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1984 SEP 18 CC MIN - 40rIINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDU CITY COUNCIL September 18, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER ;� X. 4M.vi The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. II. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Ms. Julius Wilson. III. THE INVOCATION was delivered by Father Vincent of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schulat, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None PRESENTATION A. Proclamation Declaring the week of September 16 -22, 1984 as NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS WEEK in the City of E1 Segundo. Mayor Armstrong read the proclamation declaring the week of September 16 -22, 1984 as NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS WEEK. The Proclamation, received by Bill Kessler, urges all citizens of E1 Segundo to join with the Greater Los Angeles /Orange Counties Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in its humanitarian task. VI. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES There were no committee reports made. VII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, thanked the Council for the quick action on cleaning the sidewalk on Sierra Street. Mr. Martin further stated his concerns for a postcard campaign being conducted by a business attempting to locate in town. He stated objection to the influencing of residents, building codes and traffic density. VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR Request was made to withdraw item (k) from the Consent Calendar for indivival discussion. Thereafter., MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Jacobson that the balance of the items be appproved as recommended. Motion carried. A. i,iinutes of the Reyular City Council Meeting of August 7, 1yob4. ... Approved as written B. Minutes of the Ad3ourned Regular City Council Meeting of Huyust21, 1984. ... Approved as written C. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 21, 1984. ... Approved as written D. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 4, 1984. ... Approved as written E. Warrant Nos. 84756 - 84945 on Demand Register Summary No. 5 in total amount of $1,10U,451.335. ... Ratified and approved F. Tabulation of bids for Wheel Loader Tractor to be used by the Street Department. ... Awarded to low bidder, Colton Tractor Co., Inc. for $65,863.86 including sales tax C. Tabulation of Bias for Tree Trimmin Awarded to low bidder, Landscape West, Inc. for 5492.00 /day, not to exceed a total of $30,000.00 H. Tabulation of bids for three (3) Police Motorcycles ... Awarded to low bidder, Spor.tscycle Center, Inc. for $16,866.41 including sales tax I. Request from Chevron U.S.A. for 2nd year extension of temporary trailer complex ;x305, (10 sections) located at 324 W. E1 Segundo blvd. refinery coordinate 16 -8 ... Extension approved through September 30, 1985 J. Request for continuance of Report on implementation of the William Hamilton and Associates study with regards to Plan Checking until the October. 2nd City Council meeting. ... Approved as requested. IX. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR K. Recommendation regarding request by Hughes Running Club to conduct a 10K run in the City October 28, 1984 Discussion followed relating to street usage during the Run. It was stated that the Run would be held in the Industrial area of the C-ity with one or two lanes of the streets always open for vehicle traffic. The duration of the Run would be 1_112 hours beginning at 8:00 A.M., and that appropriate City personnel would be on hand during the Run. 2 Council Minutes September 18, 1984 11 -:6 3 5 0 thereafter a MOTION was made Dy Councilman Jacobson, seconded oy Councilman Siadek and unanimously carried to approve the request of Huynes Running Club to conauct a 10K run in the City. X. CLOSED SESSION At 7:20 p.m., the Council recessed into Closed Session on Personnel matters. At 7:25 p.m. the Council reconvened with the following members answering the roll call. Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None XI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of ResiUnation from Citv Clerk At, this time Valerie Burrowes, City Clerk submitted to the Council her letter of resignation. It was read into the record by Mayor Armstrong. It was stated that Mrs. burrowes has accepted a job as City Clerk in Yuma, Arizona. Her last day as City Clerk of E1 Segundo will be Friday, October 5, 1984. Thereafter. a MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Jacobson and unanimously carried that the Council wished Val well and that her letter of resignation be acceptea. XII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City i�ianager. Jones 1. Recommendation for adoption of Air duality Contingency Plan for Hyperion Service Area a) Resolution Kevin Northcraft, Assistant City Manager-, introduced Terry Specht of the Los Angeles City Planning Department. m r. Specht has worked on the Hyperion Service Area budget for the past two years. A brief history was given on the Air Quality Contingency Plans. Mr. Specht was asked how could the Council be guaranteed that the Contingency Plan proposed will not be lower than the one the City already has? Council questioned as to what would happen if the City decided to do its own contingency plan? Concerns were expressed regarding boundaries, the HERS program, industrial and domestic waste of the refineries, and also waste of the residential population. It was also stated that some of it being on a regional basis has nothing to do with the City of E1 Segundo. Another- question asked of Mr. Specht related to Council input into the plan. 3 - Council Minutes September 18, 1984 It was requestea that mr. Specht notify the Council in writing, acaressing concerns expressed curing the discussion. This item was tabled until Council receives additional communication from Mr. Specht. 