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1968 SEP 09 CC MINX 2540 El Segundo, California September 9, 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 Reverend J. Howard Greer of the First Southern Baptist 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: Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Councilmen Absent: Balmer. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held August 26, 1968, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on property commonly known as 208 Arena Street and more particularly described as Lot 12, Block 26 of El Segundo Tract. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of posting of notice was in her files. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to be heard in the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the Council overrule all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt and that the Street Superintendent be instructed to undertake the work. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 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. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, requesting Council endorsement of proposal for a half -cent sales tax on the November 5 ballot. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. M,0, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT ENDORSING THE PROPOSAL FOR A HALF -CENT SALES TAX ON THE NOVEMBER 5 BALLOT.. which was read, be adopted. -1- VM On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being request for permission to cancel Warrant #21177 to Prudential Overall Supply Co. , in amount of $1, 073. 75 as the original invoice was in error. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 3. SOUTH BAY COUNCILMEN'S ASSOCIATION, enclosing copy of report as presented by the City Managers Committee regarding joint salary survey for South Bay Cities. It was pointed out that it was not the purpose of the joint salary survey to equalize salaries throughout the area but to allow a single survey for all cities. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the Council approve as to concept the report submitted by the City Managers Committee to the South Bay Councilmen's Association. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. HERMAN L. McGILL, President of the E1 Segundo Kiwanis Club, commended the Council and the City departments for their cooperation in the El Segundo Karting Grand Prix held on September 1, 1968. On behalf of the Kiwanis Club, Mr. McGill then presented to the City a public address system which the club had purchased for use during the Grand Prix. Mayor Carr accepted on behalf of the City and expressed appreciation to the Kiwanis Club. Mr. McGill, who is Chairman of the Sister City Committee, reported that the trip to Guaymas with the baseball team had been very successful. E1 Segundo's team had won two games and lost one and were awarded the trophy for this year. 2. MR. RICHARD REID, 414 W. Oak Ave., requested that the Council set a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the 'El Segundo Statement of Conscience'. Mr. Reid was informed that the City Council could take no official action on this matter and that this meeting could more properly be conducted through the E1 Segundo Ministerial Association. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that he had attended a meeting of ACAC on eptember 4 where the problems of con- struction of the north runways at Los Angeles Airport were discussed. The City of Inglewood representative at this meeting reported that Inglewood has formally asked the Los Angeles Airport to consider moving both runway com- plexes approximately 4600 feet west. This would relieve the residents of Inglewood of a large portion of its approach noise but would add the approach noise to El Segundo's problem of take -off noise. The E1 Segundo Noise Abatement Committee feels that this would be an intolerable situation and they plan to oppose such a recommendation. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that he and City Manager Jones had attended a Labor Relations Seminar in San Francisco regarding recent changes in the Government Code that were supported by the League of California Cities, and dealt with providing full communication between public employers and their employees. Copies of the proceedings of the seminar are available for the Council to study. 3. SOUTH BAY COUNCILMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Councilman Stephens presented a resolution which had been adopted by the City of Redondo Beach urging adoption of effective legislation to control illegal use of guns. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Frederick and unanimously carried th- t the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution regarding gun control legislation. -2- 2541 X 2542 4. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT. Councilman Frederick reported that the City Selection Committee of the Rapid Transit District had selected Mr. David Hayward as representative for Corridor B for another two year term. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested permission for a leave of absence without pay from September 16 thru November 1, 1968 for Detective Edward Flowers of the Police Department, to recover from his present incapacitation as he has used his accumulated sick leave and vacation. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. Presented proposals for traffic consultant services to assist the City in preparation of Traffic Access and Circulation Plan, which proposals were as follows: Name Koebig and Koebig, Inc. Linscott Associates Donald Frischer and Associates Amount Can be negotiated $ 2,500. 00 Will not exceed $6, 000. 00 Wilsey and Ham $ 7, 500 to $8, 500 Recommended that the proposal of Linscott Associates be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the proposal of Linscott Associates be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with said Company for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 3. Requested permission for H. C. Dodenhoff, Plumbing Inspector, to attend the annual meeting of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials in Tucson, Arizona September 29 thru October 4, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids received on August 12, 1968 for construction of sewer line in Palm Avenue westerly of Hillcrest Street had been checked and recommended that the bid of City Construction Company (R. C. Rodriguez) in amount of $9, 640. 