1963 NOV 12 CC MINX 1619
El Segundo, California
November 12, 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 Philip Gehlar of St. John's Lutheran
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker,
Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 0' clock p, m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Councilmen Absent: None.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of E1 Segundo, California, held October 28, 1963, 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 ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the public hearing on vacation of portions of Holly Avenue
and Nevada Street, as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 2060,
and inquired of the City Clerk if affidavits of publication and posting of
Notice of Vacation were on file in her office and she replied in the affirm-
ative.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests
or objections against the vacation had been filed with her, and none having
been received, Mayor Baker inquired if anyone present desired to address
the Council respecting the proposed vacation. No one responding, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Thereafter it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by
Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 2063, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION
AND EXCEPTION OF A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT
AND RIGHT OF WAY) OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
HOLLY AVENUE AND NEVADA STREET AS CON-
TEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 2060 OF SAID CITY COUNCIL,
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.
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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. The following requests for permission to solicit funds in E1
Segundo were presented:
St. Jude Research Hospital for Teenagers march against
Leukemia, December 8, 1963,
Derr olay and Demolay Mothers Circle, door -to -door candy sale,
United Way, Inc., for .solicitation in E1 Segundo,
Southern California Chapter, Arthritis and Rheumatism
Foundation, solicitation, week of Feb. 2 through 8, 1964,
Salvation Army, to place kettles in street November 29
through December 24, 1963.
Councilman Frederick voiced his opposition to door -to -door soli-
citation and suggested that some L_uethod be investigated whereby these
charities might be grouped in order to reduce the nuisance factor
involved in frequent solicitations by separate organizations. Council-
man Swanson agreed with this view but stated that since the Council
is unable to prohibit solicitations by organizations using the guise of
"religious" charities, it seemed hardly fair to deny legitimate organ-
izations the right to solicit.. The Councilmen all felt they had no
choice but to grant permission to all the above organizations and to
let the people choose as to whether they would contribute or not. It
was then moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Swanson, that the above listed organizations be permitted to solicit
for funds as requested. Motion carried.
2. MR. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being
request for permission to cancel Warrant No. 3537 as it is a duplicate
of Warrant No. 3256, dated October 28, 1963. Motion made by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Warrant No. 3537
be cancelled. Motion carried.
3. MRS. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being request for
Council approval of House of Representative Bill No. 5845 which
«would permit commercial banks to underwrite and deal in municipal
revenue bonds in which they can invest. Although this City does not
have and does not anticipate any revenue bonds, the City Treasurer
felt that the passage of this Bill would increase competition and
benefit cities by a resultant lower interest rate. After discussion, a
motion was made by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried, that the Maypr address a letter
to the Honorable Wright Patman, Chairman, House of Representatives
Committee on Banking and Currency, and the four representatives from
California serving on said Committee, advising them of the City's
approval of H. R . Bill No. 5845.
4. EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, being a letter of
commendation to the Police and Fire Departments for services rend-
ered to the schools during the past year and the current year. Copies
of the letter having been sent to the respective departments, the com-
munication was ordered filed.
5. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, being request for permission to use
the City Hall Parking Lot for a Seatbelt Clinic on November 23 and 24.
Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the
above request be granted. Motion carried.
6. MR. & MRS. NOEL ECKERSLEY, being letter of commenda-
tion to the Police and Fire Departments for services rendered during
her mother's recent illness. A copy of the letter having been furnished
said departments, the communication was ordered filed.
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution recoir_-
mending legislation to prevent State agencies from pre - empting the field
of local building regulations, as he fell that recent State legislation in
this regard could present a definite threat to home rule. After discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that Resolution No. 2064, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECOMMENDING LEGISLATION WHICH
WOULD PREVENT STATE AGENCIES FROM PRE-
EMPTING THE FIELD OF. LOCAL BUILDING REGULA-
TIONS IF THE LOCAL JURISDICTION HAS ADOPTED
THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CODES SPECIFIED IN
CHAPTER 17922 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE.,
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.
2. Advised that he was in receipt of a letter from the California
Disaster Office regarding the City's shelter program; that in the past the
City has not been interested ,in requesting aid from the Federal Govern-
ment, and therefore had not submitted Program Papers, and he requested
reconfirmation of present policy or a statement of current thinking on
this matter. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, and unanimously carried, that the Council retain its present
policy in this matter.
