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MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDC
July 18, 1978
CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, July 18,
1978 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Director of Public Works William Glickman led the salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
Delivered by Steven Mohr, Youth Director at St. John's Lutheran Church.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilmen None
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Continued hearing on proposed annual budget for fiscal year 1978 -79
and use of Revenue Sharing Funds
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for
the continued hearing on the annual budget for fiscal year 1978 -79 and to con-
sider use of Revenue Sharing Funds, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing
had been given. City Clerk Burrowes advised that affidavit of publishing the
notice was in her file. The Mayor stated these files would become a part of this
hearing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to
which the City Clerk replied that none had been received.
City Manager Jones reviewed the action previously taken by the Council,
stating the budget being presented incorporates the changes made by Council and
also changes in revenue to reflect more up -to -date information. Reported on the
sales tax revenue expected from the State and indefinnte property tax distribution
information, stating that firm figures may not be available before August 31,1978.
Advised that the Police Officers' Memorandum of Understanding provided for a five
percent increase in salary this year and that litigation had been filed to invalidate
that section of the law which prevents the city from honoring the MOU. Recom-
mended setting aside that money in case litigation is successful. Stated that
the current MOU of the Fire Association employees had been extended without any
increases pending action by the State. Further stated he thought it would be pru-
dent to hold funds in the Reserve Account in the event the MOU's of Safety Person-
nel are to be honored. Asked the Council to determine whether it wished to make
application for the surplus funds from the State.
Recommended the position of Assistant City Librarian be deleted from the
budget. Recommended that the Dial -A -Ride program and Juvenile Diversion
Project be continued, which would leave $391,036 unallocated but available
for capital improvements in the Revenue Sharing Fund. Recommended the budget
be adopted as presented.
The Council having reviewed all the departments' and capital budgets, the
City Manager presented the total figures for the 1978 -79 budget in accordance
with Council action heretofore taken:
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DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
City Council ............................ $
12,840
City Manager ............................
80,810
City Clerk ...............................
27,176
Finance.. ...............................
2171912
CityTreasurer ............................
51,289
Legal.... ...............................
57,611
Planning.. ...............................
75,720
Personnel . ...............................
42,227
Government Buildings .....................
142,736
Community Promotion ......................
18,300
Non - Department ..........................
410,877
Police .... ...............................
21247,176
Fire......
1,909,808
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Building / Safety ...........................
241,356
Disaster Preparedness ......................
4,369
Engineering ..............................
195,818
588,408
Street Division ...........................
Storm Drain .............................
38,574
Sanitation ..............................
192,332
Refuse Disposal ..........................
138,000
City Garage ............................
35,232
Library.. ...............................
216,531
Sub Total $ 6, 944,
Recreation & Parks ...................... $
850,176
Total General $
7,794,278
Water Division .......................... 2,305,201
Dial -A -Ride Program ..................... 25,408
Juvenile Diversion Program ................ 27,800
Retirement .............................. 1,182,131
Equipment Replacement ................... 138,000
Workers' Compensation ................... 162,681
Liability Insurance ....................... 30,000
Bond Retirement ......................... 20,550
Capital Improvement ..................... 628,300
Total Operating Fund $ 12, 314, 349
1 ntra -tra nsfer - $ 395,233
$ 11,919,116
After further Staff and Council discussion, the Mayor inquired if anyone
present wished to speak regarding the budget.
Mr. Marvin Johnson, 1213 East Sycamore Avenue, inquired if the City had
sufficient reserves to carry over for next year, that preparations should be made
now rather than going into a deficit nextyear. The Council responded, assuring
Mr. Johnson that the Council is concerned and preparing for next year.
The Mayor inquired if any member of the Council wished to review any section
of the budget. There being no response from the Council or the audience, motion
was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unan-
imously carried that the hearing be closed.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled:
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RESCLUTION NC. 2865
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDC, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1978 -79
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
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance approving the said budget,
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE 1978 -79 FISCAL YEAR
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived.
Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Revenue Sharing
Funds in amount of approximately $53,208.00 shall
be used in the 1978 -79 fiscal year, allocated for the
Dial -A -Ride program in amount of $25,408 and the
Juvenile Diversion Project in amount of $27,800;
that $391,036 be retained in a reserve for capital
improvement projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
proper notice of said allocation of funds be published
as prescribed by law.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. League of National Cities - Environmental Quality Steering Committee
Councilman Nagel reported on subject meeting, which had been held in
Minneapolis July 14 and 15; that the Environmental Protection Agency was getting
input from medical research that chlorinated water may contain carcinogens and
the EPA is proposing filtering with activated carbon granules, which is an expen-
sive treatment. Stated the Committee is trying to get the EPA to slip the time of
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a. Environmental Committee (continued)
five years for accomplishment of this treatment, and consider other strategies
besides activated carbon. Other issues discussed were sewage effluent dis-
charges to the oceans, reported that the EPA is now considering different
methods.
b. Aircraft Noise - Councilman Nagel stated that the noise aircraft retrofit bill
will a on the House Floor for vote this month, but some trouble in getting
passage is anticipated.
c. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Program. - Policy Board meeting
Councilman Bue reported that all the cities will continue with their programs
with the exception of Gardena and Lennox, although LEAA grant funds had
expired in June.
d. South Bay Cities Association - Councilman Bue invited the Council to attend
the meeting on Thursday July 27 at which Assemblywoman Marilyn Ryan will
be the speaker.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the following items be approved as indicated. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of adjourned regular meeting of the City Council held June 27,1978;
the regular meetings held June 6 and July 5, 1978.
