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1978 DEC 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THEE THE CITY OF TELISEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL OF 51 1978 1 , CALL TO ORDER ouncil convened in regular session on Tuesday, The El Segundo City C ' m in the Counc i I Chamber of the December 5, 1978 at 7:00 oclock p.., El Segundo City Hall at 350 Main Street. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Richard Nagel. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Police Captain Clarke Devilbiss 4, ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5, PROCLAMATION roclaimed the week of Mayor Balmer, on behalf of the City of El Segundo, p 1978 as BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK, invited all December 10 through December 1 b, , Americans to take a closer look at these amendments which ratiantee their funda- mental rights as citizens, and to join in the public b. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Continued hearing on Precise Plan No. 5 -78 for condominiums at 948 -950 Virginia Street - Anastasi Construction Company for The Mayor announced that this was the time communications had been receeved, to subject hearing and inquired if any written which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. were regard- Director of Public Works Glickman reported k discussions t II provade protec- ing conditions under which a development c ould take P lace and s tion of the subterranean garage from the hazards on requiring developer had been accomplished by adding conditions to the resolution ng to provide a drainage plan which would prevent water from am nterind sated underground garage. Stated that the developers attorney, Mr. developer was in accord with this condition. The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. William Ross stated the developers as in perfect agreement with the new con 1 ion a een established by the Mr. Jim Ottman, 942 Virginia Street, reported that the water that drains from t e eve oper s property would run off onto the other side of the street. required to Asked what the cost would be for overtime, pumping and sandbagging eq control the flooding in the area against the duledf gM�Gli kman with responded drains at an earlier time than presently X 4%an-I There being no further response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Van VrakFlfanseconded $ be certified. Councilman Motion the Negative Declaration covering Precise carried. Thereafter, motion was made b Couuncilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN SO SDICO O 78 NSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ANA on the be approved and referred back to the la comments Motion conditions added to alleviate drainage problems at the aforesaid side carried. b. Public Hearing on revocati °I Inc., 1954 Permit on International) rgranted to North American Aviation, The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing regarding the revocation of subject encroachment permit and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes replied that notice of the hearing had been mailed in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 2878, evidence of which was in her files. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written communications id ondedestat stating it accepted thef k replied that Rockwell International h p termina- tion of the permit and, therefore, would not attend the public hearing. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that the subject action was required in connection with the widening and improvement of Nash Street. The Mayor inquired if wished speak 9 matter. There being no response, after motion d I Y madandariedthe Mayor ordered the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NCB. 2881 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING A CERTAIN CONDITIONAL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT GRANTED TO NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION, INC., TO ENCROACH UPON A CERTAIN PORTION OF NASH STREET WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None ^2_ Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 Council Minutes December 5, 1978 X 45 50 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a . Mr. Jim Barrett, stated that he hW theexcessive rent apartment ncreases of 35 °l0 at 2 Lomita treet were very concerned to 40% since June and asked if the City could do anything. b. Mr. David Ulbr*-ch, stated his rent went the last° yeth•no new improvements and that there had been three n ne c. Mr. Chan Street, stated he had lived there 10 years and since he worked out of his apartment, it would be difficult to establish a new address. d. Ms. Gloria Prejeant, presented letters from other tenants who could not attend the extree increases, askg for the meeting, stating t eir disatisfaction with ot notice that the rent on her 2' bedroom from the Council. Stated she had receive apartment would be raised from $275 to $395 on January 1, 1979. e. Mr. Lockwood Laverty, stated he couldn't stand the increase and would be moving. The Council expressed sympathy for the tenants, however, the consensus was that city government should not get involved in private affairs. City Manager Jones suggested be contacted. leave their names so that if any answers could be found, they could f. Mr. Joseph O'Toole stated his daughter lives near Loma Vista and Grand Avenue an as a tat traffic control signs be placed at that corner to control the speeding vehicles on Grand Avenue. After discussion, this matter was referred to the Traffic Committee for consid- eration. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. National League of Cities Convention - Councilman Nagel reported on the works-hops he hact atten a it Quality Management District. Stated the pro- posed plan could be detrimenta to E egun o, t t air qua ity standards would be difficult to meet. Stated that suggestions had been presented to the effect that standards could be reduced and still remain protective of health. Clean Air and Noise Pollution. Stated the Environmental Quality Agency and the administrators o tat program had been asked to utilize care insetting standards, to move slowly because some of the procedures recommended are very expensive to acquire and operate and the National League of Cities wants to be sure the equipment required is functional and practical from the standpoint of operating on a municipal water system. Stated the National League had asked, through a resolution, to set up a few test projects to provide operating experience with granulated activated charcoal filter beds before imposing that requirement on cities and water systems. Noise Pollution. Stated this workshop centered on setting source standards for motorcyc es, trash trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and all types of equipment used in construction of city streets. Stated he had drafted a resolution, which he read, dealing with the problem of auxiliary power unit (APU) noise emanating from airplanes when operated on the ground, request- ing the EPA to investigate the problem and to set standards for abating APU noise. Reported that the resolution was adopted by the general assembly and he a d to personally handed it to the Noise Control Director of the EPA, promise act upon it quickly. -3- Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 X4881 Other workshops were: Operating Cities on Small Budgets - results of Proposition 13, Changing rules - understanding what the public wants. Reported that in President Carter's speech he stated the most important issue was cutting down on federal spending, warning the cities to prepare for less federal money A resolution was passed resolving that the cities would cooperate in the battle to reduce inflation. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Benson asked that Item 'd' be removed for separate discussion. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the items appearing in the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 'd' be approved as indicated. Motion carried, a. Warrants Nos. 61597 through 61700 on Demand Register Summary No. 11 and Expense Checks Nos. 2079 through o�li00 to on thepBudg t Register No. 9 in Ordinance total amount of $709,692. n9 No. 959 Ratified and approved b. DOM's Liquor Store, Inc., application to State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for Off -sale General License under self - incorporation status Received and filed c. Request to conduct promotional examination for position of Civil Engineer Assistant Request approved 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR d. Application for Bingo License from St. Anthony's Parish Council . Councilman Benson asked how many Bingo licenses had been issued in the City. Director of Finance Weber responded that only one other license had been issued. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that a permit be granted to St. Anthony's Parish Council to hold bingo games. Motion carried. 11 . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones Maintenance of landscaping at Pumping Plant on Center Street Reported that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District had advised it would no longer maintain subject property due to the cut back of funds as the result of Proposition #13. Estimated that the cost to the City for maintaining the landscaping of the entire area would be $200 per month and about $600 per year for watering. Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis stated that approximately $1120 would be needed to .interplant ice -plant to prevent erosion. The City Manager recommended authorization be given to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, shifting the responsibility for maintaining the area to the City, for subsequent approval of the Council. Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 x"6-%.052 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen Benson and Bue Absent: Councilmen None 2) Proposed Air Quality Management Plan for South Coast Air Basin Advised that a draft plan had been circulated for comments and would be adopted in January 1979 after all comments had been received. Presented his comments for Council consideration. Ives. Joanne Aplet, Planning Manager of the Air Quality Management District, statecl the draft plan was being taken to City Councils to explain some of the areas within the plan and to seek input for subsequent submittal to the governing board; answered Council inquiries and stated she solicited an expres- sion of support in concent and indications of any modifications desired before submittal to the Board. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Draft Air Quality Management Plan be approved provided the requirements in Paragraph #H -5 and #N -2 are not made mandatory. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 3) Southern California Edison Company application for pipeline franchise Advised that a formal application had been received from Mr. L. E. Fine, District Manager of Southern California Edison Company, in his letter dated November 15, 1978, for a pipeline franchise in the City of El Segundo, California, for a period of twenty -five (25) years pursuant to the Franchise Act of 1937, which application was presented to the City Council for considera- tion. Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the application received and filed in the office of the City Clerk. Recommended adoption of a resolution declaring intention to grant to Southern California Edison Company a franchise, stating the character of said franchise, fixing the time of January 2, 1979 and the place as the El Segundo City Council Chamber for the hearing of objections to the granting thereof and directing the publication of the notice thereof. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2882 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO SOUTH- ERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS -5- Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 X9653 AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE OF THE RIGHT FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY -FIVE YEARS FROM THE GRANTING THEREOF TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, RENEW, REPLACE, REPAIR, REMOVE AND/ OR ABANDON IN PLACE, ONE SIXTEEN (16) INCH PIPELINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF OIL, WATER AND /OR STEAM, WITHIN CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS IN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2882 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Requested permission to meet in Executive Session with the Council regarding meeting and conferring with the El Segundo Firemen's Association. 6. City Attorney Allen 1) Ordinance amending City Code to include requirements for self- insurance of fleet taxicab operators Presented subject ordinance relating to self - insurance for taxicab companies with an additional provision that the Council may limit the self - insurance retention to an amount consistent with the permittee's financial condition and require the per - mittee to maintain excess insurance coverage, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.16.250 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO INSURANCE FOR TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading was waived. There- after, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Street Superintendent's report on cost of weed abatement per Resolution No. 2871 Street Superintendent Glickman reported that seven of the lots listed in subject resolution had not been cleaned by the property owners and, therefore, City forces had cleared the properties of the nuisances, the costs for said services being: 416 Hillcrest Street $302.97 Lot east of 411 East Grand Avenue $ 81.72 Southeast corner of Holly Avenue and Richmond Street $125.00 -6- Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 X4854 850 Virginia Street $276.19 Southeast corner of Acacia Avenue $101 .18 and Eucalyptus Drive Southeast corner of Maryland Street $406.30 and Grand Avenue Lot in 500 block of Main Street $ 90.91 (Between Masonic Lodge & Century 21) The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Superintendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the report of the Street Superi iitendent and the assessments contained therein be approved and confirmed, and that a certified copy of each of the unpaid assessments be filed for record in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Specification No. 78 -5, Irrigation System El Segundo Boulevard between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard Recommended approval of subject specification and authority to advertise for bids for same. 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. 78 -5" and "NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN MEDIAN ISLAND ON EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD FROM DOUGLAS STREET TO AVIATION BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," presented to the City Council at this meeting, 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 said bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a.m., on Tuesday January 9, 1979. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -7- Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 X4835 3) Specification No. 78-1, Storm Drain Laterals 2E and 2EB in Grand Avenue Mayor Balmer advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Director of Public Works advised that subject specification covers the project for which an agreement had been entered into with Sepulveda Properties, Inc., to share in the construction costs - 70% to Sepulveda Properties and 30% to the City, that the costs had escalated to almost double the original estimate, but final costs would not be known until bids had been received. Recommended that the project proceed, the Negative Declaration be certified, and the Plans and Specifications be approved with authorization to advertise for bids prior to making any funding changes. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECI- FICATION NO. 78-1" and "NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN IN GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN KANSAS STREET AND A POINT EASTERLY OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," presented to the City Council at this meeting, 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 some 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 said bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a.m., on Tuesday, January 9, 1979. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Negative Declaration for Specification No. 78-1 be certified. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). 4) Compensation adjustment for hauling refuse - Eagle Refuse Hauling Presented a request from subject company for an increase in compensation for collection of the City's refuse because fees at the dumpsite had been increased $1 .00 per ton. Stated the terms of the contract allow for an adjustment for unusual charges under which it has no control. Advised that the company dumps an average of 535 tons per month at the County dumping site. Recommended an adjustment of $535 per month be made and that the increase be made effective as of August 1, 1978, the date the dumping fees were raised. In response to inquiries, stated that some noise readings had been made of the refuse trucks, copies of which he handed to the Council . Reported that some readings indicated noise levels exceeded the standards. -8- Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978 X gas6 After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that an increase of $535 per month be approved as the result of increased dumping fees per staff recommendations, and the contractor be directed to work between now and the next six months at gain- ing compliance with the noise standards as stated in the contract, and if not in compliance at the end of that six months, to report to the City Council in writing of what mitigating measures had been tried. Councilman Van Vranken commented that if the company should request another rate increase before compliance, he may vote differently than from this vote. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Modifications to 6.3 million gallon water reservoir Advised that the design consultant was of the opinion that the design of the structural connection of the reservoir roof to the wall should be redesigned for safety purposes, that staff estimated the costs would be between $15,000 and $20,000 for making the modifications. Recommended that authorization be given to staff to negotiate a change order with the contractor in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for presentation to the Council for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Director of Public Works recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - -- None 14. NEW BUSINESS - -- None 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 16. RECESS At the hour of 9 :35 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss a matter of salary and benefit negotiations with the Firemen's Association. At the hour of 9 :54 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 17. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :55 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: a erie . Burrowes, CwttyClerk e� J3 �.A. L. Balmer, Mayor -9- Council Minutes Dec. 5, 1978