1971 OCT 11 CC MINX
E1 Segundo, California
October 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. Eunice Creason of First Church of Christ,
Scientist.
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 MEETINGS
The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held September 13,
1971, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting held September 27, 1971, having
been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by
Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said
meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Mayor announced that hearing to show cause why the building
at 445 1/2 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated had been continued from
July 26, 1971. City Manager Jones advised that the escrow proceedings
had not yet been completed and recommended continuation for an additional
sixty days. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Balmer and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued until the regu-
lar council meeting to be held December 13, 1971.
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. PLANNING COMMISSION enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 740
recommending approval of Specific (Precise) Plan from Dr. John P. Pursell
to remodel second floor medical offices to a residential unit. This matter
has been set for hearing before the City Council on October 26, 1971.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION enclosing copy of legal description and map
showing the deletion of three parcels from the originally proposed C -3 zone
boundaries in concurrence with the Council's actions at September 13, 1971
meeting.
City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance effecting the zone change,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM-
PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE
"EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMEND-
ING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SEC-
TION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE.,
which was read.
After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman
McGill.
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3. MR. HERBERT A. QUASHNIK request for waiver from Specifications
for Painting House Numbers on Curbs. After discussion, motion was made
by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously
carried that this request be denied.
4. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ROAD DEPARTMENT advising of its
acceptance of 1969-70 and 1970-71 TOPICS funds from E1 Segundo. Ordered
filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Councilman Nagel reported that the Noise Abatement Committee is
presently working on a comprehensive Noise Ordinance which will be ready
for introduction at the next Council meeting.
2. Mayor Stephens reported on the League of California Cities Conven-
tion held in San Francisco September 26 through September 29, 1971. Stated
that a great amount of business was accomplished at the convention. Resolu-
tions were adopted covering a wide spectrum of topics, some of which were
tax relief for home renovation, drug treatment programs, undergrounding of
utilities, auto pollution inspection, agreements for location of freeways, zone
control of over and below freeway areas, city and county tax equities, aircraft
noise, tax reform, revenue sharing and a resolution urging an end to the Indo
China War.
3. Mayor Stephens reported on a resolution drafted by League of California
Cities urging support of City Councils to secure space shuttle program for the
State of California. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the United States of America has funded
preliminary studies of concepts and locations for the launching
of the American Space Shuttle in the 19701s; and
WHEREAS, these studies are expected to result in
the determination of a launch site during mid 1971; and
WHEREAS, the Space Shuttle Program represents the
largest single new American space effort during this decade; and
WHEREAS, 40, 000 primary jobs are expected to be
created within the aerospace industry within the state where the
launch site is selected; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has the largest
reservoir of research development, information, and operational
personnel and equipment prepared to enter into this project; and
WHEREAS, the physical requirements of the program
appear to be best adapted to aerospace test and launch facilities
within the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the selection of a site outside the State
of California for this program would result in the American
taxpayer absorbing the tremendous costs of re- establishment
and relocation of California aerospace facilities and manpower; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has
publicly recommended that the nation's space efforts include
detailed earth studies in behalf of ecological enhancement and
understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Defense has indicated
it will be able to incorporate some of its programs and meet many
of its space requirements at less cost through the use of the Space
Shuttle; and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Defense has a most
distinguished record of development, testing and launching of
vehicles at existing California aerospace complexes; and
WHEREAS, Vandenberg Air Force Base has recently
achieved its 1000th successful aerospace launch with the personnel
and equipment now present at that facility; and
WHEREAS, the logistics involved in the provision of
fuels, communications, data processing and other required func-
tions are readily available to the Space Shuttle Program in
Southern California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo that we urge every concerned
leader of the State of California who has the well -being of this
State's economy in his charge to give maximum personal support
to the securing of the Space Shuttle Program for the State of
California.
4. Mayor Stephens advised that Assembly Bill 1098, which mandates
the Highway Patrol Retirement Plan on general law cities, was ready to be
voted upon and urged that the Council oppose this Bill. Motion was made by
Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried
that letters be sent to legislators urging a no vote on AB -1098.
5. Mayor Stephens reported that the South Bay Councilmen's Association
had done extensive study in regard to the effectiveness of Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) in relation to regional governments and
reported that SCAG is proposing that membership be mandatory on all cities
and that they have taxing authority. South Bay Councilmen's Association
feels it is pertinent to form an organization to show State Legislators that
the services that SCAG would ordinarily perform could be handled by this
organization. The name, South Bay Cities Association, was suggested. This
association would take on a bigger role in legislative problems. The South
Bay Councilmen's Association asked that all member cities be canvassed
regarding this concept.
