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1970 NOV 23 CC MINX 2941 E1 Segundo, California November 23, 1970 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 Mayor Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 9, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens reported that the E1 Segundo Police Department had recently received a plaque from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council as an award for a perfect record in traffic safety for motorcycles during the period of 1969 -1970. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that this plaque be displayed in a prominent place and that the Police Department be commended on its safety record. 2. Mayor Stephens reported that E1 Segundo had won the 1970 champion- ship of the Los Angeles Semi -Pro Baseball League. This team had been sponsored by the E1 Segundo merchants. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent on the abate- ment of nuisance at various locations, in accordance with Resolution No. 2349 adopted by the City Council on September 28, 1970, which report was as follows: 1. Southwest corner Franklin Ave. & Main St. $ 100.44 2. Vacant lot, 100 block Illinois St. $ 229. 63 3. Southeast corner Holly Ave. & Richmond St. $ 11.80 4. West, or rear, 800 block Hillcrest St. $ 31. 73 The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Superin- tendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Frederick that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assessments contained therein be approved and confirmed and that a certified copy of said report be filed with the County Auditor of Los Angeles County. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, ,McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Nbne. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the public hearing on vacation of certain portion of the unnamed free right turn connecting eastbound E1 Segundo Boulevard to southbound Sepulveda Boulevard within said city as contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 2350 and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and posting of Notice of Vacation were on file in her office. 2942 The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written protests or objections to the vacation had been filed with her, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. Councilman Balmer stated that he wished to abstain from any discussion in this matter. At this time, Director of Public Works Glickman discussed the proposed vacation, after which the Mayor inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council regarding the proposed vacation. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare and present a resolution vacating for street purposes the property as enumerated in Reso- lution of Intention No. 2350, and to present said resolution to the City Council on June 21, 1971. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen McGill; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on proposed Change of Zone Boundaries for C -RS Zone. Councilman Frederick stated that he wished to abstain from any discussion in this matter. Planning Director Reid presented information con- cerning parking requirements for the Commercial - Retail Service Zone and a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding a proposed amend- ment to the El Segundo Municipal Code relative to parking. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried, Councilman Frederick abstaining, that the City Attorney be instructed to present the ordinance adopting the boundaries for the C -RS Zone. The City %ttorney read the title of said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SEC- TION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE. , which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, Councilman Frederick abstaining, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the Planning Commission be instructed to set and hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council concerning the language regarding parking in the C -RS Zone as read to the Council by the Planning Director and that the Commission proceed with all necessary haste in this matter. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Frederick. -2- X 2943 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. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 727, granting, with conditions, the request for Conditional Use Permit to construct a church with chapel, classrooms, meeting hall and other facilities along with off - street parking spaces on property at 1215 E. Mariposa Avenue, requested by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ordered filed. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 728, granting, with conditions, variances on all lots substandard in size due to the creation of the public street on West Elm Avenue (Assessment District No. 70). Ordered filed. 3. REVEREND J. HOWARD GREER, Pastor, Pacific Baptist Church, being request for refund of $100. 00 fee paid upon application for variance. It was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unani- mously carried that this request be denied. 4. MICHAEL C. WALDEN, 931 E. Barbara Avenue, West Covina, being request for special permit to sell refreshments at the Christmas Parade. Councilman McGill stated that the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce in the past had tried to keep this event from becoming commercialized. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens and unanimously carried that this request for permit be denied. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons spoke in opposition to an increase in the business license tax: PETE CHARLAND, representing the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce DORIS OTTMAN, owner of the El Segundo Hobby Shop, 409 Main Street FRED BOSCHETTO, owner of the E1 Segundo Camera Shop, 401 Main Street GARY WALLACE, 516 Oregon Street MARY RUNKEL, owner of Lectra Home, 415 Main Street LEONA PRINGLE, 444 Main Street REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Harry H. Weber, Chairman, Committee on Business License Taxes, presented the committee's recommendation relative to amendment of the business license provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Title 5 of the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code" be amended by adding Sections 5. 04. 085 EXEMPTION STATEMENT - INTERSTATE COMMERCE, 5. 08.185 BRANCH ES- TABLISHMENTS and 5. 08. 525 MOTION PICTURE OR TELEVISION - COMMERCIAL USE, and by amending Section 5. 08. 570 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; further that the City Attorney be instructed to present the amended ordinance at the next regular meeting to be held December 14, 1970. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen Frederick and Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 9 :30 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9:40 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a report on the cost of installing air conditioning in City vehicles. Air conditioning would increase the cost of a vehicle by an amount of $325. 00 and would increase the trade -in value (after two years of service) by an amount of $225. 00. Gas mileage would be reduced approximately one mile per gallon. Because of the mild climate of E1 Segundo, it was the opinion of the City Manager that City vehicles need not be air conditioned and recommended -3- X 2944 that the Council continue the present policy of purchasing City vehicles without air conditioning. By general consent, the recommendation of the City Manager was accepted and present policy of purchasing City vehicles without air con- ditioning was continued. 2. Presented a report on a preliminary design for a pistol range located on beach frontage at the extension of Grand Avenue west of Vista del Mar. The site is partly on Standard Oil Company property and partly on State -owned beach property. Because a portion of the range would be located on State beach land, it would be necessary to obtain a written permit or lease from the State Land Division. The Land Division had concluded that the pistol range would not be _ compatible with public use of the beach and they would not issue a permit or lease for the range. It was recommended by the City Manager that the Council abandon plans to construct a pistol range on this property and that it extend its appreciation to Standard Oil Company for its assistance and cooperation in this venture. After discussion, the Council agreed to table the subject and possibly the Association of Police Chiefs in the South Bay would decide to pick up the question of building the range at another location. 3. Presented a claim from former patrolman John A. Booterbaugh for twelve days additional salary. After discussion, motion was made by Council- man Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the above claim be rejected. 