Loading...
1977 JUL 19 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO July 19, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on July 19, 1977 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Chamber of Commerce President, Clint Richmond. 3. INVOCATION Mr. Floyd Carr delivered the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Councilmen None 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Bue advised that meetings are now being held in Lawndale, that he had been elected vice - chairman and Mr. Jim Ramsey elected chairman. b. Airport Variance Hearin - Noise. Councilman Nagel reported that Mr. Lee Dolley, who represented E1 Segundo at subject hearing, proposed that the City notify the State Department of Transportation that it would like to share in the reports that flow from the Airport to CALTRANS and be allowed to comment on the reports. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel moved, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that CALTRANS be advised that E1 Segundo would like the opportunity to review and comment on reports emanating from the Airport to CALTRANS on subject matter. Motion carried. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 5, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded y Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Expense Check Nos. 1513 through 1519 on Expense Check Register No. 25, in total amount of $3,893.68, Expense Check Nos. 1520 through.1539 on Expense Check Register No. 1 in total amount of $2,299.49, and Warrant Nos. 55939 through 56128 on Demand Register Summaries No. 1 and 2 in total amount of $447,382.58. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved for payment from the respective funds as indicated on subject Register Summaries. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -X4F;nh 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont'd) c. Bid No. 76 -35 - Sale of ammunition casings Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the 18,000 rounds of .38 cal. brass ammunition casings, no longer required by the Police Department, are here- by declared surplus, and that the bid received from Western Reloading Inc., of $27.00/M rounds, being the highest bid received, be accepted. Motion carried. d. Claim of Homer and Hazel Buck for loss and damage of personal property on March 1, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject claim be denied and that the claimant be so advised. Motion carried. 8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. City of Manhattan Beach, request to join them in urging the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to examine alternate alignments to the proposed Rosecrans Avenue fuel oil pipeline City Manager Jones advised that subject pipeline was one the Council had requested the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to develop as an alternative to trucking the fuel oil to the Scattergood Plant. Further advised that staff concurred with suggested alignment in Rosecrans Avenue to Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, then north on Highland/Vista del Mar, east on Grand Avenue to the Scattergood Plant. After discussion by staff and the Council, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject letter be received and filed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Rockhold and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen Nagel and Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None Councilman Nagel stated that he was not opposing the Rosecrans alignment, but objected to responding to a city's request in this manner. Councilman Van Vranken stated he agreed with Councilman Nagel. 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Agreement with E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce for pro- motional services during the 1977 -78 fiscal year Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the Chamber of Commerce for 1977 -78 promotional services, 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 -2- Council Minutes July 19, 1977 X 4507 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (cont'd) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo he is hereby authorized to execute ment for and on behalf of said city City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: that be and said agree - and the Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Purchase of variable resistance Universal gym equip- ment for new Police Facility Advised that suitable equipment for the city's purposes was only available from Universal Equipment Company, which had submitted a bid of $3,901.72 for subject equipment. Further advised the equipment would be used by the Police officers for physical training and that one -half the cost would be paid by the Police Officers'Association. Recom- mended that Council waive regular purchasing procedures and authorize procurement from Universal Equipment Company. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that standard bidding procedures be waived and that the bid of Universal Equipment Company for a variable resistance Universal gym in total amount of $3,901.72 be accepted, and that purchase order 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 City Manager Jones advised that negotiations with the Employ- ees' Association had reached an impasse and he would like to report to the Council in an executive session immediately following the Council meeting. b) City Attorney Allen 1) Extension of Financial Savings and Loan trailer permit Advised that negotiations had been in progress for a permanent location for Financial Savings & Loan Association in the International Center and indications had been that a definite location could be established within sixty days. Recommended that Council continue his obligation for reporting on this matter until the second meeting in September. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject matter be deferred until September 20, 1977. Motion carried. c) Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Plans and Specification No. 77 -3 for application of slurry seal on various streets Advised that all the streets west of Sepulveda and north of E1 Segundo Boulevard had been treated with slurry seal method in the past four years except those streets where storm drain or sewer constructions had been contemplated. Presented a map showing the streets to be treated where -3- Council Minutes July 19, 1977 •' X 4 :0 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (cont'd) pipeline construction had recently been completed. Advised that the project was exempt from the requirements of the Environmental Control Act. Recommended approval of the specifications and that authority be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECI- FICATION NO. 77 -3 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING AND APPLICATION OF SLURRY SEAL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City Council on this date, be approved, and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby in- vited under said notice and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instruc- ted to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form, and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, August 8, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Plans and Specification No. 77 -6 for pavement overlay/ resurfacing on certain streets Advised that it was desirable from a pavement maintenance standpoint and correction of drainage irregularities, to resurface portions of E1 Segundo Boulevard from Kansas Street to 462 feet easterly, E1 Segundo Boulevard from the alley east of Main Street to Standard Street and Grand Avenue between Whiting and Concord Streets. Advised that the project was exempt from the requirements of the Environ- mental Control Act. Recommended approval of the speci- fications and authority to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECI- FICATION NO. 77 -6 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT AND RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City Council on this date, be approved, and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said notice and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said notice to be given and published in time, form, and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, August 8, 1977. -4- Council Minutes July 19, 1977 X a ;n9 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS (cont'd) Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Test of Water Meter removed from 617 Illinois Court Reported that subject meter had been tested in a laboratory acceptable to Mr. White and staff in Mr. White's presence. The tests showed the meter to be within acceptable standards. Stated the laboratory report indicated that the high record- ing could only be caused by excessive water usage or an incorrectly read meter, which had already been determined was not the case. Recommended that proceedings be imple- mented for collection of the outstanding water bill through Small Claims Court. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that payment for the outstanding water bill at 617 Illinois Court be turned over to Small Claims Court for collection. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Rockhold Absent: Councilman None Councilman Nagel stated he hoped that in the event similar problems arise in the future, that a policy be established to test the meter in the presence of the owner if other methods of resolvinq the matter have not been successful, and it be brought before the Council as soon as possible if the dispute cannot be resolved any other way. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance extending interim zoning prohibiting construction on abandoned railroad right -of -way between the easterly line of Center Street and the westerly line of Sepulveda Boulevard City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 940 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION UPON, IMPROVEMENT TO. AND THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ABANDONED SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. At this time, Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in these proceedings, and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken. -5- Council Minutes July 19, 1977 X 4 510 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont'd) Thereafter, 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, Rockhold, and Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer City Attorney Allen stated he would like to discuss in execu- tive session a matter of potential or threatened litigation. The Mayor asked City Attorney Allen to explain the purpose of the interim zoning ordinance. Mr. Allen stated that the ordinance would extend the moratorium on building in the rail- road right -of -way which had recently been abandoned, for an additional eight months for the purpose of allowing time for the Planning Department, Planning Commission and the Public Works Department to consider what kinds of development should be established in this particular right -of -way. Stated that the grade of the property falls off in some places and before any building is permitted, there should be a study by the Planning Commission to determine exactly what grade should be established in order to eliminate any sewer, storm drain, traffic, or other problems. The moratorium will permit the Planning Commission and staff to study what kind of uses are proper in order to establish the correct zoning of the property. 12. NEW BUSINESS None 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Harry Cogan, 336 Hillcrest Street, stated he thought the proposed Department of Water and Power pipeline may have resulted from comments he and Mr. Jones had made, that it would be much more economical than trucking in the fuel oil. Stated that the noise from the trucks made it impossible to sleep in the back bedrooms of his house. Asked that the Council support the pipeline installation. Further stated that auto- mobile damage had been caused by air -borne emissions from the Scattergood Plant and that talks were being held with the Air Quality Board about this matter. b. City Manager Jones reported on property assessments in E1 Segundo. Stated that the Assessor had informed the city that a 6.3% increase in total assessed valuation could be expected this year, but the assessment notifications actually reflected from 50% to 110% increases. Further stated that only about 50% of all the total parcels in the city were reassessed this year, but there was about an 8- million dollar decrease in personal property assessments from the previous year, primarily resulting from Xerox going out of the computer business and liquidating a large part of that business, and a decrease in the inventory of aerospace companies. c. Councilman Nagel advised that Assemblywoman Marilyn Ryan would hold an open forum in the Woman's Club at 7:30 July 20, 1977 and urged everyone to attend and participate in the discussions. -6- Council Minutes July 19, 1977 X4;11 14. RECESS At the hour of 7:55 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 9:20 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 15. ADJOURNMENT No further business this session, motion meeting adjourn, the p.m. APPROVED: E. L. Ba mer, Mayor appearing to come before the Council at was made, seconded and carried that the hour of adjournment being 9 :25 o'clock Respectfully submitted, Valerie a. burrowes, City-C-1-617 -7- Council Minutes July 19, 1977