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1973 MAR 12 CC MINX 3400 EL Segundo, California March 12, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hatt 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 Reverend 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 February 26, 1973, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Judge John J. Lynch of the Inglewood Municipal Court informed the Council of the crowded conditions of the Inglewood Court and requested support in petitioning the County Board of Supervisors to expedite construc- tion of a new court building. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that a meeting be scheduled with the mayors of the cities in the Inglewood Judicial District and the Supervisors representing these cities to discuss the need for greater court facilities and to urge the County Supervi- sors to do everything possible to expedite construction, and that Resolution No. 2471, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PETITION- ING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ASSIGN THE HIGHEST POSSI- BLE PRIORITY TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COURT BUILDING., 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. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Playhouses, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file, as well as the files of the Planning Commission. 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 this matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. an X 3401 Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed ordinance and advised that the Planning Commission had recommended approval in its Resolution No. 766. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The City Attorney read the title of said ordinance relating to Play- houses, 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 20.68 (PLAYHOUSES) AS HEREIN- AFTER SET FORTH., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to a side yard exception at 618 West Oak Avenue, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file, as well as the files of the Planning Commission. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed ordinance and advised that the Planning Commission reached a deadlocked decision in this matter and therefore had forwarded its resolution No. 767 to the Council for action without recommendation. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. Mr. Michael Tell, owner of the property at 618 West Oak Avenue requested that consideration be given to this ordinance. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The City Attorney read the title of said ordinance relating to a side yard exception, 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 SECTION 20.20. 041 RELATING TO AN EXISTING SIDE YARD EXCEPTION., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 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. -2- March 12, 1973 X 3402 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 768 forwarding without recommendation a Precise Plan to construct a 44- unit apartment building at 732 West Imperial Avenue. This matter has been set for public hearing before the City Council on April 9, 1973. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 769, granting a variance to use an attic as a third story at 401 Lomita Street. Ordered filed. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its resolution No. 770, forwarding without recommendation, a proposed amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to an existing side yard exception at 724 Penn Street. This matter has been set for public hearing before the City Council on April 9, 1973. 4. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL application for Type 40 On -sale Beer License for eating place at 210 East Grand Avenue by George E. Stevens. Ordered filed. 5. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL application for Type 20 Off -sale Beer and Wine License at 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard by Joseph Lopez and Conrad Walker (L & W Foods). City Manager Jones reported that the police investigation revealed that one of the applicants had failed to indicate all his arrests on the application and that Chief Johnson recommended that the City protest issuance of the license. City Manager Jones stated he did not concur with this recommen- dation. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be approved and that formal protest be filed with the State Depart- ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Jody Ross, 721 Loma Vista Street and Mrs. Kathy Montecalvo 659 West Oak Av enue, extended an invitation to the Council to participate in the annual baseball parade to be held Saturday, April 14, 1973. 2. Mr. Frank Widen, 525 California Street, stated he was concerned about the safety of small children and asked Council if something could be done to assure that all gates and fences to private swimming pools were maintained according to City Code. Fire Chief Gates advised that inspection of the gates and fences could be accomplished in conjunction with the Depart- ment's regular swimming pool inspections. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an application for business license to haul rubbish in the City from S & H Disposal Company, 1008 North Wemar Way, Montebello. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and unanimously carried that said license be granted. 2. Presented statements of charges from Burke, Williams and Sorensen in total amount of $301. 40 for professional services in the matter of Portuguese Bend Defense Committee vs. City of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes Estates. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the above expenditure be approved, and that an amount of $301. 40 be authorized from the Contingency Account. Motion carried. 3. Presented a staterient of charges from Burke, Williams and Sorensen in amount of $252. 50 for professional services in the matter of Kieth vs. Volpe (I -105 Freeway). Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above expenditure be approved and that an amount of $252. 50 be authorized from the Contingency Account. Motion carried. 4. Reported that Theta Cable Company of California had certified completion of the construction of its cable television system in the City and that completion had been accomplished within the 2 -year limit stiupu- lated in the franchise. -3- March'12, 1973 X 3403 5. Presented a draft of the proposed City of El Segundo Guidelines for preparation of Environmental Impact Reports as required by the California Public Resources Code and requested the Council to review and submit com- ments on the draft for guidance in preparing the final guidelines. City Attorney Allen stated that Environmental Impact Reports must be circulated to other interested agencies and the maximum time limit of 40 days for a hearing was insufficient to accomplish notice and review be- fore the hearing. Suggested that the time limit be extended to 90 days. After discussion, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance effect- ing the change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE)OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20.86.060 AND 20.90.050 RELATING TO SETTING OF HEARINGS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. 6. Advised that Chief of Police Johnson had been accepted to attend the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Virginia from April 2 through June 22, 1973. Recommended the Council concur in granting a leave of absence with pay for this period of time. Stated that it was the Chief's intention to drive his own car, leaving Saturday March 24 and returning June 29, 1973. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Chief Johnson be granted leave of absence with pay from March 26 through June 29, 1973. Motion carried. 7. Presented bids for Radial Flex Hose for the Sanitation Division which bids were as follows: Name Amount Berg- Nelson Company $ 1, 012.14 W. C. Hendrie Company $ 1,022. 34 Barnes - Delaney $ 1,026.48 Howard Supply Company $ 1,133. 96 Constructors Supply $1, 592. 32 Recommended that the low bid of Berg - Nelson Company in total airount of $1, 012. 14 including tax and discount be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the bid of Berg - Nelson Company, in total amount of $1, 012. 14 including tax and cash discount for 120 feet of 6" Radial Flex Hose and 80 feet of 4" Radial Flex Hose be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Presented bids for the City's annual requirements of water meters and detector checks, which bids were as follows: Item 1 18 ea. 5/8" x 3/4" Magnetic Disc Meter Item 2 18 ea 1" x 1" it Item 3 6 ea. 1 -1 /2" If Item 4 6 ea. 2" if Item 5 1 ea. 3" Compound Meter Item 6 3 ea. 4" " Item 7 1 ea. 6" " Item 8 2 ea. 6" Detector Check Item 9 2 ea. 8" " Item 10 1 ea 10" I t " -4- March 12, 1973 X 3404 Item Hersey Neptune ITT Grinnel No. Prod. Co. Crane Co. Meter Co. Corp. 1 615.06 599.40 624.96 No Bid 2 1,350.36 1,314.00 1,374.84 No Bid 1,965.42 1,913.40 1,999.80 Less Trade in 261.00 270.00 112.50 1,704.42 1,643.40 1,887.30 3 886.26 864.00 900.96 No Bid 4 1, 332.18 1,290.00 1,343.64 No Bid 5, 6, 7 5,458.11 No Bid No Bid No Bid 8 866.00 No Bid No Bid 822.70 9 1,438.00 No Bid No Bid 1,366.00 10 1, 388.00 No Bid No Bid 1,318.50 Advised that the above prices did not include sales tax and recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted. Mr. Ken Fraser of the Hersey Company stated that his company had submitted its bid with a trade -in allowance and that after the bid opening, the other companies were invited to do likewise. Therefore, requested that no contract be awarded at this time. Mr. Jim Hubert of the Crane Company stated that his company had bid according to the specifications which did not include a trade -in allowance and that the allowance was submitted at the later request of the City. Re- quested that the bids be considered as originally specified. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the low bid for Items 1 and 2 be accepted without consideration of the trade -in allowance and that purchase orders be issued to the Crane Company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that the low bids for the balance of the items be accepted and that purchase orders be issued as required to the Crane Company for Items 3 and 4; Hersey Products Company for Items 5, 6 and 7; and ITT Grinnel Corporation for Items 8, 9 and 10. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Presented a proposal from Owen Menard and Associates for consulting services in regard to preparation of the City's General Plan elements. Pianning Director Loverde advised that this firm would assist staff in completing the elements by June 30, 1973, as mandated by the State, and recommended approval of these services. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the proposal of Owen Menard and Associates to accomplish the the General Plan elements by June 30, 1973 at a maximum fee of $5, 000 be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- March 12, 1973 X 3405 CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request for a Quitclaim Deed from Michael Tell to release a water line easement to Walter C. Schubert and Joyce M. Schubert over a portion of property located at 618 West Oak Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the water line easement over a portion of Lot 14, Block 9 of Tract No. 1685, in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, is no longer needed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are here- by authorized and instructed to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said easement from the City to Walter C. Schubert and Joyce M. Schubert, husband and wife as joint tenants. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9, 550. 00 for Water System Improvements, PhaseIII, Project 72 -5. This change order covers substitution of pipe, offset of an 8" water line and the cost of lost production time awaiting removal of abandoned water and gas lines. The cost for the substitute pipe will be offset by the deletion of Like amount from the final quantities required. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9, 550. 00 be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented an agreement between the City and Alderman, Swift and Lewis, consulting engineers for the first phase of an analysis of the City's water system. _70otion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agree- ment between the City of El Segundo and Alderman, Swift and Lewis, for analysis of City's Water System and engineering services, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; 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 said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. -6- March 12, 1973 X 3406 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented Ordinance No. 801 for re- adoption which provides for improved fire safety provisions for high rise buildings, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 16.04. 142, 16.04.144, 16.04.146, 16.04.147 and 16.04.149 TO CHAPTER 16.04 (THE BUILDING CODE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELA- TING TO SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS AND AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISH- ING SYSTEMS AND DECLARING THIS TO BE AN URGENCY MEASURE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 801 was waived. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Ordinance No. 801 be re- adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance relating to beach regulations, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 13.08 THERETO RELATING TO BEACH REGULATIONS., which was read. Upon motion duty made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 803 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, Ordinance No. 803 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance establishing a permit procedure for massage parlors, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 5.40 THERETO RELATING TO MASSAGE PARLORS.. which was read. -7- March 12, 1973 I.\ Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 804 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 804 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 3407 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that Warrant Numbers 38533 to 38660 inclusive, totaling $273,197.64 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Number 18, 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. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Morgan asked the Police Department if some type of program could be initiated to teach children and adults about the laws per- taining to bicycle riding and if there were ways of getting young people to ride m7)re safely. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Gene Moore, 810 East Grand Avenue stated that on behalf of the Democratic Club of El Segundo he wished to commend the Council for a "job well done" in the passage of the ordinance requiring automatic sprinkler systems in high rise buildings. 2. Mr. Frank Irish thanked the Council, Chamber of Commerce and the newspapers for the excellent cooperation he had received since opening his personnel business in El Segundo. 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, the hour of adjournment being 9:40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: M ayor Respectfully submitted, _ JANE D. HOUGH Mity Clerk Bv� Deput -8- March 12, 1973