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1980 DEC 16 CC MINX 5 305 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL December 16, 1980 1. CALL TO ORDER The E1 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 Councilman Charles Armstrong. 3. INVOCATION was delivered by Pastor Edward Hunter of the United Methodist Church. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson and Mayor Van Vranken Absent: Councilman Siadek 5. PRESENTATIONS: a. Mayor Van Vranken announced that former Mayor Les Balmer was in attendance and he would like to present him with a plaque commemorating his twelve years on the Council. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the dedication shov7n bv_ Mr. Balmer in serving the City and wished him well on his retirement. At this time, the hour being 7:03 o'clock p.m., Councilman Siadek entered and took his place at the Council table. Mr. Balmer said he appreciated the plaque and thanked the councilmen and the people of E1 Segundo for allowing him to serve the City. Stated he was happy to leave because he was leaving the City in good hands. Each of the councilmen thanked Mr. Balmer for his assistance and for setting such a good example for the ongoing council. b. Mayor Van Vranken announced he would also like to recognize another City employee, Finance Director James Weber, who would be retiring on the 26th of December, after 10 years with the City of E1 Segundo. The Mayor stated the Council appreciated his services, and wished him well on retire- ment. C. Councilman Johnson announced that former City Treasurer Minta Curtzwiler would celebrate her 100th birthday on December 22, 1980, and the City would like to honor her for serving 32 years as City Treasurer from 1922 through 1954. Stated a birthday party would be held in the convelescent hospital in Weed, California, where she resides. d. Mayor Van Vranken read a proclamation supporting the Los Angeles County Peace Officers' Association program to prevent accidents caused by drinking drivers during the holiday season, entitled, "ENOUGH -- CALIFORNIANS WON'T TOLERATE IT" and urged everyone to help protect lives especially during this critical time. The Mayor presented the Proclamation to Police Chief Johnson. e. Councilman Siadek asked the Council to endorse four Assembly Bills aimed at drunk and drug abuse drivers, now Pending in the Assembly, AB88, AB89, AB90 and AB91. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong. that a request be made of Assemblywoman Ryan to support AB88, AB89, AB90 and AB91. Motion carried. X5306 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on proposed amendment to the Land Use Element and Land Use Map of the General Plan The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing the notices were in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Associate Planner Cosin reported that the purpose of the Land Use Element is to designate the proposed general distribution and location of various uses of land; that the Plan does not exactly follow zoning regulations, it describes the general intensity of the land use and that zoning will not necessarily follow land use designations. Advised that the majority of the changes proposed are to give land uses to unclassified uses, primarily railroad property. Displayed a map indicating the proposed changes. Recommended that the Negative Declaration prepared for this project be certified and the amendment to the Land Use Element be approved. After staff and Council discussion, the Mayor inquired if anyone else present wished to speak in regard to this matter. Hearing no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the Negative Declaration prepared on the proposed amendment to the Land Use Element be certified. Motion carried, with Councilman Armstrong voting no. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMEND- MENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND THE LAND USE ELEMENT MAP—AMENDMENT NO. 3. (RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None b. Complaint of Mr. and Mrs. Levering for declarative relief, cease and desist order The :Mayor announced that this matter had been continued from the previous Council meeting - relating to the location of a limousine service. Mrs. Betty Levering, 131 Richmond Street, stated the written decision from the Planning Department was received today, leaving no time for her to respond. Stated she had no objections to going before the Planning Commission if a legal opinion would be issued by the City Attorney interpreting the CRS and C -2 zones; that she feels they are in compliance with the zoning in the area. Further stated they cannot -2- December 16, 1980 Council Minutes X 5307 comply before December 30th because the next Planning Commission meeting falls on Christmas. The Mayor stated that staff had recommended working under a Precise Plan or Conditional Use Permit procedures and further, the code allows the staff's decision to be appealed before the Planning Commission. Stated that as long as a good faith effort to appeal is shown, that this would be satisfactory to the Council. City Attorney Allen instructed the Leverings that a letter could be written appealing the interpretation of the staff, to the Planning Commission, filed with the Planning Director, and that enforcement activities would probably not be taken until after review by the Planning Commission. Mrs. Levering also asked for a legal opinion of the ordinance in question. The City Attorney advised that the staff and Planning Commission were entitled to his opinion and that if Mrs. Levering is dissaatisfied with the interpretation the staff places on the zoning ordinance, the review that is provided is before the Planning Commission. Stated the City Attorney does not decide those issues, the Planning Commission does. Mrs. Levering then asked if she was not satisfied with the Planning Com- mission determination, could she then bring it back to the City Council. The Mayor stated that the Code is specific on who interprets the zoning code, and that he looks to the staff to make that interpretation; there- fore, the appeal process before the Planning Commission is provided. If the appeal is not granted, the Council would not be in a position to try to review that appeal. