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1983 AUG 02 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL August 2, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above date at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Sarann Kruse of Lawndale. III INVOCATION was delivered by Fr. Duval, pastor of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. IV ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None V PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation declaring August 7 -13, 1983 as MUNICIPAL TREASURERS WEEK was read by Mayor Bue and accepted by Director of Finance, Jose Sanchez. B. Mayor Bue presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Carl Jacobson in recognition of his fine work while serving on the Planning Commission. Mayor Bue then reported that Fire Captain Dan Ogden, a respected member of the Fire Department, died July 27, 1983 in a private plane accident in Colorado. Captain Ogden had been an employee of the City of E1 Segundo for over 14 years. The Mayor announced that tonight's meeting will be adjourned in memory of Dan Ogden. VI SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Circulation Element of the General Plan and Notice of Certification of Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice had been given, to which the City Clerk replied that an affi- davit of publication was in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received. City Clerk Burrowes replied that a letter had been received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting this study be held over until a later date since many of the local companies had indicated to the Chamber that they did not have sufficient time to analyze the plan. Mayor Bue stated that based upon the written communication received from the Chamber of Commerce and the fact that there are-some legal aspects in question that could not be answered due to the City Attorney's absence that it would be appropriate to continue this matter until another date. City Manager Jones responded to Councilwoman Synadinos' X4591 9-3 question that any matters affected by the continuation of this hearing would be immediately brought to the Council's attention. THEREAFTER, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, that the public hearing on the above - enumerated proposed amendment be continued until November 1, 1983. The motion was carried unanimously. B. Public Hearing on Business License Registration Fees and Transient Occupancy Tax The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if proper notice had been given, to which the City Clerk replied that proof of publi- cation was in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hearing, and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received in her office. Councilman Siadek stated for the record that he had conferred with City Attorney Leland Dolley and Acting City Attorney Dick Terzian and it was concluded that no conflicts of interest existed in this matter. City Manager Jones then gave background history on taxation within the City of E1 Segundo while Director of Finance, Jose Sanchez, demonstrated on graphic displays the trend in the City's major revenue and expenditures for the past several years and the trend on sales tax revenue. Mr. Jones stated that the City is now attempting to identify potential revenue sources that would increase the revenue base. For that purpose, the Council undertook a look at the City's economic base by employing Economic Research Associates to do an economic base study and by appointing a Citizen Advisory Committee to advise the Council on a plan for broadening the City's tax base. Mr. Dave Wilcox of Economic Research Associates (ERA) summarized the methods his firm used in meeting the tasks given to them by Council. Their findings were (1) the General Fund must be diversified; (2) revenue sources must be developed from land uses; and (3) both industrial commer- cial and residential land uses are costing the City more than the revenue returned from those land uses. ERA's recommendation for the City to obtain immediate revenue is to increase the business license registration tax and the transient occupancy tax. Mr. Pat Smith, Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee, summarized the recommendations the committee made at the July 5, 1983 council meeting. He then demonstrated via visual display how those recommendations would impact the City the first year, as follows: Business License and Permit Fees Business Fee (@ $20 per employee) $1,275,770 Other Fees and Permits 36,000 Delivery Vehicles 27,000 Warehousing 23,000 Rental /Lease on Commercial Space 556,390 *Acreage (manufacturing special products) 324,300 Increased Taxes Transient Occupancy Tax (1% increase) 40,000 Parking Tax 374,664 Retroactive Adjustment of Bus. Licenses (July 1, 1983 - December 31, 1983) 600,000 TOTAL $3,236111.24 *Had not been discussed by the committee but included so that it can be considered because it is part of the Business License and Permit Fees. -2- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 )�54g4 Director of Finance, Jose Sanchez, then explained that City staff felt the acreage tax should be assessed on businesses in the manufacturing or processing of chemical, petroleum, cryogenic, cement and foundry establishments. It was felt that the per capita tax does not adequately