1969 NOV 24 CC MINX 2742 El Segundo, California
November 24, 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 present joined
in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, following
which an invocation was given by Reverend 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: 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 November 10, 1969
and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held November 17, 1969, 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 meetings 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. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, requesting
that the month of December be designated as Muscular Dystrophy Month in
E1 Segundo. By general consent, the above request was granted.
2. HAW THORNE SEVENTH -DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, being request
for permission to conduct its annual Christmas caroling and solicitation of funds
December 6 to 21, 1969 from 6 to 9 p. m.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the communication from the Hawthorne
Seventh -Day Adventist Church, dated November 17, 1969, requesting
permission to conduct its annual Christmas caroling and solicitation
of funds within the City of El Segundo, be received and ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Hawthorne Seventh -
Day Adventist Church be granted its request, and that this permit shall
be in effect unless and until revoked by the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None,
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
3. EL SEGUNDO WOMAN'S CLUB, requesting that the Council reconsider
its decision to ask the Southern Pacific Railway Company to demolish the depot at
Eucalyptus Drive and Grand Avenue. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MRS. W. C. O'CONNOR, E1 Segundo Woman's Club, addressed the
Council requesting that they try to find a way to save the Depot at Eucalyptus Drive
and Grand Avenue. Mrs. O'Connor reported that many other organizations in the
City support the position of the Woman's Club in this matter.
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2. MRS. GLADYS GORHAM, representing the Senior Citizens Club,
Reverend Howard Greer of the First Southern Baptist Church and Mr. Edward
Blahut of the E1 Segundo Junior Chamber of Commerce all spoke in favor of
preserving the depot building.
3. MR. BOB McCARTHY of the El Segundo Historical Museum Society
requested that the Council give consideration to the possibility of having the
building moved to a more suitable location, brought up to code standards and
used to house the Museum and the Fine Arts Association.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Nagel that the City Manager contact the Railway Company asking
them to send us a letter saying that they will give the City the building so that it
can be moved; that the Building Department inspect the building to see if it is
movable and that additions be made to the building to make it suitable to house
the Museum, the Chamber of Commerce and the Fine Arts Association.
Motion carried.
4. MRS. ZONETTA CARGILL, 621 Eucalyptus Drive, commended the
Fire Department Rescue Squad for the fine way in which they handled a recent
emergency in her home.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. West Basin Water Association. Councilman Frederick reported that
at the last meeting of this association, the subject of the Peripheral Canal Project
was discussed. Some misleading information has been given out by special -
interest groups who do not want the water to be sent south through the canal.
Councilman Frederick recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to
direct a letter to the Governor urging him to strongly support the Peripheral
Canal Project, to promptly approve the 1969 Bureau of Reclamation feasibility
report, transmit the State's comments to the U. S. Secretary of the Interior and
execute the necessary agreements with the Federal Government for construction
and operation of the Peripheral Canal as promptly as possible. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. South Bay Councilmen's Association. Councilman Balmer reported
that the Noise Abatement 6ubcommittee of the South Bay Councilmen's Association
has been meeting and that a resolution will be brought to the Council for con-
sideration in the near future stating the City's intention to adopt a noise ordinance.
3. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that this
Committee has received five proposals for noise survey for the City and would be
presenting them to the Council for consideration in the near future.
Councilman Nagel reported that the FAA noise certification regulations
will be effective on December 1, 1969. Any plane certificated after that date will
be required to meet these requirements. Boeing Corporation has filed an action
to have these regulations declared invalid.
Councilman Stephens reported that because of a conflicting schedule he is
unable to act as the Council's liaison to the Noise Abatement Committee. Thereafter,
Councilman Balmer was named to replace Councilman Stephens on this committee.
4. South Bay Councilmen's Association. Councilman Stephens reported
that at the last meeting of this associato time-sharing program for a regional
computer was discussed.
