1982 MAY 04 CC MIN - 24r. w
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
May 4, 1982
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 was led by Councilman Charles Armstrong
3. INVOCATION: Father Feodor Wilcock of St. Andrews Catholic Church
4. ROLL CALL Present: Council members Armstrong, Johnson,
Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Absent: Council members None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
a. Proclamation declaring week of May 1 -7, 1982 as RESPECT FOR LAW
WEEK. The Mayor presented the proclamation to Councilman Armstrong,
who will see that the Optimist Club gets the proclamation.
b. Proclamation declaring the week of May 16 -22, 1982 as SHATTER
SILENCE WEEK. The Mayor presented the proclamation to Ms.
Carol Cobb.
6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Councilman Siadek reported he attended a 3 -day session and would cover
the activities in a memorandum to the Council.
b. West Basin Water Association. Councilman Armstrong reported that
former governor Pat Brown, Sr. and "tike Antonovith will speak on the
advantages of the peripheral canal at a luncheon rally this Friday
at 711 South Hope Street. Invited anyone interested to attend.
c. Noise Abatement Committee. Councilman Armstrong reported that he
and Director of Building Safety Dalgleish attended a meeting with the
FAA yesterday to investigate complaints of helicopter flights over the
City. Stated the people were very cooperative and if the City can
receive the same cooperation from the companies flying the helicopters
the problems would discontinue.
d. Scattergood Plant. Councilman Armstrong stated he visited the Plant
and discovered that the plant was not producing, that power was coming
from up north.
e. I -105 Freeway. Councilman Johnson reported on the ground breaking
last Saturday where 2,000 people attended.
f. Mayor Bue stated that the Council might want to think of some better
way of keeping informed on legislative action. Asked City Manager Jones
to report on a bill that might be of interest to the City.
City Manager Jones reported that AB3537 proposes to initiate a new
tax of 2.35% on all collections of health care plans, including dental
and hospital plans. Stated a hearing is scheduled in the Revenue and
Taxation Committee this week, and if adopted would increase premium
costs and eventually City costs. Recommended opposing the bill.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek.
that a letter be written to legislators asking that thev oppose this
bill. Motion carried.
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g. SB -1785 - Mayor Bue stated this bill would restrict the amount of
space set aside for parks or open space in commercial areas from five
. acres to 2 -1/2 acres per are thousand residents. Stated this appears
to be taking away local control and asked the Council to consider the
bill.
City Manager Jones stated staff would review the bill and advise the
Counc_1.
various committees
Mayor Bue announced that witin a new council, it is necessary to reassign
delegates to various committees. By mutual consent of the Council,
appointments to the various committees were accepted as Follows:
Organization
Delegate
Alternate
I -105 Freeway Housing Advisory Committee
Johnson
Synadinos
League of California Cities
Johnson
Siadek
Juvenile Diversion Project
Siadek
Armstrong
Municipal Fine Arts Committee
Siadek
Bue
National League of Cities
Johnson
Siadek
Noise Abatement Committee
Armstrong
Siadek
Airport Noise Control and Land Use
Study Steering Committee (ANCLUC)
Armstrong
Synadinos
Sister City Committee Advisory Board
Bue
Jones (City
Manager)
South Bay Cities Association
Johnson
Bue
South Bay Corridor Study Steering Comm.
Johnson
Bue
South Bay Regional Communications Auth.
Synadinos
Armstrong
South Bay Cities Sanitation District
Bue
Johnson
Sanitation District #5 of L.A. County
Bue
Johnson
Southern California Rapid Transit District
City Selection Committee
Johnson
Synadinos
Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG)
Synadinos
Bue
Southwest Area Planning
Synadinos
Armstrong
West Basin Water Association
Armstrong
Johnson
Beach Cities Committee
Siadek
Bue
Independent Cities Association
Bue
Siadek
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Richard G. Nagel, 622 Eucalyptus Drive, stated he was concerned
as many others are, about the traffic problems. Advised he had agreed
to work in conjunction with the Citizens for the Preservation of Indi-
vidual Rights in an attempt to work towards a solution and was speaking
on their behalf. Stated he believed ample opportunities exist within
the government to solve some of the traffic prolems without calling
a 2 -year moratorium on construction. Requested that campaign promises
be met. Stated the Committee also endorses a 4 -month moratorium as
reported in the Daily Breeze for the purpose of studying and implement-
ing the recommendations of the traffic study, as well as the recommenda-
tions of the Housing Element Study Committee; that by working together
citizens' concerns can be resolved.
