1980 SEP 16 CC MINX524Z
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
September 16, 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 Acting Director of Public Works
Jack Allen
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Pastor Marshall Hoffman of the First
Baptist Church
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue,
Johnson, Siadek and Mayor
Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
a. Mayor Van Vranken read a proclamation declaring the week of
September 14 - 20, 1980 as CONSTITUTION WEEK urging all citizens to
re -read the constitution which is the foundation of our government
and urged participation in programs honoring the Constitution.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
a. Hearing on appeal of Oak Condominiums Partnership regarding
Precise Plan No. 5 -80 and Subdivision No. 6 -80 for a 12 -unit
development at 500 Illinois Street and 1711 Pine 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. The City Clerk replied that an affidavit of mailing the
notice was in her file. The Mayor directed that the file 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 in her office.
Associate Planner Cosin reported that the Planning Commission had
denied approval of subject Precise Plan and Subdivision at its meeting
held August 14, 1980 because of excessive density and lot coverage and
a problem with parking. Stated the Plan included as many units are are
allowed for apartments on this size lot, whereas the average condomin-
ium has contained about 33 units per acre. Stated the footprint of the
Plan covers approximately 40 percent of the lot and increases to 50 per-
cent when all covered areas are included, which does not meet the guide-
lines the Staff and Planning Commission have used for condominiums.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this
project.
Mr. Gary Boone, 1020 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Reach, archi-
tect and employee of Oak Condominiums Partnership, stated he did not
believe density and lot coverage were related, that lot coverage was
not an acceptable way to control density, it should be done in other
ways, such as lot area per unit. Stated the Plan meets and exceeds
the City's requirements for density in the Code; that the elevator or
the enclosed entryway could be eliminated to reduce the lot coverage,
but he felt they were being penalized for providing a nice building.
Associate Planner Cosin advised the Council that the density of this
Plan complies with the Code, but the lot coverage does not.
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Hearing no further response and after discussion by the Council,
motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that
the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the appeal be denied, and the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLAN-
NING COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN ITS RESOLUTION
NO. 1031; DENYING THE APPEAL OF OAK CONDOMINIUMS
PARTNERSHIP IN SAID MATTER; AND ACCORDINGLY
DENYING APPROVAL OF PRECISE PLAN NO. 5 -80
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
and
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Councilmen None
RESOLUTION NO. 3019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING IN THE
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS OF THE CITY PLAN-
NING COMMISSION AS SET FORTH IN ITS RESOLUTION
NO. 1032; DENYING THE APPEAL OF OAK CONDOMIN-
IUMS PARTNERSHIP IN SAID MATTER; AND ACCORDINGLY
DENYING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 40413
(SUBDIVISION NO. 6 -80)
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, and
Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen Johnson and Siadek
Absent: Councilmen None
b. Appeal of ATA Stores for amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2 -77
to change restrictions at 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Associate Planner Cosin reported that CUP No. 2 -77 had been granted to
Computer Science Corporation for storage of materials and one of the
provisions of that permit had been that only one sign containing the
word "Leonards" be allowed. Stated that since that time, numerous
other signs had been placed on the building, and to alleviate that
situations, ATA Stores, lessee of the building, had submitted a new
sign design containing many company and product names which would
extend across the building. Reported that the Planning Commission
denied the request because it was not in keeping with the intent of the
original CUP.
Mr. Del Mascola, general manager of ATA Stores, stated they needed to
advertise the products in order to stayin business.
Mr. Tom Brame Planning Commissioner, suggested placing the type of
products on the sign, rather than brand names; that the CUP had been
given to Computer Science Corporation but the other lessees are inter-
ested in having an advertising sign; so the City does not really have
any assurances of commitment.
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After further discussion, and hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered
that this matter be deferred until the next regular City Council meet-
ing to be held October 7, 1980.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, asked for an update on the South
Bay Regional Public Communications Authority.
Mayor Van Vranken stated a board meeting would be held on Wednesday
and he would report to Mr. Hart personally.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the items on the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception
of Items 'e' and 'f'. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 9, 1980
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held September 2. 1980
... Approved as written
C. Warrants Nos. 68248 through 68399 on Demand Register Summary No. 5
and Expense Checks Nos. 2890 through 2936 on Expense Check Register
No. 3, in total amount of $634,162.95.