5. Southwest Area Planning Council. Mayor Carr reported that he had
attended this meeting along with Planning Director Reid. The City Manager of
Arcadia spoke on the subject of polution of the air and water and also noise
pollution. His suggestions were in keeping with the action of the South Bay
Councilmen's Association in coordinating the efforts of a number of cities to
bring about solutions to these problems.
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6. Sister City Committee. Mayor Carr reported that the traffic
signals which the City of El Segundo had helped to acquire for the City of Guaymas
are now being installed and it is planned to signalize about 10 intersections.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration bids for Library shelving,
which bids were as follows:
Remington Rand - Library Bureau
Bro -Dart, Inc.
$ 1, 752. 45
$ 1, 951. 69
Recommended that the low bid of Remington Rand be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that the low bid of Remington Rand - Library Bureau in amount of $1, 752. 45 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 authorization to sell at public auction property owned by
the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes as well as lost or
abandoned property which has been accumulated by the Police Department, the
owners of which cannot be located and which has been in the possession of the
Police Department for the length of time as required by law. Motion was made
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously
carried that the above recommendation be approved and that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of
articles to be included in the auction, said auction to be held beginning at
10 :00 o'clock a. m. on Saturday, December 13, 1969.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending the
City Code relative to business license fees and vehicle tags, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS
5. 04. 140 AND 5. 04. 200 RELATING TO BUSINESS
LICENSE FEES AND VEHICLE TAGS, RESPECTIVELY.,
which was read.
After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens.
4. Recommended that the Salary Resolution be amended to provide that
the basic pay be the sole factor in determining whether a supervisor is paid at a
higher rate than his subordinate.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Mayor Carr that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the second sentence of Subsection (K) of
SECTION 5, Part II of Resolution No. 2276 (The Salary Resolution)
is amended to read as follows: "All supervisors shall be paid at
a higher rate than any of their subordinates, exclusive of special
and longevity pay. "
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
5. Presented for the Council's consideration bids for sprinkling system
supplies for Hilltop Park, which bids were as follows:
Smith - Bennett Co.
American Sprinkler Co.
$ 1, 164. 72
$ 1,244. 51
Recommended that the low bid of Smith - Bennett Co. be accepted.
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Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Counlman 2745
Nagel that the low bid of Smith - Bennett Co. in amount of $1, 164. 72 be accepted
and that 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.
6. Reported that the one -month binder on the City's liability insurance
would expire on December 4 and recommended that the Council authorize the
extension of this binder until December 10. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the
above recommendation be approved.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Recommended that the number of voting precincts for the April 14, 1970
Municipal Election be consolidated to nine. Moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Clerk be authorized to consolidate
the voting precincts of El Segundo to nine for the April 14, 1970 Municipal Election.
Motion carried.
2. Recommended that the salaries for Election Board workers for the
April 14, 1970 Municipal Election be as follows:
Inspectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 21. 00
Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18. 00
Clerks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18. 00
Polling Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25. 00
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that
the salaries of Election Board workers for the Municipal Election to be held
April 14, 1970, as set forth above, be approved. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Recommended that the firm of Martin & Chapman Co. , Ltd. , act as
Election Suppliers for the April 14, 1970 Municipal Election for the City of
E1 Segundo. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the firm of Martin & Chapman Co. , Ltd. , act as Election Suppliers for the
El Segundo Municipal Election to be held April 14, 1970. Carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented bids for installation of rough lumber (labor only) for
Shower Room at Recreation Park and Restrooms at Hilltop Park, which bids were
as follows:
McShane Construction Company $ 1,070. 00
Clarence M. Burce $ 1, 360. 00
Elmo Turpin $ 1, 485.00
Recommended that the low bid of McShane Construction Company be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Stephens that the low bid of McShane Construction Company, in amount of $1, 070. 00
be accepted and that a 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.
