1962 MAR 26 CC MINX 1342
E1 Segundo, California
March 26, 1962
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Seg-
undo, 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 Councilman Robert W. Frederick.
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 March 12, 1962, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, 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 on traffic signal system at the
intersection of Grand Avenue and Lomita Street as set forth in City speci-
fications 61 -23, 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 Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, and
unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly
declared, which bids are as follows:
William R. Hahn Company $ 5,479.00
Fischbach and Moore, Inc. 5,848.00
Sherwin Electric Service 5,994.00
Steiny and Mitchel, Inc. 6,140.00
Electric and Machinery Service 6,660.00
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and
report later at this meeting. Motion carried.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to the Streets
and Highways Plan for the City of E1 Segundo, and inquired of the Clerk
if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied
that affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing was in her file. The
Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received on the
matter, and none having been received, inquired if anyone present desired
to speak in the matter. No one responded. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the hearing be
closed. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded
by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 1993, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN
OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN AND FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. ,
which was read, be adopted.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson,
Tandy and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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. GIRL SCOUT TROOPS 25 and 34, requesting permission
to hold a rummage sale on Saturday, April 14, 1962, at the Girl Scout
House, 425 Richmond Street.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, the request be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
I and Mayor Baker;
Noes-: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR RETARDED CHILDREN, and
UNITED VENDING CORPORATION, requesting permission to solicit in the
City of E1 Segundo for vending machine locations on behalf of 'the Cali-
fornia Council for Retarded Children. By general consent, the matter was
referred to the City Manager and the Chief of Police for investigation and
report.
3. MRS. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, 'requesting can-
cellation of Warrant No. 14914 in amount of $54.50, as said warrant is
outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid; also that a new warrant be issued
to replace said warrant and that she be authorized to make ' delivery of
said new warrant to the payee thereof upon receipt of written promise to
immediately refund the respective amount represented thereby in 'the event
said original warrant is presented to the City properly negotiated, and to
hold the City and its officers harmless in the premises.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick
and unanimously carried, the above request to cancel Warrant No. 14914 be
approved.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by
Councilman Kimport, that a new warrant be issued to replace said Warrant
No. 14914 and that the Treasurer be' authorized to make delivery thereof to
the Payee, as above set forth.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, regarding application of Jannet
Engle for lot split covering portion of I4t 6, Block 7, Tract 1685, located
on the south side of Palm Avenue westerly of Hillcrest Street.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that Resolution No. 1994, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR THE EASTERLY 45.26 FEET
OF LOT 6, BLOCK 7, TRACT 1685, EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: , Councilmen None.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 508, regarding lot , split request of Mr. and Mrs. L. Byrnes
covering Lot 2, Block 2, Tract 1685, situated on the westerly side of
Valley Street. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that Resolution No. 1995, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OD EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A LOT SPLIT FOR L OT 20 BLOCK Y. TRACT 1685,
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nond.
6. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Reso-
lution No. 509 endorsing approval of the proposed Douglas Street railroad
crossing, and urging the construction of said crossing. The Council
being in accord with the construction of this crossing, and in the process
of obtaining a clearance from the . Public Utilities Commission, the commu-
nication was ordered filed.
7. GORDON NESVIG, CLERK OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BOARD 'OF SUPERVISORS, transmitting copy of its resolution relative to
legislative intention in the enactment of State laws affecting the police
power of cities and counties. Ordered filed.
8.. RICHARD V. BROWN, Administrative Officer, CITY OF
SAN FERNANDO, transmitting copy of a resolution of said City relative
yo imposing an income tax on earnings from State and Municipal bonds.
The Council having previously taken action on the matter, the commu-
nication was ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
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1. That information had been received indicating quite a
few cities are applying, for federal aid to offset part of -the expense
incurred in fighting storm water problems during February of this
year, and he inquired if it was the Council's desire to take similar
steps toward recovering some of our expense during this period.
The Council being reluctant to apply for federal funds
until full information had been received, the City Manager was
requested to obtain pertinent information and present to the Council
at its next regular meeting to be held April 9, 1962.
2. That he was in receipt of the annual Salary Survey
and Job Analysis of the League of California Cities; that he had made
a preliminary survey pertaining to department heads, and found that
the practice in El Segundo for many years has been to maintain six of
the department heads at the same level; that this is not in line with
similar cities in the State, in that the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and
Director of Finance, Director of Building and Safety, Director of
Recreation and Parks, and Water Superintendent are all at the same
level - these positions have not grown equally and are reflected in the
survey on how other cities handle such groupings - that usually the
Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Finance Director are in a group above
the group just mentioned, and he recommended separating the last three into
a group of its own at two steps higher than the present group, which will
change from Step 23 to Step 25, and that such change be effective as of
July 1, 1962.