Presented a resolution and asked the Council to adopt it tonight,to
show good faith in trying to alleviate the problem.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by
Councilman Johnson, that the following resolution be adopted:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
THAT IT WILL, TO THE BEST OF ITS ABILITY,
IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ON-
GOING TRAFFIC STUDY AND ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE
ACTIONS DEEMED NECESSARY TO ALLEVIATE THE
CITY'S TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
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7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
On roll call, the aforesaid motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Council members None
Absent: Council members None
b. Mr. Dennis
sneak uncer
Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, asked fo
Icem 110, to answer any questions regarding
c s11-1bmizted for the agenda tonight.
permission to
the written com-
sta�ea « '.:era -_re any questions he would = -.yen permission
to respond.
Mr. Martin distributed an update of his letter referred to and asked the
Council to consider this matter, which had to do with his suspension from
his job as County Librarian, and which he believed had been impacted by
some City employees.
Mr. Martin referred to Items(g) and (h) on the Consent Calendar. Stated
he understood a Code section required that any time trailer permit exten-
sions are granted, there must be a plan approved by the Planning Depart-
ment for a building at that site.
The Mayor stated the City staff has investigated these items and if that
is true, the Council would have been advised accordingly.
The City Manager asked if the Mayor would like to have him respond.
The Mayor stated he did not think there was any need.
Mr. Martin stated he thought the 2 -year moratorium would be voted in
and hoped this would be an indication to the Council to extend the
moratorium another four months. Finally, asked the Mayor if the City
has an Environmental Impact Report for the 1974 General Plan.
City Manager Jones responded that the California Environmental Quality
Act was followed in the preparation of each of the Elements in the General
Plan, but there is no single document covering-all the elements.
The Mayor announced that Mr. Martin had used all his five minutes allowed
for oral communications.
Mr. Martin continued that there is a recommendation in the new Housing
Element to down -grade some zoning east of Sepulveda for residential use,
whereas the Land Use Plan recommends continuance of maximum industrial
capacity, resulting in a direct contradiction.
c. Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 1208 East Pine Avenue, stated that Mr. Martin
at the last City Council meeting, had asked if the City's financial
statement had been published, as required by law; that she had been
informed it had not been published and wondered when and if it would be
published.
The City Manager responded that he would check into this.
Mrs. Wislocky suggested that a committee of local accountants be asked
to recommend specifications for preparation of a proper audit and that
future auditing contracts be put out for bid with a time limit imposed
for furnishing the audit report. Stated there were three areas in the
City's audit report she questioned: Co- mingling of Gann funds with the
City's General Fund Reserve; transfer of funds not authorized in the
formal minutes of the City Council meetings; and vacation & sick leave
funds included in the General Fund as well as establishing a special
account for the same purpose. Inquired if it was the Council's intent
to require an in -depth audit at the conclusion of the present fiscal
year and what would be the Council's direction to staff in this respect.
After discussion, the Council asked staff to submit a report to the
Council on auditing procedures along with suggestions for improving
the process.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion was made by Councilwoman Synadinos, seconded by Councilman
Armstrong, that Items (g) and (h) be discussed separately from the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion
was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the balance of the items listed on the Consent Calendar be approved
as recommended. Motion carried:
a. Minutes oL ad _ur,leG -.2gular City_ Council :nee :1 `fart:? 16,
1982 at b :00 F.�i.
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held on March 16, 1982
at 7:00 P.M.