2. Recommendation to appropriate money for salary and benefit increases. Mr. Northcraft asked that this report be held over until the next Council meeting because of an error in the report. B. Director of Public Works 1. Recommendation to Approve Plans and Specifications ana authorize Staff to Advertise for bids for heater Remix and Overlay on portions of E1 Segundo Blvd., Imperial Avenue, Grand Avenue, Aviation boulevard anc Douglas Street - Project No. 84 -7 Discussion was held regarding including more territory in subject specifications. Thereafter, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT that Project No. 84 -7 include the following areas: El Segundo Blvd. - Nash St. to Douglas St. El Segundo Blvd. - Main St. to Sepulveda Blvd. Aviation Blvd. South of 124th St. to SPTC Xing Grand Ave. - Center St. to California St. Douglas St. - North of Mariposa Ave. (Westside) Imperial Ave. - Hillcrest St. to Center St. Walnut Ave. - Main St. to Sheldon St. Eucalyptus Dr. - Oak Ave. to Maple Ave. Lairport St. - Mariposa Ave. to Maple Ave. and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS PORTIONS OF EL SEGUNDO BL' AVE., AVIATION BLVD., AND EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," that SPECIFICATION NU. 84 -7 FOR HEATER -REMIX OVERLAY ON JD., IMPERIAL AVE., GRAND DOUGLAS ST., IN THE CITY OF EL presented to the City 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 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 fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. - 4 - Council Minutes September 18, 1984 XI II. XIV. 2. kecommenaation to accept Proposal and retain Greer and Company to provide 'Traffic Consulting Services in connection with a Neighborhood Traffic Management Study in the area bounded by Imperial Ave,, Sepulveda boulevard, Mariposa Avenue and Center Street. Following discussion of this recommendation the following action was taken. IT WAS THEN MOTIUNED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that the recommendation be approved. The motion was carried. NEW BUSINESS 1) Councilman Jacobson expressed an interest in meeting with staff to investigate ways of generating further revenues. 2) Councilman Siadek stated that there was a memo on the Property 'fax Rebate and the efforts of the Ad Hoc Committee of which he was a member. He also stated that he could help with any questions anyone had and a report will be given at the next Council meeting. 3) Councilman Jacobson made a request to study the feasibility of a Public Works Commission. Staff was requested to inform Council of what the requirements and function of a Public Works Commission would be. Thereafter, a MOTION was made by Councilman Jacobson, seconded by Councilwoman Synadinos that Staff be directed to inform Council of the operation and function of a Public Works Commission. 4) Cable Advisory Committee Mayor Armstrong expressed thanks to the Cable Advisory Committee for an excellent fob that had been done. The Mayor further stated that it was time for revisions and re- evaluations which would give more viability and importance to the members of the Committee. Also, it would eliminate the feeling of nonchalance. 5) Computer. Data Svstem in Citv Hall Assistant City Manager Northcraft stated that they were down to two vendors, both of which needed more evaluation. This issue will be further discussed at the October 2nd Council Meeting. One of the vendors will be making a presentation to Department heads on October 4th. one of these two vendors will finalize the contract. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ron Hart, 439 East Maple expressed concern of court litigation. Mr. Hart feels that our money should be spent for mass transit in El Segundo. - 5 - Council Minutes September. 18, 1984 j 4i36-1 Rutr Bivler. 533 Pine Avenue, -poke in regards to the clean air quality issue. :•rs. Bixler's feeling was that if El Segundo approves to plan that is now being discussed and confusion comes from it, El Segundo c•;ill have to go to other measures, that she sees no need for the plan. Mrs. Bixler communicated that she and a friend had attended a play put on by the Recreation and Parks Commission. She was impressed and thought the Council should know they had done a great job. Council adjourned at 8:55 P.M. to closed session on matters of litigation. At the hour of 10:04 P.M. Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos and Ilayor Armstrong Absent: Councilman Siadek XV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned in memory of Riccardo Ramaci, former employee of the Public Works Department; and adjourned until Wednesday oeptember 19, 1984 at 4:00 o'clock P.M.. The hour of adjourn- ment of this meeting being 10:05 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, VALERIE A BURROWES _ Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk B epu ty APPROVED: -6- Council Minutes September 18, 19b