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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
A ug ust 1, 1978
I . CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened inregular session on Tuesday, August 1,
1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall .
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Arthur Jones led the salute to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION
Delivered by Mr. Floyd Carr, Jr.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilmen None
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Hearing on proposed Precise Plan No. 5 -78, condominiums at 948 and 950
Virginia Street - Anastasi Construction Company
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for
subject hearing and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had
been given. The City Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing the
notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that these files 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 reported that the proposed plan consisted of a 12-
unit condominium and after consideration, staff determined the project would not
have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Neot4vL- C�ec)aratioq
had been approved by the Planning Commission. Recommended certification of the
Negative Declaration and approval of the Precise Plan by the Council.
In answer to Council's questions, Mr. Loverde stated that fourteen apartment
units could be built on this property without the restrictions of the precise plan
procedures; and responded to questions regarding flooding in the area during the
rainy season.
Director of Building Safety Dalgleish explained that the permit for construc-
tion of the project would not be issued if there were any doubts about a flooding
problem. City Attorney Allen responded regarding any legal responsibilities the
city might have for flooding in the area.
The Council expressed concern about what affect the development might have
on the surrounding area at flooding time and suggested this matter be held over for
additional information.
Director of Building Safety advised that an engineering evaluation could be
requested from the developer and forwarded to the Council for review.
Mr. Jim Ottman, 942 Virginia Street, stated he disagreed with staff's reports
on flooding, inquired about the zoning of the area and stated the condominiums
would further impact the btreet parking on Virginia Street.
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Mr. Pat. Smith, 947 Virginia Street, agreed with Mr. Ottman, that flooding
had been a pro em every year and also inquired about the zoning, that his R -1
property was surrounded on three sides by R -3.
The Mayor advised the procedures to follow in order to request rezoning of
property.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Van Vranken, that this hearing be continued until September 5,
1978 and that a notice of the continued hearing be published in the local paper.
Motion carried.
Mayor Balmer asked Mr. Ottman and Mr. Smith to notify their neighbors that
the hearing was being continued until September 5, 1978.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. LA /OMA Regional Waste Water Solids Management Program for the
Los Angeles /Orange County Metropolitan Area
Ms. Cindy Jeeter, stated the program was being funded by five agencies to
find a specific plan and specific site for the disposal of sludge that will meet
environmental, engineering, economical and social acceptance. Stated that ten
projects were being studied at the present time in Los Angeles, San Bernardino,
Riverside and Kern counties, including the Hyperion Plant; that problems had
been encountered in all the projects. Responded to Council's questions and
invited participation in the studies by interested citizens. Furnished booklets
describing the study, explaining that public comments would be helpful. Further,
that neighborhood meetings were planned, starting in September.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES -- None
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken,
that all the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as indicated. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held July _18,1 971
Approved as written
b. Warrants No. 60367 through 60411 on Demand Register Summary No. 3
in total amount of $240,133.94 (1977 -78)
Ratified and approved
c. Expense Checks No. 1967 through 1981 in Expense Check Register
No. 1, in total amount of $713.73 (1978 -79)
Approved for payment from respective funds as indicated on
Expense Check Register No. 1 .
d. Agreement with El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for community
promotion services for 1978 -79
Approved for fiscal year 1978 -79, the Mayor authorized to
sign said agreement and the City Clerk to attest the same.
e. Resolutions amending Administrative Code to include job descriptions
and classifications for the positions of Youth Counselor, Plan Checker
and Fire Protection Specialist
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
6. (continued)
Resolution No. 2866 adopted, to include Youth Counselor classification,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
_IA2 (MANAGEMENT- CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) OF
TITLE IA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE.
Resolution No. 2867 adopted, to include classifications of Plan Checker
and Fire Protection Specialist, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
1A3.030 OF CHAPTER IA3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT
SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINIS-
TRATIVE CODE.
f. Sid No. 77 -31 for annual requirements of oil and lubricants
Accepted the low bids of A.G. Layne, Inc., for Items Eand Fand
Union Oil Company of California for balance of items for subject products,
and authorized purchase orders be issued to said companies as required.
g. Resolution No. 2868 adopted, authorizing destruction of certain records
in the office of the City Attorney, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CITY ATTORNEY.
h. State Alcoholic Beverage Control application for Incorporating (Sec. 24071)
Obradovich Crown Imperial Restrourant, 999 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Application received and ordered filed.
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR -- None
]I. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -- None
12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Designation of resident as member of lay advisory committee to the
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System (MCLS)
Advised that the State Legislature amended the California Library
Services Act extensively providing for funding of cooperative library systems
and a universal borrowing system for all libraries in California. Stated that
in order to obtain any support of the State library system, each jurisdiction must
appoint a resident to serve on the MCLS Lay Advisory Committee. Recommended
the Council designate a lay person to serve on this committee.
After discussion, and there being no objections, the Mayor ordered this
matter deferred until the next regular City Council meeting.
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a. City Manager (continued)
2) Local Coastal Plan required by California Coastal Conservation Act
Planning Director Loverde reported that the California Coastal Com-
mission had advised that subject plan for El Segundo had a low priority
because only a small portion of the city lies within the coastal zone.
Presented three alternatives for filling the requirements of the Local Coastal
Plan, advising that the Planning Commission had recommended Option No. 3 --
furnish the City's zoning ordinance and Land Use Element for the Coastal
Commission's review.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council-
man Nagel, that the City's zoning ordinance and Land Use Element be sub-
mitted to the California Coastal Commission for review. Motion carried.
3) Extension of trailer permit - Chevron, U. S.A. Inc.
Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he would
not participate in the action or discussion of this item, and therefore, turned
this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that the permit for one trailer at the Chevron, U.S.A. Refinery be extended
and that said permit shall expire on October 19, 1979. Motion carried -
(Mayor Balmer not voting) .
4) Report on permanent quarters for Financial Savings & Loan Association
Director of Building Safety Dalgleish reported that plans for the new
building were expected within the week and that a permit had been issued
to relocate the trailers presently housing the Association. Stated it was
difficult to estimate construction time, but thought it should be underway
within four months.
Council directed that a progress report be made to the Council on
October 3, 1978.
5) Memorandum of Understanding - El Segundo Police Officers' Association
Stated that a request had been received from subject association to meet
and confer on the question of salary increases which had been withheld ternp-
orarily pending a determination of whether the City will accept the funds
from State surplus monies. Stated he would like to meet in Executve Session
with the Council for instructions in this regard.
b. City Attorney Allen
1) Petition for Writ of Mandate - Several Safety Officer Associations vs.
respective cities and counties and the State Controller
Advised that a law suit had been filed with the California Supreme
Court which included among others, the El Segundo Police Officers'
Association against the City of El Segundo challenging SB-154 and
SB -2212 involving the withholding of surplus State funds if raises are
granted, and setting aside the Memorandum of Understanding the city
has with the Pulice Association. Stated the suit had been transferred
to the First District Court of Appeals in San Francisco, which had not
yet acted upon the matter. Requested that he meet with the Council in
Executive Session to discuss what response should be made.
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b. City Attorney (continued)
2) Quitclaim Deed for water pipeline easements at 928 Main Streetto
Wayne G. Anastasi
Presented subject deed for easement which is no longer required by
the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, that certain waterline
easement, insofar as it pertains to and affects the
following described real property located in the City
of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, to -wit:
PARCEL 1: The south 40 feet of Lot 5 in Block 104
of El Segundo,Sheet No. 3 in the City of El Segundo in
the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per
map recorded in Book 20, pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in
the office of the County Recorder of said county;
PARCEL 2: The north 40 feet of Lot 6 in Block 104 of
El Segundo, Sheet No. 3 in the City of El Segundo in
the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per
map recorded in book 20, pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in
the office of the County Recorder of said county;
is no longer needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is
hereby authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed for said
easement from the City of El Segundo to Wayne G. Anastasi,
and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
c. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Change Orders No. 2 and 3, Pascal and Ludwig contract -
6.3 million gallon water reservoir, Project No. 74-22
Presented subject Change Orcbr No. 2 for a correction to the contract
to include an existing addendum changing the time for completion of the
project from 450 calendar days to 600 days and Change Order No. 3 for
extending the time by 86 calendar days due to rain and delay in delivery
of cement. Advised that no charges were involved for either change order.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that Change Orders No. 2 and 3 to Pascal and Ludwig
contract for the water reservoir, Project No. 74-22, amending the contract
completion time to 600 days and an 86-day extension at no additional cost,
be and the same are hereby approved, the Mayor authorized to sign said
change orders on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to
attest the same.
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c. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Continued
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilmen None
2) Change Order No. 4, G.A. MacDonald Construction Company, Inc.,
contract - Recreation Park Expansion Phase II, Project No. 77 -1
Presented subject change order providing for additional costs and time
delays as result of the extra rubble removed from the project site, and for
redesigning and resurveying the grading. Recommended approval.
After discussion, Council asked for a breakdown of the actual costs
and by mutual consent ordered this matter be deferred until the next regular
City Council meeting.
3) Change Order No. 29, Ray Wilson Company contract - Civic Center
Presented subject change order for two modifications in the air condi-
tioning system in the old police building in total amount of $3,353.07.
Recommended approval.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 29 to the Ray Wilson Company
contract, in total amount of $3,353.07, be approved and the Mayor author-
ized 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,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilmen None
4) Storm Pump repair at Pump Station No. 15, Franklin Avenue and
Eucalyptus Street
Advised that the No. 1 pump at Station No. 15 needed repair and
bids had been solicited for the repair work, which bids were as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Cascade Pump Company $2,706
K first Pump & Machine Works $2,850
General Pump Service, Inc. $3,000
Recommended that authorization be given to purchase said pump from
the low bidder and that payment be made from previous year's Capital
Improvement funds for this project.
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c. Director of Public Works
4) continued
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the bid of Cascade Pump Company be accepted in the
amount of $2,706 excluding sales tax on parts, and that a purchase order
be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
5) Purchase of one 6" water meter for Hughes Hi -rise development on
Imperial Highway
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest,
he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
Advised that there was an urgency for installing a six -inch meter at
subject development, that bidding procedures would result in costly delays
to the builders, and that going out to bid would not result in a cost savings
to the City.
Recommended that normal bidding procedures be waived and authority
granted to purchase one water meter from the Hersey Meter Company in
amount of $2,625 plus sales tax.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that normal bidding procedures be waived and a purchase order be
issued to the Hersey Meter Company for one six inch water meter in amount
of $2,625 plus sales tax.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
Not Voting: Councilman Bue
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance approving the Budget for 1978 -79 fiscal year,
ent i ti ed:
ORDINANCE NO. 959
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE 1978 -79 FISCAL YEAR
which title was read
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13. Unfinished Business (continued)
After motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 959
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilmen None
14. NEW BUSINESS -- None
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None
16. RECESS
At the hour of 9:45 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for an Executive Session. At the hour of 9 :58 o'clock p.m., the Council
reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call.
17. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being
10:00 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
E. L. Balmer, Mayor
Respectfully -submitted,
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Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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