After due consideration, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,
seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 1996, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1971 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION)
OF SAID COUNCIL BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF
PART I OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 1971. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Recommended that the State Personnel Board conduct
a Job Analysis Survey of all positions in the City of E1 Segundo; that
such a survey had not been made in this Ci ty since 1949 and he felt
it would be the correct method of such evaluation; that if the survey
was authorized, it could be completed in time for action before the
budget is passed; also that the cost of such analysis would not exceed
$2,500.00.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen' Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Recommended that the relocation permit bond in amount
of $2, 000. 00 furnished by Bertha I. Groger, covering work done at 212
West Walnut Avenue, be exonerated as said work has been accomplished
to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with the
City Code.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain relocation bond
No. 01-B-77693, dated July 28, 1961, with Bertha I.
Groger ams Principal and Pacific Employers Insur-
ance Company as Surety, in the sum of $2, 000. 00
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.
5. Recommended that a relocation bond in amount of
$2,000.00 furnished by Robert Brandlin, covering work done at 517
Hillcrest Street, be exonerated as said work has been accomplished
to the satisfaction of the Building Department. and in accordance with
the City Code.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain relocation bond
No. 976005, dated January 15, 1962, with Robert G.
Brandlin as Principal and Travelers Indemnity Company
as Surety, in amount of $2, 000. 00 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.
CITY ATTORNEY* BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that a Claim against the City had
been filed by Maxine Floyd for $50, 000. 00 general damages, charging
false arrest, and that said claim had been referred to the Insurance
carrier.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Tandy, the claim be denied and the action of the City :Clerk in referring
same to the Insurance Carrier approved. Motion carried.
2. Advised the Council that a Claim against the City had
been filed by George Chabrajez, 401 Eucalyptus Drive, for storm water
damage to his residence in amount of $4, 000. 00, and that the claim had
been referred to the Insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in
referring it to the Insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that all bids on Sanitary Pumping Stations
Nos. 7, 10, 11 and 12, received at the Council meeting of March 12,
1962, be rejected, said bids being in excess of the Engineer's estimates,
and that redesign of the pumping stations is in progress.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that the above recommendation to reject all bids on Sanitary
Pumping Stations Nos. 7, 10, 11 and 12, received by the Council at its
regular meeting held March 12, 1962, be approved.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, 4i mport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Informal bids have been received for replacement of
pumps at Sanitary Station No. 1 on Imperial Highway, and recommended
that Item No. 1 be purchased from Peerless Pump Company at a cost
of $1, 152. 00, although it is not the low bidder, since the City's
experience with Peerless pumps has been very good and maintenance
cost has been low.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilman Frederick;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Recommended that Item No. 2 on informal bids for
replacement of pumps at Sanitary Station No. 1 be purchased from Wesco
Pump Sales in amount of $740.00 for furnishing Aurora pumps.
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. That all bids on the traffic signal system at Lomita St.
and Grand Avenue received earlier at this meeting, had been checked and
he recommended the bid of William R. Hahn be accepted, said bid being
in amount of $5,.479.00, the lowest responsible bid received.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, the following resolution be adopted:
' WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised
for bids for the construction of semi- traffic actuated signal
system at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Lomita
Street in said City, and accepted bids at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked all
bids received and recommended that the bid of William R.
Hahn in amount of $5, 479. oo, the lowest responsible bidder,
be accepted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEG.UNDO, that_ the bid of
William R. Hahn be accepted; and
IN
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 the
said
City
and in
its name, and the City
Clerk to attest the
same,
affix
the official
seal amd make deliverey
thereof in
due course;
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received
for the construction of above set forth signal system are
hereby rejected with the exception of the bid of William
R. Hahn.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Council men None.
PAYING BILLS
The following bills having had the approval of the Committee
on Finarre and Records, were read:
154 9 4 ,E , 6t{, a.0o'11
Demand Register - Demands Nos. 15385 to ��47� -, inclusive:
General Fund - - - - - - -
Trust Fund - - - - - - - -
Pension Fund - - - - - - -
Capital Improvement Fund -
Water Operating Fund - - -
Water Consumers Fund - -
- - - - - - $ 71, 028. 14
- - - - - - - 2,419.84
- - - - - - - 5, 023.49
- - - - - - - 7,046.48
- - - - - - - 34P288.87
- - - - - - - - 57.05
TOTAL $ 119, 863. 87
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. Carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Frederick suggested that a committee be
appointed to study laws and regulations relative to airport noise. Mayor
Baker stated a Committee not to exceed nine members would be appointed
at the next regular Council meeting to be held April.9th.
Councilman Frederick stated that Asco Machine Works has
offered the services of one of its employees who has seven languages at
his command, if and when the need arises relative to the Sister City
program. Councilman Swanson suggested that Mr. L E. Ballmer convey
City greetings to Guaymas, Mexico, on his coming trip to that City.
No other business to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8 :00 o'clock p.m.
Mot ion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: City Clerk
Vice- Mayor
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