1969 SEP 22 CC MINX 2'716
E1 Segundo, California
September 22, 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 Chester Harter of the First 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 and
Mayor Carr;
Councilman Absent: Councilman Stephens.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held September 8,
1969, were read. The City Attorney suggested that the minutes be corrected
as follows:
Page 8 - Para. 2 and 3, to read
"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;"
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel that the recommendation of the City Attorney as set forth above, be
accepted and that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent on
the abatement of nuisance at various locations, in accordance with Resolution
No. 2275 adopted by the Council on July 28, 1969, which report was as follows:
1. Southwest corner of Eucalyptus Drive
and Franklin Avenue (100 Block
Eucalyptus Dr. ). $ 69. 48
2. Northwest corner of Oak Avenue and
Main Street. $ 138. 84
3. Northeast corner of Grand Avenue and
Virginia Street (300 Block Virginia) . $ 73. 45
The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Superin-
tendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assess -
ments contained therein be approved and confirmed and that a certified copy of
said report be filed with the County Auditor of Los Angeles County. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
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2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent
on the abatement of nuisance at various locations, in accordance with
Resolution No. 2282 adopted by the Council on August 11, 1969, which report
was as follows:
1. 312 Loma Vista Street
2. 322 E. Grand Avenue
$ 74. 74
$ 37.86
The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street
Superintendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
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Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assess -
ments contained therein be approved and confirmed and that a certified copy of
said report be filed with the County Auditor of Los Angeles County. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
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. PETITION for improvement of Concord Place, signed by 62. 25%
of the affected property owners. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Balmer that this matter be referred to the City
Attorney and the Director of Public Works to prepare the 1911 Act Proceedings.
2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL,
being application for person -to- person transfer of on -sale beer license for
The Beanery, 607 E. E1 Segundo Boulevard. Ordered filed.
3. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, being notice of hearing on change of
zone to M2 -0 -1 and M2 -1 (Light Industrial and Oil Drilling District) for
portion of the Los Angeles International Airport. The City Manager was
instructed to attend this hearing or to send a representative in order to present
objections to construction of any additional aircraft maintanance facilities at
this location.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Inter-City Highway Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that
at the last meeting of this committee, a report was presented by a representative
of TRW Systems of a system they have proposed for computer control of traffic
in the South Bay area. This system is called SAFER (Systematic Aid to Flow on
Existing Roadways). The proposed pilot area would include 25 intersections,
one of which is entirely within the City of El Segundo and two which are partly
within E1 Segundo. The study is in the preliminary stage and cost and funding
is being worked out. To date, the Inter -City Highway Committee has taken no
official action concerning this report.
2. League of California Cities, Los Angeles CountZ Division. Council-
man Nagel reported that he had served on the Storm Drain Study ommittee of
the League, which committee was to make a recommendation to the County
Flood Control District as to whether the League would support a storm drain
bond issue. The committee had discussed the matter of distribution of projects
and how the regional and local drainage projects should be master planned.
They recommended that the L. A. County Division of the League support the storm
drain bond issue and urge the Flood Control District to consider using a portion
of storm drain funds for landscaping and beautification of storm drain channels
which pass through park land and residential areas.
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Councilman Nagel suggested that a resolution be sent to the County
Board of Supervisors urging the Board to revise the storm drain policy for
the new storm drain bond election to allow monies to be spent for beautification
and landscaping of storm drain facilities.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors is considering
a change in policy that would permit use of proposed 1970 storm drain
bond funds for landscaping of storm drains which pass through park
land and residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the E1 Segundo City Council after due consideration
believes that land acquired for storm drain purposes should be subject
to use for recreation or other purposes consistent with the primary
use of storm drainage; and
WHEREAS, the E1 Segundo City Council believes such multi-
purpose use makes the best use of available funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the E1 Segundo
City Council supports a change in policy to permit landscaping of
storm drain projects in park or residential areas to permit multi-
use of such facilities.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that proposals had been received by the Planning
Department for consulting services in connection with an economic survey of
the City and recommended that a Councilman be named to serve on a committee
to review these proposals. By general consent, Councilman Frederick was
appointed to serve on this committee.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution declaring the
existence of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on certain property to be a
nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof. The fact of said nuisance had
been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau and legal action had been
recommended.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution
No. 2290, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF,
AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN
FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE
CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF.,
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 and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
3. Requested permission to conduct an open and promotional exami-
nation for Secretary on September 27, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the
above request be granted.
4. Requested that the Council endorse the July 10, 1969 statement of
the Los Angeles County Air. Pollution Control District urging the Federal
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Government to continue the present import quotas of low sulphur oil in the
interest of air pollution control in the Los Angeles Basin. Motion was made
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the Mayor be
authorized to direct a letter to the United States Cabinet Task Force on Oil
Import Control endorsing the statement of the Los Angeles Air Pollution
Control District. Motion carried.
