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E1 Segundo, California
July 19, 1976
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo was held in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street in said City
on the above date. The Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjournment had
been posted as required by law and that an affidavit of posting was in the
City Clerk's file. 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 Patrick Daly of St. Anthony's Catholic
Church.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor,
the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m.
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Present: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor asked the Guaymas Exchange Students to come forward
along with their respective hosting families. The following responded:
Isabel Abascal with Mr, and Mrs. Harold Wilkinson
Lourdes Sanchez Encinas with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ruiz
Ernesto Uribe with Mrs. Robert Morton
Jorge Munos with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Farquhar
Hector Ruben Leon with Mrs. William Nusbaum
Mayor Balmer presented each student with a Certificate of Appreciation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application
for Off -sale Beer and Wine Licens- rom— uperior Drive -in Dairy at 450
Main Street. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the application
filed.
2. Southern California Edison Company, notice of filing applica-
tion with the t�Public Uti1 ies�ommis— sio`n r tariff providing for
increased rates. Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the notice filed.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS '
1. Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street, stated he wished to
bring to the Council's attention an unsafe condition for pedestrians crossing
Grand Avenue at Richmond Street. Stated that vehicles will stop as persons
begin the crossing of Grand Avenue, but not for persons standing at the mid-
dle island of the road. Recommended the Police Department monitor this
corner and make some provisions for more safe crossings.
Mayor Balmer asked staff to investigate and report.
2. Mr. David Wilson, Assistant Surface Planner for Southern
California Rapid ransit District, stated that a South Bay Field Office had
been set up at 17308 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Torrance for the purpose
of monitoring the improvements of bus service in the area, to help resolve
any problems, answer questions, and make route changes that become nec-
essary during an evaluation period for the balance of this year. Mr. Wilson
responded to Council inquiries as well as those from members of the audience.
At this time, Exchange Student Walter E. Fierro entered the room
with Mrs. Carlos Basurto. The Mayor presented Mr. Fierro with a
Certificate of Appreciation.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Centinela Valley Diversion Project. Councilman Bue stated
he attended a meeting at which plans were being made for the forthcoming
year and that there were many in attendance showing great interest in the
program.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Stated that the salary rates for Police Cadets had been inad-
vertently omitted from the Police Safety Service series salary resolution.
Presented a resolution to include these rates.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that Resolution No. 2704, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 1A5 (POLICE SAFETY SERVICE SERIES)
OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRA-
TIVE CODE.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2704
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
2. Presented a resolution amending the Administrative Code by
deleting and amending certain sections previously required by the Fair
Labor Standards Act.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2705, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL
SERIES); CHAPTER 1A5 (POLICE SAFETY SERVICE
SERIES); AND CHAPTER 1A6 (GENERAL RULES) OF
TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE..
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2705
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
3. Presented an amendment to the agreement with the county of
Los Angeles transferring employees from CETA Title VI to Title II and
extending the program until January 31, 1977. Recommended approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain
form of Subagreement between the county of
Los Angeles and the city of E1 Segundo for a
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seven -month extension of employment under
Title II of the Comprehensive Employment
Training Act (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
contract 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 contract
for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk
to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
4. Presented an agreement with the E1 Segundo Chamber of
Commerce, providing for community advertising services during the 1976-
1977 fiscal year.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain
form of Agreement between the city of E1 Segundo
and the Chamber of Commerce of the city of El
Segundo, 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 Agreement be placed on file in the office of
the C ity C Jerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Mayor of the city of E1 Segundo be and
he is hereby authorized to execute said Agree-
ment for and on behalf of said city and the City
Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
5. Presented a report on the Word Processing System. Advised
that the reports of the departments using the system indicate it had been
a convenience and a time saver. Stated he felt it had been a worthwhile
endeavor and it was planned to expand and improve the system when offices
are back to normal in the City Hall.
6. Advised that three unsolicited proposals had been received for
post -audit services for fiscal year 1976 -77, which were as follows:
Name Amount
David D. Bame $ 3, 900
Cotton & Francisco $ 4,900
Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Co. $ 7,000
Stated that the proposal of Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Company
included a more extensive audit than the city had been receiving in the past.
Further stated that Mr. Bame's proposal did not indicate any auditing ex-
perience of public agencies. Therefore, recommended that the proposal
of Cotton and Francisco be accepted as its performance in the past had been
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Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the proposal of Cotton & Francisco in amount of $4, 900
for the annual audit of the city accounts for 1976 -77 fiscal year be accepted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
7. Presented a report on the feasibility of permitting public use
of the new police facility pistol range. Stated that additional personnel
time would be needed to man the range and to escort civilians through the
building. Further stated that this type operation would create additional
risk to the city in regard to security and liability. Recommended that the
range not be opened to the public.
There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the report received
and filed.
8. Presented a request to conduct an open and promotional exam-
ination for the position of Senior Stenographer Clerk. Recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that the promotional examination for Senior Stenographer Clerk,
as requested, be approved. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a resolution calling for a public hearing on the matter
of the city's intention to dispose of the Palm Avenue Storm Drain Retention
Basin, known as Palm Parkette, and its intention of submitting the matter
to the electorate on November 2, 1976.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2706, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE
REQUIRES THE DISCONTINUANCE AND ABANDON-
MENT OF THE USE OF PALM AVENUE STORM
DRAIN RETENTION BASIN AS A PUBLIC PARK;
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF DIS-
CONTINUANCE AND ABANDONMENT OF USE TO
THE CITY ELECTORS; AND GIVING NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUCH ACTION.,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2706
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
2. Presented a resolution releasing the City Attorney from any
prosecuting responsibilities for the City of E1 Segundo.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that Resolution No. 2707, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXPRES-
SLY RELIEVING THE CITY ATTORNEY OF PRO-
SECUTORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES.,
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which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2707
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 51728 through 51815 and Expense
Check Numbers 1087 through 1109, totaling $377, 364. 73, drawn in payment
of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand
Register Summary No. 1 and Expense Check Register No. 1, certified by
the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance
No. 908, be ratified a:1d approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold.
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being
8:05 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Surrowes
Aerie urrowes, ity 1erT{
By
APPROVED:
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L: Ba mer, Mayor
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