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E'_ Segundo, California
March 14, 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 Mrs. Lila Hummel of First
Church of Christ Scientist, El Segundo.
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 the City Council of the City
of El Segundo, California, held February 28, 1966, having been read and no
error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the minutes of said meeting be approved
as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor McGill presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to Mrs. Charlotte Mousel of the Sister City Committee and commended her on
her contribution to the Sister City Program.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following written communications received from persons, firms
or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis-
posed of in the manner indicated;
1. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being notice of
application to annex Sixth Isis Territory by the City of Inglewood. Ordered
filed.
2. CAMP FIRE GIRLS, being a request for permission to conduct
their annual candy sale from April 15 thru May 14, 1966. Motion was made
by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the above
request be granted.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, being notice of Commission's re-
commendation of approval of the Final Map of Tract 19068. Ordered filed.
4. CITY OF LOS ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION, requesting
opinions regarding a proposed voluntary organization to study and propose
solutions to problems which affect this area. Ordered filed.
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, being notification of its action re-
garding the recommendations of the Planning Study Committee as presented
to the Council at the October 18. 1965 meetin -a. Ordered filed_
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. RALPH DAEHLER, 401 Washington Street, addressed the
Council inquiring as to what had been done concerning the storage of materials
in the yard at International Rectifier's facility at Washington Street and Holly
Avenue. City Manager Sailors reported that the Fire Prevention men had
inspected the site and found nothing that was a fire hazard but that he would
have them take another look at the area. He stated that he would also speak
with the Public Relations Department of International Rectifier concerning
this matter.
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2. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed the
Council stating that he is in favor of increasing the Councilmen's salaries.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported
that at last week's meeting of this committee, Mr. Fox of the Department of
Airports, reported that the completion of the north complex of the airport is
proceeding ahead of schedule and by 1968 it should be in use. The shift of
take -offs from the south to the north runways will be of great benefit in reducing
noise in El Segundo.
Also reported that the airport has agreed to ban all nighttime run -ups
except those approved by the night supervisor, which could eliminate as many
as 7576 of night run -ups.
Councilman Nagel reported that President Johnson has now initiated
a program of aircraft noise abatement. A committee has been set up to work
with the FAA, NASA and local planning agencies to discuss methods of rsddcing
aircraft'noise.
2. INSURANCE COMMITTEE. Councilman Kimport reported that
the insurance committee had held several meetings with local brokers to
attempt to package the City' s insurance coverage, but that no suitable method
had as yet been found. The study is continuing and a report will be made at a
later date.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that bids had been received for the purchase of two
! Police units as follows:
Ira Escobar, Inc.
2 Police patrol vehicles (Specification 4. 66 APD) $5,358. 08
Less trade -ins (2) 1,300.00
$4,058.09—
Hessell Chevrolet
Not available
Recommended that the bid of Ira Escobar, Inc, be accepted for
these Police units.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, se-
conded by Councilman Kimport, that the bid of Ira Escobar, Inc. in the amount
of $5, 358. 08, less trade -ins, be accepted and that a purchase order in the
amount of $4, 058. 08 be issued to Ira Escobar, Inc. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
2. Presented recommendations of the Traffic Committee as followp;
a) that electric traffic signals at the intersection of Grand Avenue
and Richmond Street be installed, as this is believed to be a safety measure.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that action in the matter be deferred until the improve-
ment on Grand Avenue west of Main Street is completed and a further study of
this intersection can again be made. Motion carried.
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b) that a stop sign be installed at the east -west intersection of
Oregon Street and Franklin Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Kimport,
seconded by CounciL*nan McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Traffic Authority, under provisions of
Section 17. 43 of the City Code deems the action hereinafter
referred to on its part, to be necessary; and
WHEREAS, this Council concurs in such view of said
Traffic Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City
Council of the City of El Segundo does hereby approve the
erection of Stop Signs at East and West entrances to the
intersection of Oregon Street and Franklin Avenue.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
3. Reported that, as previously requested, he had made a study of
the possible methods of purchasing the IBM 6400 Accounting Machine now in
use in the Finance Department, and recommended that a cash purchase be
made, in the amount of $28, 963. 08, in order to take advantage of the $12, 000
credits which have accumulated due to the option. This would entail an
approximate 27-month loan from the Water Fund to the General Fund and
Library Fund in order to consummate this cash transaction.
Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the above recommendation as presented by the City Manager for
the purchase of the 7BM 6400 Accounting Machine be accepted. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration, the Daily Breeze an-
nouncement of its annual special edition and inquired as to whether the Council
desired to purchase advertising in this edition. Action in this matter was
deferred until the next regular meeting to be held on March 28, 1960.
5. Reported that, as previously requested, the City Attorney and
the City Manager had discussed the manner of funding for the 50th Anniversary
Committee and had concluded that the most desirable method would be to ask
the Chamber of Commerce to act as fiscal agent for this Committee, inasmuch
as it is already contracted by the City to handle similar types of advertising.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the budget of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce be in-
creased in the sum of $500. 00 to enable the Chamber to carry out its contract
services with the City and implement the efforts of the 50th Anniversary
Committee. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent- Councilmen None.
