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1967 OCT 09 CC MINX 23'74 El Segundo, California October 9, 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 Richard G. Nagel, The meeting was then called to order by Herman L. McGill, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 0' 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 City Council Meeting held September 25, 1967, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Councilman Nagel presented a 10 -year service pin to Brady Horton, Street Department; Councilman Carr presented a 10 -year service pin to Burl Armstrong, and Councilman McElhaney presented a 15 -year service pin to John Hampton, Street Foreman. All were commended on their service to the City. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that at the last meeting of the Board of Directors, several cities had announced that since the retail sales tax had been increased to 516, they were increasing their hotel room tax to 5 %. Councilman Nagel also reported that since the real estate transfer tax is being dropped by the Federal Government, it will now be imposed by the County. The cities may share in this revenue by levying their own real estate transfer tax; otherwise, the entire amount will go to the County. Councilman Nagel suggested that the City of El Segundo consider such a tax measure. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that TRW Systems had recently con- tracted a firm to do a study of traffic in the South Bay area. The study is now completed and shows that since traffic in the area will be greatly increased, new streets will have to be constructed as rapidly as possible. It was further recommended by the study that coordinated traffic signal systems be used throughout the area. This could be accomplished through computer controls which would still leave the communities the margin of control which they require. The study further recommended that the Pacific Coast Freeway be reinstated; however, this is a matter which, in the past, the South Bay cities have vigorously opposed. 3. South Bay Councilmen's Association. Councilman McElhaney reported that at the last meeting, a resolution was unanimously adopted which recommended that the cities pass uniform ordinances concerning pipeline franchises. Assemblyman Robert Beverly was a guest at the meeting and dis- cussed airport problems. He stated that he felt there was a good possibility that legislation could be introduced regarding a study of noise levels. -1- X 2375 Assemblyman Beverly reported that some progress had been made during this legislative session regarding local government. AB -2454 removes the necessity for matching funds for Collier -Unruh Gas Tax Funds and SB -556 allows the cities to participate in the cigarette tax. Assemblyman Beverly is aware that there are many more problem areas concerning local control and has assured the committee that he will continue to work toward solutions. 4. Inter -City Highway Committee. Councilman Carr reported that the matter of coordinated traffic control systems had been discussed at the last meeting of this committee and that a committee had been appointed to study the matter. 5. Public Information Committee. Councilmen Carr and McElhaney commended the City Manager on the publication of "E1 Segundo Report ". REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the City of San Jose is now using computerized traffic control systems and that very favorable reports have been received. 2. Requested authorization to purchase, without bid, one 3" com- pound meter, one 4" compound meter and two 8" detector checks with by -pass, from Hersey - Sparling Meter Company for a total amount of $2, 193. 50, plus tax, which money will be reimbursed by the companies receiving the meters and detector checks. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the above request be approved and that a purchase order in amount of $2, 193. 50, plus tax be issued to Hersey - Sparling Meter Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that two Fire Department employees are on sick leave due to industrial injuries which have been declared permanent and stationary. Review of the cases with the State Compensation Insurance Fund indicates that neither will be able to return to his previous position in the Fire Depart- ment. The absence of these employees makes it necessary for other employees to work overtime, which involves additional expense. The City Manager requested authorization to exceed the authorized strength of 43 employees by the employment of two additional firemen. The budget provides for ten additional personnel, effective the first of January, and if either of the two employees on industrial injury leave can return to work, the temporary overage can be adjusted at mid -year. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 4. At this time, the City Manager introduced two new City employees, Mr. Ernest B. Reid, Planning Director and Mr. Herbert Hildebrandt, Assistant Purchasing Agent /License Inspector. 5. Reported that the United Crusade had been very successful this year. The City employees had 2/3 participation and a total contribution of $2,098. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for reinforced concrete embankment wall on west side of Center Street 100 feet north of Pine Avenue and recommended said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. -2- s X 2376 Moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 67 -3" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE EMBANKMENT WALL ON WEST SIDE OF CENTER STREET ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET NORTH OF PINE AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated October 9, 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 November 13, 1967. 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 Change Order No. 1 for construction of the Water Facilities Building, Project No. 66 -2 as follows: Change of water service piping from galvanized to copper, ($798. 50 increase); elimination of pilaster and change of roof girder, ($53. 83 increase); additional horizontal reinforcing steel for masonry walls ($204. 27 increase); deletion of work at entrance ($654. 00 decrease) and allowance for hardware not used ($800. 00 decrease). This represents a net decrease of $397. 40 from the contractor's bid. The Director of Public Works recommended approval of the above Change Order. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 3. Reported that Deutsch Construction Company had exceeded the completion date of the Water Facilities Building by 28 days, resulting in an estimated loss of $2, 800 to the City; that the recommended recovery of $2, 800 could be effected through employment d the penalty provisions of the contract, which he recommended be done. Director of Public Works Van Drie stated that the contractor was in accord with this. Mr. Van Drie further stated that the work was completed and he recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion recorded. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering the construction of the Water Facilities Building, by Deutsch Construction Company, is hereby accepted as of this date, October 9; 1967; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after date of completion, i. e. , October 6, 1967. Carried by the following vote: -3- Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None, X 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. ST, ANTHONY'S PARISH, COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN, being request for permission to hold a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, and Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4 at the Parish Hall, 205 Lomita Street, from 9 :00 a. m, until 7 :00 p, m. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL, being request for permission to sell chocolate candy in front of banks, stores, markets and door -to -door from November 17 thru December 3, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that the above request be granted. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 667, denying application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct stalls, hay barn, administration building, rest rooms and related facilities, on property at 100 S. Sepulveda Blvd. by Robert Colebourn, South Bay Riding Academy. Ordered filed. 4. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ENGINEER, being notification of transfer of territory from Lennox School District to Inglewood Unified School District. 'Ordered filed. 5. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person to person transfer of on -sale general license for Crown Imperial Restaurant, 999 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Ordered filed. 6. THETA CHI EPSILON SORORITY, being request for permission to hold a rummage sale on October 21, 1967 at 541 Standard St. , from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the above request be granted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Bush read the title of the ordinance relating to moving of buildings, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY REPEALING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 27, AND BY ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 7, RELA- TING TO MOVING BUILDINGS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 671 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 671 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- 23'77 X 23'78 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Warrants Nos. 17556 to 17674 inclusive, totaling $170, 184. 70, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 8 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 NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Carr reported that since the temporary removal of parking restrictions in areas of the Utah Tract, there have been some problems of parking in front Of fire hydrants, etc. and he requested that the City Manager check into the matter. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the meeting adjourn in memory of Donald L. Wilkes, Inspector, Fire Prevention Bureau, who passed away September 29, 1967. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, nice U. Creason City Clerk ayor -5-