1985 JAN 15 CC MINX'6460
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
January 15, 1985
I CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session
on Tuesday, January 15, 1985 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in
the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mark Schweiger and
flag bearers from Boy Scout Troop #773.
III INVOCATION
THE INVOCATION was delivered by Chief of Police, Clark
J. Devilbiss.
IV ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt,
Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Absent: Council Members None
V PRESENTATION
A. Letter of Commendation to Commuter Computer, Inc.
for Ridesharing Achievement
On behalf of the E1 Segundo City Council, Mayor
Armstrong read and presented a Letter of Commendation
to Commuter Computer, Inc. and the E1 Segundo
companies named, for outstanding ridesharing
achievement. The Commendation was accepted by Ms.
Kathleen Dawson, on behalf of Commuter Computer, Inc.
B. Ridesharing Achievement Awards for:
Cynthia Craig, Administrative Clerk, representing the
City, presented Ridesharing Achievement Awards to the
following companies.
1. Chevron USA, Inc. accepted by Brenda K. Smyth for
Randy Maseur.
2. Hughes EDSG accepted by Barbara Lendman.
3. Hughes Corporate accepted by Bruce Roberts.
4. Hughes Space and Communication Group accepted by
Ann Koval.
5. Xerox Corporation accepted by Mayor Armstrong for
Tanna Manford.
VI SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. At this time, the hour being 7:10 o'clock p.m.,
the Mayor declared a recess for the purpose of the
Council acting as the Board of Examiners and Appeals to
hear the continuing 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 7:20 o'clock p.m., the Council
reconvened all members being present and answering roll
call.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
PRESENTATION
1.
Public Service Award
At this time, Mayor Armstrong read and presented an
award to Marsha E. Stewart in the form of a resolution
by the E1 Segundo City Council commemorating her
outstanding public service, as a member of the Planning
Commission.
VII REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Announcement of Appointment to the Community Cable
Advisory Committee
Mayor Armstrong called for a motion to appoint Glenna
Ebaugh to the Community Cable Advisory Committee.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson
SECONDED, that Glenna Ebaugh be appointed to the
Community Cable Advisory Committee. The motion
was carried by a unanimous vote.
Mayor Armstrong suggested that Council direct staff to
begin to contact interested citizens regarding the
position on the Planning Commission, recently vacated by
Marsha E.Stewart. The Cable Television Committee and
The Board of Directors for The Senior Citizens Housing
Project will also require position appointments in the
future.
VIII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Wiley, 713 Hillcrest Street, reported on
suggestions made by the E1 Segundo Small Business
Association, addressing parking situations in the
downtown area.
Dave Jones, 287 Main Street, questioned Council as to
the status of development plans for the Velvet Turtle in
the City of E1 Segundo.
Mayor Armstrong informed Mr. Jones that it would not be
in the best interest of the Council to speak on this
issue at the present time. The reason being, a
question of litigation.
Walt Baynes, 1432 Sycamore Street, questioned Council as
to the meaning of "vested rights" as it pertains to the
development of a Velvet Turtle restaurant in the City
of E1 Segundo.
Councilwoman Synadinos commented that since the time of
the "vested rights" discussions, the City was served
with a copy of a lawsuit; Council was then advised not
to enter into any further discussions of the matter.
Mayor Armstrong stated that at the February 5, 1985
meeting of the City Council, there would be a prepared
statement addressing the issue of the Velvet Turtle.
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IX CONSENT CALENDAR
Council requested that items C. and J. be discussed
separately. Thereafter the following motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos
SECONDED, that the balance of the Consent Calendar
items be accepted as recommended. The motion was
carried unanimously.
A. Warrant Nos. 85995 - 86142 on Demand Register
Summary No. 12 in total amount of $1,157,657.80
... Ratified and Approved.
B. Expense Checks Nos. 4612 - 4660 on Expense Checks
Register No. 12 in total amount of $39,183.50
... Ratified and Approved.
D. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
November 20, 1984
... Approved as written.
E. Minutes of the Board of Examiners and Appeals
Meeting of November 20, 1984
... Approved as written.
F. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
December 4, 1984
... Approved as written.
G. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
December 18, 1984
... Approved as written.
H. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
January 2, 1985
... Approved as written.
I. Application for Alcohol Beverage Control License
from "Burgers, Etc." at 130 Main Street
... Approved as recommended.
K. Approval of Resolutions formally acknowledging the
respective employee associations as the
exclusively recognized employee organizations for
their appropriate units, as follows:
1. General Employees - California League of City
Employee Associations, Inc.
2. Police Employees - E1 Segundo Police Officers
Association
3. Fire Employees - Teamsters Public
Professional, Medical Employees' Union, Local
911
... Resolutions Adopted.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
L. Request for Waiver of Bidding Procedure for the
Purchase of Eleven (11) OPTICOM Emitter Assembly
Units, which are the only units meeting the
City's needs
... Waiver Approved and authorization to purchase
from the 3M Company, and an appropriation of
$14,045 from Account No. 26 -2632
M. Grant permission to the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District to Utilize its Existing Pressure
Reduction Station located on E1 Segundo Boulevard
to generate Electricity
... Approved as Recommended.
N. Recommendation to Adopt Resolution of Intention
and set date for Public Hearing on February 19,
1985 and to Vacate a portion of Penn Street at
Holly Avenue and the Alley in Block 65 in
connection with Senior Citizens' Housing
... Approved as Recommended.
O. Recommendation to accept Contract for Construction
of the Block Wall at Water Plant - Project No. 84-
13, Neff Contracting Company
... Approved as Recommended.
P. Recommendation to Approve Change Order No. 1 and
Accept Work for Removal and Replacement of Curb
and Sidewalk at Various Locations - Project 84 -8
... Approved as Recommended.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Minutes of the Regular Adjourned City Council
Meeting of November 14, 1984
Councilwoman Synadinos requested that proper spelling
of Mr. Mike Wyatt's name be corrected in minutes.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman
Jacobson SECONDED, that the minutes be
approved as corrected. The motion was
carried unanimously.
J. Application for Alcohol Beverage Control License
from the Southland Corporation, dba "7 -11 Store"
at 961 Main Street
Councilman Jacobson questioned staff as to the type of
zoning designated to the subject location.
City Manager Jones stated the location requires a
conditional use permit for the sale of liquor by the
drink, but it is not required for retail package sales.
Thereafter the following motion was made.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilwoman
Synadinos SECONDED that item J. of the
Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
The motion was carried unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None
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XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. City Manager
1. Recommendation to Approve Contract with
Infocomp Systems, Inc., the vendor selected
to provide, install and maintain the software
for the City's Information Systems
City Manager Jones stated that at Council's last
meeting, a contract with Hewlett- Packard was
completed for acquisition of hardware which was
scheduled for delivery in late March.
Mr. Jones presented the second half of the Contract
with Infocomp Systems, Inc. It was stated that
this part of the contract contained an agreement
that the software be provided by Infocomp Systems,
Inc. at a cost of $147,428.00, of which 25% or
$33,688 is to be paid upon signing of the
contract and the balance to be paid as each of
the software packages are implemented.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek
SECONDED, that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to
the contract with Infocomp Systems, Inc. to
provide computer software to the City as
part of the City's implementation of its
Information System Master Plan. The motion
was carried unanimously.
2. Report on annual renewal of temporary
certificate of occupancy for 111 Maryland
Street (Wyle Laboratories) and recommendation
to re -issue for one year
City Manager Jones informed Council of the
conditions on which this temporary certificate of
occupancy was issued. The conditions were stated
as follows:
1. That a temporary certificate of occupancy be
issued and re- applied for after one year;
2. That Wyle Laboratories would deliver a
certificate of deposit of $35,000 to insure
conformance with the City's parking
regulations;
3. A single site covenant agreement
tying the two parcels of land together; and
4. That Wyle Laboratories continue to
maintain the park in an acceptable manner.
