1979 AUG 21 CC MINX gd MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 21, 1979
1. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday
August 21, 1979 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the
El Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Richard G. Nagel led the salute to the Flag of the United
States of America.
3. INVOCA TION
Actinq Police Chief Clark Devilbiss delivered an opening prayer.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilmen None
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Continued Hearing on Unclassified Use Permit No. 1 -79 for
Helistop at 2000 East Imperial Highway- Hughes Aircraft Co.
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of
interest, he would not participate in the action or discussion of
subject item.
Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed for the subject hearing and inquired of the City Clerk
if any written communications had been received, to which she
replied that none had been received.
Assistant Planner Cosin reported that the Planning Commission
had concurred with Council's recommendations that the hours for
helistop flights be limited to between P A. M. and 9 P. TVI., and
requested that the Negative Declaration be certified and the Unclas-
sified Use Permit be approved.
The Alayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding
this matter.
Mrs. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, stated she was opposed
to the helistop and asked how an environmental study could result in
a negative declaration; that the helistop was constructed for a few
people at the inconvenience of thousands of residents; that her concern
was that the City gives permits for helistops on which it has no en-
forcement powers; that she knew of no other misdemeanor where the
private citizen had to play the role of detective. Asked that the
Council not grant this permit, or as an alternative, to defer it until
such time as it could be put on the ballot so the people could vote on
the matter of the environmental study.
There being no further response, motion was made, seconded
and passed that the hearing be closed. Thereafter, motion was made
by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Benson, that
the Negative Declaration be certified. Motion carried (Councilman
Bue not voting).
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance granting an Un-
classified Use Permit for subject helistop, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE
PERMIT (1 -79), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITA-
TIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO HUGHES AIRCRAFT
COMPANY, TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A
HELISTOP ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2000
EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, BUILDING NO. 367
WITHIN SAID CITY
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.
b. Hearing on Zone Change 2 -79 from General Commercial (C -2)
to A,.ultiple Family Residential (R -3)
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the hearing on zone change of property on Imperial
Avenue between Pepper Street and Eucalyptus Drive from C -2 to
R -3 as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Sherrill and inquired
if the proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk
replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing the notice were in
her file. The Mayor stated the files would become 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.
Assistant Planner Cosin reported that the reason for the change
was that the predominant use of property in this area was multiple
residential and the need for residential land is greater than commer-
cial. Asked that the Negative Declaration, which had been prepared,
for this change, be certified and the zone change approved.
The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak regarding this
matter. There being no response, motion was made, seconded
and carried that the hearing be closed. Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Nega-
tive Declaration be certified. n- lotion carried.
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance which would
accomplish changing the zoning map for the aforesaid area from
C -2 to R -3, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COn °PR.E-
HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16.030 OF SAID CODE
(2-79)
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said
ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced
by Councilman Bue.
C. Hearing on appeal of Mr. Dennis M. Hoffhine for Entertain-
ment Permit for Time -Out Restaurant
The Alayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed to hear the appeal of the Time -Out Restaurant on the
matter of the denial of an entertainment permit, and inquired if
proper notice of this hearing had been given.
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The Clerk advised that proper notice had been given by mail and
that an affidavit of mailing was in the City Clerk's file. The
1V ayor stated the file would become a part of this hearing and
then inquired if any written communications had been received,
to which she replied that none had been received.
Acting City Manager Glickman reported on the procedure
for processing applications for entertainment permits. Stated
that upon application of the appellant for an entertainment permit,
the Director of Finance chose not to issue the permit because of
the negative reports from the Police Department. After discus-
sion, the City Attorney suggested that this matter be deferred so
that the appellant could read the police report. By mutual agree-
ment of the Council, this matter was deferred to a later hour.
d. Motion Picture Film Permit
!` ^ting City manager Glickman advised that this afternoon,
staff had been advised of an application for filming a motion pic-
ture in the community at the intersection of N:ain Street and
Mariposa Avenue; that one matter of the application he wished to
have concurrence from the Council, that of filming for three or
four hours after dark.
