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1976 SEP 07 CC MINX IZ 77 September 7, 1976 El Segundo, California A regular meeting of the City Councillothe City of E1 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 oP the United States of America, followed by invocation by Police Captain Clark Devilbiss. 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 Npne. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 17, 1976 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Robert Schwab, Southern California Automobile Club, presented Mayor Balmer with a 1U7b Pledestrian Safety Citation for the city, which had been issued by the Automobile Association of America. Stated that the award was in recognition for an outstanding pedestrian safety record for the past three consecutive years, having had a record of no pedestrian deaths in that time. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Precise Plan No. 1 -76 for single family residences proposed to be constructed on the Hillcrest Property, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication of the hearing was in the City Clerk's files. The Mayor stated the files would become 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 the applicant, Sabatasso Devel- opment Company proposed to create 61 parcels on approximately 8. 7 acres located between Acacia Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, west of Hillcrest Street. Further advised that the property is presently zoned R -2 and since the proposal is for single family dwellings, recommended that the property be rezoned to R -1 which would be in conformance with the surrounding zoning. Stated that it had been determined this development would have no significant effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended certification by the Council. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Precise Plan. Mr. George Wiley, member of the E1 Segundo School Board urged approva7 of the Precise Plan and that the zoning change be contingent upon approval by the Coastal Zoning Commission and upon sale of the property. Mr. Jerry Patterson, project engineer, and Mr. Frank Sabatasso, developer, spoke regarding the proposed development and answered Council's questions. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the hearing be closed. x 4278 After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration, covering Precise Plan No. 1 -76 be certified. Motion carried. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that amendments be made to the resolution, which would endorse said Precise Plan, requiring that the noise level not exceed 45 Ldn in any sleeping room or 55 L do in the remainder of habitable rooms of a dwelling, and that the acoustics of the structures be certified by a recognized acoustical authority. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that each piece of property be required to have at least one two -car garage and that all the aforementioned changes be referred back to the Planning Commission for comments before adoption of the resolution by the Council. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor announced that Senator James Wedworth was honoring the city with his presence. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed zone change of the Hillcrest Property, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication and of mailing notices was in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor declared the files 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 the property is presently zoned R -2 which obviously had been spot zoned, and it was Planning Commission's and staff's recommendation that the property be rezoned to R -1 which would be compatible with surrounding areas. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared for the zone change. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration covering Zone Change No. 1 -76 be certified. Motion carried. After discussion, Council recomrpended that a section be added to the ordinance, showing approval of Precise Plan No. 1 -76. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, as hereinbefore amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, 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., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the hearing on Zone Change No. 1 -76 be continued until October 5, 1976. Motion carried. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the City Council's Conflict of Interest Code 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. -2- September 7, 1976 X427 C? The Mayor declared the files would become 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. City Attorney Allen advised that in accordance with the Government Code, the City Council was required to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code and presented a resolution outlining the extent of disclosures required. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that Resolution No. 2708, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PUR- SUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974. , which was read in its entirety, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2708 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. City of Norwalk, asking all cities in Los Angeles County to urge the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to reduce the tax rate through- out the county. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2715, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, STRONGLY URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO REDUCE THE DISTRICT RATES OF TAXES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY., which was read, be adopted, and that Supervisor Hayes be contacted per- sonally soliciting his consideration of the resolution. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. South Bay Cities Association, request for notification of whether or not El Segundo would be interested in being included in a feasibility study of forming a new county in the South Bay area. Councilman Bue reported that there are various groups interested in a separate South Bay county study and the Association is asking the Council to take a stand. Recommended that a letter be written or a resolution adopted approving the inclusion of E1 Segundo in a feasibility study of the formation of another county. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that South Bay Cities Association be notifed that E1 Segundo is interested in being included in a feasibility study of forming a new county composed of South Bay cities. Motion carried. -3- September 7, 1976 x 4280 3. League of California Cities, request to designate a voting representative and an alternate for the annual League conference to be held in San Diego October 17 through 20, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Councilman Nagel be appointed as the official voting delegate from E1 Segundo and that Mayor Balmer be appointed as alternate delegate, and that the City Clerk be directed to submit this information to the League. Motion carried. 4. Southern California Rapid Transit District, Mailgram, re- questing the City Council to tae an imme iate position either for or against the RTD's Hold- The -Line posture in its present strike situation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that E1 Segundo support the position the RTD has taken in the present strike negotiations. Motion carried. At this time, the Mayor suggested that Item 1 under the Director of Public Works agenda be discussed. Director of Public Works Glickman stated that Walnut Avenue had been closed west of Washington Street and traffic counts taken in the before and after condition in each location for a 24 -hour period. The results showed a 1776 decrease in traffic on Walnut Avenue and a considerable increase in traffic on Washington Street and Sycamore Avenue, and a little increase on Maple Avenue. Stated that staff did not have a recommendation; believed that further study would be necessary to look at an overall plan rather than spot areas before any decision could be made. The Mayor inquired if anyong present wished to speak in regard to this matter. Mr. M. W. Fisk, 1425 East Sycamore Avenue, stated there had been a tremendous amount of traffic and speed on Sycamore as the result of the closing of Walnut Avenue. Suggested the street be left open and police activity be increased in the area to curb the speed. Mrs. Wanita Froelich 1423 East Sycamore Avenue, stated she did not thin t e pro em wou nut a eliminated by closing Walnut Avenue, which was compounding the problem on Sycamore. Suggested alternate methods be used to direct the traffic. Mr. Walt Eggert, 1435 East Sycamore Avenue, made an appeal to remove the street barriers immediately. Mrs. M rtue, 1515 East Sycamore Avenue, stated that she lives on the corner of as ington and Sycamore and that the figures quoted of the increase in traffic speak for themselves. Mrs. June Anderson, corner of California and Sycamore, stated the traffic and speed had increased tremendously since the street closure. Mrs. Mqry Helen Reeder, 1416 East Sycamore Avenue, inquired if the barraca es were going to be taken down quickly. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the barracades be removed from Walnut Avenue; police surveillance be increased in the area to curb speed and the Traffic Committee be directed to study the matter further to re- solve the problems. Motion carried. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m. , the Mayor declared a short recess. At the hour of 9 :25 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue stated that at the last meeting a report was given on Assembly Bill 1012 concerning cities being self- insured for workmen's compensation. Also reported regarding the need for reconstruction of county government to include a nine - member commission and a mayor. ' -4- September 7, 1976 A 4128 1 2. Airport Noise Variance Hearing. Councilman Nagel reported that E1 Segundo and Ing ewood were the two interveners at the hearing. Stated the hearing was conducted by an administrative law judge who will make findings of fact and submit them to CALTRANS. Stated he was able to testify, asking that the take -offs and landings be handled in a more equitable manner between the cities on the north and south; suggested barrier walls near Main and California Streets and inquired about the feasibility of a curfew. Advised that a decision should be issued some time this month. REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported on the configuration of the telephone system in the City Hall and Police building, stated it was staff's recommendation that the proposal of I. T. T. be accepted. Mr. Fred Weiner, Planning & Research E1 Segundo Police Depart- ment, stated that the Review Committee studied the Centrex System and determined that the I. T. T. system would better suit the city's needs. Presented the Council with a new page 5 of the Addendum to the agree- ment, adding a paragraph regarding conflict of terms. Stated it was the Committee's recommendation that the I. T. T. proposal be accepted along with the maintenance agreement which would take effect one year after the installation of the system. Stated that because this is an un- budgeted item, it will require allocation of $142, 250 for the system plus $304 for a tape message unit from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the contract and maintenance agreement, adden- dums and modifications thereto be accepted; approval granted for allocation of $142, 554 from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund for this system, and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Sales Agreement, Maintenance Agreement and addendums thereto, between the International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (I T. T. ) Communications Equipment and Systems Division and the City of E1 Segundo for a telecommunica- tions system, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same are hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said agreements 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 authorized to execute said agreements for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for two police motorcycles including allowance for trade in of two Honda motorcycles, which bids were as follows: Name Kawasaki Motors Corp. Bill Krause Sportcycles Amount of Bid $ 6, 296. 