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1972 MAY 08 CC MINX 3232 E1 Segundo, California May 8, 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, 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 MEETINGS The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held April 24, 1972 and of Adjourned Regular Meeting held May 3, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that the week of May 8 through 14, 1972 had been proclaimed Salvation Army Week and asked that the City of E1 Segundo join in honoring this organization by issuing a proclamation to this effect. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the following proclama- tion be approved: WHEREAS, the misfortunes of others have always been the concern of The Salvation Army; and WHEREAS, The Salvation Army's love for God and concern for humanity is expressed by its spiritual ministry and a wide variety of social services which are extended to those in need without discrimination as to race or creed; and WHEREAS, The Salvation Army has assisted count- less members of our community in their time of need. NOW, THEREFORE, I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of El Segundo, do hereby proclaim the period of May 8 - 14, 1972, Salvation Army Week in the City of E1 Segundo and do urge all citizens to join me in honoring this organization of dedicated men and women who enrich the life of our entire City by their compassionate service. 2. The Mayor announced that the week of May 14 through May 20, 1972 had been proclaimed National Police Week and urged citizens to take part in ceremonies commemorating our police officers. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved. WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week, and WHEREAS, the members of the E1 Segundo Police Department play an essential role safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the City, and -1- X 3233 WHEREAS, it is important for all men to know and understand the problems, duties, and responsibilities of their police department, and that members of the police department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression and intimidation; and WHEREAS, the E1 Segundo Police Department enjoys a prominent position of esteem and professional- ism within the community, and has earned the respect and support of the citizens of the City, NOW, THEREFORE, we, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo do hereby call upon all citizens of El Segundo and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 14 -20, 1972 as Police Week, with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in commemorating police officers past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their community and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserv- ing the rights and security of all citizens. WE FURTHER, call upon all citizens of El Segundo to observe Monday, May 15, 1972, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those police officers who, through their courageous deeds,have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of their duties. 3. The Mayor announced that the Southern California Chapter of American Public Works Association had requested that the City join in a County -wide celebration of National Public Works Week, May 14 through May 20, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens' everyday lives; and WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the planning and construction of public works programs and systems, such as water, sewer, streets, highways and other types of facilities; and WHEREAS, the health, sanitation, safety and general well- being of this community depends, to a great degree, on these services and facilities; and WHEREAS, the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as the planning, design, and construction of future facilities, is vitally dependent upon our public works engineers, administrators, and technicians; and WHEREAS, retaining and attracting qualified and dedicated personnel to staff public works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of the work performed by such employees; NOW, THEREFORE, I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, do hereby proclaim May 14 - 20, 1972, as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved in providing public works facilities and services, and recognize the important role in our safety, health and well -being that is played by the public works officials in our community. -2- X 3234 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing to show cause why the building at 445 -1/2 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated. Building Director Dalgleish stated that he had been advised by the escrow officer that the title to this property had been transferred to Mr. William Kitto. Stated that Mr. Kitto has now taken out the proper build- ing permits to bring the property into compliance with the City Code and asked that the matter be further continued until the next council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that this hearing be continued until the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on May 22, 1972. 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing to show cause why the building at 928 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated, and inquired of the Building Director if proper notice of the hearing had been given. Acting City Attorney Lennard advised that by law this hearing was required to be held within 60 days of the date of appeal and that the 60 days had been exceeded. The Mayor asked if anyone representing the owners was in the audience. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the hearing be rescheduled and that the Building Director be instructed to issue the proper notice of said hearing. 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. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY, Notice of Application to the Public Utilities Commission for a limited increase in water rates. Ordered filed. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 752 recommending proposed amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance) of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Home Occupations. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on May 22, 1972. 3. DEPARTI'IENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Notice of Hearing on proposed changes in the regulations of the Commission of Housing and Community Development relative to factory -built housing. Acting City Manager Glickman advised that a member of the staff would attend the Santa Ana Hearing on June 7, 1972. REPORT OF COMMITTEES Councilman Nagel made the following committee reports: 1. Announced that he had been invited to take part in a panel dis- cussion at the Airport Association Airline Editors Conference and to address the General Assembly at the Marina del Rey on Thursday, May 11, 1972. 