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1978 MAR 06 CC MIN14 to 6 L MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO MARCH 6, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular session on March 6, 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 Councilman William Bue. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Mr. Dave Schulze, pastor of the Church of Christ. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on the Vacation of portions of Illinois Street and Franklin Avenue per Resolution of Intention No. 2831 Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and asked if there were any objections to having' this hearing continued until the next regular City Council meeting. Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered subject hearing continued until March 21, 1978. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to deferring the following agenda items until the next regular City Council meeting: Item 1 under City Manager - Tabulation of bids for resurfacing Recreation Park tennis and volleyball courts. Item 8 under City Manager - Review and approval of plans for landscaping of Sepulveda Boulevard median strip. Item 1 under City Attorney - Ordinance extending the Interim Zoning ordinance relating to use of a portion of abandoned Southern Pacific Railway right -of -way. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the aforesaid items deferred until the next regular City Council meeting to be held March 21, 1978. 6. PRESENTATIONS Mrs. Helen Kutil, president of the El Segundo Junior WomarlsClub pre- sented Fire Captain Larry Sheldon with a check for $190.00 for the purchase of the film, "Donald's Fire Survival Plan." Captain Sheldon thanked the Womens Club on behalf of the Fire Department and on behalf of the children whose lives it may save. >(4,949-5 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Mr. G. Roger Seigel, 937 Lomita Street, spoke regarding possible repeal of Municipal Coe Sec tion 20.33.040 paragraph (3) pertaining to residential uses in the Commercial - Retail Service (C -RS) zone. Spoke specifically of the area bounded by West Holly Avenue, Eucalyptus Street, West Franklin Avenue and Richmond Street suggesting that residential units should not be permitted above retail stores. After discussion, Mayor Balmer referred the matter to the Planning Com- mission for consideration. 2. Mr. Frank Mahony, 738 West Mariposa Avenue, handed the City Clerk a petition containing 193 signatures of residents requesting the dispatch of police units be returned to the jurisdiction of El Segundo rather than through the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Reported an incident where the Los Angeles Police responded to his call for assistance in curtailing youths flying kites underneath the power lines near the westerly boundary of the city. Stated this would not have happened under the previous system and urged the Council to solicit the local police officers' opinions of the new system. After discussion between Council and staff members regarding areas of jurisdiction, the function and capabilities of the Dispatch Center, the Mayor asked the City Manager to give his report on the Dispatch Center in response to the Council's request at the last City Council meeting. City Manager Jones reported that the old system used by the El Segundo Police was obsolete and mechanically unsound. That the new communications system in the Emergency Operating Center of the new police building is now operational; that the 24 -hour telephone number, 322 -9114, had been published in the paper and other news releases were planned so the public would be aware of the number to call for reporting unsatisfactory service from the Regional Com- mun cations Center. Stated that a monitoring capability would be established for telephone calls to the Communications Center and a follow -up system would be maintained. Presented statistics and description of the function of the Commun- ications Center. Mrs. Ellen Friedkin, 1025 E. Acacia Avenue, asked for a comparison of the response time between the old and new systems. Police Chief Johnson responded. Mrs. Carol Wilbanks, 1207 East Sycamore Avenue questioned the capability of inexperienced e p to properly place priorities on calls made to the Center. Miss Judy Gibby, former dispatcher for the Center, explained the system and how the cal handled by the complaint takers and the dispatchers. Miss Anita Wallace, Dispatcher at South Bay Communications Center, furnished information on the responsibilities of the dispatchers at the Center. Mr. Paul Jones, 715 Lomita Street, related a recent incident where it took t e po ice minutes to respond to his call. Mr. Bill Kessener, 840 Lomita Street, referred to- relinquishing control whenever federal money is used. Mayor Balmer assured Mr. Kessener that El Segundo had not rel i nquised control. After further discussion with Mr. Mahony and the Council, all those interested were invited to tour the Communications Center to see first hand the function and how priorities are handled. -2- Council Minutes March 6, 1978 Mr. Carl Cason, 621 West Mariposa Avenue, inquired about the time response figures. Chief Johnson explained the time is based from the moment the information is received by the dispatcher. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - - - None 9. CONSENT CALENDAR The items appearing on the Consent Calendar of the agenda were acted upon by one motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the staff's recommendations for the following items be approved. Motion carried. a. Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held February 21, 1978. Approved as written b. Warrant Nos. 58524 through 58682 on Demand Register Summary No. 17 and Expense Check Nos. 1775 through 1785 on Expense Check Register No. 15 in total amount of $458,596.68. Approved and Ratified C. Quitclaim deed to Wayne G. Anastasi and Clarence D. Naramore from the City of El Segundo for certain easements for water pipelines and conduits on property commonly known as 950, 952 and 954 Main Street and 937 Pepper Street. Approved I d. RESOLUTION NO. 2835, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEG UNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2834 WHICH RESOLUTION RELATES TO THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF BUNGALOW DRIVE AND THE EAST -WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 31 AND 32 WITHIN SAID CITY Passed, approved and adopted e. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2836, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDON- MENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF BUNG- ALOW DRIVE AND THE EAST -WEST ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 31 AND 32, WITHIN SAID CITY Passed, approved and adopted f. Richmond Street Depot, 142 Richmond Street, application for a California Alcoholic Beverage License for On -Sale Beer and Wine Ordered filed -3- Council Minutes March 6, 1978 9 • Sub - Agreement with the El Segundo Unified School District - Student Apprentice Program under CETA Title 1 Approved h. Request to conduct promotional examination for position of Police Officer Trainee Approved 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - - - None 11 . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, recommendation relating to its position on and recommendations for amendments to the proposed Federal -Aid- Highway and Public Transportation Improvement Act of 1978. Ordered filed b. California Department of Food and Agriculture, informing the city that the possibility exists for a Japanese beetle infestation in this area in 1978. Ordered filed c. City of Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment Plant progress report on construc- tion of digester tanks. Ordered filed 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Bid No. 77 -13 for one aerial ladder truck for Fire Department Advised that only one bid had been received, that of Crown Coach Corporation for a demonstrator unit which had been used approximately 50 hours and driven less than 100 miles. Stated the cost, with no provision for trade -in allowance, was $173,718.10 including sales tax, delivery in 30 to 60 days. Recommended acceptance of said bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the bid of Crown Coach Corporation for one aerial ladder fire truck (TeleSqurt) in total amount of $173,718.10 including sales tax. be accep- ted, and purchase order be issued in said amount to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel 2) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) M i I estone Report Advised that subject report refers to Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Stated that subject report was SCAG's "208" Milestone water quality management planning program for the south coast 208 area. Stated the planning program was mandated by -4- Council Minutes March 6, 1978 -j"(oto 40 federal law, but the city had options of approving, disapproving, or ignoring the report. Made suggestion for improvements in the report such as bringing it up to date with the 1977 changes in federal law; developing policy statements for all the areas indicated; permitting local jurisdictions to establish their own control and including some economical considerations in the development of the final report. The Mayor expressed concern that local control was being taken over by State and Federal requirements. After discussion, Council directed the City Manager to relay the aforesaid suggestions to SCAG. 3) Salary resolution correcting pay scale for General Government Employees Advised that there were inconsistencies in the figures computed for the deferred compensation of general employees, however, the total salary figures were correct. Presented subject resolution correcting the figures. Stated that the Employees' Association had no objections and those involved in the original salary negotiations were in agreement with the changes. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2837 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A3.010 OF CHAPTER IA3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINIS- TRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel 4) Replacement of bleachers at Recreation Park Baseball Field Presented the proposal which had been received from the L.A. Steelcraft Products for the erection of subject bleachers in total amount of $10, 800. Stated that said company had advised that wind screens could not be installed directly under the seats and, therefore, recom- mended that city crews install the screens on the sides and back of the bleachers for a cost of $1,070. Requested that the Council ratify his action of accepting the aforesaid proposal and entering into an agree- ment under the emergency procedure and that $1,070 be allocated from the Contingency Account for wind screen materials. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's action in authorizing the erection of bleachers at Recreation Park be ratified and approved; that a purchase order be issued to L.A. Steelcraft Products in total amount of $10,800; and $1,070 be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund for wind screen materials. Motion carried by the following vote: -5- Council Minutes March b, 1978 X 466 7 On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel 5) Report of storm damages to the city Presented a report of the damages to city property caused by the storm on February 10 and the resultant costs incurred, amounting to approximately $35,614.05. Stated that the total cost for storm related damages in the city had been estimated to be over $100,000 and that some funds may be available through the Federal Disaster Relief program. Advised that $8,637.43 had been expended so for on storm related work, which amount had been drawn from the accounts of the departments in- volved in the emergency. Recommended this amount be drawn from the Contingency Account to reimburse the accounts of the corresponding departments. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the sum of $8,637.43 be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund and transferred to the Fire Department, Parks Department and Public Works Department accounts as reimbursement for funds withdrawn for storm related services and materials. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance amending bicycle licensing regulations City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 951 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 carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 951 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, Ordinance No. 951 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel b. Ordinance repealing water conservation regulations City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: -6- Council Minutes March 6, 1978 A • • % ORDINANCE NO. 952 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 932 AS AMENDED, RELAT'NG TO RULES AND REGU- LATIONS FOR CONSERVING WATER which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 952 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 952 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen Carr and Nagel 14. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Van Vranken stated he had had several calls from residents asking about the recent article in the Los Angeles Times regarding the County Assessor's schedule for reassessment of property. Stated it was difficult to determine how it would affect El Segundo. City Manager Jones stated that supplemental information he had received indicated the next general reassessment of residential property in El Segundo would occur in 1981. i Councilman Van Vranken asked staff to prepare a news release explaining the schedule for reassessment. b. City Attorney Allen reminded the Council of the meeting to be held­. Tuesday, March 14, 1978 for the canvass of the election returns and install- ation of newly elected council members. By mutual consent of the Council, said meeting was scheduled for 5:00 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers and the City Clerk was instructed to adjourn the regular meeting of March 7, 1978 to that date and time. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - - - None 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Mr. Wesley Conover a retired fire captain of the El Segundo Fire Department; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :17 o'clock p.m. APPROVED E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted G Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -7- Council Minutes March 6, 1978