1981 AUG 18 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
August 18, 1981
1. CALL TO ORDE R.
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 - delivered by Police Captain Clark Devilbiss.
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor pro tem Bue
Absent: Councilman Armstrong and
Mayor Van Vranken
5. PRESENTATIONS:
a. Mayor pro tem Bue read a proclamation declaring September 13- 20,1981
as SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER WATCH week to encourage awareness of the
need for water conservation.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
7. REPO IUS OF COMMITTEES:
a. I -105 Freeway. Councilman Johnson reported he had been selected, along
with Lynwood Mayor John Byork, to represent the corridor cities in Washington,
D.C., to participate in the final meeting of the people involved in the con-
sent decree, including representatives from the State government, Federal
government, and the attorneys for the plaintiffs. Advised that the freeway
would consist of six lanes, two high- occupancy vehicle lanes, fourteen off -
ramps, ten transportation platforms, and a provision for light rails. Stated
construction could probably be started in about two years, allowing time for
redesign, clearing the housing along the freeway route and procuring the
remaining property along the route, approximately fifteen percent still not
acquired.
b. California State Resources Control Board. Councilman Siadek reported
on a presentation made to Chairperson Carla Bard, asking that the Hyperion
Project be lowered from Class B priority. Stated they were told the prior-
ities would remain as originally established. Further stated they still
had the support of the EPA in Washington, D.C., and he hoped some help
would come from that.
C. I -105 Freeway. Councilman Siadek stated he attended a meeting with
33 elected and civic officials in Supervisor Deane Dana's district where
Mr. Dana commented that Councilman Johnson's efforts in Washington, D.C.
were significant in getting the freeway issue finalized.
d. Los Angeles International Airport Area Advisory Committee.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that
Mr. Don Arnot be appointed to subject committee, replacing Ms. Kathleen
Wiley. Motion carried.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Motion carried:
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
a. Minutes of Board of Examiners and Appeals Hearing held June 16, 1981
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of adjourned regular City Council meeting held August 4, 1981
at 6:30 P.M.
.. Approved as written
c. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held Augusg 4, 1981
... Approved as written
d. Warrants Nos. 71735 through 71858 on Demand Register Summary No. 3
and Expense Checks Nos. 3399 through 3431 on Expense Check Register
No. 2 in total amount of $535,174.71
... Ratified and approved
e. Bids for four traffic counters and tapes
... Low bid of Broadbent Corporation accepted in total amount
of $5,495.04 including sales tax
f. Bids for one Diazo printer (Blueprint duplicator)
... Low bid of Dresco - Diazo Reproduction Equipment & Supply Co.
accepted in total amount of $3,619.90 including sales tax
g. Bids for one mini -bus
... Sole bid of National Coach Corp. accepted in total amount
of $18,511.84 including sales tax
h. California Alcoholic Beverage Control application for Person -to-
Person transfer of Type 41 to Type 42 On -sale beer and wine license
Jack's Tavern, 115 Richmond Street
... Ordered received and filed
i. Agreement with E1 Segundo Chamber of Commerce for promotional services
for fiscal year 1981 -82
... Approved and Mayor pro tem authorized to sign on behalf
of the City.
j. Resolution approving application for Roberti - Z'berg Urban Open -space
Block Grant for Parks improvements
entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN -
SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
PICNIC AREA AT HILLTOP PARK
... Resolution adopted
k. Summons and Complaint from Tony Craig Phillips #SWC58608 vs.
City of E1 Segundo, for negligence
... Forwarding of complaint to City Attorney for action by
the City Clerk approved
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT-CALENDAR
None
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10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Independent Cities Association o: Los Angeles County asking for
support in opposing AB1743 dealing with charges for services
provided by a county to a city.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried.
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Refund of revenues collected in excess of appropriation limit
established by Article XIII B of the Constitution during 1980 -81
2) Refund of property tax taxes for 1981 -82 Tax Year
Advised he would present these two items simultaneously, and asked that
Item 2 be acted upon prior to Item 1.
Stated the books had been closed on the 1980 -81 fiscal year showing the
City exceeded its Gann limitation by $3,089,809, which must be returned
to the taxpayers within two years. Advised that E1 Segundo may be the
first city using XIII B of the Constitution, probably the only city
returning revenue. Reported on seven guidelines staff proposed to follow
for returning revenue over the next two fiscal years.
Recommended that $68,064 from the 1980 -81 unsecured tax roll and $608,391
from the 1981 -82 secured tax roll be returned proportionately to the tax-
payers during the 1981 -82 fiscal year. Also, an estimated amount of
$66,609 from the unsecured tax roll and approximately $742,500 from the
secured tax roll can be returned to the taxpayers in 1982 -83 fiscal year.
Further advised that an additional amount, estimated at $1,604,245 would
need to be returned to the people, and staff recommended this be returned
by means of a percentage reduction in water bills; figured over a 20 -month
period, would amount to 29.2% of each consumer's water bill.
Recommended adoption of the resolutions prepared to facilitate return of
tax revenue as reported.
Councilman Siadek suggested holding over any action until a full council
is present. Also asked staff to consider another alternative which may
have to be voted on by the people, to provide cable T.V. to every resident
in the City, that many health alert features could be furnished, as well
as the normal transmission, and transmission of local programs. Asked
staff to investigate this possibility in lieu of returning or reducing
water rates.
