1970 JUN 22 CC MINEl Segundo, CalifornX
June 22, 1970
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 The Reverend J. Howard Greer of the First
Southern Baptist Church.
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 Regular City Council Meeting held June 8, 1970,
and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held June 15, 1970, having been read
and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the minutes of said meetings
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 public hearing on the City's Budget for the Fiscal Year 1970 -71
and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to
which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file.
The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written communications
had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been
received.
The City Manager presented the budget for the 1970 -71 Fiscal Year as
follow:
City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $ 12,180
City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 40, 120
City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 19, 545
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 94, 125
City Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 26, 540
Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 34,880
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 38,105
Government Buildings . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 50,095
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 23,645
Community Promotion . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 29,400
Election. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . -0-
Non -Departmental . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 108,225
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 119004,495
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 850,750
Building Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 79,790
Civil Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 2,335
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 97,945
Street Department . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 325,140
Storm Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 27,495
Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 96,185
Refuse Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 95,400
Garage . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 15,375
Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 414,850
Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 219,930
Water Department . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 1,307,340
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 146,335-
Salary Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 227,000
Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 260,950
Equipment Replacement . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 38,900
Bond Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 84,625
TOTAL BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,771,700
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The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak on the
matter. Mr. Floyd Wallace, 218 Loma Vista Street, Mrs. Joseph Wislocky,
810 E. Gran ve. and mrs. Irene Parks, 510 Virginia Street, addressed
the Council.
The Budget was then considered by department.
At the hour of 9 :20 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At
the hour of 9 :30 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being
present and answering roll call.
After the Budget for all departments had been considered, motion was
made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Reso-
lution No. 2327, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1970 -71.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the 1970 -71
Budget, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE 1970 -71 FISCAL YEAR.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Balmer.
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. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, requesting that the following
warrants be cancelled as said warrants are outstanding, unaccounted for and
unpaid:
Number
Date Issued
Payee
Amount
22193
10 -31 -68
Bradly Esary
$ 10.00
22300
11 -8 -68
Henry H. Kyle/
Donald E. Tanner
106.00
23068
1 -31 -69
Parker & Son
Publications
4.75
23098
1 -31 -69
Robert Lamb
23321
2 -17 -69
Jean Ciurleo
1.50
24122
4 -30 -69
McCulloch Aircraft
25. 00
24143
4 -30 -69
Track & Trail
6.00
24984
7 -28 -69
Jerry Jenkins
1.62
24987
7 -28 -69
Robt. Ivan Webster
1.44
25145
8 -11 -69
C. W. Thornton
1.37
PR45583
8 -15 -69
Richard D. Zimmerman
116.88
25227
8 -22 -69
Danny Wilken
1.37
25429
9 -12 -69
Ronald Wilkins
4.25
25861
10 -24 -69
Inglewood Harley Davidson 12.23
PR48166
12 -19 -69
Kirk W. Brown
27.71
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It was further requested that the City Council authorize new warrants
to be drawn to replace the following warrants:
#22300 Henry H. Kyle /Donald E. Tanner $ 106. 00
#24122 McCulloch Aircraft 25. 00
#PR45583 Richard D. Zimmerman 116.88
#PR48166 Kirk W. Brown 27. 71
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the above warrants be cancelled and that new warrants be issued
to replace Warrants Nos. 22300, 24122, PR45583, and PR48166. Motion
carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed the
Council objecting to an article in the E1 Segundo Tribune.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
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1. Reported that North American Rockwell had advised the City that
it has sold the multi -story building at 2300 E. Imperial Highway and wished
to have the fire service system to this building separated from the balance of
its facility located immediately to the east of this building. This would make
it necessary to purchase and install an 8" detector check with 1" meter and
by -pass and quotations had been solicited for this item. Bids received were
as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Hersey - Sparling Co. $ 754. 95
Grinnel Company $ 754. 95
Recommended that, since the bids were identical, that the bid of Hersey -
Sparling be accepted as the Hersey - Sparling meter is in operation at the
present time.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the normal bidding procedures be waived; that the bid of
Hersey - Sparling Company for one 8" detector check with 1" meter and by -pass
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. Reported that the general services agreement with the County of
Los Angeles would expire on June 30, 1970 and recommended that the contract
be renewed for a five year period beginning July 1, 1970.
After discussion, 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 E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, 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:
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Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Presented resolutions requesting the County of Los Angeles to provide
certain services to the City of E1 Segundo. After discussion, motion was
made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution
No. 2 32 8, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
RE CONTRACT FOR CITY PROSECUTION
SERVICE.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that Resolution No. 2329, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY
ENGINEER TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that Resolution No. 2330, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHO-
RIZING AND REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF PER-
SONNEL AND /OR THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM
PERSONNEL SERVICES.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer,
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
3. Presented a request from McCulloch Aircraft Corporation for
extension of the rental of the sump at the corner of Standard Street and
E1 Segundo Boulevard for an additional six months.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously carried that the rental of storm drain sump at the
northwest corner of Standard Street and El Segundo Boulevard be extended for
an additional six month period.
