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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
January 4, 1983
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 Councilwoman Le Synadinos.
III INVOCATION was delivered by Fr. Duval pastor of St. Michael's Episcopal
Church.
IV ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
V REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Council Members Armstrong, Johnson,
Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Council Members None
Councilman Armstrong announced he and staff members would be meeting with
the Hyperion Treatment Plant representatives tomorrow.
VI ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None
VII CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Siadek asked that Item .E be removed from the Calendar, after
which motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman
Siadek, that the balance of the items on the Consent Calendar be approved,
as recommended. Motion carried.
A. Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held December 7, 1982
Approved as written
B. Warrants Nos. 77565 - 77809 on Demand Register Summary No. 12 in
total amount of $851,766.99
Ratified and approved
C. Request to conduct a closed - promotional examination for the position
of Fire Battalion Chief
Approval granted
D. Claim of Automobile Club of Southern California on behalf of
Kenneth Robertson for vehicle damages
Claim denied
VIII CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
E. Claim of Elena V. Romero for damages arising from the accidental
death of her husband Thomas Romero
Councilman Siadek announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he
would not participate in the discussion or action of this matter.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilwoman Synadinos, seconded by Council-
man Johnson, that the claim of Elena V. Romero be denied. Motion carried
with Councilman Siadek not voting.
IX WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
X REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. City Manager Jones
1. Request from South Bay Cable News to cablecast a half -hour
news program over El Segundo's local channel
Councilman Johnson asked that this item be deferred until the next meeting.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
2. Status Report on the Housing Element of the General Plan
Presented a written report on the status of the Housing Element of the
General Plan; that it had been updated and sent to the State Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in April, 1982, response was
received in November, 1982 and certain information requested was furnished
by staff. Stated the Plan is now ready and a public hearing is required
before the City Council for adoption of the Housing Element, which has
been tentatively scheduled for the first meeting in February, 1983.
Councilman Siadek inquired about the legal notice in the newspaper and
asked that a better layout be published so that people reading the paper
would see it. Asked for Council opinion of placing a 2 x 2 ad in the
paper.
Councilwoman Synadinos stated she thought a public notice should be in
the E1 Segundo Herald and another display ad in the South Bay Daily Breeze.
City Clerk Burrowes advised the Council that the El Segundo Herald was the
adjudicated newspaper for legal notices from the City of E1 Segundo and
that it would have to be published as a legal notice in that paper.
After further discussion, Council agreed to hold the public hearing on
February 1, 1982.
B. Director of Public Works Glickman
1. Plans and Specifications No. 82 -26 for repair of sewer mains
at various locations
Advised that funds had not been budgeted for this project, but he thought
repairs should be made as soon as possible. Recommended authorization be
given to solicit bids, to be received February 8, 1983 and that after the
bids are received, a request would be made for allocation of funds for the
project.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO.
82 -26" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR REPAIR OF
SEWER LINES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS 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
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, February 8,
1983.
On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council.
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XI UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the following ordinance,
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1042
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER
16.03 THERETO RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT
LIMITATIONS
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong
seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos, that Ordinance No. 1042 be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote.
B. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the following ordinance,
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1043
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 said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong,
seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Ordinance No. 1043 be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote.
C. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the following ordinance,
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1044
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.12 OF THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE , WHICH CHAPTER
RELATES TO PENALTIES FOR CODE VIOLATIONS
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 Siadek, that Ordinance No. 1044 be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by unanimous vote.
XII NEW BUSINESS
A. City Manager Jones advised he would like to speak with the Council in
closed session regarding one matter of litigation.
B. Councilman Siadek stated the Cable T.V. channel in El Segundo is
still not functioning properly and would like to have a staff report on
this at the next meeting.
C. Councilwoman Synadinos advised that she had been trying to attend
meetings that have to do with energy programs and in this line, the League
of California Cities will hold an Energy Strategy Session in the first
week of February. Stated she would like to attend and asked if any
others would be going. Councilman Johnson stated he planned on attending.
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D. Councilwoman Synadinos asked the Council members for their thoughts
about responding to the letter received from the Mayor of Hermosa Beach
regarding the railroad easement, and their thoughts about contacting the
City's new representatives in Sacramento for assistance.
After discussion, the general consensus of the Council was that no action
be taken, unless a Council member wished to do it individually.
XIII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, handed out copies of printed
matter pertaining to computer decision making aids by Futurists and explained
some of the procedures as written in the Futurists Magazine.
Mr. Martin was notified when his five minutes had expired.
XIV RECESS
At the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office
to discuss a matter of litigation. At the hour of 7:50 o'clock p.m., the
Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call.
A. Acting City Attorney Dolley advised that the City had previously final-
ized a contract with Jerol Corporation for irrigation and landscaping
Washington Park and had withheld $4,500 from the total price for liquidated
damages. Suggested that a settlement be authorized with said company in
the amount of $3,000 providing all claims in regard to this contract are
released.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that $3,000 be paid to Jerol Corporation in settlement of its claim, and
that with said payment, all claims be released. Motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Synadinos
and Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Council Members None
B. Mayor Bue announced that a formal letter of resignation had been
received from City Attorney Mark C. Allen, Jr.
Motion was made by :Mayor Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that Mr.
Allen's resignation be accepted, effective February 1, 1983. Motion
carried.
XV ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this time, the
Mayor declared the meeting adjourned, time of adjournment being 7:55 o'clock
p.m.
APPROVED
! ,
William D.
Bue, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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