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1981 SEP 15 CC MINX 5503 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL September 15, 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 El Segundo City Hall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mrs. Barbara Bicksler 3. INVOCATION: Delivered by Councilman William Bue 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Absent: Councilmen None 5. PRESENTATIONS: a. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring October 4 through October 10, 1981 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK and presented the proclamation to the City's Fire Chief, Tom Baron. b. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring Ocotber 6, 1981 as SHARE A RIDE DAY. Mr. Ed. Ramsey, representing Commuter Computer accepted the proclama- tion from the Mayor. Stated that October 6 was the tenth anniversery of the first ride - sharing day in the community. Stated he hoped the program would be enhanced by the efforts of the City Council and solicited the help of the private sector as well as business people in the community. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: a. Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie, 724 West Pine Avenue, provided the Council with a copy of an analysis of gross profits on water sales by industry and others in E1 Segundo. b. Mr. Dennis Martin, asked the Council to rescind Resolution No. 3096 which authorized return of tax monies to the property owners in E1 Segundo. Asked that this tax money, $750,000 be put back in the package of the 3.1 million dollars that was the Gann overage for this year and let the citizens in E1 Segundo decide how it is to be used for the best interest of the public. Stated he hoped he could have an intelligent discussion with the Council on combining the funds. 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a. Hyperion Treatment Plant Sludge Disposal Program Mayor Van Vranken reported the Council had presented testimony at the House hearing conducted in Los Angeles on Section 301 -H "Waivers," having to do with procedures in the law allowing an agency operating a Sanitation District to apply for waiver from certain specifications of the law. Advised topics discussed were those E1 Segundo has been concerned with for many years, and the subcommittee was interested in the need for a more balanced approach ** to sewage disposal in the country. Stated the estimate was that 10 billion dollars could be saved if the cities along the coastline could continue disposal of sludge in the ocean; that there is no scientific evidence that there is a health hazard in this method. Councilman Armstrong stated he felt the ground work done in Washington helped convince the committee that investigation into the proposed sludge disposal program was necessary. ** Corrected per Council Action on October 20,1981 X 555 Councilman Siadek concurred that Council members presenting facts to the Reagan Administration in Washington, D.C., appeared to have some impact and hopefully the proposed sludge - burning plan would be abandoned. b. League of California Cities. Councilman Johnson reported that proposi- tions which will be considered at the Conference in San Francisco will be supplied the voting representatives prior to the meeting. C. Independent Cities of Los Angeles County. Councilman Bue reported that he had been asked to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board. The Council registered no objection to his accepting the position. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Armstrong asked that Item 'c' be withdrawn for separate discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the following items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion carried: a. Resolution establishing voting precincts, polling places, etc. for election to be held September 29, 1981. entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRE- CINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1981, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3080 OF THE CITY COUNCIL ... Adopted b. Request for three year extension of agreement for South Bay Corridor Studv ... Agreement for extension approved for period of three years, to expire September 15, 1984, between fourteen area cities; the Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of E1 Segundo. d. Bids for oil and lubricants for the annual requirements of the Garage ... The low bid on each item (Bid No. 81 -8) accepted and purchase orders authorized as required: Items A,B,E,F & G to Trimen Sales, Inc. Items C,D, & I to Texaco, Inc. and Item H to A. G. Layne, Inc. e. Bid No. 81 -9 for fire hose ... The low bid on each item accepted and purchase orders auth- orized: Items A & B to Halprin Supply Company for $4,655.94 and Item C to Wardlaw Fire Equipment for $2,556.72 including sales tax. f. Warrants and Expense Checks on Warrants Nos. 71984 through 72152 on Demand Register Summary No. 5 and Expense Checks Nos. 3432 through 3451 on Expense-Check Register No. 3 in total amount of $626,511.76. ... Ratified and approved 9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR C. Closed promotional examination for position of Building Permit Specialist Councilman Armstrong inquired if this was an oral examination only. City Manager Jones advised that this was a new classification, the city having no history on this type of work and it was determined that an oral examination would best handle the job. -2- Council Minutes September 15, 1981 Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the oral examination for position of Building Permit Specialist be approved. Motion carried. 10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Request from Dennis Martin for Council reconsideration of Resolution No. 3096 Hearing no response from the Council, the Mayor ordered the letter received and filed. b. Letter from Robert Coy, giving reasons for favoring the proposed Hometel project on Imperial Avenue The Mayor ordered the letter received and filed. 11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS a. City Manager Jones 1) Planning Report on Precise Plan No. 3 -81 for development of a Hometel at 1440 and 1500 East Imperial Avenue Advised that the Council had approved subject precise plan in concept and had forwarded Resolution No. 3098 to the Planning Commission with certain changes and additions the Council wished to be incorporated in the Plan. Reported that the Planning Commission reviewed the changes and additions at its regular meeting held September 10, 1981, and concurred with the revisions. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS PRECISE PLAN 3 -81 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1440 AND 1500 EAST IMPERIAL AVENUE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen None Abstaining: Councilman Armstrong Not Voting: Councilman Siadek Absent: Councilmen None The City Manager asked to meet in closed session with the Council to dis- cuss two matters of meet and confer negotiations and employment. b. Acting Director-of Public Works Jack Allen 1) Park License Agreement, Southern California Edison Company Advised that the Edison Company had furnished a letter, stating it realizes the City is self- insured and the company is not expecting a certificate of insurance for liability, as required under Item 9 in the agreement. The Mayor ordered said letter, dated September 15, 1981, be received and filed. City Attorney Allen stated he would prefer the agreement included what the insurance actually calls for, but with the letter, the matter could be followed up at a later time. -3- Council Minutes Sept. 15, 1981 x C;5ns City Manager Jones advised that a revision to the agreement might involve quite a delay. Councilman Bue asked if the Council had already taken action to develop the land; that before voting on the agreement, he would like to know about maintenance and other costs. Councilman Armstrong questioned the clause regarding payment of all costs, the City providing patrol roads and the 30 -day cancellation clause. Acting Director of Public Works Allen responded to the Council's inquiries. After further discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, asked if the 30 -day cancellation clause would affect getting state funds for this park. Stated there are some firm foundations for poles for the par course which might be termed permanent installations. Suggested the language be changed. 2) Plans and Specifications No. 80 -9 Removal and replacement of curb and sidewalk at various locations The Mayor announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter and turned the meeting over to Mayor pro tem Bue. Acting Director of Public Works Allen advised the plans cover removal and replacement of deteriorated curbs and sidewalks and installation of wheel- chair ramps. Recommended approval of the specifications and authorization be given to advertise for bids, said bids to be received October 13, 1981. Councilman Siadek asked about the necessity of installing the wheelchair ramps. The City Attorney stated he was not too familiar with the law regarding wheelchair ramps, and if the Council wished, he would furnish this infor- mation at the next regular Council meeting. Acting Director of Public Works advised that deletion of the wheelchair ramps could easily be handled with an addendum to the specifications; that this was a construction matter, the curb returns are built with or without ramps and if the Council decides it does not want the ramps, this would pose no problem as long as there is not a State mandate for the ramps. The City Manager advised that the specifications could allow for deletion of the ramps should the Council make that determination, after the bids are received. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICATION NO. 80 -9 and NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CURB AND SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, presented to the City 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., Tuesday, October 13, 1981. -4- Council Minutes Sept. 15, 1981 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 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Appointment of Housing Element Advisory Committee members Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that appointment of the following persons to subject committee be ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. Mr. Bill Bicksler Mr. Donald McLees Ms. Gloria Bryant Mr. Ray Miller Mr. Gerald Chong Mrs. Colleen Ramsey Mr. Paul Cleveland Mr. Gordon Stephens Mr. James Deavenport Mr. Steve Storm Ms. Mary Jo Drean Mrs. Virginia Lee Synadinos Mr. William Eyre Mr. Duffy Wiegers Mr. Mark Marion The Council discussed the matter of appointing a chairman for this committee. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek that Mr. Donald McLees be named chairman. Councilman Armstrong stated he liked the original concept of the Associate Planner directing the groups activities. Councilmen Bue and Johnson stated they would prefer the committee select its own chairman. After further dis- cussion, motion was seconded by Mayor Van Vranken and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken Noes: Councilmen Armstrong and Johnson Absent: Councilmen None b. Appointment of members to the Noise Abatement Committee Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Bue that Mrs. Virginia Laiko and Mr. William B. Allison be appointed to subject committee. Motion carried. C. Appointment of Proposition 'A' Transportation Committee members Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the appointment of the following persons to serve on subject committee be ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. * Mr. Anthony E. Arndt Mr. Floyd Carr, Jr. Mr. Harry Gates Mr. Ron Hart Mr. James F. Weber Councilman Marvin R. Johnson * Recreation and Parks Commissioner Richard Croxall Planning Commissioner Loyal Christensen Planning Associate Wendy Cosin Director of Public Works William M. Glickman Administrative Assistant Fred R. Weiner Recreation Superintendent Robert Wynn 13. NEW BUSINESS None -5- *Corrected per Council Action on October 20, 1981 Council Minutes Sept. 15, 1981 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS x5508 a. Mr. Ron Hart, 608 Hillcrest Street, stated he arrived late and picked up some literature that had been handed out. Asked if it was still the attitude of the Council that only Council material be distributed at.the Council meetings. The Mayor stated the policy had not changed. b. Mr. Dennis Martin stated he was not sorry about the material being distributed; that the City Council Chamber should be a sanctuary where free expression of opinions would be allowed and honored. Asked the Council to clarify the issue and find out which ordinance refers to not allowing a citizen to pass out information that is going to be expressed orally in the Council Chamber. Stated he felt it was the right every citizen should have. The Mayor explained that material available in the Chamber must pertain to items on the agenda and must be presented for Council perusal prior to the meeting. City Attorney Allen advised that there is an ordinance that says the City Council is in charge of the meeting and Municipal Code Sections 2.08.030 and 2.08.040 spell out the rules for conducting the meeting. 15. RECESS At the hour of 8:15 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a closed session. At the hour of 8:43 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 16. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Peter E. Binder, former Mayor and Counclman of E1 Segundo and Mr. Millard Robinson, one of the original members of the Senior Citizens organization; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 8:45 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED �1 \ ?OLV\ R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -6- Council Minutes Sept. 15, 1981