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1971 JAN 25 CC MINX 29'79 E1 Segundo, California January 25, 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 Bishop Paul Vidmar of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 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 January 11, 1971, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens called attention to the sculpture on display in the City Hall Lobby. This sculpture, 'American Indian' by Richard Sabey, Chair- man of the E1 Segundo Fine Arts Committee, will be presented to the City of Guaymas as part of an art exchange. 2. Police Chief Stroh reported that Explorer Post 819 had participated in the Law Enforcement Explorer Olympics hosted by the Los Angeles Police Department on October 31 and November 7, 1970 and had won a total of 17 medals for first, second and third place in certain events. Mayor Stephens commended the boys and presented the medals as follows: 440 Yard Relay - First Place Paul Dohmann Doug Johnson Ed Eccles Don VanBuren Shot Put - First Place Paul Dohmann Shot Put - Second Place Rick Thompson Volleyball - Second Place Jim Aiken Doug Johnson Rick Thompson Ed Eccles Steve McDonald Don VanBuren Paul Dohmann Bob Schaeffer Steve West Table Tennis - First Place Steve McDonald Marksmanship - Second Place Ed Eccles BE X 2980 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. MR. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, being request to cancel Payroll Warrant No. 30252, written to Margaret A. Boronda in the amount of $110. 00, since this employee will be terminated February 4, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copies of the following reso- lutions: a) Resolution No. 730, recommending approval, with conditions, of a request from Standard Oil Company for a Specific (Precise) Plan to con- struct a service station on the southwest corner of E1 Segundo and Sepulveda Boulevards. b) Resolution No. 731, recommending approval, with conditions, of a request from Standard Oil Company for a Specific (Precise) Plan to con- struct a Chevron Training Center on property south of E1 Segundo Boulevard and west of Sepulveda Boulevard. c) Resolution No. 732, recommending amendment to the E1 Segundo Municipal Code by revising the general commercial (C -2) zone. d) Resolution No. 733, recommending amendment to the E1 Segundo Municipai Code by adding Section 20. 54. 005 - Applicability of Chapter in the C -RS Zone. All of the above matters have been set for hearing before the City Council on March 8, 1971. 3. CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, enclosing copy of its reso- lution adopting as a freeway a section of State Highway Route 1 in E1 Segundo (Imperial Highway) between Sepulveda Boulevard and Virginia Street. Ordered filed. 4. CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, being notification that El Segundo Ordinance No. 750 (Cathodic Protection Wells) complies with the intent of the Board's Resolution No. 70 -17. Ordered filed. 5. SHELL OIL COMPANY application for oil pipeline franchise. The proposed franchise includes two pipelines - an existing 6 -inch line in Aviation Boulevard and a new line proposed to be installed in the Southern California Edison power line right -of -way, Walnut Avenue, California Street and Imperial Highway. The Council was not in favor of the line along Walnut Avenue and California Street and requested that Shell Oil Company make further efforts at finding alternate routes in order to bypass residential streets. Mr. H. B. Lemaire, Chief Right of Way Agent for Shell Oil Company, stated that several routes had been considered, the most feasible of which seemed to be through the North American Rockwell parking lot. North Ameri- can had been contacted in this regard and was not receptive to this plan. However, to meet the Council's request, Mr. Lemaire stated he would approach them again. By general consent, this matter was held over until the next regular meeting to be held February 8, 1971 and Shell Oil Company was requested to present an alternate route for the Airport Products line. 6. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, being notice of hearing to be held February 1, 1971 regarding Southern California Gas Company's application for increase in rates. Ordered filed. 7. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for qualification of manager at The Patio, 115 Richmond Street. Ordered filed. IIPM X2981 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. FRANK WONG, 435 Valley Street, stated he did not feel that cable television would benefit the residents of E1 Segundo and that with the proper antenna, reception in El Segundo is not a problem. Mr. John Powell of Theta Cable was in the audience and was asked to discuss this matter with Mr. Wong. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the committee which had been appointed by the Council had interviewed the consultants who had submitted proposals for a classification and salary study and, after evaluating the written proposals and the oral presentations made by the three firms, had unanimously recom- mended the selection of Griffenhagen - Kroeger Incorporated to perform the study. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Griffenhagen - Kroeger Incorporated for a classification and salary study and recommended that said agreement be accepted. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Griffenhagen - Kroeger Incorporated for classi- fication and salary study, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by Griffenhagen- Kroeger Incorporated, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and 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, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a resolution from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, requiring that all cities and counties shall notify the Board of the filing of development proposals which may involve major discharge of wastes. This requirement can be complied with by amend- ing the Subdivision provisions of the Municipal Code and the Building Code. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the City Attorney be instructed to present an ordinance amending the subdivision section of the Code. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, and Nagel; Noes: Mayor Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Attorney then read the title of an ordinance amending the subdivision provisions of the Municipal Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19.24 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO TENTATIVE SUB- DIVISION MAPS.. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. -3- X Z38Z 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution consolidat- ing existing Salary Resolutions. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2365, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY, AND OF THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEES THEREOF AND REPEAL- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2276 OF SAID COUNCIL AND ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2276. , 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. 