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1970 APR 27 CC MINX 283'7 E1 Segundo, California April 27, 1970 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 Harry H. Weber, Director of Finance. The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held April 13, 1970 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held April 21, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. At this time, Mayor Stephens welcomed Carmen Votaw, Editor of the El Segundo Herald, back to the Council meetings, after an extended absence due to illness. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilman Frederick presented a plaque of recognition to Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk who is retiring as of April 30, 1970, and commended her on her service to the City. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION report on status of planning studies, including re- zoning of Main Street. City Manager Jones reviewed the report. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Council- man McGill that the City Council meet in joint session with the Planning Commission on Wednesday, May 13, 1970, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, and that a letter be directed to the Planning Commission regarding priorities. Motion carried. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of its Resolution No. 722, granting, with conditions, a request from Sully- Miller Contracting Co. for conditional use permit to convert Portland concrete and asphaltic pavement into base material on property located in Section 18 between E1 Segundo Boulevard on the north, Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and west of the existing railroad tracks. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. 3. MR. JOHN GROSVENOR, Chairman, Citizens' Advisory Committee, requesting two replacements on said Committee due to resignations. City Manager Jones stated that there were now four replacements needed on this committee and an additional one at the close of the school year. Councilman Balmer asked that this matter be discussed in an executive session at the close of this meeting, which request was granted. 4. LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AFFAIRS OF THE AGING, being request to proclaim the month of May as Senior Citizens Month. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be adopted: -1- X 2838 WHEREAS, the population of the City of E1 Segundo includes a substantial number of persons 65 years of age and over; and WHEREAS, the Senior Citizens have made and are still making, invaluable contributions to the community's well- being; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo do hereby proclaim the month of May, 1970 as SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH, and call to the attention of all its residents the events being planned to honor these Senior Citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the County of Los Angeles Depart- ment of Senior Citizens Affairs. 5. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITY CLERKS' ASSOCIATION, re- questing that the week of May 17 thru 23, 1970, be proclaimed Municipal Clerks' Week. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be adopted: WHEREAS, in order to best serve the citizenry, muni- cipal government must be operated with efficiency and in an orderly fashion; and WHEREAS, the efficiency and order with which government carries out its public functions could not exist without records and procedures; and WHEREAS, the keepers of the records are those who work with these procedures each day, the Municipal Clerks of our cities and towns; and WHEREAS, without the Municipal Clerks' conscientious dedication to the duties of their office and to their City, municipal affairs would clearly end in chaos; and WHEREAS, government at any level is successful only so long as it is able to meet the needs of the people; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, California, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17 through 23, 1970 as MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK in the City of E1 Segundo. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. MARGARET LANDRUM, 1436 E. Mariposa Avenue, addressed the Council requesting that Section 9. 24. 030 of the Municipal Code, relating to handbill distribution on private property, not be changed. 2. MR. ARTHUR PETSCH, 219 W. Maple Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the distribution of throw -away papers and presented petitions signed by 151 citizens of E1 Segundo requesting the City Council to amend the handbill ordinance so that citizens not wanting delivery of throw -away papers could have such distribution discontinued at their address. Since this matter was to be considered later in this meeting, the petitions were received and ordered held until that time. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that the Council was in receipt of a letter from the National Organization to Insure a Sound- Controlled Environment; that this organization was newly formed and he would like to hold the matter for future consideration. By general consent, this matter was referred to the Noise Abatement Committee for study. -2- X 2839 2. South Bay Councilmen's Association. Councilman Balmer reported that at the last meeting of t 's ommittee, two speakers told of progress made in the problem of air pollution and that continued efforts will be made for further progress. 3. Mayor Stephens announced the following appointments: Airport Noise & Safety Action Committee Richard G. Nagel E. L. Balmer Airport Cities Action Committee Richard G. Nagel Inter -City Highway Committee Herman L. McGill, Director Richard G. Nagel, Alternate League of California Cities Richard G. Nagel, Director E. L. Balmer, Alternate Sanitation District #5 Gordon T. Stephens, Director Richard G. Nagel, Alternate Sister City Committee Advisory Board Gordon T. Stephens Arthur E. Jones South Bay Councilmen's Association E. L. Balmer Gordon T. Stephens Southwest Area Planning Herman L. McGill West Basin Water Robert W. Frederick Municipal Fine Arts Richard G. Nagel Rapid Transit District - City Selection Robert W. Frederick Committee Citizens Planning Advisory Committee Richard G. Nagel Herman L. McGill Arthur E. Jones E1 Segundo Historical Museum Society E. L. Balmer Arthur E. Jones League Committee on International Municipal Cooperation Robert W. Frederick 4. City Manager Jones state that he was in receipt of a letter, of resignation from a term on the Library Board which would expire on April 30, 1972, signed by Floyd Carr, Jr. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the resignation of Floyd Carr, Jr. , from the Library Board be accepted. Motion carried. The following Library Board appointments were then made by Mayor Stephens: Expiration Date Councilman McGill 2 yr, term April 30, 1972 Councilman Nagel 3 yr. term April 30, 1973 Mayor Stephens 3 yr. term April 30, 1973 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Balmer that the above appointments be approved. Motion carried. -3- X 2840 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: follows: 1. Presented bids for street name signs, which bids were as Name Western Highway Products Cameo Alternate #1 Alternate #2 Alternate #1 Alternate #2 Amount of Bid $ 1, 499. 61 $ 1,320. 17 $ 1, 511. 90 $ 1,904. 60 Recommended award on Alternate #1 to Western Highway Products in amount of $1, 499. 61, including tax. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Alternate #1 of Western Highway Products in amount of $1, 499. 61 be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 2. Presented bids for landscape maintenance contract. Four bids were received. The bid of Rick's Lawn Service was disqualified as it did not have the required State license. The other bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Roberts & Associates $ 1,855.40 White's Landscape Service $ 2,220. 00 BMC Landscape $ 2,400. 00 Recommended that the low bid of Roberts & Associates be accepted. The Council discussed the use of local workers for park maintenance and also raised the question of a police check on employees of the contractor. Recreation Commission Chairman Christensen addressed the Council, stating that the Commission will take this under advisement and report back at the next regular Council meeting. as follows: 3. Presented bids for tractor loader with backhoe, which bids were -Name Jumbo Equipment Company International Harvester Harren Rickard & McCone Southwest Tractor Alternate #1 Alternate #2 Alternate #1 Alternate #1 Alternate #1 Amount of Bid $ 6, 568. 80 $ 6, 982. 50. $ 6,760. 00 $ 7,797. 40 $ 7,960. 99 Recommended that the low bid of Jumbo Equipment Company, Alternate #l,in amount of $6, 568. 80 including trade -in and tax, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilma Nagel that the low bid of Jumbo Equipment Company, Alternate #1, in amount o $6, 568. 80, including trade -in and tax, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- Frederick, McGill, Nagel and X 2841 4. Presented bids for 4" Compound Water Meter, which bids were as follows: Name Hersey - Sparling Badger Meter Co. Neptune Meter Co. Amount of Bid $ 1,039. 00 $ 1,053. 55 $ 1,077. 15 Recommended that the low bid of Hersey - Sparling be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the low bid of Hersey - Sparling Meter Company in amount of $1, 039. 00, including tax, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel .and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented bids for pressure vacuum breakers for the Water Department, which bids were as follows: Name Keenan Pipe & Supply Co. Modern Pipe & Supply Co Hamilton Supply Amount of Bid Model Febco 760 $ 987. 84 Model SMR PVB $ 1,015. 56 Model Febco 760 $ 1, 111. 32 Model SMR PVB $ 1, 128. 33 Model Febco 760 $ 1, 111.32 Recommended that the low bid of Keenan Pipe & Supply Co. , Model SMR PVB in amount of $1, 015. 56, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the low bid of Keenan Pipe & Supply Company for Model SMR PVB in amount of $1, 015. 56 be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 6. Advised the Council that the City was in receipt of notice from Standard Oil Company of its intention to sell the American Legion Building at 223 West Franklin Avenue; that at the time of acquisition of said property, there was an agreement granting the City of E1 Segundo a right of refusal on acquisition of said property before it is sold on open market; that there seemed to be no need for the property and he recommended that Standard Oil Company be informed that the City of El Segundo will not exercise its option to acquire said property. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City not acquire the American Legion Building at 223 West Franklin Avenue from Standard Oil Company. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 7. Presented for the Council's consideration an application for industrial and commercial refuse collection by South Bay Disposal Service; that the application had been investigated and there seemed to be no reason for denying a business license to this company and he therefore recommended approval. -5- X 2842 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the application for industrial and commercial refuse collection by South Bay Disposal Service be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 8. Presented for the Council's consideration three options for filling the vacancy in the office of the City Clerk which will be vacant on May 1. Councilman Frederick suggested the matter be taken up at the Executive Session immediately following the Council meeting. By general consent, this matter was held over until the Executive Session. 9. Presented bids for installation of suspended ceiling at the Teen Center, 405 E. Grand Avenue, which bids are as follows: Name Hensley Acoustic Company A -1 Acoustic Tile Company J. D. Schmidt Pacific Acoustics, Inc. Amount of Bid $ 564.00 $ 638.00 $ 650.00 $ 749. 00 Recommended that the low bid of Hensley Acoustic Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Hensley Acoustic Company for labor and material for installation of suspended T -grid ceiling at the Teen Center, 405 E. Grand Avenue in amount of $564. 00, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 10. Advised the Council he would like to discuss the matter of salaries and fringe benefits in Executive Session. The Meyers - Milias -Brown Act, passed last year authorizes the Council to meet in Executive Session to discuss these matters. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council that a Claim Against the City had been received from Michael Argo for injury sustained on January 19, 1970 at the E1 Segundo Recreation Park and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reviewed the request of Standard Gas Company for an easement across the 110 ft. wide Imperial Strip at the north boundary of the City; that the matter was before the City Council two weeks ago, at which time the Council took it under consideration for a 30 -day period. Subsequently, Standard Gas Company filed a certain request regarding said easement. Mr. H. I. Franck of Standard Gas Company was in the Council Chamber and advised the Council that the City of Los Angeles adopted an ordinance on April 16, 1970, affirming the right of the City of E1 Segundo to grant pipeline rights of way across the Imperial Strip. This ordinance will be published April 28, 1970 and will become effective 30 days later on May 29, 1970. am X 2843 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager and City Attorney be instructed to prepare and negotiate an easement across Imperial Strip. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 2. As previously requested, submitted a report on the Southern Pacific railroad tracks and referred to a memorandum dated October 31, 1966, prepared by Judge Bush; that because there were users on the line, Southern Pacific would not undertake abandonment of the railroad tracks until the users were eliminated or indemnified. Specific reference was made to the General Tile Company. City Manager Jones stated that in 1968 -69 this subject had been pursued with Chevron Land Company. The result was that a very large amount of money would be necessary to carry out the abandonment and re- moval, provided that the Tile Company had other transportation, and up to this time no one has indicated a willingness to pay for such removal. Councilman McGill suggested that a committee be appointed to see if a solution can be worked out for such track removal. Mayor Stephens then appointed Councilman McGill and himself to serve on this committee. At the hour of 8 :45 o'clock p. m. , Mayor Stephens declared a ten - minute recess. At the hour of 8:55 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to speed limits on certain streets, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10. 52. 010 AND 10. 52. 020 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS (ROSECRANS AVE- NUE) WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 739 was waived. Following motion made by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 739 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. City Manager Jones stated that the City was in receipt of a request from Shell Oil Company to withhold action on franchise request until further notice. 3. Councilman Nagel reported on the proposed noise survey and stressed the importance of benefits to the City if the results of such survey were available. Councilman McGill suggested the use of League of California Cities survey of decibels of noise and the accepted standard of noise levels. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Associated Consultants in Acoustics to conduct a noise survey, be accepted. Motion lost by the following vote: -7- X 2844 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer and Nagel; Noes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. City Attorney Allen gave a report on the handbill ordinance which he read. Councilman Nagel stated it was his desire to have the existing ordinance enforced, or to bring it before the Council for a change, if it so desires. City Manager Jones reviewed the policy the City has been following in enforcing the handbill ordinance and recommended continuing this type of _ reasonable enforcement and retaining the ordinance in its present form as a protection to the residents against all types of handbills. Mrs. Barbara Mack addressed the Council and explained the position of the Tribune; that a subscription list is being compiled and the publishers will make every effort to have the paper delivered only to the people who want it. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrants Nos. 27666 thru 27809 inclusive, totaling $98, 816. 44, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 27 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, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Frederick brought up for discussion the "No Parking" signs for street sweeping in certain areas of the City; that he had received several calls inquiring about the program and asking that more street sweeping signs be installed so as to insure no parking during the times the streets are to be swept. City Manager Jones stated that extension of the program would require Council approval by resolution and that an appropriate resolution would be prepared and presented to the Council. 2. Councilman McGill brought up for discussion the matter of a preliminary agenda for the Press as a better means of communication with the public. It was then moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City Manager provide a preliminary agenda for the local newspapers. Motion carried. 3. Councilman McGill suggested that the center dividers of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of El Segundo be painted green. City Manager Jones was requested to investigate the matter. 4. Mayor Stephens requested that the City Manager investigate and report to the Council on the matter of vandalism at the City reservoir. 5. Councilman Frederick suggested that goals for City improve- ment be added to the list of items to be discussed at the May 4, 1970 adjourned meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. CYNTHIA COUSINS, 657 W. Acacia Avenue, addressed the Council on behalf of the Sister City Committee and stated that this committee had been able to keep expenses to a minimum for the Guaymas Carnival and presented the City with a check for $100. 00. The Council accepted the check with sincere thanks to the Sister City Committee. MR X 2845 At the hour of 10:40 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 11:45 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Mayor Stephens announced that, effective upon retirement of Mrs. Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk, Jane D. Hough, had been appointed to serve Mrs. Creason's unexpired term, which term will expire on April 18, 1972. Mayor Stephens announced the following appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee: Term to Expire Mrs. Cravens Douglass June 30, 1973 Herbert L. Cousins June 30, 1973 Irving T. Erlandson June 30, 1973 David P. Sheehan June 30, 1972 No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn until Monday, May 4, 1970 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11 :00 o'clock P. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, iinine CreaSon , Citv Clerk Im