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1980 JUN 03 CC MINMTNUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3, 1980 1, CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in therCouncils Chamber the above 1 Segundo at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m., City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilman Marvin Johnson. 3. INVOCATION by Rev. Tom Craddock of the E1 Segundo Foursquare Church. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None 5. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Van Vranken announced that Mr. Lee Dolley had been unavoid dl over delayed, so the report on the Noise Variance Hearing until he arrived. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on Precise Plan No. 4 -80 for 10 -unit townhouse development at 225/231 West Palm Avenue 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 Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing the notices were in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor direc- ted rtene'Communicatimonsahad been then inquired part of this the Clerk wit replied any w that none had been received. Associate Planner Cosin reported that the developer had cooperated with the staff and the Planning Commission in lowering the lot coverage from sixty percent to fifty -three percent by reducing the number of units from eleven to ten. Stated that more than required parking spaces had been included in the plan. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared for the plan. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the Precise Plan. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard to this Precise Plan. Mr. Kirk Brown, developer, stated he was concerned about the environment, that his parents had lived here for forty years before they moved away and would move back to E1 Segundo into one of the units upon completion. There being no further response, motion was made and carried that the hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Negative Declaration for Precise Plan No. 4se0onded b be certified. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, Y Council- man Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2998 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 4 -80 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 225 AND 231 WEST PALM,AVENUE, WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. 7. Or roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. Hearing on vacation of a ootion of Pine Avenue easterly of Center 'Councilman Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the action or discussion of this item. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of posting and publishing the notices were in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor directed that the files become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that a letter had been received from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California advising that it had no objection to the vacation. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that this portion of Pine Avenue had never been improved for street purposes, that improvement is not necessary now or in the future for adequate circulation. Advised that the project had been declared categorically exempt from the Environ- mental Protection Act. Recommended adoption of the resolution ordering the vacation. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this project. Hearing no response, motion was made and carried that the hearing be closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled: RF.SOT,UTTON NO. 2999 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY) OF A CER- TAIN PORTION OF PINE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2993 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: Councilmen None Not Voting: Councilman Balmer ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Mayor Van Vranken reported that President Carter had formed a task force to investigate and recommend ways to alleviate congestion on the streets, which had met in Los Angeles this past week. Stated there was a session at the Aerospace Corporation in E1 Segundo on Friday afternoon to inform the members of the task force on what was being done by private industry to attack the problem of energy conservation and air pollution. Stated that various ways were discussed for coordinating ride - sharing programs throughout the county. Stated further that the concept was to encourage the people to travel by public transportation in order to alleviate a great deal of congestion. -2- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 b. Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Bue reported that money had not been funded to cover the E1 Segundo branch, but the members were still working to change this. C. Councilman Siadek reported on how the City can benefit from Cable T.V. Channel '0'. Stated that Councilman Balmer, City Manager Jones and he had met with the Superintendent of Schools and personnel from Theta Cable to discuss basic ground rules for formulating a course of possibly on- the -job trainig for students interested in the broadcasting field. Stated that Theta Cable was looking toward some funding for the project and the community might be called upon to help in this way for teaching of the crafts. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Siadek asked that Item 'd' be removed from the Calendar for discussion. Motion was then made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried, that Items a, b and c of the Consent Calendar be approved, as follows: a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held May 6,__1980 ... Approved as written b. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held May 20, 1980 ... Approved as written C. Warrants Nos. 67177 through 67296 on Demand Register Summary No. 22 in total amount of $543,880.23. ... Ratified and approved 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR d. Evidence of insurance for Golden State Transit, Inc., dba Los Angeles Yellow Cab Councilman Siadek inquired about the level of service performed by this company. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Certificate of Insurance covering operations of the Golden State Transit, Inc. , be accepted. Motion carried. 