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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
MAY 15, 1979
1 . CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above date
at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Police Chief Johnson led the solute to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION
Delivered by Mr. Patrick Rankin of the El Segundo Four Square Church
4. ROLL CALL
Present- Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilmen None
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation declaring May 13 through May 19, 1979 as
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Mayor Balmer presented Police Chief Johnson with subject proclamation.
The Police Chief announced that the Police Department would hold open
house on May 19th, that guided tours would be conducted from 11 :00 am
to 3:00 pm on that day.
b. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Request for permit to encroach on City property at 510 Sierra Place
City Manager Jones reported that the fence at 510 Sierra Place encroached
upon City property, and it was staff's opinion that it posed a hazard and should
be removed.
Mrs. Janice Tyler, stated the fence was decorative and prevents people
from parking on the grass; that she would like to maintain the fence until
curbs and sidewalks are installed; and that she would co- insure the City
against liability.
Mayor Balmer asked staff to pursue the possibility of forming an assessment
district to install the curbs and sidewalks.
After discussion of other purported encroachments in the area, the Mayor
instructed staff to investigate and correct any other encroachment violations
in the area.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the appeal of Mrs. Janice Tyler be denied. Motion carried unanimously.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
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8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Noise. Councilman Nagel reported that Federal Express, located on
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Imperia ghway between the Pan American Aviation facility and Sepulveda
Boulevard, had applied for an extension of its 5 -year lease, asking for an
additional 15 years with permission to make certain repairs, expansions and
to allow passenger operations at the site. Advised that the Airport Commission
would not allow passenger boarding at this location, was considering a 12-
year lease rather than 15 years, and had asked for comments from this City.
After discussion, it was decided a letter would be written expressing no
opposition to the 12 -year lease provided passenger boarding is not allowed.
Further, that a request be made that aircraft be towed in and out without
power and that there be no engine maintenance during the nitetime hours.
b. SB 858 Local Employer - Employee Relations . Councilman Nagel reported
that the League had supported this bill which would replace the Meyers- Milias-
Brown Act and that County Supervisor Schabarum had taken exception to the bill.
Suggested that the City Manager review whether the bill would have a positive
or negative effect on El Segundo's operations.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that all the items listed under the Consent Calendar on the agenda for
this meeting be approved as recommended. Motion carried.
nutes of the regular C it Counci I meeti ng hel d Nray 1, 1979
Approved as written
b. %/arrants Nos. 63327 through 63460 -)n Demand Register Summary No. 23
in tots I amount ot 5513, 16Y. I
Ratified and approved
c . Security Pacifi ; Niational Bank v. County of Los Angeles, et al
Complaint OC277237 for refund of a portion of property taxes
Approved forwarding to Los Angeles County Counsel for defense
d. Notice of promotional examination for position of Water- Sanitation
Maintenance Leadworker
Approved
e. Transfer of $21427.29 from Fire Department Salaries Account to Fire
Department South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
Account for street alarm system charges
Approved transfer
10. CALL ITEMS FRCI.,' CO' -!SENT CALENDAR - -- None
11 . WRITTEN COMtMUNICATIv'tiS - -- None
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12. REP CIRTS ':. F FFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1 ) Request of Southern California Humane Society for increase in
contract service charges
Presented reports on animal control services prepared as a result of
a request from the Southern California Humane Society for a monthly increase
from $1,025 to $1,700 for essentially the same level of animal control service.
Recommended that impound charges be raised to $7.50 for first impound-
ment, $15 for the second and $25 for the third and subsequent impoundments
of the some animal, which would reduce the monthly rate to be paid by the
City from $1,700 to $1,655. Also recommended license fees be increased
for unaltered dogs to $10 and $4 for altered; and a vaccination charge of $3
be made for each stray redeemed from the shelter. Stated that if the Council
concurred in these recommendations, an ordinance and agreement would be
prepared to this effect and presented to the Council for approval.