4. Requested permission to conduct promotional examinations for Police Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain on November 24, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. 5. Reported that bids had been received for steel sign posts, which bids were as follows: Name Constructors Supply Western Highway Amount of Bid $ 894.00 $ 962. 16 Recommended that the low bid of Constructors Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Constructors Supply Company in amount of $894. 00 for steel sign posts be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 6. Reported that bids had been received for water meters, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Rockwell Meter Manufacturing Co. $ 4,191.20 Badger Meter Manufacturing Co. $ 4, 569. 08 Hersey Sparling Meter Co. $ 4,407. 37 Neptune Meter Company $ 4,627.27 Recommended that, since the low bid of Rockwell Meter Manufacturing Company for the 3/4" and 1" size, did not meet the City's specifications and would require storage of additional parts and maintenance schooling for the repairmen, that the bid of Hersey Sparling Meter Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Hersey Sparling Meter Company in total amount of $4, 407. 37 for water meters be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Motion carried by the following vote: ME X 2945 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Reported that copies of the Economic Base Study prepared by Develop- ment Research Associates, had been distributed to the Council, the Planning Commission and to the City staff and recommended that a study session with the Planning Commission be set in order to allow Development Research Associates to make its formal presentation in accordance with the contract. The Council agreed to set a study session for January 13, 1971. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the City's attorneys in the matter of United States District Court City of San Diego vs Rockwell Manufacturing, et al, had requested a verification of certain answers that had been filed in the matter and recom- mended that Harry H. Weber, Director of Finance, be authorized to verify Answers to Interrogatories in that action. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement executed by Atlantic Richfield Company for lease and transfer of water rights, which agreement would allow the Atlantic - Richfield Company to utilize a portion of the City's prescriptive pumping rights in the West Basin. This agreement covers 900 acre feet at $29. 00 per acre foot for a total amount of $26, 100 and would be effective October 1, 1970 thru September 20, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Atlantic - Richfield Company for lease and transfer of water rights, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and that 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. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that negotiations had been completed with McDonnell Douglas Corporation for the acquisition of 154. 6 square feet of land at the southeast corner of El Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street in connection with the improvement of El Segundo Boulevard and recommended that the Council approve the payment to McDonnell Douglas Corporation of $650. 00 for the land acquisition and pavement loss, said payment to be made upon receipt of a fully executed grant deed covering the property. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that an amount of $650. 00 for land acquisition and pavement loss be authorized for payment to McDonnell Douglas Corporation upon receipt of executed deed of ease- ment covering property at the southeast corner of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- X 2946 3. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for fencing of the area around the water reservoir and Water Division yards in the vicinity of Hilltop Park and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 70 -2" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL CHAIN LINK FENCE AT HILLTOP PARK (MARYLAND STREET, GRAND AVENUE, LOMITA STREET) IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO", dated November 23, 1970, presented to the City 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 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 and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, December 21, 1970. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for air conditioning the City Hall and Recreation Center Clubhouse and recom- mended that said plans and specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 69 -12 Revised" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE CITY HALL AND RECREA- TION CENTER CLUBHOUSE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI- FORNIA", dated November 23, 1970, presented to the City 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 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 and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, December 21, 1970. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a request from the Los Angeles County Health Department that the City adopt an ordinance amending the Public Health Code relating to con- struction, maintenance, abandonment and destruction of cathodic protection wells, and recommended that such ordinance be adopted. The City Attorney then read the title of ordinance amending the Public Health Code relative to Cathodic Protection Wells, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE., am X 294'7 After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick. 6. Recommended adoption of a resolution defining and establishing the traffic control on various streets. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2356, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS NO PARKING AREAS, DIAGONAL PARKING ZONES, NO STOPPING ZONES, TRUCK ROUTES, THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, AND RAIL- ROAD GRADE CROSSINGS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code" by amending Section 2. 32. 010 relating to Holidays, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 2. 32. 010 RELATING TO HOLIDAYS. , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 747 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, Ordinance No. 747 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Mayor Stephens requested that the Imperial Strip area be posted to notify the public that the use of motor bikes in that area is now prohibited. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 29758 thru 29933 inclusive, totaling $187, 059. 25, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 10, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 743, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens and Councilman Frederick requested permission to leave the State from December 6 thru December 11, 1970, to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above request be granted. Motion carried. -7- X 2948 2. Councilman McGill presented the Council with a map showing several instances of spot zoning which he felt should be corrected. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution directing the Planning Commission to hold hearings regarding the rezoning of the parcel of property bounded by Sheldon Street, the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way, Holly Avenue, Sierra Street and Pine Avenue to R -3, and the parcel of property bounded by Eucalyptus Drive, the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way and Recreation Park to R -1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, owner of the trailer park located at 1605 E. Grand Avenue addressed the Council requesting that mobilehome park owners be notified of any discussion regarding these parks. At the hour of 11 :10 o'clock p, m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 11:40 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the following persons be appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee: Byron W. Sumrow, Jr., Verne S. White, Jr. and John B. Goeglein. At this time, the Council considered correspondence from the City Attorney and the City Manager regarding residence requirements. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that all department heads be considered officers of the City and that the residence requirements for department heads be continued in its present form. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn until Wednesday, December 2, 1970 at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11 :45 o'clock p. m. and that said meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Harry G. Tibbett who passed away on November 21, 1970. Respectfully submitted. .e,A ►. Tro—UgF, City Clerk