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1966 NOV 14 CC MINX 222'7 El Segundo, California November 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 Councilman Richard G. Nagel. 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 October 24, 1966, having been read and no error or omission having beennoted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Councilman Nagel presented a 10 -year service pin to Frank Mote, Supervising Custodian; Councilman McElhaney presented a 10 -year service pin to Donald Wilkes of the Fire Department and Councilman Frederick presented a 20 -year service pin to Edward Flowers, Detective, Police Department. All 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 on the City's Group Life and Medical Insurance, and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied that she had twelve bids. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were received from the following: Crown Life Insurance Company California Physicians Insurance Corporation Aetna Life and Casualty Company Blue Cross of Southern California Intercoast Life Insurance Company Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company The Union Central Life Insurance Company Washington National Life Insurance Company Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Continental Assurance Company General American Life Insurance Company Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, and unanimously carried, that the above bids be referred to the Insurance Committee for study and report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 822 Center St. , requested that a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, City Council, Main Street merchants and Main Street property owners be scheduled for the purpose of discussing the problems in this business area and attempting to arrive at a solution. -1- X 2228 Mr. R. C. Long, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber has a Commercial Affairs Committee which is now studying this same problem and stated that this Committee is willing to help in any way the Council wishes. It was the consensus of the Council that before a meeting is scheduled with the Planning Commission and the City Council, the merchants and property owners should meet with the Commercial Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Long was requested to arrange such a meeting. 2. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed the Council stating that he felt that the "Pipeline" newsletter is an unnecessary expenditure since the local newspapers are qualified and very willing to print anything which the Council wishes to publicize. He asked that the Council reconsider its decision to continue printing this newsletter. 3. MR. WALTER HUNTER, 524 Oregon Street, addressed the Council stating that he also is opposed to the "Pipeline" newsletter. At this time, the written communications regarding this matter were read. Letters expressing approval of the "Pipeline" had been received from Standard Oil Company, from Mr. & Mrs. D. R. Blind, Mr. & Mrs. F. W. VonFlue and Dr. George Elmstrom. Letters opposing the "Pipeline" had been received from Mrs. Ruth M. Johnson and Mrs. John M. Phillips. 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. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, requesting names of City officials who wish to serve on League committees. The City Manager was requested to submit to the League the names of any of the Councilmen who wish to serve. 2. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, requesting restatement endorsing the South Bay Parkway proposal and further consideration of El Segundo par- ticipation in a routing north of Rosecrans Avenue. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Council support the placing on the County Master Plan of Highways of the South Bay Parkway with a northern terminus at Rosecrans Avenue. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. COMMITTEE OF MAYORS OF THE CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, being an invitation to the City of El Segundo to join this committee. Since Mayor McGill does not desire to belong to this committee, this cor- respondence was ordered filed. 4. MR. H. LARIMORE, 940 Virginia Street, objecting to "No Parking" signs in connection with the street sweeping program. Since this matter was scheduled to be discussed later in the meeting, this correspondence was ordered filed. 5. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being a request to cancel Warrant #11118 in amount of $46. 80 to Doubleday & Co. , Inc. and Warrant #24443 in amount of $23. 12 to Larry Marineau; also request that replacement warrants be issued. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, and unanimously carried, that Warrant #11118 in amount of $46. 80 and #24443 in amount of $23. 12, be cancelled and that re- placement warrants be issued. -2- X 2229 6. MRS. ROBERT HURLBURT, 427 Lomita St. , being request for permission for use of a trailer at 155 S. Sepulveda for the purpose of operating a Christmas tree lot and the possible sale of merchandise related to this business for a period of one month beginning December 1, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the above request be granted. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, being recommendation concerning study which had been made concerning property at 222 Richmond Street. Ordered filed. 8. RECREATION COMMISSION, being recommendations regarding use of areas of the Recreation Center by the 50th Anniversary Committee from May 10 to May 24, 1967. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the Gol a An ve££s yields. Committee be granted permission to use an area of the R (FE ''8i ali t- � n connection with the celebration from May 10 to 24, a suitable site to be chosen by the Committee and approved by the Recreation Commission. Motion carried. 