1980 JUL 15 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 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 Fire Chief Thomas Baron
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Pastor Edward Hunter of the United
Methodist Church
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
5. SPECIAL ORDER;OF BUSINESS
a. Hearing on abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various
locations in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 3009
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, to which the City Clerk replied that affidavits of posting
and mailing the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that the
files become a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written
communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that
she had received none.
Director of Public Works Glickman reported that it was proposed to
change the procedures from past years for a more efficient operation.
Recommended that when properties have been satisfactorily cleaned by
the owners, that the listing remain and after all procedures have been
completed, these parcels show a zero assessment in the Street Superin-
tendent's Report.
Councilman Balmer stated that if the owner had the property cleaned,
then he thought it should be removed from the listed. Councilman Bue
stated that if a parcel is improperly listed, that also should be re-
moved from the listing.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that the recommendation of the Public Works Director
not be accepted. Motion carried.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this
matter. Hearing no response, motion was made and carried that the
hearing be closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek,
seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Council overrule all objections
and authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisances by having
the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the properties listed
in Appendix 'A' of said Resolution No. 3009. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
b. Proposed amendments to water rates
Councilman Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest,
he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
Director of Public Works Glickman reported that a notice had been
published in the local newspaper and notices had been sent to the
fifteen large users of water in the City that the matter of water rate
adjustments would be discussed at this meeting. Advised that it is
proposed to change to a unitary rate for all consumers. Stated that
no change would take place in the cost of water to the single family
resident, multiple family resident or small industrial users; that
increases would be incurred by the large industrial consumers.
Recommended adoption of a resolution establishing the unitary rate for
water usage.
Mr. Al. Pitzer, 516 East Walnut Avenue, representing Chevron, USA, Inc.,
stated that the recommended unitary rate would result in substantially
greater costs to the company with no increase in service, and he did
not think the change was justified. Asked that consideration be given
to the benefits derived by the City as the result of Chevron's water
usage, and to continue the present rate structure.
The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak on this subject.
There was no response.
After discussion between staff and the Council, motion was made by
Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that a unitary water
rate be established and the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTAB-
LISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE
IN SAID CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
2922
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Not Voting:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmen Bue, Johnson and
Mayor Van Vranken
Councilman Siadek
Councilmen None
Councilman Balmer
a. Mr. John Ellings, 807 Center Street, stated he wrote a letter to
City Attorney Allen regarding a wall in a public right of way adjacent
to his property and he did not agree with Mr. Allen's answer that the
wall did not constitute a public nuisance, so therefore, the City was not
responsible. Mr. Ellings handed the Council copies of the City Code
section on Nuisances, stating it refers to public or private nuisances.
Mr. Allen stated this is a wall dividing two lots and is a private
matter between two property owners; that the City has not determined
that the wall is dangerous. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish
stated that the wall does not constitute an imminent hazard, and
therefore, is not considered a public nuisance.
After further discussion, Council referred the matter to the Building
Safety Department and the Public Works Department to work with Mr.
Ellings in resolving this matter.
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES .
a. Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Siadek reported that funding
had been reduced which will affect the program. Stated he would like
to meet with Councilman Bue and Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis
regarding the advantages of joining the South Bay Group.
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b. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Siadek read portions of
letter written to the Board of Airport Commissioners recommending that
specific actions be taken to reduce the noise emanating from the Airport
proper and the West Imperial Terminal.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
all the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
a. Minutes of the regular City Council meetings held July 1, 1980
... Approved as written
b. Warrants Nos. 67707 through 67783 on Demand Register Summary No. 1
and Expense Checks Nos. 2824 through 2848 on Expense Check Register
No. 1. in total amount of $588,457.88
... Ratified and approved
C. Bids for reroofing Fire Station No. 2
... All bids rejected
d. Claim of Mr. Richard Dorsey for damages
... Claim denied
e. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application for
Off -Sale Beer and Wine License, Southland Corporation (7 -11 stores)
200 East Imperial Avenue
... Application filed
f. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application for
Person -to- Person Transfer of On -Sale Beer License at Eating Place
California Golf Tennis 366 Sepulveda Boulevard
..• Application filed
g. Request for $15,000 from Unemployment Insurance Fund for adminis-
tration of self- insurance program and reimbursement for unemployment
payments
... Appropriation approved
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - None
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Resolution amending Administrative Code to include Police
Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding provisions
Recommended adoption of subject resolution.
Motion was made by.Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
1A5.010, 1A5.020, 1A5.030, 1A5.212 and 1A5.240
OF CHAPTER IA5 (POLICE SAFETY SERVICE SERIES)
OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE
which was read, be adopted.
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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) Purchase of data casting and video tape equipment for
departmental use and local cable channel programming
Stated that the Committee had proposed the purchase of additional
equipment to improve and expand the uses of the present facilities.
