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1986 OCT 07 CC MINti R A F; EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL !MINUTES - REGULAR MEEETING October 7, 1986 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION given by Rev. Joeseph Azadian, St. Anthony's Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Bonnie Clark, Police Photographer. PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognized October Employees of the Month - Fire Captain John Maki, Firefighter Ed Morales and Fire Engineer Phil Lambeth. 2. Councilman West proclaimed October 1986 as "Family Health Month ". 3. Councilman Anderson Proclaimed the week of October 6 -10 as "Rideshare Week" . 4. Mayor Siadek proclaimed the week of October 20 -25 as "Business Women's Wbek ". ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tan Schuldt - present Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present MINUTES 1. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - September 15, 1986 Approved as written 2. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- September 16, 1986 Approved as written 3. Regular City Council Meeting- September 16, 1986 Approved as written 4. Adj�ourned Regular City Council Meeting - September 22, 1986 Approved as written SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. PUBLIC HEARING- on Proposed Zone Text Amendment 86 -2 /Environmental Assessment EA -112 to Allow Mobile Home Units Equipped for Handicap Access and Use into All Residential -2 (R -2) Zones Citywide - Petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing on a Proposed Zone Text Amendment 86/2 Environment Assessment EA -112 to Allow Mobile Home Units Equipped for Handicap Access and Use into All Residential -2 (R -2) Zones Citywide - Petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo. Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice was given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated proper notice had been published by the Planning Department. Mayor Siadek stated those files would become part of the hearing. Council Minutes October 7, 1986 tiR47 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) City Clerk Hart acknowledged receipt of the following letters: 1. W.E. Mott, 827 Washinton St. opposed the zone text amendment. 2. Bud Fultz, 819 Washington opposed the proposed zone text amendment. amendment. Planning Director Lynn Harris gave a brief summary of the proposed zone text amendment and stated that staff's recommendation is to concur with staff's finding and certify a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for and adopt Zone Text Amendment 86 -2 to allow handicap- equipped mobilehcme units into Residential -2 zones city-wide. Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing. I. Bud Fultz, 819 Washj22LOn St opposed the Zone Text Amendment and asked Council to deny the certification. Seeing no other persons wishing to address Council it was the consensus of Council to close the Public Hearing to public input. Council discussion ensued regarding the permanency of such a mobilehcme unit and if sufficient restraints have been included in Resoution No. 2155 to ensure compliance. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt expressed the possible need for a discretionary review. Mayor Siadek stated there were sufficient restraints and a discretionary review would only delay the action of a seemingly simple request. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the certifiation of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for and adopt Zone Text Amendment 86 -2 to allow handicap - equipped mobilehcme units into Residential -2 zones citywide. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1986 -87, and any Relationship of Revenue Sharing Funds to the Budget Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing on the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1986 -87, and any Relationship of Revenue Sharing Funds to the Budget. Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Hart stated notice had been published by the Finance Department. Mayor Siadek stated those files would become part of the hearing. City Clerk Hart stated he had received no written communication in conjunction with this hearing. Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing. (2) Council Minutes October 7, 1986 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) I. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas St. opposed a sewer fee that might be assessed as a result of a budget deficit. Seeing no other persons wishing to address council, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman wrest SECONDED to close the public hearing to public input. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Manager Art Jones addressed Council and stated the proposed budget had very few changes from last year's approved budget. The total budget is four and a half percent lower and includes a $695,511 deficit. The deficit, Mr. Jones stated, is connected with the expectation of anticipated revenue from new business taxes, less growth in employment than expected, lower sales taxes from the refinery, and decreased interest rates and loss of revenue sharing funds as a result of the Federal Budget Act. Manager Jones stated there are options available to reconcile the deficit such as assessing a sewer connection charge and monthly user fees for residential and business customers west of Sepulveda Boulevard. This plan could yield an estimated $400,000 per year and offset the deficit. Mr. Jones also stated the operating expenditures have been impacted by an increase in overtime salaries as a result of the Federal Labor Standard Act and the amendment of the Social Security Act covering all employees for medicare. Mr. Jones concluded by stating his recommendation is to approve the budget as presented and a plan for a sewer assessment will be brought back for recommendation at a future meeting. City Manager Jones read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3423 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR -THE FISCAL YEAR 1986 -87 Councilman wbst MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the use of Revenue Sharing Funds and waive further reading and adopt the resolution resolution establishing the expenditure limitation for fiscal year 1986 -87 under Article XIII -B of the California Constitution. