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1980 MAY 20 CC MIN,i MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL May 20, 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 led by Councilman Marvin Johnson 3. INVOCATION by Fthr Feodore Wilcock of St. Andrews Catholic Church 4. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation declaring the month of June 1980 as BURGLARY PREVENTION MONTH. The Mayor read the proclamation calling upon all citizens to aid and assist their police agencies to prevent, detect and report crimes of burglary. The Proclamation was received by Police Captain Clark Devilbiss. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Resolution approving Precise Plan No. 2 -80 for condominiums at 928 -954 Main Street and 937 -945 Pepper Street The City Attorney read a letter from Associate Planner Cosin advising that the Planning Commission, at its May 8, 1980 meeting, concurred with the Council's recommendation to include in the CC & R's the provision that occupancy shall not now or in the future restrict occupancy by reason of age. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the aforesid letter from Associate Planner Cosin be received and filed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, secon- ded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2995 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 2 -80 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 928, 934, 950, 952, AND 954 MAIN STREET AND 937 and 945 PEPPER STREET WITHIN SAID CITY 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 w � b. Ordinance changing General Commercial zone (C -2) to Multiple Residential zone (R -3) City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance changing the zoning of a 25 -foot strip of land within Precise Plan No. 2 -80 from C -2 to R -3, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 989 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF SAID CODE (1 -80) 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 Johnson, that Ordinance No. 989 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 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, stated he had furnished copies for the Council of a document he had prepared with the Parents, Teachers and Taxpayers on behalf of Bonnie Petrach regarding her trans- fer and demotion from Principal of Center Street Elementary School to the status of teacher; and asked the Council's help to overcome injus- tices on the part of the E1 Segundo School Board and the school admin- istrative staff. Stated his group was not allowed to speak at the School Board meeting held last Tuesday; that written procedures had not been followed by the Board and administrators in the demotion of Mrs. Petrach. Asked the Council to issue a proclamation regarding the kind of conduct expected of public officials and assist in making the record- ing of the aforementioned School Board meeting accessible to this group. Also requested that space be made available at the public library for display of their literature. The Mayor asked the City Attorney to respond. City Attorney Allen read a letter he had written in response to the document received by the Council members, stating that E1 Segundo is a general law city and has no supervisory power over the School District. Mayor Van Vranken advised that the City has had a long- standing policy prohibiting political activities by City employees or on City property, which encompasses the display of partisan literature in the library. Councilman Balmer stated that the School Board members are elected and are responsible to the people of E1 Segundo, not to the Council. After further discussion, Mr. Martin specifically requested that the Council rescind its policy of not allowing political material in the library. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. Expiration of terms of Planning Commissioners City Manager Jones advised that the terms of Thomas A. Brady and Arch L. Young on subject commission will expire on June 30, 1980, and both commissioners had expressed a desire to continue on the commission. -2- Council Minutes May 20, 1980 v Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that Commissioners Brady and Young be reappointed to serve for four years. Councilman Siadek asked if anyone else had shown interest in serving on the commission. Mayor Van Vranken advised that when a person has served and shows an interest to continue in that capacity, the Council usually reappoints. Councilman Siadek asked that the motion be tabled, he would like to have an opportunity to talk to the two commissioners. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, secon- ded by Mayor Van Vranken, that the aforesaid motion be tabled until the next regular City Council meeting on June 3, 1980. Motion carried. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried, that all the items appearing on the Consent Calendar be approved, as follows: a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held April 15, 1980 ... Approved as written b. Warrants Nos. 67010 through 67176 on Demand Register Summary No. 21 and Expense Checks Nos. 2742 through 2781 on Expense Check Register No. 18. in total amount of $696.310.37 ... Ratified and approved C. Resolution authorizing destruction of records in Finance Department entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2996 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ... Adopted d. Complaint No. 394522 for personal injuries from Paula Motz vs. City of E1 Segundo /Hillcrest Properties, Inc. ... Approved, ratified and confirmed City Clerk's action of forwarding suit to City Attorney for handling 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - None 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. E1 Segundo Scout House Association request for remodeling and expansion of Scout House at 325 East Grand Avenue City Manager Jones reported that the terms of the lease of the property on which the Scout House is located, require Council approval for alterations. Presented communications from the Recreation and Parks Department, Building, and Planning Departments, that proper procedures had been followed for permits to accomplish the improvements. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the proposed remodeling and expansion of the Scout House be approved. Motion carried. -3- Council Minutes May 20, 1980 4_1 1 ,i i 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Agreement with State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission Presented subject agreement to determine the feasibility of developing a small hydro - electric installation at the Water Pressure Reducing Station on E1 Segundo Boulevard. Stated the City's request for a grant had been approved which requires one -half the cost in matching funds from the City. Recommended approval of the agreement and allocation of $11,352 matching funds from the General Fund unallocated reserves. Advised that another agreement would be required with ASL Consulting Engineers for feasibility studies, to be presented at a later date for Council approval. Councilman Balmer questioned the need for the feasibility study since the Metropolitan Water District had several of these installations and had offerred its assistance to E1 Segundo. After further discussions, Councilman Balmer asked the City Manager to at least talk to the Metropolitan Water people. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that this matter be deferred until the next regular City Council meet- ing to be held June 3, 1980. Motion carried. 