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1975 MAR 18 CC MIN - 20X 3917 E1 Segundo, California March 18, 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, led by City Clerk Valerie Burrowes, followed by invocation by Mr. Oren Randall. 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, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: Rockhold. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held March 3, 1975 and of the Regular City Council meeting held March 4, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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. Mr. Robert L. White, 3159 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach - application for permit to pic up and haul rubbish in the City of E1 Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that a permit be granted to Mr. White to pickup and remove rubbish. Motion carried. 2. M -E Disposal Service, 6551 Crossway Drive, Pico Rivera - application for permit to pic up and haul rubbish in the City of E1 Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that a permit be granted to the M -E Disposal Service to operate a rubbish disposal service in the City. Motion carried. Finance Director Weber advised that notification of the City's require- ments in regard to noise restrictions and hours of operation had been furnished each applicant. Mr. M. M. Eagles, owner of M -E Disposal Service, stated his equipment was quite new and would meet the noise levels and that he was cognizant of the hours of operation. 3. Mr. Ted Marks, 8426 Winsford Avenue, Los Angeles - applica- tion for permit to discharge firearms within the City limits. Mr. Marks stated that this was a necessary measure to keep the birds from destroying the strawberry crop and that he had been granted a similar permit from the County of Los Angeles. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that a permit be granted for the discharge of firearms within the City Limits, said action to be taken solely by Mr. Ted Marks, and that the permit shall expire on August 1, 1975. Motion carried. 3 918 4. South Bay Cities Association, resolution urging the Legislature to provide funding for City services which are mandated by the State of California. After discussion, the Mayor ordered the resolution filed. 5. South Bay Cities Association, resolution urging the Legislature to initiate legislation to permit California cities to broaden their sources of revenue to support increased services and benefits as required by the State. After discussion, the Mayor order the resolution filed. 6. City of Gardena, requesting that the South Bay Cities Association approve a resolution supporting the full funding in the State's 1975 -76 Budget of SB -2100, the Youth Service Bureau Act. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that E1 Segundo support a resolution by the South Bay Cities Association for the full funding of SB -2100. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 7. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, requesting support in its opposition to the following legislation: a) AB481 - Mandatory CHP Retirement Package b) AB403 - Full 14850' Benefit Mandated c) SB275 - Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employment Councilman Nagel stated that the City was already on record as oppos- ing SB275 and thereafter made a motion to oppose AB481 and AB403, seconded by Councilman Stephens. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold; Abstaining: Councilman Van Vranken. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that the Marks Bill SB175 would place drastic restrictions in the Brown Act and recommended strong opposition to this Bill. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that SB175 be opposed and that a communication to this effect be transmitted to our State Legislators and to Senator James Wedworth. Motion carried. 2. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that the League was contracting for a computerized center to make information readily available to cities regarding salary, wages, management, etc. Stated he thought that if the information were furnished to the League, the Center would prove to be an invaluable service to the cities for the ready retrieval of information. Recommended that E1 Segundo make inputs of this type to the League. 3. South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee. Councilman Van Vranken reported that SC AG had approved the application for Phase II funds and that the State Transportation Committee had acted favorably on the fin- ancing, which had been proposed to be the same as Phase I - one -third each by the State, County and participating cities. Further reported that upon -2- March 18, 1975 X 3919 completion of Phase I, there remained approximately $3, 000 in the fund and the Committee proposed to use this money to finance additional work in defining Phase II and other work to help get the second phase started. Recommended that the Council approve such use of the surplus funds. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the Mayor be authorized to enter into an amendment to the original agreement for a South Bay Corridor Transportation Study, allocating funds remaining in Phase I of the project for the purpose of assist- ing in the launching of Phase II. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Yellow Cab Company, request for increase in taxicab rates to offset escalating operational costs. Mr. John Davidson, representing Yellow Cab Company, stated that the greatest increase had been in driver and vehicle insurance costs. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2614, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2161 (YELLOW CAB COMPANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND RESCINDING RESOLU- TION NO. 2599 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2161. which was read, be adopted. . On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 2. Advised that the Parks Department had three outside crews and one park crew in operation which were being supervised by one leadman. Recommended the temporary establishment of a leadman classification to be filled by temporary upgrading of a Parks Maintenance Man as re- quired. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that an additional position of Leadman be established in the Parks Division as recommended. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 3. Advised that bids had been received for one temporary building to be used by the Police Department, the cost of which was to be funded from a State grant for which application had been made. Further advised that notification had been received of an indefinite delay in obtaining the grant. Therefore, recommended that the bids be rejected and resolicited at the time the grant is received. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that bids received from Albers Manufacturing Company, Inc. Alan Pre -Fab Building Corporation and MP Port -A -Built Company be rejected and that the bids be resolicited at a later date. Motion carried. -3- March 18, 1975 X 3920 4. Hughes Aircraft Company request for extension of temporary permit for 31 trailers. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the permit covering 31 trailers at Hughes Aircraft Company be extended for one year, said permit to expire on March 17, 1976. Motion carried. 5. Advised that replacement parts for the Offset Printing Press were required which were proprietary items. Requested that normal bidding procedures be waived and that purchase of a new chain delivery with reced- ing stacker in total amount of $1, 783. 93 be authorized. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that normal bidding procedures be waived; that one chain delivery and stacker for the Offset Printing Press be purchased from-the Addressograph- Multigraph Corporation and that a purchase order in the amount of $1, 783. 93 including tax be issued to said company for said equipment. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:' Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 6. Reported on the preliminary system design for the South Bay Regional Communications Dispatch Center. Stated there was a choice of one or two dispatch centers to be located in Inglewood and /or Redondo Beach, and that meetings would be held to discuss the merits of the system, number of centers and location. Advised that after decisions had been made, a joint powers agreement would be developed for the establishment of a separate authority for administration of the dispatch center. 7. Reported that the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, on March 11, awarded bids for the first phase of the E1 Segundo Storm Drain project, known as the tunnel. 8. Reported that bids had been opened on the Grade Separation pro- ject at El Segundo and Aviation Boulevards and work should be commenced on that project in the near future. 9. Reported that the City had engaged an appraiser for the Mosaic Tile property and the appraisal was due next week. As soon as it is re- ceived, negotiations will be started with the owners of the property. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a claim against the City from Mr. and Mrs. James P. Bondurant, 131 Whiting Street, for flood water damages sustained on December 4, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the claim of James and Mary Bondurant be rejected; that the City Clerk be instructed to forward said claim to the insurance carrier and to notify the claimants of said action. Motion carried. Mrs. Mary Bondurant stated that their property had been flooded out several times before and that they have had to bear all the expense, worry and aggravation and felt it was time the City did something about the situa- tion. 2. Presented a claim against the City from Mrs. Neal Holland for flood water damage to the premises located at 133 and 135 Whiting Street in December of 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the claim of Mrs. Neal Holland be rejected; that the City Clerk be instructed to forward said claim to the insurance carrier and to notify said claimant of this action. Motion carried. -4- March 18, 1975 X 3921 3. Presented a supplemental claim from Reliable Tool and Engineering Company, setting forth the costs for flood water damages sustained in December, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the supplemental claim of Reliable Tool and Engineering Company be forwarded to the insurance carrier for action. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution of intention to vacate the deceleration lane on Rosecrans Avenue westerly of Nash Street and advised that a public hearing had been scheduled for April 15, 1975. Councilman Stephens stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2615, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF0jRNIA, DECLARING ITS IN- TENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDON- MENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF ROSECRANS AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. . On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. 2. Presented a Minute Resolution appointing two City employees to represent the City in Small Claims Court. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, it appearing to the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, a municipal corporation located in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, a municipal corporation qualified to do business in the State of California, that it is desirable and necessary to appoint two agents for this municipal corporation to act for and in its be- half in the Small Claims Court of Inglewood, Judicial District, County of Los Angeles, State of California; and WHEREAS, it further appearing that JAMES F. WEBER and ROBERT W. GAMBREL are suitable individuals for such appointment; NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that JAMES F. WEBER and ROBERT W. GAMBREL be and they are hereby appointed to represent and appear for said municipal corporation in the lawful process of any and all claims filed in said court, and they are further authorized and empowered to accept service of process issued by said court, for and on behalf of said municipal corporation. Motion carried by the following vote: -5- March 18, 1975 3922 Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 3. 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 was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 4. Advised that a Complaint and Summons in the matter of E1 Segundo Firemen's Association vs. the City of E1 Segundo had been received at his Los Angeles office and that he could acknowledge ser- vice of same if authorized to do so by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the City Attorney be authorized to acknowl- edge receipt of the complaint from E1 Segundo Firemen's Association vs. the City of El Segundo and to prepare the appropriate defense. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Plans and Specifications No.74 -7 for furnishing and application of Slurry Seal on those streets which had not been treated in the past two years. Stated that this program covers the balance of the City from Mariposa southerly and west of Sepulveda with the exception of those streets which are scheduled for storm drain construction. Advised that the project consists of maintenance of existing streets and, therefore, is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and that the current Budget includes funds for these improvements. Recommended that the Plans and Specifications be approved and that authority be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Plans and Specifications No.74 -7 be accepted as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICATIONS No. 74 -7 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR THE APPLICATION OF SLURRY SEAL ON CERTAIN STREETS 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 auth- orized 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 reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, April 7, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. -6- March 18, 1975 X 3923 2. Requested that bidding procedures be waived and that author- ization be given for the repair of two sewage pumps. Stated that Staff had found that only two companies in the area were equipped to repair the pumps and recommended that Council approval be given for repair by the General Pump Company. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the standard bidding procedures be waived and that two sewage pumps be authorized for repair by General Pump Company and that a purchase order be issued in the total amount of $3, 782. 10 including parts, labor and taxes, to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 46339 to 46465 inclusive, totaling $307, 919. 47, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 21, and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Van Vranken asked that when the schedules are known for the storm drain improvements that Mr. and Mrs. Bondurant be notified. Mrs. Bondurant stated that the City Manager had been keeping them informed in these matters At the hour of 8:35 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for an executive session. At the hour of 8:55 o'clock p. m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. urrowes, City Clerk -7 -• March 18, 1975