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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
January 16, 1979
CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on
Tuesday, January 16, 1979 at 7:00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council
Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall at 350 Main Street.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The salute to the Flag was led by City Clerk Valerie Burrowes.
INVOCATION
Delivered by Pastor Eyrich E. Hanson of St. John' s Luthern
Church.
4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilman Bue
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Public hearing on amendment to Land Use Element and Land
Use Map of the General Plan (Lots 1 thru 14 of Block 65)
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore 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 the files 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.
Planning Director Loverde advised that the proposed land use
plan change was for the purpose of eliminating spot zoning and mak-
ing the land use compatible with the surrounding area, said area
being between Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue west of Sierra Street.
Advised that the Planning Commission had approved said amendment.
Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration prepared for
this project and adoption of the resolution.
The Council questioned advisability of rezoning this City Yard
property prior to establishing a new site. The Planning Director
advised that this was preliminiary action and not actually rezoning
the property.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard
to this matter. There being no response, motion was made, seconded
and carried that the public hearing be closed. Thereafter, motion was
made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken,
that the Negative Declaration for the amendment to subject Land Use
Element and Map be certified. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, e nde Ma or
Balmer, that the following resolution, entitlts,� -� �'
RESOLUTION NO. 2885
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND -USE ELEMENT
AND LAND -USE ELEMENT MAP
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution No. 2885
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Bue
b. ' Extension of Precise Plan No. 6 -77 and Final Tract Map No.
34011 (Zobel)
Planning Director Loverde advised that requests had been re-
ceived for extension of subject Precise Plan and Tract Map; that
the Planning Commission had approved a six - month's extension.
Recommended ratification of the Commission's action granting an
extension to October 4, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Benson, that a six - month's extension be granted the Zobels for
commencement of Precise Plan No. 6 -77 and Final Tract Map No.
34011. Motion carried.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Noise. Councilman Nagel reported that the Airport Land Use
ariance Hearing had been recessed until June.
b. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
Councilman Van Vranken reported that another agreement was
to be voted on tonight by the dispatch operators, and hopefully the
matter would be settled at the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that all the items on the Consent Calendar be approved
as indicated. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of City Council meeting held January 2, 1979
Approved as written
b. Warrants Nos. 62100 through 62230 on Demand Register
Summary No. 14 and Expense Checks Nos. 2118 through
2147 on Expense Check Register No. 11, in total amount
of $942, 505. 49, conforming to Budget approved by Ordi-
nance No. 959
Ratified and approved
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Pan American World Airways, Inc., report on noise reduction
The Council complimented PAA for taking assertive steps in
reducing noise at its facility on Imperial Highway and asked that
the City Manager prepare a letter for Council's signature expres-
sing appreciation of their efforts and that the City of E1 Segundo
does consider Pan American a good neighbor.
b. City of Inglewood resolution urging State Legislature to set a
deadline of March 31, 1979 for resolving allocation of Proposi-
tion 13 "bail -out" funds to local governments
The Council discussed subject matter and mutually agreed that
a letter be transmitted to representatives in the State Senate and
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Assembly for this district, members of the Finance Committees
and the League of California Cities, urging them to establish perma-
nent fiscal planning so that the cities would not have to rely on year -
to -year allocation of surplus funds.
C. St. Anthony Church request for permit to hold a carnival on
church grounds February 2 through February 4, 1979
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that a permit be issued to St. Anthony Church to hold
a carnival on church property February 2 through February 4, 1979
and that said permit fee be waived. Motion carried.
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Surplus motorcycle Unit No. 31T
Recommended that subject unit be declared surplus and auth-
ority granted to sell at the upcoming auction scheduled for February
10, 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor
Balmer, that Motorcycle Unit No. 31T be declared surplus property
and authority granted to sell by auction. Motion carried.
