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1975 DEC 16 CC MINx41 T5 El Segundo, California December 16, 1975 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, 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 CA LL Present: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held December 2, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer stated that several students from the High School Political Science Class were in attendance and asked them to stand and be recognized. 2. Mr. Clint Richmond, president of the El Segundo Rotary Club presented Police Chief Johnson with a film, "Shop Lifting - It's a Crime, it for use in training programs. 3. City Manager Jones presented a proclamation urging all citizens to practice safety during the holiday season, and stated that the National Safety Council asked that everyone take special precautions during this time. adopted: By mutual consent of the Council, the following proclamation was WHEREAS, the men, women and children of E1 Segundo are always in greater danger of death or injury due to accidents during the Christmas holidays, and especially in traffic; and WHEREAS, alcohol abuse has been de- termined to be a factor in half of all fatal accidents; and WHEREAS, -one out of four persons killed in Los Angeles County during last year's Christmas - New Years' holiday period was a pedestrian; and WHEREAS, use of seat belts has proved to be a deterrent to death or serious injury when a traffic accident does occur; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Peace Officers' Association has joined with the Greater Los Angeles Chapter National Safety Council in preparing a holiday safety program based upon warning drinking drivers that law enforcement agencies will be doubling their efforts between Christmas Eve and midnight New Years' Day in a program of identification, appre- hension and confinement; and X. 411,6 WHEREAS, all officials of the City of E1 Segundo as well as the clergy, service clubs, community organizations and all citizens are eager to support any plan of action which may be effective in keeping the community safe from accident; THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City of E1 Segundo urges all its citizens and all visitors using its streets and roadways during the year -end holidays to drive responsibly and defen- sively; to avoid drinking and driving; to use seat belts at all times while driving; and to be concerned with the safety of all pedestrians, especially the very young and the very old. 4. The Mayor announced that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action on the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mayor pro tem Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the 1973 Editions of the Uniform Build- ing Code and Uniform Building Code Standards and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that an affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish reported on the primary purpose of the code and of the amendments made reflecting local conditions. Mayor pro tem Nagel inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the hear- ing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance adopting the 1973 Editions of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILD- ING CODE, 1973 EDITION "; INCLUDING THE APPENDIX THEREOF, AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1973 EDITION "; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.04 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 889 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 889 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, X an Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for On -Sale Beer and Wine, Public Premises License from Vapor Trails at 206 -1/2 East Imperial Avenue. There being no objections, the Council ordered the application filed. -2- December 16, 1975 A 41 1.7 2. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for General Eating Place License rom Uolden Nugget estaurant, 311 North Sepulveda Boulevard. There being no objections, the Council ordered the application filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES National League of Cities. Councilman Nagel reported on the business at t e annual convention eld in Miami the first week in December. Related the work accomplished by the Environmental Quality Committee of which he is a member. Reported on topics discussed at the convention, including revenue sharing, gun control, the Alaska Pipe Line and stated he felt it was a very worthwhile convention. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids for 800 each 5/8" x3/4" Water Meters for use in the Water Department Meter Replacement Program, which bids were as follows: Name Hersey Products, Inc. Alternate Rockwell International Corp. Neptune Water Meter Co. Alternate Amount of Bid $ 28, 323.20 $ 22, 896.00 $ 31, 155.52 $ 31, 588.00 $ 25, 711. 36 Less Trade -in Allowance $ 25, 123.20 $ 19, 696.00 $ 26, 355. 52 $ 28, 388. 00 $ 22,511. 36 Advised that the alternate bids did not meet the City's specifica- tions. Further advised that $25, 000 had been budgeted for these meters, and therefore, recommended that the meters be purchased from the low bidder on the unit cost basis, up to a maximum of 796 meters which would keep the total within the budgeted amount. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the alternate bids of Hersey Products, Inc. , and Neptune Water Meter Company be rejected as not meeting specifications; that the bid of Fersey Products, Inc. , be accepted as the lowest acceptable bid at the unit price of $33.40 less trade -in allowance of $4. 00 each; and that purchase orders be issued to said company for said meters as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that bids had been solicited for nine replacement grates and frames for storm drain catch basins in the outfield of Recreation Park from six vendors and that the only bid received was from Meridian Iron Works in total amount of $1, 869. 