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1970 JUN 08 CC MINX 2862 E1 Segundo, California June 8, 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 Councilman Robert W. Frederick. 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 MEETINGS The minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held May 13, 1 970 and of theRegular Meeting held May 25, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens presented plaques to Sister City Exchange Students Luis Gonzales and Marco Estrada and to American Field Service Exchange Students Haifa Dia of Jordan and Katelijne Raeymaekers of Belgium. 2. City Manager Jones reported that Miss Maureen Holthe, one of the partners in the firm of Holthe Disposal Company, had met with him and dis- cussed the problems which the citizens of E1 Segundo have been experiencing with the rubbish and garbage collection service. Miss Holthe had stated that some changes are now being made in their operations which should improve the service. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the action of the City Manager in this matter be endorsed and that a report on the status be given to the Council in 60 days. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the change in the work in assessment district West Elm Avenue (AD -70) proposed in Resolution No. 2323 and inquired of the Clerk if she had the affidavit of the Publication of this hearing. The Clerk replied that she had the affidavit. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried (Councilman Frederick abstaining) that the Affidavit of Publication be received and filed. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if any written objections to the proposed change had been filed with her, to which the Clerk replied that none had been re- ceived. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to orally protest or object to the proposed change. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2326, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ORDERING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS OF THE WORK TO BE DONE IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -70 (WEST ELM AVENUE EXTENSION)., which was read,be adopted. -1- X 2863 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. WRITTEN COMMUNICA'T'IONS The following written communications received froni persons, I'i► nis or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. STATE DEPAR'TMEN'T OF ALCOIIOI.IC BEVIONAGE' CONT11,01" being application for person -to- person transfer of on -sale beer license I'm, The Patio, 115 Richmond Street. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Council oppose the application now pending, based on the police record of John 1'. Sorenson, and instruct the City Manager to forward to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control a letter setting forth the Council's objections and a copy of the report frorn the Police Department. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of resolution adopted by the Commission at its meeting of May 27, 1970, recommending the removal of on- street parking on the east side of Virginia Street from Grand Avenue 1101.1.11 to Imperial Avenue. By general consent, this matter was referred to the Traffic Committee for study and report. 3. EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, regarding loan of restaurant equipment from the School District for use in the 'Peen Center. The City Manager was requested to forward a letter of appreciation to the School District for use of this equipment. OltAl, COMMUNICATIONS 1. GE RIIA RDT VAN DRIE , 724 W. Pinc Ave. , addressed the Council requesting; clarification of past Council action regarding engineering rnat.ter•s. Mr. Van Drie was request to submit his questions to the City Manager, after which a meeting would be held to discuss these matters. REPOR'T'S OF COMMIT E'ES 1. Councilman Balmer reported that he had had several calls from citizens regarding the increased noise from the airport. Ile had check with the airport and found that due to some drainage work, the opening of 1.1c north runw,iy had been delayed, but it is expected to be in use my mid -June. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that he had recently participated in a panel discussion at the league of California Cities Planning; Convention, the title of which had been 'Quiet Cities - Is It Possible?". Much interest was indicated in noise legislation at all levels, State, Federal and local and it is hoped that the State will pass lower noise levels on vehicles and motorcycles. 3. South Ba Councilmen's Association. Mayor Stephens reported he had been e7,77—e-d First Vice President of this Association. The next meeting will be devoted to the discussion of Operation Shoe Box in its advanced stages. 4. Mayor Stephens reported that on Saturday, .Tune Vii, 1970, he had attended the opening of the Centinela YMCA Program Office at 115 I;. Pinc Avenue and stated that he felt this would be a fine addition to the City. 5. City Manager Jones presented survey reports from the Planning Advisory Committee and asked Planning Director Reid to discuss these reports. The Council commended the Planning Advisory Committee on the rcpor•t.s and they were thereafter referred to the Planning Commission for review arld r•ccom- m enda tion to the Council. G. City Manager Jones presented a list of persons who had indicated willingness to serve on the Planning Advisory Committee:. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman 1,'rederick and unanimously carried that Mr. Don Mullins and Mr. Robert Markle he appointed to the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee for four -year terms, said terms to expire June 30, 1974. -2- X 2864 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids for 1,000 - 10' steel sign posts, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Constructors Supply Company $ 2, 930. 00, plus tax. Western Highway $ 3, 040. 00, plus tax. Hawkins & Hawkins $ 3, 490. 00, plus tax. Recommended that the low bid of Constructors Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Constructors Supply Company in amount of $2, 930. 00 for 1, 000 - 10' steel sign posts, 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. 2. Presented bids for seal coating of six parking lots (87, 600 sq. ft. total) which bids were as follows: Name Loughran & Associates Gilsabind As - Tec Products, Inc. Amount of Bid $ 1,005. 00 $ 1,043. 05 $ 1, 370. 00 Recommended that the low bid of Loughran & Associates be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of Loughran & Associates in amount of $1, 005. 00 for seal coating six parking lots, 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. 3. Reported that only one bid had been received for pool service at the Hilltop Park Training Pool, which bid was as follows: Name Amount of Bid Bob Blair Service 3 times per week $ 20. 00 Per gallon - wet chlorine 50 Per gallon - muriatic acid .80 Charge per hour for any additional services 5.00 Recommended that this bid be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid procedure requiring three written bids be waived; that the bid of Bob Blair for pool maintenance at Hilltop Park Training Pool as set forth above be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: -3- Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. I.1 Frederick, McGill, Nagel and CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, presented an ordinance relating to the functions of the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 2. 14. 060 RELATING TO FUNCTIONS OF TILE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 2865 ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS F OI.I,OWS: 1. Presented bids for Christmas decoration installation, which bids were as follows: Foley Advertising Creative Display and Display Co. Company Install & remove City -owned decorations on a 1 -year basis, complete $ 3,240. 00 $ 4, 500. 00 Install & remove new deco- rations (supplied by decorating company) and allowing for trade -in of our old decorations on a 1 -year basis, complete $ 8, 140. 00 No Bid Install & remove City -owned decorations on a 3 -year basis, complete $ 9,720. 00 $13,200. 00 Install & remove new deco- rations (supplied by decorating company) and allowing for trade -in of our old decorations on a 1 -year basis, complete $14,620. 00 $17, 175. 00 Recommended that a contract be entered into with the Foley Advertising and Display Company, on a one -year basis, in amount of $3, 240. 00 for the in- stallation and removal of the Christmas decorations presently owned by the. City. Mayor Stephens reported that the Chamber of Commerce is making a study of the Christmas decorations and expects to have a report very shortly. By general consent this matter was tabled for two weeks. 2. Reported that in the course of the development of the plans for the improvement of E1 Segundo Boulevard, it became apparent that it would be ver-y desirable from a traffic flow standpoint, to square -away the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard at the westerly approach. In order to accomplish this, it would be necessary to acquire additional right of way on the south side of E1 Segundo Boulevard 15 feet in width. The acquisition of this right of way would involve the north pump island of the Standard Oil gas station located on this corner. The Public Works Department had asked the Standard Oil Company to furnish a cost estimate for the relocation of this pump island. Standard Oil Company had indicated that it had plans for the remodeling of this station as well as the construction of a training center to the south of the station site, fronting on Sepulveda Boulevard. -4- X 2866 Standard Oil Company had requested that the City investigate the feasibility of vacating the existing free right turn on the southwest corner of the subject intersection in order to accommodate its proposed improvements. Standard indicated that in consideration of this vacation, it would be agreeable to dedicating additional right of way on the south side of E1 Segundo Boulevard to accommodate an additional approach lane to Sepulveda Boulevard at no cost to the City and to granting additional right of way on the south side of E1 Segundo Boulevard at no expense to the City. Standard also indicated its willingness to pay the cost for the construction of the additional approach lane, the cost of which is estimated at $4, 000. 00. The cost of relocating the pump island would be borne by the City re- gardless of whether or not the additional 15 feet of right of way is acquired. Standard had estimated this cost a $20, 235. 00. The area of the free right turn proposed to be vacated is 14, 900 sq. ft. and the areas to be acquired total 12, 900 sq. ft. A traffic count had been made of traffic approaching Sepulveda Boule- vard from the west on E1 Segundo Boulevard, with the following result: For a 24 -hour period, total traffic eastbound was 9, 900 vehicles; total traffic utilizing the free right turn was 3, 300 vehicles; the total traffic proceeding across Sepulveda Boulevard eastbound in the existing two lanes, was 6, 600 vehicles. It can be seen from these figures that the free right turn is handling one -third of the eastbound traffic. The addition of a third eastbound lane, in lieu of a free right turn lane, would accommodate the traffic now utilizing the free right turn. Additionally, the installation of a 50- foot - radius curb return at the intersection would tend to expedite traffic desiring to turn south on Sepulveda Boulevard. When the State widens Sepulveda next year, it will install 50- foot - radius curb returns on the east side of the subject intersection. Recommended that the offer of free dedication by Standard Oil of the 30- foot -wide right of way and payment for the extra construction costs, be accepted by the City; that the free right turn be vacated as requested by Standard Oil Company, and that an appraiser be hired to verify the estimated cost of relocating the gas station pump island. Councilman Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in dis- cussion on this matter. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried (Councilman Balmer ab- staining) that the free right turn at the southwest corner of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard not be vacated. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the City Manager be authorized to obtain an appraisal of the cost of acquisition of a 15 -foot right of way on the south side of E1 Segundo Boulevard in connection with the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Warrants Nos. 28160 thru 28271 inclusive, totaling $153, 302. 77, 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. 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. X 286'7 NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that a resolution be sent to North American Rockwell congratulating them on their award of the B -1 Contract. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn until Monday, June 15, 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 9:30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVN e D. Ho ug ity Clei0k r Mayo no