1979 OCT 02 CC MINX 50.7
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 2, 1979
1. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday,
October 2, 1979 at 7:00 o'clock p. m., in the Council Chamber of the
E1 Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman William Bue led the salute to the Flag of the United
States of America.
3. INVOCATION
Delivered by Pastor Edward Hunter of the United Methodist Church.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Absent: Councilman Nagel
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - -- None
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - -- None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that all the items be approved on the Consent Calendar as
indicated on the agenda:
a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held September 18, 1979.
... Approved as written
b. Warrants Nos. 64555 through 64800 on Demand Register Summ-
ary No. 6 and Expense Checks Nos. 2402 through 2416 on
Expense Check Register No. 5 in total amount of $584, 205.96
... Ratified and approved
c. Claim against the City for vehicle damages from Mr. Pete Gia
... Claim Denied
8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - -- None
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Request from Ware Disposal Company for refuse disposal license
City Manager Jones advised the application for a permit to collect
refuse for the balance of this calendar year covered only one construc-
tion site.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the request of Ware Disposal Company for
refuse disposal license be approved. Motion carried.
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10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Sale of City -owned lot west of Main Street between
Walnut and Sycamore Avenues
Stated that the City had offerred portions of this land - locked lot to
each of the adjoining property owners in 1965, who had shown no
interest in adding to their adjoining properties. Advised that the
property is zoned R -1 and access to the sump had been through an
easement on private property. Stated that the Pacific Baptist Church,
the adjoining property owner on the east, had presented a proposal
to purchase the property for the appraised value of $5, 000 in the
"as is" condition, that all the necessary work to fill and level the
lot would be at the church's expense.
Recommended that the Council agree in principle to selling the
property to the Pacific Baptist Church on the basis of its proposal
on the condition that the property be reparceled into one lot and
that the church obtain a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission limiting the use of the lot to parking or possibly a
single family residence incidental to church use. Suggested that
only the concept be approved at this time, which would give the
church an opportunity to explain the proposed use of the property
to the adjoining property owners and that this be done prior to the
conditional use permit being considered by the Planning Commission
and also that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate
papers for the sale of the property to the church upon completion of
all the conditions heretofore outlined.
Councilman Benson stated he would prefer following the normal
procedures and put the lot up for bids.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Manager's recommenda-
tions be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Van Vranken
and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilman Benson
Absent: Councilman Nagel
2) Ten - Kilometer Run sponsored by The Hunger Project
Presented a report on subject run indicating that the run would be
held October 21, 1979 on streets east of Sepulveda Boulevard.
Stated that approvals had been obtained and arrangements made
with the sponsors to cover all City costs for traffic control, etc.
Advised that it had been necessary to obtain approval from the
State Department of Transportation to run on a portion of Sepulveda
Boulevard and that a resolution had been prepared officially approv-
ing the project, which will be sent to CALTRANS to complete the
terms of its approval of the run. Recommended approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2943
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PERMITTING THE
HUNGER PROJECT TO CONDUCT A 10 KILOMETER
RUN OVER CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Nagel
3) Proposed revisions to the E1 Segundo Administrative
Code, Chapters 1A1 and 1A2
The Mayor asked that this item be deferred until there is a full
council present. There being no objections, subject matter was
deferred as requested.
4) Prop_)s;_,J revisioas to E1 Segun.Io Administrative Code
Chapter 1A3, General Govern_nent Series employees
Advised that a resolution had been prepared to make the adjust-
ments to the Administrative Code that had previously been approved
by the Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Van
Vranken, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2944
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.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Nagel
5) Auction of surplus vehicles
Presented a report on the results of the trial sale of surplus vehicles
by a private auction company indicating that higher bids had been
received for the items than at the City's local auctions; that there
wa:3 little difference in the amount bid for vehicles refurbished
and repainted than for those sold in the "as is" condition.
b. City Attorney Allen
1) Recovery of costs for public improveme is
Director of Public Works Glickman responded to Council's questions
stating that any person constructing on unimproved property shall be
responsible for the public improvements such as streets, sidewalks,
water, sewer and storm drain lines.
