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1974 AUG 06 CC MINX 3'752 Fl Segundo, California August 6, 1974 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 Mr. Oren Randall. 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: Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: Nagel. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The Clerk advised that the date of March 9, 1974 under Special Order of Business in the July 2, 1974 minutes had been corrected to read March 9, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that said minutes be approved as cor- rected. The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 16, 1974, and of the Special City Council meeting held July 19, 1974 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer displayed a picture and model of the B -1 aircraft being manufactured by Rockwell International which had been presented to the City by George Wiley, president of the Board of Education, El Segundo Unified School District. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on Precise Plan No. 5 -74 of Kilroy Industries for an office complex at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde stated that the Precise Plan and Traffic Study had been re- evaluated and it was the finding of the staff that this pro- ject would not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, recommended acceptance of the Negative Declaration. Mayor Balmer polled the Council regarding postponing this matter until Councilman Nagel arrived. By mutual consent of the Council, this hearing was postponed for approximately one hour. 3. Street Superintendent Glickman presented a report on costs of abatement of nuisances at various locations, which report had been prepared in accordance with Resolution No. 2540, as fotLows: 535 Loma. Vista Street $317. 80 Vacant lot north of 350 Richmond Street $ 23. 14 759 Main Street $ 64.41 733 Eucalyptus Drive $133.69 Vacant Lot east of 411 East Grand Avenue $ 86. 31 319 West Acacia Avenue $ 67.20 618 West Palm Avenue $ 60. 00 928 Eucalyptus Drive $ 72.84 The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Street Superintendent's report. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. -1- X 3'753 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the report of the Street Superintendent, and the assessments contained therein, be approved and confirmed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Petition containing 19 signatures requesting a warning bell or light be erected at the railroad crossing located at Center Street and Pine Avenue. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that staff's traffic survey had not revealed a need for more precautionary measures at this intersection. Mr. Jerry Atlansky, 417 Bungalow Drive, stated that Mrs. Albertson of 432 Bungalow Drive had initiated the petition, but was unable to attend this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer, and unanimously carried that the position of the Public Works Director be sustained, the Staff be instructed to work with railroad personnel to provide good safety practices at the railroad crossing at Center Street and Pine Ave- nue; and that a letter be forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. Albertson informing them of the aforesaid action. 2. Petition, containing 19 signatures, requesting stop signs be instal- led at Bungalow Drive and Holly Avenue. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that the results of traffic counts taken did not indicate the need for stop signs at this intersection. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that Staff take whatever precautionary measures necessary to improve traffic conditions at this intersection. 3. City of Norwalk requesting adoption of a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 3792 which would enable municipal governments in Los Angeles County to receive an apportionment of any anticipated increase in transporta- tion funds resulting from the sales tax measure proposed for the November, 1974 General Election. City Manager Jones advised this would benefit other cities and recommended support of the Bill. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2574, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, SUPPORT- ING ASSEMBLY BILL 3792 AND RELATED REVISIONS PERTAINING TO INCREASED FUNDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 4. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for On -sale Beer and Wine license from Arthur an erwin . Swartz for The Keg, 123 Main Street. Ordered filed. -2- August 6, 1974 X 3'754 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Mar aret Wilkinson, 430 Loma Vista Street, stated that the League o omen oters was p anning a community meeting on August 15 to aid voters in understanding the propositions on the August 20 ballot, and that Proposition 1 did not state the intended use of the property. Mayor Balmer advised that it was a matter of record that it was council's intent to develop the land for recreational purposes. 2. Mr. Frank Wong, 435 Valley Street, questioned the function of the Chamber of Commerce and stated the money paid to the Chamber of Commerce by the City was taxpayer's money and, therefore, should not be used to take a position in the forthcoming election. 3. Mrs. Nicky Wislockv, 617 West Elm Street, stated it was her understanding that the Chamber of Commerce was using other income for political purposes than that paid to it by the City. Councilman Van Vranken explained that the annual agreement between the City and the Chamber speci- fies its obligations which do not include political funding. 4. Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence, Editor of E1 Segundo Herald, stated that the Herald has covered all aspects of the forthcoming election, that it does not represent any individual, business, group or organization, that articles given to the paper are printed and that opinions of the paper are only expressed in the editorials. At this time, the Mayor requested the hearing be resumed on Precise Plan 5 -74 of Kilroy Industries. Mr. John Kilroy, Jr. representing Kilroy Industries, made himself availab e or any questions and asked Mr. Dave Mar golf, project architect of Albert C. Martin Associates, to present t e renderings and sketches of the project both in stages of proposed development and as completed. Planning Director Loverde recommended that a silent alarm system be required in the proposed bank building. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor or against this Precise Plan. There being no reply, motion was made by Coun- cilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that the Negative Declaration prepared for Precise Plan No. 5 -74 be accepted and certified. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Van Vranken; Absent: Councilman Nagel. At the hour of 8:35 o'clock p.m., Councilman Nagel entered the Chamber and took his place at the Council table. After review to bring Councilman Nagel abreast of the proceedings, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer and unanimously carried that the hearing on Precise Plan No. 5 -74 be reopened. Mr. Kilroy and Mr. Margolf highlighted the proposed construction phases. Mayor Balmer asked if anyone present wished to speak further in this matter. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated that the proposed project would create more traffic and could cause problems of ingress and egrees on El Segundo Boulevard and on Douglas Street. Council requested that Mr. Dein be furnished with the traffic report for this project. -3- August 6, 1974 I.1 There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that two conditions be added to the ordinance providing for a silent alarm system in the proposed bank building and that preliminary elevations be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council prior to issuance of a building permit for that plan. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. The City Attorney then read the additional provisions as requested by the Council and the title of the ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 5 -74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 5 -74., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. Mayor Balmer ordered this ordinance returned to the Planning Commission for review and comment. At the hour of 9:20 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 10 minute recess. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented tabulation of bids for miscellaneous valves and fittings for the Water Department. Advised that the items had been analyzed for delivery and compatibility to other items as well as price. Recommended that the following items be approved as the lowest, most acceptable bids: Name Amount Description Marden Susco $ 1, 006. 30 Items 1, 2 and 13 Sleeves and Tee Western Water Works $ 117.43 Items 8 and 9 Supply Company Adapters Hanson Water Works $ 791.44 Items 3, 6 and 10 and Supply Company Sleeve, Valve and Tee Taylor -Jett Company $ 879.42 Items 4, 7, 11 and 12 Valves, Spool and 900 Bend Park Son, Inc. $ 1,137.49 Items 5 and 14 Valves Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the above items be approved as the most acceptable bids as to cost, delivery and compatibility and that purchase orders be issued to Marden Susco in amount of $1, 006. 30, Western Water Works Supply Com- pany for $117.43, Hanson Water Works Supply Company for $791.44, Taylor -Jett Company for $879.42 and Park Son, Inc., for $1, 137.49. Motion carried by the following vote: 3'755 August 6, 1974 X 3'756 57' Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented tabulation of bids for Bermuda Grass Sod for Grand Avenue median strip, which bids were as follows: Name Amount Pacific Sod Farms $ 1,192.50 Cal -Turf, Inc. $ 1,240.20 Nunes Turfgrass, Inc. $ 1,311.75 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Pacific Sod Farms, in total amount of $1, 192. 50, including tax, for 9000 square feet of "Tifgreen" Bermuda Grass Sod, be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented a subsurface oil and gas lease from Occidental Petroleum Company pertaining to leasing three parcels of land owned by the City -- Library Park, Acacia Parkette /Sewer Plant No. 1 and Walnut Avenue Storm Drain Retention Basin. Advised he had recommended that Section 28 of the Lease be revised to show a non - exclusive easement and right to drill into and through the leased land rather than exclusive right, and that Occidental Petroleum had agreed to this change. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Subsurface Oil and Gas Lease, dated July 1, 1974, between Oxy Petroleum, Inc., and the City of El Segundo granting rights for oil exploration and production on property described as follows: PARCEL 1: Lots 1 to 18, inclusive, and vacated alleys, all in Block 85 of E1 Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, records of said county. PARCEL 2: South 50 feet of the North 175 feet of Lot 2 in Block 98, Sheet 3 of El Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 20, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps,records of said county. PARCEL 3: Lot 2, Block 13, Tract 1685, as per map recorded in Book 21 of Maps, Page 98, records of said county. presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and that after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Lease 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 Lease for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. -5- August 6, 1974 I X 3'75'7 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented an application for grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the purpose of creating a planning and research unit within the Police Department. Recommended adoption of a resolution authorizing the filing of the application. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2575, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICA- TION FOR A PLANNING AND RESEARCH UNIT ACTION GRANT., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented an agreement between the City of El Segundo and the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce for community promotion for the 1974 -75 fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce, pre- sented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execu- tion by each of the above -named parties, 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 Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Requested consideration be given to establishing the position of Administrative Assistant to City Manager as exempt from civil service requirements. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code section pertaining to officers and employees who are excluded from the merit ordinance, entitled: August 6, 1974 X 3'758 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.28. 030 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THE MERIT ORDINANCE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 7. Advised that Captain Devilbiss had been accepted to attend the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Virginia from September 16 to December 6, 1974. With Council's approval, Captain Devilbiss plans to take 3 weeks vaca- tion beginning August 26 and will drive back to California upon completion of the school, a total of 4 months away from the City. Recommended a leave of absence with pay be granted for this period plus $300. 00 from the Reim- bursable Training Fund for miscellaneous expenses. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Captain Clark Devilbiss be granted leave of absence with pay from September 16 through December 13, 1974, and that $300. 00 be advanced for miscellaneous expenses from the Reimbursable Training Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Presented a request from Teledyne Control for extension of a temporary permit for one trailer at 200 North Aviation Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that a one -year extension of temporary trailer permit be granted to Teledyle Control, said permit to expire August 20, 1975. 9. Advised that the City's liability insurance will be affected by the withdrawal of Pacific Indemnity Insurance Company from the field of writing municipal insurance. Presented a recommendation that the task of obtain- ing a new insurance carrier be given to the City's present insurance broker, Cal - surance Associates. Mr. Robert McCarthy of McCarthy Insurance Agency, stated that his agency could furnish equal service and requested that bids be solicited for the City's insurance needs. Mr. Mike Bogen, Vice - president of Cal - surance, stated his company specialized in municipal insurance and that his brokerage firm maintained a well trained staff which kept in close contact with the cities and their problems. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that insurance specifications be prepared, as well as desired services from the insurance broker, and that bids be solicited for these requirements. Motion carried. 10. Reminded the Council that it had previously agreed to hold the next Council meeting on August 19, in deference to the election to be held August 20, 1974, and a meeting should be scheduled for August 27 to canvass the votes of that election. Further advised that after the results of the elec- tion are declared, the City's tax rates may be established. -7- August 6, 1974 4 X 3'759 CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an Agreement with Envicom Corporation for the prepar- ation of reports of the completed Conservation Element, which is an amend- ment to the Agreement previously approved on July 2, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Envicom Cor- poration amending that certain Agreement dated July 2, 1974, to include the provision for Conser- vation Element reports, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and after execution by each of the above -named parties, 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: Ave s: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a resolution implementing various changes in traffic controls. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that Resolution No. 2576, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2478 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) IN VARIOUS PAR- TICULARS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a Local Agency, -State Agreement No. 25 and Supplement to said agreement pertaining to the proposed E1 Segundo Boulevard grade separation project. Recommended approval of both documents. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolutions be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain Agreement entitled, "Local Agency -State Agree- ment for Federal -aid Urban System Projects F. A. U. , " between the City of E1 Segundo and the State of California, be placed on file in the office August 6, 1974 X 3'760 0 of the City Clerk, and as so on file, the Agreement be approved and the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest thereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be authorized and directed to deliver a copy of this Agreement to the appropriate officers of the State of California." RESOLVED, that that certain Program of Local Agency Federal Aid Urban System Projects in the City of E1 Segundo, which is designated Supplement No. 1 to Local Agency -State Agree- ment No. 25, including Exhibit B attached thereto, is ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk, and as as so on file, it is approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest thereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to make delivery of said Supplement No. 1 to the appropriate officers of the State of California. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for Council's consideration, Los Angeles County Flood Control District Plans and Specifications for Project No. 3450, Unit 3, Lines H and I. This Project involves installation of drainage facilities in Walnut Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive and Pepper Street, the cost of which will be entirely financed from 1970 bond issue funds. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Plans and Specifications for construction of storm drain facilities, Project 3450 Unit 3, Lines H & I commencing on Main Street at Walnut Avenue, in Walnut Avenue easterly to Eucalyptus Drive, in Eucalyptus Drive southerly 140 feet and in Pepper Street southerly 119 feet from Walnut Avenue in the City of El Segundo, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles Flood Control District be permitted to construct Unit 3 of the above - described project, insofar as the City of El Segundo is concerned; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted said Flood Control District to occupy and use the public streets in said City to construct, operate and main- tain the installations described in said Specifications; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Los Angeles County Flood Control District. -9- August 6, 1974 10 X 3'761 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented an Agreement between the City and Los Angeles County for maintenance of traffic signals and highway safety lighting instal- lations at jointly owned intersections. This agreement supersedes the pre- vious agreement for signal maintenance which had been in effect since 1969. Recommended that this agreement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for the maintenance of certain traffic signals and highway safety lighting installations within the City of El Segundo, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above -named parties, 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 and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented an Agreement between the City and the Pico County Water District for lease and transfer of water rights, which agreement would allow the Pico County Water District to utilize 500 acre feet of the City's prescriptive pumping rights in the West Basin at the rate of $29. 00 per acre foot for the balance of the current year, ending September 30, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agree- ment of Lease and Transfer of Water Rights between the City of E1 Segundo and the Pico County Water District, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and that after execu- tion by each of the above -named parties, 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. Motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -10- August 6, 1974 X 3'762 5. Presented the 1973 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and the 1974 Supplement to the Standards and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that Resolution No. 2577, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1973 EDITION, " AND THE 1974 SUPPLEMENT THERETO., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a report on the undergrounding of facilities in the downtown area, including cost, timing and funding for converting the present overhead facilities to underground. After discussion, Council directed Staff to investigate the 4 -block downtown area to determine feasibility of forming an underground utility district for the purpose of converting present facilities. 7. Advised that an emergency situation existed at Sanitation Plant No. 12 and that two 10 HP submersible pumps and other miscellaneous equipment were urgently needed. Recommended that the normal bidding procedures be waived due to the time required to process bids, and that purchase be authorized from Engineering Sales Service Company for these parts in amount of $6, 099 plus tax. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the proposal of Engineering Sales Service Company in amount of $6, 099 plus tax for two 10 HP pumps and other miscellaneous equipment be accepted; that normal bidding procedures be waived; that a purchase order in said amount be issued to said company; and that this amount be appropriated from the general fund allocations for Sanitary Sewer Improvements at various plants. 8. Presented an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach, City of El Segundo and Standard Oil Company for constsuction and mainten- ance of traffic signals at the intersection of Rosecrans and Pacific Avenues at a total cost to El Segundo of $12, 000 plus yearly maintenance shared by the cities on a 50/50 basis. Recommended approval of the agreement. Mayor Balmer advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter and, there- fore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agree- _ ment between the City of Manhattan Beach, the City of E1 Segundo and Standard Oil Company of California for traffic signal construction and maintenance, pre- sented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above named parties, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -11- August 6, 1974 1 rz x BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel.; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. UNFINISHED .BUSINESS 1. - Councilman Nagel stated he had asked for and received additional information. regarding the increased rates requested by Southern. California Edison Company and that he still did not feel the increase was justified. Thereafter, made a motion to oppose the increase: requested by Soutber.•n California Edison Company. Motion.failed -L.-ca carry for lack of second. RATIFICATION AND APPROV k L OF WARRANTS _.;;_"=.'Motion, was made by Councilman Nadel, seconded by Councibna Rockhold that Warrant Numbers 43983 to 41.242 inclusive, totaling $618, $78.21, drawn in payment of demands,- a list of which had been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register :lurnmary Nos. 1 and 2, and certified by. the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and app­,. cved. Motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmer Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen none; Councilmen None. ORAL COM MUNIC fix']. ON'S 1. Mr. Bob Anderson of Standard Oil Company stated that local management of Standard Oil Company was in favor of the tripartite agr•eemerit for installation and maintenance of the traffic signals at Rosecran and Pacific Avenues and would sign the agreement when presented. No other business appearing to corae Before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that the meeting adjourn until 1Vlar•ch 19, 1974 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo,, California, the hour of adj *urxunent of this meeting; bekig 11:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: _P 2 -6 wdtbt Balmer, mayor -12- Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Lrurrowes City Clerk ' F 3763 August 6, 1974 -low.