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1978 SEP 19 CC MINx -4eoz MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO September 19, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 19, 1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Pastor Tom Craddock of the El Segundo Four- Square Church 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen Benson and Nagel 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Continued hearing on proposed Precise-Plan No. 5 -78 for 12 -unit develop- ment at 948/950 Virginia Street - Anastasi Construction Company The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continuation of subject hearing and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received. City Clerk Burrowes replied that none had been received. Director of Public Works Glickman reported on the storm drainage problems in the 900 block of Virginia Street and that staff had discussed with the developer participation in some type of storm drain construction in that area. Further, that staff favored the system included in the General Plan, but no decisions had been made. Mr. Tom Patty, representing Anastasi Construction Company, stated there were two systems proposed, one at approximately $68,000 and an alternate at approximately $56,000; that the developer would be willing to participate in one -half the cost of the alternate plan and that the company felt this plan would take care of the drainage problem. Mr. Glickman stated that some on -going maintenance problems were antici- pated with the alternate plan. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this matter be continued until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried. b. Hearing on Zone Change No. 2 -78 to change zoning from M -1 and M -2 to C -M of certain property between Aviation Boulevard and Isis Avenue, north and south of El Segundo Boulevard The Mayor 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 mailing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that the files become a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received. -1- X 8803 City Clerk Burrowes replied that a letter had been received from the Conrock Company located at 330 t,viction kulevarc:, expressing concern that its batch plant operation_ remain with the surrounding industrial area. Planning Director Lo,rerde stated that the Conrock Company is contiguous to the land in thin proposed zone chcnge, but would not be affected by the change. Further that the Conroc[: :ompGny is concerned that this zone upgrading would make its operations inLompotibic with surrounding uses. Mr. Loverde stated that even now the compor. `:. -. < }ns co,Ild not be compared with adjacent companies. Advised that the Pion-iirr: Zommission and Planning staff recommended certification of the Negative Decicrotion prepared for this change, and approval of the ordinance. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either in favor or in opposition to this zone ch:,rY3e. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, se,:on-ied by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Negative Declaration covering Zone Change No. 2 -78 be certified. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance effecting subject zone changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 ( THE COMPREHENSIVE 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 Van Vranken. c. Extension of time for commencement of Precise Plan No. 3 -77 Condominium development at 929 and 933 Main Street Director of Planning L overdo reported that the developers Mr. & Mrs. Zabel had asked that the time for commencement of subject development as stipulated in Resolution No. 2799, be extended for an additional year. Ad- vised that the Planning Commission had approved said request. Councilman Bue expressed reservations in granting the request. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the time for commencement of Precise Plan No. 3 -77 be extended for an additional six months and at the expiration of the 6- months period, additional extension be considered. Motion carried. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATICNS Mr. John Williams,146 Richmond Street, stated he had cleared the weeds from two lots at Main Street and Franklin Avenue and Main Street and Grand Avenue, and that the owner had received notification that the clearing was not good enough. Fire Chief Baron asked Mr. Williams to meet with him and he would go over requirements for clearing the property with him. -2- Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1978 X 4804 rA, LI 61 10. t REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project, Policy Board. Councilman Bue reported that there had been discussion regarding the possible requirements for a joint powers agreement between the agencies to assist in in getting a grant available through Assembly Bill 965. Stated that in the past, the SB-90 grant money had gone directly to the County with a small portion received by the other agencies. Stated there were 13 to 15 division agencies and a joint agreement may offer the opportunity to receive the money direct, that he felt there were advantages of remaining in the regional group. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved as indicated. Motion carried. a. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held September 5, 1978 Approved as written b. Warrants Nos. 60607 through 60842 on Demand Register Summary No. 6 and Expense Checks Nos. 2013 through 2026 on Expense Check Register No. 4 in total amount of $627,403.53 conforming to Budget approved by Ordinance No. 959 Ratified and approved c. Bid No. 78-3 for street signs and posts for use throughout the city Accepted the lowest bids meeting specifications and authorized that purchase orders be issued in the amounts shown to the respective companies: Items A, B, C, L,M and N from Western Highway Products, Inc. in total amount of $467.67 including sales tax. Items F, G, Q and R from Highway Sign and Supply Company in total amount of $2,598.10 including sales tax. Items D, E, H, I, J, K, O and P to Zumar Industries, Inc., in total amount of $589.89 including sales tax, for a total amount of $3,655.66. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Certificate of Decision in matter of petition for on -sale beer and wine license by El Tarasco Cafe City Clerk Burrowes advised that the City had protested the issuance of subject license to serve beer and wine at 411 East Grand Avenue on the premise that it was located in the immediate vicinity of the El Segundo Teen Center and Recreation Park, and further stated that subject decision denied the request for said license. The Mayor ordered the correspondence filed. b. Los Angeles International Airport Area Advisory Committee The City Clerk read subject letter advising of the resignation of Mr. Robert Dein from said committee. The Mayor ordered the letter filed. -3- Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1978 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Workers' Compensation Self- Insured Program Presented a report showing the comparison of actual costs incurred under the self - insurance program and the manual premium rate for the past three years, indicating a total savings for those years of $640,000. Advised that additional clerical and administrative staff time required to handle the self - insurance program had been accomplished without adding personnel for these tasks. 