1974 SEP 17 CC MINX 3'794
EL Segundo, California
September 17, 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, those
present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America, followed by invocation by Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrew's
Catholic Church.
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
and Mayor Balmer;
Councilmen Absent: Van Vranken.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 3,
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. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on the proposed Precise Plan No. 6 -74 of
Sepulveda Properties, Inc., for two office structures at the northeast
corner of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Nash Street.
Mayor Balmer stated that due to a possible conflict of interest,
he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter,
and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel.
The Mayor pro tempore inquired if proper notice of the hearing
had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and
publishing the notice were in the Planning Department files. Mayor pro
tempore stated these files would be made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor pro tempore inquired if any written communications
had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
Associate Planner Hoard reviewed the proposed Precise Plan as
recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 824 and stated that
it had been determined this project would not have an adverse effect on
the environment, and therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that the Negative Declaration covering Precise Plan No. 6 -74
be accepted and certified. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Stephens, Rockhold and
Mayor pro tempore Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken;
Not Voting: Mayor Balmer.
Associate Planner Hoard stated that this Precise Plan represented
Phase II of a three phase development which will ultimately consist of
six industrial office buildings and that it was the Staff and Planning Com-
mission's recommendation that the Plan be approved subject to the conditions
in Planning Resolution No. 824.
Mayor pro tempore Nagel inquired if anyone present wished to speak
in favor of this Precise Plan.
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Mr. Ben Cole, President of Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , stated
this was a continuation of the development of the 2 -story office park
and made himself available for any questions from the Council.
Mayor Pro tempore inquired if anyone present wished to speak
in opposition to this Precise Plan.
City Manager Jones stated he was not speaking against the plan,
but wished to advise Mr. Cole of the parking requirements of the
Environmental Protection Agency for any facility which will be construc-
ted after January 1, 1975.
There being no further response, Mayor pro tempore Nagel
declared the public hearing closed.
City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance adopting Pre-
cise Plan No. 6 -74, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI-
TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 6-74.,
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens,
seconded by Councilman Rockhold that said ordinance be introduced.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens
and Mayor pro tempore Nagel;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken;
Not Voting: Mayor Balmer.
2. Request from Theta Cable of California for changes in rates
for Cable Television Service.
Councilman Nagel stated he would like changes in procedures for
hook -up in apartment buildings and also more information on the 2-way
system originally contemplated by Theta Cable.
By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred for
discussion and action in a public hearing at the next regular City Coun-
cil meeting to be held October 1, 1974.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. City of Inglewood, request to designate a Council member
to serve on t e olicy oard of the Centinela Valley Regional Diversion
Project.
City Manager Jones stated this project is sponsored by the
Centinela Valley and would be funded by grant providing money to each
of the communities of Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale and El Segundo,
for the purpose of developing their own programs under the guidance
of the Board.
Police Chief Johnson responded to Council's questions, advising
that this was a plan for developing methods of handling juvenile offend-
ers other than going through the usual court proceedings, and that there
were a number of diversionary programs being carried on in other cities
at the present time.
After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, this matter
was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONN
1. Mr. Don Canfield of Theta Cable, stated he was unavoid-
ably delayed and asked the Council to reconsider its decision to defer
this matter; that it was of urgent importance to the Company from a
financial standpoint.
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The Mayor advised that the Council felt the people should be
given a chance to hear this matter, and therefore, a public hearing
had been set for the next regular Council meeting to be held October 1,
1974, to consider Theta's request.
2. Mr. Gene Moore, 531 Arena Street, stated he read in the
newspaper that the Mayor had taken a position regarding offshore oil
drilling which was not completely in accord with Standard Oil Company.
Mayor Balmer advised that Councilman Stephens had attended
this meeting of Mayors held in Mayor Bradley's Los Angeles Office
and that the newspaper had incorrectly reported his attendance.
Councilman Stephens reported that the committee members voted
to approve offshore oil drilling with the provision that the Federal
Government exercise caution in granting the leases.
3. Mr. Bryan Bolling, 429 Center Street, stated he had observed
police vehicles traveling at speeds of 45 to 50 miles per hour on city
streets without the siren or flashing Lights and had observed accidents
and near accidents involving police cars. Requested that some action
be taken to prevent these incidents and make it more safe on the streets.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. League of California Cities Joint Agency FAU Committee -
CounciLman Nagel reported on the revised proposal for Federal Aid
Urban Program and that the Committee recommended Council's approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, and unanimously carried that the proposal for Federal Aid
Urban Program, as revised, be approved and that Staff be instructed
to notify the Los Angeles office of the League of California Cities of
this action.
2. South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee - City Manager
Jones reported on ►.ehalf of Councilman Van Vranken. Stated that Coun-
cilman Van Vranken had been appointed coordinator for the northern
group of cities and that meetings had been s�cheduLed for each of the
four groups. EL Segundo will host a meeting on October 2, to be held
in two phases - the first at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Council representa-
tives attending from each of the four cities; and a meeting at 8:00
o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber open to the public with specific
invitations being sent to Chamber of Commerce and other groups inter-
ested in transportation.
