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1975 SEP 02 CC MINx4039 El Segundo, California September 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 Bishop Richard Searle, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CA L L Present: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 19, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing on the proposed Land Use Element of the General Plan, and inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Associate Planner Soo -Hoo stated that the zoning in the proposed Land Use Plan had been reviewed with regard to existing non - conforming uses and it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the Farr Company operations on Rosecrans Avenue would be a permitted use under the revised C -M zone standards and that the property on Aviation Boulevard occupied by Conrock Company remain Heavy Manufacturing thus mak- ing it a conforming use. Advised that revisions had been made to the Land Use Plan to include the change, as well as changing the C -3 District to include Land presently zoned C -3 plus strips along El Segundo and Sepulveda Boule- vards. Advised that the Land Use Element had been revised incorporating changes previously requested by the Council and a Draft Environmental Impact Report had been prepared for this project. Further advised that Staff and the Planning Commission recommended the Land Use Element and Land Use Plan be adopted, as revised. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, the Draft Environmental Impact Report of the Land Use Element was certified by mutual consent of the Council. There- after, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2650, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LAND -USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN., - which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. X4040 2. Mayor Balmer stated that aue to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the hearing on the Uniform Building Code and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mayor pro tempore Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1973 Editions, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk re- plied that the affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor pro tem stated these files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish reported on the 1973 Editions of the Uniform Building Code and Standards therefor which are the Code Standards of the State of California, and presented the proposed amend- ments to these codes reflecting conditions peculiar to the City of EL Segundo. Mayor pro tem Nagel inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding these Uniform Codes and the amendments. Mr. W. E. Larson, Chief Engineer of Standard Oil Refinery, questioned the Refinery being classified in Fire Zone 4 and discussed the Deputy Inspector program, the definition of the terms structures, repairs and alterations, and the practice of on -site burial of structural materials. Mr. Robert Dein, 204 West Walnut Avenue, expressed concern with the City's regulations for visual clearance on corner lots. This matter was referred to the Director of Building Safety for consideration. The Director of Building Safety responded categorically to Mr. Larson's recommendations. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Staff be directed to re- examine the pros and cons of classifying the Refinery in Fire Zone 4, that further studies be made of the recommended amendments to the Code and that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting). 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various Locations within the City in accordance with Resolution No. 2646, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affida- vits of posting notice of the hearing and service by mail were in her files. The Mayor stated these 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. Fire Battalion Chief Coulter reported that the following parcel had been cleaned satisfactorily and could be removed from the list con- tained in Appendix 'A' of Resolution No. 2646: 123 Loma Vista Street Further advised that the remaining parcel in said resolution was in the process of being cleared by the owner and possibly would be cleaned satisfactorily within the next week. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Council sustain the objection as to the property reported as having been cleaned satisfactorily, which is Listed above, and overrule all other objections. Motion carried. -2- September 2, 1975 X 4 (14 1 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting for further consideration of the remain- ing parcel in this abatement proceeding. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that the International Airport Cit- izens' Advisory Committee had asked the Council to appoint three citizens from El Segundo to serve on this committee. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Patricia Stiers, Ara Avak, and Robert Dein, all members of the E1 Segundo Noise Abatement Committee, be appointed to serve on the aforesaid committee. Motion carried. Councilman Stephens suggested that periodical reviews be made of the committee and recommended that this be done by the new Council after the election in 1976. 2. Councilman Van Vranken announced that the first meeting of the Recreation Park Development Committee would be held in the City Council Chamber on September 10, 1975 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of formulating conceptual plans for the newly acquired property at 438 Sheldon Street (Mosaic Tile). REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft, Space and Communi- cations Group, for a one - year's extension of a permit for 18 trailers. Advised that this is the last extension permissible unless a valid building permit is on file for permanent facilities. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the request of Hughes Aircraft, Space and Communica- tions Group be granted and the permit for 18 trailers be extended for one year and that Staff be directed to notify said applicant of the restrictions for further extensions. Motion carried. 2. Presented an amendment to the agreement for the administra- tion of the Workers' Compensation Program providing for an insurance policy in lieu of a bond, guaranteeing against improper handling or unauth- orized distribution of City funds. Stated that the City Attorney had avised the insurance policy was legally acceptable. Recommended approval Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Amendment to Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Insurance Technology Company, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execu- tion by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Amendment to 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 Amendment for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. -3- September 2, 1975 x 4042 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 3. Recommended that the Council approve submission of an application to Los Angeles County for a one -year extension of the Student Apprentice Program under CETA Title I. