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1972 JUN 26 CC MINX 3261 E1 Segundo, California June 26, 1972 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 Councilman Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mavor, 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 MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held June 12, 1972 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held June 19, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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. EL SEGUNDO JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB, expressing apprecia- tion for Council's concern for POW's and MIA's in Southeast Asia. Ordered filed. 2. HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, requesting support for the annual Boy Scout parade to be held next February. It was the consensus of the Council that other organizations should assume this responsibility. Mayor Balmer stated he would reply to this request. 3. ATTORNEY GENERAL EVELLE J. YOUNGER request to support legislation in the fields of criminal justice and environmental protection. Mayor Balmer appointed Councilman Stephens and Police Chief Johnson as an ad hoc committee to study these legislative proposals and to report their findings to the Council. 4. GEORGE J. MORIARTY letter of resignation from Recreation and Parks Commission, effective June 30, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the resignation of George J. Moriarty be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that applications be accepted to fill this vacancy and that the date of July 24, 1972 be set as the closing date for receiving said applications. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 753 denying request for variance to reduce the side yard requirement on the south side of structure located on property at 724 Penn Street. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Stephens reported that the South Bay Cities Associa- tion had voted to oppose the funding of sanitation facilities for a project in Palos Verdes which would increase the density of that area. Stated that there is a suit now pending by the adjoining property owners to pre- vent the rezoning and development of this property. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that no action be taken pending the X 322 me of the court trial. Mayor Balmer advised that this matter will be brought up at a special meeting of the L.A. County Sanitation District No. 5 on June 28th and that a vote would be required. Stated that the views of the Council could best be expressed by voting to oppose the funding for the sanitation facilities. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that the Noise Abatement Committee discussed the presentation the Council had made to the Airport Board of Commissioners some time ago. This included a request to provide bet- ter distribution of aircraft traffic, and a request to review the airport master plan to eliminate some uses adjacent to the City's northern bor- der. Also, the Committee voted to join N. O. I. S. E. on a trial basis for one year. Reported that a special committee had been appointed to re- vise portions of the Noise Ordinance, which would be presented to the Council at some future date. 3. Councilman Nagel reported that the Federal Revenue Sharing Bill had passed the House of Representatives and suggested that apprecia- tion be expressed to Congressmen Bell and Wilson who supported the Bill. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that a resolution be sent to Senators John Tunney and Alan Cranston urging their support in getting the Bill passed through the Senate. 4. Mayor Balmer reported that he and Public Works Director Glickman had gone to Sacramento on June 22 to discuss E1 Segundo's storm drain problem with Assemblyman Beverly. Stated that Assembly- man Beverly was very helpful in obtaining appointments which enabled them to discuss the problem with two members of the State Lands Com- mission. Assemblyman Beverly was optimistic and felt the Lands Com- mission may act favorably on the proposed lease to cross State beach property. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the matter of licensing additional taxicab com- panies for operation in E1 Segundo had been deferred for six months in December, 1971 and that Mr. Robert S. Patterson of the Yellow Cab Company was in attendance to report on the Company's efforts to improve service. Mr. Patterson stated that manv difficulties had been encountered with the new computer system and he did not feel the use of the system had alleviated anv of E1 Segundo's problems. Stated that efforts had been made to improve the service to El Segundo. Made four suggestions for action that might be taken: a) Yellow Cab Company to abandon service in El Segundo b) Open up competition for other companies to serve the City c) Continue the service as presently being furnished d) Assign three cabs to E1 Segundo exclusively that would be confined to the Citv limits. It was suggested by the Council that Mr. Patterson submit a written proposal for setting up cab service exclusively in El Segundo and that action be withheld until this proposal is reviewed. 2. Presented Memorandum of Understanding for 1972-73 Fiscal Year salaries and benefits for General Employees. Stated that the Police and Fire Department salary and fringe benefits will be submitted to the Council for approval upon completion of negotiations with these organiza- tions. Recommended that salaries and benefits for management and con- fidential employees be discussed in executive session. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that the aforementioned Memorandum of Understanding be approved. -2- KA Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2442, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE SALARIES FOR CERTAIN 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. 3. Presented a request from Fire Battalion Chief Walter Voegtli to be advanced in salary from Range 119Y to 119Z on the basis of similar action approved by the Council on November 14, 1966. It was the consensus of the Council that the intent of the action taken in 1966 was that an additional longevity increase be granted after 14 years service and this intent would be honored, but should not be construed as setting a precedent for other similar situations. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Battalion Chief Walter Voegtli be advanced in salary from Range 119Y to Range 119Z effective April 14, 1972. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented an agreement between the City and the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce under which the Chamber will arrange for the installation of Christmas decorations for three years on prominent pub- lic streets in the City. Recommended that this agreement, which provides for payment to the Chamber of up to $4, 000 each year for such decorations, be approved. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce for the installation of Christmas decorations each year for three years, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that 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 said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- 3263 X 3264 At this time, the Mayor announced that Mr. Norman Barr had been elected president of the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce. 5. Presented a resolution declaring the existence of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on certain property to be a nuisance and order- ing the abatement thereof. The fact of said nuisances had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau and legal action had been recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2443, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF., 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. 