9. CHARLES D. BARKER, being a letter of resignation from the Recreation and Parks Commission, effective November 22, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the resig- nation of Mr. Charles Barker from the Recreation and Parks Commission, effective November 22, 1966, be accepted with regret and that a suitable certificate of appreciation be prepared for presentation at the next regular City Council meeting. Councilman Nagel stated that in conferring with Mr. Barker, he learned that Mr. Barker would be willing to continue to serve on this Commission until a successor could be named. Councilman Frederick then withdrew his motion and the motion was then stricken from the records. 10. MR. TOM BRADY, Chairman, Noise Abatement Committee, being a request that Council adopt a resolution supporting the stand taken by Councilman Nagel in his address to the Los Angeles Board of Airport Com- missioners on October 19, 1966. Councilman Nagel then read a draft of a letter which he asked the Council to approve and to authorize the Mayor to sign and forward copies to all local legislators, state legislators, federal legislators, local FAA representative for noise abatement, all Los Angeles City Councilmen, Los Angeles Mayor Yorty, Santa Monica Mayor Minter, Inglewood Mayor Goedike, California Division of Aeronautics, Director of Los Angeles Sound Abatement Coordinating Committee, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the President of the United States. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the above mentioned letter and forward copies as recommended by Councilman Nagel. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Carr reported that the Council's committee which had been appointed to study the request of Battalion Chief Voegtli for salary increase, had made the recommendation that Battalion Chief Voegtli be increased from Range 50, Step X @ $1, 055 per month to Range 50, Step Y @$1, 107 per month, effective Nove mber 14, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr that the recommendation of the committee be accepted and that Battalion Chief Voegtli be increased from Range 50, Step X @ $1, 055 per month to Range 50, Step Y @ $1, 107 per month. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick and Nagel; Noes: Councilman McElhaney and Mayor McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- X 2230 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for the purchase of three new Police units as follows: Hessell Chevrolet Agency Escobar Ford Agency $7, 319. 79, including trade -ins. $6, 624. 33, including trade -ins. Recommended that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the bid of Escobar Ford Agency in amount of $6, 624. 33, including trade - ins, be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Recommended that closed departmental promotional examinations be scheduled for Account Clerks II and III and Steno - Clerks II and III; further recommended that open promotional examination be scheduled to fill the existing vacancy of Skilled Maintenanceman. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Manager as set forth above, be accepted. 3. Presented the overtime report for October. 4. Reported that the agreement with Mr. Willard Bailey for the lease of the building at Standard Street and Grand Avenue had not been con- summated and that he had met again with the committee to look further for a suitable building. He was in receipt of an offer from Mr. Stinnett to lease the building at 351 Main Street for the amount of $225 per month. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried, that this offer not be accepted. 5. Recommended that the salary of J k �il b ou h Cit ngg�� er, be changed from 60C @ $1, 162 to 60E @ $1, 281 �l1 waos �rby Cotz'fic I- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the recommendation of the City Manager as set forth above, be accepted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously directed, presented for the Council's consideration an Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Golden Anniversary Celebration Committee, Inc. , to provide the total sum of $5, 000, payable in monthly installments. Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the agreement be 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: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ME X 2231 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Department of Finance of the State of California, which agreement provides for a payment of $245. 00 to be paid to the Depart- ment of Finance in order to make an estimate of the population of said City. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above agreement be 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: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that he had attended the NIMLO Conference, October 8 to 12, in Quebec City, Canada, where one of the workshops dealt with the subject of airport noise. CITY ENGINEER BILSBOROUGH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for construction of shop and warehouse at Water Department Storage Facility, Project No. 66 -2 and recommended that plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICATIONS NO, 66 -2 and'NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE, SHOP AND WAREHOUSE AT WATER DEPARTMENT STORAGE FACILITY, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA", dated November 14, 1966, 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 reception of bids being hereby fixed for December 12, 1966. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifi- cations for upgrading of lighting at tennis courts and handball court at the Recreation Center, Project No. 66 -15, and recommended that said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICATIONS NO, 66 -15 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR UPGRADING OF LIGHTING AT TENNIS COURTS AND HANDBALL COURT, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, dated November 14, 1966, pre- sented to the Council at this meeting, be approved, and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -5- X 2232 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 reception of bids being hereby fixed for December 12, 1966. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. Advised the Council that at the present time, the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and Walnut Avenue is posted for No Parking from 6 a. m. to 9 a. m. and from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. , and due to heavy traffic volume on Sepulveda during normal working hours, he recom- mended that parking in this area be prohibited between the hours of 6 a. m. and 6 p. m. It being the consensus of the Council that consideration should be given to extending the parking restrictions for traffic safety, the matter was referred back to the City Engineer for further study. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration the following recom- mendation regarding parking restrictions for street sweeping program: "Excepting certain business streets such as parts of Richmond Street, Grand Avenue and others which are not currently posted, 'No Parking on Tuesday from 8 :00 a. m. to 12 :00 noon' be left in force on all east /west streets from Maple Ave. to El Segundo Blvd. west of Main Street and that 'No Parking on Wednesday from 8 :00 a. m. to 12 :00 noon on all north /south streets from Maple Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard west of Main Street, be left in force. " Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved. Motion carried. 5. Regarding disposal of Storm Drain Sump at Walnut Avenue west of Main Street, he recommended that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to initiate proceedings to consider a variance for the use of the sump property as a parking lot, and to consider a variance to eliminate the requirement for a 6 -foot solid fence around the parking lot. By general consent, the matter was postponed until the next regular Council meeting to be held November 28, 1966. 6. Reported that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District estimate for Storm Drain Project No. 618 -A (catch basins and connector pipes to drain the surface of Douglas Street) exceeds the City's assigned funds by $14, 000; that the Flood Control District needs assurance from the City that in the event the bids are equal to or exceed its estimate, City funds will be available to finance the deficit. The City Engineer recommended that the City agree to finance any deficit of funds in said project with Gas Tax Funds in order that the entire storm drain facility may be completed under one contract. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the recommendation of the City Engineer as above set forth, be approved. Motion carried. 7. Reported that the sealing of 323, 000 sq. ft. of the surface of Mariposa Avenue and Nash Street had been accomplished on November 6, at a cost slightly less than was estimated. 5-T X 2233 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The matter of the City's Liability and Fire and Allied Lines Insurance was discussed at this time. Councilman Frederick stated that he felt that the McCarthy Insurance Agency had served the City very well in the past 15 years and that the bid which Mr. McCarthy had submitted contained adequate coverage for the City's needs. He therefore moved that the low bid from McCarthy Insurance Agency for the City's Liability and Fire and Allied Lines Insurance be accepted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman McElhaney; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that Warrants No. 14324 to 14465 inclusive, totaling $91, 857. 45, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which has been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 12 and 13, 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 NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Frederick asked that a mail box for Councilmen be placed in the City Manager's office to facilitate distribution of mail to the Councilmen. It was suggested that Councilmen's mail be sent to them each week, if not picked up by them personally during the week. 2. Councilman McElhaney initiated discussion of proposal by the City of Gardena regarding decentralization of telephone directories by the General Telephone Company and suggested that this Council support the stand taken by Gardena. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2174, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO DENY THE PETI - TION OF THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY AND THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY TO DIVIDE THE SOUTHERN SECTION TELEPHONE DIRECTORY INTO FOUR SEPARATE DIRECTORIES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: - Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- X 2234 3. It was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that the expenditure of $25. 00 be authorized for membership of the City of El Segundo in the South Bay Councilmen's Association until July 1, 1967. 4. Councilman McElhaney announced that the South Bay Councilmen's Association is sponsoring an open meeting with all elected County and State officials from the South Bay area to discuss special problems for this area, to be held December 7, 1966, at 7 :30 p. m. and extended an invitation for all to attend. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. TOM ROBERTSON, 822 Center St. , stated that if the City has a buyer for the Storm Drain Sump at Walnut Avenue and Main Street, it was his feeling that such a buyer should not be discouraged. No other. business appearing to come before the' Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn until the hour of 7:30 o'clock p. m. on Tuesday, November 15, 1966, for the purpose of selecting at Director of Building Safety. Motion carried. APPROVED: 4�� c,.e Mayor I� Respectfully submitted, Eumce U. Creason, City C er