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER: It was the consensus of Council to take this item out of order. MEN BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER 4. Report on Status of Reserves in City Operating and Special Funds. City Manager Art Jones gave an overview of the City Operating and Special Funds. Mr. Jones stated the General Funds have been and are being utilized prudently. Of the twenty -one cash balances noted in the fund accounts, most are restricted in their use by state law, local resolution or are being held in trust by the City. Mr. Jones further stated that "prudent management requires the maintaining of prudent reserves." Council discusssion ensued over the large deficit and posssible solutions in cutting the budget or raising revenue. (3) Council Minutes October 7, 1986 f;rs4, p; 68411 City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3424 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1986 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1987. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to adopt the proposed budget with the condition that if an increase in revenue cannot be ascertained than a 4% unilateral decrease in operating expenditures be sought. Motion CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman Anderson, Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt NOES: Councilman West and Mayor Siadek UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None REPORTS OF CONNITTEES, CONNISSIONS AND BOARDS Mayor Siadek stated he had attended a League of Cities Meeting last week. Councilman Wbst stated the Citizens Adivisory Canittee is doing very well and had just held its second meeting. Councilman Anderson requested a resolution be prepared in opposition to the Gann Initiative - Proposition 61. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to direct staff to prepare a resolution in opposition of Proposition 61. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West requested a report on the progress of the Library Bond Issue. Barbara Kirby addressed Council and stated they are awaiting the architects rendering and then can proceed with the printing of their final brochures. 1. Transmittal of the Sub - Committee Findings on the Development Standards Adopted in March, 1986 for the Special Commercial Zone (C -3) Located Est of Sepulveda Boulevard. City Manager Art Jones stated there are no new findings and staff has not recommended any specific action. Councilman West opposed the initial yard set -back and stated property owners have been cheated. Council directed staff to prepare the necessary paper work to change or amend the C -3 zone and report their findings to Council at the next Council meeting. 2. Transmi ctal of Planning 0-ILLmission Minute Resolution Rogcirding Single Family Residential Lot Coverage. Received and filed. (4) Council Minutes October 7, 1986 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- WRITTEN Mayor Siadek stated he had received a letter from citizens asking what action was being pursued on the referendum signatures. City Attorney Dolley asked that the matter be referred to Closed Session. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL (5 minute limit) I. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak St. expressed concern over his constitutional rights and hoped the City Police would protect should he need their servcies. 2. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas St opposed changing the C -3W Zone. Mr. Clutter also asked if Citizen Advisory Committee member, Jerry Saunders was allowed voting privileges since his company is involved in litigation with the City. Mayor Siadek responded that Mr. Saunders should not be allowed to serve if litigation continues but expressed the need for persons like Jerry Saunders and their valued interest serving industry on such a committee. 3. Gary Wallace, 516 Oregon St. felt the City should hire.an unbiased consultant to meet with concerned property owners affected by present regulations under the C -3W Zone and discuss the matter. 4. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Ct. suggested a proclamation in connection with the Library Bond Issue and possibly feature the subject at the Community Appreciation Day event. Mr. Martin also suggested a debate and discussing the pros and cons of the issue. Mayor Siadek asked Mr. Martin to contact him on the above mentioned. Ara Avak, President of the Tax Payers Association stated there is a forum Planned for October 22, 1986 at the Joslyn Center. 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. 4395 -4638 on Demand Register Summary No-7 in total amount of $ 1, 396,404.49 Ratify and approve 2. Resolution Affirming a Repayment Plan for Funding of the Senior Housing Construction Project. Adopt resolution 3. Request for Approval to Exchange at No Cost to City Obsolete Weapons for Updated Models. Approve request 6. Emergency Repair of a 16 inch Water Control Valve. Appropriate funds from Water Utility Fund 7. Request to Los Angeles County for Allocation of County Aid to Cities Funds - Fiscal Year 1986 -87 in the amount of $25,212.00. Approve request and adopt resolution (5) Council Minutes October 7, 1986 fiRS� 6N51 CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 8. Utility Agreement with the Department of Transportation in Connection with Construction of the I -105 Freeway- Project Number 19. Approve utility agreement - relocation of a fire hydrant 9. Modifications to Sewer Pumping Plant Number 12. Reject single bid received and authorize staff to accomplish the work by force account. 10. Closed Promotional Examination for the Position of Fire Battalion Chief. Approve examination plan 11. Designation of November 10, 1986 as a Paid Holiday in Lieu of November 11, 1986. Adopt resolution 12. Resolution declaring October, 1986 as Crime Prevention Month in E1 Segundo Adopt resolution 13. Request to Authorize Issuance of Purchase Order for the Installation of Christmas Decorations. Approve Authorization Councilman Jacobson asked to remove item number 4. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt asked to remove item number 5. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Sale -of Surplus City Unit Number 3341 - Pierce Rescue Pumper. Declare the unit surplus and accept the bid for sale to Mike Green Fire Equipment Company for $8,400.00 Councilman Jacobson was worried that the City might be selling the equipment before the replacement was in service. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to approve the above sale. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5. Police Department Motorcycle for Emergency Use. Award bid to low bidder Tri City Honda Kawasaki for $5,513.06 including sales tax. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt expressed concern over the above estimate and asked if this bid might be too high. City Manager Art Jones stated this bid was a close and favorable estimate. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the above bid. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Senior Housing Status Report. Ratification of change order approval process (6) Council Minutes October 7, 1986 NETT BUSINESS - CITY !TANAGER (continued) Planning Director Lynn Harris stated the project is 70% ccxnplete with a net savings thus far at $30,000. Director Lynn Harris stated that staff's recommendation is to ratify change orders (numbered 85001 - 85024) to reconcile the Senior Housing contract as of September 30, 1986. Staff further reccmmends Council direct the contract status to be reviewed again in this manner on or before February 1, 1987. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tern Schuldt SECONDED to ratify the change orders as mentioned. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Proposal to Approve an Overnight Weekend Commitment Program for Certain Persons Ccarmitted of Minor Offenses. Police Captain Tim Grimmond stated staff's recommendation is to approve the Weekend Ccmmittment Program proposal by adopting the proposed resolution establishing fees for the program and permitting the Department to initiate the program. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution: RESOULTION NO. 3429 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PLAN FOR CERTAIN CONVICTED MINOR OFFENDERS TO BE HOUSED OVERNIGHT IN THE CITY JAIL; AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE TO RECOVER ACTUAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman V�bst SECONDED to waive further reading, adopt and approve the additional funds needed for a jailer. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for Power -Line Property East of Washington Street. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Vbst SECONDED to approve the extension of the existing agreement for property between Mariposa Avenue and Maple Avenue, approve a new agreement for property between Maple Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, and authorize $38,000 from State Parkland Bond Act. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5. Recommendation to Approve a Schedule of Fees for Implementing Ordinance Number 1088 ( Hazardous Material Inventories and Response Plans) and Appropriation of $24,166 for Personnel and Equipment Costs. City Manager Art Jones stated his recommendation was to adopt the fee schedule and appropriate the required money frcm the General Fund. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3430 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED WITH RESPECT TO THE CITY'S HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS PLAN Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman host SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (7) Council Minutes October 7, 1986 f)S .1 ii-, 6 8. - NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS 1. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 1 - Fire Station Headquarters Remodel - Project No. PW 84 -5 Mayor Pro Tem. Schuldt MOVED, Councilman 4%bst SECONDED to approve Change Order No. 1. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MEN BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY None FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - None GOOD OF THE ORDER - None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -ORAL (5 minute limit) - None CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 10:50 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. City Attorney Colley cited the following Coverrmental Code Section: 54956.9 (a) El Segundo vs Group W El Segundo vs LAX Continental Park Development vs E1 Segundo Hometel vs E1 Segundo Shelton /Kilroy vs E1 Segundo Mayor Siadek left at 12:20 P.M. Council reconvened at 12:35 P.M. with all members present and answering roll call with the exception of Mayor Siadek. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt announced that no action was taken in Closed Session. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to remove Jerry Saunders from the Citizen Advisory Committee because of potential conflict of interest created by the litigation between Continental Park Development and the City of E1 Segundo. Mr. Charles Dedeurwaerder, first alternate was designated as a voting member of the committee. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and West NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Siadek WI Council Minutes October 7, 1986 ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 12:38 Council adjourned to Monday, October 13, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in memory of the following: TIMOTHY JAMES MOFFETT, a 12 year resident who died September 14. CHARLES HAMLIN FARNELL a 37 year resident who died September 15 at age 64. ALICE CLARA SHRYROCK a 12 year resident who died September 23 at age 86. MARY VIRGINIA "GINNY" MURPHY a 35 year resident who died September 22 at age 58. VERA WOOLAND MOORE a 44 year resident who died September 21 at age 76 Recorded, (9) [TY CLERK Council Minutes October, 7, 1986