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1974 NOV 19 CC MINX 3832 E1 Segundo, California November 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 Led by Councilman Van Vranken, followed by invocation by Councilman Richard G. Nagel. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'c Lock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the adjourned regular City Council meeting held November 4, 1974 and of the regular City Council meeting held November 5, 1974, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Byron Weintz, president of Conrock Company, presented an Engineering Excellence award to the City on behalf of the Southern Calif- ornia Ready Mix Concrete Association and the Portland Cement Association. Stated this award was in recognition of community improvement through engineering design and construction of intersections on El Segundo Boulevard. Further stated the award recognizes E1 Segundo City officials for their aware- ness of increased safety at these intersections for both motorists and pedes- trians. 2. Mayor Balmer stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in the matter of the assessments for improvement of Duley Road. Mayor pro tempore Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore set for hearing protests or objections against the assess- ment for improvement of DuLey Road, Grand Avenue to Mariposa and Grand Avenue, DuLey Road to 170 feet westerly, pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 2548 and inquired of the Clerkifshe had the affidavits of publication, post- ing and mailing of the Notice of Hearing and Filing Assessment. The City Clerk replied that she had these affidavits. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said affidavits of publication, posting and mailing be received and filed. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). Mayor pro tempore Nagel inquired if any written protests or objec- tions had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Mayor pro tempore Nagel then inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this assessment. There being no response, Mayor pro tempore declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2594, entitled: X 3833 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CONFIRMING THE ASSESS- MENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DULEY ROAD GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AND GRAND AVENUE DULEY ROAD TO 170 FEET WESTERLY (AD -72)., 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 pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 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. Petition of residents in the 400 and 500 blocks of California Street requesting that the intersection of California Street_ and Holly Avenue be blocked off, converting it to a cut de sac. Mr. Bernie SuttLe of Omark Industries, 1415 East Grand Avenue, stated that company owned trucks were not permitted to use the drive- ways onto California Street and the employees had been asked to alter their traffic patterns in order to alleviate congestion in the area. Fur- ther stated that his company would welcome an opportunity to work with residents in this area towards improving traffic conditions. Mr. Paul Peterson, 411 California Street, stated the petitioners were interested in controlled traffic for safer conditions, and he felt they would work with the industries in the area for a possible alternative method which would provide the same degree of safety. 2. Theta Cable Television, requesting authorization to waive the basic cable television installation charge for the period of November 11, 1974 through January 2, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, and unanimously carried that the basic cable T.V. installation charge for the period of November 11, 1974 through January 2, 1975 be waived. 3. Recreation and Parks Commission, response to City Council request for review of the Master Plan for recreational facilities, which the City Clerk read in its entirety. Recreation and Parks Commissioner Charles Stevens reported that the Commission had concluded that the present Master Plan and previously adopted priorities would be adequate to meet the needs of residents provided restriction continued on the use of the facilities by industrial personnel. The Council discussed various aspects of the Master Plan. Recreation and Parks Director Ruis and Commissioner Stevens answered Council questions. After discussing the possibilities and probabilities of obtaining the HiLlcrest Site, City Manager Jones suggested that Staff con- _ fer with the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commis- sion regarding the Latest status of the property and report back to the Council. Thereafter, Council discussed the improvement of the Imperial Strip and requested that Staff submit a proposal to the Council containing more specific information as to Landscaping, maintenance, costs, sched- uling, etc. -2- November 19, 1974 X 3834 4. City of Manhattan Beach, Resolutions requesting that the California Public Utilities Commisslon deny pending applications for rate increases of the Southern California Gas Company, Southern Cal- ifornia Edison Company and Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated he did not think the School District would sell the Thompson Field portion of the Hillcrest Site. Stated there was still a question as to whether Little Leagues would be permitted to use public park facilities. Also suggested that the Imperial Strip not be developed into a park area. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -25 for reupholster- ing office chairs, which bids were as follows: Item Description A Guest Arm Chairs (11) B Guest Uph. Arm Chairs (5) C Executive Posture Chair (1) D Executive Posture Chair (1) E Lounge Chairs (2 ) Amount of Bid Commercial Hayden Interiors Serv. Upholstery $715. $935 $350 $575 $195 $225 $195 $150 $390 $300 Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the low bid of Commercial Interiors Service for Items A, B, and C in total amount of $1, 335. 60 including sales tax; and the low bid of Hayden Upholstery for Items D and E in total amount of $477. 