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.
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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
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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.
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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.,
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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.
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Respectfully submitted,
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