Councilman Frederick stated he could not vote for another body between
the County and City which might have taxing authority. After discussion,
a motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that
the concept of forming a South Bay area government association be approved.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and
Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilman Frederick
Absent: Councilmen None
REPORT OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Introduced Mr. John Wisser, Political Science student at E1 Camino
College, who has been assigned to El Segundo for this semester. Mr. Wisser
will be doing interviews and studies of the operations of the City and may do
some work projects on a volunteer basis.
2. As previously requested, presented Resolution of Intention to amend
the City's contract with the State Employees' Retirement System to provide
safety employees with a one -half pay continuance provision. Motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 2408 entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CON-
TRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRA-
TION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO. ,
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.
3. Reported that the application made for five employees under the Public
Employment Program of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 has received
approval. In order to implement the program, it is necessary for the City to
enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles which is the Program
Agent under this Public Employment Program.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the
County of Los Angeles, pertaining to hiring employees
under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, presented
to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby
approved, and that after execution by each of the above
named parties, 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 be-
half of the 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.
4. Presented an agreement between the Personnel Board of the State of
California, City of E1 Segundo and five other cities for cooperative recruiting
and testing of applicants for employment as police officers. This agreement
is the same as last year which had proved very satisfactory.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Agreement between the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver
City, E1 Segundo, Gardena, Inglewood, Manhattan
Beach, and the Personnel Board of the State of
California for cooperative recruiting and testing of
applicants for employment as police officers, pre-
sented to this Council on this date, be and the same
is hereby approved, and that, after execution by
each of the above named cities and the Personnel
Board of the State of California, a copy of said
Agreement be placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk; and,
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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.
5. Presented a proposal for cancellation of custodial service and the
employment of one part -time custodian. It is believed that by combining
the janitorial duties of the Police Department, City Hall, and the Library
that the level of service will be improved at a savings to the City. This
proposal will require the transfer of $4, 000 from the Professional Services
Account #109 -3H to the Permanent Salaries Account #109 -1A and authoriza-
tion for the addition of one part -time custodian in the Government Building
Account. Specific allocation of costs between the General Fund and Library
Fund for this service will be made in the 1972 -73 Budget.
Recommended that the agreement with Jim's Maintenance Service be
cancelled effective November 15, 1971, that approval be given for transfer
of funds from Account 109-3H to Account 109-1A and that authorization be
given for the hiring of one part -time custodian.
Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill
that the City Manager's recommendations, as set forth above,be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented a report on the use of a compact Datsun car in Police work
on an experimental basis. Brock Racing Enterprises, Inc. , has proposed to
furnish, at its cost, one vehicle with all necessary modifications and /or
options for a period of one year. The estimated cost to the City would be
$1, 350 for police radio and special equipment which will not be furnished by
Brock Racing Enterprises. This compact vehicle would be used as a regular
patrol car. Recommended that Council authorize participation in this program
subject to Brock Racing Enterprises providing a written proposal satisfactory
to the City Council.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and this program be
accepted in concept, subject to a satisfactory written proposal from Brock
Racing Enterprises, Inc.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. Presented a resolution urging commencement of construction of the
Interstate Route 105 Freeway. The object of this resolution would be to make
known the views of those cities in favor of the freeway. All cities which have
approved the freeway have been requested to express their position to the U. S.
Department of Transportation and to State and Federal elected representatives.
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Councilman Nagel suggested that we urge construction of the uncontested
portion of the freeway and that the name be changed from Century Freeway
to E1 Segundo Freeway. Councilman Frederick suggested the name be changed
to E1 Segundo- Norwalk Freeway.
Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that
the name be changed to E1 Segundo- Norwalk Freeway and that immediate con-
struction be urged for the uncontested portion of the Freeway and that Resolu-
tion No. 2409 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING
IMMEDIATE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
OF I -105 (EL SEGUNDO- NORWALK) FREEWAY.,
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.
8. Reported that the cost of distributing to E1 Segundo Citizens a state-
ment of the goals of the City and soliciting their comments amounted to $800
and recommended that this amount be transferred from the Contingency Account
to the Planning Department Special Supplies Account.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that $800 be transferred from the Contingency Account to the Planning Depart-
ment Special Supplies Account.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
9. Reported that none of the applicants qualified for position of Police
Captain in the last promotional employment examination and recommended
that authorization be given to conduct another closed/ promotional examination
for this position in the near future. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Mayor Stephens, and unanimously carried that permission be
granted to conduct the examination as recommended.
10. Reported that T & F Oil Company had requested one year's extension
on the use of a trailer as a temporary field office. Councilman McGill ques-
tioned the condition of the oil site and suggested the permit be withheld until
the site was in orderly condition. City Attorney Allen suggested that the lease
be extended for fifteen days with the provision that the site be kept in an orderly
condition and that all codes governing oil operations be adhered to, and that if
these conditions are met, a one year's extension would be considered.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick
and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Attorney, as set
forth above, be accepted and that an extension be granted to October 26, 1971
for use of one trailer on T & F Oil Company property at Grand Avenue and
Center Street.
