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1978 AUG 15 CC MIN2. 0 4. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO August 15, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Richard Nagel led the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION Councilman William Bue delivered an opening prayer ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Councilmen None a. Hearing on proposed Precise Plan No. 3 -78 for property located south of El Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street Hughes Aircraft Company Corporate/EDSG Complex Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Thereafter, Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter, and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the City Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mail- ing the notice were in her file. The Mayor pro tem directed that these files become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received. City Clerk Burrowes read a letter received from Allied Chemical Company, stating that the proposed plan would directly affect traffic flow from said company's parking lot, asking for a satisfactory solution to this problem prior to final approval of the plan. Planning Director Loverde report that he had received a letter from the J. C. Copeland Trust concerning this precise plan. Stated that at the begin- ning of the project, the applicant's architects approached the railroad people regarding a possible connection of roads through to Nash Street and subsequently had a traffic study made. Announced that this was a separate action initiated by the applicant and is not a part of the proposed Precise Plan. Further advised that if, in the future, it becomes possible to extend Nash Street, this would require a separate Environmental Impact Report. Reported that the Hughes Aircraft Company was in the process of acquiring approximately 143 acres to relocate its corporate headquarters, Electro - Optical Data System Group and engineering and manufacturing facilities; that the development represented the largest individual project undertaken in El Segundo. Stated the property is presently zoned M -2 (Heavy Manufacturing), that 90 acres of the land has been planned for surface parking with the main access to the facility on El Segundo Boulevard. Further described the plan, referring to maps and models displayed. X 47 81 X47 82 Advised that the Planning Commission had approved the plan with certain conditions and that additional provisions had been made by staff, which he enumerated. Recommended approval of the Precise Plan and certification of the Environmental Impact Report. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that a meeting had been held with representatives from Chevron Land and Development Company, Hughes Aircraft Company and Allied Chemical Company regarding anticipated traffic problems and that no apparent solution had been reached. Mr. Donald Frischer of Donald Frischer & Associates, Traffic and Trans- portation ngineerings and Planners, related what traffic studies had been made, which included projections of future traffic density that might result from this project. Mr. Gregory Broughton, Planning Consultants Research, stated that the air quality analysis indicated there would be an increase in air pollutants, but not significantly on a regional basis. Discussions between Council and staff were held regarding the possible future need for increased capacity for sewage treatment, either at the Hyperion Plant or by joining another district, if that were possible. Mr. Ernest Wilson of Langdon & Wilson Architects, discussed the anticipated sewage treatment problems and stated that the ordinance had been reviewed with Hughes people and they concurred with the language. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or in opposition to this project. Mr. Ed. Erdely, Executive Vice - president of the Taxpayers' Association, stated he unders— twit would cost the city to have Hughes locate here and he did not think the city should pay for sewer lines for this project. Further stated there was political pressure to pass this through rapidly and he thought there were too many unknowns for passage at this time. Director of Public Works Glickman responded, explaining the breakdown of costs for improvements. Mr. Albert A. Sparlis, 9858 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, trustee of the Copeland Estate, stated he thought careful review should be made of the impact this project would have on all undeveloped property in the area, that more time should be taken, especially for future planning in regards to traffic saturation. Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 1208 East Pine Avenue, inquired as to net revenues expected from the project based on rates permitted by the Jarvis Amendment; where the funds would come from for future expansion of sewer and storm drain systems should they become necessary; and what the cost would be and who would bear the cost for future traffic 'schemes' to alleviate congestion which may result from this project. Mr. Broughton responded that fiscal impact analysis concluded that the net revenue to the city after the project is fully developed, in 1978 dollars, would be approximately $26,000 annually, for the Hughes development only. Mr. Glickman stated it was difficult to estimate what revenues would be five years hence and that no commitments on the city's part had been made for storm drains or for future traffic problems. -2- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 x47ei Mr. Frischer stated the traffic study included the accumulative effect on all property that conceivably could be developed by 1982 and the E. I. R. re- flected this study. Mr. Sparlis inquired about the supplement issued to the E.I.R. regarding the extension of Nash Street and what happened to the requirement that the road had to go through. Staff members responded that the requirements for the Copeland property development had been different from this project because that property did not have street frontage. Mr. Joseph Barnett, Director, Western Operations, Allied Chemical Corporation, expressed concern about traffic leaving the plant by way of Sepulveda Boulevard, and asked that consideration be given to this problem when further studies are made of future traffic patterns. Mr. George Phillips, Continental Development Corporation, expressed some concern of increased traffic and asked to be notified of any future traffic studies. Mr. D. W. Wilson, 218 West Pine Avenue, spoke of future traffic impacts on El Segundo an-d--t-FaTTie thought a manufacturing plant on the site would give a greater tax advantage to the citizens,of the city. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen recommended modifications to the ordinance for clarification, which he read. The Council discussed the wording regarding purchasing additional capacity for sewage treatment. After further discussion with staff, the City Attorney made the requested changes to the ordinance and thereafter read the ordinance in its entirety. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Precise Plan No. 3 -78 be certified. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 3 -78 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD BETWEEN SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND DOUGLAS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Benson. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the aforementioned ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for comments on the changes hereinbefore made. Motion carried. At this time, the hour being 9:55 o'clock p.m., the Mayor pro tem declared a short recess. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. -3- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 X4.784 b. Hearing on proposed Zone Change No. 1 -78 to change zoning from M -2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to C -M (Commercial Manufacturing), C -3 Special Commercial District), and P -F (Public Facilities) of certain property north of El Segundo Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Douglas Street Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes replied that affidavits of publication and mailing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that these files become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde stated this zone change was initiated to bring the property in conformance with the General Land Use Plan, that most of the property was vacant, and the change would not make any of the properties non - conforming. Advised that an environemtol review had been made resulting in a Negative Declaration having been prepared. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the zone changes. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard to these zone changes. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration for Zone Change No. 1 -78 be certified. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented the ordinance effecting Zone Change No. 1 -78, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF SAID CODE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Benson. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: -- None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: -- None 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that all the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as indicated. Motion carried. a. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held August 1, 1978 Approved as written -4- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 X4713,5 b. Warrants No. 60412 through 60568 on Demand Register Summary No. 4 Amount of $129,768.42 (1977 -78 budget) = ratified and approved. Amount of $940,297.16 (1978 -79 budget) = approved for payment from respective funds as indicated on Demand Register Summary No. 4 c. One -year extension of permit for temporary trailer at Consolidated Controls Corporation, 2338 Alaska Avenue Approved d. Acceptance of the Emergency Operating Center Control Console completed by Com- Sales, Division of Rimo Manufacturing, Inc. Contract accepted as complete as of July 26, 1978. 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR -- None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- None 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a . Acting City Manager Glickman 1) Annual financial audit proposal from Cotton and Francisco Presented subject proposal to perform the end of year audit on books and accounts of the city in amount of $5,200. Recommended acceptance of the proposal . Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the proposal of Cotton and Francisco, in amount of $5,200 for annual audit of the city accounts for 1978 -79 fiscal year be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Report on South Bay Regional Public Communications System Presented a report covering the period from July 10 through August 6, 1978, which was self - explanatory, that no community com- plaints had been received concerning the Center. 3) State Alcoholic Beverage Control application for premise to premise transfer of several licenses, Fred Bofird Company, 690 North Sepulveda Boulevard Advised that the application was for a transfer of existing licenses to the applicant's offices at the aforementioned address and that investi- gation had revealed no derogatory information. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the application filed. 4) Completion of contract by Fidelity Sound Systems, Inc. Advised that the paging and music distribution systems in Civic Center had been completed by subject company on August 8, 1978 and a Notice -5- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 X4-7 86 of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of the contract as being satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 76 -1, and approval of his action of filing the Notice of Completion. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo hereby accepts the paging and music distribution systems in Civic Center as having been sat- isfactorily completed on August 8, 1978 in accordance with the provisions in Specification No. 76 -1 by Fidelity Sound Systems, Inc., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said City Council does hereby confirm and ratify the action of the Director of Public Works of filing the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Completion of contracts by Tel e-Com Sound Systems, Inc. Advised that subject contractor had completed the furnishing and and installing of communications and other electronic equipment and the closed circuit television system in the Civic Center on August 2, 1978 and a Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of said work as satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 76 -1 and approval of his action of filing the Notice of Completion. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: . RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, hereby accepts the work of Tele- Com Sound Systems, Inc., consisting of two contracts for the furnishing and installation of eleven items of intercommunications equipment in the Police Depart- ment and City Hall, as having been satisfactorily completed on August 2, 1978 in accordance with the provisions in Specification No. 76 -1; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said City Council does hereby confirm and ratify the action of the Director of Public Works of filing the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -6- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 X4787 6) Application for refuse disposal license from Fleet Disposal, Inc. The Mayor suggested this item be deferred. There being no objec- tions, the matter was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 7) Certification regarding requirements of Senate Bill No. 154 Advised that in order for the City to be considered for receiving any State surplus funds, a statement must be furnished to the State Controller to the effect that the City has not paid out any monies to employees or officers contrary to the provisions of SB -154. Stated one method would be to issue a Certification to this effect and another way would be by Council resolution. Recommended both methods be approved in order to cover all bases. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the following certification be approved and the City Manager authorized to sign said certification for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo: The undersigned, Arthue E. Jones, hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that the City of El Segundo has not paid nor authorized to be paid to its officers or employees a cost of living or salary increase contrary to the provisions of SB 154. The City has made budget provisions, however, which will enable it to make such payments in the event it is compelled to do so, or may do so without being contrary to the provisions of SB 154 or similar types of legislation. Only the legislative body of the City of El Segundo has the power to determine that any cost of living or salary increase will be paid. On roll cal!, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2869 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFY- ING ITS INTENTION TO COMPLY WITH SB 154 which was read in its entirety, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -7- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 X4'7 118 12. 13. 14. 15. b. City Attorney Allen 1) City Department Conflict of Interest Code amendment Advised that the Conflict of Interest Codes of each city depart- ment required the filing of Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms during the month of February covering the previous year. Presented a suggested amendment to these codes changing the filing time to the month of April and recommended authorization be given to submit the change to each department head for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the amendment to the Conflict of Interest Codes for each department changing the filing date from February to April be submitted to each department head for approval. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Appointment to Lay Advisory Committee of Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS) Councilman Benson suggested that Ms. Jane C. CQnJa);kbe appointed to serve on subject committee. By unanimous consent of the Council, said appointment was made. b. Change Order No. 4 to G. A. MacDonald Construction Company, Inc., contract - Expansion of Recreation Park Phase II, Project No. 77 -1 Director of Public Works Glickman furnished additional information sub- stantiating the extra charges on subject contract and related the negotiations that had taken place with the contractor, staff and consulting engineers, re- sulting in the total amount of $6,412.40 being considered reasonable for the work involved. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 4 to G.A MacDonald Construction Company, Inc., contract for Phase II of the Park Expansion project No. 77 -1 be and the same is hereby approved; that the Mayor be authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: NEW BUSINESS: -- None Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Councilman Benson Councilmen None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. John Mebs, 812 Hillcrest Street, stated that sand and dirt were being left on the street y shuttle trucks from the Hillcrest Property development and asked that some action be taken to keep the street clean. The Mayor asked the Public Works Director to have the city's street cleaner sweep the area and also to contact the contractor of the Hillcrest project re- garding this problem. - ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, lf-11 Council Minutes August 15, 1978 ADJOURNMENT (continued) motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Edward Hora, former member of the City's City's police department from 1948 until his retirement in 1970, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: . L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, a er►e Burrowes, ►ty er -9- Council Minutes August 15, 1978 x47Gq