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E1 Segundo, California
September 8, 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,
followed by invocation by Reverend F. C. Brannigan of St. Andrew's Catholic
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 August 25, 1969,
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the minutes of
said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. 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 at various locations within the City in
accordance with Resolution No. 2287.
The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had
been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of posting notice of the
hearing and service by mail were in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any
written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that
there had been none.
Battalion Chief William Coulter reported that the following parcels
had been cleaned satisfactorily and could be removed from the list contained
in Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 2287:
867 Washington Street
757 Nash Street
111 Sierra Street
Vacant lot, west side of 200 Block Maryland Street
1605 E. Grand Avenue
941 Virginia Street
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this
matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the public hearing
clos ed.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Balmer that the Council sustain the objections as to the properties
at 867 Washington Street, 757 Nash Street, 111 Sierra Street, vacant lot west
side of 200 block Maryland Street, 1605 E. Grand Avenue, 941 Virginia Street,
overrule all other objections and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate
the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from
properties remaining in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2287. 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. Mayor Carr greeted the members of the 1969 World Series
Champion Babe Ruth Baseball Team and commended them on their per-
formance in the tournament and the favorable publicity which their achieve-
ments have brought to the City. Certificates of appreciation were then pre-
sented to the members of the team as follows:
Jeff Hancock
Ed Glotz
Stu Swiggam
Dave Long
Jeff Tidwell
Ken Dalgleish
Carlos MacLean
Kim Wolfsberger
Jim Bailey
Jim Aiken
Steve Curtis
Ed Carroll
Steve Domann
Scott McGregor
Tim Blackstock
Coaches:
Don Appleby
John Lowe
Manager: Joe Soto
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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 709,
granting a Conditional Use Permit to the Department of Water and Power, City
of Los Angeles, to install an aggregate batching plant at property to be known as
818 W. Imperial Highway. Ordered filed.
2. DR. DAVID KAGAN, Chairman of the El Segundo Planning Advisory
Committee requesting replacement of two members of this Committee who have
resigned. Councilman Nagel reported that another member is planning to move
out of the City and would be resigning from the Committee. By general consent,
the committee which had been appointed to select members to serve on the
Planning Advisory Committee, was instructed to submit for Council approval I
at the next meeting, the names of three persons to serve on this committee. ;
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3. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMITTEE, being notification of
intention to annex certain property by the City of Hawthorne. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, commended the
Chamber of Commerce on its activities on behalf of the City and suggested that
the Council be more generous in the appropriation of funds for the Chamber.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Councilman Frederick reported that at the last meeting of the League
of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, Mr. Leonard S. Gleckman
of West Covina had been unanimously elected to the Board of the Southern
California Rapid Transit District.
2. West Basin Water District. Councilman Frederick reported that
the last meeting of this committee had—been taken up with discussion of the
importance of the barrier project to the water system of southern California.
3. Councilman Nagel reported that at the meeting of the League of
California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, it had been reported that the
Governor had signed into law the provisions to allow cities and counties to
legislate their own controls on nude entertainment. The League is now working
on a model ordinance which will be distributed to cities.
4. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that
AB 645 had been signed into law on eptember 5. This makes the State Depart-
ment of Aeronautics responsible to adopt statewide noise standards for airports
and sets up a system of fines for any airline which is found to be in violation.
The noise standards which will be adopted will be given them by an advisory
committee appointed by the Governor and composed of 7 members as follows:
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2 from homeowners' groups concerned with aircraft noise.
1 from the Department of Public Health.
1 from the League of California Cities.
1 to be named by the County Board of Supervisors.
1 from the Department of Education.
1 from the Air Transport Association.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that a resolution be sent from the Council to the County Board of
Supervisors and to Governor Reagan asking that Councilman Nagel be appointed
to the advisory committee on aircraft noise as set forth in AB 645, and that
copies of the resolution be sent to ACAC and other organizations requesting
that they send the same request.
Councilman Frederick commended Councilman Nagel on his article
which had appeared in the August 25 issue of Aviation Week.
Councilman Nagel reported that on October 7, 8 and 9, there will be
a session in Washington, D. C. to take the first steps toward forming a national
noise abatement council. This is being jointly sponsored by the cities of
Inglewood, California and Hempstead, New York and Councilman Nagel plans
to attend.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for adoption the resolution prohibiting parking on a
portion of Sepulveda Boulevard, which resolution had been approved by the
State Division of Highways. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2288, 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..
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
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2. Reported that the City staff had completed a review of the proposed
storm drain project in E1 Segundo Boulevard and the availability of funds for
initiating the project and had found that it was possible to build most of Increment
No. 1 of the project as proposed in the recent bond election from funds currently
available, and to schedule a portion of Increment No. 2 for construction in the
following fiscal year.
Project Description
Under this proposal, the outfall line to the ocean would be built to the
same capacity proposed in the bond election. The number of lateral lines would
be reduced to those necessary to drain only the most critical areas. The lateral
lines deleted at this time could be constructed at a later date as funds for them
become available. The first increment would then consist of the outfall line
from the ocean east to Whiting Street and two lateral lines - one in Whiting
Street to a point north of Grand Avenue and an extension from this line on Grand
Avenue and Loma Vista Street to the sump south of Holly Avenue. The total
cost of this construction is estimated at $1, 168, 264. County bond funds will
pay $448, 059 of this, leaving $720, 205 to be raised by the City.