4. Requested Planning Director Reid to present a report on mobile - home parks in the City. Planning Director Reid reported on the status of mobilehome parks and presented recommendations as to solutions to the problems. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution of intention instructing the Planning Commission to conduct the necessary pub- lic hearings to abate the five existing mobilehome parks located in the M -1 Zone and to prohibit any future mobilehome parks in the city. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. By general consent, the City Manager was requested to conduct a study of non - conforming uses in the M -1 Zone for presentation to the Council at a later date. 5. Presented a report on mid -year budget adjustments as received from Director of Finance Weber by memorandum dated January 22, 1971. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report of the mid -year budget adjustments as set forth in the memorandum from the Director of Finance dated January 22, 1971 and pre- sented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported that bids had been solicited for a concrete mixer for the Street Department. It was found that Essick Machinery is the only supplier of the concrete mixer in the size required by the City, and they submitted a bid in the amount of $850. 50, including sales tax. Recommended that said bid be accepted. -4- X 2983 Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the normal bidding procedure be waived and the bid of Essick Machinery Company in the amount of $850. 50 for a concrete mixer for the Street Department be approved and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 7. Requested that a new date be set for the joint meeting with the Planning Commission for the purpose of considering the economic survey prepared by Development Research Associates. The date of February- 9, 1971 was unanimously agreed upon. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that an Underground Utilities Advisory Committee be established in accordance with the recommendation of the League of California Cities, for the purpose of establishment and continuation of an active underground utility program. By general consent, this matter was held over until the next regular meeting to be held February 8, 1971. 2. Presented a recommendation from the Traffic Committee that stop signs be installed on Acacia Avenue at Hillcrest Street. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Traffic Committee deems the action hereinafter referred to on its part, to be necessary; and WHEREAS, this Council concurs in such view of said Traffic Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby approve the erection of Stop Signs at East and West entrances to the inter- section of Acacia Avenue and Hillcrest Street. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 3. Presented a recommendation from the Traffic Committee con- cerning stop signs at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Hillcrest Street. It was the consensus of the Traffic Committee that stop signs are not warranted at this intersection, but that the curb should be painted red at each corner to prevent parking too close to the intersection and that the sight problem at the northeast corner be eliminated. Councilmen Balmer and McGill stated they felt the stop signs were advisable at this corner. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Se gundo does hereby approve the erection of Stop Signs at the East and West entrances to the intersection of Pine Avenue and Hillcrest Street. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -5- X 2984 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 1 for the E1 Segundo Boulevard Project, Sepulveda to Douglas, Project No. 68 -5. Said Change Order covers a time extension of 19 working days, in- cluding 11 days lost due to rain and wet ground and 8 days for the installation of redwood headers and changes in storm drain, as well as nine other neces- sary changes for a total increase in the contract of $6, 829. 00. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 5. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 1, Foley Advertising and Display, Inc. , for the 1970 Christmas street decora- tions (Purchase Order No. 11505). This Change Order covers the rental of bells and centerpieces for 27 lines at an additional cost of $620. 00. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. As previously requested, presented a report on storm drain financing. By general consent, this report was ordered filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance granting community antenna television franchise to Theta Cable of California, 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 of Ordinance No. 754 was waived. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Ordinance No.754 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick Absent: Councilmen None. 2. At this time, the matter of the air conditioning system for the City Hall and Recreation Clubhouse was considered. It was the consensus of the Council that the need for air conditioning appears much more acute in the Recreation Clubhouse than in the City Hall and since funds are limited, that the City Hall system should be deleted at this time and proposed for inclusion in a future budget. sm X 2985 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel that the bid of Los Angeles Air Conditioning for a 15 -ton system for the Recreation Clubhouse in the amount of $25, 961. 00 be accepted. Motion failed for lack of a second. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick that the 10 -ton system for the Recreation Clubhouse be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for furnishing and installing an air condi- tioning system in the Recreation Clubhouse in accordance with Specification No. 69 -12; 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 Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc., in the total amount of $23, 500. 00 for a 10 -ton system was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc. , 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 re- ceived except the bid of Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc., 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, Frederick, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrant Numbers 30411 through 30622 inclusive, totaling $513, 066. 31, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 14 and 15, 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 requested that some consideration be given to paving the east /west alley between Maryland Street and Lomita Street just south of Grand Avenue. -7- X ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MRS. WM. B. CHAPMAN, owner of the trailer park at 1605 West Grand Avenue, addressed the Council suggesting that abatement of the trailer parks may be contrary to the law. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:30 o'clock P. M. Motion carried. APPROV D- Respectfully submitted, ane D. Hough, City Clerk