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1972 MAR 27 CC MINX 3205 E1 Segundo, California March 27, 1972 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 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, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held March 13, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the min- utes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mrs. C. M. Pleggenkuhle, Jr., E1 Segundo Junior Woman's Club POW /MIA Chairman, addressed the Council requesting that the week of March 26 to April 1 be set aside as a Week of Concern for Prisoners of War and Missing in Action in Southeast Asia. Mayor Stephens presented Mrs. Pleggenkuhle with a proclamation to that effect. Mrs. Pleggenkuhle then introduced the wife of Lt. Col. Robert Barnett, who has been a prisoner of war since October 3, 1967. There- after, Mayor Stephens presented Mrs. Barnett with a proclamation of the adoption of Lt. Col. Barnett by the City of E1 Segundo to reflect the City's concern for prisoners of war and missing in action. Mrs. Barnett then presented each Councilman with a prisoner of war bracelet enscribed with the name of Lt. Col. Barnett. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan to construct three commercial buildings to be used for offices, restaurant, savings and loan, and related parking facilities on property at the northwest corner of Nash Street and Rosecrans Avenue, requested by Continental Development Corporation. . Mayor Stephens stated that he did not wish to participate in the discussion on this matter and requested that Mayor pro tem Balmer con- duct the hearing. Mayor pro tem Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter. Mr. George Phillips, Project Engineer for Continental Park, pre- sented a revised plan, dated March 22, 1972, showing a deceleration lane on Rosecrans Avenue into the parking lot of Building No. 3. City Manager Jones reported that the revised plan as presented by Continental Development Corporation had been approved in concept by the City staff. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that the Specific (Precise) Plan for Continental Development Corporation be adopted with conditions as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 749, with the additional condition that the deceleration lane on Rosecrans Avenue be dedicated and improved in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer in substantially the location and dimensions as shown on the plan filed with the City Clerk on March 27, 1972. X 3266 The City Attorney presented the resolution adopting Specific (Precise) Plan No. 12. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that Resolution No. 2432, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS SPECIFIC (PRECISE) PLAN NO. 12. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, and Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Stephens. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan to construct a three - unit apartment on two of three lots zoned Residential -2 located at 507 -509 Richmond Street, requested by Rayor's Inc. , and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affi- davits 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. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Acting Director of Planning Dalgleish discussed the proposed plan and the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed Specific (Precise) Plan. Mr. James Rayor of Rayor's, Inc., made himself available for questions. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed plan. Mrs. Madelyn L. Bennett, 527 Richmond Street addressed the Council in opposition tot the plan. Mrs. ennett read a letter dated November 22, 1971 which she had addressed to the Planning Commission, which stated that she was not in favor of an apartment complex in a block which has only single - family dwellings, and she further pointed out that since the developer owns three lots (14, 15 and 16) and the plan is for only two of these lots, she was concerned about the development of the third lot. After all testimony had been received, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Stephens that the request for Specific (Precise) Plan for Rayor's, Inc. , be denied and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution for presentation to the Council at a later date. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing to show cause why the building at 4452 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish reported that he had received a letter from Mrs. Naomi Udall setting forth the circumstances involved in the transfer of title of the property to Mr. William Kitto. Upon receipt of that letter, he telephoned Mrs. Udall and she informed him that within the next few days she would forward to the local escrow office the Certificate of Release of Inheritance Tax Lien from the State Controller. IRZ X 3207 After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that this hear- ing be continued until the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on May 8, 1972. 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. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, Decision No. 79806, in the matter of application of the Southern California Water Company for an order authorizing increase in rates for water services in Central Basin and Southwest Districts. Ordered filed. 2. CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, request for contribution to support legislation to adopt an enabling act to raise revenue to finance installation and maintenance of beautification in public rights of way. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that an amount of $300. 00 be authorized to support legislation as set forth above. Motion carried. 3. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, notification that application from Nesor, Inc., dba The Beanery, has been withdrawn. Ordered filed. 4. CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, notification of approval of grant from U. S. Civil Service Commission toward expanding regional concept of recruitment of personnel. Ordered filed. 5. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, report of its ad hoc committee on Rapid Transit. On March 2, 1972, the City Council of the City of Los Angeles had adopted the report which orders as follows: That the City Council impound all of its funds from Senate Bill 325 (1971 Legislature) (sales tax on gasoline) for application toward development and construction of a mass rapid transit system for greater Los Angeles; That the County of Los Angeles and all cities within the Southern California Rapid Transit District be requested to commit all of their funds from B 325 for the same purpose; and the District be requested to commit 50% of its funds from this source. That the City of Los Angeles join with the District in filing a grant application to the Urban Mass Trans- portation Administration to conduct a feasibility study in financing and priorities of routes. After discussion, this report was ordered received and filed. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried that the Council oppose Assembly Bill No. 461 which would automatically assign 40% of the County Gas Tax Funds to the City of Los Angeles. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Balmer and unanimously carried that the Council go on record as being in favor of ACA -31 which would require the State Legislature, when they pass a law requiring cities and counties to administer a new program, to provide the funds for that program. -3- X 3208 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Recreation and Parks Director Ruis presented the Recrea- tion Commission's report and recommendation regarding the request for lighting the baseball batting cage at Recreation Park. The Commission had found that adequate lighting for the batting cage would cost approxi- mately $2, 200. 00. The lighting of the batting cage would allow for an increase in training capability during night practice sessions, but during daylight hours, utilization of the facility is very low. The Commission felt that it could not at this time recommend the installation of batting cage lighting, but commended the Babe Ruth League and the High School - Athletic Group for their concern and their offer of financial assistance. 2. City Manager Jones reported that he and Mayor Stephens had attended a meeting with representatives of cities along the route of the I -105 Freeway and the representatives of the State Highway Divi- sion on the status of the freeway and the litigation that has been filed against the freeway by some groups. The State Highway Division representative reported that the cost of the I -105 Freeway was estimated at $520, 000, 000. 00, funded largely by federal funds through the Interstate Highway Act with no local financial participation. One -half of the cost is in the acquisition of right -of -way and out of 6300 parcels to be acquired, the State has already acquired some 3300 parcels along the route. Delay of the freeway construction has caused many property owners along the route to be placed in a very difficult position because of their inability to sell their property or to move out. In order to preserve the federal funding for the freeway, the State has to meet some deadlines; by July 1, 1973 the Federal Act re- quires that the State demonstrate its ability to complete the interstate system; by July 1, 1975, all plans must be completed and approved by the Bureau of Public Roads; by July 1, 1977, all of the System must be completed. The attorney for the Highway Division stated that probably the court would not permit cities to join in the suit as Friends of the Court since all the points at issue are matters that are under the jurisdiction of the State and Federal Governments. They did not feel that there would be any advantage to cities joining in any event. He felt that cities could be useful in other areas in expediting resolution of the impasse. One way would be to submit affidavits or resolutions describing any harmful effects that delay of the freeway is having on the community; the other would be in encouraging the State Legislature to resolve the impasse. Since the City of E1 Segundo had previously adopted a resolution to that effect, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the City Manager be instructed to contact any E1 Segundo citizens who might suffer adverse effects from the delay in construction of the freeway and ask them to submit letters or affidavits. REPORT OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from the E1 Segundo Unified School District for use of the Library Park on April 30 for the annual Festival of Arts. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Council- man Nagel, and unanimously carried that this request be granted. 2. Presented Theta Cable of California plans for the proposed building in the City Water Yard. Advised that the Lease Agreement be- tween the City and Theta Cable requires that the Council consider and give its approval for the building prior to the issuance of a building permit. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the plans, as presented to this Council on this date, be approved. Motion carried. X 3209 3. Building and Safety Director Dalgleish advised that local municipalities are being preempted in the code writing field by both the State and Federal Governments. As a result, local building officials have experienced difficulty in carrying out their responsibilities particu- larly in regard to final approval of factory built houses. Recommended that the Council adopt a resolution similar to that adopted by the Inter- national Conference of Building Officials at its annual meeting held in San Diego on February 24 -25, 1972. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, it is evident from the many problems found in the field relating to non - compliance of Code require- ments that the current method of quality control of factory - built housing in -plant is not satisfactory; and WHEREAS, there is much concern on the part of the Building Official because of the safety hazards which may be caused by the lack of Code enforcement; and WHEREAS, the Local Building Official is required to make final inspections and authorize utility connections to these units; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council. of the City of El Segundo requests the Depart- ment of Housing and Community Development to more effectively enforce Section 3100 of the California Adminis- trative Code, Title 25, which requires an approved quality control program on factory -built housing to be implemented by an independent qualified agency and not controlled by the manufacturer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Recommended the establishment of a lateral entry program for police officers. Stated that the adoption of this type program would improve the City's ability to recruit police officers, would offset the cost of training, and would permit the recruitment of specialists who had already been trained in their specialities. Advised that in order to implement this program, amendments would be required to (a) the Salary Resolution, (b) Personnel Rules and Regulations, and (c) Police Educational Incentive Program. (a) Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Stephens, that Resolution No. 2433, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING SECTIONS 8. 