Recommended purchasing a new data - caster for visual display of com-
munity notices, one camera, tripod, recorder, T.V. monitor, player,
videotapes and approval to purchase 3/4" videotape equipment for the
Police Department rather than the approved 1/2" equipment. Requested
that $15,300 be allocated from the T.V. franchise fee trust fund and
$2,000 be applied from the Police Department budget. Stated that if
approved, bids would be solicited and presented to the Council for
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and $17,300 be
allocated from the appropriate funds to purchase television equipment
for the Police Department and the local '0' channel. Motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
3) Establishment of Classification of Administrative
Assistant, City Manager's Office
Advised that a job analysis had been made into the duties of the
administrative analyst presently employed by the City, and on the
basis of the study, recommended the position be changed to a new
classification at Range "F" in the Management - Confidential Series
of the Administrative Code. Presented a resolution adding Adminis-
trative Assistant /City Manager's Office to the Code.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3013
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 Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
4) Report on Hearing Qf EIR for Hyperion Treatment Plant Sludge
Management Program, held July 8, 1980
Advised that staff had prepared a report indicating that the draft EIR
for subject program was inadequate for E1 Segundo as far as noise, odor
and aesthetic impact on the City. Stated it would be advisable for a
more thorough analysis of the stated problems which should be included
from the beginning of the project rather than after the fact; that any
feature necessary to abate the nuisances should be incorporated in the
original construction.
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Invited comments for inclusion in a letter to be sent out this week
stating E1 Segundo's concerns.
The Mayor stated he did not think the EIR justified the project, that
the project should decrease the hazards, and anything else would not
be satisfactory to the City. Suggested the whole project be protested,
but if it is inevitable, then every effort be made to make the environ-
mental impact to E1 Segundo net out zero.
Councilman Siadek suggested talking with the Pacific Legal Foundation
about getting legal aid to represent E1 Segundo.
The City Manager advised this route had been followed several years
ago, and it may be a little late for this type action.
City Attorney Allen stated he would check into the status of litigation
in this matter.
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Professional Services for Center Street Improvement Project
Advised that quotations had been solicited to perform certain necessary
surveying of the subject project, as follows:
Name
Rigdon & Associates
South Bay Engineering Corp.
Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates
Amount
$2,240.
$3,172.
$ 2.00 x payroll
(Not to exceed $8,000)
Advised that there were sufficient funds for this service in the project
budget. Recommended acceptance of the bid of Rigdon & Associates and
approval to issue a purchase order, not to exceed $2,500.
Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the low bid of Rigdon & Associates for professional services for
the Center Street Improvement Project be accepted and purchase order
issue to said company in an amount not to exceed $2,500. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
2) Recovery of delayed construction costs,
Grand Avenue Storm Drain Project
Advised that subject project had been extended because of delays re-
sulting from changes in permits to encroach upon Sepulveda Boulevard,
and staff had submitted a claim to CALTRANS for the costs resulting
from these delays in amount of $27,058. Advised that the claim had
been upheld and the City would be receiving said amount shortly.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Permit to The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
for spur track across Douglas Street
The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 991
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO THE ATCHISON,
TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY,
ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A PERMIT
TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR TRACK
ACROSS DOUGLAS STREET 512.09 FEET
SOUTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
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which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Siadek, that said ordinance 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
City Attorney Allen requested permission to meet with the Council in
Executive Session regarding a matter of litigation.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Councilman Johnson stated there were many houses in town that did
not have house numbers either on the building or on the curb. Asked
staff to investigate and report back if there is anything the City can
do to make identification easier.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mrs. Madelyn Bennett,527 Richmond Street, challenged the EIR pre-
pared on the Hyperion Sludge Management Program. Stated it did not
address the visibility impact on the City as being significant, or con-
sider that pollution would be greater because of increased traffic which
will result from the planned Century Freeway and planned industrial
construction. Also stated that the possibility exists that toxic cad-
mium may have an affect on the atmosphere in the area. Asked that use of
E1 Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway be prohibited in trucking out
the ash. Further stated she did not believe it was too late to get
involved in litigation against this project.
RECESS
At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to Executive
Session in the office of the Mayor. At the hour of 9:35 o'clock p.m.,
the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll
call.
City Attorney Allen presented a letter received from the City Attorney
of Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Aaron A. Wilson, who is president of the
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers ( NIMLO) referring to a
decision of the U. S. Secretary of Labor applying the Federal Wage and
Hour Laws to certain functions of local government. Advised that
NIMLO advocated support by municipalities in litigation against such
powers. Stated that E1 Segundo would not be immediately affected, but
felt it advisable to participate at a cost of $2,500.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain
form of Agreement between the National
Institute of Municipal Law Officers ( NIMLO)
and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to the
Council on this date, be and the same is here-
by approved, and after execution, a copy of
said agreement be placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he
is hereby authorized to execute said agreement
for and on behalf of said City.
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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
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Van Vranken asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of two
outstanding citizens, Mrs. Neva Elsey, who passed away on July 8 and
Mr. Norman Barr, who passed away on July 7, 1980.
Stated that Mrs. Elsey had worked for the City from 1920 to 1957, serv-
ing as Deputy City Clerk until 1951 and City Clerk from 1951 until her
retirement in 1957. The Mayor read a letter from the family thanking
the City for its kindness at this time and throughout the years of
Mrs. Elsey's confinement.
Stated that Mr. Barr had been an energetic civic worker, retired from
the Navy and Xerox Corporation, was active in Little League and Babe
Ruth Baseball, served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, and was
the present president of the E1 Segundo Kiwanis Club.
The Mayor extended the Council's condolences to the families.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this
session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Neva
Elsey and Norman Barr, the hour of adjournment of this meeting beink
9:40 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED
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R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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