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1971 DEC 13 CC MINX 3155 E1 Segundo, California December 13, 1971 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 of the Flag of the United States of America followed by invocation by The Reverend McCarthy of St. Anthony' s Catholic Church. 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, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: Non e. READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 22, 1971, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the min- utes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that the hearing to show cause why the building at 445 -1/2 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated had been continued from October 11, 1971. Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish advised that the escrow proceedings had still not been completed and recommended continuation for an additional 60 days. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued until the regular council meeting to be held February 14, 1972. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms, or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated. 1. Planning Commission enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 742 granting the request o r. an "l-Mrs. R. C. Magraudy, owners, fora var- iance from the E1 Segundo Municipal Code by reducing the side yard require- ments on a move -in single family dwelling on property at 122 East Maple Avenue. Ordered filed. 2. Planning Commission enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 743 recommending proposed amendments to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the El Segundo Municipal Code by amending certain chapters of said code relating to off - street parking and loading spaces. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on January 10, 1972. 3. Resolution of the City Council in support of holiday safety programs. City Manager ones advised that past history had indicated that this season of the year is one of the worst for traffic accidents and urged adoption of this resolution in support of cooperative holiday safety programs. - Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF COOPERATIVE HOLIDAY SAFETY PROGRAMS OF OUR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT BODIES -1- X 3156 WHEREAS, the Christmas season traditionally stimulates a reaffirmation of moral conscience, inspir- ing practical applications of the spirit of true brotherhood; and WHEREAS, the Christmas and New Year holidays bring increased activity and a threat of increased violence on our streets and highways, both for motorists and pedes - trians, and WHEREAS, these accidents... largely the result of human carelessness, selfishness and thoughtlessness.... . too often are brought about by the unwise use of alcohol, or excessive speed, or of failure to make full use of avail- able safety equipment; and WHEREAS, statistics have demonstrated that the abusive use of alcohol during 1970 was a determining factor in at least half of this nation's 54, 800 traffic deaths - -- - its 2, 000, 000 disabling inju- _es --- and that the consistent use of seat belts sharply reduces the chance of serious injury or death when traffic accidents do occur; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the E1 Segundo City Council fully supports the cooperative hol- iday safety programs of our traffic enforcement bodies, our traffic courts, and the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council by urging drivers to refrain from operating their vehicles for at least one hour after consuming each one -ounce of alcoholic beverage, and to insist that all passengers have seat belts securely fastened every time the car is driven. 4. Cotton & Francisco Annual Audit of General Government and Water Department and the 1911 Act Improvement Bond Fund for 1970 -71 Fiscal Year. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Balmer that the audit report for 1970 -71 fiscal year be approved. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Rita M. Cottriel, 636 Hillcrest Street, representing the E1 Segundo Bobby Sox League, requested permission to enlarge the Snack Bar at Recreation Park. Stated this could be accomplisheA by outside con- tract and with some assistance of the Recreation and Parks Department and the Building Department. City Manager Jones advised that this could be handled administratively and that it would require some of the initial work to be done by City crews, but there would be no cost outlay required of the City. Stated this matter had been discussed with the affected department heads and they were in agreement with the proposal. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously approved that the City accept the offer of the Bobby Sox League to enlarge the Snack Bar at Recreation Park at an esti- mated cost of $4, 000. 2. Mr. Earl Smith, 717 Loma Vista Street, stated that he read in a Los Angeles newspaper that the councilmen were in Hawaii with their families at City expense and that he was happy they could go to Hawaii, but was not happy that his taxes had been raised. Mayor Stephens informed Mr. Smith that only three of the councilmen attended the National League of Cities convention in Hawaii and that minimum expenses of these council- men were paid by the City, and that no expenses were paid for other family members. -2- X 3157 REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. As previously requested, Councilman Morgan reported that he had met with the Directors of Planning, Building & Safety, and the Acting Director of Finance to review the Home Occupation Section of the Municipal Code. Stated that this committee recommended a change in definition of 'Home Occupation' and that the license section of the Municipal Code per- taining to Home Occupations be revised. Suggested that the matter be discussed at a later time after the Council has had an opportunity to review these recommended changes. By mutual consent, this matter was deferred. 2. Recreation and Parks Director Ruis requested that presentation of the progress report and recommendations regarding the E1 Segundo Teen Center be postponed until the next regular Council meeting, at which time the chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission could be in attendance. By mutual consent, this matter was deferred until December 27, 1971. 