Mr. Jack English, Location Director for Frank Capra Produc-
tions, stated they would probably be through filming by midnight,
but would like a couple of extra hours in case of unexpected delays.
After discussion regarding disturbances of residents in the
area, police involvement, etc., motion was made by Councilman
Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Benson, that a permit be
issued to allow filming up to 2 o'clock a.m. Motion carried by
the following vote:
Aves: Councilmen Benson, Eue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Nagel
Absent: Councilmen None
At this time, the hearing on appeal of Time -Out Restaurant
was resumed. Police Captain Devilbiss reported on the police
activity at said restaurant, that a business registration fee had
not been paid for the calendar year 1978 and an enter':3inment
permit had not been procured since 1977. Stated an application
for a business license was received in June of 1979, but an enter-
tainment permit was not applied for although entertainment was
being furnished at the above establishment. Stated that after
repeated requests for compliance, a warrant was issued for vio-
lation of the entertainment code. Recommended that the entertain-
ment permit be denied for the remainder of this calendar year.
The Alayor inquired if anyone wished to speak in this matter.
Air. Eing Patrick O'Connor, %ice- president of Time -Out,
stated it was not an intentionaTUisregard.
There being no further response, the Mayor ordered the
hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the recommendation of the Police
Department be approved; that the 'Time -Out' Bar be denied an
entertainment permit until December 31, 1979 for furnishing
entertainment without a permit in violation of the X.unicipal Code.
Motion carried.
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7.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Ed. Erdely, 209 West Acacia Avenue, asked whether
building permits and plans were public records.
City Attorney Allen stated the Council had not requested he
investigate and report on this subject, but the Building Director
had informed him that building permits in that office are public
records.
Building Safety Director Dalgleish stated the law provides that
plans can be examined with the exception of certain government
buildings or public installations unless permission is received from
the owners.
b. Mr. G. Roger Siegal, 508 Loma Vista Street, proposed that
El Segundo annex all t e territory from Rosecrans Avenue on the
south to Imperial Highway on the north; extend the City boundary
westerly to the Pacific Ocean and extend the beach area to the
north side of the airport, which would include the preserved area
for the El Segundo Blue Butterfly. Suggested the Hyperion Plant
be moved to a better location at the end of the airport and that the
annexation of the territory on the beach would provide a beach that
could be developed into a fine recreational area.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
Board of Directors
Councilman Van Vranken reported that the Board had discussed
an independent audit of the management and operation of the Center,
which item had been included in the budget, but delayed to allow the
new management time to become accusf-omed to the job. Stated he
disagreed with the report of that Board meeting in the Daily Breeze
newspaper, that he thought the article was very slanted and gave a
misleading interpretation of what really transpired at the meeting.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that all the items on the Consent Calendar be
approved, as follows:
a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 7, 1979
... Approved as written
b. Warrants Nos. 64174 through 64289 on Demand Register
Summary No. 3 and Expense Checks Nos. 2360 through 2377
on Expense Check Register No. 2, in total amount of
S488,101.65 ..... Ratified and approved
C. Summons and Complaint C 291834 from TRW, Inc. - vs -
County of Los Angeles et al for recovery of property taxes
... Ratified and approved City Attorney's action of
forwarding to County Counsel for defense
d. P esolution authorizing participation in the California Highway
Patrol Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (AVA), entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2936
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGH-
WAY PATROL FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATE -
1� iENT PARTICIPATION
... Adopted as written
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e. Claim against the City from Maria Antonia Perez for personal
injuries sustained May 6, 1979 ... Claim denied
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. League of California Cities, voting delegates
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that Councilman Nagel be named delegate and
Mavor Balmer his alternate at the League conference to be held
September 22 -25, 1979. Motion carried.