40 Less $1000 trade -in $ 7, 102. 00 Less $1200 trade -in -5- September 7, 1976 X 4282 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Mayor Balmer inquired about offering the trade -in Honda motor- cycles to the City of Guaymas for the same amount as that offered by the low bidder. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the trade -in Honda motorcycles be offered to the City of Guaymas at the cost of $500 each; that the low bid of Kawasaki Motors Corporation be accepted for two police motorcycles in total amount of $6, 296. 40 including sales tax, and that purchase order be issued in said amount to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;' Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented the tabulation of bids for 22 outdoor lamp fixtures for use in Recreation Park areas, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Associated of Los Angeles $ 2,863.00 G. E. Supply Company $ 3,346.42 Westwood Electric $ 3,365.78 Gaudio Electric $ 3,608.51 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that the low bid of Associated of Los Angeles be accepted and that purchase order in total amount of $2, 863. 00 including sales tax be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented the tabulation of bids for jute matting for use in landscaping the slopes of the Imperial Strip, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid J. Harold Mitchell Co. $ 3,154.56 Jacob Bros. $ 3, 352.99 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the low bid of J. Harold Mitchell Company be accepted and that purchase order in total amount of $3, 154. 56 including sales tax be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented the tabulation of bids for miscellaneous Water Department supplies, which bids were as follows: Item Description A 4 each 8" Detector Checks B 2 each 6" Detector Checks C 4 each 8" Gate Valves D 4 each 6" Gate Valves -6 - September 7, 1976 X 4-2 8 3 Name Keenan Pipe & Supply Co. $3,794.00 $1,252.00 $1,462.00 $873.60 Hersey Meter Co. 4,467.60 $1,333.80 1,600.00 800.00 Parkson, Inc. 4,480.00 1,334.00 968.00 632.00 Western Water Works Co. 4,480.00 1,334.00 1, 141.60 747.40 Taylor Jett Company 4,964.00 1,482.00 1,204.00 732.00 Recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Keenan Pipe and Supply Company for Items A and B in total amount of $5, 348. 76 including sales tax, and the bid of Parkson, Inc. , for Items C and D in total amount of $1, 696. 00 including sales tax, be accepted, and that purchase orders be issued in said amounts to said respective companies. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a status report on the operation of the Senior Citizens' Referral Center, stating that the grant funds will expire in October this year and that the director of the Center, Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence, had tendered her resignation, effective October 31, 1976. Offered three alter- natives for the Council's consideration should it desire to continue the operation: Plan 1. Provide information and referral services by a Senior Citizens' Specialist, who is presently employed on a 4- hour /day basis, by adding an extra hour per day for the additional duties. Plan 2. Continue a full time Information and Referral Center, similar to the program now in operation, to be fully financed by the city. Plan 3. Consider renewal of the grant, which is available for an additional eight months, and hire a director for that period of time. Recommended acceptance of the aforementioned Plan No. 1, with allocation of funds for the extra hours to be included in the mid -year budget review. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the aforementioned Plan No. 1 be approved for a period of one year and that semi - annual reports be made on the progress of said plan. Motion carried. 7. Presented the Civic Center Communications and other Electronic Equipment bids. Recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted except the bid of Kokusai for Item B -1 -C which did not meet the city's specifications, as follows: Items B -1 -A and B -1 -B to General Electric in total amount of .................... • • . $17,951.56 Items B -1 -C, B -1 -D and B -1 -E to Motorola, Inc. , in total amount of ........ $12, 7E•f,. 51 Item B -2 to Com Sales in total amount of ....... $17,883.82 Item C -1 including options 1 & 2 and Items C -2, D -4, E -2 and E -3 to Tele -Com Sound Systems, Inc. , in total amount of ... $20,067.00 Items D -1, D -2, D -3 and D -5 to Fidelity South Systems , Inc, in total amount of..... $ 9,576.00 Item. F to Hannon Engineering, Inc. in total amount of . ........................ $ 6, F,,72. 00 for a total of 585, 116. 89 including sales tax, which is $4, 065. 75 over the budgeted funds for this project. Recommended appropriation of the additional funds from the General Fund reserve. -7- September 7, 1976 X g2$ 4 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Kokusai for Item B -1 -C be rejected for not meet- ing the city's specifications, that $4, 065. 