1967 JUN 26 CC MINX 2332
El Segundo, California
June 26, 1967
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, followed
by invocation by Councilman. Floyd Carr, Jr.
The meeting was then called to order by Richard G. Nagel, Mayor
pro tempore, the hour being 7 :00 of clo-- k p. m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen P ^esent: Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor M Gi'-' -.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, held June 12, 1967, having been read and no error or
omission ha -Jing been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Carr that the minutes of said meeting be approved
as recorded. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNI7CATYONS
1. MRS, FRANCES BOCCUZZiO, 347 Richmond Street, addressed
the Council asking that they give consideration to the matter of furnishing
intra -city bus service to help solve the transportation problem. Mrs. Boccuzzio
presented her recommendations as to the advantages of such a bus service,
the possible rate of fare, hours of operation and also her findings concerning
the possibility of leasing a bus for a trial period.
Copies of Mrs. Boccuzzio's recommendations were distributed to
the Council_ and the matter was taken under advisement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Carr reported that a group of baseball players from the
Sister City of Guaymas will be transported to El Segundo on July 3 and will be
in the City for approximately one week, during which time they will play two
games against the El Segundo Babe Ruth teams. Planned activities for the
boys include a trip to Disneyland, a pot -luck din-ner at the Recreation Center
and a day at Anaheim Stadium for an Angel baseball game.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for public hearing the City's budget for the fiscal year
1967 -68. The City Clerk was asked to read a letter from Mayor McGill who
was absent from the meeting, which letter was as foiu'ows:
"Sorry, Gentlernen, to miss this very .mportant meeting when the
Budget will be presented for approval.
I have asked the City Clerk to present and read into the records
this statement at the time you consider the Budget. There are
three items I would like to comment on.
No. 1. 1 am concerned with the large amount of money
taken out of the Interim Reserve to balance thiA Budget. At the
start of the last fiscal year, the Reserve Fund was $862, 000. At
the end of that year it was $665, 000. Now, if we take $193, 000
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from it to baiance this year's Budget, we will have a reserve of
$471, 000, and we all know that this practice can't continue.
No. 2. On Page 25, Item 3K, Reports to Public, $9, 500
for newsletter. I feel that the amount of news that reaches the
citizens by this means is limited, and the cost to the taxpayer is
high. An alternate might be to take a page in the Herald 3 or 4
times a year.
No. 3. With regard to the replacement of one of our fire
engines, II would hope that we could trade in the old one rather than
keep it to carry hoses. I don't believe that this is the time to add
10 new firemen to the ranks of the Fire Department -- that's a 25%
increase of manpower. I do believe that in 4 or 5 years when
Standard starts developing east of Sepulveda we will need to add the
company. At the cost of $104, 000 per year to the taxpayer, I don't
believe at this time it can be justified. I know the Fire Rating
Bureau says that we need them, but I also know that the Bureau is
never satisfied. With our mutual aid agreement with surrounding
cities and one of our largest landowners having its own fire depart-
ment, it seems to me that we are well protected.
Let me say here that money spent on public safety is money well
spent if it is not overdone.
We spend 2 -1/2 times the amount that Redondo Beach, Manhattan
Beach and the average California city of 35, 500 people spend for
public safety.
For the above reasons, Gentlemen, I could not approve this year's
Budget.
