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1963 JUN 24 CC MINX 1552 E1 Segundo, California June 24, 1963 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 an invocation by Reverend Gehlhar, of St. John's Lutheran 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 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held June 10, .1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, 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 here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for Construction of the Recreation Center Pumping Facility, in accordance with City Specifications No. 61 -18 and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied she had ten bids. . It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: _ Contractor Total Amount of Bid Coudray Company- - - - - - - - - $ 33, 380.00 Fontana Steel - - - - - - - - - - - 36, 388.00 Pylon, Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36, 950.00 West & Wiggs, Inc. - - - - - - - - - 40, 864.00 Jack H. MacDcnald Co., Inc. - - - -- 41, 592.00 ECCO Contractors, Inc. - - - - - -- - 48, 348.00 Merco Construction Engineers, Inc. - = 49, 800.00 Volz Construction Company, Inc. - - - 49, 987.00 Bovee & Crail Construction Company - 53, 396.00 James S. White - - - - - - - - - - - 67, 000.00 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy said bids be taken under advisement until next Monday night, July 1, 1963, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for Construction of Kansas and Holly Relief Sewer System and Storm Drain Pressure Line, in accord- ance with City Specifications No. 61 -13 and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied she had thirteen bids. It was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: -1- CONTRACTORS X TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID Matt J. Zaich Co. - - - - - - - - - - - Drummond & Bronneck - - - - - - - - - Snow and Roberts Pipeline Contractors - - Guho Corporation - - - - - - - - - - - - Harmon T. May & Sons - - - - - - - - M. G. R. Construction Co. , Inc. - - - - - Colich Construction Co. - - - - - - - - Tony Crisalli Corp. - - - - - - - - - - - M. G. B. Construction -Co. - - - - - - - - George Miller - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ivan M. Metkovich - - - - - - - - - - - Bosko Construction - - - - - - - - - - - Matt J. Vukojevich & John Kordich, Joint Venture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 274, 240.00 274, 588.00 285,924.55 289, 037. 30 293, 301.24 300, 292.65 308, 711.90 314, 934.80 318, 303.28 338,966.80 353, 561.45 366, 169.50 429, 809.95 3 Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be taken under advisement until next Monday night, Jluly 1, 1963, at the hour of 7 :00 olclock p.m. Motion carried. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for Construction of Center Street Storm Drain System, Phase II, in accordance with City Specifications No. 61 -15, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied she had nine 12ids. It was then moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: ` CONTRACTORS TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID James S' White - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 222, 377.00. Pascal & Ludwig, Inc. - - - - - - - - - - 330, 660.00 Tony Crisallf Corp. - - - - - - - - - - - 348, 116.70 Drummond & ' Bronneck - - - - - - - - - - 370 148.50 - Matt J. Zaich Co. - - - - - - - - - - - - 371, 968.00 Weeshoff Construction Co. - - - - - - - 385, 496.00 Guho Corporation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 388, 281.76 Bosko Construction - - - - - - - - - - - - 401, 115.50 M & J - Morrison - Knudsen - - - - - - - - 414, 280.50 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, said bids be taken under advisement until next Monday night, July 1, 1963, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. 4. The Mayor announced that this -was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the reception of bids for Construction of a Storm Drain in East Imperial Highway, in accordance with City Specifications No. 61 -19, and. inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied she had seven bids. It was then moved by Council- man Kimport, seconded by Councilman Swanson, -.ax--.d carried that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: CONTRACTORS TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID Sully- Miller Contracting Company - - - - - 130, 276.60 Tony Crisalli Corp. - - - - - - - - - - - 142, 081.20 Belczak & Goudeseune, Inc. - - - - - - - - 149, 487.30 Jack H. MacDonald Co., Inc. - - - - - - - 171, 914.39 ECCO Contractors, Inc. - - - - - - - - - - 173, 509.00 Bay Area Construction Co. - - - - - - - - 177,471. . 50 Colich Construction Co. - - - - - - - - - 187, 141.00 Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, said bids be taken under advisement until next Monday night, July 1, 1963, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. -2- 1553 X 1554 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 507 (the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) for change of zone from Zone "P" to• Zone "C -2" for the easterly side of Indiana Street from Holly Avenue to, Pine Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affi- davit of publication and mailing of notice was in her possession. The Mayor inquired if any written communications on the matter • had been received, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. There was no response. The Mayor then asked if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change, and there was no response. A motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, Councilman Frederick introduced the ordinance effecting said ' change of zone, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 507 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP THEREIN CONTAINED., 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. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting the following warrants which are outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid, to be cancelled: W 3845 $10.00 G 13820 $ 2.80 rt W 3885 6.33 G 14733 .15 W 4034 5.33 G 13495 2.40 W 4180 10.34 G 16833 5.82 DP 131 1.57 G 16830 .83 G 16851 .26 Moved .by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the above warrants be cancelled. