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1971 DEC 27 CC MINX 3163 E1 Segundo, California December 27, 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 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, McGill, Morgan Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Co.uzcilmen Absent: None. READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held December 13, 1971 were read. The Clerk reported that in the Resolution on page 7, para- graph 2, "Cedar Street" should have read "Center Street. " Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the minutes be approved as corrected. 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. Public Utilities Commission being Notice of Hearing on January 4, 1972 of Southern California Edison Company's request for authorization to adopt a fuel cost adjustment (Application No. 52987) and request to increase rates to customers (Application No. 52988). Ordered filed. 2. Southern California Edison Company being Notice of Filing First Amendmeiif to Application s : 52987 fo-F-A-afe�Change. Ordered filed. 3. Southern California Edison Company being Notice of Filing First Amendmen to App .- ion No.' 52988 for Rate Change. Ordered filed. 4. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors being notice of Hearing on February 17, 1972 in the matter of rans er o -uninhabited territory be- tween the cities of Manhattan Beach and E1 Segundo. City Manager Jones advised that this was in regard to boundary relocation which resulted from the improvements in Rosecrans Avenue. Stated that a member of the Staff would attend the Hearing. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Mr. Loyal Christensen, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission presented a progress report on the El SegunaFT—een en er from its inception 17 months ago to the present time. The Council requested and received more specific information from Mr. Christensen and from Recreation and Parks Director Ruis regarding attendance records, cost comparisons, types of outside activities provided and how these are financed. After discussion, Mayor Stephens commended the Recreation and Parks Commission for its efforts in providing the information to the Council. 2. Noise Abatement Committee - Councilman Nagel reported that the Manager and Deputy Manager of Los Angeles International Airport attended the meeting on December 23rd and voiced their views on the City of Inglewood proposal to extend the south runway approximately 5000 feet. The Committee voted to oppose this proposal for the reason that it would expose the City to a worse noise environment than now exists. Councilman Nagel suggested that a resolution be sent to the Airport Com- mission outlining the Council's objections to the extension of the south com- plex of runways. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that Resolution No. 2416, entitled: X 3164 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH RUNWAYS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT . , 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. Noise Abatement Committee - Councilman Nagel further reported on the December 23rd meeting stating that the Federal Housing Authority had indicated that loans would not be granted to new housing in areas north of an arbitrary line drawn through the City and that areas south of the line would be considered high risk and the feasibility would be questioned before granting loans. The Noise Abatement Committee directed that a letter be sent to FHA opposing the arbitrary guide line and inquiring as to the criteria for establishing the line. Councilman Balmer stated he attended this meeting and was concerned with the stand that FHA had taken and suggested conferring with the City Attorney on possible action the City might take. Councilman Nagel stated that the Noise Abatement Committee had developed the following statement and suggested it be included in the City's Community Goals Statements: To maintain and expand the working relationship with the Los Angeles International Airport administration and to control noise sources within our city to an acceptable level for the betterment of the community environment. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that he had been working with the City Attorney, City Treasurer and Planning Director on revisions to the Animal Control Sec- tion of the Municipal Code, and a proposed ordinance covering these changes would be ready for submission to the Council in four to six weeks. 2. Presented a supplemental Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Depart- ment Services covering first alarm responses between the cities of E1 Segundo, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. Fire Chief Gates explained the operation of first alarm responses, stating that this plan would provide faster and better coverage for each city. City Manager Jones advised that the agreement would be presented to each of the other cities involved for their approval. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Supplemental Mutual Aid Agreement between the cities of E1 Segundo, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach for fire department services, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above named cities, 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. IFAI X 3165 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented an amendment to Chapter 16.24 of the Municipal Code which relates to regulations covering the projection of signs over public property. Reported that this amendment provided uniformity between the E1 Segundo Municipal Code and the Uniform Building Code. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance effecting these changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.24 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Balmer. 4. Presented an amendment to Chapter 16. 