1971 JUL 12 CC MINX 30'70
E1 Segundo, California
July 12, 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 Mayor Gordon T. Stephens.
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, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Councilmen Absent: Frederick.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 28, 1971,
having been read and no error or omissions having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill 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 public hearing on the adoption of the "Uniform Building Code,
1970 Edition, Volume I", including the Appendix thereof and adopting as
secondary codes the "Uniform Building Code Standards for Volume 1 , 1970
Edition" and the "Uniform Building Code Volume IV, Dangerous Buildings,
1970 Edition". The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the
hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavit of publication of
notice was in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications
regarding this matter had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none
had been received.
Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish discussed the proposed
changes in the Code, after which the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to address the Council regarding this matter. There being no response, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the Uniform
Building Code, 1970 Edition, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILD-
ING CODE, 1970 EDITION, VOLUME I" INCLUDING
THE APPENDIX THEREOF, THE "UNIFORM BUILD-
ING CODE STANDARDS FOR VOLUME I, 1970 EDI-
TION" AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VOL-
UME IV DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1970 EDITION ";
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.04 OF,
AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.04 TO, THE "EL SEGUN-
DO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE BUILD-
ING CODE.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of
Ordinance No. 767 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman McGill,
seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 767 was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
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2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the public hearing on the adoption of the "Uniform Mechanical Code,
1970 Edition' (Uniform Building Code, Volume II) including Appendices A, B,
and C, and the "Uniform Mechanical Code Standards ". The Mayor inquired of
the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied
that affidavit of publication of notice was in her file. The Mayor then inquired
if any written communications regarding this matter had been received, to
which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish discussed the proposed
changes in the Code, after which the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to address the Council regarding this matter. There being no response, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1970 Edition, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM MECHANI -
CAL CODE, 1970 EDITION (UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
VOLUME II) INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, AND C,
AND THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE STANDARDS"
THEREOF; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER
16.16 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.16 TO, THE
"EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE
MECHANICAL CODE..
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 768 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 768 was adopting by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the public hearing on the adoption of the "Uniform Plumbing Code,
1970 Edition' including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F and G. The Mayor
inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
she replied that affidavit of publication of notice was in her file. The Mayor
then inquired if any written communications regarding this matter had been
received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish discussed the proposed
changes in the Code, after which the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished
to address the Council regarding this matter. There being no response, the
Mayor declared the hearing closed.
The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM PLUMB-
ING CODE, 1970 EDITION" INCLUDING APPENDICES
A, B, C, D, E, F, AND G THEREOF; REPEALING IN
ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.12 OF, AND ADDING
CHAPTER 16.12 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE" RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
of Ordinance No. 769 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 769 was adopted by
the following vote:
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Ayes: Counci!.-ne?i Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
4. Councilman Nagel presented a report from the committee which
had been appointed to study the amendment to the Electrical and Plumbing
Codes which would permit an owner of any type property to do his own
electrical and plumbing work. This committee was comprised of Councilmen
McGill and Nagel and Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish.
Councilmen Nagel and McGill felt that the present ruling causes many
people to perform their own work without obtaining a permit and therefore
without benefit of City inspection. They felt that the owner should be allowed
to do as much work as he is capable of and willing to do, without having to pay
fees normally charged by contractors. It was therefore the recommendation of
Councilmen Nagel and McGill that the codes be amended to allow owner /builder
permits.
Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish stated that he was not in
agreement with Councilmen Nagel and McGill. He stated that the codes are
concerned with the safety of the community and not with the financial aspects.
He did not feel that the amendment would tut down on 'bootleg' work but would
open new avenues for those who wish to circumvent the law. He also felt that
this would increase the workload of the City's inspectors as they would be
placed in the position of adviser- supervisor. This would pi.tt the inspector in
competition with the contractor at rates the contractor cannot afford :o meet.
Cost of additional City inspection would not be charged :o the individual owner
but would be borne by all City taxpayers. The saving to the owner could well
be offset by additional costs necessitated by mistakes which would ?-lave I o be
corrected. This amendment could result in sabstandard work and : 3afety
hazards, since being a property owner does not necessarily qualify one to ac',
as his own plumbing or electrical contractor.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman McGill that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an
ordinance amending the Plumbing and Electrical Codes to allow owner /builder
permits. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
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. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE, enclosing copy of resolution
urging cities to request additional official data regarding the Route 1/107 Free-
way (Artesia Freeway). Councilman Nagel reporied that the cities involved
were not in agreement on some portions of the route of the freeway and it was
felt that this resolution would help bring about an early settlement of route
selection.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens
that Resolution No. 2392, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
THOSE CITIES AFFECTED BY THE 1/107 FREE-
WAY TO REQUEST FROM THE STATE DIVISION
OF HIGHWAYS SUCH ADDITIONAL OFFICIAL DATA
AS THEY MAY DESIRE WHICH WOULD ENABLE
THEM TO REAFFIRM OR RECONSIDER THEIR PRE-
SENT POSITION ON THE 1/107 FREEWAY ROUTE.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. MRS. DOROTHY McDONALD, 873 Center Street, presented a
petition signed by herself and 93 others, requesting stop signs at the north
and south entrances to the intersection of Center Street and Walnut Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that this petition be referred to the Traffic Committee for study and recom -
mendation. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Councilman Nagel reported than an Assembly Resolution had
been introduced by Assemblyman Townsend which would request the State
Legislature to study the aircraft noise regulations which had been adopted
by the Legislature and which will become effective in December. Motion
was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and
unanimously carried that the Council send a letter to the Chairman of the
Urban Environmental Committee of the State Assembly voicing objection
to this resolution.
