1974 FEB 19 CC MINrA
E1 Segundo, California
February 19, 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 Police Captain Clark Devilbiss.
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 February 5,
1974, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it
was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that
said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
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1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on proposed zone change of Recreation Park property
from R-1 (Single Family) to OS (Open Space) and inquired of the Clerk if
proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits
of publication and mailing of notices were in the City Clerk's file, as well as
the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor
stated these files would be made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received.
The Clerk replied that a letter had been received from Southern Pacific Land
Company stating the company had no objection to this proposed change of
classification .
Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed zone change, advis-
ing that it had been determined that this change would have no adverse effect
on the environment and therefore a Negative Declaration had been prepared;
that the zone change had been recommended by the Planning Commission in
its Resolution No. 800.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the
proposed zone change. There being no reply, the Mayor inquired if anyone
wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change. There being no
reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
After discussion by the Council., motion was made by Councilman
McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the
Negative Declaration covering the zone change of that property known as
Recreation Park be adopted and certified.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an Ordinance changing the zoning of that property
commonly known as Recreation Park from Residential -1 to Open Space and
present it to the Council at a later date for adoption.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on proposed zone change of City Property (site used by
Boy Scouts of America) and adjoining Southern Pacific Railroad property
from C -2 and M -1 (General Commercial and Light Manufacturing) and
unclassified zones to OS (Open Space) and inquired of the Clerk if proper
notice of the hearing had been given.
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The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing of
notices were in the City Clerk's file, as well as the files of the Planning
Commission and City Council to date. The Mayor stated these files would
be made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re-
ceived, to which the Clerk replied that a letter had been received from
the Southern Pacific Land Company, stating the company had no objec-
tions to the reclassification providing the change would have no adverse
effect on the present market value of the land. -
Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed zone change,
advising that it had been determined that this change would have no ad-
verse effect on the environment and therefore a Negative Declaration
had been prepared; that the zone change had been recommended by the
Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 801.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of
the proposed zone change. There being no reply, the Mayor inquired if
anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change.
Mr. V. J. 'Red' Stefflre, 944 Cedar Street, stated that he under-
stood the Planning Commission had continued its hearing on this property
until April. The Planning Director advised that the Commission hearing,
which had been continued, pertained to the City Maintenance Yard, Water
Retention Basin and Southern Pacific Railroad property contiguous thereto,
which will be heard before the Planning Commission on April 25, 1974.
There being no others coming forward to speak in this matter,
motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel
and unanimously carried that this hearing be closed.
After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman
Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that
the Negative Declaration covering the zone change of that City property
on which the Boy Scouts of America building is located and the adjoining
Southern Pacific Railroad property be adopted and certified.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by
Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an ordinance changing the zoning of City Property
and Southern Pacific Railroad property from C -2, M -1 and Unclassified
zones to Open Space zone and present it to the Council at a later date for
adoption.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on proposed zone change of Mosaic Tile property
from M -1 (Light Manufacturing) to PRD (Planned Residential Development)
and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given.
The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing of notices
were in the City Clerk's file, as well as the files of the Planning Commis-
sion and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated these files would be
made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been re-
ceived. The Clerk replied that a letter had been received from Southern
Pacific Land Company stating the zone change was satisfactory to that
c ompany.
Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed zone change,
advising that it had been determined that this change would have no adverse
effect on the environment and therefore a Negative Declaration had been
prepared; that the zone change had been recommended by the Planning
Commission ir) its Resolution No. 802.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of
the proposed zone change. Mr. Norman Barr, 413 West Acacia Avenue,
stated there was a need for executive type living quarters in the City and
recommended the Council approve the zone change.
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There being no further response, the Mayor inquired if anyone
present wished to speak in opposition to the zone change.
Mr. Frank Mahony, 738 West Mariposa Avenue, requested this
matter be postponed so Mat consideration could be given to developing
the property for additional park facilities or as single family units and
presented a petition containing 472 signatures requesting this postpone-
ment.
The following persons also spoke against the proposed zone change:
Mr. Frank Wong, 435 Valley Street
Mrs. Sue Allison, 427 Whiting Street
Mr. V. J. 'Red' Stefflre, 944 Cedar Street
Mr. Eugene Moore, 531 Main Street
Mr. Herb. Kelly, 525 Penn Street
Mr. Christopher Barrett, 426 Whiting Street
Mr. Frank Widen, 525 California Street
Mr. John Kassales, 526 Penn Street
Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street
After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman
McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the hearing be continued
until the regular Council meeting to be held March 19, 1974. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
Stephens and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At this time, the hour being 8:45 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared
a 10 minute recess. At the hour of 8:55 o'clock p.m., the Council recon-
vened, all members being present and answering roll call.
