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1977 APR 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO April 5, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER: X 44 /S The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Richard Nagel led the salute to the Flag. 4. INVOCATION: Mrs. Eunice U. Creason of the First Church of Christ Scientist delivered the invocation for the meeting. 5. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Balmer presented a plaque to Mr. Floyd Carr for his outstanding contributions to this community. Stated that Mr. Carr had served for four years on the City Council and for four years on the Planning Commission dedicating his time and efforts to the betterment of the community. Mr. Carr thanked the Council for the honor and stated it had been a previlege and pleasure to serve the city and that he planned to continue in his efforts even though he no longer served on the Commission or Council. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Negative Declaration and proposed Unclassified Use Permit No. 1 -77 for Anechoic Acoustic Facility at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street by McDonnell - Douglas Corporation The Mayor announced that this was the tip apd'pl cg heretofore fixed for the hearing on construction of su ject facility. Councilman Nagel stated he did not wish to participate in the discussions or action in this matter, due to possible conflict of interest. The Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that an affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's files. The Mayor directed that this file become a part of the 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 advised that Staff had hired consultants, Socio- Economic Systems, Inc., to study the pro- posed facility and as the result of the study, prepared a Negative Declaration which subsequently had been accepted by the Planning Commission. Advised that subject Unclassified Use Permit had been approved in Planning Commission Resolution No. 920 with conditions, which have been agreed to by the X4411 applicant. Recommended certification of the Negative Declara- tion and approval of the Unclassified Use Permit. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either in favor or in opposition to this matter. Mr. Bob Luthi Of McDonnell Douglas, described the function of the proposed facility and asked that the permit be granted. There being no other response, motion was made by Council- man Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Mayor Balmer asked if Question No. 6 regarding noise on the Environmental Check List was correct in being answered no After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, the answer to Question No. 6 was changed from 'no' to 'maybe'. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the aforementioned change be incorporated into the Negative Declaration and as so changed said document be certified. Motion carried. (Councilman Nagel not voting). Acting City Attorney Lee Dolley presented an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT (1 -77) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITA- TIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO PERMIT MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT AN ANECHOIC ACOUSTIC FACILITY AT THE SOUTH- EAST CORNER OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND DOUGLAS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY., which title was read. There being no objections, further reading of the ord- inance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introcuced by Councilman Bue. b. Public Hearing on the vacation of portion of Sheldon Street within the expansion area of Recreation Park The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing, but that proper notice of the hearing had not been given. There being no objections, the Mayor declared the hearing continued until May 3, 1977. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2761 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF SHELDON STREET WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. -2- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 X 4417 On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Councilmen None Councilman Van Vranken C. Street Superintendent's Report on cost of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various locations in accordance with Resolution No. 2736 The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received in regard to subject abatement proceedings, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Street Superintendent Glickman presented a report listing nine parcels which had been cleaned satisfactorily, constituting the balance of parcels listed in subject reso- lution, and that no costs had been incurred by the City. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the Street Superintendent's report received and filed. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Harry Cogan 336 Hillcrest Street, reported on resi- due falling on his property on several occasions and that the City should advise the APCD that the Scattergood Plant is violating the environmental laws. B. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported ttat he and Councilman Nagel attended the last meeting where water drought problems were discussed. Stated that there was still interest being shown in having a local area college do a study on the feasibility of forming a South Bay County but that none of the South Bay Area cities had approved such a study. b. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel stated the Noise Ordinance was being revised. Advised that the patterns of departing aircraft had been changed which should alleviate s p of the noise over the City. Further advised that he was dr ting specifications for a photo unit for monitoring air- craft flying over the City. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 15,1977 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants 54585 through 54792 on Demand Register Summary No. 22 and Expense Checks 1401 through 1412 on Expense Check Register No. 18, in total amoun-t of $628,362.62 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken -3- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 C. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Application for Person to Person transfer of license for On -Sale Beer and Wine, La Paz Cafe, 403 Main Street Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. d. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Application for Person to Person transfer of license for Off -Sale General, Holly -Main Liquor, 404 Main Street Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. e. Claim for personal injuries from Enedina Ledesma Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject claim be denied and that the City Clerk notify the claimant to this effect. Motion carried. f. Claim from South Bay Insurance Company for recovery of vehicle damage charges on behalf of Milford E. and Patricia A. Traber Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject claim be denied and that the City Clerk notify the claimants to this effect. Motior carried. g. Leave of absense without pay for one year - Police Officer C. F. Chel Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject leave of absense be granted for a one -year period, to expire June 17, 1977. Motion carried. h. Closed - promotional examination for position of Civil Engineering Assistant Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, secnrdP(' by Councilman Rockhold, that subject examination be conducted as specified in the notice thereof. Motion carried. i. Promotional examination for position of Fire Captain Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that subject examination be conducted as specified in the notice thereof. Motion carried. j. Bid No. 76 -27 for approximately 800 water meters, size 5/8" x 3/4" Name Unit Price Trade -in Allowance Hersey Products, Inc. $30.33 $4.00 ea. (alternate) Carlon Meter Co. $30.75 $3.50 ea. Neptune Water Meter Co. $33.20 $4.10 ea. Hersey Products, Inc. $34.95 $4.00 ea. -4- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 X44 1q Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bids of Carlon Meter Company, Neptune Water Meter Company and the alternate bid of Hersey Products, Inc., be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications; that the bid of Hersey Products, Inc. at $34.95 with $4.00 trade -in allowance be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company for said meters, the total amount of which shall not exceed $25,000. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Councilmen None Councilman Van Vranken k. Termination of Agreement between City of E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for Storage of Microfilm Records at Biscailuz Center - dated November 26, 1962 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject agreement be terminated and that proper notice be given to the County of Los Angeles to this effect. Motion carried. 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, request for participation in evaluating various programs in the County Budget for 1977 -78 Councilman Nagel stated he thought the City should respond at the level necessary to represent the City. Recommended participation to the extent of examining the City's relation- ship with the Board and County Government and making comment on programs which are of no benefit to this city or those programs which could be increased ox decreased. b. Computer Sciences Corporation, 220 Continental Boulevard, request to waive Electrical Code requirements pertaining to receptacle outlets Building Safety Director Dalgleish reported on the Code requirements fora electrical outlets. Advised that subject firm had requested relief from the require -ment by eliminating one of the wall outlets in each room. Stated he thought it was a necessary safety requirement and recommended the appeal be denied. Fire Chief Baron concurred in the cor=lmsions of the Building Safety Director. Mr. Hans Mumper of Langdon Wilson, architects for subject facility, stated the nature of the office layout would not require four outlets in each room and that the functions would pose no hazardous conditions. Mr. George Phillips of Continental Development Corporation, stated his company also took exception to this requirement, it being a residential code requirement recently introduced into the commercial- industrial code, that it is a hardship on the developer causing costs to rise. There being no further response, after discussion, the Mayor ordered the appeal received and filed. -5- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Ordinance deferring deadline for Burglary and Robbery Alarm Business Permits to December 31 1977 Presented a report from Police Chief Johnson stating that because of a recent interpretation of the State Statutes pertain- ing to alarm company operators, he feels it necessary to allow time for evaluating the State regulations and, therefore, recom- mended the deadline for procuring subject permits be extended. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented an ordinance extending-the deadline, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.48.020 AND 5.48.040 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS., which title was read. There being no objections, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 2) Santa Monica Cab Company request for increase in taxi rates Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2762 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2658 (SANTA MONICA CAB COMPANY dba EL SEGUNDO CHECKER CAB CONDITIONAL PERMIT)., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 3) Revision to E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Political activities of City employees Advised that the California Legislature adopted AB4351 which preempts local governments' regulations regarding political activities of their employees. Recommended approval of the amendment to the City Code. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) CHAPTER 2.29 ENTITLED "POLITICAL ACTIVITIY "., which title was read. -6- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 There being no objections, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 4) Request for increased fees from Southern California Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Presented comparison figures showing costs for animal control in other cities, indicating E1 Segundo as one of the lowest in the South Bay area. Recommended that subject request for an increase from $9,600 to $12,300 per year for animal control be approved. Also-advised that license fees for dogs in El Segundo was the lowest in the South Bay area, which fees had not been changed since 1970. Recommended that license fees be increased to $7.00 per year for unneutered dogs and the rate of $2.00 per year remain for neutered or spayed dogs. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the request of the SPCA be approved and that an amendment to the contract be prepared increasing the annual charge for animal control to $12,300. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance changing dog license fees as hereinabove recommended. Motion carried. 