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1973 DEC 18 CC MINX 3580 E1 Segundo, California December 18, 1973 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 Father Patrick Daly of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. 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 December 4, 1973 were read. Mayor Balmer read a correction to page 6, as follows: After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the staff be authorized to explore with Mr. Smedegaard the possibility of extending the period for compliance until December 31, 1974, if all conditions are complied with at that time, and that staff be further instructed to recommend a manner of implementation to the Council if agreement is reached. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, that the above correction be made to the last paragraph of Item 3 on Page 6 and that the minutes of said Council meeting held December 4, 1973, be approved as corrected. Motion carried (Councilman Nagel not voting). SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1, Mayor Balmer stated that the City wished to present Mrs. Carmen Votaw, former editor of the El Segundo Herald, with a certificate of appreciation for her devoted and outstanding service to this community. The Mayor announced that Mrs. Votaw was no longer living in El Segundo and that he and Mr. Jones would personally present the award to her, along with keys to the City. 2. Mayor Balmer announced that Captain Charles A. Pine was retiring from the Police Reserves after 22 years service and presented him with a Proclamation in recognition of his dedicated service to the Community. Council- man .bagel presented Captain Pine with a Certificate of Appreciation for his de- voted public service to this Citv. 3. Mayor Balmer announced that Mr. David Dessau, owner and publisher of the E1 Segundo Herald passed away Monday, December 11, 1973. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted in memory of Mr. Dessau. WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to honor outstanding individuals who have merited recognition throughout their lifetime within our community, and WHEREAS, David Dessau as owner of the South Ba% Publishing Company has been an influential and dedicated leader in the South Bay area, and WHEREAS, the residents of El Segundo have directly benefited through his factual, unbiased dissemination of the lo: al news, and WHEREAS, as a local publisher he has maintained an uncommon degree of courage, honesty and integrity in all his publications, and X 3581 WHEREAS, service to one's community is among the highest and most important levels of service which man may perform. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, expresses the appreciation of the people of this community for the meritorious service of David Dessau to the South Bay community, and con- veys its expression of deepest sympathy to his widow and family. WRITTEM 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. Theta Cabletelevision, request for one year extension of temporary trailer permit. City ManageFJones advised that the permit was originally approved for a 6 months' period and that the zoning ordinance provides that Council may approve a permit for a maximum of one year only, thereby limit- ing the extension to 6 months. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the temporary trailer permit requested by Theta Cabletelevision, be extended for 6 months, to expire on June 19, 1974. 2. Games, Inc. 2324 Lenta Lane, Arcadia, requesting an appropriate classification be created in the City's licensing regulations for amusement centers. Mr. Jack Siadek, representing the owner, stated that the license fee for amusement mac 'nes was considerably higher than for other types of businesses in the City and requested equitable relief comparable to what other businesses are taxed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the Staff for review and consideration. 3. Yellow Cab Company, advising that the taxicabs which it had put into service exclusively for E1 Segundo had not proved successful and therefore these two vehicles had been removed from this special service. Ordered filed. 4. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for person -to- person trans ear own -Sale Generai Licensor Eating Place, Les Freres Hacienda, 525 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed. 5. E1 Segundo Unified School District, requesting use of City Hall Parking Lot for the Associated Student Boy Carniva-1 on May 3, 4, and 5, 1974 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the request to hold the Associated Student Body Carnival in the City Hall Parking Lot on May 3, 4 and 5, 1974 be granted, subject to the same terms and conditions required for the 1972 carnival, plus a requirement that the Student Body reinburse the City for its actual expenses in removing and replacing con- crete bumpers and signs in the parking lot. Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. City of Manhattan Beach, requesting that El Segundo initiate a reso- lution to form a committee or the study of a South Bay transit system and appoint a member of the Council and Staff to represent the City. Councilman Nagel stated that this type action was being taken by the Inter - City Transportation Committee. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Councilman Nagel relay the thoughts of the Council at the meeting scheduled for January 17, 1974 in Manhattan Beach. -2- December 18, 1973 X 3582 7. E1 Segundo Historical Museum Association, advising that it desired to donate to the City those artifacts presently stored in the E1 Segundo Library, with the exception of items which donors had requested be returned to them, should the Association divest itself of the articles. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, and unanimously carried that the City accept the aforementioned offer of the E1 Segundo Historical Museum Association. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ' 1. Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street, stated that he had prepared an appeal tot e ali oornia Coastal Conservation Commission, but he would not be able to present it at the hearing in San Mateo on December 19th, and since the City had a matter to be heard before the Commission, requested the City also present his appeal. Advised that the Department of Water and Power was in the process of installing overhead transmission lines for which he believed approval had not been obtained. After discussion, Council directed Staff to deliver the appeal to the Commission. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. National League of Cities, Councilman Nagel reported on the Annual Congress held in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 2 through 6, 1973. Stated that he was a member of the Steering Committee of the Environmental Quality Committee and reported that some of the topics discussed were the energy crises, safety services, federal revenue sharing, taxes, mass transit systems, EPA and others. 2. Corridor Study Committee, Councilman Morgan reported that at the December 12th meeting, the matter of wording of the agreement had been finalized and that the next meeting, to be held the second Wednesday in January, would deal with funding. 3. L. A. County Sanitation District, Mayor Balmer reported on the Board of Directors meeting held December 12. Stated that the District's fuel allocation had been cut 20% and action was being taken to reduce certain operations and that 2 out of 7 existing sites will be closed which will save approximately 2, 000 gallons of fuel per month. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution authorizing the application for a $40, 000 grant from the California Council on Criminal Justice to be filed by the City of El Segundo on behalf of ten South Bay cities for the commencement of the South Bay Regional Communications System. The grant will be matched by $3, 333 of State funds and $2, 000 in cash plus $8, 000 of in -kind services by each of the ten cities. Recommended approval of the resolution authorizing the filing of this application. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2513, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL" SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZIivG THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BE- HALF OF THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FOR A REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ACTION GRANT. v,hich was read, be adopted. -3- December 18, 1973 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. 2. Advised that the Public Employees Retirement Law requires that the City make findings in regard to disability retirement of safety officers, and presented a resolution to the effect that Joseph V. Sciglibaglio is dis- abled as a result of injury or disease arising from his employment as a fireman with the City of E1 Segundo, Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2515, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA (JOSEPH V. SCIGLIBAGLIO) (Section 21023, 6, Government Code) 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. 3. Presented an ordinance delegating to the office of the City Manager, the responsibility for determining whether a safety officer's disability is industrial and certifying such determinations to the Public Employees' Retire- ment System. 3583 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2514, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING OFFICER OF AUTHORITY TO CERTIFY DISABLED SAFETY MEMBERS, 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. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Summons and Complaint had been received on _ December 13, 1973 in the matter of Mark Ennis vs. City of El Segundo, which complaint had been referred to the City's insurance carrier by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried, that the action of the City Clerk in referring said complaint to the insurance carrier be ratified and approved. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to render certain services to the City relative to the Municipal Election to be held March 5, 1974. -4- December 18, 1973 X 3584 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2516, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO 'IH E CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 5, 1974. 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. 3. Presented a resolution calling and giving notice of the Municipal Election to be held March 5, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No. 2517, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 5th DAY OF MARCH, 1974, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. 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 N -)ne; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Read the title of ordinance relating to changing speed limits on certain streets within the City, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10. 52, 010 AND 10. 52, 020 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading _ was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. 5. As requested, presented a resolution ordering an initiative ordinance prohibiting dogs from running at large be submitted to the voters at the Municipal Election to be held March 5, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Resolution No. 2518, entitled: -5- December 18, 1973 X 3585 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY THE 5th DAY OF MARCH, 1974 A CER- TAIN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DOGS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE.. 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. 6. Presented for the Council's consideration a resolution ascertaining and determining the prevailing rates of wages to be paid on public works projects in the City of El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2519, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ASCER- TAINING AND DETERMINING PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO, 2457. , 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. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN M_kDE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that in connection with the grade separation project, it is proposed to erect one traffic signal on the railroad bridge at Aviation and El Segundo Boulevards and that a license to perform this work is required from The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. Recommended that the City enter into a license agreement with AT &SF for this purpose. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of License between the City of E1 Segundo and The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for the erection of a traffic signal on the bridge at Aviation Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said License 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 Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. -6- December 18, 1973 X 3586 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Morgan, Nagel, Balmer; 2. Reported on the use of gas tax funds for landscaping and maintaining the Imperial Strip and that it would be necessary for the City to first determine the legality of the expenditure. Stated that these funds must be used exclusively and directly for highway purposes, making it necessary to determine that all work will be within the street right -of -way, Suggested that before any planning or other work is done that a title search be made to verify the status of the area. By mutual agreement of the Council, the Public Works Director was directed to proceed with the title search to determine which areas are eligible for improvement with the use of gas tax monies. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney advised that the Council had recommended a change be made to the Open Space Zone Ordinance by removing Public Utilities from Permitted Uses and adding it under uses subject to Conditional Use Permits. At the Planning Commission meeting held December 13, 1973, the Commission concurred with this change and this was noted in a memorandum from the Director of Planning dated December 14, 1973. Council ordered the aforesaid memorandum be received and filed. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of Ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code by adding Open Space (O -S) Zone, 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 ADDING CHAPTER 20.18 "OPEN SPACE (O -S) ZONE, " which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 828 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 828 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Public Facility Zone, 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 ADDING CHAPTER 20.30 "PUBLIC FACILITIES (P -F) ZONE. " which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 829 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, Ordinance No. 829 was adopted by the following vote: -7- December 18, 1973 X Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None, 3. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Planned Residential Development Zone, 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 ADDING CHAPTERS 20.21 AND 20.88 RELATING TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) ZONE AND PROCEDURE., which was read. 358'7 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 830 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer, Ordinance No. 830 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the Precise Plan entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ''k'ITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 7 -73.. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 831 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Balmer, Ordinance No. 831 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. 5. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to the distribution of handbills, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO HANDBILLS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 832 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stenhens, Ordinance No. 832 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -8- Dece mber 18 1973 X 3588 6. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending E1 Segundo Municipal Code 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. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 833 was waived. Following motion made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 833 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Warrant Numbers 41465 to 41604 inclusive, totaling $280, 241. 25 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 13 and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 812, 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. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel advised that he had received several inquiries on why the Christmas lights were lit in view of the present energy shortage. The City Manager and Director of Building /Safety reported on measures which had been taken to reduce use of energy in and about the City Hall and Mayor Balmer advised that the schedule for lighted Christmas decorations had been shortened this year. Councilman Nagel suggested that a letter be sent to the Coastal Conservation Commission urging that the San Onofre nuclear plant be reconsidered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, asked the Council to reconsider its stand on favoring the San Ono ire plant,that there were other safer methods of generating power. At the hour of 9 :15 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9 :40 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 session, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. O. F. Lowe, who passed away on November 28, 1973, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:45 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH, City Clerk APPROVED: Deputy -� a a Mayor -9- December 18, 1973