00 including sales tax, be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -29 for various motor vehicles, which bids were as follows: Item Description A 4- Door Police Sedan B 15- Passenger Van C Survey Truck D 4 -Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle Name A m o u n t o f B i d B C D Ray Vane South $4, 351. 78 - - - Dean Corbett Chrysler $4,344.38 - - - International Harvester - - $5,595. 74 $6, 168. 14 Bob Hanson Motors - - $5, 520. 75 $6, 255. 17 Recommended that Item B be rebid and that the Low bid for each of the remaining items be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that bids be resoLicited for the 15- passenger van; that the bid of Dean Corbett Chrysler for Item A in amount of $4, 344. 38 including sales -3 November 19, 1974 X tax; of Bob Hanson Motors for Item C in amount of $5, 520. 75 including sales tax and of International Harvester for Item D in amount of $6, 168. 14 including sales tax, be accepted and purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented Bid No. 74 -28 for 10 items of valves, fittings and 6" pipe for Pumping Plant #9. Advised that Western Water Works had requested its bid for 6" Spacers and 6" Base Bends be withdrawn as Fin error had been made in pricing these items. Recommended that 'Western Water Works' request be honored and that the low bid for each item be accepted, as follows: Name Amount Description Hanson Pipe & Supply Co. $768.69 Items B, D and J Checks, Spacers & Pipe Western Water Works $681.62 Item A - Valves Supply Company Taylor -Jett Company $398.49 Items C, E. G, & H Couplings, Bends & "Y" Parkson, Inc. $ 59.68 Items F and I Spool and Flanges Prices include sales tax Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Western Water Works Supply Company's request to withdraw its bid for 6" Spacers and 6" 90 Bends (Items D & E) be accepted; that the next lowest bid for these items be accepted; that the purchase orders be issued to the companies and in the amounts herein - above shown as being the lowest responsible bids for each item. 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 request from Continental Service Company on behalf of the Bank of America for a 6 months' extension to its trailer permit, which expires on December 2, 1974. Staff advised that this request may be granted in view of the fact that the Bank of America has signed a lease and construction agreement for permanent quarters. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Bank of America trailer permit be extended for six months, said permit to expire on June 4, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. 5. Advised that the City has the opportunity to employ three persons for 8 months of training as fire fighter apprentices under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Title II. Stated this program would allow the City to select future firemen from an already trained group. Recommended approval to enter into an agree- ment with the County of Los Angeles for the funds to implement this program. 3835 -4- November 19, 1974 X 3836 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to Subagreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, for employment of three persons under the Compre- hensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA), presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by 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. 6. Advised that proposals had been received from five consult- ing firms for preparation of the Circulation and Transportation Element of the General Plan. Stated that Staff had reviewed the proposals and recommended that the proposal from Urban Futures, Inc., in amount of $18, 500 be accepted. Stated that this company stressed the need for community participation and if the Council concurs in Staff's recommen- dation to engage this consultant, further recommended that citizen parti- cipation be encouraged. After discussion by the Council, Councilman Stephens requested that this matter be tabled until the next meeting to give Staff and Council members an opportunity to clarify the requirements as to what the mandatory elements are, and whether they all apply to E1 Segundo. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Southern California Gas Company for damages to gas service at 1641 East Maple Avenue, and that said claim had been forwarded to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said 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 by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Rockhold. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that a claim had been filed with the City Clerk by Leslie C. Nichols and Rubin Tepper, Attorneys at Law for claimants Charles Barrios Gonzales, Sam Wesley Berry and Henry Lee Battle in regard to alleged unconstitutional convictions. Recommended that the City Clerk be instructed to give a Notice of Insufficiency of Claim by mailing same to the above -named Attorneys at Law. -5- November 19, 1974 X Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the City Clerk be instructed to mail to Leslie C. Nichols and Rubin Tepper, Attorneys at Law, a Notice of Insufficiency of Claim. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the maintenance portion of Project 73 -8, E1 Segundo Boulevard Median Landscaping had been completed by Century Landscape Contractors and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Advised that the construction portion of this project had been previously accepted. Recommended this phase be accepted, thus completing the project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendations of the Director of Public Works and that the maintenance portion of the landscaping of E1 Segundo Boulevard, in accordance with Specification No. 73 -8 by Century Landscape Contractors, be accepted and that the entire project be accepted as complete as of September 30, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Van Vranken and Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that the traffic signal modifications and new instal- lations, Project No. 73 -11, had been completed and the terms of the contract had