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1971 SEP 13 CC MINX 3108 E1 Segundo, California September 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 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: Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: Balmer. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held August 23, 1971 and of the Special Meeting held August 30, 1971, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on amendment to Specific (Precise) Plan No. 7, requested by Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , for property at 101 Continental Boulevard, and in- quired 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 that the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor Stephens inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Reid discussed the proposed change of boundary. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed amendment. There being no reply, the Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed amendment. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. City Attorney Allen then presented a resolution adopting the amendment. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2406, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC (PRECISE) PLAN NO. 7. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. F� 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Changeof Zones from Residential -3 (R -3), Automobile Parking (P), Service Commercial - Professional (C -1), Light Manufacturing (M -1), Heavy Manufacturing (M -2) to Special Commercial District (C -3), and establishing boundaries for the C -3 zone. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which 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 that the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor Stephens inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Reid pointed out the area affected and discussed the pro- posed change. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed change of zone. There being no reply, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed change. Mr. N. Stanley Leland, 9460 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, attorney for Nis _ betty Samuels who owns property on Selby Street which is now leased to Abbott Distributing Company, protested the zone change. He stated that this building had been designed for warehousing and distribution and had always been used for that purpose. Since this would not be a permitted use in the C -3 zone, the only practical use for that building would be eliminated. Mr. Leland suggested that the area east of the railroad spur in the block between Walnut Avenue and Imperial Highway, be eliminated from the C -3 zone. This area includes three industrial buildings which would be non - conforming in the C-3 z one . There being no one wishing to speak further in this matter, the Mayor de- clared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the zone change as recommended by the Planning Commission be approved with the exception of the three parcels on the east side of the railroad tracks between Walnut Avenue and Imperial Highway. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be directed to notify the Planning Commission of the Council's determination in this matter and to invite their comments. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore 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. 2402. 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. City Manager Jones reported that the following parcels had been cleaned sat- isfactorily and could be removed from the list contained in Appendix "A" of Resolu- tion No. 2402: -2- 3109 X 3110 Vacant lot south of 759 Main Street 838 Main Street 844 Main Street 922 Loma Vista Street Lot west of 426 East Maple 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 Frederick, seconded by Council- man McGill 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. 2402. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. CITIZENS' PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE being copy of Community Goals for E1 Segundo. City Manager Jones recommended that the Goals be printed and distributed to E1 Segundo citizens requesting their comments. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick, and unanimously carried that copies of Community Goals be sent to E1 Segundo citizens for their comments, that verbal presentations be made to local service clubs, that publication be made in the local newspapers, and that formal adoption of said Goals be placed on the C -)uncil agenda in approximately two months. 2. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, being Notice of Hearing October 4, 1971 in the matter of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's request for authority to increase certain intrastate rates and charges. Ordered filed. 3. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being Notice of Hearing September 22, 1971 regarding Hill -Craft Annexation to the City of Hawthorne. City Manager Jones reported that this property lies southeasterly of the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Aviation Boulevard and that it does not affect the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. 4 LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION being Notice of Hearing September 22, 1971 regarding Annexation No. 38 to County Sanitation District No. 5. City Manager Jones reported that this annexation includes two parcels totaling 46. 409 acres located northeasterly of the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, and which is owned by Allied Chemical Corpor- ation and the Kramer Company. Ordered filed. 5. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, being Notice of Hearing September 22, 1971 regarding boundary relocation of Rosecrans Avenue. City Manager Jones reported that this request for relocation was initiated by the City of E1 Segundo as the result of the improvements in Rosecrans Avenue and that Planning Director Reid was scheduled to attend the Hearing in order to furnish any information the Commission may require. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. R. A. McMAHON, 660 West Palm Avenue, stated that SEICUS material had not been approved for sex education in California schools, but that it was being used in the E1 Segundo schools. Mayor Stephens stated this was a matter for the School Board and that the Council could take no action. -3- X 3111 REPORT OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that the Federal Aviation Administration had proposed to change certain flight patterns which would direct more flights to the south end of the airport and would increase the noise level over the El Segundo area. Further, reported the residents of Westchester have been petitioning the FAA to change certain very noisy aircraft to the south runways even though these flights logically should be directed to the north runways. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the City Manager be instructed to direct a letter to the Western Regional Director of the FAA informing him of E1 Segundo's disapproval of the new regu- lation and request that he take the necessary steps to see that all flight are placed properly without regard to political pressures which would prove detrimental to the citizens of E1 Segundo. REPORT OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids for a Microfilm Reader- Printer for use in the Library, as follows: Name Amount Eastman Kodak Company $1, 739. 85 (without coin attachment) 3M Business Products Sales, Inc. $1, 995. 05 (with coin attachment) The bid of Eastman Kodak Company stated that a coin operating attach- ment could be purchased for approximately $100. 00. Librarian Dorothea Fitzgerald reported that the 3M unit was preferred because the microfiche viewer was simpler to adapt to the unit, easier to operate, and assured less damage to film than the Eastman Kodak model. City Manager Jones recom- mended that the 3M unit be approved since the Eastman Kodak unit, without the coin attachment, did not meet specifications. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the bid of 3M Business Products Sales, Inc. , in the total amount of $1, 995. 05 including tax be approved as the lowest and best bid and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. 2. Reported that certain vehicles had been scheduled for replacement and requested approval to solicit bids for the following equipment: Estimated Cost 4 Police Units $12,600. 1 Sedan, Building Dept. 3,000. 2 Sedans, Fire Dept. 6,000. 3 Pickup Trucks, Street Dept. 7,800. $29,400. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that bids be solicited for'the above listed equipment. Reported that, as previously requested, the Staff had studied the feas- ibility of joining with the County in bidding on vehicles. This study had shown that it would be necessary to accept the County's specifications for such vehicles and that it would be a great inconvenience if the successful bidder were not in the immediate area. For these reasons, felt that combining bids with other cities in this area would be to the City's advantage. -4- X 3112 Reported that Police Chief Johnson had recommended that patrol cars for the Police Department be specified as all white rather than black and white; that the white units would be cooler for the officers, would be less expensive to purchase, and would have greater trade -in value since no special painting would be required. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the specifications for three police patrol cars be changed from black and white to all white units. 3. Reported that a vacancy had been created for Parks Maintenance Superintendent by the retirement of Harry Lamont and recommended that authorization be given to conduct and open/ promotional examination for this position on September 18, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Mayor Stephens, and unanimously carried that permission be granted to conduct the examination as recommended. 4. Reported that in the past, lost warrants had been submitted to the Council for authorization to cancel. This is a relatively minor administrative procedure that the City Attorney advised did not necessarily require Council approval. Recommended that the Council authorize a change in procedure to permit cancellation of warrants administratively by the City Treasurer or by the City Finance Officer. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that this change in procedure be approved as recommended. 5. Reported that Standard Oil Company had requested one year's exten- sion on the use of 10 temporary trailers. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that permis- sion be granted to use the 10 trailers until October 1, 1972. 6. Reported that the City's application to hire five people under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 had been approved in the total amount of $53, 798. 00. Under the terms of this Act, these employees are entitled to the same fringe benefits as full time employees, and therefore, an amendment to the Salary Resolution is required. The City Attorney presented a resolution amending Resolution No. 2397, the Salary Resolution. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Resolution No. 2407, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2397 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION) BY AMENDING SEC- TION 3. 00 AND ADDINu SECTION 16.15 RELATING TO CERTAIN TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES.. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. As previously requested, presented an ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relative to business licenses for apartment house complexes, entitled: -5- X 3113 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO , CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING SECTION 5.08. 085 AND AMENDING SECTION 5.08. 