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. Acting City Manager Glickman
1) Bid No. 79 -6 Overhaul of two pump engines for storm drains
Advised that only one bid had been received for subject specialty
item, a bid from Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc., which bid was
within the funds budgeted for the work. Recommended the bid be
accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Waukesha Engine Servicenter,
Inc. , be accepted for overhauling two engines and that purchase
order be issued to said company in an amount not to exceed
S12, 500 for the total work. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Bue
Absent: Councilmen None
2) Ametek Microelectronics agreement for lease of City
property, portion of Lot 22 in Utah Tract
Recommended acceptance of subject agreement with the
condition that the IQayor be authorized to sign the document after
the proper insurance papers have been received by the City.
.Notion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED that that certain form
of Lease between the City of El Segundo and Ametek
Microelectronics for lease of City property for use
as a parking lot in Lot 22 of the Utah Tract, presented
to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby
approved, and after execution by each of the above -
named parties, a copy of said lease be placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Aiayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is here-
by authorized to execute said lease for and on behalf
of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same after
the insurance requirements in said lease have been
complied with by the Lessee.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
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3) Draft Environmental Impact Study of Los Angeles Airport
Assistant Planner Cosin presented subject report. Stated
that the EIS was basically a condensed version of the Environmental
Impact Report approved in November, 1978 by the Airport Board of
Commissioners for continuing plans and actions proposed for the
anticipated growth of the airport by 1985. Stated that the study
covered the improvement program and she enumerated several
points of the airport expansion program that would have an impact
on the City of E1 Segundo. Invited comments and input for a re-
sponse to the study, which was due for submittal to the Federal
Aviation Administration by August 29, 1979.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Council auth-
orize Assistant Planner Cosin to respond to subject study on behalf
of the City Council. Motion carried with one dissenting vote by
Councilman Benson.
4) Request for approval of partial occupancy of Hacienda
Hotel Expansion
Advised that subject request had been received from the Del
Rey Capital Corporation, who are in the first phase of subject
expansion program and had asked permission to occupy a portion
of that building at this time, even though construction had not been
completed. Stated that Staff had worked with the Hacienda staff to
develop a letter agreement and surety covering 150% of the City
staff's estimate of costs for improvements. Recommended approval
for occupancy of a portion of the hotel under these conditions.
Building Safety Director Dalgleish advised that the hotel is
contemplating building another tower which would have an effect
on the parking facility of Phase I.
After further discussion, this matter was deferred until copies
of the letter agreement could be furnished the Councilmen.
5) I -105 Freeway Coodinating Committee meeting
Advised that a meeting would be held in Lynwood this Friday
to discuss a matter of litigation. Stated that Mr. Sorensen of
Burke, Williams and Sorensen and Mr. Northcraft, Assistant to
the City Manager planned to attend and asked if a councilmember
wished to attend.
Councilman Van Vranken advised that he was the representa-
tive for this committee, but he had a prior commitment.
The i\layor addressed the staff, asking that no more matters
of emergency nature which require immediate action be brought
to the Council. Stated the Council needs a chance to study the
issues and that this is inclined to create bad public relations.
b. City Attorney Allen
Presented resolutions calling for election on the matter of the
City Clerk's position, one setting the salary of the City Clerk
for an indefinite period, another setting the salary for the next
term of office, and a third suggested by the City Clerk, asking
the City Council to establish a salary to permit the City Clerk to
devote full time to the office. Advised that in order to place any one
of these measures on the November ballot, action would have to
be taken at this meeting.
In answer to Council's questions, the City Attorney advised
that if any one of the measures were voted in, the first one would
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second measure would set a salary for the next term of office
only, after which the Council may or may not take action; and
the third measure would be binding upon the Council to determine
the City Clerk's salary. Further advised that the City Clerk is
elected to an office with no set hours.
City Clerk Burrowes stated she was asking for fair compen-
sation for the hours devoted to the work required to carry out the
duties of the City Clerk's position, that she did not approve the
first two measures wherein a salary figure would be presented
to the people.
The general consensus of the Councilmen was that by the
City Clerk not setting a salary figure, it placed the burden on
the Council, and the Council preferred that this be left up to the
people so they would have the recourse of recall or not voting
for the person again if the job is not done well.