City Manager Jones stated that all conditions have
been complied with. Further, the issue of whether
adequate parking has been maintained has been
reviewed by the City Department of Building and
Safety and their conclusion is there is adequate
parking available at this time. Thereafter, the
following motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson
SECONDED, that the recommendation to re -issue
for one year a renewal of temporary
certificate of occcupancy for 111 Maryland
Street (Wyle Laboratories) be approved. The
motion was carried unanimously.
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XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS (Continued)
B. Public Works
1. Recommendation to Accept Proposal and retain
Harris & Associates for the development of
Pavement Management System
Director of Public Works Glickman stated that the
subject issue is a budgeted item in the gasoline
tax account, which is limited to use for highway
related activities. Further stated was that this
pavement program would provide the City with a
computerized system of identifying priorities and
cost over an extended period of time in regards to
maintaining the street systems.
Councilman Jacobson requested that staff evaluate
the proposal, with the purchase of software, with
expectations of having the hardware in the near
future. After evaluation has been performed,
staff should return to Council with the proposal.
Staff and Council concurred with this request.
2: Request for Appropriation of Funds for the
Protection of Elevated Water Tank at 400
Lomita. Funds allocated from the Water Fund
Capital Reserve Fund
Director Glickman presented a recommendation to
appropriate funds for the protection of the
City's elevated water tank. It was stated that
the insurance carrier recommended that the water
tank be fenced.
Councilman Jacobson inquired as to the status of
two additional recommendations made by the
insurance carrier, which were in regards to exit
lighting, and emergency lighting at the
Recreation Park Clubhouse; the reason for
requesting that the bidding procedure be waived.
City Manager Jones informed Council that the
Safety Committee and Director of The Water Division
are investigating these issues.
Councilman Jacobson inquired if prices had been
checked and if an informal quote had been
received.
Director Glickman responded that an informal quote
had been received by staff, in late November.
Councilman Jacobson expressed concern that just
one source had been consulted.
Councilwoman Synadinos expressed concern regarding
not going into public bid for the purchase of the
protective fence. She stated she was supportive
of the fence construction but also felt the City's
bidding procedure principles should be followed.
Councilman Jacobson requested that Staff
investigate the possibility of purchasing the
subject item for less money.
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XII REPORTS OF OFFFICERS (Continued)
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson
SECONDED, that funds in the amount of
$2,850.00 be appropriated from the Water Fund
for a ten foot chain link fence with three
strands of barbed wire. It is also
recommended that the normal bid procedure
be waived (because of time elapsed since the
receipt of letter dated August 15, 1984), and
City Council authorize staff to arrange for
the installation. The motion was carried by
the following vote.
Ayes: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt,
Siadek and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Council Member Synadinos
Absent: Council Members None
3. Recommendation to Approve Change Orders No. 1
and 2 and Accept Work for Widening of E1
Segundo Boulevard between Aviation and I -405
Freeway Ramp and Request for Additional
Appropriation - Project No. 81 -14
Director Glickman advised that subject contract,
for widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard between
Aviation and I -405 Freeway Ramp had been completed
on September 26, 1984 by Sully Miller Contracting
Company and that justification for additional
costs and time extensions have been reviewed and
found to be satisfactory. It was recommended that
the Change Orders be approved and the work
accepted.
Further stated, the cost of the subject project is
shared with the Los Angeles County Road Department.
Director Glickman stated that the Los Angeles
County Road Department would be billed for their
share of the cost following final payment to the
contractors. The final payment amounts to
$44,700.00.
Councilman Siadek expressed a preference to have
the Air Force share in the expense of the subject
Change Orders.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman
Schuldt SECONDED, that the following motion
be approved:
1. Accept the contract for the widening of
E1 Segundo Boulevard between Aviation
Boulevard and the I -405 Freeway Ramp
as completed as of September 26, 1984.
2. Approve Change Orders 1 and 2 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the
documents and City Clerk to attest.
3. Appropriate an additional $44,700.00 in
unappropriated Gas Tax Funds to the
project.
