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E1 Segundo, California
April 22, 1968
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 Gordon T. Stephens.
The meeting was then called to order by Floyd Carr, Jr. , Mayor, the
hour being 7 :00 O'clock p. m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held
April 16, 1968, having been read and no error or omission having been noted,
it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
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. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for person -to- person transfer of on -sale beer license for
Vapor Trails, 206 -1 /2 E. Imperial Ave. Ordered filed.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No.
682, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
to install manufacturing type equipment and .to construct shipping and
parking facilities. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No.
683, granting a Conditional Use Permit to the Community Methodist Church
for addition of classroom areas and fence to allow for garden area. Ordered
filed pending expiration of appeal period.
4. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, being a recommendation
for proclamation of Clean -up Week June 10 thru 16, in conjunction with the City's
annual clean -up campaign. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above recommendation be
approved and that the following proclamation be adopted:
WHEREAS, E1 Segundo is a community of property owners
interested in preservation of property values and maintenance of a
high quality of urban life; and
WHEREAS, the most essential element of a citizen's pride
in his community is the maintenance of a clean, wholesome and
beautiful environment; and
WHEREAS, good maintenance of homes and commercial
buildings will prevent urban deterioration and decrease of property
values and will avoid the need for costly clearance and rehabilitation
of property; and
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WHEREAS, the City annually sponsors a week for
collection of large quantities of rubbish, and interested citizens
have requested that this activity be expanded to include a city-
wide week for cleaning, painting and beautifying homes and
property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, that the week of
June 10 through June 16, 1968 be set aside as E1 Segundo Clean -up,
Paint -up, Fix -up Week and that all citizens be urged to clean up
their property and do necessary painting and repair work; further,
that Mr. Fred Boschetto be and he is hereby appointed Committee
Chairman for Clean -up, Paint -up, Fix -up Week.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. JAMES MORGAN, Rotary Club Chairman of Student Govern-
ment Day, introduced the students who would be participating in Student
Government Day on Thursday, April 25, 1968, and commended the Council on
its cooperation on this project.
2. MR. V. J. STEFFLRE, 944 Cedar Street, reported that prior to
the April 9, 1968 Municipal Election, the Civics and Government class of the
El Segundo High School had been given the assignment of a house -to -house
campaign to encourage citizens to get out and vote. Mr. Stefflre recommended
that the students and their teacher be given some sort of commendation for
their efforts. By general consent, the above recommendation was approved.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. Jim Witt, Chairman, reported
on the committee's activities for the past month; also reported that two
members, Mr. Lee Berggren and Mr. Ace Beall had resigned from the
committee. It was the feeling of the committee that Dr. James McElhaney
had been a very effective representative to ACAC and, for that reason, they
requested that he be reappointed to the committee. It was further requested
that Mr. Walter Rugh of 1200 E. Maple Ave. be appointed to the committee.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that Dr. James McElhaney and Mr. Walter Rugh be appointed to the Noise
Abatement Committee and that certificates of appreciation be presented to
Mr. Lee Berggren and Mr. Ace Beall for their efforts on the committee.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Alta Lyder had been appointed Chairman of the By -laws Sub-
committee. This sub - committee was appointed to establish guidelines for
the future activities of the Noise Abatement Committee and they asked that
the members of the Council indicate their desires as to these activities.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded
by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that a joint session of the
Council and the Noise Abatement Committee be held on Monday, May 6, 1968
at 7:00 O'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
SOUTHWEST AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE. Mayor Carr reported
that at the last meeting of this committee the City of Inglewood downtown
improvement project had been discussed. Brochures on this subject were
given to the Council by Mayor Carr.
Councilman Stephens suggested that the City apply for the "All American
City" award.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that bids had been received for one commercial model
gas range for the recreation clubhouse, as follows:
Name
Dohrmann Company
Amount of Bid
$ 1, 576. 00
This price does not include trade -in. The City may keep present
stove to sell as salvage or auction. Price includes setting fixtures
in place; also one year parts and service warranty.
Interstate Restaurant Supply Company $ 1, 540. 00
This price includes trade -in allowance of $25. 00 and'90 -day parts
and labor warranty. Does not include installation.
The City Manager recommended that the bid of Dohrmann Company
be accepted and that a purchase order in amount of $1, 576. 00 be issued to
said Company.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution ratifying
a proposed change in the memorandum of agreement creating the Los Angeles
Regional Transportation System and the Transportation Association of
Southern California, which amendment extends the area covered by TASC to
include areas in San Bernardino and PH%,er•side Counties not now included and
all of Imperi_a] County.
Motion. was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Col.11lcilmatl
Stephens that Resolution No. 2220, entitled:
A RESOLD TTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CI"T' 7 ()F EL SE GI CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CHANGES IN A CERTAIN AGREEMENT. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it is the duty of every citizen to help law
enforcement protect people from crime; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for better laws to deal with
today's crime problems; and
WHEREAS, the District Attorney of Los Angeles County,
— Evelle J. Younger, together with police agencies and others in
law enforcement, will back some new legal measures to make it
easier to fight crime; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo
has studied the District Attorney's proposals for new laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of El Segundo strongly supports the enactment
of each of the proposals contained in the pamphlet entitled
"Legislative Proposals".
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim against the City had been filed by Janet
Humfrey for personal injury and property damage on January 14, 1968 and
that this claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously
carried that the above claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk
in referring said claim to the insurance carrier, be approved.
