1967 NOV 13 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
November 13, 1967
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, followed
by invocation by Councilman Robert W. Frederick.
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
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The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 23, 1967,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said
meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Councilman Frederick presented a 10 -year service
pin to Milburn G. Ragain, Police Officer; Councilman McElhaney presented a
10 -year service pin to Lt. Glenn F. Kittredge, Police Department; and
Councilman Carr presented a 20 -year service pin to William I. J. Coulter,
Battalion Chief, Fire Department. All were commended on their service to
the City.
The Mayor then introduced Acting City Attorney, Mark C. Allen, Jr.
and former Councilman Walter Swanson who was in the audience.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the reception of bids for construction of concrete embankment wall on
the west side of Center Street, 100 feet north of Pine Avenue, and inquired of
the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied that she had
two (2) bids. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel and unanimously carried that said bids be opened, examined and
publicly declared, which bids were as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
J. W. Nicks Const. Co. $ 8, 615.00
Layne Brothers General Contractors $10,238. 00
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Nagel and unanimously carried that the above bids be referred to the Director
of Public Works for checking and report at the next regular meeting to be held
November 27, 1967.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on parking permit for Hyatt Die Cast and Engineering,
requested by John D. Meschuk, M. D. The Mayor requested the City Manager
to summarize the action in this matter to date. The City Manager reported
that on October 2, 1967, the appellant submitted a request to the City Engineering
Department for a loading zone just north of the driveway at 240 California Street
and establishment of 2-hour parking limit for the rest of the frontage. City
Code provisions which apply to such requests were read.
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The City Manager requested the City Traffic Engineer, Mr. Van Drie,
to summarize the findings of the Traffic Committee. Mr. Van Drie reported
that when Dr. Meschuk submitted his request to the Engineering Department,
the area was field checked by Mr. Van Drie and Mr. Jack Allen, Assistant
Director of Public Works and member of the Traffic Committee. On October 10,
the Traffic Committee met and considered the request. The Committee denied
the request for a loading zone on the basis that there is sufficient room on the
property to provide loading area. The Zoning Ordinance requires the property
owner to maintain a minimum of 14 parking spaces for use of customers and
employees. If this number of spaces is provided there is no need for 2 -hour
parking zones on the street. Placing 2-hour parking restrictions in front of
one property would cause enforcement problems.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on behalf of
Hyatt Die Cast Engineering. Dr. John Meschuk addressed the Council regarding
the need for loading zone at this location to eliminate the necessity to carry on
loading and unloading operations in the street. He reported that Hyatt had
leased a parking lot across the street from their plant to provide employee
parking.
Dr. Meschuk cited areas of inconsistency in parking regulations and
requested that the City study the parking situation in the entire industrial zone
because he felt that if all the space were properly utilized, the situation would
be less critical. He felt that much of the industrial community will be forced to
leave the City if some consistent policy is not established to alleviate the parking
problem.
At this time, the City Manager reported that the curb areas presently
marked with red paint to prohibit parking are being surveyed for possible
elimination or changes.
Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista St. , spoke in favor of establishing
a loading zone for Hyatt Die Cast Engineering. He felt that this was necessary
for all manufacturing plants and felt that the City should set a definite policy
for handling such requests.
The Mayor then declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Carr, that Hyatt Die Cast Engineering be granted a
loading zone. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. City Manager Jones reported that Jet Airfreight, 750 Lairport St. ,
had been given a deadline of January 5, 1968 to either pave its parking lot or
vacate the premises. They have plans to move the facility to Inglewood and
have been notified by the City that the January 5, 1968 deadline will be enforced.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. EMANUEL JENSEN, 823 N. Sepulveda Blvd., requested
information concerning the Documentary Stamp Tax Ordinance which was
scheduled for presentation at this meeting. He was informed that this was not
an additional tax but would replace the tax which is now being levied by the
Federal Government. The County has indicated it will levy such a tax. The
City will obtain half the revenue if it also levies the tax; otherwise the entire
revenue will revert to the County.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Sister City Committee. Mayor McGill presented a request from the
Sister City Committee for funds to cover the cost of a structural float to be
housed in Guaymas and decorated each year for the Carnival; also request
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that the City furnish funds to cover the cost of transporting El Segundo's queen
to the Carnival in Guaymas in February.
