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1973 MAY 29 CC MINX 3450 El Segundo, California May 29, 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 Reverend Chester Harter of the First Baptist 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 MEETINGS The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held May 14, 1973 and of the adjourned regular meeting held May 21, 1973, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGiLi that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Planning Director Loverde presented a Negative Declaration for Pre- cise Plan No. 3 -73 to be located at 871 Nash Street, El Segundo, which project had been proposed by Continental Development Corporation, and recommended that the Council adopt said Negative Declaration. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Precise Plan No. 3 -73 from Continental Development Corporation, which is an amendment to Precise Plan No. 12 for design changes in parking facilities and office spaces at 871 Nash Street, and inquired 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. Councilman Stephens stated that he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter. 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. Planning Director Loverde reported that Building No. 4 had been altered to such an extent as to require the approval of the Planning Commission and the City Council. The Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That a toll gate or any other such device shall not be placed at or near the vehicular entrances to Building No. 4 in any way that could restrict the free passage of vehicles through that structure. 2. That Building No. 4 shall be provided with two Loading spaces _ or one space with a minimum of 800 square feet, and be so located so as not to interfere with internal vehicular circulation. 3. That the loading space shall be indicated on the floor plan for level one, prior to issuance of the permit. 4. That the development be required to provide a minimum of 723 off - street parking spaces and that if the use of any building is changed to a use requiring more off - street parking spaces, such additional required spaces shall be provided. X 3451 5. Trash and rubbish storage areas for Building No. 4 shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Director of Public Works. 6. The applicant shall, in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2472, pay all costs incurred by the City for the preparation of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION on this project. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the Precise Plan. There being no reply, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the Precise Plan. After all testimony had been received, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Morgan felt that the first two conditions should be changed to read as follows: 1. That a toll gate or any other such device shall not be placed at or near the vehicular entrances to Building No. 4 in any way that could restrict the free passage of vehicles through to the rear of the first floor of the structure. The location of any toll gate shall be approved by the Director of Building Safety.. 2. That Building No. 4 shall be provided with two loading spaces or one loading space with a minimum of 800 square feet and be so located so as not to interfere with internal vehicular circulation, such location shall be approved by the Director of Building Safety. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, Councilman Stephens abstaining, that these changes be approved. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried, Councilman Stephens abstaining, that the Negative Declaration for Precise Plan No. 3 -73 be adopted. The City Attorney presented a resolution adopting an amendment to Specific (Precise) Plan No. 12, incorporating the changes as set forth above. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2483, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC (PRECISE) PLAN NO. 12. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. *Planning Commission 3. Planning Director Loverde presented a /recommendation that certain areas be excluded from the provisions of Ordinance 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. In analyzing the zoning in this area, it was found that most of the land uses were compatible with the zoning and it was felt that there are certain areas which should be kept under the interim zoning ordinance at the present time: 1) the park area plus two city -owned lots to the south of the railroad -2- May 29, 1973 *Corrected by Council action on 6/19/73 X 3452 right of way that is contiguous to that area; 2) the City Yard and the Tile Plant area, as well as another city -owned Lot; and 3) the area on the west side of Sierra Street where there are some single family dwellings, a trailer park and an industrial building. The Planning Department is drafting two new sections of the zoning ordinance. One would be an Open Space Zone which would bring the ordi- nance up to date as far as State regulations are concerned. Under these regulations, the City must designate open space areas on a map showing not only present open space but any space which is contemplated in the future. The other district would be a Planned Use Development (PUD) which the Planning Department feels would give the City and the developer much more flexibility than regulating under the R -3 provisions. This would allow the City to put in certain conditions which might be necessary to the development, whereas under R -3, the City would be governed only by the R -3 regulations as they now stand. It will be some time before the new sections of the code can be written because an Environmental Impact Study will be required. The other area which the Planning Department would like to leave in is the area at Franklin and Center Street, with the idea of changing that to a PUD District. There seems to be a rather good apartment type of develop- ment occurring around that general area of Grand Avenue and Maryland Street. This would in no way restrict Wyle Labs in the use of their land as a parking lot. The PUD would not make them a non - conforming use in any way because under the PUD a parking lot would be allowed in connection with the development. It was felt that it would enhance the property as far as Wyle is concerned. Most of that land will be taken by the Flood Control District at some time in the near future and the City may end up with a park type development after these installations are complete. This would make an ideal buffer for the area to the east and to the south. After discussion, the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance re- lating to a prohibition on construction in a certain portion of the City, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 800 WHICH RELATES TO A PROHIBITION ON CON- STRUCTION IN A DESCRIBED PORTION OF THE CITY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the 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. INTER -CITY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, request that each City appoint a representative and an alternate to the Corridor Study Committee. After discussion, Councilman Morgan was named Director and Mayor Balmer was named Alternate. 2. EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, request to grant an additional permit for the operation of taxicab service in the City of El Segundo. Mr. Norman Barr, Manager, Communications and Field Services of Xerox Corporation, reported on problems which their employees have been having with the taxicab service. Mr. Robert Patterson, and Mr. Jim Kernodle of Yellow Cab Companv discussed the problems of e low Cab in providing the service expected by the City of E1 Segundo and stated that they would not object to an additional permit for taxicab service being issued in the City. -3- May 29, 1973 X 3453 After discussion, City Manager Jones was instructed to solicit proposals from other taxicab companies that might wish to furnish service to the City of E1 Segundo. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Robert Dien, 533 Hillcrest Street, asked the Council to pass a resolution supporting the Environmental Protection Agency Noise Control Proposals for Jet Aircraft. Mayor Balmer stated that this should be sub- mitted to the Noise Abatement Committee for consideration. Mr. Dien advised that the Committee had not met for two months and that in his opinion the Committee had not accomplished a great deal in the time it has been in existence. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Noise Abatement Committee for action. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Nagel read a list of Bills being considered in the State' Legislature and requested that Council express its approval or disapproval of these Bills. Motions were made, seconded and unanimously carried that the follow- ing Bills be supported: ACA18, AB522, AB606, AB847, AB1771, SB280 and SB534. Motions were made, seconded and unanimously carried that the follow- ing Bills be opposed: ACA16, ACA67, SCA15, AB16, AB33, AB150, AB291 AB329, AB512, AB571, AB635, A13818, AB921, AB938, A131112, AB1154, A131461, AB1478, AB1483, AB1721, SB73, SB125, SB311, SB460, SB1015 and S131051. Councilman Nagel suggested that Assembly Bill 1800 pertaining to public safety officers' procedural Bill of Rights be considered at a later date. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the Knox Bill No. AB2008 be supported with certain amendments recommended by the Council. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the Police Chief be designated as the issuing authority for explosive permits and that the title be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for listing in this capacity. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and that the State Fire Marshal be notified of the designation of the Police Chief as the issuing authority for explosive permits. 2. Advised that the position of Supervising Account Clerk had been changed by the addition of greater responsibilities and a demand for more complex knowledge of accounting systems and procedures due to the data processing system now being used. Recommended the reclassification of this position to Accounts Supervisor with a change in job classification from Range No. 57 to Range No. 65. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Section 3.00 Subdivision (A) of Resolution'No. 2458 (The Salary Resolution) be amended by deleting Item No. 3, Supervising Account CLerk, Range 57 and adding Item No. 1. 0, Accounts Supervisor, Range 65. -4- May 29, 1973 X 3454 3. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for extension of a temporary permit for 104 trailers for an indefinite period of time. Ad- vised that the Building Safety Director recommended approval be granted for a one -year period which would terminate on August 13, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that a one -year extension of temporary permit for 104 trailers be granted to Hughes Aircraft Company, said permit to expire on August 13, 1974. 4. Presented a request from Skytronics for extension of a temporary permit for trailer which serves as the caretaker's residence at 240 Nevada Street. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that a one -year extension of temporary trailer permit be granted to Skytronics. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that staff make a survey and report back to the Council on the trailers being used as caretaker residences and the need for trailers for which permit extensions are requested year after year. Motion carried. Councilman Nagel requested staff to investigate a mobile home parked in the City Parking Lot at Eucalyptus Drive and Grand Avenue. 5. Presented a request from Continental Development Corporation to construct a 6 -foot chain link fence topped with 1 -foot of barbed wire along the northern property line of Continental Park. The fence would cross City property at Nash and Douglas Streets. Recommended that the following conditions apply in the event Council grants permission for the erection of the fence: 1. No barbed wire to be permitted on portion of fence crossing Douglas and Nash Streets. 2. Construction of gates and locks thereon be subject to City approval. 3. Douglas and Nash Streets portions be subject to removal upon 30 days' notice. Councilman Stephens stated that he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter. Mr. George Phillips, Continental Development Corporation stated that he thought the barbed wire was necessary to deter the vandalism in the Park, and his company would indemnify the City against any loss or damage which might be caused by the existence of this fence. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the request of Continental Development Corporation to construct a 6 -foot fence topped with barbed wire along the northern property line of Continental Park be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Continental Development Corporation provide Indemnification Agreement with the City which is satisfactory as to form by the City Attorney. 2. Construction of gates and locks thereon subject to City approval. 3. Douglas and Nash Street portions subject to removal upon 30 days' notice. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. -5- May 29, 1973 N CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a claim against the City filed on behalf of Mark Ennis, 514 East Maple Avenue for personal injuries sustained in an accident on February 21, 1973, and reported that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance company be approved, ratified, and confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Presented a claim against the City filed by University Computing Company, 888 North Sepulveda Boulevard for vehicle damage sustained in an accident on May 14, 1973. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this claim be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance company be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS 3455 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Warrant Numbers 39408 to 39544 inclusive, totaling $311, 077. 34, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 23, and certified by the Finance Director as confirming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 789, be ratified and approved. Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Nagel stated that he disagreed with Mr. Dien that the Noise Abatement Committee was ineffective and that almost 90 percent of the noise control proposal items which Mr. Dien presented to the �ouncil earlier, had been drafted by himself and Mr. Randy Hurlburt of Inglewood. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the meeting adjourn until June 4, 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, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :35 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ity ter APPROVED: ayor -6- May 29, 1973