3. Councilman Nagel reported on the Noise Abatement Committee activities. Stated the Environmental Quality Officer of the City of Inglewood asked the support of surrounding cities on a proposal to lengthen the south complex of airport runways approximately one mile towards the ocean to lessen the noise over Inglewood. Reported that this would be discussed with the Department of Airports, meeting on December 2 3rdand invited the pub- lic to attend. Gave an account of noise legislation already passed or being considered in Sacramento: Set noise standard for pneumatic tires, decrease noise limits of motor vehicles, authorize Highway Patrol to devise methods of measuring vehicle noises in urban areas, noise elements to be taken into account in City and County General Plans, and require the Highway Department to plot a noise profile from the freeway to minimize the effect of the noise on the surrounding areas. 4. Councilman Nagel reported that the National League of Cities' Policy Statement on noise was very weak and he had been instrumental in strengthening this section. 5. Councilman Nagel reported on the National League of Cities' convention in Honolulu and sessions he had attended, such as ways to best utilize employees in a small city, cable television, model cities, methods of applying for federal funds, etc. 6. Mayor Stephens reported on the sessions regarding federal fund- ing, stating he thought the City should be home ruled and not dominated by the federal government. 7. Councilman McGill stated this was the first National League of Cities convention he had attended and was very enlightened from the topics discussed. Stated he had thought the conventions were designed primarily to benefit the large cities, but found that the League was very interested in small city problems. Advised that he attended sessions regarding federal funding and felt that this would not be to the best interest of El Segundo because the benefits to a city this size would be very small. REPORT OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the E1 Segundo Firemen's Association, approved on June 22, 1971, pro - vided that the Engineers would recei -ve a 1% increase adjustment and Captains would receive a 20/6 increase adjustment on January 1, 1972, and that to im- plement these changes, an amendment to Salary Resolution No. 2397 would be required. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Resolution No. 2413, entitled: -3- X 3158 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2397 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) BY AMENDING THE COMPENSATION FOR FIRE CAPTAIN AND FIRE ENGINEER., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented Educational Incentive Pay Program rules and regula- tions and procedures for uniformed personnel of the Fire Department and a change in policy which would involve merit as well as service time require- ments for the payment of longevity benefits to uniformed members of the Fire Department in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding approved on June 22, 1971. Recommended that Salary Resolution No. 2397 be amended to provide the aforesaid changes. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2414 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2397 (THE SALARY RESO- LUTION) TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL INCEN- TIVE PAY FOR UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FIRE CHIEF.. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that a replacement was required for Mr. Frederick on the League of California Cities' International Municipal Cooperation Committee. By mutual consent, Councilman McGill was appointed to serve on this committee. 4. Advised that Councilman Morgan had represented the Planning Commission on the Southwest Area Planning Council and suggested consid- eration be given to his continued representation as a Councilman. By mutual consent, Councilman Morgan was appointed to represent the City Council on the Southwest Area Planning Council. 5. Presented a report on procedures for licensing additional taxicab companies to operate in E1 Segundo, which matter had been de - ferred from Council meeting of November 27, 1971. Advised that the Yellow Cab Company had a franchise to operate in the City of Los Angeles and, therefore, was able to pick up passengers at the airport for delivery to El Segundo. Stated that another cab service, which does not have a franchise to operate in Los Angeles, could not furnish this service and a local company dependent entirely upon E1 Segundo could not be financially successful. Also advised that the issuance of additional licenses for taxi- cabs in the City would increase the work load of the Police Department. -4- X Mr. Robert S. Patterson of the Yellow Cab Company, 1408 West Third Street, Los Angeles, stated that his office had a record of only five service complaints from E1 Segundo in 1971. Advised that they had been striving for courtesy in drivers and would continue to do so. Stated that Yellow Cab Company recently installed a new computer system and when this is perfected, the service would be greatly improved. Asked that the company be allowed to prove that satisfactory service can be furnished to E1 Segundo. Councilman McGill stated that the Yellow Cab Company was needed in the City, but would like to have more than one cab available to the resi- dents. Councilman Nagel stated he thought competition was healthy and that it would tend to improve the present cab service. Councilman Balmer stated he thought the Yellow Cab Company had done a bad job of covering the City and that assurances had been received from the company before that service would be improved. Stated he did not feel, at this time, that another small taxicab company would be the answer to the problems, but there was a great need for better coverage in the City, especially for the senior citizens who are dependent entirely upon public transportation. Suggested that if Yellow Cab Company earnest- ly made an effort, that the service could be improved. Councilman Morgan suggested that Staff meet with the Yellow Cab Company people to see if better service could be provided. Mayor Stephens stated that new developments in E1 Segundo will result in a mobile population which will greatly increase the need for public transportation. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that no action be taken at this time regarding the issuance of additional permits for taxicab service in the City and that this matter be reviewed in six months. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Morgan, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen McGill and Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported that bids had been received for one 18" Swingcheck Valve for the Water Department, as follows: Name Amount Howard Supply Company $ 1, 330.00 H. C. Lawson 1,463. 23 Keenan Pipe & Supply Co. 1, 513. 00 Parkson, Inc. 1, 658. 00 Western Water Works Supply Co. 1, 703. 78 Recommended that the lowest bid of Howard Supply Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Balmer that the bid of Howard Supply Company in the total amount of $1, 330. 00, including tax, for one 18' Swingcheck Valve be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- 3159 X 3160 7. Planning Director Reid reported on the Community Goals Statements that were distributed to E1 Segundo residents, enumerating the responses received and the efforts put forth to make these goals known throughout the City. Advised that in order to submit the Goals Statements to the Planning Commission for final firm, it would require a tentative acceptance from the Council, and after the statements are in final form, they will be brought before the Council for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that the Community Goals Statements be accepted and that they be submitted to the Planning Commission for final form. 8. Advised that six applications had been received to fill the vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission which had been created by the appointment of Peter D. Charland to the Planning Commission. Mayor Stephens requested that copies of the applications be furnished each Councilman for review before the next regular Council meeting. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mrs. Dorothy Williams of 900 Loma Vista Street for damages to clothing as the result of work done on the water lines on Walnut Avenue and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance carrier be approved. 2. Reported that a Notice of Claim against the City had been re- ceived from Nevins D. Young, attorney representing Dale S. Meder for personal injury and vehicle damages which resulted from an accident at Imperial Highway and Nash Street and that said Notice of Claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance carrier be approved. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a draft of a Noise Ordinance and suggested that Councilman Nagel may want to comment on this. Councilman Nagel stated that the draft followed the outline of the League of California Cities model noise ordinance and felt it was a step forward in noise abatement. City Attorney then read the title of said ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 9. 04. 030; REPEALING SECTIONS 9. 04. 040, 9. 04. 050, 9. 04. 060, 0. 04. 070 AND 9. 04. 080; AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.06 RELATING TO NOISE REGULATIONS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO ADVERTISING VEHICLES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, Change Order No. 1 for the Heater Remix and Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project No. 71 -7. Recommended approval of this Change Order which covers a time extension of two days. M VA Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Change Order No. 1, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that the construction of the Heater Remix and Asphalt Concrete Overlay had been completed by Vernon Paving Company in accord- ance with Specification 71 -7 to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works, and recommended that the work be accepted and Notice of Completion filed. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering construction of the heater remix and asphalt concrete overlay on Grand Avenue and CenterStreet in accordance with Specification 71 -7 by Vernon Paving Company is hereby accepted as of this date, December 13, 1971; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to sign the required Notice of Completion and the City Clerk to attest the same, and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to cause the same to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County within ten days after date of completion. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Stated that the City Select Street System required modification due to the completion of construction of Grand Avenue and Nash Street in the Sepulveda Properties development and the construction of Nash Street between Rosecrans Avenue and Park Place. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the aforesaid revision to Select Street System of El Segundo be approved and that Resolution No. 2415, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA RECOM- MENDING SELECT SYSTEM SUBSTITUTIONS AND DELETION., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. *Corrected by Council Action December 27, 1971. -7- 3161 X 3162 NEW BUSINESS Councilman McGill stated that the time was approaching for budget study and stated it appears that some cutting back of programs would be required in the coming year. Inquired if any plans were being made to eliminate some programs. City Manager Jones advised that he did not know of any programs which should be deleted in their entirety, but that there will soon be a mid -year budget review and if there are any that appear to need cutting, they will be reviewed at that time. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 3374 7 to 33953 inclusive, totaling $339, 448. 70, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 16 and 17, and certified by the Assistant Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 765, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Zonetta C. Cargill, Vice President of the Board of Education, who passed away on December 2, 1971. The hour of adjournment being 9 :00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted JANE D. HOUGH City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California By DoFuty May r