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1976 DEC 21 CC MINX4354 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL December 21, 1976 1. CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 21, .1976 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers at the E1 Segundo -City Hah 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director of Recreation and Parks R uis led the Salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Father McNulty of St. Anthony's Catholic Church gave the invocation for the meeting. _ 4. ROLL CALL Present were Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. Absent was Councilman Rockhold. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt in accordance with Resolution No. 2736. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place for the subject hearing, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that the affidavit of posting and mailing the notice was in her file. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, the City Clerk advised that no written communications had been received regard- ing this matter. Mr. Ken Sherrill, 907 Main Street, asked that action be delayed on the proper y a - 907 Main Street since the buildings were going to be demolished and new construction to commence after the first of the year. Council advised Mr. Sherrill to confer with Director of Public Works Glickman and Fire Chief Baron -for required interim action and possible delay in abating the rubbish on said property. There being no further response; Councilrnan:.Bue moved that the hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Council overrule all objections, authorize the Street Superin- tendent to remove the nuisances on properties listed in Resolution No. 2736. Motion carried unanimously. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. a. Ms. Carol Peterson, 8717 Delgany Way, Playa Del Rey, referred to the first item under Director of Public Works and inquired when the stop signs would be installed on Mariposa Avenue and Nash Street. The Council directed that this matter be discussed immediately following Reports of Committees. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES .a. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority Board of Directors Meting. Mayor a mer reported on. the progress of th( communications system. b. I -105 FreewaMeeting December 10, 1976. City Manager Jones reported that a the he corridor cities were represented, in addition to Los Angeles County and some legislators. Stated he presented the Council's disapproval of the latest design which downscoped the Free- way and asked that consideration be given to this data in development of the design, and further, that it be considered before a final decision is made. Further reported that no one spoke in favor of downscoping the Freeway. the general consensus being in favor of an eight or ten lane Freeway. X 4355 Director of Public Works Item 1: Recommendation regarding instal- lation of stop signs on Mariposa Avenue and Nash Street. Director of Public Works Glickman stated the stop signs at subject intersection would be installed before the end of this week. Resolution for installation of stop signs, which was read, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2739 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING SUBSECTION 5.75 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2737 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) WHICH SAID SUB- SECTION 5.75 RELATES TO STOP INTERSECTIONS. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said resolution be adopted. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of Special Council meeting held December 7, 1976 at 6:30 o'clock p.m. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Claim for damages from Henry A. Cosbey. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that said claim be rejected and claimant be so notified. Motion carried. C. Request from St. Anthony's Catholic Church to conduct carnival from February 4, 1977 through e ruary 6, 1977. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the request be granted and permit fee waived. Motion carried. d. Bids for fence at Washington Parkette, No. 76 -20 Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the low bid of Burkett Fence Company in amount of $2, 576. 00 be accepted, said amount allocated from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund and purchase order issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. e. Bids for portable radios for South Bay Regional Public Communi- cations Authority. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the low bid of General Electric Company in amount of $30, 654. 14 be accepted and purchase orders issued as required to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote :_ Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. -2- Council Minutes December 21, 1976 A43674 8. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) g. Bids for Civic Center sprinkler system, Phase I No. 76 -8 Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for the installation of the Civic Center irrigation system, Phase I, in accordance with Specification No. 76-8; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on December 13, 1976; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Allied Sprinkler Company, in total amount of $7, 989. 00 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Allied Sprinkler Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said city be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute said contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the city and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Allied Sprinkler Company, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. h. Warrants 53303 through 53438 on Demand Register Summary No. 14 and Expense Checks 1257 thou h 1264 on Yipense Check Register No. 11, in total amount of Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: f. Quitclaim deed for utility easement to Sepulveda Properties, Inc. Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in discussion or action of subject matter. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the easement for public utility purposes, insofar as it pertains to and affects the follow- ing described real property located in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: -3- Council Minutes December 21, 1976 x436 7 The southerly ten (10) feet of Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 4944, filed in Book 53, Page 21' in Book of Maps in the County Recorder's Office of said County, is no longer needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed for said easement from the City of E1 Segundo to Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , and the City Clerk to attest the same. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Los Angeles County Service Area Proposal Councilman Nagel reported that this plan to establish a County Service Area would require a separate tax levy on those areas receiv- ing special services not rendered to all areas uniformly. If an area elected not to approve the plan, the services would be reduced com- mensurate with the taxes paid. City Manager Jones explained that a Special Service District would be established and the residents of that area given the choice of having taxes increased to pay for services rendered by the county or having the services reduced. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by 1Vlayor Balmer, that E1 Segundo support the plan for establishing a County Service Area. Motion carried unanimously. b. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control aRglicat Person to Person Tranerer - 7-11 Fooct 11fori. 200 Rast Ai V 6ii%AGt There being no objections, the Council ord @red the application filed. 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Recommendation to eliminate four parking spaces on Grand Avenue, two on each side of Richmond Street, to assist pedestrians in viewing traffic while crossing the street. . Motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 2) Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving submittal of application for gas tax funds for construction of bicycle pathways. Resolution approving application for funds and the City's bicycle plan, which was read, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2738 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING THE APPLI- CATION FOR BICYCLE FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB -821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE PLAN. -4- Council Minutes December 21, 1976 X4358 Motion made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said resolution be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following -vote: . Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold: 3) Recommendation to approve ordinance updating the E1 Segundo Municipal Code in accordance with amendments made by the State Legislature to the California Emergency Services Act. Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to emergency services, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.44 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION. , which title was read. Motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bue. 4) Advised that to qualify for funds under the Housing and Comm- unity Block Grant Program, public hearings must be held to inform the public of the amount of funds available and the desired uses for the funds derived from this grant. After discussion and reconsideration by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the city not participate in the Housing and Community Block Grant Program and staff be directed that application shall not be made for said funds. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Bue; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. b. Director of Public Works Glickman 2. Request from Hughes Aircraft_ Company for permit to install a pipe -post and chain barrier to restrict pedestrian movements across Nash Street south of Imperial Highway:. Councilman Bue advised that due to possible conflict of inter- est, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter. After discussion, motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said request for permit be denied. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold; Not Voting: Councilman Bue. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance amending Commercial - Manufacturing (C -M) zone pro- visions in Municipal Code, entitled: Council Minutes December 21, 1976 X4351 ORDINANCE NO. 915 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF SAID CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20.36 RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE., which title was read. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Van Vranken; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. b. Ordinance regarding the distribution of handbills, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 916 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO HANDBILLS., which title was read. Motion made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. City Manager Jones advised that the company which had installed the Christmas decorations on the trees had voluntarily replaced them with different decorations that would not present a hazard to moving vehicles on the streets. 13. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, ' motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Valerie urrowes, City ler Balmer, Mayor -6- Council Minutes December 21, 1976 X43(0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL January 4, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 1977 at 7;00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers at the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Van Vranken led the Salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Mr. Harry Weber gave the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL Present were Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Mayor Balmer announced that Miss Robin Stroll, editor of the E1 Segundo Herald for the past year and one-_E=7as leaving the paper and presented her .with a Distinguished Service Award for her dedication. Miss Stroll introduced the new editor, Mr. Frank Bies. b. Mrs. Charlotte Pleggenkuhle, president of the El Segundo Junior Women's Club, presented o ice Chief Johnson with a film entitled, "Vandalism - The Clubhouse" and thanked the Police Department for outstanding service in the community; especially appreciative of the work the officers are doing with the young people in the city. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public Hearing continued- Proposed Zone Change No. 1 -76 of the Hillcrest Property Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on a proposed amend- ment to Title 20 of the Municipal Code relating to rezoning of the Hillcrest Property, and inquired of the City Clerk if any written communications had been received. The City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that the escrow had not been completed on this property and, therefore, recommended the hearing be further continued until the next regular City Council meeting. Stated that the developers of the property and the Board of Education had expressed no objections to continuing the hearing. There being no objections from the Council, the Mayor declared the hearing continued until January 18, 1977. - b. Public Hearing - Appeal of Standard Oil Company from ruling of Planning Commission. Mayor Balmer advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Mayor pro tem Van Vranken announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for hearing the appeal of Standard Oil Company from the Planning Commission decision which denied a Conditional Use Permit for a gasoline service station and car wash at Sepulveda Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Attorney Allen advised that correct notices had not been given for this hearing and, therefore, recommended the hearing be continued until the next Council meeting and that appropriate notices be given for the continued hearing. Motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject hearing be continued until the regular City Council meetingto be held January 18, 1977 and that appropriate notices be given of the continued hearing. Motion carried, Mayor Balmer not voting.