2) Surplus municipal property at California Street and Elm Avenue
Advised that subject property, 50 feet by 141. 05 feet, contain-
ing 7, 052. 5 square feet of area, zoned R -1, located on the west side
of California Street at Elm Avenue, was formerly used as a garden
nursery and reserved for a potential water well site, and the property
is no longer needed for these purposes. Recommended that the pro-
perty be declared surplus; authority given to advertise for competitive
bids at a minimum price of $41, 250 and that the date for receiving
sealed bids be established by staff at a later time.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Nagel, that staff be directed to advertise for bids on the
R -1 lot containing 7, 052. 5 square feet of area, located on the west
side of California Street at Elm Avenue; that a minimum bid price of
$41, 250 be set; that bids be received at the time set by staff; and that
Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Bue
3) Resolution amending Administrative Code to comply with the
California Employment Training Act program (CETA)
Presented an amendment to the Administrative Code to pro-
vide for two new classifications, Clerical Trainee and Maintenance
Trainee, so as to meet the requirements of the new CETA program.
Recommended adoption of the resolution.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2886
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 1A3.020 OF CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL
GOVERNMENT SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE
EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No.
2886 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilman Bue
4) Ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding bicycle Licenses
Advised that the State Code requirement for bicycle licenses
preempts the City Code and, therefore, subject ordinance had been
written to amend the City Code to coincide with the State mandate.
Recommended approval.
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance affecting bicycle
licensing, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY
CHAPTER 10. 72 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER
10. 72 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE" WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO BICYCLES
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of
said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced
by Councilman Van Vranken.
5) Community events on cable television
Advised that he had been working with the E1 Segundo Cham-
ber of Commerce and Theta Cable Television, developing a plan for
placing a calendar of community events on cable T. V. , which would
be available to E1 Segundo residents who have the facilities for
Channel 'P'. Advised that all costs for this project would be borne
by Theta Cable except for purchase of a television set for use of the
employee in City Hall inputting the data. Recommended approval be
given to initiate said program and authority given to expend approxi-
mately $300 for a T. V. receiver.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel,
seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the concept of said pro-
gram be approved, that attempts be made to acquire a television set
at no cost to the City, and if not possible, not more then $150 be
expended for this purpose. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Bue
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Final Tract Map No. 35126
Advised that subject map covered the condominium develop-
ment on West Imperial Avenue, Precise Plan No. 4 -78, and that said
map had been approved by the Planning Commission. Recommended
adoption of the resolution approving said map.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2887
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 35126
LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY
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which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No.
2887 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Bue
2) Automatic irrigation system on El Segundo Boulevard
Specification No. 78 -5
Reported that bids had been received for installing subject
system in the median islands between Douglas Street and Aviation
Boulevard, which bids were as follows:
Name
Amount of Bid
William P. Barrett
dba Harvest Moon Landscaping $ 8,044
Mazon Landscape $ 8,950
Robert D. Metcalf dba
A &A Landscaping & Construction $12, 000
Recommended acceptance of the low bid and award of a
contract to said company.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun-
cilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo,
California duly advertised for bids for installing
an automatic irrigation system in the median is-
lands of E1 Segundo Boulevard between Douglas
Street and Aviation Boulevard in accordance with
Specification No. 78 -5; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received
by the City Council on January 9, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public
Works found that the bid of William P. Barrett
dba Harvest Moon Landscaping, in total amount
of $ 8, 044 was the lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, that the bid of William P. Barrett dba
Harvest Moon Landscaping, the lowest responsible
bid, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby auth-
orized and instructed to execute the contract
herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and
in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same,
affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due
course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
all bids received, except the -bid of William P.
Barrett, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized and instructed to return the
bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Bue
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance granting Southern California Edison Company a
franchise for one 16" fuel pipeline in Rosecrans Avenue
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 967
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SOUTHERN CALI-
FORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE OF THE RIGHT FOR
A PERIOD OF TWENTY -FIVE YEARS FROM THE
GRANTING THEREOF TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, IN-
STALL, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, RENEW, REPLACE,
REPAIR, REMOVE AND /OR ABANDON IN PLACE
ONE SIXTEEN (16) INCH PIPELINE FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF OIL, WATER AND /OR
STEAM, WITHIN CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS,
HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS
IN SAID CITY
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of
said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by
Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said
ordinance be adopted. Said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Bue
13. NEW BUSINESS - -- None
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
15. RECESS - At the request of City Attorney Allen, the Council
recessed to the Mayor's office to discuss a matter of threatened
litigation, the hour being 7:55 o'clock p. m.
At the hour of 8:15 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
the following members being present and answering roll call:
Councilmen Benson, Nagel, 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 of adjournment being 8:16 o'clock p. m.
APPROVED:
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E. L. Balmer, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie A. Burrowes, City er
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