75 be allocated from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund, and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between General Electric Mobile Radio Department and the City of E1 Segundo, for two items of communications equipment in total amount of $17, 951. 56, 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 authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. 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 Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between Motorola, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, for three items of communications equipment in total amount of $12, 766. 51 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 agree- ment 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 authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. 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 Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between Com- Sales, a division of RIMO Manufacturing, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, for one item of communications equipment in total amount of $17, 883. 82, pre- sented 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 -8- September 7, 1976 X44 225 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. 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 Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between Tele -Com Sound Sys- tems, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, for five items of communications equipment, in total amount of $20, 067. 00, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is here- by 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 authorized to execute said agree- ment for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. 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 Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between Fidelity Sound Systems, Inc. , and the City of E1 Segundo, for four items of communications equipment in total amount of $9, 576. 00, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above named par- ties, 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 authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. 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 Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: -9- September 7, 1976 X g286 RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between Hannon Engineering, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, for one item of communications equipment in total amount of $6, 872. 00, 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 authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Advised that there is no longer a local source for motorcycle training of Police officers and, therefore, recommended that the city enter into an agreement with the State Department of Highway Patrol for this training. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2716, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, AUTHO- RIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2716 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Presented an amendment to the agreement with E- Systems, Inc., clarifying some of the terminology in the agreement. Recom- mended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Amendment to Agreement between E- Systems, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, on behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, pre- sented 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 Amendment 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 authorized to execute said Amendment for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. -10- September 7, 1976 X A 28 7 10. Presented an amendment to the agreement with System Development Corporation for a one -month extension of the contract. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Amendment to Agreement between System Development Corporation and the City of E1 Segundo, on behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, 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 Amendment 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 authorized to execute said Amendment for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Presented an Amendment to the Agreement with Motorola, Inc., making changes in the P -DAT equipment to be supplied. Recom- mended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Amend- ment to Agreement between Motorola, Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, on behalf of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, pre- sented 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 Amendment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the Martin & Chapman Company be auth- orized to render certain services to the city for the Special Municipal Election being consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held November 2, 1976. -11- September 7, 1976 X 428 8 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Clerk's recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 2. Presented a claim of Magness W. Stembridge for personal injuries sustained on June 4, 1976 and advised said claim had been re- ferred to the city's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that the claim of Magness W. Stembridge 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. Reported that a claim against the city from Kurt Dypwick for restitution of the cost of lost city equipment had been referred to the city's insurance carrier. Mr. John Matull of Teamsters Public Employees Union No. 911, representing the Fire Department employees, recommended that the claim not be rejected and requested that the funds be returned to the claimant. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the claim of Kurt Dypwick 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. Presented a quitclaim deed covering water pipeline easement at 101 -111 West Sycamore Avenue and 831 Main Street, and stated the Director of Public Works had advised this easement was no longer required by the city. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, that certain waterline easement, insofar as it pertains to and affects the following described real property: The north 50 feet of the south 75 feet of Lot 1, Block 98 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, 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 William A. Froelich and Wanita Cresap Froelich, husband and wife, as joint tenants, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that the determination must be made as to who shall write the argument for the city measure which will appear on the November 2, 1976 election ballot. -12- September 7, 1976 X 42 89 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that all five members of the City Council be authorized to write the argument for the abandonment of the Palm Avenue Storm Drain Retention Basin as a park. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2717, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ- ING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2717 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. Advised that funds had been budgeted for construction of a sanitary sewer line to serve Fire Station No. 2 and in order to hook up to the County sewer system, it was necessary that the city -owned prop- erty located at the Fire Station be annexed to Los Angeles County Sanita- tion District No. 5. Recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Request for Annexation and that payment of $1, 870. 14 covering filing fees and deposit on the annexation cost be approved, plus $50. 00 proces- sing fee to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the 1.477 acres of land located on the northwest corner of Nash Street and E1 Segundo Boulevard is hereby approved for annexation to the County Sanita- tion District No. 5 of Los Angeles County (Site of Fire Station No. 2); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Request for Annexation of said property to County Sanitation District No. 5, Los Angeles County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payments be and they are hereby authorized to be made to the Count Sanitation District No. 5 in the amount of 11, 820. 14 for filing fee and deposit for said annexation, and a processing fee of $50. 00 to the Local Agency Formation Commission. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Stated that a review committee had been formed to evaluate the proposals received for professional services in connection with the design and construction of improvements of Recreation Park (former Mosaic Tile property) and that it was the committee's recommendation that the firm of Alderman. Swift and Lewis be retained for this purpose. -13- September 7, 1976 X 4z go Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the proposal of Alderman,Swift and Lewis be accepted and that staff be authorized to negotiate an agreement with said company for said services for presentation to the Council for approval. Motion carried. 3. Reported that the concrete gutter and storm drain improve- ments on the east side of Aviation Boulevard, south of E1 Segundo Boule- vard had been completed in compliance with Specification No. 76-1 by the United -M Construction Company at the bid price of $8, 120 and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recom- mended acceptance of the project being complete as of August 2, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the gutter and storm drain improvements, in accordance with Speci- fication No. 76 -1 by United-M. Construction Company, Inc., be accepted as complete as of August 2, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that bid proposals had been received for the irrigation system design of the Sepulveda Boulevard median islands. Recommended that the second low bid from Associated Irrigation Consultants be accepted as the best bid in the amount of $1200. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Associated Irrigation Consultants be accepted as the best low bid in the amount of $1200 for irrigation system design of Sepulveda Boulevard median islands 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. 5. Presented for the Council's consideration, a public street easement deed from Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , dedicating the extension of Continental Boulevard between Grand Avenue and the northerly lands owned by Sepulveda Properties, Inc. Stated that the City Attorney had approved the easement as to form. Recommended acceptance of the document. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discus- sion or action in this matter, due to possible conflict of interest and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Public Street Easement Deed, dated September 2, 1976 from Sepulveda Properties, Inc. to the City of E1 Segundo, for the right to use as an easement for public streets, the following described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: 14- September 7, 1976 )( Q 2 `i i Parcel 1: That portion of the southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 3 south, Range 14 west, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 1, pages 507 and 508 of Patents, in the office of the County Recorder of said county, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the northerly line of Grand Avenue, 106. 00 feet wide, described in deed recorded in Book D4670, page 845 of Official Records, in the office of said Recorder, with the easterly line of the land described in Parcel 1 of deed to Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , recorded June 30, 1969, as instrument No. 759 in Book D4419, page 266, of said Official Records; thence southwesterly and westerly along said northerly line of Grand Avenue as described in said first mentioned deed and in deed recorded in Book D4973, page 438 of said Official Records, as follows: South 780 45' 13" west, 218. 