By mutual consent of the Council, Item 1 was deferred until the next
regular City Council meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REDUCING PROPERTY
TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981 -82
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Siadek and
Mayor pro tem Bue
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong and
Mayor Van Vranken
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3) Establishment of committee to develop program for allocation
Of Proposition A Transit funds
Advised that the one -half percent sales tax levied as the
result of Proposition A on the November 4, 1980 ballot is to be used for
public transportation purposes; twenty -five percent of the revenues to
be allocated to cities for local transit use. Stated that E1 Segundo's
share is estimated at $117,787 per annum and to use the money, the City
must have a plan approved by the Los Angeles County Transportation Com-
mission. Recommended that a committee be established to study and develop
a program for expenditure of the funds. Suggested the committee be com-
posed of members from the Council, Planning Commission, Recreation and
Parks Commission, Public Works Department and the City Manager's Office;
that citizens' input could be submitted by the committee members.
After discussion, motion was made b}
cilman Johnson, that a committee be
selected from the Council, Planning
Commission, Public Works Department,
citizens. Motion carried.
Councilman Siadek, seconded by Coun-
formed consisting of ten members,
Commission, Recreation and Parks
City Manager's Office and three
Councilman Johnson suggested that someone from the Traffic Committee and
the Senior Citizens Organization be selected. Discussion resulted in the
Council agreeing that each Council member turn in a citizen's name to be
considered for this committee.
4) Dog license fees increase
Recommended the dog license fees be increased commensurate with the recent
increase granted the Southern California Humane Society for animal control
in the City. Advised an ordinance had been prepared increasing license
fees for unaltered dogs from $10.00 to $12.50 and altered dogs from
$4.00 to $5.00.
City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 8.12.041 AND
8.12.042 TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE EL SE(UNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO
DOG LICENSE FEES
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman
Johnson.
5) Allocation of funds for printing newsletter
Requested that an allocation of $800 for printing a newsletter to
inform the residents of current events regarding the 1981 -82 budget,
plans for the return of tax revenue, description of recent residential
development trends, census information, etc.
Mr. Ed. Erdely, 209 West Acacia Avenue, recommended the newsletter be
issued after the September 29th election.
Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, agreed with Mr. Erdely, that
should the newsletter contain any information on the subject of the
Imperial School Site use, the Council would be risking its reputation
as being for or against the measure on the election ballot.
City Manager Jones advised that it had been planned to include the news-
letter with the Recreation and Parks Fall schedules; that to make a
separate mailing would almost double the cost.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by
that $1,500 be allocated from the Unappropriated
Fund for printing and mailing a newsletter, to be
1981. Motion carried.
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Councilman Johnson,
Reserves of the General
issued after October 1,
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b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Acceptance of Slurry Seal Project No. 81 -2 by Roy Allan
Slurry Seal. Inc.
Advised that subject project had been completed on July 20, 1981,
that no change orders were required, and Notice of Completion had
been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of the
project.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that subject project be accepted as satisfactorily complete in accord-
ance with Specification No. 81 -2, as of July 20, 1981. Motion carried.
2) Agreement with County of Los Angeles Road Department for
maintenance of traffic signals, illuminated street -name
signs and highway safety lights
Presented subject agreement superseding the agreement the City entered
into in 1974. Stated this contract contained some changes in costs
and some changes in the level of service. Recommended approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form
of Agreement for maintenance of traffic signals,
street name signs and highway safety lighting
installations, between the County of Los Angeles
and the City of El Segundo, 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 pro tempore of the City of E1 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.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Siadek and
Mayor pro tem Bue
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong and
Mayor Van Vranken
3) Resolution of Intention to set date for Public Hearing
on vacation of portion of Pine Avenue between Washington
Street and Illinois Street
Recommending establishing October 6, 1981 as the date for hearing
subject vacation.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Mayor pro tem Bue,
that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION (SUBJECT TO
THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASE-
MENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION
OF PINE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Siadek and
Mayor pro tem Bue
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilman Armstrong and
Mayor Van Vranken
The City Attorney advised he would like to meet in closed session to
discuss a matter of litigation.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ten - Kilometer Run of Rockwell Management Club
Mayor pro tem Bue stated he had been recently informed that Rockwell had
refused all of the City's requests for use of their recreational facilities,
and therefore, he thought the City should reciprocate in -kind.
City Manager Jones advised that the 10 -K run was being sponsored by the
Rockwell Management Club, whereas, the refusals for use of facilities
had come from the Employees' Association.
13. NEW BUSINESS - None
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, questioned the additional $700 cost for
mailing the newsletter,
The City Manager responded that it was for postage and addressing.
b. Mrs. Ellen Avak, 731 West Pine Avenue, stated she had a hearing loss,
making it difficult to hear the Council in the back of the room. Asked
the Council to consider this.
C. Mrs. Ruth Bixler, 733 West Pine Avenue, suggested the City print
a newsletter every two or three months since the E1 Segundo Herald was
printing very little news of the City.
d. Mr. Dennis Martin, asked for an explanation from the City Manager
on the benefits of the property tax return.
The City Manager explained that the same tax rate applies to everyone,
E1 Segundo gives the refund figures to the County Assessor and he cal-
culates the tax refund.
Mr. Martin asked if it would be possible to let the taxpayers decide
on the method of repayment by way of an election, that some City government
decisions are made to make it easier for industry without considering
the ordinary citizen. Expressed concern on how fast the Council acts
and suggested an open forum discussion of where E1 Segundo is going
and this be included in the newsletter.
15. RECESS: At the hour of 8:15 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to a
closed session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p.m.
the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering
roll call: Councilmen Johnson, Siadek and Mayor pro tem Bue.
16. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the meeting adjourn,.the hour of adjournment being 8:50 o'clock p.m.
Motion carried.
APPROVED:
William D. Bue, Mayor pro tempore
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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