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1977 FEB 15 CC MIN1+393 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO February 15, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 15, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Bob Mercer, president of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce led the salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Captain Clark Devilbiss, of the El Segundo Police Department delivered the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Allen Bryce Ste henson coordinator of South Bay Corridor Study reported on the work oft the South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee. That the South Bay Cities Association and Intercities Transportation Committee, along with the cooperation of State agencies, determined that a study was needed for alternate trans- portation routes in the South Bay area, that area from Imperial Highway south to the ocean and from the Harbor Freeway west to the ocean, and that the study encompass problems other than rapid transit. Mr. Stephenson explained the funding for the study and the time elements involved, that the final phase was nearing comple- tion, preliminary final copies due on February 18th showing action which can be taken relating to streets, traffic signalization, bike paths, pedestrian ways and anything that would help move the traffic in the area. Advised that there would be a series of public hearings in the month of April with the hope that the public would furnish additional input for funneling into the final report. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Conflict of Interest Codes of various City Offices and DepartmFn-ts The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Conflict of Interest Codes of: Office of the City Manager Office of the City Clerk Office of the City Treasurer Office of the City Attorney Building Safety Department Finance Department Fire Department Library Department Planning Department Police Department Public Works Department Recreation and Parks Department Y4384 The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of said hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor declared the files to be a part of the hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communi- cations had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. City Attorney Allen advised that the Council was the Code Reviewing Body for the aforementioned Conflict of Interest Codes and quoted Government Code No. 87309 which set forth guidelines for approval of the Codes. 1) Thereafter, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of City Manager. There was no response. 2) Mayor Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the City Clerk. City Manager Jones advised that the Fair Political Practices Commission guidelines for preparing Conflict of Interest Codes had been revised deleting the requirement that all personnel involved in purchasing practices be included in the Codes. Therefore, recom- mended that the classification of Deputy City Clerk be deleted from this Code. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, and unan- imously carried, that the Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the City Clerk be amended by deleting the classification of Deputy City Clerk. 3) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the City Treasurer. There was no response. 4) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regard- ing the Conflict of Interest Code of the Office of the City Attorney. There was no response. 5) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regard- ing the Conflict of Interest Code of the Building Safety Department. City Manager Jones recommended that this Code be amended by removing the classification of Supervising Custodian for the same reason stated for the amendment to the Code of the Office of the City Clerk. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, and unani- mously carried, that the Conflict of Interest Code of the Building Safety Department be amended by deleting the classification of Supervising Custodian. 6) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regard- ing the Conflict of Interest Code of the Finance Department. There was no response. 7) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Fire Department. There was no response. 8) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Library Department. There was no response. 9) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak re- garding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Planning Department. There was no response. -2- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 X 43 SS 10) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Police Department. There was no response. 11) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Public Works Depart- ment. There was no response. 12) The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Conflict of Interest Code of the Recreation and Parks Department. There was no response. There being no further response, motion was made by Council- man Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Public Hearing on the Conflict of Interest Codes for City Departments be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2744 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, as hereinbefore amended, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2745 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AS AMENDED which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2746 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Council Minutes Noes: Councilmen None Feb. 15, 1977 Absent: Councilmen None -3- X 4366 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2747 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, as hereinbefore amended, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2748 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT, AS AMENDED which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2749 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2750 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. -4- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 X4367 On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2750 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2751 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2752 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2753 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: -5 Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 X4388 7. 0, RESOLUTION NO. 2754 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2755 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None Nagel, Rockhold, Mayor Balmer REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. League of California Cities Board of Directors Meeting Councilman Nagel reported that the big activity now is property tax reform; that the Board reviewed all the activities of the League Task Force which had been assigned to develop a comprehensive and equitable tax and assessment reform program and to attempt to build support for the proposal working with representatives of the Administration, the legislative leadership and other groups in order to secure passage. Outlined further specific problem areas for the Task Force's consideration, including tax relief for certain income groups and investigation into the lack of uniform and consistent assessment practices. b. League of California Cities Councilman Nagel asked the Council to oppose SB -164 which mandates compulsory and binding arbitration for safety personnel. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Senator Robert Beverly be notifed that the City of El Segundo strongly opposes SB -164. Motion carried unanimously. c. Emergency Preparedness Seminar Councilman Van Vranken reported he attended subject meeting and that Kenneth R. Long, Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that most cities were totally unprepared to cope with a major earthquake should one occur. d. Councilman Bue reported he attended a meeting in Beverly Hills with members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Educa- tion regarding the Serrano Decision of the State Supreme Court M-M Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 a X 4389 for attaining equality in all schools. Stated the decision had created much concern among the school districts because of the opinion that in order to attain true equality, it may mean a lower quality of educa- tion throughout the school systems. Councilman Nagel stated the League was hoping the Supreme Court decision would be reversed, but did not feel this would be accomplished with the new court appointees. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held February 1, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants 54045 through 54221 on Demand Register Summary No. 19 and Expense Checks 1324 through 1347 on Expense Check Register No. 15, in total amount of $749, 490. 32 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said warrants and expense checks 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 C. Final Tract Map No. 32951 for property located at the north- west corner of Oak Avenue and Main Street Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject Final Tract Map No. 32951 be approved. Motion carried. d. Bids for custodial services at Recreation Clubhouse, Joslyn Center and the Teen Center, for 3 -year period Name Frank's Maintenance Contract Cleaning Ace Maintenance Executive Suite American Building Maintenance Amount of Bid Der Month $1,080.00 $1,105.15 $1,114.00 $1, 135.00 $1,189.00 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the low bid of Frank's Maintenance be accepted in amount of $1, 080. 00 per month for janitorial services at recrea- tional facilities and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None f. Notice of closed- promotional examination for position of Water Leadworker II Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject examination be conducted as specified in the notice thereof. Motion carried. h. Change Order No. 3 to contract with R. J. McAndrews, a project of South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority for additional asphalt paving at Punta Place Communications Site, in amount of $869.44 -7- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 X4390 10. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 3 to the contract with R. J. McAndrews, in total amount of $869. 44, for additional asphalt paving at Punta Place Communications Site, be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo 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 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR e. Report from E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce regarding installation of Christmas decorations for 1976 Councilman Rockhold advised that he was a member of the Chamber Board of Trustees and, therefore, did not wish to par- ticipate in discussion or action in this matter. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the correspon- dence filed. g. Change Order No. 12 to contract with Ray Wilson Company for construction of brick screen wall and increase in height of brick wall of police motor court, in amount of $1, 702 56 After discussion between staff and the Council, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Change Order No. 12 to the contract with Ray Wilson Company for construction of brick screen wall and increased height of brick wall of the police motor court, in total amount of $1, 702. 56, be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Los Angeles County Supervisor Pete Schabarum request for support in pursuing legal action on H. R. 10210 which would require unemployment insurance coverage for all public employees. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that response be made to subject request that the City of El Segundo is interested, but no action will be taken at this time. Motion carried. b. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County, request to support the plan to overturn AB -301, the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Motion was made -by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City go on record as supporting subject plan. Motion carried. -8- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 - - -- x4 3 91 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Change of Street Fire Alarm Box System from present Dispatch Center to the Regional Communications Center in Redondo Beach Presented a report on the projected annual and relocating costs as result of subject change of street fire alarm box system and automatic ring -down lines (telephone system for direct contact with Fire Department dispatcher). Recommended that the present system of 55 stations be reduced to 15 stations, that the six stations in private businesses using ring -down lines, be accorded the option of continuing that privilege, and that direct billing procedures be instituted from the telephone company directly to the private businesses. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the aforesaid recommendation of the City Manager be approved. Motion carried. 2) Attendance of Lt. Richard S. Leigh to the F. B. I. National Academy in Q.uantico, Virginia Recommended that a leave of absence with pay be granted subject employee to attend the F. B. I. Academy from April 13, through June 16, 1977, plus $300 for miscellaneous expenses from the Reimbursable Training Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Protection against electromagnetic pulse in Emergency Operations Center Reported on protection for radio communications in the Emergency Operations Center against electromagnetic pulse. Stated that protective devices could be installed by the present contractor at an estimated total cost of $7, 334 and that although it is not a requirement of the federal government, it is recom- mended by the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency. Recommended that the Council authorize installation of the devices, application for matching funds from the federal government and that matching funds be appropriated from the City's General Fund in amount of $3,667.05. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that this matter be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 4) Resolution endorsing County of Los Angeles priority plan for expenditure of funds from the Nejedly -Hart State, Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution,, entitled: -9- Council :Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 RESOLUTION NO. 2756 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FROM THE NEJEDLY -HART STATE, URBAN, AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Cost Estimates for expansion of Recreation Park Reported that the construction improvements had been divided into two phases. Phase I includes widening and improve- ment of Pine Avenue, construction of parking facilities between Eucalyptus and Sheldon Streets and the improvements to the rail- road rights of way in those areas. Presented a comparison of the City's budget and the engineer's estimate for the project. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that the City proceed with Phase I improvements and that more information be furnished before action is taken on Phase II. 5a) Report on future use of abandoned railroad property Planning Director Loverde gave a comprehensive report on proposed plans for rezoning the railroad right of way property throughout the city. Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter, and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mavor pro tem Van Vranken. Mr. Loverde recommended that any development of abandoned railroad property be placed under the precise plan procedure. Advised that the matter of development and rezoning of subject property would be heard before the Planning Commis- sion before being presented to the Council for action. 6) Modified specifications for Silent Alarm System in new Police Facility Advised that bids had been solicited for the burglar alarm terminal display system for the Police Department and that no bids had been received. Recommended approval of the modifications to the specifications and authority to resolicit bids. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Specification No. 76-29 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING AN ALARM TERMINAL DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, pre- sented 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, the date and time for receipt of bids being hereby fixed at 11 :Q9 o'clock a. m. on Monday, March 7, 1977. -10- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 7) Storage of microfilm records with The Heart of California Corporation Advised that the City's microfilm of vital records could no longer be stored at the Los Angeles County Biscailuz Center. Presented a proposal from subject corporation for storage of these vital records in vaults in Tahoe City, California. Recom- mended acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Terms and Conditions of Storage Space Rental Agreement between The Heart of California Corporation, and the City of El Segundo, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, 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) Repeal of E1 Segundo Code Section 13. 08-115 pertaining to use of bicycle path by pedestrians Advised that as the result of recent legislation, the City's Code relating to use of bicycle paths by pedestrians should be repealed. Recommended approval of an ordinance repealing subject Code section, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 13. 08. 115 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELA- TING TO PEDESTRIAN USE OF BICYCLE PATH which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bue. 9) Bid #76 -23 for Refinishing Furniture and Accessories for the City Hall and Police Building Item A. Refinishing wood and metal furniture B. Refinishing wood furniture only Name Dowd & Koster, Inc. Commercial Interiors The Furniture Doctor Amount $22,656.00 $18,725.25 $ 6, 311.45 X4393 -11- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 X4394 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS City Manager Jones 9. Bid #76 -23 Furniture Refinishing (continued) Item Name Amount C. Refinishing metal Wilson & Hampton $12,404.00 furniture only Kenneth Johnson $ 6,229.20 D. Refinishing Dowd & Koster, Inc. $ 550.00 accessories Commercial Interiors $ 450.00 Wilson & Hampton $ 450.00 Advised that the estimated cost for architect's fees, purchasing and refinishing furniture exceeded the budgeted amount, and to stay within the budget of $95, 000, the architect's fees would be negotiated and certain items would be deleted from the purchasing and refinish- ing list. Stated that the bids from Kenneth Johnson and Commercial Interiors were incomplete. Recommended that the bids of The Furniture Doctor and Wilson and Hampton be accepted as the lowest responsible bids for Items B, C and D. The Council discussed the matter of refinishing the seats in the Council Chamber. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the seats of the Council Chamber be refinished. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bid of Kenneth Johnson and Commercial Interiors be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications and that the bid of Wilson and Hampton for metal furniture and accessory refinishing in total amount of $12, 854. 00 be accepted, the bid of The Furniture Doctor for wood refinishing only in total amount of $6, 311. 45, be accepted as the lowest respons- ible bids and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in the said respective amounts. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Appeal of John E. Shelton for relief from conditions imposed relating to development of property at 231 Marvland Street Reported that it was City policy to require property owners to improve streets and alleys in conjunction with construction of multi- family developments. Stated that subject appellant was proposing construction of apartments adjacent to an alley south of Grand Ave- nue and had requested relief from improving the easterly 50 feet of said alley. Presented three alternatives: 1) take no action and leave the alley in its present state, 2) vacate the right of way by public hearing, and 3) require the improvement as a condition of subject building permit. Mr. John E. Shelton, 317 18th Street, Manhattan Beach, stated that completion of the -alley would cause- a dangerous traffic hazard and that development expense would be prohibitive as it appeared that sewer and water lines would require relocating. Mr. Tom Forrer, 836 East Grand Avenue, stated that in the fifteen years he has lived there, no one has used the alley. Stated he was obliged to pay for filling the area as a condition of his -12- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977 X439s b. Director of Public Works (continued) improvements and if the alley is required to be extended, he would be assessed for undoing what the Engineering Department required him to do in the first place. Stated he has had land slippage and extension of the alley would cause a more serious situation. Further stated that the sewer line lies underneath two 40 foot Eucalyptus trees and he would not like to see the trees cut down. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that this matter be tabled until the next regular City Council meeting. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Rockhold Noes: Councilman Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance regulating burglary and robbery alarm systems, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 921 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.48 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS Which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that further reading be 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: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 14. NEW BUSINESS City Manager Jones stated that a mailgram had been received from Governor Brown requesting answers to questions relating to water conservation methods the City will be taking in view of the present California drought. The City Manager stated that the City already had made plans for reduction of water use. The Mayor and councilmen made several suggestions for conserving water and asked the City Manager to respond to the Governors communication. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 9 :20 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: GL�C�/Lc.Q� e- /1 aerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk L. Balmer, 1 ayor -13- Council Minutes Feb. 15, 1977