Council suggested allowances be made for senior citizens discounts
similar to the formula used for water billing.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendations be accepted and the City
Attorney instructed to prepare appropriate documents for Council action and
that staff, at a later time, indicate the effects senior citizens discounts would
have on the costs for this service. On roll call, motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, Van Vranken,
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilmen None
2) Request of Twentieth Century Fox Sports to use City streets on
November 3, 1979 for a marathon race
Advised that subject organization was sponsoring a woman's marathon
race which would follow the route of the original 1932 Olympic Marathon in
Los Angeles, the proceeds of which will go toward the 1984 Olympics. Stated
the route would involve approximately three blocks in the City, in the area
of El Segundo and Aviation Boulevards. Recommended approval of the request.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van
Vranken, that 20th Century Fox Sports be granted permission to run a Woman's
Marathon on the designated streets in the City on November 3, 1979. Motion
carried.
Asked permission to meet in Executive Session after this meeting to discuss
pending litigation and for instructions regarding negotiations with the El Segundo
Police Officers' Association.
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Report on compliance with equipment noise limit specifications
Eagle Refuse Hauling
Advised that noise measurements had been made on the contractor's
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refuse collection equipment last year and the level exceeded the City's
specifications; that the contractor had made certain adjustments and changes
to bring the trucks into compliance and noise levels had again been measured,
which indicated the equipment was now in compliance with the City's
specifications.
2) Report regarding naming of street in Hughes Aircraft Company
new development
presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company to name a new
street Hughes Way in the 143 acre development in the area of El Segundo
and Sepulveda Boulevards. Stated the City did not have a formal procedure
for naming new streets, and staff had not registered any objections to the
request.
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest he
would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Mayor Balmer,
that subject request be approved and the new street in the Hughes Aircraft
Company development be named Hughes Way. Motion carried, Councilman
Bue not voting.
3) Proposals for maintenance of traffic signals
Advised that the present signal maintenance agreement will expire
on June 3, 1979 and that proposals had been solicited from the only two
firms known to provide this type service in this area, which bids were as
follows:
Name
Annual Total
Signal Maintenance, Inc. $4,578.60
Superior Signal Service $4,876.80
Recommended acceptance of the proposal from Signal Maintenance, Inc.,
and that staff be directed to prepare a 5 -year agreement for said service with
said company.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that an agreement be prepared for maintenance of various signals with
Signal Maintenance, Inc., for presentation to this Council for approval.
Motion carried.
4) Easement for water pipelines from Hughes Aircraft Company
Advised that in connection with the Hughes Aircraft Company devel-
opment, it is necessary to relocate the City's 27" transmission water main and
Hughes had offered to dedicate a new easement on its property to relocate the
pipeline. Advised that the City Attorney had approved the easement document
as to form. Recommended acceptance of the easement.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, there has been presented to
this Council a certain "Grant of Easement for Waterline
Purposes" executed by Hughes Aircraft Company, grant-
ing to the City of El Segundo a nonexclusive easement
for the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair and
reconstruction of a below- surface grade, buried water-
line which has heretofore been constructed by Grantor,
within, under and affecting those certain parcels of
land situated in the City of El Segundo, Stateof Calif-
ornia, described as follows:
That portion of the north one -half of Section 18, Township 3,
South, Range 14 west, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the
City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California
as per map filed in Case No. 11629, Superior Court of said
County of June 21, 1890, in the office of the County Clerk
of said County, a certified copy of which map appears in the
files of the County Surveyor of said County as Clerk's filed
Map No. 218, described as follows:
PARCEL 1: A parcel of land, 42.00 feet in width, the
northerly Tine being described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of said Section 18 as
shown on map recorded in Book 89, pages 25 and 26 of
Record of Surveys, in the office of the County Recorder
of Los Angeles County; thence along the northerly line of
said Section and centerline of El Segundo Boulevard
south 89° 58' 55" east, 2294.72 feet more or less to the
northerly prolongation of the westerly line of Parcel 1,
as shown on map recorded in Book 63, pages 36 and 37
of Record of Surveys in said office of County Recorder;
thence along said westerly line south 00° 0,'50" west,
50.00 feet to a point on a line parallel with and 50.00
feet southerly from the northerly line of said section,
said point also being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence easterly 297.60 feet along said parallel line to a
point on the southerly prolongation of the westerly line
of Nash Street, 100.00 feet in width, said point herein-
after referred to as Point "A" .