11. Reported that at the request of City Council on August 23, 1971,
Staff members met with Mr. Foley of Foley Advertising and Display Company
to discuss Christmas season decorations for 1971. The results of that meeting
were as follows:
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City forces would install the poles, and those decorations
which the City presently owns would be used.
The Foley Company would install the wiring, install the City -
owned decorations, and furnish and install one centerpiece and two
bells for each of the 27 lines involved.
Payment would be broken down as follows: 25% upon completion
of the electrical work; 50% upon completion of the installation; 25%
upon completion of removal.
The complete installation would be ready prior to December 1,
1971, and removal would be accomplished no later than January 10,
1972. The price for the above would be $4, 240.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill
that the above recommendation be approved and that a purchase order be
issued in the total amount of $4, 240 with payments to be made in increments
as set forth above.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution authorizing
the destruction of certain Police Department records. Motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Resolution No.
2410 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN POLICE
DEPARTMENT RECORDS.,
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.
2. Presented a recommendation from attorneys Busterud, Draper &
Adams in the matter of water meter litigation with Hersey - Sparling, and
recommended that the City Council concur in this settlement.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the proposed Settlement Accounting
attached to a letter from the firm of Busterud, Draper & Adams
dated September 2, 1971, and that certain letter dated September 2,
1971, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Busterud, Draper
& Adams be authorized to settle on behalf of the Plaintiff City
of E1 Segundo in accordance with its letter and proposed Settle-
ment Accounting;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of
Release and Covenant Not to Sue be approved and the Mayor
authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City and the
City Clerk be directed to forward the same to Busterud,
Draper & Adams and that Busterud, Draper & Adams be
authorized in its sole discretion to deliver the same on
behalf of the City;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk
shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to Busterud,
Draper & Adams.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested an additional extension of approximately 60 days for the
presentation of resolution vacating the free right turn at E1 Segundo Boulevard
and Sepulveda Boulevard. This additional time is required because the Standard
Oil service station has not been removed and the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District is in the process of relocating an 18 -inch service main at
this location.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick
that the City Attorney be instructed to present a resolution vacating for street
purposes the property enumerated in Resolution of Intention No. 2350 to the
City Council at its regular meeting to be held November 22, 1971. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement with the
Southern Pacific Transportation Company for upgrading the crossing protection
at Sepulveda Boulevard and E1 Segundo Boulevard. The total estimated cost
for this project is $60, 000. The Railroad is responsible for 50% of the cost,
State of California 25 %, Public Utilities Commission and the City each 12 -1/2 %.
The signals on E1 Segundo Boulevard are scheduled to be completed within six
months and the signals on Sepulveda Boulevard in approximately 18 months.
Recommended that the agreement be approved.
Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the
Southern Pacific Transportation Company for up-
grading the crossing protection at Sepulveda and
E1 Segundo Boulevards, presented to this Council
on this date, be and the same is hereby approved,
and that after execution by each of the above named
parties, 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 the City and the City Clerk to
attest the same.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 4 for
the E1 Segundo Boulevard Project No. 68 -5. This Change Order covers a
time extension of 46 working days for the period from April 1 to September
30, 1971. Six days were required to relocate the Shell Oil Company pipe-
line, 28 days to replace Southern California Gas Company mains, 7 days
to install Pacific Telephone Company support structure, one day awaiting
results of bacteriological test for water main installed by the Contractor,
and 4 days because of rain. Funds for the total Change Order amount of
$13, 283. 77 are available in the Gas Tax fund accounts. Recommended
this Change Order be approved.
Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that Change Order No. 4, 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.
4. Presented for Council's consideration a master agreement between
the City of E1 Segundo and the State of California covering the areawide
TOPICS Plan and Study Report to be undertaken by the City. This agreement
is a necessary part of the paper work procedures established to qualify the
City for expenditure of TOPICS funds in the future. Recommended the agree-
ment be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
McGill that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the
State of California covering the areawide TOPICS
Plan and Study*Report, presented to this Council
on this date, be and the same is hereby approved,
and that after execution by each of the above named
parties, 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 the 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.
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5. Reported that bids had been received for furnishing and installing
water pipelines in various locations in the City on September 27, 1971, as
follows:
Recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder, BOMAC Construction, Inc., for Asbestos - Cement Pipe. After
discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Mayor Stephens that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California,
duly advertised for bids for furnishing and installing Water
Distribution System Mains, Phase II in accordance with
Specifications No. 71 -6; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said
City Council on September 27, 1971; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found
that the bid of BOMAC Construction, Inc. , in total amount
of $118, 266. 45 was the lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the
bid of BOMAC Construction, 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 BOMAC Construction, 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, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent Councilmen None.
