1981 NOV 03 CC MIN - 8X�7
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
November 3, 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 was led by Mayor Richard Van Vranken
3. INVOCATION was delivered by Councilman William Bue
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation declaring November 8 -14, 1981 as YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK
Mayor Van Vranken read subject proclamation, sponsored by the Optimist
Club and presented it to Dusty Graham, president of the Optimist Club.
b. Proclamation declaring November 8 - 14, 1981 as CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK
The Mayor presented the proclamation to the E1 Segundo Children's Librarian
Marian Ogilby.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. Hearing on abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various
locations in accordance with Resolution of Intention No. 3102
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 affidavits of posting and
mailing notices were in her file. The Mayor directed that the file be-
come a part of this hearing and inquired if any written communications
had been received. The City Clerk advised that none had been received
in her office.
Director of Public Works Glickman reported that five parcels had been
identified as needing abatement, all owners had been notified, and that
recent inspection indicated that none of the parcels listed in the Reso-
lution of Intention had been cleared. Recommended the Street Superinten-
dent be ordered to abate the weeds,rubbish, refuse and dirt at these
locations.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter.
Hearing no response, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by
Councilman Siadek, that the public hearing be closed. Motion carried.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, that the Council overrule all objections and authorize the
Street Superintendent to abate the nuisances by having the weeds, rubbish,
refuse and dirt removed from the properties listed in Appendix 'A' of said
Resolution of Intention No. 3102. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
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h. Propnsed zone change on vacated railroad right -of -way east of Center
Street, the sump at Center Street and Pine Avenue; and the City Yard
east of Illinois Street
Cit. Manager Jnnes, repertc.,i in the absence of Planning Associate Wendy
Colin, that Council had inquired about tilt proposed zoning of a small
pi.c e of property at the , -orner of Holly avenue and Oregon Street.
Advised that the topographv of this land w a such that it was not suitable
for residential use.
Councilman Siadek advise' h: had visited t t area and agret�d that Light
Manufa, ttirin_: (M -1) w,3s t;.c suitable zonir.- -or tl;is prop( rtv.
Cit•, Attorn, v Allr.n an ordinance :or adopting th, zone changes,
, nt it lccl:
AN tIRDI: A;:CI: OF THE CITY OF EI, SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE ?0 (THE COMPRE-
HENSIVE 70NING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO
'fi'NICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
REFERREir TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF SAID
CODE. ('.ONE CHANCE 2 -81)
which t it 1. way read.
Upon morion dill' made and ,-arried, further r -ading of said ordinance was
waived. Thoreafrer, Cnu „oilman Bue introduc,•d the ordinance.
C. Potation for repeal of Resolution No. 3098 which approved Precise
Plan No. 3-81 for an 8 -story hometel at 1440_1500 East Imperl.al Ave.
Colin, i i;,ian Siadek annonnc,_ -i that due to pnfhle conflict of interest,
he w, ,id not participate, i, he discussio; r action of this matter.
Cit e , lerk Rurr,�wt2s advi�t ,i I hat on Octob,•r 13, 1981. the Citiz s for
Resi,l,nti.al Rights had filt•d .i referendum p tition protesting th, passage
of RcsnlUtion No. 3098, rtyntsting the Coon it to repeal the re:_ lotion or
submit the matter to tht' , it, torate.
Furti,r advised rh;3t in oj .! r for this pet ion to qualify, sign rures
from t least ten p-•rt,,nt �f the City's rt•gi.tt, red voters were r quired,
and a, cordin,t to the last t i icial index of registered voters is tied by
the �, cret.ir,. nt Statt, as .d February 23, I�� I1, tht, number of r, istered
v, AL, - i in Fl Segundo was 8 11.
