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1979 APR 03 CC MINX =;q1:1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 3, 1979 1. CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above date at 7:00 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Presentation of the Flag Colors was made by members of Cub Scout Pack 968 -C, after which those present joined in pledge of allegiance to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Report on Los Angeles International Airport application for variance from California noise regulations Mr. Leland Dolley, special counsel representing the City of E1 Segundo at the hearings regarding the Los Angeles International Airport application for variance from noise regulations, reported that LAX applied for a variance from noise standards around the airport in 1975; hearings were held in 1976 and a decision ren- dered in 1977 that LAX should take steps in the reduction of noise and report back of action taken. Stated that in the intervening two years, the airport had not met the standards and last year in October another series of hearings began which are expected to be completed in June, 1979. Reported that it was shown at the hearings that the Airport had not taken steps to reduce noise that could be taken and he enumerated some of the ways this could be done. Advised that he will be presenting various methods by which noise could be reduced at the next set of hearings to start in June, and will report back to the Council at the conclusion of the hearings. Further reported on two other actions in which amicus curiae had been filed by the City of E1 Segundo in the matter of the Santa Monica Airport and the San Diego Airport. Mayor Balmer and Councilman Nagel commented on the importance of El Segundo's participation. The Mayor stated that Pan American Airways had taken steps to reduce noise at its facility and the Airport and Commission should be made aware that such measures could be taken by others. Councilman Nagel asked that stress be placed on previous conditions imposed, that of the 50 -50 split on use of the north and south runways; investigation of the feasibility of the LUBIC Plan; and introduction into the hearings the possibility of invok- ing a curfew or limitation on flights. b. Hearing on proposed Precise Plan No. 11 -78, Buckingham Investments - -18 unit condominium in 800 block of Main Street The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing the notice of said hearing were in her file. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. The Mayor inquired if the petition received should be considered written communication. City Clerk Burrowes explained that the peti- tion had been presented to the Planning Commission at its hearing held March 8, 1979. Planning Director Loverde reported that the property involved in this application encompasses two different zones, R -3 on the front lots and R -1 on the rear lots, which are land - locked, having no street frontage. Stated that the Planning Commission approved the plan in its Resolution No. 975 with certain conditions which he enumerated. Advised that there were a few people who objected to the plan at the Planning Commission hearing, but did not appear to be opposed to the plan after it had been described. Commissioner Peter Charland stated there were four neighbors who addressed the Planning Commission in opposition to the Precise Plan. Mr. Loverde recommended that the Negative Declaration be certified and the Precise Plan adopted with the same conditions enumerated in the Planning Commission resolution. Councilman Nagel questioned the restrictions on acreage in PRD zones and that fencing specifications should be included in the resolution. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this Precise Plan. Hearing no response, motion was made, seconded and carried that the hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Negative Declaration prepared for Precise Plan No. 11 -78 be certified. Motion carried. Further discussion resulted in the City Attorney being instructed to insert specific language in the resolution describing the requirements for fencing the property and that the words, "by the developer" be inserted in Paragraph 7. 5. Thereafter, motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, as amended, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2906 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 11 -78 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 815, 817, 817 -1/2, 819 and 821 MAIN STREET WITHIN SAID CITY which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken -2- Council Minutes April 3, 1979 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported on financing of local government Bailout funds) by the State, that a new plan in Sacramento would allocate 1 -1/4� or 1 -1/2� of existing sales tax to counties, which would then be split up between county, special districts, and cities, possibly on the basis of population; that this plan would allocate something to E1 Segundo, where the other plan allowed nothing. b. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue asked for the Councilmen's feelings regarding participation in studies for consoli- dation and utilization of county services. After discussion, the consensus was that no stand be taken at this time. C. West Basin Municipal Water District. Mayor Balmer stated the organization has a new chairman of the board, who feels there is an urgency for the State to build the peripheral canal to avoid water shortages. Asked if the Council had any objections to having a reso- lution prepared to urge the California Legislature to enact legisla- tion to expedite construction of the canal. Hearing none, staff was ordered to prepare such a resolution. d. League of California Cities - Legislation. Councilman Nagel asked for Council support in opposing amendment to SB 186, the "bailout bill" which would require cities to hold hearings if funds for safety services are proposed to be reduced below the level of 1978 -79. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Campbell amendment to SB 186 be opposed and Senator Beverly advised of this action. Motion carried. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the items listed in the Consent Calendar on the agenda for this meeting be approved as recommended. Motion carried. a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held March 20, 1979 Approved as written b. Warrants Nos. 62804 through 62978 on Demand Register Summary No. 19 and Expense Checks Nos. 2206 through 2235 on Expense Check Register No. 16, in total amount of $676, 929. 75 Ratified and approved C. Claim of Automobile Club of Southern California on behalf of Mrs. Doris Southern for recovery of costs for vehicle damages Claim denied d. Claim of Lucy Montes, et at for loss of life of- Andres Maldonado Montes Claim denied e. Claim of Dorothy C. Gilman for recovery of costs for personal injuries Claim denied iC 9 1 J -3- Council Minutes April 3, 1979 X 4 .T7,; 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Retail Clerks Union Local 1442 request to support Senate Bills 92 and 4 pertaining to price marking and requiring minimum deposit on beverage containers Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that SB 92 and SB 4 be supported. On roll call, said motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel and Bue Noes: Councilman Benson and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilman Van Vranken b. Southern California Public Labor Relations Council, requesting support of which would provide greater egree of flexi- bility in the Public Employees Retirement System, making it possible to reduce retirement benefits for new employees. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that SB 522 be supported and that staff communicate with State Legislators of this action. Motion carried. 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Memorandum of Understanding, E1 Segundo Firemen's Association, March 24, 1979 - June 30, 1981 Presented subject MOU which had been agreed upon by the repre- sentatives of the City and the Firemen's Association. Reviewed the terms of the MOU, stating that it amounted to approximately six per- cent per year in salary and benefits. Advised that Council approval would be required to effect the increased medical and dental insurance contributions provided for in the MOU. Recommended adoption of these provisions and that the MOU be implemented by adoption of a resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2907 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE SAFETY SERVICE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City shall provide for the persons assigned to the positions enumerated in Section 1A4. 030 of the El Segundo Adminis- trative Code an additional $15. 04 per month up to a total of $81. 00 per month for health and medical insurance under the existing group plan for the employee and one dependent commencing with the payroll deduction made April 27, 1979 from the payroll for the period ending April 20, 1979. -4- Council Minutes April 3, 1979 On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City shall provide for the persons assigned to the posi- tions enumerated in Section 1A4. 030 of the E1 Segundo Administrative Code, dental insurance and pay the premium, not to exceed $9. 36 per month, for the employee only commencing with the payroll de uction made April 27, 1979, from the payroll for the period ending April 20, 1979. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 2) Request from "The Hunger Project" to conduct a 10- kilometer run in El Segundo in October, 1979 Mr. Ed. Shober, director of subject project, stated his commit- ment was to promote the prevention of hunger and starvation through- out the world and this was his way of making people aware of the need. He outlined the method of operation and that if the Council approved, he would like to come back with a request that the Council declare the week the run is made as "Hunger Week. " The Council indicated that scheduling should be such that this run would not interfere with the run planned by the School. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that tentative approval be given for a 10- kilometer run in the City and that scheduling for the run shall be spaced out from other planned runs. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 3) Policy Statement, E1 Segundo - Norwalk Freeway Housing Replacement Program Stated he would attend a meeting on April 4 in Lynwood regarding replacement housing along the 1 -105 Freeway route and asked for Council guidance on matters proposed to be discussed. Council offered no specific guidelines. 4) Employment of Administrative Intern under CETA program Advised that the Administrative Trainee position in the Personnel Office was now vacant and it was proposed to fill the position on a part time basis with a new classification of Administrative Intern using CETA administrative funds. Recommended that a resolution be adopted adding said classification to the Administrative Code and that authorization be given to use CETA administrative funds for this new classification. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: -5- Council Minutes April 3, 1979 RESOLUTION NO. 2908 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, IN PART, SECTION 1A3.020 OF CHAPTER 1A3 ( GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) 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 Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 5) Evaluation of Police Planning and Research Unit Advised that the City is obligated to have an external evaluation of subject grant program and a report prepared of the findings; that $945 of the grant money is available for this purpose. Stated that proposals had been solicited and only one consultant, John McKee, responded, quoting a fee of $800 for the study. Recommended that the proposal be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement for Services for the Evaluation of the E1 Segundo Police Department's Planning and Research Unit, between the City of El Segundo and John McKee, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is here- by authorized to execute .said agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 6) Bids for sale of City -owned property - Lot on California Street at Elm Avenue Advised that bids had been received on March 26, 1979 for subject property, which bids were as follows: Name Marvin E. Miller Century Insurance & Service Agency Inc. Kemal