After discussion, this matter was held over until the next regular
meeting to be held November 27, 1967.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from
George H. Logan and Associates for conducting a space utilization study for
the City Hall and Police Station, for a fixed fee of $1, 500. Proper use of
available space within these buildings could defer the need for additional con-
struction for several years.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney, that the proposal of George H. Logan and Associates be accepted
and a purchase order in amount of $1, 500 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. Presented a tabulation of bids on two 1968 solo motorcycles for
the Police Department as follows:
Inglewood Harley- Davidson
Harley- Davidson of Long Beach
Rich Budelier Co.
$4, 048. 35, including trade -in
$4,152. 80, including trade-in
$4, 269. 54, including trade -in
and recommended that the low bid of Inglewood Harley- Davidson be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney that the bid of Inglewood Harley- Davidson be accepted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. Requested that a budget adjustment of $263. 35 be authorized to
permit the retention of one solo motorcycle previously scheduled for trade -in,
said motorcycle to be used for training purposes. Motion was made by Council-
man Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that
an amount of $263. 35 be appropriated from the contingency account to permit
retention of one solo motorcycle for Police Department training purposes.
4. Reported that bids had been solicited for resurfacing and
relining of tennis courts and multi- purpose courts at the Recreation Center;
that the only bid received was from Kemiko, Inc. , in a total amount of $1, 590
and recommended that said bid be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of Kemiko, Inc. in
amount of $1, 590 for resurfacing and relining tennis and multi - purpose courts
at the Recreation Center be accepted and that $590 be appropriated from the
contingency account to permit resurfacing of two courts instead of one, as
originally proposed in the budget. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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5. Presented a proposal from Foley Advertising and Display, Inc.
for installation of Christmas decorations on Main Street, Grand Avenue and
Center Street at Mariposa Avenue and at Pine Avenue at a total cost of $2, 400,
and recommended that the bid be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman
Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the bid of Foley Advertising
and Display, Inc. in amount of $2, 400 for installation of Christmas decorations
be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
6. Presented a request from the El Segundo Ministerial Association
for an appropriation of funds in amount of $350 for restoration of the Christmas
scenes in Library Park. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the above request be granted,
and that the City Manager be instructed to arrange for lighting of the scenes
until the display is removed as well as additional patrolling of the area to re-
duce the incidence of vandalism.
7. Presented a request from T & F Oil Company for a temporary
field office at its well on Center Street near Grand Avenue. Motion was made
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously
carried that permission be granted T & F Oil Company for temporary office
trailer for a period not to exceed one year , subject to the condition that the
Fire and Building Safety Departments approve the exact trailer location.
8. Reported that Utah Mining and Construction Company is now
negotiating a sale of Lot 22, Tract 25574 and that the prospective purchaser
is willing to join with the City in a purchase from Utah whereby the City would
acquire the portion of this property which it would require in connection with
a railroad crossing at Douglas Street located within Lot 22. The price to the
City would be $2. 50 per sq. ft. and the amount of property involved is 23, 204
sq. ft.
After discussion, action in the matter was deferred until the next
regular meeting to be held November 27, 1967.
9. Reported that the contract with Holthe Disposal Company would
expire on January 31, 1968 and that specifications are now being prepared for
seeking proposals for a new refuse collection contract. Recommended that
the Council seek bids on a new contract using the following schedule:
Approval of specifications November 27, 1967
Advertise for bids November 29 and December 6, 1967
Reception of bids December 18, 1967
Award of Contract December 26, 1967
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be
approved.
10. Requested authorization to purchase one 8" detector check with
by -pass for the Water Department from Hersey - Sparling Meter Company at a
total cost of $719. 25. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the bid of Hersey - Sparling
Meter Company in amount of $719. 25 for one 8" detector check with by -pass,
be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said
Company.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that the number of voting precincts for the
April 9, 1968 Municipal Election be consolidated to nine. Moved by Councilman
McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Clerk be authorized
to consolidate the voting precincts of El Segundo to nine for the April 9, 1968
Municipal Election. Motion carried.
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2. Recommended that the salaries for Election Board workers for
the April 9, 1968 Municipal Election be as follows:
Inspectors . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18.00
Clerks and Judges . . . . . . . $ 15.00
Polling Places . . . . . . . . . $ 20. 00
Moved by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the
salaries of Election Board workers for the Municipal Election to be held
April 9, 1968, as above set forth, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
3. Recommended that the firm of Martin & Chapman Co. , Ltd. ,
act as Election Suppliers for the April 9, 1968 Municipal Election. Moved by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the firm of
Martin & Chapman Co. , Ltd. , act as Election Suppliers for the Municipal
Election to be held April 9, 1968. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Councilman McElhaney asked that the City Clerk prepare and
present a program to familiarize the public with the new IBM Votomatic
Machine.
