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1971 JUL 26 CC MINX 30'78 E1 Segundo, California July 26, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El 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 Pastor Philip C. Gehlhar of St. John's Lutheran 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, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held July 12, 1971, having been read and no error or omissions 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. Mr. Larry G. Wright, Safety Consultant of the Automobile Club of Southern California, presented the City with a Pedestrian Safety Citation in recognition of its six year record of no pedestrian fatalities. This award was accepted on behalf of the City by Mayor Stephens. 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. 2393. 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 in- quired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. Fire Battalion Chief Coulter reported that the following parcels had been cleaned satisfactorily and could be removed from the list contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 2393: 1591 East E1 Segundo Boulevard Lot south of 138 Loma Vista Street 622, 624, 626 Sheldon Street Northwest corner of Virginia Street and Walnut Avenue The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the public - hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the Council sustain the objections as to the properties listed above, overrule all other objections and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from properties remaining in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2393. X 30'79 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the hearing to show cause why the building at 445-1/2 Eucalyptus Drive, should not be condemned as a nuisance and abated accordingly, and inquired of the Clerk if affidavit of mailing and posting of notice in the form and manner pre- scribed by the provisions of the State Housing Act was in her possession. The Clerk answered in the affirmative, after which the Mayor directed that said affidavit be made a part of the record of these proceedings. Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish reported that the subject property has been sold and escrow is scheduled to close approximately August 15, 1971. The new owner has assured the Department of Building and Safety that he intends to bring the property up to code requirements and has presented preliminary plans. He intends to commence construction immediately upon close of escrow. It was therefore the recommendation of the Director of Building and Safety that this matter be continued until the regular meeting to be held September 27, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the matter be continued until the regular meeting to be held September 27, 1971. 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.736 recommending amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code by revising Section 20. 42. 010, Permitted Uses in the M -2 Zone. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on August 23, 1971. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION enclosing copy of its Resolution set- ting forth interpretation of Section 20. 54. 050 Requirement for Unspecified Use, as related to parking requirements for a boat building and storage yard. Planning Assistant Otterman reported that the property was fenced and that the owners had indicated they would comply with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the yard be screened by inserting slats in the chain link fence. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission Resolution be approved. 3. CITY TREASURER RUTH HOPP being report of interest, in amount of $208, 079. 59, earned on deposit and investment of public funds for fiscal year 1970 -71. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed amend- ments to the Plumbing and Electrical Codes which would permit the owner of any property to perform his own plumbing and electrical work: MRS. AUDREY ROSS, 129 Richmond Street, E1 Segundo MRS. GWEN BOLING, 824 McCarthy Court, E1 Segundo MR. LEE McCLELLAN, 1017 La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles representing the California Licensed Contractors Association MR. PAUL, BONNER, representing the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of Southern California. IPA X 3080 MR. MILTON JOHNSON, 3712 W. 119th Place, Hawthorne representing the Joint Apprenticeship Plumbing Committee of the South Bay Area. MR. RAY BUCKLEY, representing the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of Los Angeles Mr. TOM SHILLING, President, Associated Plumbing Contractors of Los Angeles The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed amendments: MR. BILL KITTO, 311 Virginia Street, E1 Segundo MR. A. C. WEIGERS, 411 West Maple Avenut, E1 Segundo After discussion, the City Attorney was instructed to present the ordinances amending the Plumbing and Electrical Codes. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to the Plumbing Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.12 OF THE " EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE PLUMBING CODE., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the Electrical Co3e, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.18 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. Councilman Nagel announced that he would not be in attendance at the August 9, 1971 meeting and requested that the adoption of the ordinances be held over until August 23, 1971. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Balmer reported on Assembly Bill 2435 which had been proposed by Assemblyman Edwin L. Z'berg of the Assembly Com- mittee on Resources and Conservation. This bill proposes a tax for State parks and recreation areas, to be collected as an 'unearned land value tax' imposed upon any profit from sale of property. According to the proposed formula, the State and the City would share this revenue on a 50 -50 basis. The City of E1 Segundo would receive approximately $18, 000 to $20, 000 annually under this arrangement. Councilman Balmer reported that he will present this matter to the Legislative Committee of the South Bay Councilmen's Association for discussion and will present a recommendation to the Council at a later date. 2. Councilman Nagel read a letter from Senator Alan Cranston regarding revenue sharing. -3- X 3081 CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the aerial map of the City ordered from Aeromaps, Inc. , was unsatisfactory and had been rejected. Bids had been solicited and received for a new photograph as follows: Name Amount of Bid Aerial Map Industries $ 410.00 Teledyne Geogronics 800.00 Photo -Topo Engineers 954.00 Recommended that the purchase order issued to Aeromaps, Inc. , be can- celled and that the low bid of $410. 00 from Aerial Map Industries be accepted and that this amount be allocated from the Contingency Fund. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the bid of Aerial Map Industries in the amount of $410. 00 plus tax be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented an Agreement between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for the year 19 71- 72 and recommended that this Agreement be accepted. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, 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. 3. Reported on the results of surplus vehicles sold at public auction. In previous years vehicles had been traded in when new purchases were made and the comparative difference in value between auctioned and traded -in vehicles amounted to only $30. 00. Recommended that the City enter into a purchase arrangement with other cities for taking bids cooperatively on the City's vehicle requirements for 1971. The City Manager was instructed to look into the possibility of joining with the County in a purchase arrangement for vehicles and to proceed with the arrangement that is most feasible. -4- X 3082 4. Reported on the sale of thirteen motors which had been pre- viously declared surplus . One bid had been received for a 50 HP motor S/N 89111 from Nusbaum Electric Service in amount of $50. 00. Recom- mended that the bid of Nusbaum Electric Service be accepted, that the remaining motors be sold for the minimum amounts set out in the bid to anyone offering that amount through the Director of Finance, and after two years from this date, if the motors are not sold, that they be declared scrap and sold for the value of the metal only. 'Motion was made bx- Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman A.IcGill and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommendations, as set forth above, be approved. 5. Reported on the new schedule of medical insurance premiums covering City employees. Tile Council had previously approved the memor- andum of understanding between the City and the employee associations which provided for increase in the amount of premium that the City would pay. The total prez nium under the revised policy is as follows: Total Employees Share City's Share Employee $ 13. 88 $13.88 Employee plus one dependent 32.68 $18.80 $13.88 Employee plus two or more dependents 39.55 $25.67 $13.88 Also reported that the same coverage is now available to the Councilmen who wish to participate. Alol ion was made b -,- Councilman Frederick, seconded bti- Council- man Nagel that the new schedule be accepted and that payment of $13. 88 per month for each Councilman who wished to participate in the Group Medical Program be approved. Notion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and lIayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Requested approval for leave of absence without pay from July 20, to September 20, 1971 for Mr. Clyde Logan, Parks Xlaintenanceman. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously- carried that the above request be granted. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC � ORhS GLICKXIAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that in connection with the recently approved Highway Safety Project. Grant in the amount of $60, 400, the State Office of Traffic Safety- had returned the agreement for engineering services with a request for Council approval of certain modifications. These modifications relate to the progress of the work. The new agreement specifies each task in detail, the time allo2ated to complete the task and the percentage of the task as a part of the entire project. In addition, the time for submission of the final report has been reduced from fourteen months to twelve months. Recommended that the agreement which had been approved on April 12, 1971 be cancelled and that the new agreement be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the agreement with Alderman & Swift for engineering services for Traffic Onerations Study, which had been annroved on April 12, 1971, be cancelled and that the following resolution be adopted: -5- X3083 WHEREAS, on April 12, 1971, the City Council entered into an agreement with the Cities of Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, which said agreement had attached thereto as Exhibit "A" a form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Alderman, Swift and Lewis; and WHEREAS, there has been presented at this meeting a modified form of Exhibit "All, being an Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation and Alderman, Swift and Lewis; RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation, and Alderman, Swift and Lewis, presented to the Council at this meeting, be