1986 JAN 21 CC MINIt tih99
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
January 21, 1986
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 21,
1986, in the Council Chambers of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Eileen Hunter, Administrative
Assistant.
INVOCATION was given by City Clerk Ronald L. Hart.
PRESENTATIONS-None
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
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 7, 1986 were
approved as written.
NEW BUSINESS — CITY ATTORNEY
It was the unanimous consent of Council to take the following item of
business out of order:
1. Commence Proceeding for Sewer Assessment District No. 73 located East
of Sepulveda Boulevard.
William Glickman, Director of Public Works gave a brief update on the
proposed Sewer Master Plan of 1983. Mr. Glickman identified deficiencies
in the existing collection, treatment and disposal system that this Plan
intends to correct. The reformations will deflect present sewage flow
from the Hyperion Plant to the County Sanitation District at White Point;
consequently eradicating supplementary overflow. Mr. Glickman emphasized
the boundaries in question as the areas East of Sepulveda Boulevard lying
between Sepulveda and Nash Street and between El Segundo Boulevard and
Mariposa Street. Director Glickman introduced Mr. George Mc Farlin of
Nazarek, Harper, Hopkins & Mc Farlin who was ready to give detailed
information on the project and answer any questions Council had with
respect to the subject resolutions. Mr. Glickman set a public hearing
date of March 4, 1986.
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{EY BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY (continued)
George 11c Farlin, Bond Counselor of Nazarek, Harper, Hopkins & 14c Farlin,
Law Firm, Irvine, California presented the procedure and legal matters
regarding the Sewer Assessment District Improvements. Mr Mc Farlin
characterized an assessment district as a financing mechanism used at the
discretion of a public agency to make improvements for defined Property.
Public improvements were financed by issuing bonds to cover the costs of
such improvements said Mr. Mc Farlin. tie stated that it was the
Assessment Engineer or Engineer of Work who was responsible for defining
the parcels which will benefit from implemented changes. Also included in
his duties, said Counselor Mc Farlin, is the consultation with the city to
determine the improvements that are to be constructed and prepare
appropriate boundary maps to show the extent of benefit received by those
parcels involved. This is permitted under the Municipal Improvement Act
of 1913.
Council questioned the time span for the bonds as mentioned in the subject
resolutions.
Mr. Mc Farlin assured Council that this 20 year fixed time is normal.
Each property owner would be required to pay an annual fixed lien directly
attached to their property tax bill. No interest rates could be
determined however, as bond bids had not yet been sought.
1•iichael P. Rudinica, Assessment Engineer of Robert Bein, William Frost &
Associates, Newport Beach, California presented the boundaries of the
Assessment District and the improvements this plan proposes to construct.
The changes will follow existing easements and public right -of -way along
Grand Avenue. Other improvements assessed would involve use fees and
capacity charges. Referencing the boundary maps in the Engineer's report
involving approximately 18 parcels, Mr. Rudinica stated that the
assessments were in direct proportion to the benefits received by each
parcel through the proposed improvements; emphasizing further the
assessment district's process was contingent upon showing a benefit with
use.
City Attorney Dolley read the titles of the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CALIFORNIA, MAKING DESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO FULFILL
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORM DUTIES FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
PROCEEDINGS;
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUND09
CALIFORNIA, SHOWING THE GENERAL NATURE, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF
CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND SHOWING PROPOSED
BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA TO BE ASSSESSED THEREFOR IN A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT;
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS CONCERNING THE
THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT, THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT TO
BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS AND ORDERING
THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT ON THE IMPROVEMENTS IN A SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT;
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NEW BUSINESS — CITY ATTORNEY (continued)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REPORT UNDER THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION A14D MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931,
AND FIXING A DATE OF (TEARING THEREON;
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES IN A
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF THE .-1UNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913; DECLARING THE WORK
TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY BENEFIT; DESCRIBING THE
DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF;
A14D PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS;
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, PASSING ON AND GIVING PRELIMINARY WORK AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING;
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REFERENCING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE AND CALLING
FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
Councilman Jacobson
further reading and
VOICE VOTE.
MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED to waive all
adopt all resolutions. LOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption of the 1985 - 1990 Capital Improvement Program.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for
a Public Hearing on the adoption of the 1985 - 1990 Capital Improvement
Program.
Mayor Armstrong asked the City Clerk, if proper notice had been given.
