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1975 JUN 03 CC MINX 3966 El Segundo, California June 3, 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, followed by invocation by Mr. Guy Hubbard of St. Michael The Archangel Episcopal Church. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CAL L Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Special City Council meeting held May 6, 1975 and of the Regular City Council meeting held May 20, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Coun- cilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor presented the following Field Service Exchange Students with keys to the City of EL Segundo and letters for presentation to the mayors of their respective cities. Also presented each student with a plaque to commemorate her stay in El Segundo. Miss Cathy Mantziari, Greece Miss Debby Berry Dover, New Jersey Miss Kris Foot Columbia Falls, Montana WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. Southern California Rapid Transit District, request for support of AB -1723 pertaining to bargaining processes and negotiations between Labor and Management. 1 )Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that AB -1723 be opposed. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee. Councilman Van Vranken reported that Phase II of the Study would identify actual plans to overcome some of the transportation deficiencies in the South Bay area and the consultant would recommend a series of options which might be taken. Stated the cost to E1 Segundo would amount to $1, 079, and moved, seconded by Councilman_ Nagel, that funds be appropriated from the Contingency Account for this purpose and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the South Bay Corridor (Transportation) Study, Phase II between the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles and fourteen South Bay cities June 3, 1975 for a corridor study, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the parties concerned, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign for and on behalf of the 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. 2. City Manager Jones advised that the term of Planning Com- missioner, Peter D. Charland, would expire on June 30, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Peter D. Charland be reappointed for a four -year term on the Planning Commission, said term to expire June 30, 1979. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -59 for Butterfly Valves for the Water Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Keenan iP pe & Supply Co. $5,498. Parkson, Inc. $6, 711.92 Advised that the bid of Keenan Pipe & Supply Company did not meet construction specifications and, therefore, recommended ac- ceptance of the bid of Parkson, Inc. as the best low bid, Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Keenan Pipe & Supply Company be rejected as not meeting specifications; that the bid of Parkson, Inc. in total amount of $6,711.92 including sales tax for Butterfly Valves be accepted and purchase order issued to said company for said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 74 -58 for a 6- months' supply of duplicating paper for use throughout City Offices, which bids were as follows: Name Kirk Paper Co. Boise Cascade Office Products Ingram Paper Co. . Zellerbach Paper Co. Blake, Moffitt & Towne Nolex Corp. Recommended acceptance of the low bid. -2- _=1 A - X Amount of Bid $2, 195.48 2,210.21 2,266. 84 2, 361. 73 2,361. 81 2,384.51 X 3967 June 3, 1975 X 3968 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the low bid of Kirk Paper Company for Duplicating Paper, in total amount of $2, 195. 48 including sales tax, be accepted and purchase order issued to said company for said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action regarding purchase of the City's annual require- ments of oil and petroleum products and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. The City Manager advised that the bids of last year for these products were awarded to Texaco, Inc., and Standard Oil Company as low bidders and that the bids contained an option for an additional year's extension. Recommended the option be accepted and that pur- chase of the items be continued per Bid No. 74 -1 for an additional year. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the bid of Texaco, Inc. and Standard Oil Company No. 74 -1 be extended for an additional year for annual re- quirements of oil and lubricants. 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. 4. Advised that American Motors had requested extension of its lease of City -owned property on South Douglas Street. Recommended conceptual approval and direction to the City Attorney to prepare a lease agreement for subsequent approval by the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the concept of the lease with American Motors be approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a lease extension of said City -owned property for Council approval. Motion carried. 5. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company to ex- tend for three months its trailer permit for 9 trailers at 2060 East Imperial Highway. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Hughes Aircraft Company's permit for 9 trailers be extended for three months, to expire August 23, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Nagel. 6. Presented a request from Rockwell International to extend for one year its trailer permit for 13 office trailers at 2250 East Mariposa Avenue. Advised that this is the final year extension allow- able under the code unless a valid permit is on file for permanent quarters. Recommended approval. -3- June 3, 1975 X 3969 Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Nagel and unanimously carried that Rockwell International's permit for 13 office trailers be extended for one year, said permit to expire June 22, 1.976. 7. Building Safety Director Dalgleish reported on the purpose and function of the Residential Record Reports and that the system was considered beneficial to both buyer and seller of real estate. Mr. Ben Cole, President of El Segundo Chamber of Commerce offered suggestions for handling the administration of this section of the City Code and that possibly more of the action should be voluntary by the buyer and seller. Mr. Robert Dein, 204 West Walnut Avenue, stated he thought it was a protection tot the buyer and would correct selling of unsafe buildings. Mr. Bob Brandlin, 737 California Street, stated he felt the inspections and reports were extensive and that the buyer could be protected with less effort. Stated he thought the philosophy of the Code section was sound, but took exception to the way it was being adminis- tered. Mr. Don McLees, 747 Virginia Street, suggested the service be on a voluntary basis rather than mandatory. Ms. Janice Grimes, 515 Loma Vista Street, asked how liable a new owner was wen e found out after purchasing a house that permits had not been issued for the construction. Mr. Dalgleish responded. After discussion, Mayor Balmer suggested that Staff make further study of this ordinance with the thought in mind of making it more acceptable to both buyer and seLLer, and return to the Council with recommendations. 