Loading...
1974 JUN 18 CC MINX 371-7 E1 Segundo, California June 18, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E.1 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 Councilman Gordon T. Stephens. 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 minutes of the regular City Council meetings held May 21 and June 4, 1974 and of adjourned regular City Council meetings held May 28, May 29, June 3, and June 11, 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. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Precise Plan No. 4 -74 for construction of a one -story office building by Conair Federal Credit Union at northeast cor- ner of Nash Street and Grand Avenue. 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. 818 and stated that a Negative Declaration had been prepared for this proposed plan. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. There being no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that the Negative Declaration covering Precise Plan 4 -74 be accepted and certified. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that Precise Plan 4 -74 be accepted with the provision that the following conditions be imposed in addition to the conditions in Planning Resolution No. 818, and that before adoption by the Council, this ordinance be returned to the Planning Commission for review and comment of the changes: Installation of silent robbery and burglary detection system with direct relay to Police Department. The City shall have authority to change the vehicle circulation pattern at the teller drive -up window, should traffic conditions so warrant. City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance adopting, with certain conditions, Precise Plan No. 4 -74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 4-74., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. X 3718 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms, or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application from Benjamin Hawse to be named manager of Ben's Old Town Bar, 135 Richmond Street. Ordered filed. 2. City of Cerritos, resolution supporting bid of Los Angeles to stage Summer Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980. Ordered filed. 3. Planning Commission, regarding the South Coast Regional Conser- vation Commission's proposed draft of Coastal Land Environment Element. City Manager Jones pointed out paragraphs in the draft which he thought the City should support, oppose or change. By mutual consent of the Council, City Manager Jones was directed to draft a response to the South Coast Regional Conservation Commission for Council's signature. 4. Inter -City Transportation Committee, urging support of Phase III mass transportation system recommendations of Southern California Rapid Transit District. Ordered filed. 5. State Public Utilities Commission notice of filing application for rate increase by Southern California E on Company. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Janice Grimes, 515 Loma Vista Street, presented each of the Councilmen with mem era p cards to the Friends of the E1 Segundo Public Library. Also requested that some action be taken to discourage the garage sale being held daily on West Mariposa Avenue. 2. Mr. Gene Moore 531 Arena Street, stated that the WE -R1 Group is against t e me o the City is proposing to finance the purchase of the Mosaic Tile property and adjoining railroad right of way. 3. Mr. Red Steffire 944 Cedar Street, stated he thought the assess- ment of 28¢ per hundred was high for purchase of the Mosaic Tile property and asked who would prepare the pros and cons for the ballot measures. City Attorney Allen responded. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: Introduced Mr. John Sessions, the summer intern who will be assisting with personnel work. 1. Presented a request from the S. P. Cast Company (Blue & White Cab. Company) for taxicab rate schedule changes and stated he thought the 25¢ surcharge was regressive and if the increase is to be approved, recom- mended it be included in the basic rate structure. Mr. Jerry Sankoff, General Manager of S. P. Cast Company explained the reason or the rate structure and increase. Mr. S. P. Cast further sub- stantiated the reasons for the surcharge. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the next regular Council meeting to be held July 2, 1974. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for miscellaneous Water Depart- ment items, which bids were as follows: -2- June 18, 1974 Name Hanson's Water Works Supply Co. Parkson, Inc. Western Water Works Supply Co. X 3'719 Amount of Bid Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 12x8 4x6 Sleeve 8 "Valve 8" Tee 900 Ell 4 "Valve Spool $318.50 263.44 62.28 18.97 221.34 41.46 $337.40 320.90 103.00 22.55 200.20 46.35 $324.52 405. 16 96.20 21.05 No Bid No Bid Advised that sales tax had not been included in the bids and recommended that the tow bid for each item be accepted, except Item 3, which was an incorrect bid. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that all bids on Item 3 be rejected; that the low bid for each item be accepted; that purchase orders be issued as required to Hanson's Water Works Supply Company for Items 1, 2, 4 and 6; and Parkson, Inc., for Item 5. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 3. Presented the tabulation of bids for 8" Detector Check Valve with By -pass for the Water Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Taylor Jett Company $ 928.61 Parkson, Inc. 1,058.09 Western Water Works Supply Co. 1,060.00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bid of Taylor -Jett Company in total amount of $928. 61, including tax, for one 8" Detector Check Valve be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 4. Advised that bids had been requested from five vendors for turf irrigation equipment for Acacia Parkette and that only one company furnished a bid. Stated that the specifications had been restrictive and therefore recom - mended the bid be rejected and the items re -bid. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the bid from Aqua Pipe and Supply Company be rejected and that bids be resolicited with less restrictive specifications for this equipment. Motion carried. 