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2. Presented bids for rough lumber for Shower Room at Recreation
Park and Restrooms at Hilltop Park as follows:
Sun Lumber Company $1, 252. 29
E. K. Wood Lumber Company $1,408. 44
Seers Lumber Company, Inc. $1,416. 67
New Pacific Lumber Company $1,484. 49
Recommended that the .low bid of Sun Lumber Company be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the low bid of Sun Lumber Company in amount of $1, 2 52. 2 9 be
accepted and that a 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
3. Reported that on May 12, 1969, the City Council accepted the pro-
posal of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , for the preparation
of a study and hydrogeological investigation of the City of El Segundo for the
purpose of selecting the most suitable locations for a maximum of five water
wells. This report had been presented to the City in July and recommended
that the Council accept said report.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Stephens and unanimously carried that the report of James M. Montgomery,
Consulting Engineers, Inc. , as set forth above, be accepted and a copy ordered
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
4. Presented a proposal from James M. Montgomery, Consulting
Engineers, Inc. , for engineering services for preparation of plans, specifications
and cost estimate for construction of three water wells and recommended that the
Council accept Section 1, Phase 1 of the proposal in amount of $3, 500. 00. `
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Frederick that Section 1, Phase 1 of the proposal be accepted and that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Section 1, Phase 1 of the proposal of James M.
Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , in amount of $3, 500. 00, for
engineering services for preparation of plans, specifications and cost
estimate for construction of three water wells, be accepted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
5. Reported that negotiations had been completed with the City of Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power for interties between its water system
and the City of E1 Segundo's system at two locations -- Imperial Highway at
Nash Street and Imperial Avenue at Sheldon Street. The Department proposes
to install tapping sleeves and valves on its line and provide a connection point
approximately 18 inches from the flange of the valve, this work to be done on a
time - and - materials basis at an estimated cost for the work in the amount of
$1, 732. 00. Recommended that the Council approve the construction of interties
as set forth above and that an amount of $1, 732. 00 be deposited with the City of
Los Angeles to pay for the cost of the portion proposed to be installed by the City
of Los Angeles.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that the construction of water system interties as set forth above be approved
and that an amount of $1, 732. 00 be deposited with the City of Los Angeles for the
cost of the portion to be installed by the City of Los Angeles. Motion carried by
the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications
for construction of vaults and appurtenances for water system interties at the
intersections of Nash Street and Imperial Highway and Sheldon Street and
Imperial Avenue, and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATION NO. 69 -13" and
"NOTICE INVITING BIDS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER SYSTEM
EMERGENCY INTERTIES AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND NASD STREET
AND AT IMPERIAL AVENUE AND SHELDON STREET, IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,
CALIFORNIA ", dated November 24, 1969, presented to the City 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 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 and
time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 10 :00 o'clock a. m.
on December 17, 1969.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
7. Presented a deficiency report and priority listing for storm drains to
be included in the proposed 1970 County bond issue, which report had been re-
quested by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and is due in that office
by December 1, 1969. Recommended that this report be approved and the Director
of Public Works be authorized to submit same to the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District with a certified copy of resolution approving same.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the report estimating storm drain deficiencies
in the City of E1 Segundo and a Map, designated as File No. F -221,
presented to the Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby
approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this report and
map be furnished the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
Carried 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 Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that Warrants Nos. 25995 1hru 26186 inclusive, totaling $330, 256. 35, drawn in
payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand
Register Summary Nos. 13 and 14, and certified by the Director of Finance as
conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 727 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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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS X 2 748
MIKE FAHY, 140 Whiting Street, a High School Senior, addressed the
Council stating that he is writing a term paper on City Government and requested
information on incorporation of the City, its latest budget and also maps showing
election precincts. He was assured of full cooperation in obtaining material for
his term paper.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that
the meeting adjourn in memory of Wesley T. Anderson, Realtor and long -time
resident of E1 Segundo; who passed away November 22, 1969, the hour of
adjournment being 9;05 o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted, -
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