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1976 JAN 06 CC MINX- 4 11M. El Segundo, California January 6, 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 Pastor Eyrich E. Hansen of St. John's Lutheran Church. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL 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 December 16, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Peter Charland, presented to Police Chief Johnson, a film, "Litter Monster" on behalf of the officers and staff of Financial Savings and Loan, for use by the Police Department in its training programs. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the Noise Element of the General Plan and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received. The City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that the Noise Element was the last of the State mandated Elements of the General Plan and had been prepared by McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company. Advised that a Draft Environ- mental Impact Report had been prepared and that the Planning Commission recommended certification of the report as well as approval of the Noise Element per its Resolution No. 869. Councilman Nagel advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in any action taken in this matter, but reserved the right to participate in discussions. W. Ernie Oddo of McDonnell Douglas, presented the Noise Element, along with slides on the subject, depicting the noise impact on the City at the present time and a 10 -year projection of noise impact. Mr. Mike Miyamoto reported on the methods used in gathering data for the report. Mayor Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against the Noise Element of the General Plan. Mr. Gene Moore, 540 Standard Street, asked the Council to adopt a noise standard that would force a reduction in the noise level in the City. The Council, Staff and Consultants discussed the Element and the Council indicated certain portions it wished to have modified. There being no objections heard, the Mayor directed that changes be made in the Noise Element and that it be returned to the Planning Commission for its comments and that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting to be held on January 20, 1976. X 4129 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on a proposed unclassified use permit for establishment of an aluminum recycling center at the northeast corner of El Segundo Boule- vard and Aviation Boulevard, 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 her file. The Mayor stated the 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. Planning Director Loverde reported that it had been determined that this type operation would not have a significant adverse effect on the environ- ment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the Unclassified Use Permit for one year. City Attorney Allen advised that the terms of the Planning Commission Resolution No. 870 had been modified to more specifically delegate authority to the Council for annual renewal of the permit. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or in opposition to the Unclassified Use Permit. Mr. Drake Harrison of Coors Beer Distributors, stated that his company had an aluminum recycling center in Torrance and that another center was located nearby at Rosecrans and Inglewood Avenues. Advised that he wanted the Council to know that other services were available before acting upon this permit. Mr. Gordon Stebbings of Reynolds Aluminum Company advised that the recycling center his company was proposing would create a minimum of noise and nuisance. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration covering the establishment of an aluminum recycling center in the City of E1 Segundo be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance granting an Unclassified Use Permit for establishment of an aluminum recycling center, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSI: IED USE PERMIT (1 -75) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITA- TIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO PERMIT REYNOLDS SALES COMPANY TO ESTABLISH AN ALUMINUM RECYCLING CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND AVIATION BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY., 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. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the aforesaid ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for comments on the changes made. Motion carried. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider an amendment to the Municipal Code relating to divided zone boundaries 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 her file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. -2- January 6, 1976 .XA41 �7 The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that when a zoning boundary line transverses a lot, it leaves two zones on one piece of property and that this amendment will render the whole lot zoned the same as that portion contain- ing the greatest area. Stated that the most restrictive zoning would prevail on lots divided in half by zone boundaries. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared for this change and that the Planning Commission recommended certification and approval of the ordinance. Councilman Stephens inquired as to what extent this change would create nonconforming conditions. After further discussion, suggested that., this matter be tabled pending specific information from Staff as to the affected properties. Bymutual consent of the Council, this hearing was continued until the next regular Council meeting to be held January 20, 1976. S. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code relating to permitted uses in the R -2 zone and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that the affidavit of publica- tion was in her file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that the proposed change would permit two detached single family residences in an R -2 zone where presently only a duplex or single two - family dwelling is allowed. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared for this amendment. Recommended adoption of the permitted uses in the R -2 zone and certification of the Nega- tive Declaration. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against the amendment regarding permitted uses in the R -2 zone. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration covering the amendment to the Municipal Code relating to permitted uses in the R -2 zone be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 20.22.010 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE R -2 ZONE., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess. At the hour of 9 :15 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following mem- bers being present and answering roll call: Mayor Balmer, Councilmen Nagel, Stephens and Van Vranken. 6. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code relating to certain residential uses in the C -RS (Commercial- Retail Service) zone, 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 her file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. -3- January 6, 1976 x4128 The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that this zoning amendment would permit dwellings in the C -RS zone for use as an accessory to the business and would regulate the location, size and required parking. Advised that a Nega- tive Declaration had been prepared and recommended certification. Further recommended adoption of the proposed amendment relating to residential uses. in the C -RS zgne. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against the amendment regarding residential uses in the C -RS zone. Mrs. Olga Benson, 730 California Street, asked for clarification of the terms ground floor or below grade level; that it was possible this amendment would create many nonconforming uses. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting to be held January 20, 1976. Motion carried. 7. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider an amendment to the Municipal Code relating to condominiums 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 her file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that this amendment to the Municipal Code established standards for condominium construction and the conversion of apartments to condominiums. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the amendment to the Municipal Code regarding condominium construction. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or against this amendment. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion between Council and Staff, motion was made by �' Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that paragraphs S and 6 of Section 20.24. 100 of the proposed ordinance be changed to show one thousand square feet of area rather than twelve hundred square feet. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel that the Negative Declaration covering provisions for condominium development be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, including the aforesaid changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS., 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. Motion was then made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for its comments on the proposed changes. Motion carried. -4- January 6, 1976 X 41129 8. The Mayor announced that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action concerning the Water Facilities Improvements at Hilltop Park, and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem- pore Nagel. The Mayor pro tem announced- that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Water Improvements at Hilltop Park and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that the affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communi- cations had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Public Works Glickman advised that this Draft EIR had been submitted to the State for review and that because a response had not been re- ceived, recommended the hearing be continued until the next regular Council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting on January 20, 1976. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting) . 9. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the tima and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report covering the construction of Civic Center improvements and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that the affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor -then inquired if any written communications had been re- ceived, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that a Draft Environmental Impact reported had been prepared for the construction of the new police facility and, the remodeling of the present City Hall and present police building. Recom- mended certification of the EIR. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the Draft Environmental Impact Report on Civic Center Improve- ments be certified. Motion carried. City Manager Jones advised that Mr. Varner and his associates, Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Keller were in attendance with the working drawings for the Civic Center improvements. Stated that Staff had plan checked the drawings and recommended approval, as well as approval of a notice calling for bids on the construction. Further recommended bid opening be scheduled for February 9 and Council approval on February 17, 1976. Mr. Marion J. Varner and his associates presented a rendering of the Council Chamber remodeling and discussed the working drawings with the Council. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATIONS and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO NEW POLICE FACILITY AND CITY HALL AND EXISTING POLICE FACILITY REMODEL AT 348 -350 MAIN STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City 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 -5- 4 n � . January 6, 1976 X 4 130 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 hereby fixed at 11 :00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, February 9, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person to Person transfer of ownership license of The 209 Club at 209 West Grand Avenue. There being no objections, the Council ordered the application filed. 2. St. Anthony's Catholic Church, request for permission to hold a carnival on church grounds January 30th through February 1, 1976. City Manager Jones recommended the request be granted and the permit fee waived. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that a permit be issued to St. Anthony's Catholic Church to hold a carnival on church property January 31 through February 1, 1976, and that said permit fee be waived. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Centinela Diversion Proiect. Councilman Nagel advised that in order to make a more active committee, it would be advisable to appoint more than two youths to the Advisory Council. Therefore, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the following youths from El Segundo be appointed to serve on said Committee: Miss Judy Fowler, 709 Bayonne Street Miss Debi Janisch, 810 E. Grand Avenue. Mr. Pat Brenden, 1635 East Palm Avenue Mr. Rick Chavez, 728 West Pine Avenue Councilman Nagel stated there was a problem of transportation for the youths to attend the meetings. Inquired if the E1 Segundo Police Depart- ment or the Recreation Department could furnish transportation once a month. City Manager Jones advised that possibly a schedule could be arranged on a trial basis. It was the general consensus of the Council that the City arrange for transportation for the members of the Advisory Council from El Segundo to attend the monthly meetings, as required. 2. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that the Coastal Commission Report had been released and presented to the Legislature. Recommended the Council develop a position on the Coastal Plan . Stated he would be chairing the Environmental Quality Committee meeting for the purpose of developing guidelines for the League's position. Stated the League was con- cerned with who will regulate the coastal zone, who will pay for it, and who will have authority on such things as agricultural lands, power plant sitings, etc. Suggested the City adopt a policy statement to the effect that permit authority and planning, within any local government agency, shall remain with that agency provided the adopted Coastal Regulations are incorporated in the agency's General Plan and that power plant siting authority shall re- main with the State Energy Commission. Stated that this would leave permit and review authority within the city limits in the hands of the local government . By mutual consent of the Council, the aforesaid statement was approved as the policy of the El Segundo City Council. -6- January 6, 1976 .X 4131 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that it was Staff's recommendation that Police Cadets be permitted to issue citations for parking violations and to perform other related duties, and that an ordinance had been prepared adding this function in the Municipal Code. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 10.80. 110 TO THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, " WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO AUTHORI- ZATION OF POLICE CADETS TO ISSUE PARKING CITATIONS., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 2. Advised that a meeting had been held on December 16, 1975 for the purpose of discussing self- service gasoline stations in the City and that it was Staff's conclusion that no significant objections had been raised. The City Attorney presented the ordinance which would permit self - service stations in the City of E1 Segundo, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.04 (THE FIRE CODE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO SELF - SERVICE SERVICE STATIONS.. which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 3. Advised that application had been made for funding for the second year of the Planning and Research .Unit to.the Los °Angeles Regional Criminal justice Planning Board and requested Council's.'ap#oval of this action which would allow continued services of the unit. Police Chief Johnson reported on the performance of the unit and the merits for its continuance. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, -that Resolution No. 2670, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING AND RESEARCH UNIT ACTION GRANT., which was read, be adopted with the understanding that the Council reserves the right to withdraw the application. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. -7- January 6, 1976 X 4132 4. Stated that the Los Angeles County Road Department proposes to make improvements, in the South Bay Bicycle Path which passes through El Segundo on the beach and had requested City Council approval of the Negative Declaration which had been prepared covering the changes and improvements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration had been prepared by the Los Angeles County Road Depart- ment for proposed changes and improvements to the South Bay Bicycle Trail which passes through the City of E1 Segundo on the beach; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Segundo has reviewed the Negative Declaration on improvements to said Bicycle Trail; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of said City hereby approves said Negative Declaration and expressly finds that the proposed improvements would not have a significant adverse affect on the environment. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. 5. Presented a recommendation to conduct a promotional examination for the positions of Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant, and an open and promotional examination for the position of Cement Finisher. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager's recommendation to conduct promotional and open examinations for the aforementioned positions be approved. Motion carried. 6. By mutual consent of the Council, Councilman Van Vranken was appointed as a delegate to the Board of Directors of the South Bay Regional Communications Authority and Mayor Balmer was appointed alternate repre- sentative to said Board. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the Telemetry System, Project No. 73 -9, had been completed satisfactorily by Automation Associates, Inc. , and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Advised that Change Orders No. 1 through 4 had been necessary during the progress of the contract, resulting in a net decrease in contract amount of $1, 481. 50, bringing the final contract amount to $127, 298.50. Recommended approval of the Change Orders and acceptance of the contract as completed as of December 15, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Change Orders 1 through 4 to the Telemetry System, Project No. 73 -9, resulting in a net decrease in contract amount of $1,481.50, be and the same are hereby approved; and RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Change Orders on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same; and -8- January 6, 1976 !X-4133 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Telemetry System be and it is hereby accepted as complete in accordance with Specification No. 73 -9 by Automation Associates, Inc., as of December 15, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 49413 through 49695 and Expense Check Numbers 752 and 753, totaling $1, 477, 996. 72, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 16 and 17 and Expense Check Register No. 12, 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, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Rockhold. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: e !? 13 alft-e,2 E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -9- January 6, 1976