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1974 JAN 02 CC MINX 3589 EL Segundo, California January 2, 1974 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, the Mayor called for a moment of silent prayer which was followed by those present joining in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The meeting was then called to order by t. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: Stephens. 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. State Public Utilities Commission, order instituting investiga- tion on the Commission's own motion into t e natural gas supply and require- ments of gas public utilities in the State. Ordered filed. 2. City of Covina, enclosing copy of its resolution urging the California Coaster one Commission to rescind its previous decision to deny expansion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Plant. The Council directed City Manager Jones to respond to this request and to furnish the City of Covina with a copy of the correspondence which had been sent to the Coastal Zone Conser. ation Commission in which El Segundo had made a similar request. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Ben Cole, president of El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, invited Councilmen to attend he annual Industrial Luncheon to be held at the Hacienda Hotel on January 16, 1974, the subject of which will be the 1974 economic outlook of the South Bay area. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel advised that representatives from the Council should be appointed to the Western Institute of Aviation. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, and unanimously carried that Councilman Nagel be appointed delegate and Mayor Balmer appointed his alternate. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for draperies for the Recreation Clubhouse, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Apartment Specialists, Inc. $ 394.78 Westchester Carpets $ 932.14 Ace Interiors $ 1,066.39 X 3590 Advised that the material to be furnished by the low bidder had been inspected and had proved satisfactory. Recommended that the low bid of Apartment Specialists, Inc. , be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, that the low bid of Apartment Specialists, Inc., in the amount of $394. 78, including installation and sales tax for clubhouse draperies be accep- ted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noe s: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for a total of 58 Hub End Gate Valves of various sizes for the Water Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid H. C. Lawson Company $ 8,473.76 Western Water Works Co. $ 9,565. 92 Taylor -Jett Company $ 12, 807. 80 Parkson, Inc. $ 14, 391.47 Recommended that the low bid of H. C. Lawson Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the low bid of H. C. Lawson Company in the total amount of $8, 473. 76, including sales tax, for 58 Gate Valves of various sizes be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGitL, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 3. Presented the tabulation of bids for a total of 116 Flex Couplings of various sizes for the Water Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Type Western Water Works Co. $ 2, 990. 88 Baker Taylor Jett Company $ 3, 369.45 Smith -Blair H. C. Lawson Company $ 3, 768. 56 Baker Parkson, Inc. $ 3,871.56 Smith -Blair Advised that some difficulty had been experienced with the Baker couplings in the past and therefore recommended that the low bid of Western Water Works Company for Baker couplings be rejected and the next lowest bid of Taylor -Jett Company for Smith -Blair couplings be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the tow bid of Western Water Works Company be rejected and the second lowest bid of Taylor -Jett Company in total amount of $3, 369. 45, including tax, for 116 Flex Couplings of various sizes be accepted as the lowest acceptable bid and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. -2 January 2, 1974 X 4. Reported that bids had been received for one Datascope Monitor Defibrillator for the Paramedic Unit, which bids were as follows: Name Medtronic Sales, Inc. Biocom, Inc. Amount of Bid $ 5,223.75 $ 5, 328. 75 Recommended that the low bid of Medtronic Sales, Inc. , be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man McGill, that the low bid of Medtronic Sales, Inc. , in total amount of $5, 223. 75 including tax, for one Datascope Monitor Defibrillator be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 5. Reported that bids had been received for one Cardiopulmunary Resuscitator for the Paramedic Unit, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid RAE Medical Corporation $ 1,438.50 Travenol Labs. $ 1,582.84 Recommended that the low bid of RAE Medical Corporation be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man McGill that the low bid of RAE Medical Corporation in total amount of $1, 438. 50 including tax, for one Cardiopulmunary Resuscitator be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 6. Finance Director Weber reported on the Games, Inc. request for relief from the business license fee imposed on amusement machines. Advised that the applicant had asked to be a'_Lowed to pay the fee quarterly, and if approved, the license would be issued quarterly. Councilman Nagel stated that he would approve this arrangement provided it would not be considered as a precedent for similar action in the future. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded ay Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that Games, Inc. , be permitted to pay its 1974 business license fee in quarterly increments. 7. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company of California for a year's extension of permit for two trailers. Mayor Balmer stated ne did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried (Mayor Balmer not voting) that the permit for two trailers requested by Standard Oil Company, be extended for one year, to expire on December 12, 1974. At this time, Mayor Balmer inquired of City Attorney Allen re- garding the ordinance recently adopted by the City of Inglewood which restricted display of certain types of newspapers in street stands. City Attorney advised 3591 _3 January 2, 1974 X 3592 that it was too soon to evaluate the effectiveness of the ordinance, but he would keep the Council posted in this matter. Council asked that a copy of the Inglewood ordinance be furnished for its review. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the final cost estimates of the Duley Road Assess- ment District were considerably higher than preliminary estimates and the consensus of the property owners was to modify the project by constructing Duley Road between Mariposa and Grand Avenues; connect Grand Avenue to Duley Road and that portion of Duley Road between Grand Avenue and E1 Segundo Boulevard be vacated. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Fire Chief Gates stated that to vacate Duley Road north of El Segundo Boulevard would close an entrance which could be vital for fire pre- vention. Mr. Ben Cole, president of Sepulveda Properties, stated that the greatest problem is the cost imposed on property owners who would not appreciably benefit from the improvements. Mr. Richard Seamans, Rockwell International, stated that Rockwell was the largest property owner wiTh no foreseen need for Duley Road and that the company was not enthusiastic about the proposal as originally contemplated because of the costs involved. By general consent of the Council, this matter was referred back to the Staff and Planning Commission for further study. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of Ordinance changing speed limits on certain streets in the City, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10. 52. 010 AND 10. 52. 020 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 834 was waived. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Ordinance No. 834 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Warrant Numbers 41605 to 41846 inclusive, totaling $305, 324. 06 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 14 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, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer. Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. -4- January 2, 1974 X 3533 NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer read a resolution of the South Bay Cities Association urging State legislative action to require safety posters around public and private swimming pools. By mutual consent, this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 2. Mayor Balmer read a resolution of the South Bay Cities Association urging State legislative action requiring seat belts for school buses. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that this matter be referred to the EL Segundo Board of Education. Motion carried. 3. Mayor Balmer advised that a letter had been received from Mr. J. P. Bondurant, 131 Whiting Street, requesting work be done on a street drain. This matter was referred to the Director of Public Works for action. At the hour of 8:05 o'cLock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 8:35 o'clock p.m.. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer. 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 in memory of Mrs. Roy Cousins, who passed away on December 24, 1973; the hour of adjournment of this meet- ing being 8:40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: ayor Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH City Clerk By _ Dep y -5- January 2, 1974