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1978 FEB 21 CC MINI b J s- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FEBRUARY 21, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on February 21, 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 Benny Buffandeau. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Pastor Thomas Craddock of the Foursquare Church. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Surfing Reefs for erosion control on El Segundo Beach Mr. Armando Cid of the Los Angeles County Engineer's Regional Office reported that several methods for stopping erosion at the beach had been jon- sidered, such as a growing system, filling the area with sand, and reefs con- structed of rock. Stated the growing system was long range and would not effect control in the immediate future; filling the area with sand would be an on -going maintenance problem for many years. Stated the County had proposed constructing reefs of rock which would also improve the conditions for surfers. Further stated this system utilizes two reefs, 1/8 of a mile out, approximately 2,000 feet apart. Stated this would give good wave patterns and, therefore, the project had been termed Surfing Reefs. Advised that the best construction would be to use rock at the two locations, the estimated cost being approximately $800,000, partly financed by the State Department of the Navy - Ocean Develop- ment, with participation by the two major property owners in the area. Councilman Nagel questioned the name, "Surfing Reefs" for the project. Mr. Cid responded that the primary reason for the project was erosion control, but since the area had been developed basically for surfing, this type reef would serve both pruposes. Councilman Nagel strongly urged that the County change the project name to something besides "Surfing Reefs." Mayor Balmer introduced the students in attendance who would participate in Student Government Day on March 2nd: Dan Fisher, Marc Mellin, Chris McDonough and Karina Wilkinson. At this time, the Mayor asked that the item under Written Communications be considered. X 4r 53 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. A letter from Mr. Frank Mahony was read, expressing concern with the length of time involved for Police response to emergency calls. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frank Mahony stated that many people were very concerned about the changeover of the Police dispatch from El Segundo to the South Bay Regional Public Communications Center in Redondo Beach and related incidents of im- proper and impolite handling of calls, and of the excessive time required for response to the calls. The following persons also spoke of their experiences involving long response time and dissatisfaction in the handling of the calls: Mr. Robert Mason, 745 West Mariposa Avenue Mrs. Dorothy Prete, 739 West Mariposa Avenue Mrs. Margaret Leahey, 765 Washington Street Mrs. Carol Wilbanks, 1207 East Sycamore Avenue Mrs. Stephanie Young, 525 Washington Street Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie, 724 West Pine Avenue Mr. Van Drie handed the City Clerk a petition, containing 432 signatures of El 5egundo rest ents, requesting that the dispatch of Police and Fire units be returned to El Segundo by reason of the long response time experienced since the changeover to the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority last August, and that the cost of having a city employee on duty at all times is minimal by comparison and the petitioners would be willing to pay this cost. City Manager Jones and Police Chief Johnson reported on the objectives and potential of the system and the problems encountered both with the equip- ment and personnel. Mayor Balmer suggested establishing a fact finding board comprised of the City Manager, Police Chief and others to take complaints and coordinate with the Communications Center to determine some of the primary problems in getting the system to work satisfactorily. After discussion between the staff, council and persons who had complaints, Mr. James Munson, Director of the Communications Center described the system, its capabilities, how it functions, the problems encountered in setting up a new system, as well as personnel recruiting difficulties, relating the reasons and possible solutions. Mayor Balmer made three recommendations, as follows: Ask staff to take immediate steps to evaluate the progress or lack of progress of the Communications Center and inform the Council weekly - at least until it is determined if the system will survive or will not survive. Ask staff to make a study to determine how to operate a communications system (in El Segundo) along with the Communications Center, until the Center has overcome some of its problems, if this is possible. Ask staff to get the communications system in El Segundo operational immed- iately and publicize a 24 -hour telephone number that residents can call to report any incident of mishandling calls at the Dispatch Center so that the progress or lack of progress can be evaluated. Council members and staff members concurred with the recommendations. Fire Chief Baron stated that the Fire Chiefs of the seven cities in the Regional Communications Center were pleased with the system, and that they had confidence in the system. -2- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 -T bJ IT Mayor Balmer thanked the people in the audience for bringing their con- cerns to the Council's attention, after which he declared a short recess, the hour being 10:15 o'clock p.m. At the hour of 10 :30 o'clock p.m. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie, suggested that two or three citizens be appointed to the committee to look into ways of solving the communications problems. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Councilman Nagel reported that both the City of Inglewood and El Segundo had registered complaints with the International Airport that the recent change in flight patterns had not benefited either city. Stated the airport is now changing patterns of take -off from which favorable results are expected. b. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority Councilman Van Vranken reported that the budget was adopted at the Board Meeting, which includes employment of three additional personnel in the dispatching, and staff was to re- examine its manning levels to see if more personnel would be needed because of the increased dispatching services required. c. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project Councilman Bue reported that the LEAA Grant funds would end in June; that Robyn Reis had been selected as director. Further stated that satisfactory quarters had not yet been selected for Mr. Tehan the counselor, who is continu- ing to spend 40 hours a week in El Segundo. d. Mayor Balmer reported on water projects, that Lake Shasta will be filled by early summer, and Oroville is close to capacity now. Stated that by June or July, Colorado River water would be available on a 50/50 split. e. Vacancy on Recreation and Parks Commission Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Mrs. Dorothy Dukakis be appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission to serve the unexpired term of Charles Stevens, said term to expire May 14, 1979. Motion carried. f. Planning Commission review of standards for construction of condominiums Planning Director Loverde reported that the consensus of the Planning Com- missioners was that the condominium ordinance was rigid enough to control development, that the land value in the city would automatically set the number of units, and that no problems were expected by not specifying the minimum number of units in the ordinance. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR The items appearing on the Consent Calendar of the agenda were acted upon by one motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that staff's recommendations for the following items be approved: a. Minutes of regular meeting of the City Council held February 7, 1978. Approved as written. b. Warrant Nos. 58337 through 58523 on Demand Register summary No. 16 and Expense Check Nos. 1759 through 1774 on Expense Check Register No. 14, in total amount of $525,492.97. Approved and Ratified. -3- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 X 16si- c. Claim of James A. Smith for personal injuries as result of wrongful arrest on September 20, 1977. Claim Denied. d. Claim of Ronald J. Fabian for false arrest and personal injuries sustained on November 20, 1977. Claim Denied. e. Transfer of funds ($100,000) from General Fund Reserve to the Liability Insurance Fund. Approved. f. Report of Softwood Plywood Antitrust Litigation. Received and ordered filed. g. Two Quitclaim deeds to Wayne G. Anastasi from the City of El Segundo for certain easement for water pipes and conduits on property commonly known as 948 Virginia Street and 950 Virginia Street. Approved. h. Quitclaim deed to Anastasi Construction Company, Inc. from the City of El Segundo for certain easement for water pipes and donduits on property commonly known as 945 Pepper Street. Approved. i. Summons and Complaint, Pernu vs City of El Segundo, Case No. C220927. Action of referring to City Attorney for defense approved, ratified and confirmed. j . Summons and Complaint, Buck vs City of El Segundo, Case No. C226693. Action of referring to the City Attorney for defense approved, ratified and confirmed. k. Bid No. 77 -15 for yearly supply of asphalt products for use by Street Department. Approved acceptance of lowest bid from Huntmix, Inc. 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - - None 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Proposal of Paterson & Taggart to represent the city in salary negotia- tions with the Firemen's Association Advised that the proposal was identical with last year at $75.00 per hour for actual time spent in rendering services. Recommended approval and that Administrative Assistant, Kevin Northcraft be added to the city's negotiating team, replacing John Session. -4- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 2) Storm Damages to property Presented report from several departments listing damages to personal and city property as the result of recent heavy rains and the tornado that ripped through the city on February 10, 1978. Advised that the amount of damages had not yet been determined, that this would be brought before the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Van Vranken stated the people were very appreciative of the services performed by city personnel during the emergency and that they should be commended for their actions. Thereafter, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nagel that a letter of appreciation go out to all the employees who helped during the emergency crises. Motion carried. Reported that the bleachers at the baseball field had been severly damaged during the tornado, and it was staff's recommendation that the bleachers be replaced as quickly as possible. Further that staff had been advised verbally by the State that funds from the Snack Bar Expansion project could be used for this purpose. Recommended that Council authorize expenditure of approx- imately $10,800 for new bleachers . Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that expenditure of the funds for replacement of bleachers at Recrea- tion Park be approved. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the new bleachers be Provided with adequate wind protection. Motion carried. 3) Amendment to Code relating to expiration date of Bicycle Licenses Presented an ordinance amending the Code to show that bicycle licenses issued prior to September 20, 1974 shall remain valid until their assigned expiration date, but not later than July 1, 1979. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.72.050 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO BICYCLE LICENSING which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 4) Unemployment Insurance Advised that recent passage of legislation in Sacramento required local governments to provide unemployment insurance coverage for its employees. Stated that the city must decide on a method of financing unemployment compen- sations, whether it will cover any optional service categories, and determine the method of administration of the program. -5- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 A 4Z_-f7 Advised that specific consulting services were available and recom- mended using such a service for the first year to assist in setting up files and records, training and familiarizing personnel with unemployment compensation regulations. Further recommended that the Council authorize the direct indi- vidual reimbursement method of finance, that no optional coverages be included and that the consulting firm of Uniservice- Collister & Son, Inc., be employed for the above - mentioned consulting services at a cost not to exceed $650 for one year. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted. RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo shall provide unemployment insurance for its employees by payment of contributions by the Regular Contribution Rate Method; and RESOLVED, that no optional coverage shall be included; and RESOLVED, that administration of the Unemployment Compensation Program shall be accom- plished with the aid of outside consulting services; and RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement with Uniservice -Col I ister & Son, Inc., for unemployment compensation control services, presented to this Council on this date, be and the some is hereby approved, and after execution of said document, a copy 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 agreement for and on be- half of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) Landscaping in median strips of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Reported that the sprinkler system and landscaping for Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard had been budgeted and that the sprinkler system could be completed in approximately thirty days after commencement of the project. Further stated that the cost of the sprinkler system and landscaping in the El Segundo Boulevard median strip had been estimated at $9,667, which amount had not been included in this year's budget. Council discussed the plans and asked that landscaping plans be presented to the Council for review, after which motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that the landscaping project for Sepulveda Boulevard be commenced as soon as possible and that the El Segundo Boulevard landscaping project be included in the 1978/79 budget for Council approval. Motion carried. -6- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 I 1? _! U 6) Ordinance repealing provisions for non - essential uses of water and the enforcement program Recommended repealing Ordinance No. 932 and amendments thereto in Ordinance No. 946 which established regulations for conserving water during the water shortage emergency and that consideration be given to adopting a resolution urging residents to save water voluntarily. City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,'REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9321 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RULES AND REGU- LATIONS FOR CONSERVING WATER which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bue. By mutual agreement of the Council, any new ordinance or resolution regarding voluntary water conservation was to be deferred. b. City Attorney Allen 1) Resolution ordering canvass of General Municipal Election to be held March 7, 1978 i Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2832 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None c. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Change Order No. 1 to American Pacific Concrete Pipe Co., Inc. (AMPAC) contract for Oak, Penn, Walnut and McCarthy Court Storm Drain Project Recommended that subject change order for temporary repair to stop water leakage, in total amount of $3,273.86, be approved. -7- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Change Order No. 1 to AMPAC contract in total amount of $3,273.86 be approved and the Mayor 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, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Bids for modifications to Snack Bar at Recreation Park Project No. 77 -5 Reported that bids had been received for modifications to the Snack Bar, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid De Brouwer Brothers $31,228.00 Conel Layne $33,795.60 Recommended that the bid of De Brouwer Brothers in amount of $31, 228 be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for modifications to the Snack Bar at Recreation Park in accordance with Specification No. 77 -5; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by the City Council on February 14, 1978; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of De Brouwer Brothers, in total amount of $31,228 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEG UNDO, that the bid of De Brouwer Brothers, 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 re- ceived, except the bid of De Brouwer Brothers, are hereby re- jected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None -8- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 WM72 i 3) Final Map of Tract No. 31569 and agreement for subdivision improvements of Hillcrest property Presented subject map for development of 61 single family lots on Hillcrest property and an agreement for subdivision improvements on said property. Recommended approval of the map and the agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2833 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEG UNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 31569 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY, CONDITIONED THAT A CER- TAIN AGREEMENT BE ENTERED INTO AND CERTAIN BONDS AND CASH DEPOSIT BE MADE AND FUR- NISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID TRACT which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None t Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement for Subdivision Improvements between the City of El Segundo and the subdivider, Hillcrest Properties, 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 agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Vacation of portion of the 200 block of Bungalow Drive and the alleys in Blocks 31 and 32 Recommended that the Council set the date of March 21, 1978 for public hearing on the proposed vacation of subject property. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: -9- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2834 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABAN- DONMENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF BUNGALOW DRIVE AND THE EAST -WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 31 AND 32, WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - -None 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Nagel referred to Municipal Code Chapter 10.79, "Aban- doned and Inoperative Vehicles on Private or Public Property," stating that some garages, in their normal operation procedures, violate this ordinance. Asked that this chapter be reviewed by staff and the matter brought before the Council at the second meeting in March, citing possible changes to eliminate the conflict. b. Councilman Van Vranken stated that some residents in the area of the storm drain construction had received citations for parking overtime and asked if some action could be taken to alleviate this situation during the construction period, since these people could not get into their garages. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - - None 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned until Monday, March 6, 1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo; that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Diane Pivovaroff who passed away February 12, 1978; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:30 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: 6 y ki 10,A1.&V E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -10- Council Minutes February 21, 1978 X 466 /