8. Advised that a Library property tax had not been levied last year with the intent of abolishing the Library Board when the fund was depleted and then administering the Library by the Council rather than as a Library Board. Presented a resolution that would authorize transfer of monies still remaining in the Library Fund, and any which may be received at a later date, to the General Fund. Recommended adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2624, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ELIMINATING THE LIBRARY FUND., 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. 9. Presented an agreement with the State of California for the Department of Communications to act as program management consultant for the Portable Digital Access Transceiver Project (P -DAT) which pro- gram the City is administering through the South Bay Communications Project. Stated the agreement had been approved by the Board of Directors of the Communications Project. Recommended approval. -4- June 3, 1975 X 3970 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form Oil. Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the State of California Department of General Ser- vices, Communications Division for Program Management Consultant Services, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is here- by 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 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. 10. Presented an amendment to the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) contract with the State Highway Patrol. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. V-187-74/75 between the City of El Segundo and the Department of California Highway Patrol, 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 amendment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E 1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment to Agreement for and on behalf of said City. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 9 :25 o'c lock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. THE CITY MANAGER CONTINUED HIS REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 11. Requested that the Council set dates for two study sessions and a public hearing on the City's annual Budget. By mutual agreement, Council set the dates of June 9, June 16, and June 23, 1975, to discuss and hold a public hearing on the Budget. 12. Advised that the School Board is planning to discontinue plunge activities which will have an effect on the City's recreational programs. Stated that it would be very costly to reopen the plunge once it is shut down. Advised that Staff is working on alternative plans for continued operation of the plunge and that cost estimates will be presented during the budget study sessions. 13. Reported that the sale of the Mosaic Tile Plant property had been consumated and the City now owns the property. Advised that at the next regular Council meeting, the Staff will present Planning ideas for the development of this property. . -5- June 3, 1975 X 3971 14. Advised that proposals had been received from five consultants for the 6- million gallon water reservoir which will be reviewed and recom- mendations made to the Council after all evaluations have been made. 15. Reported that the new water rate schedules would be presented at the next regular Council meeting. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that the Planning Director had given written notification that Precise Plan No. 1 -73 for multiple dwelling units at 732 West Imperial Avenue, had been completed strictly in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 814 and it would, therefore, be in order for the Council to receive and file said memorandum and give instructions for the prepara- tion of an ordinance effecting a change of zone on subject property from R -1 zone (Single Family Residential) to R -3 zone (Multiple Family Resi- dential). Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the memorandum from Planning Director, dated May 19, 1975, be received and filed and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare and present an ordinance rezoning the property at 732 West Imperial Avenue from R -1 zone to R -3 zone. Motion carried. Thereafter, the City Attorney presented an ordinance amending Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE. (PP- 1 -73)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a Road Easement from the Southern California Edison Company, dedicating property for the improvement of Illinois Street between Grand and Holly Avenues. Advised that the City Attorney had approved the document as to form and he had approved it as to terms and legal description. Recommended acceptance of the Deed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that that certain Road Ease- ment from Southern California Edison Company, a corporation, to the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, for public road and highway purposes, in, on, under, over, along and across that certain real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: The Easterly 25 feet of Lots 315 through 320 inclusive and the Westerly 25 feet of Lots 335 through 338 inclusive, all in Block 123 of "El Segundo" Sheet No. 8, as shown on map recorded in Book 22, pages 106 and 107 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. , -6- June 3, 1975 W X 3972 EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion thereof lying Southwesterly of the Northeasterly line of that certain land conveyed to Leon H. Bloom, et ux. , by deed re- corded October 28, 1958 as Instrument No. 371 in Book D -257, page 719 of Official Records in the office of said County Recorder. SUBJECT TO covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, exceptions, encumbrances, rights, easements, leases and licenses, affecting the above described real property or any portion thereof, whether of record or not, including but not limited to the follow- ing: 1. An easement and right of way along, over and under said land for pipe lines, conduits and pole lines as reserved by Security First National Bank of Los Angeles in a deed recorded January 21, 1930 in Book 9725, page 119 of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. 