1985 APR 16 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 16, 1985
CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on
Tuesday, April 16, 1985, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of
the E1 Segundo City Hall.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The E1 Segundo Police Department Color Guard presented the
colors.
The pledge was led by Police Chief Clark Devilbiss.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by the Director of Building and Safety
McKinley Dalgleish.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS
Councilman Schuldt presented a Proclamation to retiring City
Manager Arthur Jones declaring April 25, 1985 as Art Jones' Day.
Mr. Jones thanked the Council for this honor and thanked staff
for their assistance over the years.
Ms. Leah Jeffries, representing Supervisor Deane Dana's Office,
presented City Manager Jones with a Resolution thanking him for
his years of service to the City of E1 Segundo.
Councilwoman Synadinos presented to Ms. Heidi Davidson, Junior
Women's Club President, a Proclamation declaring April 21 -27,
1985 as Women's Club and Junior Women's Club Week.
Mayor Armstrong presented a Resolution to Basketball Coach Paul
Landreaux and the E1 Camino Basketball Warriors in recognition
of their State Championship.
COUNCIL MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of
March 27, 1985 were approved as written.
2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of
April 2, 1985 were approved as corrected.
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3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 2,
1985 were approved as written
4. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of
April 9, 1985 were approved as corrected.
5. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of
April 12, 1985 were approved as written.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Report of Greer & Associates on the Neighborhood Traffic
Management Study ( Mariposa- Center - Imperial - Sepulveda
Bounded Area)
Director of Planning Nicholas Romaniello indicated that
staff had reviewed their final report with the Planning
Commission and based on this review had forwarded a letter
of recommendation to the Council. The letter of
recommendation was signed by the Planning Commission.
The staff report included a review of the report submitted
from the consultant, and reflected the feelings of the
meetings held by Greer & Associates with citizens. It was
therefore the recommendation of staff and the Planning
Commission that if the Council implements any part of the
traffic study, they should adopt Alternative #1 on an
interim basis (cul de sacing California Street).
Discussion ensued regarding the traffic problem and the
advantages and disadvantages of cul de sacing California
Street at Acacia Street.
Mayor Armstrong invited the public present to comment.
Bill Ayer, 1200 E. Acacia, E1 Segundo, stated that he would
have liked to have seen more alternatives offered. He
stated concern about the parking problems caused by the
hotel workers, and for the safety of the children in the
area during the evening rush hour traffic.
Walt Baynes, 1432 E. Sycamore, E1 Segundo, stated concern
with the impact of traffic on other streets if California
was cul de sated.
Bill Erhardt, 1406 E. Walnut, E1 Segundo, stated that the
Council should develop a variation on Alternative #1, and
was concerned about the traffic going through town to reach
Imperial and Pershing.
Judy Neville, 1133 E. Acacia, E1 Segundo, wanted California
Street to be cul de saced for the safety of the children;
Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED,
that Council schedule a public hearing and that staff
evaluate Alternative #1 and report back to Council.
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
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2. Status Report on Recruitment for Senior Citizen Housing
Board of Directors.
City Manager Jones stated the deadline for submitting
applications was 5:00 P.M., April 16, 1985 and 13
applications had been received.
It was the concensus of Council that 13 applications were
sufficient and that interviews could be scheduled. The
Mayor requested Eileen Hunter, Administrative Secretary, to
coordinate the scheduling.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — WRITTEN
1. Dennis Martin - Letter to City Council was received and
filed.
2. Letter from the City of Chula Vista regarding "deep pocket"
lawsuits was received and filed.
Council requested that a letter be sent indicating that
they already had taken a stand to support this issue and
to thank Chula Vista for their concern.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — ORAL
Dennis Martin, 836 E. Grand, E1 Segundo, requested a public
hearing on the budget and a copy of the finance statement to
update the Economic Base Study.
Katy Manson, 341 Concord, E1 Segundo, expressed her disfavor of
Mr. Martin's comments.
Gary Wallace, 516 Oregon, E1 Segundo, stated that the City should
not take the word of hired consultants,and that public hearings
should be held with more staff involvement.
Frank Wong, 435 Valley, E1 Segundo, stated that Cal Trans was
taking advantage of the City regarding the right -of -way on
Imperial Strip that the City was selling. He opposed the sale.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following motion was made:
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED,
that the Consent Agenda items be acted upon as recommended.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
1. Warrant Nos. 87105 -87341 on Demand Register Summary No. 19
in total amount of $1,177,219.48
Ratified and Approved.
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2. Request to Reject Bid of Vanguard Communications and
Construction, for E.O.C. Radio Equipment and Installation
and authorize for re- bidding at a later date.
Bid rejected and Authorization Approved for re- bidding.
3. Request for Contract Extension with Alarm Systems and
Communications, Inc. (regulates the maintenance of the
Varitech Silent Alarm System), and authorization to
advertise for bids.
Month to Month Contract Extension Granted and
Authorization Approved for advertising for bids.
4. Minutes of the Board of Examiners and Appeals of April 2,
1985.
Received and Filed.
5. Request to Approve Assignment of Obligation in Connection
with Sewer Assessment District No. 73- Sepulveda Properties,
Inc., to Continental Grand Associates and Sepulveda
Properties Inc. to Grand Way Partnership.
Assignment of Obligation Approved.
6. Request to Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize
Staff to Advertise for Bids for Miscellaneous Water System
Improvements: Project No. PW 84 -6.
Plans and Specifications and Authorization for Staff to
Advertise for Bids Approved.
7. Accept Lowest Bid for Duress Alarms (to be placed
throughout the City for Employees Protection) from API
Alarm Systems.
Contract Awarded to API Alarms.
8. Report on Vehicle Propane and Building Electric Energy
Saving Programs.
Received and Filed.
9. Request Authorization to Seek Proposals for Worker's
Compensation - Self Insurance Claim Administration.
Acceptance of Proposals Authorized.
10. Request Approval of Jurisdictional Agreement with County of
Los Angeles for the Resurfacing of Aviation Boulevard
between 116th Street and 124th Street.
Jurisdictional Agreement Approved and Resolution
Adopted.
11. Recommendation to Oppose Senate Bill 1398 (Dills) Mandating
Compulsory and Binding Arbitration in Regards to Resolving
Labor Disputes with Police and Fire-Safety Employees.
Opposed.
12. Request from the Recreation and Parks Department for
Approval to Make Application to The Block Grant Program
Provided for by The Roberti Z'berg Urban Open Space Act.
Resolution to Apply for Grant Approved.
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CI ?Y MANAGER
1. Consideration of Projects for Community Development Block
Grant Funding - Follow -up to Council Report of April 2,
1985
Presentation by Joann Lombardo, Planning Department
regarding uses of CDBG money (approximately $222,000). She
indicated that were two categories for use of the money: 1)
Projects Benefiting the Low /Moderate Income - Handicapped
and /or Elderly; 2) Projects with a Community -Wide Benefit.
She stated that money had to be used (approximately $95,040)
on category 1 before funds could be expended on category 2.
However, all the money could be expended on categoy 1. Ms.
Lombardo stated that she needed approval from the Council in
order to comply with the June 30, 1985 deadline.
Discussion ensued from Council as to which projects they
would prefer from both categories.
Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED,
that under category 1, approximately $70,000 be spent for
construction of handicapped restroom facilities and an
elevator at the Public Library. Any remaining funds for
this category would be used for Handyworker/ Weatherization
Projects.
The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos,
and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Councilmember Siadek
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED,
that under category 2, approximately $85,000 be spent for
refurbishing the City Clubhouse. With remaining funds to be
spent for downtown improvements. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
At the hour of 9:10 P.M. Council recessed for 10 minutes.
At 9:23 P.M. Council reconvened with the following answering
roll call:
Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Absent: None
2. Consideration of Proposed Sale of Right -of -Way on Imperial
Strip (Imperial at California Street) for Street Relocation
Related to the I -105 Freeway to Caltrans.
City Manager Jones stated that when Caltrans begins
construction on the freeway, they will close the existing
connection of California Street to Imperial Highway.
Therefore, to have an intersection on Imperial
it is necessary to move the intersection further west so it
will be the appropriate distance from the freeway ramps.
Based on the configuration of a new intersection connection,
Caltrans made an offer to purchase the 1.59 acres of right -
of -way.
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3.
This property has 11 lots and is designated as open space
and has conditions that restricts any development on the
property. Caltrans would be spending money for the
reconstruction as well as paying the City for this right -of-
way.
By Council consensus it was agreed to discuss this matter
in Closed Session.
Report on the Status of Cable T.V. Problems Under Group W
Franchise and Request Scheduled Date for a Public Hearing.
City Manager Jones stated that since the last council
meeting Council had received a listing of complaints from
staff that had occurred over the past several months. It was
the recommendation of staff that Council give notice and
hold a public hearing June 25, 1985 and a questionnaire be
sent to residents along with the summer recreation
brochures asking for input as to the level of Group W
Service.
Council approved the recommendation of staff and confirmed
the public hearing date.
4. Presentation of Proposal for Installing Photovoltaic
Electric Energy Systems for the Police Department and City
Hall (Civic Center).
City Manager Jones asked that Council approve in concept the
idea of taking bids for a project that would install
photovoltaic energy cells on the Civic Center Buildings for
the development of electrical energy use. The system would
he installed by a private company who would sell the
electricity to the City at a discount of at least 20% below
the rates of the Southern California Edison Company. The
City would lease the space on the City Hall roof for the
installation with stipulations to protect the buildings
from damage and require the company to provide all the
maintenance of the system.
