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1978 JAN 03 CC MINX462 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO JANUARY 3, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on January 3, 1978, 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 Fire Chief Thomas Baron. 3. INVOCATION An invocation for the meeting was delivered by Councilman William Bus. 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bus, Carr, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilman Nagel 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. AB2021 Sales Tax R Val and Redistribution. Councilman Van Vranken reported that this bill would not be of ens it to-El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Carr that Assembly- woman Ryan be advised that El Segundo opposes AB 2021. Motion carried. At this time, the hour being 7:04 o'clock p.m., Councilman Nagel entered the Council Chamber and took his place at the Council table. b. Councilman Nagel reported on the effects the Clean Air Act would have on El Segundo. Stated he thought it important to establish communications with representative Tom Heinsheimer to keep better track of activities. c. AB1603 Mandatory State Certification of Police Officers. Motion was made by Councilman Ragel, seconded y ayor Balmer, that Assemblypersons Bannai and Ryan be contacted expressing the City's opposition to AB1603. Motion carried. d. SB164 Compulsory and Binding Arbitration for Safety Employees. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bus that a letter of thanks be sent to Senator Beverly for voting against SB164. Motion carried. :*ssemblypersons SB1164 Tenure for Peace Officers. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bus, that Bannai and Ryan be advised the City is strongly opposed to subject bill. Motion carried. 4.625 f. SB1058 Housing Plan. Councilman Nagel reported this bill changes the Government Code in such a way that it could not be construed that local tax revenues were required to subsidize housing needs in the community. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bus, that the Council go on record in support of SB1058 and that Assemblywoman Ryan be so notified. Motion carried. g. AB389 State Houst2g Element Guidelines. Councilman Nagel reported this bill wou restate the existing low to the effect that the State Housing Element Guidelines are advisory and not mandatory. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr that the City support said AB389 and refer this action to Assemblywoman Ryan. Motion carried. h. AB1727 Housing Plans. Motion was made by Councilman Bus, seconded by Councman Doge , that the City support A111727. Motion carried. i. AB1455 Election by Districts. Councilman Nagel reported this bill would require cities with a population at 0,000 or more to submit on the November 1978 ballot the question of whether the city council members should be elected by districts. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bus that said AB1455 be opposed. Motion carried. j. Councilman Bus reported that the Assistant Director of SCAG.had been receptive to the City's letter regarding SCAG's housing report and he anticipated the Policy Board would make the desired charges. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Warrants No. 57774 through 58026 on Demand Register Summary No. 13 in total amount of $503,218.54. Motion was made by Councilman Bus, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject warrants be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bus, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application for person -to person transfer of On -Sale Beer & Vine License from Cuttingboard Eatery 2222 East Imperial Highway. Motion was made by Councilman Bus, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. d. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application for On -Sale Beer and Wine License from The Nooner, 2250 East Imperial Highway Motion was made by Councilman Bus, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. -2- Council Minutes Jan. 3, 1978 B. 9.: 10. X4L27 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR c. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application for person -to- person transfer of Off -Sale General License from 7- Eleven Food Store, 200 East Imperial Avenue. City Manager Jones reported that an illegal structure exists on subject property and the Building Department had not been successful in getting the cooperation of the subject applicants to rectify the condition. Therefore, recommended this request for transfer of license be protested unless the appli- cant took action within the next three days. After discussion, council asked that this matter be deferred until the end of this meeting for additional information from the Building Department. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Application from Westchester Moose Lodge, 514 West Imperial Avenue for bingo license. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that permit be issued to Westchester Moose Lodge to conduct bingo games at subject address. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones I ) Acquisition of new Fire Aerial Ladder Truck (Telesquirt) Spec. 77 -13 Requested approval of specifications for subject truck and authorization to solicit bids for same. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Specification No. 77 -13 for one 1500 gallon per minute cab -ahead closed telesquirt, presented to the City Council on this date, be and the some is hereby approved and that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited, the date and time for receipt of bids being, 11 :00 o'clock a.m. Monday, February 13, 1978. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Survey of Senior Citizen Housing Needs Presented a report summarizing the types of data available from existing agencies. Suggested three ways the desired information might be obtained: Conduct an informal survey through the mail or by the City Newsletter; have the Senior Citizen's Specialist conduct a survey by telephone and by submitting questionnaires to.all known senior citizens; or conduct a special census of the entire city. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that more thought shall be given to determine the degree of the problem before determining whaR action might be required. -3- Council Minutes Jan. 3, 1978 '-R 3) Surplus Police Vehicies Recommended that six police emergency vehicles, which are no longer in use, be declared surplus property and that authorization be given to solicit bids to sell by sealed bids. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that City vehicles Numbers 37, 131, 132, 134, 135 and 136 be declared surplus property and that bids be solicited for sale of some to the highest bidders. Motion carried. 4) Pan American Airways request for support Advised that Pan American Airways had made an application to the Civil Aeronautics Board to fly nonstop from Los Angeles to London and had asked this City to support its request. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that no action be taken. Motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1, Mayor Balmer voting against the motion. 5) South Bay County Advised that a protest hearing, which is required by law, on the for - mai ion of o South Bay Count; would be held in El Segundo on January 28, 1978. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that a presentation be made to the commission. The Council directed that this item be placed on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting for further discussion oh the bound- ary lines of the county area, as well as boundary lines of supervisorial districts. b. Director of Public Works Glickman i ) Bids for Expansion of Recreation Park, Phase II, Specification No. 77 -1 Advised that bids had been received on December 20, 1977 on subject project, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid G. A. MacDonald ConssrL- ,.si. -'l Co., Inc. $ 964,431 .25 Mouider Brothers 1, 024, 950.52 {rus<, Co. nstruction -%.c . 1,032,074.80 Chino I" rse l i ne 1,160, 000.95 J. B. Crosby Co., Inc. 1,154,330.30 Cicrk(; 21,894.00 RF ;;ori ed the arrilysis ;;f :=unds required to complete both phases I and is Of tr:r parit ex;-)cn; " ;o s ..i d a possible $130,000 deficit. Recommended the Council accent the low bid, that additional funds in amount of $130,000 be allocufEG from 011 Uli cppr:.;pr ated reserve and the revenue sharing accounts, and fhat the firm of Aldermen, Swift and Lewis be authorized to perform re- quired e%lneering service.- curing the progress of this project. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California, du ;, advertised for bids for the Expansion of Recreation Park Phase II in accordance with Specification No. 77 -1; and -4- Council Minutes Jan. 3, 1978 )(4629, WHEREAS, said bids were received by City Council on December 20, 1977; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of G.A. MacDonald Construction Company, Inc., in total amount of $964,431.25 was the lowest responsible bid; a nd WHEREAS, it was found that there exists a deficit of budgeted funds in amount of $130,000; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that it would be advantageous to have outside engineer- ing (inspection) services during the progress of said project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of G. A. MacDonald Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds be allocated for said project from the Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund in amount of $60,000 and from the Revenue Sharing Account in amount of $70,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the firm of Alderman, Swift and Lewis be and it is hereby authorized to perform certain construction engineering (inspection) services for said project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo 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 FINALLY RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of G. A. MacDonald Construction Company, Inc., are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Right of Entry Agreement with City of Los Angeles Advised that storm drain construction in the Hillcrest property develop- ment would require entering Los Angeles Department of Water and Power property. Presented a letter agreement giving El Segundo the right of entry to construct the storm drain. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Carr, that the following resolution be adopted: -5- Council Minutes Jan. 3, 1978 RESO VED, that that certain form of Letter Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Department of Water and Power, City of Los Angeles granting the richt to enter upon certain property to construct Ston- ; . , <> tract No. 31569, presented to this :ouncii on this date, be and the same is hereby un'! ::' c execution by each of the above - n, arties, copy of said agraement be placed on rho: ,_�FFice of the City Clerk; and IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the y ° OF 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. i. %;•,�:; :: corried by the following vote: ses� Councilmen Bue, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Councilmen None r,.bsent: Councilmen None ,, !SHED BUSINESS _ rclatiny fo use of peri-ion cf abandoned railroad vor 6olrn,ar announced that due to possible conflict of interest he did r� roc- -Hcipate in the action or discussion of this matter, M C. Turned t >::C7­ 00'. r.= t "e meeting aver to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Allen presented ruh,Ect ordnance, entill1.e ORDINANCE NO. 948 rAN CP.Dii'- s4I',', E OF THE CI,1' OF El_ SEGUti',t"� CALIFOR',11A, AMFNDING ORDINANCE ISO. WHICH SAID ORDINArkZE RELATES TO THE 0- OF A CERTAI i'J P . %f TION Or' ABANDONED SOUTHER,' i-i AC H I::. RAILWAY RIG HT -OF -W, "I� (�!.! \• C:CJ "r Cars ; ": U ;lUftl„!O�'s!4` :'Uflltiir, y111 f?,Ofi ... Councilmen Bue, Carr, N qe', a 1 Von Vranken t6,;.0 pruchasi ng procedures ,.ii rtYfU ;,. SLIrT .:: r :Jbif c- or�ir?";_'!":,^ , ''rit !'(I('zLt: .6- cJncil Minutes Ic7n. 3; 1978 A463 ORDINANCE NO. 949 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2..52.090 OF AND ADDING SECTION 2.52.120 TO THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE!' WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 949 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Bus, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, said ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bus, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None c. Ordinance changing hours for lawn watering The City Attorney then presented the ordinance for re- adoption, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 946 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 932 RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONSERVING WATER; DECLARING THIS ORDI- NANCE TO BE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND STATING THE REASONS THEREFOR which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 946 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Ordinance No. 946 be re- adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bus, Carr, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Applicotion for Person to Person transfer of Off -Sale General License to State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,, 7- Eleven Food Store 200 East Imperial Avenue Building Safety Director Dolgleish reported that in august the applicant, Southland Corporation, had been notified of a non- complying structure on the premises in violation of zoning and building codes. Stated that monthly contact had been made with the parties but no action had been taken to rectify the non - compliance. Therefore, Staff recommended that the Council register a protest to the issuance of the license. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that staff give the applicant, Mr. Gregory L. Lewis, until January 5, 1978 to respond and that if no response is received, -7- Council Minutes Jan. 3, 1978 4632 a motion be filed with the Deaprtment of ABC against subject application. Motion carried. b. Recreation and PgrksCommission applications Councilman Nagel advised that applications had been received from persons interested in serving on the Recreation and Parks Commission: and suggested a date be set tc interview the applicants. By mutual consenr of the Council, interviews were scheduled for January 10, 1978 at 5:00 o'clock p.m. and on January 11, :978 at 5 :00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber. 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 14. RECESS At the hour of 8 :55 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an executive session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9:18 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn until January 10, 1978 at the hour of 5 :00 o'clock p . m ., i n the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: �D, 46aAnoin E. L. Baimer, Mayor Respectfully submittred, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk o� Council Minutes Jan. 3, 1978