... Ratified and approved
d. Bids for one rescue ambulance for Fire Department
... Low bid of Leader Industries, Inc., in total amount
of $33,026.42 including sales tax accepted; $1,007 auth-
orized for transfer from unappropriated reserves of the
General Fund; and authority granted to keep the old unit
for stand by service
g. Amendment to Agreement with E1 Segundo Unified School District
for Public Service Employment (Title II -D) and Student In- School
Work Experience Program (Title II -B) CETA
.. Approved and authorized City Manager to execute
same and City Clerk to attest thereto
h. Claim of Julianne Elster for personal injuries
... Claim Denied
i. Resolution supporting refuse disposal operations at Mission
Canyon Landfill Site,
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES TO APPROVE RESUMPTION OF REFUSE
DISPOSAL OPERATIONS AT MISSION CANYON LAND-
FILL
... Adopted as written
j. Final Map Tract No. 39610, at 430 Sierra Street
... Resolution, entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 39610 LOCATED WITHIN
SAID CITY
... Adopted as written
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
e. Amendment to Subgrant with County of Los Angeles for Public
Service Employment(TitlesII -E and VI -P) CETA
Councilman Bue asked for assurance that CETA employees are not being
replaced by someone on a permanent basis.
City Manager Jones advised that this could not be done without Council
approval in the budget, that there was no plan to replace any position.
f. Amendment to contract with County of Los Angeles for Student In-
School Work Experience (Title II -B) CETA
Councilman Siadek inquired about the quality of employees.
City Manager Jones advised that persons under CETA have less work
experience and require more training and supervision; that with train-
ing it is intended they be able to compete in the job market.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
Items 'e' and 'f' of the Consent Calendar be approved; the City Manager
authorized to sign the contracts and the City Clerk attest thereto.
Motion carried.
RECESS;
At this time, the hour being 8:30 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a
short recess. At the hour of 8:37 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
all members being present and answering roll call.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. League of California Cities, request that voting delegate and
alternate be named for annual conference to be held in Los Angeles
October 19 - 22. 1980
Councilman Siadek announced that he had been designated alternate to
attend meetings in Councilman Johnson's absence, but he was not sure
he would be able to attend subject conference.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Van Vranken, that
Councilman Johnson be designated as the delegate to vote at the afore-
said conference, Councilman Siadek to act as his first alternate and
Mayor Van Vranken as his second alternate. Motion carried.
12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Amendment to Municipal Code Section 5.48 pertaining to
burglary and robbery alarm systems
Presented subject amendment with revisions requested by the Council at
its meeting held August 19, 1980.
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 5.48.105;
AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH (5) OF, AND ADDING
SUBPARAGRAPH (6) TO SUBSECTION (B) OF
SECTION 5.48.160 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICI-
PAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO
BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Johnson.
2) Request from Chevron USA, Inc., for extension of
trailer Dermit
Councilman Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest,
he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
subject trailer permit be extended for one year, said permit to expire
July 15, 1981. Motion carried with Councilman Balmer not voting.
3) Request for emergency appropriations for repair work of
plumbing at Urho Saari Swim Stadium
Advised that the need for certain repairs and replacements surfaced as
the contractor proceeded with the plumbing repairs of subject plunge,
which were not included in the original specifications. Stated that
staff had determined this work essential and advisable to have the
present contractor perform the work to avoid future disagreements over
responsibility for work performed. Recommended that the contractor,
W. A. Deel & Sons, be authorized to perform the additional repairs by
a change order to the original purchase order and $5,007 allocated
from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund for this purpose.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that $5,007 be allocated
from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund and a change order
to the purchase order be issued to W. A. Deel & Sons for the additional
work on the Urho Saari Swim Stadium. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
b. Acting Director of Public Works Allen
1) Heater remix and overlay on Vista del Mar and Grand Avenue
Project No. 80 -2
Advised that subject project had been completed on August 25, 1980, and
that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Fur-
ther advised that additional work had been performed at the request of
the City and Change Order No. 1 issued in the amount of $5,942.40, for
additional asphalt along the bike path on the east side of Vista del
Mar. Recommended approval of the Change Order and acceptance of the work.
