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1972 FEB 28 CC MINX3188 E1 Segundo, California February 28, 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, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by The Rev. Howard Greer of the Pacific Baptist 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, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: Morgan. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council meetings held January 24, 1972 and February 14, 1972; and of the Adjourned Regular meeting held February 7, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens announced that our Sister City, Guaymas, Mexico held a special Council meeting on February 7, 1972, at which time a statue depicting the Yaqui Indian culture was presented to the City of El Segundo. City Manager Jones advised that he would see that the statue was properly displayed in the E1 Segundo City Library. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendments to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to procedures for processing Conditional Uses, Variances, Amendments and Zone Changes, and Adjustments. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publication were in her file. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. City Manager Jones stated that the ordinances being presented were part of a comprehensive review of zoning procedures and that there were more proposed amendments which had not yet been heard by the Planning Commis- sion. Recommended that Council proceed with the hearing but that action be withheld until all the proposed amendments are ready for presentation to the Council. a) Planning Assistant Otterman reported on the proposed changes to the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to processing Conditional Uses. The Mayor inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments relating to Conditional Uses. There was no reply. b) Mr. Otterman reported on the proposed changes to the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to procedures for processing Variances. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments relating to Variances. There was no reply. X 3189 c) Mr. Otterman reported on the proposed changes to the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to procedures for processing Amend= ments and Zone Changes. The Mayor inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments relating to Amendments to Zone Changes. There was no reply. d) Mr. Otterman reported that the proposed changes relating to procedures for processing Adjustments require further revisions and requested that this be referred back to the Planning Commission. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the proposed amendments relating to procedures for processing Adjustments be referred back to the Planning Commission and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare ordinances covering the proposed amendments to Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Conditional Uses, Variances, and Amendments and Zone Changes, and that the ordinances be presented to the Council at a later date. Motion carried. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Off - Street Parking and Loading Spaces. City Manager Jones advised that the Planning Commission had made changes to this ordinance in accordance with Council's suggestions at the January 10 meeting and that because of the extensive changes, suggested it be returned to the Commission for re- hearing. After discussion, Mayor Stephens appointed Councilmen McGill and Nagel to meet with Planning Commissioners as an ad hoc committee to resolve differences. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. 4. 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. 2420. 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. Battalion Chief Coulter reported that to date none of the parcels listed on Appendix 'A' to the Resolution had been cleaned satisfactorily. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Council- man McGill that the Council overrule all objections and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from properties listed in Appendix 'A' of said Resolution No. 2420. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; _ Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. -2- X 3190 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing to show cause why the building at 445-1/2 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated, which hearing had been continued from December 13, 1971. City Manager Jones advised that the escrow proceedings still had not been completed and recommended continuation for an additional 30 days. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued until the regular Council meeting to be held March 27, 1972. 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. Planning Commission, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 750, recommending approval, wit conditions, of Specific (Precise) Plan to construct an apartment building at 511 Richmond Street, requested by Rayor's, Inc. , 199 South Locust Street, Inglewood. This matter has been set for hearing before the City Council on March 27, 1972. 2. City of Lomita, urging support of Assembly Bill No. 1, relating to school bus safety. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Resolution No. 2426, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING LEGISLATION IN THE AREA OF SCHOOL BUS SAFETY REGULATIONS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilman Morgan. 3. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, applications for licenses as follows: a) Hacienda Hotel, Type 47, On -sale General and two duplicates for eating place (stock transfer). Ordered filed. b) The Beanery, 607 East E1 Segundo Boulevard, Type 40, On- sale Beer for eating place. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, and unanimously carried that the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control be notified of the Council's opposition to the granting of this license. c) The Patio, 115 Richmond Street, Type 40 On -sale Beer for eating place. Ordered filed. 4. Burton W. Chace, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting City ounce support of a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the expenditure of property taxes for welfare programs and require the State to provide revenue other than ad valorem property taxes for any mandated State services carried out by a city or county. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried, that the Council endorse in principle the proposed constitutional amendment as set forth above. -3- 94 5. Mayor Louis T. Gilbertson, Tem le City, requesting Council's response to recent action to convert SCAG, by legislative action, from its present voluntary membership structure to mandatory general purpose regional organization with public taxing support. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Reso- lution No. 2427 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE POSITION THAT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) SHOULD REMAIN A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION, FINANCED THROUGH DUES AND GRANTS, AND GOVERNED BY A BOARD COMPOSED OF MAYORS, COUNCILMEN AND COUNTY SUPERVISORS OF ITS MEMBER CITIES AND COUNTIES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that Mr. Charles O'Connell of the State Division of Highways had addressed the last meeting of the Noise Abatement Committee on the subject of the I -105 Freeway Some time ago the State Division of Highways had made an environmental study in which it stated the freeway would have no adverse effect on the City of E1 Segundo noisewise. The City Council disagreed with this study and forwarded its objections to the Division of Highways. As a result, the preliminary design of the freeway has been changed so that the anticipated ambient noise level would be no greater than it is at the present time. Also reported that there is a possibility that planting shrubbery along the side banks of the Imperial Strip may be included in the plans. 2. Mayor Stephens reported that he had attended a luncheon on February 22, at which Mr. Clifford Moore of the Department of Airports summarized the results of a study that had been conducted to determine the economic impact of the Los Angeles Airport on the surrounding area. Mr. Moore stated that the City of E1 Segundo has adapted to the airport better than any other community in the area. He and his staff were most complimentary toward Councilman Nagel and his efforts in the area of noise problems. Mayor Stephens then urged that anyone wishing to serve on the E1 Segundo Noise Abate- ment Committee contact his office. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for fire hose, which bids were as follows: 3150 ft. Double Jacket Rubber Lined Hose 2k" 550 ft. Double Jacket Rubber Lined Hose IV' Wardlaw Fire Equipment Co. $ 3, 591. 00 440. 00 $ 4,031. 00 -4- American Rubber Mfg. Co. $ 3,874. 50 451. 00 $ 4,325. 50 Albro Fire Equipment $ 3, 654. 00 423. 50 $ 4, 077. 50 3191 X 3192 Reported that Albro Fire Equipment Company had one exception to the specifications and therefore recommended that the next lowest bid of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company on Item No. 2 be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the bid of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company in amount. of $4, 031. 00 for fire hose be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. 2. Reported that bids had been received for rehabilitation of existing cathodic protection system on the 200, 000 - gallon elevated water tank, which bids were as follows: Name Wallace & Tiernan Harco Corporation Amount of Bid $ 964. 00, plus tax $ 1, 620. 00, including tax Recommended that the low bid of Wallace & Tiernan be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the low bid of Wallace & Tiernan in amount of $964. 00, plus tax, for re- habilitation of the existing cathodic protection system on the 200, 000 - gallon elevated water tank, be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. 3. Reported that the City now has six automobiles and two pickup trucks which are surplus and ready for auction. The City of Gardena is conducting an auction on Saturday, March 18 and has asked that we join with them again this year in disposing of these vehicles. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the eight surplus vehicles (6 automobiles and two pickup trucks) be declared surplus and offered for sale at the City of Gardena auction to be held March 18, 1972. 4. Requested authorization to conduct a promotional examination for Police Sergeant on Saturday, March 4. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 5. Requested approval for inclusion of parking warrants into the Los Angeles City Automated Want and Warrant System. The cost to have the currently outstanding warrants included would be $143. 00 and the monthly average thereafter would be $15. 00. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that parking warrants be included in the Los Angeles City Automated Want and Warrant System. 6. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance providing for the regulation of entertainment at certain premises within El Segundo. After discussion, the City Attorney read the title of said ordinance, entitled: -5- X 3193 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 5.36 THERETO REGULATING ENTERTAINMENT.. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 7. Requested approval to extend for 90 days the leave of absence without pay for Mr. Frank Loubey, Public Works Maintenanceman. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the above request be granted. 8. Reported that the realignment of the south City boundary at Rose - crans Avenue had been approved by the County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on February 22, 1972. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution declaring intention to amend sections of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Home Occupations and directing the Planning Commission to conduct hearings on the proposed changes. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2428, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND SECTIONS 5. 08. 410 AND 20. 08. 225 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO HOME OCCUPA- TIONS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. 2. Advised that the City had been served with a summons and complaint in the matter of Maxwell G. Haskell vs City of El Segundo for personal injuries and that the City Clerk had referred same to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the action of the City Clerk in referring said Complaint to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration, the 1972 Supplement to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (1970 Edition) and recommended that said Specifications and Supplements thereto be adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens that Resolution No. 2 42 9, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1970 EDITION" AND THE 1971 AND 1972 SUPPLEMENTS THERETO., which was read, be adopted. X 3194 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. 2. Presented the first part, "Consulting Engineering Services" of a two part study by James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , re- garding the design of equipment in connection with Water Well No. 13. Mr. Miles Woolam of Montgomery Consulting Engineers reported on his Company's recommendations for equipment of Water Well No. 13. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the report of-James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc. , presented in Letter Form dated February 11, 1972, be approved; that Plan II of that report outlining a design concept of all under- ground facilities utilizing a 200/250 horsepower pump unit (the specific size to be determined by Staff) be accepted; and that Montgomery Engineers be authorized to proceed with the Design Engineering Services for this water well. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. 3. As previously requested, presented a report on unconstruct ed curbs and sidewalks. After discussion, Staff was requested to prepare a list of locations in order of priority and present it to the Council at a later date. 4. Presented proposed modifications to the E1 Segundo 1967 Sewer Master Plan, recommending that Plants Nos. 6, 10 and 11 be eliminated and that Plant No. 7 be modified by the addition of adequate pumps. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that plans be prepared for the elimination of Plants Nos.6, 10 and 11, and that Plant No. 7 be retained in the system with the addition of adequate pumps. Motion carried. 5. Reported that upon investigation by Public Works and the Police Departments it was found that the major cause of damage to traffic control signs was vandalism, and rarely was damage caused by vehicles. Chief Johnson advised that this type vandalism was very hard to control, but his Department would do everything possible to discourage such action. 6. Stated that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District had advised him that the local staff of the State Lands Commission had made a recommendation against the Storm Drain Outlet Structure on the beach. Advised that a hearing is scheduled on March 30 before the State Lands Commission in Sacramento and he would like to make a presentation to the Commission and suggested that assistance be solicited from Manhattan Beach or other neighboring cities. City Manager Jones recommended that a council member also attend this hearing. Mayor Stephens advised he would be avail- able to attend. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance relating to speed limits on certain streets, entitled: -7- X 3195 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 10. 52. 010 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CER- TAIN STREETS (GRAND AVENUE) WITHIN SAID CITY. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 781 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 781 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Warrant Numbers 34532 to 34810 inclusive, totaling $454, 253. 10, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 22 and 23, and certified by the Acting 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, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Morgan. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel inquired about the left turn signal at Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. Mr. Glickman advised that this was a State Division of Highways project and that he did not know the schedule for completion. Mayor Stephens stated he had had complaints that the stop bars on the pavement at the corner of Sierra Street and Mariposa Avenue were set back so that drivers have difficulty seeing on- coming traffic at the intersection. Mr. Glickman stated he would take this up with the Traffic Committee. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, March 6, 1972 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 9:50 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jane D. Hough, City C1 rk of the City of E1 Segundo, California