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1972 DEC 11 CC MINX 3360 E1 Segundo, California December 11, 1972 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, invocation was given by the Reverend Chester Harter of the First Baptist Church. There- after, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 27, 1972 having been read and no error or omission 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. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the Interim Open Space Plan for the City of El Segundo and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that the Interim Open Space Plan had been approved by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 759. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Stephens stated he felt that the Citizens' Planning Advisory Committee was being circumvented. City Attorney Allen presented a resolution approving and adopting the "Interim Open Space Plan. '' Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that Resolution No. 2465, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE "INTERIM OPEN SPACE PLAN CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. " which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. -1- FA 2. City Manager Jones advised that all costs incurred in the demolition of the building at 928 Eucalyptus Drive had been compiled into a report by the Director of Public Works and requested that Council set a date for public hearing in this matter. By mutual consent, this matter was set for hearing before the City Council on January 8, 1973. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Stephens reported that the ad hoc committee com- posed of himself, Mayor Balmer and Public Works Director Glickman had met with various agencies and local firms to discuss the matter of the City's water storage requirements to determine if a consulting firm would be re- quired to make further study. It was generally agreed that there is a need for outside consultant services, but specifications require more attention in view of the plan that is now before the City of Los Angeles to install facilities to reclaim water for use as a salt water barrier which could have an impact on the City's storage facilities. Recommended that this committee be continued for the purpose of meeting with consulting firms to get a better understanding of the requirements. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that the Noise Abatement Committee had reviewed complaints which it had received and the results will be pre- sented at the next Council meeting. The Committee approved changes in the Noise Ordinance which will be brought to the Council for approval at a later time. 3. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man McGill and unanimously carried that Mr. Frank Wong, 435 Valley Street be appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee. 4. Councilman Nagel reported that he and representatives from Los Angeles, Inglewood and the county area of Lennox had presented a joint proposal to Mr. Clifton Moore, Department of Airports and that Mr. Moore agreed to analyze the report and make a presentation to the Airport Board of Commissioners on December 20th. 5. Councilman Nagel reported on the joint School Board /City Council committee meeting held to discuss the School District property west of Hillcrest Street and that Alan West had been appointed Chairman and Council- man Nagel Vice - chairman. Advised that the next committee meeting will be held on January 15, 1973. 6. Councilman Morgan reported that the planning problems encountered by the City of Carson were discussed at the meeting of the Southwest Area Planning Council and he stressed the importance of proper planning for proper growth of this community. 7. Councilman McGill reported that he had served on Congressman Wilson's committee for selection of candidates for the U.S. Navy, Army, and Air Force Academies and explained the procedures, encouraging the young men of El Segundo to participate. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY � -I ANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for various items of auto- motive equipment and were the result of a joint purchasing arrangement with the cities of Gardena, Manhattan Beach and Torrance. Recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted. One 4 -door Sedan with Air Conditioning - Plain Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 3,450.94 Coast Chrysler 3,488.81 Ray Vane Plymouth 3,498.53 Earl Ike Dodge 3,818.85 -2- 3361 X 3362 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in the total amount of $3, 450. 94, including tax for one Plain Police Sedan be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Two 4 -Door Sedans without air conditioning - Plain Name Amount of Bid Claude Short Dodge $ 6,233.87 Coast Chrysler 6,285.09 Ray Vane Plymouth 6,339.88 Earl Ike Dodge 6,928. 13 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Claude Short Dodge in the total amount of $6, 233. 87, including tax for two plain Police Sedans be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Two 4-Door Police Sedans- White Name Amount of Bid Ray Vane Plymouth $ 6,633.88 Coast Chrysler 6,709.03 Claude Short Dodge 6,774.41 Earl Ike Dodge 7,359.47 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Ray Vane Plymouth in the total amount of $6, 633. 88, including tax for two white Police Sedans be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company, Motion carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. One 9- Passenger Station Wagon - Recreation Dept. Name Amount of Bid Ray Vane Plymouth $ 3,678.29 Claude Short Dodge 3,895.21 Dean Corbett Chrysler 3,690.75 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Ray Van Plymouth in the total amount of $3, 678. 