Mayor H. L. McGill"
Thereafter, the budget was considered by department,
with comments
being accepted from the audience. After all departments had been considered,
motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney
and unanimously carried, that the budget be accepted as follows:
City Council - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $
12,175
City Manager - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
29,430
City Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
18,230
Finance Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
68,160
City Treasurer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
21,070
Legal Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
26,700
Planning Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
22,050
Government Buildings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
47,575
Personnel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
13,705
Community Promotion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
30,060
Elections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6,500
Non - Departmental - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
168,600
Police Department (incl. Reserve) - - - - - - - - - -
642,745
Fire Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
568,110
Building Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
71, 02 0
Civil Defense -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3,315
Engineering Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
78,550
Street Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
277,290
Storm Drains - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
22,875
Sanitation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
71,640
Refuse Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
68,000
Garage - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
10,085
Parks &Recreation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
319,785
Water Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
831,915
Library - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
12 7, 180
Retirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
238,580
Bond Retirement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
90,365
Reserve for Salary Increases - - - - - - - - - - - -
61,815
Equipment Replacement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
62,350
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $
4,009, 875
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
15,150
TOTAL BUDGET - - - - - - - - -: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - f
4,025, 025
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The City Attorney presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance
approving the Budget for the fiscal year 1967 -68, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE C_TY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE 1 c 67 -68 F3SCAL YEAR.,
which was read in full. The City Attorney stated that this ordinance would -,
become effective at 12 :01 a. m. on the day next following its passage.
Following motion by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, Ordinance No. 665 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Counci> men Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
Mayor pro tem Nagel appointed a committee comprised of Council-
men McElhaney and Frederick, City Manager Jones, Director of Finance,
Weber and City Attorney Bush to meet with Chamber of Commerce repre-
sentatives to draft a new contract for the Chamber, for presentation to the
Council at a later date.
2. Reported that bids had been received forlban-cite saran shades for
the tennis courts at the Recreation Center. The two bids received were
identical and it was the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director
of Recreation and Parks that the maintenance and service which would be
provided by Columbia Tent and Awning Company would justify puramsixig the.
shades from said Company.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Carr and unanimously carried that the bid of Columbia Tent and Awning
Company in total amount of $1719. 15, plus tax, be accepted and that a
purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company.
At the hour of 8:50 o'clock P. m. , the Mayor pro tem declared a
ten - minute recess. At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened
with the following members present and answering roll call: Carr, Frederick,
McElhaney and Mayor pro tem Nagel.
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously requested, presented a resolution prohibiting an
eastbound left turn from El Segundo Boulevard to north -bound Sepulveda
Boulevard during peak hours of operation. Thereafter, it was moved by
Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that Resolution
No. 2193, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBIT-
ING AN EASTBOUND LEFT -TURN FROM EL SE-
GUNDO BOULEVARD DURING PEAK HOURS OF
OPERATION.,
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 and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
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2. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from
Karen Johnson and Marvin Johnson for personal injuries and property
damage sustained on March 15, 1967, and that said claim had been referred
to the insurance carrier.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Carr that the claim be denied and the action of the City Attorney in
referring the matter to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
3. Reported that a suit had been filed against the City by Mr. Rolf
Meijer for personal injuries and property damage sustained on March 16, 1967.
and that the complaint and summons had been referred to the insurance
carrier.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Frederick that the action of the City Attorney in referring the complaint
and summons to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
4. Reported that his office had been informed by the Yellow Cab
Company that, effective June 8, 1967, public liability and property damage
insurance policy No. GA985 -1080 in amount of $1, 025, 000 had been issued
to Yellow Cab Company by Reserve Insurance Company, and that his office
was in receipt of Certificate of Insurance. This policy replaces Policy No.