2. An easement for street purposes and public utilities Located within the Easterly 25 feet of Lots 317 to 320 inclusive, the Northerly 25 feet of Lot 320 and the Westerly 25 feet of Lots 335 to 338 inclusive, as reserved in the above - mentioned deed. be and the same is hereby accepted for and on be- half of the City of EL Segundo, California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that final Plans and Specifications for Project 3401, Unit 2 (Retention Basin and Pumping Station) and Project 9818, Unit 1 (Inlet Piping to Retention Basin) west of Center Street between Grand and Franklin Avenues, had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and that the cost would be derived from the 1964 and 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue funds. Recommended approval of the Spec- ifications; authorization for the Flood Control District to proceed; and permission be given to occupy and use public streets in the City to accom- plish this work. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Plans and Specifi- cations for construction of storm drain facilities Project 3401, Unit 2 (Retention Basin and Pumping Station) and Project 9818, Unit 1 (Inlet Piping to Retention Basin) west of Center Street between Grand Avenue and Franklin Avenue, in the City of El Segundo, presented to this Council at this meet- ing, be and the same are hereby approved; and -7- June 3, 1975 D X 3973 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be permitted to construct the above - described projects insofar as the City of El Segundo is concerned; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted said Los Angeles County Flood Control District to occupy and use the pub- lic streets in said City to construct, operate and maintain the installations described in said Specifications; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to said Los Angeles County Flood Control District. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that Ordinance No. 867 included a requirement that a strip of land west of Douglas Street be dedicated to the City for widening purposes at conclusion of Precise Plan No. 9 -74 of Kilroy Industries. Presented a Street Deed from Kilroy Industries and advised that the City Attorney had approved the document as to form and that he had approved it as to terms and legal description. Recommended acceptance of the Deed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Deed from Kilroy Industries, a California Corpora- tion, to the City of El Segundo, a municipal Corpor- ation, for perpetual easement and right of way for public street purposes, in, over, upon and across that certain real property in the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of E1 Segundo, described as follows: All those portions of Lots 8 and 9, Tract 26556 as recorded in Book 675, Pages 93 and 94 of Map Records in the office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, State of California, des- cribed as follows: BEGINNING at the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; THENCE North 890 56' 08" West along the southerly line of said Lot 9 a distance of 18. 00 feet to a point in a line parallel with the easterly line of said Lot 9; THENCE North 00 03' 52" East along said parallel line a distance of 237. 89 feet to a point; THENCE leaving said parallel line southeasterly along a tan- gent curve, concave northeasterly and having a radius of 560. 02 feet, through a central angle of 10 17' 08 ", an arc distance 'of 100. 53 feet to the beginning of a reverse curve, concave southwesterly and having a radius of 560. 02 feet; THENCE southeasterly along said reverse curve through a central angle of 10 o 17' 08" an arc distance of 100. 53 feet to a point of tangenc,,y with the said easterly line of Lot 9; THENCE South (�' 03' 52" West along said easterly line of Lot 9 -8- June 3, 1975 X 3974 a distance of 37. 88 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9, the point of beginning, and the easterly 18. 00 feet of the northerly 190. 00 feet of said Lot 8. (Douglas Street); be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that the problems relating to the sewer system are affecting the progress of the County Storm Drain Project and that the contractor, K. E. C. Company, had indicated a willingness to construct two manholes and the necessary piping on Grand Avenue between Whiting Street and the alley to the west for an amount of $3540. Advised there would be benefit to be gained in the repair of the line at this time to both the Contractor and the City. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that normal bidding procedures be waived; that the afore- mentioned offer of K. E. C. Company be approved; that $3500 be appro- priated from the Contingency Account for this purpose and that a purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None; UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance amending the contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to increase benefits for retired personnel, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RE- TIREMENT SYSTEM., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 872 was waived. Following motion made by Council- man Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 872 was adopted by the following vote: -9- June 3, 1975 X 39'75 Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 47169 through 47291, totaling $387, 343. 30 and Expense Check Numbers 477 through 497 totaling $553,133. 33, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to this Council as Demand Register Summary No. 26 and Expense Check Register No. 11, and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the fo I lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel announced that there would be an election of the City Selection Committee for a representative on the LAFCO Board and that unless the Council had objections, he would vote for Joe Barnett from Palos Verdes Estates to represent the South Bay. Mayor Balmer agreed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Don Mc Lees, 747 Virginia Street, asked the Council to give consideration to the=egundo Plunge and cooperate with the School District as soon as possible. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn until June 0, 1075 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. , in the Council Chamber of the City Mall of the City of El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: ( ./. al 4tZ.., E. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City er -1n- June 3, 1975