... Approved as written
C. Warrants Nos. 74812 thru 74939 on Demand Register Summary No. 20
in total amount of $601,498.90
... Ratified and approved
d. Claim of Mr. Philipe A. Bello for bicycle damages
... Claim denied
e. Claim of Mr. Patrick Chesney for false arrest and property damage
... Claim denied
f. Claim of Mrs. Mary and Mr. Sean McNeil for property damages
... Claim denied
i. Standard Specifications for-Public Works Construction, 1932 Edition
RESOLUTION NO. 3141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
"STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUC-
TION, 1982 EDITION," AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
3069
... Adopted as presented
9. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
g. Conrock Company request for 3rd year extension of permit for
temporary trailer located at 339 Aviation Boulevard - Expire 4 -30 -83
h. Chevron, USA, Inc., request for 2nd year extension of permit for
trailer complex located on Refinery Grounds - Expire 4 -14 -83
City Manager Jones advised that the Code allows the Director of
Building Safety to grant the first year permit for temporary structures
providing the structure meets all Code requirements. The second year
permit or first extension must go to the Council for approval, and
usually is approved if the structure meets all Code requirements. The
third year permit or second extension, in order to be approved by the
Council, must meet the requirement in the Code that an application is on
file for construction of a permanent building to replace the temporary
structure.
Explained that Conrock Company does have a permit for a permanent
building and, therefore, meets the Code requirements for extending the
permit for the third year.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that Items (g) and (h) on the Consent Calendar be approved. Motion
carried.
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10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. E1 Segundo Student Body request for support for installation of
carillon bells in the High School Beii Tower
Miss Jamie Williams, 635 West Oak Avenue, representing the High School
Student Body, stated the students were trying to raise money to put
bells in the Bell Tower as a memorial to Mr. Richard Peterson who passed
a:Jav 17 Januar-- of this 'yea" who was tale srudent crovernl:ent si)c .sor.
--h _ -- _ searchi_ _ tln,is - 4_-__ --l-ev _,_.nd �he benefit -.^,: Id be
for evervone in the City and decidea cc snare ;.he project and possibly
pct morai and financial suppor_. Re�ate,_. 'gnat the StllacntS 3'_readV
accomplished and what they were planning to meet their goal so the bells
could be in place by graduation day.
The Council discussed the matter and Acting City Attorney Dolley advised
that the Council could participate financially since this would be con-
sidered a public purpose project for the benefit of the whole community.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that $1,000 be pledged toward purchase of carillon bells for the High
School Bell Tower, and that a contract be prepared to that effect for
Council approval. Motion carried.
Council stated a letter containing signatures of all the Council members
would be forwarded to the High School showing the City's intent.
b. Mr. Dennis L. Martin, proposed investigation of illegal action by
City officials
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the letter received and filed.
Mr. Dennis Martin approached the microphone.
The Mayor advised that he had consented to Mr. Martin answering any
questions regarding his letter, but there had been no questions and
permission had not been given for any other discussion.
Mr. Martin asked that the Clerk look at her notes.
City Clerk Burrowes stated that the Mayor had given permission for Mr.
Martin to answer any questions that may come up regarding his letter and
that the letter Mr. Martin presented tonight had been handed out to the
Council.
Mr. Martin stated this would be the appropriate time to bring up the
issue. The Mayor advised Mr. Martin he would have another opportunity
to speak under oral communications at the end of the meeting.
C. The Mayor announced that there was an item, not on the agenda,
which he would like to bring up at this time. Stated that concern
was expressed by staff and Council for the continued increase of re-
quests for building permits of large structures along Sepulveda
Boulevard and, therefore, an ordinance had been prepared to permit
the staff time to consider the impact of this sudden onrush of con-
struction. Apologized to the audience for this urgency ordinance,
but it seemed important to the City's future to act immediately.
City Manager Jones reported the ordinance was written calling for a
4 -month moratorium on building in C -3, M -1 and M -2 zones to allow
time for the traffic study to be completed, which will cover such
items as ultimate capacity of the transportation system to handle
developments, the results of which would be reviewed and applied to
develop standards and limit growth in order to manage traffic; that
traffic is the constraint in E1 Segundo that will set the ultimate
capacity for development.