Shaby William Grayer Pablo Gutierrez Frederick M. Gherardi Glen J. Kroh I= Amount of Bid $76,250.00 $70,001.99 $68,250.00 $62,378.47 $60,411.00 $59,595.95 $51, 797.00 Council Minutes April 3, 1979 Xy1;3 Stated that the high bid submitted by Mr. Miller included a certified check and complied with all bid requirements except the bid sheet was not signed. Stated that Mr. Miller had been out of town and, therefore, recommended that the Council hold this matter over until the next Council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that action on the bids for the City lot on California Street be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried. b. Citv Clerk Burrowes 1) Transfer of funds for conference expenses Requested permission to transfer all remaining funds from the City Clerk's Training and Education Budget account to Meetings and Travel Account. The Mayor inquired if the Council had any objections to the transfer. Hearing none, he so ordered said transfer of funds. C. City Attorney Allen 1) Amendment to Administrative Code - Salary Increases Presented two resolutions reflecting salary increases for Elective - Appointive officers and for Management - Confidential em- ployees. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2909 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A1.025 OF CHAPTER 1A1 (ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2910 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR MANAGE- MENT CONFIDENTIAL SERIES EMPLOYEES 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 and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilman Van Vranken -7- Council Minutes April 3, 1979 � 1 2) Claim from Ray Wilson Co. for payment of retention held under Civic Center Construction Project Requested this matter be discussed in Executive Session, immediately following this meeting. d. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Completion of Civic Center Irrigation System, Phase IV Advised that subject contract had been completed by Gerald R. Willits on March 9, 1979 and Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of the contract as complete. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Civic Center Irrigation System, Phase IV by Gerald R. Willits be and it is hereby accepted as complete in accord- ance with Specification No. 78 -4, as of March 9, 1979. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 2) Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 1979 Edition Presented subject specifications and recommended adoption by resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2911 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1979 EDITION," AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2848 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 3) Agreement with Universal Real Properties, Inc. , for construction of storm drain facilities Advised that in 1977 the City entered into an agreement with Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , for storm drain facilities to service land east of Sepulveda Boulevard between Grand Avenue and E1 Segundo Boulevard; that this property had been sold to Universal Real Properties, which company had assumed the ob- Ligation for the storm drain facilities. Recommended approval of the agreement with the new owners. Council Minutes April 3, 1979 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement between the City of El Segundo and Universal Real Properties, Inc. , for con- struction of storm drain facilities, presented to this Council on this date, be and the ame is here- by approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 4) Alderman, Swift & Lewis proposal for services in connec- tion with design and installation of pump and engine at Center Street Storm Drain Pump Station Advised that as a condition to connect to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District storm drain system at Kansas Street and Grand Avenue to serve the project to be constructed jointly by the City and Universal Real Properties, Inc. , it will be necessary to install a third pump and engine to handle increased flows at the Center Street Storm Drain Pump Station. Presented a proposal from subject consulting engineers for design and inspection of installation of the engine and pump at a maximum cost of $11, 600, plus reproduction costs. Recommended acceptance of subject proposal and authorization for issuance of a purchase order for same. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the proposal for subject services of Alderman, Swift and Lewis, dated January 5, 1979, in the maximum amount of $11, 600 plus reproduction costs, if required, be accepted, and purchase order issued to said company, as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Van Vranken 5) Widening of Nash Street between Imperial Highway and Mariposa Avenue Advised that subject project was scheduled to commence on April 16, that bids were lower than estimated, allowing some savings in this project. Stated he thought it would be an appropriate time to again approach the County regarding participation in the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Nash and Douglas Streets and asked for authorization to correspond with the County in this respect. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that a request be transmitted to Supervisor Hayes in regard to County involvement in the improvement of Mariposa Avenue between Nash and Douglas Streets. Motion carried. -9- Council Minutes April 3, 1979 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - -- None 13. NEW BUSINESS a) Mayor Balmer asked that the letter received from Mr. Ronald T. Leahy, 765 Washington Street, be referred to the Traffic Committee for action. 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 15. RECESS At the hour of 9 :40 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor office. At the hour of 9 :57 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Mayor Balmer, Councilmen Benson, Bue, and Nagel. 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 10:00 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: Z4,0A, `. E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, �?el, , 6,., a Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -10- Council Minutes April 3, 1979