Increment No. 2 as proposed in the bond issue consisted of a pressure
line from E1 Segundo Boulevard at Whiting Street to an enlarged retention basin
at Center Street and Franklin Avenue with pumping stations at the retention
basin and at Standard Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard. The current estimate
of cost for all of Increment No. 2 is $1, 193, 199, with a City contribution of
$798, 319. Although funding for all of Increment No. 2 may not be available by
1970 -71, funding will be available for construction of the pressure line only.
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ment to relieve problems at Center and Franklin and at El Segundo and Kansas.
Further engineering studies are required to determine the feasibility of this
partial construction of Increment No. 2.
The costs and required funding for the recommended construction and
design were summarized as follows:
Increment No. 1
Ocean outfall line and laterals to
Whiting Street and Loma Vista Street
Increment No. 2 (Partial)
Pressure line to Center and Franklin
and design of Center Street retention
basin.
(m This cost is based on including
Increments Nos. 1 and 2 in a
single design contract. )
County
Bond Funds
$448,059
116,700
$564,759
City Funds
$720,205
159, 296
$ 879, 501
Funds are currently available in the General Fund and Water Fund to finance
construction of Increment No. 1 in amount of $714, 715. 00.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the Council approve the use of $381, 245 of General Fund
and $333, 470 of Water Fund money to construct Increment No. 1 of the storm
drain project and that the City Attorney and the Director of Finance be authorized
to make all financial arrangements required by law. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the staff be authorized to bring to the Council a recommended
amendment to the contract with Alderman & Swift based on a scope of project to
include Increment #1 as described above, the pressure line portion of increment
#2 and the retention basin at Franklin and Center Streets. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
3. Presented bids for a 1500 - gallon triple combination pumper and hose
truck for the Fire Department as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Crown Coach Corp. (A) $ 41,508. 97
Crown Coach Corp. (B) $ 40,285. 41
Sea Coast Enterprises $ 41,687. 91
Recommended that the low bid of Crown Coach Corporation, Plan B, be
accepted.
After discussion, action in this matter was deferred until the next regular
meeting to be held on September 22, 1969.
4. Presented bid for speaker- equipped gas masks for the Police Depart-
ment, as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
F. Morton Pitt Co.
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$ 577. 50
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Recommended that the Council waive the requirements for three bids
since F. Morton Pitt Company is the sole source of supply, and award purchase
to that Company.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that regular bidding procedures be waived; that the bid of F. Morton
Pitt Company in amount of $577. 50 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. Presented for the Council's consideration a statement of policy
with respect to the attendance of certain City employees at meetings, con-
ferences, etc. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City Council and the members thereof are
convinced that it is in the public interest and in the interests of
said City that the officers of said City and in some instances
certain of the employees of said City should attend institutes,
hearings, meetings, conferences and other gatherings relating
to or concerned with the business, activities, functions and
affairs of the City and of the various departments thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE,
DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST: That effective immediately and continuing until
the further order of this Council, the following officers, department
heads and officials of said City, to wit:
(1) The Mayor
(2) Each Member of the City Council
(3) City Clerk
(4) City Treasurer
(5) City Manager
(6) City Attorney
(7) Director of Public Works
(8) Chief of Police
(9) Fire Chief
(10) Director of Building and Safety
(11) Director of Planning
(12) Director of Finance
(13) Director of Recreation and Parks
(14) Chief Librarian
(15) Recreation and Parks Commissioners
(16) Planning Commissioners
(17) Any other officer or employee of the City designated by
any of the foregoing in writing filed with the City
Manager stating the name and position of such
designee and the reason for such designation,
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are hereby authorized to attend at the expense of said City any institutes,
hearings, and other gatherings and conferences as in their respective
sound discretions may prove of value or benefit to said City; however,
as to officers and employees from (6) to (17), inclusive, such attendance
is subject to the approval of the City Manager, based upon availability
of funds and other administrative considerations.
_ In -State Conferences. Attendance shall be limited to one in -state
conference per year, in addition to the annual meeting of the League
of California Cities, provided however that employees who are entitled
to attend out -of -state conferences may substitute one additional in -state
conference for an out -of -state conference.
Out -of -State Conferences. Attendance at out -of -state conferences shall
be limited to employees rom (1) through (14), except by special
approval granted by the City Council. Attendance shall be limited to
one conference per year, except that employees who hold an office of
leadership in a professional organization may attend during their term
of office.
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Reimbursable Expenses.
Travel. Travel may be by plane, other public conveyance or
private auto, but reimbursement will be on the basis most economic
to the City. Inter -city air travel will be reimbursed at the cost for
tax - exempt round -trip coach fare. Travel by private car will be
reimbursed at the rate of 10� per mile, the total not to exceed the
cost of air coach fare. Actual cost of taxi fare from air terminal
to hotel and return will be allowed.
