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1974 NOV 04 CC MINX 3822 El Segundo, California November 4, 1974 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall on the above date. The City Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjourn- ment had been posted as required by Law and that an affidavit of posting was on file. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Mr. James F. Weber, followed by invocation by Pastor 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. R O L L C A L L Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 15, 1974, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilmen Nagel, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Police Officer Robert Boaz stated he was attending the Delinquency Control Institute at U where officers of various law en- forcement agencies were exchanging ideas and programs for better Law enforcement. Introduced two officers who were attending the institute, Sergeant Robert Holmes of the Royal Mounted Police, Ottawa, Canada and Sergeant Lynn Lund of aLt Lake City, Utah who stated they had visited several cities and that the relationship the Police in EL Segundo have with the Schools is outstanding. They commended the City for its excellent crime prevention program. 2. Mr. Don McLees, president of the Optomist Club re- quested that the wee o November 10 through 16, 1974 be declared Youth Appreciation Week. Introduced three youths representing the high ideals of the young people of t.oday active in the betterment of their community: Vicki Pavick, Debbie ZoLLinger and Mark Shoemaker. By mutual consent of the Council, the following Proclamation was adopted: WHEREAS, the EL Segundo Optimists' Club has engaged in a program vital to the youth in our community, and, WHEREAS, the members of this fine organization ex- emplify what can be accomplished through teamwork and harmony toward common goals, and WHEREAS, through their activities have promoted juvenile decency, common interests in conservation, ecology, education, public welfare, and moral values in our young people, and WHEREAS, the strength of a nation lies in the moral, spiritual and intellectual qualities inculcated therein, and WHEREAS, the future of this nation depends on the respect of the Laws of God and freely elected men, and X 3823 WHEREAS, parents, churches, schools and our consciences provide the proper guides to maturity and insure a realistic appraisal of our young people, their hopes and ideals, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the week of November 10th through 16th be officially proclaimed as Youth Appreciation Week and urge every citizen of our community to lend support to our young people. 3. Mrs. Colleen Ramsey and Mrs. Cath Adams,on behalf of the California F Federation of omen's Clubs, the El 6egundo Women's Club and the El Segundo Junior Women's Club, stated it was their desire to make the public aware of the mental retardation problems in the nation and requested that the Council proclaim the month of November as National Retarded Citizens' Month and the week of November 17 through 23, 1974 as Public Awareness of Mental Retardation Week. By mutual consent of the Council, the following Proclamation was adopted: WHEREAS, There are more than 6 million mentally retarded people in the United States; and WHEREAS, There may be as many as 600, 000 mentally retarded children and adults in California today; and WHEREAS, More than 75 per cent of mentally retarded people can become productive, self - sufficient citizens, and WHEREAS, The most effective weapons for prevention and alleviation of this problem are public knowledge and understanding; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the citizens of El Segundo in conjunction with the California Federation of Women's Clubs, the El Segundo Woman's Club and the El Segundo Junior Woman's Club, pro- claim the month of November as National Retarded Citizens 'Month., and the week of November 17th through 23rd as Public Awareness of Mental Retardation Week. 4. The mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed Precise Plan No. 7 -74 of the Aerospace Corporation for office and laboratory type buildings at 2350 El Segundo Boulevard. Councilman Van Vranken stated due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Mayor Balmer inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing the notice were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. -2- November 4, 1974 X 3824 Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed Precise Plan as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 829 and presented a Draft Environmental Impact Report covering this Precise Plan, which had been approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning Director stated he had received a Letter from the Aerospace Corporation requesting reconsideration of Conditions 4 and 15 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 829 which require the construction of a sidewalk along Douglas Street and that the property shall be rezoned from M -2 to C -3 after the Precise Plan is completed. Planning Director stated these Conditions had been discussed with Staff members and re- commended that Condition 4 be revised to require construction of a side- walk when the need develops, as determined by the Director of Public Works, and that in order to conform the land use and zoning, recommended the property be rezoned from M -2 to C -M (Commercial- Manufacturing) after completion of this Precise Plan. Mayor Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding this matter. Mr. Burnham Moffat, 337 Hillcrest Street, stated he works at the Aerospace Corporation and that he thinks there is a need for the side- walk. There being no further response from the audience, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Precise Plan No. 7 -74 dated August 26, 1974, be approved and certified. Motion carried, with Councilman Van Vranken not voting. After discussion, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 7 -74; read the changes desired by the Council, requiring that the sidewalk along Douglas Street be constructed within 60 days after a request to construct the sidewalk had been made by the Director of Public Works and that the zoning of the property be changed to C -M after completion of the Precise Plan, said ordinance being entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 7 -74 (AEROSPACE CORPORATION)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that said ordinance be introduced. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken. Councilman Rockhold moved, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the aforesaid ordinance be referred back to the Planning commission for its comments on the changes recommended by the Council. Motion carried, with Councilman Van Vranken not voting. 5. Mr. Paul Williams, Regional Safety Consultant of Auto- mobile Association of America and Mr. Bud Hudson, Assistant Manager of the Inglewood Branch Office, presented a safety award to the City for its perfect record of no deaths or injuries to pedestrians during 1973. -3- November 4, 1974 X 3825 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. Metropolitan Transportation Engineering Board, en- closing resolution recommending changes in the 6outh Coast Regional California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission Draft Transportation Element. Public Works Director Glickman reported that he had attended the Board meeting and suggested concurrence with the material as presented so that the City might have an opportunity to work with the Coastal Zone Commission towards developing a plan suitable to this City. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that a Letter be forwarded to the Regional Coastal Zone Conservation Commission indicating concurrence with the MTEB position and that the City contact other coastal cities to determine actions being taken in connection with current activities with the Coastal Commission. In addition, the City should solicit the support of the County Board of Supervisors and re- presentatives in Sacramento in connection with retaining local control within the coastal area. Council further requested that the Planning Staff prepare a report outlining the various elements being proposed by the Coastal Commission and what effect they would have on EL Segundo. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported on the response tot the City of Los Angeles regarding the demonstration of the SST at International Airport. Announced that a preliminary hearing would be held on November 6, at 7PM at the Proud Bird Restaurant to consider the Environmental Impact Report covering the airport prepared by Northrop Corporation. 2. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Stephens reported that the association had asked for a representative from EL Segundo to serve on the Bicentennial Committee and that he had informed them Councilman Nagel was in charge of the Bicentennial Committee in El Segundo. REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented bids for liability and fire insurance coverage for the City, which bids were as foLLows: Name Cal - Surance Drinkwine, Munson, Robertson and ZilLgitt Flamer and Company McCarthy Insurance Agency Annual Cost $40,822. $43,375. $57,839. $59,925. At this time, the hour being 8:10 o'clock p.m. , Councilman Stephens left the Council Chamber. Acting City Manager Glickman advised that Staff had analyzed the bids and it was their recommendation that the City's coverage be purchased from the low bidder, Cal Surance, broker for Central Mutual Insurance Company. November 4, 1974 X 3826 After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bid of Cal- Surance in amount of $40, 822. 00 for one year's insurance coverage be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for folding banquet tables and folding chairs for the Recreation and Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name L.A. Desk Co. Dozar Co., Inc. Amount of Bid airs 20 Tnhles $770.00 $810.00 $924.00 $940.00 Swedlow Distributing Company $810.00 $979.00 Advised that none of the bids received for the folding chairs met the City's specifications. Recommended the bids for chairs be rejected and the item rebid at a later date, and that the low bid of Los Angeles Desk Company for Banquet Tables be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bids for folding chairs be rejected as not meet- ing specifications; that the Low bid of Los Angeles Desk Company for 20 folding tables be accepted in the amount of $924. 00, plus tax and that purchase order be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 3. Presented Bid No. 74 -23 for 15 items of miscellaneous water system parts from Marden - Susco, Hanson Pipe and Supply Company, Parkson, Inc., and Taylor -Jett Company. Advised that Staff recommended that the bid of Taylor -Jett Company for Tapping Sleeves and Valves, Items A through I, be rejected as not meeting specifications and that the low bid for each item be accepted, as follows: Name Amount Description Hanson Pipe & Supply Items A thru F, H & Company $4,554.25 J. Tapping Sleeves & Valves Marden Susco $6, 587. 50 Items G, I, K thru O Tapping Sleeves & Valves and Detector Checks w /meters. -5- November 4, 1974 7A Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken that the bid of Taylor -Jett Company for Items A thru I of Bid 74 -23 be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications and that the low bid for each item be accepted and purchase orders issued to Hanson Pipe & Supply Company in total amount of $4, 554. 25 including tax and to Marden Susco in total amount of $6, 587. 50 including tax. Motion carred by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 4. Presented the tabulation of bids for one set of stage curtains for the Recreation Clubhouse, which bids were as follows: Name Amount R. L. Grosh & Sons $ 844.00 Curran Productions $ 1,041.30 Moodie and Associates $ 1,564. 77 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the bid of R. L. Grosh and Sons for stage curtains in total amount of $844. 00, including tax and installation, be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilm °n None: Absent: Councilman Stephens 5. Presented a recommendation that the position of Cleaning Matron be deleted from the Salary Resolution thereby eliminating any destinction between male and female custodians. Advised that the work of the present matron was similar to that of the male custodians and that she substituted for them when the need arose. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that the Cleaning Matron be reclassified to Custodian, that the position of Cleaning Matron be abolished and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subsection (B) of Section 3 of Resolution No. 2522 (The Salary Resolution) be amended by deleting Subdivision No. 5, Range No. 31. 6. Advised that a petition had been signed by 51. 26% of the City's General Employees, requesting the Service Employees International Union Local 660 AFL -CIO be designated as their bargaining unit. Re- commended this Union be acknowledged as the employee organization re- presenting the various position classifications known as General Employees and that a resolution to that effect be adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2592, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWL- EDGING THAT CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS/ SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL NO. 660 AFL -CIO IS A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION., 382'7 -6- November 4, 1974 X 3828 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. Mr. Joseph Woodford of CLOCEA stated that most of the South Bay cities are affiliated with CLOCEA. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the claim of Charles Barrios Gonzales, Sam Wesley Berry and Henry Lee Battle against the City of El Segundo had been received and that this claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Police Captain Osnower advised that the Police Department had no record of violations in this matter. City Attorney Allen stated this appeared to be a class action suit and recommended the claim either be rejected or referred to the Chief of Police and City Attorney for investiga- tion. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the aforesaid claim be referred to the City Attorney and Chief of Police for investigation and report. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution establishing and fixing rates for Community Antenna Television Service. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2593, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE., which was read, be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens. 2. Presented an ordinance adding a section to the El Segundo Municipal Code establishing a permit procedure for coin operated amusement centers. After discussion, Council members agreed that the words, "or will be, " shall be deleted from Paragraph (3) of Section 1 of said ordinance. City Attorney Allen read paragraph (3) as amended by the Council and thereafter read the ordinance, entitled: -7- November 4, 1974 X 3829 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING SEC- TION 5.08. 078 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRA- TION FEES FOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said. ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that efforts to collect charges for weed abatement of a parcel of land included in the Street Superintendent's Report dated August 21, 1973, had been unsuccessful. Investigation had revealed that errors had been made in regard to this parcel and it was Staff's recommenda- tion that this charge of $53. 22 be cancelled. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the charge of $53. 22 for clearing the property Listed as Parcel No. 4 on the Street Superintendent's Report of Cost Abatement dated August 21, 1973, be cancelled. Motion carried. 2. Presented the Traffic Committee recommendations to change the parking restrictions on Lairport Street and on the north side of Grand Avenue in the 200 block. The committee also considered the re- moval of the red curbs at T intersections and found that the State code allowed such parking. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold that the recommendations of the Traffic Committee be accepted; that parking at the head of T intersections be permitted and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution effecting the aforementioned changes. Motion carried. 3. Advised that proposals had been solicited for consulting services in regard to the construction of a fully automatic sprinkler system at Library Park. After review of the proposals, it was Staff's recommendation that the proposal of Associated Irrigation Consultants in total amount of $1800 be accepted. After discussion, Council requested Staff to give this matter further study in regard to using City forces for the work and to submit its findings at the next regular Council meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney ALLen presented the ordinance changing re- ference to Business Licenses in Chapter 5. 04 of the Municipal Code to Business Registration Fees, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING SECTION 5. 04. 021 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 861 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, Ordinance No. 861 was adopted by the following vote: -8- November 4, 1974 X 3830 Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 44981 to 45157 inclusive and Expense Checks Nos. 254 to 279 inclusive, totaling $418, 603. 35 which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 10 and 11 and Expense Check Register No. 4, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Stephens ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Don McLees, 747 Virginia Street, inquired into the City's Weed Abatement Program and wondered if it was encouraging residents to leave the clean up of their property for the City forces each year. Mayor Balmer responded to Mr. McLees' inquiries. Mr. McLees further stated he understood that Theta Cable has a Channel an asked why the City was not taking advantage of this channel. Council advised that this was Paid TV and it was not available as yet. Further explained that this matter would have to be brought before the Council for approval. At the hour of 9 :10 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 9:20 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:25 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: eae E. L. a mer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City C Ler -9- November 4, 1974