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1961 MAY 08 CC MINE1 Segundo, Califorria May 8, 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, followed by the audible repetition of The Lord's Prayer. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen fflhesent: 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 El Segundo, California, held April 24, 1961, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Baker presented the following service Pins: Mr. Clarence Dinwiddie, twenty year pin. Mr. Edward H. Flowers, fifteen year pin. Mr. Kenneth Brewer, fifteen year pin, and thanked them for their loyalty and cooperation on behalf of the City. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the .reception of bids for application of Slurry Seal on certain streets in the City, and inquired of the Clerk if she had received any bids therefor, to which the Clerk stated she had five bids in her possession. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Anderson Bros. $ 6,077.50 Chamber -Mix Concrete, Inc. 6,504.03 George Savala Paving Co. 6,617.00 Sully- Miller Contracting Company. 6,689.67 Konku-re, Inc. , dba Protective Coating Engineers 8,177..00. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later at this meeting. Motion carried`. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the reception of bids for reconstruction of concrete curbs and sidewalks in portions of Sheldon Street, Arena Street and Eucalyptus Drive, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk stated she had three bids in her possession. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: -1- 1107 X 1188 George Savala Paving Co. $ 5,651.56 Oswald Bros. Co. 6,590.73 O. R. Benedict Co. 6,647.68 Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Swanson, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later at this meeting. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the reception of bids for modification of traffic signal system and channelization at the intersection. of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Aviation, and inquited of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk stated she had eight bids in her possession. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: Westates Electrid.l Construction Company $ 16, 996.50 Electric and Machinery Service, Inc. 18, 064. 54 Fischbach and Moore, Incorporated 18, 633.00 William R. Hahn 19, 140.75 Steiny & Mitchell, Inc. 19, 107.00 Sherwin Electric Service 19, 622.88 Allen Engineering Company 21, 540.50 Dawn Electric Service Incomplete Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Gordon, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later at this meeting. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT, Joseph Jensen, Chairman, Board of Directors, enclosing copy of resolution adopted by said Body opposing Assembly Bill 1593, and urging the City Council to adopt a similar resolution. After discussion, it was moved by Coun- cilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1960, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO, 1593. , 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. 2. Mrs. R, L. Diekman, Corresponding Secretary, `E1 Segundo Council of Parents and Teachers, concerning the three suspension type traffic signals located at Palm Avenue and Center Street, Mariposa Avenue and Richmond Street, and Grand Avenue and Lomita Street. A written report on the above school crossing signals was presented by Director of Public Works Webb covering operation of said signals from date of installation. After discussion, Councilman Frederick stated there were only 28 days of school remaining in this school year and he felt no change should be made in the traffic signals at this time. The. Council being of the same opinion, the City Clerk was requested to so advise Mrs. Diekman and to forward a copy of Mr. Webb's report to her. -2- X 1189 3. DOUGLAS OIL COMPANY, ANDREW F. LEONI, Legal Department, requesting consent of assignment of Elsie Community Lease No. 1 and Elsie Community Lease No. 4 to Continental Oil Company, a Delaware corporation. Moved by Councilmen Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the above mentioned Consent of Assignment from Douglas Oil Company to Continental Oil Company covering Elsie Community Lease No. 1 and Elsie Community Lease No. 4 is hereby approved and the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the 'following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 472, recommending approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 26556 "Pre- liminary". 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 473, recommending approval of Tentative Map of Tract No. 26557 "Pre- liminary". The Council concurring in the recommendations of the Planning Commission, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councklman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that tentative maps of Tracts Nos. 26556 and 26557, as revised on` April 17, 1961, be and the same : are hereby conditionally approved. The conditions of such .condi- tional approval require full compliance with th4 recommendations of the City of E1 Segundo Planning Commission by its Resolu- tions Nos. 469, 470, 472 and 473 which are on file in the .office of the City Clerk of the City of El Segundo and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SAM DOUGLASS, Pres. , being a report of activities, accomplishments and services rendered for the period from November 1, 1960 `to May 1, 1961. Mayor Baker praised the Chamber of Commerce for its fine report and asked that a copy be released to the Press, after which the communication was ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.— Mr. W. C. O'Connor, 834 California Street, Safety ,Chairman for the PTA Council, addressed the Council in regard to the traffic signals recently installed at the schools; that he feels they are inadequate for,, the purpose they were intended to serve; that a much better system of signals could be provided; that the signals are very difficult for young children to interpret and thereby comply with. It was pointed out to Mr. O'Connor by Mayor Baker and Council- man Frederick, that the present signals were temporarily installed to see if signals were the answer to the safety problem of school children; that if it was felt that signals were the answer, a different type of signal might be considered; that the Council had observed school children during this -3- X 1190 trial period of four months and felt that the children were cooperating; that if Stop Signs were used again it woLdd mean that cars would have to make a' stop 24 hours a day 365 days a year, whereas the present signals are set for use during the hours children would be crossing. Mr. O'Connor stated all the information would be given to the PTA and offered his services to the City, if desired, and suggested that the Principals of the Schools be contacted for their reaction to the signals. