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1963 NOV 26 CC MINX 1626 An adjourned regular meeting of of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Hall of said City on the above date. The Notice of Adjournment had been posted a: of posting was on file. Prior to calling t present joined in pledging allegiance to tY of America„ following which an invocation Robert W. Frederick. E1 Segundo, California November 26, 1963 the City Council of the City Council Chamber of the City Clerk reported that a copy of required by law, and affidavit .ie meeting to order, those e Flag of the United States was given by Councilman 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 Abs.ent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, held November 12, 1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications were received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, and read to the Council. They were disposed of in the following manner: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 569, recommending granting of Unclassified Use Permit for Helistop- Limited Use, on property at 815 Lapham Street, requested by Space Technology Laboratories, Inc. The matter has been set for hearing before the Council at its regular meeting to be held December 23, 1963. The communication was ordered filed pending said hearing.. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 570, recommending change of zone on property west of Vista del Mar between 45th Street and Southern California Edison Company, requested by Standard Oil Company of California. The matter has been set for hearing before the Council at its regular meeting to be held December 9, 1963. The communication was ordered filed pending said hearing. 3. CITY OF STANTON, enclosing copy of its Resolution No.416 recommending legislation which would force school districts to pay expenses incurred for school crossing guard protection. Ordered filed. 4. MR. THOMAS COOP, 747 Sheldon Street, commending the Fire Department for its courtesy and help during a recent fire in his home. A copy of said letter having beenfurnished the Fire Department, the communication was ordered filed. 5. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for transfer of "On Sale Beer" license for 209 West Grand Avenue, by Charles C. Mignosi. Ordered filed. 6. MRS. RUTH ELLIOTT, 335 Center Street, regarding the business license ordinance. Ordered filed. 7. MRS. DON D. SMITH, 444 W. Imperial Avenue, being a com- plaint against the ladder leading to the roof of the Moose Lodge at 514 West Imperial Avenue. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Manager for handling. Councilman Swanson stated that while such a ladder was required by ordinance, he felt such a ladder should not have to extend to ground level, in that way protecting young children from climbing. -1- KA S. MAYOR BERNAL, of Guaymas, Mexico, being a telegram expressing sympathy and condolence to the people of El Segundo on the loss of our President, John F. Kennedy. �. SENOR PEDRO MORILLON, of Guaymas, Mexico, also being a telegram expressing deepest sympathy on the assassination of the late President Kennedy. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously authorized, bids had been solicited for the following radio equipment: Two 1- frequency mobile radios Two 2- frequency mobile radios One Motorcycle radio, and recommended that the bid of Motorola Communications, the low bidder, be accepted for the equipment at a cost of $3,111.74, including trade -in allowance for three Motorola Mobile Radios, 1 RCA FM Base Station and one RCA FM Radio. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that the above recommendation be approved and that a purchase order be issued to Motorola Communications in amount of $3,111.74 for two 1- frequency mobile radios, two 2- frequency mobile radios, and one Motorcycle radio, which amount includes trade -in allowance on three Motorola Mobile Radios, one RCA FM base Station and one RCA FM Radio. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. As previously authorized, bids had been solicited for stage lighting equipment in the Recreation Clubhouse; that he concurred in the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Jack Ruis, and requested permission to award the contract for said work to Stage Craft Industries, in amount of $2, 218. 32. 162'7 Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the recommendation be approved and that a purchase order be issued to Stage Craft Industries in the amount of $2, 218. 32. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Requested authorization to solicit bids for the following automotive equipment, for which funds have been included in the 1963 -64 Budget: Fire Department: A) One additional passenger car (compact type) Falcon or Chevy II. B) 3/4 Ton Pickup. Trade -in 1951 3/4 ton Ford pick -up Engineering: One 6 cylinder panel truck for surveying. Trade in 1953 Ford Courier panel truck. WZ x 1628 StreetDepartmentc 1/"2 ton pick -up. Trade in 1954 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pick -up. Parks Department: 1 additional 9 passenger station wagon. Govt. Buildings: 1 panel truck for painter. Trade in 1,950 Ford pick -up. The City Manager advised that the City had never used compace cars in conducting its business but that they were used more and more in industry and recommended that the City give them a trial. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that permission be granted to solicit bids for the above automotive equipment. Motion carried. 4'. Recommended that the City schedule a Public Auction to be held on December 7, 1963, for the purpose of disposing of surplus materials owned and no longer needed by the City of E1 Seg- undo and those articles in the custody of the Police Department that have been unclaimed for the period of time required; also that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of such items for sale. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the above recommendation be approved and that, - the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in said auction. Motion carried. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the same salaries be paid the Election Board workers for the April, 1964 election as were paid in the municipal election held in April, 1962, which salaries are as follows: Clerks and Judges - - - - - - - - - $ 15.00 Inspectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18.00 Polling Places - - - - - - - - - - - 20.00 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport the salaries as above set forth be approved for the April 1964 Municipal Election. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Requested the Council's desire in the matter of the hours for opening and closing the polling places for the municipal election to be held in April, 1964. Mayor Baker stated that he felt the City should adhere to the hours fixed for the Primary and General Elections, 7 :00 a, m, to 8: oo p.m. Councilman Frederick suggested that consideration be given to the idea of having split shifts for the personnel engaged for the Election Boards, preventing the necessity for anyone to work such long hours, as: he did not feel that anyone was capable of doing his best work when working a full 14 or 15 hours in one day. He pointed out that most of the personnel on these election boards are of advanced years who are at least semi - retired, and he felt the hours were much too long for them. By general consent, the matter was referred to the City Clerk fo'r further study , in conjunction with the Registrar of Voters and the City Attorney, for report at the next regular Council meeting. 3. Requested the approval of the Council to consolidate the number of voting precincts for the April 14, 1964 municipal election to fourteen. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the Clerk be permitted to consolidate the voting pre- cincts of E1 Segundo to fourteen for the coming municipal election. Motion carried. -3- CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an California for permit to #32, and enclosing rider in the office of the City X application from Standard Oil Company of drill oil well covering proposed Gough Well to amend Blanket Bond No. 92587, on file Clerk Moved by Councilman `Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 2066, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA A PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN OIL WELL IN SAID `CITY DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS "STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA GOUGH NO. 32"., 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 the Council that the City of Torrance is further pursuing the protesting of inclusion of its area in the proposed Malibu Park Assessment District, extending from the Ventura County line to the northerly limits of Palos Verdes Estates, and urging the City of E1 Segundo to do likewise. The Council desiring to maintain its position as stated in Resolution No. 2033, adopted by said Council at its regular meeting held March 25, 1963, and requesting that E1 Segundo be excluded from. said Park Assessment District, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2067, entitled: t A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, PROTESTING THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO IN A PROPOSED PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT EXTENDING! ..FROM THE-.-VENTURA COUNTY LINE TO THE NORTHERN LIMITS OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES., 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 DIRECTOR OF '" PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested that certain encroachments on the easterly side of Douglas St Beet be granted to North American Aviation, Inc., for parking purposes. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that Resolution No. 2068, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., A CERTAIN CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO EN- CROACH UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF DOUGLAS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY., -4- 1629 X 1630 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. I PAYING BILLS The following demands, having had the approval of the Com- mittee on Finance and Records, were read : - Warrants 3674 to 3791 inc.: General Fund -- - - - - - - - - - - - - $87,279.36 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - 41, 407.00 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,297.41 Peasion Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,535.23 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - 222.82 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42.00 TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 134, 783.82 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 Tandy, seconded by Council- man Swanson, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 7:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor f I&M