Approved as written
b. Warrants No. 60160 through 60305 on Demand Register Summary No. 1 in
total amount of $603,201.34 conforming to Budget approved by Ordinance
No. 937 (1977 -78)
Ratified and approved
c. Warrants No. 60306 through 60366 on Demand Register Summary No. 2 in
total amount of $128,507.06 (1978 -79)
Approved for payment from respective funds as indicated on Register
Summary No. 2
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Renewal of weapons permit - The Aerospace Corporation
Councilman Van Vranken stated that due to possible conflict of interest,
he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
The City Manager recommended renewal of subject permit for a period
of one year, to expire June 30, 1979.
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Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that permit to discharge firearms at 2350 East El Segundo Boulevard be re-
newed for period of one year, said permit to expire June 30, 1979. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel
and Mayor &jlmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken
2) Semi - monthly report on South Bay Regional Public Communications System
Reported that final inspection had been scheduled, gave the response
times on complaints, and that the number of complaints recorded in this period
was higher than normal because of the fourth of July activities.
After discussion, the Council directed that the reports need only be pre-
sented on a monthly basis in the futivre.
3) Donation of recreation equipment by Kilroy Industries
Advised that Kilroy Industries will disassemble various tennis court equip-
ment on the roof of its building at 2230 East Imperial Highway and had offerred
the equipment to the City on a no- charge basis. Stated that staff's review
indicated the equipment could be used advantageously in the recreational
areas, that pick up, transportation, installation or placement in storage would
cost the city approximately $4,580. Stated that various industries had indicated
they would assist in moving the pavilion canopy and frame which will save an
additional $1,000. Further estimated that most of the cost is in employees'
salaries, thus requiring no modifications to the budget.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the offer for tennis court equipment be accepted on the
terms in Kilroy Industries' letter dated July 13, 1978. Motion carried.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Councilman Nagel referred to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' letter
of July 7, 1978, which stated the Board would assign Aid to Cities funds to
individual cities by projects. Recommended Council oppose this type allocation of
these funds.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken,
that the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors be notified that El Segundo is opposed to
the allocation of Aid to Cities funds by projects. Motion carried.
b. Noise Guidelines and Ordinance
Building Safety Director Dalgleish presented the second draft of the Guidelines,
suggesting they be incorporated into the Noise Ordinance itself after a trial period
of approximately one year, and reviewed the salient points for Council's consideration.
Dr. Dora Polk, 111 West Palm Avenue, disagreed with several changes made
in the second draft, suggesting that the time for filing an application for permit
remain at 21 days prior to use of sound amplifying equipment; that the $10.00
filing fee and the paragraphs specifying the iype of music be restored to the Guide-
lines, and that some provision be made for notification to interested parties when
applications are filed.
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12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
b. Noise (continued)
City Attorney Allen suggested the words, "and fee" be deleted from the
first line of the Guidelines since no fees had been included in the text.
Council concurred.
Further discussions were held regarding permit fees and City Manager Jones
recommended inclusion of a permit fee in the ordinance as it seemed inappropriate
for the general public to bear the cost of this type activity when it is for the
benefit of special groups.
The Mayor asked that the ordinance and guidelines be presented for Council
approval at this time and directed staff to undertake a review of all current permit
fees and present a report on fees at a later date.
The City Attorney presented the Noise Ordinance for adoption, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 958
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.06 OF THE
"EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID
CHAPTER RELATES TO NOISE AND VIBRATION
REGULATIONS
which title was read.
After motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 958
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Mayor Balmer, that said ordinance 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
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that the Noise and Vibration Regulations (Guidelines) as hereinbefore amended,
be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilmen None
c. Storage of materials at old Moto -Cross Course
Councilman Van Vranken inquired about the existence of equipment stored
in subject area on Imperial Avenue. Recreation and Parks Director Ruis responded,
stating that arrangements were being made for removal and transport to Guaymas,
Mexico, El Segundo's sister city, within the next two or three weeks.
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13. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ste hanie Young, 525 Washington Street, stated her concern about the
alleged bombing at the Regional Communications Center on July 4th.
The City Manager reported it appeared that firecrackers had been thrown in
the area causing minimum damage to the elevator door, that no one had been
i nj ured .
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
15. ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that this
meeting adjourn, the hour being 8 :45 o'clock p.m., in memory of Mr. Leslie W.
(Bill) Richardson, who worked for the City Parks Department from September 16,
1954 until his demise July 7, 1978. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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E. L. Ba mer, ayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie rrowes, i ty er
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