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Council and staff discussed the need for this ordinance, after which
acting City Attorney Dolley advised that the basis for this urgency
ordinance was the need for a study. Asked the Council to acknowledge
that the ordinance was categorically exempt from the California Environ-
mental Quality Act provisions, and then presented the ordinance, entitled:
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING DEVELOP -
VENT IN THE C-33, M-11 AND \'. -2 TONES ; DECLARING
_` -1 URGENCY _. .
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HEARING FOR THE P?:RPOSE Or CONSIDERING A`+
EXTENSION OF T 1RDINANCE
which was read in its entirety. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced
by Councilman Johnson.
The acting City Attorney again presented said ordinance for adoption
entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1023
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING DEVELOP-
MENT IN THE C -3, M -1 AND M -2 ZONES; DECLARING
THE URGENCY THEREOF; AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN
EXTENSION OF THIS ORDINANCE
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
Councilman Armstrong that said ordinance had been declared categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act provisions, and that
said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek,
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmembers None
Absent: Councilmembers None
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Report on six - months' experience of cable casting City Council
Meetings
Assistant to the City Manager Northcraft reported on the results of a
survey made by Theta Cable Television to find out the status of viewing
Council meetings. Recommended several improvements in the procedures
which would include participation by the City's cable franchise holder,
improved lighting in the Council Chamber and additional equipment for
better presentation.
Council discussed ways of improving broadcasts, after which, motion
was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that the Council meetings be televised for an additional six months
and that this item be included in the next fiscal year's budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
2) Participation in the State Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Program (AVA)
Presented a contract between the City and the California Highway Patrol
to participate in the subject program, and a resolution approving the
contract.
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Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek
that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLLL.O, NO. 3142
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A
CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHTLAY PATROL
FOR AZA`• DONED • EHICLE ABATE °IE:;T PARTICIPATION
whica was read, be adopcea.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek,
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmembers None
Absent: Councilmembers None
3) Scheduling of Budget Study Sessions and Budget Hearing
Advised that June 15, 1982 had been tentatively set as the date for
the public hearing on the budget and suggested that two.dates be set
aside for budget study sessions.
After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, May 25 and May 26
were scheduled for study sessions to commence at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, and June 15, 1982 was confirmed for the public hearing.
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Completion of contract for sliplining Sandhill Trunk Sewer
Project No. 81 -10
Advised that subject work had been completed satisfactorily and Notice
of Completion had been filed with the County of Los Angeles. Stated
that one change order had been issued for reduction in cost amounting
to $3,633 resulting from elimination of a section which had been in-
cluded in the contract. Recommended approval of the Change Order and
acceptance of the work as of March 29, 1982.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilwoman
Synadinos, that the following resolution be approved:
RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1
to Rodding - Cleaning Machines, Inc., contract be
and the same is hereby approved for a total credit
on said contract in the amount of $3,633.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Slip Lining of Sandhill Trunk Sewer between Oak
Avenue and Imperial Highway west of Hillcrest
Street, be and the same is hereby accepted as
satisfactorily complete by Rodding - Cleaning Mach-
ines, Inc., in accordance with Specification No.
81 -10, as of March 29, 1982; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the
Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be authorized to
sign said Change Order on behalf of said City and
the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek,
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmembers None
Absent: Councilmembers None
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2) Plans and Specifications No. 81 -5, Construction of Holly Avenue
between Washington and Illinois Streets
Advised that subject specifications covered full street improvements made
possible now that the Edison reight -of -way had been dedicated to the
City. Advised also that international Rectifier Corporation had agreed
to pav half the cost for the i=_rovement in exchange for using the Cit^
-- - -•'a" = ^r ?�_' -:� - - :-.at ccmpan,s 2_ ' xpansion project
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mental Quality :pct and notice of e:-.emotion had been filed with the Countv.
Recommended approval'of the specifications and authorization to advertise
for bids, said bids to be received May 25, 1982.
Mr. Ara Avak, 731 West Pine Avenue, stated that the Traffic Study
now being con ucted, may reveal that this street is not required, and
his feeling was that the street should not be put through until this
information is available.