3. Reported that he had checked all bids received at the last regular
Council meeting on the carpeting and installation thereof for the Public
Library, and recommended that the bid of Rounds Floor Covering Company
be accepted, it being the lowest responsible bid received.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly
advertised for bids for the carpeting and installation thereof
for the City Library, in accordance with specifications dated
October 14, 1963; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council
on October 28, 1963; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager checked all bids and found
that the bid of Rounds Floor Covering Company in the amount of
$9.75 per sq. yard, plus tax, for carpeting, and 82� per sq. yard
plus tax, for padding, was the lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, that
the bid of Rounds Floor Covering Company, the lowest respon-
sible bidder, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said
City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute
said contract herein awarded for and on behalf of said City
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and in its name, and the City Clerk to attest the same
affix the official seal and make delivery thereof in
due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received except the bid of Rounds Floor Covering are
hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and instructed to return the checks of all unsuccessful
bidders.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederic_ k, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy
and Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Requested permission to solicit bids for stage lighting
equipment for the Community Recreation Building, funds for which
are included in the fiscal budget. Motion made by Councilman
Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the above request
be granted. Motion carried.
5. Reported that bids had been solicited for the City's Liability
Insurance and that only one bid had been received, that .being from
our present carrier, Royal Indemnity Company, in amount of $12,614.16
or approximately $100.00 lower than the cost of the current policy.
He therefore recommended that the City renew this insurance with the
Royal Indemnity Insurance Company through the McCarthy Insurance
Agency, for a premium of $12,614.16..
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson,
that the bid of Royal Indemnity Insurance Company covering the City's
Liability Insurance, at a premium of $12,614.16, be accepted. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. That on August 5, 1963, the City's Legal Department ' had
directed the Council's attention to a list of Tax Deeded Properties in
Los Angeles. County, one parcel of which is located in the City of
E1 Segundo, said parcel being described as Lot 9, Block 3, Tract 1685;
that the matter had been referred to him for investigation and report
and he recommended the purchase of said property, and presented a
form of Agreement for the Council's consideration.
The Council being 'of the opinion this lot could be used advan-
tageously by the City, it was moved by Councilman Swanson,, seconded
by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Agreement for the purchase of
by the City of E1 Segundo, California, of the State's Title
to certain lands within said City, as provided by Division 1,
Part 6, Chapter 8, articles 1 and 2, of the Revenue and
Taxation Code of the State of California, presented to this
Council at this meeting, covering the following described
property, to -wit:
Lot 9, Block 3, Tract 1685, E1 Segundo, for public purposes,
be and the same is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said
City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to sign
for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest
the same.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. As previously authorized, he had received bids for material
for the construction of the Fire Drill Tower to be constructed at
Fire Station No. 2, and recommended that purchase orders be issued
to the low bidders for materials required as follows:
Lumber - - - - - - - Shale Lumber Company $ 1,057.91
Steel - - - - - - - Triangle Steel & Supply 1,035.22
Concrete - - - - - ConsolWpLted Rork Co. 12.43
er yard)
Blocks - - - - - - - Fredericks Concrete
Block Company 1,735.16
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
that the above recommendation be approved and that purchase orders be
issued to the following companies for material for the construction of
the Fire Drill Tower: Shale Lumber Company, $1,057.91, Triangle
Steel & Supply, $1, 035. 22, Consolidated Rock Company, at the rate of
$12. 43 per yard, and Fredericks Concrete Block Company, $1, 735.16.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
8. That Clarence Dinwiddie of the Fire Department, had requested
permission to take eight days vacation without pay, from Movember 25
through December 2; that said request had the approval of the Fire Chief,
and he .recommended said request be granted.
Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that Clarence Dinwiddie be permitted to take eight days vacation without
pay, from November 25 through December 2, both dates included.
Motion carried.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council of a claim against the City by Mrs. Jean
Ferry, of 1535 East Mariposa Avenue, for damages to her car by a City
owned truck on October 7, 1963, 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 same
to the Insurance carrier be and the same is hereby approved. Motion
carried.
2. Advised the Council of a claim against the City by Mrs.
Francine Davis, of 4529 West 165th Street, Lawndale' for injuries
sustained while playing ping -pong at the Recreation Center on October
18, 1963, 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 same
to the Insurance carrier be and the same is hereby approved. Motion
carried.
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CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously requested, he presented for the Council's
consideration , a resolution granting to John L. Dennell, 516
Lomita Street, a certain conditional encroachment permit to
encroach upon a certain portion of Lomita Street, within the City
of E1 Segundo.
Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that Resolution No. 2065, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING TO JOHN L. DENNELL, A CERTAIN
CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ENCROACH
UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF LOMITA STREET
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, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and
Mayor Baker;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants Nos. 3541 through 3673:
General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 270, 286. 86
Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - 6,166.00
Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - 1,884.37
Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,540.78
Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - 119.91
Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,133.00
TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 287, 130. 92
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 further business to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy,
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 7:45 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
Duty
Mayor