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CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim against the City had been filed by Mrs.
Maude Coen, 210 W. Pine Ave. , for injuries sustained in a fall in front
of the Richmond Street School on February 10, 1966, and that this matter
had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the claim
f^ be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring it to the in-
surance carrier be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilman McElhaney;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At the hour of 8:30 o'clock p. m. , Mayor McGill declared a ten -
minute recess. At the hour of 8 :40 of clock p. m. the Council reconvened,
the following Councilmen being present and answering roll call: Frederick,
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that Robert Reynolds, contractor for the Joslyn Adult
Recreation Center, had requested an extension of time of four days to com-
plete the contract, due to three days of rain and one day due to vandalism,
which extension had been approved by the Architect, Weldon J. Fulton.
Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, that the contract with Robert Reynolds for construction of the
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, be extended four days. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
2. Reported that a request for partial payment in the amount of
$14, 859. 00 had been received from Robert Reynolds, contractor for the
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center and had been approved by the Architect,
Weldon J. Fulton.
3. Reported that Change Order No. 3, regarding substitution of
lighting fixtures, had been received from Robert Reynolds, which change
would increase the cost of the contract by $33. 00, and that this change
order had been approved by the architect, Weldon J. Fulton.
Motion was made by Councilman Kimport, seconded by Council-
man Frederick, that Change Order No. 3 for the Joslyn Adult Recreation
Center, amounting to an increase of $33. 00, be approved. Carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel
4. Reported that of the seven assessments confirmed by the
Council at the February 28 meeting, covering sidewalk improvements,
four have been paid within the 5 -day period permitted by statute, and
liens had been filed on the following three parcels:
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Lots 19 and 20, Block 9,
El Segundo Sheet No. 1,
Map Book 18, Page 69 $124. 50
Lot 5, Block 37, El Segundo
Sheet No. 7, Map Book 22,
Pages 54 and 55 $153. 86
The northwest portion of Lot 3,
Block 96, El Segundo Sheet No. 3,
Map Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 $ 87. 53
5. Reported that a request had been received from Mr. Guy
Bartoli, owner of the property fronting on the north side of Acacia
Avenue , 150 feet west of Hillcrest Street, for the installation of two
street lights. Mr. Bartoli is in the process of improving the street at this
time and it was recommended that the Edison Company be instructed to
install two 7, 000 -lumen mercury vapor street lights on existing wood poles
at this location. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, that the request for installation of two street lights
on the north side of Acacia Avenue west of Hillcrest Street, be approved.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance fixing Council-
men's salaries, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "EL SEGUNDO CITY
CODE, 1958, " BY ADDING SECTION 2. 10. 1 FIX-
ING COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEN, AS HERE-
INAFTER SET FORTH.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 651 was waived. Following motion made by
Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 651
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, McElhaney and Nagel;
Noes: Mayor McGill;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. The matter of an economic survey for the City was discussed
at this time. It was the consensus of the Council that an Economic Survey
would be of value to the City for future planning and this matter was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation so that
this survey could be included in the budget for the next fiscal year.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
•It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Kimport, that Warrants No. 11900 to 12024 inclusive, totaling $104, 550. 14,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the
Council as Demand Register Summary No. 31, and certified by the Director
of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 637, be
ratifier} and approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick,
and Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilme Drone;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Frederick reported that the City of Gardena had
asked a committee of their people to study the possibility of chartering
their City, as some members of their Council feel that there would be
definite advantages to becoming a Charter City. The City Manager was
requested to contact the City of Gardena and to ask for a copy of this
committee's report when it is completed.
2. Councilman Frederick requested that the Director of Finance
be given some indication of the Council's feeling as to the method of pre-
sentation of the budget for the coming fiscal year. This matter is to be
discussed at the next regular Council Meeting to be held on March 28, 1966.
3. Councilman Nagel suggested that the City Manager be asked to
contact the various boy and girl scouting troops in the City to see if they
would be interested in conducting the flag ceremonies at the beginning of
the Council meetings.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed
the Council objecting to the improvement which is planned for Grand Avenue
west of Main Street.
2. MR. ROBERT CAMERON, 501 Kansas Street, stated that he
felt the Council should have stipulated in the salary discussion, that if
the State Legislature changes its interpretation of the present legislation,
the salaries would revert to the present $50. 00 amount.
3. MR. MARVIN JOHNSON, 1213 E. Sycamore Ave., requested
permission to conduct a vote counting in the lobby of the City Hall on the _
evening of April 12, 1966, with the help of the Engineering Department.
Motion made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the above request be granted. Motion carried.
At the hour of 9:30 of clock p, M. , the Mayor announced that the
Council would recess to his office for a personnel session. At the hour
of 11:25 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,
it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Kimport,
that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11: 30 o'clock
p. m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED: -"X,
City Cltrk
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Mayor