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1979 MAR 06 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 6, 1979 1. CALL TO ORDER X �) The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday March 6, 1979 at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The salute to the Flag was led by Councilman Nagel 3. INVOCATION Delivered by Councilman William Bue 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Absent: Councilmen None 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Appeal of West Torrance High School Band Parents Association Mr. Roy Miller, president of the West High Band Parents Association, advised that this was a non - profit incorporated organ- ization, the sole purpose of which was to support the West High Band in Torrance; that they are endeavoring to finance a trip for the band to represent the United States in Geneva, Switzerland by selling candy and concert tickets in all the South Bay cities, which solicitations would be made by members of the band and drill team under the supervision of the parents. Asked the Council to consider granting a permit to make solicitations in the City of E1 Segundo. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the appeal be denied. Mrs. Ethel Kovach, Permit Chairman, thanked the Council for its consideration. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Centinela Valley Juvenile Diversion Project Councilman Bue stated that a request had been submitted for additional funding under AB -90 and asked for Council direction on whether funds should be solicited to continue the project. Stated that this is an E1 Segundo project and the counselor does not report to the director of the project, that outside services are not now being used. Recommended that E1 Segundo stay in the program and that funding possibilities be kept in mind. Police Chief Johnson advised that the City is not paying into the regional project; that funding under AB -90 requires no contribu- tions from the participants, but funding from LEAA would require matching funds. b. Noise Abatement Committee Councilman Nagel advised that the committee was planning a field trip with the acoustician of the Hillcrest Properties to view the methods used for suppression of sound in the single family homes being built in that area. Invited anyone interested to join in the field trip, which was being arranged by the Director of Building Safety. Advised that Mrs. Kathleen Wiley had agreed to replace Mrs. Pat Stiers on the Los Angeles Airport Advisory Committee, who had resigned and, thereafter, moved that Mrs. Wiley be appointed to serve on said committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and carried unanimously. C. Councilman Nagel advised that he had been invited to attend a meeting in Washington, D. C. on Monday to furnish information on noise to the Purchasing Agents' organization and, therefore, he would be a little late for the joint meeting with the School Board on that date. Also advised that no funds from the City would be required since the organization was paying his expenses. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Benson asked that the two items pertaining to CETA personnel, items c and d, be removed for separate action. There- after, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved as indicated on the agenda. Motion carried. a. Minutes of regular meeting of City Council held February 20, 1979 Approved as written b. Warrants Nos. 62548 through 62656 on Demand Register Summary No. 17, and Expense Checks Nos. 2182 through 2191 on Expense Check Register No. 14 in total amount of $508, 528. 43 conforming to Budget approved by Ordinance No. 959 Ratified and approved e. Summons and Complaint No. SWC 49281E, Jack W. Morgan and Ava H. Morgan vs. City of El Segundo for reconveyance of real property Ratified and approved forwarding subject suit to the City Attorney for proper action f. Summons and Complaint No. C27110, American Bakeries Company et al, for recovery of taxes from County of Los Angeles, City of E1 Segundo, et al Ratified and approved forwarding subject suit to City Attorney for proper action g. Claim of Edna Brennan for recovery of flood damage costs Claim denied h. Claim of Anne C. Scott for recovery of vehicle damage costs Claim denied 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR C. Report concerning minor amendments, adding funds to the exist- ing CETA Title II -B and II -D programs Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that subject report be received and filed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Councilmen None -2- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 d. Response to inquiry regarding payment of expenses for CETA personnel Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that subject report be received and filed. 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. City Treasurer, advising that final payment has been made on the City's General Obligation Bond Indebtedness The Mayor ordered the communication filed. b. Recreation and Parks Commission, tentative schedule -- Dedication of new expansion of Recreation Park -March 31, 1979 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the date of March 31, 1979 at 10 :00 o'clock a. m. be approved for dedication of the new Park, which is also the opening day of the youth baseball season in El Segundo. Motion carried. C. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), request to implement action specified in "208 Area Waste Treatment Management Plan" Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2897 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AGREEING TO IMPLEMENT THOSE ELEMENTS OF THE SOUTH COAST AREA - WIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROPRIATE TO ITS JURISDICTION 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 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Jones 1. Bids for automotive equipment for various departments Presented Bid Tabulation Sheet No. 78 -9 for the following automotive equipment for various departments: Item Qty. Type Item Qty Type A 8 Police Patrol Sedans A -1 8 Trade -in units A -2 8 Police Patrol Sedans (alternate) without airconditioning B 2 Emergency Sedans B -1 2 Trade -in units C 1 Compact Emergency Sedan C -1 1 Trade -in unit D 1 Emergency Police Van D -1 1 Trade -in unit -3- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 Item Qty. Type Item Qty. Type E 1 Truck w /16' bed E -1 1 Trade -in unit F 1 Truck, 1/2 ton pickup F -1 1 Trade -in unit G 1 Cab & Chassis, 3/4 ton G -1 1 Trade -in unit H 1 Cab & Chassis, 3/4 ton H -1 1 Trade -in unit with automatic transmission Advised that five bidders responded, Glen E. Thomas Company (Dodge), Beach City Chevrolet Company, Crenshaw Motors (Ford), Hessell Chevrolet and Carmenita Truck Company (Ford); that Cren- shaw Motors submitted an alternate bid which did not meet the City's specifications; Hessell Chevrolet low bid on the flat bed truck did not meet specifications and none of the bids met front seat specifications. Recommended that the alternate bid of Crenshaw Motors, Item E from Hessell Chevrolet, Item A -2 from all bidders and all trade -in offers be rejected; that the low bid of Glen E. Thomas Company be accepted for installing split front seats in the police sedans; and the low bids meeting the City's specifications be accepted as follows: Item A, B, and C from Glen E. Thomas Company Items D, G, and H from Beach City Chevrolet Company Items E and F from Crenshaw Motors and that approval be granted for adjustment of approximately $7, 000 in the budget to cover costs, which will be recoverable when the trade -in vehicles are sold. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved for acceptance of bids on Bid Sheet No. 78 -9; and the following resolution adopted: RESOLVED, that the bid for Items A, B, and C from Glen E. Thomas Company in total amount of $73, 541. 74 including sales tax be accepted as the lowest responsible bid and purchase order issued in said amount to said company; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid of Beach City Chevrolet Company for Items D, G, and H, in total amount of $20, 267. 20 including sales tax, be accepted and purchase order issued to said company in said amount; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bid of Crenshaw Motors for Items E and F in total amount of $20, 034. 27 including sales tax, be accepted and purchase order issued for said amount to said company; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all trade -in bids, the alternate bid of Crenshaw Motors, all bids for Item A-2, and the bid of Hessell Chevrolet for Item E be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Budget be adjusted to include an additional $7, 843. 21 for the purchase of the aforesaid items, said amount to be replaced upon sale of the surplus vehicles. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None _ Absent: Councilmen None -4- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 City Manager Jones advised that staff had investigated different methods of selling the used vehicles and suggested refurbishing them by painting and tuning up prior to sale by a professional auction company, to determine if this method would justify the cost. Council suggested trying the new method on half the vehicles and the other half sold in the "as is" condition for comparison purposes. 2. Analysis of impact of Supreme Court decision on non -pay- ment of salary increases to municipal employees Advised that subject decision affected all employees, the greater impact being on the members of the El Segundo Police Officers Association, whose five percent increase due July 1, 1978 had been withheld. Advised that the Association had filed a written request for payment of interest on the withheld moneys. Further advised that the Firemen's Association contract expired July 1, 1978 and the freeze on salaries resulted in a delay in negotiations. Requested that this matter be discussed in executive session follow- ing this Council meeting. Reported that the General Employees were not affected by the wage freeze and the Management /Confidential employees adjust- ments were being discussed by a Management Committee for presen- tation to the Council at the next regular meeting. Recommended the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution for presentation at the next regular meeting, making the changes called for in the E1 Segundo Police Officers' Memorandum of Understanding retroactive to July 1, 1978 and that no interest payment be provided on the with- held funds. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. 3. Report on classification study Presented the classification study which had been prepared by Ralph Andersen and Associates. Mr. Mike Davis reported on the criteria and methods used in the preparation, the purpose of the report and its function. Stated it provided an up -to -date plan that will carry into the future provided there is periodic review of the changes. Answered questions regard- ing the written request for reconsideration of the classification assigned to the Police Records Clerks. Mr. Gordon Young of the General Employees Association (COCEA) stated they were in agreement with the study, but asked that the Police Records Clerk reclassification be altered so that the employees retain their same grade level. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the resolution effecting classification and range changes for General Employees, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2898 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1A3.030 OF CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. -5- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 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 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Coun- cilman Bue, that the resolution effecting classification changes in the Management /Confidential series, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2899 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL 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 Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4. Completion of Civic Center Project Advised that the subject project had been completed by the Ray Wilson Co., except for a few minor items, that approximately $250, 000 had been retained pending final completion of the work and the settlement of all claims. Further advised that the contractor had submitted claims to the City for extra work and extra time which may result in litigation. Asked that this matter be discussed in executive session. 