1980 AUG 19 CC MINX 523
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 1980
1. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above
date at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the
E1 Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by City Clerk Valerie Burrowes.
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Councilman William Bue.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilman Balmer
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Moratorium on condominium construction
City Manager Jones reported that the Planning Commission had recom-
mended, at its last meeting, to place a 90 -day moratorium on any
new construction of condominiums to allow time for studying proposed
amendments to the Municipal zoning code to specifically define regu-
lations, standards, etc., for construction. Stated Planning also
recommended that applications for developments be suspended during
the moratorium.
Planning Commissioner Arch Young stated the City Code does not give
specific direction for condominium developments which has resulted
in Planning having to arbitrarily decide what is or is not acceptable
in the designs presented.
Council discussed the importance of amending the Code for both the
applicants and the City. Councilman Siadek inquired of the City
Attorney if there was any way around this without the moratorium.
City Attorney Allen advised that these were discretionary matters;
that without definite guidelines to follow, plans may be submitted
which are not acceptable, much to the disappointment of the applicant
because of the time and effort expended in preparing the plans.
Planning Associate Cosin advised of the time required by law to hold
public hearings before the Planning Commission and the Council for zone
changes and recommended a 4 -month moratorium for this purpose. Stated
that everything possible had been done to expedite the process and
urged the Council to support the program so everything could be done
in the most straight- forward manner possible.
City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance, entitled:
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CON -
SIDERING AN EXTENSION OF THIS ORDINANCE
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.
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This being an urgency ordinance, the City Attorney again presented
it for adoption, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 992
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CON-
SIDERING AN EXTENSION OF THIS ORDINANCE
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Johnson, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. South Bay Cities Association - Off -shore airport facilities.
Councilman Bue asked for Council's concerns regarding the building
of an off -shore airport; that the Association is preparing to take a
stand on the subject and would like member cities to express their
opinions.
City Manager Jones stated that the issue of airport expansion and
development is being studied regionwide and the general conclusions
in the Regional Transportation Plan are that even with development
of Palmdale and improvements at LAX, there will be a shortage of
capacity by 1995. Stated that public hearings will be held on the
subject and SCAG is scheduled to consider the regional transportation
plan; that the off -shore airport is the first recommended facility
to relieve the projected overcapacity at LAX. Stated he thought it
would be premature to take an opposing position on the off -shore
airport facility at this time.
Council agreed to leave the option open, that no action be taken
by this Council until after hearings are held.
b. South Bay Cities Sanitation District. Mayor Van Vranken reported
that the Environmental Impact Report on the Mission Canyon Sanitation
Landfill Site had been adopted by the District and filed with Los
Angeles and hopefully permits will be issued by the end of this year.
Reported that the Calabasas Site is closed for approximately 90 days
to investigate whether it is appropriate as a site for disposal of
hazardous and liquid waste. Also that the use of Palos Verdes site
for hazardous and liquid waste is being challenged by the City of
Rolling Hills. Stated that if Calabasas remains closed, the County
has no other site for such waste disposal.
c. League of California Cities. Councilman Johnson reported that
the cities are debating the question of supporting the County Trans-
portation 1/2� proposed sales tax, that the League voted to oppose
the tax.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Siadek asked that Item 'a' be removed for discussion
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Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
and unanimously carried, that the balance of the Consent Calendar
be approved as recommended:
b. Warrants Nos. 67939 through 68088 on Demand Register Summary
No. 3 and Expense Checks Nos. 2849 through 2889 on Expense
Check Register No. 2, in total amount of $618,741.97.
... Ratified and approved.
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held August 5, 1980
Councilman Siadek asked that his motion on page 5, Item 15 be
corrected to show that he moved to send a letter to Mayor Bradley
expressing concern over the continued odors emitting from the
Hyperion Plant and that the motion had been amended by another
member of the Council.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Letter from Airport Board of Commissioners in response to
Council's request regarding operation of the West Imperial
Terminal
Council ordered the letter received and filed, for review at a
later date.
b. City of Pasadena resolution supporting local control of the
sale of fireworks
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, that the City adopt a similar resolution so as to maintain
local control over the sale of fireworks, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMEND-
ING THAT THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AMEND SECTION 12541 OF THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE WHICH SECTION RE-
LATES TO FIREWORKS
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Amendment to Municipal Code Section 5.48 pertaining to
burglary and robbery alarm systems
Advised that the objective of the Code was to control the number of
false alarms being received by the Police Department, but false
alarms had increased in the past year and, therefore, recommended
that an alternate method be tried of charging a fine to the estab-
lishments having multiple false alarms.
,Police Captain Devilbiss reported that no system had been entirely
suggessful, but that the department would like to try this method.
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The Council discussed the matter and the consensus was that a
$25.00 fine for the fifth false alarm was too low and suggested
setting the fine at $100.
After further discussion, the City Attorney asked that the matter
be deferred while he discussed it with the Police Captain for
possible revisions to the ordinance.