Director of Public Works Glickman stated this had been discussed with
the City's traffic consultant who felt the street improvement would
alleviate some of the ccngestion in the area.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO.
81 -5" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF HOLLY AVENUE BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET & ILLINOIS
STREET IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," pre-
sented to the 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 auth-
orized 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 May 25, 1982.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek,
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmembers None
Absent: Councilmembers None
3) Plans and Specifications No. 82 -6, Heater Remix and Overlay
on various streets
Presented a report on the streets proposed to be refinished by the
heater -remix process. Stated that the project was categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and a notice to this effect had been filed with the County
of Los Angeles. Recommended approval of the Plans and Specifications
and that authorization be given to advertise for bids to be received
May 25, 1982.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO.
82 -6" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR HEATER -REMIX
OVERLAY ON VARIOUS STREETS IN 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 _;ed
or 11 :00 o'--lock a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 1982.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek,
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmembers None
Absent: Councilmembers None
4) Enlargement of the West Basin No. 3 water connection to
Metropolitan Water District, Project No. 81 -7
Advised that bids had been received for subject project on April 13,
1982, which bids were as follows:
:Fame
Aris Engineering
G. R. Frost, Inc.
Amount of Bid
$ 42,325.00
$115,000.00
Informed the Council that there was a deficit in the current budget
for this project and recommended that $22,000 be allocated from the
unappropriated reserve in the Water Fund; and that the low bid be
accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Johnson,
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo,
California, duly advertised for bids for the
Enlargement of the West Basin No. 3 Water Con-
nection to the Metropolitan Water District in
accordance with Specification No. 81 -7; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by
the City Council on April 13, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works
found that the bid of Aris Engineering, in total
amount of $42,325 was the lowest responsible bid;
and
WHEREAS, funds in the current budget
were insufficient for said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the
bid of Aris Engineering, the lowest responsible bid,
be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of $22,000 be allocated from the Unappropriated
Reserve in the Water Fund for said project; 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
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received, except the bid of Aris Engineering, 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:
ryes: Councilmen Armstrong, Jo'.nson, Si_ce_
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmen,ers gone
Absent: Councilmembers None
5) Removal of Nash Street median island at Fire Station No. 2
Project No. 82 -5
Advised that bids had been received for subject project on April 27,
1982, which bids were as follows:
Name Amount of Bid
Excel Paving Company $ 7,735.00
Damon Construction Company 9,160.60
Bavin Construction Company 10,504.00
Sully - Miller Contracting Company 10,709.00
Informed the Council that this item had not been included in the
current budget and, therefore, recommended that $10,000 be allocated
from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund. Also that the low bid
of Exel Paving Company be accepted.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that the following resolution be adopted:
-WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo,
California, duly advertised for bids for the
Removal of Nash Street Median Island opposite
Fire Station No. 2 driveway in accordance with
Specification No. 82 -5; and
WHEREAS, said bids were received by
the City Council on April 27, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works
found that the bid.of Excel Paving Company, in
total amount of $7,735 was the lowest responsible
bid; and
WHEREAS, funds had not been budgeted
for said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the
bid of Excel Paving Company, the lowest responsible
bid, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of $10,000 be allocated for this project from the
Capital Improvement Reserve Fund; 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
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids
received, except the bid if Excel Paving Company,
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:
rives: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek.
Councilwoman Synadinos and Mavor Sue
;Toes: Councilmembers None
Absent: Counciimembers None
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Proposition A Transit Building Fund Status Report
Councilman Johnson reported that the California Supreme Court upheld
the constitutionality of Proposition A, which will increase sales
tax by 1 /2C to fund local transit projects.
Advised that E1 Segundo had a Transportation Committee formed last year
to develop a program suitable to the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission in order to be eligible to receive Proposition A funds and
he thought it would be advisable to reactivate that committee.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the committee be reactivated. Motion carried.
Mr. Jim Weber, Transportation Committee Chairman, stated he did not
know the status of the members, but suggested asking each former mem-
ber to serve again and if they did not wish to comply, then other
members be selected.
b. Traffic Study. Councilman Johnson advised that studies were being
made by several organizations and groups, using different figures to
determine traffic /transportation statistics that are very confusing.
