1980 NOV 04 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
November 4, 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 Mr. Dave Jones
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Rev. Tom Craddock of the E1 Segundo Four
Square Church.
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
November 9 through 15, 1980 as YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK. Mr. Dave
Jones accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Optimist Club.
b. Mayor Van Vranken read a proclamation declaring the month of
November 5 through December 3, 1980 as TOYS FOR TOTS MONTH. Staff
Sgt. Ramos of the Marine Corps accepted the proclamation.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Continuation of ATA appeal regarding sign at 600 North Sepulveda
City Manager Jones reviewed this matter, stating that the Council had
denied the appeal at the last Council meeting and had asked ATA to
submit a new sign design for the Council's consideration. Stated that
the Planning Commission had approved the redesign but he did not agree
since the new design was only a scaled down model of the original design
which the Council had rejected.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter.
Mrs. Barbara Mack, 412 Whiting Street, spoke in favor of allowing the
amendment to the permit by granting the appeal of ATA.
Director of Public Works Glickman recommended denial of the permit.
Mr. Del Mascola, general manager of ATA Stores, stated he had been in-
formed by the president of the company that if the Council did not
approve this sign, that the appeal would be dropped.
After discussion and by mutual consent of the Council, this matter was
deferred until the regular City Council meeting to be held December 2,
1980.
b. Request from Sundown Development Corporation to waive normal
procedures and permit design change of condominium development
at 352 -358 Vireinia Street
Mayor Van Vranken announced that the applicant had requested this matter
be withdrawn for action at a later date. Hearing no objections, the
Mayor so ordered.
c. Appeal of Messrs. Kirk Brown and Cliff Warren for relief from
requirement for fire sprinkler systems for condominiums at 225 -231
West Palm Avenue
Planning Associate Cosin reported that four condominium developments
had been approved since March, 1980 which had requirements for fire
sprinklers in the garage areas; that the Commission was striving for
consistency in condominium requirements.
Councilman Balmer questioned minimum vs. maximum requirements in the
Municipal Code, that if a project meets code requirements, it should
not then have to pass through each City department for further require-
ments before a permit is issued for the project.
Mr. Kirk Brown, stated that if the design is structured correctly,
providing appropriate fire walls, the City Code does not require
sprinkler systems and the garage of this project was designed so that
sprinklers would not be required. Also asked Council's consideration
of the requirements for a dry standpipe.
Fire Chief Baron reported that minimum requirements are in the Code
Standards, however, there could be situations which may make it neces-
sary to impose additional conditions for a particular project.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that the appeal of Messrs. Brown and Warren be granted.
Motion carried.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Bill Saiki, 2123 Harriman Avenue, Redondo Beach, asked for Council
consideration of permitting a 10- kilometer run in E1 Segundo, using the
same course as the run of last year, sponsored by the Hunger Project.
Stated a group of runners from E1 Camino College want to use the area
to put on this event.
City Manager Jones stated that in the past the sponsor has borne all the
costs for the run; that the sponsor needs concurrence for closing the
streets.
The Mayor inquired about the purpose of the run and how the proceeds
would be used. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
that more information be furnished as to the purpose of the run and
how the funds would be used.
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Independent Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported on the
conference he attended; that the organization was mainly interested in
seeing that independent cities were getting fair treatment by the county
and that together as a group they can act as watchdogs and have a stronger
lobbying power for favorable actions for the cities.
Stated he would like to have the Council consider rejoining the organiza-
tion possibly next year; that the more the cities can do together in a
common cause, the better it is for each city.
b. Airport Land Use Commission. Mayor Van Vranken recommended that
Councilman Siadek be appointed the official delegate to the Steering
Committee of the Airport Noise Control and Land Use Compatibility Study.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Thereafter, Mayor Van Vranken
volunteered to serve as Councilman Siadek's alternate.
c. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Siadek reported that Mr.
Lee Dolley reported on the history of the City's noise problems, that
the City may have a chance to fight any extension the Airport may
request for relief from noise regulations.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
all the items on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried.
a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held October 7, 1980
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held October 21, 1980
... Approved as written
c. Warrants Nos. 68789 through 68919 on Demand Register Summary No.8
in total amount of $693,897.42
... Ratified and approved
d. Surplus items for public auction on November 22, 1980
... Surplus, lost and abandoned property declared
surplus and authorized for sale at public action
on November 22, 1980
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - None
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
12.. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Agreement for administration of self- insured liability program
Presented a proposal from R. L. Kautz and Company to continue the admin-
istration of the City's self- insured liability program for one additional
year, commencing November 1, 1980, for a fee of $4,500. Recommended
acceptance.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form
of Amendment to Memorandum Agreement for self -
insured liability program between the City of
El Segundo and R. L. Kautz and Company, 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 amendment
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 here-
by authorized to execute said amendment for and on
behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest
the same.
