1973 JUN 19 CC MINX 3465
El Segundo, California
June 19, 1973
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 Police Captain Clark Devilbiss.
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 June 5, 1973
having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved
by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that said minutes be
approved as recorded. Motion carried.
City Attorney Allen requested that the minutes of the regular meeting
held May 29, 1973 be modified as follows: SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS,
(3) to read, "Planning Director Loverde presented a Planning Commission
recommendation that certain areas be excluded from the provisions of Ordi-
nance No.793 and Ordinance No. 800 which had put a freeze on the construction,
with the exception of residential, within the area bounded on the north by
Mariposa Avenue, on the south by Franklin Avenue, on the west by Eucalyptus
Drive and on the east by Center Street. "
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the minutes of May 29, 1973 be modified as recommended by the
City Attorney. Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. City Manager Jones presented a 20 -year service pin to retiring
Police Captain Bruce Clements. Councilman Nagel then presented Captain
Clements with a Certificate of Appreciation and commended him for his long
service to the City as well as for his many civic accomplishments.
Mayor Balmer then read a short biography of Captain Clements and
presented him with his retirement pin.
2. Planning Director Loverde presented the Draft Environmental
Impact Report in connection with Precise Plan No. 2-73. Motion was made
by Councilman Morgan seconded by Councilman McGill that the Draft Environ-
mental Impact Report be adopted as presented. Motion carried.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on Precise Plan No. 2 -73 to construct three 11 -story
buildings and one 9 -story building (8 levels for parking and the top level for
computer or office space) on property located at the southeast corner of
Imperial Highway and Nash Street, requested by Kilroy Industries, and in-
quired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk
replied that affidavits of publication and mailing were in her files as well as
the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor
declared that these files would be made a part of this hearing.
The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had
been received in this matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been
received.
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Planning Director Loverde presented the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission that the Precise Plan be adopted with 17 conditions, as set
forth in its Resolution No. 774, all of which conditions had been concurred in
by the developer.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the
Precise Plan. Mr. Garnet Cumming Executive Vice President of Kilroy
Industries spoke in favor of the Precise Plan and Mr. Robert Reid, Architect
for the project, made himself available for any questions the Council might
have.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition
to the Precise Plan. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Nagel requested that Condition No. 13 be modified to
stipulate a time limit on commencement of construction of any of the buildings
in the project or provision for adequate parking for existing building or build-
ings. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that Condition No. 13 be changed
to read as follows:
13. Within three years after the completion of any building,
the parking required by the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code"
for that building shall be provided either by completion
of the project or b� construction of adequate separate
parking facilities. '
And that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for report.
The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the Precise
Plan, 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 was
waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill.
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. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES,
request that the City designate person to whom correspondence from the Water -
master should be sent in connection with the City's water rights. By general
consent, Mr. William Glickman, Director of Public Works was designated to
receive said correspondence.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Charles Barker, Superintendent, General Services Division of
Standard Oil Company commended the City staff on its performance during
the recent mishap at the refinery.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Mayor Balmer reported that the term of R. K. Van Vranken as a
Planning Commissioner would expire on June 30, 1973. Motion was made by
Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that R. K. Van Vranken be
re- appointed to the Planning Commission for a four -year term, said term to
expire June 30, 1977, this appointment to be contingent upon Mr. Van Vranken's
acceptance.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Advised that Federal funding under Section 5 of the Emergency
Employment Act of 1971 had been extended to June 30, 1974 which would make
possible the continued services of those employees hired under this section of
the Public Employees Program. Recommended approval of an amendment to
the sub -agent agreement with the County of Los Angeles regarding phase -down
and termination.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain amendment to
Subagreement between the City of El Segundo and the County
of Los Angeles extending the termination date of said Sub -
agreement to June 30, 1974, presented to this Council on
this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a
copy of said Subagreement 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 Amendment to Subagreement for and on behalf of said City
and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented a request from Theta Cable for a permit to place a
trailer for a 6 -month period on the site it has leased in the City Water Yard.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded
by Councilman Nagel that a temporary permit be granted Theta Cable to
place one trailer for a six -month period on the site Theta Cable has leased
from the City in the Water Yard on Lomita Street. Motion carried.
3. Presented a proposal from Cotton & Francisco in amount of
$4, 200 to perform the annual audit of the City's accounts for the fiscal
year 1973 -74 and recommended acceptance of this proposal.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McGill that the proposal of Cotton & Francisco in amount of $4, 200 for the
annual audit of the City accounts for 1973 -74 fiscal year be accepted. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented a statement of charges from Burke, Williams and
Sorensen in the amount of $150 for professional services in the matter of
Kieth vs. Volpe (I -105 Freeway). Motion was made by Councilman McGill,
seconded by Councilman Morgan that the above expenditure be approved and
that the amount of $150. be authorized from the Contingency Account. Motion
carried.
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5. Presented a request to cancel the agreement with Owen Menard
and Associates for planning consulting services in regard to the City's Gen-
eral Plan Elements. Planning Director Loverde advised that a misunder-
standing had developed as to the scope of services to be rendered and felt
it was in the best interest of the City to discontinue the contract. Stated
that upon cancellation of the contract, a total of $642. 50 will have been
expended for work performed by the Consultant.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Morgan that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement between
the City of El Segundo and Owen Menard and Associates for
planning consulting services, approved on April 9, 1973 is
hereby cancelled, effective this date, June 19, 1973.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Advised that Assembly Bill 996 proposes to change the date of
municipal elections to coincide with the primary elections held in June.
This change would result in some savings in combining the elections, but
may tend to diminish citizens' interest in municipal elections.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman
McGill and unanimously carried that our State Legislators and the League
of California Cities be advised that El Segundo is opposed to AB -996.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that the City had been notified that the cost of water
supplied to El Segundo by the Metropolitan Water District would be increased
and that in order to maintain the current revenue over expenditure budget
position, recommended that the City's rate schedule be amended.
City Attorney Allen stated that due to the price freeze recently
imposed, it appeared that the increased charges for furnishing water to
El Segundo would not take effect immediately and advised that the changes
in rates to El Segundo customers could be made to become effective at the
same time the Metropolitan Water District increased its rates for service.
City Attorney Allen was instructed to present the resolution estab-
lishing the rates and charges for water service and that this resolution show
that increases in water service furnished by the City would become effective
only if rates for water furnished to the City are increased and in no event
prior to August 1, 1973. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded
by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2485, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND
ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE IN SAID CITY AND REPEALING RESOLU-
TION NO. 2452 OF SAID COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION
NO. 2482 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2452. ,
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.
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2. Advised that proposals had been solicited for street sweeping
services and that the firm of R. F. Dickson Company, Inc., had been
selected as being the best able to provide the level of service required for
the least amount of money. Recommended approval of the three year con-
tract at a cost of $18, 522. 12 for the first year. Advised that subsequent
annual costs would be modified based upon the change in the local consumer
price index and that the contract contained a 30 -day cancellation clause.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the certain Contract between
the City of El Segundo and R. F. Dickson Company, Inc.,
for street sweeping services, presented to this Council on
this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a
copy of said contract 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 Contract for and on behalf of said City
and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried 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 Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Morgan, that Warrant Numbers 39575 to 39798 inclusive, totaling $429, 495. 47
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 Finance Director as
conforming to the budget approved by Ordinance No. 789, be ratified and
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
At the hour of 8:10 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to an Execu-
tive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss salary negotiations. At the hour
of 8:55 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,
it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the
meeting adjourn until Tuesday, June 26, 1973 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, the hour of
adjournment of this meeting being 9:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
ane D. Rough, City 1
APPROVED:
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