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1966 DEC 12 CC MINX 2244 E1 Segundo, California December 12, 1966 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, following which an invocation was given by Rev. Norman Culbertson of the Church of the Nazarene. 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 E1 Segundo, California, held November 28, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Councilman Frederick presented a 10 -year service pin to Forest Harmon of the Street Department and Councilman McElhaney pre- sented a 20 -year service pin to Kenneth Brewer of the Parks Department. Both were commended on their service to the City. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for upgrading the lighting on Tennis Courts and Handball Courts at the Recreation Center, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied that she had three bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows- E. C. Gaudio C. T. &F. , Inc. Electro Construction Corp. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that City Engineer for checking and report at meeting to be held December 27, 1966. $4,114.00 $4,990. 00 $5, 367. 00 Carr, seconded by Councilman the above bids be referred to the the next regular City Council 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on Construction of Shop and Warehouse at the Water Department Storage Facility. The City Engineer reported that Alderman and Swift, the consulting engineers for this project, had been in contact with several potential bidders who had suggested that because they are having a problem obtaining quotations on one of the items of the bid, they would be in a position to place a better bid if the bid call date were extended. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to return sealed bids for the construction of the water facilities building and that the new date for reception of bids be set for January 9, 1967. -1- EN 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on appeal of Kemal Shaby from the decision of the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 652, denying variance request to be granted relief from parking requirements for additional storage space at 225 Arena Street. The City Attorney read a request from George H. Lowerre, Attorney for Mr. Shaby, that this hearing be continued to the next regular City Council Meeting as he would be unable to appear at the December 12 meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Mc '8lhaney, seconded by Council- man Nagel that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, December 27, 1966. Motion carried. 4. At this time, Mr. Harry Weber, Director of Finance, presented the report of the Insurance Committee regarding the City's Group Life and Medical Insurance, bids for which had been received on November 14, 1966. Mr. Weber reported that after review by Mr. Charles L. Robinson, Insurance Consultant, and Mr. Frank J. Onstine, Consulting Actuary, it was the re- commendation of the Insurance Committee that the proposal of Intercoast Life Insurance Company be accepted. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report of the Insurance Committee be accepted and the recommendation of said Committee in accepting the proposal of Intercoast Life Insurance Company be approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. RICHARD SABEY, Chairman, Fine Arts Committee, addressed the Council reporting that the Committee proposes to commission Mr. Anton Grauel to complete a work of sculpture representing El Segundo, its people and its history, and to have this larger- than -life statue placed in front of the City Hall. The cost of the proposed work is estimated to be $12, 000, which amount the Committee proposes to raise through voluntary contributions from individuals and industry. Sketches and models would be submitted to the City for approval. It was the feeling of the Council that this was a very worthwhile project, but that the City should not be committed to financial support. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that upon approval by the Council of preliminary drawings, the City accept such a gift and display the same on City property. 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. CITY OF INGLEWOOD, enclosing copies of Agreement No. 66 -81 for reciprocal library services. This matter had been referred to the Council by the Library Board at its meeting earlier this evening. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that the Library Agreement between the City of Inglewood and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved, and that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: -2- 224.5 X 2246 Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 653, denying a variance request of the Walmor Equipment Co. , 1306 E. Imperial Highway for relief of 50% ground coverage limitation. Ordered _ filed pending expiration of appeal period. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, being a recommendation that the Council support the proposal of the California State College re Community Conference on Environmental Problems and Urban Design and Beautification. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the Council support the proposal of the California State College to the limit of $250. 00. Motion carried. 4. MRS. JEANNE BROADWATER, requesting alternating the street sweeping hours on the City streets. The City Engineer was requested to reply to Mrs. Broadwater's letter and explain the City's position in this matter. 5. JERRY STEPHEN, being a letter of commendation of the Police Department and of the Police Officer who had made such a valiant effort to save the life of the victim of a traffic accident. Copy of this letter having been sent to the Police Department, this correspondence was ordered filed. Councilman Frederick stated that he wished to express his ap- preciation for the fine work that the Police Officers do, much of which is never made known to the public. He suggested that the members of the Council avail themselves of the opportunity to ride with a police officer in a patrol car and observe the many things that he is called upon to do during his shift. 6. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, notifying Council that the Board is on record as opposing any additional State gasoline tax. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the Council support the stand taken by the County Board of Supervisors and go on record as opposing any additional State gasoline tax because motorists now are paying 11 cents per gallon, one of the highest gas taxes in the nation. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. EL SEGUNDO WOMAN'S CLUB, being request for permission to sell California Note Paper in front of the Security First National Bank on Friday, December 16, 1966, permission from the Bank having been granted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that the above request be granted. 