3. Environmental Protection Agency - Mayor Balmer reported
on a meeting held in Newport Beach in which it was proposed that
parking spaces be reduced in public places as a means of decreasing
automobile travel and encouraging the use of public transportation.
After discussion, Council mutually agreed that a letter be sent
to Legislators in Sacramento and Washingto4 D. C, opposing EPA's
Parking Management Proposal.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented the tabulation of bids ( #74 -12) for miscellaneous
Water Department supplies. Advised that the items had been analyzed
by the Water Saperintendent, Director of Public Works and the Purchas-
ing Officer, and it was their finding that the low bids for Items 4 and 5
from Keenan Pipe and Supply Company, and for Items 41 and 42 from
Taylor -Jett Company were not compatible with existing parts, and there-
fore, recommended that the next lowest bid be accepted for these items;
that the Low bid for each of the remaining items be accepted and that
purchase be authorized as follows:
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Name
Amount
Item Numbers
H.C. Lawson Company
$340.26
1,
24,
41,
42.
Keenan Pipe & Supply Co.
$569.22
2,
3,
6,
7,
8.
22,
23,
39,
40.
Western Water Works
Supply Company
$423.45
4,
5,
31.
Marden Susco Company
$877.30
9
thru
15,
20,
21,
28,
29,
32,
33,
34,
36,
37,
38.
Taylor -Jett Company
$ 39.05
16,
17,
19,
25,
26,
27,
35.
Hanson Pipe & Supply Co.
$141. 87
18,
30.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the Low bids from Keenan Pipe & Supply Company for
Items 4 and 5 and from TayLor -Jett Company for Items 41 and 42 be
rejected as not being compatible with existing parts; that the Staff's
recommendations, set forth above, be approved and that purchase
orders be issued accordingly. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
2. Presented the tabulation of bids 074 -18) for 6" and 8"
Fire Service Parts. Advised that the items had been analyzed for
delivery and compatibility to other items, as well as price. Recom-
mended that the following items be approved as the lowest, most
acceptable bids:
Name Amount Description
Western Water Works $391.90 Items 1 and 2
Supply Company Tapping Clamp & Valve
Park 'son, inc. $2, 117.62 Items 3, 6 and 7
Detector Checks &
Tapping Valve
Hanson Pipe and Supply Co. $ 315.14 Item 5, Tapping Clamp
Keenan Pipe and Supply Co. $ 939.61 Items 4 and 8
6" and 8" Valves
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the Staff's recommendations be approved as the Lowest
responsible bids; that all other bids be rejected for reasons of incom-
patibility, unacceptable delivery times or higher cost; and that purchase
orders be issued to the companies and in the amounts hereinabove shown.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
3. Presented the tabulation of bids ( #74 -16) for ten trench
jacks and accessories for the Sanitation and Water Department, which
bids were as follows:
Name
Underground Shoring Specialists
Speed Shore Corporation
Constructors Supply Company
Recommended acceptance of the Low bid.
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Amount
$2,460.28
$2,697.63
$3,973. 16
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Stephens, that the bid of Underground Shoring Specialists, in
total amount of $2,460.28, including tax and delivery, for ten Trench
Jacks and Accessories, be accepted and purchase order in said amout
be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen Nome;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
4. Presented the tabulation of bids 074 -19) for two different
types of school crossing signs, which bids were as follows:
Name
Western Highway Products, Inc.
Cameo Sign Company
Zumar Industries, Inc.
A lternate
Safeway Sign Company
Constructor's Supply Company
Amount
Item 1 Item 2
$195. 89
$205.68
$216. 88
No Bid
No Bid
Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item.
$634.54
$461.04
$594.66
$416.26
$482.72
$564. 93
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that the bid of Western Highway Products, Inc., in total
amount of $195.89, including tax for 33 School X -ing signs be accepted;
and the alternate bid of Zumar Industries, Inc., in total amount of
$416.26 including tax for 33 pictorial signs, be accepted and purchase
orders in said amounts be issued to said companies. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
5. Presented the tabulation of bids ( #74 -17) for carpeting the
Recreation Check -Out Building, which bids were as follows:
Name
Rounds Carpet Service
Sunset Floor Coverings
Alternate
Color Fashions
Jerry's Carpet Service
Amount
Applied directly
Applied
to floor
over pad
$ 699.96
$728.70
$ 768.50
No Bid
$ 752.60
$ 794.00
No Bid
$ 834.72
No Bid
Recommended acceptance of the low bid.
Councilman Stephens recommended the carpeting with a separate
pad.
Councilman Rockhold recommended that since there was a min-
imum of cost between bids, that the City shop at home and award the
bid to a local bidder.
City Attorney Allen advised the Council of bidding requirements
and that the Council should only accept a higher bid if it met these
requirements.
