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1977 JUL 05 CC MINX 4447 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO JULY 5, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on July 5, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Director of Finance Weber. 3. INVOCATION Father McNulty of St. Anthony's Catholic Church delivered the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilman Rockhold 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Noise Abatement Committee Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Mr. Jack Trystman, 1041 East Acacia Avenue, be appointed to subject committee. Motion carried. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 21, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants 55606 through 55938 on Demand Register Summary No. 28 and Expense Checks 1497 through 1512 on Expense Check Register No. 24 in total amount of $584,008.58 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold -1- Council Minutes July 5, 1977 -4498 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) c. Burroughs Corporation vs. City of El Segundo et al No. C- 193999 for recovery of taxes on property allegedly overassessed Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the action of the City Attorney in forwarding subject suit to the County Prosecutor, for appropriate defense for the City of El Segundo, be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS City of Walnut, Resolution opposing SB287 urging defeat in Committee on Local Government There being no objections, the Mayor ordered subject communication received and filed. 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Request from Aerospace Corporation for renewal of permit to discharge firearms for ballistics tests Advised that investigations had been made by the Police Department and it was Staff's recommendation that the permit be extended for an additional year. Councilman Van Vranken advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the subject permit be extended until June 30, 1978. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken 2) Cancellation of Contract with Larry's Towing Service Advised that subject contractor had requested a substantial increase in fees, amounting to approximately 73 %. Recommended the contract be cancelled in accordance with the termination clause and permission granted to invite new bids for this service. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the contract with Larry's 24 Hour Towing, Inc. be cancelled and that bids be solicited for towing service for the city. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold -2- Council Minutes July 5, 1977 10. b. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) a. City Manager Jones 3) Extension of permits for 18 temporary trailers at Rockwell International 2250 East Mariposa Avenue Advised that subject company had not complied with the permit extension require- ments and, therefore, staff recommended that the request for further extension of the trailer permits be denied. Mr. John McMullen, Manager of Industrial Planning, Rockwell International, stated t at p ans or new facilities to replace the temporary trailers had been discontinued since the B -1 Program had not been approved. Requested that time be allowed to phase out removal of the trailers as the personnel force is reduced; that all the trailers could be removed by the end of November. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report on November 1, 1977 in the event the trailers are not removed. 4) Adjustments in Salary Ranges of Management - Confidential Classifications Recommended subject classification ranges be increased 6-1/2% . Advised that salary adjustment of individuals would be made on performance evaluation and that Staff would atempt to make an in -house classification study before the next salary adjustments are due. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2786 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A2.010 OF CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Requested a brief Executive Session with the Council immediately following the meeting to report on negotiating proceedings with the General Employees Association. City Attorney Allen 1) Resolution granting conditional permit to Los Angeles Yellow Cab to operate a taxicab business in El Segundo Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that resolution, entitled: -3- Council Minutes July 5, 1977 y' 4500 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) b. City Attorney RESOLUTION NO.2787 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO GOLDEN STATE TRANSIT CORPORATION, DBA "LOS ANGELES YELLOW CAB," TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 2) Resolution granting conditional permit to City Cab Company to operate a taxicab business in El Segundo Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2788 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO LOS ANGELES CITY CAB CO., INC., DBA "CITY CAB CO., " TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken, Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Counci I man Rockhold 3) Lawsuit of Dautrich et al vs. City of El Segundo et al Requested that subject matter be discussed in an Executive Session, following the regular Council meeting. c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Specification No. 76-6, Street Improvement and Parking Lot Construction Phase of the Expansion of Recreation Park - Phase 1 Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not partici- pate in discussion or action of subject project, and therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken. Reported that bids had been received on subject project on June 27, 1977, which bids were as follows: -4- Council Minutes July 5, 1977 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) c. Director of Public Works Glickman ,x 450. Name Amount of Bid Clarke Contracting Corp. $238,672.00 Nelson & Belding Contracting Corp. $243,179.06 Sully - Miller Contracting Co. $255,000.00 Harmon-B.J. Gladd Construction Co. $302,431.26 Griffith Company $304,255.00 AQ used that some grading and filling of the railroad right -of -way hctv._ ;, Pine Avenue and Center Street had been included in subject specifiC&ic 'I:� using excavations from the Mosaic Tile site. Stated that Chevron U.S.A., owners of the railroad property, had given permission for this operation in a letter agree- ment. Recommended Council approve the agreement and accept the low bid of Clarke Contracting Corporation for this work. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Letter Agreement from Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. granting permission for the City of El Segundo to enter the railroad right -of -way situated between Sierra Street and Center Street, 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 pro tempore 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 and Mayor pro to :, Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Not Voting: Mayor Balmer Thereafter, motion was mode by Councilman Bue, seconded by Coun,.iImut. Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for Street Improvement and Parking Lot Construction Phase of the Expansion of Recreation Park in accordance with Specification No. 76-6; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on June 27, 1977; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Clarke Contracting Corporation, in total amount of $238,672.00 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, .BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Clarke Contracting Corporation, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and -5- Council Miriutas July 5, 1977 ,X45[1 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) c. Director of Public Works Glickman BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem of said city be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the city and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Clarke Contracting Corporation are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 2) Specification No. 74 -20, Construction of Storm Drain Lateral 1 -C in portions of Oak Avenue, Penn Street, Walnut Avenue and McCarthy Court between Sheldon Street and Imperial Avenue Recommended approval of subject Plans and Specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, thcr the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATION NO. 74 -20 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DR�.IN LATERIAL 1-C IN PORTIONS OF OAK AVENUE, PENN STREET, WALNUT AVENUE AND McCARTHY COURT BETWEEN SHELDON STREET AND IMPERIAL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City Council on this date, be and the same are hereby approved and a copy placed on file ire the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealded bids be arid the same are hereby invited under said NOTICE and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to causesaid NOTICE to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being hereby fixed of 11 :00 o'clock on Monday, August 8, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold 3) Change Order No. 17 to Ray Wilson Company Civic Center Contract Advised that subject Change Order includes several minor modifications and one major change in the fire sprinkler system in the jail area, totaling $3,796.85 Stated that he felt there had been some design omission in connection with this work, but had been unsuccessful in negotiating financial assistance from the contractor or the architect. -6- Council Minutes July 5, 1977 ­X -,4503 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (continued) c. Director of Public Works Glickman Recommended that staff be given authority to try, within legal means, to obtain funds from the architect for a portion of the cost of this change. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 17 to Ray Wilson Company contract, in total amount of $3,796.85 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; and further, that staff be authorized to attempt recovery of funds expended as the result of the redesign of the sprinkler system in the jail area. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Stated that the Water Superintendent had reported that water consumption for the month of June was down seventeen percent from June of last year and he wanted to thank the people of El Segundo for cooperating in the conservation effort. I]. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Resolution requesting Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to establish a Witness /Victim Coordinator Program. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2789 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO TAKE ACTION TO AID VICTIMS AND WITNESSES SERVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICTS WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold b. Ordinance prohibiting construction on abandoned railroad right -of -way between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he would not partici- pate in discussion or action on the above matter. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that action on subject ordinance be deferred until the next regular Council meeting. Motion carried, Mayor Balmer not voting. -7- Council Minutes July 5, 1977 _,x4504 11 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) c. Ordinance changing zone of Aerospace property located on east side of Douglas Street, south of El Segundo Boulevard (PP 7 -74) City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 939 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 unanimously carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. At this time, Councilman Van Vranken, stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion of this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken 12. NEW BUSINESS None 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 14. RECESS At the hour of 7:45 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an executive session in the Mayor's office to discuss salary negotiations and possible litigation. At the hour of 8 :15 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call. Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer. 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Doris Swanson, who passed away on June 2, 1977, wife of former Councilman, Walter W. Swanson; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8 :18 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: e - 3 a-4, L. mer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, i i� Valerie A. Burrowes, City er -8- Council Minutes JUIy J, ! 7