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1974 JUL 16 CC MINX 3'741 E1 Segundo, California July 16, 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: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the 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 proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing notices were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed Precise Plan as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 820 and stated that a Negative Declaration had been prepared covering this plan. Further' stated that there had been concern about the accumulative effect the continued con- struction in the area would have on the environment and felt that an environ- mental study should be made of the whole area. Recommended approval of this proposed Precise Plan and accept- ance of the Negative Declaration covering the Plan. Mr. David Margolf of Albert C. Martin and Associates, architects for this project, made himself available to answer questions the Council might have. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor or against this Precise Plan. There was no response. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken that the Negative Declaration be disallowed and that Staff be directed to make a full environ- mental impact report. Motion failed for lack of second. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting to be held August 6, 1974. Motion carried. 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. City of Manhattan Beach, resolution requesting participation in requesting County of Los Angeles to re- evaluate its budgetary needs. -1- July 16, 1974 X 3'742 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, inflation has caused general economic costs to rise for consumers; and WHEREAS, County, State and Federal taxes take an ever increasing portion of people's spendable income; and WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo has maintained fiscal integrity and an economic program with no increase in the City's property tax rate; and WHEREAS, incorporated taxpayers recognize justified obligations to their County for services performed on their behalf as County residents, but protest an extreme increase in taxes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo hereby requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to re- examine its budget in an effort to reduce it so that the County will not raise its property rate by sixty -seven cents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be furnished to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the League of California Cities. 2. Conrad Constructors, withdrawing its previous request for permit to store building materials on land belonging to Sepulveda Properties. Ordered f iled. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Baz Corridor Study Committee, Councilman Van Vranken reported that thl—sproject would soon be underway and he asked the Council to reconsider appointing a Staff representative to the Technical Committee so that E1 Segundo's interests would be upheld. 2. I -105 Freeway - Councilman Nagel reported that the City of Hawthorne had as ce or an open hearing regarding rerouting the freeway north of the city of Hawthorne. 3. Mrs. Betty Arnold, Sister City Committee member introduced summer exchange s u ens from Guaymas: Roberto Perez, Lorena Ulloa, Javier Salazar and Victor Abascal. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented tabulation of bids for various items of turf irrigation equipment for Acacia Parkette, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Toro Pacific Distributing Co. $ 1,062.16 Oranco Supply Company $ 1,078.71 Smith - Bennett Company $ 1,189. 92 Turf A -1 Irrigation Company $ 1,233.47 Bishop Company $ 1,256.69 Aqua Pipe and Supply Co. $ 1,346.70 Advised that the low bid of Toro Pacific Distributing Company did not meet the City's specifications and, therefore, recommended that the bid be rejected and that the next low bid of Oranco Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken that the low bid of Toro Pacific Distributing Company be rejected as not meeting specifications and that the next low bid of Oranco Supply Company in amount of $1, 078. 71 including tax, for various items of Turf Irrigation Equipment, be accepted as the lowest responsible bid and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. -2- July 16, 1974 X 3'743 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented tabulation of bids for hybrid Bermuda grass sod for Acacia Parkette, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Nunes Turfgrass, Inc. $ 1,258.75 Pacific Sod Farms $ 1,298.50 Cal Turf, Inc. $ 1,350.44 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the low bid of Nunes Turfgrass, Inc., in amount of $1, 258. 75 including sales tax and discount, for 10, 000 square feet of Hybrid 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 tabulation of bids for two storm drain pumps, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid T. H. Crears Corp. $ 5,777.00 Southwestern Pump Company $ 5,641.32 Alternate $ 5,843.06 Harmon Pump Company $ 6,090.76 Los Angeles Pump Corp. $ 6,095.00 Simonds Pump Company $ 6, 169.20 Alternate $ 6,943.00 S & S Supply Company $ 6,187.35 Gregory Pump Company $ 6,220.00 King Pump & Dewatering Co. $ 6,466.00 Shaw Pump & Supply, Inc. $ 6,497.80 General Drilling & Dewatering Corp $ 6,812.51 Stang Hydronics, Inc. $ 7,245. 12 Advised that the bid of Southwestern Pump Company did not meet the City's specifications and, therefore, recommended the bid be rejected and the next low bid of T. H. Crears Corporation be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Southwestern Pump Company be rejected as not meeting specifications and that the bid of T. H. Crears Corporation in amount of $5, 777. 00 including tax for two storm drain pumps be accepted as the low- est responsible bid 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. 