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1975 APR 01 CC MINX 3924 E1 Segundo, California April 1, 1975 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 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: 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 and of the Regular City Council meeting, both held March 18, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that said meetings be approved as recorded; and that Page 10 of the minutes of the City Council meeting held February 4, 1975 be corrected to add the total amount of the warrants which had been drawn for payment of demands. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. At the hour of 7 :10 o'clock p.m. , the Mayor declared a recess so that the Council could act as the Board of Examiners and Appeals in the matter of the continued hearing on the appeal of Mr. Fred Brown from the Notice of Order requiring abatement of two apartment units at 216 East Imperial Avenue. The following Board members responded to roll call: Trustees Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and president Balmer. President Balmer inquired if Mr. Fred Brown was in attendance, to which there was no response. City Attorney Allen advised the Board that Mr. Brown's attorney had informed him that his client was contemplating applying for a variance and suggested that this hearing be further continued. President Balmer ordered that this hearing be continued until April 15, 1975 and that the applicant be notified of this action. No further business to be heard before the Board, motion was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Trustee Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. At the hour of 7 :20 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 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 for person to person transfer of n- ale eneral License, The Jolly Roger Restaurant. Ordered filed. X 3925 2. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for person to person transfer of Off Sale Beer and Wine License, Jerry's Market. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Ad Hoc Committee - Industrial Recreation Facilities. Councilman Van Vranken reported that a questionnall—re—T—acTT3een sent out to businesses and industries in the City requesting information on industrial recreational facilities. Stated that the returns will be analyzed by the Committee and hopefully ready for report to the Council the first part of May. 2. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Van Vranken reported that expansion of bus service in the South Bay area had been discussed and he requested comments from individual councilmen. 3. Los Angeles City Council Subcommittee Hearing. Councilman Nagel reported that the Committee recommended that the Airport Commission prohibit aircraft from landing at International Airport that do not meet Part 36 of the FAA Noise Regulations. 4. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Council- man Stephens advised that as a representative to SCAG, he had received a communication from the County Board of Supervisors recommending opposition to SCAG's having taxing ability or requiring mandatory membership of the cities. Thereafter made a motion that E1 Segundo go on record as concurring with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented tabulation of bids for barricades for the Water, Sanitation and Street Divisions, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Eecolite Div. of J. E. Ryan Co. Inc. $ 993.75 Star Lite Barricade Co. 1,023.38 Fenton Industries 1,330.04 Constructors Supply Co. 1,450.88 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bid of Eecolite Div. of J. E. Ryan Company, Inc., in total amount of $993. 75 including sales tax for barricades be accepted and purchase order issued to said company for said amount. 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 connection saddles and clamps for the Water Division, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Smith - Bennett Company $ 1,303. 88 Rockwell International 1,432.48 Familian Pipe & Supply Co. 1,432.48 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the tow bid of Smith - Bennett Company for saddles and clamps in total amount of $1, 303. 88 including sales tax be accepted and purchase order issued to said company for said amount. Motion carried unanimously. -2- April 1, 1975 X 3926 3. Presented tabulation of bids for one subcompact automobile for the South Bay Regional Communications Project, which bids were as follows: Name Gillian Datsun South Bay Datsun Hessell Chevrolet Amount of Bid $ 2,925.60 2,928.84 3,019.94 Advised that the bids had been analyzed for delivery as well as price and it was Staff's recommendation that the second lowest bid be accepted to take advantage of the better delivery time. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the normal bidding procedures be waived and that the second low bid of South Bay Datsun for one subcompact automobile in total amount of $2, 928. 84 including tax and delivery be accepted and purchase order issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented tabulation of bids No. 74 -47 for 8 items of office furni- ture for the South Bay communications Project, funds for which are available under the P -DAT Grant. Stated the bids had been analyzed by Staff and the following were recommended as the lowest most acceptable bids: Item Q Description C 1 Desk with return D 1 Desk 30" x 60" G 2 Chair, Side H 1 Bookcase, 3 shelves A 1 Chair, Steno E 2 Chair, Swivel F 1 File Cabinet, 4 dwr B 1 Desk, 36" x 60" Name Amount United Business Interiors $ 225. 00 if if 11 173.00 it it 132.00 if it 38.50 L. A. Desk Company 52.85 it 11 11 137.20 Swedlow Distributing Co. 98.20 Western Office Furniture Cb. , 206. 00 Recommended that the low bid received from United Business Interiors for Item B and the Alternate No. I bid for Item G from Sanders Office Supply be rejected as not meeting specifications. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the bids be accepted and rejected as recommended by the City Manager and that purchase orders be issued to United Business Interiors in total amount of $602. 61 including tax; Los Angeles Desk Company in total amount of $201. 45 including tax; Swedlow Distributing Company in total amount of $104. 09 including tax; and Western Office Furniture Company in total amount of $218. 36 including tax. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company to extend for one year its trailer permit for two trailers. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Standard Oil Company's trailer permit be extended for one year, to expire April 10, 1976. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). -3- April 1, 1975 X 392'7 6. Presented a subagreement with the E1 Segundo Unified School District, setting forth the responsibilities of the School District under the contract the City has with Los Angeles County for the CETA VI employment program, and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Subagreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the El Segundo Unified School District, relating to employment under the CETA VI program, 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 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 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. 7. Stated that in order to receive federal highway funds for local projects, it is necessary to file with the California Department of Transpor- tation a statement assuring compliance with the Civil Rights Act. Further stated that the statement reflects the City's present policy of non- discrim- ination and recommended approval. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the aforesaid Assurance Statement be approved and that City Manager Jones be authorized to sign said Statement. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Advised that an ordinance had been drafted which would Limit the use of the Beach Bicycle Path to bicyclists and recommended approval. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance restricting use of the Beach Bicycle Path, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 'DEL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING THERETO SEC- TION 13. 08. 