5. Presented a resolution establishing an Interactive Cable Television Advisory Board. Councilman Van Vranken questioned the paragraph relating to terms of office of board members and proposed that board members should serve at the discretion of the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that these changes be incorporated in the resolution establishing the Board and that said Resolution No. 2554, entitled: -3- June 18, 1974 X 3'720 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISH- ING AN INTERACTIVE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY BOARD., 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. 6. Presented a proposed revision to Council Policy regarding attend- ance at meetings and conferences. After discussion, by general consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting to be held July 2, 1974. 7. Presented a request from Rockwell International Corporation for extension of temporary permit for 13 trailers at the East Mariposa Facility. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that the permit covering 13 trailers at Rockwell International Corpor- ation be extended for one year, said permit to expire June 22, 1975. Motion carried. 8. Presented drafts of three letters to the Federal Communications Commission regarding proposed rule making on line extensions, complaint procedures and rules on franchise fees for cable television. By mutual consent of the Council, the City Manager was directed to proceed with these communications to the FCC. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a claim against the City from Mrs. Leota E. Stone for vehicle damage sustained in an accident on June 4, 1974, and reported that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Presented recommendations for conducting the Special Municipal Election to be held August 20, 1074, as follows: Employment of Martin and Chapman Company as election suppliers. Consolidation of precincts from 20 to 9. Polls to be open at 7 :00 a.m. and closed at 7 :00 p.m . Paper Ballots to be used. Salary scale for election board workers and polling places: Inspectors and Polling Places $25. 00 Judges and Clerks $20. 00 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously - carried that the aforementioned recommendations be approved. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to render certain services to the City relative to the Special Municipal Election to be held August 20, 1974. -4- June 18, 1974 X 3'721 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that Resolution No. 2555, 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 PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELEC- TION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON AUGUST 20, 1974. , 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: Councilmen Nagel. 2. Advised that the determination must be made as to who shall write the arguments on City measures which will appear on the August 20, 1974 election ballot. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that all five members of the City Council be authorized to write the arguments against Proposition 1 and for Proposition 2 to appear on the ballot of the Special Municipal Election to be held August 20, 1974. 3. Presented the resolution authorizing Council members to file a written argument against Proposition 1 relating to the levy of tax for the purpose of acquiring property located at 438 Sheldon Street and adjacent railroad right of way. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2556, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT AGAINST A CITY MEASURE. 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. Presented a resolution authorizing Council members to file written arguments for Proposition 2 relating to a zone change of property located at 438 Sheldon Street from M -1 to PRD. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2557, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CER- TAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR A CITY MEASURE., which was read, be adopted. -5- June 18, 1974 X 3'722 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. 5. Presented a resolution approving and adopting the budget for fiscal year 1974 -75 in accordance with action taken at the Public Hearing held June 11, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2558, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1974 -75 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. 6. Presented an ordinance approving the budget for the 1974 -75 fiscal year, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE 1974 -75 FISCAL YEAR., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with California Public Employees Retirement System, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOY- EES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 850 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 850 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. -6- June 18, 1974 X 3723 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Warrant Numbers 43583 to 43690 inclusive, totaling $50, 282. 90, drawn in payment of demands, a List of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Number 30, 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer asked Staff for an estimate on cleaning the down- town sidewalks and that some thought be given to a solution for the overhead wiring at the rear of the main street business district. 2. Councilman Van Vranken asked about the status of the trash receptacles in the business district. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated he thought the I -105 Freeway would not be an advantage for the City of E1 Segundo. 2. Mr. Don McLees, 747 Virginia Street, asked who would write the arguments which will appear on the ballot of the August 20 election. City Attorney responded that the City Council had been designated to write the arguments against Proposition No. 1 and for Proposition No. 2. The City Clerk will select the person to write the opposing arguments in accordance with provisions of the law. Mr. McLees asked the Council to consider segregating the Council Chamber into smoking and non - smoking sections. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, June 19, 1974, at the hour of 6:00 o'cLock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of EL Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:30 o'cLock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: IWN_�/ Respectfully submitted, City Clerk -7- June 18, 1974