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1978 JUL 05 CC MIN�C -176 0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO July 5, 1978 1. CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular ses- sion on the above date in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the Flag was led by City Clerk Valerie Burrowes. 3. INVOCATION: Mr. Harry Weber delivered the invocation. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilman Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Charles Goldwasser, 11661 San Vicente Ave., Los Angeles, stated he was representing the El Segundo Police Officers' Association and would like to address the Council regarding salaries, preferably after the City Manager pre- sented the matter for Council's consideration. Mr. Jerry Atlansky, 417 Bungalow Drive, stated he was speaking on behalf of Mr. Dennis Martin, applicant for the position of City Librarian, and asked if the Council had any response to his letter dated June 29, 1978. Each Councilman responded, the consensus being that the procedure established for filling vacancies had worked well in the past, and no changes were being considered. Mr. and Mrs. Attard, 337 Virginia Street, asked permis- sion to construct a driveway in front of their house. Director of Public Works Glickman stated that applica- tions for this type permit had been denied in the past where there is alley access to the garage and where there is insufficient space in the side or back yards to park a car. Mayor Balmer stated that he and Mr. Glickman would view the premises on Friday. Councilman Van Vranken stated he had had a report of parking problems in this area, principally caused from rec -nt construction of multiple dwellings resulting in an impact of parking on the streets. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. South Bay Cities Association - Councilman Bue reported on the. progress of the WETIP program and asked the Council to consider joining in this program. 7. 0 M b. Councilman Nagel stated that the City had been success- ful on many points by interceding in the Los Angeles Inter- national Airport Noise Variance hearing which will run out in September 1978, and that as added protection for this City, suggested that similar action be taken at the upcom- ing noise variance hearing. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that authorization be given to the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen to represent El Segunlo as in the past, to intercede in the Airport Noise Variance Hearing. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None b. League of California Cities - Councilman Nagel announced that the County Division meeting will be held Thursday, July 6 with Los Angeles County Assessor, Alexander Pope as the speaker; that he would be happy to transport those interested in attending. C. Los Angeles County Sanitation District - Mayor Balmer stated the District passed an ordinance increasing dumping fees at the Palos Verdes site by 75� per ton; that the District is working with four cities toward establishing a transfer station. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items, appearing on the Consent Calendar of the Agenda were acted upon by one motion made by Council- man Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, and unanimously carried that staff's recommendations for these items be approved. a. Minutes of adjourned regular meeting of the City Coun- cil held June 12, 1978 and of the regular meeting held June 20, 1978 Approved as written. b. Warrant Nos. 59898 through 60159 on Demand Register Summary No. 25 and Expense Check Nos. 1946 through 1966 on Expense Check Register No. 23 in total amount of $558,858.38 Ratified. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR- -None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. City of Signal Hill - Resolution opposing the usurpation of local control by Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION F0. 2862 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO OPPOSING THE USURPATION OF LOCAL CONTROL BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS '.'.FM X Council Minutes July 5, 1978 +"f Y.: 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 No:.e 10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Replacement of Chief Librarian position Stated that Council action was required pending approval of the 1978 -79 budget. Recommended authoriza- tion be given to fill the position vacated by Dorothea Fitzgerald and to discuss the matter of recruitment in Executive Session immediately following this meeting. Motion was made by Coucilman Bue, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 2) Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program for 1978 -79 Advised that the current contract with the California Highway Patrol expires on June 30th. Recommended approval for continuation of the program for the next fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO 2863 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR ABAN- DONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PARTICIPATION which was read, 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 3) Report on South Bay Regional Communications System Presented the sc_-.,.A - monthly report on subject system, stating the radio system, as back -up, is ready for inspection. Related that no complaints had been received n the two -week reporting period and recited the response times during that period. -3- Council Minutes July 5, 1978 LOT 4) Report on Senate Bill No. 154 "Fiscal Rescue Bill of 1978" Reported on SB154, the bill passed to implement the provisions of Proposition 13, relating the impact it would have on E1 Segundo. Stated that any funds received from the State must first be used to maintain