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1986 JUN 17 CC MIN6,794 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING .June 17, 1986 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. INVOCATION was given by Police Chief Clark Devilbiss. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Charles LaFleur PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor Siadek presented a Key to the City to Paivi Anjala, American Field Service Exchange Student from Finland. 2. Mayor Siadek presented a Key to the City to Victor Anguilar, Sister City Exchange Student from our Sister City, Guaymas, Mexico. ROLL CALL was taken by City Clerk Hart: Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tem. Schuldt - absent Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present MINUTES 1. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting -6:00 P.M.- May 20, 1986 Approved as written 2. Regular City Council Meeting -June 3, 1986 Council requested that the minutes be presented again on July 1, 1986. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing- Abatement of Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the subject public hearing. Mayor Siadek asked City Clerk Hart if proper notice was published. Clerk Hart confirmed that proper notice was published and concerned parties were notified. The Mayor directed that the files become part of the hearing and inquired if any written communication had been received. The City Clerk replied that no written communication had been received. The Mayor invited public imput on the subject matter. Seeing no one approach the podium, Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Council Anderson SECONDED, to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Siadek then directed Mr. William Glickman, Director of Public Works, to proceed with the abatement procedure. 2. Hearing -on the Six Month Trial Permit Parking in the Northeast Section of the City. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the subject hearing, and asked City Clerk Hart if any written communication had been received. Clerk Hart stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Paul G. Green, 1215 E. Acacia, E1 Segundo, requesting elimination of the parking permit program. Mayor Siadek then referred to Director of Public Works, Bill Glickman. Director of Public Works, Bill Glickman updated Council on the on- street parking control system on certain blocks of Acacia Street, California Street, Sycamore Avenue, Walnut Avenue, and Washington Street (Northeast Neighborhood Study Area) that was approved by Council during October 1985. Mr.Glickman stated that based on Police Department reporting, enforcement did not appear to be a major problem and public complaints were minimal. During June, 1986, post -card questionaires were delivered to 104 residences asking whether or not the parking permit system should be continued beyond the six -month trail period with a $10.00 permit fee for administrative costs (City Ordinance No. 1076). Mr. Glickman summarized by stating that the post -card survey did not reveal a clear majority of the residents in favor or opposed to continuing the parking permit system and a majority of those opposed were not in favor of a fee being charged for the permit. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (Continued) Mayor Siadek stated that this system was a test and that it was time to try a different approach and remove the restricted parking due to staff time given and the "bad will" generated by the people who received citations. The Mayor opened the hearing to public comment. Judith Wills, 1103 E. Acacia- stated that the permit system has been an ex- pensive inconvenience and would like to see the program terminated. Bob Dawdy, 841 Washington Street- wanted the restricted parking system to continue but stated that the barrier on Walnut Street adds to his parking problems by adding more traffic to his area. Prefers not to pay the permit fee. Sally Braden, 1121 E. Acacia Street- wanted the restricted parking but expressed the fee was unfair. M.D. Rutledge, 1109 E. Acacia- resented having to pay fee for a problem he did not create. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED, to close the hearing. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Council discussion ensued as to the advantages and disadvantages of the restricted parking system. Councilman Jacobson and Councilman Anderson felt that the permit system should be paid for by the City. Mayor Siadek reiterated that the "bad will" created outweighs the benefits of the system. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to retain the parking _ permit program with no fee required from the residents. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Anderson, Jacobson, and West. Nays: Mayor Siadek Absent: Councilman Schuldt. Mayor Siadek directed Bill Glickman, Director of Public Works, to investigate the parking problems on Washington Street, created by the construction workers during the daytime hours. GOOD OF THE ORDER Councilman Alan West paid tribute to returning Director of Building Safety McKinley Dalgleish. Director Dalgleish expressed his appreciation at having the opportunity to contribute to the City's welfare and future progress. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN 1. Letter from the Residents and Homeowners on Hillcrest Street (500 Block). City Clerk Hart stated that the above letter was from approximately 27 residents on Hillcrest requesting the removal of existing bottlebrush trees and replace them with another coverage. Mayor Siadek stated that the City has responded to the request, but because of the narrow width of the tree line replacement may not be possible. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL (5 sinate li=lt) Oscar Robison, 311 W. Acacia Street- wanted to inform Council that other city codes have provisions for compact cars and would like our City to address this issue and amend our code. He would like to see this matter dealt with by staff and not referred to an independent agency. (2) Council Minutes June 17, 1986 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under this heading are to be enacted by one unanimous motion without discussion, unless a call is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will removed and considered individually under the next agenda heading. Councilman Jacobson requested item number 2 be considered separately. Thereafter, Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobsob SECONDED that the remaining items listed on the Consent Agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 1. Warrant Nos. 2726 -2929 on Demand Register Summary No 27 in total amount of $1,219,432.24. Ratify and approve 3. Request to Declare Surplus and Donate to Boy Scouts of America Used Pipe and Utility Poles. Declare surplus and grant request 4. Request for Premise -to- Premise Transfer and Exchange of Alcoholic Beverage License for Dory's Landing at 225 Standard Street. Receive and file CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 2. Request from E1 Segundo Cub Scouts to Use Grand Avenue for their Annual Soap Box Derby. Grant request for use of Grand Avenue on July 26, 1986 Councilman Jacobson wanted to confirm that the event would be open to all youth groups in El Segundo, including girl's groups. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to enact item number 2 on the Consent Agenda. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER 1. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Adding Section 1.16.015 (Training of Corrections Personnel) to Chapter 1.16 (City Jail of Title 1 (General Provisions of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code. First Reading City Manager Arthur Jones stated that the subject ordinance adjusts to a change in State Regulations regarding reimbursement for the training of our Corrections Personnel. City Attorney Dolley presented the subject Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1085 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA. ADDING SECTION 1.16.015 (TRAINING OF CORRECTIONS PERSONNEL) TO CHAPTER 1.16 (CITY JAIL) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED that further reading be waived. THE MOTION WAS PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. The ordinance was introduced by Councilman Jacobson. 2. Recommendation to Establish Reduced Water Rates for the E1 Segundo Unified School District. City Manager Jones stated that past communications with the School Board and the Superintendent of Schools reflected that they are continuing to experience some rather severe budgetary problems. At that time, ways were explored verbally how the City may potentially reduce some of the school district's cost that are incurred in favor of the City. Mr. Jones stated that one of ways would be through reducing the district's water rates. His recommendation to Council was to reduce the comsumption charge to the purchase price of the water. (3) Council Minutes June 17, 1986 -i h7y i NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued) Mayor Siadek stated that he would like Council to consider waiving the entire cost of the water for the School District, with the conditions that conservation would be a consideration. The Mayor stated he had previously discussed this matter with City Manager Jones. To insure conservation a limit stipulation of $25,000 per year would apply. Any cost over this amount would be the responsibility of the district. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to furnish the school district with water at no charge limited to $25,000 per year. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. Request to Set Date for a Study Session - Library Expansion Project Council will meet on July 8, 1986 6:00 P.M. to review the Library Expansion Project. City Manager Jones also requested that Council consider several Sewer Sanitation matters during this study session. Council confirmed. 4. Report on the Liability Insurance Program Proposed by the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority. City Manager Jones requested Council meet prior to June 28, 1986 to discuss an alternate option to the above program. Council agreed to review this new option during the upcoming Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting on June 24, 1986 at 6:00 P.M. REM BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR None NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY 1. Presentation of License Agreement with Xerox Corporation for the Installation of Tele- Communications Conduit in a Portion of Hawaii Street. Adopt resolution City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3395 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS CONDUIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND XEROX CORPORATION. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. FURTHER REM BUSINESS Councilman West questioned why our City modifies or adopts amendments to the Standard State Codes. He stated this causes confusion and differences and he requested a staff report covering the pro and cons of why it is necessary for E1 Segundo to have different codes. Another area Councilman West would like Council to explore is the R -1 Lot Coverage Area. He stated that he has had many citizens comment on this restriction. He requested staff to review and report why this retriction is in effect. Mr. Jones commented that we have always adopted the Uniformed State Codes with only a few local modifications to meet local conditions. Those modifications are only adopted after public hearing and the opportunity for full viewing and discussion by the community. Many of those modifications are not intiated by the City but by the trades and other people within the community. Mr. Jones stated that since many of our codes are due for readoption in the near future, it would be appropriate at that time to look at the local exceptions. In reference to the R -1 Lot matter he stated a study would be done and the Council would be informed of the results. (4) Council Minutes June 17, 1986 GOOD OF THE ORDER None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL None CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:12 P.M. Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. City Attorney Dolley cited the following Government Code Section: 54956.9 (b) 2 Matters Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 9:30 P.M. with all members answering Roll Call, with the exception of Councilman Schuldt. 1. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to ratify the agreement that McKinley Dalgleish signed for returning to the position of Director of Building Safety. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek Nays: Councilman Jacobson Absent: Councilman Schuldt 2. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to retain the legal firm of Loeb & Loeb as needed regarding Cable Matters. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek Nays: None Absent: Councilman Schuldt ADJOUR11MENT At the hour of 9:30 P.M. Council adjourned to Tuesday, June 24, 1986, at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was adjourned in memory of the following: Marion Schwab, died May 29 at the age of 93. Roy Sargent Ashley, a 32 year resident, died June 4. Maxwell L. Reed, a 26 year resident, died June 2 at the age of 49. Marianne Amthor, a 20 year resident, died June 6 at the age of 56. Charles T. Clark, a 10 year resident, died June 5 at the age of 62. James J. Walsh, a 20 year resident, died June 11 at the age of 65. (5) L. Hart , City-Clerk Council Minutes June 17,1986 8 i4,i