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1971 NOV 08 CC MINX 3139 E1 Segundo, California November 8, 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, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: McGill. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 26, 1971, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. CD SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor welcomed James G. Morgan, who took oath of office as a member of the City Council on October 28, 1971, pursuant to the Council's appointment at the October 26, 1971 meeting, and ordered the executed copy of the written oath filed with the City Clerk. 2. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, that Councilman Morgan be appointed to the Library Board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Robert E. Frederick, the term of office to expire April 30, 1972. At the hour of 7:10 o'clock p, m. , the Council recessed to hold the Library Board Meeting. At the hour of 7:25 o'clock p, m. , the Council reconvened, the follow- ing members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan from Dr. John P. Pursell to remodel second floor offices into a residential unit, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of the hearing were in her possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor Stephens inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Reid gave a brief description of the proposed plan outlining certain conditions imposed upon the plan by the Planning Commission. Councilman Morgan stated that Dr. Pursell had advised him that a prior engage- ment prevented him from attending this meeting. Mr. Reid advised that Dr. Pursell had been informed of these conditions and he had indicated he would abide by them. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed plan. There being no reply, the Mayor then inquired if any- one present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed plan. There being no reply, the Mayor ordered the public hearing closed. X 3140 City Attorney Allen then presented a resolution adopting, with certain conditions, Specific (Precise) Plan No. 10. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Mayor Stephens that Resolution No. 2411, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS SPECIFIC (PRECISE) PLAN NO. 10. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Planning Commission enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 741 recommending approval of Specific (Precise) Plan from Robert J. and Elizabeth McCarthy to construct a residential unit on the second floor of building at 335, 337, 339 Main Street. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on November 22, 1971. 2. Plannina Commission apprising the Council of certain amendments to the Comprehensive Community Goals Statements. Planning Director Reid outlined the proposed amendments and stated they were presented at this time for information purposes only. After discussion, correspondence was ordered filed. 3. Recreation and Parks Department and Commission recommending that the policy of furnishing free chipping service to residents be revised. Acting City Manager Glickman stated that the increasing number of street trees requiring maintenance and the number of calls for chipping service could not be handled by the present 2 -man street tree crew. Recommended that this service be furnished only during the annual 2 -week clean -up period, and if cuttings are bundled properly they would be picked up by the regular weekly refuse collector. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the aforesaid policy be adopted. 4. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control being notice of application for pa_rson -to- person transfer of on -sale beer license for the E1 Segundo Golf Course. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. _Mr. Maurice Fisk 1425 East Sycamore related difficulties he had encountered in trying to stop the home occupation at 1429 East Sycamore, which '.ze stated was in violation of the license issued. Mrs_._ Mary Helen Reeder of 1416 East Sycamore, stated she considered the work being done at 1429 East Sycamore was in violation of the license and if it was allowed at this residence, she was concerned that it would be allowed in other residential areas in the City. Mr. HarrL_Pougein of 1501 East Sycamore stated he considered some of the equipment used by Mr. Fisk's neighbor was commercial type and not the kind that would be used in an ordinary home occupation. Mrs. Maurice Fisk, 1425 East Sycamore stated that she felt her neighbor knew he was in violation of his license and did not feel he should be granted another license. After discussion, Councilmen Nagel and Morgan were appointed to meet with Staff to study this problem. -2- X 3141 At the hour of 9:00 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 10 minute recess. At the hour of 9: 10 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the follow- ing members being present and answering roll call: Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens. REPORT OF COMMITTEES Councilman Nagel reported that the gasoline sales tax Bill was dis- cussed at a meeting of the League of California Cities and stated this will be an additional source of revenue to the City as the Bill has been signed and will go into effect next July. Councilman Nagel reported on the activities of the Noise Abatement Committee, which meets once a month with the airport staff. The Committee has been instrumental in bringing about changes to reduce airport noise, such as reducing the number of engine runups during the nighttime hours, and limiting the number of airplanes on the taxiway with engines running, awaiting take -off. Stated a great many programs are in the making for reducing noise, sound proofing against the noise, and quietingthe source so that sound proofing would not be required. Stated he attended a meeting of the Los Angeles Airport Sound Abatement Committee which is composed of representatives of the airport, airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, Airlines Pilots Association, and the Department of Airports. These meetings are not ordinarily open to the pub- lic, but plans are being considered to hold public meetings quarterly. Stated he was interested in the Airport Master Plan and recommended community interest in this plan since it directly affects El Segundo. Stated he thought the City should have a comprehensive noise ordinance and also would like the Council to join N. O. I. S. E. Councilman Balmer announced that the South Bay Councilmen's Legislative Committee was holding a noon meeting on Monday, November 15. REPORT OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested authorization to sell, at public auction, property owned by the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes, as well as lost or abandoned property which has been accumulated by the Police Department, the owners of which cannot be located and which has been in the possession of the Police Department for the length of time as required by law. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized io publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in the auction, said auction to be held beginning at 10:00 o'clock a. m, on Saturday December 4, 1971. 2. Reported that a vacancy exists on the City Selection Committee due to the death of Councilman Frederick. Advised that this committee elects representatives to the Board of the Southern California Rapid Transit District and that the position should de filled by a Councilman. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Stephens and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Councilman Richard G. Nagel be and he is hereby appointed to serve on the City Selection Committee to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman Frederick; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advise said City Selection Committee of this appointment. -3- X 3142 CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance amending Title 5 of the Municipal Code relating to business regulations and licensing, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSING. which was read. On motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Mayor Stephens. 2. Presented an ordinance amending Chapter 5. 08 of the Municipal Code relating to business licensing for coin operated devices and professional services, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BUSINESS LICENSES. which was read. On motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 3. Presented a proposed amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Inglewood and other participating cities for the proposed Fire Training Facility. This amendment corrects the percentage of land to be used for the Fire Training Facility, replacing Amendment No. 1 approved on August 23, 1971. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that this amendment replace the previously approved Amendment No. 1 and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the City of Inglewood and other participating cities, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a copy of said Amendment to 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 Amendment to Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 4. Presented for the Council's approval and acceptance, Faithful Performance Boni and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, both numbered 5193, with Holthe Disposal Service as Principal and American Bonding Company as Surety; that he had approved said bonds as to form and stated that it would be in order for the Council to approve said bonds. -4- 94 Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Faithful Performance Bond and Contractor's Labor and Material Bond, both numbered 5193, with Holthe Disposal Service as Principal and American Bonding Company as Surety, presented to this Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to approve said bonds as to surety for and on behalf of the City. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the elevated water tank required touch -up main- tenance painting and the contractor that painted the tank in 1968 had agreed to furnish the men and equipment to prepare and paint rusting areas for a sum not to exceed $985. 00, and the paint manufacturer had agreed to furnish the paint at no cost to the City. Stated that it would not be possible to have this work done for less than the stated amount, and therefore, recommended that the requirement for competitive bidding be waived and that Encore Coating Company be authorized to do this work. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the regular bidding procedure be waived and that a purchase order be issued to Encore Coating Company in an amount not to exceed $985. 00 for painting the elevated water tank, as required. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. UNFINIS -IED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with California Public Employees Retirement System to include one -half continuance pay for safety members, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOY- EES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.. which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 775 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 775 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. -5- 3143 X 3144 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrant Numbers 33478 to 33642 inclusive, totaling $188, 992. 03 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 13 and 14, 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, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Glickman discussed City Manager Jones' proposal that the Council and Staff meet in a public study session to acquaint Councilman Morgan with the current status of City projects. By mutual consent, a meeting was scheduled for Monday, November 15, 1971 at 7 :00 p, m. and the Planning Commission, Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, and Recreation and Parks Commission were invited to attend this meeting. 2. Councilman Nagel discussed the proposed reapportionment of Assembly and Congressional districts and stated he was opposed to the City being split between two assembly districts. Stated he preferred that the City stay in the 46th district and thought the Council should let its objections be known. Mayor Stephens requested the City Manager to prepare a letter for his signature to this effect. 3. Mayor Stephens questioned the advisability of retaining the speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Grand Avenue and asked that the Traffic Committee review this and report back to the Council. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, November 15, 1971 at the hour of 7 :00 o'clo_-k p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment being 10 :10 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: am Respectfully submitted, ---JANE D. HOUGH City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California By ?eputy