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1976 FEB 17 CC MINx 41 .56 E1 Segundo, California February 17, 1976 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 Dr. Howard Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL 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 February 3, 1976, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the continued hearing to consider an amendment to Title 20 of the Municipal Code relating to divided zone boundaries and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given to affected property owners. The Clerk replied that the affidavit of mailing the notices 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. The City Clerk read letters from the following expressing con- cern and objections to the zone changes: Mr. Leonard H. Burkette, 116 West Oak Avenue Mr. V. Ouzounian, 2015 Sixth Avenue, Los Angeles Mr. Cal Martin, 323 Richmond Street Planning Director Loverde reported on the changes being proposed and displayed a map of typical zone situations. Stated the Planning Com- mission recommended the zone changes and certification of the Negative Declaration covering the project. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this matter. The following spoke in opposition to zone changes being made: Mr. William Carter, 646 Maryland Street Mr. Myron Yates, 944 Sheldon Street Mr. Rodger Yeaton, 114 East Maple Avenue Mr. Leonard Dixon, 948 Eucalyptus Drive Mr. Robert Geier, 544 Virginia Street There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission, in its Resolution No. 876, pertaining to lots divided by zoning boundaries be disapproved and no action taken. me X 4157 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Mayor Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in the matter of the Environmental Impact Report on the Water Facilities Improvements and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mayor pro tem Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Water Facilities Improvements at Hilltop Park and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which she replied that none had been received. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that the Draft Environ- mental Impact Report had been amended as requested by the Council at its meeting held January 20, 1976, and said amendment was being presented as an attachment to the Report. The Mayor pro tem directed that the excerpts of the minutes of this Council meeting and of the meeting held January 20, 1976 pertaining to this subject be attached and made a part of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding this matter. Mr. Gene Moore, 540 Standard Street, stated he appreciated the addendum being provided. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor pro tem Nagel, that the Environmental Impact Report for Water Facilities Improvements, the Attachment to Draft Environmental Impact I«port for Water Facilities Improvements, the excerpts, of the minutes of the Council meetings held January 20, 1976 and February 17, 1976, relating to said subject be certified as being the Environmental Impact Report for Water Facilities Improvements for the City of El Segundo, California. 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Theta Cable Television, advising that "Z" Channel charges will be increased $1. 00 per month ective March 1, 1976. The Mayor ordered the Letter received and filed. 2. Los Angeles County Supervisor Baxter Ward, requesting con- sideration oT a reso ution asking the Southern ali ornia Rapid Transit District to place his proposed Sunset Coast Line transit project on the June ballot. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2675, entitled: -2- February 17, 1976 X 4158 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT TO CON- SIDER THE PROPOSED SUNSET COAST LINE AND PLACE THE ISSUE FOR FINANCING SAID PROJECT ON THE BALLOT AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE., 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Gene Moore, asked about the planned development of the Hillcrest Property and what legal moves the Council would be required to take before the development could take place. Councilman Nagel advised that he understood there were two con- ditions imposed -- that the buyer be allowed to develop the property to its present zoning, which is primarily R -2, and that the buyer be able to develop and get a permit from the Coastal Commission, since the land falls within these boundaries. Stated that an Environmental Impact Report would not be required because an environmental review had been made on the property during the preparation of the Land Use Element of the General Plan and that the zoning had not changed since that time. 2. Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie, 724 West Pine Avenue, inquired if there were any requirements in the General Plan relative to an Environ- mental Impact Report being required based on a certain amount of grading that would be done on a project. Planning Director Loverde advised that if the project required discretionary action, an environmental review would be required, but a project requiring ministerial action would not be subject to environmental review. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. League of California Cities. Councilman Van Vranken reported that the Technical and Transportation Committees had recommended that the County not discontinue the Aid -to- Cities Funds and if a reduction in funds was necessary, that it be made in the Highways- Through- Cities Funds. Councilman bagel advised that he would be attending a meeting between the Board of Directors of the League and the County Board of Supervisors on February 24th and would report on the results of their efforts in this regard. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Stated that Bid No. 75 -27 for rental uniforms had been received for a two -year period which bids included replacement c_ osts and the costs for third and fourth year options, as follows: Amount of Bids First 3rd •4th Replace - Name 2 Years Year Year ment Blue Seal Coverall & Uniform Supply $.70 $. 70 $. 70 $6. 18 Certified Uniforms .73 .73 .73 8.40 Welch's Industrial Uniforms .80 .80 .85 8.00 Prudential Overall Supply .89 .89 .89 11.50 Red Star Industrial Service .97 N/B N/B P.00 -3- February 17, 1976 X4159 Recommended acceptance of the low bid of Blue Seal Coverall and Uniform Supply. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Blue Seal Coverall and Uniform Supply be accepted as shown on Bid No. 75 -27 and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a recommendation to conduct an open and promotion- al examination for Water Quality and Sanitation Supervisor on February 21, 1976. Further recommended that the provisional appointment of Mr. Henry Schoenmeier to said position be extended for an additional 30 days. Advised that his appointment would expire on February 18 and that the extension would allow needed time to appoint a permanent supervisor from the employ- ment list resulting from the proposed examination on February 21, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 3. Presented an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the continuance of the student apprentice program under CETA Title I for an additional nine months. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of contract between the County of Los Angeles and the City of E1 Segundo for employment of student apprentices under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) Title I, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by the above -named parties, a copy of said contract 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 contract 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 Ealmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented an agreement with the City of Redondo Beach for burglary investigatory services in coordination with the City of E1 Segundo and eight other south bay cities. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Multi -City Agreement for Burglary Investigator Services between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by the above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -4- February 17, 1976 X4160 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El 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. 5. Presented an agreement with the State of California, Department of General Services, Communications Division, providing for advisory and evaluation services for the South Bay Regional Communications Project. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the State of California, Depart- ment of Ceneral Services, Communications Division and the City f El Segundo for services as a third party evaluator of the South Bay Regional Communica- tions Project, presented to this 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 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. 6. Presented an ordinance setting forth new regulations and fee schedules for bicycle licensing which would place the City in a position to participate in the State bicycle licensing program. Recommended approval. Police Lt. Kittredge explained the present and proposed licensing systems. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that no action be taken at this time. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution ordering the canvass of the returns of the General Municipal Election of March 2, 1976 to be made by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2676, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. , -5- February 17, 1976 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. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids for resurfacing the south side of E1 Segundo Boulevard, westerly of Sepulveda Boulevard, which bids were as follows: Name Sully Miller Construction Co. Bruce Paving Company Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Amount of Bid $ 1,971.00 $ 2,690.00 Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the bid of Sully Miller Construction Company in the amount of $1, 971. 00 be accepted for resurfacing a portion of El Segundo Boulevard and that a purchase order in said amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that the County of Los Angeles had issued a Solid Waste Management Plan to all cities in the county for approval or disapproval. Stated that Staff had reviewed the Plan and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2677, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA CONCURRING IN THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. , 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. Advised that final specifications had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Storm Drain Project 3401 Unit 5 of the 1964 Bond Issue. Advised that the total cost had been est- imated at $919, 000. Recommended approval of the Plans and Specifica- tions and authority for the County to occupy City streets. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman 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 3401, Unit 5 of the 1964 Storm Drain Bond Issue, be and the same is hereby approved; and -6- February 17, 1976 xt6a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District be and it is hereby authorized to proceed with the con- struction of the aforesaid project; 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, oper- ate 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. 4. Advised that during the development of Continental Boulevard and Grand Avenue, discrepancies occurred resulting in an irregularly shaped piece of right -of -way being created and included in the dedication of land for these streets. Stated that Staff had determined this piece of land could be summarily vacated and abandoned without the requirement of public hearing in accordance with Section 1930 of the Streets and High - Ways Code because of a portion of the street having been superseded by relocation. Further stated that the project had been categorically declared exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and Notice of Exemption had been filed. Recommended approval of the abandonment of this portion of right -of -way. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2678, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY VACATING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN PORTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC STREET WITHIN SAID CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD., 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance regulating the holding of temporary carnivals, 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. -7- February 17, 1976 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 902 was waived. Following a motion made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 902 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney presented an ordinance extending the time limit for commencement of Continental Development Corporation's Precise Plan No. 8 -74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SE GU NDO, 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. Following a motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 903 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 Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 50002 through 50130 and Expense Check Numbers 803A through 821, totaling $396, 887. 96, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary 21 and Expense Check Register 15, 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 City Manager Jones reported that Assembly Bill No. 2599 had been referred to the Committee on Transportation and would change the method of selecting representatives to the Southern California Rapid Transit District by basing a city's voting strength in the City Selection Committee on population rather than assessed valuation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this Council go on record as opposing said AB -2599. Motion carried. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Carol Lanphere and Oscar Allen, and further that the meeting adjourn until Monday, March 1, 1976 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: L AK ,^ a er, Mayor Respectfully submitted, VaierleA. burrowes, i y er February 17, 1976