1982 JAN 05 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
January 5, 1982
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The El 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:
Flag Colors were presented by members of Boy Scout Troop No. 267 and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patrol Leader Bill Simmons.
3. INVOCATION: Delivered by Dr. Howard Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist
Church
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
a. Automobile Association of America Pedestrian Safety Achievement Award
for 1980
Mr. Charles A. Forrest, Automobile Club of Southern California, stated
he was proud to present the award to E1 Segundo, being the 10th time in
the past 14 years that this City had earned national recognition for
pedestrian safety and commended the City for its perfect safety record in
the past-3 years. Mr. Forrest presented the Safety Plaque to the Mayor
who commended Police Chief James Johnson and Director of Safety William
Glickman for keeping the streets safe.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
a. Amendment to the Building Code Chapter 16.04 regarding increased
construction fee schedules
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for a public meeting regarding increases in building permit fees, estab-
lished by Ordinance No. 1013 and inquired if any written communications
had been received. City Clerk Burrowes advised that none had been received.
City Attorney Allen reported that Ordinance No. 1013 had been adopted at
the December 15, 1981 Council meeting which raised certain building con-
struction fees to cover the costs for providing additional inspectors in
the Building Department. Advised that the law changed on January 1, 1982
requiring that this type of fee change be heard in a public meeting, and
therefore, he had prepared another ordinance, which had been introduced at
the said December 15th meeting, containing the same fee schedules as in
Ordinance No. 1013 for the Council's consideration of adoption.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter.
Hearing no response, motion was made and carried that the hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented the ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 (BUILD-
ING CODE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
ADDING SECTION 16.04.073 THERETO AND AMEND-
ING SECTION 16.04.075 THEREOF RELATING TO
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
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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 Ordinance No. 1014 be adopted. Motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Mrs. Eloise Mendez, 135 West Palm Avenue, asked the Council for
permission to address the Council when Item 12.b, City Clerk's recom-
mendation regarding moratorium petition, is discussed. Council agreed.
b. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, questioned the different
fee rates for home building and large construction projects.
Building Director Dalgleish explained that building permit fees are
predicated upon the value of the project; that the fee schedule actually
offers a financial advantage to the smaller projects, such as residential
construction.
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported on a meeting
in late December at which Senator Robert Beverly spoke about the deficit
of funding in the State of California.
b. I -105 Freeway. Councilman Johnson reported that bids for the start
of construction are ready for release, but due to a technicality in the
City of South Gate, a delay has been encountered, but anticipates this
will be solved within this month.
C. League of California Cities. Councilman Johnson stated he had
attended a meeting regarding the peripheral canal -project, that Los
Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley supported the project. Advised that discus-
sions were held regarding organization set-up of the cities to best get
out the vote for the canal.
d. Councilman Johnson reviewed the position of Proposition A, which had
been challenged in the courts. Stated if approved, it would give E1 Segundo
approximately $117,000 annually for use on transportation related projects.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Requests were made to discuss Items (d) and (e) after which motion was
made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the
balance of the items be approved as recommended, motion carried.
a. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held December 1, 1981
... Approved as written
b. Warrants Nos 73260 thru 73504 on Demand Register Summary No. 12 and
Expense Checks Nos. 3536 thru 3551 on Expense Check Register No. 6
in total amount of $767.683.26
... Ratified and approved
c. Bid No. 81 -15 for one Turf Vacuum for use in Citv Parks
... The low bid of Toro Pacific Distributing Company, Inc.,
accepted in total amount of $11,152.26 including sales tax
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
f. Resolution requesting Los Angeles County services for the E1 Segundo
Municipal Election April 13, 1982
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13,
1982 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3111
. Adopted
g. Promotional examination for positions of Police Sergeant and
Police Lieutenant
... Approved conducting subject examinations
h. Promotional examination for position of Fire Engineer
... Approved conducting subject examination
i. Request from Chevron, USA, Inc. for 1 -year extension of permit
for office trailer located on Refinery Grounds (Coord. 417 -6)
... Approved extension to expire December 11, 1982.
j. Request from Chevron, USA, Inc., for 1 -year extension of permit
for office trailer on Refinery Grounds (Coord. #17 -C)
... Approved extension to expire December 11, 1982
k. Request from Dynalectric Company for 1 -year extension of permit
for office trailer located at 1920 East Grand Avenue
... Approved extension to expire January 5, 1983
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
d. Bid No. 81 -14 for one used sedan for Building Department
Name
Hertz Corporation
Hertz Corporation
Amount of Bid
$4,229.40 1980 Ford Fairmont
$6,445.40 1981 Ford Fairmont
Councilman Armstrong questioned purchasing vehicles from a rental agency;
that he recently purchased a Buick that has required a great deal of ser-
vice and repairs. Recommended a standard new car be considered rather
than a used rental car with all the extras.