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Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the bid of Rounds Carpet Service for carpeting with
separate pad, in total amount of $728.70 including tax and installation,
be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
6. Advised that the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program with
the California Highway Patrol covered the 1973 -74 fiscal year and that
in order to continue the program, it will be necessary to enter into a
similar agreement for the 1974 -75 fiscal year.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Standard Agreement between the City of EL
Segundo and the Dept. of California Highway
Patrol for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Program, covering the period July 1, 1974
to June 30, 1975, 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
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.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
7. Reported that Yellow Cab Company was offering scrip at
a 5% discount to senior citizens, but that application must be made
to its offices in Los Angeles. Advised that the necessary information
for applying for the scrip will be furnished the Joslyn Center and
will also be available in City Hall for the convenience of senior citizens.
8. Stated that the Blue and White Cab Company was back in
service on a limited basis under new management and that other taxi-
cab companies had requested permits to operate in the City. Asked
Council's wishes in this matter.
After discussion, Council mutually agreed that no action be
taken at this time.
9. Reported that the Metropolitan Water District proposed to
deliver Northern California water to the City starting on October 1,
1974. The City will be receiving, for approximately two weeks, a blend
of Northern California Water and Colorado River Water and thereafter
receive 100% Northern California Water with no expected changes in the
cost during this fiscal year.
CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Read a letter from Mr. Warren Moger requesting the Council
to reconsider its decision and to grant a full year's extension for the
trailer permit at the Boat Yard, 1617 El Segundo Boulevard. Ordered
filed.
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CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented an ordinance changing the zoning from R -1 to OS
on that portion of Imperial Strip from Sheldon Street west to the City
boundary. Advised that a memorandum had been received advising
that the Planning Commission had reviewed this ordinance and had
recommended affirmative action on the zone change of the aforesaid
portion of Imperial Strip. The Mayor ordered this memorandum re-
ceived and filed.
The City Attorney then read the title of the ordinance amending
Title 20 of the Municipal Code, 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. (IMPERIAL STRIP).
which was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Stephens.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented Plans and Specifications No. 72-9 for Sidewalk
and Curb Improvements at various Locations throughout the City. Ad-
vised that this constituted the properties of owners who chose not to
make their own improvements. Further advised that a categorical
exemption for environmental impact report had been filed. Recommen-
ded approval of filing the categorical exemption for EIR; approval of
the Plans and Specifications; and that authorization be given to adver-
tise for bids.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICA-
TIONS NO. 72 -9 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURB AND SIDE-
WALK CONTRACT NO. 4 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;
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, October 7,
1974.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
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Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the action of the Director of Public Works
in filing a categorical exemption for curb and sidewalk improvements
be approved and that this Council finds that said categorical exemption
was properly filed with the South Coast Regional Coastal Zone Conserva-
tion Commission. Motion carried.
2. Reported that in the matter of the petition requesting that
the "L" shaped alley bounded by Concord Street, Franklin Avenue,
Richmond Street and EL Segundo Boulevard had been investigated and
it was Staff's findings that there had been no serious accidents at
this location and that a one -way designation would require monitoring
and enforcement in excess of the safety benefits which would be derived
from such an effort. Recommended that the present 2 -way traffic
pattern be retained.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the Council concur in the aforesaid recommendation.
Motion carried.
Thereafter, Councilman Nagel requested that a letter be sent
to each of the 15 petitioners advising of the Council's action.
3. Presented an agreement with Alderman, Swift and Lewis
for engineering services in connection with the design of Telemetering
System for Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Facilities. Recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Agreement between the City of El Segundo
and Alderman, Swift and Lewis for engin-
eering services for a central telemetering
system, 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 Agree-
ment 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.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
4. Reported that a letter from the Los Angeles County Road
Commissioner to the Department of Transportation indicated that the
Federal Highways Administration, on May 24, 1974, approved the
Grade Separation Project under the Urban Program and it is estimated
the County will be advertising for bids by November of this year,
5. Reported that at the Preconstruction Utilities Conference
held last week, it was indicated that work would begin on the Storm
Drain Project No. 3450, Unit 3 (Walnut Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive
and Pepper Street) on about October 8, 1974.
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RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 44506 to 44600 inclusive, totaling
$247, 077. 26, drawn in payment of demands, a List of which had been
presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 6, and
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,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilman Van Vranken.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel advised that he had received a call from
the Department of Water and Power stating that the helicopter being
flown over the City making air quality surveys had been replaced by
a quieter model. Asked if City departments had received any com-
pLaints. Director of Building Safety DaLgleish stated he had received
three calls in this regard. City Clerk Burrowes advised she had
called the Police Department and had been informed they had received
several calls and that she thought the aircraft was flying too low.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 HiLlcrest Street, stated he thought
there was adequate evidence that there was oil in the ocean and that
offshore drilling should not be necessary to determine this. He ques-
tioned if all bids received by the City were sealed bids. City Manager
Jones advised of the City's bidding procedures under the law and that
sealed bids were not required for purchases under $750.
Mr. Dein stated he agreed that the EPA parking restrictions
were drastic, that he thought enough money had already been spent
on rapid transit and asked why the old Red Car system could not be
reinstated.
At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an
Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 8:57 o'clock
p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present
and answering roll call: Mayor Balmer, Councilmen Nagel and
Rockhold.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn until September 30, 1974, at the
hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City HaLL of
the City of Et Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this
meeting being 9:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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E. L. Balmer, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie A. Burrowes, City ler
Sept. 17, 1974