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1986 DEC 16 CC MIN61 896 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING December 16, 1986 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Rev. Dave Edwards Four - Square Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mary -jo Drean, writer for the E1 Segundo Herald. PRESENTATIONS 1. Councilman Anderson proclaimed December 24 - January 1, 1987 as "Safe Drivers Week." 2. John Berry representative of the Southern California Edison Company presented a resolution to the City of E1 Segundo recognizing its long time relationship with the City. 3. Council recognized the following Companies for their participation in the Traffic Control Program: Aerospace Corporation Chevron, U.S.A. Goodglick Company Hughes EDSG Prudential ' Rockwell International TRW Xerox Corporation 4. Recognition of Lisa Layne for Winning Bill of Rights Essay. It was -the consensus of Council to continue this item to the next Council Meeting of January 6, 1987. ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present MINUTES 1. Regular City Council Meeting- December 2, 1986 2. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- December 3, 1986 -2:00 P.M. 3. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- December 3, 1986 -4:00 P.M. 4. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- December 4, 1986 -11:00 A.M. 5. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - December 4, 1986 -4:00 P.M. 7. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - December 9, 1986 -4:00 P.M. It was the consensus of Council to approve the above as written. Council Minutes December 16, 1986 ho., 1 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing -The Adoption of the 1985 Uniform Fire Code and Appendices Mayor Siadek stated this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing on the adoption of the 1985 Uniform Fire Code and Appendices. Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated that proper notice had been published by the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Siadek inquired if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Ron Hart stated one letter had been received: 1. Chamber of Commerce, 427 Main Street - Richard Lundahl, Chairman, Industrial Activities Committee stating they were in favor of adopting the ordinance but asked Council to defer the adoption of the appendices. Mayor Siadek stated those files would become part of the hearing. Chief Marsh gave a report on the Uniform Fire Code and stated staff had met with private organizations and developed a comparison of the 1985 Fire Code and the Building Code. Gene Bell gave a slide presentation showing the alternate procedures for installing retrofit sprinklers in various office /hotel /apartment structures. Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing to public input. Dick Lundahl, Chairman of Industrial Committee, Chamber of Commerce asked that the Council adopt the Ordinance but requested Council defer the Appendices 1A and 1B until a technical task force could study on a site - specific basis the cost, risks, and benefits of the proposed modifications. Ralph Murphy, Kilroy Industries stated he was in support of the Chamber's letter and asked that the appendices be deferred until a study of his buildings could be completed and possibly equally effective lower cost alternatives be examined. Verne Dochnick, Hughes Aircraft stated he had specific problems with asbestos and conferred with the Chamber's letter to adopt the ordinance and defer the appendices. Jim Quiter, Ralph Jenson Associates also in support of the Chamber's letter and stated the retrofit provisions should be tailored to particular circumstances to attain the spirit of compliance. Dick Lundahl, Chairman of Industrial Committee asked Council to defer the appendices for 90 days to ensure industry the opportunity to conduct a thorough and effective study of each individual building. Richard Knickerbocker, Attorney for Kilroy Industries stated that the cost estimates given by the City were misleading and in most cases miscalculated. Jerry Saunders, Continental Development was in favor of the Chamber's letter and expressed concern over the timing requirement and sprinkling unused space. (2) Council Minutes December 16, 1986 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued) Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas Street expressed concern over the out —dated state codes in effect and asked Council to adopt the ordinance and its appendices as written. Walt Baines, 336 Hillcrest asked Council to grant a 90 day period before adopting the appendices. This would allow time to look at alternate solutions for specific buildings. City Manager Art Jones stated the appeals process cited in the appendices would be an adequate solution to arrive at a compromise. Jerry Hall, 200 Virginia, Fire Protection Engineer stated in his professional opinion E1 Segundo not only has an adequate water supply, but is the envy of many surrounding communities with regard to water storage. Mac Dalgleish, Director of Building and Safety gave a brief explanation of the building code with regard to corridors and fire protection. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED, to approve the Uniform Fire Code as written, not including appendices 1A and 1B. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Schuldt, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson City Attorney Dolley stated that because the motion involves the adoption of a state code, the subject ordinance would require reintroduction at the next Council meeting without Appendices 1A and 1B. It was the consensus of Council to have staff report in 90 days regarding Appendices 1A and 1B after additional input from staff, community and industry. City Attorney Dolley stated the Public Hearing would be continued to the next Council Meeting of January 6, 1987. Mayor Siadek expressed his displeasure at industrial — private sector for not stating their individual concern's in a more timely manner. At the hour of 9:45 P.M. Council recessed. At the hour of 9:55 P.M. Council reconvened with all members present and answering roll call with the exception of Councilman Jacobson. At the hour of 9:56 P.M. Councilman Jacobson returned to the dias. NEW BUSINESS— PUBLIC WORKS It was the consensus of Council to take ITEM OUT OF ORDER 1. Report and Recommendation Concerning Proposed Depositing of Dredged Material on Beach West of E1 Segundo. Larry Charness, Chief of Planning for Beaches and Harbors stated that approximately 120,000 cubic yards of sludge will be deposited from a Marina Del Rey channel to the beach area directly below the Hyperion Plant in E1 Segundo. Mr. Charness stressed to Council that the sediment and sand would not have an offensive odor and would be suitable for beach recreation. (3) Council Minutes December 16, 1986 6684$ NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS (continued) Donald Spencer, Civil Engineer, Los Angeles District Coastal Resources Branch reconfirmed that there should be no offensive odor and that the sand quality would meet all health and safety standards. Council expressed concern over the deposit site and requested the site be considered for relocation. Mr. Spencer stated he would investigate relocation possibilities but added that the Corps of Engineers were under a defined time constraint which had a completion date of March 15, 1987. Mayor Siadek asked that the sludge be dumped off LAX under the flight path. Mr. Spencer again affirmed he would investigate relocation possibilities. Walt Baynes, 336 Hillcrest Street expressed concern over the offensive odors emitted by previous deposits and felt the results will be the same. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Appeal of Alan West and F.A. Rossi from the October 9, 1986 Decision of the City Planning Commission. At the hour of 10:22 p.m. Councilman West stepped away from the dais. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1090 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 86 -1, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -110 AND AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF SAID CODE WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 411 AND 406 -412 WEST GRAND AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ( ZONE CHANGE 86 -1) Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Schuldt, Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson NOT PRESENT AND NOT VOTING: Councilman West REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS I. Community Cable Advisory Committee Selection It was the consensus of Council to defer this item to the next City Council Meeting of January 6, 1987. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -ORAL (5 minute licit) - NONE (4) Council Minutes ' December 16, 1986 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion passed unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business. I. Warrant Nos. 5588 -5774 on Demand Register Summary No.12 in total amount of $ 1,099,622.36 Ratify and approve 2. Drapes and Blinds Bid for Clubhouse Building. Award to the low bidder, The Designer Touch for $2854.12 sales tax included. 3. Donations of Equipment to the E1 Segundo Community Cable Television Division from Mr. Max Friedman of the Los Angeles Raiders and Mr. Frank Mahony an E1 Segundo Resident. Approve and accept donated video equipment 4. Three Wheel Utility Vehicle Bid for Police Department. Award bid to only bidder Pacific Equipment & Irrigation, Inc. for $8092.94 including sales tax 5. Lounge Chairs Bid for Fire Station Nuumber 1. Award to alternate bid of Benchwood Furniture Store for $7381.12 including sales tax 6. Construction of Sewer Improvements in Assessment District Number 73. Acceptance of the work 7. Revised Plans and Specifications for the Construction of Sewer Pumping Station Number 1- Project Number PW 84 -18A. Approve revised plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids 8. Right of Way Contract with the State of California Department of Transportation and Granting of Easement to the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for the Installation of Underground Power Lines in Connection with the contruction of the I -105 Freeway. Approve right of way contract and grant easement CERTIFIED COPY OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF SAID BODY HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1986. "RESOLVED, that: (1) That certain Right of Way Contract I -105 -3 (310)0 between the Stated of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and the City of E1 Segundo, presented to the Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by the above -named parties, a copy of said contract be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and (2) The Right of Way Deed to The City of Los Angeles from the City of E1 Segundo for an easement along a strip North of Imperial Avenue and East of Califronia Street for the purposes of underground power facilities in connection with the aforestated Right of Way Contract, is hereby granted and after execution by the City of E1 Segundo, a copy of said deed be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said documents for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same." (5) Council Minutes December 16, 1986 61901 0Jlll CONSENT ACENDA (continued) 9. Maddy Act- List of Commissions, Committees and Board Appointments Receive and file Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Report and Recommendation on the Reduction of the 1986 -1987 General Fund Operating Budget. City Manager Jones gave a report regarding the budget cuts imposed by Department Heads. Mr. Jones stated the total savings overall exceeds $645,000. Reductions include among others, that noontime swimming at Urho Saari Stadium will be reduced from five to three days per week, as well as the postponment of various street maintenance projects and recreational activities on school premises during holiday periods. Council noted this item as received and filed. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANACER (continued) 2. Recommendation to increase dog license fees by $2.50 to $ 15.00 per year or $7.50 for spayed and neutered animals City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.12.040 AND DELETING SECTIONS 8.12.040 OF CHAPTER 8 THE EL SEGUNDO MUNCIPAL CODE, WHICH SECTIONS RELATE TO DOG LICENSE FEES Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West introduced. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - NONE NEW BUSINESS -CITY CLERK I. Discussion of the Brown Act. City Clerk Ron Hart announced to Council that the Brown Act would go into effect beginning with the first Council meeting in January 1987. Changes included the posting of the agenda 72 hours prior to a scheduled Council meeting. All items listed on the agenda had the potential for action and any item not listed could be discussed but no action could be taken under penalty of law. Clerk Hart further stated there were exceptions in emergency situations. FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - NONE (6) Council Minutes December 16, 1986 GOOD OF THE ORDER I. Councilman West commented on the success of the Annual Christmas Parade held last Sunday, December 14, 1986. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS —ORAL 1. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas Street inquired when the Sanitary Sewer System Fees would again be brought before Council. City Manager Art Jones confirmed the date to be the next Council meeting of January 6, 1987. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Dolley cited the following governmental code sections: 54956.9 (a) Samaniego vs E1 Segundo Haggar vs E1 Segundo Marion vs E1 Segundo Group W vs E1 Segundo Hometel vs E1 Segundo Kilroy vs E1 Segundo Continental'vs E1 Segundo LAX vs E1 Segundo At the hour of 11:05 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 12:00 A.M. Mayor Siadek left Closed Session. At the hour of 12:15 A.M. Council was reconvened in the Council Chambers by Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt with all members present and answering roll call with the exception of Mayor Siadek. City Attorney Dolley announced there were no actions taken in Closed Session. At the hour of 12:20 A.M. Council adjourned. (7) RECORDED, RONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK Council Minutes December 16, 1986 6906