1981 AUG 04 CC MIN - 37X ; 4 78'
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
August 4, 1981
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 Dave Jones, president of the E1 Segundo
Chamber of Commerce
3. INVOCATION - delivered by Bishop Conel Layne of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
5. PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Van Vranken read a proclamation recognizing the position of the
City Treasurers throughout the nation, and declared August 9 - 15, 1981
as MUNICIPAL TREASURERS' WEEK in E1 Segundo.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Ross Kongable, 909 McCarthy Court, asked the Council to review
Resolution No. 3080 adopted on July 7, 1981 giving notice of a Special
Election to be held September 29, 1981, for the purpose of submitting a
measure to the electorate dealing with the rezoning of the Imperial
School property. Advised that the ballot measure shown in Resolution
No. 3080 does not reflect the action taken by the Council in Ordinance
No. 1004. He respectfully requested that the Council rescind or revise
Resolution No. 3080 to show the measure language depicting the action
taken in the aforesaid ordinance.
City Attorney Allen asked Mr. Kongable how'he thought the issue should
be stated.
Mr. Kongable quoted, "Shall Ordinance No. 1004, amending Title 20 of
the E1 Segundo Municipal Code and the zoning map of the City of E1
Segundo reclassifying and rezoning the Imperial Street School Site
from Public Facilities zone to Planned Residential Development zone,
be adopted ?" Stated this was exactly what the Council adopted except
for the word "vacated."
The City Attorney advised that the art of writing ballot language is
that it is necessary to make it understandable and also state the issue;
that there are any number of ways the measure can be stated.
After discussion, the Mayor suggested this matter be deferred for discus-
sion later in this meeting.
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. Councilman Bue reported
he attended a meeting last week, the first since the City rejoined the
organization. Stated the organization was reviewing the services furnished
by the County to contract cities.
b. I -105 Freeway Committee. Councilman Johnson reported that the free-
way plans have been changing very fast in the past few weeks. Reported
on meeting with the Director of CALTRANS and representatives from the
Airport; and another meeting with CALTRANS and the corridor cities.
Stated he thought great strides had been made, that the scaled down
version would be approved allowing construction to commence.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council members requested that Items 'c' and 'm' be held out for separate
discussion. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
Councilman Siadek, that the balance of the items on the Consent Calendar
be approved, as recommended. Motion carried.
a. Minutes of Special City Council meeting held at 6:00 P.M. on
June 16, 1981
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of Special City Council meeting held at 6:00 P.M. on
July 7, 1981
... Approved as written
d. Minutes of Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held at 6:00 P.M.
July 16, 1981
... Approved as written
e. Minutes of Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held at 6:30 P.M.
July 21, 1981
... Approved as written
f. Minutes of Regular City Council meeting held July 21, 1981
... Approved as written
g. Warrants Nos. 71573 through 71734 on Demand Register Summary No. 2
in total amount of $742,759.19
... Ratified and approved
h. Bids for annual requirements of asphalt materials for use by Street
Department
... Low Bid of Vernon Paving Company accepted
i. Refinishing of three tennis courts at Recreation Park
.. Normal Bidding procedures waived, sole supplier of Kemiko,
(The Concrete Coating Company) authorized to resurface the courts
at a cost not to exceed $4,000.
j. Purchase of one identification Polaroid Camera for Recreation and
Parks Department
... Normal Bidding procedures waived, sole supplier, the
Polaroid Company bid of $3,169.40 including sales tax accepted.
