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1973 NOV 20 CC MINX 3559 El Segundo, California November 20, 1973 A regular meeting of 6.�e 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 Councilman Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor E. L. Balmer, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilman Absent: Mc Gill. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 7, 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. Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in the matter of Precise Plan No. 6 -73 and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mayor pro tempore announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on Precise Plan No. 6 -73, the proposed construction by Edwards Bros. Fine Foods, Inc. , of a parking lot on the southwest border of Standard Oil Refinery. The Mayor pro tempore inquired if there was anything further to report from the Planning Director, there being none, he then inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak in this matter. Mr. De Loss Edwards, Vice president of Edwards Bros. Fine Foods, Inc. , stated tat no plans were being made to provide for future ingress or egress to the parking lot at 38th Street and Crest Drive. Mrs. Ouida Ball, 3905 Crest Drive, Manhattan Beach, asked if it could be entered in the record that an entrance never be permitted at 38th and Crest Drive and that planting areas be maintained. City Attorney Allen advised the ordinance includes these pro- visions any any changes would require another precise plan and sub- sequent public hearing. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen read the title of the Ordinance pertaining to Precise Plan 6 -73, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 6-73., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 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: X 3560 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for person -to- person trans er of n- a e Beer License, Ben's Old Town Barn, 139 Richmond Street, Ordered filed. 2. State Water Resources Control Board, Notice of Public Hearing on Water Qua ity Control Policy for Bays and Estuaries of California. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Nickey Wislocky, 617 West Elm Avenue, stated that precinct wor e{ rs had been stopped by E1 Segundo Police Officers from delivering voting reminders on November 6, 1973, and that she had been informed previous to that time by the Police Department that political and religious literature was exempt from the El Segundo handbill ordinance. Asked what was required to get the ordinance amended to reflect these exemptions. City Attorney Allen advised that the ordinance may already contain these exemptions. The Council requested that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the ordinance specifying exemptions and further pursue the development of a new ordinance based on some of the more successful ordinances in other South Bay cities. 2. Mr. George Moriarty, 728 Loma Vista Street, presented a plaque to the-7—ouncil from the Readers Digest Foundation and the Town Affiliation Association commending El Segundo for its Sister City Program in developing local awareness and in recognition of the City's contribution to international understanding through its community affiliation with Guaymas, Mexico. 3. Mr. Thomas Forrer, 836 East Grand Avenue, stated that he owns an apartment ui ing in t e City and that throw away newspapers were a nuisance and cause a great maintenance problem on the property. City Attorney Allen advised that there is a court case in regard to newspaper throw aways and that the City had not amended its handbill ordinance pending a decision. 4. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, suggested that the problem of row away newspapers might be solved if the ordinance were written so that newspapers had to be hung on the door or transmitted in the U.S. Mail. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel discussed the energy crisis and recommended at 1 Segundo go on record with a resolution similar to one passed by the City of Los Angeles requesting that additional capacity reduction agreements be entered into to further reduce the number of aircraft flights. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2510, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNOD, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD ON RECENT ACTION PERMITTING NEGOTIATIONS FOR CAPACITY REDUC- TION AGREEMENTS; URGING EXPANSION OF PROGRAM PERMITTING CAPACITY AGREEMENTS FOR INTER- STATE AIRLINES; AND URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PERMIT SIMILAR AGREEMENTS FOR INTRASTATE AIR ROUTES IN CALIFORNIA. which was read, be adopted. -2- November 20, 1973 X 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. 2. Councilman Nagel presented a resolution from Downey, California expressing opposition to the transfer of allocated freeway funds to create a busway along the corridore and recommended that El Segundo go on record with a similar resolution. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2508 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING ITS POSITION ON THE 105 FREEWAY., 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. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Introduced Mr. M. D. Bogen of Cal- Surance, the City's liability and fire insurance carrier. Mr. Bogen presented the Council with copies of a progress report for the past year. Stated that he had been working with the City holding monthly safety inspections and furn- ishing written reports for implementation by the departments. Also stated he had worked with the Safety Committee to assist in efforts to reduce workmen's compensation claims and that the City is advised of the latest and best possible methods of insurance coverage. 