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1978 FEB 07 CC MIN464.2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO February 7, 1978 11. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on February 7, 1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Presentation of the Flag Colors was made by members of Boy Scout Troops 267 and 773, after which those present joined in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Patrol Leader Clark Broyles. Mayor Pro tempore Van Vranken announced that the Boy Scouts had contributed a great deal to this community through the years and urged everyone to join in observing the week of February 5 through 11, 1978 as NATIONAL BOY SCOUT WEEK. 3. INVOCATION Given by Councilman William Bue 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 5. 1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -- None 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Due to the absence of two members of the Council, the matter of selecting a replacement for Charles Stevens on the Recreation and Parks Commission was deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. b. Councilman Nagel reported that records received from the Airport revealed a slight decrease in flights on the south runway, that it looked encouraging for further reduction of flights on the El Segundo side. c. Councilman Nagel reported he attended a State League Board meeting last weekend in San Diego which dealt with property tax bills in Sacramento. Stated that the bill that came out of the Senate was the Behr Bill, SB -1, which was completely different in concept from the Jarvis Amendment. Reported on the advantages and disadvantages or the Behr Bill and that it was anticipated many changes would be made before a tax bill is passed. d. Mayor pro tem Van Vranken reported he appeared before the County Forma- ' tion Review Commission for the proposed South Bay county at a meeting held on January 28 and presented the Council's views in regard to boundary lines and supervisorial districts in the new county. Stated that no one appeared in protest of the county boundaries, and the proposed "Torrance Plan No. II" with i slight variations was adopted. e. Councilman Bue announced that Mr. Mark Weinberg, Director of the Juve- nile Diversion Project had resigned and that Ms. Robyn Reis would be acting in that capacity for the time being. ,r X4643 7. CONSENT CALENDAR The items appearing on the Censent Calendar of the agenda were acted upon by one motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue and unan- 1mously carried that the following items be approved: a. RESOLUTION NO. 28281 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 33546 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY b. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held January 17, 1978. c. Warrant Nos. 58160 through 58336 on Demand Register Summary No. 15, and Expense Check Nos. 1741 through 1759 on Expense Check Register No. 13, in total amount of $437,942.06. d. Reschedule of regular City Council meeting from March 7, 1978 to Monday, March 6, 1978. e. RESOLUTION NO. 2829, entitled: 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 8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR -- None 9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS St. Anthony's Church, request to extend the time for holding a carnival on church grounds to February 10 -12, 1978. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the request be granted and the business registration fee be waived. Motion carried. 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Insurance coverage for city vehicles Presented options which had been considered in the attempt to reduce the cost of insurance for 48 city vehicles. Stated that after analysis of the plans, it appeared self - insurance would save the city between $16,000 and $18,000 per year. Advised that with this in mind, Cal - Surance had been requested to initiate cancellation of comprehensive and collision coverage for city vehicles. Recommended that the city insure itself for the comprehensive and collision coverage on al I vehicles and the equivalent amount that would have been paid for insurance premiums be placed in a fund to be used to pay losses which may occur. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved, that his action in initiating cancellation of vehicle insurance be ratified and confirmed and that the comprehensive and collision insurance coverage for city vehicles be provided for in a fund established for that purpose. Motion carried by the following vote: -2- Council Minutes February 7, 1978 t Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 2) Emergency repairs to boiler at Urho Saari Swim Stadium Advised that bids had been solicited for emergency repairs to the water heater supplying hot water for public showers at the Plunge, which bids were as follows: Name Grant Heating & Air Conditioning W. A. Deel & Sons W. A. Deel & Sons Amount of Bid $3,180 excluding mixing valves $2,771 tl 11 11 If $3,289 including mixing valves Advised that staff agreed with W. A. Deel & Sons that the mixing valves needed replacing and that he had authorized said firm to proceed with the emergency repairs. Recommended that his action be ratified and confirmed and that $3,289 be appropriated from the contingency account of the General Fund for this work. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's action in authorizing the emergency repairs at the Swim Stadium be ratified and confirmed, and that a purchase order in amount of $3,289 be issued to W. A. Deel & Sons, said amount to be appropriated from the contingency account of the General Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 3) Southwest Regional Training Center Joint Powers Agreement Advised that the training center workshops had been of considerable assistance to the employees of the city; that the prime sponsorship of Redondo Beach would expire on February 13, 1978, and in order to continue participation in the program, a joint powers agreement had been drafted to include nineteen agencies which had indicated interest in continuing the program. Recommended that the Council approve the agreement for continued training. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement establishing Southwest Regional Training Center as a public agency, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and after execution by each of the nineteen participating agencies, a copy of said agreement 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 agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. -3- Council Minutes February 7,1978 X4645 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 4) Sub -Lease of building at Reservoir Site Advised that Pascal & Ludwig, Inc., contractors for the 6.3 million gallon reservoir, had requested permission to lease a portion of the building located on property the city presently leases to Theta Cable Television. Stated that staff and the City Attorney had reviewed the proposed letter agreement between the two parties and recommended approval of the request to sublease. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the subleasing by Theta Cable Television of a portion of the building located on the Reservoir Site to Pascal & Ludwig, Inc., is hereby approved. Motion carried. 5) Assumption of Liability Agreement for service contracts with the County of Los Angeles Presented a new liability assumption agreement reflecting the change to partial self - insurance by the County of Los Angeles. Stated the agreement had been approved as to form by the City Attorney. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Assumption of Liability Agreement 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, a copy of said agreement 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 agreement 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 Carr and Mayor Balmer b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Change Orders 21, 22 and 23 to Ray Wilson Company contract - Civic Center Project Presented subject change orders for work performed in the remodeling of the old police building covering installation of structural supports and changes in electriccl requirements for the telephone equipment. Recommended approval. -4- Council Minutes February 7,1978 444(o Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 21 in total amount of $293.37, Change Order No. 22 in total amount of $7,809.00 including 21 days extension, and Change Order No. 23 in total amount of $369.56 be approved and the Mayor pro tem be authorized to sign said change orders 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 and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 2) Utility Easement to Southern California Edison Company Presented a Grant of Easement to subject company to accommodate changes required in electrical service as the result of the expansion of Recrea- tion Park. Advised that the City Attorney had approved the easement as to form. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a utility easement is required for the installation of underground lines to serve the Recrea- tion Park area; and WHEREAS, the easement for public utility purposes, 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: A strip of land 10 feet in width lying within Lot A of Tract No. 2111 as per map recorded in Book 22 page 141 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County, Parcel 4 of Parcel Map No. 6728 filed in Book 73, page 85 of Parcel Maps, records of said county, and within the southerly 25 feet of the vacated portion of Holly Avenue, lying northerly and adjacent to the northerly line of said Lot A; the centerline of said strip being described as follows: Beginning at a point in the westerly line of Sheldon Street, 50 feet in width, distant northerly thereon 308 feet from the center- line of Grand Avenue, 60 feet in width; thence north 590 00' 00" west 125 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point "A" . Also a strip of land 32 feet in width lying within said Lot A and said vacated portion of Holly Avenue; the easterly line of said strip being described as follows: Beginning at said Point "A "; thence northerly parallel with said westerly line of Sheldon Street, 30 feet. is no longer needed. -5- Council Minutes February 7,1978 x4647 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tem of the City of El Segundo be and and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute a Grant of Easement for said property from the City of El Segundo to Southern California Edison Company, 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 Carr and Mayor Balmer 3) Amendments to Traffic Resolution No. 2737 Advised that because of the extensive construction at Hughes Aircraft Company and the vacation of a portion of Sheldon Street, certain changes in the traffic resolution were recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2830 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2 and 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2737 (THE TRAFFIC RESOLUTION) AS AMENDED, WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO DIAGONAL PARKING ZONES AND THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, RESPECTIVELY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vrardcen Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 4) Change Order No. 2 Clarke Contracting Corporation contract for Phase I Recreation Park Expansion project Presented subject change order covering six items of additions and deletions to the contract, in total net amount of $1,512.67. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Change Order No. 2 to the Clarke Contracting Corporation contract in total net amount of $1,512.67, be approved and the Mayor pro tem 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 and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer -6- Council Minutes February 7, 1978 5) Surplus storm drain pumping equipment Presented a list of pumps and other related equipment which was no longer required or was unserviceable. Recommended that this equipment be declared surplus and authorization given to solicit bids for sale to the highest bidders. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the storm drain pumping equipment, listed by the Director of Public Works, be declared surplus property and that bids be solicited for sale of said equipment to the highest bidders. Motion carried. 6) Downtown sidewalk cleaning project Reported that subject cleaning by an outside contractor had not proved much more successful than that accomplished by city forces. After discussion, Council asked that staff continue to pursue the matter to see if there were any other procedures which might be used to clean the walks. 7) Vacation of portions of Illinois Street and Franklin Avenue Advised that a certain portion of subject streets had not been improved and it did not appear practicable or feasible to extend the streets through to adjoining streets. Recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for March 6, 1978 to vacate the unimproved portions of said streets. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor pro tem i Van Vranken, that a public hearing on the abandonment of a portion of Illinois Street and Franklin Avenue be scheduled for Monday, March 6, 1978. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2831 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY) OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FRANKLIN AVENUE AND ILLINOIS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY 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 Carr and Mayor Balmer 8) Agreement with Manhattan Beach for pavement marking demonstration on Rosecrans Avenue Advised that Manhattan Beach had received approval for a Federal Highway Grant for the installation of pavement markings, that it would administer -7- Council Minutes February 7,1978 x4649 the program and El Segundo would be responsible for maintenance of the markers in the north half of Rosecrans Avenue from Highland Avenue to Aviation Boulevard. Recommended approval of the agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be approved. RESOLVED, that that certain form of - agreement between the cities of Manhattan Beach and El Segundo for pavement marking demonstration program on Rosecrans Avenue, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said agreement 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 agreement 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 Carr and Mayor Balmer 9) Change Order to Pascal & Ludwig, Inc., contract Advised that a great deal of dirt will be removed from the reservoir site during construction of the new reservoir and it had been determined advis- able to fill the Palm Avenue Parkette property prior to sale. Therefore, sub- ject contractor submitted a proposal for removing some vegetation, grading, filling and compacting the Palm Parkette site using the fill material from the reservoir site for a total amount of $10,562. Recommended that Change Order No. 1 to Pascal & Ludwig, Inc.,contract for said work be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Change Order No. 1 to Pascal & Ludwig, Inc., contract in total amount of $10,562 be approved and the Mayor pro tem 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 and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 10) Proposed surfing reefs at El Segundo Beach Reported that he had attended a meeting relative to proposed instal- lation of surfing reefs to control the erosion of the beach in this area. Stated that it was proposed to construct the reef of large rocks to modify the wave patterns for improved surfing along the coast, to develop a good fish habitat and possibly create a desirable area for SCUBA divers. Stated that if the Council desired, a member of the County Engineers Office would give further details of the proposed construction. Council indicated it would like to have a presentation made by a County representative . -� Council Minutes February 7,1978 4690 1 1) Special Fire Hydrant for Civic Center Advised that five fire hydrants had been ordered from the James Jones Company, which indicated it would chrome plate one of the hydrants. Displayed the chrome plated hydrant and advised this model, made of bronze, cost slightly less than the cast iron type and Fire Chief Baron advised the bronze would be as durable as the cast iron. Recommended that the chrome plated hydrant be instal- led in the civic center area. The Council mutually agreed to this concept and asked staff to thank the James Jones Company for its contribution. 12) Report on debris uncovered at Recreation Expansion Site Handed the council photographs of subject area showing the magnitude of the debris and rubble found underneath the Mosaic Tile Factory. Stated that staff had been keeping time and material records of the hauling away of the debris and that the contractor had indicated a change order may be required to cover the additional costs for removing and hauling this rubbish to the dump in Palos Verdes. Advised that it was estimated the cost would run approximately $15,000 and that the contractor would like some assurance in writing that the city would be respon- sible for this extra cost. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the staff be authorized to work out a change order with the contractor, Clarke Contracting Corporation for the clearing and disposing of the unexpected debris an the Recreation Expansion Site, and that said change order be submitted to the Council for approval. Motion carried. 11. s UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance relating to height requirements in C -RS zones City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 950 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEG UNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 20.33.050 RELATING TO HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN THE C -RS ZONE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 950 was waived. Following motion made by Mayor pro tem Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, Ordinance No. 950 was adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Carr and Mayor Balmer 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel stated he noticed the Regional Planning Commission shows a decline in El Segundo population. City Manager Jones advised that the State revenue allocations are based on estimates made by the State using sophisticated techniques and that estimates are based on families being of smaller average size than in the past. -9- Council Minutes February 7, 1978 X4651 b. Councilman Nagel asked that a report from staff be given at the next Council meeting on completion of the landscaping projects which had been delayed because of the drought. c. Council discussed the possibility of removing all watering restrictions and asked that this item be brought before the Council at the next meeting. d. Councilman Nagel stated that the Hyperion Plant was using reclaimed water on its own landscaping and suggested investigating the city using re- claimed water on areas adjacent to the Hyperion Plant. Director of Public Works Glickman advised that he had not been able to get any response from the Hyperion Plant in this regard. e. Mayor pro tem Van Vranken asked that action be taken to clean up the motocross course on Imperial Avenue. After discussion, it was agreed that this matter be referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission. 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Earl Smith, 717 Loma Vista Street, offerred suggestions for cleaning the sidewalks in t e downtown area, and concurred with the plan for a break- water installation to preserve the El Segundo beach. 14. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:53 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: R. K. an Vranken, Mayor pro tempore Respectfully submitted, Z- VaTerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -10- Council Minutes February 7,1978