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1976 FEB 03 CC MINX 4147 E1 Segundo, California February 3, 1976 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 E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. R O L L C A L L 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 20, 1976, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, second- ed by Councilman Rockhold, 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 heretofore fixed for the hearing on amending the Municipal Code to regulate the holding of carnivals and Christmas tree sales, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that the affidavit of publication was in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received in this matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported t changes to the Municipal Code would place orarily held carnivals and on the sale of Advised it had been determined that these have an adverse effect on the environment Negative Declaration had been prepared. zat the recommended regulations on temp - Christmas trees. changes would not and, therefore, a Further advised that two ordinances had been prepared, one permitting temporary carnivals and Christmas tree sales to be held in zones other than residential, and the other requir- ing a refundable cash deposit as a condition for issuance of a permit for these functions. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and adoption of the changes to the Munic- ipal Code. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, it was mutually agreed by the Council that no cash deposit shall be required as a condition of a permit and that zoning requirements for Christmas tree sales should not be changed. The City Attorney advised that this could be accomplished by deleting reference to Section 20.44.020 in the one ordinance and by not adopting the ordinance requiring the deposit. . X.41 4, Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Staff be directed to redraft the ordinance by deleting Section 20.44.020. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration be certi- fied. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented the ordinance pertaining to carnivals with the deletion of Section 20.44.020 entitled. 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 ADDING CHAPTER 20.44 RELATING TO TEMPORARY USES., which title was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for its comments on the changes made and that said comments be presented at the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried. 2. Planning Director Loverde reported that the changes in the Noise Element requested by the Council at its meeting of January 20, 1976 had been referred to the Planning Commission for comment. Advised that the Planning Commission concurred with the changes and recommended adoption of the Noise Element as well as certification of the Environmental Impact Report. Councilman Nagel advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action in this matter, but reserved the right to participate in the discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the letter expressing Planning Commission approval of the changes to the Noise Element be received and filed. Motion carried. (Councilman Nagel not voting). Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the Environmental Impact Report for the Noise Element be certified. Motion carried. (Councilman Nagel not voting). Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2672, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGONDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NOISE 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Nagel. - 2 - February 3, 1976 X 4149 3. Planning Director Loverde presented a recommendation from the Planning Commission to extend Continental Development Corporation's Precise Plan No. 8 -74 for one additional year. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 860 ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN NO. 8 -74., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. James Walker, Chairman, South Bay County Committee, requesting support of petitions calling for an election for the formation of a South Bay County. Councilman Van Vranken explained that the petition being circulated was for the purpose of having a feasibility study of pros and cons of forming a separate South Bay county. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that this council go on record as supporting the aforesaid petition. Motion carried. Mr. Gene Moore, 540 Standard Street, stated that if the feasibility study proved there is enough income in the area to support a new county it could result in a ballot measure. Mrs. Olga Benson, 730 California Street, stated that if 40,000 signatures are secured the study will be made and if found to be feasible by the Commission, the matter would then be put on the ballot Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 617 W. Elm Avenue, stated it is a 2 -phase plan and the signatures on the petition would qualify for the ballot measure. 2. American Waste Systems, 1449 West Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena, application for rubbish disposal license. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that a permit to operate a rubbish disposal service in the City be granted. Motion carried. 3. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Notice of filing an amended application for authority to increase intrastate rates applicable to telephone service furnished within the State of California. The Council ordered the application received and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel stated that the Environmental Impact Report for the Department of Airports, started 2 years ago, is scheduled for hearing on March 9, 10 and 11 and requested Staff and the Council to submit comments for presentation at the hearing. 2. Councilman Nagel reported that he had attented a meeting in Sacramento relating to the E1 Segundo - Norwalk (I -105) Freeway at which he had presented E1 Segundo's resolution urging the commencement of the freeway and the Inter City Transportation Committee's resolution. Advised that plans are being changed and it appears that only four lanes are being considered. Questions were raised as to whether another EIR will be required if the freeway is reduced to four lanes. - 3 - February 3, 1976 I X4150 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabluation of bids for one refuse collection vehicle for use in the Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Alternate B & M Marketing $3,111.10 $3,245.72 Cushman Motor Sales Co. $3,699.40 $3,816.00 Advised that Staff's requests for permission to inspect units to be supplied by the low bidder and for catalogs covering same had been unsuccessful. Therefore, recommended acceptance of the next low bid of Cushman Motor Sales Company for the alternate vehicle painted Delta Green. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the low bid of B & M Marketing be rejected; that the bid of Cushman Motor Sales Company be accepted as the lowest responsible bid in the total amount of $3,816.00 including sales tax, and that a 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. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for various sizes of fire hose for use by the Fire Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Halprin Supply Co. $4,793.21 The American Rubber Mfg. Co. $5,039.24 Wardlaw Fire Equipment $5,058.85 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Halprin Supply Company in total amount of $4,793.21 including sales tax for Fire Hose be accepted and that a purchase order in said amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nagel Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that the State Health and Safety Code requires that the governing body of the City designate an issuing authority for explosive permits. Recommended that Police Chief Johnson or his designated representative be so named. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the California Health and Safety Code that a representative be designated as having the authority for issuing explosive permits for the City. -4- February 3, 1976 'X4151 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby designated as the issuing authority for explosive permits for said City. 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 Memorandum of Understanding with the E1 Segundo Police Officers' Association dated June 6, 1973 included a clause requiring that a classification and salary study be conducted before June 30, 1976. Stated that Administration and the employees in the Police Association concur that this is no longer necessary and, therefore, presented a Memorandum of Under- standing deleting the requirement. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Memorandum of Understanding, present- ed to this Council on this date, between the E1 Segundo Police Officers' Association and the Management representatives of the E1 Segundo City Council, deleting the requirement for Class- ification and Salary Study on or before June 30, 1976, is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Co. for an extension of a permit for three office trailers. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the request of Hughes Aircraft Company be granted and a trailer permit be extended for one year to expire February 20, 1977. Motion carried. 6. Presented an agreement with the South Bay Engineering Corporation for design services for the installation of two radio base sites, one in Palos Verdes Estates and the other atop the South Bay Hospital in Redondo Beach for the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between South Bay Engineering Corporation and the City of E1 Segundo on behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, for design services of radio sites, p_- esented to t'i-_s Council. on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that 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 the South Bay Regional Public Communications Auth- ority and the City of E1 Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. -5- .February 3, 1976 X415 2 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution requesting that changes be made in the Voting Rights Act to eliminate the mandatory require- ment for multi - lingual ballots. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1975 was passed by the Congress and the Senate of the Unites States; and WHEREAS, it is evident that no election officials were consulted as to the problems created in implementing this Act both logistically and financially; and WHEREAS, this Act is not being consistently enforced within the fifty States of the United States due to different legal requirements in each of the fifty States; and WHEREAS, the State of California, the Counties of California and the Cities of California do substantially more in informing their voters than do forty -seven other States; and WHEREAS, there is no way to guarantee that bilingual voting materials will reach those who desire them without the necessity of sending blingual materials to all voters at tremendous expense; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California hereby requests that amendments be made to the Voting Rights Act so that it will be administered equally among the fifty States, and the wording be changed to make the material available upon request for those persons who wish minority language voting materials, and that the Federal Government reimburse the States, Counties and Cities for all costs incurred by this legislation. Motion carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Recommended that the Council grant permission to use the Council Chamber as a polling place on March 2, 1976 and that the regular Council meeting scheduled for that date be held on March 1, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the first Council meeting in March be held Monday March 1, 1976. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution ascertaining and determining prevailing wage rates to be paid on public works projects within the City. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2673, entitled: -6- February 3, 1976 V. A$ K 4153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ASCER- TAINING AND DETERMINING PREVAILING RATES OF WAGES TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2604., 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. 2. Presented a resolution modifying the Administrative Code relating to salaries in the Management - Confidential Series and General Government Series. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2674, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A2.040 (SCHEDULE OF CLASSES BY SERIES) OF CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT-CONFI- DENTIAL SERIES); SECTION 1A3.020 (PART - TIME PERSONNEL) AND SUBDIVISIONS (A) AND (C) OF SECTION 1A3.030 (SCHEDULE OF CLASSES BY SERIES) OF CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERN- MENT) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMIN- ISTRATIVE CODE., 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. 3. Presented a request from Security Pacific National Bank for release of a lien against Ray A. Martin, which had been assessed in 1961 for improvements to the alley at the rear of his property at 402 Standard Street. Research by the Staff indicated this lien had been satisfied through the County Tax Collection process and, therefore, a Release of Lien had been prepared for Council consideration. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Release of Lien on property located in Block 60 Lots 17 and 18 (402 & 402 -1/2 Standard Street) pres- ented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby author- ized to execute said Release of Lien for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. i -, -7- �T r t � February 3, 1976 x4154 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that final specifications had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Storm Drain Project 3450 Unit 2 and Project 9818 Unit 2 of the 1970 Bond Issue. Advised that the total cost had been estimated at $2,054,000, $776,000 being the City's contribution. Recommended approval of the Plans and Specifications and authority for the County to occupy City streets. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Storm Drain Plans and Specifications for construction of E1 Segundo Project 3450 Unit 2 and Project 9818 Unit 2 of the 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue, be and the same are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be and it is hereby auth- orized to proceed with the construction of the aforesaid projects; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted said Los Angeles County Flood Control District to occupy and use the public streets of the City of E1 Segundo to construct, operate and maintain the required installations described in the above - mentioned specifications; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to furnish a certified copy of this resolution to said Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen, Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None_ UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Planning Director Loverde reported that the ordinance relating to certain residential uses in the C -RS zones had been referred to the Planning Commission for comments on the changes made by the Council and the Commission, at its meeting held January 22, 19761 voted to concur with the changes made by the Council. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADD- ING SUBSECTION (3) TO SECTION 20.33.040 RELATING TO PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES IN THE C -RS ZONE., which title was read. -8- February 3, 1976 X 4155 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 901 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagal, Ordinance No. 901 was adopted by the following vote: 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 Nagel, Seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrants Numbers 49822 through 50001 and Expense Check Numbers 780 through 803 totaling $539,831.10, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summery 19 and 20 and Expense Check Register No. 14, certified 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, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel inquired if any action was being taken to assure beautification after completion of the new overpass at E1 Segundo and Aviation Boulevards. Director of Public Works Glickman stated that he had been informed by the County Road Department that there had been some concern noted because of the lack of erosion control on the slopes and that the plans had been reviewed by the various State agencies without comment. Advised that if no State action was taken, the matter may be brought before the Council during Budget sessions. Further advised that Aerospace Corporation had indicated plans for planting the slope facing its building. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk E. L - 9 - February 3, 1976