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1977 MAR 01 CC MINX,439 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO March 1, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 1, 1977 at 7 :00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director of Building Safety Dalgleish ledthe salute to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Councilman Bue 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. Joe Doherty from the Civil Defense Preparedness Agency presented slides and reported on the effects electromagnetic pulse would have on communications equipment. Recommended that the Emergency Operations Center be provided with protection from EMP. City Manager Jones advised that if the Council approved the con- cept, Staff would make formal application for matching funds and bring the matter back to the Council for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the concept of electromagnetic pulse protection for the Emergency Operations Center be accepted. Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Public Hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Report for expansion of Recreation Park The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on subject Environmental Impact Report and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her 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 City Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde advised that the Draft Environmental Impact Report had been approved by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 917, and recommended certification by the City Council. Councilman Nagel stated he would like more time to review the report. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter, there was no response. There being no objections, the Mayor directed that this hearing be continued until the next regular City Council meeting to be held March 15, 1977. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None Council Minutes March 1, 1977 a Y% 9- 3`17 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority, Board of Directors Councilman Van Vranken reported that the budget and personnel procedures had been adopted, recruitment of personnel was in progress and the Authority would start functioning as an individual agency in the near future. b. National League of Cities, Environmental Quality Committee Councilman Nagel advised that he would attend a meeting in Washington, D. C. next week and planned on meeting with other organizations interested in noise problems. Stated he would inquire about allocation and disbursement of Public Works Employment Act Funds and would participate in a work session with the California delegation regarding waste water treatment and Hyperion Plant problems. c. Southern California Rapid Transit District, City Selection Committee Councilman Nagel reported that a meeting is scheduled for filling the seat on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) which deals with annexations, representing the cities in Los Angeles County. Stated that the present representative, Mr. Joe Finkbinder, had indicated his willingness to serve another term and that if the Council had no objections, he would cast his vote for Mr. Finkbinder. No objections were expressed by the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held February 15, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants 54222 through 54367 on Demand Register Summary No. 20 and Expense Checks 1348 through 1367 on Expense Check Register No. 16, in total amount of $617, 081. 12. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that subject 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. Closed - promotional examinations for positions of Police Sergeant and Police Captain Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that subject examinations be conducted as specified in the notices thereof. Motion carried. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. City of Inglewood resolution requesting Los Angeles Department of Airport to request a landing threshold shift at LAX Councilman Nagel reported that this would not be a significant change in noise level in E1 Segundo, just a change in the noise pattern. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried, that the resolution be filed. -2- Council Minutes March 1, 1977 AA398 10. 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) b. South Bay Cities Association regarding study of the formation of a South Bay County Councilman Bue reported that proposals had been received from area colleges to make a study and that this letter was a request to determine whether there would be interest in pursuing the study and the extent of the financial commitment for the study. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that response be made indicating E1 Segundo I s interest in a study, but to decline financial participation at this time. Motion carried. C. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors request for city's position regarding a two -year moratorium on reassessment of residential property in Los Angeles County The Mayor ordered the letter filed. d. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors request to support the Board's position for continued use of Mission Canyon Landfill Site Director of Public Works Glickman reported on the importance of retaining subject site. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Council go on record as strongly support- ing the Mission Canyon Landfill Site. Motion carried. City Manager Jones advised that a staff member would attend the hearing in Los Angeles. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Bid No. 76 -24 for various sizes of fire hose Name Halprin Supply Wardlaw Fire Equipment The American Rubber Manufacturing Co. A m o u n t of B i d 5 Sections 1" Hose $283.75 $278.75 $272.50 11 Sections 1 -1/2" Hose $636.35 $638.00 $693.00 29 Sections 3" Hose $3,709. 10 $3, 755.50 $3, 813.50 Stated that Fire Chief Baron had determined that a nozzle is avail- able for use with the 1 -1/2" hose that would permit delivery of a greater stream of water and, therefore, requested the Council delete this item until research is made into the adaptability of the nozzle. Recommended that the low bid for the 1" and 3" hoses be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the 1 -1/2" hose be deleted from subject bid and all bids received for said item be rejected, that the bid of Halprin Supply for the 3" hose in total amount of $3, 931.65 including sales tax be accepted, the bid of The American Rubber Company for the 1" hose in total amount of $288. 85 including sales tax be accepted, and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -3- Council Minutes March 1, 1977 X4399 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a, City Manager Jones (continued) 2) Employment of Paterson and Taggart as counsel for meet and confer sessions Recommended that subject firm be retained as special counsel in meet and confer sessions for negotiating agreements with the E1 Segundo Employees Association at $75. 00 per hour for actual hours worked. Also recommended that Mr. Fred Weiner of the Police Planning and Research Group be added as a member of the city's negotiating team. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the firm of attorneys, Paterson and Taggart be retained to act as negotiator for the city in meet and confer sessions for a fee of $75. 00 per hour, and that Mr. Fred Weiner be added as a member of the city's negotiating team. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Equipment Replacement Schedule for heavy fire apparatus Fire Chief Baron presented four recommendations and justifica- tions for changing the present replacement schedule for fire equipment: a) Increase present replacement schedule for heavy fire apparatus from 20 to 25 years. b) Replace 1959 Seagrave 85 -foot aerial ladder truck two years ahead of present schedule and purchase a 75 -foot Telesquirt as replacement. c) Purchase a 2 -man squad - utility apparatus in 1977 d) Purchase a 55 -foot snorkel -pump apparatus as replace- ment for next pump purchase (1980) City Manager Jones recommended that the aforementioned concept be approved for inclusion in the proposed 1977 -78 fiscal budget. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the concept of the recommended changes in replacement schedule by the Fire Chief be accepted and presented in the next fiscal year budget. Motion carried. 4) Statement of Assurances for Federal Revenue Sharing Stated that in order to qualify under the Federal Revenue Sharing Act of 1976, it would be necessary to complete a Statement of Assur- ances for Entitlement Period No. 8. Recommended that the require- ment for special auditing be waived since the city records are audited annually by an outside firm, and that subject Statement of Assurances be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Statement of Assurances for Federal Revenue Sharing Entitlement Period No. 8, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution, a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -4- Council Minutes March 1, 1977 XAAOO BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Statement of Assurances 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 5) Change Order No. 1 to General Electric Company contract Recommended that the provisions for installing the radio systems antenna in the Emergency Operations Center be deleted from the con- tract with General Electric and that authority be granted to issue a purchase order to Mobile Communications Services in the amount of $288. 00 for this work. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that Change Order No. 1 to the contract with General Electric Mobile Radio Department, deleting installation of radio sys- tem antenna, at a total reduction in cost 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 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 Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the proposal from Mobile Communications Services for installation of certain antenna in the Emergency Oper- ations Center, dated November 27, 1976, be accepted and purchase order issued to said company in amount of $288. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. City Attorney Allen 1) Resolution authorizing destruction of certain records in the office of the City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2757 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 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 -5- Council Minutes March 1, 1977 X444 O 1 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS b. City Attorney Allen (continued) 2) Ordinance permitting destruction of duplicate records Advised that the law permits destruction of duplicate records without going through the elaborate procedures required for destruc- tion of original records and presented an ordinance authorizing said procedure, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAP- TER 2.56 THERETO RELATING TO DESTRUC- TION OF RECORDS which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 3) Xerox Corporation -vs- City of El Segundo et al Advised that the Xerox Corporation was suing the County of Los Angeles and numerous cities, including E1 Segundo, for recovery of money that had been paid by way of property taxation. Stated that County Counsel had indicated it would defend the suit and, therefore, on February 25, 1977 said complaint was forwarded to that office. C. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Increase in water meter installation charges Presented a report on dates that current water meter installation rates had been established in various surrounding cities and a review of E1 Segundo's labor costs in connection with installation of the small size meters. Recommended that residential meter installation charges be fixed at $300 and $350 and all other meter installations be charged at the actual cost of labor, material and equipment. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Director of Public Works recommendation be accepted and that a resolution be prepared changing water meter installation charges as recommended. Motion carried. 2) Report on appeal of Mr. John E. Shelton for improvement of alley between Maryland and Lomita Streets Advised that subject appeal had been reviewed and it appeared a City contribution would be justified for the removal and reconstruc- tion of the sewer connection in the area. Stated that the total cost of all improvements to complete the alley had been estimated at $ 7500 and any city contribution would reduce the cost to each of the two property owners who would be assessed. Recommended that the alley construction be required as a condition of the issuance of a building permit to Mr. Shelton. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the building permit be granted Mr. Shelton without the condition that the alley be improved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen Bue and Nagel Absent: Councilmen None -6- Council Minutes March 1, 1977 X X40 2 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS C. Director of Public Works (continued) 3) Change Order No. 13 to Ray Wilson Company contract Presented subject Change Order for alterations to the target retrieval system in the police building, replacing the previous system, at an additional cost of $4, 537. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Change Order No. 13 to the contract with Ray Wilson Company for replacement of the target retrieval system in total amount of $4, 537, 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, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance relating to pedestrian use of bicycle path, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 922 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 Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 13. NEW BUSINESS None 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 15. ADJOURNMENT Nagel, Rockhold, Mayor Balmer No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. James Bondurant, long time resident of the city and Paul Vidmar, former bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: P Z A ads" E. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, 77 ty Clerk -7- Council Minutes March 1, 1977