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1985 MAR 05 CC MIN6494
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 1985
I CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session
on Tuesday, March 5, 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 Eagle Scout,
Michael Witney, Troop #772.
III INVOCATION
THE INVOCATION was delivered by Bishop James Whitney,
of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.
IV ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt,
Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong
Absent: Councilmembers None
V PRESENTATION
A. Proclamation declaring the week of April 15 -20,
1985 as EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
Mayor Armstrong read and presented the proclamation
which was accepted by Lt. Dave Johnson, Assistant
Director of Emergency Services of the E1 Segundo Police
Department.
B. Proclamation declaring the month of March 1985
as SELECTIVE SERVICE MONTH
Councilman Siadek read and presented the proclamation
which was accepted by Ms. Maria Sanchez, Selective
Service volunteer.
VI SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Hydrocarbon Vapor Migration
Mr. Norm LeRoy, Manager of Chevron Environmental
Affairs, reported that drilling of all wells had been
completed and there was no blockage of streets or
disturbance to the public.
Mr. LeRoy stated, that eight water wells were drilled,
four showed hydrocarbon vapors and the balance showed
dry holes. High concentrations of vapor were found on
E1 Segundo Boulevard between Sheldon and Main Street.
Reports concerning the status of tests performed
concerning this issue, will be submitted to Council for
review.
Mr. LeRoy stated there were no new problems. Two
incinerators have been ordered. One would be used in
the Arena /Franklin area and the other will be used in
the Manhattan Beach area. Further, mitigation of the
hydrocarbon vapors in the Arena /Franklin area, are
expected to begin June 1. Mr. LeRoy will return to
Council in two weeks with a more complete report.
VII
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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1. Recreation and Parks Commission: Resolution No.
3.2 of the Recreation and Parks Commission was
presented to the City Council recommending the
continued existence and operation of the E1 Segundo
Golf Course, Driving Range, Sports Equipment Store
and Snack Bar.
Kitt Walsh, Recreation and Parks Commission, reported
the Commission felt a resolution was necessary because
of the impact that closing the El Segundo Golf Course
would have on the recreational facilities within the
City. The amount of people using the golf course and
its facilities, total 80 -120 thousand per year. Council
mutually agreed with the Recreation and Parks
Commission's recommendation to introduce a resolution
for the continued existence and operation of the E1
Segundo Golf Course, driving range, sports equipment
store and snack bar.
Mayor Armstrong stated that the recommendation would be
received and filed.
2. Community Cable Advisory Committee: Compliance to
a new State Law, Senate Bill No. 1403, effective
January 1, 1985, that requires that a video
recording medium of a city government meeting must
be retained for at least 90 days after that
meeting.
City Manager Jones reported that the City's current
policy, is to retain video recordings of City Council
meetings for 30 days.
Thereafter, the following motion was made:
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson
SECONDED, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3299
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO AVAILABILITY FOR
DUPLICATION OF VIDEOTAPES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3279
which was read, be adopted.
The motion was unanimously carried.
3. Community Cable Advisory Committee: Ratification
of the Political Policies Programming and the
Sponsorship Guidelines as approved by the
Community Cable Advisory Committee on February 13,
1985.
City Manager Jones reported that the Committee had
submitted a recommendation to modify their policy on
advertising of. political programming.
Council requested that this item be scheduled for the
joint meeting to be held with the Community Cable
Advisory Committee, and subsequently put on the
Council's agenda for their first meeting in April.
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VIII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, inquired as to
the status of his request to perform a survey of City
employees, concerning a smoking ban in the offices and
City Council Chamber.
City Manager Jones stated that the survey had been
designed, typed in a first draft and should be
completed and distributed by the end of next week.
IX CONSENT CALENDAR
City Clerk Hart requested that item C. be discussed
separately. Thereafter, the following motion was made:
Councilwoman Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Schuldt
SECONDED that the balance of the Consent Calendar
items be accepted as recommended. The motion was
carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt,
Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Abstain: Councilman Siadek
A. Warrant Nos. 86649 - 86807 on Demand Register
Summary No. 16 in total amount of $1,174,147.26
... Ratified and Approved.
B. Expense Check Nos. 4694 - 4727 on Expense Check
Register No. 8 in the total amount of $16,788.13
... Ratified and Approved.
D. Request from Chevron U.S.A. for 2nd year(to March
11,1986) extension of two -unit temporary trailer
complex, located at 324 W. E1 Segundo Blvd.,
Refinery Coordinate 16 -B, Permit P.C.A. - 525
... Approved.