Lodg'in Actual cost for single room at convention hotel or
other hotel —with average quality accommodations. Receipts for
lodging costs must be presented.
Per Diem. Actual cost up to a maximum of $15. 00 per day for
all mea s, inc uding tips, and for intra -city travel. Exceptions
will be made for official banquets or lunches that exceed normal
meal costs, or in exceptionally high cost areas. Receipts must
be presented to justify any amounts in excess of $15. 00 per day.
Other Ex enses. Actual cost of conference registration will
be a owed. Cost of planned entertainment may not be included in
registration costs. Official telephone calls and telegraphs will be
allowed.
Costs Not Allowed.
Costs for wives or other family members accompanying the
employee may not be reimbursed. Entertainment, laundry and
valet services may not be reimbursed.
SECOND: That the items of costs, charges and expenses to
be paid by the City, hereinabove referred to in this resolution, con-
template the reasonable costs, charges and expenses incident to
transportation, sustenance and housing and amounts reasonably
incidental thereto. The City Council reserves the right to review
and audit all claims and demands for, or for reimbursement for,
such items.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. Reported that an application had been received from Shell Oil
Company for a pipeline franchise for transporting jet fuel through the City to
Los Angeles International Airport. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the appli-
cation of Shell Oil Company be referred to the City Attorney and the Director
of Public Works for study and report to the Council at a later date.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a Claim Against the City from Ronald E. Kriens for
personal injuries sustained on or about July 25, 1969, and reported that said
claim had been referred to the insurance carrier.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Stephens that said claim be denied and the action of the City Clerk in referring
it to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. As previously requested, presented a resolution establishing within
the General Fund a special account to be designated "Storm Drain Construction
Account ".
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Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Resolution No. 2289, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTAB-
LISHING A SPECIAL ACCOUNT WITHIN THE
GENERAL FUND.,
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.
Recommended that John F. Carter, Assistant Purchasing Agent and
License Inspector, and Harry H. Weber, Director of Finance be authorized
to represent the City in Small Claims Court of the Inglewood Judicial District.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, a municipal corporation located in the
County of Los Angeles, State of California, and qualified to do
business in the State of California, that it is desirable and necessary
to appoint two agents for this municipal corporation to act for and in
its behalf in the Small Claims Court of Inglewood Judicial District,
County of Los Angeles, State of California; and
WHEREAS, it further appears that John F. Carter and
Harry H. Weber are suitable individuals for such appointment:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that John F. Carter
and Harry H. Weber be and they are hereby appointed to represent
and appear for said municipal corporation in the lawful process of
any and all claims filed in said court and they are further authorized
and empowered to accept service of process issued by said court,
for and on behalf of said municipal corporation.
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. Reported that the bids received on August 20, 1969 for fire and
smoke detection system for the City Hall and Public Library, had been evaluated
and it was felt that the system proposed by the low bidder would provide an
inadequate level of protection and the system proposed by the second low bidder
would provide a better than adequate level of protection. It was therefore re-
commended that the contract be awarded to the second low bidder, Douglas
Roesch Communications, Inc. , in amount of $11,165. 00.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded
by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California duly advertised
for bids for installation of a Fire and Smoke Detection System for the
City Hall and Public Library, in accordance with City's Specifications
No. 69 -7; and
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WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council
on August 20, 1969; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works recommended
that the bid of Douglas Roesch Communications, Inc. , in total amount
of $11, 165. 00 be accepted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Douglas
Roesch Communications, Inc. , 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all bids received except
the bid of Douglas Roesch Communications, Inc. , 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 Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Reported that negotiations had been held with Foley Advertising
and Display Company for providing Christmas decorations for the 1969 Christmas
season. The total amount proposed to be paid to Foley Advertising would be
$3, 510. 00, for 27 lines at $130. 00 per line. Recommended that the proposal
of Foley Advertising and Display Company be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the proposal of Foley Advertising and Display Company in
amount of $3, 510. 00 for installation and removal of the City's Christmas
decorations be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that Warrants Nos. 2 52 43 thru 2 532 5 inclusive, totaling $12 5, 141. 17, 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. 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.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel requested that the City Manager make a study
of the presence of water at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and
Kansas Street.
2. Motion was made by Mayor Carr, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried that a plaque of commendation be presented
to Mr. C. W. Kitto of Standard Oil Company and that the following resolution be
adopted:
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WHEREAS, Mr. C. W. Kitto has served with distinction
as Manager of the Standard Oil Refinery in E1 Segundo; and
WHEREAS, during his residence in El Segundo, he par-
ticipated actively in all civic affairs, contributing his time and
talents to the improvement of the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of El Segundo, California does express its
appreciation to Mr. Kitto in the form of a plaque.
At the hour of 10 :15 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the
Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 10 :2 5 0' clock p. m. ,
the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll calla
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Carr
that the meeting adjourn in memory of Greg Bushnell, Daniel Odle, Tom
Hardesty and of United States Senator Everett Dirksen, the hour of adjourn-
ment being 10: 30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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APPROVED: ce U. Creason, City Clerk
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