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1980 OCT 07 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL October 7, 1980 1. CALL TO ORDER A5zso 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 Director of Public Works ttiilliam Glickman. 3. INVOCATION was delivered by Bishop Richard Searle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 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 month of October as JOIN OUR PTA MONTH, urging citizens to support this fine organization. The proclamation was presented to Ms. Anita Mann. b. Mayor Van Vranken read a proclamation declaring the week of October 5 through October 11, 1980 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. The proclamation was presented to Fire Chief Thomas Baron, who invited all interested citizens to a luncheon on Thursday October 9, at Fire House No. 1. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Hearing on proposed amendment to the Municipal Code repealing Chapter 20.32, Service Commercial- Professional (C -1) Zone 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 an affidavit of publishing the notice was 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 in her office.. Associate Planner Cosin reported that the proposed amendment was to eliminate the C -1 zone by deleting Chapter 20.32 and deleting references made to said zone in other sections of the zonine code. Stated that this classification was no longer required; that the uses in the C -1 zone are permitted in other zones. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the change. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Hearing no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the hearirfi be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Negative Declaration for subject amendment to the Municipal Code be certified. Motion carried. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 20.32 (C -1 SERVICE COMMERCIAL - PROFESSIONAL ZONE); AND BY DELETING REFERENCES TO THE C -1 ZONE FROM, AND ADDING REFERENCES TO THE C -RS AND C -3 ZONES TO, VARIOUS SEC- TIONS THEREOF. x .rz .s i which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Bue. b. Hearing on amendment to the Municipal Code Chapter 20.24, Residential (R -3) zone - adding provisions prohibiting restriction of occupancy by reason of age in condominiums 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 an affidavit of publishing the notice was in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hear- ing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received in her office. Associate Planner Cosin reported that Covenants, Conditions and Restric- tions for precise plans of condominiums have included subject provisions and this amendment adds the provision to the Municipal Code. Advised that a Negative Declaration had been prepared and recommended certification of the Negative Declaration and approval of the amendment. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Hearing no response, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the Negative Declaration for subject amendment to the Municipal Code be certified. Motion carried. The City Attorney presented an ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPRE- HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 20.24.220 TO PROHIBIT AGE RESTRICTIONS IN CONDOMINIUMS which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Siadek. c. Hearing on Precise Plan Igo. 6 -80 for 10 -unit condominium development at 628 -634 West Imperial Avenue, Frank Ramogida The Mayor announced that this w -s 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 in her office. Associate Planner Cosin reported that the proposed precise plan would consist of eight 2 -level town houses and two one -story apartments. Stated staff and the Planning Commission felt the project was compatible with the ar?a. Recommended approval of the oroiecr ana certification of the Neoative nectar -tion. The Mayor asked for a comparison of this project with the project that had been rejected by the Council at the last meeting. Planning Associate Cosin advised that the other design was for three stories with more density and more lot coverage. Further stated that the application for this plan had been received prior to the moratorium placed on construction by the Council The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak regarding this plan. Hearing no response, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. -2- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the Negative Declaration for subject Precise Plan No. 6 -80 be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the following resolution, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 3022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CER- TAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 6 -60 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6215 AND 634 WEST IMPERIAL AVENUE 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 d. Appeal of ATA Stores for amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2 -77 regarding signs at 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard Mayor Van Vranken reviewed the discussion had at the September 16th meeting regarding this matter and asked that Ms. Cosin report. Planning Associate Cosin reported that both staff and the Commission continue to find the sign inconsistent with the City's policies. Suggest- ed reducing the size of the sign and display only the tenants names, eliminating brand names of products sold in the store. City Manager Jones stated he felt the sign was inappropriate and agreed with reducing the sign to less than 300 square feet to bring it within Code requirements. Recommended denial of the appeal as presented; that should the Council wish to grant some relief to the applicant, that it agree in principal to reduced size of the sign and direct that a re- application be made to the Planning Commission for a change in the CUP for a sign that meets current Code requirements. Stated that staff has not determined what legal standing ATA has in speaking for the owner of the building or for the company that was issued the original CUP. Stated it seemed appropriate that Computer Science Corporation make the reapplica- tion, or in some way be made a party of the request. Councilman Siadek stated he saw nothing wrong with the sign; that it should be allowed to be placed on the building to help encourage business. Councilman Johnson stated he thought the sign should be permitted; that the merchants needed to publicize in order to bring in business. Director of Public Works Glickman stated that a sign carrying brand names• across the front of a building on one of the City's major streets accom- plished nothing for the community and strongly urged the Council to deny the permit. Mr. Charles Gelb, president of ATA Stores, 3634 Royal Meadow Road, Sherman Oaks, stated the sign was very important to the company to let the public know what is in the store. Stated his company had a 20 -year lease from Leonard's and they are now doing the dictating regarding the business, and