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1976 MAR 01 CC MINi� A Lt El Segundo, California March 1, 1976 An adjourned 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. The City Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjournment had been posted as required by law and that an affidavit of posting was on file in her office. 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 Police Captain Clark Devilbiss . The meeting was then called to order by Mayor pro tempore Nagel, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Absent: Mayor Balmer. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held February 17, 1976, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Bay Study Steering Committee. Councilman Van Vranken reported that the South Bay Transportation Study Report had been issued and asked the Councilmen to review the report and submit any input and comments to him for possible inclusion in the finalization of the report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an agreement with the City of Inglewood for participa- tion in the Centinela Valley Regional Diversion Project. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Mayor pro tem Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Multi -City Agreement to conduct the Centinela Valley juvenile Diversion Project between the City of Inglewood and the City of El Segundo, 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 pro tempore 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 2. Reported that bids had been received for the Civic Center Improve- ments consisting of construction of a new Police Facility and remodeling of the City Hall and old Police Building, which bids were as follows: Na me Ray Wilson Company J. B. Allen & Company Casner Construction Company Coastate Builders Near Cal Corporation J. A. Stewart Construction Willens & Bertisch Company Fellows Construction GMC General Contractors Shirley Bros. Construction Johnson & Mape Construction Steed Bros. Construction Ruane Corporation Noyes Roach Company Amount of Basic Bid $ 2, 169, 000. $ 2, 179, 810. $ 2,194,800. $ 2, 210, 000. $ 2,219,500. $ 2,234,800. $ 2,256,996. $ 2,273,000. $ 2, 283, OOQ. $ 2,298,000. $ 2,340,438. $ 2,353,000. $ 2,379,000. $ 2,389,000. Advised that the electric control on one basement door of the new police facility had been inadvertently omitted from the basic proposal. Recommended this be included as Alternate "G" in the Specifications for an additional amount of $700 and that the contract be awarded to Ray Wilson Company in total amount of $2, 169, 700. Further advised that this amount exceeded budgeted funds for the project by $112, 708. and, therefore, presented a list of items in order of priority which could be deleted from the requirements to reduce the construction costs if the Council so desired. Recommended that the total contract be awarded at this time and indications made as to which deletions would be desired, if any, so that Change Orders could be prepared and presented for Council approval at a later time. The following responded to questions by the Council: Mr. Marion J. Varner, Mr. Russell Hobbs and Mr. Jerry Keller of Marion J. Varner and Associates, architects for the project. Mr. Jack Evans, Vice - president and chief estimator for Ray Wilson Company. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for bids for Construction of a New Police Facility and Remodel of an Existing City Hall and Police Facility; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by the said City Council on February 9, 1976; and WHEREAS, the City Manager of said City found the bid of Ray Wilson Company, in total amount of $2, 1 7D0.00 to be the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO that the bid of Ray Wilson Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore 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 -2- March 1, 1976 x1-'t;.�"E BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Ray Wilson Com- pany, 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that three items would be considered for deletion from the project: Omitting the exterior masonry walls surrounding the east and south parking lots on Standard Street and Grand Avenue; deleting the covered parking structure in the police motor court and eliminating the metal liner in the mechanical equipment room on the roof of the police building. Upon questioning by the Council, Mr. Varner advised that he could keep the City advised of construction progress far enough in advance so that if deletions were desired, they could be made prior to scheduled construction of that item. City Manager Jones advised that the architect included a require- ment for insurance coverage during the course of construction of the Civic Center Improvements and that a quotation had been received from the City's insurance broker in the amount of $1, 807. 00 for the additional coverage for one year. Recommended approval of adding this insurance coverage to the City's existing policy. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the proposal of Cal- Surance in total amount of $1, 807.00 be accepted for insurance coverage during construction of Civic Center Im- provements for one year. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. At this time, the hour being 8:25 o'clock p.m , Councilman Stephens left the Council Chamber. Mr. Varner requested the Council's consideration of permitting him to terminate the performance bond which had been furnished in accordance with provisions of his contract with the City. After discussion, it was mutually agreed by the Council that action be deferred on this matter until the next regular City Council meeting. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . Advised that presentation of the canvass of the March 2, 1976 - General Municipal Election had been scheduled for one week after the election. Requested the Council set the time for convening• this meeting. By mutual consent, the Council agreed that this meeting convene at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on March 9, 1976 and that the regular meeting of the City Council, to be held on March 2, 1976, be adjourned to that date and time. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Seaboard Surety Company Bond No. 813752 in the amount of $25, 000 submitted by Theta Cable of California as a replacement for its existing franchise bond No. 076639 with Argonaut Insurance Com- pany in the same amount. Recommended that the Mayor pro tempore be authorized to accept the replacement bond on behalf of the City and to approve it as to surety and sufficiency. -3- March 1, 1976 L; I , d, Motion was made by Mayor pro tem Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Franchise Bond No. 813752, dated January 15, 1976 with Theta Cable of California as Principal and Seaboard Surety Company as Surety in the amount of $25, 000.00 presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved as to surety and sufficiency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore be and he is hereby authorized to accept said Franchise Bond, effective as of midnight this date, in place of Argonaut Insurance Company Bond No. 076639. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens and Mayor Balmer. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . Presented two agreements for the installation of a traffic signal system at Sepulveda Boulevard and Walnut Avenue. Stated that Hughes Aircraft Company had requested installation of the signals offering to pay the installation costs, and the State Department of Transportation had ad- vised that it would prepare the Plans and Specifications and advertise for bids for the project at no cost to the City. Further advised that it was proposed that the on -going maintenance costs would be shared on a 50 -50 basis with the State and the City of El Segundo. Recommended approval of the two contracts. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the State of California for certain services in connection with a traffic signal system, 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 pro tempore of said City 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 Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens and Mayor Balmer. Motion was made -by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that that certain form of Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Hughes Aircraft Company for installation of a traffic signal system presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, -4- March 1, 1976 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 pro tempore of said City 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 Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens and Mayor Balmer. 2. Advised that the Planning Commission had approved Sepulveda Properties, Inc., Parcel Map No. 6257 for development of property on the east side of Continental Boulevard between El Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue, subject to certain off -site improvements being in- stalled during development of each parcel or at such time as deemed necessary by the City Staff. Presented an agreement requiring these improvements at some time in the future and bonds guaranteeing the construction when required. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , for Subdivision Im- provements, 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 pro tempore of said City 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 Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens and Mayor Balmer. At this time, the hour being 8:50 o'clock p.m. , Councilman Stephens returned to the Council Chamber and took his place at the Council table. 3. Reported that bids had been received for furnishing and instal- ling a'sewer pressure line in Center Street from 360 feet south of Grand Avenue to Oak Avenue, and in Oak Avenue from Center Street to California Street, Project No. 75-4, which bids were as follows: Na me Amount of Bid Jade Construction Company $ 60, 928.50 Gallacher Company, Inc. $ 61, 275.50 Burch Engineering $ 65, 930.00 John T. Malloy $ 68, 970.10 D & M Construction $ 69, 185.00 J . C . Plumbing Company $ 69, 427.50 L. E. Weed, Inc. $ 69, 967.60 Mac -B, Ltd. $ 71, 349.80 Mladen Buntich Construction Co. $ 71, 406.00 -5- March 1, 1976 Na me DeLeon Construction and Amount of Bid M. E. Fridrich Company $ 71, 900.00 Misetich Construction Corp. $ 72,471.20 DeVreis & Spiess Construction Co. $ 72, 889.50 J. L. Scott Company $ 73, 490.00 Witon Construction Co., Inc. $ 73, 569.00 S & S Construction $ 74,685.00 Peter C. David Company $ 75, 535.00 Mike Prlich & Sons $ 78, 269.45 Henson Construction, Inc. $ 78, 405.00 Pascal & Ludwig Engineers $ 78, 515.00 M.G. R. Construction Co. $ 84, 792.50 George Miller Construction Co. $ 87, 369.00 Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc. $ 91, 602.50 