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1987 APR 21 CC MINh 19 5 1 EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING April 21, 1987 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION given by Council Recorder, Melissa Mack. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Senior Housing Board Member, Charles LaFleur. PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor Siadek proclaimed April 20 -25 WOMAN'S CLUB AND JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB WEEK. 2. Councilman Anderson proclaimed May 1, 1987 LAW DAY U.S.A. 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 Meeting- Public Hearing Paragon Communications - March 25, 1987. 2. Regular City Council Meeting - April 7, 1987 It was the consensus of Council to approve the above as written. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Reinstatement of Sewer Service Fees City Manager Art Jones stated the collection of sewer fees had been suspended for 60 days at the March 3rd Council meeting. Mr. Jones stated the City Council may be preempted by the Clean Water Act. City Attorney Dolley stated the City has a contractual obligation with the Hyperion Plant and the City may be subject to litigation if they do not institute sewer fees. Mayor Siadek referred to a letter dated in 1979 from Mr. Frank Peters exempting E1 Segundo from collecting sewer use fees. Frank Peters, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, State Water Resources Control Board referred to a letter written in 1979. Mr. Peters stated his evaluation of the costs for water treatment were based on the industry E1 Segundo had at the time. Mr. Peters stated that each sewer user throughout the City is required to pay his fair and equitable share of the cost. Those who use more will pay more and it is Federal Law that each individual user be assesed on the basis of strength and flow. Council discussion ensued regarding revenue programs, cost estimates and the impact Los Angeles County could have on the City. Council Minutes April 21, 1987 IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO TAKE THIS ITEM OUT OF ORDER NEW BUSINESS — CITY CLERK 1. Receipt of Signature Verification on Referendum of Ordinance 1093. Decision to Repeal Portions of Ordinance Relating to Sewer Use Fees for Residential or Multi- Family Residential Properties or To Call for Special Election. City Clerk Ron Hart stated the sufficient amount of signatures had been verified by the County of Los Angeles. He advised Council that they could either vote to repeal that portion of the ordinance, set a date for a Special Municipal Election, or refer the matter to the City Attorney. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to refer to the City Attorney for additional studies and have him report back to Council at the next Council meeting on May 5, 1987. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman Anderson, Schuldt, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Jacobson SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) 2. City of E1 Segundo Annexation to Los Angeles County Mosquito Abatement District. City Manager Art Jones stated there have been several instances of positive findings of mosquito bourne encephalitis activity in this region since 1983. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, refineries are a prime breeding source for mosquitoes. Mr. Jones concluded by stating that as a condition of annexation to the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District, the City would transfer $3,101 of property tax to the district for fiscal years commencing on or after July 1, 1988. The City would also transfer .01596465% of the incremental tax growth from the City's share to the district for each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 1988. The County of Los Angeles would also transfer an equal amount of existing property tax and incremental tax growth beginning July 1, 1988. Norman F. Hauret, Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District affirmed Mr. Jones statements. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3460 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR A CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO THE CORTESE /KNOX LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ACT CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ANNEXATION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (2) Council Minutes April 21, 1987 h 9 :; SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3461 JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 3. Life Safety Requirements for Existing High -Rise Buildings. Addition of Chapter 17.06 to the E1 Segundo Municipal Code. Fire Chief Robert Marsh stated this ordinance was a slightly modified version of the draft developed by the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee in cooperation with the Fire Department and Building Department. At the hour of 8:08 Mayor Siadek stepped down from the dias. At the hour of 8:09 Mayor Siadek returned to the dias. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 17.06 TO TITLE 17 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING HIGH - RISE BUILDINGS. Councilman Anderson Moved, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West introduced. 4. Public Hearing- the Adoption of the 1985 Uniform Building Code Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the 1985 Uniform Building Code. Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated notice of the hearing had been published by the legal department. Mayor Siadek stated those files would become part the hearing and asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated no written communication had been received. McKinley Dalgleish, Director of Building and Safety reviewed the previously submitted building code and commented on changes in relation to Appendix Chapter 2 Division I and II which as Mr. Dalgleish stated are the counterparts of the Uniform Fire Code Appendices IA and IB. Director Dalgleish clarified to Council the Model Code Process stating that cities utilize this for uniformity and economic advantages. The City adopts a standard code and any deviations are predicated on the basis of modifications as deemed necessary to the climatic, geographic and economical reasons. (3) Council Minutes April 21, 1987 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) Council opened the hearing to public input. 1. Dick Lundahl, Chairman of the Industrial Activities Committee stated the Committee supports the Deputy Inspector Program 2. Ralph Murphy, Kilroy Industries inquired if the C3 zone included the new C3W zone. He was informed by the City Attorney that it was not included. It was the consensus of Council to close the Public Hearing. Seeing more citizens who wished to speak it was the consensus of Council to reopen the Public Hearing. 3. Earl Parker, 129 W. Palm stated that the single family dwellings are being forced out with all the building of apartments and condos and that the quality of life for homeowners is decreasing. He also was in favor of required fencing around constuction sites where apartments were being built next to single family dwellings. t t 4. Shirley Parker, 129 W. Palm was in agreement with Earl Parker. It was the consensus of Council to close the Public Hearing. Councilman Jacobson expressed concern regarding the provisions listed for time allotment for trailor permits. It was the consensus of Council to adopt the Uniform Code as presented by staff with trailor provision changes. City Attorney read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1099 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND 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 Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to adopt the Uniform Building Code as stated above. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5. Public Hearing- the Adoption of the 1987 National Electrical Uniform Code. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 1987 National Electrical Uniform Code. Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Ronald Hart stated that proper notice of the hearing had been published by the legal department. The Mayor stated that those files would become part of the hearing and asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated no communication has been received. (4) Council Minutes April 21, 1987 h 9 :;1� 6 4 5 11i SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) McKinley Dalgleish Director of Building and Safety stated there is a subtle difference between the National and the Uniform Building Code. The method by which the code is promulgated is the difference between the two. The promulgation of the Uniorm Building Code the voting membership that amends the code and makes it the document that it is is comprised 90% of cities like ourselves with voting representatives like myself and the Building Department. The code therefore is predominantly a city enforcement tool. The end - product is up to the individual city. The National Electric code making body is comprised of industry, manufacturing and union and trade representatives. Therefore it is necessary for cities to spend more time with the administrative section of the National Electric Code. He concluded by stating it is a book of standards rather than a defined code. It was the consensus of Council to open the public hearing to public input. 1. Dick Lundahl, Chairman of the Industrial Activities Committee expressed concern over deviations in the code. t t 2. Jim Quitter, Hughes Aircraft Consultant also expressed concern over deviations and cited specific areas of concern. 3. George K. Blouin, Hughes Aircraft Electrical Group Supervisor cited several areas of concern and urged Council to adopt the National Code without amendments. Council noted the diverse interest changes as presented by industry. It was the consensus of Council to hold this item over to the May 5, 1987 Council Meeting after staff may receive additional input from Industry. Council with the agreement of staff notified industry that the closing date would be May 1, 1987 for any additional items of consideration. City Attorney Dolley advised Council to close the Public Hearing and continue this item to the next Council Meeting of May 5, 1987. At the hour of 9:25 P.M. Council recessed. At the hour of 9:37 Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. It was the consensus of Council, for future meetings to move the agenda heading PUBLIC COMMUNICATION to the beginning of the agenda, before SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. Mayor Siadek gave a brief report regarding a meeting with Hughes Aircraft Company regarding the Direct Payment Plan (implementation of state use tax on out of state purchases). ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO TAKE THIS ITEM OUT OF ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 1. Sherry and Bob Metcalfe, 831 Eucalyptus Drive expressed concern over the recent adoption of the moratorium. 2. Dennis Martin 722 Indiana Court suggested Council hold a public meeting regarding the budget before the customary study sessions. (5) Council Minutes April 21, 1987 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS (continued) 2. Notification of Expiration of Term - Mrs. Dorothy Doukakis, Chair Pro Tem of the Recreation and Parks Commission, May 14, 1987. It was the consensus of Council to advertise for applicants. 3. Notification of Expiration of Term - Mr. John T. Van Hook Jr., of the Planning Commission, June 30, 1987. It was the consensus of Council to reappoint Mr. John T. Van Hook Jr. for a full four -year term. 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. 7622 -7852 on Demand Register Summary No. 21 in total amount of $ 1,550,099.72 Ratify and approve 4. Resolution Adopting the 1987 Supplement to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction -1985 Edition. Adopt resolution 5. Request to Transfer the Personnel Department Secretary Position from the General Government Series to the Management - Confidential Series of the City's Administrative Code. Adopt resolution 6. City Water Lifeline Rate Eligibility - which would increase to $12,750 the maximum household income at which a head of household who is at least 62 years of age or handicapped may qualify for City's lifeline water rates. Adopt resolution 7. Renewal Agreement with Claims Administration Systems, Inc., aka CDS of California for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services Through June 30, 1988. Approve renewal 8. Purchase of Seven Pagers and Assorted Equipment for the Fire Department. Award purchase to Motorola Communications for $2,112.96 and approve transfer allocation costs from the Equipment Replacement Fund. 10. Bid No. 2186- Purchase of 8 Portable Radios /5 Mobile Radios and Assorted Equipment for the Police Department. Reject bid of Arcom for items A, B, and C for not meeting legal requirements and award bid as follows: Items A, B, and C to the second low bidder, Motorola C &E, Inc. for $15,306.13 and item D to the low bidder, Arcon for $4246.42. The total amount of award is $19,552.55 including sales tax. Mayor Siadek requested item numbers 2 and 3 be pulled for discussion. Councilman Jacobson requested item number 9 be pulled for discussion. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson under the Consent Agenda except item number UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (6) SECONDED to approve all items 2, 3, and 9. MOTION CARRIED BY Council Minutes April 21, 1987 h'9b tl 6961 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 2. Request for Third Annual E1 Segundo Fun Runs May 16, 1987. Approve request and authorize waiver of fees for City services Mayor Siadek encouraged the community to participate in the E1 Segundo Fun Run. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve item number 2. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. Request for Richmond Street Fair-May 16, 1987 Approve request and authorize waiver of fees for City services Mayor Siadek further encouraged the community to support the annual Richmond Street Fair. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve item number 3. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 9. Request for First -Year Extension of Temporary Trailer Permit, 137 Main Street, Bill Dornblaser. First Year Permit Expired 3- 27 -87. Approve request Councilman Jacobson questioned the length of the trailor permit extension. He stated he observed that the trailor in question had been there for a considerable amount of time. Director of Building and Safety, McKinley Dalgleish satisfactorily replied to Councilman Jacobson stating there were some extenuating circumstances with regard to that particular trailor. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve item number 9. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Computer Aided Dispatch System for the Fire and Police Department Through the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority . It was the consensus of Council to continue this item to the May 5, 1987 Council Meeting. 2. Selection of Environmental Sciences Associates (ESA) for Preparation of Master Environmental Assessment /General Plan EIR in Amount of $74,807.00 It was the consensus of Council to continue this item to the May 5, 1987 Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER CONTINUED 3. Establishment of a Paramedic Transportation Fee for Non -E1 Segundo Residents City Manager Art Jones recommended Council approve the establishment of a a paramedic transportation fee for non - residents equal to $120 per transport. This should raise approximately $37,500 per year to offset partially the cost of paramedic services. Mr. Jones further recommended that the Fire Department be authorized to develop a subscription fee service to claim the paramedic transport fee. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve the fees. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4. Proposal to Issue Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for Fiscal Year 1987 -88 City Manager Art Jones stated that staff recommends approval of agreements with Seidler - Fitzgerald and Rutan & Tucker and employ them at a flat rate of $15,000 to develop the tax and revenue anticipation note issue for the fiscal year 1987 -88. (7) Council Minutes April 21, 1987 NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued) John Fitzgerald, Financil Consultant for Seidler - Fitzgerald stated that a maximum value can be obtained by engaging in a competitive sale of the notes in the open market. Mayor Pro agreement agreement UNANIMOUS Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the with Seidler- Fitzgerald as a financial consultant and the with Rutan and Tucker for bond counsel services. MOTION CARRIED VOICE VOTE. City Attorney read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3465 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NEGOTIABLE REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES BY EITHER PUBLIC SALE OR PRIVATE NEGOTIATION AND APPOINTING SPECIAL BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL CONSULTANT. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. BY 5. Selection of Storms and Lowe, Consulting Engineers, to Evaluate, Design, and Provide Construction Specifications for a New City Hall HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) System. City Manager Art Jones stated that his recommendation was to contract the firm of Storms and Lowe for services as noted and further, sign the agreement with Southern California Edison for the off -peak cooling feasibility study. Mr. Jones concluded by recommending Council appropriate $47,000 from the general fund and stated the City can anticipate the new system paying for itself over a 6 year period. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the contract and appropriate $47,000. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS I. Change Order No. 3 to the Contract for the Remodel and Addition to the Fire Department Headquarters Facility- Project No. PW 84 -5, Boyd's Construction Company Contractor. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve change order no. 3. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Operation and Maintenance Charges Received from the City of Los Angeles (Hyperion) for Fiscal Year 1985 -86. Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated that staff's recommendation was to appropriate additional funds to this line item account from the general fund reserve in the amount of $48,081.93. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the above recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (8) Council Minutes April 21, 1987 . ti9ti_, 6yfi3 3. Preparation of a Preliminary Feasibility Analysis in Connection with the Design and Construction of Washington Street Between Grand Avenue and Hollv Avenue. Director Glickman stated that staff recommended Council appropriate $2,700 form the Contingency Account of the General Fund and authorize issuance of a purchase order to Harris & Associates to prepare the analysis as outlined in the proposal. Should the project be approved and the assessment district formed, the funds for this study would be recovered and returned to the Contingency Account. Mayor Siadek stated he would abstain from voting on this item, because of a possible conflict of interests regarding property. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve the above item. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and West NOES: NONE t` ABSTENTIONS: Mayor Siadek NEW BUSINESS —CITY ATTORNEY NONE FURTHER NEW BUSINESS NONE GOOD OF THE ORDER NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS NONE CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to GC §54956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: Subsection C: 1 matter At the hour of 10:30 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 10:45 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. The Mayor announced no actions were taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT AND MEMORIALS At the hour of 10:47 P.M. Council adjourned. (9) RECORDED, ` RONALD L. L. HART, CITY CLERK Council Minutes April 21, 1987