k. Summons and Complaint No. SWC59342, Grace C. Barber for personal
injury and property damage
... Approved City Clerk's action of forwarding the Complaint
to the City Attorney for action
1. Claim of Michael Chichester for losses resulting from vehicle
accident on November 20, 1980
... Claim Denied
n. Consideration of joining the National Legal Defense Fund sponsored
by the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers
... One -time participation fee of $689.00 approved, to be
allocated from the unappropriated reserve of the General Fund
o. Reclassification of Construction Inspector position in Building
Department to Building Permit Specialist. Salary Ranee 83
... Authorized one Construction Inspector position in
Building Department be changed to Building Permit
Specialist at Salary Range 83
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P. Reassignment of Equipment Maintenance Superintendent classification
from Salary Range E to Salary Range F
... Approved
q. Request to auction 1967 Chevrolet pickup dump truck, no longer
needed for use by the City
... Equipment declared surplus and authorized for sale
by private auction firm
r. California Alcoholic Beverage Control application for Type 15
License (Customs Broker) Accelerated Customs Brokers 133 Sierra St.
... Ordered filed
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
c. Minutes of Regular City Council meeting held July 7, 1981
Councilman Siadek asked that page 5 be revised to read that the problems
of the South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project were similar to those in
E1 Segundo, rather than the same as the Centinela Group.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the minutes of July 7, 1981 be approved as amended. Motion carried.
M. Appropriation of $299.71 for one -third of cost for luncheon for
CALTRANS officials hosted by the cities of E1 Segundo, Inglewood
and Hawthorne in relation to the I -105 Freeway
Councilman Bue questioned the cost.
The Mayor advised that the three cities had specifically requested the
representatives tour the west end of the Freeway and agreed it would be
appropriate to share the cost for the tour; that the total cost for 60
people at the luncheon was $899.13.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
$299.71 be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve and that said
amount be remitted to the City of Inglewood as E1 Segundo's share.
Motion carried.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor asked that the record show that a letter had been received
from Mr. O.B. Hill, and that said letter would be read in closed session
of the Council immediately following this meeting to discuss matters of
potential litigation.
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Proposed 10- kilometer run on September 19, 1981 sponsored by
Management Association of Rockwell International
Advised this run would be in the industrial section of the City on a
saturday and would be handled similar to the hunger project run previously
held in E1 Segundo. Stated that insurance coverage would be the responsi-
bility of the company, as well as any expenses incurred by the City related
to this run.
Mr. Hideo Watanabe of Rockwell described the charges for participation
and the benefits would go primarly to management club members.
Mr. Fritz Logan of Rockwell stated that profits would go to a charity,
such as the YMCA; that this was a health improvement program.
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Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the 10 -K Run sponsored by the Management Association of Rockwell Inter-
national, be approved. Motion carried.
2) Administration of unemployment insurance by Collister & Company
Advised that this company has
ance program for the City for
with the company, arriving at
which would be effective July
authorized to continue the se
cost increase.
been administering the unemployment insur-
the past three years, that staff negotiated
a rate of 1.6(, per $100 of the gross payroll,
1, 1981. Recommended that the staff be
rvices of said company at the aforesaid
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried.
3) Extension of agreement with Del Rey Capital Corporation for
completion of improvements of Hacienda Hotel
Advised that this is the second 12 -month extension request for completion
of improvements to the Hotel. Stated that a performance bond had been
provided to assure compliance.
Building Safety Director Dalgleish responded to Council's inquiries re-
garding the hotel improvements.
Mr. Ara Avak, 731 West Pine Avenue, asked if the extension is granted,
would it affect the planned improvements of Indiana Street. Stated he
understood that these improvements would not be made until installation
of the water line had been completed.
Director of Public Works Glickman advised that the water line and improve-
ments of Indiana Street were entirely independent of any work to be done
at the Hacienda Hotel, that one would not affect the other.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the terms of the letter agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and
the Del Rey Capital Corporation be extended for a period of 12 months
said agreement to expire August 16, 1982. Motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
4) Renewal of agreement with California State Personnel Board for
furnishing certain personnel services
Presented an agreement for extension of certain services furnished the
City by the State Personnel Board. Recommended adoption of a three year
renewal of the contract, to expire August 31, 1984.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING COST SERVICES CONTRACT WITH STATE PERSON-
NEL BOARD, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1981
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
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5) Increase in dog license fees
Presented an ordinance increasing the dog license fees as suggested at
the City Council meeting held July 21, 1981.
