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1972 JUL 10 CC MINX El Segundo, California July 10, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 Mr. Floyd Carr, Jr. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held June 26, 1972, 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 meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various locations within the City in accordance with Resolution No. 2443, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of posting notice of the hearing and service by mail were in her files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received. The Clerk then read a letter from Mrs. Isabelle Frederick for Lucille Lancia, et al, requesting an extension of time to clear the following parcels: Vacant lot east of 626 West Elm Avenue Lot west of 617 West Elm Avenue Battalion Chief Coulter reported that the following parcels had been cleaned satisfactorily and could be removed from the list contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 2443: 535 Loma Vista Street 922 Loma Vista Street 125 Concord Street Vacant lot, southwest corner of Franklin Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive Chief Coulter reported that the following lots are being cleaned, but have not been completed: Vacant lot between 208 and 222 West Imperial Avenue 316 Standard Street 815 Washington Street 867 Washington Street Vacant lot south of 930 Selbv Street The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. -1- 3269 X 32'70 After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the Council sustain the objections as to the properties which are listed above as having been cleaned satis- factorily, overrule all other objections, authorize the Street Superinten- dent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the properties remaining in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2443 and instruct the Street Superintendent to schedule the cleaning of said lots so that the last ones to be cleaned will be Parcels No. 1, 6, 7, 10, 17, 18, and 19. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The Mayor reported that Mr. Lloyd Ballmer had announced his retirement as Vice President of the El Segundo Branch of Security Pacific National Bank and requested that July 27, 1972 be proclaimed as Lloyd Balmer Day in E1 Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that July 27, 1972 be proclaimed Lloyd Ballmer Day and that the following proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, Lloyd Ballmer has announced his retirement as Vice President of the Security Pacific National Bank after a distinguished career in which he rose from Night Transit Clerk to Vice President; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ballmer has served the E1 Segundo Community since 1945 as a member of the local branch of the Security Pacific National Bank as Assistant Manager, Branch Manager and Vice President; and WHEREAS, throughout his career in E1 Segundo Mr. Ballmer has been a community leader serving as President of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the E1 Segundo Kiwanis Club, Chairman of the Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, March of Dimes and Y. M. C. A.; and WHEREAS, his leadership and assistance to local businessmen and residents has been an important factor in the growth and prosperity of El Segundo for the past twenty -seven years; and WHEREAS, Lloyd and Jean Ballmer have contributed much to E1 Segundo, not only through business and civic activities but additionally through the warmth and generosity they have exhibited as individuals. NOW, THEREFORE, I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo congratulate Lloyd and Jean Ballmer upon achieving this milestone in their lives, express the apprecia- tion of the E1 Segundo community for their assistance and services over the past twenty -seven years; and in commemora- tion thereof do hereby proclaim Thursday, July 27, 1972 as LLOYD BALMER DAY in the City of El Segundo and wish Lloyd and Jean every success and happiness in their future endeavors. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 754 rescinding its Resolution No. 659 which granted petitions for the creation of Oil Drilling Districts No. 1 and 2 to Standard Oil Company. Ordered filed. -2- X 32'71 2. STANDARD OIL COMPANY, request to cancel its Bond No. 324541 in amount of $5, 000 furnished to the City of El Segundo covering Oil Drilling Districts 1 and 2. Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. He therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, sec- onded by Councilman Morgan, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Performance Bond No. 324541, dated June 22, 1967, with Standard Oil Company of California as Principal and Chubb /Pacific Indemnity Group as Surety, in amount of $5, 000, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: July 10, 1972. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that he had attended the meeting of the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities. At this meeting the Citizens Economy and Efficiency Committee of Los Angeles County presented its report on Fire Protection Services in Los Angeles County. This report is available to the cities and Councilman Nagel recommended that it be studied and a response be made through the Fire Chiefs' Association or the League of California Cities. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that on July 3, he and Mr. John Hessell had attended the Transportation Committee hearings in Sacramento regarding the E1 Segundo- Norwalk Freeway Bill. An amendment to the bill was to be voted on on July 3 which would state that this bill was not to be considered as a precedent but as a last resort and that there were no other situations in the State either now or anticipated that meet the same criteria. This is an Interstate highway which has a very definite deadline or it would lose its 901/o Federal funding (approximately $450, 000, 000). If the problem of the freeway is not resolved by July, 1973, the Federal funding will be allocated to some other area in the United States and the freeway will probably never be built. The bill required 5 affirmative votes to pass the Committee. There were only four affirmative votes on the floor, so the bill was carried over to a later session. At this time, the Council voted unanimously to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. John Hessell for his efforts on behalf of this legis- lation. Councilman Nagel reported that he will attend the meeting of the Transportation Committee when this bill will again be heard. 