2) Revised policy for Library operations
Advised that this was the first complete revision of the Library
Policy in about twenty years.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the Policy Manual of the E1 Segundo Public Library be adopted.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
3) Reduced property tax for E1 Segundo taxpayers for 1980 -81
Advised that the budget approved by the Council contained a provi-
sion for returning approximately $600,000 of property tax revenue
to E1 Segundo taxpayers. Stated that adoption of a resolution to
this effect would be required for the County Auditor to carry out
the City's wishes. Reported on the background of procedures for
this rebate of tax funds. Stated this was a one -time allocation
and would apply only for 1980 -81.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REDUCING
PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 -81
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
At this time the City Attorney requested that the burglary and
robbery alarm systems code amendment be deferred until the next
regular City Council meeting.
4) Update on Census information
The City Manager advised that staff had checked with the Census
people regarding the number of vacant units in the City and the
bureau indicated it would recanvass certain areas of the City.
Stated that the vacancy rate may be factual because of the vacancy
of the 100 -unit apartment building on Imperial Avenue during con-
version to a stock _ooperativc and a r;umber of housing units
constructed but not yet occupied.
Planning Associate Cosin reported that there were no hard facts
to submit to the bureau to dispute the population figure.
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b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Plans and Specifications No. 79 -2A for installation of third
pump and engine at Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Pumping Station
Advised that subject parts had been received and the City's consul-
tant had completed the Plans and Specifications for installation of
the equipment, the cost of which will be shared on a 70-30 basis
with Universal Properties, Inc. Recommended approval of the Plans
and Specifications and authority to advertise for bids, to be received
on September 9, 1980.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED. that "SPECIFICATIONS
No. 79 -2A" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS 'FOR
INSTALLATION OF THE THIRD PUMP AND ENGINE,
PROJECT NO. 3401 UNIT 2, IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, "dated July 1930,
presented to the 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 9, 1980.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson and
Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Councilman Balmer
Councilman Siadek asked the Council's consideration of requiring a
completion date on projects when they are let out to bid, effective
immediately if possible, and staff furnish some idea of the recourse
the Council has if the job is not completed on time.
Director of Public Works Glickman advised that in this particular
instance, the number of days for completion of the job had been left
blank to be filled in by the contractor, but in most instances, the
specifications will include an estimate for completion of the work,
which date would not be known until the bids are opened.
Councilman Siadek stated there were a great number of projects which
have no completion date or do not meet the completion date.
The Director of Public Works advised that every project has a comple-
tion date either in work days or calendar days; that this information
will be provided to the Council each time a recommendation is made
for award of a contract.
City Attorney Allen.advised there were many acceptable extensions
and if not allowed, bids would be considerably higher for the job;
that most contracts provide for conditions that are beyond the con-
tractor s control.
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Councilman Siadek stated that in order to establish and maintain
credibility of the Council, more accurate data is required; and
further, he would not like to see the Center Street project carried
over.
The Mayor asked that staff provide the Council with any projected
completion dates as they become evident; and possibly furnish copies
of some of the normal conditions included in the contracts.
2) Completion of installation of guard railing on Vista del Mar
Project No. 80 -4
Advised that subject contract had been completed satisfactorily by
Alcorn Fence Company on July 17, 1980 and that a Notice of Completion
had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of
the project.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Van Vranken,
that the guard railing on Vista del Mar be accepted as satisfactorily
complete in accordance with Specification No. 80 -4 as of July 17,
1980. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
3) Completion of slurry sealing of various streets
Project No. 80 -5
Advised that subject project had been completed by Pavement Coatings
Company on July 21, 1980 and that a Notice of Completion had been
filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of the project.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the slurry sealing on various streets in the City be accepted
as satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 80 -5,
as of July 21, 1980. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
4) Hearing on Street Superintendent's Report on cost of
abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt per
Resolution of Intention No. 3009
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Super-
intendent on subject abatement.
Street Superintendent Ciickman reported that it was necessary for
City work forces to clear only three parcels, five owners having
cleared their property after receiving notices. Recommended con-
firmation of the costs incurred in abating the nuisances at the
following locations:
Lots southeast corner of Holly
Avenue and Richmond Street $102.56
928 Eucalyptus Drive $ 61.49
1806 East Holly Avenue $126.58
The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street
Superintendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
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Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the report of the Street Superintendent and
the assessments contained therein be approved and confirmed, and
that a certified copy of each of the unpaid assessments be filed
for record in'the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles
County, California. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Balmer
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The City Attorney stated he would like to meet in Executive Session
to discuss a matter of litigation.
13. NEW BUSINESS - None
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, inquired if only real estate
signs were allowed to be placed on lawns in the City.
City Attorney Allen responded that political signs had been allowed
on lawns for many years, prior to the revision of the Municipal Code,
and it was construed some time ago that political signs be allowed
on the basis that they always had been permitted.
Mr. Hart asked that if an enabling ordinance is required, then this
be accomplished.
15. RECESS
At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to Executive
Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m.,
the Council reconvened, the following members being present and
answering roll call: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor
Van Vranken.
16. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Jacqueline Bowman, Mr.
Craig Lee Koones and Mr. Donald Jellison; the hour of adjournment of
this meeting being 9:18 o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
(�[,Z� -ems
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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