29, including tax for one 9- passenger station wagon be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. -3- Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 1/2 Ton Pick up Truck - Street Maintenance Name International Harvester Glen Organ Ford Claude Short Dodge James Watkins Ray Gaskin International Earl Ike Dodge Coast Chrysler GMC Truck & Coach Amount of Bid $ 2,778.67 2,952.44 2,961.00 3,009.46 3,018.77 3,087.00 3,090.53 3,158.05 X Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of International Harvester in the total amount of $2, 778. 67, including tax for one 1/2 ton Pick up Truck be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Two 3/4 Ton Pick up Trucks - Water Department International Harvester $ 7,309.47 James Watkins 7,679.39 Ray Gaskin International 7,695.89 Glen Organ Ford 7,748.96 Claude Short Dodge 7,873.68 Coast Chrysler 7,874.16 Earl Ike Dodge 7,875.00 GMC Truck & Coach 8,120.07 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of International Harvester in the total amount of $7, 309. 47, including tax for two 3/4 ton Pick up Trucks be accepted and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that the present lease on the building occupied by the Teen Center terminates February 28, 1973 and that the City has the option of extending the .Lease for 2 additional one -year periods by giving notice 30 days prior to the termination date. The cost of rent and custodial ser- vice for the balance of this fiscal year amounts to $3, 760. 00. Mr. Loyal Christensen, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission asked the Council to consider renewing the lease. -4- 3363 X 3364 The following persons spoke in favor of retaining the Teen Center: Randy Fowler, 709 Bayonne Street Beverly Jephcott, 539 Concord Street Mark Faut, 1505 E. Mariposa Avenue John Paterson, 401 Lomita Street Scott Jensen, 947 Hillcrest Street George Wiley, 528 West Sycamore Avenue Sally Conklin, 224 40th Street, E1 Porto Recreation and Parks Director Ruis reported on the activities at the Teen Center and presented a report from Police Chief Johnson that the Police Department had investigated 19 incidents at the Teen Center this year as compared to 81 investigations during the same period last year and that the incidents this year were of much less serious nature. Mr. Ruis recommended that the Teen Center operation continue and that consideration be given to acquiring the property at a future date. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the lease be extended for one year commencing February 28, 1973, and that the amount of $3, 760 be transferred from the unexpended Reserve Account to the Recreation Account to cover the cost of rent and custodial services for the balance of the fiscal year and further, that the City Manager consider ways the City can acquire this property. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented regulations for the construction of playhouses and stated that a resolution of intention had been prepared which would amend the zoning chapter of the Municipal Code. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2466, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING A CHAPTER RELATING TO PLAYHOUSES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan,. Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that he had attended a League of California Cities Work Shop in San Francisco on December 8th regarding the Coastal Conservation Act (Proposition 20). Stated that the State Commission and six Regional Commissions are to prepare and submit a plan for coastal conservation to the Legislature by December 1, 1975. The Coastal Conservation Act will be automatically repealed after the 1976 Legislature. In order to preserve the coast line during the preparation of the plan,. the Act creates an.interim permit procedure for the period February 1, 1973 through December 1, 1975 which requires that permits be obtained from the Regional Coastal Commis- sion prior to construction. This Act does not preempt local planning authority nor does it pre- empt the issuance of building permits by the cities. It does require that the cities submit to the Commission copies of permits which are issued for building in the affected areas. Stated that the long range impact of the Act will have more effect upon the community than the interim procedures. -5- X Mayor Balmer advised that a selection of a candidate for the Regional Commission would be made at the Council of South Bay Mayors on December 14th. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the choice of a commissioner from this district be left to the Mayor's discretion. 5. Reported that one -half of the Federal revenue sharing funds had been received and it appears that the year's allocation will be approx- imately $35, 000 less than originally estimated. Recommendations on expenditure of funds will be presented with the mid -year budget review in January. 6. Stated that $1, 675. 75 had been derived from items sold at the auction on December 9, 1972. All items were sold except one Ford Cab /Chassis. 7. Councilmen Morgan and Nagel indicated that they plan to be out of the City on December 26, which is the date of the next regular Council meeting. The Council unanimously agreed that they do not con- template meeting on that date. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Concerning the presentation of the ordinance relating to fees for Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits, City Manager Jones stated that since the increase in fees had been based upon additional workload expected in the Building Safety Department due to preparation of environmental impact reports, the 120 -day moratorium set by the State on such reports means that the increase will not be necessary at this time. Recommended that this ordinance not be presented at this time but that the staff bring the matter back to the Council after the State has had a chance to prepare the procedures for environmental impact reports, at which time the staff can evaluate the need for increased fees. By general consent, the above recommendation was approved. 2. Reported that a Summons had been served upon the City Clerk on December 6, 1972 wherein the City is named as a cross - defendant by Great Lakes Properties, Inc. , in an action arising out of Proposition 20, and asked that he be permitted to discuss this matter with the Council in Executive Session at the close of this meeting. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration Change Order No. 1 for Trunk Sewers Project No. 72 -2. This Change Order covers an increase in the contract in amount of $593. 93 for concrete support under an existing sewer manhole at Walnut Avenue and Loma Vista Street, removal of aban- doned piping at Plant No. 7 and protection of concrete thrust blocking of Plant No. 7 discharge pressure tine. Recommended that said change order be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Change Order No. 1 hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that in accordance with Volume IV, Dangerous Build- ings, of the Uniform Building Code, his office had completed the demolition of the structure at 928 Eucalyptus Drive. The work was performed by con- tract. The cost of the work is an obligation of the property owner and will be collected in accordance with the Code provisions. Payment to the City's contractor must be made from a special revolving fund established by the City Council and designated as the Repair and Demolition Fund. The Council 3365 X 3366 may at any time transfer money to the fund from the General Fund of the City. In the case of the demolition at 928 Eucalyptus, the amount required is $495. 00. Recommended that the City Council establish a fund to be known as the Repair and Demolition Fund and that $495. 00 be transferred to that fund for current needs. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Repair and Demolition Fund be established and that an amount of $495. 00 be transferred to that fund to cover the cost of demolition of the structure at 928 Eucalyptus Drive. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the E1 Segundo Traffic Committee had indicated concern over the parking along Sepulveda Boulevard between El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway because of increased congestion through- out the day due to increased volumes of traffic and because of an' increase in the number of accidents. The Division of Highways had been requested to comment on this matter. They had proposed that 'No Stopping Anytime' restrictions be imposed in this area, and requested that if the City wished to impose these restrictions that the Council adopt a resolution to that effect and send it to the Division of Highways. Recommended that the Council approve in concept the adoption of 'No Stopping Anytime' restrictions and authorize the staff to prepare the necessary resolution. It was the consensus of the Council that the property owners in this area should be notified that the Council is considering this matter and that they be invited to express their views. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Manager Jones presented a recommendation from the Director of Building Safety that Ordinance No. 738 (Residential Building Records) be amended to require on -site inspection of property before the Residential Building Records report is made. It was felt that this would give additional protection to residential buyers and would assist the Build- ing Safety office in its efforts to enforce the Building and Zoning laws. Councilman Stephens felt that this would add to the workload of the Department of Building Safety and he did not feel that this was desir- able at this time. Councilman McGill stated that he felt that the ordinance should remain as it is with the buyer having the option to ask for an on -site in- spection if he so desires. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the City Attorney be instructed to present the proposed ordinance. Motion carried. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance relating to report of residential building records, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.38 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELA- TING TO REPORT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS.. which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. -7- X 336'7 2. At this time, City Manager Jones withdrew his recommendation to authorize additional personnel for the Building Safety Department because of passage of AB889 which places a moratorium on Environmental Impact Reports on private projects. This matter will be re- evaluated when the moratorium period expires. 3. At this time, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 16.60 THERETO RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS., introduced to the Council on November 27, 1972 by Councilman Morgan be disapproved and not adopted because of passage of AB -889. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Warrant Numbers 37453 to 37554 inclusive, totaling $308, 024. 82, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 10 and certi- fied by the Finance Director as conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 789, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street addressed the Council con- cerning recent fires in high rise buildings and asked that consideration be given to adopting an ordinance requiring sprinkler systems in all high rise buildings in the City. Councilman Stephens suggested that the Fire Department develop a program to educate the residents of such buildings as to the proper method of evacuation in case of a fire. Mr. Dalgleish reported that he has been meeting with Fire Chief Gates and Battalion Chief Coulter of the Fire Prevention Bureau and they will be bringing recommendations to the Council for possible amendments to the Building Code relative to fire safety for high rise buildings. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for 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 meeting, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ✓�o� r c� , APPROVED: a Cit—y-CrArk Mayor ME