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1972 OCT 09 CC MINX 3322 E1 Segundo, California October 9, 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 Reverend Howard Greer of the Pacific Baptist Church. 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 September 25, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the min- utes of said meeting 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 dis- posed of in the manner indicated. 1. RAYMOND L. ISITT, 601 California Street, appealing conditions No. 3 and 5 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 756 which resolution granted a variance from the front yard requirements on his property. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on October 24, 1972. 2. WESTERN REFUSE HAULING, INC. Gardena, California, re- questing waiver from the requirement that a financial statement less than 90 days old be submitted with bids for Collection and Disposal of Garbage and Rubbish. Public Works Director Glickman stated that some of the bidders had taken exception to this requirement and he suggested that a modification be made to the Specifications calling for an unqualified financial statement of not more than 12 months old. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Public Works Director be approved. Mr. Glickman further stated that some of the bidders had taken exception to the noise level requirement and requested approval to notify the bidders to submit their bids denoting their exceptions to these specifi- cation requirements. Councilman Nagel requested that bidders be specific and state what noise levels they could meet. By general consent, Council approved Mr. Glickman's request. 3. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE enclosing copy of its resolution urging total transportation corridor study in the South Bay area. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that any action taken by this Council would have very little effect on determining that a study should be made. Ordered filed. -1- X 3323 4. MRS. MICHAEL S. KERR, letter of appreciation for El Segundo's efforts towards the POW and MIA program. Ordered filed. 5. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS in partnership with the United Way request to proclaim October as UNITED CRUSADE MONTH. By general consent, the following proclamation was approved: WHEREAS, the health and welfare organizations of Los Angeles County, drawing support from the United Crusade, have a minimum stated need for nearly $40 million; and WHEREAS, these funds are needed to support 250 member agencies of the United Way and 12 chapters of the American Red Cross; and WHEREAS, these agencies and chapters will make available vital human care services to one out of every three individuals in Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, more than 50, 000 volunteers will participate in the 1972 United Crusade fund campaign; and WHEREAS, the success of the United Crusade depends upon the support of the entire community; NOW, THEREFORE, I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of El Segundo, do declare and proclaim the month of October as UNITED CRUSADE MONTH, and do urge all citizens of E1 Segundo to participate as donors and volunteers in this concerted effort to improve the quality of life for every- one in this community. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated he did not agree with the Council that the E1 Segundo- Norwalk Freeway should be encouraged. Stated that statistics show that crime is increased in a city when it is in close proximity of a freeway and also Segundo would lose its isolation from the Los Angeles area if this freeway is built. Councilman Stephens stated that reports covering the freeway were in the City Engineer's office and suggested that Mr. Dein contact that office for further edification of this project. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that the Los Angeles Committee of Mayors will no longer be in existence, but will become a working committee of the League of California Cities, eventually to be a subcommittee of the League. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that the Urban Problems Committee has studied the problem of County -City relations and had made the following recommendations: 1) Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities should strengthen its efforts to identify subregional problems to be resolved in the cities and counties through joint action, to strengthen the Division's ability to identify issues and problems and programs to be resolved by joint City- County action. 2) The Division should create a special governmental task force to work with the County CAO to identify priorities and recom- mend a program of action to the Division. 3) The Division should support extension of principal of joint City- County decision making, including representation of City offices on County Commissions and Boards. Further study should be undertaken to identify those key Boards and Commissions of the County in which the expanded principal of City- County de- cision making should be implemented. -2- X 3324 4) The Division supports an increase in representation on the Board of Supervisors, giving particular attention to super - visorial districts as follows: To accommodate a one -man one -vote, to affirmatively address representation by minority groups, and that cities be more equitably divided among supervisorial districts. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that Items 1 and 2, as set forth above, be approved. 3. Councilman Nagel reported on the Cable Television Workshop held at the International Hotel and stated that on March 31, 1972 the FCC adopted its new rules and regulations for the operation of Cable TV Systems. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company for extension of its temporary trailer permits covering eight trailers at the refinery. Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in the discus- sion or action in this matter. He, therefore, turned the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that a one -year extension of temporary permits for eight trailers be granted to Standard Oil Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 2. Presented a recommendation that the collection of garbage and rubbish be allowed from 7:00 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. in the area west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard. Further recom- mended that if these hours would cause undue hardship, a separate permit may be obtained for collection outside these hours. Advised that objections to these hours had been received from two garbage collecting companies. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the hours for collection of garbage and rubbish in the area west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard be restricted to the hours of 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 10:00 o'clock P.M. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen McGill and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO GARBAGE AND RUBBISH., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. -3- I.\ 3. Requested that the Council set a date for a meeting with the M Segundo Board of Education to discuss problems of mutual interest. By general consent, the Council approved the date of November 6 at 7:30 p.m. to meet in joint session with the E1 Segundo School Board. 4. Advised that E1 Segundo will be receiving an allotment of $303, 670 this fiscal year from the Federal Revenue Sharing Bill. This revenue may be used for (1) maintenance and operating expenses for public safety, envir- onmental protection and public transportation, and (2) capital expenditures for sewage collection and treatment, refuse disposal systems, and public transportation. Recommended that the Council approve the use of the $303, 670 in revenue sharing money to reduce the budget deficit in the General, Recreation and Parks, and Library Operating Funds. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the City Manager's recommendation, as set forth above, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Advised that the City could purchase emergency breathing equip- ment under bids by the State at a reduced cost of $637. 50. Three of these apparatus would provide a mask for every engine company fireman on duty. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that $638. 00 be appropriated from the Contingency Account for pur- chase of three emergency breathing apparatus and that purchase orders be issued as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a request from Compton Disposal Company, 407 East E1 Segundo Boulevard, Compton for a business license to operate one truck within the city and recommended that the business license be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Stephens that a business license be issued to Compton Disposal Company to operate a rubbish and garbage collection business in the City of El Segundo. Motion Carried. 7. Presented an Interim Open Space Plan for Council's approval. Planning Director Loverde reported that the State Legislature requires that an open space plan be adopted by the City on or before June 30, 1973 and in the meantime, an Interim Open Space Plan must be submitted to the State Resources Agency by August 31, 1972, which will be in effect until a formal Open Space Plan is adopted. Councilman Stephens stated he did not feel there was any need to add to the Goals Statements made by the Citizens Planning Advisory Com- mittee and suggested that the Councilmen go over this Interim Plan and the Goals Statements before approval is given. Councilman Morgan recom- mended that the matter be tabled to allow time for further study. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the Interim Open Space Plan, as submitted to the Council on this date, be approved. X, N 3325 X 3326 On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Reported that bids had been received for furnishing electrical service and telephone conduit for the newly acquired portable building for the Police Department, which bids were as follows: NAME AMOUNT OF BID Rickard Electric, Inc. $ 1,450.00 E. C. Gaudio, Electrical Contractor 824.00 Evans Electric 1,296.00 Recommended that the low bid of E. C. Gaudio, Electrical Contrac- tor, be approved. Motion was made by Councilman McGill , seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of E. C. Gaudio, Electrical Contractor, in amount of $824. 00 for furnishing electrical service and telephone conduit, be accepted and that the unbudgeted amount of $794. 50 be authorized from the Contingency Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Reported that the matter of parking of police vehicles in the 300 block of Standard Street had been resolved by making space available in the parking lot at the east side of the City Hall. 10. Introduced Mr. Marvin Pearce, the newly- appointed Purchasing Agent /Business License Officer. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a cooperative agreement with the State of California Department of Public Works, Division of Highways for the widening and improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway. The agreement provides that the State will prepare the necessary plans and specifications and construct electrical conduits and remove existing surfacing and base in the median area for landscaping pur- poses. The City's obligations in connection with this project are: 1) To furnish and place top soil backfill material in the median island before the adjacent travel lanes are opened to traffic; 2) to furnish and install water conduits in travel lanes to provide irrigation facilities for future landscaping to the me- dian island; 3) to pay the cost of utility adjustments, if any, necessitated by the State's construction of City facilities; and 4) upon completion and accep- tance of the contract by the State, to maintain the median area. The agree- ment had been approved as to form by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Cooperative Agreement No. 2791 between the State of California Depart- ment of Public Works, Division of Highways and the City of E1 Segundo for the widening and improvement of Sepulveda Boulevard between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Imperial High- way, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a copy of said Cooperative Agree- ment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -5- X 332'7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Cooperative 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. 2. Reported that bids had been received for Water Distribution System Improvements, Phase III, which bids were as follows: Mr. Glickman advised that a declaration had been prepared indicat- ing this project would have no permanent effect upon the environment. Recommended that the negative declaration be approved and that a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Earl J. McKinney Corporation in total amount of $144, 973. 