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1971 JAN 11 CC MINX 2971 E1 Segundo, California January 11, 1971 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 Mrs. Carmen Votaw, Editor of the E1 Segundo Herald. 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. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held December 28, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, and seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meeting 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 hearing on proposed franchise for Community Antenna Television System for Theta Cable of California and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of pub- lication was in her file. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received. The Clerk replied that there had been none. The City Manager reported on the proposal received from Theta Cable of California and the experience reports received from other cities concerning Theta's operation. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed franchise. MR. JOHN POWELL, Theta Cable of California, spoke in favor of the proposed franchise. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in oppo- sition to the proposed franchise. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the hearing closed. At this time, the Mayor opened the hearing in the matter of proposed franchise for Community Antenna Television System for Nation Wide Cable - vision, Inc. , and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received. The Clerk replied that there had been none. The City Manager reported on the proposal received from Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc. , and the' experience reports received from other cities concerning the Nation Wide operation. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed franchise. MR. WILLIAM SINKUNAS, Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc., spoke in favor of the proposed franchise. Be X 29'72 The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in oppo- sition to the proposed franchise. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the hearing closed. At this time, the Council discussed the proposals of both Theta Cable of California and Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc. On -site inspection of the facilities of both companies had shown that their equipment was essentially equal. Prime consideration then was given to the quality of service each company could provide the subscribers. Councilmen Balmer and McGill felt that since Theta is a subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft Company, a local concern, they might be better able to serve the community. Councilman Frederick and Nagel were not in agree- ment with this theory, but felt that the service proposed by Nation Wide was more attractive. Mayor Stephens felt that since Theta had been granted franchises in other cities in the area, their service to E1 Segundo would be more satisfactory. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that the City Attorney be instructed to present the ordinance granting a community antenna television franchise to Theta Cable of California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance granting a community antenna television franchise to Theta Cable, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA, A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVI- SION FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the proposal of Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc., be taken under further consideration until the regular meeting to be held March 8, 1971. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relative to community antenna television systems, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING TO TITLE 14 (PUBLIC UTILITIES) CHAPTER 14.60 ENTITLED "COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 752 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, Ordinance No. 752 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -2- Frederick, McGill, Nagel, X 29'73 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms, or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. CITY OF CULVER CITY, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. CS -6492 urging the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities to schedule a full and comprehensive investigation, and report as to the present advisability of the Los Angeles Basin Cities attempting to work out a mutual assurance program for the purpose of providing the necessary insurance coverage in all or part of the fields of municipal liability. Mr. Harry Weber, Director of Finance, reported that the League of California Cities is presently involved in insurance programs for cities to the extent that the Executive Director and members of his staff are appearing before legislative committees urging action for relief to cities. For this reason, it was the consensus of the Council that no action should be taken on the Culver City resolution, and that a letter be sent to the City of Culver City expressing the Council's views in this matter. 2. MR. KENNETH BUSH, 1625 East Maple Avenue, Apt.. 12, being a letter of resignation from the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee. The Councilmen were requested to submit names of persons who may be interested in serving on this committee. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Mayor Stephens and unanimously carried that the resignation of Mr. Kenneth Bush from the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee be accepted and that a certificate of appreciation be presented to him for his service on this committee. Councilman McGill requested an up -to -date list of the members of this committee, as well as a copy of the ordinance establishing the Planning Advisory Committee. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. EDITH BONN, 404 Hillcrest Street, addressed the Council inquiring as to the number of signatures required on a petition to the Council for stop signs at the intersection of Hillcrest Street and Pine Avenue. Mayor Stephens stated that Council action in this matter had been deferred pending receipt of the Traffic Committee report. REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that on February 24, 1971, the El Segundo Noise Abatement Committee will make a presentation to the Los Angeles Airport Board of Commissioners concerning noise problems of the City of E1 Segundo in an effort to counteract some of the pressure being placed on the Commission by the cities of Los Angeles and Inglewood. The City Councilmen and City Officers, as well as all church and service club leaders were asked to participate, either by letter of by oral presentation at this meeting. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that he had been appointed to the League of California Cities' Committee on Urban Environmental Quality. He had attended a meeting of this committee where he presented the report of the Quiet Cities Committee, of which he had been chairman. State Sen- ators Bielenson and Pierson had attended this meeting and discussed legis- lation which is being proposed this year concerning noise. 3. Reported that the last meeting of the League of California Cities was taken up with a debate on reconsideration of the approval of the Urban Problems Committee report on Councils of Governments. After three hours of debate, the report was not approved. 4. Mayor Stephens reported that the South Bay Councilmen's Association has invited representatives from some of the employee associations to attend the January meeting to discuss the matter of wage and salary negotiations. The Councilmen were invited to attend. -3- X 29'74 5. Councilman Nagel reported that Assembly Bill 2300 had been passed last year. By this bill, the State mandates the adoption of the 1970 Uniform Building Code with no exceptions. City Manager Jones stated that this matter was being studied at the present time and a staff report would be forthcoming in the near future. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the contract with Public Safety Systems, Inc. , for a communications survey be extended one month. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Public Safety Systems, Inc. , be granted an extension to February 26, 1971. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 2. Presented a request from McCulloch Aircraft Corporation for renewal of the agreement which permitted their usage of the sump at Standard Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this lease be renewed to extend through December 31, 1971 for the sum of $150. 00 per month. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 3. Recommended that $39, 925. 00 be appropriated from the General Fund Interim Reserve and placed in a trust fund for the purpose of purchasing the Elm Street Improvement Bonds in accordance with Council Directive of December 8, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that said amount of $39, 925. 00 be transferred from the General Fund Interim Reserve for the purpose of purchasing Elm Street Improvement Bonds. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Frederick. 4. Reported that bids had been received for Fire Hose requirements for the Fire Department as follows: Item 1 2050 Ft. Double Jacket Hose 1 -1/2" Item 2 400 Ft. Double Jacket Hose 1" Item 3 2 ea. 10 ft. Sections Hose 4" Name Amount of Bid Wardlaw Fire Equipment Co. $ 2, 163.25 Items 1, 2 & 3 American Rubber Company 2,205.50 Items 1 & 2 Albro Fire Equipment Co. 2,118.38 Items 1 & 2 Recommended that the bid of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company of $2, 163.25, which includes sales tax, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company in the amount of $2, 163. 25 for the above listed equipment be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- 5. Reported that bids had been received for Street Sweeping Signs as follows: Item 1 1, 059 each Non - reflectorized Porcelain on Steel Item 2 600 each Decals Item 3 12 each Reflectorized Porcelain on Aluminum Item 4 1, 059 each Non - reflectorized Porcelain on Aluminum Five bids were received, only two of which met the City's specifications: Name Amount of Bid Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 California Metal Enameling Co. N/B N/B $ 218. 04 $1, 948. 56 Western Highway Products, Inc.$ 2, 054. 46 189. 00 151.20 N/B (All bids include sales tax) Recommended that the bid for Street Sweeping Signs (Item 4) be awarded to California Metal Enameling Company as low bidder and that the other re- lated items (Items 2 & 3) be awarded to Western Highway Products, Inc. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of California Metal Enameling Company in the amount of $1, 948. 56 for the above listed Item 4 be accepted, that the bid of Western Highway Products, Inc. , in the amount of $340. 20 for the above listed Items 2 and 3 be accepted and that purchase orders in the afore- mentioned amounts be issued to the respective companies. Motion carried by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 6. Presented a request from Kilroy Enterprises for permission to erect three 504 sq. ft. cloth banner signs on the building at 909 North Sepulveda. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Balmer, and unanimously carried that this permit be granted for a period of one year, subject to conditions as set forth by Director of Building and Safety in his memorandum dated January 7, 1971. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr. Ernest Louis Goulette for personal and property damages sustained on November 29, 1970, and that said claim was referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance carrier be approved. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, presented a resolution adopting, with conditions, Specific (Precise) Plan No. 5A relating to the erection of the Sepulveda -Palm Office Building. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2364, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS SPECIFIC (PRECISE) PLAN NO. 5A., which was read, be adopted. -5- 29'75 X 29'76 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for furnishing and installing Chain Link Fence at Hilltop Park on December 21, 1970, as follows: Name Markap Home Center Guardian Fence Company Southern California Fence Co. A. A. Fence Company Burkett Fence Company Mills Fencing Alcorn Fence Amount of Bid $ 4, 158. 73 4,255.88 4,560. 08 4,862.92 4,873.66 4,882.80 4,951.84 The low bidder, Markap Home Center, requested that their bid be withdrawn due to misinterpretation of certain specifications, and therefore, it was recommended the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Guardian Fence Company. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried, that the request of Markap Home Center to withdraw its bid be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick and seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for furnishing and installing Chain Link Fence at Hilltop Park in accordance with Specification No. 70 -2; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on December 21, 1970; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Guardian Fence Company in total amount of $4, 255. 88 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEUUNDO, that the bid of Guardian Fence Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Guardian Fence Company, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. .sm Frederick, McGill, Nagel, X 29'7'7 2. Reported that bids had been received for furnishing and installing air conditioning systems in the City Hall and Recreation Clubhouse. A number of alternates were included in the proposal: Item 1 5 -ton system for City Hall Council Chambers Item 1A: 7 -1/2 -ton system for City Hall Council Chambers Item 1B: 7 -1/2 -ton system for City Hall Council Chambers andCity Hall south exposure Item 2: 10 -ton system for Recreation Clubhouse Item 2A: 15 -ton system for Recreation Clubhouse Name Amount of Bid Item 1 Item IA Item lB Item 2 Item 2A L.A. Air Conditioning $6,950. $7,973. $10,272. $23,500. $25.961. J. Herman Company $7,400. $9,610. $11,810. $23,900. $26,300. Recommended that since funds were limited, only the Recreation Clubhouse be air conditioned at this time and that the City Hall requirements be deleted until a later date. Recommended the contract be awarded to the lowest bid- der, Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc., for installing a 10 -ton unit in the total amount of $23, 500. 00. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that this matter be tabled until the next regular Council meeting. The City Manager was asked to submit for Council's consideration those items which might be cut from this year's budget. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code" by amending certain sections relating to coin - operated devices, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 5.08. 230 AND ADDING SECTION 5.08. 235 RELATING TO COIN- OPERATED DEVICES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 753 was waived. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that Ordinance No. 753 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen Frederick and McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Stephens presented a resolution expressing the Council's sympathy to the family of Wilburn E. Baker, former Mayor of E1 Segundo who passed away January 8, 1971. Motion -was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, Wilburn E. Baker served the people of E1 Se gundo as a Councilman and Mayor with distinction for a period of sixteen years; and WHEREAS, during his fruitful life Mr. Baker was a loyal husband, devoted father, conscientious and long -time employee of the Standard Oil Company and a leading citizen of the E1 Segundo community; and -7- X 29'78 WHEREAS, Wilburn E. Baker was a true friend of all the people, with sincerity and dedication seldom found, yet so greatly needed in public life; and WHEREAS, he gave generously of his time, his interests, his abilities and his resources in support of both E1 Segundo and other communities of the South Bay area; and WHEREAS, service to one's community is among the highest and most important levels of service which man may perform. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, expresses the appreciation of the people of this community for the meritorious service of Wilburn E. Baker to his community, and conveys its expression of deepest sympathy to his widow and family. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock P. M. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a personnel session. At the hour of 10:15 o'clock P. M. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. The City Manager presented a request from M. Tom Shimizu, Director of Building and Safety, that he be granted an extension of time to move into the City because of the difficulty in locating suitable housing. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that M. Tom Shimizu, Director of Building and Safety be granted an extension of six months' time to move into the City of El Segundo. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Edythe Burgett, former Postmaster of E1 Segundo, who passed away January 11, 1971, and Mr. Wilburn E. Baker, former Mayor of E1 Segundo, who passed away January 8, 1971, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:30 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APP VED ane D. Hough, My Clerk ayor to