The City Attorney presented an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code adding subject provisions, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO CHAP-
TER 16.44 RELATING TO STREETS, WATER
LINES, SANITARY SEWERS AND STORM DRAIN-
AGE IMPROVEMENTS
which title was read.
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Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of sai3
ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced
by Councilman Van Vranken.
2) Taxicab Insurance Requirements Amendment
Presented an o- dinance amending the City's insurance require-
ments for operati--m :.). i axicabs in the City, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5. 16.250 OF
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH
SAID SECTION RELATES TO INSURANCE FOR
TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council-
man Bue.
C. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Irrigation and Landscaping of Median Islands on Sepulveda
Boulevard, Specification No. 79 -4
Advised that bids had been received for subject work on September
18, 1979, which bids were as follows:
Name Amount
Gaudenti & Sons Landscaping Corp. $ 91, 920.00
Flora Landscape, Inc.
93, 495.00
Thomsen Landscape
96, 315.00
Aka -Tani Landscape Co.
97, 660. 00
Bailey - Sperber, Inc. dba
Century Landscape Contractors
99, 600.00
Granada Landscape Company, Inc.
107, 777.00
California Landscape, Inc.
113, 435.00
Sun -Land Nurseries, Inc.
139, 531.00
Recommended a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Gaudenti
and Sons Landscaping Corporation.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun-
cilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo,
California duly advertised for bids for instal-
ling an irrigation system and landscaping the
median island of Sepulveda Boulevard between
Imperial Highway and E1 Segundo Boulevard
in accordance with Specification No. 79 -4; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received
by the City Council on September 18, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works
found that the bid of Gaudenti & Sons Landscaping
Corporation in total amount of $91, 920. 00 was the
lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, that the bid of Gaudenti & Sons Land-
scaping Corporation, the lowest responsible bid,
be accepted; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor
of the City be and he is hereby authorized and instruc-
ted 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 Gaudenti & Sons Land-
scaping 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, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Nagel
2) Installation of equipment and discharge force main for
Sewer Plant No. 13, Specification No. 77 -8
Advisc!� ` iz{ bids had been received for sub ct project on
September 25, 1979, which bids were as follows:
Name Amount
Pascal & Ludwig Engineers $ 337,000
Colich & Sons 348,000
Robert G. Castongia, Inc. 403,000
Pascal & Ludwig, Inc. 422,400
Doty Bros. Equipment Co. 478,000
Advised that the cost for this project would be shared with Sepul-
veda Properties, Inc. Recommended the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Pascal & Ludwig Engineers.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo,
California duly adverti-ed for bir?s for installation
of equipment and construction of discharge force
main for Sewer Plant No. 13 in accorda are with
Specification No. 77-8-
WH;";r ;, �,,, said bids were received
by the City Council otz September 25, 1979; and
vVt-IJ.RE,V3, the Director of Public
Works found that the bid of Pascal & Ludwig
Engineers in total amount of $337, 000 way the
lowest responsible bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, that the bid of Pascal & Ludwig Engineers,
the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Mayor of the said City be and he is hereby
authorized and instructed 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
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BE IT FUR.17HER KH; 4OLVED, .hat
all..-)Ms received, except the bid of Pascal &
Ludwig Engineers :wr. 'hereby rejected and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed
to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bid-
ders.
On roll call, motion carried by the following vote:
Ares: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Vaal 'T xnF,en a.ad Mayor Balmer
Noes: Councilmel. None
Assent: Councilman N-bel
3 Improvements to Mariposa A-_renue
Presented a•a abreement with the County of Los Angeles fog, improve-
ments to Mariposa h:;tween Nash and Douglas Streets.
Stated that the tests for `.11i.s pr:)Ject would be shared by the County
and E1 Segundo, the City's costs having been included in the current
Capital Improvement Bridget. Also presented a resolution granting
the County tempo ,a -y jurisdiction of the street during the adminis-
tration :-)C the project. Recommended approval of the agreeme. ;t and
adoption of the resoluti -)n.
