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1970 MAR 09 CC MINX 2'794 E1 Segundo, California March 9, 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 Councilman Richard G. Nagel. 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 February 9, 1970 and of the Regular Meeting held February 24, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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. SOUTH BAY COUNCILMEN'S ASSOCIATION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 16, urging cities in the South Bay area to unite in action to abate and control environmental pollutants. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2306, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE YEAR 1970 AS SOUTH BAY CONSERVATION YEAR TO ABATE AND CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 2. WEST BASIN WATER DISTRICT, requesting that resolution be sent to Governor Reagan supporting the Peripheral Canal Project. Since the Council had sent a letter on this matter to the Governor several weeks ago, Councilman Frederick urged that the public send letters to their legislators in Sacramento and to the State Water Resources Board urging the construction of the canal. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 718, declaring its intention to set for hearing a proposed amendment to Title 20 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code regarding C -3 Zone. Ordered filed. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 719, declaring its intention to set for hearing proposed amendments to Title 20 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code. Ordered filed. -1- X 2'795 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. FLOYD WALLACE, 218 Loma Vista Street, addressed the Council objecting to the employing of consultants to conduct noise survey of the City; further objecting to the employing of consultants to conduct economic analysis of the City. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel presented the proposal from Associated Consultants in Acoustics for conducting noise survey for the City and recommended that said proposal be accepted. Mr. Jack B. C. Purcell, President of Associated Consultants in Acoustics discussed the technical aspects of the proposal. By general consent, action in this matter was deferred until the next regular meeting to be held March 23, 1970. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, presented for the Council's consideration an agreement between the City and the owners of the Grand Avenue Market property for lease of the premises for a Teen Center and recommended that said Agreement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo, Dee L. Stephens and Virginia L. Stephens, hus- band and wife, and Olen L. Trevathan and Jewele G. Trevathan hus- band and wife, 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. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from Development Research Associates to conduct an economic analysis as part of the comprehensive community plan. Mr. Dale H. Levander, Vice President of Development Research Associates discussed the scope of the services proposed by his company. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the proposal of Development Research Associates in amount of $18, 000 be approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary agreement for presentation to the Council at the next regular meeting to be held on March 23, 1970. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock P. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9 :10 0' clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that an amount of $8, 000 be appropriated from the General Fund contingency account to cover the cost of this study. Motion carried by the following vote: -2- X 2'796 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 3. Reported that in the matter of adoption of a Utility User's Tax, it was learned upon investigation that the utility companies have amended their position on collection of the tax for general law cities and indicate that they would refuse to collect the tax until such time as its constitutionality has been established through court action. By general consent, action in this matter was deferred indefinitely. 4. Recommended that the Council set for hearing the matter of an ordinance concerning residential building records. By general consent this matter was set for hearing on March 23, 1970. 5. Presented for the Council's approval the Parks and Recreation Policy. Councilman Stephens suggested that Item 6 under "Who May Use E1 Segundo Community Center Facilities" be divided into Item 6 and 7, as shown on the copy on file in the office of the City Clerk. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Parks and Recreation Policy as amended, be approved. 6. Reported that on March 5, 1970, bids had been received for automotive equipment. The bid of Crenshaw Dodge was not accompanied by the required bid bond or certified check and it was therefore recommended that said bid be disqualified. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the bid of Crenshaw Dodge be disqualified. Thereafter, bids were presented as follows: 2 compact sedans - Other Departments: Name Amount of Bid Less Trade -in Net Bid Ira Escobar Ford $ 4,226. 00 $ 250. 00 $ 3,976. 00 Earle Ike Dodge $ 4, 478. 28 $ 400.00 $ 4,078. 38 Hessell Chevrolet $ 4,284. 29 $ 150. 00 $ 4, 134. 29 Coast Chrysler Plymouth $ 4, 868. 01 $ 250. 00 $ 4,618. 01 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Ira Escobar Ford in net amount of $3, 976. 00 be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2 three - quarter -ton pickups - Water Department.: Name Hessell Chevrolet Ira Escobar Ford Earle Ike Dodge Amount of Bid $ 5,281. 22 $ 5, 390. 85 $ 5, 417. 77 Less Trade -in Net Bid $ 300. 00 $ 4, 981. 22 $ 300. 00 $ 5,090. 85 $ 250. 00 $ 5, 167. 77 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Hessell Chevrolet in net amount of $4, 981. 22 be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and X 2'79'7 1 one - half -ton pickup - Engineering Department: Name Amount of Bid Less Trade -in Net Bid Ira Escobar Ford $ 2,300. 95 $ 400.00 $ 1, 900. 95 Hessell Chevrolet $ 2,246. 28 $ 250. 00 $ 1, 996. 28 Earle Ike Dodge $ 2,299. 47 $ 300. 00 $ 1, 999. 47 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Ira Escobar Ford in net amount of $1, 900. 95 be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Requested the Council's approval to continue participating in a joint purchasing program with the County of Los Angeles for the City's gasoline requirements. Councilman Balmer abstained from discussion in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City continue to participate in joint purchasing program with the County of Los Angeles for the City's gasoline requirements. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 8. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution petitioning the Public Utilities Commission to initiate study of beautification of railroad rights of way. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Balmer that Resolution No. 2307, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO INSTITUTE A SPECIAL STUDY AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING RAIL- ROADS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEAUTIFY RAILROAD RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN URBAN AREAS THROUGH PROPER LANDSCAPING AND MAIN- TENANCE THEREOF., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 9. Presented names of persons who have indicated their willingness to serve on the committee to review the Business License Ordinance,which names were as follows: Lloyd Ballmer, Security Pacific Bank. Charles Barker, Standard Oil Company Dave Davis, Proprietor, Jerry's Shoe Store George Renfro, Realtor David Shields, Corporate Counsel, Xerox Data Systems Gary Wallace, Detroit Products Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above names be approved. -4- X 2'798 10. As previously requested, presented report of negotiations with Southland Sound Corporation for installation of Sub - Assemblies C and D of the sound system for the Council Chamber. The price has increased 10% since the original proposal was received a year ago, and is now as follows: Sub - Assembly C $ 1,001. 00 Sub - Assembly D $ 531. 30 Total $ 1, 532. 30 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the purchase of Sub - Assemblies C and D of the sound system for the Council Chamber be approved, that purchase order in amount of $1, 532. 30 be issued to Southland Sound Corporation and that $1, 532. 30 be appropriated from the contingency fund to cover this purchase. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that on March 4, 1970, the City Clerk had been served with a suit in the matter of Phyllis McMeekan vs Charles D. Hale and the City of El Segundo and that this suit had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the Council approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Clerk in referring this matter to the insurance carrier. 2. Reported that in the matter of Rogerson vs City of E1 Segundo, a letter had been received from the legal firm that represents the City's insurance carrier, which letter had expressed a reservation of rights; that is, they would defend the City in this action but in the event that a judgment is received by the Rogersons, the City may have to pay the judgment as there is a question as to whether or not this is covered by the City's insurance policy. Requested that this be discussed in Executive Session at the close of this meeting. ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids for the furnishing and installation of toilet partitions for the shower rooms at Recreation Park and the restrooms at Hilltop Park, as follows: Name Amount of Bid Builders Specialty Company of Los Angeles $ 719. 00 Global Steel Products Corporation $ 731. 00 Sanymetal Products Co. , Inc. $ 738. 00 Since the bid of Sanymetal Products Co. , Inc. included the toilet paper holders, which, if purchased separately, would cost approximately $60. 00, it was recom- mended that the bid of Sanymetal Products Co. , Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Sanymetal Products Co. , Inc. in amount of $738. 00 for toilet partitions for shower rooms at Recreation Park and restrooms at Hilltop Park, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 2. Presented bids for furnishing and installation of metal lockers in the shower room at Recreation Center, as follows: -5- X 2'799 Name Amount of Bid J. & J Equipment Company $ 822. 61 Alco Industries, Inc. $ 853. 14 S. P. S. Standard Pressed Steel Co. $ 968. 00 American Locker Co. , Inc. $ 2,280. 90 Recommended that the low bid of J & J Equipment Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of J & J Equipment Company in amount of $822. 61 for metal lockers in shower room at Recreation Center be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a request from Farr Company for an Encroachment Permit to install and maintain a water sprinkler system and planting of turf and shrubbery in portions of Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street parkways at 2301 E. Rosecrans Avenue and recommended that the request be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2308, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO FARR COMPANY A CERTAIN CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ENCROACH UPON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF DOUGLAS STREET AND 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, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 4. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 2 for Water and Sewer Lines Project No. 69 -9, Jenkin Construction Co. , contractor, which was an addition of $3, 208. 00. This change order covers the deletion of Item 6 of Change Order No. 1 for one 10 -inch tapping sleeve and valve in the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Palm Avenue and removal of existing adobe clay encountered in Mariposa Avenue between Douglas Street and Nash Street. This change order provides for an extension of 30 working days to the contract. Recommended that this change order be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Change Order No. 2, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance relating to subdivision final map checking fees, entitled: X AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 19. 28 (FINAL MAP) OF THE PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS REGULATIONS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 735 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 735 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance relating to business license fees for professional services, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 736 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer, Ordinance No. 736 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 27052 thru 27254 inclusive, totaling $176, 551. 52, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 22 and 23, 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. At the hour of 10 :45 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 11 :15 o'clock p. m,. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. The Mayor presented a request that the Defense Department allocate the contract for the B -1 Strategic Aircraft to North American -Rockwell. 'Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2309, entitled: 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PETITIONING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO AWARD THE B -1 STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT TO NORTH AMERICAN - ROCKWELL CORPORATION.. -7- X 2801 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, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11 :30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Eunice U. CrPason, City Clerk .- a or ,x:11