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1977 DEC 06 CC MIN4599 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO December 6, 1977 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on December 6, 1977, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Councilman Van Vranken. 3. INVOCATION An invocation for the meeting was delivered by Dr. Howard Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen Nagel and Rockhold At this time, the Deputy City Clerk read a letter addressed to Mayor Balmer, which was received on December 2, 1977 from Councilman Bob W. Rockhold, announcing his resignation from the City Council. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said resignation be accepted as of December 2, 1977. Motion carried. 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public hearing on Interim Zoning Ordinance to permit development on portion of Southern Pacific Railway right -of -way Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. City Attorney Allen advised that this matter would require four affirmative votes to pass and, therefore, recommended the matter be continued. The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, that the public hearing on subject interim zoning ordinance be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried by a vote of two to zero. Mayor Balmer not voting. b. Report on permanent quarters for Financial Savings and Loan Association Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter mnd, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Mr. Roger Work, president of Sepulveda Properties, Inc., advised that arrangements were being made for the lease of the property on which the tempor- ary trailers were presently situated and on which permanent quarters would be constructed. 4600 Mr. Robert Kirscher, Financial Savings and Loan Association, thanked the Counc77or its consideration in this matter. Advised that the lease would be signed by the end of this month with construction scheduled to commence around the first of May and completion in October, 1978. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, that enforcement procedures regarding temporary quarters at 550 North Sepulveda Boulevard be held in abeyance until the regular City Council meeting to be held May 2, 1978. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting). 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Ellen Friedkin, past president, El Segundo Council of Parents and Teachers, stated they had found the Juvenile Diversion Program to be a workable addition to the passive juvenile laws which are in the present judicial system. Requested the Council give sincere consideration to continuing the program for the youth of the community. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES None 8. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held November 15, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants No. 57500 through 57636 on Demand Register Summary No. 11, and Expense Checks No. 1668 through 1691 on Expense Check Register Nos. 9 and 10 in total amount of $797,834.86 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the vol lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel c. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for off -sale beer and wine license - Main Street Italian American Food, 433 Main Street Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. d. Change Order No. 3, Com Center Corporation, change in Civic Center Communications project Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject change order for a reduction of $408 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried. e. Change Order No. 4, General Electric Company, change in Civic Center Communications project Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject change order in total amount of $200 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried. -2- Council Minutes December 6,1977 9. 10. 4601 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Howard Goldsmith, application for peddler's license to sell meat door -to -door Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject request for license be denied. Motion carried. b. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Negative Declaration for conversion of laboratory facilities and repair of primary settling tanks at Hyperion Treatment Plant City Manager Jones advised that according to the evaluation of city staff members, the two projects involved would not have an environmental impact on the city. Stated the repair of the tanks would have beneficial effects by correct- ing odor problems. Therefore, stated staff found no reason to protest the decision of the Agency not to prepare a full Environmental Impact Statement. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the document filed. c. El Segundo Solid Waste Company and Eagle Refuse Hauling, applications for permits to haul refuse and garbage in the city Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject permits be approved. Motion carried. d. City of Lowndale resolution opposing formation of the South Bay and Peninsula Counties Councilman Van Vranken advised that the commission appointed by Gover- nor Brown to study the formation of a South Bay County had scheduled meetings in the South Bay area. Asked that staff communicate with the commission re- questing that a meeting be held in El Segundo. There being no further discussion and no objections, the Mayor ordered subject resolution filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Bid No. 77 -9 for various automotive equipment Advised that bids had been received from three bidders, which bids were as follows: -3- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 ITEM QTY AMOUNT OF BID Crenshaw HesselI El Monte Motors Chevrolet Dodge A. Compact Sedan 1 $ 4,705.00 $ 4,490.02 $ . 4,3T5.09 Alternate 1 4,275.38 -- B. Sub compact pickup 1 4,348.10 N/B N/B C. Cab & chassis 24000 G VW 2 22, 889.68 31., 739.16 N/B C -1 . Cab & chassis (C) Diesel 2 43,610.94 N/B N/B D. Cab & chassis 1 ton 1 5,787.66 5,767.21 5,832.07 E. Pickup 3/4 ton 1 5,696.00 5,514.80 5,577.95 F. Pickup 1 ton 2 12,178.88 11,324.50 12,103.26 G. Lift gate for Item F 1 997.00 907.00 719.00 H. Dump bed for Item F 1 2,770.00 2,150.00 2,525.00 1. Station Wagon 1 6,398.73 5,642.23 5,718.51 -3- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 4602 Recommended that all bids received for Items G and H be rejected as not meeting specifications, that the offer for Item C -1 not be accepted and that the low bids for Item I and alternate Item A be rejected for not meeting specifications. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that all bids received for Items G and H and the low bid on Item I and alternate Item A be rejected as not meeting specifications, and that Item C -1 not be accepted; that the bid for Items B and C from Crenshaw Motors be accepted in total amount of $29,004.55; Items A and I from El Monte Dodge be accepted in total amount of $1-0,635.58; Items D, E, and F from Hessell Chevrolet be accepted in total amount of $23,962.90 as the lowest responsible bids, that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said respective amounts . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel 2) Surplus property at Recreation Clubhouse Recommended that a grand piano at the Clubhouse, which was no longer in use, be declared surplus property and that authorization be given to solicit bids to sell the piano. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the grand piano at Recreation Clubhouse be declared surplus property that bids be solicited for the sale of same to the highest bidder. Motion carried. 3) Class Specification and Salary Range change in position of Administrative Assistant to City Manager Presented a revised job description for the position of Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. Recommended the Council approve said des- cription and that the position be reclassified to Salary Range IX in the Executive and Confidential Salary Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 4) Changes in Purchasing Procedures, Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Presented recommendations to raise the minimum dollar amount of informal bids from $1500 to $2500 and to authorize the City Manager to make certain purchases under emergency conditions without observing formal bidding procedures. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance amending the appropriate Municipal Code section to reflect the above recommendations. for presentation to the Council for approval. Motion carried. 