City Manager Jones reported that surveys made of other cities usine
rental cars had been favorable; that staff recommended purchasing the
newer automobile although riot a great deal would be saved. Stated both
the 1980 and 1981 vehicles had been checked by the City Garage and pro-
nounced sound.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
Councilman Siadek, that the bid of Hertz Corporation for one 1981 Ford
Fairmont, in total amount of $6,445.40 including sales tax be accepted
and purchase order be issued in said amount to said company.
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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
e. Reschedule of Rockwell International 10K Fun Run from September 29,
to January 17, 1982
Councilman Bue stated he agreed with the City cooperating with Rockwell,
however, he thought Rockwell should consider cooperating with the City
when the City needs assistance
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
the change in schedule for subject Fun Run be
be sent to Rockwell International asking that
in the future.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: - None
12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
a. City Manager Jones
Councilman Siadek, that
approved and that a letter
reciprocity be considered
1) Reclassification of Account Clerk positions
Advised that through the years, functions had changed in the Finance
Department requiring more sophisticated and complex operations. Recom-
mended that one Account Clerk position, now vacant, be changed to the
position of Accountant, salary range 'B' in the Management - Confidential
Series and the other Account Clerk Classification I /II (Accounts Payable
function) be upgraded to Account Clerk III, salary range 48. Advised
that these changes would amount to approximately $8,435 for the balance
of this fiscal year. Recommended this amount be transferred from the
Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund into the appropriate line
item account in the budget.
Councilman Armstrong asked that this item be deferred until the next
regular City Council meeting to give more time for consideration.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
2) Reassignment of Deputy City Clerk classification
Advised that a classification study of subject position indicated the
requirements of the position are greater than in past years. Therefore,
recommended upgrading the range from 63 to 70 in the General Government
Series and that $1,000 be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserve of
the General Fund to the City Clerk's budget account to cover the balance
of this fiscal year.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the classification of Deputy City Clerk be reassigned from Range
63 to Range 70 in the General Government Series and that $1,000 be
transferred from the Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund to the
City Clerk's budget account. Motion carried.
3) Hughes Aircraft Company request for extension of trailer permit
at 2060 East Imperial Highway
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he
would not participate in the discussion or action in this matter.
Advised that the request was for a third extension of the permit; that
as soon as the quarters were available in the new EDSG building on E1
Segundo Boulevard, the trailers would no longer be required, so the
Code requirements for a third extension had been -met. Recommended
that the extension be granted to expire December 31, 1982.
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Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the permit for temporary office trailer requested by Hughes Aircraft
Company be extended for one year, said permit to expire December 31, 1982.
Motion carried, Councilman Bue not voting.
4) Replacement of one VHF Radio for Police Department
Advised that recently the Police Department had been advised of another
mobil digital terminal available at a reduced cost and sufficient funds
are available in the current budget for this equipment, but to operate
the MDT, an additional VHF radio is; required. Recommended approval to
purchase said VHF radio, estimated cost $1,500, prior to the scheduled
replacement time and that $750 be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserve
of the General Fund to make up the deficit in the Replacement Fund for this
purchase.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the City Manager's recommendations be approved. Motion carried.
5) El Segundo Fire Fighters' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Advised that the Council, in June 1981, had implemented a unilateral
salary increase of 11% to Fire Fighters and some changes in fringe
benefits. Stated that subsequently. additional negotiations had culmin-
ated in the MOU effective December 12, 1981 through June 30, 1984, pro-
viding for an additional 7% salary increase, effective December 12, 1981,
and increases on July 1, 1982 and July 1, 1983 based on the U.S. Consumer
Price Index.
Reported on all the significant provisions of the agreement, including
the salary increases, overtime pay, health and dental insurance, holiday
pay, uniform allowance, physical fitness program and the two - tiered retire-
ment benefit plan providing the existing 2% at age 50 Plan for employees
on board at the time this change becomes effective in the PERS contract,
and 2% at age 55 for employees hired after that date, all amounting to an
annual average increase in cost of between 12.71% to 16.05 %.
Advised that the MOU had been properly ratified by both parties and that
a resolution had been prepared effecting the terms and conditions of the
agreement.
City Attorney Allen stated that the MOU had been filed with the City Clerk
on December 18, 1982 placing it within the pay period of December 12 to
December 18, 1982.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 3117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
1A4.010, 1A4.020, 1A4.036, 1A4.145 AND 1A4.190
OF, AND ADDING SECTION 1A4.131 to, CHAPTER IA4
(FIRE SAFETY SERVICE SERIES), AND ADDING SEC-
TION 1A7.040 TO CHAPTER 1A7 (DEFERRED COMPENSA-
TION PLAN) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE CODE
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
City Manager Jones asked to meet with the Council in closed session to
discuss a matter of employment immediately following this meeting.
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b. City Clerk Burrowes
1) Petition, "Initiative Measure To Be Submitted Directly To The
Voters" by Citizens For Residential Rights, to place a moratorium
on building construction
Advised that subject petition had been filed with her office on December
29, 1981 containing approximately 1,600 signatures. Stated the law re-
quires that the signatures be checked to determine whether sufficient
signatures qualify for submission to the Council (at least 10% of the
registered voteres in the City). Recommended that authorization be
given to hire County Services to perform this qualification procedure.
