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1983 JAN 04 CC MINX ;; 1%:?3 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. -2- Council Minutes January 4, 1983 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. -3- Council Minutes January 4, 1983 Xn"I'S ;ki 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 -4- Council Minutes January 4, 1983