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4. Requested Director of Finance Weber to present final adjusting
budget changes for the 1969 -70 fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that said report be accepted and
that recommended transfers of funds between accounts be approved. Motion
carried.
5. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement entered
into with Shell Oil Company for and on behalf of the County of Los Angeles
and designated cities and recommended its approval.
It was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel
and unanimously carried that the County of Los Angeles Purchasing and
Stores Department Agreement No. 26904 "Gasoline Bulk Deliveries" entered
into with Shell Oil Company for and on behalf of the County of Los Angeles
and designated cities, be approved as to the City of E1 Segundo and that the
purchase of the gasoline requirements of the City for the period provided
pursuant to said agreement be authorized and directed.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised the Council that a Claim Against the City had been received
from Richard Shalla for personal injuries on June 8, 1970 and that said claim
had been referred to the insurance carrier.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same
to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed.
ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration Los Angeles County
Flood Control District Plans and Specifications for Project No. 3401, Unit 1,
Imperial Highway, West of Hillcrest Street to Loma Vista Street, and recom-
mended they be approved.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for the con-
struction of Unit 1 of Project No. 3401, Imperial Highway West of
Hillcrest Street to Loma Vista Street in the City of E1 Segundo,
presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same are
hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District be permitted to construct said Unit 1 of the
above - described project, insofar as the City of E1 Segundo is
concerned; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted
said Flood Control District to occupy and use the public streets in
said City to construct, operate and maintain the installations
described in the above - mentioned specifications; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
said Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. As previously requested, presented price quotation from T. W.
Cooper, Inc. for the substitution of a banister type railing and for a 3-foot
chain link fence to replace the pipe railing called for in the plans and specifi-
cations for West Elm Avenue Improvement (Assessment District No. 70).
Prices quoted were as follows:
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Banister type railing by $9. 00 per ln. ft. or a
Meridian Iron Works total of $819. 00.
Chain link fencing 3 feet high $4. 50 per ln. ft. or a
with a top rail total of $409. 50.
Recommended that the banister type railing be used.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the banister type railing be approved for the West Elm Avenue
Improvement and that the City Attorney be requested to prepare a resolution
altering the work contemplated in the assessment district and setting the
matter for public hearing. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Councilman Frederick.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration a right of entry permit
from the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for the purpose
of installing a sidewalk along the south side of Grand Avenue between Loma
Vista and the west City boundary, and recommended that said permit be
approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman
Frederick that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Right of Entry Permit dated
June 8, 1970, whereby the City of Los Angeles Department of Water
and Power grants to the City of El Segundo a right to enter upon the
following described property:
A portion of Lot 1, Block 17, E1 Segundo Sheet
No. 1, Map Book 18, Page 69,
be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and as so on file, the
same is hereby approved and the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo is
authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of El Segundo,,
the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest thereto and the
Acting Director of Public Works is authorized to make delivery
thereof.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Councilman McGill brought up for discussion the matter of painting
of the median islands on Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of E1 Segundo.
The State had indicated it would give permission for the City to beautify these
islands, upon application for such permission. Cost of painting is estimated
to be $1, 670.
It was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that
the City paint the median islands on Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of E1
Segundo and that an amount of $1, 670 be appropriated for that purpose. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Manager brought up for discussion the matter of Christmas
decorations as presented at the regular meeting held June 8, 1970 and recom-
mended that the bid of Foley Advertising and Display Company in amount of
$3, 240. 00 for installation and removal of Christmas decorations preXtly 2875
owned by the City, on a one -year basis, be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the bid of Foley Advertising and Display Company in amount of
$3, 240. 00 for installation and removal of Christmas decorations on a one -
year basis, 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;
Abs ent: Councilmen None.
2. The City Attorney read the title of 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 THE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried the further reading
of Ordinance No. 742 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 742 was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that Warrants Nos. 28272 thru 28516 inclusive, totaling $267, 300.23 drawn
in payment of demands a list, of which had been presented to the Council as
Demand Register Summary No. 33 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 McGill requested that the Director of Building Safety
check into the matter of the hedge at 436 Loma Vista Street to see if it is
necessary for this hedge to be cut down.
2. Mayor Stephens requested that the Director of Building Safety again
look into the matter of water accumulation at the intersection of E1 Segundo
Boulevard and Kansas Street.
At the hour of 10 :15 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's
Office for a personnel session. At the hour of 11 :15 o'clock, the Council re-
convened, all members being present and answering roll call.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that
the meeting adjourn until Monday, June 29, 1970 at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p. m.
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11 :20 o'clock p. m. , and that this
meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. John Lehnus who passed away June 14, 1970.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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