2. Reported that a claim against the City had been filed by Nancy S.
Jenkins for personal injury and damage to her automobile on January 10, 1968,
and that this claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously _
carried that the above claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk
in referring said claim to the insurance carrier, be approved.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance establishing
the terms of office of the Planning Commissioners, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "ARTICLE V - PLANNING
COMMISSION" OF "CHAPTER 2" OF "THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958".,
which was read.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter,
said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick.
2. Reported that Holthe Disposal had submitted a new certificate of
insurance in connection with its contract for collection and disposal of rubbish
and garbage. The City Attorney recommended approval. Motion was made by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried
that the insurance certificate of Holthe Disposal Service be approved.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that on April 2, 1968, the 60 -day voluntary construction
period on the curb, sidewalk and paving improvement project had expired and
that 42% of the work had been completed. Mr. Van Drie recommended that
the Director of Public Works, acting under the procedures of the Improvement
Act of 1911, be authorized to prepare plans and specifications to construct the
remaining portions of this project and that the work be completed by public
contract with the cost thereof, including incidental costs, being assessed to
the abutting property owners.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the Director of Public Works be authorized to prepare plans and
specification for improvements in connection with the curb and sidewalk pro-
gram, with the exception of the Hacienda property. Motion carried.
2. Reported that he had reviewed the bids received on April 8, 1968
for furnishing cement mortar lined and coated steel pipe for the Rosecrans
Avenue water line and that the low bid had been submitted by American Pipe
and Construction Co, in amount of $46, 132. 02. This amount exceeded the
engineers' estimate and it was therefore recommended that all bids be
rejected.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that all bids for furnishing steel pipe for the Rosecrans Avenue water
line be rejected. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
3. Presented for the Council's approval the Select Street System
report delineating the street deficiencies on the Select as well as Local streets
within the City of El Segundo, as required by Section 2156 of the California
Streets and Highways Code. Recommended that the report be approved for
submission to the California Department of Public Works, Division of Highways.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the 1968 Highway Needs Report as presented by the Director of
Public Works be approved and that Resolution No. 2221, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE 1968 HIGHWAY NEEDS REPORT. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
4. Presented for the Council's approval a program for testing of
materials and construction methods for the Douglas Street paving project and
recommended the approval of an amount of $800. 00 to cover the cost of this
testing.
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Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
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Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Carr presented for the Council's approval the following
committee appointments:
Airport Noise and Safety
Action Committee
Inter -City Highway Committee
League of California Cities
Sanitation District #5
West Basin Water Association
Municipal Fine Arts Committee
South Bay Councilmen's Assn.
Rapid Transit District
City Selection Committee
Southwest Area Planning Comm.
Industrial Advisory Committee
South Bay Parkway Advisory
Committee
Library Board
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Councilmen Nagel and Stephens
Mayor Carr, Director
Councilman Nagel, Alternate
Councilman Nagel, Director
Councilman Balmer, Alternate
Mayor Carr, Director
Councilman Nagel, Alternate
Councilman Frederick
Councilman Nagel
Councilmen Frederick and Stephens
Councilman Frederick
Councilman Balmer
Councilman Frederick
Herman L. McGill
Mayor Carr, President
Councilman Balmer, Trustee
Councilman Frederick, Trustee
Councilman Nagel, Trustee
Councilman Stephens, Trustee
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously carried that the committee appointments as set forth
above, be approved.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Stephens that Warrants Nos. 20116 thru 20266 inclusive, totaling $156, 827. 81,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the
Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 30 and 31 and certified by the
Assistant 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 Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. JAMES J. OPPEN, 2875 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles 39,
one of the attorneys for the plaintiffs in Experimental Specialties vs City of
El Segundo, addressed the Council stating that he wished to go on record as
opposing the proposed executive session to discuss the matter of the judgment
of Experimental Specialties against the City of El Segundo as he felt it was in
violation of the Brown Act and should be discussed in public meeting.
2. LT. DENNIS MALTBIE, President of the El Segundo Jaycees,
addressed the Council to offer the congratulations of the Jaycees to the new
Council members and he stated that the organization hopes to make a sub-
stantial contribution to the community with its new slate of officers and
renewed interest on the part of the membership. He informed the Council
of their desire to be of help in any area where they might be needed. Mayor
Carr expressed the Council's appreciation and congratulated Lt. Maltbie on
his election as President of the Jaycees.
At this time, Mayor Carr reported that a vacancy now exists on the
Planning Commission and he initiated discussion as to the method which this
Council would follow in choosing Planning Commissioners. It was the consensus
of the Council that the names of persons applying for the position of Planning
Commissioner should not be made public. After discussion, motion was made
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously
carried, that the qualifications of all applicants be discussed in personnel
session and a vote taken, after which the leading candidates would be interviewed
by the Council and a selection made.
Thereafter, the date of April 30, 1968 was set as the closing date for
receiving applications and a personnel session was scheduled following the
joint meeting with the Noise Abatement Committee on May 6, 1968.
At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p, m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for an executive session to discuss litigation. At the hour of 9:45 o'clock
p. m. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll
call.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the meeting adjourn until Monday, May 6, 1968 at the hour of
7:00 o'clock p, m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of
El Segundo, California for the purpose of a joint meeting with the Noise
Abatement Committee. The hour of adjournment of this meeting was 9:50
o' clock p. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
unice U. Creason, City Clerk