G. R. McKervey, Inc. $ 95, 839.00 A. A. Portanova & Sons, Inc. $ 99, 595.00 L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc. $102, 145.00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for installing certain sewer pressure lines in accordance with Spec- ification No. 75 -4; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on February 23, 1976; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of jade Construction Company in total amount of $60, 928.50 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of jade Construction Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore 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 jade Construction Company are hereby rejected and the City. .Pleat is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. -6- March 1, 1976 � w , 4. Advised that the six inch pipeline in Aviation Boulevard between Rosecrans Avenue and the north City boundary had not been used in many ye,;Irs and that the franchise had expired on February 28, 1976. Presented a request from Getty Oil Company for approval to abandon in place this pipeline, permission to allow the franchise to expire and that their surety bond No. 070491 with Argonaut Insurance Company be exonerated, all effective simultaneously on February 28, 1976, the expiration date of the franchise. Recommended the request be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, that certain six inch pipeline franchise granted to Getty Oil Company, expired as of midnight February 28, 1976; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that permission be and it is hereby granted to abandon in place said pipeline in Aviation Boulevard between Rosecrans Avenue and the north boundary of the City of El Segundo, effective February 28, 1976; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that certain Franchise Bond No. 070491 covering a six inch pipeline with Getty Oil Company as Principal and Argonaut Insurance Company as Surety, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight February 28, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 5. Advised that a request had been received from the General Telephone Company for permission to install two vaults in Douglas Street for equipment which would connect to the Pacific Telephone Company conduit providing a link between Santa Monica and Redondo Beach. Stated this was ordinarily handled administratively, but wished the Council to be informed and if there were no objections, he would issue the necessary permit. After discussion, the Council approved the request and concurred in the issuance of a permit. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilman Stephens inquired about the prospects for the improve- ment of Washington Street between Grand and Holly Avenues. Director of Public Works stated that the greater portion of the street was private property and work had been started in the office to send ,property owners a questionnaire inquiring whether or'not they would be interested in participating financially in the improvement and dedication of the right -of -way. One alternative would be to post the street indicating it is a private street. 2. Councilman Stephens advised that it would be to the advantage of El Segundo to change the City's municipal court jurisdiction to Torrance and made a motion that a letter be written to Supervisor Hayes asking him to support the move of the court from Inglewood to Torrance. Motion was seconded by Mayor pro tem Nagel and carried unanimously. -7- March 1, 1976 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRENTS Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 50131 through 50253 and Expense Check Numbers 821 through 858, totaling $549, 513. 02, 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. 16, 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tem Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Van Vranken advised that he had received the Environmental Impact literature for the Hyperion Plant and suggested that Staff review the material and report to the Council on matters perti- nent to E1 Segundo which the Council may wish to recommend for inclusion in the report. Stated he thought a field trip through the Plant would be helpful and asked Staff to arrange such a trip. 2. Councilman Van Vranken expressed his thanks to Councilman Gordon Stephens for his eight years of dedicated service on this Council and that he had appreciated the privilege of serving with him for the past two years. Wished Councilman Stephens success in his campaign for a seat in the State Assembly. Councilman Stephens stated he had enjoyed his years on the Council; that the experience had given more direction to his life, and he appreciated the good people in this community. 3. Councilman Nagel stated that an Environmental Impact Hear- ing had been scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th at the airport and that some definite action is required by the City at these hearings. Advised that a meeting will be held in the Mayor's office on Wednesday, March 3, 1976 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of gathering data for submittal to the airport and asked for input from those interested in noise abatement. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this .session, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor pro tem Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: Richard G. Nagel, Mayor pro t m ore . -8- March 1, 1976