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1979 FEB 06 CC MIN1. 0 01 4. 5. 6. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL February 6, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 6, 1979 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Richard Van Vranken. INVOCATION Delivered by Councilman William Bue. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None PRESENTAT ION a. Proclamation declaring February 14, 1979 as "Carrie Rugh Day" The Mayor commended Miss Carrie Rugh for her dedication io the art of figure skating and thereafter moved that the following proclama- tion be adopted, which motion was seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried. WHEREAS, it is traditional in E1 Segundo to recognize outstanding achievement of residents; and WHEREAS, Carrie Rugh, presently enrolled as a senior at E1 Segundo High School, has already distinguished herself as a champion figure skater in the United States and Europe; and WHEREAS, this demonstration of perserverance, enthusiasm, and talent in setting and achieving high goals is a source of inspira- tion for her classmates and young people everywhere; and WHEREAS, she placed third in the National Figure Skating Championships (Senior Ladies) this year thereby qualifying to compete as a member of the World Figure Skating Team in Vienna, Austria, in March, 1979; and WHEREAS, she is committed to an extensive training program, five hours a day, seven days a week, improving her athletic skills in preparation for the 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, hereby proclaim February 14, 1979 as CARRIE RUGH DAY in E1 Segundo and urge all my fellow citizens to support her in accomplish- ing this great feat and returning with the Gold Medal to E1 Segundo. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Environmental Protection Agency Noise Technology Research Symposium - January 29 - 31, 1979 Councilman Nagel reported the symposium was divided into three divisions: Aviation, Surface Transportation and Machinery, the pur- pose of which was to present to a wide range of people, including engine manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, NASA scientists, and representatives from local governments, the past status of re- search programs, the existing research programs and to arrive at some consensus of what programs should be sponsored by the govern- ment. Further reported that existing Stage I aircraft (those not adhering to the noise regulations) would be phased out, 4- engine planes by 1982 and the remainder by 1985, to be replaced with Stage II or Stage III aircraft. Stated that traffic noise at the Los Angeles Inter- national Airport is increasing at the rate of reduction in noise of the newer, quieter aircraft and it appears it will continue in this manner. Stated that reports from European representatives indicated more concern of their people than here in the United States, and in some places, airports are closed down between 10 PM and 7 AM. Stated the recommendations were to expand the federal role of research in basic and applied research, generate new ideas and inovations in advance design and production methods, train new talent and award grants to schools to help new scientists and engineers. Advised that the EPA had offered to finance his trip, so the expense money granted him for the trip would not be needed. b. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported on a meeting held in San Diego regarding the State "bail -out" money to the cities. Recommendations were that the State return a larger portion of sales tax to the localities instead of providing another year of bail -out funding. The recommendation was that sales tax be dis- tributed on the basis of need, not on the basis of generation, that the revenue from sales tax be distributed in the first year, 70% according to property loss, 15% based on population and 15% on inverse of per capita income. Stated this formula would result in those cities that lost the most property tax revenue would receive the most sales tax revenue, and those with a revenue from sales tax in excess of a certain per capita amount would get nothing, that El Segundo would fall in this field. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Benson asked that Item 'e' be removed from the calendar for discussion. Motion was then made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the balance of the items listed on the Consent Calendar be approved as indicated. Motion carried. a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held January 16, 1979 Approved as written b. Warrants Nos. 62231 through 62375 on Demand Register Summary No. 15 and Expense Checks Nos. 2148 through 2162 on Expense Check Register No. 12, in total amount of $560, 531.42, conform- ing to Budget approved by Ordinance No. 959 Ratified and approved C. California Alcoholic Beverage Control application for On -Sale General Eating Place license under incorporation status from Imperial Bowl Received and filed d. Application for extension of trailer permit for 3 months from Teledyne Controls, 200 North Aviation Boulevard Approved f. Resolution authorizing destruction of certain records in the office of the City Clerk, entitled: -2- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 et LUT ION NO. 2888 A I : jo }N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C' L ! OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, THE DESTRUCTION OF CER- TAIN ORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE C1'I1' i. 1 .l ! r d as written g. Resoh'i­. icing destruction of certain records in office of the P. is Finance entitled: ! I t,'--�()LUTION NO. 2889 A li ; T ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE %—_ EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA A-UT , _ i".'_ ING THE DESTRUCTION OF CER- T ,- _. " , t D S IN THE OFFICE OF THE ':ADS �:,F FINANCE ..)ted as written h. Resolut i :,, izing destruction of certain records in office of the Ci orney entitled �,C).L,UTION NO. 2890 A hL.:, .j 1�>N OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T Hr )F EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AliTii- ORiLiNG THE DESTRUCTION OF CER- TAii\ IN THE OFFICE OF THE CI!' _ _- -1 t)RNEY Adopted as written 9. CALL 1TEhj,,) cCA:'SENT CALENDAR e. Appli::aii.:: i, c- i.easion of trailer permit for one year - Poloroi:! .