police and fire services at the 1977 -78 level; that cost of living salary increased may not be made in excess of those provided State employees; which would nullify any memorandum of understanding calling for increases for 1978 -79 over that amount. Recommended first that a date be set for hearing on the completion of the budget, possibly July 18, and secondly an effort be made to obtain the State surplus money, suspending salary increases until a final decision is reached on the State surplus funds. Mr. Goldwasser, stated that AB2212 had been passed to clarify SB154; that only the provision in a Memoran- dum of Understanding regarding salary increases in excess of that allowed State employees would be null and void, not the whole MOU. Asked the Council not to suspend the raise provided in the Police MOU, that this was a legal contract entered into by the Council which should be honored. After discussion with Council and staff, City Attorney Allen stated the proposed resolution would not rescind the entire MOU, only that portion relating to salary increases. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2864 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A5.010, 1A5.020 AND 1A5.030 OF CHAPTER 1A5 OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2861 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 The City Manager requested permission to meet with the Council in Executive Session regarding Meet and Confer negotiations with the Firemen's Association. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Irrigation and Landscaping median island on Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and El Segundo Boulevard, Specification No 77-2 -4- X i .•yam Council Minutes July 5, 1978 Reported that bids had been received on June 13, 1978, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid R. W. Daniels Landscape Contracting $75,154.85 Gaudenti & Sons Landscaping Corp. $78,563.35 Aka -Tani Landscape Company $79,923.60 California Landscape, Inc. $90,805.80 Granada Landscape Company, Inc. $97,777.00 Advised that funds were in the current capital improve- ment budget for this project. Recommended that the low bid of R. W. Daniels be accepted. Council discussed the advisability of proceeding with this project in view of the cut backs having been made because of Proposition 13. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Benson, that all bids received on Specification No. 77 -2 be rejected and the City Clerk authorized and instructed to return all bid bonds to said bidders. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Report on rescission of the City's flood hazard insurance program Stated that the City entered into the National Flood Insurance Program in 1975 and since that time had twice appealed the inclusion of E1 Segundo in the Flood Hazard Boundary Map and this year the City was deleted from that map. This will permit insurance coverage on a voluntary basis at a much lower cost and may even result in those affected obtaining refunds from the premiums paid this year. Staff was directed to publicize this information so that the people in the affected areas would be informed. 3) Change Order No. 28, Ray Wilson Compnay, Civic Center Project Presented subject change order in total amount of $6,184.50 covering construction work to adequately screen from view the conduits and mechanical enclosures on the roof of the old police building involving 14 extra days for the work. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that subject Change Order No. 28 in total amount. of $6,184.50, including 14 -day extension of contract, be approved and the Mayor authorized to -5- 4 Council Minutes July 5, 1978 X sign said change order on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel Van Vranken and Mavor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Noise Guidelines and Noise Ordinance Councilman Nagel recommended the Guidelines be discussed but action deferred until the next regular Council meeting. Suggested that the City print up an information sheet stating simply the requirements of the Noise Ordinance. Recommended the following changes in the Permit Procedures: Item 3.b. (i) and (ii) - omit; Item 4 - delete; Item 8a. & b, delete if this is presently Recreation Policv. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the Noise Guidelines and Ordinance be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 12. NEW BUSINESS a. Juvenile Diversion Program. Councilman Bue asked the Council to consider replacing the present Counselor Jim Tehan, as soon as possible in the interst of continuity of the program. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Citv Manager be directed to proceed with recruitment proceedings for a replacement counselor for subject program. Motion carried with Councilman Benson voting no. b. National Leaque of Cities - Environmental Quality Committee. Councilman Nagel asked for direction from the Council in regard to attending a meeting in Minneapolis and a conference in St. Louis. Stated there were programs started that he felt should be followed through, that E1 Segundo had benefited by actions taken by this committee. All the Councilmen, except Councilman Benson, favored continued participation by Councilman Nagel. 13. RECESS At the hour of 8:30 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss meet and confer negotiations with the Firemen's Association. At the hour of 8:48 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 14. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, the Mayor ordered the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 8 :50 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted APPROVED: E. L. Ba mer, Mayor Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -6- Council Minutes July 5, 1978