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1973 JUL 03 CC MINX 3471 El Segundo, California July 3, 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 Councilman Stephens. 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 Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: McGill. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held June 18, 1973, of the Regular meeting held June 19, 1973 and of the Adjourned Regular meeting held June 26, 1973, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. 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. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. Certificate of Decision on the application for off -sale beer and wine license for Joseph A. Lopez and Conrad E. Walker, 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard. Ordered filed. 2. WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, advising that Presi- dent Nixon's 60 -day price freeze applies to sales of water by the Metropolitan Water District. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel report that at its meeting on June 28, 1973, the committee had agreed to look into the possi- bility of installing some type of monitoring device in the northwest corner of the City to determine whether planes are making early turnouts over the City. It is expected that some of this information will be available at the Committee's next meeting and a report will be made to the Council shortly thereafter. 2. Councilman Morgan reported that the City Manager, Director of Public Works and he had attended the regular meeting of the Board of Super- visors of Los Angeles County held on July 3, 1973 at which time there appeared on the Agenda an item relative to the approval of an Environmental Impact Re- port for the El Segundo Bond Issue Storm Drain Project No. 3402 -Line J; that Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie also had appeared and requested an extension of time for the hearing on the Environmental Impact Report, which was granted by the Hoard of Supervisors. The matter was delayed for two weeks until July 17, 1973. 3. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Stephens reported on the proposed transportation corridor study. He reported several cities that are potential participants in the study have stated a reluctance to accept results of the study should construction of a freeway be recommended. He asked Council concurrence for an official position by El Segundo that it will partici- pate in the corridor study without pre- conditions on the acceptability of certain modes of transportation. Council concurred that unless the cities that join in the transportation corridor study are willing to accept results of the study, and work within their communities to get acceptance of the results, it would be a waste of time and money to continue with the study. X 3472 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for consideration the minimum permit application infor- mation, minimum standards and requirements for taxicab operating permits which, if approved, would require two amendments to the "E1 Segundo Muni- cipal Code "; an annual certification that the taxicab is safe for operation, and an increase in the minimum limits of insurance for public liability and property damage from $100, 000/300, 000 to $250, 000/500, 000 for public liability, and from $25, 000 to $100, 000 for property damage. After the initial application for permit is approved by the City Council, the new standards would require the issuance of four permits: A business license, taxicab driver permit, taxi- cab street stand permit, and a taxicab vehicle permit. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the application information and minimum standard requirements for the operation of taxicabs within the City be approved as set forth in the guidelines dated June 22, 1973 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried. 2. Presented a request for an approval of a traffic safety grant to establish a traffic bureau in the Police Department which, if the City elects to continue following termination of the grant money after eighteen months, would cost the City approximately $44, 152 annually, the cost would be par- tially offset by a savings of $2, 581 from the reorganization of the Police Department to convert one Captain position to Lieutenant, and a potential savings of $6, 443 if two additional patrolman positions are changed to civilian desk officer positions at a lower salary. Councilman Stephens stated that he would like the approval of the traffic safety grant held over until the Chief of Police can submit his report and recommendation for the reorganization of personnel in the Police Depart- ment. By general consent, the matter of the traffic safety grant to establish a traffic bureau in the Police Department was tabled until the meeting of July 17, 1973. 3. Presented a resolution declaring the existence of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on certain property to be a nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof. The fact of said nuisances had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau and legal action had been recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2487, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 4. Presented a request from Computax Corporation, 601 Nash Street for extension of a temporary trailer permit for six months. Advised that the Director of Building Safety had recommended that approval be granted for a six months' extension to expire December 29, 1973, with notification to the applicant that the permit will not be extended beyond that date. -2- July 3, 1973 X 34'73 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that a six months' extension for a temporary trailer permit to expire December 29, 1973, be granted to Computax Corporation. 5. Presented a request from Eleven States Manufacturing Corporation, 815 North Nash Street for a twelve months' extension of a temporary trailer permit. Advised that the Director of Building Safety recommended a maximum extension of six months, as the time has exceeded the "temporary" trailer pro- visions of the Code. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that a six months' extension for a temporary trailer permit be granted to Eleven States Manufacturing Corporation and that notification be given that this will be the final extension so that other plans may be made in the interim. Motion carried. 6. Presented a Memorandum of Understanding dated June 29, 1973 be- tween the City of E1 Segundo and the El Segundo Employees Association for salaries and benefit changes for the period from July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. The total cost of the changes, based on total compensation is 7. 