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. California Alcoholic Beverage Control application of Daniel B. Miller for person -to- person transfer of license for On -Sale Beer and Wine at eating place, 145 Richmond Street City Manager Jones reported on the background of the businesses that had been at this location; that the number of licenses in the immediate area exceeded the limits established by the State. Based on this and the law enforcement problems on that street, recommended the license transfer be protested. Mr. Daniel Miller, 505 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, stated he is the owner- operator of two restaurants in Manhattan Beach and he planned on making this a quality restaurant rather than a bar, to be open from 10 AM to 7 PM. Asked that consideration be given to granting the transfer. Mr. Richard Nagel, 622 Eucalyptus Drive, stated the Council had tried in the past to upgrade this area and this may be one step in that direction. Suggested the Council table the matter until members talk to the appli- cant to be more apprised of his plans. The City Manager pointed out that because the previous owner had closed the establishment, it gives the City an opportunity to upgrade the area by eliminating one license. Advised that a protest must be filed prior to June 15th. -3- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 The Council discussed the matter of the establishment being primarily a restaurant and the intended closing hour of 7:00 P.M. , and by mutual consent ordered the application received and filed. b. Coalition of Governmental Commissions and Councils on Aging in Los Angeles County, soliciting support of legislative bills honafirial to senior citizens Councilman Siadek suggested a citizen be named, and asked for permission to select someone to represent E1 Segundo. The City Manager explained that this was an association of associations and it would not be appropriate to belong unless a local council on aging is formed. Mayor Van Vranken directed that this matter be turned over to the Senior Citizens' Group. C. Resolution to boycott products from France Councilman Balmer stated he had received a resolution of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors protesting France sending athletes to the Moscow Olympics. Motion was made by Councilm an Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that a similar resolution, which was read, be adopted: WHEREAS, on June 6, 1944, the United States of America, at great cost and sacrifice of life, undertook the most massive invasion in history in order to free the nation of France from the iron grip of Nazi totalitarianism; and WHEREAS, we help rebuild and strengthen France with a major outpouring of material and financial aid through the Marshall Plan; and WHEREAS, our nation committed itself to France's free - dome once before in this century, during World War I, at great cost of national wealth; and WHEREAS, France has chosen to neglect its international obligations by deciding to send athletes to the � " -oscow Olympics in an act of shortsighted national selfishness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo urges its citizens to boycott French products, such as perfumes, wine, clothing and automobiles, as a sign of our displeasure and disappoint- ment with our seemingly fair - weather ally. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. At this time, the Mayor called upon Lee Dolley to present his report. Los Angeles International Airport application for variance from State Noise Standards Mr. Dolley, gave a brief history of the hearings and stated he did not believe LAX had taken steps in good faith to reduce the noise; that several proposals had been made, but little done to alleviate the noise. Advised that the variance was granted at the first hearing, and at the second hearing the Board of Airport Commissioners were. asked to take steps to reduce the noise and then that decision was partially reversed on April 8, 1980, which was a disappointment to many. Stated that there was a requirement in the proceedings that the Board of Airport Commissioners coordinate with E1 Segundo concerning reduction of noise at the airport and that the airport get on a working level with this City. Another requirement was that the airport submit a working program to the State within thirty days, and to date, this had not been done. -4- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 In summary, stated he did not think there had been a good faith effort by the airport to relieve the noise; that E1 Segundo should continue in a more firm manner. Further, that he had drafted a letter to send to the State indicating E1 Segundo would take a more active roll. The Mayor requested the Council receive the draft, review it and send it to the airport and to the State. Mr. Dolley asked permission to discuss the report with Mr. Nagel, after which he would present it to the Council for transmittal. Mr. Richard Nagel, stated he thought the report was good, that in the past year, the airport people had done nothing to help. Further stated he thought the use of the West Imperial Terminal for scheduled flights was contrary to the Airport Mast Plan and this City needs to take a stand on that issue. 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Transfer of ownership and operation of Urho Saari Swim Stadium Advised that change of ownership of subject property would be required before the City could do the repair work necessary for continued use of the plunge. Stated that the staffs of the City and School District had worked out an agreement for exchange of title and for use of the plunge. Recommended acceptance of the Grant Deed and approval of the Use of Facilities Agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant Deed from the E1 Segundo Unified School District Board of Trustees to the City of E1 Segundo for that certain property known as the Urho Saari Swim Stadium, situated in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: Portions of Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, in Block 84, and a portion of vacated Concord Street adjoining westerly all of E1 Segundo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 20, pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of said county, and being described as a whole as follows: Beginning at a point in the southerly line of said Lot 12, distant south 89° 57' 00" east thereon, 77.22 feet from the southwest corner of said Lot 12; THENCE north 89° 57' 00" west, along said southerly line 77.22 feet to said southwest corner; THENCE, continu- ing north 89° 57' 00" west, along the westerly pro- longation of said southerly line, 46.13 feet; THENCE leaving said prolongation north 0° 02' 45" east, 169.82 feet; THENCE south 89° 55' 30" east, 99.10 feet; THENCE south 0° 01' 40" west, 32.85 feet; THENCE south 89° 55' 30" east, 24.20 feet; THENCE south 0° 01' 40" west, 136.92 feet to the point of beginning. (Containing therein 20,145 square feet, or 0.46247 acre) be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and -5- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instru- ment to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of Calif- ornia. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Use of Facilities Agreement between the E1 Segundo Unified School District and the City of E1 Segundo, defining use of the Urho Saari Swim Stadium at 219 West Mariposa Avenue, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above - mentioned parties, a copy of said agree- ment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Bids for repair of plumbing at Urho Saari Swim Stadium Advised that bids had been received for repair of indoor pool plumbing, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid C. Herb Berger, Inc. $ 29,950.00 W. A. Deel & Sons $ 80,335.00 E. A. Potts, Inc. $116,600.00 City Attorney Allen read a letter into the record, written by Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis and Director of Public Works Glickman, stating that the condition of the plumbing at the swim stadium is such that immediate repair work is necessary to prevent greater damage. The Mayor ordered the letter received and filed. Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis advised that the low bid of C. Herb Berger, Inc., was an incomplete bid and, therefore, recommended the bid of W. A. Deel & Sons be accepted. Staff responded to Council's concern about the amount of work required and whether these bids covered the immediate needs. The Mayor asked Mr. Ruis to prepare a memorandum to the Council regarding down time of the pool during repairs, start and finish times, so that the Council would be prepared for inquires in this regard. -6- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 Motion was made by Cogncilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the bid of C. Herb Berger, Inc., be rejected as not meeting bid specifications, and the bid of W. A. Deel & Sons be accepted as the lowest responsible bid in total amount of $80,335.00 for specified plumbing repairs to the Swim Stadium, and purchase order be issued in said amount to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Transfer of interest in City's refuse collection contract E1 Segundo Solid Waste Disposal Company, Inc. Advised that staff had reviewed data received from the BKK Corporation and references had been checked, with the conclusions that said company is fully qualified to perform the City's contract requirements for residential refuse collection. Recommended approval of the request from BKK Corporation for assignment of the majority interest of the El Segundo Solid Waste Disposal Company, Inc., in the contract for residential refuse collection. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Application for Roberti - Z'berg Urban Open Space Block Grant funds for replacement of playground equipment at Recreation Park Presented an application for funds under subject grant in amount of $4,564. Stated this grant required matching funds from the City in amount of $1,536. Recommended adoption of a resolution approving fil- ing the application. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3000 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Trailer permit extension for one trailer at 2250 East Mariposa Avenue, Rockwell International Recommended an extension of one year, to expire March 31, 1981. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject permit be extended until March 31, 1981. Motion carried. -7- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 6) Trailer permit extension for a two- section office trailer at 324 West E1 Segundo Boulevard, Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. Councilman Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter. City Manager recommended the extension be granted for one year, to expire June 11, 1981. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject permit be extended until June 11, 1981. Motion carried with Councilman Balmer not voting. 7) Agreement with Northrop Radio Services, Inc., for use of portable radio by E1 Segundo Fire Department Advised that Northrop Corporation had offered to provide a portable radio equipped with Northrop Fire Department frequency for use by the E1 Segundo Fire Department for which Northrop would make all radio re- pairs and would bear the risk of loss or damage. Presented a Radio Operation Agreement for Council's approval of this offer. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Radio Operation Agreement between Northrop Radio Services, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, 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 agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Expiration of terms of office of Planning Commissioners Thomas A. Brady and Arch L. Young The Council discussed the matter of holding open interviews for appoint- ments to the commissions vs. automatic reappointment of commissioners who had served well. Councilman Siadek and Johnson asked the Council to consider advertising when a commissioner's term would expire so that interested persons could make application for the position. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that Thomas A. Brady and Arch L. Young be reappointed to the Planning Commission for full 4 -year terms, said terms to expire June 30, 1984. Motion carried. -8- Council Minutes June 3, 1980 14. NEW BUSINESS City Attorney Allen requested permission to meet with the Council in Executive Session immediately following this meeting to discuss matters of litigation. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 16. RECESS At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9:40 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, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:45 o'clock p.m., Motion carried. APPROVED R: K. Van Vranken, Mayor Respectfully submitted, - �aIC4 Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -9- Council Minutes June 3, 1980