5) Water use and water surcharges Reported that charges for over usage of water had been imposed on the city by the Metropolitan Water District and these charges had been passed on to the water consumer in El Segundo in an effort to recover the losses and to encourage water conservation. -4- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 4903 Water Superintendent Holquin responded to Council's inquires that anyone assessed with a surcharge for over usage of water may request an adjustment; that the requests are reviewed and full consideration is given to the circum- stances which caused the over usage. Mayor Balmer reported on the need to conserve water, stressing the seriousness of the water shortage and the necessity to save now, to prevent a more serious drought in years hence. After disuussion, the Mayor asked staff to consider changing the hours for watering because of the early darkness this time of year. The Mayor inquired if anyone present would care to speak on this subject. There was no response. 6) Interim funding for Juvenile Diversion Project Presented a report on the functions, costs, past and future performances of subject program. Stated that El Segundo's portion of funding for the first six months in 1978 under a schedule of 30 hours per week would amount to $3,659.06. Advised that $6,858.75 would be required to retain the counselor on a 40- hour work week and that funds were available in the unappropriated Revenue Sharing Account. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that funds be appropriated from the Revenue Sharing Account in the amount of $6,858.75 for retaining the counselor on a 40 -hour week basis for the period January 1 through June 30, 1978. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel 7) Application for funds for bicycle paths Presented a resolution adopting a bikeway system and authorizing application for funds under SB 821 for the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the City. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2820 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING THE APPLI- CATION FOR BICYCLE FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE PLAN which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel -5- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 4604 M 8) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Housing Element Plan Presented a report on subject plan, commenting on the areas which would directly affect El Segundo, naming several requirements which were found to be objectionable. After discussion, the Council directed that the comments on the report be transmitted to SCAG. Councilman Bue asked if arrangements could be made to have a representative from SCAG speak to the Council on this subject. City Manager stated he would make this request. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Completion of Slurry Sealing on various Streets, Spec. 77 -3 Advised that subject project had been satisfactorily completed by the contractor, Ted R. Jenkins Company on October 31, 1977, and Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Re- commended the contract be accepted as satisfactorily complete. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED that the slurry sealing of various streets by Ted R. Jenkins Company is hereby accepted as satisfactorily completed in accordance with Specification No. 77 -3, as of October 31, 1977, Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen and Mayor Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilman Bue, Van Vranken Balmer None Nagel 2) Quitclaim deed to El Segundo Unified School District for easement in vacated portion of Walnut Avenue west of Hillcrest Street Advised that the School District had requested said rights to ease- ments for sewer and storm drain purposes so as to clear the title for the land sale to Sobatasso Development Company in connection with Tract 31569. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, that certain easement for sewer and storm drains as it pertains and affects the following described property, located in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: All that portion of Walnut Avenue vacated by Resolution No. 1837 lying between the westerly line of Hillcrest Street (50.00 feet wide) and the easterly line of Tract No. 19068, as shown on 'map filed in Book 760, Pages 60-63 in the office of the County Recorder, County of Los Angeles, State of California is no longer needed. 10 Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 460 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quitclaim deed for said easement from the City of El Segundo to the El Segundo Unified School District and the City Clerk to attest the same. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel 3) Quitclaim deed to Olga W. Escobar, undedicated portion of Pine Avenue between Indiana Street and Sepulveda Boulevard Advised that a request had been received from the Hacienda Hotel for a deed to certain rights the City holds on subject property in order to clear the title for the expansion of said hotel property. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the interest of the City of El Segundo in the following described property, located in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: All those portions of Lots in Block 123 as shown on Sheet 8, El Segundo, recorded in the office of the County Recorder, County of Los Angeles, State of California, in Book 22, Pages 106 and 107 of Maps describes as follows: The easterly 139.25 feet of the northerly 25.00 feet of Lot 385, and the westerly 69.25 feet of the northerly 25.00 feet of Lot 430. is no longer needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute a deed from the City of El Segundo to the Title Insurance Company and Olga W. Escober, to all the City's rights, title and interest in the aforementioned property, and the City Clerk to attest the some. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel -7- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 4) Award of contract for collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish Requested that this item be deferred. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until December 9, 1977. 5) Change Order No. 20, Ray Wilson Company, Civic Center Project Presented subject change order in total amount of $2,972.52 for additions, alterations, and 5 days' time extension. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject change order in total amount of $2,972.52 be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Adoption of ordinance rezoning property on south side of Binder Place between Whiting Street and the City Boundary Mayor Balmer advised that he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter, due to possible conflict of interest, and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. City Attorney Allen recommended this item be continued until a meet- ing when at least four Council members are present. There being no objections, the Mayor pro tem ordered that subject matter be continued until the next regular City Council meeting. b. Ordinance rezoning Recreation Park property and railroad right -of -way from M -1 and Unclassified to OS City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 944 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE 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 carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. -8- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Nagel c. Ordinance designating parking areas for disabled persons - Blue Curbing City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 945 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.36.020 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PARKING REGULATIONS which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken seconded by Councilman Bue that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: 13. NEW BUSINESS None 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 15. ADJOURNMENT Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Councilmen None Councilman Nagel x 4607 No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Raymond Kastler, City of El Segundo employee, who passed away November 29, 1977; and further, that the meeting adjourn until Friday December 9, 1977 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:55 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, ayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -9- Council Minutes Dec. 6, 1977 M