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1965 NOV 08 CC MINX 2019 E1 Segundo, California November 8, 1965 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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, following which an invocation was given by Rev. Robert Hammond of the Christian Church. The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p, m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of October 25, 1965, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor presented a 20 -year service pin to Okley Mayo of the Water and Sanitation Department and a 15 -year service pin to Captain Dale Newman of the Fire Department, and commended them on their service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor McGill announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on sewer pressure pipe for the Sanitation De- partment and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids therefor. The Clerk replied that she had received one bid. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bid was as follows: Johns - Manville Sales Corporation $ 8, 344. 83 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the bid be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report. 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 manner indicated: 1. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE, enclosing copy of resolution requesting consideration of a rapid transit line from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown Los Angeles. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2143, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING THE CONSIDERATION OF A RAPID TRANSIT LINE FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIR - PORT TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES., which was read, be adopted. -1- X 2020 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 632, recommending approval of tentative map of Tract No. 19068, submitted by the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that action in this matter be deferred pending receipt of agreement from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power covering street easements. 3. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting permission to hold the El Segundo Christmas Parade at 6 :30 p. m. on Saturday, December 11, 1965; also requesting permission to use the City Hall Parking Lot for a short program of Christmas Carols, which program would require the use of a loudspeaker, and asking that special vendor permits to sell novelties and refreshments not be issued for the parade evening. Motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above re- quests be granted. Motion carried. 4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being ap- plication for Type 47, on -sale general and duplicate on -sale general license for the Hacienda Hotel, 525 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Ordered filed. 5. DAVID C. PIERSON, Councilman, District No. 3, City of Inglewood, enclosing copy of proposal containing suggested solutions to noise problems. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that this matter be referred to the Council's committee on Noise Abatement for study and recommendation. Motion carried. 6. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, requesting names of City officials who may be interested in serving on League committees during the next year. City Manager Sailors was asked to submit the following names to the League: Councilman Nagel Committee on Aviation Problems Councilman McElhaney Committee on Home Rule Mayor McGill Committee on Finance Administration ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. FRED DiBELLA, 754 Hillcrest Street, addressed the Council, requesting that the street - sweeping in the residential areas be accomplished during the daytime hours when there are fewer cars parked along the curbs, rather than during the very early morning hours. He suggested that the business districts could be swept during the early morning hours when those streets are fairly clear. This matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for study and recommendation. 2. MR. HERB COUSINS, 657 W. Acacia Ave., addressed the Council, asking if any traffic survey had been made in the area west of Hillcrest Street and South of Imperial Ave. , where a 100 -unit apartment building has been con- templated. City Engineer Webb stated that no survey had been taken as this is a dead -end street at the present time. Mr. Cousins suggested that the members of the Council and of the Planning Commission read the article in the October 5 issue of Look magazine concerning Zoning. -2- X 2021 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES MUNICIPAL FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that Mr. Eugene Stevens had resigned from the Committee and requested Council approval to name Mr. Richard Sabey, 402 Concord St. , to the com- mittee. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the appointment of Mr. Richard Sabey to serve on the Muni- cipal Fine Arts Committee, be approved. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that one 40 -watt "Motrac" unit with Private Line and trunk mount accessories be purchased from Motorola Communications Incorporated at a cost of $779. 89, plus tax, to be installed in the vehicle operated by the Water and Sanitation Inspector. Motion was made by Council- man Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that a purchase order in the amount of $779. 89, plus tax, be issued to Motorola Communications, Inc. , for one 40 -watt "Motrac" unit for the Water and Sanitation Department. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Reported that overtime for July, August and September, 1965 amounted to $6, 659. 50. 3. Reported that workshop meetings of the National Association of Housing and Urban Redevelopment will be held on November 29 and 30 in San Francisco, for the purpose of helping public officials and local admini- strators to better understand how the provisions of the Housing Act of 1965 can be utilized in the community. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the City Manager be authorized to designate a representative to attend this meeting on behalf of the City. Motion carried. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration, a recommended Police Mutual Aid Agreement which would adequately cover all South Bay Cities, once signed by all of them. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2144, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUTUAL AID AND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH DESIGNATED CITIES WITHIN AREA G OF CIVIL DEFENSE REGION 1 OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and X 2022 5. Presented for the Council's consideration a special personnel report received from the Police Department indicating the absenteeism in that Department due to injuries on duty and sickness, and recommended that the Police budget be supplemented for the purpose of hiring one or two police patrolmen. These two policemen would be absorbed by normal attrition at a later date and the present time and one half overtime could be held down to a minimum. The police budget would need to be increased by $4, 279. 20 for one policeman for 6 -1/2 months. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the recommendation of the City Manager as set forth above be approved and that the police budget be supplemented for the purpose of hiring two policemen. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 6. Reported that bids had been received for the purchase of one compact vehicle for the Building Department, which bids were as follows: Ira Escobar, Inc. (Ford Agency) $1,599.00 Hessell Chevrolet Agency $1,700. 30 In view of the fact that Ira Escobar, Inc. submitted the low bid, recom- mended that a purchase order be issued to them. Motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the low bid of $1, 599. 