1986 NOV 04 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING November 4, 1986
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION given by Rev. David Tinoco, United Methodist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Ara Avak, President of the Taxpayer's
Association.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Council named Mona A. Tobiason as The City Employee of the Month.
2. Mayor Siadek proclaimed November 11 - 15, 1986 "Youth Appreciation 1-bek ".
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson - present
Councilman Jacobson - present
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present
Councilman West - present
Mayor Siadek - present
MINUTES
1. Adjourned Regular City Council Meetinq - October 20, 1986
2. Regular City Council Meeting - October 1, 1986
It was the consensus of Council to approve as written.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Zone Text Amendment 86 -2 and Certification of a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact to Allow Handicap - Equipped Mobilehame Units in R -2
Zones Citywide.
Acting City Attorney Peter Thorsen read the title of:
ORDINANCE NO. 1089
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 20.22.010 RELATING TO
PERMITTED USE IN THE R -2 ZONE
Mayor Siadek MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading
and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
1. Commercial (C -3) Zones West of Sepulveda Boulevard.
City Manager Art Jones requested this item be tabled indefinitely and
further asked that interested persons leave their name and phone number in
the City Manager's or City Clerk's Office to ensure proper notification of
this when it becomes an agenda item at a later date.
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PUBLIC CONNUNICATIONS- WRITTEN
1.
Sharon Onfer,
Auxiliary Chi
commemorative
Anniversary.
This item was referred to the City's Anniversary Ccmmittee.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL (5 minute limit)
1. Liza Monzon, 745 Main St. #304 requested financial aid for Cross Country
Running in China.
2. Marilyn Rothenberg, 708 W. Acacia St expressed concern over parking problems
on her street.
3. Patty Paynter, 920 Dune St. also expressed concern over parking problems and
the unnecessary dumping of garbage on her street.
4. Mark Jones, 770 W. Imperial, President of the Homeowner's Association
addressed Council and concerned citizens regarding the parking problems on
Dune and Acacia Street.
Mayor Siadek asked the City Manager to investigate those person's who might
be taking advantage of the off street parking in that area.
5. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak St. stated his policies on educational refonn and
hopes the City will accept his reform before it is accepted elsewhere.
6. Charles Wan, 724 W. Acacia expressed concern over parking on his street.
7. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas St. felt parking problems were a result of a
decision made by prior Council's. Mr. Clutter also reiterated his concern
over agenda item notification.
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.
1. Warrant Nos. 4895 -5082 on Demand Register Summary No.8 in total amount
of $1,181,022.73
Ratify and approve
2. Designation of Police Trainee as a Civilian Non -Sworn Classification.
Approve adopt resolution
3. Contract Amendment Number 1 for the Construction of Assessment District
Number 73 -Sewer Improvements- Project Number PW 84 -15.
4. Installation of Irrigation and Landscaping of the Median Island on
Continental Boulevard North of Grand Avenue - Project Number PW 86 -8.
5. Request to Approve Submission of Application for $41,000 of Ccmmunity
Parkland Grant Funds for Improvement of Washington Park.
Approve and adopt resolution
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the
above items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS 40ICE VOTE.
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CALL ITFAS FROM CONSENT AGEN13A - NONE
NEW BUSINESS -CITY !TANAGER
1. Recommendation to Award Contract for Liability Claim Adjustment Services.
It was the consensus of Council that this item be held over to November 18,
1986 Council Meeting.
2. Final Report of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- Funded Hone
Improvement Grant Program for Senior Citizens.
Associate Planner Lisa Molidor gave a slide presentation showing the
residential improvements made possible through the County CDBG Funds.
Report was received and filed.
3. Consideration of Proposal to Contract with Pacific Century Group for
investment Services.
City Manager Art Jones requested that this item be held over to November 18,
1986 Council Meeting.
4. Recommendation to Approve Waivers of Residency for the Directors of Finance
and Planning.
