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1975 DEC 02 CC MINX 4 101 E1 Segundo, California December 2, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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 Pastor Edward Hunter of the United Methodist 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 CA L L Present: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilman Nagel. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 18, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the minutes of the meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Balmer stated it was an honor to present a Disting- uished Public Service Award to Sargent Industries for its patriotic spirit in displaying a large American Flag. Mr. R. M. Recktenwald accepted the award for Sargent Industries and thanked the Council for this recognition. 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on a proposed zone change from P (Automobile Parking) to R -3 (Multiple Residential) at 231 Maryland Street and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing were in the Planning Depart- ments filed. The Mayor stated the files would become 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 advised that this zone change would make the property compatible with adjoining property and that the owner was in concurrence with the change. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended certification by the Council. Further advised that the Planning Commission Resolution No. 871 recommended approval of the zone change from Parking to Multiple Residential. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change from P to R -3 on property located at 231 Maryland Street be certified. Motion Carried. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance effecting the afore- mentioned zone change, entitled: x�10a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (231 Maryland Street) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Van Vranken. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on a proposed zone change from R -3 (Multiple Residential) to PF (Public Facilities) of property on which Hilltop Park and the Water Plant are situated, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would become 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 advised that this zone change would bring the property into conformity with its present use. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration which had been prepared, and further advised that the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 872 recommended approval of the zone change from Multiple Residential to Public Facilities. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this zone change. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the hearing be c losed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change from R -3 to PF on property commonly known as Hilltop Park and Water Plant be certified. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance effecting the afore- mentioned zone change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (Hilltop Park and Water Plant) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on a proposed zone change of the property located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Center Street from M -1 (Light Manufacturing) to PF (Public Facilities) 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 the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. -2- December 2, 1975 X 41n9 The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that this was the Los Angeles County Flood Control Basin which is a public facility, and the zone change would bring the property into conformity with its use. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration which had been prepared, and further recommended approval of the zone change per Planning Commission Resolution No. 873. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this zone change. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Coun- cilman Stephens, that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change from M -1 to PF on property located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Center Street, be certified. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance effecting the afore- mentioned zone change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SE GUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (Los Angeles County Flood Control Basin) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Rockhold. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on a proposed zone change from P (Automobile Parking) to R-3 (Multiple Residential) of the property located at the south- east corner of Maryland Street and Grand Avenue, 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 the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would become 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 advised that R -3 was the most compatible classification to surrounding areas and in accord vith future use of the property. Recommended certification of the Negative Declara- tion which had been prepared for this project, and further recommended approval of the zone change in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 874. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this zone change. Mr. Tom Forrer, 836 East Grand Avenue stated that he and other residents in the area would highly object to M -1 zoning for this property and that it was not suitable for a parking lot. After discussion by the Council, and there being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change from P to R -3 on property located at the southeast corner of Maryland Street and Grand Avenue be certified. Motion carried. -3- December 2, 1975 X44 10 The City Attorney presented the ordinance effecting the afore- mentioned zone change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.7.6. 030 OF SAID CODE., (Southeast Corner of Maryland Street & Grand Avenue) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed zone change of property located on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Maryland and Center Streets from M- 1 (Light Manufacturing) to P (Automobile Parking) 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 the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would become 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 advised that this zone change would create an expanded configuration of P zoning in this area and would elimi- nate an isolated portion of M -1 zoning with limited street frontage. Also advised that the owner of the property had agreed with the proposed change. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration which had been pre- pared and approval of the zone change in accordance with Planning Commis- sion Resolution No. 875. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this zone change. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change from M -1 to P on property located on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Maryland and Center Streets, be certified. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance effecting the afore- mentioned zone change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE., (North side of Franklin Avenue between Maryland and Center Streets) which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 6. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on the Noise Element of the General Plan and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that an affidavit of publication was in the Planning Depart- ment files. The Mayor stated the files would become 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. -4- December 2, 7.975 X 41 11 City Manager Jones advised that Councilman Nagel had requested the hearing be continued so that he could participate. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that this hearing be continued until January 6, 1976. Motion carried. 