E504845 from Underwriters Insurance Agency of America.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Carr and unanimously carried, that Reserve Insurance Company be
approved as the insurance carrier for Yellow Cab Company.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Presented an agreement between the City and the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District regarding the deletion of permanent paving on
Project 618, due to pending street improvements in Douglas. Street, and re-
commended that this agreement be accepted, and that the Mayor pro tem be
authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest. Motion was made by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between
the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same
is hereby approved, and that a- -copy of said Agreement be placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem of
the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute
said Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk
to attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
2. Presented an agreement between the City and the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for relocation and upgrading of
crossing protection in connection with street improvements on El Segundo
Boulevard {Project 56, State Gas Tax Funds) and recommended that this
agreement be accepted and that the Mayor pro tem be authorized to sign
and the City Clerk to attest. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the following resolution be adopted:
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RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between
the City of E Segundo and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
way Company, presented to this Council on this date, be and the
same is hereby approved, and that a copy of said Agreement be
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE l.T FURTHE
the City of El Segundo be
said Agreement for and o
attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
R RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem of
and he is hereby authorized to execute
n behalf of said City and the City Clerk to
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel_;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications
for construction of reinforced concrete retaining wall on the west side of
Center Street northerly of Pine Avenue and recommended said plans be ap-
proved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 66 -10"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
REINFORCED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL, WEST SIDE OF
CENTER STREET, 84 FEET NORTH OF PINE AVENUE ", dated
June 26, 1967, 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 July 24, 1967.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel.;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
4. Reported that the construction of tennis court and handball court
lighting improvements (Specification No. 66 -15) had been completed by
E. C. Gaudio Electrical Cont= -actors and recommended that the work be ac-
cepted and a Notice of Comp_eton filed.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council-
man Carr that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom-
mendation_ of the Assistant Director of Public Works and that the
work covering the construction of tennis court and handball court
lighting imp -rovements by E. C. Gaudio Electrical Contractors, is
hereby accepted as of this date, June 26, 1967; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem be
and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Com-
pletion and the City C"_erk is hereby directed to cause the same to
be filled in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County
within ten days after date of completion.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tern Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
5. Reported that a letter had been received from the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts office, notifying the City of proposed Annexation
No. 34 to the County Sanitation District No. 5 and stated that his office saw
no objection to this annexation. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney,
seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that this
annexation be approved.
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. MRS. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting that the
following warrants are outstanding, unaccounted for and unpaid:
#11020
#23686
#14949
12106
13682
15677
12691
13923
15796
23315
14177
28155
13512
14849
29322
and also requesting authorization to issue new warrants to replace the
following:
#23315 James Stinnett, Jr. $ 9. 72
23686 James L. McElhaney 150. 00
15796 Pacific Telephone Co. 50. 10
28155 Patricia Medlin 66. 93
29322 Santo Prete 32. 60
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr that
the above warrants be cancelled and that new warrants be issued to replace
Warrants Nos. 23315, 23686, 15796, 288155, and 29322. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Attorney Bush read the title of an ordinance granting oil
pipeline franchise to Southern California Edison Company, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALI-
FORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF
TWENTY -FIVE (25) YEARS, TO CONSTRUCT,
LAY, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, USE, RENEW, RE-
PAIR, REPLACE, AND REMOVE OR ABANDON
IN PLACE A PIPELINE AND APPURTENANCES,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING, TRANS-
PORTING, CONVEYING AND CARRYING OIL,
ONLY, IN AND UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS,
WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO. ,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 666 was waived. Following'motion made by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 666 was
adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGi--.
2. City Attorney Bush read the title of an ordinance relating to the
disposal of swimming pool water, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 635
OF SAID CITY AND THE "WESTERN PLUMBING
OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1964
EDITION, " THEREIN ADOPTED, BY ADDING
SECTION 301.1 TO SAID CODE.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 667 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, Ordinance No. 667 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGill.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that Warrants Nos. 16587 thru 16745 inclusive, totaling $159, 660. 08,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council
as Demand Register Summary Nos. 37 and 38 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, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor pro tem Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Mayor McGi'1.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor pro tem Nagel moved that letters of appreciation be sent to
Assemblymen Vincent Thomas of the 68th District and Robert Beverly of
the 46th District for their efforts on behalf of Assembly Bill 169, which bill
has been passed by both houses of the Legislature and now needs only the
signature of the Governor. Assemblyman Thomas carried the bill through
the Legislature following the death of Assemblyman Charles Chapel who .had
introduced the bill. Assemblyman Beverly became co- author of the bill after
his election to the Assembly. The above motion was seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MRS. GLADYS GORHAM, President of the Senior Citizens
organization, thanked the Council for taking under consideration the matter
of bus transportation within the City. She stated that this service would be
much appreciated by the Senior Citizens, many of whom no longer drive a' car.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:30 o'clock
P. M. Motion carried.
APROVED:
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Mayor pro tempore
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Res ectfully submitted,
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