City Clerk Bart said that Proper Notice had been published. Mayor
Armstrong stated that those files would become part of the hearing. City
Clerk Hart said that no written communication had been received.
City Manager Nicholas Romaniello gave a brief explanation on the Capital
Improvement Program. With an updated format, necessary corrections
inserted, completed items removed and previous items ommitted which
extended beyond the 5 year limit, the primary purpose of this program was
to contain those items having a realistic chance of funding and completion
within the five year period, said Mr.'Romaniello. Directing Council's
attention, Manager Romaniello discussed two additional documents. The
Water Department's Capital Improvement Program and a third document
containing all potential Capital Projects concerning traffic studies
completed within the last few years.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued)
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos asked for more information on the suggestion
that future budgets "go through" the Planning Commission.
Manager Romaniello impressed upon Council the recognizance of the
Planning Commission with the growth and needs throughout the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos reflected the presentation of past budgets by
staff and requested the procedure that might be implemented in presenting
future budgets to City Council.
Mr. Romaniello replied that staff would present to the Planning Commission
and the Planning Commission would present to Council. This measure was
merely a suggestion thought to be beneficial in prioritizing projects
within the budget.
Councilman Siadek agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos that it would only
delay future budgets by adding an extra step to the present process.
Mayor Armstrong asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor or
opposition of the Capital Improvement Budget.
George Roger Siegal, 202 W. Grand Avenue, El Segundo expressly felt that
the City was perfectly functional and our efforts should be directed
toward a better working relationship with Federal and State Governments.
There being no further public input, the Public Hearing was closed by the
consensus of Council.
Councilman Siadek :LOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED that the proposed
Capital Improvement Budget and the Water Department Capital Improvement
Budget be approved without the inclusion of the Planning Commission's
deliberation on future budgets. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
URFIHISKED BUSINESS -NONE
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS -NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN -NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL
Bob Berlinski, 420 Sierra Street, #9, E1 Segundo - Expressed concern with
Consent Item number 7. He stated that the Employee Shuttle Program was
effective as well as beneficial and he did not want to see the program
terminated.
It was the unanimous consensus of Council to discuss Consent Agenda Item
number 7 at this time.
Tony Arndt, 711 E. Pine Street, E1 Segundo, Chairman of the Prop "A"
Committee - stated that the Employee Shuttle Program was administered on an
experimental basis and it had not been proven to be cost effective. Mr
Arndt gave a brief indication of the potential cost involved in retaining
this program. Although the program had expected to carry 100 - 125
passengers, the rider rate per day averaged only 40, said Chairman Arndt.
Reflecting a $170.00 per rider per month figure, the cost of the salary for
employee's and van depreciation was also higher than anticipated.
Bob Berlinski, 420 Sierra Street #9, E1 Segundo questioned the cost
figures as presented by Mr. Arndt.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL (continued)
City 11anager, Nicholas Romaniello interjected by affirming the given
figures and reconfirmed this was an experimental project. The dollar
values in question are to alert Council of the cost and expenditure of
this project, continued Mr. Romaniello. Those current employees are
responsible for other duties within their job titles. Staff was not hired
to implement this program because it was experimental in nature stated
Manager Romaniello. They are burdened with additional duties affirmed
Mr. Romaniello, and each hour they devote to a transportation program
depletes the recreational job they were hired to perform.
Jack Ruis, Director of Recreation & Parks stated briefly that an
effective program would require the recommendations outlined.
Councilman Siadek asked if the Prop "A" funds could be used for the
Sepulveda Tunnel Project.
Don Camph, E1 Segundo Employer's Association responded to Councilman
Siadek that this program was not eligible for Prop "A" funds.
Alan West, 301 Virginia Street, El Segundo expressed concern over an
unsigned notice that was distributed within the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one
motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the
item(s) will be considered separately following this portion of the
agenda.
Council requested that items No. 4, 7, and 10 be called from the
Consent Agenda. Thereafter, MOTION was made by Councilman Schuldt and
SECONDED by Councilman Jacobson that the remaining items listed on the
Consent Agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
1. Warrant Nos. 10678 -00230 on Demand Register Summary No. 15 in total
amount of $955,202.00.
Ratified and approved.
2. Claim of Imelda Hagger vs City of E1 Segundo.
Denied claim.
3. Claim of Devon Dye (by Hazel Hardner, Grandmother) vs City of El
Segundo.
Denied claim.
5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, Providing for the Conduct of a Special Runoff Election for
Elective Officers in the Event of a Tie Vote at Any Municipal Election
Resolution adopted.
6. Rejection of Low Bid from Manhattan Ford for Police and Fire Emergency
Sedans; Award Sedan Contract to Delorme Chevrolet, Inc. and Award
Contract to Manhattan Ford for Police and Fire Emergency Cab &
Chassis.
Contracts awarded to Delorme Chevrolet, Inc. for $32,756.42
and Manhattan Ford for $11,712.87. Funded in Fire
Department Account #3201 -8105 for $7,275.00 with remainder
from the Equipment Replacement Fund.
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8. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorize Starf to Advertise
for Bids for Street Improvements and Storm Drain in doily Avenue
Between Penn and Sierra Streets - Project PW 85 -7. For off -site Improve-
ments for the Senior Housing Development.
Approved plans and authorized staff to advertise.
9. Approval of Amendment to Agreement with Wyle Laboratories Affecting
Real Property (for deferral of parking requirement) and issuance of a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Approved amendment to agreement and issuance of Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Request to Establish Classification of Fire Service Training
Officer and Corresponding Salary Range of I -1 in Management -
Confidential Series of the City's Administrative Code.
Councilman Siadek wanted confirmation that the Fire Service
Training Officer Classification was a budgeted position.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED, that
the subject resolution be adopted. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE.
7. Request Approval to Make Application to Los Angeles County Trans-
portation Commission to Expend $48,800 of Proposition "A" Funds.
This item was taken out of order by Councilman Siadek, and
discussed by Council during public communication.
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED that
the request be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE.
AYES: Councilman Jacobson, Schuldt, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos
and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Councilman Siadek
10. Irrevocable Offer from Chevron U.S.A., Inc. to Dedicate Hughes Way
for Street Purposes.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, to accept
Chevron's offer. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
At 8:45 P.M. Mayor Armstrong announced a seven minute recess.
At 8:52 P.M. Council reconvened with all members answering roll
call.
NEU BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER
1. Presentation of I- 105 /Douglas Street on Ramp Alternatives Analysis
by DeLeuw, Cather, & Company.,
Director of Public Works, William Glickman, stated that the report
was a cooperative project, jointly financed by the City, the
E1 Segundo Employers Association and Kilroy Industries. Director
Glickman stated that this joint effort derived from significant
concerns expressed by businesses in this area. Peak period traffic
on the proposed Douglas Street ramp would back up onto local
surface streets (particularly Douglas Street and Imperial Highway),
due to ramp metering and inadequate ramp capacity. As a result, it
was believed that entrance and existing movements to and from
office parking garages would be impeded, and leasing potential for
these sites would be reduced.
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3EO BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Mr. Glickman introduced, Mr. Keith G. Meyer, Manager of the
Planning and Traffic Department, De Leuw, Cather & Company.
Mr. Meyer presented five alternatives to Council, based on the
following criteria:
1. Provision of additional ramp storage
2. Possible access to Nash
3. Possible provision of an interconnection roadway
between Nash and Douglas
4. Possible direct connection to parking areas so fewer
trips would be needed to use Nash or Douglas Streets
Mr. Meyer identified the five alternatives as follows:
1. CalTrans Recommendation - Providing access only at
Douglas Street.
2. Alternative A- Providing a "T" intersection just north
of the Rockwell property and providing direct access
at Nash and Douglas Streets.
3. Alternative B- Providing an alignment paralleling the
railroad tracks with direct connections at Nash and
Douglas Streets.
4. Alternative C -A connection providing access only to
Nash Street.
5. Alternative D- Providing an access to the north of the
future I -105 Freeway and connecting to the eastbound
.freeway entrance ramp.
The Consultants proposed that the CalTrans Ramp (on to Douglas
approximately 450 feet south of Imperial Highway) was not a
favorable alternative to the traffic congestion already existing on
both Douglas and Imperial. They recommended two other preferred
alternatives, A -1 and B -1. A -1 would fare southernly, end in a
"T" formation and be accessable to both Nash and Douglas Streets.
Alternative B -1, would follow the railroad track alignment. Mr.
