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1962 MAR 12 CC MINX 1334 E1 Segundo, California March 12, 1962 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was sheld 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 Reverend Allen Johnston, of First Baptist 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. 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 February 26, 1962, 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. At this time Mayor Baker presented the following service pins: Mr. Clarence Dinwiddie, Captain, Fire Department, 25 years Mr. Kent Annis, Detective, Police Department, 15 years Mrs. Ruth Hopp, City Treasurer,: 15 years Mr. Lindley A. Allen, Chairman, Planning Commission, 15 years Mr. George E. Binder, Planning Commission, 15 years Mrs. Catherine Hanson, Planning Commission, 15 years, and thanked them for their loyalty and cooperation on behalf of the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore. fixed for the reception of bids on Sanitary Booster Pump Stations Nos. 7, 10, 11 and 12, in the City of E1 Segundo, in accordance with City specifications 61 -4, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor, to which the Clerk replied she had five bids in her possession. It was then moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: B. Q. Halloran $ 81, 753.00 The Gallagher Company 84, 748.00 James E. Hoagland 102, 693.00 R. E. Ziebarth and S. B. Alpert, a Joint Venture 103,,074.00 J. K. McCall and W. A. - Wesbitt, a Joint Venture 106, 840.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report at the next regular meeting of the City' Council to be held March 26, 1962. 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 following manner. -1- 1335 1. GAYLE T. MARTIN, City Manager, Manhattan Beach, enclosing a resolution of said City expressing its appreciation to the Police Depart- ment of E1 Segundo in paying tribute to the memory of Richard T. Giles, Manhattan Beach Motorcycle officer killed in line of duty. A copy having been given the Police Department, the communication was ordered filed. 2. AIR TRANSPORT DIVISION, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Joyce Taylor, Recording Secretary, requesting permission to hold a dinner - dance at 129 West Grand Avenue, above Rose Bowl Bowling L anes and the Sportman's Tavern. Also a recommendation from the Fire .Marshall and the Building Inspector accompanied the communication. After careful consideration, it was. moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the request be denied. Motion carried. 3. EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, stating .it is again planning a July 4th program and asking the approval and support of the City Council. . f Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the Second Annual Fourth of July program sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce be approved, with the recommendation that it work in close cooperation with the Director of Parks and Recreation. Motion carried. 4. MARY E. SQUIRES, being a letter of commendation for the Fire and Police Departments at the time of her mother's illness. A copy of said letter having been given the Fire and Police Departments, the communication was brdered filed. 5. BERT BETTS, STATE TREASURER, enclosing Senate. Resolution relative to federal income taxation. of the interest derived from public bonds, and recommending a similar resolution be adopted by this Council. The Council concurring in said recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo hereby voices its opposition to the proposed federal income taxation of interest derived from public bonds and strongly urges the President and the Congress of the United States to oppose any amendment of the constitution of the United States, or any other action by the Congress of the 'United' States', or the executive branch thereof, which would have the effect of subjecting the income from state and local bonds to a federal tax or to cause the tax to be increased because of such bond holdings by a taxpayer whether or not the increase is in fact titled a tax; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California, is authorized and directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the President and' Vice - President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 6. GEORGE A. MILLER, State President and Managing Director California Music Merchants Association, Inc., requesting copy of the ordinance affecting coin - operated equipment in this City, and objecting to the license fee charged. The City Manager stated a copy of said ordinance had been forwarded to Mr. Miller, after which the communication was ordered filed. -2- X 1336 7., DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for on -sale beer license at 209 West Grand Avenue, the Detour. Ordered filed. 8. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 504, granting conditional use permit to Hughes Aircraft Company, 2060 East Imperial Avenue, to exceed the 75 foot height limint at said location. Ordered filed. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting .copy of its Resolution No. 505, granting withdrawal of application for unclassified use permit to construct a helistop on the proposed office building for Hughes Air- craft Company. Ordered filed. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 506, granting conditional use permit to Consolidated American Services, Inc., to construct a temporary job site to make radiographic inspection of parts. Ordered filed. 11. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 507, endorsing resolution of the Chamber of Commerce for use of descriptive name "International Mile" for Sepulveda in the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 12. IDS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notkce of the following proposed annexations: City of lawndale, Annex- ation No. 14; City of Inglewood, Tenth Century Territory annexation; City of Hawthorne, Kaufman annexation. Ordered filed. 13. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting cancellation of Warrant No. 14953 in amount of $100.00 payable to Joan MacQueen. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 14. REV. F. C. BRANNIGAN, Pastor, St. Andrew's Church, requesting a permit for the Iadies' Society of said church to sell coffee and hot -dogs on March 17 and 18 to people attending the meet at the El Segundo Plunge. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Coun- cilman Kimport, the request be granted, such sale to be on the property of said church. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Motta, 1620 East Maple 'Avenue, addressed the Council stating he is owner of the above property and also business property adjoining the Washington and Palm Parkette; that recently playground equipment has been installed at this Parkette and children are playing and making so much noise early in the morning that it is disturbing his tenants; also children are climbing the fence and on to the roof of his business build- ing, and he would like to have some restrictive measures taken. Mayor Baker stated he had viewed the situation and was aware of the problem; that a fence had been installed to keep children from climbing on top of his building but was told the fence was inadequate. Director of Parks and Recreation Kelly stated the newness of the equip- ment would soon wear off and the noise of children playing would be less. Mr. Motta was assured of the Council's concern and awareness of the problem and , that it would continue to see if something could be done to curb the noise nuisance. -3- X 1337 REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested permission to contract with the Municipal Data Processing Company for handling and processing our monthly water bills at a cost of 8 -1/2� per account and an approximate annual cost of $2,153.00. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above request be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Bids had been received for the replacement of the City's Rescue Rig, and he recommended the bid of Superior Coach and Ambu- lance Sales in amount of $5, 900. 