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1986 SEP 02 CC MIN' tiCS 32 — EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1986 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION given by Father Duval, St. Michael's Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mrs. Kenneth Bailey, El Redondo Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation designating September 17 -23, 1986 as CONSTITUTION WEEK. 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- August 19, 1986 Approved as written SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Adoption of a Citywide Helicopter Landing Facilities Policy and Proposed Certification of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Said Policy- Petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing for the Proposed Adoption of a Citywide Helicopter Landing Facilities Policy and Proposed Certification of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for said Policy- Petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo. Mayor Siadek asked if Proper Notice had been given. City Clerk Hart stated that proper notice had been given under the direction of the Planning Department. Mayor Siadek inquired if any written communication had been receive concerning this public hearing. Clerk Hart replied that a letter had been received from the City Manager of Hawthorne. Planning Director Lynn Harris gave a brief report regarding the Helicopter Landing Facilities Policy. Director Harris stated that staff recommended adoption of the Planning Commission's proposed Citywide policy on helicopter landing facilities and certify a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment EA -100. Furthermore, Council was asked to direct staff to prepare an ordinance for implementation. Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing to public input. Jim Mitsch, Public Works Director City Hawthorne made reference to a letter submitted by the City Manager of the City of Hawthorne. Concerns by Hawthorne included Flight Corridor, Minimum Altitude Requirement, and Lack of EIR. Olin Lambert, 4702 W. 130th St., Hawthorne President of Hawthorne Tax Payers Association asked that the Flight Corridor be moved westerly because of prevailing winds in that area. Council Minutes September 2, 1986 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) Lorane Christenson, 5237 W. 142nd Place, Hawthorne stated that changing the flight corridor might increase air traffic. Ruth Stocker, 5538 W. 142nd Place, Hawthorne stated that her complaints of noise are unheard. She has made calls and complained but nothing is ever done to correct the problem. Phil Burg, Hughes Aircraft Flight Operations objected to the flight restrictions with regard to federal holidays and could not promise that all crafts would bare the required 12 inch numbers because the company often utilizes charter copters. George Wiley, Rockwell Co. stated his company's concerns regarding restrictions on expansion without prior approval of the City. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to close the Public Hearing. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Council discusssion ensued regarding the consideration of industrial and residential concerns. Council asked City Attorney Dolley to supply alternate wording during the preparation of the ordinance to ensure consideration of concerns previously stated. It was the Consensus of Council through the suggestion of Councilman Jacobson to have City Attorney Dolley explore the inclusion of a penalty clause for the landing of helicopters without City approval. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to adopt the policy and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance that would satisfy all concerned. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. PUBLIC HEARING-on Zone Text Amendment 86 -2 Environmental Assessment EA-112 Proposed Zone Text Amendment to Allow Handicap - Equipped Mobilehame Units as a Permitted Use in the R -2 Zones Citywide - Petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo. City Attorney Dolley stated that proper notice had not been published in the manner required by law and therefore advised Council to continue this Public Hearing at a later date. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. League of California Cities Annual Conference October 19 -22, 1986. Council designated Mayor Jack Siadek as voting delegate and Councilman Carl Jacobson as alternate voting delegate. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- WRITTEN Mr. Roger Siegal submitted a copy of a summons that had been previously filed with L.A. County. PUBLIC CCI MUNICATICNS - ORAL ( y minute limit) - None (2) Council Minutes September 2, 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. 1. Warrant Nos. 3987 -4219 on Demand Register Summary No.5 in total amount of $ 1,122,431.22. Ratify and approve 2. Application for Person -to- Person, Premise- to-Premise Transfer of a Type 47 License (On Sale General Eating Place) for the Spectrum Sports Connection, 2250 Park Place. Receive and file 3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, Supporting the Century E1 Segundo Extension Rail Transit Project. Adopt Resolution 4. Indemnification Agreement from Mrs. Lsonore Horowitz in connection with the Construction of Imperial Highway Stom Drain. 6. Claim of Nick Rananiello. Deny Claim 7. Claim of James E. McGoldrick. Deny claim 8. Claim of Republic Airlines /Fred S. James & Company. 