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1985 APR 02 CC MINX6516 i MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL April 2, 1985 CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in adjourned regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 1985, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge was led by Mayor Armstrong. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmember Siadek PRESENTATION Mr. Doug Ayres, President, Management Services Institute and Mr. Rick Kermer, presented the report: A Water Rate Structure Model for the City of E1 Segundo. The report indicated that MSI was striving for three outcomes: 1) a rate structure that would assure over the next 20 years the City water system could be replaced, the system could be maintained properly, and the City would have water; 2) that the charging structure was not only adequate but was fair and equitable to all categories of users - industry, business, larger and smaller businesses, and residents and; 3) that this is a dynamic model - that would reflect sudden changes, such as occurs in California (dry winters -wet winters). Councilmember Siadek entered at 5:52 P.M. MSI concluded with six models and recommended Model #4. This model would do three things: 1) would meet all the City's costs; 2) would be equitable as to categories - and by being equitable would also make sure that the City is not threatened by a wet winter and follow it with a tremendous rate increase and 3) it does reflect the life line rates that the City Council has adopted and requested to be continued. It was the consensus of Council that although a public hearing was not required, that one should be held in the month of July. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M. Re ect ully s bm'tted, Ron L. Hart, City Clerk APPROVED: e mstr ng, bi yor ,/� Fj 5 1 '7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2, 1985 CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge was led by City Manager Arthur E. Jones. INVOCATION Invocation was given by Mr. Floyd Carr Junior ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Council Members None PRESENTATIONS Councilman Jack Siadek presented a proclamation to Ms. Ruth Parks, President of the Board of Education, E1 Segundo Unified School District, declaring that April 16, 1985 is the "Day of the Teacher" and the City Council will recognize that April 16 will also be declared "Day of the E1 Segundo Teacher ". Ms. Parks thanked the City Council and introduced Mr. Oliver Kerns, Master, Masons of El Segundo and Mr. Mark Marion, Vice President, E1 Segundo Teachers Association. Appreciation was extended to Council. Councilman Schuldt presented the Proclamation declaring April 14- 20 as Victims' Rights Week. Ms. Debbie Irizarry, Crime Prevention Specialist, E1 Segundo Police Department, accepted the Proclamation. She thanked Council on behalf of the many victims in the South Bay area. Mayor Armstrong presented the Proclamation declaring April 8 -13, 1985 as Health Fair Expos Week to Mr. Ralph Todd, Supervisor, E1 Segundo Recreation and Parks, on behalf of Memorial Hospital of Hawthorne. Mr. Todd thanked Council on behalf of Ms. Judy Rubin, Director of Public Relations, Memorial Hospital of Hawthorne. Mayor Armstrong presented the Proclamation declaring April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month, to Detective Roger Kahl, Juvenile Officer, E1 Segundo Police Department. Detective Kahl thanked the Council stating that such recognition is very helpful to the children of our community. Councilwoman Synadinos presented to Library Director Barbara Kirby, the Proclamation declaring April 14 -20 as Library Week. Ms. Kirby thanked the Council and those individuals who had volunteered their time. Xt }�18 Councilman Jacobson read the Proclamation declaring April 1 -5 as Medal of Valor Week in E1 Segundo. Police Chief Clark Devilbiss thanked the Council on behalf of all his officers. Fire Chief Sheldon thanked the Council on behalf of the firefighters and extended appreciation to the South Bay Chamber of Commerce for the luncheon honoring them. COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 19, 1985 were approved as corrected. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 19, 1985 were approved as written. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Report from the Los Angeles City Department of Public Works Bureau of Sanitation - Hyperion Treatment Plant Mr. Harry Sizemore, Assistant Director, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works, City of Los Angeles reported on the Hyperion Treatment Plant. He began his presentation by stating that some of the most recent problems at the plant had been related to inadequate maintenance operations. Mr. Sizemore made reference to a written report that was made available to Council,-directly before the meeting, which he stated would answer the questions received from Council since the last council meeting. Mr. Sizemore addressed the problems of odor and noise. The plant, he stated, is taking a 3 phase approach: 1) change of existing operations ( new construction of the HERS project); 2) new construction which will be underway next year (renovating and expanding the liquid process portion of the plant); 3) instituting a new awareness program for the personnel who are dealing with minimizing odor problems. One plant engineer has been designated to monitor all plant operations and see that personnel are using proper procedures, tools and chemicals. Mr. Sizemore further indicated that the lab is expanding on odor control sampling procedures and devices as well as general atmosphere and that E1 Segundo residents could assist by alerting the plant of any problems that occur. He stated that it was important to know the number of problems that exist and their locations. In summary, Mr. Sizemore stated that the immediate improvements included the solids handling by using oxygen injections into the process, lime addition to exposed material and removal of exposed material which has potential for odor as soon as possible. - 2 - Council Minutes April 2, 1985 2. 