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1975 MAY 20 CC MINX El Segundo, California May 20, 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 Pastor Chester Harter of the First Baptist Church. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor pro tempore Nagel, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor pro tempore. Nagel; Councilmen Absent: Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer READING OF MINUTES-OF- PR,EUIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held May 6, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion car- ried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor pro tempore Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Negative Declaration covering acquisition of Mosiac Tile property for Recreation Park purposes. City Manager Jones advised that he had conferred with Mayor Balmer and Councilman Van Vranken and they would be able to attend a meeting on May 28th or May 29th should it be decided that the hear- ing be deferred. Councilman Stephens stated he would like to have an economic impact study made before any action is taken. City Manager Jones advised that he thought this had already been done and will be readv for Council consideration along with the operating Budget. Asked the Council to set a date for review of the annual Budgets, at which time the economic impact of the purchase of this property would be presented. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that prior to any expenditures being made on the property known as Mosaic Tile Property, that an economic impact study be presented to the City Council and to the public for public hearings. Motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Rockhold and Stepehns; Noes: Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, appli- cation for Person to Person rans er o n- ale General Eating Place License from "Time Out" at 226 Standard Street. Ordered filed. 3959 X 3960 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Richard Crucitt, 601 E. Grand Avenue, stated this was the first anyone had talked about money in relation to the Mosaic Tile property and agreed that an economic impact study was needed. Suggested putting out a questionnaire as to whether the people want the City to spend the money for the property and develop it into a park. Stated he thought the people of El Segundo were uninformed. Suggested that if the City has this money that it be given to the schools since they are trying to get more with another tax override. City Attorney Allen advised that the City was not permitted to give money to the schools. 2. Mr. Bill Sponaas, 609 E. Grand Avenue, asked why the taxpayers' money was spent to hold an election on August 20th if the money was already available for purchase of the Mosaic Tile property. Stated he thought the election showed that the people voted down the purchase of the property and that the park was of special interest to only a few people and not the majority. Stated that the money could be used more effectively to offset a tax increase that may come at a later time. Mayor Pro tempore Nagel explained that the election was held as the result of an initiative by the people and that it proved the people did not want the tax override. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that bids had been received for the purchase of the Police Department's surplus ammunition casings, which had been ac- cumulated in the past year, which bids were as follows: Item A 20,000 pcs (approx) 38 Cal. Brass (once fired) Item B 26,500 pcs 38 Cal. Brass Item C 6,500 pcs 9 M. M. Brass Amount of Bid A B C J. W. Gillespie Reloading Co. . 026 ea . 0 1 ea .02/ea. Worldwide Munitions, Inc. 24. 50 /M 24. 50 /M 40.00 /M Coles N/B 5.10 /M 7.39/M F. Morton Pitt Co. 15.00 /M 15.00 /M 15.00 /M Recommended the casings be declared surplus material and the high bid for each item accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Nagel, that the aforementioned ammunition casings be de- clared surplus and the sale of Item A be authorized to J. W. Gillespie Reloading Company and Items B and C to Worldwide Munitions, Inc. Motion carried. 2. Presented a request from the Airport Marina Mini - storage Company to paint signs on two sides of the roof at 1601 E. El Segundo Boulevard which would exceed the code limitations of 300 square feet. Advised that the Building Safety Director stated that the signs would be in conflict with the aesthetic goals of the community. Recommended disapproval. Mr. John Lopuch, representing Airport Marina Mini - Storage Company stated is company was concerned with the aesthetics and that a great deal of money and time had been spent in improving the area. Asked that as an alternative, the Council consider permitting the sign on one side of the roof. -2- May 20, 1975 X Mr. Bob Abernathy stated they were petitioning for just the name of the company and telephone numbers to be painted and would be happy with any part of the request that the Council might be willing to consider. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the request be denied without prejudice. Motion carried. At the hour of 7:40 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for an executive session. At the hour of 7 :55 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Nagel, Rockhold and Stephens. City Manager Jones explained that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District had inspected the sewer mains adjacent to the Storm Drain construction project now in progress and that it was ap- parent repair work was necessary. Staff felt that considerable savings in cost could be made by performing the repair work while the trench was open. This would involve waiving bidding procedures and negotiating with the contractor who is performing the work for the County. Stated this action may leave the City open for possible litigation and the City Attorney had advised against such action. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a Rider to amend Blanket Bond No. SL6223647 issued by the American Insurance Company on behalf of the Standard Oil Company covering Refinery Well No. 13. Stated he had approved the Rider as to form and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, and unanimously carried, that the Rider amending Blanket Bond No. SL6223647 covering Standard Oil Company Refinery Well No. 12 be approved. 2. Advised that two resolutions of Intention had been adopted on April 15, 1975 reflecting legislative changes in the State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) which authorized a 5% increase in the cost of living to retired personnel. Presented an ordinance em- bracing these two resolutions to amend the contract with PERS, en- titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COL:NCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CAL- IFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. which title was read. 'Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance changing certain school properties from R -2, R -3 and M -1 to PF (Public Facilities) entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORD- INANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF SAID CODE. (ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOLS)., which title was read. -3- May 20, 1975 3961 X 3962 Upon motion duty made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 870 was waived. Following motion by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 870 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. 2. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance changing certain City -owned properties from C -RS, R -2 and P to PF (Public Facilities), entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZON- ING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE. (CITY PROPERTY)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 871 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 871 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 47036 through 47168, totaling $240,340.37 drawn in payment of demands, a List of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 25 and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget ap- proved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of ad- journment being 8:25 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. A.P.PROVED: alerie A. urrowes, ity e_T- in Deputy Ri6hard-G. Nagel, Mayor PIT tempore -4- May 20, 1975