Councilman Wiest MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to grant for 18 months,
the waiver of residencies for the Directors of Finance and Planning.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5. (ITEM ADDED:) Request Approval for California Career Criminal Apprehension
Program
Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of
RESOLUTION NO. 3438
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER CHAPTER
477, 1985 STATUTES, CAREER - CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM AS AMENDED
AND ADMINISTERED BY OCJP
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading
and adopt the resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
6. (ITEM ADDED:) Sale of Surplus Emerqency Light Systems.
Declare surplus and authorize sale for $100 each
Councilman Jacobson expressed concern over the lack of time to consider this
item and further stated there may be a use for these lights within the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to authorize sale and
declare as surplus. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West, Schuldt and Mayor Siadek.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Jacobson
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NEW BUSINESS— PUBLIC WORKS - None
NEW BUSINESS —CITY ATTORNEY
1. Status of Referendum on Ordinance 1087.
Acting City Attorney Thorsen stated that the County had verified the
necesssary signatures on the Referendum Petition and that the Council was
afforded three options in deciding the status of the referendum concerning
Ordinance 1087. Council had the option to:
1. REPEAL the Ordinance 1087 in its entirety;
2. SUBMIT the question of whether Ordinance 1087 should be adopted to the
voters at a special election to be held not less than 88 days after the
Council's order to submit the matter to the voters; or
3. PETITION the Court of Appeal for a writ to reverse the trial court's
decision in Continental Development Company vs. City of E1 Segundo, et
al.
Acting City Attorney Thosen stated that if the Ordinance was repealed in its
entirety or if Council submits the Ordinance to the voters and the majority
of the voters do not favor the Ordinance then the Ordinance may not be
enacted again by Council for a period of one year after the date of its
repeal by the Council or disapproval of the voters.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED to REPEAL the Ordinance 1087 in its entirety.
Motion died for lack of a SECOND.
Councilman West MOVED to SUBMIT Ordinance 1087 to the voters at a special
election. Mayor Pro Tern Schuldt SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE.
After Council discussion, Acting City Attorney Thorsen confirmed the
election date to be set for February 24, 1987.
Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 3439
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
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1987, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
AND ORDINANCE.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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NEW BUSINESS — CITY ATTORNEY
Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of
RESOLUTION NO. 3440
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 RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1987
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading
and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of
RESOLUTION NO. 3441
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 AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL
ANALYSIS
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED to waive further reading and authorize all
Council members with the exception of Councilman Jacobson to sign a written
argument in favor of Ordinance 1087. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of
RESOLUTION NO. 3442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
PROVIDING OF THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES
SUBMIITED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
City Clerk, Ronald Hart requested $20,000 for the funding of the Special
Election.
Mayor Pro Tem Sculdt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the
request. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Councilman West requested an election report with line item expenses.
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Siadek asked the City Manager to investigate pedestrian access
through the California Street Gateway between Imperial and Acacia St.
GOOD OF THE ORDER -
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt announced a Public hbrkshop on South Bay Pollution
Issues to be held on November 10, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
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PUBLIC COMMONICATIONS -ORAL (5- minute limit)
1. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas St. questioned the neutrality of the City Council.
2. Dr. William Clark, 403 Indiana Court registered a ccmplaint regarding Police
harrassment and was instructed by Mayor Siadek to file a report with the
City Manager for further investigation.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:40 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed
Session.
Acting City Attorney Thorsen cited the following Governmental Code Sections:
54956.9 (a) Cook vs E1 Segundo
Hanetel vs E1 Segundo
E1 Segundo vs Group W Cable
Mayor Siadek left at 9:02 P.M.
Council reconvened at 9:15 P.M. with all members ans%ering roll call except
Mayor Siadek.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt announced there were no actions taken in Closed
Session.
Council discussion ensued regarding Transient Occupancy Tax.
It was the consensus of Council to have staff prepare a report regarding
this item at Councilman Jacobson's request.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 9:30 P.M. Council adjourned in memory of the following:
BILL SIMON LUTTRELL, a 36 -year resident of E1 Segundo, died October 13 at
age 78.
DUANE LELAND STEVENSON died October 25 at age 75.
MORTON "MORT" PRICE, a 30 -year resident, died October 4 at the age of 71.
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