PARCEL 2: A parcel of land 70.00 feet in width, the
northeT7ine being described as follows:
Beginning at Point "A" hereinabove described, thence
easterly along said parallel line, hereinabove described,
to the northwesterly corner of Lot 10 as shown on map of
Tract No. 26556, recorded in Book 675, pages 93 and 94
of Maps, in said office of the County Recorder.
PARCEL 3: A parcel of land. 70.00 feet in width, the
easterlyy7ine being described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly line of said Tract
No. 26556, said point being the intersection of the
southerly line of Parcel 2, hereinabove described and
the westerly line of said Tract No. 26556; thence southerly
along the westerly line of said Tract No. 26556 and the
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westerly line of Tract No. 25574 per map recorded in
Book 755, pages 29 and 30 of Maps, in said office of the
County Recorder, 2395.54 feet to a point distant 34.00
feet northerly along said westerly line from the south-
westerly corner of said Tract No. 25574, said southwesterly
corner also being the southeasterly corner of the 143.84
acre parcel of land shown on map recorded in Book 89,
pages 25 and 26 of Record of Surveys in the office of
said County Recorder,
upon certain terms and conditions therein set forth;
and
WHEREAS, this Council has examined
said document and the City Attorney has approved
the same as to form;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the said City Council does hereby accept said easement
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 recorded in the office of the County
Recorder of the County of Los Angeles, State of California.
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
5) Storm Drain Construction, East Grand Avenue, Project No. 78 -1a
Reported that bids had been received for subject project on May 8,
1979, which bids were as follows:
Name
W. J. Lewis Corp.
Tomovich - Delorme
Pascal & Ludwig, Inc.
Amount
$899,065.00
$958,360.00
$1,131,939.00
Advised that this is the project which will be shared on a 70 % -30% basis
with the developer, Universal Real Properties, whose share has been deposited
with the City Treasurer. Stated the amount in the 1978 -79 budget is not
adequate and the additional funds are included in the Capital Improvement
Program for 1979 -80 fiscal year. Stated it is not anticipated that any pay-
ments would be made prior to budget approval. Recommended acceptance
of the low bid and award of a contract to W. J . Lewis Corporation.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the following resolution be adopted:
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WHEREAS, the City of El Segundo, California,
duly advertised for bids for construction of storm drain
laterals 2E and 2EB in Grand Avenue between Kansas
Street and a point easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard in
accordance with Specification No. 78 -1a; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by the
City Council on May 8, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works
found that the bid of W. J. Lewis Corporation in
total amount of $899,065.00 was the lowest respon-
sible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
that the bid 'of W. J. Lewis Corporation, the lowest
responsible bid, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor
of said City be and he is hereby authorized and in-
structed to execute the contract herein awarded for
and on behalf of the City and in its name and the
City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and
make delivery thereof in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received, except the bid of W. J. Lewis Corporation,
are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds
of all unsuccessful bidders.
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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Manager Jones reported on the status of and conformity to the
Governor's and County Supervisors' guidelines for gasoline distribution.
Stated the City had taken a light hand, the Fire Department had visited
all stations in regard to filling of cans and other related fire matters
and he had asked the Chamber of Commerce to distribute the Rules and
Regulations to all service stations in town.
Police Chief Johnson reported on police activities, that they attempted
to keep a low profile and that all the stations had been anxious to cooperate.
Mrs. John Linder, reported on the difficulties they were having with
vehicles blocking t e station driveways, knocking or tearing down barriers
and parking all night in the station, making -fuel deliveries difficult and
sometimes impossible. Staff advised of the proper tow -away procedures.
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14. NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Nagel commented on the increased number of letters to the
editors of the newspapers regarding building of condominiums in El Segundo.
Stated he thought it was time to respond, that condominiums were being
constructed on property already zoned for multiple dwellings and there had
not been any rezoning for this purpose. Asked staff to prepare an article for
publication clearing up some of the misconceptions.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
16. RECESS
At the hour of 8:40 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive
Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 9 :38 o'clock p.m., the Council
reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call.
17. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned until Tuesday, May 29, 1979 at
the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo
City Hall, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :40 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
E. L. Ba mer, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
a erie urrowes, ity er
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