2. Reported that the State Supreme Court had handed down a decision to allow residents in the area of the Santa Monica airport to sue the air- port and airlines for noise nuisance. Stated that he had contacted the Los Angeles City Attorney's office and had been advised that this decision - has far reaching implications; it could mean that an individual could bring suit against any entity for any nuisance. Stated he had asked City Attorney Allen to report on this at the next Council meeting. -3- X 3235 3. Stated that the League of California Cities was opposing SB -116 and AB -452 which mandate retirement at age 50 and urged that E1 Segundo support the League's position on these two bills. 4. Stated that AB -206 would modify the Myers - Milias -Brown Act to insert binding arbitration and he did not believe this was the best way to negotiate. Stated that AB -1850 would add mediation and fact -find- ing to the Myers - Milias -Brown Act and felt this would be less objectionable than AB -206. 5. Reported that AB -1000 is another property tax finance bill which would reallocate funds. Stated that the League of California Cities is mod- erately supporting this bill. Stated that it appears this will be the major money bill in Sacramento this year and would like the South Bay Cities Association to look at it closely and take a stand on the bill. Mayor Balmer stated he would present it to the Association. ACTING CITY MANAGER GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for cab and chassis for the Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Ira Escobar Ford, Inc. $ 3,948.63 Earle Ike Dodge, Inc. 4,089.28 International Harvester 4, 107.45 Recommended that the low bid of Ira Escobar Ford, Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the bid of Ira Escobar Ford, Inc. , in amount of $3, 948. 63 for cab and chassis for the Parks Department, be accepted and that pur- chase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance relating to refund of portions of certain Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechani- cal permit fees. Acting City Attorney Lennard read the title of said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 16.04 (THE BUILDING CODE), 16.08 (THE ELECTRICAL CODE), 16.12 (THE PLUMBING CODE) AND 16.16 (THE MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNI- CIPAL CODE" RELATING TO REFUND OF FEES., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 3. Presented a request from Continental Service Company for a one -year extension of its temporary trailer permit covering the Bank of America property located at the northeast corner of Nash Street and Rosecrans Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, Councilman Stephens abstaining, that a one -year extension of temporary trailer permit be granted to Continental Service Company. -4- X 3236 ACTING CITY ATTORNEY LENNARD MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the City Clerk's Bond No. 585055, dated April 18, 1972 to April 20, 1976 in amount of $5, 000; with Royal Indemnity Company as Surety, which bond had been approved as to form by the City Attorney and recommended said bond be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the above bond be approved. 2. Presented the City Treasurer's Bond No. 1557496, dated April 18, 1972 to April 20, 1976, in amount of $100, 000, with Ohio Casualty Insurance Company as Surety which bond had been approved as to form by the City Attorney and recommended said bond be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the above bond be approved. 3. Presented the Bond of the Director of Finance, Bond No. 599363, dated March 1, 1972 in amount of $100, 000, with Royal Indemnity Company as Surety, which bond had been approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recommended said bond be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the above bond be approved. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration an Agreement with Allstate Uniforms, Inc. , for uniform rental service and recommended that said Agreement be approved. After discussion, 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 Allstate Uniforms, Inc. , for uniform rental service, 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. Carried by the following %,ote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and flavor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the City Clerk had called for bids to be received May 1, 1972 for remodeling of Sandhill Trunk Sewer Metering Manhole. No bids had been received for this project. This project will be included in the upcoming sanitary sewer construction project. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifica- tions for Water Well No. 13 Operating Facilities, and recommended that said Plans and Specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 71 -8" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OPERATING FACILITIES FOR WELL NO. 13 IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, " dated May 8, 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 -5- X 323'7 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 authorized 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 June 5, 1972. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution regard- ing allocation of TOPICS funds for 1971 -72 and 1972 -73 fiscal years, and recommended that said resolution be adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2441, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO EXPEND TOPICS FUNDS APPORTIONED IN THE 1971 -1972 AND 1972 -1973 FISCAL YEARS FOR OP- TIONS B AND C., 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. 4. Reported that the ribbon cutting for the E1 Segundo Boulevard project was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, 1972 and invited the public to attend. 5. Reported that the sidewalk at Isis Avenue and E1 Segundo Boulevard had been repaired as requested by Councilman Nagel. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Acting City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending Chapter 9. 08 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relative to Curfew, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9. 08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO CURFEW., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 785 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, Ordinance No. 785 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. M Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, X 3238 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Warrant Numbers 35327 to 35498 inclusive, totaling $164, 347.16, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 28 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. Mayor Balmer announced that applications had been received for the vacancies on the Planning Commission and asked that a date be set to interview these applicants. By unanimous consent, May 23rd and May 24th, at 5:00 o'clock p. m. were set for this purpose. 2. Councilman McGill asked that some action be taken regarding the salvage yard on Rosecrans Avenue. Mr. Glickman stated that the Staff was investigating this situation and a report would be presented to the Council in the near future. 3. Councilman Morgan inquired if anything new had developed in regard to trailer courts in the City and asked that this be reported on at the next Council meeting. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:05 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor -7- Respectfully submitted, Jane D. Hough, City &erk