Meyers stated that both of these alternatives would be costly,
involving the creation of a new street, moving a trucking facility
and /or the purchase of the railroad right -of -way, however it was
determined they would alleviate traffic and provide better access
from company parking lots.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, to have
staff pursue Alternatives A -1 and B -1 with CalTrans. MOTION CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Royce Steward, Rockwell International, expressed concern that
Rockwell Industries would appreciate consideration in the
negociation with CalTrans. lie stated that his company's truck
facility is the building in question, and not once have they been
contacted for their imput.
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NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued)
2. Presentation of the Sepulveda Boulevard Tunnel Evaluation by De
Leuw, Cather & Company.
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos withheld her vote due to possible conflict
of interest.
Mr. Keith G. Meyer, Manager of the Planning and Traffic
Department, De Leuw, Cather & Company gave a brief presentation
based on an analysis of probable traffic flow and improvements to
the roadway. The following conclusions had been reached by his
firm on the Sepulveda Tunnel Study:
1.Without an Airport /Nash relationship, the Century
Freeway would allow an overflow of traffic in the
northernly direction causing undesirable levels for
this tunnel.
2.Capacity improvements on Sepulveda Boulevard at 96th
Avenue and Lincoln would permit enough southbound
traffic to seize the tunnels (destined I -105 and
points south).
3.Traffic from the westbound I -105 ramp to the northbound
Sepulveda and from the southbound Sepulveda to the
eastbound I -105 could be routed through a
juxtaposition of two -lane tunnels.
4.An Airport Boulvard /Nash Street relationship would
create an obvious need to widen Sepulveda Boulevard
but would necessitate major widenings on Imperial
Highway, Nash Street, Century Boulevard and Airport
Boulevard to utilize increased traffic. Additionally,
this would create an overload on I -105 ramps.
5.A proportionate amount of directional split is
nonexistant to facilitate the additional construction
of a two -lane tunnel utilizing a reversible
operational flow.
At 9:50 P.M. Mayor Armstrong left the dais.
Mr. Meyer stated his firm's recommendation to CalTrans was the
construction of new parallel tunnels to direct airport -bound
traffic exiting the I -105 freeway terminus at Sepulveda Boulevard.
At 9:55 P.M. Mayor Armstrong returned to the dais.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to confer with
CalTrans regarding the construction of new parallel tunnels. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilman Jacobson, Siadek, Schuldt and Mayor
Armstrong
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos
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NEW BUSINESS — CITY ATTORNEY
2. Presentation of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 9.16 of Title 9 and
Adding New Chapter 5.38 to Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
relating to Fortune - telling Regulations.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 9.16 (FORTUNE- TELLING) OF TITLE
9 (PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS) AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.38
(FORTUNE- TELLING) TO TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND
LICENSING) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED that further
reading be waived. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. The
Ordinance was introduced by Councilman Siadek.
City Attorney requested Closed Session on the following items:
5496.9 (a) E1 Segundo vs Hometel
Samaniego vs Hometel
Samaniego vs E1 Segundo
5496.9 (c) Related Matters
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - NONE
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Armstrong expressed concern relating the illegal dumping in
the City.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL
George Roger Siegel, 202 W. Grand Avenue, E1 Segundo expressed an
interest in the possibility of a Community Center.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:20 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's office for Closed
Session.
Councilman Siadek left the Council Meeting at 10:26 P.M.
At 11:20 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council chambers with all
members answering roll call with the exception of Councilman
Siadek.
The Mayor announced that no decisions were made in Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION (continued)
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED to appoint
Irving S. Feffer, Special Independent Counsel for the purpose of
conducting a review of Building Safety Department practices,
procedures and operations and to make a confidential report and
submit confidential recommendations to the City Manager, relative
to and relating to remedial legislation and /or whether any action
should be taken with respect to any persons based upon special
Counsel findings. Special Counsel may employ experts and /or
investigators for the purpose of the review and shall submit
confidential billings on a monthly basis to Council. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilman Jacobson, Schuldt, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos
and Mayor Armstrong
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: Councilman Siadek
At 11:27 P.M. Council, again adjourned to the Mayor's office for
Closed Session.
At 11:47 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council chambers with all
members answering roll call with the exception of Councilman
Siadek.
Mayor Armstrong announced that no decisions were made in Closed
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
No other business to come before Council at this session the
meeting was adjourned at 11:49 P.M.
APPROVED:
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CHARLES K. ARMSTRONG, MAYO
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7ONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK
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