4. Requested permission for the Quota Club of El Segundo to hold
a rummage sale at 351 Main Street on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2,
1967. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, the
request be granted. Motion carried.
ACTING CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending
the City Code establishing fixed water meter installation charges, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, "
BY AMENDING SECTION 32A. 4 RELATING TO
METER INSTALLATION CHARGES.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of said Ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Nagel.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance imposing
a documentary stamp tax on the sale of real property, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY
ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 30 OF SAID
CODE RELATING TO IMPOSING A DOCUMENTARY
STAMP TAX ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman McElhaney.
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3. Presented for the Council's consideration a form of Indemni-
fication Contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in
connection with the training of City personnel, which contract had been
approved as to form by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Indemnification
Contract between the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department, presented to this Council on this
date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a copy of
said Contract be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City
of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said
Contract for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest
the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
4. Presented a notice of hearing before the Public Utilities Com-
mission of the matter of application of the Gray Line Tours Company for
authority to increase rates for passenger fares for its services, said hearing
to be held on Monday, November 20, 1967. Ordered filed.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration Los Angeles County
Flood Control District Specifications for the construction of recharge wells
for Unit 2E of the West Coast Basin Barrier Project in the city of El Segundo,
California, and recommended they be approved.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the specifications for the construction
of recharge wells for Unit 2E of the West Coast Basin Barrier
Project in the city of El Segundo, California, presented to this
Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District be permitted to construct said
recharge wells for Unit 2E of the above described project, insofar
as the City of El Segundo is concerned; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted
to said Flood Control District to occupy and use the public streets
in said City to construct, operate and maintain the installations
described in the above - mentioned specifications; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to said Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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2. Presented for the Council's
cations for painting of elevated water tank
recommended said plans be approved and
advertise for bids.
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consideration Plans and Specifi-
of the Water Department and
the City Clerk be authorized to
Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 67-4"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR REPAINTING THE EXTERIOR
AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE EXISTING TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND GALLON ELEVATED STEEL WATER STORAGE TANK
OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT ", dated November 13, 1967, pre-
sented 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 re-
quired by law, the date for reception of bids being hereby fixed
for December 11, 1967.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
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. EL SEGUNDO AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, being a request
for waiver of inspection fee, bond and other charges in connection with re-
location of a stucco garage to the League's facilities on E. Mariposa Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the above request be granted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney and
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstaining: Councilman Nagel.
2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for Grand
Avenue Market, 401 E. Grand Ave. Ordered filed.
3. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being notice of
application for Moneta Annexation #4 to the City of Hawthorne. Ordered
filed.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its resolution
No. 669, granting request for variance to divide property known as
646 W. Acacia Ave., requested by Richard H. Toral and Douglas E. Nanninga.
Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Acting City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance
effecting the Fire Zone modification, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " TO
ESTABLISH FIRE ZONE NO. 1 AND, FOR THAT
PURPOSE, MODIFY EXISTING FIRE ZONES, AS
HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. ,
which had been introduced and read at the regular meeting held October 23, 1967.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 672 was waived. Following motion made by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 672 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Carr,
Mayor McGill;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and
2. Councilman McElhaney discussed the status of the Noise Abate-
ment Committee and suggested that all Councilmen be given the opportunity
to submit names of qualified people to serve. After discussion, motion was
made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick and
unanimously carried that two Councilmen be named to serve on the Committee.
Thereafter, Councilman McElhaney and Councilman Nagel were
named as Council representatives to the Committee.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by
Councilman Frederick that the City Manager be named to serve on the Noise
Abatement Committee. Motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick and McElhaney;
Noes: Councilmen Carr, Nagel and Mayor McGill;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman
Carr and unanimously carried, that all Councilmen be asked to contribute
names of persons to serve on the Noise Abatement Committee.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Carr, that Warrants Nos. 17970 thru 18189 inclusive, totaling $221, 872. 24,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the
Council as Demand Register Summary #11 and 12, and certified by the
Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No.
665, 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Gilbert Gates, 1754 E. Sycamore Ave. , addressed the Council,
stating that he was not in favor of the City furnishing a float for the Sister
City Carnival but would be in favor of giving financial help for the needy.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11 :00 o'clock
p. m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Mayor -8- Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk