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1977 OCT 18 CC MINX 4568 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO October 18, 1977 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on October 18, 1977, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall . 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Director of Finance James Weber. 3. INVOCATION Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrew's Catholic Church delivered the invocation. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a . Public Hearing on amendment to Land Use Element and Land Use Element Map of General Plan Mayor pro tem Van Vranken announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mail- ing the notices were in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Associate John Chiu advised that the purpose of the amendment was to bring the Land Use Element and Map up to date by conforming them to the actual use of the property. Described the location and type of changes pro- posed on four parcels of land which had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. 932. Further stated that an environ- mental review had been made of the proposed changes, resulting in the issuance of a Negative Declaration. Recommended certification by the Council . The Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak either for or in opposition to the proposed changes. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Negative Declaration covering the amendments to the Land Use Element and Land Use Element Map of the General Plan be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2812 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND -USE ELEMENT AND THE LAND -USE ELEMENT MAP 4599 which was read, be adopted. On rol I call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2812 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer b. Public Hearing on abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at four locations in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 2810 The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of posting and mailing the notices were in the City Clerk's file. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Captain Robert Marsh, Fire Prevention Bureau, advised that none of the four properties listed in the Resolution of Intention had en cleaned satisfactor- ily, and handed the Council photographs taken on this :.re of the properties in question. Each council member examined the photograp;ls. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if anyone present wished to address the Council in this matter. Mrs. Chris. Sherrill, 321 Whiting Street, asked what action was going to be to en regarding the clean up of the property across the street at 324 Whiting Street. Capt. Marsh stated this property was not one of the four parcels being considered tonight and since he had not viewed the property, he could not respond, but that if there is a problem, the Fire PreveritIon Bureau would take appropriate action. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Council overrule all objections and authorize the Street Super- intendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from properties listed in Resolution of Intention No. 2810. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Airport Noise. Councilman Nagel reported that the State had rejected the explanation of w y the Airport cannot more evenly divide the airplane departures between the north and south complexes. Stated the FAA had indicated it would work out the departure procedures with airport personnel, but at the present time, the FAA is working on new descent profiles, after which they will spend time on trying to equalize the north and south traffic. -2- Council Minutes October 18,1977 45"d0 b. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that the Executive Boarclwould meet with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on October 20, 1977 regarding county reform and why citizens are dissatisfied with present govern- ment, and on the implementation of AB1533 which does not directly affect El Segundo; it deals with annexing unincorporated islands of 100 acres or less without holding an election of the people in that area. c. Councilman Nagel announced that on Thursday there will be a hearing by the Airport at the Proud Bird for the purpose of taking testimony on proposed noise control regulations which eventually would be adopted by the L.A. City Council as a city ordinance. Stated he would be attending and would be happy to hear from anyone who wished to make a presentation or offer suggestions. d. Mayor pro tempore Van Vranken reported he attended a meeting last Saturday with Assemblywoman Marylin Ryan who reviewed legislative action during the last session. Stated she was of the opinion that a special session would not be called on property tax relief. Stated he also received a staff study of the Jarvis Initiative and discussions were had on fireworks in the South Bay area. e. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Bue reported that the pro em o funding had not yet been resolved. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Nagel requested that Item c) be removed from the Calendar for open discussion. a. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting and the Regular City Council meeting held October 4, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject minutes be approved as written. Motion carried. b. Warrants No. 56990 through 57144 on Demand Register Summary No. 8 and Expense Checks No. 1632 through 1652 on Expense Check Register No. 7 in total amount of $637,535.26 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject warrants and expense checks be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer d. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for transfer of Beer and Wine License, Employees Food Services, Inc. 2222 E. Imperial Hwy. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. e. Change Order No. 6, I.T.T. Contract for Civic Center Telecommunications System Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject change order in total amount of $66.21 be approved and the Mayor pro tem authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried. -3- Council Minutes October 18,1977 4:x'71 f. Change Order No. 3 to Fidelity Sound Systems, Inc., contract for the Civic Center Communications System Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nage!, that subject change order in total amount of $600 be approved and the Mayor pro tem authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried. g. Resolution authorizing destruction of records in office of City Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2813 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUN DO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING 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 and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer h. Claim of Benjamin Warden for personal injuries sustained in a city park on September 4, 1977 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject claim be denied. Motion carried. 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR c. Bids for purchase of one stump cutter Councilman Nagel questioned the need for this piece of equipment. City Manager Jones stated it had been included in the budget and that the survey showed it would pay for itself in about one and one -half years. Further stated that only one bid, from Vermeer - California, had been received on this size equipment. Councilman Nagel asked that staff see that the city's insurance covered the operating of this machine and that strict operating standards be set out. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the bid of Vermeer- California be accepted for one tree stump cutter in total amount of $10,356.26 including sales tax; that $1200 be transferred from the Parks Division Account No. 5120 -68 to the General Fund for purchase of this item, and that a purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer -4- Council Minutes October 18,1977 4 X72 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Post Associated Newspapers, announcing new publication in the South Bay area There being no objections, Mayor pro tem ordered the communication filed. b. Browning- Ferris Industries (BFI) request to negotiate a two -year extension of its contract for residential rubbish collection Mr. Jim Landstrom of BFI stated his company was requesting a short extension of its contract on t e act that inflation had exceeded anyone's projection, that the Palos Verdes land fill site was scheduled to be closed in mid 1980, and that the company estimated at least three more years of useful life in the trucks pur- chased in 1972 to meet the city's specifications. Stated that a two -year extension would be the most effective way to provide the city with the best possible service at the lowest possible price; then in 1980 when more information is known about the land fill site, it would be possible for all contractors to make a fair projection. After discussion by the Council, staff and Mr. Landstrom, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the rough draft of SPECIFICATION NO. 77 -15 and NOTICE TO BIDDERS ON COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH, dated October 18, 1977, 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 fixed for 11 :00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 1977. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final draft of said SPECIFICATION NO. 77 -15 be presented to the City Council for approval at the next regular City Council meeting, to be held November 1, 1977. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a . City Manager Jones 1) Liability and Fire Insurance coverage for 1977 -78 Reported that proposals had been sought from three brokers, including one local agent who had expressed interest in quoting, and that only Cal - Surance had been successful in obtaining quotations - from Admiral Insurance -5- Council Minutes October 18, 1977 45:3 Company and Fremont Insurance Company. Advised that Admiral's proposal was similar to the city's present coverage written on an "Occurrence" basis, while Fremont's proposal had been written on a "Claims Made" form. Stated he felt it appeared safe to increase the self - insurance retention and drop the stop -loss provisions from the policy which would reduce the premium for this year's coverage to $53,070. Recommended that the proposal of Admiral Insurance Company for $400, 000 1 imit, $100, 000 per occurrence and No- Stop -Loss provisions be accepted in total amount of $53,070. Also recom- mended, if the Council approved the above recommendation, that the reserves in the Liability Insurance Fund be increased by transferring into that fund the $20, 000 budgeted for payment of claims and an additional $50, 000 from the Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund. Further advised that the pro- posal for excess insurance coverage and automobile insurance coverage were not available, but should be ready for presentation at the next City Council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved, the aforesaid proposal from Admiral Insurance Company for Liability Insurance coverage be accepted and that the transfer of the aforesaid amounts be made to the Liability Insurance Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 2) Renewal of agreement for administration of liability insurance program Advised that R. L. Kautz and Company had done an excellent job of handling the claims and of providing information to employees for training purposes. Stated the company had agreed to continue administering the city's insurance program at the some $2500 service fee as last year. Recommended approval . Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the proposal of R. L. Kautz and Company for continuation of its service agreement for administration of insurance liability program in amount of $2500 be accepted and that said agreement be in effect for one year com- mencing November 1, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 3) Agreement with City of Redondo Beach under the Comprehensive Employ- ment Training Act (CETA) provisions Stated that the Labor Department is requiring the County of Los Angeles to enforce the provisions of the CETA agreement relating to place of residence of CETA employees. Advised that the City of El Segundo had hired two apprentice firemen who reside in Redondo Beach and that CETA provisions require that Redondo Beach pay the salaries out of its CETA funds rather than El Segundo. Presented an agreement to this effect for a 6 -month period July 1 through December 31, 1977. Stated it was possible that after that time the apprentices could be absorbed into the city's forces. Recommended approval. -6- Council Minutes October 18,1977 4574 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of CETA Title VI Subcontract between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of El Segundo, pro- viding for salary payment of two apprentice fire- men, presented to this Council on this date, be and the some is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said subcontract be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said subcontract 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 tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 4) Amendment to Municipal Code regarding Bingo Games Presented an ordinance broadening the list of organizations eligible to conduct bingo games. Staff and Council discussed the probability of bingo being played in city facilities and it was agreed that a definite city policy be adopted prohibiting bingo games on city property. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance amending provisions of the Municipal Code relating to bingo games, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS CHAPTER 5.46 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BINGO GAMES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 5) Police alarm system panel at South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority Dispatch Center Reported that the Authority had determined it would take bids for the installation of subject panel but had not agreed to award the bids until some city or alarm company would agree in writing to pay one - seventh of the installation costs. Stated the Authority had received a bid from Alarm Systems in the amount of $7,249 which company indicated it would be willing to pay one - seventh of the installation costs. Stated that if Alarm Systems agrees in writing, it will solve the problem, and El Segundo will have a connection to the system at the Regional Dispatch Center. !VA Council Minutes October 18,1977 6) Landscape Plan for Civic Center, Phase II and III Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis displayed a drawing of proposed plans for landscaping the civic center and also pictures of the various plants, shrubs and trees to be used. Stated that staff had chosen plants to aid in the water conservation program as well as for their aesthetic value. After suggestions from staff and Council for possible changes, it was agreed that a committee be formed to consider selection of statuary or sculpture for the central focal point of the plaza. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Indemnity Agreement for Alarm Terminal Display System Presented an indemnity agreement form for robbery and burglary alarm installations which was a modification of the form previously approved by the Council on August 16, 1977. Recommended that the Council approve this form for all future installations. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Robbery and Burglary Alarm Indemnity Agreement form, presented to the Council on this date, be approved as to form, that said form be used for all future alarm indemnity agreements, and that the Chief of Police be authorized to sign said agreements on behalf of the city. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Resolution authorizing stop signs along Pine Avenue between Sierra Place and Center Street Presented a resolution providing for serval changes in traffic control regulations which resulted from the opening of Pine Avenue across the abandoned railroad right -of -way and the vacation of Sheldon Street south of Pine Avenue. Recommended adoption of the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that subject resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2814 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 1.4 AND 3.1, AND SECTION 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2737 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) WHICH SAID SUBSECTIONS AND SECTION RELATE TO, NO PARKING - STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE; NO STOPPING AT ANYTIME, TOW AWAY; AND THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS; - RESPECTIVELY which was read, be adopted. -8- Council Minutes October 18, 1977 4575 4;76 On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Rockhold and Mayor Balmer 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel stated he had read about the accidental exposure of radioactive material in the city and the handling of some by the Los Angeles County Health Department. Inquired of staff as to the relationship the city had with the County Board of Health and what procedures the city had for handling radioactive materials. City Manager Jones responded that the County provides both medical and environmental health service for El Segundo and that the county maintains good liaison with the city. Stated that the Fire Department is going to develop a training bulletin to be used in other departments for anyone who may come across radioactive materials. Fire Chief Baron advised that each platoon had a radioactive expert and that Capt. Pitney was a specialist in this field. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. James Grow, a former employee of the city for 30 years who passed away on October 12, 1977; the hour of adjourn- ment of this meeting being 9 :15 o'clock p.-n. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, GZL,�i�Lcc� Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: By P Deputy R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor pro tempore -9- Council Minutes October 18,1977