Mr. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, stated that the Mayor had
just spoken to staff about presenting items without the Council
having had prior knowledge of the matter which required that an
immediate decision be made. Stated the issue of the City Clerk's
salary was brand new to the people in attendance and that it appeared
to be a situation of Brinkmanship, that there was not enough time
to present it to the people.
After further discussion, it was mutually agreed by the Council
that nothing be done at this time, that a survey be made of what
would be a proper amount for the City Clerk's job and that the
Council look toward the election in April rather than November.
Mr. G. Roger Siegel, stated this was a constitutional office
and he thought it was beyond the Council's power to set the salary.
The Mayor disagreed. Mr. Siegel stated a constitutional amend-
ment and initiative process would be a means of doing it above
board, that he thought it could only be done by an initiative.
Hacienda Hotel Expansion occupancy
Director of Building Safety presented copies of the letter
agreement for the Council's perusal. After discussion, Council
requested that several changes in the letter be made; that Exception
No. 1 be made a part of the first paragraph: "The Hacienda Hotel
is hereby relieved from immediately complying with the approved
plans for landscaping, lighting and paving for area indicated as
"deleted" on the sheet identified as "Phase I, Exhibit A Revised,"
except parkway improvements for all landscaping, curbs, and
gutters on City property as indicated on the original permit
drawings. "
Further that paragraph No. 2 and 3 be renumbered 1 and 2
respectively, and the reference to paragraph 2 in the last para-
graph be changed to paragraph 1.
XIr. Ara Avak, 731 West Pine Avenue, stated he had business
property across the street from the hotel and he was concenred
about cleanliness in the area and would like some assurances that
the area would be kept clean, that he would like to have that put in
the contract.
After further discussion between staff and Council, the City
Attorney offered suggestions for accomplishing the desired results.
ATotion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Benson, that approval be granted for partial occupancy of the
Phase I expansion portion of the Hacienda Hotel (100 rooms only)upon
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deposit of a $125, 000 Time Certificate of Deposit with the City
Treasurer to assure the completion of all parking improvements
within a year and compliance with all provisions of the letter agree-
ment as hereinbefore modified, on file in the office of the City Clerk,
said deposit to be forfeited if parking is not improved before August
16, 1980 or at such extended time as the City Council may approve;
that if parking improvements are completed as required, the Time
Certificate of Deposit shall be returned to applicant; that applicant
must agree to the provisions of this motion before said partial
occupancy is approved.
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
C. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Plans and Specifications for Irrigation System and Land-
scaping of Median Islands on Sepulveda Boulevard
Presented subject specifications No. 79 -4 for the area between
Imperial Highway and El Segundo Boulevard. Recommended the
specifications be approved and authorization given to advertise for
bids for this work.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATIONS
NO. 79 -4 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
AND THE LANDSCAPING OF MEDIAN ISLANDS
ON SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD FROM EL SEGUNDO
BOULEVARD TO IMPERIAL HIGHWAY IN THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to this
Council on this date, be approved and a copy 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 reception
of said bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a. m.
on Tuesday, September 18, 1979.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and A',2tyor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilman Nagel stated he had received a Noise sign, which
he displayed, and asked the Director of Public Works to research
the cost for placing these signs at the entrances of the City of
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b. Councilman Nagel stated that most of the suggestions he had
made for improving conditions at the beach parking lot at Grand
Avenue had been implemented and he wished to commend Supervisor
Burke for taking immediate action. Council agreed that a letter of
thanks be written to Supervisor Burke.
C. Councilman Benson inquired about the completion date of the
reservoir.
Director of Public Works Glickman responded that the original
schedule had been exceeded. It was now anticipated the project
would be finished by February 1980.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mrs. Pearl Stevens commended the Council and Director of
Public Works for all the recent improvements to the streets, that
they had done a great job.
15. ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing to come before the Council at
this session, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded
by Alayor Balmer, that the meeting adjourn in memory of I\,Ir. Scott
Brown; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:00 o'clock
p.m. Motion carried.
AFPRO�7ED:
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E. L. Balmer, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. I urrowes, City er
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