04 of the Municipal Code which establishes a Board of Appeals in the Uniform Building Code Volume IV Dangerous Buildings. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance effecting these changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" AND THE ''UNIFORM BUILDING CODE VOLUME IV DANGER- OUS BUILDINGS" THEREIN ADOPTED BY REFER- ENCE BY ADDING SECTION 16.04. 250 RELATING TO BOARD OF APPEALS. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Mayor Stephens. 5. Reported that Senate Bill No. 1374 covering installation of strong motion instrumentation (accelerographs) in high -rise buildings, provided for a surcharge to be added to all building permits which would be paid to the State of California; the State would in turn pay for the installation of the accellerographs. Advised that E1 Segundo may claim exemption from SB1374 since it enacted a strong - motion instrumentation ordinance (Uniform Building Code Appendix 1 Section 2314) which provides for the installation of the accel- lerograph by the builder of the high -rise building. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that E1 Segundo decline to participate under the provisions of this legislation and that exemption from SB 1374 be requested. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- X 3166 6. Advised that only one bid had been received in response to requests for quotation on one small tractor for the Parks Department and that a bidder's bond had not been included with the bid. Requested that this bid be rejected and that permission be granted to resubmit requests for bids on this item. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that the bid of International Harvester Company be rejected and that requests for quotation for one small tractor for the Parks Department be resolicited. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that employees from Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Departments had provided excellent storm protection for the community all through the holidays. Reported that the sewer, storm drains, and pumping facilities had functioned properly throughout the storm and there was very little evidence of flood damage. Mayor Stephens, on behalf of the Council, commended the City Employees for their fine work in keeping the damage at a minimum. 2. In response to Council's inquiries, gave a brief description of the A= drain outfall structure on the beach and a progress report of the project. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Manager Jones advised that an ordinance had been introduced to change M -1 zone to R -1 and R-3 in the area between Eucalyptus Drive and Sierra Street, and Grand Avenue and Pine Avenue, and that this ordinance was now ready for adoption. Mr. Jones related the improvements which the Mosaic Tile Company had made to the property, as well as planned future improvements which are dependent upon abandonment of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks through this property. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located between Eucalyptus Drive and Sierra Street, and Grand Av enue and Pine Avenue from M -1 to R -1 and R -3 be denied. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Morgan. 2. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance relating to noise regulations, 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, 9. 04. 070 and 9. 04. 080; AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.06 RELATING TO NOISE REGULATIONS: AND AMENDING CHAP- TER 12.16 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO ADVERTISING VEHICLES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 778 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 778 was adopted by the following vole: -4- X 316'7 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Step'-lens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None.. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Warrant Numbers 33954 to 34198 inclusive, totaling $283, 668. 37 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 18, 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens stated he would like to set a date convenient to all councilmen to interview applicants for the Recreation and Parks Commission. Thursday, December 30th at 5 o'clock p, m, was mutually agreed upon. 2. Councilman 'McGill stated he thought the electric high -lines running through the City were unsightly and asked the Staff to look into this and see if some action could be taken to get these lines part underground and a beautifica- tion program started on the Southern California Edison Company property. 3. Councilman McGill inquired about the Imperial Strip and requested that some action be taken in order to utilize this land. City Manager Jones gave a brief description of the action taken by the City and the progress of contacts with the Airport in this regard. City Attorney Allen suggested that the Staff prepare a report for presentation to the Council at a later date, so that the Council would be better prepared to instruct the Staff on action to be taken. By mutual consent, the Staff was directed to furnish such a report in approximately 90 days. 4. A motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare a resolu- tion for the January 10, 1972 Council meeting, urging the State Highway Commission to introduce legislation which would remedy the routing of the E1 Segundo- Norwalk Freeway through the city of Hawthorne in order to hasten commencement of construction. At the hour of 9 :00 o'clock p, m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meet- ing, motion was made by Councilman Nadel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the meeting adjourn until Thursday, December 30, 1971 at the hour of 5 :00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment being 9 :35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPRQ�TEDp% ------ 1Gfayc Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo By -5-