115 RELATING TO BEACH BICYCLE PATH., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 9. Advised that there will be a meeting on April 8 regarding the I -105 Freeway and that a resolution had been drafted for presentation at that meeting supporting the construction of the Freeway. -4- April 1, 1975 X 3928 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that City Manager Jones be authorized to act on behalf of the City Council in the matter of its position regarding the I -105 Freeway and that Resolution No. 2616, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT OF THE I -105 FREEWAY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Stated that negotiations had been initiated regarding the purchase of the Mosaic Tile property for recreational uses, but before the Council may legally take any action, the project must qualify under the Environmental Quality Act. Requested that the Council indicate the direction Staff should take in regard to any further negotiations. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the Environmental Quality Assessment of the Mosaic Tile property. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Rockhold and Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Presented a request to change the job description and classification of Senior - Stenographer Clerk, Range 52 in the City Clerk's office to Deputy City Clerk, Range 62. Councilman Nagel recommended the classification of Assistant City Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the above request be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subdivision A of Section 3 of Resolution No. 2522 (The Salary Resolution) be amended by adding the following classification: Deputy City Clerk Range 62 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 12. Reported that Staff had gone over the tentative plans for the Civic Center Complex and had encountered a few minor problems in the plans and in the estimated costs. Recommended that the Council meet with the architect, Marion J. Varner and Associates, to again review the plans. By mutual agreement of the Council, a meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 1975 at 6 :00 o'clock p.m. for the aforesaid purpose. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a claim against the City from Mr. Bruce Parker for vehicle damage sustained on March 4, 1975, and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. -5- April 1, 1975 X Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, 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. 2. Advised that a Summons and Complaint for damages from Donald Patrick McCaughan against the City of E1 Segundo in the matter of a traffic collision in February, 1974, had been received and that said Complaint had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that said Complaint for Damages be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified, and confirmed. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: Illinois follows: 1. Reported that bids had been received for the improvement of Street from Grand Avenue to Holly Avenue, Project 74 -15, as Name McAmis Engineering Atlas Engineering & Construction Sully - Miller Contracting Company C. A. Vogel Construction Company Griffith Company Mushroom Construction Company Newman and Sons, Inc. J. W. Nicks Construction Company Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Amount of Bid $ 32, 736.06 32, 993. 00 33, 055.25 36,658. 15 36,875. 10 37, 866.40 38, 299. 01 41, 761.00 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for the improve- ment of Illinois Street in accordance with Specification No. 74 -15; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on March 24, 1975; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of McAmis Engineering, in total amount of $32, 736. 06, was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, that the bid of McAmis Engineering, the lowest responsible bid be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of McAmis Engineering, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby auth- orized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3929 -6- April 1, 1975 X 3930 2. Reported that bids had been received ings located at 300 Main Street to make way for Site, Project 75 -1, which bids were as follows: Name for the demolition of build - expansion of the Civic Center Amount of Bid Economy Land Clearing & Wrecking Co. $ 2,897.50 Ace Moving & Wrecking Co. 3, 333.00 Cal -Best Land Clearing, Inc. 4,132.39 Hintz Wrecking Co., Inc. 5,210.00 Alexander Land Clearing, Inc. 7,470.00 Roger Roy General Engineering Contr. Inc. 10, 250. 00 Advised that analysis of the bids revealed that the low bidder had not complied with certain bidding requirements and that its surety was not in order. Therefore, recommended the bid of Economy Land Clearing & Wrecking Company be rejected and the next lowest bid of Ace Moving and Wrecking Company be accepted as the lowest, responsible bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for the demoli- tion of buildings at 300 Main Street in accordance with Specification No. 75 -1; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by the City Council on March 24, 1975; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the low bid of Economy Land Clearing & Wrecking Company did not meet the City's specifications; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Ace Moving and Wreck- ing Company, in total amount of $3, 333. 00 was the lowest, responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, that the bid of Economy Land Clearing & Wrecking Company be rejected and that the bid of Ace Moving and Wreck- ing Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Ace Moving and Wrecking Company are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balser; Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District plans on starting the first phase of the Storm Drain Project approximately April 14 -7- April 1, 1975 X on Whiting Street andEl Segundo Boulevard. Advised this project would necessitate removal of street trees and that everything possible would be done to preserve as many existing trees as could be saved. Further advised that replacements would be made for trees that are removed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance establishing changes in the Dog Leash Law, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, " RELATING TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 868 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 868 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Councilman Van Vranken reported that the cities of Fullerton and Laguna Beach had adopted ordinances regulating newspaper racks and since he was receiving many complaints from residents regarding the removal of objectionable material from view, wondered if El Segundo could gain knowledge from the action taken by these cities. City Attorney Allen and City Manager Jones advised that the ordinances re- aulated the location and aesthetics of the racks and not the contents. The Mayor instructed Staff to make a survey of other cities for possible solutions. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was .made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 46466 to 46611 inclusive, totaling $363, 938. 96 and Expense Checks 399 to 442 inclusive, totaling $2, 935. 69, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 22 and Expense Check Register No. 9, 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, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer noted that the terms of Library Board Trustees Bob W. Rockhold and Richard K. Van Vranken would expire April 30, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Bob W. Rockhold and Richard K. Van Vranken be reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the El Segundo Public Library for three -year terms, said terms to expire April 30, 1978. Motion carried. 2. City Manager Jones reported on the plans for temporary beauti- fication of the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue after the buildings have been removed. 3931 -8- April 1, 1975 X 3932 At the hour of 8:30 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for an executive session. At the hour of 8:47 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this ses- sion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, April 8, 1975 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 8:50 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. urrowes, City Clerk -9- April 1, 1975