireman as a , «fire -watch during the entire event; and FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Recording Secretary and to the owner of the Rose Bowl. -3- X 1124 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. T. J. Robertson, 822 Center Street, addressed the Council regarding aircraft noise, and stated he had observed many of the planes turning before reaching the ocean; that perhaps the recent plane accident might have been avoided had a different flight pattern been followed. Councilman Frederick advised Mr. Robertson that the City is checking with the C. A. A. on Thursday of this week and will have an opportunity to discuss flight patterns. Harry Bullock, high school student, 409 Washington Street, spoke regarding flight pattern of aircraft. Bob Hartman, high school student, 418 West Maple Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the El-Segundo Fair; that in his opinion 50% of its attendance was students from E1 Segundo and surrounding cities and that the carnival was a main attraction; that cards were sent to approximately 3,800 persons but that there are approximately 3,000 students who did not receive cards. Mr. T. J. Robertson, 822 Center Street, .stated that while he did not receive.a post card inquiry concerning the Fair, he felt the Chamber of Commerce might be more selectful in obtaining a carnival for the Fair. - Councilman Frederick stated -that in giving considera- tion to the post card survey, it might enable the Chamber of Com- merce to submit an alternate proposale to provide rides but not to have 'a carnival company take.complete control of the Fair; that the Council had no objection to have rides at the Fair but the objection was in having the Carnival take over the entire fun part of the Fair; that to eliminate rides completely would be very detrimental to the entire Fair. Jerry Soxman, high school student, 508 West Acacia Avenue, inquired if opposition to the 1959 carnival had been registered or if it was just the 1960 carnival. Mayor Baker stated each year there had been opposition - voiced but that this year was the first time a post card poll had been taken as to the wish of the property owners. Bob Carter, high school student, 829.Lomita Street, inquired as to the possibility of erecting traffic signals at Palm Avenue and Bungalow Street. Mayor Baker stated one reason is that the intersection has an unobstructed view. Other inter- sections were mentioned as needing stop signs, and Councilman Frederick advised that after a traffic survey was made by a qualified Traffic Consultant last year, it was recommended that 26 stop signs be removed and none added; that during the time he hadfserved on the Council and School Board, numerous requests for stop signs had been received so that each intersection in the City might easily have four -way stop signs if all requests were followed. Nancy Edelen, high school student, 624 Bungalow Street, stated that the large pine tree in Mayor Baker's yard obstructed the view; also that if some of the four -way stopsswere changed to two -way stops, it would be helpful. -4- X 1125 Fletcher Smith, high school student., 752 Maryland Streetm inquired what action is taken when complaints of excessive speed of cars are made to the Police Department. Mayor Baker stated that as a rule the area inquestion is checked for traffic violators. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND' SPECIAL. COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that Harry Weber, Director of Finance, be up- graded from Step D at.i$827.00 per month to Step E at $868.00 per month, effective this date. Moved.by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,.the mbove recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: 'Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon.' CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That an invoice in amount.of $238.7$ had been received from Department of-Public Works, City of Los Angeles, covering cost for repairing traffic signal located on Imperial Highway at California Street, alleged damage caused by City of E1 Segundo tractor. Copy of said claim has been forwarded to the Insurance Carrier. 2. That Max Rouse & Sons, a co- partnership, had filed an Auctioneer's Bond with the City in amount of $2,500.00; lia- bility to terminate on January 12, 1961; that an auction permit was applied for.on this.date, January 9, to hold an auction at Bruin Metals, 815 Nash Street, on January 11, 1961. . DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WRBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's approval plans and speci- fications No. 60 -8 for storm drain connection at Imperial and Cedar to the existing conduit in Imperial Highway; said drain would be a part of the permanent storm drain system of the Cnty•and would be the first connection to be made to the Imperial Highway outfall cons constructed under the 1952 . Bond Issue, and recommended, that the plans and specifications be approved and the City Clerk be.author- ized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 60 -8" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN CONNECTION AT IMPERIAL AND CEDAR STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO", dated January 9, 1961, 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 ris 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 the reception of bids being hereby fixed for February 132 1961. -5- 1126 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 2. Presented fortthe Councils consideration an Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, wherein the City of E1 Segundo would design and construct the West Coast Feeder Extension in E1 Segundo Boulevard from Aviation Boulevard to the E1 Segundo Booster Station; that E1 Segundo had approximately 40% of the capacity of said line with the-District having 60 %, and all costs would be shared on that basis; said Agreement had been approved as to form by the County Counsel and by the E1 Segundo City Attorney, and he recommended said agreement be approved and the the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the Los Angeles County Flood Control Control District, presented to this Council at this meeting, under which the City of E1 Segundo would design and construct the West Coast Feeder Extension in E1 Segundo Boulevard from Aviation Boulevard to the E1 Segundo Booster Station, cost of which shall be paid by said City in amount of 40% of total cost, and 60% by Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. 3. Recommended that the bids for the construction of addition and remodeling of Fire Station No. 1, received earlier at this meeting, be taken under advisement until the next regular Council meeting to be held January 23, 1961. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. PAYING .: BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and.Records, were read: S� Demand Resister - Demands Nos. 12048 to 12182, Inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 752512.32 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 42233.50 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 190-30 TOTAL $ 802136.12 Demand Resister - Water Department - Demands Nos. 3741 to 3768, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - $ 7.837.40 TOTAL $ 72837.40 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said 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, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Gordon. No further business appearing to be transactedfat this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn- ment being 8:26 o t clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -7- City Clerk 1127