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1968 MAY 13 CC MIN - 162473 El Segundo, California May 13, 1968 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 Councilman Richard G. Nagel. The meeting was then called to order by Floyd Carr, Jr. , Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 22, 1968 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held May 6, 1968, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Oscar J. and Shirley Robison from the decision of the Planning Commission denying a variance to divide property at 311 W. Acacia Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of this hearing were in her possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor Carr inquired if any written communications had been received and there being none, inquired if anyone present desired to speak in favor of the proposed variance. Mr. Oscar J. Robison, 311 W. Acacia Ave. , addressed the Council stating that his property meets all the requirements for a lot split except the 40' frontage. The second one - family dwelling was proposed to be placed on the rear of the lot. He further stated that this type of lot split had been granted in the City many times in the past. The following persons also spoke in favor of granting the pro- posed variance. Mr. Allen Carlson, 629 W. Pine Ave. Mr. Bill Hogan, 625 W. Pine Ave. Mrs. Belva Carlson, 629 W. Pine Ave. Mrs. Shirley Robison, 311 W. Acacia Ave. Mayor Carr inquired if anyone present desired to speak in opposition to the proposed variance. Mrs. Yvonne Wills, 224 W. Acacia Ave. , presented a petition signed by herself and 86 others, requesting that the Council deny the pro- posed variance. It was felt by these property owners that R -1 zoning in the vicinity should be maintained and that this lot split would create second class property which would adversely affect other properties in the area. -1- X 24'74 The following persons also spoke in opposition to the proposed variance: Mr. Clyde Walker, 925 Virginia St. Mr. Lawrence Hapke, 319 W. Acacia Ave. Mrs. James Ottman, 942 Virginia St. Mrs. Ginger Busick, 316 W. Acacia Ave. After all testimony had been received in the matter, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld, that the variance request be denied and the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission has been received by the City Council from Mr. Oscar J. Robison and Shirley Robison, which decision denied a variance request to divide into two lots, property at 311 West Acacia Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly advertised hearing on said appeal on May 13, 1968; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reached its decision on said matter; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDER that the decision of the Planning Commission be, and the same is hereby upheld, and that the application of Oscar J. and Shirley Robison as _ hereinabove defined, is denied. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, the hour being 8 :20 o'clock p.m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 8 :30 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr. 2. Director of Public Works Van Drie summarized the Final Report of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. This report recommends a five - corridor system which the City of E1 Segundo had requested. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the City endorse the proposed five - corridor first phase system and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby endorse the concept of a five - corridor first phase rapid transit system as recommended in the Final Report of the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Mr. David McCullough, Senior Planner for the Southern California Rapid Transit District, was in the Council Chamber and stated that it was important that the District obtain the approval of the Council for its request for Federal participation in financing the rapid transit planning and pre- liminary engineering study. -2- X ; Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No. 2222, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE FINANCING OF A STUDY OF FIXED RAIL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and In the matter of financing the construction of the rapid transit, the District has recommended to the legislature that a referendum measure be placed on the November ballot which, if accepted by the electorate, would provide for a 1/2 of 1% general sales tax to finance the five - corridor system without the levy of a property tax. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California hereby supports AB 101, which would establish statutory authority for a referendum to provide 1/2 of 176 sales tax to finance construction of the Southern California Rapid Transit System; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to State and Federal Legislators. " WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that the following Proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, the citizens of E1 Segundo, California, depend upon the services provided through our public works facilities for transportation, water, sanitation and other basic needs of everyday life; and WHEREAS, the maintenance and proper functioning of these facilities, as well as the planning, design and construction of future facilities, is vitally dependent upon our public works engineers and employees; and WHEREAS, public works programs involving the planning and construction of water, sewer, highway and other types of facilities require, the wholehearted support of an informed citizenry; and WHEREAS, retaining and attracting qualified and dedi- cated personnel to staff public works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the im- portance of the work performed by such employees; -3- 247'5 X 24'76 NOW, THEREFORE, I, FLOYD CARR, JR. , Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, California, do hereby request the residents of this community to observe NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK May 12 thru 18, 1968, and further call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the problems involved in providing the public works facilities and services desired by the people; and recognize the important role in our safety, health and well -being that is played by the public works officials in our community. City Manager Jones reported that two public works events had been scheduled during the week of May 12 thru 18. Tours of the Hyperion Plant and the new water facilities building in El Segundo will be conducted and the public is invited to attend. 2. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, enclosing copy of its resolution supporting Assembly Bill #15 and Senate Bill #11, which would make additional money available for the Central Valley Water Project Construction Fund for construction of state water facilities. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2223, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 15 AND SENATE BILL NO. 11. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. OPTIMIST CLUB OF EL SEGUNDO, being request to conduct bicycle inspection program and mobile concession unit on a portion of the City Hall parking lot on Saturday, May 2 5. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that approval be granted to the Optimist Club for conducting bicycle inspection on the City Hall parking lot; that approval for mobile concession unit be granted subject to their obtaining an inspection certificate from the County Health Department and that license fee for operation of the concession unit be waived. 4 • LETTERS OF RESIGNATION from the Library Board, received from Herman L. McGill and James L. McElhaney. Mayor Carr stated that Councilman Balmer would be appointed to serve on the Library Board for a 3 -year term ending April 30, 1971 and that Councilman Stephens would be appointed to serve the unexpired term of James L. McElhaney, which term expires April 30, 1970. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that the above appointments be approved. 5. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being notification of application for annexation No. 92-67 to Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County. Ordered filed. 6. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, being letter of commendation for the City's use of IBM Votomatics in the Municipal Election held April 9, 1968. Ordered filed. 7. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person to person transfer of on -sale beer license for The Beanery, 607 E. E1 Segundo Blvd. by Nesor, Inc. Ordered filed. 8. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person to person transfer of on -sale beer and wine license for LaPaz Cafe by Larry M. Ward. Ordered filed. -4- X ': ` 2 477 9. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 461 supporting Assembly Bill No. 231. Ordered filed. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 685, recommending a zone change from existing R -1 to R -2 on property (in escrow) commonly known as 1215 E. Mariposa Avenue, by Corporation of the First Presidency. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. This metter has been set for hearing before the City Council on May 27, 1968. 11. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 686, granting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a church with a sanctuary to seat 200 to 400 persons, classrooms, meeting hall and other facilities, along with the required off - street parking spaces as part of the complex, on property (in escrow) commonly known as 1215 E. Mariposa Avenue, by Corporation of the First Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. Ordered filed pending expiration of appeal period. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that a special meeting had been arranged for May 23, 1968 at 7 :30 p. m. This will be a joint meeting with representatives of ACAC. Mr. Al McPike of McDonnell- Douglas will discuss the progress being made in the field of aircraft noise suppression. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the Salary Resolution be amended to delete the Skilled Maintenance position and add a Maintenance Painter position at salary range #29. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the position of Skilled Maintenanceman be deleted from the Salary Resolution and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subsection (B) of Section 3, Part I of Resolution No. 2196 (The Salary Resolution) is amended to read as follows: "19a Maintenance Painter 29 501 -606" Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Recommended that contract park maintenance be extended to include Sycamore and Washington parkettes, that regular bidding procedures be waived and that the proposal of Roberts and Associates, dated April 26, 1968, be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Stephens that the above recommendation be accepted; that regular bidding procedures be waived and the bid of Roberts and Associates in amount of $305. 00 per month, be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. X 24'78 3. Presented tabulation of bids for contract custodial services for the Recreation Center Building as follows: Jim's Maintenance Service $400. 00 per month Mercury Janitorial Service $720. 33 per month Willard Enterprises $908. 00 per month Recommended that the bid of Jim's Maintenance Service be accepted and that purchase order in said amount be issued to said Company. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 4. Presented a recommendation for certain changes in the City Hall and Police Building as recommended by George Logan & Associates in their Space Utilization Study, which changes were as follows: a) Public Works Department - remove unused closet in the Assistant Director's office to provide space for drafting table, and revise some partitions. b) Finance Department - alter partitions and room layout to provide better communication with, and supervision of, employees. Move computer to rear room. c) Switchboard - provide additional storage cabinets and working space for operator. d) Police Department - relocate and enlarge photographic darkroom and revise adjacent storage areas. Move Civil Defense Center to City Hall basement and add new partitions in the Police Building basement and records area. e) Add new partitions and revise existing partitions in the Planning and Building Departments. The changes, which would cost approximately $12, 050, were felt to be desirable from the standpoint of costs and personnel efficiency and it was recommended that they be financed from the 1967 -68 budget. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Stephens that the changes to the City Hall and Police Building as set forth above, be approved and that funds in the amount of $8, 500 be allocated from the General Fund Contingency Account to supplement $4, 000 available in the current budget for this work. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 5. Requested approval to conduct a Police Sergeant promotional examination on May 16, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 6. Requested that the Council set the date and time for a public study session on the 1968 -69 Budget. By general consent, the study session was set for Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 5 at 6 :00 o'clock p. m. am X 24 9 CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the City Clerk had been served with a summons in the matter of Harold F. Scott vs. City of E1 Segundo, et al and that this summons had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the action of the City Clerk in referring this matter to the insurance carrier be approved. 2. Reported that the Southern California Edison Company had made application to the Public Utilities Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to exercise the rights, privileges and franchise granted to them by City of E1 Segundo Ordinance No. 666 to con- struct, lay, operate, maintain, use, renew, repair, replace, move and remove or abandon in place, a system of pipelines and appurtenances. A copy of this application was ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. 3. Reported that several cities have joined with the District of Columbia through the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers in anti- trust litigation against several companies which allegedly conspired to fix prices of chlorine. Since the City of El Segundo has used this chemical in its water purification program, it was recommended by the City Attorney that the City participate in the litigation. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the City not participate at this time in the anti -trust litigation as set forth above. Motion unanimously carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS VAN DRIE MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the City of El Segundo adopt the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction as prepared jointly by the American Public Works Association and the Associated General Contractors of America, copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, as the specifications to be used for public works construction in the City of E1 Segundo. It was felt that a uniform set of specifications would be of benefit to the public and to the contracting industry and would result in lower construction costs and more competitive bidding by private con- tractors. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution No. 2224, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1967 EDITION., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and 2. Presented for the Council' s consideration plans and specifi- cations for the construction of water and sewer pipelines in Rosecrans Avenue between Aviation Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard and recom- mended said plans be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids. -7- X 2480 Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 67-511 and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND SEWER PIPELINES IN ROSECRANS AVENUE BE- TWEEN AVIATION BOULEVARD AND 580 FEET WEST OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA ", dated May 13, 1968, presented to the Council at this meeting, 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 that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date for reception of bids being hereby fixed for June 10, 1968. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Abstaining: Councilman Balmer. 3. Reported that the structural repairs to the elevated water tank (Specification No. 68 -1) had been completed by Rockwell Steel Construction Company and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Com- pletion filed. Due to a misinterpretation on the part of the contractor of the specifications as prepared, a billing from Rockwell Steel Construction Company had been received by the City in amount of $1, 123. 00. It was recommended that this claim for additional payment be denied. Motion was made by Councilman 'Frederick, seconded by Council- man Balmer that the claim for additional payment in amount of $1, 123. 00 be denied; that all payment on this contract be withheld pending receipt of proper certificates of insurance and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering the structural repairs to the elevated water tank by Rockwell Steel Construction Company, is hereby accepted as of this date, May 13, 1968; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 689, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "ARTICLE V - PLANNING COMMISSION" OF "CHAPTER 2" OF "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 1958. , which was read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 689 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS I. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick and unanimously carried that the Council go on record as opposing Assembly Bill No. 906 regarding consolidation of municipal and justice courts. 2. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick and unanimously carried that the Council go on record as supporting Assembly Bill No. 648 which would eliminate the necessity of publishing prevailing rates of wages for public works projects. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrants Nos. 20267 thru 20492 inclusive, totaling $226, 869. 69, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 32 and 33 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 665, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Carr; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 10 :15 o'clock p.m. the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's Office. At the hour of 10:35 O'clock p. m. the Council reconvened, all members being present. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, May 15, 1968 at the hour of 4 :30 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, to interview one applicant for the Planning Commission. Motion carried. The hour of adjournment of this meeting was 10 :45 O'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: - Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk Mayor