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1969 MAY 12 CC MINX 2650 E1 Segundo, California May 12, 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, followed by invocation by Reverend Ralph Elmore of the Foursquare 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 April 28, 1969 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held May 7, 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 recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on adoption of the Circulation Element of the General Plan 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 in the matter. There being none, Planning Director Reid was requested to discuss the Circulation Element as approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Reid presented a map of the proposed changes and discussed the purposes and goals of the plan. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to be heard in the matter. There being no response, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2267, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE "CIRCULA- TION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 1969 ", AS AMENDED., 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 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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 706, recommending proposed amendment to Title 20, (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance), adding C -RS Zone. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on May 26, 1969. -1- X - 265.1 2. SOUTH BAY COUNCILMEN'S ASSOCIATION, being a request for confirmation of its membership list. Councilman Frederick requested that he be removed from the membership list. Councilman Balmer was then appointed to serve as a member of this Association. 3. RESOLUTIONS FROM SOUTH BAY COUNCILMEN'S ASSOCIATION and CITY OF TORRANCE urging creation of Commission to control flow of narcotics and dangerous drugs between the United States and Mexico. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2268, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RECOM - MENDING AND URGING THE CREATION OF A COMMISSION TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF NAR- COTICS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO., 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. 4. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, El Segundo is a community of property owners interested in preservation of property values and maintenance of a high quality of urban life; and WHEREAS, the most essential element of a citizen's pride in his community is the maintenance of a clean, wholesome and beautiful environment; and WHEREAS, good maintenance of homes and commercial buildings will prevent urban deterioration with decrease of property values and avoid the need for costly clearance and rehabilitation of property; and WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo annually sponsors a week for collection of large quantities of rubbish; and interested citizens have requested that this activity be expanded to include a City -wide week for cleaning, painting and beautifying homes and commercial property; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, that the week of June 2 through June 7, 1969 be set aside as El Segundo Clean -Up, Paint -Up, Fix -Up Week and that all citizens be urged to clean up their property and do necessary painting and repair work; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that Mr. Guy Collette be and he hereby is appointed Committee Chairman for Clean -Up, Paint -Up, Fix -Up Week. 5. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement and Community Recognition Association of Los Angeles County is a public service non - profit cor- poration established for the promotion of National Police Week and the encouragement of all persons to improve the image and standards of police institutions; and -2- X 2652 WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week; and WHEREAS, the members of Police Agencies within Los Angeles County play an essential role safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens; and WHEREAS, it is important that all cities know and understand the problems, duties, and responsibilities of their Police Departments, and that members of our Police Departments recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and WHEREAS, the law enforcement agencies of Los Angeles County have grown to be a modern and scientific law enforcement family which unceasingly provides a vital public service; NOW, THEREFORE, we the Board of Supervisors and Mayors of Los Angeles County do hereby call upon all citizens of Los Angeles County and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 11 through 17, 1969, as Police Week, with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in commemorating police officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their community and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens. WE FURTHER call upon all citizens of Los Angeles County to observe Thursday, May 15, 1969, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty. 6. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, Governor Ronald Reagan, recognizing the con- tributions of the California School Employees Association and all classified school employees in furthering the educational processes throughout the State, has proclaimed the week of May 25 through 31, 1969 as "Classified School Employees Week "; and WHEREAS, the members of the local Chapter of this Association, El Segundo Chapter #71, being proud of their status as classified employees, have helped upgrade the classified school employee and have helped establish a better understanding among classified employees, administrators, and governing boards; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FLOYD CARR, JR. , Mayor of the City of El Segundo, California, with the unanimous approval of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of May 25 through 31, 1969 as "Classified School Employees Week" in E1 Segundo in recognition of the many classified employees of the El Segundo Unified School District. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Noise Abatement Committee. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that Mr. James Griffin and Mr. Melvyn Green be appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that the committee had met with the Citizens' Advisory Committee to discuss the work which had been done by the Noise Abatement Committee. -3- X 265.3 Councilman Nagel reported that he had discussed with a representative of the FAA the problem of non - emergency helicopters flying over areas during times of disaster, which flights often hamper the operations of emergency helicopters and compound the danger of further mishap. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Carr that Resolution No. 2268a, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY HELICOPTER FLIGHTS OVER DISASTER AREAS AND TO RE- QUIRE OTHER SAFETY REGULATIONS., 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 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the Council support Assembly Bill No. 2254 which would decrease the allowable motor vehicle noise level in the present vehicle code and Senate Bill No. 941 which would enlarge the functions of the State's Environmental Quality Study Council to place more emphasis on control of noise from all sources. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids on galvanized pipe, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Keenan Pipe Supply Co. $ 633. 11 Howard Supply Co. 656. 45 Hatfield Plumbing Supply Co. 708. 85 Park -Son, Inc. 974.00 Recommended that the low bid of Keenan Pipe & Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of Keenan Pipe Supply Co. for galvanized pipe in amount of $633. 11 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 2. Requested that the matter of bids on recreation equipment be held over until the next regular meeting to be held May 26, 1969. 