7. The Mayor announc.ed that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed vacation of Washington Street between Franklin Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of posting and publishing the notice were in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Public Works Glickman stated that StaYf did not think it feasible or practical to acquire the .nine parcels necessary to complete improvement of this street and recommended vacating the portion which had been dedicated for street purposes. Advised that the project had been declared categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against abandoning that certain portion of Washington Street in accord- ance with Resolution No. 2664. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2666, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CAL- IFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEM- PLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2664. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jim Witt, 1103 Acacia Avenue, requested permission to speak on the subject o self -serve gasoline stations when the matter comes up on the agenda. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that while inventorying City -owned real and personal property, the Tait Appraisal Company had discovered property that had not been listed in the specifications. Presented a proposal from the Tait Company in the amount of $900 to complete the inventory and appraisal of the additional property. Further advised that the bid of this company was $300 under the budgeted amount for this project. Recommended that an additional $600 be allocated and approval granted for the Tait Appraisal Company to accomplish the additional work. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the proposal of Tait Appraisal Company in amount of $900 be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company as required. Motion carried. -5- December 2, 1975 X 411.' 2. Advised that the Chamber of Commerce had requested that self- service gasoline stations be permitted to operate in El Segundo to allow local stations to be more competitive with surrounding cities. Mr. Jim Witt, operator of the service station at Mariposa and Sepulveda ou evar stated he thought it would be advisable to meet with the operators of the stations to go over the proposed resolution. Recom- mended action be postponed until such a meeting could be arranged. The Council concurred in the recommendation and requested that the City Manager arrange a meeting with interested parties, the Chamber of Commerce and the Fire Department to discuss the matter. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the matter deferred until a later date. 3. Presented proposals for the City's excess insurance for public liability and property damage and recommended the proposal of Columbia Casualty Company be accepted as the best bid. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the placing of the City's excess insurance for public liability and property damage with Columbia Casualty Company be approved and the action of the City Manager in obtaining a binder with said company be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 4. Advised that the City entered into a contract with Rogers and Associates for consulting services of the Portable Digital Access Transceiver Project (P -DAT) and that Mr. Rogers of that firm has now accepted a position with another firm which could lead to a possible conflict of interest situation in future dealings. Recommended the contract be cancelled in accordance with the terms of the contract, and advised that no cost penalty would be involved in such action. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the contract between Rogers and Associates and the City of El Segundo on behalf of the South Bay Regional Communications Committee be terminated at no charge to the parties involved and that the City Manager be directed to give proper notification of this action to Rogers and Associates. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 5. Presented an agreement with The Aerospace Corporation for program management consulting services for Phase III of the South Bay Regional Communications Project and recommended approval. Councilman Van Vranken stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between The Aerospace Corporation and the City of El Segundo for program management con - sulting services for Phase III of the South Bay Regional Communications Project, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and 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 -6- December 2, 1975 X4113 behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communica- tions Committee and the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel; Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken 6. Presented an agreement with System Development Cor- poration to act as system integration support contractor during Phase III of the South Bay Regional Communications Project. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between System Development Corporation and the City of El Segundo as system integration support contractor for Phase III of the South Bay Regional Com- munications Project, 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 the South Bay Regional Public Communications Com- mittee and the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 7. Presented Bid Tabulation No. 75 -25 for eight items of mis- cellaneous pipe fittings for use by the Water Department. Recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted as follows: Name Amount Description Taylor -Jett $1,234.88 Items A thru F & H Parkson, Inc. $ 463.94 Item G Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the bid of Taylor -Jett for Items A, B, C, D, E, F and H of Bid No. 75 -25 be accepted in total amount of $1, 234. 88, including sales tax; and the bid of Parkson, Inc. , for Item G of Bid No. 75 -25 be accepted in total amount of $463. 94 including sales tax, and that purchase orders be issued in said amounts to said companies. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 8. Announced that delivery of the Dial -A -Ride bus had been made and service would commence December 15, 1975. Stated that the Advisory Committee would consider the final draft of the operating rules which will be presented at the next Council meeting. -7- December 2, 1975 X 4114 Mr. Marty Bisson, 1523 Easy Mariposa Avenue, stated that the Boy Scouts go door -to -door selling mistletoe each year and this might be a way to disseminate information about the Dial -A -Ride system to every residence. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Requested Council's action in the matter of responsibility for printing and translating costs of the candidates' statements of qualifi- cation for inclusion in the ballots for the election to be held March 2, 1976. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that only one ballot be printed, that the cost of printing qualification statements in both English and Spanish be borne by the candidate; and that the City assume responsibility for all other printing and all translation costs. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance amending the Municipal Code in regard to vending machines for publications, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12.20 RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Coun- cilman Rockhold. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 49128 thru 49295, and Expense Check Numbers 720 thru 725, totaling $718, 507. 52, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos 13 and 14 and Expense Check Register No. 10, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 874, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Mayor Balmer, Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, and Van Vranken. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:55 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, cz5,tA1"__ei1_1____1 Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: ie.� h a 4, 4, Balmer, Mayor -8- December 2, 1975