9. Hughes Aircraft Company, RSG and EDSG Donation of Office Partitions, Metal Storage Shelves, and Upholstered Chairs. Accept donation 10. Two Year Extension Request of a Temporary Office Trailer Complex Located at 324 W. E1 Segundo Boulevard- Chevron USA Inc. Approve request Mayor Siadek and Councilman West 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 VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Claim of Barbara Walsh Lansberg Deny Claim VOICE Mayor Siadek and Councilman West wished to abstain from voting due to a possible conflict of interest. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to deny the above item. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson and Mayor Pro Tern Schuldt NAYS: NONE ABSTENTIONS: Mayor Siadek and Councilman West (3) Council Minutes September 2, 1986 68-g4 NEW BUSINESS -CITY !TANAGER 1. Appointment of Members to the General Plan Advisory Committee. Acting City Manager Fred Weiner requested this item be discussed in Closed Session due to potential committee members in litigation with the City. 2. Presentation of Memorandum of Understanding for City's General Employees' rmplementary Resolution. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3422 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE RATES OF PAY IN SECTIONS 1A3.015, 1A3.016 AND 1A3.017, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A3.030, 1A3.045, 1A3.060, 1A3.110, 1A3.125, AND 1A3.127, ADDING SECTIONS 1A3.111, 1A3.112, 1A3.113 AND 1A3.126, OF CHAPTER lA3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIFS) AND DELETING SECTION 1A6.140 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 1A6.141 AND 1A6.150 OF CHAPTER lA6 (GENERAL RULES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt the proposed resolution and the Memo Of Understanding. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. K -9 Training Program Acting City Manger Fred Weiner stated this item would approve the allocation of funds from P.O.S.T. Fund Number 5 and accept a donation of $1,500 from Hughes Aircraft Corporation and Aerospace Corporation. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the above request. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4. Recommendation to Enter into Agreement with Pacific Century Group for Investment Services. City Treasurer Iouise Eckersley expressed concern regarding the possibility of a cash flow problem. Director of Finance Jose Sanchez stated that they did not foresee a cash flow problem and the monies earning interest with this service would be available if needed with little penalties incurred. It was the consensus of Council to return this item to staff for additional information and possibly a list of investment group choices. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS 1. Oral Report on the Remodeling of Fire Station Number ton the Remodeling of Fire Station Number 1. _ Director of Public Works William Glickman stated the contractor has been ordered to canmence work again following an assessment of the present fire station structure. Tt has been assessed to require only three new columns costing between $10 and $15,000; a cost considerably lower than originally anticipated. Mr. Glickman further stated that Mr. John Young, architect should be commended for his efforts. (4) Council Minutes September 2, 1986 NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS (continued) 2. Irrigation and Landscaping of Median Islands on Continental Boulevard from Grand Avenue to 745 Feet North of Grand Avenue - Project PW 86 -8. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to award the contract to the lowest bidder Akai -Tani Landscape Canpany. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - None FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - None GOOD OF THE ORDER - None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -ORAL (5 minute limit) - None CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Dolley cited the following governmental code sections: 54956.9 (b) One Item Personnel Matter At the hour of 8:50 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 9:15 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. The Mayor announced that no action was taken in Closed Session. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to appoint the General Plan Advisory Cmmittee. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING BOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Schuldt, West and Mayor Siadek NAYS: Councilman Jacobson Councilman Jacobson stated he did not like the procedure used to select members. The General Plan Advisory Committee was announced as follows: J. Alex Benson Alternates: Monette Crank 1. Charles Dedeurwaerder William Ehrhart 2. Thomas Armor Richard Fennell Michael Irvine Barbara Mack Michael Markey Jerry Saunders Dick Nagel Gary Wallace Arch Young (5) Council Minutes September 2, 1986 6(4 - -iti 37 CLOSED SESSION (continued) The following members were nominated to represent the respective commissions and committees. Staff recommended that the Board of Education Nominee be only ex- officio member with a vote on the committee. Board of Education: Planning commission: Recreatiion & Parks Commission Noise Abatement Committee Councilmembers ADJOQRNKENT Richard D. Work John F. Schott Richard Croxall Dorothy Doukakis -1st alternate Adrain Thronberry -2nd alternate to be appointed at next meeting Bob Anderson and Alan West At the hour of 9:40 P.M. Council adjourned to Monday September 15, 1986 at 6:00 P.M. Recorded, (6) RONALD L. HART CITY CLERK Council Minutes September 2, 1986