Prtrs( i,ted a Certif icart- o; Vt-rification of ignatures on suhjcer i),�tirion
rcprt ,�ntinp more than th, required ten p,•r, ,-nt:
Numb,�r of : i matures Veri t i, I , 189
Number of Signatures Qua lir::d 1,030
Nnmhr•r of -i gnatures Not O,, i f i,•d 159
Number of Duplicate Signatur,�, 4
Cite t torn,' . %1 IL-ti advis,
, that the Coun, i ;
could either resciu•
t he resolu-
tion r call
.3n t-Iectinn;
hat the matter c t
ld ht, dt4orred if tl
Council so
wish, I sine,
there• is no
:_.ttutory framework
in which the Counci I
must act.
Furtl,- r ,i,l.i:,:,',
the t the
;.alifying of th, I
tit !on suspends tilt'
ictinn of
Aftt i iis, ur:,l. :-:. ;i-,J ht,,-ii ink no objections., the Mayor ordered this matter
he dt -�rrod ur,t if th,, rt_tdar City Council r. , ting to bt, held Do, miler 1,
1981.
7. ORAL ,a) "f.vTUNi A i icyNS - Non,.
8. REPOT' IS OF Cc Of'; i.i_,_F.ES
a. uncilm,j Johnson ad,, i s, ti that he and C i tv Manager .]ones had ,nr tended
a Trarnsportat i , Svsrem Management Seminar c:,v,�ring all phases of trnnspor-
tati, n which -, ;i very r ine meeting.
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City Manager Jones reported that many of the things other cities are
doing are covered in the proposed traffic study on the agenda tonight.
Stated the study includes overlooking the TSM options, including traffic
engineering phases to help traffic through the existing transportation
system. Also, the study would be looking at possible management and
operational changes that would make better use of the system and possibly
some regulatory changes in the City Codes.
b. Proposition 'A' Transportation Committee Councilman Johnson reported
that Proposition 'A' is in Appeals Court and at the October 27th meeting
of the Committee, it was decided to withhold scheduling any further meet-
ings until receipt of the results from the Court Appeal. Stated that
ninety days from that time it would be determined whether the 1/2� tax
would be collected for improving the transportation system.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Siadek asked that Item (f) be removed from the Calendar for
discussion. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
Councilman Siadek and unanimously carried, that the following items be
approved as recommended:
a. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held October 6, 1981
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of adjourned regular City Council meeting held October 13,1981
... Approved as written
C. Warrants Nos. 72592 through 72756 on Demand Register Summary No. 8
in total amount of $768,042.16
... Ratified and approved
d. Request to declare items which are no longer needed for City purposes,
recovered and found property from the Police Department as surplus,
and authorize the sale by auction on November 21. 1981
... Request approved
e. Three agreements: Deferred Compensation Plan Master Agreement,
City of E1 Segundo Deferred Compensation Investment Agreement,
Agreement for Plan Administrator /Coordinator
... Agreements approved and Mayor authorized to sign on behalf
of the City
g. Resolution of Intention to set date for public hearing on vacation
of portion of Franklin Avenue lying easterly of Illinois Street
entitled:
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO ORDER THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF
FRANKLIN AVENUE (BEING A PORTION OF LOT 346)
WITHIN SAID CITY
... Adopted
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
f. Agreement with County of Los Angeles for use of Juvenile Automated
Index System
Councilman Siadek asked if there was any charge involved for use of
subject system. City Manager Jones advised the system had been
used in the last year and there is no charge.
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12.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the Juvenile Automated Index User Agreement between the City of
E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles be approved and that Chief
of Police Johnson be authorized to sign said document. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. City of Gardena resolution endorsing the Peripheral Canal proposal
on the 1982 June Ballot
After discussion, the Mayor requested that a resolution be prepared and
submitted at the next regular City Council meeting for approval.
b. E1 Segundo Unified School District request for clarification of
Municipal Code Section 20.30.040 (2) relative to Conditional Use
Permits in Public Facilities (P -F) zone
Mr. William Peters of Coldwell- Banker Real Estate Brokers for the School
District, advised that the School District has two vacant schools for
which his company has been pursuing tenants. Stated the City Code pro-
vides that the Council will determine the permitted uses under the Pub-
lic Facilities zone rather than the Planning Commission, and asked for
guidelines as to the uses under this zone.