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That previously, the request from the Sheltered Workshops, Inc. , 2521 Fifth Street, Santa MonidbL, to solicit funds within the City during May and June, 1961, had been referred to him; that investi- gation had shown that it is a non - profit organization created and administered for one purpose, to gainfully employ handicapped people; that the fund drive would be conducted once only, to obtain funds to build a factory; that other surrounding cities have permitted this organization to . conduct such a fund drive, and in view of the above information and the very worthy cause represented by said organ- ization, he recommended permission be granted. 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. 2. That he was in receipt Of a communication from the Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts regarding the. annexation of E1 Segundo's new Industrial Park to County Sanitation District No. 5; that in order for proceedings to be carried on by the Board of Supervisors, it would be necessary to obtain the consent of a majority of the governing Body of the : City, and enclosed a form of resolution for this purpose. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1961, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING ITS CONSENT TO THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF SAID CITY TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 5 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY., 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. -4- X 1191 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, the annual service contract between the State Cooperative Personnel Service and this City, for the performance of certain personnel functions in the examining and selection and promotion of Policemen, Fire- men and such other personnel as deemed necessary, and recom- mended its approval. The Council ' being in favor of continuing such contract services, it was moved by Councilman wanson, seconded by Council- man Gordon, the following resolution �e adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "COST SERVICE CONTRACT, FORM A" between the California State Personnel Board and the City of El Segundo, covering continuance of examining services by said Board for said City `during the fiscal year 196(1-612 be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby approve said form of agreement and does hereby authorize the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo to sign such contract on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and forward to the California State Personnel Board in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. That at the last regular Council meeting certain residents living opposite the Edison right -of -way on Washington Street, requested permission to beautify the five foot strip of land inside the curb; that approximately eighteen months ago the Parks Department and the Department of Public Works had submitted estimates for planting and installing suitable sprinkling ' system for this area. After careful consideration, it was. moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the City beautify the five foot strip under consideration, from Walnut Avenue to Mariposa Avenue. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilman Frederick;' Absent: Councilmen None. 5. That he was in receipt of a letter from the Walter Karutz family in appreciation for the beauty offered by Library Park, and that copies of the letter had been given to the Parks Department. Mayor Baker expressed his appreciation for the letter. 6. That he was in receipt of a letter from Mr. John J. Ezell, 304 Whiting Street, stating that on Tuesday, April 25th, his son received an injury while playing in the Recreation Center, and that the matter had been turned over to the Insurance Carrier for handling. Moved by Councilma.n_'Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the claim be denied and the action of the City Manager in turning the matter over to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. INZ X 1192 CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council that the Assessment on the Oak Avenue improvement, westerly of Hillcrest Street, had been filed in her office as of May 5th, and that the assessment hearing had been set for June 12, 1961. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Small Claims Court in Inglewood is, on occasion, employed by the City to enforce small claims (less than $150.00) and for that purpose it has been suggested that Mr. Donald S. Woodford and Mr. Harry H. Weber could initiate such actions as the need arises. The Municipal Court requires the appointment of a person or persons to represent this City, and he recommended adoption of a resolution to this effect. City Manager Sailors stated he also recommended the above action, after which it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, that the following resolution be adopted: WHtIMAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, located in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, qualified to do business in the State of California, that it is desirable and necessary to appoint an agent for this corporation to act for and in its behalf in the Small Claims Court of Inglewood Judicial District, County of Los Angeles, State of California; and WHEREAS, it appears that Donald S. Woodford and Harry H. Weber are suitable individuals for such appointment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Donald S. Woodford and Harry H. Weber abe and they are hereby appointed to represent and appear for said corporation in the lawful process of any and all claims filed in said court, and they are here further authorized and empowered to accept service of process issued by said court, for and on behalf of said municipal corporation. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: nciliy., F� °ederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Noes: Councilmen Nona' Absent: Cound l men None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that all bids for the application of Slurry Seal, received earlier at this meeting, had been tabulated and that the bid of Anderson Bros. in amount of $6, 077. 50 was found to be the lowest regular bid submitted. Moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for the application of Slurry Seal on certain streets in said , City, and accepted bids on this date; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids. received and recommended that the bid of Anderson Bros. the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of Anderson Bros. be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is . hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the same, affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and I am X 1193 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received for said application of Slurry Seal are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of Anderson Bros. , 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, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that all bids, for the reconstruction of concrete curbs and sidewalks in portions of Sheldon Street, Arena Street and Eucalyptus Drive, received earlier at this meeting, had been tabulated and that the bid of George Savala Paving Co., in amount of $5, 651. 56 was found to be the lowest regular bid submitted. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for the reconstruction of concrete curbs and sidewalks in portions of Sheldon Street, Arena Street and Eucalyptus Drive, and accepted bids on this date; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked -all bids received and recommended that the bid of George Savala Paving Co. , the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of George Savala Paving Co. be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of this City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its name, and the City Clerk is hereby 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 for said reconstruction of concrete curbs and sidewalks are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of George Savala Paving Co. , 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, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None;' Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that all bids for the modification of traffic signal system and channelization at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation, received earlier at this meeting, had been tabulated and that the bid of Westates Electrical Construction Company in amount of $16, 996. 50 was found to be the lowest regular bid sub- mitted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: -7- X 1194 WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for the modification of traffic signal system and channelization at intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation, and accepted bids on this date; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all bids received and recommended that .the bid of Westates Electrical Construction Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bid of Westates Electrical Construction Company, be accepted; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said. City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City and in its same, and the City Clerk is hereby 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 for said modification and channelization are hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of Westates Electrical Construction Company and the City Clerk is hereby author- ized and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. The James Warner Construction Company has completed a small storn drain in the vicinity of Imperial Avenue and Cedar Street under contract awarded by the City Council on February 20, 1961, and it is recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion be filed as of May 8, 1961. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the storn drain installed in Imperial Avenue approx- imately 69 feet west of Cedar Street, by James Warner Construction Company, is hereby accepted as complete as of May 8, 1961; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and ; Yie�':is) lierdby, aL4ordzed- tg11,kigri the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is herelyy directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after said date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson; Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. X 1195 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 574, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PRECISE PLAN NO. 1 AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 504 OF RAID CITY. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 574 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 574 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 575, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, BY THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, 1958, BY ADDING TO SECTION 1. 06 A NEW SUBSECTION TO BE KNOWN AS "C" AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 575 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, Ordinance No. 575 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Councilman Frederick initiated discussion regarding request of Utah Construction and Mining Co. for use of the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 and the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 for improvements in Section 18 within the City of E1 Segundo. The matter was referred to City Attorney Bush and Mr. Joseph K. Allen, representing Utah Con- struction and Mining Co. for further investigation and report. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register = De i. nds Nos. 12920 to 13017, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - $ 68, 039.83 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 4,294.30 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 435.20 TOTAL $ 72, 769. 33 Demand Register Water Department - Demands Nos. 3969 to 3999, Inclusive Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - $ 10, 332.67 TOTAL $ 10, 332.67 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. X 1196 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Gordon, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None, Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8 :40 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully, submitted, -10- City Clerk