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1977 OCT 04 CC MIN - 6X 4 :61 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO October 4, 1977 CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on October 4, 1977, at 7:10 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 Councilman Van Vranken. 3. INVOCATION Councilman Bue gave the invocation for the meeting. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Bue reported that the counselor was having difficulty finding quarters large enough to accommodate counsel- ing the young people, as well as families, and that with the help of the School Board and the city staff, he hoped this matter would be resolved in the very near future. b. Noise Variance Hearing. Councilman Nagel reported that the State Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, had rejected that portion of the Los Angeles Airport's report pertaining to equalization of north and south runway traffic, that CAL - TRANS had asked for more information on the number of aircraft operating between the north and south complexes, and that they would insist on some short term plans, as well as long range proposals for better equalization of aircraft operations. Stated that the new noise regulations, which will be adopted by LAX, provide for a progres- sive formula for reduction of aircraft noise to be accomplished by 1984. c. Noise Task Force. Councilman Nagel advised that he had been appointed to serve on a Noise Task Force composed of representatives from the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties, to act as consultants to the Environ- mental Protection Agency on noise pollution abatement efforts and noise problems surrounding airports and communities in general. Explained that this would not involve any expense to the city, that his expenses would be paid by the organization. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Minutes of the regular-City Council meeting held September 20, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the minutes of subject meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. i, 7. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) b. Warrants No. 56712 through 56989 on Demand Register Summary No. 7, and Expense Checks No. 1608 through 1631 on Expense Check Register No. 6, in total amount of $736,985.89 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Sue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None c. Request to conduct open /promotional examination for position of Stenographer -Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that approval be granted to conduct subject examination. Motion carried. d. Request to conduct open /promotional examination for position of Secretary Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that approval be granted to conduct subject examination. Motion carried. e. Request to conduct open /promotional examination for position of Acquatics Supervisor Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that approval be granted to conduct subject examination. Motion carried. 8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None 9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. State of California Solid Waste Management Board, resolution approving the County of Los Angeles as the local enforcement agency for El Segundo There being no objections, the Mayor ordered subject resolution received and filed. b. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County Mr. Bill Cox, president, spoke of the changes being made in the organization, that it had been reorganized naming an advisory group, also an executive director had been hired. Reported that more action would be taken in regard to legislation in Sacramento affecting cities and that he would like the city to consider joining. Invited council members to attend the next meeting. 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Elimination of Police Desk Clerk classification, approval of Police Service Officer classification Advised that dispatching duties no longer exist due to the change in the communications system in the Police Department. Recommended that the classification of Police Desk Clerk be eliminated and that a new job descrip- tion and classification for Police Service Officer be approved at a salary in the some range as that of Police Desk Clerk. Advised that the Police Officers' Association had concurred with the changes. -2- Council Minutes October 4, 1977 X4563 a. City Manager Jones 1) (continued) Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the classification of Police Desk Clerk be deleted from the Administrative Code and a classification of Police Service Officer be added in the same salary range as Police Desk Clerk. Motion carried. 2) Damaged Police Vehicle Requested that Unit No. 133, which had sustained major damages, be declared surplus property and authorization given to solicit bids for sale of said vehicle. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that subject Police vehicle be declared surplus property, that bids be solicited for the sale of some to the highest bidder. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Amendment to Agreement with El Segundo Unified School District for continuation of CETA Title VI provisions Stated that this was an extension to the existing student apprentice agreement for an additional year, to expire September 30, 1978. Recom- mended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to CETA Title VI contract, dated October 1, 1977, between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Unified School District, for one year's extension, 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 amendment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said amendment for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest the some. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balm -er Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Agreement with Los Angeles County for renewal of Student Apprentice Program under CETA Title I Advised this agreement would extend the program through September 30, 1978, providing funding for twelve positions. Recommended approval. -3- Council Minutes October 4, 1977 X -4 544 a. City Manager Jones 4) continued Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of C ETA, Title I Contract, dated October 1, 1977, between the County of Los Angeles 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 contract be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said contract for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest the some. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Purchase of Xerox Word Processing Equipment Stated that he had further reviewed the terms and conditions for purchasing subject equipment and that he wished to withdraw his recommen- dati on . 6) Purchase of Federal Surplus Property through California Office of Emergency Services Advised that federal property had been purchased in the past at a savings to the city. Recommended continued participation in this program which will require adoption of a resolution authorizing certain personnel to make such purchases and the filing of an Assurance of Compliance form. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Resolution No. 2809 naming five city employees who shall be auth- orized to acquire federal surplus property from the California State Agency for Surplus Property, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Assurance of Compliance Form on behalf of the city and the City Manager be authorized and directed to file such supplemental documents as are necessary to participate in the Surplus Personal Property Program. Motion carried. IrM Council Minutes October 4,1977 a. City Manager Jones (continued) 7) Advised that he would like to meet with the Council in Executive Session regarding a personnel matter. b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt Presented a resolution declaring intention to provide for abatement of rubbish, which had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau as being a nuisance on certain properties listed in the resolution, and giving notice of a public hearing in this matter to be held before the City Council on October 18, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2810 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2810 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Bids on Specification No. 77 -3, slurry seal on certain streets Advised that bids had been resolicited on subject project and received on September 6, 1977, as follows: Name Amount of Bid Ted R. Jenkins Company $17,330.76 Chamber -Mix Concrete, Inc. $ 19,401 .72 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo duly advertised for bids for slurry sealing certain streets in accordance with Specification No. 77 -3; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on September 26, 1977; and -5- Council Minutes October 4,1977 X 4566 b. Director of Public Works 2) Specification No. 77 -3 (continued) WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Ted R. Jenkins Company in total amount of $17,330.76 was the lowest respons- ible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Ted R. Jenkins Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor 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 Ted R. Jenkins Company are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. 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 3) Agreement for Federal Aid Highway Projects Reported that termination of subject agreement would require the return of monies received, that under the terms of the agreement, the city would have the prerogative to decline use of the funds, but if funds are accepted, it would be necessary to abide by the rules and regulations set forth in the agreement. City Attorney Allen advised that the agreement is signed, there would agreement would apply. if the city did not accept funds after be nothing to which the terms of the After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, subject matter was continued until the next regular City Council meeting. 4) Amendment to Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Plan Stated the County had found subject plan inadequate and had prepared an amendment for approval by the city. Recommended adoption of a resolu- tion concurring with the amendments. Motion was made-by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: -6- Council Minutes octobey 4, 1977 x 4 671 b . Director of Public Works 4) Amendment to Solid Waste Management Plan (Cont'd) RESOLUTION NO. 2811 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA CONCURRING WITH AMENDMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2811 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. County Service Area. Councilman Nagel stated he thought there were benefits to be gained in having a County Service Area and favored submitting another application through the Local Agency Formation Commission. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel that the City of El Segundo take the position of applicant for said Service Area and present it to LAFCO. Motion failed to carry for lack of a second. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel stated he was concerned about the plight of some senior citizens in the city whose incomes are inadequate for proper care and those who may be feeble and indigent. Asked staff for a proposal for gathering this type of information to determine the needs and that it be presented to the Council in approximately six weeks. City Manager Jones advised that staff would make a survey. 10. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 11. RECESS At the hour of 8:20 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a personnel session. At the hour of 9:00 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened all members being present and answering roll call. 12. ADJOURNMENT 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 Mr. James G. Morgan, who served on the Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission and on the City Council, who passed away on September 23, 1977, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:02 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: 6-1 q /$116 E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City er '7 Council Minutes October 4, 1977