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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
September 4, 1984
I CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session
on Tuesday, September 4, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall.
II. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilman
Siadek.
III. THE INVOCATION was delivered by Clark Devilbiss, Chief
of Police.
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt,
Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Arm-
strong
Absent: Councilmembers None
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Councilman Schuldt reported the presence of a
visiting mayor, "His Excellency, the Lord Mayor Ron
Daws, his Mace hearer, L. Reginald Saxby and the
Mavor's wife Shirley. The Lord Mayor is mayor of
the Borou�7in of Maldon, Essex,England. Councilman
Schuldt explained that the visiting mayor was in
town because of the "Les Evans Fund" which chose
him to bring a group of children to California.
Six of the childen have muscular dystrophy, two
have cystic fibrosis and most are in wheelchairs.
The children are here for 12 days and the mayor is
along to publicize their trip and to assist in the
process of setting up their foundation in
California. The purpose of the fund is to see to
it that these children have a holiday of a
lifetime.
Mayor Armstrong welcomed the visitiny mayor and
acknowledged that a key to the city had been pre-
sented at an earlier held event. The visiting
mayor presented Mayor Armstrong with a coat -of -arms
of the city of Mollen as a token of appreciation.
Mayor Armstrong accepted on behalf of the City of
E1 Segundo.
b. Mayor Armstrong read a Proclamation declaring the
week of September 17 -23, 1984 as CONSTITUTION WEEK
and presented said proclamation to Martha Utley,
Chairwoman of the committee for the National `
Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, E1
Redondo Chapter.
C. Mr. Norman Taylor, Sr. Engineer, Project Develop-
ment of Cal Trans presented a status report on the
105 Freeway by CALTRANS. It was reported that
there were two projects of the freeway agreement.
They are projects #19 and #36. Project #19 is
essentially building an interchange with Sepulveda
and Project #36 is building a section from Hughes
Way up to Aviation. Project #19 will cost
approximately $4.9 million dollars. The plans
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are nearing completion. Project will cost $4.5
million. Discussion and comments followed this
presentation.
VI. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
A. Recommendation of Community Cable Advisory
Committee to permit duplication services for City
Council meeting video tapes
Assistant City Manager Northcraft presented this
recommendation relating to the current policy of
the Council regarding video taping of City Council
meetings. The Council had previously established
that the tapes would immediately be erased follow-
ing replay. Initially the Council felt that pro-
viding viewing would be difficult because of
equipment and personnel and also long time storage
would be a problem. However the committee after
some discussion felt it would be appropriate to
retain the tapes for two weeks. There would be a
$15.00 charge for the tapes.
Thereafter MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek,
seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos, that the fol-
lowing resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3279
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING
TO AVAILABILITY FOR DUPLICATION OF VIDEO-
TAPES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
which was read, be adopted
On roll call, said motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt,
Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: Councilmembers none
Absent: Councilmembers none
VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kimberly Morla, a representative of the LAX Business
Center, 360 North Sepulveda, made a statement relative
to the proposed Sewer Assessment District No. 73. The
LAX Business Center presently objects to its inclusion
in the assessment distribution in the unconstitutional
taking of its properties because it receives no specific
benefit from the proposed assessment.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Request was made to withdraw item (i) from the Consent
Calendar for individual discussion.
Thereafter, MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek,
seconded by Councilman Jacobson, that the balance
of the items be approved as recommended. Motion
carried.
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A. minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meet-
ing of June 4, 1984
... Approved as Written
B. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held
Julv 17, 1984
... Approved as Written
C. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meet-
ing of July 24, 1984
... Approved as Written
D. Warrants Nos. 84588 - 844755 on Demand Register Summary
No. 4 and Expense Checks Nos. 4525 - 4550 on Check Re-
yister No. 2 in total amount of $1,614,298.46
... Ratified and approved
E. State Alcoholic Beverage Control application for new
license, Beer and Wine Wholesaler, McMaster Corpora-
tion, 2241 E Grand Ave., E1 Segundo
... Received and filed
F. Request for extension of three (3) temporary trailer
units by Chevron USA, Inc., located at 324 W. E1
Segundo blvd., Refinery 'Coordinates 16 -B
... Extension approved through August 31, 1985
G. Tabulation of bids for Planfile Cabinet to be used by
Public Works Department
... Awarded to low bidder, Repro- Graphics Supply for a
total of $3,281.58 including sales tax and delivery
H. Resolution formalizing the August 21, 1984 approval of
the renewal-of our CDBG Cooperative Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3280
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTI-
CIPATION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO IN THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1985 - 1986,
1986 - 1987, and 1987 - 1988.
which was adopted.
J. Recommendation to amend the Administrative Code to
incorporate the adjustments for Sworn Fire Employees
for Fiscal Year 1984 -1985 `
entitled:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3281
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
1A4.010, lA4.02U, 1A4.025, IA4.070, AND
1A4.190, OF CHAPTER 1A4 (FIRE SAFETY SERIES)
AND AMENDING SECTION 1A6.020 OF CHAPTER IA6
(GENERAL RULES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
which was adopted.
K. Recommendation to appropriate State Gas Tax Engine-
ering Fund 1984 -85 Allocation
... Approve appropriation of $3000 allocation to Fund 6
and be placed in Account No. 6- 860006 to augment
construction engineering expense for the widening
of E1 Segundo Blvd. between Aviation Blvd. and the
I -405 Freeway south -bound on -ramp.
