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1982 SEP 07 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL September 7, 1982 I 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. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilman Marvin Johnson. III INVOCATION was delivered by Dr. J. H. Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church IV ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None V PRESENTATIONS Mayor Bue announced that the Council members attended a demonstration by the K -9 corps at Chevron Park just prior to this meeting. Stated that John Alexander Brown, M.D. had spent many hours of his own time training and instructing the handling of the dogs for Police work. The Mayor presented Dr. Brown with a Resolution from the City of E1 Segundo commending him for his public service. Dr. Brown accepted the Resolution and thanked the City. VI REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for League of California Cities Conference October 17 - 20. 1982 By mutual consent of the Council, Councilman Johnson was designated as the official voting delegate and Councilman Siadek as his alternate. Council- man Armstrong advised he would also like to attend the conference. B. Independent Cities Association. Councilman Siadek reported that a Los Angeles County audit revealed that some funds the cities have paid into may be recoverable. Also announced that Mayor Bue had been appointed to serve on the nominating committee. C. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Siadek reported that Propo- sition A funds were discussed. D. Bay Cities Meeting. Councilman Johnson reported the topic was on the influx of people from other nations into the United States, particularly the immigration from the south and that the Immigration Department is developing a new program to handle this problem. VII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mrs. Betty West, 832 Virginia Street, asked for cooperation in helping residence diminish or eliminate the traffic hazards at intersections, particularly at Virginia and Sycamore. Suggested installation of 4 -way stop signs. The Mayor referred this matter to the Traffic Committee. Director of Public Works Glickman stated a report would be prepared and possibly presented the first meeting in October. B. Mr. Jim Weber, 803 Virginia Street, concurred with Mrs. West and sug- gested possibly a flashing light at that corner. C. Councilman Siadek commended the Police and Fire personnel in the way thev handled the disaster at the Hometel building site on Imperial Avenue. City Manager Jones read a press release for the public's information. X57516 VIII CONSENT CALENDAR Requests were made to withdraw Items (E) (J) and (N) for separate action. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek and unanimously carried that the following items be approved as recommended: A and B Minutes of the regular City Council meetings held August 13 and August 17, 1982, approved as written C. Warrants Nos. 76177 - 76340 on Demand Register Summary No. 4 totaling $791,933.27, ratified and approved. D. Sporting Equipment for the Recreation Department. Bids for I and 0 from All Year Sports Den rejected; Item P on Alternate Bid 412, Item E on Alternate Bid 413 and all Alternate Bids 411 except Items G and P rejected from Conlin Bros., as not meeting the City's specifications. Bid of All Year Sports Den for Items D, H and L totaling $747.47 accepted. Items A, B, C, F, I, J, I, M, N, and 0, Items G and P on Alternate Bid 411, Item E on Alternate Bid No. 2 from Conlin Bros. totaling $3,172.95 accepted. F. Wheel Balancer for the City Garage. Sun Electric Corporation low bid of $3,347.51 including sales tax accepted. G. Forklift for City Yard. Hyster Company low bid of $15,362.63 including sales tax accepted. H. California Alcoholic Beverage Control application from Lawn's Market, 601 Virginia Street for Off -Sale Beer & Wine License person to person transfer ordered received and filed. I. Eugene Boli Claim for personal and vehicle damages denied K. Resolution authorizing destruction of certain records in the City Library, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY adopted as read. L. Resolution authorizing destruction of certain records in the Police Department, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT adopted as read. M. Chevron, USA, Inc. request for 1 -year extension of permit for 11 -unit trailer complex to expire August 18, 1983 Extension approved. 0. Federal Revenue Sharing Statement of Assurances for Entitlement Period 14, covering period October 1, 1982 through September 30, 1983 approved and the Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of the City. -2- Council Minutes September 7, 1982 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR for approximately IX at various locations Bids for Tree Trimming E. Ruis to meet 12 weeks moved, Parks Director requested Recreation and stib- Armstrong at 8:00 A.M. Thereafter, Councilman e West for Councilman Armstrong req Landscap- exceed on Wednesday that the low bid of er day, not to with him Johnson, 484.50 p seconded by Councilman accepted in amount of $ ject tree trimming be amount of $20,000. Motion carried unanimously. for budgete d for Leave to File a Late Claim Claim of Virgil Otto Terry injuries personal undo's responsibilities or nadinos inquired about E1 Seg Councilwoman Sy ati in the the beach bike p about one mile of the path is occurred outside the City limits. City Manager Jones explained that but it is belieTequ the request be denied. City; Siadek Recommended that the Councilman S nadinos, seconded by Terry be denied. Councilwoman y Virgil Otto Motion was made by file a late claim from that the request of permit for Motion carried unanimously- request for extension Hughes Aircr2060Coll EastnlmPer. 1 Highway N. he would trailers at of interest, ossible conflict item and, therefore, Mayor Bue announced that due to P Armstrong. the discussion or overt to Mayo turned tem not participate in that portion of the meeting Johnson, turned this P seconded by Councilman with to expire June 30, 1983. Motion carried Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, subject extension be granted Mayor Bue not voting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS appreciation to �+ Com uter letter of app A. Board of Directors of Commuter -• P commitment to ride-sharing. the City of El Segundo for continued Letter ordered received and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS XI A. Cit_yage_ —r— Jones El undo Seg to abandon AT &SF railroad tracks from 1 Application - - --- to Redondo Beach action by the recommendations for or future public Cities Association ht -of_ Presented the Beach retaining the railroad rig cities interested in use. for a feasibility study ort the SC AG efforts for funding Supp ning within each city the ICC investigation of Review the zo intervention in Participate in the abandon the tracks the application from the AT &SF to a Stated it CAG's efforts. acted on S area in zoning study to rezone the undo parti- Advised that the Council had already ended that El Segundo may be appropriate to initiate a and recommended the cost of same. open Space, $5,000 for E1 Segundo from M -2 to P appropriating intervention, Councilman Armstrong, cipate in the petition For Siadek, seconded by that a Councilman roved; Motion was made n is e aPp Commerce Commission in that the City Manager s abandon the rail Leave with the interstate to Company Beach, Hermosa Beach and Leave to Intervene AT &SF Railway Manhattan on behalf the matter of the of El Segundo.) said Petition the cities to sign Council Mit road line in that the Mayor be authorized September Redondo Beach; _3_ X57.qS of the City and $5,000 be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund for this purpose. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Agreement with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson for labor relations services - November 1, 1982 through October 31, 1983 Presented subject agreement, recommending retention of subject legal con- sultants for the next year to assist in salary negotiations. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek that the agreement for Special Services between the City of E1 Segundo and the law firm of Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson be approved and the Mayor auth- orized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of El Segundo. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Memorandum of Understanding - General Government Employees Advised that subject MOU had been signed by City representatives and the California League of City Employee Associations, Inc. (CLOCEA), the union representing the City's general employees, covering wages and benefits for a two -year period. Advised a resolution had been prepared implementing the provisions of the MOU. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3172 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER IA3 GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES AND CHAPTER 1A6 GENERAL RULES, OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Classification and salary range for Crime Prevention Specialist Presented a review of subject classification, which position had been included in this year's Police Department Budget. Recommended that this civilian position be approved and assigned Range 73 in the General Govern- ment Series of the Administrative Code. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the new classification of Crime Prevention Specialist be established at Range 73 in Chapter 1A3 of the Administrative Code. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Council discussed the bicycle patrol unit recently established in E1 Segundo, and asked that a report be given at the next meeting. 5. Proposal from William Hamilton and Associates to conduct a team building seminar for City Council and City Manager Advised he had solicited this proposal to help improve communications and for better understanding of rules and expectations, total cost for one -day workshop was quoted as $1,600. Councilman Armstrong stated he would not vote on this matter. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Coun- cilman Johnson, that subject proposal be accepted and a one -day seminar be scheduled for Friday, September 24, 1982. Motion carried with Councilman Armstrong abstaining. -4- Council Minutes September 7, 1982 6. Proposals for Fire Master Plan Advised that staff is in the process of interviewing consultants that had submitted proposals for a Fire Master Plan and asked if a Council member would like to participate in the meetings. Councilmen Johnson and Armstrong volunteered to participate. B. Acting City Attorney Kathy Stone 1. Ordinance amending the moratorium Ordinance No. 1025 allowing for exclusion of Special Commercial District (C -3) zone entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1025 WHICH SAID ORDINANCE RELATES TO INTERIM ZONING IN THE C -3, M -1 AND M -2 ZONES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Siadek. Council inquired about previous discussions regarding placing a mora- torium on building within a certain zone simultaneously with removing the moratorium on building in another zone. Director of Planning Romaniello one zone put back in as one was time to study the various zone advised that the Commission was from the moratorium because the these types of projects. reported the Planning Commission wanted removed from the moratorium, allowing more standards. In reply to Council inquiries, in favor of exempting discretionary projects Commission or Council or both would review X` After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance placing the Commercial- Retail Service (C -RS) zone into a building moratorium, except projects within that zone that would require discretionary approval by the Commission or Council. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilman Siadek inquired about a study of C -M zones west of Sepulveda for development of a new designation of C -M -W, and asked if a report could be ready by the next meeting. Councilman Armstrong asked about the progress of updating Resolution No. 2541, relating to the provisions of the California Environmental Control Act. 2. Hyperion Energy Recovery System Project Acting City Attorney Stone reported the Ocean Plan is undergoing review; the Draft EIR is scheduled to be completed in the Fall, but the Clean Air Act would not be amended by Congress until next Spring. Stated the objec- tion was that the present permit does not support findings that the Hyperion outfall makes the ocean unclean. Stated the EPA is supposed to make a decision on the permit next week, after which there will be an appeal period. Ms. Stone asked to meet with the Council in closed session regarding a matter of pending litigation. C. Director of Public Works Glickman 1. Filtration System at Urho Saari Swim Stadium. Project No. 82 -3 Advised that subject project had been completed by the contractor, N.F.L. Construction, on August 10, 1982, and one change order was required at no extra expense. Recommended approval of the Change Order and acceptance of the project as being completed satisfactorily. -5- Council Minutes September 7, 1982 X;760 Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that Change Order No. 1 to the contract with N.F.L. Construction, at no cost, be accepted; the Mayor authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City; and that the replacement of the Filtration System at Urho Saari Swim Stadium be accepted as satisfactorily complete in accordance with Specification No. 82 -3, as of August 10, 1982. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 2. Status of new City Maintenance Facility, Project No. 81 -8 Mc Alpine Construction Company, Contractor Reported on the status of the subject construction and recommended that Change Order No. 7 for 27 days' extension and various changes in the tele- phone system, amounting to $2,136.62, be approved. The Council discussed the time extensions, specifically what constituted inclement weather, and asked for further substantiation. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Change Order No. 7 to McAlpine Construction Company contract be approved with the exception of 8 days extension due to inclement weather, in total amount of $2,136.62, and the Mayor authorized to sign on behalf of the City. On roll call, motion carried by unanimous vote. 3. Change Order No. 1 to contract with Aris Engineering for Modifica- tions to Sanitation Pumping Plant #4 at Kansas and Holly Avenue Project No. 81 -4 Presented subject Change Order for Council approval, covering 30 days extension, replacement of 2 ladders, installation of a 12" gate valve and substitution of motor starters, totaling $4,453.33. Recommended approval and allocation of said amount from the unappropriated reserves of the Capital Improvement Fund. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Change Order No. 4 to Aris Engineering Company contract for modifications to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 4 be approved in total amount of $4,453.33; that said amount be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserves of the Capital Improvement Fund; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Underground Utility District No. 3, El Segundo Boulevard between Aviation Boulevard and the southbound I -405 Freeway on -ramp Presented a report on formation of underground utility districts, that the subject location was being presented for consideration because the utilities will be relocated for the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard east of Aviation. Council discussed other areas that might be considered, and asked that the matter be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. 5. Negotiations with Eagle Refuse Hauling for continued service Presented a report on proposed modifications for improved service which had been discussed with the present contractor. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Mayor Bue, that refuse pick up at commercial and industrial companies be changed to one pick up per week, the same as residential service. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Emergency Sewer Repair, 400 block of Valley Street Advised that MGR Construction Company, Inc., had been called upon to repair subject sewer and commenced that work on August 31, cost of which is esti- mated between $10,000 and $20,000. Recommended ratification and approval of this action and authorization to make payment from the City's General Fund Reserve. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the Director of Public Works' recommendations be approved. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Q Council Minutes September 7, 1982 X 5761 7. Cost of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt per Resolution No. 3156 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superintendent as authorized in Resolution No. 3156, adopted on July 6, 1982. Street Superintendent Glickman reported that the parcels listed on the resolution had been cleared satisfactorily except the following: Southeast corner of Holly & Richmond St. $ 214.99 711 West Maple Avenue and 729 West Sycamore Avenue $ 370.67 925 Main Street $ 139.71 The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the report. Hearing none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assessments contained therein be approved and confirmed, that a certified copy of each unpaid assessment be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of the Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by unanimous vote. XII UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinance relating to solicitation of the purchase of alcoholic beverages by minors, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1030 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.12 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO DRUNKENESS AND INTOXICATION which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that Ordinance No. 1030 be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. B. Ordinance relating to time extensions for temporary buildings during moratorium on construction, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1031 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16.04.265 RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS AND TIME EXTENSIONS FOR TEMPORARY BUILDINGS, TRAILERS AND STRUCTURES which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that Ordinance No. 1031 be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. C. Ordinance adding alternate business license rates for taxicabs entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1032 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 5.08.635 THERETO RELATING TO AN ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS LICENSE RATE FOR TAXICABS which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that Ordinance No. 1032 be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. -7- Council Minutes September 7, 1982 X;7s� D. Ordinance relating to insurance and permits for taxicabs, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1033 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.16.250 OF CHAPTER 5.16 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SECTION RELATES TO INSURANCE AND PERMITS FOR TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Ordinance No. 1033 be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote. XIII NEW BUSINESS A. Councilman Armstrong stated he would prefer that meetings not be called just prior to regular City Council meetings, that Tuesdays were extremely busy for him and he would like to schedule extra meetings on a different day. B. Councilman Armstrong presented a form he had made up to keep track of matters discussed by the Council that required follow up and asked for comments. XIV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Mr. Ara Avak, 731 West Pine Avenue, invited everyone to the E1 Segundo Taxpayers Association open meeting September 13, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. at the Joslyn Center to meet the new candidates for congress and assembly created by the redistricting in the State. XV RECESS At the hour of 9:40 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for a closed session to discuss pending litigation. At the hour of 10:14 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. XVI ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p.m. APPROVED 40i �11/11 ia-9 D. Bue, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -8- Council Minutes September 7, 1982