2. Advised that Police Unit No. 34 had been in service more than anticipated resulting in the mileage approaching the replacement level. Recommended that this unit be included in the replacement fund of this year's budget and a replacement vehicle purchased from the low bidder at the same cost as recently purchased police pursuit units. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Police Unit No. 34 be included in the 1973 -74 Replacement Fund and a replacement unit be purchased from Earle Ike Dodge in the total amount of $3, 436. 85 including tax, and that a purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 3. Presented a list of property owned by the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes, and lost or abandoned property which had been accumulated by the Police Department, the owners of which cannot be located and which had been in the possession of the Police Depart- ment for the length of time required by law. Requested authorization to -3- November 20, 1973 3561 X 3562 sell at public auction on December 15, 1973, all articles on said list except Items 79 and 94 and that these two items be declared surplus for disposition at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be approved; that the list of property pre- sented to this Council on this date be declared surplus and approved for sale; that all items on said list, except Property Nos. 418 and 31T be sold at auction and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in the auction, said auction to be held at the City's Warehouse located at 611 East Holly Avenue, beginning at 10 :00 o' clock a. m. on Saturday, December 15, 1973. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 4. Reported that bids had been received for one mobile Police Radio, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Mobi e a 1o, Inc. . 5 Motorola Co. $ 832. 65 RCA Corp. $ 870. 45 Recommended that the low bid of Mobile Radio, Inc. , be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the low bid of Mobile Radio, Inc. , in the amount of $783. 50, including tax for one mobile Police Radio be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 5. Reported that bids had been received for one 9- passenger Station Wagon for use by the Recreation and Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name Hessell Chevrolet Maurice Sopp Chevrolet Earle Ike Dodge Amount of Bid $ 3,608. 85 $ 3,673. 74 $ 4, 131. 19 Recommended that the low bid of Hessell Chevrolet be accepted. Councilman Nagel questioned the suitability of this type vehicle for the intended uses. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the low bid of Hessell Chevrolet in the amount of $3, 608. 85, including tax, for one 9- passenger station wagon be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilman McGill. -4- November 20, 1973 X 3563 6. Reported on the meeting held November 14, 1973, of the City - School Committee established for the purpose of resolving uses of the School's Hillcrest Site. The School Board indicated that until the School develops a master plan of the land and the career education program is planned in detail, it cannot make definite plans for this piece of property. The Committee voted to become inactive for several months, the next meeting scheduled for some time in March, 1974. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance relating to permits and insurance requirements for vehicles for hire, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE. which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2. Presented an agreement with the California Highway Patrol for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program which had been approved by Resolution No. 2507. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Standard Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Department of California Highway Patrol for the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, 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 Agreement 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. Motion carried by the following vote: A yes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the Traffic Committee recommendations for action by the Council as follows: a) Change the stop signs at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Washington Street so that.the east /west traffic is controlled. Advised that staff would like more time to study this change and therefore requested this matter be deferred pending further investigation. b) Restrict parking on east side of Virginia Street between Imperial Avenue and Grand Avenue to "No Stopping At Any Time. " -5- November 20, 1973 X 3564 Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved and that parking by changed to "No Stopping at Any Time" on the east side of Virginia Street between Imperial Avenue and Grand Avenue. c) Change the speed limit from 25 to 35 miles per hour on Grand Avenue between Sepulveda and Nash and on Nash Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above recommendation be approved and that the speed limit be changed from 25 to 35 miles per hour on Grand Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and on Nash Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Morgan; Absent: Councilman McGill. 