00 be accepted. City Manager Jones requested Council approval of allocation of $4, 000. 00 from the Contingency Fund to apply to the amount of said bid as only $6, 000. 00 had been budgeted for this improvement. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for the construction of a sewer pipeline in Palm Avenue westerly of Hillcrest Street; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on August 12, 1968; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of City Construction Company (R. C. Rodriguez) in total amount of $9, 640. 00 was the lowest responsiL- 3 bid; -3- X 2543 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of City Construction Company (R. C. Rodriguez), the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $4, 000. 00 be allocated from the Contingency Fund to cover the cost of said improvement; 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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received except the bid of City Construction Company (R. C. Rodriguez) are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. Reported that at the regular meeting of the City Council held August 26, 1968, only one bid had been received for the demolition and re- moval of obsolete City buildings at the Water Treatment Plant and the residence at the Sewer Pumping Station at 616 W. Imperial Avenue, and recommended that said bid, submitted by National House Wrecking and Salvage Company for the sum of $2, 170. 00 be accepted. After consideration, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that said bid be taken under advisement until the next regular Council meeting to be held September 23, 1968. Motion carried. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a Pipe Line License with the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company dated August 23, 1968, permitting the City of E1 Segundo to construct and maintain a 36 -inch diameter steel casing under the said railway company line, to receive the 24 -inch diameter water line in connection with the Rosecrans improvement. Moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Pipe Line License with the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, dated August 23, 1968, for the construction and maintenance of a 36 -inch. diameter steel casing under the said company's railroad line, in connection with the improvement of Rosecrans Avenue within said City, be approved and a copy ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said License for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the follou ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. Me Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; X 2544 4. Submitted Change Order No. 1 for the improvement of Douglas Street, E1 Segundo Boulevard to Mariposa Avenue under City Specifications No. 65 -8, Sully- Miller Contracting Company, authorizing the reduction of said contract in the amount of $7, 264. 51. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Change Order No. 1 as above set forth, be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 5. Reported that the work of Sully- Miller Contracting Company on the Douglas Street project had been completed substantially in compliance with the plans and specifications and recommended that the work be accepted and that a Notice of Completion be filed. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens 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 improvement of Douglas Street, E1 Segundo Boulevard to Mariposa Avenue by Sully- Miller Contracting Company, is hereby accepted as of this date, September 9, 1968; 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. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 6. Presented the Cost Effectiveness Analysis of various storm drain alternatives, prepared by Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, authorized by Council action on January 22, 1968. Mr. William Lewis of Alderman and Swift Engineering Company out- lined the plans presented in this report. City Manager Jones recommended that the Council approve the concept of Plan III and withhold approval of the method of funding until after the General Election of November 5, 1968. It was then moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, to approve the concept of Increments 1 thru 6 of Plan III as presented, with details of funding deferred until after the November 5, 1968 General Election. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 707, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, AUTHORIZING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIRE- MENT SYSTEM., which was read. -5- Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 707 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 707 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Warrants Nos. 21527 thru 21635 inclusive, totaling $118, 514. 29, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 6 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 692, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. NEW BUSINESS 2545 1. Councilman Nagel reported that AB 1381, concerning public records open to the public for inspection, had been signed into law. City Attorney Allen stated that the Bill gives more flexibility to cities in determining certain types of references to be confidential which before were doubtful. By general consent, the City Manager and the City Attorney were requested to review the Bill and advise the Council what steps would be necessary to exempt certain records. 2. Councilman Nagel initiated discussion on the number and length of the new bus stops; that several complaints had been made to him from property owners who said the curb in front .of their house had been made into a bus stop. City Manager Jones was requested to investigate the complaints and to make adjustments wherever possible. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Schlendering, 1012 E. Mariposa Avenue, stated there was much confusion at the intersection of Center Street and Mariposa Ave. caused by the bus during peak traffic periods. The complaint was referred to City Manager Jones. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, September 16, 1968, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock P. m. in the Board Room of the El Segundo Unified School District, 203 Richmond Street, El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :15 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, 4e�E — '..e Z�oe- LOA2�1 unice U. Creason, City Clerk am