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1973 SEP 18 CC MINX 3524 E1 Segundo, California September 18, 1973 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 the Reverend Howard Greer of the Pacific Baptist Church. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: Morgan and Nagel. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 4, 1973 and of the adjourned regular meeting held September 5, 1973 having been read, Mayor Balmer requested that the minutes of September 5, 1973 meeting be corrected as follows: 4th paragraph, the words, "48 hours" changed to, "3 weeks. " City Attorney Allen advised that the minutes of September 4, 1973 meeting had been revised to show the Negative Declaration covering Permis- sible Lot Coverage as being adopted rather than approved. - Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meetings be approved as corrected. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Carl Cason, President of EL Segundo Bobby Sox Soft Batt League stated that the team had placed second in National League play and presented the team's trophy for display in City Hall. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto - fore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at one location within the City in accord- ance with Resolution No. 2499, 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 the City Clerk's files. The 'Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, to which the Clerk replied that none had been "received. Citv Attorney Allen read a memorandum, dated August 23, 1973, from Battalion Chief Coulter of the Fire Prevention Bureau establishing the need for the abatement proceedings. The Alayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman lcGill that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the Council overrule all objections and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the property listed in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2499. lotion carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. X 3525 3. The Mayor announced that September 24 through 30 had been designated as California Traffic Safety Week for the purpose of refocusing every Californian's attention on the need to drive, walk and bicycle safely. By mutual agreement, the following proclamation was approved. WHEREAS, traffic accidents take an unacceptable toll in human life, injury and property damage; and WHEREAS, traffic accidents will continue to increase in proportion to the number of motor vehicles registered, drivers licensed, and motor miles traveled; and WHEREAS, traffic accidents are caused by driver inattention, discourtesy and loss of self- control; and WHEREAS, accident prevention must start with individual drivers accepting their responsibility to drive attentively and defensively; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby proclaim September 24 through September 30 as TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK and requests that every citizen rededicate himself to driving, walking, and bicycling safely. 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. Mr. George E. Binder, 627 Penn Street, expressing appreciation for action tak-e-n-Fo—correct the sloping driveway in 300 block of Standard Street. Ordered filed. 2. Mr. John P. Kassales, 526 Penn Street, thanking the City for the prompt action taken in correcting a hazardous condition in the 300 block on Standard Street. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Mayor Balmer reported that he, along with Councilman McGill, Councilman Nagel and other representatives from E1 Segundo went to Mexico to participate in the installation proceedings of the President of the City of Guaymas. Stated that the people of Guaymas voiced their appreciation for the hand of friendship extended by El Segundo and that the people of Guaymas were assured that El Segundo was equally appreciative of their friendship. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested authorization to conduct closed- promotional examina- tions for the positions of Fire Engineer, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that permission be granted to conduct the examina- tions as above requested. 2. Presented a status report on the Federal Emergency Employ- ment Program (PEP) and recommended that one permanent steno -clerk position be created in addition to those now budgeted, at an increased cost of $7, 578 for the remaining nine months of this fiscal year. After discus- sion by the Council, it was mutually agreed that this matter be deferred until the next regular Council meeting to be held October 2, 1973. -2- Sept. 18, 1973 X 3526 3. Presented medical insurance plans which had been recom- mended by the Insurance Committee. Finance Director Weber stated that the City employees were receiving unsatisfactory service from the present medical insurance carrier and that the majority of the employees voted to change to a Blue Cross plan furnishing 100% hospital benefits. There was an appreciable number of employees who preferred Ross -Loos Medical Clinic and the City's insurance broker advised that both plans could be carried without any increase in premium costs. The Finance Director recommended that the City cancel the agreement with National Prepaid Health Plan and enter into an agreement with Western Group Agencies, Inc. for services with Blue Cross /Phoenix Life Insurance Company's 100010 plan and the Ross -Loos Medical Clinic with 100% hospital benefits, for a period of one year. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the contract with National Prepaid Health Plan be terminated, effective September 30, 1973, and that the medical health coverage furnished by Blue Cross /Phoenix Life Insurance Company 100% plan and the Ross -Loos Medical Clinic 100% plan be accepted for a period of one year, commencing October 1, 1973. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan Stephens and Mayor Balmer; and Nagel. 4. Recommended that the City enter into the State Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (AVA) which would entitle the City to reimburse- ment of costs for disposal of abandoned vehicles. City Attorney Allen read the title of an ordinance relating to the removal of abandoned or inoperative vehicles, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 10. 