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
b. Request for extension of temporary trailer permits from Hughes
Aircraft Company
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he
would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
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Advised that Hughes Aircraft Company had requested one -year extensions
of four trailer permits covering a total of 27 units located at the
EDSG construction site. Stated that the permit for four trailers expired
on October 16, 1980, the permit for 14 units expired on May 1, 1980;
the permit for eight units expired on August 15, 1980 and the permit for
one unit expired on September 24, 1980. Recommended extension of one
year on each of the permits.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Balmer,
that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and one year exten-
sions be granted as requested. Motion carried, Councilman Bue not voting.
3) Bids for one mini -bus for Dial -A -Ride program
Advised that bids had been received on subject vehicle on November 3,
1980, which bids were as follows:
Name
Amount of Bid
National Coach Corporation $21,125.80
Wide One Corporation $29,285.51
Stated that staff felt there was a need for floor to ceiling stancheons
to provide added safety and assistance for elderly passengers, which could
be installed at a cost of $65.00 each. Recommended the low bid of National
Coach Corporation be accepted and that authorization be granted for the
installation of four stancheons at a total cost of $275.60 including sales
tax.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the low bid of National Coach Corporation be accepted; that $275.60
be allocated for the installation of four stanchions and that purchase
order be issued to said company in total amount of $21,401.40 including
sales tax, for one Dial -A -Ride Mini -Bus. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
4) Proposal to establish a Canine Patrol Program in Police Department
Police Chief Johnson reported on the study the department had made, the
nature of the crimes and recommended the Council consider establishment
of a Canine Program for use in law enforcement. Stated that to insti-
gate a good program, two dogs would be needed, that for this year,
handlers would be recruited from the present force. Stated that two
additional officers would eventually be required, but that would be
approached at next year's budget session.
Stated the cost for the two dogs would be $37,000 per year, or $33,000
for the balance of this fiscal year. Recommended approval.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Council-
man Siadek, that the Chief's recommendation be approved and $33,000 be
appropriated from the General Fund reserves for a Canine Patrol Program.
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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5) Agreement to furnish water for eleven fire hydrants by
Southern California Water Company
!resented an agreement with subject company to provide service to eleven
fire hydrants located in the Aviation /E1 Segundo Boulevard area. Stated
the Southern California Water Company would be responsible for hydrant
repairs and minor maintenance, and this, along with the water supply,
would be furnished at no charge to the City. Stated this company had
furnished service to the City in the past, but no formal type agreement
had been entered into.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form
of agreement for fire hydrant service between the
City of E1 Segundo and the Southern California
Water Company, 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 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 here-
by authorized to execute said agreement for and on
behalf of said 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
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Irrigation system at Kansas /Holly Parkette, Specification 80 -12
Advised that bids had been received on October 28, 1980, which bids
were as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
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J & R Landscaping & Sprinklers $ 8,778.00
California Engineering Site
Development Contractor $10,469.00
Grayland Development, Inc. $11,250.00
Recommended that the low bid be accepted and that the irregularity of
omitting the company name in the bid be waived.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Balmer,
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo
duly advertised for bids for the Kansas -Holly
Parkette irrigation system in accordance with
Specification No-. 80 -12; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received
by the Council on October 28, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public
Works found that the bid of J & R Landscaping
and Sprinklers, in total amount of $8,778.00,
was the lowest responsible bid.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
that the irregularity of omitting the company
name be waived and the bid of J & R Landscaping
and Sprinklers be accepted as the lowest respon-
sible bid; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby auth-
orized 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all
bids received, except the bid of J & R Landscaping
and Sprinklers are hereby rejected and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to re-
turn the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders.
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
c. City Attorney Allen
1) Water easement deed to Charles and Annie WilkprGnn
Presented a request to quitclaim the Arena Water Company easement at
310 West Oak Avenue. Advised that the easement was no longer required
by the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that
the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, that certain waterline
easement, insofar as it pertains to and affects
the following described real property located in
the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State
of California, to wit:
Lot 3 of Tract 9642, in the City of
E1 Segundo, in the County of Los
Angeles, State of California, as per
map recorded in book 134, page 96 of
Maps, in the office of the County
Recorder of said county;
is no longer needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and
he is hereby authorized to execute a Quitclaim
Deed for said easement from the City of E1 Segundo
to Charles E. Wilkerson and Annie Lee Wilkerson,
and the City Clerk to attest the same.
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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
13. Ordinance amending Title 20 relating to condominium development standards
City Attorney Allen advised that a communication had been forwarded to
the Council from the Planning Commission advising concurrence with the
changes the Council made in subject ordinance at the Council meeting
held October 21, 1980. There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the
correspondence received and filed.
ORDINANCF NO. 996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF-
ORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20.20.282, 20.24.070
AND 20.24.090 THEREOF; AND ADDING SECTION 20.08.472
THERETO, WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was
waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by
Councilman Johnson, 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
14. NEW BUSINESS - None
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
16. RECESS - At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an
Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss a matter of litigation.
At the hour of 9:28 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members
being present and answering roll call.
16. ADJOURNMENT - No other business appearing to come before the Council,
the Mayor ordered the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjounment being
9:30 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
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R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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