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1971 JUN 14 CC MINX 3050 El Segundo, California June 14, 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 The Reverend Wilber Griffith of the First Baptist Church. 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, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: McGill. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 24, 1971, of the Adjourned Regular Meetings held May 25, 1971 and May 26, 1971, and of the Special Meeting held June 4, 1971, having been read and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. At this time, Mayor Stephens presented plaques, keys to the City of E1 Segundo and a letter to the Mayor of the home town of each of the American Field Service exchange students, Miss Edwiges de Carvalho of Brazil and Miss Evelyn Woehrer of Austria. Mayor Stephens presented plaques to Gloria Maria Rodriguez, Marco A. Estrada, and Jose I. Franco, Sister City Exchange Students from Guaymas, Mexico. 2. Mayor Stephens commended Police Reserve Officers Raymond Lewis, Don Pimental, Duaine Burdette, and Archibald Le Doux on their fine showing in the first Inter- Agency Reserve Training class which was graduated on Monday May 24, 1971. The ' Outstanding Reserve' award had been presented to Reserve Officer Raymond Lewis and Reserve Officer Donald Pimental placed second in the overall standings. 3. Mayor Stephens displayed a gift to the City of E1 Segundo from its Sister City of Guaymas, Mexico which was a statue of Cuauhtemoc, Aztec leader and hero of the Mexican people. The statue will be placed in the Library for permanent display. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the public hearing on the City's Budget for the Fiscal Year 1971-72 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 in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. The City Manager presented the budget for the 19 71- 72 Fiscal Year as follows: VN Department Amount Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13,325 City Manager . . . . . . . . . 42,210 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,980 Finance . . . . . . 114,375 City Treasurer . . . . . . . . 31,050 Legal. . . . . . . 35, 870 Planning . . . . . . . . . . 44,005 Gov't Buildings . . . . 44,070 Personnel . . . . . 15,855 Community Promotion . . . 19,000 Elections . . . 2,500 Non - Departmental . . . . . . . . . . 107,300 Police. . . . . . . . . 1, 115, 510 Fire 982, 910 Building Safety . . . . . . . . . . . 87,070 Civil Defense . . . 2,135 Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . 107,480 Street . . . . . . 334,315 Storm Drain . . . . . 29,480 Sanitation . . . . . . 94,950 Refuse Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . 101,100 Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,690 Recreation & Parks . . . 428,490 Water Department . . . . . . . . . . 1,616,170 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162,785 Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359,255 Revolving Fund . . . . . . . . 41,795 Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,765 Capital Improvement . . . . . . . . . 426,515 TOTAL BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,469,955 The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. The following persons spoke regarding the budget: Dr. John Meschuk, 811 California Street Mrs. Olga Benson, 730 California Street Mr. Norman Barr, 413 West Acacia Avenue Mr. Walter Eggert, 1435 East Sycamore Avenue Mr. Peter D. Charland, 709 East Maple Avenue Mr. Irving Erlandson, 601 Illinois Court Mrs. Mary Ferguson, 343 Hillcrest Street Mrs. Donna Hoyer, 317 East Pine Avenue 3051 Fire Chief Harry Gates presented a report on the matter of overtime for the Fire Department, which report had been previously requested by the Council. After discussion of this matter, the Council accepted the recommenda- tion of the City Manager as to the Fire Department budget. At the hour of 9:20 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens. The Ala`-or inquired if anyone in the audience wished to make further comment on the budget. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. -2- X 3052 The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the 1971-72 Budget, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE 1971-72 FISCAL YEAR. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. At the hour of 9:.35 o'clock p.m. , Councilman Frederick left the Council Chamber. 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. YELLOW CAB COMPANY request for an increase in taxicab fares. City Manager Jones advised that the same request is being taken under consid- eration by the City of Los Angeles. He has requested that E1 Segundo be put on the mailing list to receive a copy of the City of Los Angeles report, and recommended this matter be tabled until that time. By general consent, Council agreed-to table the Yellow Cab Company request pending receipt of the report from the City of Los Angeles. 2. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS request to consolidate services of E1 Segundo .library with the County Library system. This matter was taken up at the Library Board Meeting on this date with the Trustees voting against this consolidation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the action taken by the Library Board be confirmed and that the City Manager be directed to advise the County Board of Supervisors to this effect. REPORT OF COMMITTEES Councilman Nagel reported on the tax rates and salary resolutions for the South Bay Sanitation District and for Sanitation District No. 5. REPORT OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for construction of bicycle path along Vista del Mar from Grand Avenue to the south City limits, which bids were as follows: Name Sandoval Paving Company Sully- Miller Contracting Co. Progressive Paving Company Hallberg Paving Company Micca Construction Company Amount of Bid $ 4,832.10 4,991.40 5,920.65 6,903.00 7,248.15 Recommended that the lowest bid of Sandoval Paving Company, 'in the amount of $4, 832. 10, be accepted. -3- X 3053 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for constructing an asphaltic concrete bicycle path on the east side of Vista del Mar from Grand Avenue south to 45th Street in accordance with Specification No. 71 -5; and, WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on June 14, 1971; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Sandoval Paving Company, in total amount of $4, 832. 10, was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Sandoval Paving 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: an(], BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Sandoval Paving Company are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby auth- orized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McGill. 2. Presented recommendations from the Recreation and Parks Commission and Department for changes in park rules. The changes would give authority for park reservations to the Recreation and Parks Director rather than to the Council and Chief of Police and would place the Library Park under the sarne regulations as the other City parks. The City Attorney then read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Park rules and regulations, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ''EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE'' BY AMENDING SECTIONS 13. 04.180 AND 13. 04. 240, AND REPEALING SECTION 13. 04. 250 RELATING TO PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS. which was read. After motion dul'v niade and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Balmer. X 3054 3. Requested authorization to sell the following weapons at public auction in accordance with the provisions of Section 12028 of the Penal Code of the State of California: a. High Standard Citation Automatic Pistol, .22 caliber Model 102, Serial No. 872780, DR 67-5343. b. Japanese Nambu Automatic Pistol, 7. 