15 per- cent; the changes are applicable to all permanent and temporary part -time employees. Recommended that the increases not be applied to Emergency Employ- ment Act employees, as there is no money available under the PEP program for salary increases because we are now operating with a fixed total budget for both Phases 5 and 9 and salary increases would result in termination of the temporary employment at an earlier date than now scheduled; he also recommended approval of the Memorandum of Understanding. Councilman Stephens asked that the Memorandum of Understanding be discussed later in Executive Session. 7. Advised that the Developer whowishes to acquire the Mosaic Tile Plant property would like to make a preliminary presentation of the project to the Planning Commission and City Council at a joint meeting on July 17, 1973. If the City Council concurs, the session could be held preceding the meeting. It was the consensus of the Council that normal procedures should be followed and the project first be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review before presentation to the City Council. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: Reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Richard K. Van Vranken, Plan- ning Commissioner, accepting a four -year term on the Planning Commission. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: Advised that he would like to discuss the water meter litigation and two other matters in Executive Session. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that Project No. 73 -2 - the Slurry Seal Program had been completed in accordance with the City's approved plans and specifications by Flex- Paving & Engineering, Inc., and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. The original,contract figure for this project was $20, 930. 00; the final contract figure, based on actual quantities, was $22, 173. 81. Recommended that the project be accepted by the City Council as completed. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering the Slurry Seal Program at various locations in accordance with Specifications No. 73 -2 by Flex- Paving & Engineering, Inc. , is hereby accepted as of this date, July 3, 1973. -3- July 3, 1973 X 3474 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration an agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City to provide addi- tional money over and above the bond issue allocation for Storm Drain Project No. 3402, Line J Outlet Structure which will be constructed in E1 Segundo Boulevard to Whiting Street and in Whiting Street between E1 Segundo Boule- vard and Grand Avenue. The Department of Public Works has negotiated a fixed price with the Flood Control District for the City's share of the addi- tional cost. The amount of City contribution is $222, 500. All costs in excess of this amount will be paid by the District. Funds for this work have been encumbered in previous years' budgets and are sufficient to cover require- ments of the Agreement. Recommended that the agreement be approved by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agree- ment between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City of E1 Segundo for the construction of Line J of Project No. 3402, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same and forward the Agreement to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for execution on its part. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 3. Reported that the staff had solicited proposals for the design of the irrigation system in the median islands of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street. The fee for services as submitted by Associated Irrigation Consultants is $1, 200. The proposal includes pre- paration of plans, specifications, cost estimates and inspection services. The Recreation and Parks Department staff had reviewed the proposals and found the Associated Irrigation Consultants' proposal satisfactory. Funds for this work are available in the Gas Tax Budget for this project. Recommended that the City Council accept the proposal of Associated Irrigation Consultants dated May 31, 1973 and authorize the issuance of a purchase order to said firm in the amount of $1, 200 to cover the design of the irrigation system. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the proposal of Associated Irrigation Consultants dated May 31, 1973 in the amount of $1, 200 for the design of the irrigation system be accepted, and that a purchase order be issued as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. -4- July 3, 1973 ON 4. Presented for the Council's comments and approval a report on the acceptance of a Highway Safety Grant for identification and surveillance of high accident locations within the City. Advised that an application had been submitted to the California Office of Traffic Safety for its approval to fund a project to identify and review accident locations within the City and to develop improvement plans providing corrective measures and continued surveillance of high and potentially high accident locations. The project is proposed to be completed within the 1973 -74 fiscal year at an estimated cost of $15, 000. Councilman Stephens requested that the matter be held over until the Police Department has completed a report on its traffic safety grant in order to be able to better determine what will be required in additional manpower for both the Police and Public Works Departments. By general consent, the matter was tabled for coordination with the Police Department's report. 5. Reported on the parking restrictions on Sepulveda Boulevard and asked Council's approval in concept of the change on both sides of Sepulveda Boulevard from "No Stopping 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Any Day" on the east side from 130 feet north of the center line of Mariposa Avenue to 300 feet north of the center line of Walnut Avenue; and on the west side from 62 feet south of the center line of Sycamore Avenue to 130 feet north of the center line of Grand Avenue, to "No Stopping 6:00 a. m. to 9:00 a. m. and 3:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m. Except Saturday and Sunday ", in order that the draft resolution may be submitted to the State Division of Highways for approval before adoption by the City Council. By general consent, the matter was tabled for consideration at a later date. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney advised that a report had been received from the Planning Commission approving the modification of Condition No. 13 of Precise Plan No. 2 -73 for Kilroy Industries. Motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens to receive and file the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Thereafter, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 2 -73, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 2-73., which was read, Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 811 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 811 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance approving the budget for the 1973 -74 fiscal year, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE 1973 -74 FISCAL YEAR., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 812 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 812 was adopted by the following vote: -5- July 3, 1973 34'75 X 3476 Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 39799 to 40005 inclusive, totaling $262, 156. 59, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 26 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 Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel presented a proposed ordinance that would modify Ordinance No. 778, the noise control ordinance that was adopted a year ago. The proposed amendment would modify technical terminology to bring the lang- uage of the Code into line with newly accepted definitions from the State, such as the definition of "frequency "; it would change the language of the Code from ambient noise base level to presumed ambient noise level, which is in line with a study conducted by the League of California Cities and a number of City Attorneys who felt it would be a more defensible term to use. It also provides for machinery, equipment, fans and air conditioning types of noises that are measured in an industrial area to add correction factors for the duration of the noise and for the type of noise, which would give weight to noises that are of longer duration; detract weight for those of very short duration; and give added weight to those noises that have more irritating tones to them. It will permit temporary exceptions when required by the public convenience and necessity to be granted by the City Council, which exceptions would include the band concert at the park and the annual fireworks program. Requested that copies of City Attorney Allen's letter of transmittal of said ordinance be distributed with copies of the proposed ordinance to the members of the City Council prior to the Council meeting of July 17, 1973. Councilman Nagel stated it was his intention to introduce the ordinance and asked the Citv Attornev to read the title. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the noise regulations of the Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9.06.020, 9.06.040, 9.06.060, 9.06.080, 9.06.110 AND 9. 06. 200 AND ADDING SECTION 9. 06.220 TO CHAPTER 9.06 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOISE. , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. Councilman Nagel requested information relative to the Planning Department preparing certain elements of the General Plan as the City is faced with a deadline since Senate Bill 594 had been passed by the Senate and Assembly and signed into law by the Governor. This law extends the time for the adoption of the Open Space Element of the General Plan to December 31, 1973. City Manager Jones stated that he had asked for a specific plan to indicate dates which will be submitted to the City Council when it has been completed. -6- July 3, 1973 X 3477 3. Councilman Stephens requested that the staff investigate the noise emanating from the trash trucks prior to 7:00 a.m. in the industrial area; that one trash truck in particular seemed to be especially noisy. The Director of Public Works stated that pursuant to Section 6. 08. 130 of the Code, his office had issued a permit to Browning, Ferris Industries of California, Inc. for the collection of refuse prior to 7 :00 a.m. in the industrial area. The Director of Public Works indicated that he would report back to the City Council regard- ing this matter at the next regular Council meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MR. T. R. FORRER, 836 East Grand Avenue, added his comments on his dissatisfaction with the manner of trash collection in his area that starts at 6:30 in the morning and the use of an exceptionally noisy truck. He also stated his dissatisfaction with the unsightly condition of the City transfer sta- tion bounded by Grand Avenue, Center Street, Franklin Avenue and Maryland Avenue, and the noisy skiploader that is operating there. Councilman Nagel requested proposals be submitted by the staff to see what the City can do to clean up the area. Mayor Balmer agreed that work should be done in the area. 2. MR. ROBERT DEIN, 533 Hillcrest Street, asked about the status of the resolution supporting the Environmental Protection Agency Noise Control Proposals for Jet Aircraft. Councilman Nagel reported that it had been discussed at the last meeting of the Airport Noise Abatement Committee held June 28, 1973. Mr. Dein inquired what Standard Oil Company is doing to prevent a re- currence of the oil spill that occurred several weeks ago; that it is the City's responsibility to protect the people from such a recurrence; that Standard Oil Company should install a standpipe to take care of the matter. City Manager Jones said the staff would discuss preventive measures with the proper repre- sentatives of Standard Oil Company and report back on Mr. Dein's question. 3. The Chief of Police thanked the members of the City Council, the City Manager and citizens for permitting him to attend the FBI Academy and commended Captain Clements, Captain Osnower and Captain Devilbiss for their efforts and guidance in the Police Department during his absence. At the hour of 8:50 p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding of the El Segundo Employees Association. At the hour of 9:45 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer. The City Attorney advised that a Memorandum of Understanding had been entered into between Management and the E1 Segundo City Employees Association and presented a resolution approving said Memorandum of Under- standing and fixing compensation of various employees of the City enumerated under the Office Series and Operation Series of Salary Resolution No. 2458 as amended. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that Resolution No. 2488, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF VARIOUS EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. -7- July 3, 1973 X 3478 The City Attorney presented a resolution fixing compensation of various employees of the City enumerated under the Fixed Series and the Executive Series of Salary Resolution No. 2458, as amended. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2489, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF VARIOUS EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meet- ing, it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn until July 6, 1973 at the hour of 5 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Halt of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:50 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: AL Mayor Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH City Jerk By uty -8- July 3, 1973