2) Dental Insurance Program Advised that notification had been received of increased costs for dental insurance, the first such increase in five years. Stated that California Dental Service (CDS) had waived the requirements of its plan, that the employer pay full insurance costs for each employee, for the time being, but action in this regard would be required before the end of this fiscal year. Further stated that a new agreement with CDS will encompass the increased costs and the re- quirements of the Knox -Keene Health Plan Act. 3) Monthly Report on South Bay Regional Public Communications System Reports that the installation of the Emergency Operating Center had been completed; that no complaints had been received from citizens during this past month. Stated that of the ten complaints made in the past six months, four had been determined to be valid, three unfounded, two adjudged as no- fault, and one still being investigated. Further stated that response times had contin- ued in the some pattern as previous months. Suggested that staff work with the South Bay Communications Authority to modify and simplify the report. Council concurred. 4) Trailer Permit extension - Chevron, U. S.A. Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the action or discussion of subject matter and, thererfore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. There being no objection, the Mayor pro tem ordered this item deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 5) Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition Advised that the staff had reviewed subject code and made changes necessary for local conditions; that a hearing would be required before adoption of the code, suggesting the date of October 17, 1978 be set for said hearing. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION" INCLUDING APPENDIXES A, B, C, D, E, F and G; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 17.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.04 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE," WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE which title was read. X 480 -4- Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1978 X 4806 - - -- - Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bue. The City Attorney advised that the ordinance included the Uniform Fire Code, 1976 Edition and as a secondary code, the National Fire Codes, 1978 Edition Volumes 1 through 16. Stated that Council action would be required to order three copies of said codes placed on file in the City Clerk's office for public inspection; set the public hearing date; approve the notice of said hearing and the publication of the notice. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that three copies of the Uniform Fire Code 1976 Edition and three copies of the National Fire Codes, 1978 Edition be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the date of October 17, 1978 be established for a public hearing for consideration of the aforesaid Fire Codes. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the form of the Notice of Public Hearing, presented to this Council on this date, be approved and that said Notice be published twice in the El Segundo Herald as required by law. Motion carried. 6) Surplus Property, Fire Ladder Truck Advised that El Segundo's sister city, Guaymas, Mexico had expressed interest in procuring the 1959 Seagrave Aerial Ladder Truck, which is no longer required for use by the City of El Segundo. Stated that the salvage value had been estimated at $1,000. Recommended the truck be declared surplus, its sale authorized with a minimum value of $1,000 and Guaymas be given the first opportunity to purchase said equipment at the minimum value. Councilman Van Vranken questioned the safety of this equipment. Fire Chief Baron stated that the ladder truck was safe for use up to three stories high, that Guaymas had very few multi -story buildings, but as added insurance would discuss this with the proper officials from Guaymas. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and that the proper officials in Guaymas be made aware of the condition of said truck. Motion carried. 7) Grant application by LAX for Community Land Use Compatibility Study Reported that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) had approved subject application with modifications recommended by SCAG that all affected jurisdictions in the area of the airport be made a part of the governing board in the grant. Stated that the application would be forwarded to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review and action was expected by the end of this year. b. City Attorney Allen, 1) Presented an ordinance amending the Building Code, increasing fees for checking plans required by the Energy Conservation Regulations, entitled: -5- Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1978 X 480 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 (BUILD- ING CODE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16.04.075 THERETO RELATING TO PLAN - CHECKING FEES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 2) Bond to Release Money Withheld on Stop Notice Presented Bond No. 422EO850 received from Ray Wilson Company to cover release of a Stop Notice filed with the City by Zager -Smith Carpet Company, subcontractor on the Civic Center project. Noted that subject bond omitted the date the Stop Notice had been filed with the City and recommended the subject bond be accepted for filing with the City after the proper date is inserted. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Bond No. 422EO850 with the Phoenix Insurance Company as Surety and Ray Wilson Company as Principal be accepted after proper date has been inserted and said bond placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried. 3) Requested permission to meet with the Council in Executive Session following the regular Council meeting to discuss a matter of litigation. c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Abatement of ,Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt 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 Director of Public Works presented a resolution declaring intention to provide for the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt which had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau as being a nuisance on certain proper- ties listed in said resolution, and giving notice of a public hesring in this matter to be held before the City Council on October 3, 1978. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2871 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY AREA PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF which was read, be adopted. -6- Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1978 X 4808 On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2871 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bue and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Be=nson and Nagel Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - -- None 13. NEW BUSINESS - -- None 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 15. RECESS At the hour of 8:10 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 9 :18 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. 16. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour being 9:20 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, �ti -�-c -� C-1 • �.Llit/iea.�c� Valerie urrowes, City OJT- -7- Council Minutes Sept. 19, 1978