79 RELATING TO REMOVAL OF ABANDONED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND REPEALING SECTION 9.04. 120 OF SAID CODE., which was read. Upon motion duly ,-nade and unanimously carried, the further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. 5. Reported that bids had been solicited for shelving for the Library from five vendors and that only one bid, Bro -Dart, Inc., was recieved. Recommended that the bid of Bro -Dart, Inc. , in the total amount of $2, 915. 00 for library shelving, including installation and sales tax, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the bid of Bro -Dart, Inc. , in the total amount of $2, 915. 00, in- cluding tax and installation charges for Library Shelving, as shown on Bid No. 73 -9, be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan Stephens and Mayor Balmer; and Nagel. 6. Advised that the company presently furnishing radio system main- tenance service for the City's equipment is going out of business and presented bids for this service which had been received, as follows: -3- Sept. 18, 1973 X Time & Flat Monthly Name Labor Material Fee Radio Communication Service $16.50 /hr list price $550.50 Mobile Radio, Inc. $19. 00 /hr as req'd. $792.62 In addition to the above, the Mobile Radio, Inc., bid included an additional charge for overtime or special charges and travel time. Evalua- tion of the bids revealed that the flat monthly charge would result in a higher cost to the City, and therefore, recommended that the low bid of Radio Com- munications Service, Inc., be accepted for the time, labor and material rates stated above and that purchase order be issued as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 7. Reported that bids had been solicited for one Parking Lot Sweeper for use by the City and the E1 Segundo Unified School District, and that only one bidder returned a quotation, as follows: Name Amount of Bid Turf Vac Sales Company $4, 816. 64 including tax Advised that this equipment had been tested and demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the School Administration officials. Therefore, recommended that the above bid be accepted and that $2, 408. 32, constituting one -half the cost, be authorized. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the bid of Turf Vac Sales Company, in the amount of $4, 816. 64, including tax, for one parking tot sweeper be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company as required obligating the City for one -half the cost of the equipment. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 8. Reported that bids had been received for installation of one flash- ing beacon at Main Street and Maple Avenue, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Sherwin Electric Service $3,333.00 C. T & F. Inc. $3,450.00 T.S.M. Company, Inc. $4s202.03 Recommended that the low bid of Sherwin Electric Service be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the low bid of Sherwin Electric Service in total amount of $3333. 00 for one flashing beacon installed be accepted, that this amount be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund and that purchase order in said amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 9. Reported that bids had been received for 35 refuse containers for use in the business districts of the City, which bids were as follows: 352'7 -4- Sept. 18, 1973 X 3528 Name Amount of Bid Mills Engineering Co., Inc. $ 2,671.20 Mills Engineering Co. (Alternate) $ 2,819.60 Jackson Manufacturers $ 3,246.25 Ball Industries $ 3,672.90 The Chamber of Commerce and businessmen in the City were invited to preview a container which had been furnished by the low bidder and the response was not wholly in favor of this type container. Recommended that these bids be rejected and that new specifications be provided that will better reflect the desires of the merchants. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above bids for refuse con- tainers be rejected. 10. Reported that Staff met with representatives of the State Department of Transportation regarding the status of the widening of Sepulveda Boulevard between E1 Segundo Boulevard and Imperial High- way. The work is tentatively scheduled to start during the 1975 -76 fiscal year with a possibility that it may be started before that time. Stated that recent changes in the law provide the opportunity for a hearing on the design of the facility if so requested. Notices to this effect will be published in the local and other newspapers on September 26 and again on October 23. Stated that Staff is familiar with the design of the street and did not feel there is any necessity for a design hearing and recommended that the City not request a hearing. 11. Advised that Federal funding under Section 9 of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 had been extended to June 30, 1974, which would make possible the continued services of some of those employees hired under this Section of the Public Employees Program. It appeared that phase -out will be around the end of 1973. Recommended approval of an amendment to the sub -agent agreement with the County of Los Angeles regarding phase -down and termination. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain amendment to Subagreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, regarding phase -down and termination of Section 9, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a copy of said Subagreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment to Subagreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan Stephens and Mayor Balmer; and Nagel. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution amending City of E1 Segundo Personnel Rules and Regulations to conform with Firemen's Association Memoran- dum of Understanding of July 16, 1973 (Resolution No. 2492). Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2500 entitled: -5- Sept. 18, 1973 X A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS" DATED AUGUST 23, 1965. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 2. Presented a resolution granting a conditional permit to the S. P. Cast Corporation to operate a taxicab business in the City. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2501, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO S. P. CAST CORPO- RATION TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO UNDER THE NAME OF BLUE AND WHITE CAB COMPANY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 3. Presented a resolution amending the rate schedule of the Yellow Cab Company conditional permit so that it conforms to the Blue and White Cab Company rate schedule. Mr. Jim Kernodle, Vice president of Yellow Cab Company approved the change providing Schedule 2 was cor- rected to read, 2/5 Mile. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that Resolution No. 2502, changed in accordance with the afore- mentioned request, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2161 (YELLOW CAB COM- PANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2455 AMENDING SAID RESOLU- TION NO. 2161. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 4. Requested that the Council meet in Executive Session at the close of this meeting to discuss matters of litigation. 3529 ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution changing the parking restrictions on Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial and Grand Avenues which will permit parking on Saturday and Sunday. Stated this involves removing old signs, installing new ones and painting the curbs red in the no park- ing areas at an estimated cost of $400. 00 Recommended that the -6- Sept. 18, 1973 X 3530 resolution be adopted and that the expenditure of $400. 00 be approved for this project. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the expenditure of $400. 00 be approved and that Resolution No. 2503, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RESTRICT- ING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, A STATE HIGHWAY AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 2. Reported that bids had been received for furnishing and the applica- tion of slurry seal at various locations in the City, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Anderson Bros. Engrg. Inc. $18, 192.24 Chamber Mix Concrete $18,532.80 Flex Paving $19,499.04 Asphalt Coatings $19,570.32 Recommended that the low bid of Anderson Bros. , be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for furnishing and application of slurry seal at various locations in accordance with Specifications No. 73 -6; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on September 10, 1973; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Anderson Bros. , Engineering, Inc. , in total amount of $18, 192. 24 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Anderson Bros. Engineering, Inc. , 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 City 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 Anderson Bros. Engineering, Inc. , are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. -7- Sept. 18, 1973 X 3531 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. 3. Reported that bids had been received on September 10, 1973 for furnishing and installing water valves at various locations in the City, which bids were as follows: Name Earl J. McKinney Corp. Michael Lawson Construction Valverde Construction Doty Bros. Jenkin Construction Amount of Bid $39,590.00 $49,154.00 $49,650.00 $57,735.00 $73,715.00 Advised that the low bid was a great deal higher than Staff's estimate and the amount budgeted for this project and therefore recommended that all the bids be rejected and that Staff be authorized to restudy this project and furnish Council with recommendations at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that all bids for furnishing and installing water valves, Project No. 73 -5, be rejected and that Staff submit recommendations for this project at a later date. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance relating to holidays, entitled : AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 2. 32. 010 RELATING TO HOLIDAYS. , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 818 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 818 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel; 2. The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance relating to per- mits for oversize and overweight vehicles, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 19.20. 101 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO PER- MITS FOR OVERSIZE AND OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 819 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 819 was adopted by the following vote: -8- Sept. 18, 1973 X 3532 Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan Stephens and Mayor Balmer; and Nagel. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Warrant Numbers 40550 to 40631 inclusive, totaling $40, 861. 64 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Coun- cil as Demand Register Summary No. 5 and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 812, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan Stephens and Mayor Balmer; and Nagel. At the hour of 8:15 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Execu- tive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss matters of litigation. At the hour of 8:40 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer. The City Attorney presented an agreement between the City and Arthur Corona. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement of Compromise between the City of El Segundo and Arthur Corona, 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 the City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Agreement to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Morgan Stephens and Mayor Balmer; and Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to take action to dismiss the litigation of City of El Segundo vs. Arthur Corona, SWC- 26518. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH City Clerk APPROVED: C.. L �p By De ty ✓ Mayor -9- Sept. 18, 1973