Mc,t.ioa ma le by Councilman Benson, seconded by Coiancilma.n
Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form o;'
abreeme it '-)etween the City of E1 Segundo and the
County o`' Los Angeles for imr °ovements to Maipos.a
Avenue, presented to thi.3 Council on t'zis date, be
and the same is hereby approv•,d, and =after execution
by each of the abk -)% latnea parties, a cnpy of sail
agreement be placed on file in t -he office of the City
Clerk; and
BE IT FURT.�iER RESOLVED, that.. the
)1 the City of E1 Segundo be atld 'ie is hereby
authorized to execute said ag_•_-eme t for and on be-
half of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the followi:rb vote:
A17 a S:
C� aacilmer 13 nsoti, Buy,
Va,-i Vrani�en ar_d Mav )r Balmer
Noes: Coun�ilrner None
Ab9:_ nt.: Councilman Nagel
ThereaR.er, motio•1 w. -.s made by Councilman Van Vranken, secon-
ded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 2945
A OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
C [T Y OF EL SE' xUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENT-
ING TO ESTABLISH _WENT OF A PORTION OF
MAATPOSA AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A
PART )F THE SYSTEM `)F JIGHWAYS OF THE
COUNTY OF - ANGELES
:vi -ii ch was real, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Va.n Vranken and Mayor Balmer
Noes; Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Nagel
4) Agreement for Pedestrian Overcrossing on Park Place
Presented an .agreement with Continental Development Corporation
for construction of subject overpass across the street between build-
ings at 2120 and 2121 Park Place. Advised that staff found no objec-
tions to the overpass; that as application for encroac'-irne'it permit
would be required since it encroaches on p.iblic property.
City Attorney Allen resp:)rnded to Council's q:.iestions, that because
this involved a public street, Planning Commission action was not
legally required, but if the Council so desired, the application could
be presented to the Planning Commission for its action.
Motion was ma -le by Councilmanz n
Benson, s��:�n'._ l hJ- Coucilma,)
Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted:
RE'- iOLVED, that that certain form of
agreemer t between the City of El Segundo and
Continental Development Corporation for construc-
tion of a pedestrian overpass across Park Place,
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
agraemel t be placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHEK RESOLVED. ihat
the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be a,.,-id lie is
hereby authorized to execute said agreement for
and an behalf of said City and t ze City Clerk to
attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Colin -ilmen Beri,,on, Bue,
Van Vranken anti Ma T,r Balmer
Noes: (-,imcilmen None V
Absent: Councilmanl Nagel
11. UNFINISHED BUSS NE,iS
a. Ordiaa_zce changing zone from Heavy Manufacturing (M -2)
to Comrn-_2rcial Manufacturing (C -M) in the area between
Douglas Street and Sep• -ilveda Boulevard, south of El Segundo
Boulevard
City Aitorney Allen presented sabjact ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 976
AN OI;,D NANCE 0 ,' T 3E (-.1TY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 ;THE COM-
PREH1 "I1;�iiVr: LO�IiL'1 ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL,
SEGUNDO C✓I'; '`,i _PAL CODE" -BY AMENDING THE
L0NI_NG M.!' P-11E F+, ERRED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030
OF SAID CODE (3 -79)
which title was read.
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Upon motion duly made and carried, further reariing of said
ordinance was waived. T_iereafter, motion was made by Council -
mal Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance
be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Bal~ner
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Couli -ilm�.n Nagel
12. NEW BUSP,7E-;`i
a. City Attorney Allen stated he had one matter regarding potential
litigation t-) discuss with the Council in Executive Session.
13. ORAL COMMUNICAT IONS --- None
14. RECESS
At the hour of 7:45 o'clock p., m. , the Council recessed to an Execu-
tive Session to discuss a :natter of possible litigation. At the hour
Df 8:20 o'clock p. m., the Cou,lci I. reconvened, the following members
being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Benson, Bue,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer.
15. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of
adjournment being 8:21 o'cl-)ck p.m.
APPROVED
E. L. Balmer, Ma :-2r
Re;,pectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
Council Minutes
October 2, 1979