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, requesting that Warrant No. 1591 payable to Cleatus Baldwin in amount of $23.51 be cancelled, inasmuch as Mr. Baldwin is indebted to the City Water Department for water bill which will be deducted from said amount and a new warrant drawn for the net amount due him. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the cancellation of Warrant No. 1591 in amount of $23.51 be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: 'Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, 'Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent:' 'Councilmen None. 3. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, advising that all bonds and interest coupons have been redeemeno in the 1925 Sewer Bond Interest & Redemption Fund, and requesting authorization to close said Fund and transfer the balance of $110.78 to the General Fund. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the Director of Finance be authorized to close the 1925 Sewer Bond Interest & Redemption Fund account and to transfer the balance of said account amounting to $110.78 to the General Fund. Carried by the following vote: -3- X 1555 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker;. Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being. application for new "M" On Sale Beer license for Stuart B. Dunlap,. 206-1/2 East Imperial Avenue. Ordered filed. 5. NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, requesting permission to donduct a campaign for funds in E1 Segundo. By general consent, the City Manager was requested to have a check made of said organization and report to the Council. 5. MR. MICHAEL J. FASMAN, of Premiere Aluminum Products, Inc., 607 Lairport Street, expressing appreciation for the consideration given his company during the interim of securing a new location and the con- struction of a new plant; that escrow on the new location is scheduled to close on or before July 1st, at which time construction will begin. Ordered filed. 6. MR. DAVE PETERSON, requesting that his resignation from the Planning Commission be accepted, effective July 1, 1963. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy that Mr. Peterson's resignation from the Planning Commission be accepted with regret; that he has served the City many years and his services were greatly appre- ciated. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Frank Negri, 1220 East Maple Avenue, addressed the Council requesting consideration be given the Lot Split ordinance; that the rights of R -1 property owners be protected. 2. Mr. Floyd Wallace also addressed the Council regarding lot splits and said he felt that so few large lots are available in this City to anyone desiring such a lot that he was not in favor of splitting lots. Mayor Baker stated the matter of lot splits was at this time under consideration. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a proposal from the firm, of Cotton & Francisco, Public Accountants, for the auditing of books and accounts of the City of El Segundo for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1963, which proposal reflects an increase of $150.00 over last year's agreement, and recommended said proposal be accepted. - Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the proposal of Cotton & Francisco, Public Accountants, to audit the books and accounts of the City of El Segundo, California, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1963 and ending June 30, 1964, as follows: General Government - - - - - - - $ 1,900.00 Municipal Water Department - - - - - .1, 000.00 1911 Street Improvement Bond Fund (period ended June 30, 1963) - - - - - 350.00 be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council hereby approves , said proposal and accepts . same, and that said offer of this proposal and the acceptance hereof, shall be and con- stitutes the agreement between said Public Accounts and the City of E1 Segundo. -4- X 1556 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. jCimport, Swanson, Tandy and 2.. Presented for the Council's consideration a Contract Agreement with the California State Personnel Board for personnel examining ser- vices; that the contract remains the same as for the previous year with the exception that the new agreement will continue until terminated- by either party upon thirty days written notice, instead of being effective for a period of one year; and recommended the acceptance of said agreement. . . Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman, Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "COST SERVICE CONTRACT, FORMA" between ,the California State Personnel Board and the City of E1 Segundo, covering continuance of examining services by said Board, 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 autborize...th-e Mayor .iof said City to sign such contract for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same and forward to the Californoa State Personnel Board in due course. Carried by the following voter Ayes:. Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes :. Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a contract with the County of Los Angeles covering the purchase of annual requirements of gasoline for the City of El Segundo for the period beginning July 1, 1963 thru June 30, 1964, and recommended said agreement be accepted as written. Moved by Councilmen Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles 'covering the annual requirements of gasoline for the ,City of El Segundo for the period beginning July 1, 1963 thru June 30, 1964, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved and accepted, and a copy ordered placed on file in. the office of the City Clerk. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen, Frederick, Mayor Baker; ; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 4. A leave of absence has been requested by Police Officer Kent Annis for the period from July 9; to 13, inclusive, and recommended said leave be' granted without pay. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded that leave of ; absence without pay be granted Annis for the period July 9 ,to 13, ' 1963, both carried, -5- by Councilman Swanson, to Police Officer Kent dates included. Motion X 5. Recommended that Jack Ruis, Director of Parks and Recreation, be upgraded from Step "D" at $869 per month to Step "E" at $912 per month, effective this date. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Jack Ruis, Director of Parks and Recreation, be upgraded from Step "D" at $869 per month to Step "E" at $912 per month effective this date, June 24, 1963. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Counci lmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amend- ing the Uniform Building Code, 1961 Edition, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 594, OF SAID CITY AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1961 EDITION, VOLUME 1" THEREIN ADOPTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION "(C)" OF SECTION 505 OF SAID CODE, AS AMENDED., which was read. Thereafter, Councilman Tandy introduced said ordinance. 2. Presented for 'the Council's consideration, revised Health Service Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, providing for the County to perform the health officer services in the City of E1 Segundo, said Agree- ment to be effective until either the City or the County take action to terminate. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Health Service Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, providing for said County to perform Health Officer services within said City, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of said City, and the City Clerk to attest; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 3. In the matter of Lot 43, Tract 2667, presented for the Council's consideration, a Release of Rights under the Lease Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Robert Walker, releasing eachother -from any claims, duties and responsibilities or liabilities and declaring said Lease Agreement terminated and cancelled, effective as of June 26, 1963. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the Release of Rights under the Lease Agreement covering the Chante Parking Lot as it affects Lot 43, Tract 2667, with Robert Walker as Lessee and the City of E1 Segundo as Lessor, be approved and that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: S.^Z 1557 X 1558 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Stated that in the matter of traffic on Imperial Highway at Hughes Aircraft, it was impossible at this time to give -a report, but that as soon as possible, it would be presented. 2. Advised the Council that the State Division of Highways had informed the City of certain signal improvements needed at Pacific Electric Railroad Crossing and Sepulveda Boulevard, near General Chemical Company property; that as soon as estimates are available a report will be : presented. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration Project Statement No. 1 covering allocation of State Gas Tax Funds in amount of $58,960.55 for widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard and including both intersections, and recommended it be approved. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 2044, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGH- WAY FUNDS TO CITIES., 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. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 4. That he was in receipt of a letter from the Division of High- ways requesting adoption of an ,ordinance prohibiting the location of advertising displays within view of a freeway; that the policy of the Director of Public Works of the State of California, dated June, 1951, requires adoption of such an ordinance before State funds may be expended for landscaping the freeway area. City Attorney Bush read the title of an ordinance relating to advertising displays adjacent to landscaped freeways, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958" BY ADDING THERETO, REGULATIONS RELATING TO ADVERTISING DISPLAYS ADJACENT TO LANDSCAPED FREEWAYS., which was read. Thereafter, Councilman Swanson introduced said ordinance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance establishing a portion of Aviation Boulevard as a part of the system of Los Angeles County highways, entitled: -7- X AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A PORTION OF AVIATION BOULEVARD BETWEEN 116TH STREET AND EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 606 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Coun- cilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 606 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance relating to regular and adjourned Council meetings, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE 1958" BY AMENDING SECTION 2. 11 RELATING TO REGULAR AND ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETINGS. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 607 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Council- man Kimport, Ordinance No. 607 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read. Warrants Nos. 2187 A to 2298, inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 77, 369.62 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - 46, 860.62 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1, 391.09 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40 575. 59 Capital Improvement Fund - - - - - - - 9, 88 6. 03' Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 62.67 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 696.00 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 140, 841.62 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport; 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. No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, iitil'1NltxndyF,�ily .�l�l�i9�3;��rt�.,h�: Yroua;� bf:�Q:00�o:clock Yy i.�---in_ he'.Cbuncil Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California. Motion carried. Re spec y submitted, APPROVED: 1 /a Mayor am City Clerk 1559