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1976 MAY 18 CC MINX 42 1 1 E1 Segundo, California May 18, 1976 A regular, - meeting of the City; Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council.Chamber - of•the City Hall of 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 Father F•eodor Wiloock of. St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order-by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00- o'clock.p..m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present Bue,. Nagel; Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None., READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held May 4, 1976 having been read and:no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman. Nagel,, seconded by Councilman, Rockhold, that the minutes of said meeting be approved: as recorded. Motion: carried. SPECIAL_ ORDER. OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer stated; that the E1 Segundo, Junior High School Griffin Band had worked very. hard:to finance its own.trip to Miami, Florida in order to appear in the Bicentennial Parade at: Disney World, which was made possible through the efforts of teachers;, lair: Richard Anderson and Mr. Patton McNaughton, director. of the band.. Commended everyone in- volved for their fine performance. Presented a Public Service Award to Mr. McNaughton and asked that he deliver a, similar award to Mr. Anderson, who could not be in attendance.. Mr. McNaughton reported that- the excellent conduct and fantastic performance of the band was something to be proud of, especially since it was the only junior high- school band I performing with high school and college bands. He thanked the Council -for: the award for himself and Mr. Anderson. 2. Mayor Balmer-read a proclamation: reciting the vital services performed by public works personnel and declared the week of May 23 through May 29, 1976 as. NATIONAL. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK. Thereafter, presented the Proclamation to Mr.. William Glickman, Director of Public Works. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Ms. Jessie B. Nelson,.. application for permit to sell merchan- dise from a vehicle at various locations in the-City.. City Manager Jones stated the applicant- had indicated an intention to sell plants at Hughes Aircraft° Company durifig the lunch hour. Recom- mended denial of the permit, on the basis that it -was unwise to make 'sales from the street. After, discussion,, motion was made-by-Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the request-from Ms. Jessie B. Nelson be denied. Motion carried.. 2. Southern-California Rapid Transit District, request for endorse- ment of its South Bay an or improve `pu is ransportation. X 42 ►2 City Manager Jones advised that the City's endorsement might be of some help in funding the project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the City of E1 Segundo endorse the South Bay Plan for improved public transportation and that said endorsement be transmitted to the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Motion carried. 3. Southern California Water Company, application to the State Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase water rates in the Southwest District. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the application received and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel requested that the matter of intervention in the Los Angeles Airport Commission's application for variance from the State Department of Transportation Noise Regulations be discussed in executive session immediately following this meeting. 2. Bicentennial Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that as the result of the request for donations, the bandstand was now fully funded and construction should progress rapidly. 3. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that he had attended the Board of Directors meeting where they discussed the requirements for new headquarters for the League in Sacramento since the .lease on the present building will not be renewed. Stated it was pro- posed to assess each city in the League a proportioned amount for the costs, El Segundo's portion being approximately $2, 095. Presented three proposed plans for payment of the assessed amount by the cities: a) Lump sum payment b) Payment over a 3 -year period without interest (amounting to $698. 34 per year for E1 Segundo) c) Payment over a 10 -year period with interest After discussion, the consensus of the Council was that E1 Segundo's assessment be paid over the three -year period, and the City Manager was directed to so inform the League of California Cities. 4. Inter-City Transportation Committee. Councilman Bue reported that the last meeting dealt with traffic flow and computerized signals in the South Bay area. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a report by Ralph W. Wight Associates on communi- cations systems and electronic equipment design for the Civic Center, es- timating the cost at $82, 146. Stated the City would receive $25, 304 from grant funds for the project. Recommended the schematic plans be approved; the estimated amount of $56, 842 be budgeted for this equipment; and auth- orization be given for preparation of the final specifications and notice of inviting bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El- Segundo concurs with the recommen- dation of the City Manager and hereby approves the budgeting of $56, 842 for the Communications System and Electronic Equipment for the Civic Center; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Communications System Description, submitted to this Council on this date by Ralph M. Wight Assoc- iates, be and the same is hereby approved; and -2- May 18, 1976 X 4213 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ralph M. Wight Associates be and they are hereby authorized to prepare Final Specifications and Notice of Inviting Bids for said Communications System. Motion- carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor • Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None;, Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a proposal from Marion J. Varner and Associates for services pertaining to the selection, refinishing and preparation of plans and specifications for furnishings for the Civic Center Project for a fee of eight percent; of the total cost of the-furnishings. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the proposal of Marion J. Varner and Associates be accepted and authorization given for the preparation of Plans and Speci- fications for Civic Center Project furnishings -. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue;, Nagel,, Rockhold and' Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Stated that the material donated by the Historical Museum Society had been stored in the basement of the Police-building and removal would be necessary prior to the commencement' of'remodeling.. Suggested that the Society be notified and given, an opportunity to reclaim any items which had been donated, for return to the original donors or some other person showing a legal right to the items. After that, suggested the following dis- position of the materials: a) Items such as banners, flags,- old clothing and other items that would' be useful for display when a new museum area is designated. Store in the basement of the City Hall b) Photographs, letters, old' documents and books. Place in the E1 Segundo Library c) Glass display cases, dress dummies and other items of no apparent historic significance. Dispose of by selling at auction Motion was made by Councilman Nagel,, seconded by Councilman Rockhod, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 4. Advised that gasoline tax funds are available under SB -325 and SB -821 for use in developing bicycle paths in El Segundo. Further advised that the City had complied with the requirements through the Circulation Element of the General Plan. Recommended- appiication be made for the available funds. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo does hereby adopt a Bikeway System for said City conforming to- the specifications of the Design Manual and the Regional Transportation Plan of the Southern California Associationoi` Govern- ments (SCAG); and -3- May 18, 1976 X 421+ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager of said City be and he is hereby authorized to file a claim under SB -821 for an apportionment of local transportation funds for the purpose of developing bicycle facilities within said City and to forward such claim together with a certified copy of this resolution to the Southern California Association of Governments. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Advised that the Memorandum of Understanding negotiated be- tween the City and the Firemen's Association in 1975 was a 3 -year agree- ment providing for an approximate 776 increase this year in salaries, an increase in life insurance coverage, and an increase of the City's contribu- tion for health and medical insurance premiums, plus other holiday benefits and premium pay for paramedic duties. Recommended approval of the changes and adoption of the resolution amending the Administrative Code. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that commencing June 26, 1976, the City shall provide for each of the classifications enumerated in Section 1A4.030 of the E1 Segundo Administrative Code life insurance coverage not to exceed $10, 000 as a death benefit. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that commencing June 26, 1976, the City shall provide for the classifications enumerated in Section 1A4. 030 of the E1 Segundo Adminis- trative Code an additional $10. 00 per month up to a total of $55. 96 per month for health and medical insurance under the existing group plan for each employee and one dependent. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2685, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A4.010, 1A4. 020, 1A4. 035 AND 1A4.140 OF CHAPTER 1A4 (FIRE SAFETY SERVICE) SERIES OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company of California for an extension of a permit for four office trailers located within the Refinery grounds. -4- May 18, 1976 X 12 1s Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro.tempore Van Vranken. Motion was made.by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the temporary trailer permit of Standard Oil Company be extended for one year, to expire April 26, 197,7. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting). 7. Presented a request from Sepulveda Properties, Inc. for an extension of a permit for two office trailers at 2251- East E1 Segundo Boule- vard. Motion was made by Councilman. Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the temporary trailer permit of, Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , be extended for one year, to expire June 1, 1977. Motion carried. 8. Advised that the El Segundo Code,- does_.not clearly define a commercial vehicle, making it, difficult for police officers to carry out the intent of the Code in relation to parking in residential districts. Stated that an ordinance had been prepared for this. purpose. Recommended approval. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance amending the Municipal Code, describing Commercial Vehicles and•parking restrictions, entitled: AN ORDINANCE-OF THE CITY-OF EL SEGUNDO, - CALIFORNIA,' AADDING SECTION io: 04.035 TO AND AMENDING SECTION 110. '32. 070-OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Mayor Balmer. 9. Presented a report from Police Chief Johnson on the first year's operation of the Planning and Research Unit.. Councilman Van Vranken stated he thought it was a worthwhile unit in the Police Department and that it would continue to help combat crime in the City. Commended the Staff for a job well-done. Thereafter, the Report was ordered received and filed. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC W;CgUi CS-GLICiQMAN,,MADE,REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Stated that the Council had requested that action be deferred until this meeting on the proposed "Lifeline" water rates for qualifying senior citizens. Advised that a resolution was being prepared changing water rates and asked if the Council wished reduced rates for senior citizens to be included in the rate changes. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the proposed ' Lifeline" rates be approved for senior citizens whose combined gross income is. less than $10, 000 per year. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rock_ hold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer -, Noes: Councilman Bue; Absent: Councilmen None, 2. Presented a resolution - approving the 1080-Functional Usage Study and designation of federal -aid urban routes .in E1 Segundo. Recom -. mended adoption of the resolution. Motion was made by .Councilman ,Nagel,, second_ ed by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2686, entitled; -5 May 18, 1976 X 42f6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PORTION OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY AND THE DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL -AID URBAN ROUTES IN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that deisel tractor Unit No. 626, used by the Street Division, needed replacement parts which are available at only one sup- plier in the area, Consolidated Equipment Company, at an estimated cost of $2, 375. Requested the Council waive bidding procedures and authorize the purchase of the necessary parts with funds from the Contingency Account. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that normal bidding procedures be waived; that the necessary replacement, parts for tractor Unit No. 626 be purchased from Consolidated Equipment Company; that purchase order in the amount of $2, 375 be issued to said company and that this amount be appropriated from the Contingency Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance specifying the placement of business registration tags on vehicles, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.04. 200 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO VEHICLE TAGS., whith title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 905 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, Ordinance No. 905 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 50970 through 51103, and Expense Check Numbers 1005 through 1029, totaling $404,115. 33 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 27 and Expense Check Register No. 21 certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 874, 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. -6- May 18, 1976 X 42 17 NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Van Vranken asked that the Council be informed when changes are made in the Dial -A -Ride system. City Manager Jones stated this information would hereafter be transmitted to the Councilmen. 2. Councilman Nagel stated that having an Imperial Highway and an Imperial Avenue in E1 Segundo was confusing, and requested considera- tion be given to changing the name of Imperial Avenue. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. D. L. Stevenson reported on the health of Mr. Richard Peterson, teacher at El SeTgundo High School, who recently suffered a heart attack. At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session regarding litigation. At the hour of 9:10 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen be authorized to represent the City in opposing the application of the Los Angeles Airport Commission for variance from the State Department of Transportation Noise Regulations. Motion carried. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn until May 24, 1976 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -7- May 18, 1976