4. Presented a grant application for funds for the training and development of underprivileged persons. Stated this was a cooperative effort with the E1 Segundo School District and would provide funds to employ up to 20 students for apprenticeships in local industry and businesses. The City would act as coordinator and funds administrator, the School District would select and place students, and cooperating industries would provide training. Recommended approval of the grant application. -3- July 16, 1974 X 37'44 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that this recommendation be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to sign and submit said application. Motion carried. 5. Presented a revision to the City's policy on nepotism and recommended this policy be adopted for inclusion in the Personnel Rules and Regulations and that the paragraph relating to hiring of relatives be deleted from the Salary Resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that paragraph 31. 00 in Salary Resolution No. 2522 be deleted in its entirety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the present Personnel Rules 23 and 24 be renum- bered 24 and 25 respectively; and that the fol- lowing Rule 23, entitled, "Employment of Relatives" be added to the Personnel Rules and Regulations: "For the purposes of this section, family member shall mean spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or cousin; and shall include a spouse's parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or cousin and the spouses of children. No person may be employed in any position in a department who is a family member of the department or division head. Family members may not be employed in perma- nent positions within the same department. No person who is a family member of the City Manager or a member of the City Council may be appointed to a department or division head position. Employees who marry while both are employed by the City will be exempt from the provisions of this sec- tion, provided: (a) The marriage partner is not a member of the City Council, the City Manager or a department head; or (b) The occupational relationship of the marriage partners would not be that of immediate superior/ subordinate; or (c) The occupational relationships would not permit or facilitate fraud, collusion or diversion of funds; would not adversely affect the integrity of confidential matters or information; would not permit favoritism or would not otherwise affect the security, efficiency or morale of a department operation. If two employees become family members through marriage while both are employed, they shall give immediate written notice of the marriage to the Personnel Officer. The Personnel Officer shall determine, after consultation with the department heads- and employees involved, whether the occu- pational relationship exempts the employees from the prohibi- tions of this section. If an adverse determination is made, the employees will be notified in writing that either may within 90 days elect to transfer to another position that will eliminate the adverse condition, provided such a vacant position exists and the employee can qualify for it. -4- July 16, 1974 X "If an acceptable transfer is not completed within 90 days, the employee with the shortest length of service with the City will be terminated. If family members are permitted to retain their positions under this regulation, the Personnel Officer shall annually re- evaluate the effects of the marriage relationship on performance of the employees and the opera- tion of the departments involved. If he determines that the occupational relationship no longer exempts the employees from the prohibitions of this section, the same procedures shall be followed as in the case of an original adverse determination. " Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a subcontract agreement with the Denver Research Institute for the planning phase of the proposed urban telecommunications experiment in El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Subcontract Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Colorado Seminary, University of Denver, Denver Research Institute, for furnishing of personnel, facilities, services and materials to assist in the design study for urban telecommunications experi- ments, 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 E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on be- half 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. 7. Presented a request from the City of Inglewood for an extension of time for completion of the Environmental Monitoring Program which that City is conducting for E1 Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, An Agreement was entered into between the City of E1 Segundo and the City of Inglewood for conducting an environmental monitoring program; and WHEREAS, the City of Inglewood has requested an extension of time under said Agree- ment to complete the monitoring of aircraft take- off s on Runway 2 5; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Inglewood is hereby granted an extension of time to July 22, 1974 to complete the monitoring program. 3'745 5- July 16, 1974 X 3'746 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Advised that a Chevrolet Vega had been on order for some time and the low bidder, Maurice J. Sopp has now advised his company cannot comply with the order. Inquiries had been made of other Chevrolet dealers, resulting in the lowest bid from Martin Chevrolet in amount of $2, 858. 89, including tax, being $435. 31 over the original bid. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that Staff be authorized to obtain bids from various dealers for one 4 -door subcompact sedan and issue a purchase order to Martin Chevrolet or to another dealer if a Lower price can be obtained. 9. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for extension of temporary permit for 77 trailers. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold that the permit covering 77 trailers at Hughes Aircraft Company be extended for one year, said permit to expire on August 13, 1975. Motion carried. At this time, the hour being 8:40 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a five minute recess. At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 10. Reported on the meet and confer sessions with the representa- tives of the Employees' Association regarding salaries and benefits for the fiscal year 1974 -75. Advised that no plan had been agreed upon and offered several alternatives for bringing the negotiations to completion. Mr. Joseph Woodford of CLOCEA discussed the proposals of the Employees' Association and requested Council's consideration of these terms. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred for discussion in Executive Session at the close of this meeting. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr. Gerald E. Bushrow on behalf of his son for injuries sustained as the result of a bicycle accident on June 23, 1974 and that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution designating precincts, polling places and appointment of election officers for the Special Municipal Election to be held August 20, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2571, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1974. which was read, be adopted. -6- July 16, 1974 X 3'74'7 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 a resolution amending rates of Blue and White Cab Company. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2572, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2501 (BLUE AND WHITE CAB COMPANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT)., 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. 3. Presented two agreements for extension of Federal funding under Section 5 and Section 9 of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971. City Manager Jones advised that Federal Funding under these two sections of the Emergency Employment Act had been extended to March 31, 1975, making possible the continued services of three employees. Recommended approval of the amendments to the subagreements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Amendment to Subagreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, extending the termination date of said Subagreement under Section 9 of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, 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 Amendment to 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 Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Amendment to Subagreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, extending the termination date of said Subagreement under -7- July 16, 1974 X 3'748 Section 5 of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after exe- cution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Amendment to Subagreement 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 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 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 Specifications No. 74 -6 for temporary improvements on Nash Street at the intersections of Grand and Mariposa Avenues. Recom- mended these Plans and Specifications be approved and authorization be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICATIONS NO. 74 -6 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF NASH STREET BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND MARIPOSA AVE- NUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form, and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being fixed at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, August 12, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that his department had investigated the feasibility of providing a second Clean -up Week each year and the *City, s current refuse collector had advised the additional work could be accomplished for $1, 936. 23. Recommended approval for this service. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the offer of Browning Ferris Industries in total amount of $1, 936. 23 for an additional week of pick up service be accepted; that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company; and that said amount be drawn from the Contingency Reserve Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -8- July 16, 1974 X 3'749 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to zone changes in the vicinity of west Grand Avenue, Virginia and Concord Streets, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SEC- TION 20. 16.030 OF SAID CODE. (IN THE VICIN- ITY OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN VIR- GINIA AND CONCORD STREETS)., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 854 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 854 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to administration of Oil and Gas Wells, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 16.20. 040 AND 16.20. 090 OF CHAPTER 16.20 THEREOF RELATING TO OIL AND GAS WELLS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 855 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 855 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Warrant Numbers 44019, 44021, 44054, 44081, 44086, 44092 and Expense Checks Numbers 144 to 162 inclusive, totaling $163, 796. 55 were read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10:25 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. -9- July 16, 1974 X 3'750 1. City Attorney Allen read a resolution providing for changes in salary and benefits for the City's General Employees, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN SALARIES AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN EM- PLOYEES OF THE CITY., Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that said Resolution No. 2573 be adopted. On roll call, motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the City Attorney's salary, as shown in the 1973 -74 Salary Resolution, be increased by 11 %. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Pablo Falcon of Guaymas, Mexico and former councilman Edward J. Tandy; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10 :35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, it C ler APPROVED: _10- July 16,' 1974