E. Consideration and Review of the only bid received
(Duress Alarm System) which would provide an alarm
button at various city locations to alert the
Police Department of potential employee danger.
... Bid Rejected and Rebidding Authorized
F. Consideration and Review of the three lowest bids
received for custodial maintenance services for
recreation buildings and the maintenance facility.
Bids for consideration: Ace Maintenance,
Guaranteed Maintenance, and Professional
Janitorial Service.
Two Lowest Bids Rejected and Contract Awarded
to Third Lowest Bidder, Professional Janitorial
Service.
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IX CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
G. Designation of Lt. Dave Johnson as the Assistant
Director of Emergency Services.
... Consent to Designation
H. Application for Alcohol Beverage Control License
from the M &I Cutting Board Restaurant at 2222 E.
Imperial Highway.
... Received and Filed.
I. Request to approve leave without pay for two
employees on temporary disability leave: Daniel
Dye and Shally Lynn..
... Request Approved.
J. Bills that have an adverse impact on E1 Segundo:
Assembly Bill 512 (Floyd), Assembly Bill 564
(O'Connell) and Assembly Bill 190 (Floyd)
... Opposed.
K. Destruction of Certain Police Department Records
RESOLUTION NO. 3300
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE EL
SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
... Resolution Adopted.
X CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 19, 1985.
City Clerk Hart requested that minutes reflect names of
participating schools, listed under Presentation,
as the Center Street School, Middle School and
E1 Segundo High School. Thereafter, the following
motion was made:
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos
SECONDED, that the minutes be approved as
corrected. The motion was carried unanimously.
XI WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
City Clerk Hart reported receiving the following
communication from:
Donald H. Camph, Executive Director
E1 Segundo Employers Association.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Continued)
The communication contained a request asking that
Council support the ESEA's position on re- striping of
the San Diego Freeway (I -405) from the Marina Freeway
(Route 90) to the Long Beach Freeway (Route 7) for
inclusion in the 1986 -90 State Transportation
Improvement Program. Thereafter, the following motion
was made:
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos
SECONDED that a letter be sent to Governor
Deukmejian endorsing the concept of continuing the
re- striping of the remainder of the South Bay
Curve. The motion was unanimously carried.
Councilwoman Synadinos reported she had received a
letter from Mrs. Nellie Barmore of 313 West Maple
Avenue. Mrs. Barmore requested that Council take
action concerning the problem of noise from airplanes
flying directly over her home.
City Attorney Dolley informed Council that he would be
addressing the environmental issue at the next Council
meeting.
The Mayor then directed all correspondence received and
filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. City Manager
1. Presentation and Recommendation to Approve
Schematic Design and Cost Estimation for Fire
Station No. 1 (Remodel and Rehabilitation)
and Authorize Schematic Design for Fire
Station No. 2
City Manager Jones reported that the subject issue
is included in this year's capital improvement
program, for construction. At this point, Fire
Chief Sheldon was introduced.
Fire Chief Sheldon, El Segundo Fire
Department, informed Council that the information
packet received from Anthony and Langford
contained options available with which to develop
the remodeling of Fire Station #1.
Fire Chief Sheldon reported that there were six
alternatives regarding the remodeling of Fire
Station #1. Investigation of the needs of Fire
Station #1 are as follows.
More earthquake bracing
Replacement of electrical, plumbing
heating and air conditioning systems
Fire Chief Sheldon requested that council approve
alternative #2, which is a one story addition to
the existing station and initiate working
drawings for remodeling of Fire Station #1.
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XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS (Continued)
Fire Chief Sheldon requested that staff be allowed
td contract with Escobar Properties and address
the conceptual development of Fire Station #2,
which would contain necessary deferments carried
over from Station #1. It was stated that the
structure of station #2 would be impacted by the
following issues:
Timing of dedication of land to be
presented to City by Chevron
Timing of developers from whom fees will
be exacted for project development
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act which
does apply to city governments and will
have an impact on firemens work schedules
and structural needs of fire facilities.
City Manager Jones reported that because of the
above stated issues he would suggest that design
decisions on Station #2 be delayed..
Thereafter, the following motions were made.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek
SECONDED that the recommendation to proceed
with the working drawings for Fire Station #2
and the working drawings for Fire Station #1
that include the apparatus bay, be approved.
The motion was carried unanimously
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek
SECONDED that the recommendation to enter into
a short term lease agreement with the Escobar
Trust Fund.
The motion was unanimously carried.
2. Request for Authorization to Negotiate with
Anthony and Langford for Architectural Design
of Civic Center Parking Structure.
(RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Negotiation
City Manager Jones reported that the capital
improvement includes this year, $35,000 for
employing architectural services and projects;
$503,000 for the coming year for construction of
the parking deck in the Civic Center.
The architects, Anthony and Langford, suggested
that the structure be designed to accommodate
drive through access to the fire station.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt
SECONDED that staff proceed with negotiating
an agreement for architectural services,
using the money currently budgeted for the
parking deck.
Councilwoman Synadinos asked staff to investigate
the possibility of a heliport for emergency
service.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS (Continued)
B. Public Works
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1. Recommendation to Participate with City of
Los Angeles Department of Airports and E1
Segundo Employers Association in a Study of
the Sepulveda Tunnel Traffic Operations
Public Works Director Glickman reported Mr. Camph
of ESEA, solicited a proposal from DeLeuw, Cather
and Company for an analysis of future traffic flow
in the area of the LAX Sepulveda Boulevard tunnel.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson
SECONDED that the City Council accept the
proposal and appropriate $3,700 from the
unappropriated reserve of the General Fund.
The motion was unanimously carried.
2. Recommendation to Proceed with Preparation of
Plans and Specification for the Construction
of a Storm Drain in Imperial Highway west of
Douglas Street to Selby Avenue.
Public Works Director Glickman reported that the
above issue regards the City's current Capital
Improvement Program and implementation of the
subject issue project.
Director Glickman continued to report on the
County's participation in the City's Flood Control
Project, the Project's inclusion in the City's
Capital Improvement Program; the need for the
Project's Implementation.
Mayor Armstrong stated that he plans in the near
future to discuss with Deane Dana the possibility
of additional County Funding.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt
SECONDED that the City Council accept the
offer of Hughes Aircraft Company for the
design and financial participation for the
Construction of a Storm Drain in Imperial
Highway west of Douglas Street to Selby
Avenue.
The motion was carried unanimously.
3. Edison - Sewer Pump Station
Public Works Director Glickman reported that a
year ago, staff informed Council of a malfunction
in a sewer pump station at Sepulveda and Grand,
which was thought to be due to an Edison failure.
Due to the flooding that this situation caused,
the City spent monies totaling $5,960.24.
Council suggested that the situation be pursued
with Edison.
Edison has recently contacted staff in response to
the subject issue suggesting that the claim be
settled for half of the monies spent by the City.
The amount would be $2,980.12. Staff recommends
that the amount of $2,980.12 be accepted.
Thereafter, the following motion was made.
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XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS (Continued)
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek
SECONDED that there be further
negotiations with Edison, but to settle for
no less than 50% of monies.
The motion was carried unanimously.
XIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Toxic Waste
Mayor Armstrong informed Council of an article
published in the February 27, 1985, Daily Breeze,
stating the Supreme Court has relaxed enforcement of
toxic waste rules. Mayor Armstrong suggested that
Council write a letter to the Supreme Court giving the
City's position concerning the ruling.This issue will be
scheduled for the next regular Council meeting.
RECESS
At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a
10 minute recess. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m.,
the Council reconvened, all members being present and
answering roll call.
At this time, Mayor Armstrong reported briefly on the
Sister City trip to Guyamas, Mexico.
2. City Manager Recruitment
The Council discussed the selection of a consultant to
be used in the search for a replacement of City Manager
Arthur Jones. Thereafter, the following motion was
made.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt
SECONDED that Ralph Anderson Associates be
approved as consultants to be contracted to
perform the search for the vacancy of the City
Manager's position. The motion was carried
unanimously.
3. Budget
Mayor Armstrong, at this time, requested that an update
of the financial base study from the Finance Office be
presented no later than March 30, 1985.
4. Sewer Assessment District Report
Councilman Schuldt inquired as to the status of the
above subject issue.
Staff informed Council that this report would be
forthcoming within 30 days.
XIV NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
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XV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Phyllis Ostman, E1 Segundo Employer's Association,
expressed appreciation to the Council for action taken
concerning the 405 re- striping project.
Randy Fowler, 748 Yucca Street, expressed irritation
with the smells emanating from the Hyperion Treatment
Waste Plant.
Janice Fowler, 748 Yucca Street, supported Randy
Fowler's comments concerning the Hyperion Treatment
Waste Plant.
XVI ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 9:40 o'clock p.m., the Council adjourned
the meeting in the memory of Marsha Snow, Effie Myers
and Shawn Rohan.
APPROVED:
C ,
arles K. Armstrong, May
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Submitted
Ronald L. Hart
City Clerk
Council Minutes
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