1968 JUN 24 CC MIN21,9.9
El Segundo, California
June 24, 1968
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 The Reverend C. F, Brannigan of St. Andrew's
Catholic Church.
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 MEETINGS
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 10, 1968
and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held June 17, 1968, 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 meetings
be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
At this time, Mayor Carr presented Certificates of Appreciation
to Mr. Fred Boschetto, Chairman of Clean -up, Paint -up, Fix -up Week and
to the Chamber of Commerce for its leadership in the City -wide clean -up.
Dexter Benson accepted the Certificate on behalf of the Chamber. Mr.
Boschetto then thanked the City Manager for his help in this clean -up cam-
paign and commended the citizens of E1 Segundo for their participation.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the reception of bids for the Curb and Sidewalk Construction,
Contract #3, in accordance with City Specifications No. 67 -6, and inquired of
the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The C-i-c.' replied that she
had four bids, together with Bidders Bonds or Cashier's Checks for 1016 of
the amount bid, unless hereinafter otherwise noted. Motion was made by
Councilman Nagel; seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously
carried that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids
were as follows:
Name
Sully- Miller Contracting Company
Progressive Paving Co,
Conel C. Layne
Allcon Const.
Amount of Bid
$ 5,343. 44
$ 5,786. 00
$ 6, 110. 63
$ 6,798. 15
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick 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 Jul, 8, 1968.
2. The City Manager presented for public hearing the City's
Budget for the fiscal year 1968 -69, as follows:
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City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . $ 11,680
City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 32,820
City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 19,135
Finance Department . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 79,630
City Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 24,945
Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 23,290
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 33,045
Government Buildings . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 54,915
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 14, 515
Community Promotion . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 36,400
Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . -0-
Non- Departmental . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 172,630
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 787, 585
Police Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 435
Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 646,190
Building Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 76, 755
Civil Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 2,390
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 88,015
Street Department . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 267, 575
Storm Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 25, 575
Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 74,680
Refuse Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 87,900
City Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 13,390
Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 364, 555
Capital Improvement . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . -0-
Water Department . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 827,210
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 136,010
Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 230, 670
Equipment Replacement . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 35,000
Bond Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 88,450
Reserve for Salary Increase . . . . . .
. . . . . . 124,335
TOTAL BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,379,725
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 Stephens
that Resolution No. 2226, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1968 -69. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance adopting the 1968 -69
Budget, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE 1968 -69 FISCAL YEAR.,
which was read.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter,
said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick.
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3, The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing to consider a proposed ordinance adopting the
Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, Volume I and adopting as secondary
codes the Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, Volume III (Uniform Building
Code Standards). The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the
hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of publication of
notice was in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications
r�` arding this matter had been received and there being none, the Mayor in-
quired if anyone present wished to address the Council regarding this matter.
There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting
the Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, Volume I and the Uniform Building
Code Standards, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, VOLUME I ",
TOGETHER WITH ITS APPENDIX AND THE
"UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1967
EDITION, VOLUME III ", AND REPEALING
ORDINANCES NOS. 633 AND 641 AND ALL
OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.,
which was read.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter
said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens.
4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing to consider a proposed ordinance adopting the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1967 Edition and inquired of the City Clerk if
proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit
of publication of notice was in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any
written communications regarding this matter had been received and there
being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council
regarding this matter. There being no response, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting
the Uniform Mechanical Code, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED
"UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1967 EDITION ",
(UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME IM,
which was read.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter,
said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick.
5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing to consider a proposed ordinance adopting, with
certain amendments and deletions, the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition,
and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given,
to which she replied that-affidavit of publication of notice was in her file.
Director of Building Safety, Melvyn Green, discussed the amendments and
deletions to the code.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications regarding
this matter had been received and there being none, the Mayor inquired if
anyone present wished to address the Council regarding this matter. There
being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
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Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance
adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS THAT CERTAIN
CODE ENTITLED "INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDITION.,
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 Stephens.
At the hour of 8 :50 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess.
At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being
present and answering roll call.
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. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application to add co- licensee for off -sale beer and wine license for the
Seven - Eleven Market, 200 E. Imperial Ave. , by the Southland Corporation.
Ordered filed.
2. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being request for permission
to cannel warrants as follows:
Warrant No.
17412
17644
18504
Name Amount
Deems Newby $ 1. 69
Harold Montgomery $ 1. 26
Riverside Builders Supply Co. $ 24. 33
Further requested that Warrant #18504 to Riverside Builders Supply Co. in
amount of $24. 33 be reissued.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Balmer that the above requests be granted. Motion carried.
3. W. S. GARRETT, Chairman, Criminal Complaints Committee
of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury, regarding investigation of Los Angeles
International Airport. Ordered filed.
4. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being request to change from partnership to corporation for Vapor Trails,
206-1/2 E. Imperial Ave. Ordered filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Inter -City Highway Committee. Councilman Nagel reported
that at the last meeting of this Committee, the City of Culver City had re-
quested support for its request to the State Division of Highways for an early
completion of the Slauson Freeway. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2227, entitled:
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO
GIVE PRIORITY TO THE SURVEYS, DESIGNS
AND COMMENCEMENT OF A.CQUI.SITION OF
RIGHTS OF WAY FOR THE 1. 9 -MILE ADOPTED
ROUTE OF THE SLAUSON FREEWAY (ROUTE 90)
FROM THE SAN DIEGO FREEWAY INTERCHANGE
EASTERLY TO LA BREA AVENUE. ,
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
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2. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that
at the last meeting of this Committee, the guest speaker was Mr. McPike,
Chief Acoustical Engineer for McDonnell - Douglas Corporation, who spoke
regarding new types of aircraft and what they will mean to the noise problems
of the City of El Segundo.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented bids on a dry foam carpet shampooer for the Building
Department as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Kleen -Line Corporation $ 759. 78
Clark Co. $ 844.20
Esterday Supply $ 844.20
Recommended that the low bid of Kleen -Line Corporation be
accepted. Motion was-made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel that the low bid of Kleen -Line Corporation in amount of $759. 78
be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said
company. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
2. Presented bids on pipe threading machine for the Water Depart-
ment as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Howard Supply Co.
$ 569. 57
Midway Supply Co.
$ 572. 08
Pipe Machine Co.
$ 572. 08
J. G. Tucker Company
$ 603. 86
Recommended that the low bid of Howard Supply Co. be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the low bid of Howard Supply Company in amount of $569. 57 be accepted
and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion
carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
3. Presented bids on galvanized pipe and copper tubing for the
Water Department as follows:
Name
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Howard Supply Co. $
47.04
$ 124. 74
$ 402. 52
$ 495.00
$ 648. 00
Western Water Works
59. 26
157. 08
506. 94
583.20
763. 20
H. C. Lawson Co.
55. 78
147. 84
477. 12
531.00
693.00
Keenan Pipe Supply
47. 38
125. 66
405. 55
478. 80
626. 40
Recommended that the bid of Howard Supply be accepted for
Items 1, 2 and 3 in total amount of $574. 30, plus tax, and that the bid of
Keenan Pipe Supply be accepted for Items 4 and 5 in total amount of $1105. 20,
plus tax.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the above recommendation be approved and that purchase orders be
issued in amounts as set forth above. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration the 1968 salary sur-
vey and recommended salary adjustments. After discussion, motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unani-
mously carried that Part II, Section 5 (H)(2) be deleted from the proposed
Salary Resolution for the 1968 -69 fiscal year.
5. Presented final 1967-68 budget adjustments to reconcile
actual expenditures with estimates, which adjustments were as follows:
General Fund budget reduced by $35, 745.
Parks and Recreation budget increased by $2, 235.
Water budget increased by $11, 530.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens and unanimously carried that the 1967-68 budget adjustments as
set forth above be approved.
6. Requested permission to conduct a promotional examination
for Secretary on July 1, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above
recommendation be approved.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement
entered into with Shell Oil Company for and on behalf of the County of Los
Angeles and designated cities and recommended its approval.
It was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman _
Stephens and unanimously carried that the County of Los Angeles Purchasing
and Stores Department Agreement No. 22757 "Gasoline Bulk Deliveries"
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entered into with Shell Oil Company for and on behalf of the County of Los
Angeles and designated cities, be approved as to the City of El Segundo,
and that the purchase of the gasoline requirements of the City for the
period provided pursuant to said agreement be authorized and directed.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a request from
Dr. James L. McElhaney for a permit to install a lawn sprinkler system
on property located at 500 Main Street; that a portion of this system would
extend into the public right of way and therefore recommended that a
Conditional Encroachment Permit prepared by the City Attorney be granted.
Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Frederick that said request be granted and that Resolution No.
2228, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
TO DR. JAMES L. McELHANEY A CERTAIN
CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO
ENCROACH UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF MAIN
STREET AND PINE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call,said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Reported that the result of bids for the construction of water
and sewer pipelines in Rosecrans Avenue which bids had been received on
June 10, 1968, would be presented at the next regular Council meeting to
be held July 8, 1968.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 691, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH
CODE OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SE-
GUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958".,
which was read.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel and unanimously carried that the further reading be waived.
Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, Ordinance No. 691 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Warrants Nos. 20678 thru 20863 inclusive, totaling $266, 156. 94,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the
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Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 36 and 37 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 Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously carried that Mr. Philip Huey and Mr. Charles
Woodward be reappointed to the Planning Commission for full four -year
terms, said terms to expire on June 30, 1972.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
John Overton, President of the El Segundo Police Officers'
Association challenged the members of the Council to a donkey baseball
game on July 4. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by
Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the Council accept the
challenge.
At the hour of 10 :35 o'clock p. m. the Council recessed to the
Mayor's office for a personnel session. At the hour of 10 :55 o'clock p. m. ,
the Council reconvened in the Council Chamber, all members being present
and answering roll call.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council -
man Nagel that Resolution No. 2229, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPEN-
SATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND HEADS OF
DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE VARIOUS
EMPLOYEES THEREOF; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 2196 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS
AMENDATORY OF SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2196. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:00 o'clock p. m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED
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Res ctfully submitted,
unice U. Creason, City Clerk