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1970 SEP 28 CC MINX 2918 El Segundo, California September 28, 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 Mr. Tom Shimizu, Director of Building and Safety. 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. MICHAEL MOONE, representing the El Segundo Jaycees, addressed the Council asking its support of the Jaycees' program to construct a 1 /8th - mile raceway for minibikes and go- carts. He then introduced Mr. Keith Donaldson, who gave a brief report on the proposed plan. Action in this matter was deferred until later in the meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested change in job description and personnel classification for the position of Assistant Chief Librarian. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unani- mously carried that the job description as presented be approved and that the position of Assistant Chief Librarian be reclassified from salary range #18 ($699 -$848) to salary range #22 ($770 - $935). 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution supporting County Bond Proposition "A" for Flood Control Bond Issue. Mr. William Glickman, Director of Public Works, summarized the City's storm drain projects affected by the bond issue. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2346, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A, WHICH APPROVES A $252 MILLION BOND ISSUE FOR FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES.. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- f owing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 3. Presented report from the Director of Finance regarding policy for water turn -offs for non - payment of bills. After discussion, this report was accepted and ordered filed. -1- X 4. Requested that a purchase order be issued to Jim's Maintenance Service to conduct custodial services for the remainder of the fiscal year at the El Segundo Teen Center. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that specifications be sent to Mr. Lester Sass, 620 W. Walnut Ave. and that he be given an opportunity to bid on this maintenance contract. 5. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance prohibiting minibikes and motorcycles on private property and public property other than streets, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE " EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) CHAPTER 10. 78 ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES ON VACANT PROPERTY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. In the matter of the Jaycees' a raceway for minibikes and go- carts, that they should not give their support request for support of its program for it was the consensus of the Council to the nroiect. 6. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase certain items. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2347, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS., which was read, be adopted. Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 2919 7. Reported that bids had been received on vehicles for various City departments. It _was reported that only one bid had been received for the passenger car and two for the pickup truck. Due to the strike and the small inventory of autos on hand, various vendors could not afford to submit a competitive bid at this time. Therefore, it was recommended that all bids be rejected and that they be readvertised at a later date when prices are more in line with the budgeted amounts. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that all bids for vehicles for various City departments be rejected and that they be readvertised at a later date. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Reported that the City supplies Air Products and Chemical Company with softened water through the 27 -inch water line that enters El Segundo at Douglas Street and Rosecrans Avenue. Since the water rate schedule does not now provide a separate rate schedule for softened water, it would be necessary to adopt a resolution establishing a rate for this water. IPM X 2920 Thereafter, the City Attorney presented a resolution establishing water rates for softened water. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2348, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2341 (FIXING AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES) BY ADDING PARAGRAPH (4) RELATING TO SOFTENED WATER RATES TO SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 1 OF SAID RESOLUTION., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 9. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution declaring the existence of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on certain property to be a nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof. The fact of said nuisance had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau and legal action had been recommended. This matter has been set for hearing on October 12, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2349, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 10. Recommended that the Council adopt a statement favoring the sharing of federal revenues with state, county and local governments. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above recommendation be approved. and that statement favoring revenue sharing be sent to our Congressmen and Senators. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending Chapter 19. 40 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Plats and Subdivisions, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 19.40 (DIVISION OF LANDS INTO FOUR OR LESS LOTS) OF THE PLATS AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS., -3- X 2921 which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 745 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 745 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 2. City Manager Jones presented a report concerning the request from J & J Towing Service Company for a portion of the City's towing business. Since the volume of business is relatively small and splitting the business would increase administrative and clerical work for the Police Department, it was recommended that bids be received and the contract awarded to the lowest and best bid. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that action in this matter be deferred indefinitely. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter, Mr. Robert Sefton of Allen's Towing Service and Mr. John Hendrix of J & J Towing Service spoke in this matter. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel asked that the City Manager contact the City of Los Angeles requesting that they clean the sidewalk on the south side of Grand Avenue between Loma Vista Street and Vista del Mar. 2. Councilman McGill asked that the City of Los Angeles be requested to clean up the area of Imperial Highway between Sepulveda Boulevard and Vista del Mar. 3. Councilman McGill requested that the Planning Director present a report to the Council concerning the zoning in the area of the City Garage, Mosaic Tile Company and the Rancho Trailer Park. At the hour of 9 :40 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9:50 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Jo Stevenson who passed away September 28, 1970, the hour of adjournment being 9 :55 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPR I7 Respectfully submitted, -4- ane oug ity r