and the same is hereby approved and a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, after the approval of the modified form of Exhibit "A" by the Cities of Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agree- ment 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. Presented for the Council's consideration an easement deed executed by Sepulveda Properties, Inc., for the site of Sewer Pumping Station No. 13 at the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Grand Avenue, and recommended that said easement be accepted. - Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Easement Deed dated May 17, 1971, between Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , a California corporation and the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, for a sanitary sewer pump station together with the right to use, repair, replace and maintain the improvements placed thereon by Grantor, reserv- ing however to Grantor for its exclusive use, all right, title and interest in and to the air space over and above sixteen'(16) feet above the street curb and all right, title and interest in and to the subsurface thirty -seven (37) feet below said curb of the following described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: That portion of the southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 1, Pages 507 and 508 of Patents, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows: Beginning at a point in a line parallel with and distant northerly 1120. 10 feet measured at right angles from the southerly line of said southwest quarter, said point being distant along said parallel line, South 890 55' 25" East 18. 91 feet from the intersection of said parallel line with a line parallel with and distant easterly 25. 00 feet measured at right angles from the easterly line of Sepulveda Boulevard as described-in Parcel 23 of the final decree of condemnation entered in Superior Court Los Angeles County Case No. 357580, a certified copy of which was recorded on December 8, 1934 as Instru- ment No. 6 68 in Book 13174, Page 92 of Official Records am Corrected by Council Action August 9, 1971 X 3084 of said County; thence North 01 04' 35" East 49. 00 feet to the true point of beginning of this description; thence from said true point of begin- ning, South 89° 55' 25" east 11. 00 feet; thence North 011 04' 35" East 22. 00 feet; thence North 890 551 25" West 22. 00 feet; thence South 00 04' 35" West 22. 00 feet; thence South 890 55' 25" East 11. 00 feet to said true point of beginning be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. for the air conditioning at the Recreation Clubhouse, granting a 53- working day time extension due to the difficulty which the contractor experienced in procuring some of the materials to complete the work and time lost while a study was made of possible relocation of the air conditioning unit. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Change Order No. 2, as hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that the work of Los Angeles Air Conditioning covering installation of air conditioning at the Recreation Clubhouse, under City Specifi- cations No. 69-12, had been completed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and recommended that the work be accepted and a Notice of Completion filed. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel 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 installation of air conditioning at the Recreation Club- house, in accordance with Specifications No. 69 -12, Los Angeles Air Conditioning, contractor, is hereby accepted as of this date, July 26, 1971; 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 to attest, and that the City Clerk 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 the date of completion. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel 5. Reported that a request had been received from the local office of the State Division of Highways for permission to maintain existing or install and maintain new directional and traffic control signs in and along City streets. It was felt that this was in the best interest of the City since all labor, material and equipment costs in connection with this work would be borne by the Division of Highways. -7- X After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Director of Public Works be authorized to notify the Division of Highways that permission is granted to perform the installation and maintenance of directional and traffic control signs in and along City streets as set forth in Vehicle Code Section 21350, subject to review and approval by the City Staff prior to installation. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Manager Jones presented a letter from Griffenhagen - Kroeger, Inc. , which was in response to recommended amendments to the classification and salary report. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill seconded by Mayor Stephens that no changes be made to the original Griffen- hagen- Kroeger Position Classification and Pay Plan which had been approved at the regular Council Meeting held July 12, 1971. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Warrant Numbers 32425 to 32515 inclusive, totaling $277, 295.17 were read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Fire Battalion Chief William Coulter asked if the Council had con- sidered his request for reinstatement of the 6% which he felt had been cut from his salary as set out in the Griffenhagen - Kroeger report. After dis- cussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this request be denied. Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Frederick. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:30 o'clock p, m. Motion carried. V Respectfully submitted, a "Im ie-a. -Hough,- iZr`ty Clerk WI: