1966 MAR 14 CC MINX 2090 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. on X 2091 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. -2- X 2092 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. -3- X 2093 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: -4- X 2094 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. -5- Kimport, McElhaney, Nagel r t X 2095 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 o/ Mayor