1980 AUG 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
August 5, 1980
1. CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above date
at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo
City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by City Manager Arthur Jones
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Councilman William Bue.
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor Van Vranken read a proclamation declaring the week of
August 11 through August 16, 1980 as SISTER CITY WEEK
b. The Mayor read a resolution congratulating the LOS ANGELES JOB CORPS
on its 15th anniversary of training young men and women for work in the
area:
WHEREAS, by this September, the Los Angeles YWCA
Job Corps will have trained over 10,000 young men and
women, 6,500 from Los Angeles and hundreds of the others
remaining to work in the area after graduation; and
WHEREAS, through the educational, vocational and
social curricula, these young people are trained for
over fifty different occupations and are equipped with
skills to lead productive lives; and
WHEREAS, the majority of Job Corps graduates
are gainfully employed in the Los Angeles area, serving
communities by filling a variety of responsible and
essential job positions; and
WHEREAS, the percentage of students placed in
jobs after training, (80 %) reflects the great amount of
money Job Corps alumni are putting back into the economy,
rather than taking out on public assistance programs; and
WHEREAS, once found these alumni can serve as
excellent role models and volunteers that Job Corps
students can identify with and look up to, thus helping
the program continue to present employable, reliable
young men and women to work in the Los Angeles area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE EL
SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL joins with the YWCA, the City of
Los Angeles, and other public agencies in congratulating
the Job Corps on its 15th Anniversary and the search for
these thousands of former Job Corps students to celebrate
a reunion of success.
There being no objections, the Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
6. ORAL CO:24UNICATIONS - None
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7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported that members
had been asked to poll their councils in advance of the next Association
meeting regarding the proposed establishment of off -shore airport facil-
ities. After discussion, the Council deferred the subject until the next
regular City Council meeting.
b. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Siadek reported that he had
attended a meeting of the Airport Board of Commissioners and had read
into the record an 8 -point request for certain considerations for E1
Segundo. Further, read a letter written by Board president, Elizabeth K.
Armstrong, which made no mention of the City's concerns in the operation
of the Airport, only contained criticism of the salutation in his letter.
c. Mr. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, questioned the Mayor for a report
on the South Bay Regional Communications System.
?•fayor Van Vranken reported that the previous City Manager of Manhattan
Beach had been appointed temporary director and the City Treasurer of the
City of Hawthorne had been appointed as treasurer of the Center to replace
Ruth Hopp. Stated further that audits were required each year and an
auditing firm would be chosen soon for the 1980 -81 fiscal year.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Bue asked that Item 'e' be discussed separately.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and
unanimously carried that the balance of the items be approved, as recom-
mended:
a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 15, 1980
... Approved as written
b. Warrants Nos. 67784 through 67938 on Demand Register Summary No. 2
in total amount of $678,366.48
... Ratified and approved
c. Open and promotional examination for position of Sanitation Mainten-
ance Leadworker
... Approved
d. Closed promotional examination for positions of Police Sergeant,
Police Lieutenant and Police Captain
.. Approved
f. Extension of agreement with American Motors Sales Corporation for
lease of City property for parking at south end of Douglas Street
in the Utah Tract.
... Approved extension for five years
g. Agreement with E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce for promotional
services for 1980 -81 fiscal year
.. Approved
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
e. Bid No 80 -2 for sporting goods for use by Recreation Department
Councilman Bue asked if the local sports supplier had been asked to
bid on this equipment.
Director of Finance Weber responded that requests had been sent to five
vendors, including Fournier's Sporting Goods.
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10.