L. Recommendation to Accept Off -Site Improvements and
Exonerate Bonds for Tract No. 38985 (Nevada & Pine)
... Approved to accept all off -site improvements as of
July 18, 1984, and grant a time extension for
completion of all off -site improvements of one
hundred ninety -tour (194) calendar days. It was
further approved that Subdivision Bond No.
2SM563198 in the amount of $7U,000 guaranteeing
faithful performance and $70,000 covering labor and
materials and Mond No. 2SM563360 in the amount of
$1,000 guaranteeing the setting of survey movements
in Tract No. 38985 be exonerated in the usual
manner.
IX CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
I. Request to rescind previous action in approving the
lease of 26,557 square feet of Lot 22 to Ametek
Microelectronics and approve a new lease of 13,952
square feet at $698.UU per month
Discussion followed relating to parking barriers and
other related concerns. It is felt that all matters
have been properly covered with Ametek.
Thereafter a MOTION was made by Mayor Armstrong, se-
conded by Councilman Siadek and unanimously carried to
rescind the previous action and approve new lease of
Lot 22 for 13,952 square feet at $698.00 per month.
X WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
There was no written communication.
XI REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. City Manager Jones
1) Report on implementation of the William Hamil-
ton and Associates Study with regards to the
Plan Checking functions
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Councilman Siadek requested Councils agreement to con-
tinue this matter until the next meeting, September,
18, 1984. It was so ordered.
2) Recommendation to install a six foot block wall
on the north side of the water plant in coopera-
tion with adjacent property owner
City Manager Jones gave a brief history of the proper-
ty and its existing conditions. The new �,roperty
owner on the north side has requested that the City
share the cost of extending a wall along the property
on the north side of the water plant. Estimated cost
for the entire wall is $11,000.00. The City's share
would be approximately $8,500.
It was MOVED by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Council-
man Schuldt to authorize staff to prepare and obtain
bids, and to enter into an agreement with Mr.
Brandlin.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt,
Siadek and Synadinos
Noes: Mayor Armstrong
3) Recommendation to appropriate money for nego-
tiated salary and benefit increases
City Manager Jones stated this item was not ready for
consideration and asked that it be removed until a
later date. So ordered.
B. Director of Public Works
1) Report and recommendation regarding Sewer Assess-
ment District ;73
mr. Gail Pickart, of Robert Bein, William Frost &
Associates gave a breif status report bringing everyone
up -to -date on the transactions of said subject matter.
Mr. uickart reported that there are seventeen (17)
parcels included within the boundary of the district.
Twelve different owners and that seven have advanced
their own funds to cover the fees, while five of the
owners desired to have the City advance the fees on
their behalf. These five owners have signed reim-
bursement agreements and have provided accompanying
security in the form of promissory notes and trust
deeds, letters of credit, or corporate checks.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Councilman
Siadek, seconded by Councilman Schuldt to approve the
documents and authorize the proper City officials to
execute same on behalf of the City.
MOTION Carried.
2) Recommendation to Approve Agreement with CIA
Engineering Consultants for Construction In-
spection Servies
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Director Glickman stated that inspection services for
development of the area known as Parcel Map No. 15115
(Overton Moore Associates) "berry patch" development,
are not presently adequately provided for due to
current staff work load. Cost would be borne by the
aeveloper on a hourly basis.
MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by
Councilman Jacobson to approve the agreement with CIA
Engineering
3) Status Report of City Transportation Improvement
Program
Mr. George Veagas, Traffic Engineer, gave the Council a
summarization of the current status of the 31 trans-
portation projects recommended for implementation in
the report submitted to Council in May, 1983. Based
on that report, several recommended projects were sub-
sequently incorporated into the 1984 -89 five -year Cap-
ital Improvement Program.
4) Request for Appropriations of Funds for Emergen-
cy Repairs to the Sanitary Sewer System
Director Glickman stated that two locations in the
City's sewer system require immediate attention and
repair. 1) sewer house lateral (chimney) connected to
the sewer main in the 200 block of Whiting Street; and
2) sewer manhole shaft along the easterly property line
of Recreation Park near the intersection of Pine and
Sierra, needs to be reconstructed.
It was MOVED by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Mayor
Armstrong that the City Council authorize issuance of
purchase order to Dally Construction in the amount of
$9,800 to cover the cost of the foregoing emergency
repairs and that the necessary funds be appropriated
from the General Fund reserve.
NEW BUSINESS
City Manager Jones informed the Council that Mr. Doug Ayres
is ready to make a presentation to the Council relating to
the water system and the feasibility of making it a pri-
vate enterprise type funding system.
It was agreed upon that this presentation would be made at
a Study Session of the Council on Tuesday, September 18,
1984 at 6 PM.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. George Roger Segal communicated to the Council the
relevancy of love in all our relationships, familial,
public and spiritual, after which he presented the
City Clerk with a copy of his writings, which she
accepted on behalf of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council at
this session, MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek,
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seconded by Councilman Jacobson, that the meeting adjourn
until o:OU P.M., September 18, 1984; the hour of adjourn-
ment of this meeting being 8:30 o'clock p.m. Motion
carried.
APPROVED:
A
arles K'. Armt'trong,
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Respectfully submitted
Valerie A. burrowes City Clerk
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