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1968 MAR 11 CC MINX 2440 X 2440 E1 Segundo, California March 11, 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 Richard G. Nagel. 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 The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 12, 1968, the Adjourned Regular Meeting held February 19, 1968 and the Regular Meeting held February 26, 1968, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor introduced Mr. Dave Polis, Staff Writer for the South Bay Daily Breeze. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor McGill presented Certificates of Appreciation to Teddy Dornblaser, Tina Dornblaser, Lynne Powell, Roberta Sherrill and Brenda Laster and thanked them for their participation in the Guaymas Carnival in February. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on construction of Douglas Street, El Segundo Boulevard to Mariposa Avenue and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied that she had ten (10) bids, together with Bidders' Bonds for 10% of the amount bid, unless hereinafter otherwise noted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Sully Miller Contracting Company $ 212, 942. 82 McAmis Engineering 218, 092. 87 Highway Heating, Inc. 219, 329. 82 Strecker Construction Co. 219, 895.14 Encon Corporation 220, 746. 75 Vernon Paving Co. 224, 608.23 Nelson & Belding Contracting Corp. 225, 418. 20 Mark Construction Co. , Inc. 226, 056. 04 Griffith Company 230, 981. 86 C. H. Durkee 239, 658.7 7 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney 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 March 2 5, 1968. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids on structural repairs to the 200, 000 gallon elevated water storage tank of the Water Department and inquired of the Clerk -1- , 24.41 if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk replied that she had four (4) bids together with Bidders' Bonds for 10% of the amount bid, unless hereinafter otherwise noted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr and unanimously carried that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Rockwell Steel Construction Co. $ 8,888. 88 $ 6,888. 88 Warco Steel Corporation 9,439. 00 8,633. 00 Pittsburgh -Des Moines Steel Co. 11, 850. 00 10,170. 00 Coast Contractors, Inc. No Bid No Bid Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the above bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report later in this meeting. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Unclassified Use Permit for a self- service, coin - operated car wash at 118 E. Imperial Ave. , requested by Mr. Marten Brettler, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing of notice of this hearing were in her possession. Mayor McGill inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed Unclassified Use Permit_ Mr. Marten Brettler addressed the Council stating that since all equipment would be installed inside a concrete building, there would be no noise problem. He further stated that he felt this business was compatible with the surrounding area and since there is no car wash facility in E1 Segundo, it would be beneficial to the City. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed Unclassified Use Permit. There being no response, it was moved by Councilman Frederick_, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried that the public hearing be closed. Councilman Nagel stated that he would like, as a condition of the granting of the Unclassified Use Permit, a stipulation regarding the hours of operation. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the decision of the Planning Commission In granting the Unclassified Use Permit be upheld, with the stipulation that the self- service, coin - operated car- wash not be operated between eleven o'clock in the evening and six o'clock the following morning, and that Resolution No. 2212, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CER- TAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO MR. MARTEN BRETTLER, TO ESTABLISH A SELF - SERVICE, COIN - OPERATED CAR WASH ON PROP- ERTY LOCATED AT 118 E. IMPERIAL AVENUE, WITHIN SAID CITY.. which was read, be adopted. On roll cal, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -2- X 2442 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Mrs. Helene Schlottmann from the decision of the Planning Commission denying a variance to divide property into two lots for property located at 714 W. Mariposa Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of said hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing of notice of this hearing were in her possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, and there being nong, inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the requested lot split. There being no response, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the requested lot split. There being no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Carr that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld, that the variance request be denied and the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Council from Mrs. Helene Schlottmann, which decision denied a variance request to divide into two lots, property at 714 W. Mariposa Ave. ; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised hearing on said appeal on March 11, 1968; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on said matter; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning Commission be, and the same is hereby upheld, and that the appli- cation of Mrs. Helene Schlottmann as hereinabove defined, is denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OGDEN WATSON, 228 W. Imperial Ave., spoke on behalf of the E1 Segundo Police Officers' Association, the El Segundo Firemen's Association and the El Segundo City Employees' Association, regarding the provisions of Sections 20 and 21 of Ordinance No. 586 (Personnel Merit System). It was the consensus of the three organizations that these sections place unfair restrictions on City employees and Council was requested to study the possibility of amending the ordinance. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that a committee consisting of Councilman Frederick as Chairman, Councilman Carr, City Manager Jones, City Attorney Allen, Counsel for the employee associations, Association Presidents and two members of the public, be asked to review the provisions of Sections 20 and 21 of Ordinance No. 586 and make recommendations to the Council at a later date. At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p, m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 8 :55 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. -3- COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Mr. Jim Witt gave the monthly report of the activities of the Noise Abatement Committee. Request was made by the committee that the City allocate an amount of $2, 000. 00 to purchase sound level meter, power supply and level recorder for use in obtaining information on the actual noise level in E1 Segundo. It was the consensus of the Council that action on this request be postponed until the 1968 -69 budget preparation. 2. Sister City Committee. The Mayor reported on the February trip to Guaymas for the Carnival; that the new Guaymas Mayor is very en- thusiastic about the Sister City program and continued cooperation between the cities of Guaymas and E1 Segundo is expected. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented tabulation of bids for 1000' of 2 -1/2" double jacket fire hose, as follows: American Rubber Mfg. Co. Wardlow Fire Equipment Halprin Supply Co. $1, 155. 00(less 2% discount) $1, 150.00 $1, 165. 50 Recommended that the low bid of American Rubber Mfg. Co. in amount of $1, 133. 00, including discount, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the low bid of American Rubber Mfg. Co. in net amount of $1, 133. 00 be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount 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 tabulation of bids for uniforms for certain City em- ployees as follows,: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Welch's Overall Cleaning Co. Shirts, ea. 45 _ Trousers, ea. 55 55 _ 55 1. 00 . 95 -.S Prudential Overall Supply Co. Shirts, ea. .42 .42 . 42 Trousers, ea. 50 .48 .48 -9-2- .90 - —770 (Alternate bid) Shirts, ea. 40 .40 .40 Trousers, ea. 47 .45 .45 . 87 �- . 85 California Overall Co. Shirts, ea. 55 .40 .40 Trousers, ea. .70 .54 .54 1.25 .94 .94 Recommended that the alternate bid of Prudential Overall Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the alternate bid of Prudential Overall Supply Company be accepted and that a contract be authorized for a period of two years. Motion carried by the following vote: -4- 2 4*43 X 2444 Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Carr; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Requested the Council's approval to continue participating in a joint purchasing program with the County of Los Angeles for the City's gasoline requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the City continue to participate in joint purchasing program with the County of Los Angeles for the City's gasoline requirements. Motion carried. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration proposed reorganization of the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department which would eliminate one Recreation Supervisor position and add three full -time Senior Recreation Leader positions. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that the reorganization of the Recreation Division as presented by the City Manager, be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subsection (B) of Section 3 Part I.,of Resolution No. 2196 (The Salary Resolution) is amended to read as follows: "27a Recreation Leader, Senior 33 551 -668" Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a report of the Air Pollution Control District's stand against the expansion of the Scattergood Steam Plant on Grand Avenue and Vista del Mar and recommended that the Council support the District's action. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2213, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORT- ING THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT IN ITS DECISION TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL FUEL OIL OPERATED POWER PLANTS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request for Quitclaim Deed from Ernest R. Smith, Stella Smith and Stuart V. Smith, covering water pipeline easement over portions of Lots 2 and 3, Block 8, Tract No. 1685 located at West Maple Avenue near Hillcrest Street. It was then moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution be adopted: -5- WHEREAS, the easement over portions of Lots 2 and 3, Block 8, Tract No. 1685, as recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, is no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Ernest R. Smith, Stella Smith and Stuart V. Smith. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for furnishing of metal pipe for installation of a 24 -inch diameter water line to be located in Rosecrans Avenue from Douglas Street to the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard, and recommended said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. 2445 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "Specifications No. 68 -2" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON CEMENT MORTAR LINED AND COATED STEEL CYLINDER PIPE FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO" dated March 11, 1968, 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 April 8, 1968. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Recommended that, in connection with the construction of the 24" water line in Rosecrans Avenue, the City Attorney be instructed to pre - pare an agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Standard Oil Company of California which would provide that the City will pay for the purchase of all materials and construction methods and construction engineering for the installation of this line; that the City agrees to the stipulation that in the event the line that is constructed by Standard Oil Company should become a portion of the City's distribution system, Standard will be reimbursed for its installation costs in proportion as its requirements relate to the total capacity of the line; and that Standard Oil Company fully reimburse the City of E1 Segundo for the construction of the line in Rosecrans Avenue from Douglas Street to Sepulveda Boulevard in the event that Standard Oil Company's water usage would decrease through its use of Hyperion- treated water. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McElhaney and unanimously carried, that the above recommendation be approved. M X 2446 3. At this time, City Manager Jones presented a tabulation of bids for one 24" tapping valve as follows: Name H. C, Lawton Co. Western Water Works Mueller Company Rich Valve Amount of Bid $ 2, 361. 95 $ 2, 566. 20 $ 2,707. 28 61. . Recommended that the low bid of H. C. Lawson Co. in amount of $2, 361. 95, including tax, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 4. City Manager Jones presented a tabulation of bids received on one 24" gate valve as follows: Name Amount of Bid H. C. Lawson Co. $ 2, 165. 39 Rich Valve Co. $ 2,226. 53 Mueller Company $ 2, 375. 64 Western Water Works $ 2, 582. 58 Recommended that the low bid of H. C. Lawson Co. in amount of $2, 165. 39, including tax, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 5. Director of Public Works Van Drie reported that he had studied the bids received earlier at this meeting for the structural repairs to the elevated water tank and found that the Rockwell Steel Construction Co. Alternate No. 2 bid, in amount of $6, 888. 88 was the lowest bid received and recommended that it be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Council- man Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for structural repairs of the existing two hundred thousand gallon elevated steel water storage tank of the Water Department in accordance with Specifications No. 68 -1; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on March 11, 1968; and ere WHEREAS, the Director of Rockwell Steel Construction Co. was the lowest responsible bid; Km of Public Works found that the bid in total amount of $6, 888. 88 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Rockwell Steel Construction Co. , the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course. 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 dis - posed of in the manner indicated: 24:7 1. SOUTH BAY DAILY BREEZE, being request to distribute copies of the El Segundo Beacon by carrier boys rather than by mail. Since this request could not be approved without an amendment to the City Code or a judicial determination that the present ordinance requirement is invalid, the City Attorney and the City Manager were instructed to meet with representatives of the South Bay Daily Breeze to study the matter and make recommendations to the Council at a later date. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, presenting its views regarding solutions to the City's major planning problems. Ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 677 granting to Standard Oil Company a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate a paved parking lot. Ordered filed. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 678 granting to Equitable Savings and Loan Association a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 11 -story office building at 888 Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 679 recommending adoption, with conditions, of Precise Plan No. 5 by Airport Industries Office Building, Inc. to construct a 12 -story office building at Sepulveda Boulevard and Palm Avenue. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on April 8, 1968. 6. CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, enclosing copy of its resolution requesting Los Angeles County to initiate a drainage study for future tunnel line in Rosecrans Avenue. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney, that Resolution No. 2214, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO UNDER- TAKE PRELIMINARY DRAINAGE STUDIES IN CER- TAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO AND MANHATTAN BEACH., which was read, be adopted. X 2448 On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 7. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, enclosing copy of resolution opposing proposed consolidation of municipal and justice courts in Los Angeles County. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McElhaney that Resolution No. 2215, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION OF THE MUNICIPAL AND JUSTICE COURTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and 8. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for Beer and Wine Importer & Wholesaler license, for 1917 E. Mariposa Ave. , requested by Barton Western Distilling Company. Ordered filed. 9. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person -to- person transfer of on -sale beer license for The 209 Club, 209 W. Grand Ave. Ordered filed. 10. JOHN LUIKENS and ANDERS GARBERG, 355 Virginia Street, being request for permission to paint house numbers on curbs throughout the City. By general consent, action in this matter was deferred until the next regular meeting to be held March 25, 1968. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 687, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958, " BY AMENDING SECTION 7. 78 RELATING TO BUILD- ING RELOCATION BONDS., which was read. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McElhaney and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Carr, Ordinance No. 687 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carr, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 21.49 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel requ�-3ted that the format of the agenda for Council Meetings be revised so that Written Communications can be pre- sented earlier in the meeting. The City Clerk was so instructed. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman McElhaney, seconded by Councilman Nagel t iat Warrants Nos. 19391 thru 19731 inclusive, totaling $301, 192. 73, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 22, 23, 24 and 25 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, Frederick, McElhaney, Nagel and Mayor McGill; 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 McElhaney that the meeting adjourn in memory of Harvey M. Armstrong, Leadman II of the Water Department, who passed away February 25, 1968. Motion carried. Respect': illy submitted, APPROVED: unice U. Creason, City Clerk Mayor -10-