00, including trade -in of the present rescue rig. He further recommended the purchase of Lytport II Dual Model Resuscitator with two "D" oxygen bottles to replace the present equipment, at a cost of $520.00 including tax. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, ,Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Bids have been received on certain playground equipment for the new Parkette at Palm and Washington Street and additional equipment for the Recreation Center, and recommended the bid of L A. Steelcraft Products Company in amount of $1, 552. 72 be accepted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen dFrederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Bids have been received for an all steel spiral slide, and it was the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation that the equipment from Monarch Playground Company be purchased, although it was not the low bidder. The quality of the low- bidder did not come up to the specifications required. The City Manager therefore recommended this equipment be purchased from Monarch Playground Company at a cost of $1,038.00, delivered. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- X 1338 5. Recommended that the relocation bond in amount of $3,000-00 furnished by the Travelers Insurance Company to George Renfro for relocating a house to 763 Main Street, be exonerated, as all work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain relocation Permit Bond No. 559104 in amount of $3,000.00, dated March 22, 1956, with George Renfro as Principal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as surety, be and the same is hereby exonerated. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. That he was in receipt of a communication from the City of San Gabriel opposing proposed fees to be levied by the Federal government on the use of our government, police and public safety radios, and enclosing sample copy of letter addressed to the Fed- eral Communications Commission expressing such opposition as it affects local government and amateur radio service. The Council concurring in the action of the City of San Gabriel, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, .seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo to address to the Federal Communications Commission a letter setting forth the strong opposition of this City to the proposed schedule of fees for the Safety and Special Radio., Services as outlined in the Commission's Docket, No. 14507, which would sub- stantially increase the cost of new, renewal and modifi- cation applieatizns of this City, and others, in the operation and maintenance of radio communication syst4ms. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, I Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. That at the last Council meeting a petition had been presented to the Council requesting the north /south alley westerly of Main Street between Holly Avenue and Grand Avenue be opened to two -way traffic, which madter had been referred to him and to the Traffic Committee. With the approval of the Traffic Committee, he recommended the request be granted. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the alley immediately west of Main Street between ; Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue be re- opened to two -way traffic, and that the action heretofore taken by the City Council with ref- erence to said public street, on January 11, 1960, is hereby rescinded and set aside. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick; Kimport, Swanson, ,dndo • Tandy,- No e s : 1= :g#-kdjo ne ; Absent: Councilmen None. ME X 1339 8. That at the regular Council meeting held February 13th, the Recreation Commission had requested consideration be given to providing additional fencing to protect the Tiny Tot area and also the Baseba Baseball Seating area, and at this time he recommended the additional fencing be provided for the Tiny Tot area, which would require 160 feet of 12 foot fencing, at a cost of $589.00. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes:. Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That she was in receipt of an Abstract of Judgment from the Municipal Court of Inglewood in amount of $764.65 in favor of Ernest Leuchte, for storm water damage to his property. The City Attorney stated he was in receipt of a letter from the Insurance Company's attorney advising that he had filed a motion with the Court in Inglewood, asking that the default judgement obtained by the Plaintiff's Counsel be set aside; that he had filed his Notice of Motion and Affidavit in support of Motion and the matter has been calendared for hearing on March 16th, at which time the Court will determine whether the Judgement will stand or will be set aside. City Attorney :Bush further stated he would report later to the Council on the matter. 2. Advised that a Claim against the City had been filed in her office by Anthony W. Paonessa, Attorney, for storm water damage to the property of Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Peterson, 409 Eucalyptus Drive, and that the claim had been referred to the Insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring it to the Insurance carrier is hereby approved. Motion carried. 3. .Advised that a Claim against the City had been filed in her office by Carl Lyle Dein, 1457 East Palm Avenue, for storm water damage sustained at said address, and that said claim had been referred to the Insurance carrier. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring it to the Insurance carrier is hereby approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Stated that the matter of periodic printing of new ordinance to bring the Code up to date., should be considered at this time; that Michie Publications has submitted a contract to apply for the next five years which will provide for such service at a cost of $9.00 per page, and he recom- mended the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. WOE X 1340 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration plans and specifi- cations No. 61 -12 for the modification of traffic signals and channeliza- tion at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street, State Gas Tax funds having been. previously budgeted for said construction, and recommended said plans be approved and the City Clerk be author- ized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO.. 61 -12" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND CHANNELIZATION AT EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND DOUGLAS STREET, IN THE .CITY OF EL SEGUNDO", dated March 12, 1962, and 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 is 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 as April 9, 1962. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Swanson, Kimport, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following dbills having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Demand Register - Demands. Nos. 15268 to 15384, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - Trust Fund - - - - - - - - Pehsion Fund - - - - - - - Capital Improvement Fund - Water Operating Fund - - - Water Consumers Fund - - TOTAL $ 64, 058.62 705.70 5,009.76 137, 947.84 4,931.55 102.92 212, 75-6—.3 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Frederick stated he felt some precautionary measure should be taken to protect children crossing the street at California and Sycamore Avenue to play in the Parkette, and moved that a STOP FOR PEDESTRIAN sign be placed at this intersection and a cross -walk painted, and that the matter be referred to the Traffic Committee with power to act. Saib3 motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and -7- X 1341 carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Mayor Baker welcomed the Boy Scouts who attended the Council meeting, congratulated them on their attentiveness and said he hoped they had learned a little of how the Council operates. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman tTandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:25 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: •b Mayor Respectfully submitted, -8- City Clerk