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Alternate "A"
Alternate "B"
Asbestos - Cement
Cast Iron
Name
Pipe
Pipe
BOMAC Construction, Inc.
$118,266.45
$131,856.25
G. R. McKervey
118, 308. 00
137, 953. 00
Farmac Pipeline Company
119, 772.28
133, 487. 50
Doty Bros.
119, 793. 30
133, 578.61
Engineering Contractor4, Inc.
146, 151.76
149, 652.11
Vido Samarzich Co.
146, 973. 00
168, 834. 75
Bejac Construction Co.
147, 881.00
No Bid
Barron & Eckhardt
148, 181.60
162, 457. 30
Jenkin Construction Co.
153, 929.65
163, 815.36
Lopez Sewer Contractors, Inc.
157, 696.60
181, 878. 00
Chas. T. Brown
158, 562.00
168, 311.00
Recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder, BOMAC Construction, Inc., for Asbestos - Cement Pipe. After
discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by
Mayor Stephens that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California,
duly advertised for bids for furnishing and installing Water
Distribution System Mains, Phase II in accordance with
Specifications No. 71 -6; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said
City Council on September 27, 1971; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found
that the bid of BOMAC Construction, Inc. , in total amount
of $118, 266. 45 was the lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the
bid of BOMAC Construction, 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 BOMAC Construction, 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, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent Councilmen None.
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6. Reported that bids had been received for surface treatment of
Grand Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Center Street and for
Center Street between Grand Avenue and Imperial Avenue on September 27,
1971, as follows:
Name Amount
Vernon Paving Company $ 24, 214. 10
Sully- Miller Company 24, 234. 00
Industrial Asphalt Company 26, 310.20
Griffith Company 26, 734. 00
Recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder, Vernon Paving Company.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Frederick, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California
duly advertised for bids for Heater Remixing and Overlay
on Grand Av enue and Center Street in accordance with
Specifications No. 71 -7; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said
City Council on September 27, 1971; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works
found that the bid of Vernon Paving Company in total
amount of $24, 214. 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 Vernon 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received, except the bid of Vernon Paving 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, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. Presented for the Council's consideration a proposal from James
M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , for engineering services in
connection with equipping Water Well No. 13 and placing it in service.
After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by
Councilman Nagel that the proposal be accepted and the following resolution
be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the proposal of James M.
Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc. , for furnishing
engineering services in connection with means of equip-
ping Water Well No. 13 and architectural treatment of
the site, at a cost to the City not to exceed $6, 500. 00,
be accepted.
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Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Manager Jones reported on the status to date of the proposed
sale of Storm Drain Retention Basin No. 7 at Nevada Street, south of Pine
Avenue, advising that the four adjoining property owners of the site had
been invited to participate in the discussion.
Mayor Stephens asked if anyone wished to speak in this matter. Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Morgan, Sr. , being the only interested property owners
present, stated they were represented by their son, Jack Morgan, Jr. ,
who stated he was again offering his parents' proposal that the property
be reconveyed to them as original grantors. After discussion, motion
was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that
the offer to sell the property be withdrawn.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, and Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo
Municipal Code relative to business licenses for apartment house complexes,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING SECTION 5. 08. 085
AND AMENDING SECTION 5.08. 420 RELATING TO
BUSINESS LICENSES FOR APARTMENT HOUSE
COMPLEXES.,
which was read.
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After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of
Ordinance No. 773 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 773 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill
that Warrant Numbers 32976 to 33371 inclusive, totaling $503, 608. 85,
drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the
Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 9, 10, and 11, and cer-
tified by the Assistant Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget
approved by Ordinance No. 765, 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.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel inquired if the City Code or Ordinances covered
specific types of animals which could be kept as pets. City Attorney Allen
stated he would check into this matter and report back to the Council.
2. Councilman Nagel advised that Manhattan Beach had joined the
Municipal Data System of San Gabriel Valley and it was anxious for E1
Segundo to take this under advisement. City Manager Jones advised that
Council and Staff had been invited to visit the Xerox Computer Service
facility in West Los Angeles and suggested this be done before decisions
were made.
3. Councilman Nagel announced that he had been elected Treasurer of
the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities.
4. Councilman McGill reported on the unsatisfactory service being
rendered by the Yellow Cab Company to E1 Segundo citizens and suggested
that this situation might be improved by permitting another franchise for
the service. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council-
man Nagel and unanimously carried that the Staff be instructed to check into
this and report back to the Council at a later date.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting,
motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Norman Gardner who passed
away on September 23, 1971 and Mrs. Edna Gordon, who passed away on
October 7, 1971. The hour of adjournment being 9:45 o'clock p.m. Motion
carried.
APPROVE
Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
_ JANE_ D. HOUGH
City Clerk of the City of
E1 Segundo, California
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