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1977 FEB 01 CC MINA 4374 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO February 1, 1977 1. CALL 10 ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in a regular session on Tuesday, February 1, 1977 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m. , in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo'City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager Jones led the salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Dr. Howard Greer, Pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church delivered the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. PRESENTATIONS a) A film entitled, "My Dad Is A Cop, " was presented to Police Chief Johnson by Mrs. Patsy Brose of Brose Enterprises for use by the Police Department in the schools and other community organ- izations. Mrs. Brose thanked the Council and Chief Johnson for allowing the use of City personnel in the film and for the cooperation of the Police and Fire Departments. The film was viewed by the Council and the audience. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a) Public_ Hearing - Proposed Zone Change No. 1 -76 of the =crest Froperty Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code relating to rezoning the Hillcrest Property, and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received. The City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde recommended that the Council adopt the ordinance effecting the zone change, that the School Board had indicated the problems had hPPn rPGnlved. 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 Rockhold, and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance changing the zoning of subject property from Residential -2 (R -2) to Resi- dential-1 (R -1), entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 918 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL DEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE., which title was read. X 43Ts Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Council- man Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street, stated he wished to lobby or a new pos o?fice in the city, that the equipment was old and he understood some of the operations of the local office would soon be transferred to Culver City. Further stated he thought a post office should be established in the International Center area. Mayor Balmer suggested that Mr. Cogan speak to the new Post Master about the problems he had encountered. b. Mr. Earl Smith, 717 Loma Vista Street, objected to skate boarUs teeing used on the streets, especially at night. Suggested one solution would be to provide a place for the youths to ride the boards to keep them off the streets. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported that discussions were had on the formation of a South Bay County. Also a speaker from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District reported on the problems the cities will face at the expiration of the land fill area leases; that consideration was being given to a transfer station in Redondo Beach. Mayor Balmer stated he thought this project would proceed. b. South BU Corridor Stud Steering Committee, Councilman Van�nicen reportea that the study was `n n' g completion and asked for guidance from the Council on whether to form a joint powers agreement for the future on -going committee or form a less formal organization. The consensus of the Council was to establish a rather loosely knit organization at this time unless specific projects or problems evolved - then a joint powers agree- ment could be considered. c• Lea. ue of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported he had a en en's@ re mee ng "7iet week discussing revenue reform. Stated that almost all the businopie in the it, ,)t ti 01"d- still, because of the time being devoted to revenue reform. Mr. Cordon Stephens, stated that a resolution to the State Government requesting establishing a Department of Commerce might help to deal with these problems. Councilman Nagel recommended that some of the prominent proposals be reviewed and response made to the Legislature to let them know how the city feels about the action being taken. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: Regular meeting held January 18, 1977, Adjourned Regular meetings held January 21, 1977 and January 27, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as written. Motion carried. -2- Council Minutes February 1, 1977 X 4376 4 9. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) b. Warrants 53863 through 54044 on Demand Register Summary No. No. 18 and Expense Checks 1313 through 1323 on Expense Check Register No. 14 in total amount of $487, 973. 46 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bue, that said warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None C. Claim for vehicle damages from Gary L. Phillips Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject claim be denied and that the City Clerk notify said claimant to this effect. Motion carried. 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Jack Kelly, Chairman of the Regional Commissioners for EXPO -81 World's Fair requesting adoption of the Commission's lan. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the letter filed. 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones: 1) Consideration of proposed ordinance regulating Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems. Recommended approval of the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.48 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS. which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that further reading ht- waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 2) Consideration of mid -year changes to the 1976 -77 Budget a) Presented Mid -Year Budget Information memoranda proposing additions to the General Fund for increased expenses in various departments, totaling $30, 200. Ad- vised that adjustments could be made to cover this amount without increasing the overall total General Fund expendi- ture by transferring from other categories. b) Advised that an additional sum of $5, 300 was recom- mended to cover increased cost of departmental supplies and photo printing in the Water Department, and it was proposed to transfer this amount from the unappropriated reserve account of the Water Fund. Recommended approval of the transfer of monies as outlined in the Finance Director's memoranda dated January 24, 1977 and January 28, 1977. -3- Council Minutes February 1, 1977 X 4t577 a. City Manager Jones (continued) Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that funds be transferred to the General Fund and Water Fund, as hereinabove recommended, and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the memo reports dated January 24, 1977 and. January 28, 1977 of the 1976- 1977 Mid -Year Budget Adjustments, prepared by the Director of Finance, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same are hereby approved. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None C. Transfer of surplus funds from City Hall and Recreation Park Bond Funds to the General Fund. Advised that Municipal Improvement Bonds, 1955, Interest and Retention Fund No. 17 presently had a surplus and recom- mended that $12, 909. 62 be transferred from that fund to the General Fund and in turn transferred from the General Fund to the Waterworks Bonds, 1948, Interest and Redemption Fund No. 19. Further advised that the Park and Recreation Bonds, 1954 Interest and Redemption Fund No. 18 also had a surplus and recommended that approval be given to transfer $5, 879. 84 to the General Fund and in turn transfer to the Waterworks Bonds, 1948, Interest and Redemption Fund No. 19. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2741 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFER- RING MONEY BETWEEN FUNDS (FUND NO. 17) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2742 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TRANS- FERRING MONEY BETWEEN FUNDS (FUND NO. 18) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -4- Council Minutes Feb. 1, 1977 X-4378 a. City Manager Jones (continued) 3) Report on application for funding of Capital Improvement Projects under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 Reported that neither the reservoir nor the storm drain projects had qualified for funding under subject Act. Advised that a determination should be made of whether to proceed with the two projects or take a chance on further funding under the Act. Advised that the reservoir might qualify for funds where- as it appeared the storm drain project would not be considered, and due to increased construction costs, recommended that approval be given to move ahead with the storm drain and defer the reservoir until the first part of March. After discussion, Council agreed, but that the reservoir project be deferred until the middle of March, 1977. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that preparations be made for the solicitation of bids for the Oak, Penn, Walnut and McCarthy Court Storm Drain Project and that $100, 000 be transferred from the General Fund unappropriated reserve to complete the funding for this project. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None At this time, Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion of the Reservoir Project and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that construction of the 6- million gallon reservoir project be postponed until approximately the middle of March, 1977. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting). 4) Amendment to contract with County of Los Angeles extending the CETA Title II contract from February 1, 1977 to March 31, 1977. Recommended approval of the amendment. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to CETA Title II contract for a two -month extension, presented to this Council on this rlato, hn and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, 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, Rockhold Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -5- Council Minutes Feb. 1, 1977 X 43 79' a. City Manager (continued) 5) Report on acquisition of land for a new maintenance service yard. Advised that there was a parcel of land in the vicinity of Illinois Street and El Segundo Boulevard which might be consid- ered as a site for a new city maintenance service yard to replace the one on Holly Street. Stated that the land owners, Chevron Land Company and Chevron U. S.A. had indicated that if the Council was interested, they would defer sale action until a final determination is made. Also reported on another available parcel of land east of Sepulveda Boulevard near the Kramer Foundry. Pointed out that the site was land - locked and utilities were not at the site. Stated he believed it in the city's best interest to pursue acquisition of the Illinois Site and so recom- mended. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter, due to possible conflict of interest and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Coun- cilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the City Manager initiate the necessary action for an environmental review of the Illinois Street site and at the same time, secure an appraisal of said property. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer b. City Attorney Allen Nagel, Rockhold and Van Vranken 1) Approval of Oil Well Replacement Bond and exoneration of old bond Advised that Occidental Petroleum Corporation had requested that its bond covering two oil wells be exonerated and replaced by a new bond. Stated he had approved the new bond as to form and recommended that the replacement bond be accepted and the old bond exonerated. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Safeco Insurance Company of America Bond No. 2753989 covering Occidental Title Insurance and Trust Wells #1 and #2 dated January 6, 1977, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby accepted as to surety and sufficiency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute said bond on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -6- Council Minutes Feb. 1, 1977 X4380 b. City Attorney (continued) Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Bond No. BND. 184 25 23 dated January 18, 1971 and the endorse- ment thereto dated July 25, 1974, covering Occidental Title Insurance and Trust Wells #1 and #2, in total amount of $10, 000 with Occidental Petroleum Company as Principal and Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey as Surety, be and the same are hereby exonerated from any liability accruing there- under subsequent to this date. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Resolution authorizing destruction of certain records in the office of the City Manager. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2743 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN 1HE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None C. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Report on costs for water meter installations. Presented a tabulation of water meter installation charges of other cities in the area as compared to E1 Segundo charges. Also a comparison of fixed installation charges for various size meters with the actual costs involved, which revealed substantial losses because the costs were greater than the charges. Recommended that charges for water meter and fire service installations be established as the actual cost of the work plus appropriate over- head costs, except the small meters for single family dwellings be fixed at $300 and $350. The Council questioned when the last survey was made of charges in the cities used in the comparison chart and that action be deferred until additional information is furnished by staff. 2) Leasing of the city's water rights Advised that the city had not exercised its entitlement to pump 953 acre feet of water from the West Basin for several years and asked the Council to consider soliciting bids for leasing the city's water rights for a 3 -year period. -7- Council Minutes Feb. 1, 1977 x 438i C. Director of Public Works (continued) Mayor Balmer suggested leaving the leasing on a one -year term for the time being, that he thought prices would be higher in the next water year. It was the consensus of the Council that the leasing price of $29. 00 per acre foot be established for the remainder of this water year. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance amending Section 9. 08. 010 of the Municipal Code relating to curfew, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 919 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.08. 010 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO THE LOITERING OF MINORS which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, 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, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. Ordinance abandoning use of Palm Avenue Storm Drain Retention Basin as a public park, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 920 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE USE OF PALM AVENUE STORM DRAIN RETENTION BASIN AS A PUBLIC PARK DISCONTINUED AND ABANDONED which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, , motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 14. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Van Vranken requested that the Planning Department prepare a report detailing what plans are being contemplated for the property abutting the railroad right of way in the vacinity of Center Street. Stated the residents in the R -1 area adjacent to the railroad property had expressed concern that it might be zoned for manufacturing. me Council Minutes Feb. 1, 1977 x 43a2 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Gordon T. Stephens, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that 17h-amber members had indicated concern about the property being considered for a new City Yard and that the Chamber would like some time to study this matter. Stated the main concerns had been that the C -3 zone of the property on Illinois Street may be violated, and that the City may be in competition for purchase of the property with a private developer. Asked if all sites had been considered, such as the property at the end of Pine Avenue belonging to the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power. Requested that more study be given and that all possible sites be considered. 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Clyde Martin and Mr. Earl Morgan, the hour of .adjournment of this meeting being 9 :15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: el Z S a4ot�1 E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City er -9- Council Minutes Feb. 1, 1977