1974 JUN 11 CC MINVal
El Segundo, California
June 11, 1974
An adjourned 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. The Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjourn-
ment had been posted as required by Law and that affidavit of posting was in
her file. 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 Mrs. Eunice U. Creason.
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.
Mayor Balmer requested that the bids on communication equipment
be considered at this time.
City Manager Jones presented tabulation of bids and documentation
on various pieces of equipment for the South Bay Regional Communications
Project. Recommended that the bids of Motorola, Inc. , for $204, 473. 78
and Magnasync Moviola Corporation for $39, 465. 90 be accepted and that the
City enter into agreements with these two companies for this equipment.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agree-
ment between the City of El Segundo and Motorola, Inc. ,
for primary and alternate bid items of communications
equipment, 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:
Ayes: Co,1- ncilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agree-
ment between the City of El Segundo and Magnasync Moviola
Corporation for bid items of communications equipment,
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 El 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.
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Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BtiSINESS
Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on the proposed budget for 1974 -75 and inquired of the
Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that
affidavit of publishing the notice was in her file.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received
in this matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
City Manager Jones reviewed the 1974 -75 fiscal year budget and
offered recommendations for changes on some items.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter.
There being no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
The Budget was reviewed by the Council and discussions were held
regarding attendance at various conferences and meetings and the expenses
pertaining thereto.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the per diem allowance for authorized conferences and
meetings be changed to $20. 00 per day. On roll call, said motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and
City Council . . .. . . .
Mayor Balmer;
Noes:
Councilman Rockhold;
Abstain:
Councilman Stephens;
Absent:
Councilmen None.
It was mutually agreed by the Council that only one councilman be
authorized to attend the National League of Cities Annual meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold that the International Institute of Municipal Clerks annual meeting
be stricken from the City Clerk's budget. On roll call, said motion failed
to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold and Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and
Mayor Balmer;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At this time, the Council discussed the matter of attendance at meet-
ings and conferences and it was the consensus of the Council that Staff members
use good judgment in selection of meetings to attend and invited Staff to verbally
report on the merits of the meetings.
After all items in the Budget had been reviewed, it was presented to
the Council for approval, as follows:
Department
Amount
City Council . . .. . . .
. . . . . . $ 14,346
City Manager . . . . . .
. . . . . . 99,062
City Clerk . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 17,638
Finance . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 153,251
City Treasurer . . . . . .
. . . . . 37,314
Legal . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 46,520
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Department Amount
Planning . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . $ 85,254
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 20,577
Government Buildings . . . . .
. . . 57, 159
Community Promotion . . . . .
. . . 29,900
Election . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 3,000
Non - Departmental . . . . . . .
. . . 107, 545
Police . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 1,505,509
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 1,339,221
Building Safety . . . . . . . .
. . . 129,389
Civil Defense . . . . . . . . .
. . . 1,715
Engineering . . . . . . . . .
. . . 137,541
Street Division . . . . . . . .
. . . 502,154
Storm Drains . . . . . . . . .
. . . 51,990
Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 115,109
Refuse Disposal . . . . . . . .
. . . 105,000
Garage . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 22,785
Parks and Recreation . . . . .
. . . 616,081
Water Division . . . . . . . .
. . . 1,865,873
Library . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 205,470
Retirement . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 449,140
Equipment Replacement . . . .
. . . 31,940
Debt Retirement . . . . . . . . .
. . 68,770
Reserve for Salary Increases . . .
. . 346,221
Capital Improvement . . . . . . .
. . 1,858,100
Total All Funds $ 10, 023, 574
Less Intra - Transfers 78,807
Total Operating Budget $ 9,944, 767
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer,that
the 1974 -75 fiscal year Budget be approved, including the Capital Improvements,
and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance
and resolution for adoption of the Budget. Motion carried.
At the hour of 8:55 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute
recess. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all
members being present and answering rolL call.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Stated that a Small Claims Court Summons had been served on
the City in the matter of Robert J. Folkerson for damages to his truck which
had been struck by a tree during a wind storm. Advised that this matter had
been referred to the insurance carrier.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that the action of the City Clerk in referring this claim to the
insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed and that the City's
Small Claims Agent be authorized to appear on behalf of the City on June 19,
1974, in Small Claims Court, Inglewood Judicial District. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel reported on the following legislation being
considered in Sacramento:
AB3754 would prohibit the City from levying a business license
tax on contractors unless their place of business is in the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken that AB3745 be opposed. Motion carried.
SB2446 requires local agencies to reduce their maximum tax
rate by the percentage increase in the total assessed value from the prior
year.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer,
that SB2446 be opposed. Motion carried.
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AB4288 would require councilmen in general law cities to be
elected by districts rather than at large.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens that this bill be opposed. Motion carried.
Advised that Pacific Indemnity is withdrawing from the field of
writing liability insurance in California. Stated that the League of California
Cities is urging cities to advise legislators of the difficulties involved in
obtaining reliable insurance coverage.
2. Councilman Stephens advised that the City of Hawthorne was again
requesting that the route of I -105 freeway be changed. Suggested that E1
Segundo pass a resolution that the City of Hawthorne resolve its differences
and that the freeway construction be expedited. Councilman Nagel advised
that this was a means for Hawthorne to open the hearing regarding the route
change.
3. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor
Balmer, that the Staff be instructed to paint the trim on City Hail. Motion
carried.
4. Councilman Van Vranken reported that the South Bay Corridor
Study Steering Committee had selected a Study Director, Alan M. Voorhees
and Associates, and that the final official agreement would be signed within
the month.
5. City Manager Jones asked the Council to set a date for interview-
ing applicants for the Recreation and Parks Commission. It was agreed that
the Council meet at 6 o'clock p.m. on June 19, 1974 for this purpose.
At the hour of 9:45 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to an Executive
Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10 :10 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 Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the meet-
ing adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p. m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
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Eunice U. Creason
City Clerk
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