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that the offer to sell the property be withdrawn.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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