Further advised that attempts are being made to find single tenants for
each school rather than leasing to several tenants. Stated that potential
tenants have been sensitive to the political character of E1 Segundo, and
therefore, asked for direction so that confidence could be restored.
Suggested this matter might be referred to the Planning Commission for
its continents.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by
Councilman Bue, that the matter of permitted uses for school buildings
zoned Public Facilities be referred to the Planning Commission for
comment. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Property All -risk and scheduled equipment insurance coverage
Presented bids received through Cal - surance, the City's insurance broker,
covering all risk insurance for buildings and personal property, and
scheduled equipment, which will expire November 20, 1981:
First State Insurance Company $8,672
Federal Insurance Company $8,637
Recommended that the quotation of First State Insurance Company be accepted
because of greater coverage offered .
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that
the recommendation of Cal - surance and the City Manager be approved and
the proposal of First State Insurance Company be accepted for an annual
premium of $8,672 Motion carried.
b. Report on Cable Casting Council meetings
Assistant to City Manager Northcraft reported that he had contacted three
cities that are televising Council meetings, indicating that little impact
was apparent from the television cameras being present.
Proposed that E1 Segundo-Council meetings be televised on a trial basis
of six months, commencing with the November 17th meeting for showing the
following evening at 7:00 P.M. on Channel 'L', and that the tapes be re-
used after the showing and not kept on record.
The Council discussed the matter and City Attorney Allen advised that if
the tapes are kept for record they must be retained for two years. Stated
he had prepared a resolution stipulating that the television tapes are not
a public record and would not be retained after one showing of the meeting.
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Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING TO VIDEOTAPE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR LATER TELEVISING AND
DIRECTING THE MANNER OF MANAGING THE TAPES OF THE
MEETINGS
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
b. City Attorney Allen
1) Report on 1981 application of Board of Airport Commissioners
for Noise Variance from California Noise Standards to operate
Los Angeles International Airport
The City Attorney announced that Mr. Dolley would make subject report
in closed session with the Council.
Asked to meet with the Council in closed session to discuss a matter
of litigation.
C. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Removal and replacement of curb and sidewalk at various locations
Specification No. 80 -9
Mayor Van Vranken announced that due to possible conflict of interest,
he would not participate in the discussion or action of this matter
and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro
tem Bue.
The Director of Public Works presented the tabulation of bids for sub-
ject work, which bids were as follows:
NAME AMOUNT OF BID
Fleming Engineering, Inc. $ 77,667.08
J. T. Garza Construction, Inc. 99,790.04
Dyno Construction, Inc. 107,685.24
B -1 Enterprise Corporation 110,990.64
Excel Paving Company 114,956.17
Damon Construction Company 115,315.44
Griffith Company 117,988.10
Sully- Miller Contracting Co. 152,411.18
Frontier Concrete Construction Co. 155,959.67
Recommended the low bid of Fleming Engineering, Inc.,be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the low bid of Fleming Engineering be accepted and the following
resolution adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California,
duly advertised -for bids for Removal and Replacement
of Curb and Sidewalk at Various Locations, in accord-
ance with Specification No. 80 -9; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by the City
Council on October 13, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found
that the bid of Fleming Engineering, Inc., in total
amount of $77,667.08 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
bid of Fleming Engineering, Inc., the lowest respons-
ible bid, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Mayor of said city be and he is hereby authorized 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 deliv-
ery thereof in due course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received, except the bid of Fleming Engineering, Inc.,
are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby auth-
orized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all
unsuccessful bidders.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and
Mayor pro tem Bue
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
Not Voting: Mayor Van Vranken
2) Proposals for Traffic and Circulation Study
Advised that an ad hoc committee formed to review the proposals for sub-
ject study had reviewed the four proposals received and had interviewed
personnel from the firms that submitted proposals. Stated the committee agreed
that the proposal of ASL Consulting Engineers was the most responsive
to the request for proposal. Therefore, recommended acceptance of the
ASL proposal, and that authorization be given staff to negotiate an
agreement with said company for subsequent approval by the Council.