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2. Councilman Balmer presented the recommendations of the
committee which had been appointed to make recommendations regarding
the City's policy for maintenance of sewer lines. It was the consensus of
the Council that these recommendations should be incorporated into a policy
statement and presented for the Council's approval at the next regular meeting.
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested that Mr. Edwin Medley of Griffenhagen - Kroeger, Inc. ,
present the salary and classification report which had been prepared under
City Contract No. 1324. Following Mr. Medley's presentation, City Manager
Jones recommended the following amendments to the Griffenhagen - Kroeger
report:
Position
Account Clerk
Senior Account Clerk
Supervising Account Clerk
Secretary
Fire Battalion Chief
Police Captain
Planning Director
Director of Building and Safety
Director of Parks and Recreation
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Director of Public Works
Range Number
Griffenhagen-1,7roe,aer City Manager
35
37
45
47
55
57
55
57
119
122
124
125
124
127
124
127
126
129
138
141
139
142
144
145
146
147
By general consent, these amendments were referred to Mr. Medley
for study and recommendation to the Council at a later date.
Police Officer Robin Radford addressed the Council on behalf of the
four Police Dispatchers, stating that he did not feel that they had been properly
represented in the examples of duties.
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Fire Battalion Chief William Coulter addressed the Council pro-
testing what he considered to be a 610 salary reduction.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the Griffenhagen- Kroeger
report be accepted, subject to further consideration of those positions referred
to Mr. Medley.
2. Presented a proposal from Cotton & Francisco in amount of
$4, 000. 00 to perform the annual audit of the City's accounts for the fiscal
year 1971 -72 and recommended that the standard audit be supplemented by
a more detailed audit of certain specific accounts.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens
that the proposal of Cotton and Francisco in amount of $4, 000. 00 for the
annual audit of the City accounts for 1971 -72 fiscal year,be accepted and that
an amount not to exceed $500. 00 be authorized for special audits. Carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement between
the Shell Oil Company and the County of Los Angeles and other designated
cities for gasoline purchases during the fiscal year 1971 -72, and recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens
and unanimously carried that the County of Los Angeles Purchasing and Stores
Department Agreement No. 28478, "Gasoline - Bulk Deliveries ", entered into
with Shell Oil Company for and on behalf of the County of Los Angeles and
designated cities, be approved as to the City of E1 Segundo and that the pur-
chase of the gasoline requirements of the City for the 1971 -72 fiscal year be
authorized and directed.
4. Police Chief Johnson reported on the sale of three weapons which
had previously been declared surplus. One bid had been received for these
weapons. This was a total bid of $100. 00 from Sportsville, U. S. A. of
Redondo Beach.
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that, in the future, any
weapons that are not retained for Police Department use be destroyed in
accordance with Penal Code Section 12028.
5. Reported that bids had been received for Radar Unit for the Police
Department, which bids were as follows:
Name
Koontz Equipment Corp.
Radar Speedometer Service
F. Morton Pitt Company
Michael S. Wagner
Amount of Bid
$ 1, 185. 00
$ 1, 579. 45
$ 1, 594. 22
$ 1, 874. 25
These bids had been reviewed and it had been found that the two
lowest bids did not meet the City's complete specifications. It was therefore
recommended that the bid of F. Morton Pitt Company, the lowest responsible
bid, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer
that the bid of F. Morton Pitt Company in amount of $1, 594. 22, including tax,
be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Frederick.
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6. Reported that Hughes Aircraft Company had requested one year's
extension on the use of 118 office trailers. Motion was made by Councilman
McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that per-
mission to use 103 of the trailers be extended to August 12, 1972 and to
November 16, 1972 for the remaining 15 trailers.
7. 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.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2393,
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
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
8. Reported that the public hearing of the City of Los Angeles regarding
increase in taxicab rates, scheduled for July 8, 1971, had been postponed
indefinitely at the request of the Yellow Cab Company.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration, three resolutions to
initiate proceedings to realign the southerly boundary of E1 Segundo with the
City of Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Beach had adopted three counterpart
resolutions on July 6, 1971 and Mayor Stephens ordered Manhattan Beach
Resolution Numbers 2962, 2963 and 2964 filed with the City Clerk.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Resolution No. 2394, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENT-
ING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TERRITORY
FROM THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH TO THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PURSUANT TO THE PROVI-
SIONS OF SECTIONS 35270 TO 35280 OF THE GOVERN-
MENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Resolution No. 2395, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA REQUEST-
ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO TRANSFER
CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO TO THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
35270 TO 35280 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Resolution No. 2396, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA CONSENT-
ING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TERRITORY
FROM THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH TO THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PURSUANT TO THE PROVI-
SIONS OF SECTIONS 35270 TO 35280 OF THE GOVERN-
MENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes :. r Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that North American Rockwell had requested release of
$5, 500 which had been deposited with the City as a condition of approval of
Precise Plan No. 6. Since they have no present plans for construction of the
new building and Precise Plan No. 6 has expired, it was recommended that
the deposit be returned.
Motion was made b -,- Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously- carried That the deposit of $5, 500 for Precise Plan
No. 6 be returned to Nortlh American Rockwell.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Warrant _Numbers 32295 to 32 -124 inclusive, totaling $175, 772. 10
were read. -Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn and paid out
of the respective funds co,,-ering the same. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, _McGill, Nagel and
Zla,Tor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
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At the hour of 9 :45 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office
for a personnel session. At the hour of 10 :40 o'clock p. m. , the Council
reconvened,. the following members being present and answering roll call:
Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens.
The City Attorney presented the salary resolution for fiscal year
1971 -72. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer that Resolution No. 2397, 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. 2365 OF SAID COUNCIL AND
ALL RESOLUTIONS AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION
NO. 2 3 6 5. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Frederick.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :45 o'clock p. m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mayor