65 caliber Serial No. 60291, DR 68-2190. c. Winchester Rifle, .44 caliber, 1873 Model Serial No. 340581B, DR 66- 7552. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above request be approved and that the Chief of Police be and he is hereby authorized to publish notice of the auction sale and a list of the weapons to be included in the sale. 4. Reported that the medical insurance policy covering City employees will expire on June 30, 1971, and while negotiations are in progress for a new policy, requested a 60 -day extension of the present policy at an increase of approximately 177o. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the present policy with Intercoast Life Insurance Company be extended for 60 days at an increase in premium rate of 17 %. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McGill. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a report on the Staff study regarding regulation of trailer parks in the City. City Manager Jones submitted a copy of the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin to the Council which reported on Assembly Bill No. 2294. This Bill, scheduled to be acted upon this week, would remove the authority of cities to fully regulate mobilehome parks and would eliminate the cities' jurisdiction over the placement of mobilehomes. Council directed City Manager to prepare a letter to legislators opposing AB -2294. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration the Uniform Building Code 1970 Edition, Volume I, including the Appendix thereof, the Uniform Building Code Standards for Volume I, 1970 Edition, and the Uniform Build- ing Code Volume IV Dangerous Buildings, 1970 Edition, all of which are promulgated and published by the International Conference of Building Officials. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that three (3) copies of the above codes be ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk and made available for public inspection. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance which would adopt the above codes, entitled: -5- X 3055 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 SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE. which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Balmer. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on July 12, 1971; that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing and that the form of Notice of Public Hearing, which was read by the City Attorney, be approved. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1970 Edition (Uniform Building Code Volume II) including Appendices A, B, and C, and the Uniform Mechanical Code Standards thereof, promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that three (3) copies of the above codes be ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk and made available for public inspection. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance which would adopt the above codes, 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. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Balmer. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on July 12, 1971; that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing and that the form of Notice of Public Hearing, which was read by the City Attorney, be approved. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, and G thereof, promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. X 3056 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that three (3) copies of the above codes be ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk and made available for pub- lic inspection. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance which would adopt the above codes, 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. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the matter be set for public hearing on July 12, 1971; that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of public hearing and that the form of Notice of Public Hearing, which was read by the City Attorney, be approved. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that proposals had been solicited from three firms for the design of the remainder of Project No. 3450 under the City's joint powers agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District and recommended that the proposal of Lampman and Associates be accepted for this work. Mr. Glickman introduced Mr. Clifford E. Lampman and Gerald P. Taylor, who made themselves available to answer questions by the Council. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED,that that certain contract between the City of El Segundo and Lampman and Associates for engineering services for Storm Drain Project No. 3450, excluding Line C, of the 1970 County Storm Drain Bond Issue Program presented to the Council this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and a copy of said contract be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on be- half of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McGill. -7- ON 2. By general consent, the matter of Assessment District 71, Concord Place, was postponed until the next regular Council meeting to be held June 28, 1971. 3. Presented for Council's consideration Change Order No. 3 for the improvement of E1 Segundo Boulevard (Project No. 68 -5) covering field changes in the construction of Storm Drain "A" and the complete revamping of the loop detection for the traffic signals at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street, which would increase the contract in amount of $5, 197. 00. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Change Order No. 3 as hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McGill. 4. Presented for Council's consideration the recommendations of the Underground Utilities Advisory Committee for installing electric and telephone facilities underground. Recommendations, in order of Commit- tee' s preference, were Grand Avenue (Eucalyptus easterly to Lomita); Alley east of Main (Holly to Mariposa); and Alley west of Main (Grand to Mariposa). After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the first recommendation of the Underground Utilities Advisory Committee be accepted, that of Grand Avenue (Eucalyptus easterly to Lomita or farther if funds permit) and that the Staff be authorized to take action as required to commence this project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Transient Occupancy Tax, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.12. 040 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELAT- ING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 764 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 764 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McGill. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Warrant Numbers 31905 to 32041 inclusive, totaling $169, 359. 24 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 27 and 28 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 743, be ratified and approved. -8- 305'7 X 3058 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Frederick and McGill. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens reported that he had been appointed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Burton Chace to the Crime and Delinquency Control Com- mission. At the hour of 11 :20 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 11:45 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that Captain James H. Johnson be appointed Police Chief of the City of E1 Segundo. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Mayor Stephens, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:50 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVE ane D. Hough, Cit Clerk May Wen