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1971 OCT 26 CC MINX 3130 El Segundo, California October 26, 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, Mayor Stephens asked that all present bow their heads in silence in memory of Councilman Frederick, who passed away on October 14, 1971. Thereafter, all joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by the Reverend Mr. Chester Harter, Jr, 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, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 11, 1971 were read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the last sentence of the second paragraph of Item 1, Page 12 be changed to read, "After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the offer to sell the property be withdrawn. " Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting held October 11, 1971 be approved as corrected. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for public hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan for Dr. John P. Pursell to remodel second floor medical offices to a residential unit at 311 Main Street. City Manager Jones advised that notices had not been mailed within the prescribed time and recommended continuation until the next Council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued until the regular Council meeting to be held November 8, 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. Mrs. R. A. McMahon, enclosing copy of a letter addressed to Councilman7N_a7Cel regarding tie distribution of newspapers in violation of the handbill ordinance. Councilman Nagel stated he had already responded to Mrs. McMahon by telephone. Chief Johnson stated that the Police De- partment has in the past taken action to stop the throwing of newspapers on nonsubscribers' lawns. City Attorney Allen informed the Council that the State Supreme Court had recently found unconstitutional a handbill ordinance of the City of Thousand Oaks similar to El Segundo's ordinance, and that the District Attorney will not accept any cases for prosecution under this ordinance until the Supreme Court decision has been analyzed. City Manager Jones advised that he would respond to Mrs. McMahon's letter. -1- X 3131 2. West Basin Water Association being request for the Council to appoint a director to replace Councilman Frederick. By unanimous consent, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman Balmer be and he is hereby appointed to serve as director of the West Basin Water Association to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman Frederick; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advise the said West Basin Water Association of this appointment. 3. Federal Aviation Administration being response to letter of September s in which the Council voiced its disapproval of new regulations which would direct more flights to the south end of the airport thus increasing the noise level over El Segundo. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. J. Gelb, 1617 East E1 Segundo Boulevard, stated he was con- testing the decision that his boat yard be entirely screened from view. He stated that when he received permission to operate the boat yard he under- stood that only the trailer on the property would be required to be screened from view. By general consent, after discussion, the decision of the Director of Building and Safety was upheld that the boat yard be screened along E1 Segundo Boulevard and Illinois Street as a requirement for issuance of a temporary trailer permit and that this should be accomplished within approx- imately 90 days. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that Mr. Fred Di Bella, 754 Hillcrest Street be appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee. 2. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that Mr. Jack Neil, 729 Washington Street be appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee. 3. Mayor Stephens announced that the South Bay Councilmen's Asso- ciation would told a dinner meeting October 28, 1971 at the Crown Imperial Restaurant. A committee report on South Bay Area Government will be presented at this meeting along with the result of combined cities' efforts for negotiation of wage summary for last year. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that T & F Oil Company requested an extension of one year for use of a trailer on its property at Grand Avenue and Center Street. Stated that this permit had been previously extended for 15 days with the provision that the property be kept in orderly condition and that it adhere to all applicable codes. T & F Oil Company advised that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District will be redeveloping this property and it would like to time its improvements with the County developments. Direc- tor of Building and Safety Dalgleish stated he would be discussing these plans with T & F Oil Company, as well as what could be done in the immediate future to improve this area. After discussion, motion was made by Council- man McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that T & F Oil Company be granted a 60 -day extension for use of a trailer and that the Director of Building and Safety report back to the Council on plans for improvement of the property panding redevelopment by the County Flood Control District. -2- X 3132 2. Presented bids for Copper Tubing and Valves for the Water Depart- ment, as follows: Item 1 60 ft (5 rls) 3/4" Type K Copper Tubing Item 2 60 ft (10 rls) 1" Type K Copper Tubing Item 3 24 ea. 1" KVC -3W Ford Angle Valves - Lockwing Item 4 36 ea. 3/4" KVC -2W Ford Angle Valves - Lockwing Item 5 24 ea. 1" #5200 -16 Hays Corp. CS x C Item 6 36 ea. 3/4" #5200 -16 Hays Corp. CS x C Item No. AMOUNT OF BID Recommended that the lowest bid for each item be accepted, as follows: Items 1 and 2 Keenan Pipe and Supply Company for total of $540. 54, includ- ing tax, and Items 3, 4, 5 and 6 Western Water Works Supply Company for $605. 05, including tax. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the low bid on all items be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to Keenan Pipe & Supply Company for $540. 54 and to Western Water Works Supply Company for $605. 05. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that bids had been received for various items of automo- tive equipment and were the result of a joint purchasing arrangement with the cities of Manhattan Beach and Torrance. Recommended that the low bid for each item b° accepted: Three-4-door Sedans --Police Pursuit Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 10, 394. 