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1975 FEB 04 CC MINX 3886 El Segundo, California February 4, 1975 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 led by Councilman Rockhold, followed by invocation by Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrew'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: 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 January 14, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that if there were no objections, the matter of claim against the City from Bissellhood Corporation, would be presented at this time. There being no objections, the City Attorney advised that at the last Council meeting the legal representative from Bissellhood had inquired if its claim for flood water damage sustained during the December rain storms had been rejected and he was advised that the claim had not been rejected. Informed the Council on the legal requirements regarding claims of this type and that it was to the claimant's advantage to have the claim rejected at the time of presentation, thus eliminating a 45 -day waiting period for commence- ment of legal action. Recommended this claim be rejected. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the claim of Bissellhood Corporation be rejected. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Negative Declaration covering the leasing of City -owned property at 630 South Douglas Street, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of the notice was in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated that these records 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 TRW, Inc., had re- quested lease of City -owned land at 630 Douglas Street for additional parking for its employees and that such a lease would be subject to an environmental review. This review had been made and it had been determined that this project would not have an adverse effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been issued. Advised that the Planning Commission had accepted the Negative Declaration with a recommendation that it be forwarded to the City Council for certification. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter, There being no reply, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. X 388'7 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration covering the lease of City -owned property at 630 Douglas Street be certified. Motion carried. 2. City Manager Jones presented an agreement covering the lease of the property at 630 Douglas Street and recommended approval. Councilman Stephens questioned the insurance coverage. Mr. Gar Lehman, Real Estate Manager for TRW, advised the company would Fe agreeable to an increase in coverage. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the lease of the property be subject to the change in the limits of liability and subject to the addition of the clause that the Leasee will cause the City to be endorsed as an additional insured on its liability insurance policy and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Lease, amended as hereinabove stated, between the City of El Segundo and TRW, Inc., for lease of property at 630 Douglas Street, 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 lease be placed on file in the office of the City Cl erk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Lease for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance, amending Franchise Ordinance No, 754, which would allow the Theta Cable Television to sell subscribers a service providing feature motion pictures on a dedicated television channel at a fixed monthly fee, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 754 (THE THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 866 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 866 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Manager Jones advised that Theta Cable would be required to agree to the aforesaid ordinance before it becomes effective. Mr. Don Canfield, Assistant to the President of Theta Cable Television, state t at t e Federal Communications Commission had -2- February 4, 1975 claimed authority in this area, preempting the field of local franchise authority. Stated that Theta Cable concurred with the action taken by the Council and believed the adoption of the ordinance would protect the regulatory authority of the City until court tested. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Joseph Woodford of CLOCEA, stated that the reclassificafiro--nof the positions of ater S anitation Foreman and Water Quality Inspector, to be brought up under the City Manager's agenda, is against established Personnel Rules and Regulations and that the proper action would be to fill the newly created positions by going through the regular employment process, selection then being made on merit. 2. Mr. Marty Bisson, President of the Employees' Association, stated that of ei— loyees were not being considered or the new classifications and that the reclassifications would create an imbalance of administrative personnel. 3. Mr. Frank Widen, 525 California Street, stated that the messes left y ogs was very much of a pro em and that the City should do something about cleaning up the town. 4. Mr. Bill Stivers, 223 East Walnut Avenue, Vice - President of National Little League, stated that the sale o t o illcrest Site would place the League in a position of not being able to renew its franchise because of not having an established ball field. Stated that the League was petitioning the Council to purchase the Mosaic Tile property so that adequate facilities would be available for the American and National Little League Ball Clubs. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. League of California Cities, Board of Directors Meeting. Councilman Nagel reported on the law suit of the City of os Angeles against the County of Los Angeles regarding the inequity of contract services being furnished to Los Angeles and of those being furnished to county territories. Stated that help was being solicited from other cities. Requested City Attorney Allen review the feasibility of supporting this action and report back to the Council. Reported that in 1974 the State passed a Subdivision Map Act and the League's City Attorneys Committee had developed a model ordinance, copy of which was furnished City Attorney Allen. Stated that the League's City Attorneys Committee had been asked to look at the question of pornography and obscenity in magazines and newspapers on the streets. Reported that a subcommittee had been set up under Los Angeles City Attorney to seek legislation at the State level which would remove obscene and pornographic newspapers from news racks and not allow them to be sold in coin operated machines. Requested that a very strong position be taken when this bill comes through the Legislature. Reported on Labor Relations Bill No. SB -275 and recommended strong opposition. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that SB -275 be opposed. 2. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. Councilman Rockhold reported t is organization was also asking -support in the suit of City of Los Angeles vs County of Los Angeles regarding contract services. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that there had been an increase in the number of -3- February 4, 1975 X dogs running loose in the City and the problems had been discussed with the City's animal regulation contractor, Southern California Humane Society. Stated that it would be to the City's advantage to have additional services for the control of the animals for which there would be an increase in monthly fees. Recommended the proposal be considered. Reported on the increased costs to the City for the licensing of dogs and recommended that approval be granted to increase the annual license fees. Mr. Donald Anderson of the Southern California Humane Society reported on the proposed services and cost breakdowns. Police Chief Johnson reported on the function of the Police Department regarding animal control and the training program being instituted at this time. Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 617 West Elm Avenue, asked several questions regarding the control of animals by the Southern California Humane Society and the Police Department, and made suggestions that the penalties for second and third violations be greater than the first violation. Mr. Cliff Walker, 422 East Imperial Avenue, asked if a property owner haT any recourse when a dog on a leash was allowed to enter private property. City Manager Jones advised that the leash law requires that an animal must be under the control of a competent person, on a leash not to exceed 6 feet in length. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that additional patrolling services be provided by the Southern California Humane Society for the regulation and control of animals; that charges for all the services provided be increased $400 per month; that the fees for impounding services be changed to a graduating scale of $5.00 for the first violation, $10.00 for the second violation, and $20.00 for the third violation, subject to legal interpretation by the City Attorney. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that no changes be made in the present license fees for dogs. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold and Van Vranken; Councilman Stephens Councilmen None. and Mayor Balmer 2. Presented a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a federal grant under the Older Americans Act. Advised that the money would be used to lease a 15- passenger van for one year for a Dial -A -Ride type project for senior citizens. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2608, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FUNDED BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FOR A SENIOR CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. which was read, be adopted. -4- February 4, 1975 ::K7 X 3890 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented a proposal for reclassifying the positions of Water Foreman and Water Quality Inspector to Water Supervisor and Water Quality and Sanitation Supervisor respectively. Advised that the reclassifications would more appropriately describe the duties the men have been performing and the total cost to the City would be negligible because the classifications would be in the Management and Confidential Range, which does not provide for overtime pay. After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 5- minute recess. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 4. Presented a proposal from the firm of Paterson & Taggert to act as outside negotiators in the salary negotiations with the Fire and General Employees. Recommended these attorneys be employed in this capacity for an hourly fee of $60.00 for actual time spent in rendering services. - Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Attorneys Paterson & Taggert be retained to act as negotiator for the City in meet and confer sessions for a fee of $60.00 per hour for actual time spent in this capacity. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented the Audit Report from Cotton & Francisco for the 1911 Act Improvement Bond Fund for the 1973 -74 Fiscal Year. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Audit Report of Cotton & Francisco for the 1911 Act Improvement Bond Fund covering the Fiscal Year 1973 -74 be approved. Motion carried. 6. Presented the tabulation of bids for one mobile radio for the Fire Department, which bids were as follows: Name Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. General Electric Company Alternate A Alternate B Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Amount of Bid $ 757.90 $ 866.00 $ 771.68 $1028.20 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bid of Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. for one mobile radio in total amount of $757.90 including sales tax, be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- February 4, 1975 k! 7. Advised that bids had been received for the annual contract for window washing of the Library, Police Building and City Hall. Stated that Staff recommended that all bids be rejected and these services accomplished by City employees who will be available under the CETA program. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the requirement for competitive bidding for window washing services for the Library, Police Building and City Hall be waived; that all bids received for these services be rejected and that the services be performed by in -house labor. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Advised that bids had been received for the City's annual requirements of asphalt and bitumuls and that Staff's investigation revealed these commodities could be purchased at a lower rate on the open market. Therefore, recommended that all bids be rejected; the material be purchased on the open market; and that review be made in approximately 6 months to determine the advisability of continuing under this plan. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the requirement for competitive bidding for annual requirements of Asphalt and Bitumuls be waived; that all bids for said commodities be rejected; and that said materials be purchased on the open market. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Presented a resolution establishing the Capital Improve- ment Account within the General Fund replacing Resolution 2289, which designated this account as the Storm Drain Construction Account. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2609, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTAB- LISHING A SPECIAL ACCOUNT WITHIN THE GEN- ERAL FUND, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2289 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Presented an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for participation in the CETA Title I Program for the employment of 20 High School students for a period of one year. Advised this program would provide employment for 5 student apprentices with the City, 4 with the School District and 11 in non - profit organizations. Recommended acceptance of the funds and to enter into the contract with the County. -6- February 4, 1975 3891 X 3892 Mr. J. D. Smith, School District Coordinator for Work Experience and Career ucation rograms, . answered Council's questions regarding placing students under this program. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Contract between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for the CETA Title I El Segundo Student Apprentice Program, 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 Con tract 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 Contract for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Presented a request to conduct a closed - promotional examination for the position of Library Assistant and an open - promotional examination for the position of Library Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that the promotional examinations for Library Assistant and Library Clerk be approved. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an agreement between the City of El Segundo and Mobil Oil Corporation for lease of 300 acre feet of the City's prescriptive pumping rights in the West Basin for the water year of October 1, 1974 through September 30, 1975 at the rate of $29.00 per acre foot. Stated the agreement had been approved by the City Attorney as to form and recommended approval of the lease and Mobil Oil Corporation's letter dated January 2, 1975 confirming the financial arrangements of the Lease. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement for Lease of Water Rights between the City of El Segundo and Mobil Oil Corporation, and that certain Letter of Mobil Oil Corporation dated January 2, 1975 attached thereto, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same are hereby approved and that after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Lease of Water Rights and attached letter 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 and Letter for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. -7- February S-, 1975 X 3893 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported on the Federal Insurance Administration Program and reviewed the Department of Housing and Urban Development Special Flood Hazard Area Map designating certain areas in the City which are subject to flooding. Advised that the National Flood Insurance Program requires that property owners in these designated areas must purchase flood insurance as a condition for obtaining federal financing. Stated that Staff had made some exceptions to the flood areas shown on the map and requested that authorization be given to file an appeal requesting consideration of the flood areas shown for El Segundo. Further advised that in order to participate in this program, it would be necessary to adopt a procedure where plans for proposed building within the flood areas would be examined, and before a building permit was issued, determined that the building would with- stand specified flood conditions. Recommended that the City enter into this program. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2610, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING REQUEST AND ASSURANCES FOR FLOOD INSURANCE UNDER NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2611, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, INDICATING THE BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM WHICH THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO HAS ADOPTED AND THE REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR SAID SYSTEM. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Staff be authorized to submit the necessary documents on behalf of the City for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Staff be authorized to submit an appeal to -8- February 4, 1975 X 3894 the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting reconsideration of the boundary of the special flood hazard areas as shown on Map No. 060118 dated July 26, 1974. Motion carried. 3. Presented bids which had been received by the City of Manhattan Beach for the construction of traffic signal system at Rosecrans and Pacific Avenues under the terms of the agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach, El Segundo and Standard Oil Company. Mayor Balmer advised he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. The bids were as follows: Trascon, Inc. $21,074.00 Steiny & Company, Inc. 22, 152.00 Smith Electric Supply 22, 415. 00 Phoenix Electrical Service Co. 22, 618.00 Grissom & Johnson, Inc. 23, 621. 00 C.T. &F., Inc. 23, 699. 00 Trend Equipment Corp. 25, 133.00 Paul Gardner Corp. 25, 539.00 A.E.C. Eagle Rock Electronic Contr. 28, 400.00 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Trans con, Inc., in total amount of $21,074.00 be approved; the City of Manhattan Beach authorized to execute a contract with Transcom, Inc., for construction of a traffic signal system at Rosecrans and Pacific Avenues; and that payment of El Segundo's share in amount of $6,322.20 plus incidental expenses be made from the Capital Improvement Fund to the City of Manhattan Beach for this project. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented urgency ordinance No. 865 pertaining to extension of the moratorium on the conversion of apart- ments to condominiums for readoption, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDINGS INTO CONDO- MINIUM OWNERSHIP. which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 865 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 865 was readopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by -9- February 4, 1975 X Councilman Rockhold that Warrant Numbers 45965 to 46070 inclusive, and Expense Check Numbers 338 to 363 inclusive, totaling $236, 882. 03, drawn in payment of demands a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 18 and Expense Check Register No. 7, 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, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Van Vranken inquired about the schedule for completion of the elements of the General Plan. City Manager Jones and Planning Director Loverde responded, stating that the City is not in violation of any of the deadlines. 2. City Manager Jones advised that he would not be able to attend the previously scheduled February 13th meeting to review the architect's drawings of the Civic Center complex. By mutual consent of the Council, this meeting was rescheduled for February 24, 1975. At the hour of 10:25 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 10:55 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: CI .h Ems.- Balmer, Mayor Correction per Council Action April 1, 1975 3895 -10- February 4, 1975