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1982 DEC 07 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL December 7, 1982 I 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. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Flag Colors were presented by members of the Boy Scout Troop No. 773 and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jr. Assistant Scout Master Alan Van Drie- III INVOCATION was delivered by Eyrich E. Hansen, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church. IV ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None V PRESENTATIONS A. The Mayor read a proclamation endorsingthe Los Angeles County Peace Officers' Association program urging the public to drive defensively during the holiday season. Police Chief James Johnson accepted the Proclamtion from the Mayor. B. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring December 12 - 18, 1982 as BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK and invited all citizens to recognize the importance of the Bill of Rights. Mrs. Lila Poppe, Branch Manager of Coast Savings and Loan, accepted the proclamation from the Mayor. VI REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Siadek reported the Board expects to select a new director by the first of the year. B. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Armstrong stated he had talked to a member of the Chief Pilots Association, who informed him the pilots were aware of the concerns of E1 Segundo residents and that he would carry back the message to the association. Further stated it seemed the attitude of residents was that nothing was being done in regard to curbing the noise from aircraft. Advised that progress has been made, that the efforts of the committee, now and in the past, compelled the Airport to take many actions regarding quieting the aircraft and monitoring the flight paths over the City. C. Proposition A Committee. Councilman Johnson reported that each city is allocated a certain amount of money, E1 Segundo's being $129,000. Stated that several citizen committee members proposed projects for study, which will be in operation shortly. D. Los Angeles Corridor Study Committee. Councilman Johnson reported that CALTRANS has set up scheduling and plans for a Light Rail Program; that first priority is Long Beach to Los Angeles and then requests will be handled on first come first served basis. X-:-)�t E. I -105 Freewav Advisory Committee. Councilman Johnson reported there would be a meeting next Wednesday of the corridor cities at the Cockatoo Restaurant in Hawthorne. Stated that CALTRANS will review the 1982 I -105 Freeway Plan, projecting scheduling for 1983; the Housing Element will make a presentation and Light Rail will also be discussed. F. Independent Cities Association. Mayor Bue reported that Los Angeles County Assessor Alexander Pope spoke about fiscal problems facing the State and counties and offerred some solutions for the problems. G. Economic Base Study Citizens Advisory Committee. Councilman Siadek advised that Patrick Smith had been elected chairman of this group. VII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mrs. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, asked to speak regarding Item 2 under the City Manager's Reports. Stated she would like to oppose any further City expense for Cable T.V.; that only 30% of the residents subscribe and, therefore, the City should not be paying out money for these few. B. Mr. Jim Weber, 803 Virginia Street, stated that in regard to Item 1 under the Director of Public Works reports, the report indicates the Director and the Traffic Engineer found that a stop sign on the corner of Sycamore and Virginia was not needed. Advised he had observed that corner over the week end and he disagreed with their findings. C. Mrs. Frances Dent, 425 West Sycamore Avenue, stated the traffic count at Virginia and Sycamore could not have been correct; that she observed the counter thrown up on the curb the day after the count was taken. Recommended the stop be erected at that corner. D. Mr. Clifford Dent, 218 East Sycamore Avenue, stated he had seen many close calls at the corner of Sycamore and Virginia, that he could see no negative aspects of a stop sign. E. Mrs. Betty West, 832 Virginia Street, stated the neighborhood generally feels something should be done about the speed on Virginia and the visibility at the corner of Sycamore. Suggested measures that could be taken and asked that more study be done with some remedies for slowing the traffic. F. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, recommended a new book, "Megatrends" for the Council to read, and distributed copies of his report to the Council. Asked to speak regarding items on the agenda and that he felt it unfair to require speaking under the oral portion of the agenda prior to the report being presented by staff. Asked to discuss the Cable T.V. issue and the extension of the Hacienda Hotel parking permit. G. Dr. Edward Smith, pastor of the United Methodist Church, reported on the program of ministers acting as chaplains for the Police and Fire Departments; that each minister serves for a months' time acting in cases of emergency or crises and sometimes works with the juveniles. VIII CONSENT CALENDAR Requests were made to discuss Item B and Item I separately after which, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the balance of the items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried. -2- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 A. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 2, 1982 - approved as written C. Warrants Nos. 77298 - 77411 on Demand Register Summary No. 10 totaling $684,357.75 - Ratified and approved D. Request from Chevron, USA, Inc. for extension of permit for trailer located on Refinery Grounds (Coord. #16 -B) Extension approved, to expire November 12, 1983 E. Request to declare certain water and sanitation pumps as surplus property and authorize soliciting sealed bids for sale of same - approved as requested F. Authorization for Jose R. Sanchez and Robert W. Gambrel to represent the City in Small Claims Court - following resolution adopted: WHEREAS, it appearing to the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, a Municipal Corporation located in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, a municipal corporation qualified to do business in the State of California, that it is desirable and necessary to appoint two agents for this municipal corporation to act for and in its behalf in the Small Claims Division of Inglewood Judicial District, County of Los Ageles, State of California; and WHEREAS, it further appearing that Jose R. Sanchez and Robert W. Gambrel are suitable individuals for such appointment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Jose R. Sanchez and Robert W. Gambrel be and they are hereby appointed to represent and appear for said municipal corporation in the lawful process of any and all claims filed in said court, and they are further authorized and empowered to accept service of process issued by.said court, for and on behalf of said municipal corporation. G. Resolution amending the Administrative Code entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE adopted as read. H. Quitclaim Deed releasing Arena Water Company easement at 836 Main Street WHEREAS, that certain waterline easement insofar as it pertains to and affects the follow- ing described real property located in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: The northerly 45 feet of the southerly 90 feet of Lot 5 in Block 99 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 County Recorder of said County -3- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 X:; ' t .i EXCEPT all water in or under said land, is no longer needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed_ for said easement from the City of E1 Segundo to Bodgan and Louise Kovacic, and the City Clerk to attest the same. J. Resolution supporting proposed development on the sand dunes west of Los Angeles International Airport, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES AIRPORT DUNES SPECIFIC PLAN adopted as read. K. Claim of Mr. John T. Favors for false arrest denied L. Specifications No. 82 -20 Reroofing Urho Saari Swim Stadium, Recreation Clubhouse and Joslyn Center approved Specifica- tions and authorized solicitation of bids to be received January 11, 1983 at 11:00 o'clock a.m. IX CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR B. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council held at 6:00 o'clock p.m. November 16, 1982 Councilman Siadek announced that at subject meeting, Mr. Carl Jacobson was appointed to serve out the unexpired term of Peter Charland on the Planning Commission. Thereafter made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. I. Donation of $5,700 from Rockwell International Councilman Siadek advised he wished to acknowledge receipt and extend a thank you for subject contribution which would be used to purchase teaching aids for cardio - pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and for a light weight extrication device for use by the paramedics. Thereafter Councilman Siadek moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the Rockwell International donation be accepted. Motion carried. X WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None XI REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Jones 1. Recommendation to establish and appoint a Citizens Advisory Committee to assist in preparation of Fire -Life Safety Master Plan Presented a letter from Ryland Research, the consultants retained to prepare subject Master Plan, requesting appointment of an advisory committee by mid - January. Council discussed appointing from specific groups with some relation- ship to fire problems, such as insurance, education, labor, medical, Chamber of Commerce, Employers' Association and citizens at large. -4- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 X ;�' Recommended selection of potential members be presented at the first meeting in January. Council directed that a press release inviting applications for the committee be prepared. 2. Report by Ad Hoc City - School District Committee for expansion of local government programming. Advised that a committee had been formed between the High School and the City to develop expansion of facilities on school property to be used for instructional programming which had been organized and would . begin in January 1983. Stated that on the basis of meetings, the Committee had made a proposal with several recommendations for consideration by the Council and the School Board. Councilman Siadek responded to an inquiry that revenue for the project was derived from the franchise fees and not from the City's General Fund. Assistant to the City Manager Kevin Northcraft reported the committee was developing a Master Plan for the next few years with the main objectives being programming priorities, time table, organizational structure staffing needs and development of a plan for equipment and staff. Recommended that the equipment be kept in the school studio and that someone be hired to oversee the work for the next six months. Advised that funding had not been finalized but it was estimated that $9,500 over budgeted funds would be needed for hardware and salary for one contract employee for six months on a trial basis. Mr.Allen Carson, instructor at E1 Segundo High School, advised that Group W Cable Television was doing a super job for the school. Mr. Dennis Martin, stated there was an area of uncertainty of whether the program pays for itself. Suggested the Economic Base Study Committee include this in its study. Mr. John Risk, Group W Cable T.V., stated one of the advantages of the program was that direct community transmission can be made. Stated the program will blossom in the future and hoped the Council would support it. Ms. Judi Holland, Group W Cable T.V., advised the educational area of the program will be expanding rapidly in the future. In response to Council inquiries, Mr. Northcraft advised that there would be two channels, one at the school and one at City Hall; plans were to hire one contract employee or firm to oversee the operation. Council discussed the additional funds needed and Councilan Siadek stated he thought the School District would be resonsible for the additional funds required for the program as proposed. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that staff's recommendations be approved for the Government, Community, School, and Sports Programming Plans and the timetable for the plans; program coordinators be selected from the School and the City; an Advisory Committee be appointed; a community Cable Program Director be hired on contract and additional equipment be procured to upgrade the High School studio. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Council discussed methods of selecting three citizens for the Advisory Committee and agreed the best method would be to advertise for applicants so that appointments could be made in mid - January. -5- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 X= �-% 1 3. Requests for Proposals for City -Wide Data Processing Study Presented a proposed RFP for a study of computer needs in the City to be sent to consulting companies other than suppliers of equipment, the goal of which is to determine the best and most efficient use of the computer equipment in City offices. Recommended approval of the RFP and authorization to solicit proposals for receipt on February 15, 1983. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos that the Request for Proposal for Data Processing and Computer Study be approved, said proposals to be received February 15, 1983. Motion carried. 4. Request from Del Rey Capital Corporation for extension of performance agreement for parking lot improvements at the Hacienda Hotel Reported that plans for the additional construction on subject hotel had been delayed and, therefore, an application had been received for another extension to the performance bond requiring the company to make certain improvements relating to landscaping, lighting, and paving the parking lot. Stated that the City had required a Certificate of Deposit in amount of $125,000 as a condition of the first extension, which would remain with the City until the work is completed as required. Recommended that the permit be extended for an additional six and one half months commencing with the expiration of the last permit, August 16, 1982. Mr. Ara Avak, 731 West Pine Avenue, inquired about the number of parking spaces required. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish responded that according to City Code 440 spaces are required, that 477 spaces had been provided, not including the extra parking provided behind the lumber yard. Mr. Harpole of Del Rey Capital Corporation, stated plans were to finish the work on the parking lot in February, that for various reasons, construction of the additional rooms had been deferred. Requested that the permit be extended for the additional time through February. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the request for permit extension from the Del Rey Capital Corporation be approved under the same terms and conditions as previous extensions and completion of the improvements be made in accordance with the standards of the City by April 1, 1983. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Harpole asked for permission to put in compact car spaces in the parking lot. The Mayor stated that staff would look into this matter. The City Manager asked to meet with Council in closed session to discuss a personnel matter and one item of litigation. The Mayor stated he also would like to discuss personnel matters in closed session immediately following this meeting. -6- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 Xi�s1ri B. City Clerk Burrowes 1. Canvass of Special Election held November 2, 1982 Presented the Certificate of Canvass of subject election received from the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder, showing the following vote: PRECINCT BALLOTS ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST CAST 5,687 388 PROPOSITION "ES" Shall an ordinance be adopted which changes the City's appropriations limit for the fiscal year 1980 -81 and which provides that the $2,345,538 effected thereby be placed in a special account to be expended only as directed by the voters? TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 6,075 YES NO Precinct Vote 4,484 Absentee Vote 296 TOTAL VOTE 4,780 809 54 863 The Mayor ordered the Certificate of Canvass be received and filed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ON THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1982; DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. B. Director of Public Works Glickman I. Four -way stop signs at Virginia Street and Sycamore Avenue Advised that the study of subject intersection was the first assignment given to the City's new traffic consulting engineer Mr. George Villegas. Mr. Villegas reported there was some deficiency of stopping sight distance at subject intersection, which could be improved with several mitigating measures, which he delineated. Stated that if the sight distance were improved, he did not feel the 4 -way stop signs would be warranted at that intersection. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that 4 -way stop signs be erected at the inter- section of Virginia Street and Sycamore Avenue. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and Synadinos Noes: Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None Acting City Attorney Dolley advised a resolution would be presented for Council approval at the next regular City Council meeting. -7- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 2. Agreement for services in connection with drainage improve- ments at Franklin Avenue & Arena Street and at E1 Segundo Boulevard & Standard Street Recommended approval of subject agreement with Willdan Associates for certain engineering services in connectin with analysis and design of drainage improvements at Storm Water Pump Station No. 15 and at the site of the abandoned Sewer Pump Station No. 3. Stated this agree- ment covered the first phase only, the second phase would be for actual construction and would be presented after the first phase has been completed. Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement for engineering services between the City of E1 Segundo and Willdan Associates, 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 author- ized 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 unanimous vote. 3. Agreement for delayed subdivision improvements and Final Tract Map No. 39023 (Arkenberg & Ball, Inc.) Advised that subject Tract Map conforms to the approved Tentative Tract Map except that two lots and the east one-half of Bungalow Drive Cul de sac have been eliminated in the Final Map. Stated the developer had executed an agreement and furnished surety to guarantee completion of street improvements. Recommended the non - conformity of the Tentative and Final Map be waived, the agreement be approved and a resolution adopted approving the Final Tract Map. Mr. Dennis Martin recommended no action be taken on this matter until the General Plan is created which will integrate the traffic study and the economic base study; that this property could act as a bridge between Recreation Park and the residential area. Asked that this area be studied for potential public service use. Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the non - conformity of Tentative and Final Map be waived and the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement for Subdivision Improvements between the City of E1 Segundo and Arkenberg and Ball, Inc. 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 auth- orized 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 unanimous vote. -8- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 39023 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. XII UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinance amending development standards in the light Manufacturing Zone (M -1) entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1038 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) RELATING TO THE LIGHT MANUFACTURING (M -1) ZONE; AND PROVIDING INTERIM ZONING FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Mayor Bue, that the ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Noes: Councilwoman Synadinos Absent: Council Members None B. Ordinance providing for a moratorium on construction in the Commercial- Retail Service (C -RS) zone entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1039 AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A MOR- ATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION IN THE COMMERCIAL - RETAIL SERVICE (C -RS) ZONE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek that the ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. C. Ordinance changing certain railroad property from Heavy Manufac- turing (M -2) to Open Space (O-S) Zone entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1040 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,CALIF- ORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF SAID CODE (ZC 82 -3) -9- Council Minutes December 7, 1982 which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. D. Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to Open Space regulations entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1041 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20.18 OF TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE OPEN SPACE (O-S) ZONE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos, that the ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. E. 1736 Project Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that a contract be entered into between the City and subject Project 1736 for services and the Mayor be authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the city. Motion carried by unanimous vote. F. Action Calendar. Councilman Armstrong brought the status of items on said calendar up to date. XIII NEW BUSINESS - None XIV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mrs. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, commended the Fire Department and Paramedics for their services when she needed them last week. B. Mrs. Barbara Bicksler, E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce, invited everyone to the annual Christmas Parade to be held December 12 at 2:00 o'clock p.m. C. Mr. Dennis Martin, referred to Item 3 under the Public Works Director's presentation, he would like the Council to reconsider its decision and study the feasibility of leaving that property as a clean belt area, that its development may result in an accumulative impact on the residents. D. Mr. Clifford Dent stated he attended the demonstration of Fire Safety techniques at St. John's Nursery School and wished to commend the City for its concern. XV RECESS At the hour of 10:14 o'clock p.m., the Council rece Mayor's Office to discuss matters of litigation and hour of 10:49 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, present and answering roll call. -10- ssed to the personnel. At the all members being Council Minutes December 7, 1982 XF; " I J XVI ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the time of adjournment being 10:50 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: William Bue, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A.Burrowes City Clerk N -I1- Council Minutes December 7,1982