00 received from Ira Escobar, Inc. , be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to them. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Recommended that the City schedule a Public Auction to be held on December 4, 1965 at 10 :00 a. m. , for the purpose of disposing of surplus materials owned and no longer needed by the City of El Segundo, 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 Kimport, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above recommendation to conduct a Public Auction on December 4, 1965, be approved, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish a Notice of Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in said auction. Motion carried. 8. Asked the Council if they wished to renew the Mayor's membership in the Committee of Mayors of the Cities of Los Angeles County, at a cost of $30. 00. Mayor McGill stated that he did not wish to have his membership re- newed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the City temporarily refrain from participation in this organization. Motion carried. 9. As previously requested, presented information pertaining to the formation of the Southern California Association of Governments. It was pointed out that enough cities and counties have joined to form the organization according to the agreement and the Bylaws, and the organization has requested that the remaining cities seriously consider joining. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that this matter be tabled for further study. Motion carried. -4- X 2023 CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, a Resolution of Intention to amend the State Employees' Retirement Contract to add the 1959 survivor program. This would affect City employees who are not covered by Social Security. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution of Intention No. 2145, entitled: _ A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution of Intention was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending license provisions of the City Code, relating to Foster Family Care, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958 ". BY AMENDING SECTION 16. 83 RELATING TO LICENSES FOR FOSTER FAMILY CARE., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance adding Preliminary Soil Report of Subdivision requirement to Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY CODE, 1958 ", BY ADDING SECTION 28.15. 1 RE- QUIRING A PRELIMINARY SOIL REPORT OF SUB- DIVISIONS., which was read. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McElhaney. 4. Presented the Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Urho Saari wherein the City would employ Mr. Saari as an independent con- tractor, to coach and present amateur swimmers in competitive swimming and swimming meets. Recommended that this agreement be accepted by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Urho Saari, presented to this Council at this meeting, be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- X 2024 DIRECTOR. OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested authorization to initiate project and prepare plans for Douglas Street from El Segundo Boulevard to Mariposa Ave. storm drain alignment, using Gas Tax Funds. This project is required to improve the existing traveled way and the installation of curb and gutter to provide ade- quate drainage in connection with Project No. 618 of the County Flood Control District. Moved by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Director of Public Works be and he is hereby authorized to initiate project and prepare plans for the improvement of Douglas Street from Mariposa Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard. Motion carried. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration, plans and specifications for the Joslyn Recreation Center, prepared by Weldon J. Fulton, Architect, and recommended that said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 65 -6" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOSLYN RECREATION CENTER, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," dated November 8, 1965, presented to the 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 for November 29, 1965. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and At this time, the hour being 8:30 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a ten - minute recess. At the hour of 8 :40 o'clock p, m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. 3. Reported on the proposed improvement of Rosecrans Avenue -- Aviation Boulevard to Highland Avenue; that plans for the alignment of Rosecrans which had been approved by the Council on October 18, 1965 had contained alternate routes in the vicinity of Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach. The City of Manhattan Beach has made certain representations to the County Road Com- missioner for modification of these alternates and the possible addition of new construction in the vicinity of Highland Avenue. There has been some discussion of a grade change or provision for an underpass on Rosecrans easterly of Sepulveda in the area of the Santa Fe Grade Crossing. These proposals which would modify the proposed plans for Rosecrans as approved by the City of El Segundo, are under consideration by the Road Commissioner; however, the City of Manhattan Beach officials and the Road Commissioner have made definite assurances that studies regarding such modifications will not in any way delay the completion of final plans and sub- sequent construction of Rosecrans. X 4. Reported that the decision regarding the route of the Century Freeway is scheduled for November 17 in Sacramento. Mayor McGill, or an alternate whom he might name, was authorized to attend this meeting in order to be available in the event that El Segundo is given another chance to present its views. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilman McElhaney reported that the 50th Anniversary Com- mittee wished to withdraw its request for use of the Library basement for the period 1966 -67 in connection with the celebration of the City's 50th Anniversary in 1967. Councilman McElhaney made a motion that the report of the Museum Committee which had been presented at the October 25, 1965 meeting of the City Council, be accepted and any action in the matter be tabled indefinitely. Motion seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried. 2. Councilman McElhaney presented for the Council's consideration a resolution which had been approved by the committee appointed by the Council to study the matter of outside business activities by Department Heads. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a Department Head who is employed full -time by the City shall not accept other work or actively participate in the management of a private profit - producing activity outside of his employment with the City of El Segundo, without first obtaining approval of the City Council, and upon showing that such activity will not conflict with his discharge of duties of employment with the City. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants No. 10705 to No. 10912 inclusive, totaling $109, 411. 81, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 18,. and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 637, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p. m, the Mayor announced that the Council would recess to his office to be briefed on pending litigation. At the hour of 10:25 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened with the following members present and answering roll call: Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. Councilman Frederick was appointed to act as Clerk pro tem. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the meeting adjourn until 7 :00 o'clock p. m. on November 15, 1965 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10 :30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, -7- 2025