96 for Alternate 'A' bid. Councilman Nagel requested that work on this project be limited to the hours between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. City Attorney Allen recommended that the low bidder be requested to give written acceptance of this limitation, and if agreeable, the contract will contain a rider restricting the hours of work between 7:00 A. M. and 8:00 P.M. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and that the award of the contract be deferred until the next regular Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 24, 1972. Motion carried. 3. Advised that the Los Angeles County Road Department is agree- able to accepting the City's 1971 -72 TOPICS funds in amount of $10, 997. 00 under the same circumstances as last year. These funds will be considered a part of the City's contribution towards the E1 Segundo Boulevard /AT &SF Grade Separation Project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the Council accept the offer of the County for assignment of the City's TOPICS funds for 1971 -72 and that a certified copy of the action be sent to the State Department of Public Works with a copy to the County Road Commissioner. Alternate A Alternate B Asbestos - Cement (Cast Iron Pipe) Name Pipe Earl J. McKinney Corp. $ 144, 973. 96 $ 160, 700. 36 BOMAC Construction, Inc. 152, 424. 00 173, 616.00 Vido Samarzich 176, 938. 00 195, 602. 00 Barron & Eckhart, Engr. Contr. 179, 737. 00 204, 610.60 J. L. Scott Company 189, 254. 90 202, 708. 90 Berard Company 190, 910.00 214, 227. 00 DeLeon Construction 197, 460. 66 No bid Jenkin Construction Co. 205, 250. 00 223, 403. 00 Doty Brothers 207, 677.50 220, 552.70 Ace Pipeline Construction 217, 814. 00 No bid Ray Barrow, Jr. 265, 305.40 296, 826.00 Mr. Glickman advised that a declaration had been prepared indicat- ing this project would have no permanent effect upon the environment. Recommended that the negative declaration be approved and that a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Earl J. McKinney Corporation in total amount of $144, 973. 96 for Alternate 'A' bid. Councilman Nagel requested that work on this project be limited to the hours between 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. City Attorney Allen recommended that the low bidder be requested to give written acceptance of this limitation, and if agreeable, the contract will contain a rider restricting the hours of work between 7:00 A. M. and 8:00 P.M. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and that the award of the contract be deferred until the next regular Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 24, 1972. Motion carried. 3. Advised that the Los Angeles County Road Department is agree- able to accepting the City's 1971 -72 TOPICS funds in amount of $10, 997. 00 under the same circumstances as last year. These funds will be considered a part of the City's contribution towards the E1 Segundo Boulevard /AT &SF Grade Separation Project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the Council accept the offer of the County for assignment of the City's TOPICS funds for 1971 -72 and that a certified copy of the action be sent to the State Department of Public Works with a copy to the County Road Commissioner. X 3328 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that the Consultant on the Traffic Control Device Study is required to present a precise report to the Council at a public meeting and requested the Council schedule such a meeting. Mayor Balmer suggested that the Planning Commission be included in this meeting. By mutual consent, a meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. City Attorney Allen advised that he has two Council meetings to attend on Tuesday, October 24, and requested that any matters which would require his attention on that date be brought up at the beginning of the meeting so that he might be excused early to allow his attendance at the other Council meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance which repeals Ordinance No. 404 relating to salaries of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 404 RELATING TO SALARIES OF THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 792 was waived. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Ordinance No. 792 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 McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrant Numbers 36881 to 37073 inclusive, totaling $147,682. 11, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 6 and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 789, 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. City Manager Jones presented a fact sheet and resolution from the E1 Segundo Unified School District opposing Proposition 14, the Califor- nia initiative amendment on property tax limitation (Watson Amendment). Advised that this Proposition would have little effect on the City, but would greatly affect the School District. -7- X 3329 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No. 2461, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING PROPOSITION NO. 14, THE CALIFORNIA INITIA- TIVE AMENDMENT ON PROPERTY TAX LIMITATION ( "WATSON AMENDMENT")., 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. Councilman Stephens presented a resolution urging our State Legislators to resolve some of the measures, which come before them, through legislative action to reduce the number of propositions appearing on the ballot. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this November ballot contains 22 Statewide issues in addition to many local propositions, and WHEREAS, the electorate must assimilate and evaluate large volumes of facts in order to cast their ballots intelligently, and WHEREAS, many issues may be passed or defeated due to the inability of the general public to thoroughly study and investigate each issue, and WHEREAS, many voters will become frustrated and discouraged with the enormity of their sample ballots and fail to exercise their voting rights or to vote on all 'issues, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Legislature be urged to provide more efficient means of presenting issues to the public and as public representatives take upon themselves more responsibility in enacting some of these measures through legislative action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to Senator Robert S. Stevens, Assemblyman Robert G. Beverly and to the member cities of the South Bay Cities Association. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: ne D. Hough, City Clerk Mayor -8-