1976 NOV 15 CC MIN�( 4330
E1 Segundo, California
November 15, 1976
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of El Segundo, California was held in the Joslyn Center at 339 Sheldon
Street in said city on the above date. The Clerk reported that Notice
of Adjournment had been posted as required by law and that an affidavit
of posting was in the City Clerk's file. 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 Bishop Richard Searle
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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 THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held Nov-
ember 2, 1976 having been read and no error or omission having been
noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded.
Motion carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. At this time, the hour being 7:05 o'clock p.m. , the Mayor
declared a recess for the purpose of the Council acting as the Board of
Examiners and Appeals. The following Board members responded to
roll call:
Trustees Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer.
Chairman Balmer announced that the Board would hear the
continued appeal of Ms. Cheri Haddad, 731 Indiana Court for deviation
from building code requirements.
Director of Building Safety Dalgleish presented a letter signed
by Ms. Haddad withdrawing her appeal. Letter filed with City Clerk.
No further business appearing to come before this Board, motion
was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Trustee Rockhold, that the meet-
ing adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
At the hour of 7:10 o'clock p.m., the Council re- convened, the
following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Bue,
Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer.
2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed for the continued hearing to consider the request of Theta
Cable of California for a change in cable television rates, and inquired of
the Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which she
replied that none had been received.
Councilman Bue advised that due to possible conflict of interest,
he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
City Manager Jones stated that the hearing on rate changes in
the City of Los Angeles was held and the rate changes approved. The
effective date of the Los Angeles Ordinance will be December 5, 1976.
Theta Cable requests that the increase in Ei Segundo become effective
on January 1, 1977.
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The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor
of the rate change.
Dr. Dan Canfield, Theta Cable, presented a justification for the
change in the rates.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to this change in rate. There being no response, motion
was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold
that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. (Councilman Bue not voting).
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2725, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THETA CABLE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2593. ,
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2725
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilman Nagel;
Absent: Councilmen None;
Abstained: Councilman Bue.
3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for the public hearing on the Negative Declaration
prepared for construction of storm drain facilities in Oak Avenue,
Penn Street, Walnut Avenue, and McCarthy Court, and inquired of the
Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied
that affidavit of publishing the notice was in the City Clerk's file. The
Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing.
The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been
received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received.
Planning Director Loverde advised that the Negative Dec-
laration prepared for the construction of storm drain facilities, Project
No. 74 -20, was accepted by the Planning Commission at its meeting of
November 9, 1976 and forwarded to the City Council for certification.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the Negative Declaration. There being no
response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-
man Rockhold that the hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration for Project No. 74 -20
be certified. Motion carried.
4. Mayor Balmer stated that due to a possible conflict of
interest he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in
this matter. He therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to
Mayor pro tem Van Vranken.
The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and
place heretofore fixed for the public hearing on proposed amendment to
Title 20 of the Municipal Code relating to the C -M zone and inquired of
the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk
replied that affidavit of publishing the notice was in the City Clerk's
file. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this
hearing.
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The Mayor pro tem inquired if any written communications
had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been
received.
Planning Director Loverde advised that the Planning Comm-
ission, at its meeting of October 13, 1976 adopted Resolution No. 903
recommending that the City Council approve the subject amendment.
The Proposed amendment would totally revise the C -M section of the
Municipal Code making it the City's high quality, technically oriented
commercial - industrial zone. He stated that Staff differs with the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation with respect to a number of items.
Staff also feels that to make the C -M zone a quality, industrial park
zone, the front yard setback, open space and landscaping requirements
should be increased. Mayor pro tem Van Vranken inquired if anyone
in the audience wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the pro-
posed amendment. There being no response, motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that the public hearing
be closed.
Following discussion by the Council, motion was made by
Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the public hear-
ing on this matter be continued to the meeting of December 7, 1976.
Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting).