84 including sales tax. Reported that Staff had investigated the market and determined that this was a fair price for the item, and therefore, recommended approval for purchase from the sole bidder. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Meridian Iron, Works for nine grates and frames for catch basins, in total amount of $1, 869. 84 including tax, be accepted and that purchase order be 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. -3- December 16, 1975 I X 411.5 3. Presented the tabulation of bids for janitorial services for a period of three years for the Recreation Clubhouse, Teen Center and Joslyn Center, which bids were as follows: Amount of Bid Name Per Month Complete Maintenance Service $ 766.00 I. M. C. $ 1,030.00 North American Maintenance Co. $ 1,039.00 Ace Maintenance Company $ 1,075.00 Frank's Maintenance $ 1,115.00 Executive Suite Service, Inc. $ 1,208.00 Contract Cleaning Service $ 1,214.85 American Building Maintenance Co. $ 1,365.00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Complete Maintenance Service in the amount of $766. 00 per month for janitorial services of recreational facilities be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company, commencing January 1, 1976, as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that bids had been received for the sale of 12, 000 rounds of once fired 38 caliber brass ammunition casings no longer needed by the Police Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Western Reloading, Inc. $ 360.00 B & N Enterprises $ 257.00 F. Morton Pitt Company $ 180.00 Recommended the casings be declared surplus material and that the high bid be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that 12, 000 rounds cf 38 caliber brass casings be declared surplus =-nd sale of same be made to Western Reloading, Inc. , for a total of $360. 00. Motion carried. 5. Presented an amendment to the contract for architectural services which had been requested by Marion J. Varner and Associates to allow for payment of additional architectural services in case the con- struction of civic center improvements should be prolonged more than 60 days beyond the approved contract period. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the request for amendment to the contract with Marion J. Varner and Associates be denied. Motion carried. 6. Advised that the minimum wage law had been amended which affected two part -time temporary classifications. Stated that while review- ing the classifications, it appeared that other adjustments would be desir- able and presented a resolution which would raise the salaries of six part - time temporary classifications by approximately five percent. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the City Manager's recommendations for increasing the salaries of six part -time temporary classifications be approved. On roll call, motion failed to carry. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the classifications of Library Page and Locker Room Attendant be increased to $2. 25 per hour and that a resolution to that effect be drafted and presented to the Council for approval. Motion carried. -4- December 16, 1975 X4119 7. Presented the Operating Policy for Dial -A -Ride Transporta- tion System as prepared by the Committee, and requested consideration of this tentative operating policy. After discussion, the Council mutually concurred with the gen- eral concept of the operating policy and gave the committee authority to make changes in the policy which it deems necessary, providing the Council is informed of the action taken. 8. Presented the Bylaws of the South Bay Regional Public Com- munications Authority and recommended adoption of the resolution approving the Bylaws. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2667, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING AND GIVING EXPRESS CONSENT TO THE ADOPTION OF CERTAIN BY -LAWS FOR THE SOUTH BAY RE- GIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY., which title was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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 at some future time the Council should appoint a representative and alternate to serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. 9. Advised that Request for Proposals for a technical engineering consultant for the purpose of integrating communications systems and other technical systems into the Emergency Operating Center of the Police Facility had been solicited and it was Staff's recommendation that the firm of Ralph W. Wight and Associates be retained for this purpose at a cost not to exceed $8,000. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Ralph W. Wight and Associates be retained as a consultant and that an agreement to this effect be presented to the Council for approval. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution requesting the County Board of Super- visors to grant permission for the County Registrar of Voters to render certain services to the City of El Segundo in the conducting of the municipal election to be held March 2, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van N'ranken, that Resolution No. 2668, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, REQUES'T'ING 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 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 2, 1976. , which title was read, be adopted. -5- December 16, 1975 x 4120 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Flection to be held March 2, 1976. Councilman Van Vranken stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2669, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES., which title was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution 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. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for financial participation in the construction of portions of the 1970 Bond Issue projects, which the Council had approved in concept at the Council meeting held November 18, 1975. Recommended appropria- tion of the required funds in the amount of 0-776, 000. Councilman Stephens questioned the judgment of being required to deposit these funds with the County approximately six weeks before the project bids are awarded. Councilman Nagel suggested that Councilman Stephens and another member of the Council be appointed to talk to Super- visor Hayes regarding changing the policy so that the $776, 000 would not have to be deposited before the bids are awarded. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City of E1 Segundo for finan- cial participation in construction of portions of the 1970 Bond Issue Projects, 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; and -6- December 16, 1975 x41?1 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the funds be drawn from the appropriate accounts in the amount of $776, 000 and that after approval of said Agreement by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, the City Treasurer of the City of E1 Segundo be and she is hereby directed to make payment to said District in said amount. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the Los Angeles County Road Commissioner's recommendation to the County Board of Supervisors to terminate the County Aid -To- Cities Program. Stated that this matter is scheduled to be heard before the Board of Supervisors on January 6, 1976. Councilman Nagel reported that the League of California Cities had requested the County to defer taking action on this matter Long enough to allow time for further study of the affects the termination of the program would have on the cities. After riscussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that a request be made of Supervisor Hayes to defer action on this matter. Motion carried. 3. Presented a request from Northrop Corporation for permis- sion to use on- street parking at its Mariposa Plant. Mr. Bill Cox of Northrop Corporation, stated the company had hired more personnel and investigations had been made into all available space for parking in the area with no success. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that on- street parking be permitted on Mariposa Avenue to accommodate employees of the Northrop Corporation on a temporary basis and that said parking be permitted until June 30, 1976. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance amending the zoning at 231 Maryland Street from P (Automobile Parking) to R -3 (Multiple Residential), entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (231 Maryland Street) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 890 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 890 was adopted by-the following vote: Ayes: Council:-zen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- December 16, 1975 x 4122 2. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance amending the zoning of Hilltop Park and the Water Plant property from R -3 (Multiple Residential) to PF (Public Facilities), entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (Hilltop Park and Water Plant) which title was read. Upon of Ordinance No Nagel, seconded by the following Ayes: motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading 891 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 891 was adopted vote: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen None; Councilmen None. 3. The City Attorney presented the ordinance amending the zoning of the Los Angeles County Flood Control Basin at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Center Street from M -1 (Light Manufacturing) to PF (Public Facilities), entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (Los Angeles County Flood Control Basin) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 892 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 892 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. The City Attorney presented the ordinance amending the zoning of the southeast corner of Maryland Street and Grand Avenue from P (Automobile Parking) to R -3 (Multiple Residential), entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (Southeast corner of Maryland Street & Grand Avenue) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 893 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 893 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Van Vranken; Absent: Councilmen None. -8- December 16, 1975 X.4123 5. The City Attorney presented the ordinance amending the zoning of the north side of Franklin Avenue between Maryland and Center Streets from M -1 (Light Manufacturing) to P (Automobile Parking), entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO- MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (North side of Franklin Avenue between Maryland and Center Streets) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 894 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 894 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented an ordinance amending the Municipal Code in regard to vending machines for publications, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.20 RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 895 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 895 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 Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 49296 thru 49412, and Expense Check Numbers'726 thru 751, totaling $239, 146. 25, drawn in payment of demands a list of which had been presented to the Council as-Demand Register Sum- mary No. 15 and Expense Check Register No. 11, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 874, 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. -9- December 16, 1975 x 419,4 NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Council voice its objections to the requirement for bi- lingual ballots and that Congressional representatives be contacted expressing this protest. Motion carried. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :25 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: e !( 13 a4,o- s- E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, Cirfy er -10- December 16, 1975