5. Joint School Board and Council meeting Reported that the E1 Segundo Unified School District Board of Education was interested in meeting with the City Council to discuss fiscal matters for the next school year. Suggested a meeting be scheduled for Monday, March 12, 1978 at 7:30 o'clock p. m. Council concurred. 6. Interim zoning on Pacific Railraod right -of -way between Center Street and Sepulveda Boulevard Planning Director Loverde reported that the moratorium placed on subject property to allow staff time to study planning for the area, expires on April 19, 1979, that no further extensions are allowable under the Government Code, but staff feels that future planning can be handled without the moratorium. 7. St. Anthony Church request for permit to hold Swap Meet Advised that the licensing department had denied waiving fees for participants in subject event on the grounds that a business license fee should be charged to the individuals renting booths for sale of their wares. Mr. Charles La Fleur, 420 Richmond Street, stated this was a fund-raising event for t e church and that charging the fee would defeat the purpose. -6- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 Director of Finance Weber advised that one license could be issued and arrangements made for payment by each participant through the sponsors of the event. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Benson, that subject request for waiving the business registration fee for swap meet members be denied. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Abstaining: Councilman Nagel B. Director of Public Works Glickman 1. Easement Deed for storm drains in Tract No. 31569 Hillcrest Properties Presented subject deed from the City of Los Angeles, Depart- ment of Water and Power, granting the City of E1 Segundo an easement for storm drain purposes in connection with subject tract. Recom- mended acceptance of the deed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Easement Deed dated January 26, 1979 from the City of Los Angeles to the City of E1 Segundo, granting right of way for storm drain purposes, over certain property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: The easterly 10. 00 feet of Lot 2, Tract No. 19068, as per map recorded in Book 760, pages 60 to 63, of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, lying between the projected centerline of Sycamore Avenue (50. 00 feet wide) and the projected southerly line of Maple Avenue (50.00 feet wide); and That 10. 00 foot wide easement extending southerly from the projected southerly line of Maple Avenue, described as follows: Beginning at the southeasterly corner of the above - described easement, south 11° 28' 30" east, 100.00 feet; thence so»th 78° 31' 30" west, 10. 00 feet; thence north 11° 28' 30" west, 102. 01 feet; thence north 890 55' 16" east, 10. 20 feet to said point of beginning; SUBJECT to easements, covenants, condi- tions, restrictions and other matters of record, be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. -7- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 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 Reported further that street improvements are planned for Sycamore Avenue westerly of Hillcrest, that there is a section of storm drain missing and rather than tear up the road to install ninety feet of pipe, recommended the Council authorize expenditure of $3, 060 for installation of the pipe prior to road development. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that authorization be given to proceed with the storm drain project, that the City Engineer be authorized to expend not more than $3, 500 to enter into a contract for construction of said storm drain and the City Attorney directed to prepare the nec- essary documents to permit the City to recover the costs of subject installation of pipe from the eventual developer of the property. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2. Plans and Specification for slurry seal on various streets No. 79 -1 Presented subject specifications for street improvements by application of slurry seal on certain streets. Recommended approval of the Plans and Specification and authorization be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that "Specification No. 79 -1" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE FURNISH- ING AND APPLICATION OF SLURRY SEAL AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, " presented to the City Council on this date, be approved and a copy 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 time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of said bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 1979. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None City Manager Jones recommended the Council consider expending approximately $20, 500 out of the General Fund to expand the project to include all the streets in the quarter section. Council did not concur, but agreed to look at the project at budget review time. -8- Council Minutes March 6, 1979 X�J ♦J• F� 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinance changing speed limits on various streets City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 969 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 10. 52. 010 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said ordinance 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 13. NEW BUSINESS A. Councilman Nagel suggested that responses be made to the pro- posal by the County Supervisors that certain County and City services be consolidated. 14. RECESS At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9:55 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 15. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned until March 12, 1979 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p. m. , in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED 190z/�9_1 E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -9- Council Minutes March 6, 1979