5) Proposed Qrdinance establishing permit procedure for Bingo Games Advised an ordinance had-been prepared permitting bingo games in the city for the benefit of charitable organizations, such as churches, health organizations, Salvation Army, sports organizations and parent- teacher - student organizations. Stated that legislation is pending in Sacramento for broaden the law to also allow fraternal organizations to conduct bingo games. After discussion, Acting City Attorney presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.46 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE ENACTED UNDER SECTION 19 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION ALLOWING BINGO GAMES IN THE.CITY QF EL SEGUNDO FOR BENEFIT OF CHARITABLE`ORGANIZATIONS., which title was read. There being no objections, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Rockhold. 6) Amendment to El Segundo Administrative Code relating to accrual of vacation time while on industrial disability leave Advised that a provision of the June 19, 1974 Memorandum of Understanding between City and General Employees Association, permitting accrual of vacation time for more than a 2 -year period for employees on temporary industrial disability leave, had been -7- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 x44zz inadvertently omitted from the Administrative Code. Recommended approval of the resolution to include this provision. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution,entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2763 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) -OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRA- TIVE CODE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent:-- Councilman Van Vranken 7) Amendment to contract with County of Los Angeles extending CETA Title II contract from March 31 through September 30, 1977 Recommended approval of the extension. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to CETA Title VI contract, extending CETA Title II contract through September 30, 1977, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approv- ed, and after execution by each of the above - named parties, said Amendment be placed on file in the City Clerk's office; 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, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None' Absent: Councilman VanVranken 8) Bids for telephone dictation system for use with Word Processing System Name Amount of Bid Lanier Business Products $3,249.59 Lanier Business Products(alternate) $5,996.68 I.B.M. Corporation $5,885.92 Dictaphone Corporation $6,349.13 Recommended acceptance of the low bid of Lanier Business Products for two recorders and one transcriber in total amount of $3,249.59. -8- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 X442_3 Mr. Tony Marumoto of Lanier Business Products demonstrated the function of the system. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Lanier Business Products be accepted in total amount of $3,249.59 for subject dictation system, that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount and that the funds be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken At this time, the hour being 8:30 o'clock p.m. City Attorney Allen entered the Council Chamber. 9) Reported that the West Basin Water District had passed a regulation which will effect cost penalties on water that is used in excess of 90% of last year's consumption. Stated that there may be considerable penalties assessed if conservation is not practiced and that he felt this penalty should be passed on to the consumer. Stated that staff was developing a system to be used on the computer for determining excess consumption and that a resolution would be prepared setting out the procedures for assessing the penalties. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Reported that the California Legislature enacted Chapter 668 amending the Health and Safety Code by requiring that no smoking areas be designated in Council Chambers. City Manager Jones recommended that the last three rows of seats in the Chamber be designated as No Smoking Area. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the last three rows of seats in the Council Chamber be designated as a No Smoking Area and that identification be placed so as to indicate the area. Motion Carried. 2) Standard Oil Company Change of Name Rider on Operating Oil Well Bond Presented subject Rider to Bond No. U 80 51 20 91 changing the name to Chevron U.S.A., Inc. . Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in discussion or action in this matter and since Mayor pro ternpore Van Vranken was absent, invited nominations for a temoprary presiding officer. Councilman Rockhold nominated Councilman Nagel, which nom- ination was seconded by Councilman Bue. No other nominations being made, nominations were closed and the Mayor turned the meeting over to Presiding Officer Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: -9- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 Y4424 RESOLVED, that that certain Change of Name Rider for United Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. U80 51 20 91, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Change of Name Rider for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Rockhold Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 3) Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2673 relating to prevailing rates of wages paid for public works projects Advised that State legislation now requires the State Department of Industrial Relations to determine prevailing rates of wages to be paid on public works projects, which preempts the City's responsibility. Accordingly, presented a resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2764 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RESCIND - ING RESOLUTION NO. 2673 RELATING TO PRE- VAILING RATES OF WAGES TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken C. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) 1977 Supplement to 1976 edition of Standard Speci- fications for Public Works Construction Recommended approval of subject supplement. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2765 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1976 EDITION," AND THE 1977 SUPPLEMENT THERETO AND RE- PEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2683.., which was read, be adopted. -10- Council Minutes April 5, 1977 X4415 On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance increasing water meter installation charges, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 924 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE: BY AMENDING SECTION 14.04.040 RELATING TO WATER METER INSTALLATION CHARGES ., which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 14. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel suggested that the City Manager set up a meeting with the new School Board to discuss school /city rec- reational programs, joint maintenance projects, etc. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk E. L. Balmer, Mayor -11- Council Minutes April 5, 1977