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1978 MAR 21 CC MINx -403 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO March 21, 1978 I. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on March 21, 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 Bue. 3. INVOCATION Mrs. Eunice Creason of the First Church of Christ Scientist gave the invocation. 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 vacation of portions of Illinois Street and Franklin Avenue Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action of subject hearing and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on vacation and abandonment of certain portions of subject streets as described in Resolution of Intention No. 2831 and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes advised that affidavits of publishing and posting the notice were in her file. The Mayor pro tem stated these files would become a part of this hearing. Thereupon the Mayor pro tem inquired if any written communications had been received. The City Clerk advised that letters had been received from the follow- ing expressing no objections to subject street vacation: Metropolitan Water District Los Angeles County Flood Control District Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County The Mayor pro tem ordered the letters filed. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that portions of subject streets had not been improved and present planning did not include continuing the streets through to connecting streets. Recommended vacation of subject portions of streets. Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councirman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: X 't (o '/-4 RESOLUTION NO. 2839 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF- WAY) OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF FRANKLIN AVENUE AND ILLINOIS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS CONTEM- PLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2831 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mrs. Carol Wilbanks, 1207 East Sycamore Avenue, advised she visited the South ay ommurncotions Center in Redondo Beach and came away with a much different attitude than before. Reported on the undesirable working conditions at the Center, that the Center was understaffed and morale was low. Stated she thought the only way the Center can live up to expectations is to have help from everyone. Mr. James Munson, Director of the Communications Center advised of measures being taken to improve conditions, including interior decorating, analysis of air i conditioning requirements and the hiring of additional personnel. Councilman Van Vranken advised that the 1978 -79 Budget for the Center in- cluded three additional personnel and that three more had been approved by the Board to be added to the dispatch staff. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Southern California Rapid Transit District (RTD) Corridor B Councilman Nagel reported that George Brewster, Councilman from Torrance, was relinquishing his seat on the Board of Directors of subject District, that Dave Hayward, Mayor of Redondo Beach and Gordana Swanson, Mayor pro tem of Rolling Hills were both running for this seat. Asked for guidance in voting to fill the vacancy. After discussion, the Councilmen mutually agreed that their preference would be Gordan Swanson. b. Assembly Bill 2442 - Speed Limits on residential streets Recommended the Council go on record supporting subject bill which would allow cities more flexibility in the determination of speed limits within residential areas, eliminating the requirement for engineering and traffic surveys on short and narrow streets. Asked that letters of support be sent to members of the committee, chaired by Assemblyman Ingalls and to the city's representative Marilyn Ryan. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that communications be sent to Sacramento supporting Assembly Bill 2442. Motion carried. -2- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 X 410 7s c. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project Councilman Bue advised that nothing had changed in regard to LEAA funding and the director had written a letter proposing the next year's budget include funding for this project. d. West Basin Water Association Mayor Balmer advised that studies were being initiated to determine how water would be moved over the Tehachapi Range and how to conserve electricity. e. Noise Abatement Committee Councilman Nagel reported that the Noise Ordinance required many changes, that input had been received from various departments, and he presented the ordinance with recommended revisions for Council's review prior to adoption. Recommended a public hearing be held on April 4, 1978 before introducing the final draft of the ordinance. 8. 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 Nagel and unanimously carried that staff's recommendations for the following items be approved. a. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council held March 6, 1978, the regular meeting held March 7, 1978 and the adjourned regular meeting held March 14, 1978. Approved as written b. Warrant Nos. 58683 through 58837 on Demand Register Summary No. 18 and Expense Check Nos. 1786 through 1837 on Expense Check Register No. 16, in total amount of $417,072.02 Approved and Ratified c. Claim of Michael L. Johnson for recovery of impound costs Claim denied d. Claim of William Franklin Leggett for vehicle damages Claim denied e. Claim of Charles F. Niedle, Jr., for recovery of loss of personal property Claim denied 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - - None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - - None 11 . REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Bids for resurfacing Recreation Park tennis, volleyball and paddle tennis courts -3- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 X 1 %1 Mayor Balmer advised that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in discussion or action of this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. Advised that only one bid had been received, that of Kemiko, Inc., in total amount of $4,949.00; that $4500 had been received as a settlement for damages to the courts, leaving a balance of $449.00 to be paid out of the Recreation Fund. Recommended acceptance of the bid of Kemiko, Inc. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Benson, that the bid of Kemiko, Inc., in total amount of $4,949.00 be accepted for resurfacing courts in Recreation Park, and that purchase order in said amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 2) Review of plans for landscaping Sepulveda Boulevard median strip Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis displayed a map on the wall show- ing plans for proposed design and vegetation for subject street, and asked for guidance from the Council as to the type of vegetation to be used. After discussion, Council agreed that a combination of 12 Mediterranean palms and 15 pear trees would be suitable. ! 3) Surplus property, Storm Drain Rentention Basin at Center Street and Maple Avenue Advised that subject property had not been included in the Recreation Master Plan for park purposes and was no longer required as a storm drain retention basin. Recommended that the property, which is zoned R -1 (Single Residential), be declared surplus and that it be sold in the "as is" condition through the process of sealed written bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Storm Drain Retention Basin located at the southeast corner of Center Street and Maple Avenue, be declared surplus property, no longer required for city purposes, and that said property be sold through the process of written sealed bids. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Surplus .38 Cal. Brass Ammunition Cases Reported that bids had been received for approximately 15,000 rounds of subject cartridge cases which were no longer required by the Police Depart- ment. Said bids were as follows: -4- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 Name F. Morton Pitt Comapny U.S. Arms & Munitions Company Cheshire & Perez Amount of Bid $20.00 /M $19.00 /M $18.00 /M X 46 77 Recommended that subject material be declared surplus and sold to the highest bidder. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the .38 Cal . Brass Ammunition Cases, no longer required by the Police Department, be declared surplus and sold to the highest bidder, F. Morton Pitt Company. Motion carried 5) Fencing removed from Imperial Avenue Reported that bids had been received for subject fencing, no longer needed for city purposes, which bids were as follows: Name Ogden Watson Mike's Scrap Metals Sam Woods Allied Salvage Amount of Bid $312.00 $175.00 Will pick up at no cost to city Stated that thehighest bid had been submitted by the city's Street Superintendent and the City Attorney had advised this bid would con- stitute a conflict of interest. Recommended subject material be declared surplus, the bid of Ogden Watson rejected, and the bid of Mike's Scrap Metals be accepted as the highest qualified bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the fencing material removed from ! mperial Avenue be declared surplus and sold to the highest qualified bidder, Mike's Scrap Metals, for a total amount of $185.50 including sales tax, and that the bid of Ogden Watson be rejected. Motion carried. 6) Amendment to Public Employees' Retirement Program (PERS) contract Presented a Resolution of Intention to include the 2% at age 50 plan for Fire Safety personnel, a provision of the Fire Association's 3 -year Memorandum of Understanding, which plan would take effect June 1, 1978. Advised that this provision would increase the city's contribution rate for all safety members (both police and fire) by 5.396 %, which would be an -5- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 x -408 ongoing percentage of payroll costs until year 2000. Further advised that the cost to the city would be approximately $161,470 for the first twelve months after adding the benefit, based on the stated rate increase and up- dated payroll figures for the first year. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2840 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 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 7) Proposed amendment to Annual Salary Survey Report requirements in Administrative Code Advised that the three city employee associations had entered into multi -year Memoranda of Understanding, each expiring in a different year. Stated that staff proposes that each year's survey shall be limited only to those classifications which are being negotiated in that year. Recommended adoption of the resolution amending the Administrative Code to this effect. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2841 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 2 OF SECTION 1A6.250 OF CHAPTER IA6 (GENERAL RULES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 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 -6- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 x A6,79 8) Xerox Word Processing Typewriter Model 800 Advised that the lease agreement for subject equipment includes pro- visions for applying a portion of the rental fee towards the purchase price, up to an 18 months period, which time has now been reached. Further advised that Xerox is offering to sell the equipment for $5, 881 .16 including sales tax, but not including monthly maintenance fees of $56.25. Recommended that the equipment be purchased for said amount and that this amount plus three months' maintenance costs be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that purchase order be issued for said Word Processing equipment to Xerox Company in total amount of $6,049.91 including sales tax and three months' maintenance fees, and that said amount be appropriated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 9) Status - South Bay Regional Communications Dispatch Center Advised that the Emergency Operating Center in the El Segundo Police Department would be operational on March 22, that the monitors had been installed and all telephone lines could now be monitored. Stated the com- plaint procedure is in effect, news releases had been sent out giving the business phone number to be used for complaints. Recited statistics of the response times, results of which show similar patterns of dispatch times to last year. Stated that two examinations had been given for new operators at the Dispatch Center and installation of necessary hardware will be com- pleted next week. Mr. Munson, Director of the Dispatch Center answered Council's questions regarding improving the working conditions at the Center. 10) Sale of Palm Avenue Retention Basin (2 parcels) Advised that the filling and compacting of subject property was nearing completion ready for sale by open bid. Recommended that the bid notice be authorized requiring separate bids for each parcel. Inquired if the Council wished to include a minimum bid figure in the notice, suggesting that the appraised value of the parcels might be used. Also inquired whether the Council would prefer to have the bids opened at a Council meeting or follow the established procedure of opening bids during regular working hours by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Notice of Sale of Palm Avenue Retention Basin include minimum bid figures of 550, 100 for Parcel i and 546,800 for Parcel 2.. Motion carried. _ Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: -7- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 M-10.0 I RESOLVED, that NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PARCELS 1 AND 2 AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP NO. 7735, FILED IN BOOK 78, PAGE 82 OF PARCEL MAPS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, presented to the City Council on this date, incorporating the above - mentioned minimum figures, be and the same is hereby approved and a copy be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said NOTICE, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to be given and published in the El Segundo Herald, a weekly publication in said city, the date and time for receipt of said bids being hereby fixed at 11 :00 o'clock a.m., Monday, April 24, 1978, at which time said bids will be opened by the City Clerk Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. City Attorney Allen ! 1) Amendment to El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Abandoned and inoperative vehicles Presented a letter report concerning inoperative vehicles in other than residential districts, stating that the City Code could be amended to exclude certain areas from application of the code or the interested party could resort to the appeals process. After discussion, Councilman Nagel requested that staff be instructed to prepare an amendment to Chapter 10.79.030 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, adding automobile repair garages to subparagraph 2 and adding a new subparagraph 4 exempting carports which serve as off street parking for apart- ments. There being no objections, the Mayor directed staff to prepare a draft of the aforesaid changes. 2) Ordinance extending the moratorium on use of abandondWSouthern Pacific Railway right -of way Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in the matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The City Attorney presented the ordinance which would prohibit, for one additional year, construction on certain portions of the railway right - of -way, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE OF A CER- TAIN PORTION OF ABANDONED SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY RIGHT -OF -WAY -8- Council Minutes March 21, 1978 which title was read. 4� Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - - None 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Van Vranken asked permission of the Council to have staff in- vestigate the possibility of developing the Kansas Street sump into a suitable parkette. Suggested referring the matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission to see if it is proper to maintain this area as a park. There being no objections, staff was asked to look into the matter. b. Councilman Van Vranken voiced his concern that off - street parking require- ments in the R -3 zone may be too low. Asked staff and the Planning Commission to examine the parking ordinance, particularly for multi- residential areas to determine if adjustments may be required. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Frank Mahony, 738 West Mariposa Avenue, displayed a map on which he pointed out the western most boundary lines of El Segundo, and boundaries of City of Los Angeles territory. 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED ___? x E. L. Ba mer, ayor Respectfully submitted, a erie . Burrowes, City er -9- Council Minutes March 21, 1978