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1978 JAN 17 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO January 17, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on January 17, 1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Councilman Van Vranken. 3. INVOCATION An invocation was delivered by Pastor Eyrich Hansen of St. John's Lutheran Church. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public hearing on amendment to C -RS zone relating to height limitations and Negative Declaration therefor The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider the Negative Declaration and an amendment to the C -RS zone regarding height limitations, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk stated that affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that subject amendment to the zoning code was for the purpose of clarifying and establishing a specific height limitation of 45 feet in the C -RS zone; that it had been determined the change would not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declara- tion had been prepared. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the zoning amendment. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or in opposition to subject matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the Negative Declaration for Amendment 1 -77 relating to height limitation in the C -RS zone be certified. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, 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 SECTION 20.33.050 RELATING TO HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN THE C -RS ZONE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR The items appearing on the Consent Calendar of the Agenda were approved by one motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the following items be approved: a. Minutes of the regular meetings of the City Council held on December 20, 1977 and January 3, 1978 and of the adjourned regular meetings held January 10 and January 11, 1978. b. Warrant Nos. 58027 through 58159 on Demand Register Summary No. 14 and Expense Check Nos. 1706 through 1740 on Expense Check Register No. 12 in total amount of $634,149.04. c. Request to conduct promotional examination for positions of Fire Engineer and Cement Finisher 8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None 9. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Councilman Van Vranken reported that a meeting is scheduled later this month to discuss boundary lines of supervisorial districts of the new South Bay County. Advised that the plan proposed by the city of Torrance generally included even population in each district, with El Segundo in a district with Manhattan Beach and a small portion of the northerly section of Hermosa Beach. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that Councilman Van Vranken represent the city in matters pertaining to formation of a new South Bay county, and that a statement be made to the effect that the supervisorial districts be formed in such a way that the city of Torrance is not assured control of three votes. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. St. Anthony's Church, request to hold carnival on Church grounds February 3 through February 5, 1978 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the request be granted and the business registration fee be waived. Motion carried. b. Mr. Charles E. Stevens, letter of resignation from the Recreation and Parks Commission Mayor Balmer accepted Mr. Stevens resignation with regrets and thanked him on behalf of the Council for his services. c. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) response to El Segundo's comments on SCAG's Draft Regional Housing Element After discussion, the Mayor ordered the letter received and filed. -2- Council Minutes January 17,1978 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Change in Salary Resolution Recommended that the classification of Account Supervisor be deleted from the General Government Series and the classification of Administrative Accountant be added to Management Confidential Series at Range III. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2825 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT- CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) AND lA3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) OF TITLE 1.A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Mid -Year Budget adjustments Presented a summary of adjustments recommended by staff based on expenditures and revenues, and recommended that the Operating Budgets of the General Fund be increased by $62,143, the Revenue Sharing Fund by $596 and the State Gas Tax Fund by $1,470. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Mid -Year Adjustments of the 1977 -78 Budget dated January 11, 1978, as pre- pared by the Director of Finance, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Suspension of surcharges for excess water consumption Recommended the suspension of all water surcharges as of December 31, 1977 and that the situation be reviewed again on March 31, 1978. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: -3- Council Minutes January 17, 1978 RESOLUTION NO. 2826 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2785 WHICH RESOLUTION ESTABLISHES PENALTIES AND CHARGES FOR WATER CONSUMED IN EXCESS OF NINETY PERCENT OF THE BASE YEAR which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. City Attorney Allen 1) Resolution increasing salaries for certain part -time temporary classifications Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2827 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A3.020 OF CHAPTER IA3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Plans and Specification No. 77 -5, modifications to Snack Bar Presented subject specifications for enlargement of the Snack Bar at the baseball field in Recreation Park. Recommended approval and authorization to advertise for bids. After discussion, Council directed that the specifications and plans be presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission for its approval and that Council approval would be contingent upon the Commission's con- currence. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: -4- T Council Minutes January 17, 1978 RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATION No. 77 -5 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO SNACK BAR AT RECREA- TION PARK, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA presented to the City Council on this date, be and the same are hereby approved contingent upon concurrence of said approval by the Recreation and Parks Commission, and a copy of said Specifications be 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 Tuesday, February 14, 1978. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None �► J Absent: Councilmen None 2) City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power Negative Declaration for construction of fuel oil pipeline from Wilmington to the Scattergood Generating Station Reported that staff had reviewed the documents and felt they were appropriate for the project. Council discussed the proposed route for the pipeline in Rosecrans Avenue, through a portion of Chevron Oil property, down Vista del Mar and up Grand Avenue to the Scattergood Plant and approved the route and Negative Declaration. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Carr, that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for approval of the alignment and the Negative Declaration, and if the Commission approved, staff be directed to convey the city's approval to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Motion carried unanimously. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Consideration of survey on need for assisted senior citizen housing Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that subject matter be deferred. Motion carried. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Motion was made by Councilman Carr, seconded by Councilman Bue that the resignation of Charles Stevens from the Recreation and Parks Commission be accepted with regrets. Motion carried. -5- Council Minutes January 17, 1978 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 15. ADJOURNMENT X 4641 No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meet- ing adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:04 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: GY��• E. L. Ba mer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A Burrowes, City Clerk -6- Council Minutes January 17, 1978