79 Coast Chrysler & Plymouth 9,998.46 Earle Ike Dodge 10, 394. 40 Ray Vane Chrysler & Plymouth 10, 015. 62 Wilmar Dodge Sales 10, 258. 68 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the low bid of Coast Chrysler & Plymouth in the total amount of $9, 998. 46, including tax for three Police Pursuit Sedans 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 None. -3- Howard Keenan Pipe Western Supply & S upply H. C. Wtr Wks Park -Son Company Company Lawson Sply Co. Inc. 1 $ 159.00 $ 151.20 $ 189.00 $168.00 $ 204.00 2 378.00 363.60 450.00 408.00 504.00 3 No Bid 194.40 158.40 132.24 187.20 4 No Bid 178. 56 192.60 145.44 171.00 5 No Bid 164.64 159.60 152.40 158.40 6 No Bid 158.04 154.80 146.16 151.20 Recommended that the lowest bid for each item be accepted, as follows: Items 1 and 2 Keenan Pipe and Supply Company for total of $540. 54, includ- ing tax, and Items 3, 4, 5 and 6 Western Water Works Supply Company for $605. 05, including tax. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the low bid on all items be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to Keenan Pipe & Supply Company for $540. 54 and to Western Water Works Supply Company for $605. 05. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that bids had been received for various items of automo- tive equipment and were the result of a joint purchasing arrangement with the cities of Manhattan Beach and Torrance. Recommended that the low bid for each item b° accepted: Three-4-door Sedans --Police Pursuit Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 10, 394. 79 Coast Chrysler & Plymouth 9,998.46 Earle Ike Dodge 10, 394. 40 Ray Vane Chrysler & Plymouth 10, 015. 62 Wilmar Dodge Sales 10, 258. 68 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the low bid of Coast Chrysler & Plymouth in the total amount of $9, 998. 46, including tax for three Police Pursuit Sedans 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 None. -3- r•` One 4 -door Sedan - Police Plain Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 2,998.49 Coast Chrysler & Plymouth 3,008.70 Earle Ike Dodge 3,281.12 Ray Vane Chrysler & Plymouth 3,008.70 Wilmar Dodge Sales 3,074.56 Recommended that the purchase of this item be withheld pending the outcome of the proposal made by Brock Racing Enterprises to supply a Datsun compact car for use as a Police Plain unit. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in the total amount of $2, 998. 49, including tax for one Police Plain Sedan be accepted, but that the purchase order be withheld until a determination is made in the matter of a Datsun Sedan being supplied. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. One 4-door-Sedan - City Manager Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 2,847.46 Coast Chrysler & Plymouth 2,848.09 Earle Ike Dodge 2,987.49 Ray Vane Chrysler & Plymouth 2,858.59 Wilmar Dodge Sales 2,906.28 Martin Chevrolet 3,030.68 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in the total amount of $2, 847. 46, including tax for one 4 -door Sedan 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 None. One-4-door Sedan --Fire Chief Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 2,911.78 Coast Chrysler & Plymouth 2,912.41 Earle Ike Dodge 2,966.17 Ray Vane Chrysler & Plymouth 2,922.91 Wilmar Dodge Sales 3,056.38 Martin Chevrolet 3,055.21 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in the total amount of $2, 911. 78, including tax for one 4 -door Sedan be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Z' a 3133 X 3134 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Two 1/2 Ton Pickups 115" Wheel Base -Parks & Street Departments Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 5,456.32 Earle Ike Dodge 5, 619.28 Wilmar Dodge Sales 5, 533.84 International Harvester -Long Beach 5, 438. 90 Martin Chevrolet 5,939.72 G. M. C. Truck & Coach -Los Angeles 5,934.86 Roberts International 6,300.00 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of International Harvester in the total amount of $5,438. 90, including tax for two half ton pickup trucks 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 None. One 1/2 Ton Pickup 131" Wheel Base - Street Department Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 2,788.01 Earle Ike Dodge 2,887.40 Wilmar Dodge Sales 2,753.66 International Harvester -Long Beach 2,906.51 Martin Chevrolet 3,032.66 G. M. C. Truck & Coach -Los Angeles 2,995. 72 Bob Hansen International 3,078.60 Roberts International 3, 150.00 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the low bid of Wilmar Dodge Sales in the total amount of $2, 753. 66, including tax for one half ton pickup truck 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 None. 4. Reported that evaluation of the data processing services offered by San Gabriel Valley Municipal Data Systems (MDS) and Xerox Computer Services (XCS) had been completed and recommended approval be given to contract with Xerox Computer Services for an on -line system of computer services. Mr. Jones introduced Mr. William McKissock of XCS, who made ':himself available to answer questions by the Council. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that the folio ving resolution be adopted: -5- X 3135 RESOLVED, that that certain contract between the City of El Segundo and Xerox Computer Services for an on -line system of computer services 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 City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish reported on substandard structures in the City. Stated that the 1970 Census revealed that approxi- mately 10. 4% of the dwellings in E1 Segundo could be considered substandard, and outlined procedures by which the department would like to upgrade struc- tures which are found to be nonconforming to Building Standards. Introduced a new employee, Building Inspector Ruben E. Hall, who would assist in this program. Requested support of the Council in the plan outlined. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that the Building and Safety Department be supported in its endeavor to bring the substandard structures up to Code requirements. 6. Reported that the annual meeting of the International City Managers' Association is scheduled for November 6 through 10 in Hollywood, Florida and that he would be absent from the next Council meeting in order to attend the conference. DEPUTY CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the city had been received from Mr. Dennis McMillion, 9080 Bloomfield Avenue, Cypress, California, for vehicle damage and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the action of the Deputy City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance carrier be approved. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with California Public Employees Retirement System to include oae -half continuance pay for safety members. This is the ordinance to effect the change initiated by Resolution of Intention No. 2408 adopted at the Council meeting of October 11, 1971. City Attorney then read the title of said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOY- EES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. X 3136 Councilman Nagel asked for a description of this amendment. City Manager Jones advised that the amendment provides that one -half the retiree's benefits would be paid to his beneficiary upon his death at no reduction in retirement payments while he is alive. The contract now provides that payments would be reduced to the employee upon his retire- ment. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. Reported that in lieu of presenting an ordinance at this time which would establish a special fund to receive payments from a Voluntary Parking District, as previously directed, recommended that the C -RS zone ordinance be amended to provide that all funds be deposited into a parking district fund which would be expended at the express approval of the City Council for allevi- ation of parking problems in C -RS zones. This concept had been concurred in by the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the aforesaid concept be approved and that an amendment be pre- pared to the C -RS zone ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance effecting C -3 zone changes, 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, further reading of Ordinance No. 774 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel,seconded by Councilman Balmer, Ordinance No. 774 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and l7ayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen Nrne; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the matter of adoption of ordinance regarding the zone change for property bordered by Eucalyptus Drive, Sierra Street, Grand Avenue and Pine Avenue be continued until the regular Council meeting to be held December 27, 1971. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that Warrant Numbers 33372 to 33477 inclusive, totaling $311, 847. 07 drawn in payment of demands, a.list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Number 12, and certified by the Assistant Direc- tor of Finance as confcrming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 765, be ratified and approved. -7- X 313'7 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman McGill stated he was planning to be out of the City and requested permission to be absent from the Council meetings during the month of November. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that this request be granted. 2. Councilman McGill stated he thought all the City streets should be paved, but specifically the residential areas should have curbs, sidewalks and paved streets. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Stephens, and unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works be instructed to report to the Council as to what would be required to accom- plish the building of sidewalks, paving and curbing all residential streets. 3. Mayor Stephens asked if there were any plans in the near future for bringing before the Council the subject of the new sewage treatment plant. City Manager Jones stated that additional information was required from the Department of Water and Power and as soon as that was available, it would be brought before the Council. 4. Mayor Stephens presented the following proclamation expressing the Council's sympathy to the family of Councilman Robert W. Frederick, who passed away on October 14, 1971: WHEREAS, Robert W. Frederick served the people of El Segundo faithfully as a member of the E1 Segundo Unified School Board of Education for ten years and as Councilman for the City of El Segundo for seventeen consecutive years, and WHEREAS, during his long and fruitful life Councilman Frederick was a devoted husband and father, successful businessman and a leading citizen of the E1 Segundo commun- ity, and WHEREAS, he was a true friend of all the people with sincerity and dedication seldom found, yet so greatly needed in public life; and WHEREAS, he gave generously of his time, his interests, his abilities and his resources in support of both E1 Segundo and other communities of the South Bav area: and WHEREAS, service to one's community and fellowman is among the highest and most important levels of service which man may perform. WHEREAS, in all these roles he maintained to an un- common degree the admirable characteristics of honesty, courage, generosity, and compassion for his fellowman, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City Council or the City of E1 Segundo, California expresses the appreciation of the people of this community for the meri- to_-ioas service of Robert W. Frederick to his community, and conveys its expression of deepest sympathy to his widow and family. I:Z X 3138 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Mary Ferguson, 343 Hillcrest Street, stated that she understood Census Bureau information was confidential and asked how the Building and Safety Director obtained the information regarding substandard dwellings in the City. City Manager Jones replied that statistical summary reports were received and not specific locations. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p, m. , the Council reconvened, the follow- ing members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that James G. Morgan of 346 Whiting Street, be appointed to fill the vacancy in the City Council created by the untimely death of Council- man Frederick. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Peter D. Charland of 709 East Maple Avenue, be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy which will be created by the appointment of Mr. Morgan to the City Council. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Robert W. Frederick, the hour of adjournment being 10 :00 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH City Clerk of t e ity of - -- E1 Segundo, California APPROVED: By C � -, eputy Mayor -