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1976 MAR 16 CC MINEl Segundo, California March 16, 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 Mr. Louerre Reis of the E1 Segundo Baha'i Community. 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 Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the adjourned regular City Council meetings held March 1 and March 9, 1976 and of the regular City Council meeting held March 2, 1976, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr. Louerre Reis, Chairman of the E1 Segundo Baha'i Community presented a copy of the book entitled, "Proclamation of Baha'u'llah" to Mayor Balmer. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following letter was read to the Council: Mrs. Dorothy M. Prete, Director of Block Parent Neighborhood Watch Program, commending the members of the Explorer Troop who had helped in the program, as well as Officers Boaz and Porter who have given their support and worked with the parents toward a better program. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frank Mahony, 738 W. Mariposa Avenue, stated that a number of neighbors were concerned about the proposed expansion of the Hyperion Plant and the effects it would have on the surrounding residents. Reported that the Environmental Impact hearing was scheduled to be held on March 24th and he thought El Segundo should have a voice in what is being proposed. Made several suggestions and enumerated objections to the proposed improvements and expansion. City Attorney Allen advised that the people of E1 Segundo should not neglect the formal hearing on March 24, that it is part of the process and is the official opportunity for the people to express themselves on the problems facing residents of the City. Mr. Eugene Nelson and Mr. Tad Isomoto, Los Angeles City Sani- tation Representatives, explained the recent changes in the plans for expan- sion and responded to questions by Mr. Mahony and the Council. The following residents spoke regarding the proposed expansion and improvements of the Hyperion Plant. Mr. Dave Kessler, 352 Whiting Street Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 617 West Elm Avenue Mr. Burnham Moffat, 337 Hillcrest Street After further discussion, the Council recommended that the people appear at the hearing and be prepared with positive inputs and positive alternatives to the Environmental Impact Report. At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a short recess. At the hour of 9:00 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel advised that SB -839 would put a 5 -year limit on "Soby" presumptions for public safety employees. Recommended support of this Bill. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that SB -839 be supported. Motion carried. Councilman Nagel advised that Proposition 9 designated the City Attorney as the enforcing officer for violations of this act, which places him in an untenable position of advisor to the Council and also responsible for bringing action against councilmen who may have been in violation of the Act. Stated that SB -1401 would give this authority to the District Attorney. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that this Council go on record as supporting SB -1401. Motion carried. Councilman Nagel stated he thought it inappropriate for the Council to appoint a Board to recount votes of a councilmatic election; that this duty could be delegated to the City Clerk. Asked for Council's thoughts on presenting this to the League for pursuance of the change in the law. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered Councilman Nagel to present this proposal to the Legislative Committee of the League for action. Urban Park Assistance Bill SB -174. Councilman Nagel stated that money had been included in the Governor's 1976 -77 Budget for urban open -space and recreational grant programs. Stated that Mr. Rhodes, Director of State Parks and Recreation, had asked the cities to indicate their needs so he can determine the extent of the program. Requested response from the Council. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Council make no response to the State Director at this time. Motion carried. 2. Mayor Balmer requested that the Councilmen review the pre- sent list of Committee appointments and be prepared to act upon these at the next regular Council meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that the architect for the Civic Center Improvements, Marion J. Varner and Associates, had requested that the requirements for continuance of a performance bond until completion of the project be waived since eighty percent of the architect's obligations under the contract had been completed. Stated he would have no objections to waiving these requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Faithful Performance Bond No. 341B7975 dated October 18, 1974 with Marion J. Varner and Associates as Principal and the Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety in the amount of $100, 000. 00 be and -2- March 16, 1976 A t ,� the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit March 16, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Van Vranken; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that Patterson and Post had been selected by the Board of Directors of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority as legal consultants for drafting and reviewing legal documents and for furnishing counseling and assistance during the transfer of the operation from the South Bay Regional Communications Project to the Authority. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between Patterson and Post and the City of E1 Segundo, on behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, 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 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 Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented an ordinance changing the present City bicycle licensing procedures to conform to State mandates. Councilman Nagel questioned the word, "Operator's" suggesting it be changed to "Bicycle. " By mutual consent of the Council, the word "Operator's" was ordered changed to "Bicycle. " City Attorney Allen read the ordinance with the requested change relating to bicycle licensing, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 72 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BICYCLES., which title was read. Upon motion duly, made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 4. Presented an amendment to the Comprehensive Employment Training Act Title VI Agreement for a 90 -day extension of the program. Recommended approval. -3- March 16, 1976 After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment for time extension of the Comprehen- sive Employment and Training Act, Title VI Agreement (CETA) between the County of Los Angeles and the City of El 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 Amendment 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 Amendment for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that a declaration for recount of the ballots cast for Council seats in the General Municipal Election held March 2, 1976 had been filed by Candidate Charles C. De Witt. Presented a list of election workers who had indicated a willingness to serve on a Recount Board, should the Council wish to delegate this duty. Councilman Nagel stated he had no objection to the names on the list and inquired of Mr. De Witt, who was in attendance, if he had any objections. Mr. De ]Vitt indicated he had none. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a declaration has been filed with the City Clerk requesting a recount of all votes cast for Council Members in the General Municipal Election held March 2, 1976; and WHEREAS, Section 22941 of the Elections Code, requires a special recounting board consisting of not less than four voters of the City be appointed by the governing body; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all votes cast for Council Members of the Gen- eral Municipal Election held March 2, 1976 be re- counted pursuant °to Section 22940 et seq. of the Elections Code of the State of California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a special recounting board is hereby appointed consisting of the following named voters of the City: Jacqueline Rozelle Norma Bailey Jacqulin Watson Beverly Bassett -4- March 16, 1976 I i r1 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue that the salary of each Board member shall be $20. 00 per day for as many days at it takes to complete said recount. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a deed granting an easement to Los Angeles County over City -owned property at the northwest corner of Kansas Street and Holly Avenue for construction of a covered storm drain and appurtenant structures to drain the retention basin on that corner (Project 3450 Unit 2). Advised that the City Attorney had approved the document as to form. Recommended approval of the deed and that the Council grant the right of entry prior to the recording of the deed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Rockhold, that the recommendation of the Director of Public Works be approved and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Easement Deed by and between the City of E1 Segundo, Grantor and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Grantee, wherein the Grantor grants to the Grantee a perpetual easement to construct, operate and main- tain a covered storm drain and appurtenant structures in, over, and across the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of Califor- nia, described as follows: That portion of Lot 214, Block 123, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 8, as shown on map filed in Book 22, pages 106 and 107, of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, within a strip of land 10 feet wide, lying 5 feet on each side of the following- described line: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of sajd Lot 214, distant along said line N. 0 06' 34" W. 31. 27 feet from the southeast corner of said Lot; thence N. 600 46' 22" W. 77. 00 feet. presented 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 authorized to execute said Easement Deed for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that there was insufficient right -of -way for the instal- lation of the traffic signal system at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Walnut Avenue and that the Bank of America had agreed to dedicate the necessary property. Presented a Street Easement Deed from the Bank of America and recommended acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: -5- March 16, 1976 X,I NfN RESOLVED, that that certain Street Easement Deed, dated February 12, 1976, from the Bank of America to the City of E1 Segundo for right -of -way for public street purposes in, over, upon and across the real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL A: All that portion of Lot 1, Block 107, as recorded on Sheet 5, EJ Segundo Map Book 20, Pages 114, 115 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, described as follows: BEGINNING at the northeast corner of said Lot 1; THENCE north 890 58' 50" west along the northerly line of said Lot 1 a distance of 70. 00 feet to a point; THENCE south 00 01' 20" west a distance of 3. 00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing south 00 01' 20" west a distance of 13. 00 feet to a point; THENCE northwesterly along a tan- gential curve concave to the southweast with radius of 10. 00 feet and central angle of 90 00' 10" an arc distance of 15. 71 feet to a point in* a line parallel to and 6. 00 feet southerly odf the said norhterly line of Lot 1; THENCE north 89 58' 50" west along said parallel line a distance of 45. 02 feet to a point ira the westerly line of said Lot 1; THENCE north 0 O1' 20" east along said westerly line a distance of 6. 00 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; THENCE south 89 58' 50" east along said northerly line of Lot 1 a distance of 44. 02 feet to a point; THENCE south 74 43' 05" east along a line a distance of 11.40 feet, more or less, to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL B: The northerly 6. 00 feet of Lot 2, Block 107, as recorded on Sheet 5 E1 Segundo Map Book 20, Pages 114, 115 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. PARCEL C: The northerly 6. 00 feet of Lot 3, Block 107, as recorded on Sheet 5, E1 Segundo Map Book 20, Pages 114, 115 in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California; be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, 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 Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 50254 through 50380 and Expense Check Numbers 859 through 933, totaling $337, 398. 64, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 23 and Expense Check Register No. 17, 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: -6- March 16, 1976 Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Nagel inquired if Theta Cable was marketing their burglar alarm system, that there was a need for a system suitable for residents, especially those who work, leaving their homes vacant. City Manager Jones stated that Theta Cable was not pursuing any further two -way cable projects in El Segundo. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: P ZAQ.� E. a mer, Mayar Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -7- March 16, 1976