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1987 APR 07 CC MINti q d t EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING April 7, 1987 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Council Recorder, Melissa Mack PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Employee of the Month, Lt. David Johnson, Police Department. PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognized Lt. David Johnson, of the Police Department as the Employee of the Month. 2. Councilman Anderson proclaimed April 5 -11, 1987 as LIBRARY WEEK. 3. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt proclaimed April 1987 as EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH. 4. Councilman Jacobson proclaimed April 1987 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. 5. Council recognized the Volunteers of the Home Delivered Meals Program. 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 - March 17, 1987 It was the consensus of Council to approve as written. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Application of Paragon Communications, d /b /a Paragon Cable for transfer of the Cable Television Franchise now held by Group W. Cable, Inc. under Ordinance Number 754, as amended, which franchise is scheduled to expire in February 1991. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1097 AN ORDINANCE OFF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING: (1) THE ACQUISITION OF THE STOCK OF GROUP W CABLE, INC., BY A CONSORTIUM; AND (2) THE TRANSFER OF A FRANCHISE FOR A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FROM GROUP W CABLE, INC., TO PARAGON COMMUNICATIONS. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to adopt the subject Ordinance No. 1097. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt introduced. April 7, 1987 Council Minutes REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. Report from the Senior Housing Board Regarding Results of Senior Housing Application Review Process and Selection of Tenants. John Allman, President of the Senior Housing Board gave update of the status regarding the Senior Housing Project. Mayor Siadek expressed concern over the available parking space in the project. Mayor Siadek stated the Senior Citizen Community garden may be needed for additional parking. 2. Recognition of E1 Segundo as a Designated Bicentennial Community by the California Bicentennial Commission on the United States Constitution. Councilman West stated California Bicentennial Bicentennial Community coordinating activities States Constitution. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS that a resolution had been received from the Commission resolving E1 Segundo as a Designated and qualifying the City to assist in promoting and to commemorate the Bicentennial of the United C 1. Ruth Bixler, President of the E1 Segundo Womens Club, 732 W. Pine proudly announced the Club's donation of roses to the E1 Segundo Library Park. 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.7388 -7621 on Demand Register Summary No. 20 in total amount of $ 767,435.34 Ratify and approve 2. Bid Number 1986 -Air Compressor for the Water Department Award to low bidder Ingersoll -Rand Company for $10457.24 3. Extend for One Year Agreement with Daniel Freeman Hospital for Provision of Home - Delivered Meals. Approve amendment to agreement 4. Request from E1 Segundo High School Senior Class for Approval of All Night Senior Party on June 18, 1987. Approve request and waive City fees and costs 5. Recommendation to Establish Interest Bearing Police Impound Account for Depositing Cash Obtained as Evidence. Approve 7. Recommendation Regarding Soliciting Bids for the Leasing of the City of E1 Segundo's Adjudicated Water Right. Approve staff recommendation to solicit for bids 8. Easement to Southern California Edison Company for Underground Electrical Service to George E. Gordon Jr. Clubhouse at 300 East Pine Avenue. Approve granting the easement (2) April 7, 1987 Council Minutes CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 9. Installation of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Grand Avenue and Nash Street - Project No. PW 86 -9 -Cost Estimate $84,200.00. Bid date May 5, 1987. Approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids 10. Application for a New Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 41 License (On Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place) for the Old Town Patio, 115 Richmond Street. Receive and file 11. Application for a New Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 17 License (Beer and Wine Importer /Beer and Wine Wholesaler) for Intron Imports, Inc., 366 Coral Circle. Receive and file 12. Support AB 711 (Condit), which restricts the Display of Harmful Matter. Declare support for the measure and instruct staff to prepare letters of support for the Mayor's signature f t Mayor Siadek requested item number 6 be removed for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve all remaining items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. Comprehensive Medical Examinations for Sworn Police Personnel. Accept proposal of The Center for Heart and Health Mayor Siadek asked if this item included Management. City Manager Art Jones stated it did not include Management. Mr. Jones added that the Medical Examinations have been reduced to $345.00. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the above item. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS —CITY MANAGES 1. Presentation of Proposal to Approve Funding for a New and Enhanced Computer Aided Dispatch System for the Fire and Police Department Through the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority . City Manager, Art Jones gave a report regarding the proposed system. He stated the estimated cost is $950,000. E1 Segundo's share of this cost is equal to 19.13 %. The lease has been negotiated at an interest rate of 6.05 %, provided the financing can be completed by May 1, 1987. Mr. Jones further stated this matter is presented in advance to obtain conceptual approval for commitment to the Authority and the funding as outlined. Councilman Jacobson asked that all items requiring action be brought to Council at the next meeting of April 21, 1987. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve the funding for a new and enhanced computer aided dispatch system. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (3) April 7, 1987 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS -CITY P ANAGER CONTINUED 2. Selection of Environmental Sciences Associates (ESA) for Preparation of Master Environmental Assessment /General Plan EIR in Amount of $74,807.00 Approve contract It was the consensus of Council to hold this item until the next Council Meeting of April 21, 1987. 3. Mid -Year Review of the 1986 -87 Budget. City Manager Art Jones gave a report regarding the 1986 -87 Budget. He stated that revenues were down $1,166,000 from previous estimates and the budget deficit totaled $1,453,580. The decrease in revenue resulted from several factors including an estimated $500,000 loss from Southern California Gas Company's decreased sales of natural gas; $300,000 in decreased petroleum sales by Chevron; and $200,000 less than estimated in plan check fees. Mr. Jones concluded by stating it was recommended that the revised revenue estimates and adjustments to appropriations be approved. Council expressed concern over the budget deficit. Manager Jones stated the only other alternative at this time would be to drastically reduce City services. He further stated that staff would be bringing some ideas to Council for additional revenues and would also be looking hard at the levels of expenditures. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the appropriations and changes in the 1986 -87 Budget. MOTION WAS DEFEATED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson and West NOES: Councilmen Jacobson and Schuldt ABSTENTIONS: Mayor Siadek Mayor Siadek asked City Attorney Dolley if definitive action was needed on this item. City Attorney Dolley stated he would need to review the matter. At the hour of 8:22 p.m. Council recessed At the hour of 8:32 p.m. Council reconvened with all members present and answering roll call. City Attorney Dolley stated no definitive action was needed on the Budget at this time. 4. Report on Review of Development Standards in the Multi- Family (R -3) Zone per Council Request at Joint Planning Commission /City Council March 10, 1987. Plannning Director, Lynn Harris gave a brief report regarding the need for this ordinance and stated staff's recommendation to have Council direct the Planning Commission to immediately review the R -3 development standards. Staff further recommended-that Council adopt an urgency moratorium on all development in the R -3 zone to effect those projects not yet submitted to the City for formal plan check as of April 7, 1987. (4) April 7, 1987 Council Minutes r;.q ) 41 x;951 NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER (contnued) Councilman West expressed concern over the language used in Section 4 of the Ordinance stating "there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare." Councilman West felt no threat existed and further stated this ordinance would "take away personal property rights." City Attorney Dolley clarified the language by stating that "in case law, if continued building can be determined to be detrimental during the 45 day study, hearings and revision of the code, then it could be determined that continued building is a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare." It was the consensus of Council to open this matter for public input. 1. Richard Fennel, Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee, 535 Maryland stated he was concerned with the ordinance creating an adverse affect on General Plan. 2. Richard Knickerbocker, 4720 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey representing Bob and Nancy Rockhold, stated he was not in favor of the moratorium and asked that Council create density bonuses and encouraged Council to reconsider this matter. 3. Charles Belak— Berger, 706 North Ireha, Redondo Beach CA stated he is an architect who has designed several apartment structures in the City and felt they were as aesthetically pleasing as any of the condominiums here in town. 4. Alex Benson, Member of the Citizen Advisory Committee, 1415 E. Sycamore stated he did not recognized the urgency or the need for a moratorium. It was the consensus of Council to close the public input. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to deny the ordinance. MOTION DEFEATED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman West NOES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and Mayor Siadek City Attorney read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1098 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITNG DEVELOPMENT IN THE RESIDENTIAL -3 (R -3) ZONE, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AN EXTENSION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to adopt Ordinance No. 1098. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman West (5) April 7, 1987 Council Minutes IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO TAKE THIS ITEM OUT OF ORDER NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS 1. Acquisition of Real Property for the Widening of Sepulveda Boulevard, Raymond L. and Shirley Sherwood, 160 South Sepulveda Boulevard - $36,800. Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated that staff recommends Council approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property, appropriate $36,800 from the Capital Improvement Fund and authorize payment, and accept and authorize the City Clerk to record the grant deed upon proper execution of the document. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the agreement and accept the deed. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. At the hour of 10:03 p.m. Mayor Siadek left the dias. At the hour of 10:04 p.m. Mayor Siadek returned to the dias. t t NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued) 5. Presentation of Proposal to Purchase and Implement a New Communications System for Emergency Notification for Toxic Spills or Releases. Captain Timothy Grimmond stated staff's recommendation was to approve this program and that the entire system, including 15 pagers ad 12 pager /charger /printer, be purchased by the City. Users will subsequently refund that portion of the system pertaining to them and ultimately the only remaining costs to the City would be for the "backbone" of the system which includes the transmitter and antenna. The number of pagers and charger /printers is based on letters of intent to purchase submitted by participatng users. User companies will purchase the pager /printer /charger units from the City. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the system concept. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS (continued) 2. Heater Remix and Pavement Overlay on Various Streets and the Resurfacing of Walkways in Library Park. Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated staff's recommendation is to appropriate $4,320.00 to this project from the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund and that the contract be awarded to Sully- Miller Contracting Co. for Heater - Remix and Pavement overlay on Various streets and Resurface the Library Walk -ways. The total amount estimated was $224,228.45. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to award the contract to Sully- Miller Contracting Co. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (6) April 7, 1987 Council Minutes r;95' c;9�3 HEY BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS (continued) 3. Lease - Purchase of Hy- Velocity Sewer Flushing Machine. Director of Public Works, William Glickman recommended that the City Council waive bidding procedures, authorize the appropriate City Officials to execute the appropriate documents in connection with the lease proposal of Security Pacific Lesing Corporation for $60,000, authorize the expenditure of funds not to exceed $20,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund and authorize the purchase of a SRECO HV- 2000TM Hy- Velocity Flushing Machine from Flexible Systems, Inc. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to authorize the Lease - Purchase of a Hy- Velocity Sewer Flushing Machine. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman Jacobson asked the status of the Hydro - Electric Station. Director Glickman stated that a letter is fortflcoming from the vendor. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Dolley requested these items be held for Closed Session. 1. Introduction of the 1985 Uniform Building Code - (Public Hearing Date was set for April 21, 1987 at the March 17, 1987 Council Meeting) Introduction of Ordinance 2. Introduction of the 1987 National Electrical Code and Setting a Public Hearing Date. Introduction of Ordinance and set Public Hearing for April 21, 1987 FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - NONE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council commented on the Medal of Valor luncheon and recipient Traffic Officer Frank "Monty" Montecalvo. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to GC §54956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: Subsection A: City of E1 Segundo vs LAX City of E1 Segundo vs USA Sanmiego and Romero vs City of E1 Segundo Continental vs City of E1 Segundo Subsection B: Subsection C: 2 matters 2 matters At the hour of 10:20 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 10:47 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. (7) April 7, 1987 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS —CITY ATTORNEY (continued) City Attorney Dolley requested these items be held for Closed Session. 1. Introduction of the 1985 Uniform Building Code - (Public Hearing Date was set for April 21, 1987 at the March 17, 1987 Council Meeting) City Attorney Dolley stated there were three changes. The first relating to the Uniform Building Code adding _a Section 3, and would read: "The fees set in this Ordinance are the initial fees and that the City Council by resolution may at any time change the fees. The same change will be reflected in the Electrical Code Ordinance. The third change will be reflected on page 5 of the Uniform Building Code Ordinance in the last paragraph. Instead of the language "in any M or C zone" the language will be "is located in the M -1, M -2 or C -3 Zone." City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.04 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Siadek introduced. 2. Introduction of the 1987 National Electrical Code and Setting a Public Hearing Date. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "1987 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE," REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.980F, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.08 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Siadek introduced. At the hour of 10:57 p.m. Council readjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session on the remaining items. At the hour of 11:21 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. The Mayor announced there were NO ACTIONS taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT AND MEMORIALS At the hour of 11:26 p.m. Council adjourned. 8) RDE ' PUTY CITY CLERK, JUANITJAL. ZARILLA April 7, 1987 Council Minutes h95��