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1976 OCT 05 CC MINX � 302 El Segundo, California October 5, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo California, was held in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street in said cityon 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 Edward Hunter of the United Methodist Church. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor pro tempore Richard K. Van Vranken, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken; Absent: Mayor Balmer. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken stated he would like to discuss the minutes of the September 7, 1976 meeting, regarding the projects to be considered for funding under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. Stated he thought only items on the,City's Capital Improvements Program were to have been considered. Further that he had not endorsed the City Hall parking structure for funding under this Act. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of September 7, 1976 be revised to show that items that qualify under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, which are listed in the City's Capital Improve- ments Program, be considered for funding under the aforesaid Act. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Mayor Balmer. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 7, 1976 as herein amended; the minutes of the regular meeting held September 21, 1976 and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held September 20, 1976, having been read, be approved. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor pro tem Van Vranken announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on change of rates for cable television service, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hear- ing had been given. The City Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and posting the notice were in her file. The Mayor protem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. City Manager Jones reported on the rate structure and requested increase, and recommended that no action be taken until the City of Los Angeles completed a study of the request it had received for increased rates. Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. X 4303 Mayor pro tem Van Vranken inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Don Canfield of Theta Cable, explained the reasons for the request for increase an answered Council's questions regarding rates and service. The following persons made inquires into the number of channels furnished in comparison to the City of Los Angeles and requested that some- thing be done about furnishing better service to subscribers. Mr. Carl Cason, 621 W. Mariposa Avenue Mr. James Weber, 803 Virginia Street Mr. Zygmunt Pawlowski, 729 Indiana Court Mr. Edward Loverde, 805 Mc Carthy Court Ms. Sandy .Hansen, 1419 East Walnut Avenue After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that this hearing be continued until the regular City Council meeting to be held November 2, 1976. Motion carried (Councilman Bue not voting.) 2. The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the proposed zone change of the Hillcrest Property, and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which she replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde requested that this hearing be con- tinued until after the Coastal Commission hearing on the proposed develop- ment of this property. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the hearing on the proposed development of Hillcrest Prop- erty be continued until the regular City Council meeting to be held December 7, 1976. Motion carried. Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing relating to an amendment to the Commercial - Manufacturing (C -M) zone, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice to the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that an affidavit of publishing the notice 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 communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that notice of the Planning Commission hearing on this proposed zone change had not been properly published and, therefore, recommended that the Council hearing be with- drawn and rescheduled some time in the future after the Planning Comm- ission hearing has been held. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Planning Director's recommendation be approved and this hearing withdrawn. Motion carried. At this time, the hour being 7:50 o'clock p.m., Mayor pro tem Van Vranken declared a recess for the purpose of the Council acting as the Board of Examiners and Appeals. The following Board members responded to roll call: Trustees Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Vice Chairman Van Vranken. (1) Vice Chairman Van Vranken announced that the Board would hear the appeal of Ms. Cheri Haddad, 731 Indiana Court. Secretary Dalgleish reported that the placement of two sheds in the yard area at this address was in violation of the Municipal Code. Ma. Cheri Haddad, related the need for extra storage on the premises and that the use o sheds was necessary to prevent theft and vandalism. -2- October 5, 1976 X4304 Mr. Pawlowski, 729 Indiana Court, related problems he had at his apartment an as e a out property inspection methods. The Vice Chairman asked Director of Building Safety Dalgleish to meet with Mr. Pawlowski to discuss this matter. Mr. Alfred Barbosa, 731 Indiana Court, Apartment 3, stated it was his property stored in t e sheds and asked if he moved one or the other of the sheds would this meet the code. There being no further response, motion was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Vice Chairman Van Vranken, that this hearing be con- tinued until November 2, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bue, Nagel and Vice Chairman Van Vranken; Noes: Trustees None; Absent: Chairman Balmer; Not Voting: Trustee Rockhold. (2) The Vice Chairman announced that the Board would hear the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schulte, 535 East Mariposa Avenue. Secretary Dalgleish advised that Mr. Schulte had made arrange- ments for redesign of the swimming pool to meet Code requirements and, therefore, requested withdrawal of his appeal. By mutual consent of the Board, this hearing was closed. No further business appearing to be heard before the Board of Examiners and Appeals, motion was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Trustee Bue, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. At the hour of 8:35 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. At this time, the Mayor pro tem requested Mr. Glickman to give his report on Walnut Avenue traffic conditions. Director of Public Works Glickman reported on several actions which could be taken in an effort to control the traffic on east Walnut Ave- nue. Stated that staff feels the most effective and appropriate method would be to install stop signs at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Washington Street. Recommended this action be taken together with in- creased enforcement of the speed laws by the police department. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that a resolution be prepared ordering the installation of stop signs at Walnut Avenue and Washington -Street. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, that a resolution be prepared to prohibit right hand turns onto Washington Street out of the Hughes Aircraft parking lot. Motion carried. (Councilman Bue not voting). The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. The following persons offerred suggestions for controlling the traffic on east Walnut Avenue: Mr. Richard Smith, 1505 East Walnut Avenue Mr. Ed. Helvey, 1434 East Walnut Avenue Ms. Phyllis Helvey, 1434 East Walnut Avenue Mr. Charlie Landreth, 1421 East Walnut Avenue Mrs. Sandy Hansen, 1419 East Walnut Avenue Mrs. Bonnie Harrington, 1503 East Walnut Avenue -3- October 5, 1976 X 4305 After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2719, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING SUBSECTION 5.00 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2595 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) WHICH SAID SUB- SECTION 5.00 RELATES TO STOP INTERSECTIONS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2719 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. City Attorney Allen advised that the resolution restricting traffic from the Hughes Aircraft parking lot would be presented at a later date. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Carl Cason, 621 West Mariposa Avenue, thanked the Council for setting high newspaper vending machine standards, which has discouraged the display and sale of pornographic publications. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. National League of Cities. Councilman Nagel reported he attended an environmental quality meeting dealing with legislation on water quality treatment which directly affects the Hyperion Plant. Further reported on revisions to the League policy in regard to aircraft noise. Stated that the major items to be discussed at the Board of Directors meet- ing at the conference in San Diego this month will be tax relief and the pro- posed construction of a building for the League in Sacramento. After discussion regarding the options for payment of the con- struction, it was the consensus of the Council that El Segundo's assessment be paid in one lump sum rather than in payment over a 3 -year period as previously indicated. 2. Councilman Nagel further reported that the Los Angeles County Board of Directors met with the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors at which Supervisor Hayes showed his concern with the efforts of the cities in his district towards secession from Los Angeles County. 3. South Ba Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported on two meetings he affe—n—d'eZ in regard to studi-eis-Thto the formation of a new South Bay County. Stated the Association had asked that each city appoint a comm- ittee to work toward getting support for a feasibility study into forming a new county. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m., the Mayor pro tem declared a 5- minute recess. At the hour of 10:05 o'clock, the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Van Vranken. -4- October 5, 1976 X 4306 REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an agreement . with the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for the expansion of its Christmas tree lighting program from 25 to 50 trees in the business sections of the city at a cost to the City of $6,500. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Chamber of Commerce of El Segundo for Christmas tree decorations, 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 pro tem 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 Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 2. Presented a list of new tools required for efficient function- ing of the garage at a total cost of $1, 467. 28. Recommended authorization be given to purchase said tools and the necessary funds be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the list of garage tools presented be approved for purchase and that $1, 467. 28 be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund for purchase of said tools. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilman Bue; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 3. Reported that staff had investigated the feasibility of install- ing a fence at Washington Park and recommended that 625 feet of fence, 4 feet high with one opening at Oak Avenue and Washington Street be erected at an estimated cost of $2,100. Advised that a cross walk could be painted at the opening by city crews. Requested authority to solicit bids and that funds be appropriated for this project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that staff's concept for the fence and cross walk at Washington Park be approved. Motion carried. 4. Presented a request from Hannon Engineering to withdraw its bid, due to clerical errors, for a closed circuit television system, Item F in Specification No. 76 -1 for communication and other electronic equipment for the Civic Center. Recommended that the request be approved and authori- zation be given to rebid this item. -5- October 5, 1976 X '4307 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted, that the award of Item F of Specification No. 76 -1 to Hannon Engineering, Inc. be rescinded, its bidder's bond returned, and that the specifications for this item be modified and sent out for rebidding. Motion carried. 5. Presented an addendum to the agreement between the City and I. T. T. Communications Equipment and Systems Division for the Civic Center telephone system. Recommended approval. Mr. Don Woodaman of I. T. T. explained the reasons for the addendum. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Addendum to Agreement between City of El Segundo and ITT Communications and Systems Division, 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 Addendum be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Addendum 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, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Blamer. 6. Presented specifications for furniture and accessories for the City Hall and Police Facility. Requested that the specifications be approved and authorization be given to solicit bids for the items. Advised that the total estimated cost was higher than originally estimated requiring an additional fund appropriation of approximately $28, 000. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the Specifications for furniture and accessories for the Civic Center Project be approved and authorization granted to solicit bids for same. Motion carried. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim had been received against the city from Peter T. Cole for vehicle damages sustained on August 30, 1976 and that said claim had been referred to the city's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the claim of Peter T. Cole be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Presented a proposed resolution urging separation of the finance officers and city clerks in the League of California Cities depart- ments. Asked for support by the Council and direction to our League dele- gate to support this resolution at the League Conference in San Diego. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, secon- ded by Councilman Rockhold, that the proposed resolution forming separate departments of fiscal officers and city clerks be opposed. Motion carried. -6- October 5, 1976 X 4308 CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution authorizing the destruction of certain City Clerk records. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2720, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution No. 2720 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Specification No. 76 -3 for the sewer main connecting the Fire Station No. 2 to the sewer on Duly Road. Advised the project had been categorically declared exempt from the requirements of the Environ- mental Quality Act. Recommended the Specifications be approved and authority be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATION No. 76 -3 AND NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTING A GRAVITY SEWER LINE IN EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD FROM 17.5 FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF DULY ROAD (EXTENDED) TO 153 FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF NASH STREET AND TO FIRE STATION NO. 2 in the City of 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 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 November 8, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. -7- October 5, 1976 X 4309 2. Advised that the Easement Deed which had been accepted from Sepulveda Properties, Inc. for the extension of Continental Boulevard, had been reviewed by the Los Angeles County Engineer who advised there was an error in the deed which affects the legal description for the dedication of the northerly extension of the said boulevard. Presented a new deed with the correct description and recommended acceptance of the corrected document. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the follwing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Public Street Easement Deed, dated October 5, 1976 from Sepulveda Properties, Inc., to the City of El Segundo, for the right to use as an easement for public streets, the following described real property in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: That portion of the southwest one - quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in book 1, pages 507 and 508 of Patents, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows: Parcel One Beginning at the centerline intersection of Continental Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard per Parcel Map No. 6257 as recorded in Book 65, page 86 of Parcel Maps, in the office of said Recorder; thence along the centerline of Continental Boulevard as shown on said Parcel Map North 00004135" East, 1120.10 feet to the inter- section with the centerline of Grand Avenue as shown on said Parcel Map 6257; thence along the prolongation of the centerline of said Continental Boulevard North 00004'35" East, 53.00 feet to the intersection with the northerly line of said Grand Avenue said intersection being the true point of beginning for this des - cri Uon; thence along the northerly line of Grand Avenue South 89T55"125" East, 67. 00 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northeasterly and having a radius of 2 5. 00 feet and whose northerly terminus is tangent to a line which is parallel with and 42.00 feet easterly of the prolongation of the centerline of said Continental Boulevard; thence northwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 90000100" and an arc distance of 39.27 feet to its northerly terminus; thence North 89055125" West, 84.00 feet to a point on a line which is parallel with and 42.00 feet west- erly of the prolongation of said Continental Boulevard, said point being the beginning of a curve tangent to said parallel line having a radius of 25.00 feet and being concave Northwesterly and whose westerly terminus is tangent to the northerly line of said Grand Avenue; thence along said curve southwesterly through a central angle of 90000100" and an arc distance of 39.27 feet to its west- erly terminus; thence along the northerly line of said Grand Ave- nue South 89055'25" East, • 67.00 feet to the true point of beginning. Parcel Two An 84.00 foot wide parcel the centerline of which is described as follows : Beginning at the intersection of the prolongation of the centerline of said Continental Boulevard with the northerly line of the above described Parcel One; thence along said prolongation North 00004135" East, 536. 94 feet; thence northerly along a tangent curve concave southwesterly and having a radius of 440.00 feet, through a central angle of 27002108 ", and an arc distance of 207. 62 feet to the north- erly line of the land described in Parcel 1 of deed to Sepulveda Properties, Inc., recorded June 30, 1969 as instrument No. 759 of said Official Records, -8- October 5, 1976 x43 16- be and the same is hereby accepted for and on be- half of the City of El Segundo, California; 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, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 911 for readop- tion, extending the time for holding City Council meetings in the Joslyn Center, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY FIXING THE PLACE OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THEREFOR. , which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 911 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 911 was readopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 2. The City Attorney presented the ordinance relating to No Stopping - Tow Away Zones, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 10. 28.170 OF TITLE 10 OF SAID CODE RELAT- ING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 912 was waived. Following a motion made by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, Ordinance No. 912 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. -9- October 5, 1976 Xg311 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 52383 through 52676 and Expense Check Numbers 1168 through 1185 totaling $618, 700. 10 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 9 and Expense Check Register No. 6 certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ord- inance No. 908 be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council man Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Ruby Effinger; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11 :10 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor pro tempore -10- October 5, 1976