been met by the Contractor Paul Gardner Corporation. Advised that the Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended that this project be accepted ascomplete as of October 28, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the Modification and Installation of Traffic Signal Improvements- at various locations in the City of El Segundo, be accepted as being complete in accordance with Specification No. 73 -11 by the Paul Gardner Corporation as of October 28, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the widening of Nash Street at the intersections of Mariposa and Grand Avenues, Project No. 74 -6, had been completed by Sully- Miller Contracting Company and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended that this project be accepted as complete as of October 28, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: 383'7 -6- November 19, 1974 3838 RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the improvements of Nash Street between Grand Avenue and Mariposa Avenue be accepted as being complete in accord- ance with Specification No. 74 -6 by Sully- Miller Contracting Company as of October 28, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented Specifications No. 74 -2 for alterations to the Public Library to provide a ChiLdrens' Section, Librarian's Office and cabinetry work. Recommended these Plans and Specifications be approved and authorization be given to advertise for bids. Councilman Stephens requested that efforts be made to solicit bids from local contractors. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFI- CATIONS NO. 74 -2 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY, presented to the City Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and 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, December 30, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, the hour being 9:00 dared a 10- minute recess. At the hour Council reconvened, all members being call. o'clock p.m., the Mayor de- of 9:10 o'clock p.m. , the present and answering roll 5. Presented a report on the municipal water system, after which, Water and Sanitation Superintendent Ray Waren displayed photo slides with commentary on the City's present facilities and recommenda- tions for furnishing additional storage in the Hilltop Park area. After discussion by Council and Staff, Councilman Van Vranken requested more time be allowed to study all-the reports, charts, etc. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 6. Advised that the feasibility of Staff designing the sprinkler system at Library Park had been investigated and it was determined that Staff would be capable of preparing an adequate system design with the assistance of manufacturers' representatives. Therefore, -7- November 19, 1974 requested that the previous recommendation to these services be .withdrawn and the City Staff the plans and specifications for that facility. X retain a consultant for authorized to prepare Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the City Staff be authorized to prepare the Plans and Specifications for a fully auto- matic sprinkler system at Library Park. 7. Reported that at the time of the energy shortage last year, the electrical connections for the Christmas decorations in the business districts had been removed. Stated the charges for installation of per- manent services for the decorations, the annual cost of the service, and other incidental costs would amount to approximately $850. Councilman Stephens stated the Chamber of Commerce had submitted a letter recommending that the decorations be illuminated this year and had asked if the Council wished the Chamber to continue furnishing its services for this annual project. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the City accept the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce and that $850. 00 be appropriated from the Contingency Account for the purpose of installing permanent circuits to permit Light- ing the Christmas decorations. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Manager Jones advised that the matter of renewing the contract with the Chamber of Commerce for furnishing these services would be brought before the Council at a later time. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen advised that a letter had been received from the Planning Commission concurring with the action taken by the Council at its meeting held November 4, 1974 in regard to Aerospace Corporation Precise Plan No. 7 -74. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the letter to the City Council from the Planning Commis- sion, dated November 15, 1974, be received and filed. Motion carried. Thereafter, the City Attorney presented the ordinance adopting with certain conditions, Aerospace Corporation Precise Plan No. 7 -74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 7 -74 (AEROSPACE CORPORATION)., which title was read. Upon motion duty made and unanimously carried, further read- ing of Ordinance No. 862 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, . Ordinance No. 862 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken. 3839 -8- November 19, 1974 X 3840 2. The City Attorney presented the ordinance establishing a permit procedure for coin operated amusement centers, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING SEC- TION 5.08. 078 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRA- TION FEES FOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing of Ordinance No. 863 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 863 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 45158 to 45269 inclusive, total- ing $335, 110. 69, which had been presented to the Councif as Demand Register Summary No. 12, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Adelaide Nordeck, a reference librarian for the City of El Segundo for ten years, who passed away on November 4, 1974; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:10 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Q�J4 L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, lam' �.&A�i _ez�A_Ie-o/ Valerie A. Burrowes City Clerk -9- November 19, 1974