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1969 APR 28 CC MINE1 Segundo, California X April 28, 1969 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, folloN'-ed by invocation by Councilman Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by Floyd Carr, Jr. , 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 Regular City Council Meeting held April 14, 1969 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held April 17, 1969, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes be approved as re- corded. Motion carried. Mayor Carr presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter, commended them on their work with the Sister City Committee for the past several years and expressed appreciation for their work this year in constructing and transporting the E1 Segundo float to the Guaymas Carnival. Councilman Frederick presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sandra Cronin and commended her on her activities as El Segundo's Queen of the Guaymas Carnival. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on parking restrictions on Sepulveda Boulevard and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received in the matter. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Walter Swanson, owner of property in the affected area, stating that he is opposed to the parking re- strictions. The City Manager reported that he had met with representatives of the State Division of Highways and had been informed that the Division would not approve and fund the widening of Sepulveda Boulevard unless the City con- curs in the restriction of parking when necessary. The City Manager recom- mended that the Council express its approval of parking prohibition on both sides of Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and El Segundo Blvd. at anytime but that the restrictions not be imposed until traffice and safety conditions, as shown by a traffic survey, make the .restrictions necessary and not before Sepulveda Boulevard is widened and improved by the State Division of Highways. The estimated construction date is 1971, which would permit the property owners on Sepulveda Boulevard to provide the necessary off - street parking which would be required when on- street parking is prohibited. The City Manager introduced Mr. Heinz Heckeroth, Assistant District Engineer of the State Division of Highways, who discussed the State's position in this matter. 264.1 Assistant Director of Public Works, Jack Allen, was asked to present the City's request to the State Division of Highways to impose restrictions at certain locations on Sepulveda Boulevard at the earliest possible date. These restrictions would be in areas abutting vacant property south of Mariposa Avenue and at intersections between Mariposa Avenue and Imperial Highway to permit unrestricted turning movements. matter. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the -1- X 2642 Mr. Robert Leonard, Leonard's Department Store, asked if it would be possible to modify these restrictions on Saturdays and Sundays. This re- quest was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and recommendation. Mr. R. J. Bauer, Hacienda Hotel, Inc. inquired as to how much of the 25 feet would be required from each side of the street. Mr. Heckeroth stated that the 25 feet would be taken from the east side of the street. Mr. Stenlake, New Pacific Lumber Company, stated that he felt that the parking prohibition would be detrimental to the businesses along Sepulveda Boulevard. No other persons desiring to speak at this time, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Manager then presented the following resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBIT- ING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, A STATE HIGHWAY AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH., Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above Resolution be placed on file and that the City Clerk be directed to submit said Resolution to the State Department of Public Works for its approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on adoption of the new Municipal Code and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received. There being none, the Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting by reference the "El Segundo Municipal Code ", entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 'EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE' TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOW- ING SECONDARY CODES THEREIN ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, TO WIT: THAT CERTAIN CODE EN- TITLED, 'UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, VOLUME I,' ITS APPENDIX AND THE 'UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1967 EDITION, VOLUME III,' PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, SAVE AND EXCEPT SUCH PORTIONS THEREOF AS ARE DELETED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE 'EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE'; THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED, 'UNIFORM FIRE CODE, MAY 1966 EDITION', INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, D, AND E, PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION, SAVE AND EXCEPT SUCH PORTIONS THEREOF -AS ARE DELETED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE ' EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE'; THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED, 'PUBLIC HEALTH CODE' ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SAVE AND EXCEPT SUCH PORTIONS THERE- OF AS ARE DELETED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE ' EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE'; 6'm EA THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED, 'UNIFORM MECHANI- CAL CODE (BUILDING CODE), 1967 EDITION', AND ITS APPENDIX, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSO- CIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILD- ING OFFICIALS, SAVE AND EXCEPT SUCH PORTIONS THEREOF AS ARE DELETED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE 'EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE'; AND THAT CERTAIN CODE ENTITLED, 'INTE R- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANI- CAL OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDI- TION', INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, E AND F, PUB- LISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS, SAVE AND EXCEPT SUCH PORTIONS THEREOF AS ARE DELETED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE ' EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE'; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 518 AS SPECIFIED HEREIN., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance 715 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick, Ordinance No. 715 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 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. SOUTHWEST AREA PLANNING COUNCIL, enclosing copy of its Resolution endorsing a joint traffic study for the southwest area. After dis- cussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2266, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING A JOINT STUDY OF FUTURE COUNTY HIGHWAY NEEDS BY THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE CITIES OF THE SOUTHWEST AREA., 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. 2. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE, urging adoption by the Council of the Southwest Area Planning Council resolution relative to traffic study for the Southwest Area. Ordered filed. 3. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, enclosing copy- of its Resolution re- questing the State to finance and include a grade separation on Imperial Highway at the AT &SF Railroad Crossing and Aviation Boulevard as part of the con- struction contract for the Century Freeway. Ordered filed. -3- 2643 X 2644 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MICHAEL MOON, President -elect of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council offering the help of the Jaycees in any area where it might be needed. Mr. Moon also asked the support of the Council in the Jaycees' Flag Program. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the Junior Chamber of Commerce be publicly commended and encouraged in the Flag Program. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilmen Frederick and Stephens reported on their attendance at the League of California Cities Councilmen's Institute in Sacramento. South Bay Councilmen's Association. Councilman Stephens reported that at last meeting, he had been elected Secretary- Treasurer for the coming year. He also presented a copy of a resolution adopted by the City of Torrance asking the President of the United States to establish with the President of Mexico a commission to halt the illicit flow of narcotics and dangerous drugs between the United States and Mexico. At the hour of 9 :30 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9 :40 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested Council approval for landscaping of the median divider in Douglas Street from Mariposa Avenue south to approximately 50 feet north of El Segundo Boulevard. The estimated cost of landscaping and installing auto- matic sprinkler system is $3, 200, and approximately $50 per month for maintenance of the medians. The cost of pipe, valves and fittings is estimated at $2, 340, which could be transferred from the Contingency Account. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that approval be granted for landscaping of median divider in Douglas Street from Mariposa Avenue to 50 feet north of E1 Segundo Boulevard and that the cost of pipe, valves and fittings (estimated at $2, 340), be transferred from the Contingency Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the Suggestion Award Program recommended by the staff committee which, at the Council's request, had investigated the feasibility of such a program. Recommended that the program be authorized for a trial period and that the cash award be limited to $100. 00. After discussion, . motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Carr that the Suggestion Awards Program be authorized for a period of one year and that the cash award be limited to $100. 00. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen Balmer and Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented bids on tune -up equipment for the Garage, which bids were as follows: Name Bateman Enterprises, Inc. Duncan Hunter Co. Gibson Motor Parts Amount of Bid $ 1, 507. 50 $ 1, 619. 52 $ 1, 811.25 X Recommended that the low bid of Bateman Enterprises, Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Bateman Enterprises, Inc. for tune -up equipment in amount of $1, 507. 80 be accepted and that 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 4. Recommended that Dr. Dale M. Harter, Superintendent of Schools, be appointed to the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee to replace Dr. Pogue who has resigned from the Committee. Motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Dr. Dale M. Harter be appointed to the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee. 5. Requested that a personnel session be held later in this meeting. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Claim Against the City had been filed by Bissellhood Corporation, 1591 E. El Segundo Boulevard for storm water damage and that said claim had been forwarded to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's approval an Agreement between the City and Ronald A. Marks, doing business as Sullivan & Associates, for mechanical engineering and consulting services, for design and preparation of plans and specifications for airconditioning the Council Chamber and the first floor of the Recreation Clubhouse Building. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Ronald A. Marks, doing business as Sullivan & Associates, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and that a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agree- ment for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen Frederick and Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that a suit had been filed against the City by Edward Mowad and Melba Mowad, 401 Eucalyptus Drive for storm water damages and that said suit had been forwarded to the insurance carrier by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the action of the City Clerk in referring this matter to the insurance carrier be approved. -5- 264.5 X 2646 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the construction of the utilities and street improve- ments in Tract No. 29147 (Yucca Street south of Maple Avenue) had been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.with the exception of the construction of a gunite ditch to be used for storm drain purposes and the planting of eleven trees which the subdivider requested be delayed until after the houses have been constructed, and that he approved of this request. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Engineer as hereinabove set forth with reference to Tract No. 29147, does hereby approve the im- provements hereinabove referred to, and does hereby accept same for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo, subject to the subdivider's furnishing to the City a cash deposit in the sum of $1, 000. 00 with a letter agreement stating that he will complete the remaining work within six months and that if he fails to do so, the City is authorized to complete the work and charge the entire cost of such work against said deposit. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 2. Submitted Change Order No. 5 for the Rosecrans Avenue Water and Sewer Lines installation under City Specifications No. 67 -5, Charles T. Brown Co. , which would increase the contract in the amount of $6, 299. 47. Councilman Balmer requested that he be disqualified from voting on this Change Order. Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Change Order No. 5 for the Rosecrans Avenue Water and Sewer Lines , be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the work of Charles T. Brown Co. covering in- stallation of Water and Sewer Lines in Rosecrans Avenue, under City Specifi- cations No. 67 -5, has been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works, and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works, and that the work covering installation of Water and Sewer Lines in Rosecrans Avenue, according to Specifications No. 67 -5, Charles T. Brown Co. , contractor, is hereby accepted as of this date, April 28, 1969; 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 to attest, and that 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 the date of completion. Carried by the following vote: M 264'7 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration a statement from Tierra Engineering Company in amount of $5, 200. 00 covering 65 extra days of inspection services on the Rosecrans Avenue Water and Sewer Line in- stallation, Project No. 67-5, and recommended that this amount be approved for payment. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the payment of $5, 200. 00 to Tierra Engineering Company covering 65 extra days of inspection services on the Rosecrans Avenue Water and Sewer Line installation, Project No. 67-5, be authorized. Councilman Balmer requested that he be disqualified from voting on this matter. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Reported that bids had been received April 10, 1969 for the con- struction of a 6- million - gallon concrete water reservoir in the City of El Segundo in accordance with City Specifications No. 66 -4; that the firm of J. Putnam Henck, a Corporation, had submitted the lowest bid in amount of $533, 168. 00, which bid was 15. 65% above the City's estimate, and he recommended that all bids received be rejected. Further recommended that a decision on the construction of a new reservoir be delayed until the following items have been determined: a) Standard Oil Company's future demand for water after all of its modernization project has been completed. b) The amount of flow that can be provided from the West Basin Feeder through the Los Angeles County Flood Control District's 45- inch - diameter line, and the operating pressure. c) The quantity of water and pressure available from the City of Los Angeles. d) The construction and testing of a new well. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that all bids for the construction of a 6- million - gallon concrete water reservoir in the City of El Segundo, in accordance with City Specifi- cations No. 66 -4, received April 10, 1969, be rejected and the recommendation for further evaluation of water needs in said City be approved. Carried by the following vote: Councilman Balmer requested that he be disqualified from voting on this matter. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Stephens stated that the problem of parking on the south side of Grand Avenue at Sepulveda Boulevard had been brought to his attention and he would like to have no parking at this point so that cars turning south on are X 2648 Sepulveda Boulevard could get into the right lane. Director of Public Works Van Drie stated that the Traffic Committee had approved 'no parking' in this area and that the Traffic Ordinance would contain this change in the next updating. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Warrants Nos. 23948 thru 24146 inclusive, totaling $222, 784. 45, 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 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 Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Abs ent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and At the hour of 11 :00 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for an executive session to hear a report from the City Attorney on certain litigation and a personnel session. At the hour of 11 :20 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that a salary increase from $1017 per month to $1068 per month be approved for M. Tom Shimizu during the period he serves as Acting Director of Building Safety. Motion carried by the following 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 Balmer that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, May 7, 1969, at the hour of 5:00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11 :30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: 49-- . Z-e% Aoa;9&2*9� unice U. Creason, City Clerk Mayor Im