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1970 OCT 12 CC MINX 2923 El Segundo, California October 12, 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 MEETINGS The minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held September 21, 1970 and of the Regular Meeting held September 28, 1970, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Tom Longsden of Pacific Telephone Company presented the City with a plaque showing the picture of the E1 Segundo High School which appears on the current Airport Area telephone directory. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various locations within the City in accordance with Resolution No. 2349. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of posting notice of the hearing and service by mail were in her files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the Council overrule all objections and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the properties listed in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2349. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the public hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan for Sepulveda - Palm Office Building, to construct a thirteen -story office building with partial basement and attached eight -level parking structure with sky garden" roof, for property located at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication and mailing of notices was in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. X 2924 Planning Director Reid then discussed the conditions under which the Specific (Precise) Plan had been approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Marvin Taff, Architect for the Sepulveda -Palm Office Building, discussed the proposed plan of the building. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present desired to address the Council in this matter. Mr. 'Richard White, 617 -620 Illinois Court and Mrs. Floyd Br an, 1630 E. Palm venue requested clarification as to the ocation of the building on the lot. Thereafter, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the hearing be re- opened and continued until the Regular Meeting to be held December 14, 1970. 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. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, being request to cancel and reissue Payroll Warrant #53021 in amount of $36. 90 to Rex G. Piatt. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being notice of hearing in the matter of transfer of on -sale beer license for The Patio, said hearing to be held at 9 :30 a. m. November 2, 1970 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 3. COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES and MR. M. J. PEAK, expressing gratitude for assistance of the E1 Segundo Fire Department during recent brush fires. Copies of these letters having been sent to the Fire Department, this correspondence was ordered filed. 4. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, regarding proposed hearing on route adoption of the Route 1 Freeway between Sepulveda Boulevard and Virginia Street. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the California Highway Commission on September 17, 1970 passed a resolution declaring its intention to consider adoption as a freeway the 1. 3 mile portion of State Highway Route 1 in Los Angeles County between Sepulveda Boulevard and Virginia Street; and WHEREAS, the Commission wishes to ensure that it has all the facts relative to this route location and has asked whether the City Council feels a public hearing by the Highway Commission is required to fully inform the Commission as to local interests; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does resolve that public hearing by the California Highway Commission on the adoption as a freeway of the 1. 3 mile portion of State Highway Route 1 in Los Angeles County between Sepulveda Boulevard and Virginia Street is not necessary. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -2- X 2925 5. At this time, the hour being 8 :00 o'clock p. m. , Mayor Stephens declared a recess so that a hearing could be held before the Board of Appeals on a request from International Garden Center for variance from the Building Code to construct a 24' x 50' wood lath house at 155 N. Sepulveda Boulevard. At the hour of 8 :25 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering-roll call. 6. JAMES G. MORGAN, Chairman, Planning Commission, regarding goals of the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee for the El Segundo General Plan. Ordered filed. 7. W. RAY FITCH, Chairman, Planning Advisory Committee, being request for replacement of four members. Each member of the Council agreed to submit names of person who wish to serve on this committee. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. DR. JOHN MESCHUK, 811 California Street, asked that the Council submit to the County Board of Supervisors a statement of displeasure at the consistent rise in taxes. Dr. Meschuk further stated that when the Council is considering an expenditure in excess of $25, 000, he felt the matter should be open for discussion by members of the audience. Councilman Balmer stated that at the next meeting of the South Bay Councilmen's Association, he would endeavor to have a representative of the cities of the south bay sent to discuss the matter of taxes with the Board of Supervisors. 2. MR. FRANK MAHONEY, 738 W. Mariposa Avenue, addressed the Council requesting that they consider joining with other cities in the area to have the Route 1 Freeway removed from the proposed highway plan. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. INTER -CITY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE. Councilman Nagel reported that this committee had studied t e up ating of the Rt. 105 Freeway. The construction will begin with the widening of the San Diego Freeway in the area of Imperial Highway, at which time the interchange of the E1 Segundo Freeway will be built. This is scheduled for some time in 1975. 2. NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE. This committee will meet next week and will a studying a propose noise ordinance. At the hour of 8 :50 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBER MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that Public Safety Systems, Inc. be awarded a contract for a communications study of public safety activities. This recom- mendation was based on the findings of the review board appointed by the Council to study proposals which had been received from four firms. Mr. Ron DiZino of Public Safety Systems, Inc. , discussed the services which would be performed by his company under this contract. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Contract between the City pf E1 Segundo and Public Safety Systems, Incorporated, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by Public Safety Systems, Inc. , a copy of said Contract be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -3- X 2926 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 Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen Balmer and McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a request from Farr Company, 2301 E. Rosecrans Avenue for a one -year extension of use of an office trailer. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 3. Presented a request from Hughes Tool Company for one-year extension of use of two trailers at 1921 E. Maple Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration a lease agreement for portion of Lot 22 of Utah subdivision to American Motors Company and recommended that said agreement be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of that certain "Lease Agree- ment" between the City of E1 Segundo and American Motors Sales Corporation, presented to this Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and as so on file be referred to and made a part hereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the said form of lease agreement and does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the City of El Segundo and make delivery thereof in due course. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 5. Presented a recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission that the City participate with the E1 Segundo School District in the development of six tennis courts on School District property at a cost to the City of not more than $2, 000. The City has a use agreement with the School District stating that when the school is not open, these courts will be made available to the public for general recreation use. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the Council approve the payment of $2, OOQ 00 to the E1 Segundo School District as consideration for the permit to use the tennis courts on School District property from January 1, 1971 to January 1, 1972. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported that an application had been received from Theta Cable of California for a cable television system in the City of El Segundo. Mr. John Powell of Theta Cable presented a series of slides showing the installation and operation of such a system. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager for further study and report. -4- X 292'7 7. Presented a proposal from Mr. Lester A. Sass, Domestic and Industrial Maintenance, for custodial services at the E1 Segundo Teen Center, in amount of $200. 00 per month and recommended that this proposal be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the proposal of Mr. Lester A. Sass, Domestic and Industrial Maintenance,in amount of $200. 00 per month for custodial services at the El Segundo Teen Center, be accepted and that purchase orders in that amount be issued to said Company. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 8. Presented bids for fumigation of the roof area of the water storage tank, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid L. J. Roberts & Co. , Inc. $ 1,124. 00 Al & Sons Termite Control $ 1,295. 00 Bowyer & Hudson $ 1, 325. DO Western Exterminator Co. $ 1,352. 00 Recommended that the low bid of L. J. Roberts & Co. , Inc. be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of L. J. Roberts & Co. , Inc. in amount of $1, 124. 00 for fumigation of the roof area of the water storage tank, be accepted and 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 9. Reported that at the time of the dedication of a portion of Park Place within the Unimerc Industrial Development, the City had required the Unimerc Corporation to deposit $1, 000. 00 in cash as a bond to ensure that within 90 days, a recorded partial reconveyance document would be furnished the City as evidence that the Title Insurance and Trust Company, as trustee, had reconveyed the real property rights within the subject Park Place to the Unimerc Corporation. As per memo from Acting Director of Public Works, dated May 7, 1970, this document has been received and all conditions of the bond have been met. The document has been reviewed by the City Attorney and found to be in order. It was therefore recommended that the $1, 000. 00 cash bond be refunded. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the above recommendation be accepted and that the Director of Finance be authorized to prepare a warrant in amount of $1, 000. 00 to Consolidated Engineering and Construction Company, a division of Unimerc Corporation, as a refund of the cash bond as set forth above. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Abs ent: Councilmen None -5- Frederick, McGill, Nagel and X 2928 CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Claim Against the City had been received from Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie for back compensation and that this claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the action of the City Clerk in referring this claim to the insurance carrier be approved. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution of - intention to order vacation of the free right turn from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Sepulveda Boulevard. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution of Intention No. 2350, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE UNNAMED FREE RIGHT TURN CONNECTING EAST- BOUND EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD TO SOUTH -BOUND SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD 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 Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. 2. Presented a compromise settlement from Allstate Insurance Company in the matter of Christine Hipp vs Kurt Dypwick in amount of $645. 45 and recommended that this settlement be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the compromise settlement from Allstate Insurance Company in amount of $645. 45, be accepted and that the Director of Finance be authorized to execute the necessary releases upon the receipt of said sum. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a proposal from South Bay Engineering Corporation for performing necessary field engineering and inspection services on the E1 Segundo Boulevard project, Sepulveda to Douglas (Project No. 68 -5). Recommended that the proposal for surveying and for consulting services be accepted and that the proposal for inspection, testing and coordination be rejected. Inspection and coordination can be performed by City forces and testing can be arranged directly at a more economical rate. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the proposal of South Bay Engineering Corporation for survey work at $45. 00 per hour and for consulting work at $20. 00 per hour be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company; further that the bid for inspection, testing and coordination be rejected. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ffm X 2929 2. Presented a proposal from Traffic Signal Maintenance Company for electrical inspections for the construction of traffic signal systems in connection with the E1 Segundo Boulevard Project as follows: Intersection of El a aao Blvd_ and oug�11as SSt 200.00 Intersection of El e undo Blvd. and �onnnenial Blvd. 50. 00 Intersection of E1 Segundo Blvd. and Nash St. 1 50.00 Recommended that this proposal be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the proposal of Traffic Signal Maintenance Company for electrical inspection of traffic signal systems at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street, the intersection of E1 Segundo Boule- vard and Continental Boulevard and the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Nash Street, in total amount of $300. 00 be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said Company. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 3. Presented a request for vacation of that portion of the cul de sac on Park Place between Douglas Street and Apollo Street outside the right of way line of the realignment of Park Place. Thereafter, the City Attorney presented a resolution of intention to initiate the vacation proceedings. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Resolution of Intention No. 2351, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF PARK PLACE 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 Balmer, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel and UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance prohibiting mini - bikes and motorcycles on private property and public property other than streets, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) CHAPTER 10. 78 ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES ON VACANT PROPERTY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 746 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 746 was adopted by the following vote: 111r! X 2930 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrants Nos. 29283 thru 29635 inclusive, totaling $517, 642. 67, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 7 and 8, 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, Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Frederick, McGill, Nagel and 1. Councilman Frederick requested permission to leave the country from October 20 thru November 14, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. Councilman Balmer reported that a sand and dust problem exists in the area of Hilltop Park and the Water Department property and requested that the paving and beautification of the area be accomplished as soon as possible. 3. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Mr. William Glickman, Director of Public Works, be named to the Inter -City Highway Committee and that notification be sent to the secretary of the Committee. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. CLIFFORD LANDRETH, 951 McCarthy Court, thanked the Council for passing the ordinance regarding minibikes and motorcycles. At the hour of 11 :20 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. 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 Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the claim of Gerhardt Van Drie for back compensation be rejected. No other business appearing meeting, it was moved by Councilma that the meeting adjourn, the hour of Motion carried. ayor to come before the Council at this n Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer adjournment being 11 :45 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, *d z4t,� ,Vane D. R—ou-g- ,ity Clent