The Mayor suggested this item be deferred until some decision is made
regarding funds to be returned under the Gann Amendment.
Hearing no objections, this item was deferred until a later time.
The City Manager advised he had two items he would like to discuss in
closed session dealing with meet and confer matters and possible litigation.
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Change Order No. 7 to contract with Pascal & Ludwig, Inc.
6.3 million gallon water reservoir, Project No. 74 -22
Advised that Council members met with staff members and Mr. Reinhardt,
consultant for Pascal & Ludwig and a signed copy of the Change Order
had been received from Pascal & Ludwig.
Stated that staff believes the Change Order is appropriate and recommends
approval of the Change Order and authorization to pay $21,808.36 to the
consultants for inspection services.
Councilman Siadek stated he did not think it proper to approve another
439 days' extension since there were so many extensions previously granted.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek to ask for
liquidated damages from the Contractor for 439 days. Motion failed to
carry for lack of a second.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, that the Director of Public Works'recommendations be approved;
that $21,808.36 be paid to ASL Consulting Engineers, Inc.,for inspection
services on subject project; that Change Order No. 7 covering liquidated
damages in amount of $21,500 be credited to the contractor, and 224 days'
extension be approved, the Mayor authorized to sign said Change Order on
behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
2) Rate adjustments for hauling refuse
Advised that the Palos Verdes Landfill Site had been closed and the
contractor, Eagle Refuse Hauling, had requested an increase in fees
to cover the higher dumping costs at a transfer station in Gardena
amounting to $40,757.60 per year. Stated that the contract provides
for cost adjustments. Recommended approval of an amendment to the
contract.
Mr. Stan. Crawford,BKK Corporation, parent company of Eagle Refuse
Hauling, stated that the company had been trying to find a suitable
dump site since the close of the Palos Verdes Site on December 31, 1980,
and this was the best alternate the company could find, but they would
continue to search for a more equitable way.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form
of Amendment to Contract For the Collection and
Disposal of Garbage and Combustible and Noncombust-
ible Rubbish, between the City of El Segundo and
Eagle Refuse Hauling, presented to this Council on
this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and
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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
hereby 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 Bue, Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
12. The Mayor announced that Unfinished Business would be discussed upon the
Council's return from a closed session.
13. NEW BUSINESS - None
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to speak, that
an opportunity would again be given to speak to the Council after
the closed session.
None
15. RECESS: At the hour of 8:20 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to
Closed Session in the Mayor's office to discuss meet and confer matters
relating to Employee Associations and threatened litigation.
At the hour of 8:40 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following
members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ballot Language - September 29, 1981 Special Election
The Mayor announced that reconsideration had been given to the wording
of the ballot measure, as requested by Mr. Kongable.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the City Attorney prepare the necessary resolutions to revise the ballot
language to read, "Shall Ordinance No. 1004, changing the zone on the
vacated Imperial School Site to permit residential development, be adopted ?"
Motion carried.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BALLOT
LANGUAGE SET FORTH IN SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION
NO. 3080, ADOPTED JULY 7, 1981
which was read in its entirety, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
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Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNIO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BALLOT
LANGUAGE SET FORTH IN THE RECITATION OF RESO-
LUTION NO. 3091, ADOPTED JULY 21, 1981
which was read in its entirety, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong
RECESS: At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p.m., the Council again recessed
to a closed Session in the Mayor's office.
At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following
members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Claim of Ms. Barbara L. Bradley, 1017 East Walnut Avnue, for
property damage
City Manager Jones presented the Council with a recommendation to deny
subject claim from the City's insurance administrator.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the claim of Barbara L. Bradley be denied. Motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
16. ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Mayor Van Vranken, that
the meeting adjourn in memory of Herbert Cousins, a long -time resident
of E1 Seundo who was involved is many community affairs, who passed away
July 29; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10!10 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
R K. Van Vranken, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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