5. The Mayor requested the report from the Planning
Commission on the proposed conditions of Precise Plan 3 -76, Condo-
minium Development at the Northwest corner of Main Street and Oak
Avenue, submitted by J. Elliott Company and Mr. David Larson.
Planning Director Loverde reported that the Planning Comm-
ission concurred with the proposed changes in Condition No. 3 to dis-
allow structural encroachment into the sewer easement along the west-
erly property line, and addition of Condition No. 4 of Precise Plan 3 -76
for construction to commence within one year from November 15, 1076.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that Resolution No 2726 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, "
ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS
PRECISE PLAN NO. 3-76. (ELLIOTT /LARSON)
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2726
.t.Jc -1r1nr. +rri lvv flip fniln—incs vote-
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilman Van Vranken;
Absent: Councilmen None.
REPORTS. OF COMMITTEES
1. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Nagel reported
that the Noise Abatement Committee is sponsoring a tour of the Control
Tower and the Noise Monitoring System at the Los Angeles Airport on
November 23, 1976, at 7 :00 o'clock p.m. and stated everyone is invited.
2. Inter-City Transportation Committee. Councilman Van
Vranken reporte t at the District Director of a trans spoke on the status
of the in -house review of the EIS. He stated that it would be completed
by the end of this year; however, it may take three to four years to be
reviewed by all of the State and Federal offices and approved.
3. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman
Bue reported t at ouncilman Isaacs of ng ewood replaced Councilman
Mansfield, on the Policy Board, and that the project has been funded
for another year.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Theta Cable is required, under regulations of the Federal
Communication Commission to provide a local government channel on the
cable system. At a cost of $1. 00 per year, Theta Cable will lease to
the City, a Metro Data unit which can be used for input of written infor-
mation to the system. This can not be done at this time; however,
when the Civic Center construction is complete a cable will be placed
underground. There is no action required at this time but if the Council
is in agreement, reservations for the Metro Data unit should be made
now. Council was in agreement.
2. Presented a list of items no longer needed for City use in
addition to recovered and found property from the Police Department. It
was recommended that these items be declared surplus and be sold at a
public auction.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue that we hold a public auction on Saturday, December 4,
1976, at 9 :30 a.m. at the City Yard, 611 Holly for disposal of this surplus
property. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Presented bids for repair and maintenance of the tele-
metering equipment used by the Water & Sanitation Divisions:
Name
Automation Associates, Inc.
Teleproducts Corp.
Southwest Services
Recommended that low bid be accepted.
Amount of Bid
Item A Item B
$600 /yr $50 /Travel
21 /Labor /hr.
25 /Labor /holidays
820 /yr 25 /Travel
25 /Labor /hr.
3 7. 50 /Labor /holidays
940 /yr 67 /Travel
20 /Labor /hr.
20 /Labor /holidays
Notion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that the low bid of Automation Associates, Inc. , in total amount of
$600.00 per year for (4) four inspections plus Item B for extra work rates
be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Reported that we had submitted an application to the appro-
priate Federal Agency for the funding of the McCarthy Court storm drain
system under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. The amount of
the grant requested is $50G,000. Mr. Jones stated that the grant request
ha3 been returned for additional information on the environmental review.
This information has been provided and the application re- submitted.
5. Presented an agreement extending the CETA Title 1 Student
Apprentice Program for the 1976/77 school year. The effective date of
the funding for this program is October 1, 1976. The program has not
yet been activated and is awaiting the approval of the Council. Mr. Jones
stated that the program is essentially the same as the past two years with
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one prime change. The amount of the agreement for this year is $60, 000,
which will provide funding for 26 student apprentices rather than 22 as in the
past. The requirement in the agreement that is changed is the minimum wage
requirement which is stipulated at $2. 50 per hour. The four additional appren-
tices which are provided for, are proposed for use in the City offices. This
will increase the number of apprentices working in the City offices to 11. The
additional four will be placed in: the Street Division; the Police Community
Services Department; the Police Juvenile Diversion Section and the Fire
Department office.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken that the agreement be approved to extend the CETA Title 1
Student Apprentice Program for the 1976/77 school year. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
6. Presented report on the Excess Coverage Liability Insurance.
A proposal was received from Columbia Casualty Company for the first
level of excess coverage between $300, 000 and $1, 000, 000. The premium
cost for this coverage would be $37, 809.