cover those industries because of low employee "density; however, those industries have significant impact on the community because of the large acreage used, heavy truck traffic, and other environmental factors. The staff recommended that the business registration tax for those companies be based on the $20 per capita fee in addition to a fee'of $300 per acre and $36 for each vehicle over 6000 lbs. gross vehicle weight owned or operated from the site. Mayor Bue then clarified that the retroactive adjustment for July 1 - December 31, 1983 would mean that for 1983 -84 only, the actual business fee would be $30 per employee. Mr. Sanchez then demonstrated via overlays the impact of the Committee's recommendations. Stated that it did not include the additional occupancy tax revenue from the new hotel, nor the expenses involved in providing services for that hotel. Mr. Jones pointed out that the overlay projec- tions did not include the $324,000 additional tax revenue if Counsel approved the acreage tax. He stated also that decisions from County and State Government would also affect the projections. The Mayor then asked if anyone present wished to speak on this matter and requested them to limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, inquired whether residents would receive "trigger" after being taxed. The Mayor indicated that there had not been any discussion regarding taxing the citizenry. Ruth Bixler, 733 West Pine Avenue, suggested a tax of $25 so that it would not be necessary to increase the tax for a few years. M. W. Fisk, 1425 E. Sycamore, felt the City should go with the higher figure because of the many problems they are being faced with in balancing the budget. Dennis Martin, 836 E. Grand, presented council with a written memorandum entitled Tax Reform in E1 Segundo. He then expressed his suggestions of (1) imposing a gross receipts tax; (2) changing business license tax year to coincide with the budget year; and (3) excluding council members and non - residents from serving on the Economic Base Committee. Walt Eggert, 1435 E. Sycamore, expressed his feeling that the residential impositions should have been addressed prior to the business license registration tax. Jerry Saunders, Continental Development, 2041 E. Rosecrans Ave., requested clarification regarding the office rental space being taxed at the rate of lOC per square foot and requested Council to study the impact of such a tax. Cary O'Halloran, Northrop Corp., stated that Northrop sees the need for additional revenue and is willing to pay its part but feels the $20 per employee fee is not realistic when compounded with the rent /lease tax. Stated further that if all the other tax issues are implemented, then the "head" tax should be lowered to $10. -3- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 )(547%0* Alan Wayne, Director of Public Affairs, United Airlines, stated that United Airlines has experienced operating losses of over $1,000,000,000 over the last four years and is there- fore sensitive to additional cost burdens. Stated further that the proposed business registration tax is an arbitrary assessment on their company which was urged to come to E1 Segundo and has contributed to the commerce. Requested the measure be reconsidered. Vern Walknick, Hughes Aircraft stated the business registra- tion fee of $20 per employee per year coupled with the trigger mechanism to the sales tax while a significant increase is justifiable. However, the 10C per square foot for leased property as well as the employee parking tax is excessive. Pat Smith, Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee, clarified that the parking tax is a fee parking tax and not a parking tax on employees; i.e., a tax on businesses that are engaged in charging for space and not on companies providing parking for employees. Nicky Wislocky, 1200 E. Pine, stated she would not comment for or against the recommendations because it is her opinion that the material that has been provided is incomplete. Feels the key to avoiding future deficits is to develop a retail tax base. William Mason, Employee Relations Manager, Allied Chemical Company addressed the acreage tax, stating that it has singled out several employers including Allied. He ques- tioned the fairness of singling these employers out because of low density population. States he feels the acreage tax would be discriminatory and inequitable and requests further study. Bill Parshall, 750 California Street, states he both lives and works in E1 Segundo and feels he is affected unfavorably both ways. Stated that it is his opinion that these taxes will eventually drive businesses out of E1 Segundo. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK that the public hearing be closed. The motion was unanimously carried. Thereafter, Councilman Siadek inquired as to the current status of the reserve funds; further stated he did not see a need for numerous taxes at this time; preferred drawing from reserves. City Manager Jones stated that there are various reserve accounts for the funds to be deposited into. Many are limited and appropriated at the end of the budget year in order to comply with provisions of the Gann initiative. Further clarified that all reserve funds are not available for us in the operating budget. Mayor Bue inquired of the City Manager if the rental /lease of commercial space and parking tax were not implemented would the budget be in balance. Mr. Jones responded that it would be in balance for this year assuming Council approved the retroactive adjustment__and the acreage tax. Councilman Siadek - then expressed his view that the transient occupancy tax should be increased from 6% to 8 %. Thereafter there was discussion regarding the taxes imposed by other cities on their commercial office space and their gross receipts tax. -4- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 -q ,R Ei Councilwoman Synadinos expressed her concerns that the acreage tax would be imposed on the wrong companies since many of those companies maintain their own streets, lighting, and sewers, thereby making a small impact on the City as opposed to the labor intent organizations. She stated her opinion that the gross receipts would be a better method. After further discussion, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON that the City adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Revenue Advisory Committee as presented with the following revisions: (1) Exclude the rental /lease on commercial space tax; (2) Exclude the parking tax; and (3) Increase the transient occupancy tax by 2% Councilman Armstrong then indicated that there were some aspects of the motion that he did not agree with, and upon recommendation by Acting City Attorney Dick Terzian, it was decided that council would discuss and then take "straw votes" on each item of the proposed ordinance, and thereafter vote on the entire motion as possibly amended. The results of the straw votes are as follows: BUSINESS FEE - Accepted Ayes: Council Members Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Noes: Council Members Armstrong and Synadinos OTHER FEES AND PERMITS - Accepted Unanimously in favor DELIVERY VEHICLES - Accepted Unanimously in favor WAREHOUSING - Accepted Unanimously in favor ACREAGE - Accepted Ayes: Council Members Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Noes: Council Members Armstrong and Synadinos TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX - Accepted Ayes: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Noes: Councilwoman Synadinos Councilman Armstrong stated he did not wish to vote against the entire motion, however, opposed the trigger mechanism. Therefore, COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG MOVED AND COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS SECONDED that the Motion to adopt the business license ordinance be amended to exclude the trigger mechanism. On roll call, said motion was defeated as follows: Ayes: Council Members Armstrong and Synadinos Noes: Council Members Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None Thereafter, Councilman Siadek's original motion was voted upon. On roll call, said motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Johnson, Siadek and Mayor Bue Noes: Council Members Armstrong and Synadinos Absent: Council Members None -5- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 A-5- 9S RECESS At the hour of 9:55 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 5- minute recess. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. City Clerk Burrowes requested the title of the ordinance be read and the introduction be announced. Acting City Attorney Dick Terzian presented an ordinance, which was altered from that presented originally to the Council, to reflect the "straw votes" taken by the Council as to the contents of the ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSING), AND TITLE 16 (BUILDING AND STRUCTURES) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was intro- duced by Councilman Siadek. VI C. Consideration of Holding a Special Election in November, 1983 to Approve Use of Surplus Gann Money for Senior Citizen Housing City Manager Jones introduced Consultant Joann Lombardo who made a presentation outlining a proposed plan for utilizing the surplus Gann funds for a senior citizen housing project. Mayor Bue announced that a public discussion will be held at a future council meeting so that the citizenry can express their opinions on this subject. After discussion by council, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3218 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1983, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY AN ORDI- NANCE DIRECTING THE CITY TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE VOTERS' TRUST ACCOUNT, CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1041 -A, FOR A SENIOR CITIZENS' HOUSING PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE BIENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK that the following resolution, entitled: -6- council Minutes August 2, 1983 )L 9 S�. J ' RESOLUTION NO. 3219 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CON- SOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON NOVMEBER 80 1983, WITH THE BIENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. After discussion, it was mutually agreed that all 5 council members prepare the argument in favor of the measure and their names be inserted in the resolution. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3220 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY MEASURE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3221 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Burrowes then announced that the argument in favor of the measure must be filed in the City Clerks' Office by 5 :00 p.m. on August 24, 1983. She stated further that rebuttal to the argument must be filed in the City Clerk's Office by 5 :00 p.m. on September 2, 1983. After discussion by Council, it was decided that Councilman Johnson would coordinate the filing of the argument in favor of the measure. VII REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilwoman Synadinos reported that the TV Cable Program Director recommended 11 :00 a.m. Wednesdays rather than the current 12 Noon Thursdays as a better time for the replay of the Council meetings. The Council having no objection, Mayor Bue indicated Councilwoman Synadinos could request the change. -7- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 (9t A. Airport Noise Control and Land Use Study Steering Committee Councilman Armstrong stated Associate Planner Lynn Harris had attended the ANCLUC meeting in his absence. Stated further that Chairperson Norma Barr led conversation and strengthened the position that something will be and is being done about moving Imperial Terminal. VIII ORAL COMMUNICAITONS Charlie LeFleur, 420 Richmond thanked the council for voting in favor of placing the measure regarding use of the Gann funds for senior housing on the November ballot. Pearl Stevens, 608 Illinois Court, expressed her view that the City of E1 Segundo does not receive as much from the County of Los Angeles as other South Bay cities. IX CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN AILMSTRONG, that all matters listed on the Consent Calendar be approved as indicated. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council for June 7. 1983 APPROVED AS WRITTEN B. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council for June 14, 1983. 10:00 a.m. APPROVED AS T,-R-1 TTEN C. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council for June 14, 1983, 6 :00 p.m. APPROVED AS WRITTEN D. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council for June 21. 1983, 6:30 D.m. APPROVED AS WRITTEN E. Warrants Nos. 80141 -80286 on Demand Register Summary No. 2 in total amount of $873,131.16. RATIFIED AND APPROVED F. Accept the Work of George Miller Construction Co, for Construction of Storm Drain Lateral 2CB in Center Street and Lateral 2CC in Oregon Street - Proj ect No. 82-4 ACCEPTED AS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE AS OF JULY 19, 1983 Councilman Armstrong then expressed his concern in receiving minutes of the council meeting over a month after the meeting was held. He felt this was untimely and would no longer approve minutes that were not submitted within a week of the meeting. Mayor Bue then requested the City Manager and City Clerk to meet in order to resolve this situation and then report back to the council. Councilman Armstrong requested that he be allowed to attend this meeting. X WRITTEN .CO.'"li`=ICATIONS A. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 E. Grand Avenue, regarding recommendations of the Economic Base Committee. Council ordered the letter receiv=ed and filed. -8- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 X559() XI REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Jones 1. Presentation of Memorandum of Understanding between City and E1 Segundo Police Officers Association Mr. Jones summarized the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the 5% increase in salaries for police officers and police sergeants; the increase in uniform allowance; and the request for changes in working conditions and benefits. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3222 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 1A5.010, 1A5.0200 1A5.023, 1A5.0259 1A5.030, 1A5.240 AND ADDING SECTION 1A5.075 AND 1A5.216 TO CHAPTER lA5 (POLICE SAFETY SERVICE SERIES) AND AMENDING SECTION 1A6.160 TO CHAPTER IA6 (GENERAL. RULES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried unanimously. 2. Request to Southern California Association of Government Regarding Figures Used in Evaluating Rail! Transit Development Mr. Jones reported the Beach Cities Transportation Authorities (E1 Segundo, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach) will be requesting the Southern California Association of Government not to u- the figures in the SCAG 1982 Development Guide when evaluating rail transit development in the South Bay area. Stated those figures are unrealistically low and would place South Bay at a disadvantage when competing for future rail development funds in the SCAG area. Stated further they would ask SCAG to use the more realistic employment figures. Council'having no objections, Mayor Bue directed that a letter be written con- cerning this matter. 