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.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging passage of an
ordinance requiring any firm offering gasoline--f—or sale to display a sign
indicating actual price of the fuel. Ordered filed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Frank Mahony, 738 West Mariposa Avenue, suggested the
possibility of placing the zone change of the Mosaic Tile property on the
ballot and leave it up to the people of El Segundo to decide. Councilman
Nagel stated the addition of recreational facilities in that area was a low
priority item and higher priorities had been set for the expenditure of
the City's funds. Mr. Mahony remarked that the most important factor
was assurance that there would be time to take alternative action since
the people indicated by signing the petition that they did not want the
property rezoned to PRD. Council advised that at least three public hear-
ings would be required before any action could taken in the develop-
ment of this property.
Mr. Richard Castle, Division of Teamsters Local 986 represent-
ing the Firemen's Association, stated that the negotiations regarding
paramedic pay between the firemen and Management had come to an
impasse and therefore asked that the Council consider alternatives to
mediation.
Mayor Balmer explained the guidelines which had been given
Management to follow during these negotiations. After discussion, it
was the general consensus of the Council that it did not wish to become
a party to the negotiations and that meet and confer sessions continue
between Management and the Association to resolve their differences.
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Mrs. Laurie Shoemaker, 865 Maryland Street, expressed thanks
on behalf of Jobs Daughters for the Council's cooperation and thoughtful-
ness in donating the bins for the collection of aluminum, the proceeds of
which will go to International Guiding Eyes, a philanthropic organization
which makes possible the instruction of blind persons in the use of seeing
eye dogs.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
South Bay Transportation StudZ Committee. Councilman Nagel reported
that a presentation had been made at the last meeting by the Dave Company,
specialists in Dial -A -Ride.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented Audit Reports from Cotton and Francisco for the
fiscal year 1972 -73. By general consent of the Council, these Audit
Reports were ordered received and filed.
2. Presented the tabulation of bids for one Gas Chlorinator to be
used in the City's Water System, which bids were as follows:
NAME AMOUNT OF BID
California Environmental Controls $ 2,005.50
California Environmental Controls
(Alternate Bid) $ 1,716.33
Dick Olsen and Associates $ 1,832.25
Turfgrass Service Company $ 1,963.50
Recommended that the alternate bid of California Environmental
Controls be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens that the Low bid of California Environmental Controls, in total
amount of $1, 716. 33, including tax, be approved; that this amount be
authorized from the unappropriated Water Reserve Fund and that purchase
order in said 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.
3. Reported that bids had been received for annual needs of Water
Meters and Detector Checks, which bids were as follows:
ITT Grinnel Neptune Crane Hersey
Qty Description Company Company Company Company
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Magnetic Meters:
12
5/8" x 3/4"
No Bid
$ 416.64
$ 399.00
$ 467.64
12
1" x 1"
No Bid
916.56
921. 36
1,025. 76
12
1 -1/2"
No Bid
1,801.92
1,811.28
2, 103.24
12
2"
No Bid
2,687.28
2,701.32
3,131.52
Compound Meters:
-
2
3"
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
1,336.00
3
4"
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
3, 333. 00
2
6"
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
4,452.00
Detector Checks:
1
4"
356.00
No Bid
No Bid
389.00
2
6"
980.00
No Bid
No Bid
1,048.00
3
8"
2,406.00
No Bid
No Bid
2,631.00
1
10"
1,575.00
No Bid
No Bid
1,697.00
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Advised that the above prices did not include sales tax and
recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that the low bid for each of the items be accepted and that pur-
chase orders be issued as required to the Crane Company for Item 1;
Neptune Company for Items 2, 3 and 4; Hersey Company for Items 5, 6
and 7; and ITT Grinnel Company for Items 8, 9, 10 and 11. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
Stephens and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Advised that E1 Segundo is the coordinator for the 10 South
Bay Cities Regional Public Communications Project and that qualified
consulting firms had been invited to submit proposals for management
consulting services for this project. Two firms responded to the re-
quest and these proposals were reviewed by the Policy Committee,
which recommended the employment of Aerospace Corporation. Pre-
sented an agreement with The Aerospace Corporation to perform the
program management consulting services and recommended said
agreement be approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form
of Agreement between The Aerospace C.orpora- -
tion and the City of E1 Segundo for program
management consulting services for the South
Bay Regional Public Communications Project,
presented to this Council on this date, be and
the same is hereby approved, and 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 El Segundo be and he
is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement
for and on behalf of the South Bay Regional
Public Communications Project and the City of
E1 Segundo, 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.