Mrs. Eloise Mendez, 135 West Palm Avenue, stated this involves her
as a property owner; and asked for an additional outside legal opinion
on the validity of the petition, especially the retroactive provision.
Requested that this be done before signatures are checked.
City Attorney Allen advised there are features of the petition that
may be invalid, but not sufficient to form a basis for not submitting the
petition for verification of signatures.
After further discussion, the Mayor asked that this matter be deferred
for discussion in closed session.
c. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) City Maintenance Facility, Project No. 81 -8
Presented the tabulation of bids for subject construction, as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
McAlpine Construction, Inc. $ 2,169,897.
Pinner Construction Co., Inc. 2,187,000.
P & A Construction Co., Inc. 2,224,000.
Dewitt Etheridge 2,239,000.
Lyle Parks, Jr., Inc. 2,345,000.
R. J. Daum Construction Co., Inc. 2,360,000.
CMC General Contractors 2,388,000.
Equinox Malibu, C.V. Holder, Inc. 2,489,000.
Merco Construction Engineers, Inc. 2,570,000.
Advised that the basic bid included eleven deductive alternatives which
could be individually deleted from the project to reduce the cost.
Presented a prioritized list of these items, stating that funds were
available in the unappropriated reserves of the Capital Improvement Fund
to complete the total project.
Recommended acceptance of the complete package from the low bidder,
McAlpine Construction, Inc., and that $270,000 be appropriated from the
Unappropriated Reserve of the Capital Improvement Fund.
The Director of Public Works responded to the Council's inquiries regard-
ing the alternatives.
Mr. Tony Anthony, Anthony & Langford, architects, responded to Council's
.inquiries regarding the variable lighting controls. Advised that it was
not a complicated piece of equipment; that it is new with no long track
.record, but simple and not really a high art item.
Council registered its concerns regarding completing the contract in the
time stipulated in the bid (350 days), and.asked staff to provide periodic
reports on the progress of the project.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by
Councilman Johnson, that $270,000 be allocated from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Capital Improvement Fund for subject project, and that
the following resolution be adopted:
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13.
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo,
California, duly advertised for bids for construction
of the City Maintenance Facility in accordance with
Specification No. 81 -8; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by
the City Council on December 4, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works
found that the bid of the Mc Alpine Construction, Inc.,
in total amount of $2,169,897.00 was the lowest respons-
ible bid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid
of Mc Alpine Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible
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 delivery thereof in due
course; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received, except the bid of Mc Alpine Construction, Inc.,
are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful
bidders.
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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Ordinance authorizing amendment to PERS contract providing for
1 -year final compensation and reduction of benefits for future
employees in Police Department
City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
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 Siadek, that Ordinance No. 1018 be adopted. 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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14. NEW BUSINESS - None
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mrs. Hazel Yates, 944 Sheldon Street, stated she was concerned with
the aircraft companies in E1 Segundo continuing their government contracts
for defense of the county; that if they needed more space, would the mora-
torium prevent them from expanding to work on government contracts? Sug-
gested getting outside legal assistance so as not to jeopardize any contracts
and run the risk of the City being sued.
b. Mrs. Shirley Parker, 129 West Palm Avenue, stated there are many
people who believe the petition is in violation of our Constitutional
rights; that it is illegal and hope it does not go to the vote of the
people. Asked if there would be another opportunity to speak when the
Council returns from closed session.
The Mayor advised that the public would be given a chance to speak after
the Council discusses the matter in closed session; that all the Council
can do is proceed with having the signatures checked, and if the petition
qualifies, must then put the matter on the ballot for the public to deter-
mine whether it is a right petition.
c. Mr. Dennis Martin, urged the Council to approve the recommendations
of the City Clerk; that an attempt to delay might be considered conflict
of interest.
16. RECESS
At the hour of 8:45 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for a closed session to discuss legal matters pertaining to the
Moratorium Petition. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Council re-
convened, all members being present and answering roll call.
Councilman Siadek stated he had conferred with the City Attorney, who
had advised him that there was no basis for him to abstain from voting
due to possible conflict of interest regarding the matter of the petitions
and moved that a second legal opinion be sought and reasonable attorney's
fees be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund
for this purpose. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bue and carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek,
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Armstrong
Absent: Councilmen None
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman
Johnson, that authorization be given for the Los Angeles County Registrar -
Recorder to verify signatures on the Moratorium Petition heretofore requested
by the City Clerk. Motion carried with Councilman Siadek voting no.
Mr. Dennis Martin, suggested that during the next conference between the
City Manager and the School Superintendent, there might be a discussion
of consolidation of maintenance of vehicles in order to save money.
RECESS
At the hour of 9:30 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared another recess for
closed session to discuss personnel matters. At the hour of 10:05 o'clock
p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll
call.
17. ADJOURNMENT: No further business appearing to come before the Council at
this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, hour of adjounment
being 10:10 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
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Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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