3. Request to Legislature to Suspend Deflator Mr. Jones stated there will be a legislative session in September at which time the legislature will be requested to reverse their action in implementing the deflator thereby taking $600,000,000 from local governments in vehicle in -lieu fee, cigarette tax and business inventory reimbursement. The League is asking all cities to contact their legislators requesting the deflator be suspended for the final nine months of the year and further requesting a permanent funding source for cities so they can maintain independence from the legislature. Council having no objections, Mayor Bue directed that a letter be written concerning this matter. Mr. Jones then indicated he wished to discuss a matter of employment with Council in closed session. B. Director of Public Works Glickman 1. Agreement with Continental Development Corporation Concerning Flood Control Basin As a condition of approval of Parcel Map 12659, Resolution No. 1016 provided that Continental Development Corporation was not to sell or develop Parcel 3 (a storm water retention basin) -9- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 until alternate means for providing flood control and drainage had been arranged. The present agreement acknowledges the construction of the storm drain system and releases the developer from the restriction of sale or development on the basin parcel. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON that the agreement be approved. Prior to the vote on this motion, Councilwoman Synadinos questioned whether provisions had been made releasing the City of liability. Since the City Attorney was unavailable to answer this question, Mayor Bue stated this matter will be put over until the August 16 council meeting so that the question of liability can be resolved. The motion and second were withdrawn. 2. Contract for Sealing of Water Well No 13 - Project No 82-18 Mr. Glickman advised that a bid for subject property had been received on July 19, 1983 as follows: Name Amount Mc Calla Bros. $12,610.00 Recommended that this bid be accepted. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN SIADEK that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for the partial sealing of Water Well No. 13 in accordance with Specification No. 82 -18A; and WHEREAS, said bid was the only bid received by the City Council on July 19, 1983; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of McCalla Bros. be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course. Motion was carried unanimously. 3. Change Order No. 1 for the Re- roofing of Saari Swim Stadium, Recreation Clubhouse and Joslyn Center- Project No. 82 -20 - Armor Roofing Co._, Contractor Construction of the subject project commenced on April 27, 1983 and was suspended on May 16, 1983, due to the discovery of defects and conditions not apparent or visible during pre -bid conditions. Since that date, staff has been nego- tiating with the contractor to rectify these defects and conditions resulting in an amendment to the original agree- ment. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN ARMSTRONG, that the following resolution be adopted: -10- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 t-7-j 1j , RESOLVED, that that certain form of the amendment to the Agreement dated January 10, 1983, between the City of E1 Segundo, California and Armor Roofing Company, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above - named parties, a copy of said agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $6,200.00 and for a time extension of fifty (50) calendar days is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City'of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said amend- ment to agreement and Change Order No. 1 for and on behalf of said city and the City Clerk to attest the same. Said motion was carried unanimously. 4. Recommendation to Set Date for Hearing on Abatement of Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt Mr. Glickman presented a resolution of intention to abate the nuisances which had been established by the Fire Depart- ment as requiring removal and setting the matter for public hearing on August 16, 1983. Recommended adoption of the resolution. Council discussed changing policy and procedure in order to handle the weed abatement program in a more expeditious manner. Thereafter, COUNCILMAN SIADEK MOVED, AND COUNCIL- MAN ARMSTRONG SECONDED, that the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3223 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF which was read, be adopted. The motion was carried unanimously. �,4 XII UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None XIII NEW BUSINESS Council discussed appearing on the cable television program 'bur City E1 Segundo ". The intent of the program is to provide infor- mation regarding happenings within the community in a non - political fashion. It was decided that the Council would participate on this program. -11- Council Minutes August 2, 1983 XIV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Jerry Saunders, Continental Development Corp., requested reconsidera- tion of their agreement. Stated Continental is only asking for a release from the obligation of not developing or selling this property pursuant to Resolution No. 1016 and that the resolution did not address liability. Mayor Bue stated Council would like the City Attorney to review this matter prior to approving the agreement and indicated it would be heard at the August 16 council meeting. RECESS At the hour of 11 :10 p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. At the hour of 11 :40 p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. XV ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCIL- MAN ARMSTRONG that the meeting adjourn in memory of Fire Captain Dan Ogden; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:42 p.m. Motion was carried unanimously. APPROVED: �7 William D." ue, yor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -12- Council Minutes August 2, 1983