3. Recommended that the City participate in the pilot program of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training in conjunction with E1 Camino Junior College and State Cooperative Personnel Services for area -wide testing for police officer recruits. The State Cooperative Personnel Services will conduct written examinations at El Camino Junior College twice each month and provide test scores to cities that participate in the program. There would be no cost to the City for the written test during the one -year pilot program. The continuous written testing for police officers would eliminate delays experienced in testing at infrequent intervals. WE X 2654 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the City contract with Police Officers Recruitment Testing for a period of one year, for technical services in per- forming written examinations for police officers. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing the Attorney General to conduct legal proceedings on behalf of the City in an antitrust action against certain manufacturers of asphaltic petroleum products. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2269, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA TO CONDUCT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS., which was read, be adopted. 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: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 2. Reported that in the Agreement approved at the meeting of April 28, 1969, between the City and Ronald A. Marks, doing business as Sullivan & Associates, the capacity of the contractor had been misstated; that the Agreement had been corrected to read "Sullivan & Associates, a Sole Proprietorship . Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the revised Agreement as set forth above, be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested that the award of contract for shower rooms at Recreation Center Check -out Building (Project No. 69 -2) be held over until the next regular meeting to be held May 26, 1969. 2. Reported that on May 8, 1969, one bid had been received for the construction of a swimming pool at Hilltop Park; that the sole bidder, Nadar, Inc. , had not bid on the construction of dressing rooms and rest rooms. Recommended that the bid of Nadar, Inc. be accepted for the construction of the swimming pool. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Carr that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for the construction of swimming pool and restrooms at Hilltop Park, in accordance with City's Specifications No. 69 -3; and WHEREAS, one bid was received by said City Council on May 8, 1969; and WHEREAS, the sole bidder, Nadar, Inc., bid on Item No. 1 only, the construction of the swimming pool, complete, in total amount of $13, 780. 00; -5- kN NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Nadar, Inc., the sole bidder, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a request from North American Rockwell Corporation to encroach upon a portion of Douglas Street and Mariposa Avenue for the purpose of installing a sprinkler system and planting grass and ornamental shrubbery, and recommended that a Conditional Encroachment Permit prepared by the City Attorney, be granted. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that said request be granted and that Resolution No. 2270, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO$ CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL CORPORATION A CERTAIN CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PER- MIT TO ENCROACH UPON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF DOUGLAS STREET AND MARIPOSA AVENUE, WITH- IN 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, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 265.5 4. Presented a request from McCulloch Aircraft Corporation to use the City's storm water sump at the northwest corner of Standard Street and El Segundo Boulevard for the purpose of conducting gyrocopter tests. The testing operations would be performed within the confines of the fenced -in area of the sump during daylight hours and would not create a noise nuisance. McCulloch Corporation would show evidence of necessary insurance. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the City Manager be authorized to rent the Storm Drain Sump at the northwest corner of Standard Street and El Segundo Boulevard to McCulloch Aircraft Corporation on a month -to -month basis for not to exceed six months, at the rate of $150. 00 per month for the purpose of conducting gyrocopter tests not more frequently than six times each month. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 5. Requested that the Council proclaim the week of May 11 through 17, 1969, as "National Public Works Week" in El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved: X 2656 WHEREAS, Public Works are indispensable to the health and welfare of all citizens of the City of El Segundo; and WHEREAS, these facilities and services are administered, constructed, maintained and operated by .Federal, state, county and municipal administrators, engineers, and others in related professions; and WHEREAS, the standard of living of all citizens in the City of El Segundo is continually being uplifted through the dedicated efforts of our public works officials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo proclaims May 11 through May 17, 1969, as National Public Works Week in recognition of the magnitude of the contribution of public works officials to the health, safety, welfare and well -being of all citizens. 6. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , of Pasadena, California for furnishing engineering and hydrogeologic services to the City in connection with development of the City's ground water supply, and recommended that said proposal be accepted. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the proposal be accepted and the following resolution adopted: RESOLVED, that the proposal of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , for furnishing engineering and hydro - geologic services in connection with development of the City's ground water supply, at a cost to the City not to exceed $3, 500, be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Mayor Carr reported that at the Adjourned Regular Meeting held May 7, 1969, applicants to fill vacancies on the Recreation and Parks Commission had been interviewed. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that Mr. Peter Charland and Mr. William Bue be appointed to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a period of four years ending May 14, 1973. 2. Mayor Carr stated that appointments to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee were in order. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the following five present members who wished to be reappointed to said Committee, be appointed to four -year terms, said terms to expire June 30, 1973: Mr. Kenneth Bush Mr. Rudolph Fuentes Mr. Robert Tardiff, Jr. Mr. John Grosvenor Dr. Kenneth Wacker RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 24147 thru 24277 inclusive, totaling $132, 475. 91, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 32 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: -7- Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. EN Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and NEW BUSINESS 1. The City Manager was requested to send letters of appreciation to all those who assisted during the disaster which occurred in the City on Saturday, May 10. 2. The Council commended the El Segundo High School Student Body on the manner in which they conducted the carnival on May 9, 10 and 11. 265'7 3. By general consent, the Council agreed to support Mr. Joe Finkbiner of Glendora for a position on the Local Agency Formation Commission. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS KEVIN McALLISTER, 908 Sheldon St. , requested that action be taken to prevent low-altitude flights over the City. At the hour of 9 :20 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 10:40 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Donna Ryerson, Leonidas W. Hood, Leland H. Christopher, Marlin W. Easton, Elmer R. Jezek and John W. Claghorn, who lost their lives in the airplane crash which occurred in the City on Saturday, May 10, 1969. The hour of adjournment of this meeting was 10 :45 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, nice U. Creason, City Clerk Mayor