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 4. Presented the tabulation of bids for towing and storage services for vehicles which have been impounded by the Police Department, which bids were as follows: Name and Amount of Bid Bryant' s C & C Club Bruce's Larry's 24 Inglewood Item Service Towing Hr. Towing Service Towing passenger vehicles and up to 1/2 ton pickups $ 12.50 $15.50 $ 15.00 $ 20.00 Towing 3/4 ton trucks & over 12.50 15.50 20.00 25.00 Dotty Use 12.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 Motorcycle Storage /per day 1.00 3.00 1.00 2.00 Automobile Storage /per day 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 Heavy Equipment Storage/ day 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 Advised that the lower bids submitted by C & C Club Service and Bruce's Towing did not meet certain City specifications and, therefore, recommended the bid of Larry's 24 Hour Towing be accepted as the best bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Stephens, that the bids of C & C Club Service and Bruce's Towing be rejected as not meeting the City requirements, and that the bid of Larry's 24 Hour Towing be accepted as the best low bid and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 5. Presented the tabulation of bids for two 18" Smoke Ejectors, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company $ 665.68 Western Fire Equipment Company $ 665.68 Halprin Supply Company $ 858.60 Advised that the Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company and Western Fire Equipment Company had bid on a 16" Ejector and, therefore, the bids were not acceptable. Recommended acceptance of the bid of Halprin Supply Company. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bids of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company and Western Fire Equipment Company be rejected as not meeting specifications -4- September 2, 1975 )( 4043 and that the bid of Halprin Supply Company in total amount of $858. 60 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, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 6. Advised that bids had been solicited for a portable air compres- sor and a pavement breaker and that one bid had been received for the compressor and two bids for the pavement breaker, one of which did not meet the City's noise regulations. Therefore, recommended that the bid of Mustang Equipment Company, the only bid meeting specifications, be accepted for one portable Air Compressor and one Pavement Breaker in total amount of $7, 687. 60 including sales tax and trade -in allowance. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and that purchase order be issued to Mustang Equipment Company in total amount of $7, 687, 60 for the aforesaid equipment. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 7. Presented a request to conduct a closed - promotional examina- tion for the position of Street Maintenance Leadworker. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, and unanimously carried that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. 8. Stated that the report from the Director of Public Works indi- cated that the hook up for lighting street trees at Christmas time would be similar to electrical connections made in previous years and that no addi- tional costs to the City were anticipated for the new type of decorations. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the request of the Chamber of Commerce for an additional $2500 for Christmas Decorations be granted and that the Community Pro- motion Account be increased by that amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance amending the City Purchasing Code by raising the limit on informal bidding procedures, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2. 52. 090 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PURCHASES., which title was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. -5- September 2, 1975 X 40 44 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that in order to eliminate Sewer Plant No. 3 located at El Segundo Boulevard and Standard Street, in accordance with the City's Sewer Master Plan, Plans and Specifications had been prepared for the construction of sewer lines in Standard Street and in Franklin Avenue, and modifications to Sewer Plant No. 2. Recommended that Specification No. 73 -10 be approved and authorization be given to advertise for bids. Advised further that the project had been found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NO. 73 -10 and NOTIFICATION OF INVITING BIDS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO SANITATION PLANT NO. 2 AND NEW SEWER LINES, presented to this Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being fixed at 11:00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, September 29, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 2. Presented an agreement with Alderman, Swift & Lewis for engineering services for the 6- million gallon water reservoir to be erected at Hilltop Park. Recommended approval. Mayor Balmer stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion in this matter, and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mr. William Lewis, president of Alderman, Swift & Lewis, responded to Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement for Engineering Services between the City of El Segundo and Alderman, Swift & Lewis in connection with design and construction of water storage improvements, 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 E l 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. -6- September 2, 1975 Motion carried by the following vote: X 4045 Ayes: Councilmen Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 48114 through 48253 and Expense Check Numbers 603 through 617 totaling $524, 104. 34, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 4 and 5 and Expense Check Register No. 4, certi- fied 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 Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer asked the Director of Public Works to check the alley between Holly and Eucalyptus on the southwest corner to see if it should be red curbed for better visibility. 2. The Mayor also requested Mr. Glickman to contact the State Highway Division for adjustments to the signals at Mariposa and Sepulveda to lengthen the time for pedestrians to cross Sepulveda Boulevard. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. George Schoening, a long time employee of the City, who passed away on July 26, 1975 at the age of 91; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:05 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: eD 0200 6 41 L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City ler -7- September 2, 1975