6. Presented Resolution approving the 1972 -73 Fiscal year Budget and recommended adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Resolution No. 2444, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1972 -73 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. 7. Presented an 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, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. X 3265 8. Requested Director of Finance Keil to present year -end budget adjustments for 1971 -72 Fiscal Year. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the Recommended Year -End Budget Adjustment Report be accepted and the recommended transfer of funds between accounts be approved. Motion carried. 9. Advised that a deadline date of July 5, 1972 has been set for submission of applications for continued funding of the PEP Program for the second year. Advised that six positions had been filled under this plan last year and recommended these be retained and two additional positions authorized for inclusion in the program. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the Staff be authorized to submit application for continued funding of the program for the second year, beginning in September, 1972, and that this application include eight positions: Housing Inspector, Maintenance Craftsman, Stenographer Clerk, Typist Clerk, Public Works Maintenance Man and License Inspector, Garage Mechanic and Park Maintenance Man. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Leo Everett Greene, III, 1509 East Mariposa Avenue, for damages alleged to have been sustained on March 16, 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. At this time, the City Attorney advised he had an item he wished to discuss with the Council in Executive Session. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution providing for the transfer of funds from the County of Los Angeles to the City of E1 Segundo in the amount of $23, 921. 00 for maintenance of streets in the City's Select System, and recommended that said resolution be adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2445, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYS- TEM STREETS., 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. Reported that bids had been received for construction of oper- ating facilities for Water Well No. 13 on June 5, 1972, as follows: -5- X 3266 Name Amount Pylon, Inc., Engineering Contractors $ 58,232. 00 Healy - Tibbitts Construction Co. $ 59, 052.00 Taymech Corporation $ 59, 986. 00 Advised that the lowest bid exceeds the funds presently budgeted for this project and that an additional $22, 500 would be required in order to proceed with the work. Recommended that an additional $22, 500 be appro- priated for the project and that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Pylon, Inc. , Engineering Contractors. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that $22, 500 be transferred from the Capital Facility Reserve to the Water Operating Account for this project. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for construction of operating facilities for Water Well No. 13 in accordance with Specifications No. 71 -8; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on June 5, 1972; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Pylon, Inc. , Engineering Contractors , in total amount of $58, 232. 00 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Pylon, Inc., Engineering Contractors, 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 Citv 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 Pylon, Inc. , Engineering Contractors, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Requested permission to solicit proposals for a water system study. This would include review of reports made in 1965 -66 relating to the trans- mission system; review of the City's present storage and supply capabilities; and review of the cost of water and rate charges. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that proposal requests be sub- mitted to qualified firms for the study of El Segundo's water system. X 3267 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code by amending Section 20. 08. 225 relating to Home Occupations, 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 SECTION 20. 08. 225 RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 788 was waived. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that Ordinance No. 788 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 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that Warrant Numbers 35777 to 35924 inclusive, totaling $387, 492. 93, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 31 and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 765, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Stephens stated that State Senator James Wedworth had introduced a resolution urging runway extensions at Los Angeles Interna- tional Airport for the purpose of alleviating aircraft approach noise over residential areas. Urged that the Council strongly oppose this resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that a letter be prepared outlining the City's objections to Senator James Wedworth's resolution and that a copy of this letter be sent to all State Senators, U. S. Senators Tunney and Cranston and to Congressmen Wilson and Bell. 2. Councilman Stephens reported that he had appeared in Sacramento to testify before the Senate Transportation Committee regarding the I -105 Freeway but that this item had been removed from the agenda and had been rescheduled for July 3. Advised that he would be unable to attend on that date and asked that another Councilman attend. Councilman Nagel stated that he would make an effort to appear. 3. Councilman Nagel testified to the many accomplishments of The Reverend Fionnan Colm Brannigan, S. J., who passed away on June 20. Father Brannigan had been pastor of St. Andrew's Russian - Byzantian Church since its inception in 1957. At the hour of 9:50 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, all members being present and answering roll call. -7- x 3268 City Manager Jones presented a recommendation that Management and confidential employees be granted a 5% salary increase, an increase in vaca- tion schedule identical to that approved for members of the E1 Segundo Employees' Association and increased payment of health and hospitalization payments identical to that approved for the members of the E1 Segundo Employees' Association. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. The City Attorney presented a resolution covering salaries and benefits for management and confidential employees. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2446, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE SALARIES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES., which was read, be adopted: On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Allen presented a request to attend a workshop on legal problems related to location of airports, to be conducted in July, 1972 in New York City by the Practicing Law Institute. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the City Attorney be authorized to attend this institute and that the City of E1 Segundo pay up to one -half the expense of the trip. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meet- ing, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the meeting adjourn in memory of the Reverend F. C. Brannigan, who passed away on June 20, 1972, the hour of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor Respectfully submitted, ane D. Hough, Z71 ty QI e r k