00 AND 8.40 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 4._25, 4. 50, 8.25, 24.47 AND 26.15 TO RESOLUTION NO. 2397 (THE SALARY RESOLUTION), RELATING TO POLICEMEN'S LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM., which was read, be adopted. -5- X 3210 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. (b) Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Balmer, that Resolution No. 2434, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CAIIFORNIA, AMEND- ING CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS" DATED AUGUST 23, 1962. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. (c) Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by- Council- man McGill that the revision dated March 22, 1972 to the Educational Incentive Pay Program Rules, Regulations, and Procedures is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Reported that bids had been received for sealing and fumi- gating the 3, 000, 000 gallon water reservoir, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid L. J. Roberts & Company $ 1,832.00 Bowyer & Hudson Exterminators 4,600.00 Western Exterminator Company 7,663.00 Recommended that the low bid of L. J. Roberts & Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens, that the low bid of L. J. Roberts & Company in the total amount of $1, 832. 00 for sealing and fumigating the 3, 000, 000 gallon water reservoir, be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Advised that Leonard's Department Store had requested a refund on a portion of business licenses which it had paid for wholesale appliances, stating that the wholesale business had been moved out of El Segundo in 1963. Recommended that a refund be granted for the cur- rent year only since it would be difficult to verify facts to substantiate prior years. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that a refund be made to Leonards International for that portion of the license which was paid for wholesale appliances for the year 1972 in the amount of $24. 00. Motion carried. X 3211 7. Advised that the Planning Commission recommended adop- tion of the Comprehensive Community Goals, as printed in final form, in order that the goals may be distributed to the public at large. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man Nagel, and unanimously carried that the Comprehensive Community Goals be approved. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Orban A. Gipson, 3863 111th Street, Inglewood, for personal in- juries and that said claim had been referred to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. 2. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Wilmer W. Mosier, 3863-1/2 111th Street, Inglewood, for per- sonal injuries and that said claim had been referred to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that the existing metering device for measuring sewage flow into the City of Los Angeles central outfall sewer was con- structed in 1925 and is not functioning properly at this time. Advised that funds were available in the 1971 -72 budget for this construction and recommended that the Plans and Specifications for remodeling the sewer metering manhole be approved and that authority be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICATIONS NO. 71 -4 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE RE- MODELING OF SANDHILL TRUNK SEWER METERING MANHOLE (IMPERIAL HIGHWAY 955 FEET WEST OF HILLCREST STREET) IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, dated March 27, 1972, presented to the City Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form, and manner, as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, May 1, 1972. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that the County of Los Angeles had declared a portion of E1 Segundo Boulevard as part of the County System of High- ways in connection with the railroad grade separation on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at Aviation Boulevard, and further advised that this portion of E1 Segundo Boulevard would be relinquished back to the City upon completion of improvements. Recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution concurring in this action. -7- X 3212 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Balmer, that resolution No. 2435, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENT- ING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance adding the position of Director of Planning to those positions which are excluded from the merit system, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.28 RELATING TO THE PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 783 was waived. Following motion made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 783 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 34869A to 35013, totaling $305, 857. 14 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 25 and certified by the 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, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Balmer brought up for discussion Senate Bill No. 437 which would take away the City's power to regulate the use of recreation vehicles and would permit persons to sleep in recreation vehicles on public streets. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Council oppose Senate Bill No. 437. X 3213 2. Councilman Nagel mentioned the manner of processing permits; there was a discussion on permits clearing all departments before issuance. City Manager Jones stated that the Staff has been working on procedures for processing all permits with the hopes of solving the existing problems. 3. Councilman Nagel requested that the Staff investigate the necessity for red curb painting on T- intersections. 4. Mrs. Diane Bailey Woodruff presented the City with a collection of her water color paintings of presidents. These will be on display in the Library. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 10:10 o'clock p. m. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Balmer that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, Jane D. Hough, City Clerk ^ 7 Ajpputy