1980 SEP 02 CC MINX
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
September 2, 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 acting City Manager William Glickman.
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Dr. Howard Greer, pastor of the Pacific
Baptist Church.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilman Johnson
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
A. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported that the
speaker at the last meeting was from the BFI Corporation, who had
previously been with the County Sanitation District for 21 years.
Stated he painted a very bleak picture for future solid waste disposal
sites and that the costs would probably triple in the near future.
Suggested that the pros and cons be considered for a transfer site
in E1 Segundo.
Further reported that very few of the representatives were willing
to take a stand at this time on the matter of the Off -shore airport.
Stated that many indicated a desire to attend the hearings and study
the proposals before making any decision.
B. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Siadek reported on the
temporary placement of the noise monitors and that the committee had
generally reviewed its accomplishments. Stated they were hoping to
have Mr. Will Cope of the FAA make a presentation to the Committee at
an open, town -hall type meeting. Further advised that the Committee
was looking for new members and invited anyone interested to make
application.
C. Mayor Van Vranken announced that E1 Segundo Night would be cele-
brated at Anaheim Stadium next Tuesday; that the Council would present
a proclamation and key to the City to Kansas City Royals Third Basement
George Brett, former E1 Segundo resident.
D. Councilman Balmer reported that the Peripheral Canal Bill SB -200
had been signed into law by the Governor, but that northern parts of
California were still against the measure. Stated a petition is being
circulated to protect northern California from Southern California.
Reminded the Council that even though water is now plentiful, it will
not always be, and that it is the basis of our economy and livelihood.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that
the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended, with the exception of
Items 'b' and 'e'. Motion carried:
A. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held August 5, 1980
... Approved as revised
C. Warrants Nos. 68089 through 68247 on Demand Register Summary No. 4
in total amount of $656,585.69
... Ratified and approved
D. Bids for one offset printing press
*** Low bid of A.B. Dick Company, including sales tax, without
trade -in allowance approved in total amount of $9,659.04; old
printing press declared surplus and authorization granted to
solicit bids for sale of same.
F. Bids for reroofing Fire Station #2
*** Bid of Marlyn's Construction Company rejected because
of over - budgeted amount and being the only bid received.
Authorization granted to negotiate with roofing contractors
for this work.
G. Replacement bond for Occidental Title Insurance & Trust Wells
#1 and #2 operated by Cooper & Brain. Inc.
Approved Bond No. S 834119 dated August 14, 1980
with Cooper & Brain, Inc., as Principal and Northwestern
National Insurance Company as Surety, in amount of $10,000.00
8. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held August 19, 1980
Councilman Siadek asked that this item be deferred until the next
meeting. The Mayor so ordered.
E. Bids for three police motorcycles
Councilman Siadek questioned the fact that Sportscycles Center, Inc.
was shown as the low bidder, but was not shown on the list of bidders
who had been asked to bid.
Police Chief Johnson responded that Bill Krause Enterprise, Inc.,
shown on the list of bidders, was the same as Sportscycles Center.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the bid of Sportscycles Center, Inc., for three motorcycles in
total amount of $13,984.05, including sales tax, excluding trade -in
allowance, be accepted and purchase order issued in said amount to
said company. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Johnson
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
10. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. Acting City Manager Glickman
1) Bid No. 80 -7 for Video Equipment
Presented subject bids, items A through J, as follows:
Name
Tritronics, Inc.
Total Amount
$ 11,691.91 (minus Item H)
Instant Replay Equipment Co. $ 14,802.90
Video Systems Network, Inc. $ 15,311.83
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Stated that past experience indicated that a single supplier of
certain items would be advantageous to the City by placing the respon-
sibility for proper function of the system on one firm. Recommended
that these items, A, B, C, D, E, G, & I be purchased from Instant
Replay Equipment Company located in Marina del Rey, that the closer
location of the firm warranted the difference of $53.00 from the low
bidder located in Burbank. Further recommended that the low bid of
Tritronics, Inc., for Item F and the low bid of Video Systems Network,
Inc., for Items H & J be accepted, and that all other bids be rejected.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the acting City Manager's recommendation be accepted; that the bid of
Instant Replay Equipment Company for Items A, B, C, D, E, G, & I in
total amount of $11,108.80, including sales tax be accepted; the bid
of Tritronics, Inc., for the same items be rejected; the low bid of
Tritronics, Inc., for Item F in total amount of $164.30 including sales
tax be accepted; the low bid of Video Systems Network, Inc., for Items
H & J in total amount of $2,618.73, including sales tax, be accepted and
purchase orders issued in said amounts to said companies. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Johnson
2) Release of CALTRANS from further claims
Advised that staff had been successful in obtaining approval of a claim
upon CALTRANS for expenses incurred as result of schedule changes by
the State during the City's construction of the Grand Avenue Storm Drain
Project. Stated that CANTRANS had requested the City sign a release
indicating it had no further claims, and after acceptance, the City's -
claim would be paid. Recommended acceptance.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Balmer that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of
Release between the State of California
and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to
this Council on this date, be and the same
is approved, and after execution, a copy
of said Release be placed on file in the
office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor
of the City of El Segundo be and he is
hereby authorized to execute said Release
for and on behalf of said City and the City
Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the toiio-wing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Johnson
3) Ruling from IRS regarding taxability of wage continuance
payments to disabled employees due to work - related injuries
Advised that the Memorandum of Understanding of the Employees' Asso-
ciation contained a provision for reduced workers' compensation wage
continuance from 100% to 75% of pay, which payments would be made
without deductions from State or Federal income taxes to the extent
allowable by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Stated that-the firm of Burke, Williams 6 Sorensen had developed a
request for an IRS private ruling and a resolution had been prepared
authorizing the City Attorney or his designate to seek such ruling
and the Mayor to execute a power of attorney allowing the City Attorney
to file the appropriate request for ruling. Recommended adoption of
the resolution.
Acting City Attorney Cathy Stone presented the resolution.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI-
ZING AND DIRECTING THE.CITY ATTORNEY TO
SEEK A RULING FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN APPROPRIATE POWER OF ATTORNEY
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Bue, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Johnson
B. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Request for Proposal for professional services for
design of City Yard facilities
Presented a draft Request For Proposal for professional services in
preparation of designs, engineering, etc., for the new City Yard at
Illinois Street and Franklin Avenue. Stated the'RFP would be sent
to architects and engineers and the proposals would be evaluated by
staff, after which recommendations would be presented to the Council
for approval. Invited comments and input from the Council.
Councilman Siadek asked about projected completion dates for the
project, and Councilman Balmer asked that Butler Buildings be considered.
2) Status of Center Street improvements
Advised that traffic would be permitted on the street Friday afternoon
or Saturday; that the job would not be completed, but the street would
be usable.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
12. NEW BUSINESS
A. Councilman Siadek inquired as to the City policy regarding attend-
ance of City employees at Council meetings.
Acting City Manager Glickman advised he understood the policy had been
for Department Heads to attend the meetings; that he had given permis-
sion for the absence of some City personnel and that the Building Director
had advised he would be listening to the meeting on the speaker in his
office.
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -.None
14. ADJOURNMENT - No further business appearing to come before the Council
at this session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Balmer, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 7:30
o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
(L 2 �i p..,,, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
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