5. Presented bids for photographic supplies for the Police Depart-
ment and recommended that the low bid on each item be accepted. Motion
was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the low
bids on photographic supplies for the Police Department be accepted as
follows:
Total
El Segundo Camera
Harwood Company
Royce Photo Supplies
Winstead's
Items
1, 2, 3, 4, & 22
$
391. 60
Items
5 thru 18, 25,
31 thru 37
$
1,364. 44
Items
19, 20 and 24
$
263. 59
Items
21, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30
$
181.56
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution adopting
the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 1967 Edition"
and its 1968 and 1969 supplements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2291, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CON-
STRUCTION, 1967 EDITION" TOGETHER
WITH THE 1968 AND 1969 SUPPLEMENTS
THERETO.,
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 and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
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2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance regulating
sound amplifying equipment. Councilman Nagel stated that he felt the ordinance
should be modified to include all types of sound amplifying equipment. After
discussion, the ordinance was referred to the City Attorney and the Police
Chief for modification.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a request from South Bay Engineering Corporation for
an increase of $435. 00 in payment for engineering services for design of
El Segundo Boulevard construction west of Sepulveda Boulevard due to union
pay raises and general increased costs, and recommended that the payment
for said engineering services be made at the new rate.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that South Bay Engineering Corporation be retained to
provide engineering services for E1 Segundo Boulevard construction west of
Sepulveda Boulevard at the new hourly rates, for a total estimated cost of
$2, 185. 00. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
2. Presented for the Council's acceptance a Grant of Easement
for traffic signal system access at Sepulveda Boulevard and Standard Oil
Company's coke hauling road, 2, 166 feet northerly of the center line of
Rosecrans Avenue, together with Agreement for traffic signal maintenance
at that location, and recommended said Easement and Agreement be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement dated
August 1, 1969, executed by Standard Oil Company of California,
conveying to the City of E1 Segundo, California, a Municipal
Corporation, an easement for the sole purpose of maintaining,
operating, renewing and /or removing traffic signal system and
appurtenances, over, under, and across the following described
real property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California:
Those portions of Lot 3, Tract 1314, as shown on map
recorded in Book 20, Page 161 of Maps, in the office
of the Recorder of said County, and those portions of
the west half of Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 14
West, S. B. B. M., Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City
of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of
E1 Segundo; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be
filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens;
Not Voting: Councilman Balmer.
Motion was then made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Agreement with
Standard Oil Company of California and the City of E1 Segundo,
dated July 31, 1969, for maintenance of traffic signal system,
be and the same is hereby ordered placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does
hereby approve said form of Agreement and does hereby authorize
the Mayor of the City to sign such Agreement for and on behalf of
said City and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens;
Not Voting: Councilman Balmer.
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3. Presented for the Council's consideration a revised agre X nt 2721
with the City of Manhattan Beach for joint use of a 27 -inch water line owned
by the City of El Segundo, which agreement supersedes the agreement with
Manhattan Beach dated February 12, 1968, and recommended said agreement
be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the following resolution 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 Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
4. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications
for the demolition of Water Treatment Facilities, Frame Shed, Retaining Walls
and Wading Pool, including all foundations and footings, at 400 Lomita Street,
in the City of El Segundo, and recommended that said Plans and Specifications
be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 69 -10"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF WATER
TREATMENT FACILITIES, FRAME SHED, RETAINING WALLS,
AND WADING POOL, INCLUDING ALL FOUNDATIONS AND
FOOTINGS AT 400 LOMITA STREET, IN THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO'r dated September 22, 1969, presented to this 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 October 22, 1969.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
5. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications
to furnish and install water and sewer pipelines at various locations in the City
of E1 Segundo, and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 69 -9" and
"NOTICE INVITING BIDS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER AND
SEWER PIPELINES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated September 22, 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
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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 October 22, 1969.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
6. Reported on the status of storm drain Project #3401, Line A,
which is a 72 -inch diameter pipeline which extends from an existing line
constructed by the City of Los Angeles, to Loma Vista Street and parallels
an existing City storm drain in Imperial Highway. The purpose of this line
is to correct a deficiency of capacity in the existing line which is located
west of Loma Vista to the Pacific Ocean. The City had been negotiating
with the airport for a joint line. Alderman & Swift, Consulting Engineers,
reported to the City that construction of a joint line could cause certain
problems and, for this reason, the line is presently being designed as
originally conceived in the 1964 Bond Issue. The 1964 County Bond Issue
funds appear to be adequate for the construction cost and it is estimated
that bids will be received during March of 1970.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the above report be accepted.
7. Presented for the Council's consideration a request from
Consolidated Engineering and Construction Division of the Unimerc Corpo-
ration, for an encroachment permit to install and maintain a water sprinkler
system and planting in the public right -of -way at 2201 E. Rosecrans Avenue
and recommended that the request be granted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer, that Resolution No. 2292, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
TO CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUC-
TION DIVISION, THE UNIMERC CORPORATION, A
CERTAIN CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
TO ENCROACH UPON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
ROSECRANS AVENUE WITHIN 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 and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
8. Reported that the City of Los Angeles would be relocating Pershing
Drive from the present intersection at Main Street and that the E1 Segundo
Street Department would be restriping this intersection and placing early
warning arrows southerly of the intersection.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Manager reported that Councilmen Stephens and Balmer
had reviewed the specifications for the combination pumper and hose truck for
the Fire Department for which bids had been received at the September 8, 1969
meeting. The City Manager recommended that the bid of Crown Coach Corpora-
tion (Plan B), the low bid, be accepted.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the bid of Crown Coach Corporation in amount of $40, 285. 41,
including trade -in, for combination pumper and hose truck for the Fire
Department, be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to
said Company. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that Warrants Nos. 25326 thru 25465 inclusive, totaling $139, 113. 24, drawn
in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as
Demand Register Summary No. 7 and 8, 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 and
Mayor Carr;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Stephens.
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At this time, Councilman Nagel was appointed as voting delegate to
the League of California Cities convention in San Francisco, with Mayor Carr
as alternate.
At the hour of 8 :45 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 9 :10 o'clock p. m. , the Council
reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call:
Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Carr.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, motion was made by Mayor Carr, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the meeting adjourn in memory of James Galloway who passed away on
Saturday, September 20, 1969, the hour of adjournment being 9 :15 o'clock p. m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Eunice U. Creason, City erk