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. James Weber, Director of Finance, stated he appreciated the good wishes from the Council, that it had been a pleasure to work for the City: Further stated he would not be retiring, that he would be selling a new product starting in February. b. Mr. Bob Lovell, representing the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for participating in the Christmas Parade and wished everyone happy holidays. Announced that the parade would be televised next Monday. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Armstrong reported the noise abatement efforts by previous committee members has not been in vain; that plans have been made by Flying Tigers to install quieter engines using considerably less fuel and that United Airlines is committed to a large program of reengining with quieter engines. b. Appointment to Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Lay Advisory Board City Librarian Kirby advised that Mrs. Jane Conley had been appointed to subject board in 1978, which term expires January 1981. Recommended Mrs. Conley be reappointed to serve a second term, to expire in 1983. ** The Council discussed a policy which had been set earlier this year, to advertise for applicants when there is an opening on a board or commission_ 90 days before the end of'the term, and that all applications be reviewed before making an appointment. After further discussion and by mutual consent of the Council, it was agreed that staff advertise and post notices of the opening on the Lay Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System and pro- vide the Council with the results at the February 17, 1981 meeting. Corrected per Council action on January 20, 1981. -3- Council Minutes December 16', 1980 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Council members asked that items 'b', 'c', 'd' and 'e' be withdrawn for discussion, items b, c and d in Executive Session. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held November 18, 1980 ... Approved as written g. Agreement with Alarm Systems Division of Bonus Equipment Company for continuation of its service to AQril 15, 1982 ... Approved h. Agreement with South Bay Sweeping Company for extension of street sweeping services to April 30. 1981 ... Approved i. Statement of Assurances covering General Revenue Sharing for Entitlement Period No. 12 Approved, ratified and confirmed execution of the Statement by the Mayor on behalf of the City. 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR e. Bids for Playground Equipmen *_ and Park Furnishings (No. 80 -13) Councilman Bue stated the bids indicated competitive costs on everything except installation. Asked if the cost had been determined if City crews did the installation. Director of Recreation b Parks Ruis resp,-�nded that some bids included the installation in the overall h rather than as a separate item. Council further questioned the listing on the tabulation sheet. Finance Director Weber advised that the same bid specifications had been sent to each bidder and the option was given to bid with or without installation. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the low bid of Marchetti Park S Recreation Products, Inc. in total amount of $49,156.82 including installation and sales tax be accepted, and a purchase order be issued in said amount to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and :Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None The Mayor suggested that items 2 and 3 under the agenda of the Director of Public Works may be of interest to many in the audience, and therefore, requested these items be discussed at this time. Director of Public Works Glickman Warrants for use in placement of adult crossing guards Suggested the Council consider development of community criteria or policy for the placement of adult crossing guards, which would establish some guidelines from which to determine whether or not it is appropriate for traffic control devices. Explained the method of using the Warrant System for making a determination regarding crossing guards. -4- Council Minutes December 16, 1980 Motion was made by Councilman Sias-::, seconded by Councilman Armstrong that crossing guards be placed at "'.-iriposa Avenue and Center Street. Director of Public Works continued the explanation of the Warrant System. The Mayor urged the Council to consider staff's recommendation for a Warrant System so the Council would ha-e guidelines for making objective decisions. Council discussed the matter of traffic comparisons at other intersec- tions where school children cross a:,d suggestions were made to consider a crossing guard at the intersection in question temporarily until possibly the end of the school year rending further study. Councilman Siadek moved, seconded b (.; ouncilman Armstrong, that his motion be amended, that crossing g:iards be placed at the intersection of Mariposa Avenue and Center Street on a temporary basis, for the duration of the school year, and that further study be made on the Warrant System, establishing what the warrants will h,�,, including other intersections where school children must cross. M.-)tion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilm,�-. Armstrong, Bue, Siadek and Mayor yin Vranken Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilmen. "done Councilman Johnson explained that he thought the Council was acting un- prepared, that the whole community was not being considered; that more time was required to determine the proper basis for action. Mr. Bill McCaverty, 1205 East Pine ,Tf•nue, thanked the Council for their consideration of a crossing guar;: Center Street school children. Stated that main artery Richmond Street School children must cross is controlled by a traffic signal. lso spoke of the increased traffic generated by the extensive construc. ion of industrial firms in the City. At this time, the hour being 9:0` c'clo, =k p.m., Councilman Bue left the Council chamber. 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. Acting City Manager NorthcrL: 1) El Segundo Appropriation . irider the Gann Initiative Advised that the Gann Initiative. ,..-ed appropriation limitations on governments, that the City had c_;.ulated its appropriations subject to limitations for fiscal year 1911) -81 as $15,355,305. and that a reso- lution had been prepared to that c."uct. Motion was made by Councilman ,Tun ::ter seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the following resolution, en :t << ;: RESOLUTION ? . 