Two proposals for additional level of liability, $1, 000, 000 to
$2, 000, 000, for excess coverage were received. It is recommended that
the proposal of Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania be accepted.
The premium cost would be $22, 500.
Mr. Jones stated that he had asked Mike Bogen of Cal - Surance
to survey all possible sources for prices and quotations. Mr. Bogen
advised that no other quotations were obtainable. The total premium cost
for the combined excess coverage with Columbia Casualty Company and the
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania would be $60, 309.
Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken to
accept the quote of Columbia Casualty Company in the amount of $37, 809 and
the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania in the amount of $22, 500
for the Excess Coverage liability Insurance. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayea: Councilmen Rue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer.,
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
AIf - Tnnpv rnniii -atoll thRt tbp Cniineil make an appropriation in the
amonuit of $150, 000 from the unappropriated General Fund Reserve to the
Liability Insurance Fund. He further stated that this had been part of his re-
commendation at the meeting of November 2, 1976 regarding Liability In-
surance but that it had not been included in the motion of that meeting.
Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken to
accept the recommendation of City Manager Jones and that an appropriation in
the amount of $150, 000 be made from the unappropriated General Fund Reserve
to the Liability Insurance Fund. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
7. Reported on revision of Coin- Operated Laundry Industry
Business License rates. Recommended that license rates for servicing
coin- operated laundry equipment be revised to comply with other cities'
rates.
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City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 5.08. 235, AND 5.08. 236 AND ADDING
SECTION 5.08.237 RELATING TO COIN - OPERATED
WASHERS AND DRYERS.,
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further
reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Nagel.
8. Presented a request to conduct a closed promotional
examination for the position of Battalion Chief, extending date of this
examination beyond two years if deemed necessary.
Alotion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Rockhold to conduct a promotional examination for the
position of Battalion Chief. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Presented request for extension of Temporary Office
Trailers, located at 2250 East Mariposa Avenue, by Rockwell International
Corporation.
iilotion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, to extend the temporary trailer permit for Rockwell International,
2250 East Mariposa Avenue for one year, as they have filed plans for per-
manent quarters. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested that the resolution declaring result of Special
Municipal Election held November 2, 1976 be continued until the meeting
of December 7, 1976 as results have not been received from the Registrar
of Voters.
Alayor Balmer ordered the matter continued until December 7, 1976.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Requested change on "No Stopping' areas, "No Parking"
areas, and "No Parking during certain hours' areas on Sepulveda Boulevard
between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway, changed to "No Stopping
Any Time - Tow Away".
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that Resolution No. 2727 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RESTRICT-
ING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION
OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD, A STATE HIGHWAY,
AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2727
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented Specifications No. 76 -8 for Phase 1 of the Civic
Center Irrigation System and recommended the Specifications be approved
and authorization be given to advertise for bids.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATIONS
No. 76 -8 AND NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR
PHASE 1 OF THE CIVIC CENTER IRRIGATION
SYSTEM, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF-
ORNIA, presented to the City 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 receipt of bids being hereby fixed at
11:00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, December 13, 1976.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Reported that bids had been received for the Construction
of Sewer Line in El Segundo Boulevard, to Fire Station No. 2, on November
8, 1976, as follows:
Name
Vella Construction Company
ValVerde Construction Company
DeVries & Spiess Construction Co.
George Miller Construction Co.
George H. Robertson
Clarke Contracting
John T. Malloy
Victor Campopiano
W. R. Company
Savala Construction Company
J. C. Plumbing Company
City Construction Company
Doty Brothers
Amount of Bid
$25,728.00
31, 687.00
32, 641.00
32, 420.00
33, 888. 87
34, 303.00
34, 411.00
35, 274. 00
39,283. 19
40, 512.00
46,484. 50
49, 115.25
51, 181.75
hecommended that the low bid be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly
advertised for bids for the Construction of Sewer Line in
E1 Segundo Boulevard, to Fire Station No. 2 in accordance
with Specification No. 76 -3; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council
on November 8, 1976; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the
bid of Vella Construction Company in total amount of $25, 728
was the lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of
Vella Construction Company, the lowest responsible bid, be
accepted; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said
City be and lie is hereby authorized and instructed to execute
the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and
in its narnc. and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the
seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and
E1-' IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received,
except thf, bid of Vella Construction Company, are hereby
rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and in-
structed to return the bid bonds..of all unsuccessful
bidders.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Presented report on Mariposa Avenue at Lomita Street
parking problem. After investigation of the traffic situation and finding
it no greater a problem than other such intersections throughout the city,
recommends no further action at this time.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Bue that no action be taken at this time. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Presented Change Order No. 11 to the Civic Center Improve -
ment contract covering (8) eight items which have been incorporated at a
total cost of $9, 313. 88. 1. Additional construction joints in the retaining
v� �l of new Police Building = $650. 2. Small kitchen unit in room 145 of
City Hall = $% 316. 70. 3. One trap primer in the elevator = $771. 51.
4. Remove additional unforseen concrete footings = $871. 44. 5. Electrical
modifications required by the ITT private telephone and paging system =
$1, 7 64. 00. 6. Various electrical modifications to relocate the PBX and
acid and relocate miscellaneous electrical items = $1, 368. 89. 7. Change
k =tchen units in new Police Building = $408. 54. 8. Provide a reinforced
6" thick concrete slab in the service yard behind the existing fire station =
$2, 162. 00. Change Order No.'s 1 - 10 provide for a credit from the original
contract price in the amount of $3, 273. 91. Recommended approval of all
change orders.
Motion was made by Councilman. Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue to approve Change Order No. 11 on the Civic Center
Project, and that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 11
to said contract in total amount of $9, 313. 88, pre-
sented to this Council on this date, be and the same
are hereby approved, and after execution by the City
of El Segundo and the aforesaid contractor, a copy
of each change order be placed on file in the office
of City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Alayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is
hereby authorized to execute said Change Order
No. 11 for and on behalf of said City and the City
Cl rk to attest the same.
:._o'. i-i carried b% ilia following %,ote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold,
Van Vranken ancs 1 ayor Balmer;
Noes: Co>ncilmen None;
Absent: C OU:1C;lmen i\tone.
Councilman Van Vranken inquired ii there are intentions to re-
pairs or clean the seats in the Council Chamber. Mr. Jones stated that there
is nri:sently no provision in the contract for repainting but that an effort was
goin to be made for extensive cleaning of these seats and that the sides and
arm ro_ tions, w-hicil are wood, will be restained.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Councilman Bue inquired as to the condition of the signal
located at Douglas Street and El Segundo Boulevard.
Glickman informed the Councilmen that this problem has
been taken care of and that as of 1:00 o'clock p.m. today, the controller
vras re- installed and the signal functioning properly.
RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
?,lotion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Rockhold, than. Warrant Numbers 52967 through 53134 totaling $573, O97. 82
drawn in payments of demands a list of which had been presented to the
Council as Demand Register Summary No. 12 certified 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.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Van Vranken asked for the procedure in planning
a group meeting with a member of the Police Department as guest speaker.
Captain DeVilbiss responded that written request to the attention of the Chief
of Police with all pertinent information included, is the normal procedure.
The Chief of Police then assigns an officer or the group may request a
specific officer. Two weeks notice is preferable although shorter notice
may be arranged.
There being no further business to come before the Council at
this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, December 7, 1976 at
the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of
iae City of El Segundo, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:50
o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
is L.-Balmer, liayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. I Burrowes, City Clerk
By
Deputy
November 15, 1976