brand names on the sign are what bring in the customers. Mr. Dow Luick, businessman in E1 Segundo, former vice - president of Broadway Department Stores, stated they operated under the umbrella of the parent company and would not approve brand names on a company sign. Stated he thought it was wrong to ask for this sign. Mr. David Jones, 438 Maryland Street, stated that in order for Computer Science Corporation to continue using the building, the CUP must be upheld; that it is important to advertise for business and since the CUP was issued some time ago, suggested the Council give this its thorough consideration. -3- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 X 62* 5 3 Planning Associate Cosin advised that Leonard's were still the legal owners of the building, that everyone involved had been notified of these proceedings. City Attorney Allen advised that a change to the Conditional Use Permit would require rescinding the original CUP conditions. Offered the follow- ing actions which the Council might take: Eliminate the conditions; spell out the conditions of the sign (no brand names and size); consider an application with a substitute drawing for the sign; or deny the request. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the applicant reapply submitting a new set of drawings. After discussion, Councilman Siadek offered a substitute motion that the applicant's request be denied and that he be advised that the Council would favorably consider a request for a sign upon submission of an artist's rendition of a sign showing tenant identification, with a suggestion that an alternate drawing may be submitted showing tenant identification as well as brand names. Motion was seconded by Council- man Johnson and carried unanimously. The Mayor asked that Items 3 and 5 listed on the agenda under the Director of Public Works be acted upon at this time. ... Plans and Specifications for elevator at Joslyn Center Project No. 79 -15 Director of Public Works Glickman displayed drawings of the elevator. Advised that the Plans and Specifications had been developed with the help of the Joslyn Center Citizens Committee and the Recreation Depart- ment. Further advised that the plans had been revised from the original concept to include remote control equipment and construction of a shed away from the elevator tower, said additions amounting to approximately $38,000 more than the original estimate of $100,000. Recommended that the Negative Declaration prepared for this project be certified; the project be approved and authority given to advertise for bids to be received on November 4, 1980. Mr. Floyd Manning, member of the Joslyn Center Citizens Committee stated the plans had been reviewed and had met the approval of the membership. Stated this would be the means for some members to attend functions who are not able to do so under present circumstances. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the Negative Declaration be certified and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO. 79 -15" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ELEVATOR TOWER AND EQUIPMENT SHED IN RECREATION PARK NEAR THE SOUTHWEST PARKING AREA IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO," presented to the Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said NOTICE and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of said bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 1980. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Siadek and Noes: Councilmen Absent: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Mayor Van Vranken None None Council Minutes October 7, 1980 7. 95 254 ... Traffic report on California, Kansas and Washington Streets between Mariposa and Grand Avenues Director of Public Works reported that traffic counts had been made on subject streets and• the areas studied, which indicated that there were no special or unusual circumstances except that on Kansas Street there were twice as many vehicles that traveled north than south. Advised that after all the data had been compiled, the staff felt the area was not unique or special and that no special provisions need to be made. Stated that diverting traffic from these streets would only move the traffic to other streets in the area. Councilman Siadek read a petition he had received from residents in the area requesting that Holly Street be blocked forming cul de sac streets at Washington, Kansas and California. Mr. Ralph Riddle, 424 Washington Street, stated it was a fact that trucks do not pay attention to signs and there were many trucks weighing well over 6,000 pounds that travel the street, that commercial traffic on a residential street creates a hazard. Councilman Siadek asked that some impedance of traffic be made on these streets and that the possibility of putting through Holly Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard be investigated. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that a temporary barrier system be initiated to test out a way to control the flow of traffic on Washington, Kansas and California Streets. Motion failed by a vote of 4 to 1. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue asked for the Council's opinion on building an Off -Shore Airport. Stated it appears the Pennisula cities would oppose the project, but he would like to recommend that this city support the study. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the City of E1 Segundo support the continued study of the Off -Shore Air- port. Motion carried. b. South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee. Councilman Bue stated he understood El Segundo chose not to be a member of subject committee. Mayor Van Vranken explained that funds left over from the corridor study could be carried over, but it was his feeling that since the study had been completed, the money should be returned, which did not mean the City would withdraw from the committee. C. Southern California Edison Company. Councilman Johnson reported he had recently made a trip through the Edison Company Big Creek facilities and it was a very informative experience to find out how energy is provided. Stated the company has an ongoing conservation program and suggested that it may be advantageous to E1 Segundo to have them research the City's facilities for ways to save energy. d. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Siadek reported that the By Laws were being rewritten and should be ready for submittal at the next meeting. Stated that Lee Dolley had been asked to make a presentation to the committee, which would be open to the public to interest community members to get involved. Stated that the committee was still looking for new members. e. Juvenile Diversion Project. Councilman Siadek reported there would be a meeting Wednesday, October 8th with other cities for comparison of programs. -5- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 f. Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Mayor Van Vranken reported that the District had voted to close down the Calabasas Site for Class I disposal until further studies are completed. Advised that if the Site does not meet State and Federal requirements for Class I disposal, there will be no site owned by the Counvy Sanitation Districts that will be able to accept Class I waste and there are only one or two privately owned sites in the county. Stated that the situation is extremely criti- cal and sites must be located in the Southern California area. g. South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Mayor Van Vranken reported that the recruiting of a new director was in process; applications would be screened on October 31 by a small committee and forwarded to the Board of Directors for final action. Stated re- cruiting for dispatchers continues to be a problem, that out of 35 appli- cations, only 5 passed the examination. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Siadek asked that Item 'c' be withdrawn from the calendar for discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that all the items, except Item 'c' on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried. a. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 16, 1980 ... Approved as written b. Warrants Nos. 68400 through 68637 on Demand Register Summary No. 6 in total amount of $896,859.48 ... Ratified and approved d. Claim for personal iniuries from Ms. Linda Ferraro ... Claim denied e. Claim for personal iniuries from Ms. Tina Fisher. ... Claim denied f. Claim for property loss and false arrest from Mr. Aregahegn Selassi ... Claim denied g. Agreement with California Highway Patrol for Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program for fiscal year 1980 -81 Resolution to participate, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGH- WAY PATROL FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PARTICIPATION ... Adopted as written h. Request from St. Anthony's Catholic Church for permit to conduct a carnival on church property January 30 thru February 1, 1981 ... Approved i. Bids for 160 stacking chairs for Recreation Department ... Low bid of United Business Interior rejected for not meeting specifications. Bid of Ezell Company, in amount of $3,855.20 including sales tax and discount, approved. -6- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR C. Claim for recovery of costs from The Hartford Group on behalf of Mr. Merle Anton for iniuries City Attorney Allen advised that it would appropriate to discuss claims in Executive Session. 11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter from Los Angeles City Mayor Tom Bradley regarding control of odor emissions from the Hyperion Treatment Plant The Mayor ordered the letter filed. 12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Request for one -year extension of permit for two trailers from Hughes Aircraft Company Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest he would not participate in the discussion or action on Items 1 and 2. The City Manager advised that the trailers were located at 2060 East Imperial Highway. Recommended approval of the extension to expire August 1, 1981. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that Hughes Aircraft Company be granted a one -year extension on the permit for subject trailers, said extension to expire August 1, 1981. Motion carried, Councilman Bue not voting. 2) Request for one -year extension of permit for an 18 -unit trailer complex from Hughes Aircraft Company Advised that the trailers were located at 940 Selby Street. Recommended approval of the extension to expire July 20, 1981. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Hughes Aircraft Company be granted a one -year extension on the per- mit for subject trailers, said extension to expire July 20, 1981. Motion carried, Councilman Bue not voting. 3) Proposal of Claims Administration Systems, Inc., (CDS) for administration of self- insured workers' compensation program Advised that the audit report on subject program had been delayed beyond the extension period granted by the Council; therefore, the company had been continuing the services on a month -to -month basis at the same costs. Stated that a survey had been made of the self- insurance programs of other cities, which staff reviewed and recommended continuing the services of CDS for another five years at the proposed rate of $14,018 for the first year, with terms for renegotiating each year, said fee not to exceed the previous year's Consumer Price Index for L.A./ Long Beach. 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 City of E1 Segundo and Claims Administration Systems, Inc., (CDS) for administration of the City's self- insured workers' compensation program, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said agree- ment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -7- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 4) Management and Confidential Series salaries and benefits Presented a resolution showing adjustments to the Management and Confi- dential Series ranges by an overall total of eleven percent, which is the same increase granted employees under the General Employees Series. Recommended that the relationship of the positions remain the same as in the current salary plan and that increases be based upon individual performance. Asked that the Council waive the present ten percent limit on increases and allow up to fourteen percent for this salary year and that $56,542 be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserves of the General Fund for the salary increases. Further recommended authorization to in- crease life insurance from $10,000 to $25,000; permit employees to continue coverage in dental and life insurance group plans after retirement with the employee paying the full premium costs; and permit retirees to defer all or a portion of sick leave or vacation pay, which is due at the time of retirement, for a period of up to three years, for tax advantages to the employee. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1A2 (MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL 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 5) Change in I_105 Freeway Design Advised that the California Department of -Transportation (CALTRANS) had revised the I -105 Freeway map which included changes in the on and off ramps in E1 Segundo. Stated that the City has an existing contract with CALTRANS which includes a map and questioned whether a public hearing needed to be held. Stated that CALTRANS asked for an opportunity to make a presentation to the Council at a study session. Suggested that this be done jointly with the Planning Commission. -8- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that a study session be scheduled with the Planning Commission and representatives from CALTRANS for November 4, 1980 at 6:00 o'clock p.m., just prior to the regular City Council meeting. Council also agreed that no change be made in the regular City Council meeting time of October 21, 1980 because of the League of California Cities conference. City Manager Jones advised he had two matters concerning possible litiga- tion that he would like to discuss in Executive Session. Mayor Van Vranken advised he would like to discuss a personnel matter in Executive Session. b. Director of Public Works Glickman 1) Plans and Specifications No. 80 -13 for extension to the Checkout Building at Recreation Park Advised that bids had been received on this project in March of this year and were all rejected as being far above staff's estimate for the work. Stated that the specifications had been revised reducing the scope of the project. Recommended approval of the specifications and authorization to advertise for bids, to be received November 4, 1980. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 80 -13" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION TO CHECKOUT BUILDING AT COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," presented to the Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said NOTICE, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for re- ception of said bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m., on Tuesday, November 4, 1980. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 2) Plans and Specifications No. 80 -12 for installation of irrigation system at Kansas /Holly Parkette Presented subject Plans and Specifications which had been included in the current budget, funds for which will be from a State Recreation Facilities Grant. Recommended approval and authorization to advertise for bids to be received October 28, 1980. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution be adopted: -9- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 80 -12" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF HOLLY- KANSAS PARKETTE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HOLLY AVENUE AND KANSAS STREET IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," presented to the Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said NOTICE, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of said bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m., on Tuesday October 28, 1980. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen None 3) Completion of reconstruction of Center Street at Pine Avenue by Ruiz Engineering Company, Project No. 80 -1 Advised that subject work had been completed on September 24, 1980 with- in the time specified in the contract; that Notice of Completion had been filed; and no change orders had been required. Recommended accep- tance of the work as complete. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the Reconstruction of Center Street at Pine Avenue by Ruiz Engineering Company be accepted as satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 80 -1 as of September 24, 1980. 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 street sweeping operations Mayor Van Vranken stated he had had a request from the contractor per- forming subject services for the City to defer the item until the next regular City Council meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 5.48 pertaining to burglary and robbery alarm systems, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 993 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 5.48.105; AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH (5) OF, AND ADDING SUBPARAGRAPH (6) TO SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 5.48.160 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS. which title was read. -10- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 Upon motion duly made was waived. Thereaft by Councilman Siadek, motion carried by the Ayes: Noes: Absent: �� rr 4L1�aJtl and carried further reading of Ordinance No. 993 ar, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said following vote: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Councilmen None Councilmen None City Attorney Allen asked to meet in Executive Session with the Council to discuss a matter of potential litigation. 14. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Balmer asked the City Manager to investigate and possibly have police action taken to deter the use of the Imperial Street School parking lot as a public parking place and causing a littering problem. b. Councilman Balmer also asked that the Southern California Edison Company be requested to prune the shrubs on the Edison Right of Way on Mariposa Avenue. C. Councilman Siadek reported a weed problem on Imperial Avenue, just west of California Street on private property. d. Councilman Bue advised that E1 Segundo no longer belonged to the Independent Cities Association, but he would like to attend the confer- ence this year because he thought valuable information could be derived for the benefit of the City. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Councilman Bue's request be approved. Motion carried, with Councilman Bue abstaining from voting. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None 16. RECESS At the hour of 9:37 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office to discuss personnel and litigation matters. At the hour of 10:25 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. a. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the claim for recovery of costs from The Hartford Group on behalf of Mr. Merle Anton, be denied. Motion carried. b. City Manager Jones recommended that the Council address a letter to Los Angeles Mayor Bradley's office requesting that Los Angeles exercise its option under Section 301 -H of the Clean Water Act by requesting a waiver from the sludge removal requirements of that Act. Also recommended that the Pacific Legal Foundation be requested to pursue the matter, pos- sibly initiating litigation challenging the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement on the sludge removal project at the Hyperion Treatment Plant. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried. c. City Manager Jones advised that the bid for certain video equipment had been accepted on September 2, 1980 from Video Systems Network, Inc., relating to the systems for the Police Department and Channel '0' and the cost for one of the items, the Video Titler and Message Display System, had been increased by the manufacturer. Stated that staff negotiated with the company and the item can be supplied for $2,443 or $352.50 over the quoted price. Advised that money was available in the fund. Recommended authorization for issuance of a purchase order for the increased amount. -11- Council Minutes October 7, 1980 Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and a new purchase order be issued to Video Systems Network, Inc., to cover increased cost of the Titler Message Display System. Motion carried. d. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the City Manager's salary be increased by 12% and the City Attorney's salary be increased by 9 %, and that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1Al (ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICERS) 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 17. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mrs. Eleanor Truesdell, long time resi- dent of E1 Segundo, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -12- Council Minutes October 7, 1980