2. Advised that complaints had been received regarding the quality of water from Water Well No. 13 and that it was Staff's opinion that outside technical services would be required to make a detailed analysis and provide solutions for this condition. Presented an agreement with James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers for a study of the water quality problems for a fee not to exceed $4, 000 and recommended Council approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. , for engineering services for studying water quality problems at Well No. 13, 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 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 said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 3. Advised that tests had revealed that chlorine residual in many parts of the City's water system was inadequate and the installation of a gas chlorinator of one -ton capacity would maintain the necessary health standards. Recommended that Staff be authorized to purchase and install a gas chlorinator and that $2, 500 be authorized from the unappropriated reserve of the Water Fund for this purpose. Motion was made 'by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that one gas chlorinator of one -ton capacity be purchased and installed and that $2, 500 be allocated from the unappropriated reserve of the Water Fund for this purpose. Motion carried by the following vote: -6- November 20, 1973 X 3565 Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 4. Advised that bids had been received for furnishing and installing water valves at various locations in the City and that all bids had been rejected as being much higher than estimated. The Staff restudied this project and found that the work could be accomplished for an estimated $25, 900 by using City personnel for the installation, which is 3516 below the lowest bid received for this work. The City could acquire all materials at this time through normal purchasing procedures and perform the installation of the valves with City forces over the next several months. The budgeted amount of $20, 000 could be augmented by $5, 900 from the unappropriated reserves in the Water Fund. Recom- mended approval of the concept of force account construction and adoption of the resolution authorizing the purchase of material on the open market and installation of said materials at various locations in the City. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the Public Works Director's recommendations be approved; that $5, 900 be allocated from the unappropriated reserves of the Water Fund and that Resolution No. 2509 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE INSTALLATION OF WATER VALVES., 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. 5. Advised that final specifications had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for storm drains Project 3402 Line J Unit 2 and Project 3450 Line C Unit 1 of the 1964 and 1970 bond issues. The total cost estimate for these projects is $842, 661, the City's contribution being $222, 500. Recommended approval of the Plans and Specifications and that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be authorized to proceed with construction and that permission be given to occupy and use City of El Segundo streets to construct, operate and maintain the installations. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Storm Drain Plans and Specifications for construction of E1 Segundo Project 3402 Line J Unit 2 of 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue and Project 3450 Line C Unit 1 of 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue be and the same are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be authorized to proceed with the construction of the aforesaid projects; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted said Los Angeles County Flood Control District to occupy and use the public streets of the City of E1 Segundo to construct, operate and maintain the required installations described in the above - mentioned specifications; and -7- November 20, 1973 X 3566 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to furnish a certified copy of this resolution to said Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. 6. Reported that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was making air quality studies in the vicinity of the Scattergood Plant and had requested permission to place an air sampling station at the City's water plant, 600 Lomita Street. Advised there would be no costs to the City and the device would occupy a very small area in the building. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power be permitted to locate an air sampling station in the administration building of the Water Facilities Yard. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance relating to allowing five hen chickens to be kept as pets without special permit., entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.02 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 825 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Balmer, Ordinance No. 825 was adopted by the following vote: 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 Mayor Balmer that Warrant Numbers 41182 to 41363 inclusive, totaling $233, 412. 45 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 11, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 812, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill. Nagel, Stepehens -8- November 20, 1973 X NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the Planning Commission be commended for its exemplary action in the conduct of the Planning Commission meeting held in the School Auditorium on November 15, 1973. Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he did not wish to participate in this action. On roll call, said mot, on carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman McGill; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Will Rush, 142 -146 Richmond Street, asked that he go on record as being against the alcoholic beverage license for Ben's Old Town Barn because there are too many bars on Richmond Street at the present time. Stated that plans are to restore this area into an old town atmosphere and that approving another bar would hamper efforts in that direction. Councilman Stephens advised that the Downtown Restoration Committee might be of some assistance and recommended that he confer with Mr. Ottman, who was in the audience. At the hour of 9 :20 o'clock p. m. the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss matters of personnel and possible litigation. At the hour of 9 :40 o'clock p. m. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering .roll call: Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH, City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor By u Deputy M November 20, 1973 356'7