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1971 APR 26 CC MINX 3032 E1 Segundo, California April 26, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 Mayor Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was ther called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor, the hour being 7: 00 o'clock p.m. V ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 12, 1971, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS At this time, Mayor Stephens proclaimed the week of May 2 through May 8, 1971 as Columbian Squires Week and presented the proclama- tion to James Weber, Jr. , president of St. Michael's Circle 1165. 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. HARRY H. WEBER, Director of Finance, being request for permission to cancel Warrant No. 31402 in amount of $15,132. 21 to the City of Hawthorne. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. JAMES G. MORGAN, Chairman, Planning Commission, present- ing the Commission's views on the State Highway Division's report, "Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. " Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. R. A. McMAHON, 660 West Palm Avenue made a presenta- tion from Miss Mary Jane Shields of a book, entitled, "Biographical Dictionary of the Left" by Francis X. Gannon. Mrs. McMahon requested that the Council reconsider its partici- pation in the eight -city program for helicopter police patrol since it would be partially financed with Federal funds. 2. MR. REID A. SPIELMAN, 417 West Palm Avenue presented two petitions, each signed by himself and 14 others. Petition No. 1 asked that something be done about the unsightly and hazardous condition of properties at 421 and 427 West Palm Avenue. Petition No. 2 asked that action be taken regarding leash law violations at 421 West Palm Avenue. REPORT OF OFFICERS CITY 'TANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from the Hacienda Hotel to allow exemption of Federal and State employees from the 5% room tax now charged under the X 3033 business license provisions of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code. The cities of Los Angeles, Hawthorne, Culver City, and Inglewood presently exempt Federal and State employees from this tax, which places the E1 Segundo hotels at a competitive disadvantage. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code provisions relative to the Transient Occupancy Tax. 2. Presented a status report on the feasibility study of a tri -city data processing operation between E1 Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Hawthorne. The possibility of converting the existing Hawthorne system to a remote, direct- inquiry system for time sharing operation had been analyzed. Manhattan Beach and E1 Se gundo both proposed establishment of a three -city joint powers agency for management of the system. Hawthorne would receive substantial monetary benefit from the combined operation, but would lose a measure of its autonomy in operating the system. Hawthorne is not interested in such a joint powers arrangement and proposed that it maintain ownership and control of the system and that Manhattan Beach and E1 Segundo contract for services. It was felt this arrangement would be disadvantageous to Manhattan Beach and E1 Segundo as they would have less voice in directing the operation and no assurance of continued availability of the data processing operation. Investigation had been made into the possibility of joining the Mun- icipal Data System of San Gabriel Valley. This is a joint powers organization presently comprised of thirteen cities developing an on -line time - sharing computer system. In order to participate in MDS, E1 Segundo would be re- quired to join the joint powers agency and would then become a voting partner in management of the agency. There would be a one -time payment or buy -in charge of $13, 312. 00 with annual operating costs estimated to be $18, 000. 00 which includes the cost of renting two remote terminals. Because of the apparent inability to create a South Bay Data System, based on a joint powers concept, and the cost advantages of MDS membership, recommended that the City enter into negotiations with representatives of Municipal Data Services for the purpose of joining that organization. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized to enter into negotiations with Municipal Data Services for a joint powers agreement for data processing and that arrangements be made for members of the Council to visit the MDS facility in Monterey Park. 3. Presented a letter from Los Angeles County Supervisor Burton W. Chace stating that, in the matter of County participation in the improve- ment of El Segundo Boulevard between Douglas Street and the PUC project at Aviation Boulevard, he had directed the Road Commission to extend the original grade separation project to join the project at Douglas Street. Supervisor Chace had also instructed the Road Commission to include sufficient funds in its 1971-72 budget recommendations to cover one -half of the local agency's share of construction and right of way for the over- all project. 4. At this time, the hour being 8 :15 o'clock p.m. , Mayor Stephens declared a recess so that a hearing could be held before the Board of Appeals on a request from Liberty Electronics and Computer Products for variance from requirement of installing wet standpipes in its building. At the hour of 8:20 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the action of the Board of Appeals in granting to Liberty Electronics and Computer Products a variance from the requirement of installing wet standpipes in its facility at 124 and 128 Maryland Street where automatic fire sprink- lers are provided,be confirmed. -2- X 3034 5. Requested that the Council designate the following department heads to assist in the negotiations with employee associations for salary and supplemental wage benefits: William Glickman, Public Works Harry Weber, Finance Jack Ruis, Parks & Recreation Lee Maxwell, Police Harry Gates, Fire Motion was made by Councilman McGill seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above named department heads be author- ized to assist in salary and supplemental wage benefit negotiations as recommended. 6. Presented for the Council's acceptance the following documents received from Shell Oil Company in connection with pipeline franchises granted by Ordinances No. 758 and 759. 1) Acceptance of Franchise dated April 5, 1971, whereby Shell Oil Company agrees to all of the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 758, adopted by the E1 Segundo City Council March 22, 1971. 2) Travelers Bond 5 -350, dated March 29, 1971, naming Shell as Principal and the City of E1 Segundo as Obligee, in the amount- of $50, 000. 00 required by Ordinance No. 758. 3) Acceptance of Franchise dated April 5, 1971, whereby Shell Oil Company agrees to all of the terms and condi- tions of Ordinance No. 759, adopted March 22, 1971 by the E1 Segundo City Council. 4) Travelers Bond 5 -351, dated March 29, 1971, naming Shell as Principal and the City of E1 Segundo as Obligee, in the amount of $50, 000. 00 required by Ordinance No. 759. 5) Los Angeles County Recorder's Certified copy of Grant of Subsurface Easement dated March 8, 1971 (recorded April 1, 1971, Document 2459), executed by the Mayor of E1 Segundo, authorizing Shell Oil Company to install, maintain, and operate one pipeline not to exceed 12 inches I. D. , across City owned property northerly of Imperial Avenue and easterly of Virginia Street. These documents had been reviewed by the City Attorney and found to be in order. Recommended that acceptance of these documents be included in the minutes of this meeting as evidence that the franchise awards had been completed. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the documents hereinabove listed be accepted. 7. Reported that all vehicles previously declared surplus by the City Council had been sold at public auction on April 24, 1971 except the following police cars: 1970 Plymouth Sedan (Black & White) 1969 Plymouth Sedan (Black & White) 1967 Ford Sedan (Detective Unit) After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the vehicles listed above be advertised for sale, -3- that sealed bids be accepted for these vehicles and that the Council reserve the right to reject any or all bids received. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; No es: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Reported that the term of Recreation and Parks Commissioner, Loyal Christensen would expire May 14, 1971. Motion was made by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that Loyal Christensen be re- appointed for a four -year term on the Recrea- tion and Parks Commission, said term to expire May 14, 1975. 9. Reported that the term of Planning Commissioner James G. Morgan would expire June 30, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that James G. Morgan be re- appointed for a four -year term on the Planning Commission, said term to expire June 30, 1975. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 2 for the improvement of E1 Segundo Boulevard (Project No. 68 -5) which pro- vides for a net increase in the contract of $130. 00, covering additional insurance premium provided by the contractor and a credit for not removing a light pole base at the Standard Oil service station on the northwest corner of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street, and allowing a time extension of 47 calendar days for completion of the contract. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Change Order No. 2, as hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an easement for con- struction of sidewalk on the south side of Grand Avenue between Loma Vista and the west City boundary, which document had been approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recommended that said easement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Easement Deed dated March 19, 1971, between the City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation and the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, for right of way for sidewalk purposes over the following de- scribed real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: All that portion of Lot 1 in Block 17 of E1 Segundo, as per map thereof recorded in Book 18, page 69 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, lying northerly of a line described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the easterly line of said Lot 1 with a line which is parallel with and distant 3. 00 feet southerly, measured at right angles from the northerly line of said Lot 1; thence -4- 3035 X 3036 from said point of beginning, westerly along said parallel line, a distance of 78. 73 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve, concave south- erly and having a radius of 472. 00 feet; thence westerly along said curve, a distance of 50. 06 feet to its intersection with the westerly line of said Lot 1. . be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that, in connection with the improvement of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street, it will be neces- sary to excavate and lower the grade of the street approximately fifteen feet at the westerly end of the project. This will necessitate the construction of a slope on private property and relocation of six pipelines owned by Standard Oil Company and installation of five new pipelines. All work in connection with the pipeline relocation would be performed by Standard Oil Company and its contractor. The City's share of the work would be $31, 320. 00, funds for which are included in the project allocation. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the Council authorize payment of $31, 320. 00 to Standard Oil Company upon completion of the work of removing six existing pipelines and installing five new pipelines along the north side of E1 Segundo Boulevard in connection with Project No. 68-5. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer 4. Presented a request from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for cancellation of an Agreement between the City and Santa Fe and of a right -of -entry license issued by the railroad for instal- lation of automatic gates on E1 Segundo Boulevard at Aviation Boulevard. Since the City is proceeding with a project for construction of a grade separation at this location, it was recommended that the City agree to the cancellation of these documents. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, dated September 25, 1967 for widening and improve- ment of E1 Segundo Boulevard on each side of and including the crossing of Santa Fe's track, designated by California Public Utilities Commission as Crossing No. 2H -14. 1, and Right -of- Entry License dated December 11, 1967 issued to the City of E1 Segundo by The Atchison,Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for installation of automatic gates on E1 Se gundo 56-Z X Boulevard at Aviation Boulevard are hereby canceled and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to notify Santa Fe of this action. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution consenting to the County's jurisdictionfDr the operation and maintenance of a computer- ized traffic signal control system for certain intersections within the City of E1 Segundo. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2378, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENT- ING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STREETS IN A PORTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Public Works Director Glickman was asked to look into the problem of parking on Palm Avenue between Washington Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrant Numbers 31543 to 31643 inclusive, totaling $252, 496. 69, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 23 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, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel-asked that the sign on the southwest corner of Douglas Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard be removed since it is no longer relevant and has become unsightly. Director of Building and Safety, Tom Shimizu, reported that this sign is on private property and that he would contact the owner and ask that it be removed. ffm 303'7 X 3038 Mayor Stephens asked that the same action be taken to have the sign removed from the Teen Center parking lot as it seems to constitute a hazard. Mayor Stephens announced that Tom Shimizu, Director of Building and Safety, has resigned his position, effective July 1, 1971, to accept a calling by his church to act as President of Missions in Kobe, Japan. The Council congratulated Mr. Shimizu on his new position and commended him on his service to the City. At the hour of 9 :00 O'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. 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 session, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Emma Charlotte Ford who passed away April 13, 1971, the hour of adjournment being 9:55 O'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, -7-