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1969 DEC 22 CC MINX 2'756 E1 Segundo, California December 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 Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk. 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 December 8, 1969, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the public hearing on proposed amendments to "Title 14" (Public Utilities) of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publi- cation was in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. Planning Director Reid discussed the proposed changes. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the Attorney be instructed to present the ordinance effecting the amendments to Title 14. The Attorney read the title of said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING "CHAPTER 14.12" TO SAID CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUNDING PUBLIC UTILITIES OWNED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 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. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for on -sale beer license for The Dugout, 137 Main Street, by Norman W. Dornblaser. Letters of protest concerning this application had been received from the following: Edna L. Corrigan, Edna's Snak Shak, 117 Main St. ; C. W. Case, El Segundo Lock & Cycle, 135 Main St.; Mr. & Mrs. D. A. Templeton, Palmeri Bakery, 134 Main St. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Carr and unanimously carried that a letter be directed to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control expressing the Council's objections to the issuance of on -sale beer license for The Dugout, 137 Main St. -1- X 2'75'7 2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person -to- person transfer of off -sale beer and wine license for the Seven Eleven Market, 200 E. Imperial Avenue by the Southland Cor- poration. After discussion, this matter was referred to the City Manager for continued investigation and recommendation. 3. EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, requesting that the week of January 18 thru 24 be proclaimed Jaycees Week. By general consent, this request was granted. 4. SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, requesting that the Southern Pacific Depot be preserved, left in its present cultural setting and that surrounding land be acquired for extra park and parking with a drive -thru for the Joslyn Adult Building. Ordered filed. 5. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY, stating that if a suitable plan of action could be negotiated, they would consider donating the depot building to the City but that action in the matter cannot be withheld until March 15. City Manager Jones reported that in a telephone conversation this week, Mr. Steiner of the Southern Pacific Company had informed him that February 10, 1970 would be the date set for the railway company to proceed with demolition of the building unless a definite plan of action has been set. 6. CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 69. 131 relating to establishment of marine sanctuaries adjacent to the California coast. Ordered filed. 7. ERNEST B. REID, PLANNING DIRECTOR, being notice of the Planning Commission's intention regarding amendments to Title 20 (Zoning). This communication was ordered received and filed. 8. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being request for permission to cancel warrant #26190 in amount of $250. 00 to Dorothea Fitzgerald as Miss Fitzgerald was unable to attend the conference. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MICHAEL MOONE, PRESIDENT OF THE EL SEGUNDO JAYCEES, reported on the projects which are planned for Jaycees Week January 18 thru 24. 2. MR. LOYAL CHRISTENSEN, Recreation and Parks Commissioner, presented a resolution which the Commission had adopted at a special meeting held at 5:00 o'clock p. m. December 22, 1969 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. This resolution recommended that the City Council authorize an immediate study as to the feasibility of leasing or acquiring the Grand Avenue Market pro- perty for additional teen services. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission be accepted and that the Council authorize a study of the feasibility of leasing or acquiring the Grand Avenue Market property. 3. HERB JEWELL, 665 W. Walnut Ave. , representing the High School Student Body, requested approval for sale of license plate holders to raise additional funds for band uniforms. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Carr and unanimously carried that approval be granted and that free business license be issued to this organization. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Bay Councilmen's Association. Councilman Stephens reported that the Noise u committee is preparing a resolution concerning noise ordinances for cities. The Narcotics Committee reported that Operation Shoebox is proving to be very satisfactory. At the next meeting this Association is planning a forum on liability insurance for cities and Councilman Stephens invited all members of the Council to attend. Councilman Stephens reported that a meeting concerning Operation Drug Alert has been set for January 8, 1970 at the American Legion Hall. Representatives from all community organizations are being invited to attend. -2- X 2'758 2. Councilman Frederick reported that he had been appointed to the International Relations Committee of the League of California Cities. 3. Councilman Nagel reported that he had been appointed Chairman of the Quiet City Committee of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities. This committee will be studying not only aircraft noise but all forms of noise. Goals for 1970 will be the formulation of a model noise ordinance for cities to enact if they wish to and to try to formulate building regulations for cities that have noise problems in the residential areas. 4. Mayor Carr stated that he felt that the Chamber of Commerce should be commended on the Christmas Parade which had been held on December 14. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that a resolution of com- mendation on the parade be sent to the Chamber. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a recommendation from the Director of Finance that a study be made of the business license ordinance. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that this recommendation be accepted and that a committee comprised of the City Manager, Director of Finance, two members of the Council, some citizens and members of the Chamber of Commerce be appointed to study the business license ordinance and make recommendations for revisions. Thereafter, Councilmen Balmer and Frederick were named to serve on this committee. 2. Requested approval to conduct an examination for the position of Plan Check Assistant on Tuesday, December 23, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 3. Reported that, as previously instructed by the Council, he had been ` in contact with Mr. Ira Escobar concerning a possible land trade as a method of acquiring the property at the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue. Mr. Escobar stated that he is not interested in a land trade but would be willing to negotiate a sale of the property to the City. 4. Reported that a joint meeting of the Council and the School Board had been set for January 19, 1970. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that subsequent to the September 22, 1969 approval by the Council of an agreement with the City of Manhattan Beach for use of a 27" water line, the Director of Public Works of the City of Manhattan Beach had decided not to submit the agreement to his City Council for approval. City Attorney Allen recommended that the Council rescind its action of September 22, 1969 in approving said agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, on September 22, 1969, the City Council approved an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and the City of E1 Segundo; and WHEREAS, Manhattan Beach has not approved said agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the approval of the City of E1 Segundo of that certain agreement placed on file in the office of the City Clerk on September 22, 1969, and authority for the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest thereto, are hereby rescinded. Carried by the following vote: -3- X Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that a Claim Against the City had been filed by Mrs. Phyllis McMeekan for personal injuries sustained on September 27, 1969 and that said claim had been forwarded by the City Clerk to American National General Agency, Inc. and to McCarthy Insurance Agency. 2'759 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the Council approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Clerk in forwarding said claim to the insurance carriers. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a one -year agreement with Atlantic - Richfield for lease and transfer of rights of the City's adjudicated water rights of 953 acre feet at a rate of $25. 00 per acre foot, in total amount of $23, 825. 00 for the water year of October 1, 1969 to September 30, 1970, and recommended that said agreement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Atlantic - Richfield Corporation 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 E1 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, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that the work of Douglas Roesch Communications Company covering installation of fire and smoke detection system in the City Hall and Library under City Specifications No. 69-7, had been completed to the satis- faction of the Department of Public Works and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, and that the work covering installation of fire and smoke detection system in the City Hall and Library, according to Specifications No. 69 -7, Douglas Roesch Communications Company, contractor, is hereby accepted as of this date, December 22, 1969; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion, and the City Clerk to attest, and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after the date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- X 2'760 3. Reported that plans and specifications had been received from the City of Manhattan Beach for the landscaping of Rosecrans Avenue center island between Aviation Boulevard and Highland Avenue; that these plans had been reviewed by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation, and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that City of Manhattan Beach Specification No. P694 -A for the installation of landscaping, sprinkler system and incidental work on Rosecrans Avenue between Aviation Boulevard and Highland Avenue, dated November, 1969, presented to the City Council at this meeting, be approved and that the City Clerk so advise the City of Manhattan Beach. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented Change Order No. 1 for the furnishing and installation of water and sewer lines at various locations in the City under City Specifications No. 69 -9, Jenkin Construction Company, contractor. This Change Order is to take care of changes in the work which have come to the attention of the depart- ment since the award of the contract. Some of these changes will result in savings to the City on Phase 2 and Phase 3 of future water projects. The major item of cost of this change order is Item No. 2, in the amount of $4, 355. 00 which consists of providing 67 concrete anchors with straps for all gate valves 6" and larger. The unit price of $65. 00 was the best price that could be negotiated for this work. The total increase to the contract by this Change Order would be $5, 830. 00. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman - Frederick that Change Order No. 1 as set forth above, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 5. Reported that bids had been received on December 17, 1969 for the portion of work to be accomplished by the City in construction of water system interties with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power water distribution system at Imperial Avenue and Sheldon Street and at Imperial Highway and Nash Street, which bids were as follows: Jenkin Construction Company $19,040.00 Hawk Construction Company $19,998. 00 Recommended that the low bid of Jenkin Construction Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for furnishing and installing water system emergency interties at Imperial Highway and Nash Street and at Imperial Avenue and Sheldon Street, in the City of E1 Segundo, California, and in the City of Los Angeles, California, in accordance with City's Specifications No. 69-13; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on December 17, 1969; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Jenkin Construction Company in total amount of $19, 040. 00 was the lowest responsible bid; -5- X 2'761 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Jenkin Construction Company, the lowest responsible bid, 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 Jenkin Construction Company 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. At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a five - minute recess. At the hour of 9 :05 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 amending Title 20 of the Municipal Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS.. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. Mayor Carr initiated discussion on the West Elm Avenue Improvement (Assessment District No. 70). This matter had been held over from the regular meeting of December 8, 1969. City Manager Jones reviewed his presentation concerning the financing procedures available under the 1911 Improvement Act and his recommendation that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the pro- ceedings in a form which would permit the contractor to be paid in cash at the end of the contract and the City to hold the bonds. Councilman Frederick abstained from participating in the discussion on this matter. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager concerning the financing of the West Elm Avenue Improvement as set forth above and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proceedings in form as necessary. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor. Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Frederick. The City Attorney then presented a resolution ordering the City Engineer to furnish plans and specifications for the West Elm Improvement District (Assessment District No. 70). After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No. 2297, entitled: I M. X 2'762 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEST ELM AVENUE (A. D. 70). , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Frederick. The City Attorney presented a resolution appointing and employing Counsel to assist in the preparation of special assessment proceedings for West Elm Improvement. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Resolution No. 2298, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING AND EMPLOYING COUNSEL TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Frederick. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 26316 thru 26452 inclusive, totaling $249, 378. 15, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 16 and 17 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Harry H. Weber, Chairman, Sister City Committee, invited the members of the Council to attend the coronation of the Sister City Queen, to be held January 17, 1970 at the Moose Lodge. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Robert L. Webb, former Director of Public Works of the City of E1 Segundo, Mrs. Jean Nippel, Raymond Morrice and Brian Walsh. the hour of adjournment being 9:30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: '00YOA�lw W. 0&eaddml. Eunice U. Creason, City Cierk y r WE