1969 FEB 10 CC MINX 2610
El Segundo, California
February 10, 1969
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 pr e,3oat
joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
led by Girl Scout Cadet Troop #3, after which invocation was given by
Reverend J. Howard Greer of the First Southern Baptist Church.
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 January 27, 1969,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens 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 disposed
of in the manner indicated:
1. CITY OF TORRANCE, enclosing copy of resolution requesting the
Board of Supervisors to provide for expansion of services of the Sheriff's crime
laboratory. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Resolution No. 2258, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
SERVICES OF THE SHERIFF'S CRIME LABO-
RATORY SO THE EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPART-
MENT CAN ADEQUATELY COMBAT CRIME IN
THIS CITY.,
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
2. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, being notice of completion of the
1968 Study and Report as directed by Section 256 of the Streets and Highways
Code. The City Manager reported that a copy of the report is on file in his
office.
3. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being request for
permission to void Warrant #22879 to Beach Disposal in amount of $10. 00.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick
and unanimously carried that permission be granted to void Warrant #22879 to
Beach Disposal in amount of $10. 00.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MRS. NANCY MAGRAUDY, 303 Bungalow Drive, representing the
Junior High School PTA Board, addressed the Council regarding the possibility
of establishing a bikeway along Vista del Mar between Grand Avenue and El Porto.
Mrs. Magraudy was informed that the County had been asked to study the
possibility of a bikeway from Marina del Rey to King Harbor Marina. The City
Manager stated that he would contact the County as to the status of the study and
would give the information to Mrs. Magraudy.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Inter -City Highway Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that
at the meeting of this committee to be held February 13, 1969, TRW would
report on its study of computerized traffic control for the South Bay area.
2. Councilman Nagel reported that a meeting had been held with
Mr. Clifton Moore and Mr. Walt Collins of the Airport, City Manager Jones,
Director of Building Safety, Mel Green and Councilman Nagel. Subjects dis-
cussed were: a) leasing of the Pan American maintenance facility which will
be built on the west end of the airport; b) completion and utilization of the
'hush house'; c) planned location for the commuter terminal; d) sharing of
data from noise studies. Mr. Moore and Mr. Collins discussed their trip to
Europe where they observed airport operations. They reported that they had
been very impressed with engine silencing methods used in France.
3. Councilman Nagel reported on the League of California Cities
report concerning undergrounding of utilities.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested Council approval of the emergency purchase and in-
stallation of necessary wiring, switches, fuses, meter and magnetic motor
starter for pump at the Kansas and Holly retention basin. Bids had been re-
ceived as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Gaudio Electric $ 762. 10
Ferguson Electric $1,960. 00
Recommended that the requirement for three (3) bids be waived and
that the purchase from Gaudio Electric in amount of $762. 10 be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that the normal bidding procedure be waived and that the purchase and
installation of starter for electric pump at Kansas and Holly retention basin
be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented bids for blueprint equipment as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Charles Bruning Co. $ 882. 00
Dresco $ 903.60
Ozalid General Aniline & Film $ 921. 45
Reproduction Equipment & Supplies $1, 086. 75
Ditto $1, 721.08
Recommended that the bid of Ozalid General Aniline & Film Co. for
one table model SL1715 White Printer in amount of $921. 45, be accepted as
this was the lowest bid which meets the City's requirements.
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Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the bid of Ozalid General Aniline & Film Co. in amount of $921. 45
for blueprint machine be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued
to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented specifications for installation of a new sound system in
the City Hall and recommended said specifications be approved and bids be
solicited for said equipment. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Stephens that Government Buildings Specification No. 69 -1,
dated February 10, 1969 for a new sound system for the City Hall, as presented
to the Council at this meeting, be approved and bids be solicited for said
equipment. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilman Frederick;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Requested permission to obtain proposals from mechanical
engineering firms specializing in air conditioning, for preparation of necessary
specifications and design drawings to enable the City to call for bids on air
conditioning of Council Chamber and Recreation Club House Building. Motion
was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and
unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized to solicit bids from
mechanical engineering firms for preparation of specifications and design
drawings for air conditioning system for the Council Chamber and the Recreation
Club House Building.