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XIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The motion was carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt,
Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Council Members Siadek
Absent: Council Members None
A. Adoption of Ordinance introduced December 18,
1984, extending the Interim C -M (Commercial
Manufacturing) Zoning Designation in the M -1
(Light Manufacturing) Zone known as Sleepy
(Smokey) Hollow
City Attorney Dolley presented subject ordinance,
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1067
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1038,
WHICH SAID ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR INTERIM ZONING
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE M -1 ZONE IN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of
said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, Councilman
Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED, that said
ordinance be adopted. The motion was carried
unanimously.
B. Adoption of Ordinance introduced December 18,
1984, amending Chapter 20.54 of the E1 Segundo
Municipal Code, relating to On -Site Parking and
Loading Standards
City Attorney Dolley presented subject ordinance,
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1068
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHAPTER 20.54 (ON -SITE
PARKING AND LOADING)
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of
said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, Councilwoman
Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED, that said
ordinance be adopted. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt,
Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Council Member Siadek
Absent: Council Members None
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XIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
At this time, Attorney Dolley presented before Council
new legislation relating to the Brown Act. He stated
that when Council goes into closed session, it will now
be required to announce what section of the State Code
the closed session is being held under and also to
announce, if there is a case filed,the name of the
case.
City Attorney Dolley recommended that Council go into
closed session concerning the following items:
Government Code §54956.9 - RIGHT TO BE IN CLOSED
SESSION IN DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO INITIATE
LITIGATION - , and
Government Code §54956.9 - FILE CASE - SHELTON
VS EL SEGUNDO - .
Council concurred with this request and agreed to
adjourn to Closed Session.
XIV NEW BUSINESS
Hyperion Treatment Plant
Councilman Siadek expressed concern with the odor
emanating from the Hyperion Treatment Plant. It was
recommmended that a formal complaint be made to the
proper authorities. Following discussion the following
motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Mayor Armstrong SECONDED,
that Council request City Attorney Dolley to
research legal action regarding unpleasant odors
emitting from waste treatment plants. The motion
was carried unanimously.
Chevron Land Development - Potential Use of Golf Course
Councilman Schuldt informed council of the intention of
Chevron Land Development to utilize the golf course
and the surrounding area. Councilman Schuldt stated
that he feels the golf course is a vital part of the
community and he has written a letter in opposition to
the potential use of the E1 Segundo Golf Course to
Mr. Foster in San Francisco, a representative of
Chevron Land Development.
Senate Bill No. 46
Councilwoman Synadinos stated that this bill concerns
the witnesses in the Manhattan Beach McMartin Case. It
was reported that the bill was defeated but will be
brought up again next week. Councilwoman Synadinos
requested that the Council join with Hermosa and
Manhattan Beach and endorse the passing of this bill.
Thereafter the following motion was made.
The time being 8:35 o'clock p.m., Mayor Armstrong left
the Council Chambers.
Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Siadek
SECONDED, that Council speak in favor of Senate
Bill No. 46 and its companion bill. The motion
was unanimously carried.
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The time being 8:40 o'clock p.m., Mayor Armstrong
entered the Council Chambers.
Tax Overide Pension Costs
Councilwoman Synadinos referred to a letter received
from City Manager Jones and questioned the status of
the subject item.
City Manager Jones responded that the communication
related to AB 377 that was passed in 1983 and it placed
a moratorium on the levy of overide of property taxes
for pension purposes. The moratorium expires July 1,
1985 and the League of Cities is considering a proposal
on a bill coming before the League Board of Directors
on January 25. The proposal would continue the
moratorium on the levy of that tax overide for those
cities that have never levied since 1968.
Council and staff expressed favor to the continuation
of the moratorium.
ORAL DISCUSSION
APPROVED:
Pete Charland, expressed thanks to the Council and City
residents for support he received during his illness.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 8:47 o'clock p.m., the Council adjourned
to the Mayor's Office for a closed session.
Government Code - §54956.9C - RIGHT TO BE IN
CLOSED SESSION IN DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO
INITIATE LITIGATION.
Government Code - §54956.9A - FILE CASE - SHELTON
VS EL SEGUNDO.
At the hour of 9:43 o'clock p.m., the Council
reconvened, all members answering roll call. The
meeting adjourned at 9:45 o'clock p.m.
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Ronald L. Hart
City Clerk
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