2) Proposal for audit of City's Self- insured Workers' Compensation Program Advised that a joint proposal had been developed with five other cities to hire an audit firm to review the insurance programs and internal.pro- cedures of the cities, at a maximum cost of $1,525 for each city. Stated this sum could be appropriated from the Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund. Recommended Council authorize the employment of EBASCO and the appropriation of funds. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that $1,525 be appropriated from the Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund and the Proposal for Audit of Workers' Compensation Claims Management pro- grams from EBASCO Risk Management Consultants, Inc., for the cities of El Segundo, Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, South Gate and Vernon, be approved, and the City Manager of the City of E1 Segundo is hereby authorized to execute said Proposal on behalf of E1 Segundo. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Transfer of interest in City's waste disposal contract Presented a letter from E1 Segundo Solid Waste Disposal Company, Inc., requesting approval to transfer its majority interest in said company to BKK Corporation, doing business as Falcon Disposal. Advised that BKK has a film and informational literature about the company, which can be made available to the Council After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to hold a study session on this subject in the Council Chamber, May 27, 1980 at 6:00 o'clock p.m. -4- Council Minutes May 20, 1980 011 a V 4) General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles Presented subject agreement which replaces the agreement the City has had for these services for the past ten years. Stated the only sub- stantial difference was the addition of a 30 -day cancellation clause. Recommended adoption of the resolution approving the agreement Councilman Bue asked if the County Supervisor representing E1 Segundo could be notified of the Council's concern regarding the cancellation clause. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 2997 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RE- NEWAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PERSON- NEL STAFF SERVICES AND CITY PROSECUTION SERVICES 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 5) Budget Study Sessions and Hearing dates Suggested the dates of May 27, 28 and possibly 29 be considered for studying the budget for 1980 -81 fiscal year, and the hearing for same be held on June 17, 1980. By unanimous consent, the above dates were approved by the Council, each meeting to commence at 7:00 o'clock p.m. 6) Status of salary negotiations Advised that salary negotiations were being conducted with the Police Officers' Association whose one -year contract expires this year, and with the General Employees' Association, whose three -year contract also expires this year. Stated the survey of salary and fringe benefits had been completed and salary demands had been received from both groups. Stated he would like to meet with the Council in Executive Session to receive guidance in regard to the negotiations. b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Time extension for completion of off -site improvements in Tract No. 32963, Hillcrest Properties, Inc. Reported that the developer had requested a time extension of one year to complete delayed subdivision improvements in subject tract. Stated it was staff's opinion that street improvements, curbs and gutters, except sidewalks, could be completed within a four months' period. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that a 4- months' extension be granted Hillcrest Properties for comple- tion of off -site improvements in Tract No. 32963. Motion carried. -5- Council Minutes May 20, 1980 2) Additional services in connection with East Grand Avenue Storm Drain Laterals 2E and 2EB, Project No. 78 -1 Recommended that a payment of $10,720.20 be authorized for additional design and construction services performed by Engineering Science, Inc., which were necessary due to unforseen circumstances in connection with subject project. The Council discussed the matter of time extensions on contracts and agreed to take a hard -line look at all requests for time extensions for completion of jobs. Mayor Van Vranken stated that at the time the extension was granted on this project, the Council felt it was reasonable. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Van Vranken, that the expenditure of $10,720.20 for additional services by Engineering Science, Inc., be approved. Motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen Johnson and Siadek Absent: Councilmen None The Director of Public Works advised that this is the project that is shared on a 70 -30 basis with Universal Real Properties, Inc., E1 Segundo's share being thirty percent. 3) Conversion of street lights Recommended that authority be given to have Southern California Edison Company convert all existing street lights to the high pressure vapor type. Stated there would be no costs involved in the conversion; and there was a possibility of saving between $75,000 and $100,000 per year because of the more efficient light source. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that approval be given Southern California Edison Company to convert all existing mercury vapor street lights in the City to high pressure sodium vapor lights. Motion carried. 4) Requirements for removal of trihalomethane from City's water system Presented a report on the limits of the contaminant Trihalomethane. Stated the Metropolitan Water District report indicates that E1 Segundo water is within the Environmental Protection Agency's range, but the Metropolitan Water report shows variations in the tests. Asked that staff be allowed to work with the agency and report back when more definitive information is available and what may have to be done to i keep the City's water system compatible with the regulations. Councilman Balmer stated some preplanning should be done in case the City has to treat its water supply. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Allen stated he would like to meet in Executive Session with the Council to discuss two matters of litigation. 1l'. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Siadek . announced that there were some special guests present; he introduced Miss E1 Segundo, Crista Sides and Mr. Don Carl a new member on the Board of the E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce. -6- Council Minutes May 20, 1980 14. NEW BUSINESS (continued) b. Councilman Siadek invited everyone to attend a fund - raising breakfast on May 27, 1980 at 8:00 o'clock a.m. at the Hacienda Hotel for Dane Dana, running for the 4th District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. 15. RECESS At the hour of 8:43 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss salary negotiations and matters of litigation. At the hour of 10:10 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members present and answering roll call. 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor ordered the meeting adjourned until Tuesday, May 27, 1980 at the hour of 6:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:15 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: 2,, R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk B�2 Deputy -7- Council Minutes May 20, 1980