5. Presented for the Council's consideration an Agreement between
the City of E1 Segundo and the City of Manhattan Beach for street lighting in
Rosecrans Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Grandview Avenue in
Manhattan Beach and recommended that this Agreement be accepted. After
discussion, motion was made by Mayor Carr, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the following be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between
the City of El Segundo and the City of Manhattan Beach, 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
Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to
attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick and Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen Nagel and Stephens;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented a summary of revenue and expenditures for the first
six months of the 1968 -69 fiscal year and recommended certain adjustments.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Stephens that the adjustments to the Budget as presented by the
City Manager, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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7. Recommended that the Council oppose Senate Bill No. 6, per-
taining to airport height restriction. After discussion, motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No.
2258A, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
OPPOSING SENATE BILL NO. 6, ESTABLISHING
AIRPORT HEIGHT ZONING RESTRICTIONS..
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
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rodgerson, 423 Kansas Street for storm water damage
and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier.
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Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
the claim be denied and the action of the Clerk in referring it to the insurance
carrier be approved. Motion carried.
2. Reported that a claim against the City had been received
from Mr. Howard C. Wright, 133 Whiting Street, for storm water damage,
and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
the claim be denied and the action of the Clerk in referring it to the insurance
carrier be approved. Motion carried.
3. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from
James J. Douglas, 218 Virginia Street, for storm water damage and that said
claim had been referred to the insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens,
that the claim be denied and the action of the Clerk in referring it to the insurance
carried be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on September 23, 1968, the City Council
adopted the following resolution:
"RESOLVED, that the proposal of Tierra
Engineering Company to furnish all labor and _
materials necessary to provide full -time inspection
services covering the construction of the Rosecrans
Water and Sewer Lines awarded to Charles T. Brown
Company, at a cost to the City of $5, 000. 00, pre-
mised on a construction contract of sixty days,
excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. "; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 1968, it was the intention
of the City Council to accept the proposal of Tierra Engineering
Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, that the pro-
posal of the Tierra Engineering Company presented to the City
Council on September 23, 1968, to furnish all labor and materials
necessary to provide full time inspection services covering the
construction of Rosecrans Avenue water and sewer lines, be
accepted and that payments be made to Tierra Engineering Com-
pany upon the certification of the Director of Public Works that the
services have been performed; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments to Tierra
Engineering Company heretofore made on its said proposal are
approved, ratified and confirmed.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
the above resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
2. As previously requested, presented for the Council's consideration
a resolution establishing procedures for opening bids. Motion was made by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2259,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR OPENING
BIDS. ,
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
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution requesting
the County Assessor to provide estimate of 1969 assessed values. Motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution
No. 2260, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ASSESSOR TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF
THE 1969 ASSESSED VALUES OF TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF
SAID CITY.,
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
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that Warrants Nos. 23028 thru 23211 inclusive, totaling $186, 605. 78, drawn in
payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand
Register Summary Nos. 20, 21 and 22 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, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Stephens brought up for discussion the matter of
unrest on the campuses.
2. Councilman Nagel expressed the gratitude of the Council for
the work by City Employees during the recent storms. Motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2261,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
COMMENDING CITY EMPLOYEES ON THEIR
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES DURING RECENT
RAINSTORM.,
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
3. Councilman Stephens requested that the City Manager study the
possibility of a Suggestion Box for all City employees.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Michael Moon, State Director of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce, requested the Council's support and endorsement of the nationwide
Ten Outstanding Youths Awards project. The State contest will be held in April
in Lakewood. Motion was made by Mayor Carr, seconded by Councilman
Stephens and unanimously carried that the Council endorse and support the
Youth Awards Program of the Jaycees.
At the hour of 8 :50 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for an Executive Session.
At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members
being present and answering roll call. There being no further business to come
before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Balmer that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Orest O.
Hesser, former Councilman who passed away February 9, 1969, Motion
carried.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
. GLdO-y(i
unite U. Creason, City Clerk
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