3. Councilman Nagel reported that he had attended a public meet- ing of the Los Angeles Airport Sound Abatement Committee at the Proud Bird Restaurant last Thursday. It had been reported that the L.A. Airport was going to put into operation what is known as reverse landings. This means the planes would take off and land over the ocean. Councilman Nagel voiced his objection to this plan which had been suggested by the City of Inglewood and agreed to by homeowners' groups in Westchester. He was assured that they would not put this plan into effect until they were notified that the Federal Government would approve it, after which they would hold meetings with all elected officials in the area around the airport. This plan is only in the study stage at this time. -3- X 32'72 4. Councilman Morgan inquired if anything further had been done on the Master Plan of the airport. Councilman Nagel reported that the plan is now on Mayor Yorty's desk for consideration. Mayor Balmer suggested that the City Manager send a letter to Mayor Yorty asking him to meet with members of the El Segundo City Council concerning this Master Plan before he sends it back to the Planning Commission. 5. Councilman Stephens presented the recommendations of the special ad hoc committee which had been appointed for the purpose of recommending to the Council a position and response to Attorney General Younger's request for endorsement of various pending legislation. The committee had met on June 27, 1972, and recommended the support and endorsement of all pending bills listed under Criminal Justice and Con- sumer Protection and the Noise Pollution Bill, but that the Council not support the Coastline Preservation Bill or the Environmental Quality Act Revision. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the recommendations of the committee be approved and that the Attorney General be notified of the Council's action in this matter. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a Memorandum of Understanding between the E1 Segundo Firemen's Association and City representatives for 1972 -73 fiscal year salaries and benefits for certain Fire Department employees. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the aforementioned Memorandum of Understanding be approved. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2447, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE SALARIES FOR CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a Memorandum of Understanding between the E1 Segundo Police Officers' Association and City representatives for 1972 -73 fiscal year salaries and benefits for certain Police Department personnel. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that the aforementioned Memorandum of Understanding be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2448, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE SALARIES FOR CERTAIN POLICE DEPART- MENT EMPLOYEES., which was read, be adopted. -4- X 32'73 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented an Ordinance amending Title 8 of the Municipal Code which will establish a new permit procedure for the regulation of pets and other animals. It was the consensus of the Council that Section 8. 02. 020 (2) be changed to read, "Fish and turtles kept as household pets or as a hobby only; ". City Manager Jones recommended that a public hearing be held before this ordinance is adopted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that the Citv Clerk be instructed to give appropriate notice of public hearing on this matter, said hearing to be held on July 24, 1972. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.02 THERETO AND REPEALING SECTIONS 9.04. 100 AND 9.04. 110 THEREOF RELATING TO ANIMALS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 206 REGULAT- ING SWINE.. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement be- tween the Shell Oil Company and the County of Los Angeles and other designated cities for gasoline purchases during the fiscal year 1972 -73, and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the County of Los Angeles Purchasing and Stores Department Agreement No. 30202, ''Gasoline -Bulk Deliveries" entered into with Shell Oil Company for and on behalf of the County of Los Angeles and designated cities, be approved as to the City of El Se gundo and that the purchase of gasoline requirements of the City for the 1972 -73 fiscal year be authorized as directed. 5. Planning Director Loverde reported on the J & J Salvage Com- pany operations at 2143 East Rosecrans Avenue. Stated he had been informed that the company was contemplating a change in the use of the property to storage for recreational vehicles and /or boats. Advised that on July 3, 1972, the District Attorney's Office had directed J & J Salvage Company to phase out the complete yard within sixty days and to draw up plans of the contemplated use as storage for recreation vehicles. Should there be no appreciable evidence in the next two months that J & J Salvage Company is progressing with stated plans, the Planning Director will request that further action be taken by the District Attorney. 6. Reported that the formation of a region -wide communications system for police and fire departments was being considered by 9 south bay cities and that a meeting had been held with representatives of the California Council on Criminal Justice regarding the possibility of fed- eral funding for this purpose. Most of the cities had indicated a willing- ness to advance local funding for the first phase of the project which includes a feasibility study and basic systems design. E1 Segundo has -5- X 32'74 already done this through Public Safety Systems, Inc. E1 Segundo had been asked to take the responsibility of coordinating the project, i. e. making application for federal funds to finance this project and the draft- ing of a joint powers agreement between the cities for participation in the program should federal funds not be available. Requested Council's approval to proceed with the preliminary coordination of this project. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, and unanimously carried that E1 Segundo participate in this pro- gram and that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the neces- sary action as set forth above. 7. Advised that used carpeting had been procured at no cost to the City and had been installed in the offices of the City Manager and Personnel. At the time of installation, it was found that sufficient suitable carpeting was not available to cover the Mayor's office, and therefore new carpeting was ordered. The cost of the new carpeting and installation was $790. 00 plus tax. Requested that this amount be authorized for payment out of the Contingency Account. Motion was made byCouncilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the above request be granted. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Advised that Finance Director Robert A. Keil had tendered his resignation, effective July 31, 1972, and requested the matter of his re- placement be discussed in Executive Session. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mary G. McGarry of Inglewood, for vehicle damage sustained in an acci- dent on April 28, 1972, and that said claim had been referred to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the recent widening of .E1 Segundo Boulevard has necessitated the reconstruction of an accessway to the West Basin Barrier Project Pressure Reducing Station located on east E1 Segundo Boulevard. This involves use by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District of City -owned property in front of the parking area at Fire Station No. 2. Presented an Easement Deed granting the Los Angeles County Flood Control District a non - exclusive easement for water conservation pur- poses and for ingress and egress in, on, over, under, and across said property. This document had been approved by the City Attorney and recommended that said Easement be executed by the Mayor on behalf of the City. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Easement Deed by and between the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal cor- poration, Grantor, and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Grantee, wherein Grantor grants to the Grantee a non - exclusive easement for water conservation purposes and for ingress and egress, in, on, under, over, and across the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as: Irev X 32'75 That portion of that parcel of land in the southeast one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter of Sec - tion 7, T. 3S., R. 14 W., in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, as shown on map recorded in Book 1, pages 507 and 508, of Patents, in the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, des- cribed in deed to City of E1 Segundo, recorded in Book 32811, page 79, of Official Records, in the office of said Recorder, within the following des- cribed boundaries: Commencing at the southeasterly corner of said parcel; thence westerly along the southerly line of said parcel, a distance of 187. 16 feet; thence northerly, parallel with the easterly line of said parcel, a distance of 30 feet to a point in the northerly line of the southerly 30 feet of said parcel, said point being the true point of beginning; thence westerly along said northerly line, a distance of 25. 00 feet; thence at right angles to last said line, northerly 10. 5 feet; thence easterly, parallel with the southerly line of said parcel, a distance of 25. 00 feet; thence southerly at right angles to last said line, a distance of 10. 5 feet to said true point of begin- ning. The area of the above described parcel of land is 263 square feet, more or less., be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and as so on file it is referred to and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby approve said Easement Deed and does hereby authorize and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk of said City to execute the same on behalf of said City and in its name, and to make delivery thereof in due course. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mavor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that bids had been received on June 19, 1972 for the construction of additional sewer lines and pumping capacity at No. 7 Plant (Palm and Virginia) which would eliminate two submersible pump- ing plants (No. 10 and No. 11); the construction of a gravity sewer line to eliminate No. 6 Plant; and the reconstruction of the sewer metering manhole on the sandhill trunk line. Stated that the bids received exceeded the City Engineer's estimate and therefore recommended that all bids be rejected and that the City Clerk be authorized to readvertise for bids for the construction of the aforementioned improvements except the con- struction of a gravity sewer line to eliminate No. 6 Plant. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the recommendations of the Director of Public Works be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: Erra X 32'76 RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS No. 72 -2 REVISED" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER PIPELINES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND SEWAGE PUMPS AT NO. 7 PLANT (PALM AVENUE /VIRGINIA STREET) AND REMODELING OF SANDHILL TRUNK SEWER METERING MANHOLE (IMPERIAL HIGHWAY 955 FEET WEST OF HILLCREST STREET) IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, " dated July 10, 1972, presented to the City Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby auth- orized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a. m, on August 21, 1972. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance approving the budget for the 1972 -73 fiscal year, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE 1972 -73 FISCAL YEAR., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 789 was waived. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Ordinance No. 789 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Warrant Numbers 35925 to 36150 inclusive, totaling $263, 943. 01 were read. Motion was made byCouncilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer read a request from the Planning Commission for a joint meeting with the City Council for the purpose of discussing zoning, parking plans, and other matters of mutual concern. By general consent, the date of August 15, 1972 was set for this meeting. X 32'7'7 2. Mayor Balmer announced that the City of Guaymas will be celebrating the opening of its International Airport on July 13, 1972. It was the consensus of the Council that congratulations be sent to the City of Guaymas on this occasion and that a proclamation be presented at the ceremonies on July 13, 1972. 3. Councilmen McGill and Stephens, and Mayor Balmer requested permission to be out of the country from July 12 through July 17. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 4. Councilman McGill stated that he would not be in attendance at the July 24 meeting since he will be out of town. 5. Councilman Stephens requested that Senate Bill No. 544 con- cerning Grade Separation Projects be reviewed by the staff and that a recommendation be made to the Council concerning this legislation. At the hour of 9:00 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 9:20 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answer- ing roll call. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:25 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, Aan D,ough, City erk rstr�y� I