Asked staff to find out how many daytime people are in the community
in order to arrive at factual calculations.
City Manager Jones suggested that staff look at the various bits of
data the City has, after which, he will furnish the findings to the
Council.
Councilman Siadek asked the City Manager if any progress had been made
on impacts of the industrial sector on the community. The City Manager
stated he hopedto have a report for the Council by the next meeting.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mr. Patrick Smith, 947 Virginia Street, member of the Imperial
School Site Advisory Committee, announced that a public hearing would
be held on this issue May 5, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Media
Center. Invited the Council and anyone else who was interested to attend.
b. Mr. Dennis Martin, asked the Council to take some kind of action on
his written communication appearing on this agenda. Stated he proposed
that the Council investigate the City Librarian calling outside the
City boundaries to complain of political action alleged to have occurred
at E1 Segundo. Stated he expected the new Council members to take the
lead in calling for an investigation of the action of the City Librarian
and possibly the City Manager.
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Mr. Martin further inquired if each of the separate elements of the
General Plan had Environmental Impact Reports or Assessments; and if
an Environmental Report had been made for the new Housing Element.
Stated there was a contradiction between the Housing Committee recom-
mendation to change some of the zoning east of Sepulveda Boulevard to
residential and the Lard Use St_,dy `ailing fer development east of
Sepulveda to the hi-hes: _._; ,.=trial density. Askad -
_:torne" Lo comment on the impact c de'%elopmen: east
Environmental Impact Reports had not been -filed -for the 1975 General
Pian.
Mr. Martin was told that he had used up his 5 minutes.
Acting City Attorney Dolley stated he was not prepared to answer
definitely, but as he understood it, there is a state statute of limita-
tion on CEQA, generally six months.
The :Mayor asked Mr. Martin to check with staff for further information..
c. Mrs. Katherine Manson, 341 Concord Street, asked Mr. Martin if he
had thought before he distributed literature all over town with telephone
numbers, that people have the same rights as he to find out what is going
on and who is causing all the difficulty.
d. Mr. Ross Kongable,.909 McCarthy Court, thanked the Council for its
action in adopting the ordinance calling for a moratorium on construction.
Councilman Armstrong, referring to the suspension of Mr. Martin from his
job for one week, stated he took exception to interfering with a man's
livelihood.
Councilman Siadek stated there had been a track record since last Septem-
ber of incidents and did not think anyone in the City government was
instrumental in causing the action taken.
e. Mr. Richard Nagel remarked that since he was named in Mr. Martin's
letter, he wanted the Council to know he did call the County Library
Department and complained of Mr. Martin's action at the E1 Segundo
Library, that there is a difference in having your employer's approval
to carry on activities using their facilities, and not having that
approval. Suggested that the Council check with Mr. Martin's supervisor
to hear the other side of the story.
The Mayor announced that the City Clerk had advised that both she and
her deputy would be out of town during the budget study sessions on
May 25 and 26, but she would see that a clerk was in attendance to take
the minutes, providing the Council would authorize funds for this purpose.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by
Councilwoman Synadinos, that funds be appropriated for a clerk to attend
budget study sessions on May 25 and 26, 1982. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Synadinos asked about the copy of the Housing Element at
the Library.
Planning Director Romaniello reported that the Housing Element was
approved at a public hearing in April and had been sent to the State
of California for review; that it had all the environmental assessments
necessary, it meets all the requirements of CEQA, has met all the re-
quirements of the State, was placed in the Library for public review;
and will be presented to the Council for action after the State review.
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15. RECESS
At this time, the hour being 9:35 o'clock p.m. the Council recessed
to the :Mayor's office for a closed session to discuss a matter of
litigation with respect to the Airport. At the hour of 9:45 o'clock
p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering
roll call.
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No other business Dearing to �.o DeLore the C- 0Ur.o. -1 a- __ SeSS4 ,^,
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being
9:50 o'clock p.m.
APPROVED:
Wift. D. Bue, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
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Valerie A: Burrowes, City Clerk
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