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1966 APR 25 CC MINX 2114 El Segundo, California April 25, 1966 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 Councilman Floyd Carr, Jr. 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: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; 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 April 11, 1966 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held April 19, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. 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. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being an application for on -sale beer and wine license for restaurant at 403 Main Street, by Earle G. Watt. Ordered filed. 2. TOM ROBERTSON, 228 W. Grand Avenue, being a request for taxi franchise. Ordered filed. 3. ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, being a request for permission to conduct a men's rummage sale on the church property, 361 Richmond St. on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 4. UNITED APPEAL AND MISSIONARY ARMY, INC., 155 South Vermont Ave. , being notice of intention to proceed with missionary work in El Segundo. This notice was referred to the Police Department for investigation and report. 5. MRS. DIANA E. GRUBER, 709 E. Maple Ave., being a letter of resignation from the El Segundo Fine Arts Committee. Councilman Nagel commended Mrs. Gruber for her efforts on behalf of the Fine Arts Committee and made the motion that her resignation be accepted with regret and that a certificate of appreciation be presented to her at the next Regular City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION, being notice that the Commission is in agreement with lifting the moratorium on lot split applications. Ordered filed. -1- X 7. MR. JACK McCONNELL, 901 E. Grand Ave., Apt. #1, being a letter of objection to the practice of exclusive use of portions of the Recreation Center by the El Segundo Cooperative Nursery. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this matter be referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission for study and recommendation. Motion carried. 8. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, being announcement of meeting of the City Selection Committee on May 5, 1966 at Rodger Young Auditorium, 936 W. Washington Blvd. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the appointment of Robert W. Frederick, as a member of the City Selection Committee of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, by Resolution No. 2098, adopted the 24th day of August, 1964, be ratified and approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. YELLOW CAB COMPANY, 1408 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, being application for taxi permit. Mr. Robert S. Patterson, Assistant Secretary and General Counsel for the Yellow Cab Company was in the audience and made himself available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Patterson explained that the company carries $25, 000 self - insurance plus an additional $1, 000, 000 insurance. They have a total of 900 cabs in this area and contemplate using as many cabs in El Segundo as are needed. The drivers are all licensed and carefully checked. The company plan to have at least three cabs assigned to the City (with others available as needed) and since the cabs are all equipped with two -way radios, any of them could be dispatched to the area in a very short time if the ones which are regularly assigned to the City should have to leave the area or if they should all be busy. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, that the application of the Yellow Cab Company for permit to operate a taxicab business in the City of El Segundo be favorably regarded by the Council and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Code of the City of El Segundo which would enable the granting of such request for permit in terms suggested by the general discussion. Council- man Nagel suggested that the above motion be amended to include the provision that a minimum of three taxicabs be available to the City at all times and that two call stations be established. Councilman McElhaney approved the amendment to the motion, which motion was then seconded by Councilman Frederick and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Mr. Patterson then introduced Mr. W. J. Cutbirth, Vice President in charge of Public Relations for the Yellow Cab Company. 10. S. W. G. AGENCY, 205 -1/2 W. Grand Ave., being a request for opportunity to bid on City's insurance program. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that this letter be referred to the Insurance Committee. -2- 2115 X 2116 11. LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMITTEE OF MAYORS, being notice of meeting for the purpose of filling a City Representative position on the Local Agency Formation Commission. Ordered filed. 12. MR. FLOYD CARR, JR. , being a letter of resignation as Chairman of the Sister City Committee. Motion was made by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the resignation of Mr. Carr be accepted and that a certificate of appreciation be pre- sented at the next Regular Council Meeting to be held May 9, 1966. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 228 W. Grand Avenue, reported that the members of the proposed El Segundo Transit Company are prepared to present to the Council a request for franchise for the Minibus service. City Attorney Bush and City Manager Sailors were requested to work with the group requesting the approval for Minibus service, to draft a suitable franchise for presentation to the Council at the next Regular Council Meeting to be held May 9, 1966. Motion carried. 2. MR. ACE BEALL, 318 E. Sycamore Ave., addressed the Council requesting that the name "Minibus" not be attached to this service because he felt that it eventually will have to be referred to as a bus line with regular bus stops, etc. , especially if it is carried into the industrial zones. 