11.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
the alternate bids of Conlin Bros., be rejected for not meeting specifi-
cations; and the low bids for each item meeting specifications be accepted:
Items A through J, L and M to Conlin Bros., in total amount of $2,345.94
Items K, 0, P and R to All Year Sports Den in total amount of $ 293.67
Items N and Q to A.B. & S. Sporting Goods in total amount of $ 248.04
for a total bid amounting to $2,887.65 including sales tax. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Resolution amending Administrative Code to include new
classifications
Recommended the Council approve the additional classifications of
Photographer at Range 79 and Administrative Aide at Range 73, said
positions having been previously held by uniformed police officers.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SUBSECTION
(A) OF SECTION 1A3.030 OF CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL
GOVERNMENT SERIES) OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
2) Extension of agreement with Del Rey Capital Corporation
(Hacienda Hotel) for completion of improvements
Presented a request for an 18 -month extension to the one -year agreement
with subject corporation. Advised that staff recommended an extension
of twelve months, to expire August 21, 1981.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the terms of that certain letter agreement between the City of El Segundo
and the Del Rey Capital Corporation be extended for a period of 12 months,
said agreement to expire August 21, 1981. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
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3) Preliminary report on 1980 Census
The City Manager advised that subject report indicated a total of 6,146
housing units in the City, an increase of 2 -1/2 percent since the 1970
census; a total population of 13,291, a decrease of 14.9 percent and a
5 percent vacancy rate of dwellings. Stated that the Building and Plan-
ning directors were reviewing the data on file regarding the number of
housing units in the City to verify the figures in the preliminary report.
Asked that anyone in the City who had not been contacted by the U.S.
Census Bureau to contact the City so that everyone would be accounted for.
After questioning the number of housing units and the high vacancy rate,
the Council directed that the form furnished by the Bureau be returned
with comments of the Council's concerns.
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Change Order No. 3 to Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc.
Modifications to Sewer Plant No. 13, Specification No. 77 -8b
Presented subject change order covering substitution of an Amerigear
FS -102 tandem drive to alleviate vibration problems, totaling $804.27.
Recommended approval. Advised that the total amount of this change
order would be borne by the developer, Chevron Land and Development Co.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson that
Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Waukesha Engine Servicenter,Inc.,
for substitute drive shaft in total amount of $804.27, be approved and
the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City and the City Clerk
to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a.
Reconstruction of Center Street north of Pine Avenue
Councilman Bue inquired of the Director of Public Works about completion
of subject project; that many inquiries indicated the merchants were
being adversely affected by the construction work.
Director of Public Works Glickman responded that the work was progressing
according to schedule; that he would check and inform the Council of the
scheduled completion date. Also that a sign could be posted indicating
that the shopping center is open.
b. Reconstruction of Mariposa Avenue between Nash and Douglas Streets
Councilman Balmer inquired about the commencement date for this project.
The Director of Public Works reported that designs are almost complete
and will be ready to go out to bid very shortly.
C. Dirt removal from Kansas and Holl
Councilman Balmer inquired about the status of subject project.
Director of Public Works advised that this was scheduled to be completed
in July and that he would contact the International Rectifier people in
this regard.
d. Hyperion Treatment Plant Sludge Management Program
Councilman Siadek inquired about Council's desires in relation to his
memorandum on this subject. Mayor Van Vranken suggested this matter be
taken up in Executive Session since it might involve possible litigation.
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13. NEW BUSINESS - None
14._ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Noise Abatement Committee.
Councilman Siadek asked Director of Building Safety to report.
Mac Dalgleish reported that the committee had suggested the concept
of high speed turn -offs at the south runways to the right and left;
that this would eliminate some noise in the El Segundo area. Stated
this concept was presented at the interim hearing on the Master Plan
by the Planning Associate Cosin.
City Manager Jones stated that letters had been received from CALTRANS
in response to the Mayor's letter objecting to the noise variance re-
quested by the Airport. Reported that the Plan had not been submitted
to E1 Segundo nor had the City been consulted on the preparation of the
Plan, and that CALTRANS said they would not accept a Plan consisting of
only the Airport Noise and Community Land Use Study. Stated that he
believed that CALTRANS would not have rejected the Airport Plan without
the response supplied by the City.
15. RECESS
At the hour of 7:50 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to Executive
Session in the office of the Mayor. At the hour of 8:15 o'clock p.m.
the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll
call.
** Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that a letter be sent to Los Angeles Mayor Bradley expressing concern
that odors from the Hyperion Plant still cause environmental problems
for the community. Councilman Balmer suggested the motion be amended
to include thanking Mayor Bradley for the repair of the digesters at
the Hyperion Plant, which motion was seconded by Councilman Bue.
Motion carried as amended.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that a letter be prepared and sent to the Congressional
delegation along with copies of the EPA letter, outlining the City's
opposition to the expansion of the Hyperion Treatment Plant due to
negative environmental impact on the community.
16. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 8:20 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
APPROVED:
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
** Revised in accordance with City Council action August 19, 1980.
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