10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COi "N(, L OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNI:'., t1PF,0V ING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPF.ATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 -81 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carries the following vote: Ayes: Councilma r ­. -7, strong, Johnson, Siadek an.: Van Vranken Noes: Counc i'_ -cr ..on r• Absent: Council, It Council Minutes December 16, 1980 2) Amendment to Administrative Code, Part -Time and Temporary wage rates Advised that the City is required to pay CETA personnel no less than the prevailing minimum wage. Stated classifications which fall below this amount are Student Apprentice (CETA), Library Page, and Public Service Employee. Recommended that the rates for these classifications be in- creased and that certain classifications no longer applicable to the CETA program be deleted from the Administrative Code. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI1Y OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A3.020 AND 1A3.030 OF CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (PART -TIME AND TEMPORARY WAGE RATES) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Bue 3) Health, Life and related insurance brokerage services Reported that the Advisory Insurance Committee comprised of City employees had expressed concern with the level of brokerage service in the past few years for health, life and related insurances, so a search was made to determine what type of services were available. Advised that four pro- posals had been received, and after review, the consensus was that the proposal from P.G.A. Insurance Services, Inc., was the best bid. There- for, recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and sign an agreement with P.G.A. Insurance Services for the aforesaid insur- ance services. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and sign an agreement with P.G.A. Insurance Services, Inc., for brokerage services for health, life and related insurance coverage for the City. Motion carried. 4) Residence requirements for City Librarian Advised that City Policy requires department heads to reside in the City for obvious reasons when applied to Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works Department. Stated that the City Librarian had been trying to locate housing in the City without success because of family commitments and because of the escalating costs. Stated further that it is not likely that Mrs. Kirby would be called upon for emergency services in her position as City Librarian. Therefore, recommended that an indef- inite extension be granted Mrs. Kirby in fulfilling this requirement. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that City Librarian Kirby be granted an extension to the housing require- ment in the Administrative Code for an indefinite period of time. Motion carried. Advised he had a personnel and possible litigation matter to discuss with the Council in Executive Session following this meeting. -6- Council Minutes December 16, 1980 b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Revision to Traffic Resolution Advised that various amendments had been made to the City's Traffic Reso- lution No. 2737 and the resolution herewith presented consolidated all these changes plus the most recent revision in parking restrictions requested by the City's street sweeping contractor. Recommended adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS NO PARKING AREA, DIAGONAL PARKING ZONES, NO STOPPING ZONES, TRUCK ROUTES, THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, AND RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS: AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2737, 2739, 2814, 2830, 2846, 2896, 2928 AND 2994 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilman Bue 2) Los Angeles County Flood Control District request regarding local drainage deficiencies Stated that a letter had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District relating to the District reporting to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors by February 3, 1981, with respect to drain- age facilities in E1 Segundo. Advised that cities are being asked to provide the District with a list of any drainage deficiencies in the community. Requested permission to complete the forms furnished by the District and present the list to the Council at the January 6 meeting for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the request of the Director of Public Works be approved. Motion carried. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Mayor Van Vranken stated that the Council had granted vending permits to certain organizations to sell food at the Christmas Parade but he was aware of at least one other vendor selling balloons, etc. Finance Director Weber advised that he had issued a permit to a disabled veteran which is a mandate by the federal government. 14. NEW BUSINESS - None 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None 16. RECESS At the hour of 9:45 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10:45 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken. -7- Council Minutes December 16, 1980 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) Motion was made by Councilman Siadek,seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that Items b, c, and d on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. b. Warrants Nos. 69196 through 69390 on Demand Register Summary No. 11 and Expense Checks Nos. 3060 through 3102 on Expense Check Register No. 6, in total amount of $717.910.30 ... Ratified and approved. C. Claim of John W. Vaughan for reimbursement of losses ... Claim not accepted in accordance with Government Code Section 911.2 - Late Claim d. Claim of Robert T. Quinn for vehicle damages ... Claim not accepted in accordance with Government Code Section 911.2 - Late Claim 17. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:48 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: es � �, W, DO-" R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -8- Council Minutes December 16, 1980