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1985 JUN 04 CC MIN - 36MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 1985 CALL TO ORDER was made by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 4, 1985, in the Council Chambers of E1 Segundo City Hall. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Minutes Secretary, CarolAnn Peterson. INVOCATION was given by Father Duval, St. Michael's Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL was taken by City Clerk Hart: Councilman Jacobson - present Councilman Schuldt - present Councilman Siadek - present Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos - present Mayor Armstrong - present PRESENTATIONS Councilman Siadek presented to Kemer Brett a Proclamation recognizing the E1 Segundo High School Baseball Team. COUNCIL MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 1985 were approved as written. 2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of May 21, 1985 were approved as written. 3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 21, 1985 were approved as written. 4. Minute Action Follow -up of Open Items Dated June 13, 1985 was received and filed. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Announcement of the Senior Citizen Housing Board of Directors: Leonard Crosby, John Allman, Joan Combs, Ara Avak, Christine Sherrill, William Busick and Charles La Fleur 2. Report of the Selection of Recreation and Parks Commissioners: Adrian Thornberry and Robert Drean 3. Mayor Armstrong indicated that he had attended a workshop sponsored by Southern California Edison. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN I. Letter received from Mr. Will Parrish, 754 California Street, E1 Segundo, regarding favoring Alternative #1 of the Traffic Study - received and filed. 2. Letter from Mrs. Nellie Barmore, 313 W. Maple Ave., E1 Segundo, regarding airport noise, received and filed. PUBLIC COMM"ICATIONS - ORAL 1. Nancy K. Taylor, 1047 N. Crescent Heights, Los Angeles, requested the Council write a letter of protest to the City of Los Angeles opposing an extension to Hyperion. She said the response was needed by June 7, 1985. City Manager, at the direction of Council, will consult with the City Attorney, as to the propriety of a response. 2. James Farkus, 1641 Maple, E1 Segundo, encouraged Council to respond regarding Hyperion. 3. Ruth Bixler, 733 W. Pine, El Segundo, also expressed disfavor regarding Hyperion. CONSENT AGENDA Item 5, at the request of Councilwoman Synadinos was withdrawn as a Call Item. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the remaining Consent Agenda items be acted upon as recommended. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. 1. Warrant Nos. 87724 - 87855 on Demand Register Summary No. 22 in total amount of $1,035,502.78 Ratified and approved. 2. Expense Check Nos. 4793 - 4821 on Expense Check Register No. 11 in total amount of $8,199.12 Ratified and approved. 3. Application of the Southern California Edison Company (No. 85 -05 -055) for Authority to change its Energy Cost Adjustment Billing Factors to reflect payments made pursuant to a lawsuit relating to Edison's long -term low sulfur fuel oil contract with Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. Received and filed. 4. Request to adopt Resolution adopting Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction 1985 Edition and Standard Plans for Public Works Construction 1985 Edition. Resolution adopted. 6. Request to adopt Resolution Approving Parcel Map No. 16543 -4 parcels Southeast corner Sepulveda and Mariposa- Overton Moore and Associates. Resolution adopted. 7. Minutes of the Board of Examiners and Appeals of May 21, 1985. Received and filed. -2- Council Minutes June 4, 1985 X655 7 X6558 8. Request approval of Specifications and Contract Documents for Alarm Installation and Maintenance and Authorization to publish notice inviting bids. Specifications and authorization to publish notice inviting bids approved. 9. Request to grant Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a second year extension of 5 joined temporary trailers located at Chevron Refinery, Coord. 16 -B, 324 W. E1 Segundo Blvd. Permit will expire 6- 30 -85; extension will be through 6 -30- 86. Extension approved. 10. Request to grant Hughes Aircraft Company, a second year extension of 2 temporary trailers located at 2000 E. E1 Segundo Blvd. Permit will expire 8 -1 -85; extension will be through 8 -1 -86. Extension approved. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Request to approve Change Order No. 2 and accept the work for upgrading restrooms for the Handicapped at various government buildings - Project No. 84 -11. Discussion ensued at to why several items for this project were custom made and not standard. Director of Public Works Glickman indicated that this was to retrofit existing facilities. Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED, to approve change order and accept the work. Motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER 1. Request Participation in Extension of Los Angeles County Transportation Commission ( LACTC) Environmental Study Regarding Light Rail. City Manager Romaniello stated that the present light rail EIR extends south only to E1 Segundo Boulevard, but it was desirable that an extension to Manhattan Beach Boulevard be considered. However, LACTC did not have the necessary funds for the additional study. Discussion ensued why this matter had not been given for review to the Prop "A "Committee. Mr. Romaniello stated that there was an immediate deadline for LACTC to meet in order to finalize their contract on the EIR. Each City would pay its equal share of the $40,000.00 - E1 Segundo's share will be $3,000.00 instead of the $8,000.00 indicated. Councilwoman Synadinos stated that she wanted such matters referred to the Prop "A" Committee. -3- Council Minutes June 4, 1985 Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED, that the City approve participation and appropriate $3,000.00 from Prop "A" funds, and at the City Manager's discretion meet the fair share amount up to $8000.00. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilwoman Synadinos 2. Report on the Installation of Bus Stop Improvements within the City. Assistant City Manager Fred Weiner stated that the City had contracted with Shelter Media to provide bus shelters throughout the City, which consisted of 35 bus benches /16 concrete pads, 8 non - advertising bus shelters and 24 advertising bus shelters. As of this date, Shelter Media had not commenced installation - but had requested that the City Council authorize installation of the 8 non - advertising shelters, which will be installed around October of this year. Shelter Media indicated that the 24 advertising shelters will be completed sometime in December of this year. Mr. John Hall, Director of Operations for Shelter Media stated that a downturn in advertisers had made it difficult to complete work. However, at this time Shelter Media is at the limit of advertisers needed to complete the installation. Councilman Siadek did not think that Shelter Media has been acting in good faith. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED, that Shelter Media be allowed to renew their Faithful Performance Bond (through October 31, 1985) and refer to the City Attorney to recoup damages in the event of any default in full performance by October 31, 1985. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilman Siadek NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTOYHET 1. E1 Segundo vs The City of Los Angeles City Attorney Dolley indicated that the lawsuit against LAX had been continued due to the illness of the judge, and would keep Council informed of any update. 2. Consideration of a Resolution Specifying Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. City Attorney Dolley gave background regarding discussion with Director of Planning, Ms. Harris, on category and ministerial exemptions. Discussion ensued regarding R -3, R -1 and changes in square footage listed in the resolution. After a lengthy discussion regarding procedures, it was the concensus of Council that this matter be continued in a timely fashion, for further discussion and revision. -4- Council Minutes June 4, 1985 X6569 REM BUSINESS - PUBLIC OOYLS 1. Implementation Report of The Neighborhood Traffic Management Study - Greer & Company - Alternative #1. Director of Public Work, Bill Glickman, reported on-the current status of the project. It was staff's recommendation that there be divertors on Walnut at Washington, and on Maple at Washington, cul -de -sac California at Acacia alley, and a stop sign at California and Palm. It was also the recommendation of staff that the implementation be on a temporary basis (6 months) and that completion would be approximately mid -July, and cost $9000.00 Mayor Armstrong invited public input. Judy Neville, 1133 E. Acacia, E1 Segundo, indicated that there were two problems - traffic and parking and both should be addressed as a whole package. Bill Ehrhart, 1406 E. Walnut, E1 Segundo, recommended the 2 hours parking and that additional measures could be added later. He also stated that there be sufficient notification to residents and employers regarding the implementation of restricted parking regulations. Donald Smith, Director - Space and Communications Group, Hughes, indicated that Hughes would have no problems with Alternative #1 and that they would do their best to see that all employees were notified and that rules were complied with to avoid traffic and parking problems. Thomas Jolly, 327 Whiting, E1 Segundo, said that he would like 1 hour parking all over town since parking and traffic were City -wide problems. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the adoption of staff's recommendation on traffic be implemented with ample notification to residents and employers. Motion carried with the following vote: - Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Noes: None Discussion then ensued regarding the various alternatives for the parking problems. Marie Durkos, 817 Virginia, E1 Segundo, said that permit parking would be a problem for visitors. Katy Manson, 341 Concord, E1 Segundo, stated that the permit parking worked in the City of San Francisco. Judy Neville, 1133 E. Acacia, E1 Segundo, indicated that without permits, there could be a problem for motor homes. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED, that a questionniare be delivered to citizens in the study area regarding a 2 hour parking limit with permit parking for residents if 55% of the residents of a given block favored it. Councilman Siadek stated he did not feel this was the time for parking restrictions. Councilwoman Synadinos favored a ban on parking for 2 hours. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilmembers Siadek and Synadinos Council directed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary enabling resolutions. Council recessed at 10:07 P.M. and reconvened at 10:17 P.M. with City Clerk Hart taking roll call: Councilman Jacobson - present Councilman Schuldt - present Councilman Siadek - present Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos- present Mayor Armstrong - present Councilwoman Synadinos made a motion that we implement the traffic undulations of the traffic study. The motion died for lack of a second. -5- Council Minutes June 4, 1985 2. Report on Sewer Assessment District No. 73. Director of Public Works Glickman brought Council up -to -date which encompasses the area bounded by Sepulveda on the west, E1 Segundo Boulevard on the south, Nash Street on the east, and a line half between Grand and Mariposa on the north. The district was being considered to divert the sewage flow which enters into the Hyperion Treatment Plant and to divert to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District's System. Proceedings were suspended when Prudential and LAX Business Center were not interested. At this time Prudential has filed a parcel map - and in connection with that Staff feels the City will receive compliance on the sewer assessment. Due to possible litigation, it was decided that this matter should be referred to Closed Session. 3. Request to approve Change Order No. 1 for the construction of Storm Drain Pumping Plant No. 19 at E1 Segundo Blvd. and Standard Street - Project No. 82 -23A. Director of Public Works, Bill Glickman, stated that the pump currently in operation is not sufficient to handle the water in the catch basins. The intake pipe in the retention basis is covered with a mesh screen which is constantly covered with leaves. It was recommended by the consultant that a new pump (in compliance with OSHA) be installed and a nightlight be installed. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED, to approve Change Order No. 1 and to transfer the additional funds of $77,201.67 from the Capital Improvement Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Noes: None FURTHER HEY BUSINESS - None GOOD OF THE ORDER - None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL Bryan Allen, 3142 Drew St., Los Angeles, indicated that he would like to the City to consider the other alternatives (D or E) on the light rail issue. CLOSED SESSION - The meeting was adjourned to the Mayor's Office in City Hall for Closed Session at 11:01 P.M. Government Code 54957 Personnel Matter Government Code 54956.9 Exposure to Possible Litigation At 12:17 A.M. the Council reconvened in the Council Chambers, with the following roll call: Councilman Jacobson - present Councilman Schuldt - present Councilman Siadek - present Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos- present Mayor Armstrong - present -6- Council Minutes June 4, 1985 X6»61 X ii56ti The following actions were taken: 1. Councilman Siadek MOVED and Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED that Public Works be directed to proceed with establishing Sewer Asssesment District No. 73 and have the promissory notes extended six months. The motion was duly PASSED AND CARRIED BY AN UNANIMOUS VOTE. 2. City Attorney Dolley presented subject resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA MODIFYING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS AND POSITIONS AND RESPECTIVE SALARY RANGES OF SECTION 1A2.040 OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, MANAGEMENT - CONFIDENTIAL SERIES. which title was read. Councilman Siadek MOVED and Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED that further reading be waived and the resolution be adopted. The motion was duly PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. City Attorney Dolley presented subject urgency ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA , AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHAPTER 2.28 (PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM) which title was read. i Councilman Siadek MOVED and Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED that further reading be waived and the resolution be adopted. The motion was duly PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4. City Attorney Dolley presented the same ordinance on a normal basis, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CHAPTER 2.28 (PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM) which title was read. Councilman Siadek MOVED and Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED that further reading be waived. The motion was PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. The ordinance was introduced by Councilman Siadek. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session the meeting was adjourned at 12:19 A.M. Ronald L. Har City Clerk APPROVED: I Charles K. Afm�stro or —� -7-