Suggested that a citizens group be formed to meet with the consultant
to provide input about concerns and needs of the community and also
that some public meetings be held on the subject.
Councilman Siadek questioned the estimated cost for the study and
Councilman Armstrong questioned the time of nine months for completion
of the study. Both Councilmen held reservations on whether the consul-
tant's recommendations would be implemented.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
Councilmen Johnson, that the proposal from ASL Consulting Engineers be
accepted. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Councilmen None
3) Plans and.Specification No. 81 -8, Construction of a Maintenance
Facility at 150 Illinois Street
Recommended approval of subject specifications and authorization be
given to advertise for bids, said bids to be received Friday, December 4,
1981.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO. 81 -8"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN AND FOR 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
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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., Friday, December 4, 1981.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
4) Amendment to Capital Improvement Program - Storm Drain Project
SD81 -7 from Beyond 1986 to 1981 -82(E1 Segundo Blvd. at Standard St.)
Advised that storm waters from subject location for many years has been
drained through the Refinery and the City has now received notification
that Chevron's permit will no longer allow this much water through its
system. Therefore, recommended the project be moved to the fiscal year
1981 -82 and that $110,000 be appropriated for the construction of a pump
station and connections to the existing storm drain system in E1 Segundo
Boulevard.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the City's Capital Improvement Program be amended by placing subject
Storm Drain Project SD81 -7 in the 1981 -82 Fiscal year budget and that
$110,000 be appropriated for same from the cash balance of the Capital
Improvement Fund. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
5) Storm Drain Deficiency List Los Angeles County Flood Control
District
Councilmen Siadek and Bue announced they would not participate in the
discussion or action of this matter.
Director of Public Works reported that representatives from E1 Segundo,
City of Los Angeles, Hughes Aircraft, Kilroy Industries, CALTRANS and
Los Angeles County Flood Control District discussed the possibility of
a joint effort to construct a storm drain in Imperial Highway between
Douglas Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, which presently is priority
No. 5 on the County List. Advised that a willingness was indicated to
participate financially in the cost of the project but the Flood Control
District would not consider it at this time unless it was the first
priority on the List.
Recommended the Council amend the List for submittal to the County for
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that the Storm Drain Deficiency Priority List for E1 Segundo be revised
to show Priority No. 5, Storm Drain in Imperial Highway from Douglas
Street to Sepulveda Boulevard, as Priority No. 1. Motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson and
Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
Not Voting: Councilmen Bue and Siadek
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Ordinance amending zoning code relating to Special Use Permits
City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1010
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 20.34.020
IN VARIOUS PARTICULARS RELATING TO THE DELE-
TION OF THE REFERENCE TO "SPECIAL USE PERMIT"
IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -2) ZONE
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Johnson, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call,
said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
b. Ordinance relating to changes in parking requirement for compact
cars
City Manager Jones advised that a memorandum had been received from
Associate Planner Cosin advising that the Planning Commission had
reviewed and concurred in the wording changes the Council had made
at its October 20th meeting.
The Mayor directed that the letter be received and filed.
The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANC'F NO. 1011
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 20.54.060
RELATING TO OFF- STREET PARKING
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
c. Matters pertaining to construction of Water Sports Stadium in
Redondo Beach for XXIII Olympiad
Councilman Armstrong stated he would like to defer this matter further.
The Mayor advised there was some controversy regarding this subject,
and by mutual consent of the Council, no action was recommended.
14. NEW BUSINESS - None
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15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
16. RECESS
At the hour of 8 :25 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's
Office for a closed session to discuss a matter of litigation and
Airport Noise. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
all members being present and answering roll call.
City Attorney Allen recommended that the Finance Director, the Mayor,
and City Treasurer be authorized to draw and to deliver to the City
Attorney a warrant in the sum of $28,507.26 payable to Edney Pernu and
his attorney, William Byhower in settlement of the pending litigation
Case No. C220927.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the City Attorney's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
17. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, time of adjournment being
9:07 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
,,M `)
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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