8. PATRICK HEALY, TOWN AFFILIATION ASSOCIATION, re- questing financial support from the Council for this Association. After dis- cussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Carr, that this matter be referred to the Sister City Committee for investigation and report. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that the current display in the Library is t e art collection of Gary Vinson, which collection includes the works of many local artists as well as those of nationally -known artists. -3- X ; 2247 2. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that Mr. Francis Fox, General Manager o_rMos Angeles Department of Airports, had addressed the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, after which he had been approached by reporters as to his feelings about the intro- duction of Supersonic Transports at the Los Angeles International Airport. Mr. Fox stated that Los Angeles Airport would not permit the operation of SST's if lateral noise levels are as high as present contour charts have shown. Councilman Nagel then moved that the Council send a letter to Mr. Fox com- mending him on this stand and lending its full support. Motion was seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried. 3. Councilman Frederick reported on his recent attendance at the National League of Cities conference in Las Vegas, December 3 -7, 1966. 4. Councilman McElhaney reported on the "Meet Your Representatives" night at the South Bay City Councilmen's Association. The representatives in attendance were Senator Stevens, newly elected State Senator, Lawrence E. Townsend, Assemblyman from the 67th District and Supervisor Kenneth Hahn. Senator Stevens promised to look into the matter of the Pacific Coast Freeway and stated that he is on record as supporting more local voice in the location of freeways. Supervisor Hahn stated that he supports the endorsement of the South Bay Parkway. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that a public auction of surplus City property and miscellaneous items unclaimed by their owners be scheduled on December 20, 1966 at 3:00 o'clock p. m. at the City Garage at Penn and Holly Streets; also that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of such items for sale. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above recommendation to conduct a Public Auction on December 20, 1966, 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. 2. Presented a proposal from the E1 Segundo Herald to publish a special Tabloid Section for the Golden Anniversary to be distributed the week prior to the actual celebration, to every home in E1 Segundo, Playa del Rey and Manhattan Beach, which would give a total exposure of over 22, 000 homes in and around E1 Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that this matter be referred to the Golden Anniversary Committee for its recommendation. CITY ENGINEER BILSBOROUGH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power which agreement provides for the City of El Segundo to do some necessary grading during the course of constructing the cul de sac street improvement at the westerly end of Imperial Avenue, and recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, and the Los Angeles Depart- ment of Water and Power, presented to the Council at this meeting, which Agreement would allow the City of E1 Segundo to do some necessary grading during the course of constructing the cul de sac street improvement at the westerly end of Imperial Avenue, be and the same is hereby approved and a copy ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk; and -4- X 2248 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen! Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Advised the Council that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District had advertised for bids for the construction of E1 Segundo Project No. 618 of the 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue, and has requested City approval of the specifications for this contract; that said specifications have been re- viewed and approved by the City Engineering Department, and recommended that they be approved by this City Council. Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District specifications for the construction of E1 Segundo Project No. 618 of the 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue, be and the same are hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. Reported that, at the present time, the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and Sycamore Avenue is posted for "No Parking from 6: 00 a. m. to 9: 00 a. m. and from 3: 00 p. m. to 6: 00 p, m. and recommended that said signs be changed to "No Parking Any Time ", due to the heavy traffic volume, and that a resolution confirming this action be forwarded to the State Division of Highways. It was then moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick and unanimously carried, that the above recommendation be approved and that the Attorney be instructed to forward the proposed reso- lution effecting this change, to the State Department of Public Works for its approval. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 1 for Reconstruction of Grand Avenue, Project No. 65 -3. The contractor had been required to remove six additional street light standard bases which had not been indicated in the bid item. This would increase the price of the contract by $240. 00; also 13 days' extension was requested due to inclement weather, setting the new completion date of the contract at December 5, 1966. The City Engineer recommended approval of the above Change Order. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- X 2219 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants No. 14544 to 14777 inclusive, totaling $326, 953. 68, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 15, 16 and 17, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 656, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 1. MR. V. J. STEFFLRE, 944 Cedar Street, commended the Council on the Pipeline Newsletter and asked why the electronic voting machine was not being used. Councilman Nagel informed Mr. Stefflre that the Council had voted to use the voting machine only for roll call votes. At the hour of 8:30 o'clock p, m, the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for the purpose of conducting a personnel session. At the hour of 8:35 o'clock P. m. , the Council reconvened, the fol- lowing members being present and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, December 13, 1966 at the hour of 7 :30 o'clock p. m, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8 :40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: S Mayor Respectfully submitted, Eunice reason, City Clerk we