--aiiori, 2040 East Maple Avenue Coin, henson asked if the City had an ordinance limiting trailer permit- to oa, year. City Attorney Allen explained that the first trailer c) it i issued administratively and all others, up to three year:., ; pproved by the Council. � ,,,:. . stated he did not understand, it seems this compa i,,, r:, \ -_ t t � r a camera and now they are asking for an extension of t!:,: railer permit. Jones advised that cameras had been donated to the Fire, t: iid Police Departments for enforcement activities, not for any pr, _, „sc. van Vranken and Nagel informed Councilman Benson on t1,: M. r regulations and how the Council had arrived at the decisirli. permits to three years. NI` _. tnen made by Councilman Benson to deny the request for p which motion died for lack of a second. There- after, motiv:: .:,de by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman L �.ai the request by Polorid be approved and said permit be extt.l_ . one year, to expire January 25, 1980. -3- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Resolution No. 31 of Recreation and Parks Commission Commissioner Richard Croxall presented subject resolution requesting that the City Council consider additional access to the Joslyn Recreation Center. Stated that the parking lot is approximately two stories distance from the Joslyn building, preventing some citizens from attending the functions because of the difficulty of using either the steps or ramp. Furnished a committee report showing many possibil- ities that had been considered, such as using an electric cart, building a cut de sac or drive -thru from Sheldon Street. Stated the consensus was that an elevator would be the most feasible solution for safely moving people and freight. Recommended that the City try to find funds for construction of such an elevator to serve the Joslyn Center. Councilman Nagel stated he would like to have a better idea as to the extent of the need and benefits of such a project. Discussion ensued regarding type and size of elevator, estimated costs, budgeting and funding. Councilman Van Vranken stated he would be interested in the Commission prioritizing projects which need to be accomplished before any serious budget discussions. The Mayor inquired if anyone of the interested citizens in the audience would care to speak regarding this subject. There was no response. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Commission's recommendations be approved and staff be directed to investigate methods of funding available for the construc- tion of an elevator that will serve the Joslyn Recreation Center from the south parking lot. Motion carried. b. Mr. Grides,,Im erial West Apartments, asked for Council's help in getting a handicapped parking place designated on Imperial Avenue to accommodate a tenant who is not able to walk any distance and must use his automobile for work. The Mayor stated he would confer with the City Manager and that he would be contacted in this regard. 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Bids for sewer rodder machine Advised that bids had been received on January 8, 1979 for subject item, as follows: Name Amount of Bid Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment $7,705.96 Southwest Sewer Equipment Co. $8,834.03 Stated that the low bid did not meet the City's specifications and, therefore, requested the bid be rejected and the bid of Southwest Sewer Equipment Company be accepted. -4- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 S Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment be disqualified as not meeting the City's specifi- cations, the bid of Southwest Sewer Equipment Company be accepted as the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $8, 834. 03 including sales tax and trade -in allowance, and that a purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Bue Absent: Councilmen None 2) Bids for annual requirements of asphaltic concrete products and bitumuls Advised that requests for bids had been sent to three companies, with only one responding, as follows: Name Appx Qty Description Unit Price Vernon Paving 300 ton Cold Asphalt Mix $12. 50 /ton 1000 ton Asphalt Concrete $12. 00 /ton 5000 ton Bitumuls • 65 /b = -- After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Vernon Paving be accepted for asphaltic products and bitumuls and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen Benson and Bue Absent: Councilmen None 3) Alcoholic Beverage Control application of Nicholas Weatherbee, Ltd. for Person to Person Transfer of On -Sale General Eating Place license - Crown Imperial Restaurant Advised that the Fire Department had given notice of several code violations at subject restaurant which the owner had indicated would be corrected. Recommended, therefore, that the application be received and filed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject application be received and filed. Motion carried. 4) Administrative Code amendments Advised that the minimum wage law in the State had been raised from $2. 65 to $2. 90, and in conformance with the City's practice, a resolution had been prepared to reflect these wage changes. Further advised that another resolution had been prepared to include the temporary classification of Technician Trainee (CETA) not previously listed in the Administrative Code. Recommended adoption of these resolutions. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: -5- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 RESOLUTION NO. 2891 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A3.020 OF CHAPTER 1A3 (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, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2892 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, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None 5) Proposal from Paterson & Taggart to represent the City in employee relations Advised that subject proposal was the same as for the past two years at the rate of $ 75. 00 per hour for actual time spent in rendering services. Recommended continuing these services. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager's recommenda- tion be approved. Motion carried. 6) Sale of Addressograph Machine Advised that a proposal had been received from the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce to purchase subject machine and appurtenances for $50. 00. Stated the machine had not been used by the City in many years. Recommended that the equip- ment be declared surplus and sold to the Chamber of Commerce for $50.00 Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that subject addressograph machine and appur- tenances be declared surplus property and the offer of the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce of $50.00 be accepted for said equipment. Motion carried. I Council Minutes February 6, 1979 l .- ' ) 4(' -�) 7) Civic Center Plaza Sculptures Advised that the two sculptures erected in the Plaza had been donated by the Civic Center project architect, Marion J. Varner and the artist, Mr. Harold Roach. Recommended acceptance of the sculptures. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the sculptures be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Bids for Grand Avenue storm drain project No. 78 -1 Advised that bids had been received on subject project as follows: Name Amount of Bid Tomovich - Delorme $ 935, 145. 00 W. J. Lewis Corp. 967, 429.00 R. A. Wattson Co. 995, 680. 00 Pascal & Ludwig, Inc. 1 107, 661.00 Falcon Construction Corp. 1:165,050.00 Stated that this was a joint project entered into with Sepul- veda Properties, Inc., in November of 1977, which company recently sold a portion of the land to Universal Properties, Inc. Further stated that the bids were much higher than the engineer's estimate and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District was requiring installation of an additional pump in the pump station. Therefore, recommended that all bids be rejected and staff be authorized to work with the new developer concerning an acceptable solution, new specifications be prepared and presented to the Council for approval at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of EL Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for Grand Avenue Storm Drain Project, in accordance with Specification No. 78 -1; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by the City Council on January 9, 1979; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that additional plans would be necessary in order to construct said Storm Drain. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that all bids received are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return all bid bonds to the respective- bidders; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff be instructed to prepare new specifications for said project for presentation to the Council for approval. -7- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 x-; ( , ,4 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 2) Bids for modifications to heating, ventilating and air - conditioning system ai Fire Station #2 Project 77 -11 Advised that bids had been received on subject project as follows: Name Amount of Bid Richard J. McAndrews $21,372.00 Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc. 25, 254.00 Sids Air Conditioning, Inc. 28, 587.00 Stated that $10, 000 had been budgeted for this project and that some incorrect wording in the specifications had been discovered resulting in the bids not reflecting all the work in- tended. Therefore, recommended that all bids be rejected and staff be instructed to work with the consultant to revise the specifications in line with funds budgeted. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for modifica- tions to heating, ventilating and airconditioning system at Fire Station No. 2 in accordance with Specification No. 77 -11; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by the City Council on January 23, 1979; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the proposal contained some incorrect wording resulting in bids not reflecting the work intended, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that all bids received are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return all bid bonds to the respective bidders; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff be instructed to prepare new specifications for said project and present same to the Council for approval. 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 3) Change Orders 31, 32 and 33 - Civic Center Project Requested that Change Order No. 33 be withdrawn and consideration be given to Change Orders No. 31 and 32 only. Recommended approval of Change Order No. 31 for replacement of broken window glass and removal of the City's trash bin in total amount of $338. 56, and that funds be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserves for this purpose. -8- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 x�(�I,:; Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Change Order No. 31 to the contract with Ray Wilson Co., for replacement of window glass and trash hauling in total amount of $ 338. 56 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said change order on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same; and that the money for said change order be drawn from the Unappropriated Reserves. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman None Absent: Councilmen None Recommended that Change Order No. 32 for labor and material to erect an additional channel and beam and the reloca- tion of an air conditioning duct in the basement of the old police building, in total amount of $1, 207. 16 be approved and funds be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserves. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Bue, that Change Order No. 32 to the contract with Ray Wil- son Co. , for the aforesaid work in the old police building in total amount of $1, 207. 16 be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City and the City Clerk t^ attest the same; and that the money for said change order be drawn from the Unappropriated Reserves. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) American Pacific Concrete Pipe Company, Inc. (AMPAC) Storm Drain at Oak, Penn, Walnut & McCarthy Court Specification No. 74 -20 Advised that during construction of subject storm drain system, the City furnished manpower and equipment to keep the area from flooding during the rains in February and March after the contractor had not responded to staff's notification that this was the responsibility of the contractor. Stated that'AMPAC had been billed for the services rendered, and since the company denied any responsibility, final payment due on this contract of $9, 298. 52 had been withheld. Further advised that after discus- sions with the City Attorney and City Manager, it was staff's recommendation that a final settlement payment of $5, 000 be made to the contractor, which it had indicated would be acceptable. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the recommendation be accepted and that $5, 000 be released as final payment on Specification No. 74 -20 to the American Pacific Concrete Pipe Company, Inc. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 5) New Street Light Demonstration Reported that the Southern California Edison Company would like to demonstrate the new high - pressure sodium lights being installed, and if the Council has no objections, a request will be made to the Edison Company that the area of Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and E1 Segundo Boulevard be designated for this purpose. Council concurred with the suggestion. -9- Council Minutes February 6, 1979 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding bicycle licensing entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 968 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 10. 72 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 10. 72 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO BICYCLES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 968 was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said ordinance be adopted. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Mayor Balmer stated that one of the obligation of the Mayor's office was to participate in the sister city festivities in Guaymas and that to avoid any possible conflict of interest, he would not enter into discussion of action in this matter. Therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The Mayor pro tem stated that funds for this function had been excluded from the budget. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that funds in the amount of $325 be made available from the Contingency Account for the Mayor's expenses for sister city activ- ities. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None Not Voting: Mayor Balmer 14. RECESS At the request of City Attorney Allen, the Council recessed to the Mayor's office to discuss a matter of threatened litigation, the hour being 8:40 o'clock p.m. At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call 15. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Howard Frank Garrard the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:52 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. N Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Valerie A. Burrowes, City er L. Balmer, Mayor -10- Council Minutes =Corrected by Council Action February 6, 1979 February 20, 1979