5. Reported that a comparison of power usage in City offices
revealed that the City used 22% less power in January 1974 than in
January 1973. ,
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented, for the Council's consideration, a resolution order-
ing the canvass of the returns for the General Municipal Election of March 5,
1974, to be made by the City Clerk.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that Resolution No. 2524, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1974, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.,
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.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a resolution calling and giving notice of the holding
of a special election for the office of City Clerk and consolidating the
election with the Statewide Primary Election to be held June 4, 1974.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that Resolution No. 2525, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 4th DAY OF
JUNE, 1974, FOR THE ELECTION OF A CITY
CLERK OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW
CITIES AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION
WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE. ,
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. Presented a resolution requesting that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Los Angeles consolidate a Special Municipal Election with
the Statewide Primary Election on June 4, 1974.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McGill, that Resolution No. 2526, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 4, 1974, WITH THE
STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON JUNE 4, 1974, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 23303 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
Stephens and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented a resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 2522
changing the salary of the City Clerk and deleting the position of Super-
visor of Property Ownership Records.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that Resolution No. 2527, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2522 BY AMEND-
ING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK AND
ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF SUPERVISOR
OF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP RECORDS.,
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. Advised that an interim, urgency ordinance had been adopted
at the Council meeting held February 5, 1974, prohibiting conversion of
existing apartment buildings to condominiums for a period of 4 months.
Recommended that the Council re -adopt this ordinance so that after 30
days there can be no question as to the validity of the ordinance based on
the evaluation of the urgency clause.
The City Attorney then read the title of the Ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE CONVERSION
OF EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDINGS INTO
CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP, EXCEPT UPON
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DUR-
ING A PERIOD OF STUDY OF CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEAR-
ING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN
EXTENSION OF THIS ORDINANCE.,
which was read.
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading
of Ordin,?.nce No. 835 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman
Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 835 was re- adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
Stephens and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised that Standard Oil Company had agreed to lease to the
City an area on its property for use as a transfer site for street sweepings
and tree trimmings.
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Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in any dis-
cussion or action in this matter and therefore turned this portion of
the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel.
The Public Works Director stated that the rental fee would
be $75. 00 per month and recommended approval of this agreement and the
appropriation of $300 from the General Fund reserves for rental of Stand-
ard Oil Property and that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Lease
Agreement, dated March 1, 1974, by and between
the Standard Oil Company of California and the
City of E1 Segundo for use of a certain site on
Standard Oil property for the accumulation of
street sweepings and tree trimmings, presented
to this Council on this date, be and the same is
hereby approved, and a copy placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Mayor pro tempore of the City of E1 Segundo be
and he is hereby authorized to execute said Lease
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
and Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Not Voting: Mayor Balmer.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to
news racks and newspaper vending machines, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 12.20
THERETO RELATING TO NEWS RACKS AND
NEWSPAPER VENDING MACHINES.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading of Ordinance No. 836 was waived. Following motion made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, Ordinance No.
836 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
Stephens and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. City Manager Jones recommended that the Council appoint
Mrs. Eunice qreason7iis Acting City Clerk until a new City Clerk is
elected on June 4, 1974.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McGill and unanimously carried that Mrs. Eunice U. Creason be appointed
Acting City Clerk and that such appointment be effective until a City Clerk
is elected and sworn into office.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that Mr. Jones' appointment
as Acting City Clerk be extended until Mrs. Creason's bond is received,
qualifying her to act as City Clerk.
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RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 42255 to 42386 inclusive, totaling
$179, 930. 73, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been
presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 18, and
certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget
approved by Ordinance No. 812, 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
Councilman Stephens advised that the mileage compensation
allowed by the City was not enough in view of the increase in costs, and
requested that consideration be given to increasing this allowance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Norman Barr, 413 West Acacia Avenue, stated he wished
to extend his thanks to the outgoing Councilmen McGill and Morgan for
their service to the community and that it had been a pleasure to do business
with all the Councilmen.
2. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated that the Depart-
ment of Water and Power was continuing to follow its plans for the instal-
lation of a water reclamation plant at the end of Pine Avenue adjacent to
the residential area and asked what action the Council is taking to prevent
this.
City Manager Jones reported that the Department of Water and
Power had been considering new sites for this facility north of Imperial
Highway which is not in the City of E1 Segundo; that there had been no
new developments in the past six months and that the interest of this
community was being watched very closely.
At the hour of 10:05 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to an
Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10:15 o'clock
p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering
roll call.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman
McGill, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, March 4, 1974 at the hour
of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City
of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being
10:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
C2=,_Z,9 O-A�
Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Arthur E. Jones'
Acting City Clerk
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