3. 4. 4. Concluding, Mr. Sizemore stated that until the new facilities with the automatic self- monitoring equipment are completed, little more can be done on the odor problem at this present time. He then introduced Mr. Richard Wainer, Deputy City Engineer, Bureau of Engineering, City of Los Angeles, who addressed the issue of HERS construction. He indicated that construction is now 80% complete,and will be finished by early Spring of 1986. He indicated that there were two 24 hour lines for complaints, (213)322 -3131 or (213)772 -3394. Report of Testing at Hyperion -Dan Wypisznski, Supervisor, South Coast Air Quality Management District Mr. Wypisznski indicated that there is an abnormal amount of sulfur type emissions existing in the area surrounding the Hyperion. When the reports are comfirmed, the District may be obliged to look for a Petition of Variance and use procedures which the District has for corrective measures. He offered two phone numbers for citizen complaints: (213)532 -4102 (8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.) and (1)- (800) -572- 6306 (24 hours) Board of Examiners and Appeals A. At this time, the hour being 8:10 P.M., the Mayor declared a recess for the purpose of the Council acting as the Board of Examiners and Appeals to hear the appeal of the Underwood Construction Company, Inc., regarding the Building Department's determination that Spanish Roof Tiles on various buildings do not meet Uniform Building Code Standards. At the hour of 8:20 P.M., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Status Update on Chevron - Hydrocarbon Migration Mr. Norman R. LeRoy, Manager, Environmental Affairs, Chevron, reported that the wells drilled on the hydrocarbon pool below the refinery property all appear to be dry hydrocarbon pools, with the exception of one well. Three wells on the refinery property showed increases in hydrocarbons. -3- Council Minutes April 2, 1985 t ')�Q 4. Mr. LeRoy stated, that at the levels tested, there are no explosive problems because there are no high concentrations of methane gas existing, and there will be a complete site assessment by the State Health Department and the Water Quality Control Board. There will be a continued investigation into structures within the City and into other cities in the surrounding area. There will also be testing east of Sepulveda, near the golf course and other industries in the area. Director of Public Works Glickman referred to pump station construction at the hydrocarbon site. Representatives of Advanco, the contractor for Chevron and the City staff, are not willing to proceed at this time due to liability problems while there are potentially hazardous conditions at the subject site. There will be another meeting the latter part of May. 5. Report of Greer & Associates on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Study (Mariposa- Center- Imperial- Sepulveda Bounded Area). With the consensus of Council: held over until the next Council meeting. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Schuldt reported that during the next 2 weeks, 10 handicapped children from England will be visting E1 Segundo. Their trip was sponsored by the England Les Evans Holiday Fund. In the near future, 2 handicapped children from the United States will be going to England and financial assistance for this trip will be provided by the Southern California Dart Association. 2. Request to Determine Recruitment Procedure for Expired Terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission Mayor Armstrong stated that the City will advertise for the two positions that will soon expire. It was Council's concensus that the positions be open for public application and that the two persons currently holding these positions be invited to reapply for the positions. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN 1. Letter from H. Peter, Western Metal Decorating Company, 815 North Nash Street, E1 Segundo: License Fee Schedule -4- Council Minutes April 2, 1985 City Clerk Ron Hart stated that Mr.Peter's letter was received. City Manager Jones confirmed that the Finance Department looked into the matter and the billing is correct. Mayor Armstrong indicated that the letter be received and filed and a letter be sent indicating the City's findings. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL Mr. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak, E1 Segundo, addressed the Council indicating that normal education in American schools can be viewed as child abuse. He indicated that perhaps there can be or should be new approaches to enhance children's learning. He invited the public to sit in on his class which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 -4 P.M. in the Band Room at E1 Segundo High School. Dennis Martin, 836 E. Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo, asked for some clarification as to the ownership of 2 oil wells in the Franklin - Maryland -Grand area. He objected to the sounds and odors that he felt the wells produced. City Manager Jones responded by stating that the wells were privately owned. Mayor Armstrong ask City staff to investigate these complaints and report back to Council. CONSENT AGENDA The following motion was made: 1. 2. 3. 4. Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the Consent Calendar items be accepted with the- following correction: That item #3 be changed to read: deny application. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: None Warrant Nos. 86980 -87104 on Demand Register Summary No. 18, in total amount of $995,878.78 Ratified and Approved. Expense Check Nos. 4728 -4755 on Expense Register No. 9 in total amount of $7,180.81 Ratified and Approved. Application to File a Late Claim and Proposed Claim of John Lee, Jr., Denise, and Tisa Boston Application to File a Late Claim Denied. Request to award contract of street marking materials to the lowest bidder. Highway Marking Systems, Incorporated. Contract Awarded to Highway Marking Systems, Inc. -5- Council Minutes April 2, 1985 ~'1 5. Application for Alcohol Beverage Control License from "Fearless Clyde" (Ernest C. Wallace and Georgia Poyo) at 139 Richmond Street. Transfer of a License Type 40 (on sale beer and eating place) to a License Type 41 (on sale beer, wine and eating place) Received and Filed. 6. Request to Authorize Staff to advertise for Bids regarding the Leasing of the City's Water Rights. Present lease Terminates July 1, 1985 Authorization approved. 7. Request for Approval of Agreements for Professional Services with Anthony and Langford Architects a. Agreement for Architectural Services for the Remodel and Expansion of Fire Station No. 1, Phase II Program; b. Agreement for Architectural Services for the Development of Fire Station No. 2; C. Agreement for Architectural Services for the Civic Center Parking Structure. Agreements Approved. 8. Approval to Purchase Computer Installation Equipment Material from Nevada Western Co., single source vendor; authorization to waive the bidding procedure. Approved vendor and authorized waiving of bidding procedure. 9. Recommendation to extend a 5 year General Service Agreement with the County of Los Angeles; expires June 30, 1985. Extension Approved. 10. Request for New Chlorinator for the City Plunge and authorization to waive the bidding procedure; that $4,202.81 be appropriated from the unallocated General Fund. Funds Approved and authorized waiving of bidding procedures. 11. Request to Authorize a Closed Promotional Examination and Examination Plan for Fire Battalion Chief. Request Approved. CITY MANAGER 1. Consideration of Projects for Community Development Block Grant Funding - Follow -Up to Council Report of February 19, 1985. Ms. Joann Lombardo, Planning Department reported that the City must use the monies that are remaining (approximately $222,000) or the County of Los Angeles will reclaim the funds. A portion of the monies must be used for low and moderate income families to meet the Community Development Block Grant requirements. _:O Council Minutes April 2, 1985 Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the City appropriate the $222,820 of still uncommitted CDBG funds for community- serving handicapped improvements and other planned capital projects that may require additional funding. A brief discussion then ensued as to whether any portion the CDBG monies should be used for an elevator at the library. Council concluded that they did not have an adequate number of projects to consider. Councilman Siadek and Councilman Jacobson withdrew their motions and the concensus of Council was that the Planning Department present additional projects at the next Council meeting. CITY ATTORNEY 1. Oral Report on Environmental Protection Agency regulations held in Chemical Maufacturers Association, et. al., Petitioners vs. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. et. al, Respondents; and United States Environmenal Protection Agency, Petitioner, v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc., et. al., Respondents, regarding toxic pollutant effluent limitations promulagated under the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et. seq.) At the request of Acting City Attorney Peter M. Thorson, and with the consent of Council: item held over to the next Council meeting. He also asked for a closed session on matters of litigation. CITY CLERK None PUBLIC WORKS None NEW BUSINESS 1. With the concurrence of Council, the position of City Manager will be opened for applications from City staff either by confidential letter or by open letter of application beginning April 3, 1985 through April 8, 1985. 2. Councilwoman Synadinos indicated that parents in the community have expressed concerned about problems regarding child care. She and other members of the community met last week to discuss possible solutions. Especially child care centers for working parents. It was the concensus of Council that Councilwoman Synadinos and city staff attend the next meeting on April 8, 1985 at 3:00 P.M. -7- Council Minutes April 2, 1985 X%5 23 X65'4 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL Dick Finnell, 535 Maryland, E1 Segundo, complained about the service of Group W Cable. City Manager Jones suggested that Council consider a writ of mandate or other legal action against Group W. Also have a public hearing so that citizens complaints may be discussed. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilwoman Syndinos SECONDED and unanimous vote of Council was cast that a public hearing be called in either May or June to discuss the service of Group W Cable. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come session,the meeting was adjourned to Hall for Closed session at the hour Government Code 54956.9(a) Government Code 54956.9(b) Government Code 54957 before the Council at this the Mayor's Office of City of 9:36 P.M. John Shelton,et al vs El Segundo Pending Litigation Personnel Matters At the hour of 11:06 P.M., the Council reconvened, all- answering roll call. The meeting adjourned to Tuesday, April 9, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. APPROVED: C, I L,�L 9 Charles K. Armstrong or MZ Res ectfull st mitted, i Ronald L. Hart City Clerk Council Minutes April 2, 1985