1961 JUL 24 CC MINX 1226 E1 Segundo, California July 24, 1961 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 an invocation by Mr. Sam Douglass. 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, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held July 10, 1961, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilmen Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting 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 reception of bids on beautification of entrance to the City of E1 Segundo at Main Street and Imperial, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied that nine bids had been received, after which it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy and unanimously carried, said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Hydro Construction Company $ 15, 892.00 Shawn Company 16, 135.00 R & M Landscape 16, 288.50 Harry B. Clark Iandscape 17, 437.00 Moulder Bros. Contaactors 19, 472.65 Rape De Anda 19, 971.54 Valley Crest Iandscape 21, 448.00 Fishbein, Inc. 23, 830.00 Jack K. Tanner 25, 633.40 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Public Works for checking and report at the next regular Council meeting to be held August 14, 1961/ Motion carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for installation of street trees in the business district of E1,Segundo, and inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received therefor . The Clerk replied that six bids had been received , after which it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Moulder Bros. Construction $ 4,999.68 Shawn Company 6, 09,-. 60 D� a ,-±._. 6,448.00 R '/I Landscaping 7,564.00 Valley Crest Iandscape 7,985.60 Harry B. Clark Iandscape 9,114.00 -1- V Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to- the Director of Parks and Recreation and the . Director of Public Works for checking and report at the next regular Council meeting to be held August 14, 1961. Motion carried_ 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place .here- tofore fixed for the hearing on request for a helistop on roof of proposed building in 900 block of Sepulveda Boulevard, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of mailing notices and of publication were in her possession. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re ceived prior to the hearing, and none having been received, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of granting the request. No one respiDnding, the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to said request. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1970, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO* CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO KILROY- MESSENGER COM- PANY TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A HELISTOP ON THE ROOF OF A PROPOSED BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT 1800 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Gordon, Swanson, Tandy acid 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 following manner: 122'7 1. R. J. PAJALICH, Secretary, Public Utilities Commission, State of California, in the` matter of the application of The Greyhound Corporation for increased rates. Ordered filed. 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Lawndale has filed with said Commission, proposals for annexations Nos. 13 and 13 -A. Ordered filed. ` 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 484 clarifying ambiguity in C -2 zone regarding second hand stores. The Council concurring in said clarification, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the action. of the Planning Commission as set forth in its Resolution No. 484 be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy aid Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -2- X 1228 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, No. 485, granting a variance request a redwood fence higher than allowed Ordered filed.. transmitting copy of its Resolution by Mr. J. G. Foulds, to construct by ordinance, at 327 Virginia Street. 5. MR. R. E. BOLLINGER, requesting permission to operate a stand for the sale of sweet corn on the corner of 2910 East E1 Segundo Boulevard for approximately two or three months. The City Clerk stated she had in her possession a signed affi- davit required under the provisions of Section 16. 136 of the City Code, setting forth the true facts of the business. The Council being satisfied that ,the requirements had been met, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the request be approved and a license issued under said Section of the City Code. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and , Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. MR. EDWIN R. JOHNSON, being a letter of commendation of our Parks Department. The Mayor requested that a copy be given to said department, after which the communication was ordered filed. 7. MR. FRED MERGENTHALER, Manager, Chante Restaurant, being letter of commendation of the El Segundo Police Force. Mayor Baker expressed appreciation for the latter and asked that a copy be given to Police Chief De Berry, after which the communication was ordered filed. MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR THOMAS, being a letter of appre- ciation for the City Parks. ` A copy having been received by the Parks Department, the communication was ordered filed. 9. MR. DON GORDON, Gordonls - Ambulance Service, requesting a license to provide ambulance service within the City of El Segundo. Mr. Mark Sincoff addressed the Council on behalf of the ambulance service. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report at the next regular meeting to be held August 14, 1961. Motion carried. 10. MRS. B. MORRIS, 711 West Palm Avenue, requesting. per- mission to erect a two story guest house in the rear of her property. After discussion. the matter was taken under consideration until the next regular Council meeting to be held August 14, 1961. 11. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, reporting that the sum of $48, 398. 37 has been earned' on the deposit 'and investment of public funds during the fisxal year 1960 -61. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Sam Douglass, past president of the Chamber of Commerce, at this time stated he would like to express appreciation on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, for the public service rendered by Mayor Wilburn E. Baker, and asked the new Chamber of Commerce president, Mr. Robert McCarthy, to present a plaque to the Mayor. Mayor Baker expressed his appreciation .,to the Chamber of Commerce and thanked them for their fine cooperation in civic affairs. =9 X 1229 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. At the last regular meeting, the El Segundo Herald announced its Golden Anniversary edition to be published the week of September 4th and requested the City's participation in said anniversary edition, and he recommended at this time that the City accept the offer of four pages at a cost of $600.00. Councilman Frederick suggested the edition be mailed by the Chamber of Commerce to each water meter listing. There- after, it was moved by Councilman Tandy,' seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendation be approved and the City Manager be authorized to handle. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None _ Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's_ consideration the annual Salary Resolution, fixing salaries for City employees, being one -step increase for Police and Fire Department uniform personnel and Department Heads and one -half step increase for all other employees. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilmani Gordon, that Resolution No. 1971, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY AND OF THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1925 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDATORY OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1925. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said - motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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 the Councills consideration a license and permit for construction of storm drain and catch basin from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company, in the Utah Industrial Park in E1 Segundo, and recommended the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above recommendations be approved. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 578, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO THE SAID CITY OF EL SEGUNDO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "AVIATION BOULEVARD ANNEXATION" IN CON- FORMANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY ACT OF 1939 ". -4- X 1230 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 578 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Council- man Frederick, Ordinance No. 578 was adopted 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 Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands Nos. 13459 to 13489, inclusive: Special Gas Tax Fund - - - - - - - - $ 16, 031.70 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - --- - 248.62 General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 95, 139.70 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,177.16 TOTAL $ 115, 59 7.18 Demand Register - Water Department, - Demands Nos. 4121 to 4139, Inclusive: Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - $ 8,357.07 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - 123.45 TOTAL $ 8,498.52 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 other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by :Councilman Tandy, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 7:55 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: i Mayor Respectfully submitted, Q.M City Clerk