Mr. Howard Kraye, Conserdyne Corporation, stated that his
company would offer a 5 year equipment and maintenance lease
to the City with an extension option. Mr. Kraye also gave
an explanation of how electricity is sold back to the
Southern California Edison Company.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED, that
the City approve in concept and authorize acceptance of
bids. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Councilmembers None
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CITY ATTORNEY
1. Oral Report on Environmental Protection Agency Regulations
held in Chemical Manufacturers Association, et. al.,
Petitioners v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. et.
al., Respondents; and United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Petitioner, v. Natural Resources Defense
Council Inc., et. al., Respondents, Regarding Toxic
Pollutant Effluent Limitations Promulgated Under the Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.)
City Attorney Dolley stated this act provided for certain
effluents limitations and categories to be established. The
Environmental Protection Agency could not easily categorize
toxics and effluents, so a variant procedure was developed.
If a given industry could show that their operations were
fundamentally different than the established categories,a
variance would be granted from the standards. The Supreme
Court then concurred that this was an acceptable procedure.
Attorney Dolley recommended that the City oppose this action
and that a letter be sent to the City's Congressional
Representative stating such opposition.
It was the concensus of Council that the City Attorney
draft a letter opposing the regulatory body
having such authority and expressing to Congress that the
laws should be more defined.
2. Consideration of an Ordinance of the City Council amendng
Title 1 (General Provisions) of the E1 Segundo Municipal
Code, Increase Maximum Fine for Misdemeanor to $1,000.
City Attorney Dolley presented subject ordinance, Relating
to Chapter 1.12 ( Penalties for Code Violation),entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
AMENDING CHAPTER 1.12 OF
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR
which title was read.
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
CODE VIOLATIONS.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Council Jacobson SECONDED that
this ordinance be introduced. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson,Schuldt,Siadek,
Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong.
Noes: None
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1. Minute Action Follow -Up of Open Items.
The Minute Action Follow -up was received and filed.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Request for Contract Extension with South Bay Sweeping
Company for Street Sweeping Services.
Director of Public Works Glickman requested that the City
extend the street sweeping services from South Bay Sweeping
Company. They have been contracted with the City since
1979.
Discussion ensued regarding the procedures of going out to
bid and the increase of costs over the next few years.
Councilman Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED, that
the contract be extended with South Bay Sweeping Company.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Schuldt, Siadek and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: Councilmembers Jacobson and Synadinos
2. Approve Lease Agreement with Trust Services of America, for
Temporary Fire Station #1 Site.
Director of Public Works Glickman recommended approval of a
lease agreement with Trust Services of America for the
temporary use of property at the southwest corner of
Standard Street and Grand Avenue.
Councilman Siadek ?.COVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED that
this be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek,
Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
NEW BUSINESS
Councilwoman Synadinos referred to the League of California
Cities bulletin stating that there were several issues
important to the City,and requested that letters be sent
to the Committees that are evaluating these issues.
1. That cable franchise fees be given to a foundation and
be used in the community- AB 1372 and SB683.
2. Elimination of City property tax which is now in the
State Appropriations Committee .
3. A proposal by the State which would require that the
City pay the County for administering property tax -
SB582.
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4. Presley and Robertson have introduced bills which would
eliminate the ability to sue an airport for violating
noise standards.
It was the concensus of Council that letters be sent regarding
the Council's position on each of these issues.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Armstrong announced that the Planning Commission meetings
will be televised live and on the following morning at 10:00 A.M.
on a six month trial basis.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL
Walt Baynes, 1432 E. Sycamore, E1 Segundo, felt that Group W was
getting worse and was glad the Council was holding a public
hearing.
Frank Wong, 435 Valley, E1 Segundo, again confirmed his
opposition to Caltrans having the right -of -way at Imperial
Strip.
CLOSED SESSION
No other business appearing to come before Council at this
session, the meeting was adjourned to the Mayor's Office of City
Hall for Closed Session at the hour of 10:15 P.M.
Government Code 54956.9(a)
Government Code 54956.9(b)
Government Code 54956.9(c)
Government Code 54957
Shelton vs. City of E1
Segundo
City of E1 Segundo vs.
City of Los Angeles
Litigation
Exposure to Possible
Litigation
Personnel Matter
At the hour of 10:35 P.M.the Council reconvened in the Council
Chambers, and all answered roll call.
Councilman Schuldt MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED, that
the City sell the right -of -way to Caltrans. The motion carried
with the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson,
Schuldt,Siadek, Synadinos, and
Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
City Attorney Dolley presented subject ordinance, Relating to
Chapter 2.04 (City Manager), entitled:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION
AND PERSONNEL) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY MANAGER).
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which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading
of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, Councilman Jacobson
MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED, that said ordinance be
adopted. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson,Siadek,
Schuldt,Synadinos, and Mayor
Armstrong.
Noes: None
No other business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Mrs. Ellen
Friedkin, 35 year resident of El Segundo. The meeting adjourned
at 10:40 P.M.
APPROVED:
Charles K. Armstron Mayor
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Ronald L. Hart
City Clerk