3. MR. V. J. STEFFLRE, 944 Cedar St. , requested information concerning the Finance Committee. It was explained that this "committee" consists of Mayor McGill; that it is set up to allow the Mayor to sign the City's warrants. 4. MR. JERRY MOORE, 612 Illinois Court, addressed the Council ` regarding the possibility of rotating the office of Mayor on a one -year basis. He stated that he felt that if any change is made in the method of selecting a Mayor for the City, that it should be referred to the people. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE - Councilman Nagel reported that he has been named to the sub - committee to study the Slauson Freeway, since El Segundo is not affected by this freeway and could there- fore hold an independent position. He asked if any of the Council had any feelings concerning the Slauson Freeway which he might carry to the meetings and was informed that none had. It was the consensus of the Council that they would go along with Mr. Nagel's feelings in this matter as he would be attending the meetings and they felt that he would be in a position to evaluate the situation. 2. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Councilman McElhaney reported that the Committee hopes to have in the next 30 days a publication to go to the citizens of El Segundo, which publication is primarily to acquaint the citizens with the services offered in El Segundo. Included will be information concerning the functions of the various departments of the City Government and where to go for answers to certain problems. This would be in the form of a mail -out neither by water meter lists or by post office lists of "occupants ". 3. INSURANCE COMMITTEE - Councilman McElhaney reported that the newly appointed Insurance Committee had held its first meeting. IS11 X 4. SISTER CITY COMMITTEE - Mayor McGill reported that the arrangements are completed for the baseball team to travel to Guaymas where they will play three games against the Guaymas teams and return on Sunday, May 1. Councilman McElhaney suggested that the Sister City Program be given a complete review as he felt that several changes were in order. Councilman Carr, former Sister City Chairman, stated that along with his resignation from the committee, he had submitted to the Council several recommendations for revamping the program, including several by -laws changes. It was the consensus of the Council that a personnel session should be held in the near future to appoint the new chairman and to discuss the entire program. 5. At this time, the matter of appointments to the Council Com- mittees was discussed. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that the Finance Committee for the City and the Finance Committee for the Library be dissolved. Motion carried. By general consent, the following committees were also dissolved: Sepulveda Boulevard Lighting Committee Museum Committee The Mayor requested that any Councilman who wished to serve on any of the remaining committees, contact him so that he might present a list of appointments to these committees at the next regular Council Meeting to be held on May 9, 1966. At the hour of 8 :40 o' clock P. m. , the Mayor declared a ten - minute recess. At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened with the following members present and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented request from Glen Ingram & Company, Certified Public Accountants, 999 N. Sepulveda Blvd. , for abatement of penalty on their business license. Mr. Harry Weber, Finance Director, was asked to comment and he stated that he saw no reason for the statement that this accounting firm did not know that a license was required and he therefore recommended that the request be denied. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the request of Glen Ingram & Company for abatement of penalty on their business license, be denied. Motion carried. 2. Requested permission for a three (3) month leave of absence without pay for Harry LaMont, Parks Supervisor, effective April 21, 1966 to July 21, 1966, due to his serious illness. Motion was made by Council- man McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 3. Reported that bids had been received for the purchase of one 3/4 -ton pick -up truck for the Sanitation Department, which bids were as follows: Escobar Ford Agency $1,788. 77 less trade -in 200.00 TOTAL BID $1, 588. 77 Hessell Chevrolet Agency -4- less trade -in TOTAL BID $1, 971. 18 175.00 $1,796. 18 211'7 X 2118 Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that the bid of Ira Escobar, Inc. , in the amount of $1, 788. 77, less trade -in, be accepted and that a purchase order in the amount of $1, 588. 77 be issued to Ira Escobar, Inc. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 4. Reported that the overtime report for the month of March showed a very favorable decrease from the same period last year. 5. Presented for the Council's consideration a Joint Powers Agreement with several South Bay Cities for the operation and maintenance of in- service training programs. After discussion, the City Manager was requested to discuss this matter at the City Managers' Meeting and report back to the Council. 6. As previously requested, presented a report of the possible duty assignments of an Administrative Assistant for the City. Ordered filed. 7. Recommended the purchase of 40 Tristania Conferta trees for planting in the Unimerc Industrial Park Subdivision, at a total expenditure of $624. 00, funds for which are in the current budget. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that per- mission be granted for the purchase of 40 trees for planting in the Unimerc Industrial Park Subdivision, at a total cost of $624. 00. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 8. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from the California State Personnel Board, Cooperative Personnel Services Division for salary and classification survey for the City. On the recommendation of City Manager Sailors, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Mayor be authorized to enter into and sign an agreement with the State of California, California State Personnel Board, Cooperative Personnel Services Division, and the City Clerk to attest, for the purpose of per- forming a position classification and salary survey for the City of El Segundo. The motion was carried, as indicated: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Holthe Disposal Service for the City's annual Spring Clean -up, whereby the City would pay the amount of $350. 00 to help defray the cost of extra manpower, overtime wages, equipment and dump fees and the Holthe Disposal Service will absorb the balance of the costs. The estimated total expense for such a clean -up program is $500. 00. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the pro- posal of the Holthe Disposal Service for the City's Spring Clean -up be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: -5- X Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Mr. Al Rabin of Rabin - Winters Corporation for a public alley in the vicinity of the Santa Fe railroad siding south of Maple Avenue behind his facilities, and requested authority to proceed with an investigation of this matter for report to the Council at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that authority be granted to the Engineering Department to pro- ceed with an investigation of the possibility of constructing a public alley south of Maple Avenue behind the Rabin - Winters Corporation facility. Motion carried. 2. Presented a request from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for permit to drill test holes for sampling soils in connection with the West Coast Basin Barrier Project Unit 2C, and recommended that the permit be approved, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2119 Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that a permit for drilling test holes be granted to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for soil sampling in connection with the West Coast Basin Barrier Project Unit 2C, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary documents for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's information a print of the proposed improvements on Grand Avenue between Main and Concord Streets. UNFINISHED BUSINESS which was tabled t the April 19th meetin The matter of rotating the office of Mayon was consitelred at this time. Councilman McElhaney moved to adopt a policy of rotating the office of Mayor each year. Councilman Nagel moved to amend the motion to include the provision that no Councilman be named Mayor during the year he is up for re- election, which amendment to the motion was approved by Councilman McElhaney. On roll call, said motion failed to carry. After considerable discussion, Councilman Frederick suggested that the matter be forgotten for the present. Councilman Nagel suggested that the Council study the possibility of placing on the November ballot the method of electing future mayors. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants No. 12385 to 12524 inclusive, totaling $117, 231. 88, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has bee pre- - sented to the Council as Demand Register #35, 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: item X 2120 Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman McElhaney stated that at the next regular Council Meeting he would like a report showing matters which the Council has tabled, those which have been referred to department for action and those which have been referred to the Commissions. 2. Councilman McElhaney requested that the agenda for the next Council Meeting include discussion regarding the possibility of having monthly reports from the two appointed Commissions. 3. Councilman Nagel brought up for discussion the matter of stand- by charge on buildings equipped with sprinkler systems. He stated that he felt that owners should be encouraged to install sprinkler systems since such systems can prove valuable in case of a fire. Fire Chief Gates was in the audience and addressed the Council, stating that in many cases a sprinkler system has controlled a fire until the Fire Department arrived and in some instances, it has put out the fire. This results in a savings in the amount of water needed from the hydrant to put out a fire. Councilman Nagel requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for further dis- cussion at the next Regular Council Meeting to be held May 9, 1966. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. EVELYN PHILLIPS, 624 W. Walnut Avenue, addressed the Council stating that the teen -age dance held by the Sister City Committee at the High School on April 23, had shown neglect on the part of the chaperones, as the children were permitted to leave the building at will. She suggested that the Sister City Committee might consult with other organizations in the City concerning the proper method of conducting teen- age activities. Mrs. Phillips further suggested that the Council use extreme caution in making appointments to committees which will be dealing with the youth of the City and that they do whatever is necessary to prevent a recurrence of such an incident as this. Mayor McGill informed Mrs. Phillips that he had attended the Sister City dance and felt it was adequately chaperoned; that the Police Department had been asked to stand by; also that he had heard that an arrest had been made but that he had seen no report of it. There being no further business to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the meeting be adjourned until Thursday, April 28, 1966 ati,the hour of 6:30 of clock p, m. , in the Council Chamber'. of the City Hall of the City :of El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10: 35 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: r City Clerk Mayor SO