Loading...
1979 MAY 01 CC MINX 4 + MINliTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 1979 1. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above date at 7 :00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor pro tem Van Vranken led the salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Pastor Edward Hunter of the United Methodist Church. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation declaring May 12, 1979 as FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY Mayor Balmer read the proclamation, the purpose of which is to acquaint the public with the many services avilable within the fire service and to stress the importance of citizen coopera- tion in the fire and life protection in the community. Fire Chief Baron announced that the fire stations would be open from 10 AM to 4 PM on May 12, and invited everyone to visit. Hearing no objections, the Mayor declared May 12 as Fire Service Recognition Day. b. Proclamation declaring May 1979 as PARLIAMENTARY LAW MONTH The Mayor read the proclamation in recognition of the California State Association of Parliamentarians' efforts to promote and disseminate the democratic principles of ParLia- mentary Law and urged at[ citizens to acquaint themselves with the programs available. There being no objections, the Mayor declared the month of May as Parliamentary Law Month and presented the Proclamation to Mrs. Lila Hummel, who invited everyone to take advantage of the classes taught in parliamentary law, which are free during the month of May this year. C. Proclamation declaring May 6, 1979 as INTERNATIONAL SHRINE HOSPITAL DAY The Mayor read the proclamation- in recognition of the human- itarian service performed by the Shrine of North America and by the Los Angeles Unit for crippled and severly burned children, urging visits to the Los Angeles Shriners Hospital between 10 AM and 4 PM, Sunday May 6th. Hearing no objections, the Mayor declared May 6, 1979 as International Shrine Hospital Day in El Segundo and presented the proclamation to the representatives of the South Bay Shrine Club. X 4Q j '± .1 el .� 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on formation of an Underground Utility District No. 2 in Rosecrans Avenue The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on formation of subject district and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that affidavit of mailing the notice to all affected property owners was 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. Acting Director of Public Works Jack Allen reported that Manhattan Beach is forming Underground Utility District 'C' in the south half of Rosecrans Avenue between Oak Avenue and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway right -of -way just east of Sepulveda Boulevard; that in cooperation with Manhattan Beach this hearing was called to determine whether there is a public necessity to form an underground utility district in E1 Segundo- - the north half of Rosecrans Avenue in the same area, which action would not entail any costs to the City of Et Segundo. Advised that the work is scheduled to be completed December 31, 1980, all service undergrounded no later than February 28, 1981. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding this matter. There being no response, motion was made, seconded and carried that the hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2917 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DETER- MINING THAT THE PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMA - TION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON ROSECRANS AVENUE BETWEEN THE NORTH- ERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF OAK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT -OF -WAY, APPROXIMATELY 1, 046 FEET EASTERLY OF SEPULVEDA BOULE- VARD, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO (UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2) which was read, 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 b. Amendment to Precise Plan No. 1 -78, Solar Water Heating requirement in condominiums at 123 East Oak Avenue Building and Safety Director Dalgleish reported on the tests taken on solar heating units similar to the units proposed for installation in subject development which revealed an efficiency rating of approximately 52% during the month of January. Stated he thought that the requirements for solar systems should not -2- Council Minutes May 1, 1979 oe oased or tre question. of efficiency, but whet:�er it is a good approach to energy savings; that the main concern of the devel- oper was the ar ortization or pay -back on the installation of solar units. After discussion. between Council and staff, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the fol- lowing resolution., deleting the requirements for solar water heating in the condominiur. units of Precise Plan No. 1 -78, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2918 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING PRECISE PLAN NO. 1 -78 ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2851 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said notion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Ms. Jan Tyler, stated she had received a telephone call from someone in the Building Department regarding a neighbor's complaint about the fence surrounding her property at 510, 5102 Sierra Place encroaching on pu':lic property. Asked for permis- sion to keep the fence until the City puts in curbs and sidewalks. Stated that she would not be able to maintain the 5 feet of City property if the fence is moved back and would be willing to include the City on her insurance policy. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that this matter be deferred until the next Council meeting. Motion carried, with Councilman Benson casting a dissenting vote. b. Mr. David Larson, developer of Precise Plan No. 1 -78, stated he would like to go ahead and install the plumbing for the solar heating panels in the new building so that if a tenant wishes to install such a system, the plumbing will be there, or if at some- time it proves more feasible, he would install the system. The Council registered no objections. C. Mr. G. Roger Seigel, 508 Loma Vista Street, spoke regarding government loans to finance solar power units which might cause the creation of mineless jobs. Asked if they wanted the government to allocate funds - that one way to stop it is to not permit the instal- lation of solar devices. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Councilman Nagel indicated to the League other proposals rather from the cities and will suggestion of allocatin Council Minutes May 1, 1979 reported that Assemblyman McCarthy Executive Committee that he will consider than the one that would take away sales tax take under consideration the Legislature g 1� to 1 -1 /2� sales tax. -3- 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued) b. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project Councilman Bue reported that the L.A. Justice System Advisory Group had made recommendations to the County Super- visors for distribution of funding under AB -90; that several projects have been considered in the South Bay area, including subject project. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that a letter be written to Supervisors Hayes and Hahn requesting that the Advisory Group recommendation to allocate $101, 250 to the South Bay Diversion Projects be carried out. Motion carried with Councilman Benson casting a dissenting vote. c. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported that the study of the potential transit service improvements of Los Angeles County, funded by the Transportation Commission, seemed to have little impact on the City of E1 Segundo. Reported that the Commission had not yet endorsed the study; that it appeared to contain some things questionable, but of minimal effect on this City. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Benson requested that Item 'b' - the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting, be withdrawn for correction. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the remaining items, listed under the Consent Calendar on the agenda for this meeting, be approved as recom- mended. Motion carried. a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 17, 1979 Approved as written C. Warrants Nos. 63210 through 63326 on Demand Register Summaries No. 21 and 22, and Expense Checks Nos. 2248 through 2262 on Expense Check Register No. 18, in total amount of $985, 135. 44 Ratified and approved d. Complaint from Xerox Corporation vs. County of Los Angeles City of E1 Segundo, et al. No. C240247 for refund of property tax penalties Ratified and approved referring complaint to the Los Angeles County Counsel for defense 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR b. Minutes of the adjourned regular City Council meeting held April 23, 1979 Councilman Benson advised that the reference to Mr. Efflandt having been a former editor of the El Segundo Herald was incorrect. City Clerk Burrowes advised that the correction had been made in the minutes. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Benson, that the Minutes of April 23, 1979 be approved as corrected. Motion carried. -4- Vuncit Minutes ay 1, 1979 i i..�... i .� 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Amendment to Personnel Rules and Regulations regarding leaves of absence due to pregnancy Presented a resolution adding the rule regarding preg- nancy leaves to subject regulations, which had been approved by the Council at the last meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2919 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PERSON- NEL RULES AND REGULATIONS" DATED AUGUST 23, 1965 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 2) Reorganization of Fire Prevention Bureau Advised that the Personnel Department and Fire Department had been working on a change in format of the subject bureau in order to correct an inequitable situation. Their recommendations were that the Fire Marshal responsibilities be restored to the level of Battalion Chief and that the other members be civilians, one Fire Protection Specialist and one Fire Protection Inspector. Advised that in order to implement the change, it would be necessary to delete one Fire Captain and one Fire Fighter position and substitute therefor one Fire Battalion Chief position and one Fire Protection Inspection I classification. Recommended these changes be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 3) Proposed Budget Calendar for 1979 -80 Suggested that May 29, 30 and 31, if necessary, be reserved for study sessions of the budget and that the hearing be held on June 5 and that June 6 be reserved for possible con- tinuation of the hearing. By mutual concurrence of the Council, said dates were approved. 4) Community Calendar on Cable Television Councilman Bue advised that due to possible conflict of inter- est, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Council Minutes May 1, 1979 t. . .) R The City Manager presented Theta Cable's Policy Guidelines for Operation of Local Government Cable Television Channel 'P' and asked for Council approval. Advised that Theta Cable had commenced plans for broadcasting calendar events in E1 Segundo, that the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce was coordinating the material and would put it in form once a week for transmittal. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the Policy Guidelines for Operation of Local Government Cable Television Channel 'P' be approved. Motion carried. 5) South Bay Career Criminal Apprehension Program Grant Advised that subject program is similar in nature to the dis- continued South Bay Regional Burglary Team and grant funding is available for an 8 months' period with no assurance of further financial assistance. Stated that staff recommended not partici- pating in the program. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that the City decline to participate in the subject grant program. Motion carried. Asked to meet with the Council in Executive Session following this meeting to receive instructions regarding the E1 Segundo Police Officers' Association negotiations. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Complaint from Lucy Montes et al vs. City of E1 Segundo et al No. C277505 for personal injuries and wrongful death Advised that the City Clerk had been served subject suit and had forwarded it to the City Attorney's office for handling. Recom- mended this action be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the action of the City Clerk be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 2) Complaint from Dorothy C. Gilman vs. City of E1 Segundo No. SWC48411 for personal injuries Advised that the City Clerk had been served subject suit and had forwarded it to the City Attorney's office for handling. Recom- mended this action be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the action of the City Clerk be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. Requested a conference in Executive Session with the Council following this meeting to discuss several matters of litigation. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - -- None 14. NEW BUSINESS a. Mayor Balmer stated that before real trouble develops as the result of the gasoline shortage, asked that staff encourage station operators to form some system that is workable to the community, for them to take care of their own problems so that the government would not need to step in and regulate. -6- Council Minutes May 1, 1979 X4( . y � � f.1 City Manager Jones suggested that the City work with the Chamber of Commerce in this regard. The Council mutually agreed to the recommendations. b. Councilman Benson complained about excessive aircraft noise during the night hours and asked who he should contact. Councilman Nagel stated that calls had increased regarding engine run -up noise; that the Noise Abatement Committee mem- bers on the L.A. Airport Advisory Committee had been asked to discuss the problem; that he would personally make inquiries, and would take it up at the Noise Variance hearing to see if they could do better monitoring. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- -None 16. RECESS At the hour of 8:42 o'clock P. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll calL 17. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:32 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, 7 / <1�✓Iif r� rr c c -�/ Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, Mayor Council Minutes -7- May 1, 1979