420 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES FOR APARTMENT HOUSE COMPLEXES.. which was read. On motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Frederick, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the City staff had been working with the staff of Allied Chemical Corporation and its consultants since October 1970 to develop an agreement and construction plans to implement the agreement for a connection to the sewer in Rosecrans Avenue easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard. Allied Chemical has been requested by the Regional Water Quality Control Board to dispose of its industrial wastes in a manner other than placement in pools on its property. An analysis indicated that the least expensive method of disposal over a long period of time was to connect to the sewer system. The City's Master Plan of Sanitary Sewer Facilities indicates that the Allied Chemical property is tributary to a proposed sewer to be constructed in Sepulveda Boulevard. The Sepulveda sewer is not proposed for construction for a number of years. It was then determined that the closest sewer facility was located in Rosecrans Avenue easterly of Allied's easterly property line. TLie sewer was constracted by the Utah Construction and Mining Company at the time it began development of its property. The sewer was designed to carry to County Sanitation District No. 5 that discharge generated on the site. An analysis by the City staff and consultants indicates the design was con- servative and it appears there will be capacity sufficient to handle the dis- charge from Allied Chemical for many years to come. Connection to the sewer in Rosecrans requires annexation to the Sanitation District. Allied Chemical has made application and paid fees for annexation of 38 acres of property to District No. 5. The hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission is scheduled for September 22. Because at some time in the future there may be a limitation to the availability of capacity for the Allied Chemical discharge, the City Attorney and the attorney for Allied Chemical prepared an agreement which limits the use of the sewer in Rosecrans Avenue by Allied Chemical and in the event no capacity is available, the agreement provides that upon one year's notice by the City, Allied Chemical will terminate its right to use the sewer. The staff has written to both Utah Construction and Mining Company and Consolidated Engineering and Construction to obtain their comments regarding the proposal. It appears that it is in the best interest of the City to have industrial wastes removed from open ponds and placed in the sanitary sewer system. It also appears that it is better to allow a connection to the Rosecrans Avenue sewer than to consider construction of a main in Sepulveda Boulevard at this time. Recommended that the Council approve the agreement with Allied Chemical Corporation for the sewer connection in Rosecrans Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: ME X 3114 RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Allied Chemical Corporation for sewer connection in Rosecrans Avenue, presented to this Council on this date, 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 the Mayor be and he is here- by authorized to sign for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. Reported that the construction of the sewer connection for Allied Chemical Corporation would require a crossing under the tracks of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, and presented a Pipe Line License which is required by Santa Fe prior to construction. The license fee of $150. 00 had been deposited with the City by Allied Chemical Corporation. Recommended that the Council approve the Pipe Line License and authorize the issuance of warrant in amount of $150. 00 to Santa Fe. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Pipe Line License from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, dated May 20, 1971, for the con- struction and maintenance of a 12 -inch diameter pipeline in a 24 -inch diameter steel casing under the said company's railroad line, for a sewer connection in Rosecrans Avenue within said City, which license was presented to this Council on this date, be approved and a copy ordered 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 License for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Nagel that a warrant in amount of $150. 00 be issued to The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for pipe line license fee. Motion carried. 2. Reported that, in connection with the weed abatement ordered by Resolution No. 2393, the property owner had cleared the lot in accordance with City requirements prior to the City forces entering the property to remove the nuisance. For that reason, no charges had been incurred by the City and no further action would be required by the City Council in this matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick, and unanimously carried that the matter of adoption of ordinance regarding change of zone for property located between Eucalyptus Drive and Sierra Street and Grand Avenue and Pine Avenue, be continued until the Regular Meeting to be held October 26, 1971. IWA X 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance regarding permitted uses in M -2 zones, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMEND- ING SECTION 20. 42. 010 RELATING TO PERMIT- TED USES IN THE HEAVY MANUFACTURING (M -2) ZONE., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 772 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 772 was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Warrant Numbers 32752 to 32975 inclusive, totaling $330, 680. 42, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 7 and 8 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 765, be rati- fied and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :15 o'clock p, m. Motion carried. Selz Respectfully submitted, Jane �DH o u I Cit Clerk 3115