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1970 NOV 09 CC MINX 2932 E1 Segundo, California November 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 Reverend Chester Harter of the First 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, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: Frederick. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October 12, 1970 and of the Regular Meeting held October 28, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel 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 vacation of certain portion of Park Place as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 2351 and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and posting of Notice of Vacation were on file in her office. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or ob- jections against the vacation had been filed with her, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. At this time, Director of Public Works Glickman discussed the proposed vacation, after which the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council regarding the proposed vacation. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Council- man McGill that Resolution No. 2352, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF PARK PLACE WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2351 OF SAID COUNCIL., which was read, be adopted. 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: 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: X 2933 1. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being request to cancel Warrant No. 29130 in amount of $25. 00 to West Basin Municipal Water District and Warrant No. 29584 in amount of $4. 50 to Los Angeles County Recorder; also request to reissue Warrant No. 52433 in amount of $254. 00 to E1 Segundo Firemen's Association. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION, being notification of annual solicitation of funds in El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the above request be granted with the condition that the solicitation be limited to the hours of 8 :00 a. m. and 6 :00 p. m. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. PETE CHARLAND, representing the Board of Directors of the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Board of Directors at its regular meeting of October 14, 1970, voted to recommend to the Council a moratorium on parking requirements in the C -RS Zone for a period of three years. It was the opinion of the Board that the Council should adopt the C -RS Zone, but defer the parking requirements for the next three years. This would give the downtown merchants the chance to up -date and expand their businesses without being hampered by off - street parking requirements. By general consent, this recommendation was referred to the Planning Commission. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that he had been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Noise, which committee had been authorized by Assembly Con- current Resolution No. 165, and that this committee had been asked to prepare a report for the State Legislature on the subject of noise and recommend means of controlling harmful effects of noise. 2. EL SEGUNDO COMMUNICATIONS STUDY COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that a meeting had been held on October 29, 1970 with the re- presentatives of Public Safety Systems, Inc. He informed the Council that the preliminary report would be submitted on or before December 4, 1970, and the Master Plan would be submitted before January 29, 1971. 3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. Councilman Nagel reported on the meeting of the League held in San Diego, October 25 thru 28, 1970 and stated that on the third day of the meeting the voting delegates discussed the resolutions and proposals that would determine the direction the League will take during the 1971 legislative year. He then summarized these resolutions. 4. Mayor Stephens requested Fire Chief Harry Gates to report on the joint powers agreement for fire training with the Cities of Inglewood, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and E1 Segundo. The Mayors of these cities compose the Governing Body and the Fire Chiefs compose the Advisory Board. On November 9, 1970 the Advisory Board held a meeting on the Plans and Specifi- cations for the facilities that will be built in Inglewood and recommendations are being prepared for the Governing Body. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a joint powers agreement for data processing between the cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and E1 Segundo and recommended that said agreement be accepted. Motion was made'by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the cities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach for joint use of data processing system, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each City, that a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and -2- X 2934 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, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 2. Requested approval of a leave of absence without pay from October 17, 1970 until November 30, 1970 for Mr. Clyde Logan,Parks Main - tenanceman. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 3. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company for the use of property at approximately 630 S. Douglas Street to set up a temporary air pollution checking laboratory in a trailer for a period of three months. Standard Oil Company had agreed to pay $50. 00 per month rental fee for the three month occupancy of the lot. It was recommended that the above request be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the request from Standard Oil Company for temporary trailer at 324 W. E1 Segundo Boulevard be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 4. Presented preliminary plan for fencing the reservoir and for the paving of 28 -car parking lot and the unpaved area within the Water Division yard, all in the vicinity of Hilltop Park and recommended that funds in amount of $7, 800 be authorized for these projects. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above recommendation be approved and that funds in amount of $7, 800 be authorized for the above named projects. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 5. Presented an application for permit for a three -sided sign of 150 sq. ft. per side for Southern California First National Bank at 999 N. Sepulveda Boulevard and recommended that said permit be approved. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. 6. Presented a report on inspections of mobilehome parks in El Segundo and copies of enforcement actions taken with regard to Grand Avenue Trailer Park within the last several years. Reported that the Director of Building and Safety had been instructed to proceed with enforcement of violations of City and State Codes necessary to correct all health and safety hazards in the trailer parks; further that the Planning Director and the Director of Building and Safety are reviewing code requirements to determine if abatement proceedings against non - conforming trailer parks should be initiated. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the report of the City Manager regarding mobilehome parks be approved. 7. Reported that landscaping and beautification of an additional area west of Hilltop Park had been completed and recommended that maintenance of this area be contracted with Roberts & Associates. A proposal had been re- ceived from Roberts & Associates in amount of $45. 00 per month and it was recommended that this proposal be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the proposal of Roberts &Associates in amount of $45. 00 per month for landscape maintenance of additional area in the vicinity of Hilltop Park be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: X 2935 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 8. Presented a request from North American Rockwell for one -year extension of permit for three trailers at 827 N. Douglas Street and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 9. Reported that bids had been received for four -wheel utility truck for the Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name Pacific Toro Company Equipment Service Company Cushman Motor Sales, Inc. Wide box with dump bed Wide box stationary Amount of Bid $ 1, 569. 75 $ 1,735. 48 $ 2,072. 75 $ 1,958. 75 Recommended that the low bid of Pacific Toro Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of Pacific Toro Company in amount of $1, 569. 75 for four -wheel utility truck for the Parks Department be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 10. Reported that bids had been received for roofing of the 1. 75- million- gallon water reservoir, which bids were as follows: Name Jerry Witt & Sons, Inc. Quality Roof Service Dunham & Myers Thompson Roof Company Amount of Bid $ 2,375.00 $ 2,842.00 $ 3,058.00 $ 3,207. 00 Recommended that the low bid of Jerry Witt & Sons, Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of Jerry Witt & Sons, Inc. in amount of $2, 375. 00 for roofing of the 1. 75- million - gallon water reservoir be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 11. Reported that bids had been received for various Water Depart- ment supplies, which bids were as follows: Name Howard Supply Company H. C. Lawson Company Western Water Works Supply Co. Amount of Bid $ 925. 13 $ 1,018. 50 $ 1,026. 66 Recommended that the low bid of Howard Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Howard Supply Company in amount of $925.13 for various Water Department supplies, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: -4- X 2936 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 12. Reported that bids had been received for 4" compound meter and 8" detector check with bypass, which bids were as follows: Name Hersey - Sparling Company Gamon Calmet Industries Neptune Meters Grinnel Company Amount of Bid 4" compound meter $ 1, 039. 00 plus tax $ 1,037. 50 $ 1,077. 15 8" detector the -' $ 1, 438. 00 plus t: $ 1, 438. 00 plus tax Recommended that, since the Water Division maintains a supply of Hersey - Sparling repair parts, due to the preponderance of Hersey - Sparling meters throughout the City, the bid of Hersey - Sparling Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Hersey - Sparling Company in total amount of $2, 613. 24 for 4" compound meter and 8" detector check with bypass, be accepted and that pur- chase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's approval and acceptance, Faithful Performance Bond and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, both numbered 2387, with Holthe Disposal Service as Principal and American Bonding Company as Surety; that he had approved said bonds as to form and stated that it would be in order for the Council to approve said bonds. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Faithful Performance Bond and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, both numbered 2387, with Holthe Disposal Service as Principal and American Bonding Company as Surety, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to approve said Bonds as to Surety for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code" by amending Section 2. 32. 010 relating to Holidays. The City Attorney then read the title of said ordinance, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 2. 32. 010 RELATING TO HOLIDAYS., -5- X 293'7 After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 3. Presented a resolution amending Resolution No. 2301, determining prevailing rates of wages to be paid on public works projects. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2353, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2301. , which was read, be adopted. 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: Councilman Frederick. 4. Reported that on October 21, 1970, the City Clerk had been served with a suit in the matter of Argo vs City of El Segundo and that this suit had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Council approve, ratify and confirm the action of the City Clerk in referring this matter to the insurance carrier. 5. Reported that on October 29, 1970, the City Clerk had been served with a suit in the matter of Van Drie vs City of El Segundo et al and that this suit had been referred to the insurance carrier. The City Attorney then requested that the Council discuss this matter in an Executive Session at the close of this meeting. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for construction of Water Well No. 13 on City -owned property on Douglas Street adjacent to the Santa Fe Railroad tracks and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 70 -3" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS TO CONSTRUCT A WATER WELL IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ", dated November 9, 1970, presented to the City Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, December 7, 1970. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 2 for West Elm Avenue Improvement (Assessment District No. 70) covering the sub- stitution of banister -type hand railing on the retaining wall for 2" pipe hand railing, for a net increase in the contract of $364. 00. -6- 2938 Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Change Order No. 2, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 3. Reported that the work of T. W. Cooper, Inc. , covering improve- ment of West Elm Avenue (Assessment District No. 70) under City Specifications No. 68 -11, had been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel 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 improvement of West Elm Avenue (Assessment District No. 70) in accordance with Specifications No. 68 -11, T. W. Cooper, Inc. , Contractor, is hereby accepted as of this date, November 9, 1970; 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 for record 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, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick. 4. Reported that the construction of portions of the north side of Walnut Avenue west of Sepulveda Boulevard in accordance with Agreement No. 1273 between the City of E1 Segundo and Kilroy Industries, dated December 10, 1968, had been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and recommended that the Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond No. B568876 provided by Kilroy Industries be exonerated. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works as hereinabove set forth, with reference to the construction of portions of the north side of Walnut Avenue west of Sepulveda Boulevard in accordance with Agreement No. 1273 between the City of E1 Segundo and Kilroy Industries, dated December 10, 1968; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds of Kilroy Industries, being Bonds No. B568876 in amount of $4, 000 each, with United Pacific Insurance Company, a corporation, as Surety, heretofore furnished as a guarantee that the construction above referred to would be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, is hereby exonerated as to any liability accruing thereon subsequent to the date of the adoption of this reso- lution, to wit: November 9, 1970; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said United Pacific Insurance Company. Carried by the following vote: -7- X 2939 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. 5. Reported that the reconstruction of Rosecrans Avenue between Aviation Boulevard and Highland Avenue resulted in the realignment of the street center line. This realignment caused a shifting in the common city boundary to a position approximately 8 feet north of the south curb line of Rosecrans Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and the curve east of Highland Avenue. In the interest of resolving problems relating to police patrol and street maintenance, it would be desirable to relocate the common city boundary line to the newly established street center line. The relocation of the boundary line would involve the transfer of 0. 2219 acre to the City of El Segundo and 4. 5178 acres to the City of Manhattan Beach. Recommended that the relocation be initiated. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2354, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF REALIGNMENT OF THE SOUTH CITY BOUNDARY TO THE CENTER LINE OF ROSE - CRANS AVENUE AS CURRENTLY IMPROVED AND ORDERING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH APPROPRI- ATE REALIGNMENT PROCEDURES., which was read, be adopted. 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: Councilman Frederick. 6. Reported that the Department of Public Works has been in the pro- cess of negotiating with the owners of the property at the southwest corner of Douglas Street and El Segundo Boulevard for the acquisition of a portion of same in connection with the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard (Project No. 68 -5) and have been unsuccessful in reaching an amicable conclusion. Recommended that the City acquire this property through eminent domain proceedings with a request to the court for immediate possession. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the City acquire a portion of the property at the south- west corner of Douglas Street and El Segundo Boulevard at the appraised value of $18, 150. 00 and that Resolution No. 2355, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopt ed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. WE X 2940 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilman McGill inquired as to the title of land for the sump property which the City was planning to dispose of. A report had been made and it was found that the legal description of the land was in error. The City Manager recommended that the problem of title be solved before trying to dispose of the land. 2. Councilman Nagel inquired as to the sump located behind the First Southern Baptist Church in the center of the block. He stated that one of the property owners whose lot abuts the sump is interested in acquiring this property. The City Manager was asked to present a recommendation to the Council at a later date regarding the possible sale of this property. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS • It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 29636 thru 29757 inclusive, totaling $240, 990. 88, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 9, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 743, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Frederick. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman McGill asked that the City Manager investigate the cost of obtaining an aerial photo of the City to be placed on the wall of the Council Chamber. 2. Councilman McGill presented the Council with some pictures taken at the E1 Segundo Teen Center and asked that they be sent to the Recreation and Parks Commissioners for a recommendation concerning this problem. The Council agreed to set a joint meeting with the Recreation and Parks Commission for December 2, 1970 in order to discuss the Teen Center. 3. Mayor Stephens commended the Police Department on the action in the incident at the Security Pacific National Bank on Friday, November 6, 1970 and asked that this commendation be extended to the employees of the bank for their coolness during the incident. At the hour of 9 :10 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10 :35 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :40 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPR ED: a e D. nougH, City Clerk Mayor ME