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1976 AUG 03 CC MINX 4261 E1 Segundo, California August 3, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street, in said city on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by Councilman William D. Bue. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the adjourned regular City Council meeting held July 19, 1976 and of the regular meeting held July 20, 1976, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Coun- cilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Negative Declaration for the acquisition of cer- tain railroad property and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor stated the file would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared for' the acquisition of certain real property from the Southern Pacific Transportation Company, which had been formerly used for railroad right of way, said property extending from the intersection of Eucalyptus Drive and Grand Avenue to the intersection of Pine Avenue and Sierra Street. Stated that the Planning Commission had accepted the Negative Declaration and it was being forwarded to the Council with a recommendation for certification. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or in opposition to this matter. There being no response, the Mayor ordered the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration covering acquisition of the aforementioned railroad property be certified. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for premises transter from L. Hirscli n, 1973 East ariposa Avenue. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the application filed. 2. State Public Utilities Commission, application of Los Angeles Helicopter Airlines, Inc., for Certificate of Public Convenience and Nec- essity to provide scheduled passenger air service between Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood- Burbank Airport, downtown Los Angeles and the city of Commerce. There being no objection, the Mayor ordered the application filed. X 4262 3. League of California Cities, notice setting deadline for sub- mission of resolutions for consideration at the annual conference. Councilman Nagel requested that all resolutions be submitted to him by August 11th in order to be considered at the San Diego Conference October 17 through 20, 1976. There being no further comment, Mayor Balmer ordered the Notice filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, inquired about heli- copters being flown over the city, and also stated she thought the Los Angeles Airport should not be allowed to expand. Councilman Nagel stated he thought these aircraft may have been lifeguard helicopters and he volunteered to investigate. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Nagel recommended that Miss Loretta Frye, 538 Whiting Street be appointed to the Advisory Board of this project replacing Jim Rozelle, and that Council- man Bue be appointed alternate director on the Policy Board replacing Captain Osnower. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the aforementioned recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 2. I -105 Freeway. Councilman Nagel reported that Senator Nate Holden had urged construction of an 8 -lane Century Freeway immediately upon adjudication of the pending lawsuit and that the Adnnrinistration favored building only a 4 -lane highway. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Bue, that staff be instructed to draft a resolution in -favor of early construction of an 8 -lane freeway. Motion carried. 3. Dial -A -Ride. City Manager Jones reported on the first six - months operation of t is program. Reported that the Advisory Committee believed it had served its purpose in developing the operating policies and that it was no longer necessary to oversee the project. Further that the committee had expressed its willingness to reconvene at any time the Council deemed it necessary. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the function of the Dial -A -Ride Advis- ory Committee be undertaken by the Recreation and Parks Commission. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Dial -A -Ride Advisory Committee be dissolved and that Certificates of Appreciation be awarded the board members. 4. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Van Vranken reported that discussion had been held regarding the Cullen Bill which advocates establishing a new county comprised of cities from Long Beach along a broad stretch of the coast extending north to Imperial Highway. Stated there were efforts to modify this concept by making two counties out of the area, that the cities involved will be receiving a letter inquiring of their interest in forming such a county. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the city had been operating for a year under a self - insured workers' compensation program. Presented a report pre- pared by Insurance Technology Company showing the costs of self - insurance -a- August 3, 1976 for this year versus insurance under the than $200, 000 savings. Reported that th e liability was being pursued. X '4 2 6 3 State Fund plan, indicating more possibility of self - insuring general 2. Presented a request to conduct a closed promotional examination for the position of Park Maintenance Leadworker. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the above request be granted. Motion carried. 3. Advised that a new emergency system for police patrol vehicles had been budgeted and a survey indicated suitable units were available from only one supplier in the area. Recommended that- normal bidding procedures be waived and that approval be granted to purchase seven Unitrol units from R. T. Crossman, Inc., in total amount of $1, 814.19 including sales tax. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that normal bidding procedures be waived, that the proposal of R. T. Crossman, Inc. in total amount of $1, 814. 19 including sales tax, be accepted for seven Unitrol units and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented a report on the CETA Title I Student Apprentice Pro- gram. Recommended that approval be given to submit a renewal application to extend the program until October 1, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that approval be granted for making application to extend the CETA Title I program for an additional year. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a report on the survey taken of city employees to determine their interest in the Annual Employees Awards Banquet held in December of each year. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the present policy was satisfactory, CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that a complaint for damages had been received on July 21, 1976 against the city from Mr. Stanley I. Robison and that the complaint had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the action of the City Clerk in referring said complaint to the city's insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Reported that a claim against the city had been received from Daniel Shober for vehicle damages sustained June 23, 1976, and that said claim had been referred to the city's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the claim of Daniel Shober be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. -3- August 3, 1976 X4264 3. Reported that a claim against the city had been received from Patricia A. Hupp for clothing damages sustained July 13, 1976, and that said claim had been referred to the city's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the claim of Patricia A. Hupp be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Referred to the Fair Political Practices Commission Notice of suspending the deadline date for submission of Conflict of Interest Codes for which the FPPC is responsible. Stated this does not suspend the dead- line for submission of the City Council's Conflict of Interest Code, but it does suspend the dealine for the departments' Codes. Stated that the Planning Commission had scheduled August 10 for a public hearing on its Code and he had recommended the hearing be de- ferred for a month. Recommended the City Council also defer action on the Departments' Codes. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following Conflict of Interest Codes Office of the City Manager Office of the City Clerk Office of the City Treasurer Office of the City Attorney Building Safety Department Finance Department Fire Department Library Department Planning Department Police Department Public Works Department Recreation and Parks Department be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and this matter brought before the City Council on September 7, 1976. Motion carried. 2. Presented a resolution providing for establishment of the City Council's Conflict of Interest Code, which cannot be adopted until after a public hearing has been held. Recommended a number be assigned, a copy placed on file in the City Clerk's office, and that notice be published announcing that a public hearing will be held September 7, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the proposed Conflict of Interest Code for the City Council (Resolution No. 2708) be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and that a public hearing on same be scheduled for September 7, 1976 in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Clerk be directed to publish notice in the E1 Segundo Herald that the aforementioned hearing will be held on September 7, 1976 in the Joslyn Center. Motion carried. 3. Presented a resolution implementing the E1 Segundo Police Association Memorandum of Understanding for Police Officer Trainees. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2709, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 1A5.033, 1A5.035 AND 1A5.245 TO CHAPTER 1A5 (POLICE SAFETY SERVICE SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE., -4- August 3, 1976 X 4265 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2709 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution providing for transfer of county of Los Angeles funds in amount of $22,472 to the city of E1 Segundo for the maintenance of streets in the city's Select System. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2710, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2710 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that proposals for engineering services for the con- struction of the expansion of Recreation Park and the Pine street extension had been reviewed and four bidders were being asked to appear before an oral board prior to making a final determination. Asked the Council for recommendations regarding the composition of the board and whether one or two members would be willing to serve. After discussion, Mayor Balmer appointed Councilmen Bue and Van Vranken and stated he would ask the Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission to act in this capacity. 3. Reported that with the exception of one location, all the new permanent news racks had been installed and the remaining portable racks would be removed some time next week. -5- August 3, 1976 X4266 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 51816 through 51942 and Expense Check Numbers 1110 through 1127, totaling $610, 389. 81, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 2 and 3 and Expense Check Register No. 2, certi- fied by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 908, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Steve Chabrajez, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Vaterie A. Burrower Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk By eputy -6- August 3, 1976