Councilman Siadek and Johnson inquired as to policy regarding authoriza-
tion for additional work on a project.
City Manager Jones explained that this was not a fixed price contract
and that it had been his judgment to authorize the work be done at this
time to take advantage of less cost to the City as well as correct an
unsightly and hazardous condition.
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After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1
to Sully - Miller Contracting Company contract
be and the same is hereby approved in total
amount of $5,942.40; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
heater remix and overlay on Vista del Mar and
Grand Avenue, be and the same is hereby accepted
as complete in accordance with Specification No.
80 -2, as of August 25, 1980; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mayor
of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized to sign
said Change Order 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
2) Plans and Specifications No. 80 -6 for replacement of
water line in Douglas Street
Presented subject Plans and Specifications to replace a 50 -year old
12 inch water main in Douglas Street between Mariposa Avenue and
Imperial Highway. Advised that the project had been declared exempt
from the Environmental Control Act requirements and Notice to this
effect had been filed. Recommended approval of the subject Plans and
Specifications and authorization given to advertise for bids to be
received October 14, 1980.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATIONS
NO. 80 -6" And "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
FURNISHING AND INSTALLING A 12 -INCH WATER
LINE IN DOUGLAS STREET BETWEEN IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY AND MARIPOSA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," 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, October 14, 1980.
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
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3) Plans and Specifications No. 80 -10 for replacement of
baseball backstop at Recreation Park
Advised that the proposed hard -ball back stop at recreation park would
be four feet higher than the existing fence; that State Recreation funds
would be used for the project; and that the project had been declared
exempt from the Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Recommended approval
of the Specifications and authorization granted to advertise for bids
to be received October 14, 1980.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATIONS NO.
80 -10" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF BASEBALL BACKSTOP AT RECREA-
TION PARK BASEBALL FIELD, EUCALYPTUS DRIVE
AND HOLLY AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA," 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,
October 14, 1980.
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
4) Plans and Specifications for installation of third pump and
engine at Los Angeles County Flood Control District Pumping
Station
Advised that the notice inviting bids for subject project had been
published in the local paper to be received September 9, 1980, but the
information had not been included in the trade journals, which resulted
in no bids being received. Recommended the job be readvertised for bids
to be received October 14, 1980.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be
and she is hereby authorized and instructed
to cause NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION
OF THE THIRD PUMP AND ENGINE, PROJECT NO. 3401
UNIT 2, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO to be 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,
October 14,. 1980.
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
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Councilman Siadek inquired as to whether there would be some public
discussion of the studies made of the traffic situation on California,
Washington and Kansas streets.
City Manager Jones advised that traffic counts had been made and the
Public Works Department was preparing a report; that he was waiting
the return of the Director of that department before scheduling a
presentation of the findings to the Council.
Councilman Siadek suggested considering a trial closure of the streets,
that this is a serious problem.
14. NEW BUSINESS - None
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, inquired if a resolution would bc,
prepared regarding lawn signs being legal or illegal.
Mayor Van Vranken advised that he had received a communication from
the El Segundo Woman's Club requesting the Council to amend the
ordinance to prohibit political signs.
City Attorney Allen stated he had directed a communication to the
Council that clarified his recollection of the circumstances in 1975
regarding the placement of political signs on lawns; that it was
advantageous at that time since the types of restrictions then under
discussion could not be legally effectuated, and the Council then
determined not to take any action. Stated it appears from court case
that the courts would scrutinize carefully any limitation or prohibitiol,
of political signs; that aesthetic considerations would be outweighed
by freedom of speech aspects. Further stated that size could probably
be limited on residential properties, but to prohibit political si�,ns
altogether may be beyond the City's policing powers.
Mr. Hart stated that if it is illegal, then candidates should not break
the law.
Mr. Allen further stated that it was his opinion that political signs,
not exceeding the size of commercial signs, are not in violation of
the present ordinance, but are illegal on public or utility properties.
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
9:15 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A.
APPROVED: Burrowes, Cite Clerk
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R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
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