15 feet; westerly along a curve concave northerly and �Iaving a radius of 947 feet, through a central angle o& 11 19' 22" an arc distance of 187. 15 feet; and north 89 55' 25" west, 217. 00 feet to the true point of beginnig for this description; thence easterly, northeasterly and northerly along a tangent curve, concave northwesterly and having a radius of 25. 00 feet, through a central angle of 90 00' 00 ", an arc distance of 39.27 feet; thence tangent to said curve, north 000 04' 35" east, 536. 90 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave southwesterly and having a radius of 398. 00 feet; thence northerly and northwe�t- erly along said curve, through a central angle of 30 09' 59 ", an arc distance of 209.55 feet to a point in the northerly line of the land described in the before - mentioned Parcel 1 oS deed to Sepulveda Properties, Inc. ; thence .south 89 55' 25" east, along said last mentioned northerly line 94.45 feet to a point in a non - tangent curve, concave southwesterly, having a radius of 482, 00 feet and concentric with the before mentioned 398. 00 feet radius curve; a radial of said 482. 00 feet radius curve to said last mentioned point bears north 65 33' 40" east; thence southeasterly and southerly along said 482. 00 feet radius curve through a central angle of 240 30' 55 ", an arc dis- tance of 306.23 feet; thence tangent to said curve., south 00 04' 35" west, 536.90 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve, concave northeasterly, having a radius of 25.00 feet and being tangent at the easterly terminus thereof with the before- mentioned northerly line of said Grand Avenue, thence southerly, southeast- erly and easterly alo6ig said last mentioned curve through a central angle of 90 00' 00 ", an arc distance of 39.27 feet to said northerly line; thence north 89 55' 25" west, thereon, along said grand avenue, 134. 00 feet to the true point of beginning be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and -she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold and Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. September 7, 1976 -15- X 4 z Cl 2 6. Reported on a meeting he attended in San Francisco regarding Public Works Employment Act of 197G which will provide money for public works construction ready to commence within 90 days after an application is approved. Listed eight projects which could qualify under the Act and asked the Council if it wished to participate in anyway in this program. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that consideration be given to applying for funding under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 for qualifying items in the City's Capital Improvements Program. 7. Advised that the Fire Prevention Bureau had recommended that a second Clean -Up Week be held in E1 Segundo, October 4 through October 9. Further advised that BFI Waste Systems, the city's refuse collector, estimated the cost would run between $2000 and $3000 for this special service. Stated that if the Council wished to approve this clean -up week that authorization would be necessary to issue a purchase order to BFI. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that approval be given to hold a Clean -Up Week October 4 through October 9, and purchase order be issued to BFI Waste Systems for said services as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 910 for readoption, extending the time for holding City Council meetings in the Joslyn Center, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY FIXING THE PLACE OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THERE- FOR., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 910 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 910 was readopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Councilman Nagel advised that telephone calls and letters had been received for and against changing the name of Imperial Avenue. Suggested staff investigate what complications would be encountered in changing the name and that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting to set a date for public hearing on the subject. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that a public hearing be held regarding changing the name of Imperial Avenue. Motion failed to pass by a three to two vote. r Revised by Council Action October 5, 1976 -16- September 7, 1976 X9.243 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF .WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 52075 through 52254 and Expense Check Numbers 1147 through 1157, totaling $595, 212. 98, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 5, 6 and 7 and Expense Check Register No. 4, 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 stated that the Budget did not include expenses for the Mayor to attend the swearing in ceremonies of the Mayor of Guaymas and moved that the money be allocated to reimburse Mayor Balmer for his expenses in attending Independent Day in Guaymas. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bue and unanimously carried. 2. Councilman Van Vranken inquired if there had been any viola- tions of the city's noise ordinance from the band concert held -last Sunday. Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis advised that staff would study this and establish a policy in this regard. There being no further business to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn until September 20, 1976, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. , in the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11 :40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Y13 4 Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. B11rr0WPc Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk By De ?4y -17- September 7, 1976