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1987 AUG 04 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING August 4, 1987 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 Bonnie Clarke, Police Photographer. PRESENTATIONS I. Council recognized City Employee of the Month Tom Rea, Senior Building Inspector. 2. Councilman Anderson proclaimed Municipal Treasurer's Week August 17 -23, 1987 3. Councilman West proclaimed U.S. Constitution Week September 17 -23 1987 ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 1. Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa St. asked to address item number 4 under UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 2. Diane Helvey, 819 Washington St. expressed concern over the chosen site for the remote control car races. 3. Vern Walknick, Hughes Aircraft asked to address item number 1 under UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 4. James Sheldon, 823 Washington St. wished Council had considered the remote control racing site a little longer before allowing a race tract to be built. 5. Chris Wolfe 815 Washington St. felt the public should have been informed through the newspaper or flyers before the race track was built. Expressed concern over the lack of impact reports with regard to noise, traffic and parking. Mayor Siadek suggested the problem be evaluated with respect to citizen concerns. City Manager Art Jones stated that a local club had approached the Recreation and Parks Commission with regard to a temporary site for their activities. The City Council merely approved the recommendation brought before them by the Parks and Commission. This was to be for a trial period pending problems and concerns that might arise out of the use of this site for this particular activity. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing - Abatement of Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt at Various City Locations. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing on the Abatement of Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt at Various City Locations. Council Minutes August 4, 1987 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BIISIBESS (continued) Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated that notice of the hearing was prepared and administered by the Public Works and Legal Department. Mayor Siadek asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated none had been received. Director of Public Works William Glickman stated there were 12 properties identified for weed abatement. They had been notified both by mail and on the property site as to the date of this public hearing. Mayor Siadek opened the public hearing. There were no persons present to address Council on this issue. It was the consensus of Council to close the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to direct the Public Works Director to take the appropriate action on abatement procedures. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Public Hearing- Request for a Precise Plan Amendment to Construct a 9,000 sq. ft. One Story Accessory Recreational Building; Expand an Existing One -Story Chemical Building by 4,580 sq. ft.; Expand an Existing Outdoor Chemical Storage Area by 1,500 sq. ft. on the 143 -acre site at 2000 E1 Segundo Blvd. in the C -M Zone; Petitioned by Hughes Aircraft Company housing Electro Systems Data Group. Precise Plan 3 -78, Amendment 3/ Environmental Assessment EA -121. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing on the Request for a Precise Plan Amendment to Construct a 9,000 sq. ft. One Story Accessory Recreational Building; Expand an Existing One -Story Chemical Building by 4,580 sq. ft.; Expand and Existing Outdoor Chemical Storage Area by 1,500 sq. ft. on the 143 -acre site at 2000 E1 Segundo Bvd. in the C -M Zone; Petitioned by Hughes Aircraft Company housing Electro Systems Data Group. Precise Plan 3 -78, Amendment 3 /Environmental Assessment EA -121. Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated notice of the hearing had been administered by the Planning Department. Mayor Siadek asked 14. any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated none had been received. Mayor Siadek opened the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to continue the public hearing to the City Council Meeting of August 18, 1987. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (2) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Recommendation to Place on the November 3, 1987 Ballot a Proposed Ordinance Adopting a Utility Users Tax. City Manager Art Jones stated the resolution had been prepared with a few modifications. The first is a lifeline refund provision for elderly and handicapped. The second is an automatic reduction for when sales tax revenues exceeded the Gann limit. The third is an annual review of raised revenue to provide for a reduction or supension by Council if revenue is not needed. The tax would also apply to both business and residents and would be collected by the utility companies then remitted back to the City. a) Adopt Resolution Calling for an Election City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3484 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, NOVEMBER 3, 1987, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A UTILITY USERS TAX. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to adopt subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt NOES: Mayor Siadek Mayor Siadek stated that he preferred an alternative means to offset the budget deficit. b) Adopt Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3 1987 with the County —Wide General Election. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3485 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 CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1987 WITH THE COUNTY WIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West MOVED, Councilma Anderson SECONDED to adopt subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt NOES: Mayor Siadek (3) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED c) Adopt Resolution of the City Council Authorizing Certain of Its Members to File a Written Argument Regarding a City Measure and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3486 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, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED, to adopt subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt NOES: Mayor Siadek d) Adopt Resolution Providing for the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for City Measures Submitted at Municipal Elections. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3487 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to adopt subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Schuldt NOES: Councilman Jacobson ABSTENTIONS: Mayor Siadek At the hour of 8:35 p.m. Council recessed. At the hour of 8:47 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. Councilman Jacobson changed his vote on the above Resolution Number 3487 to a aye vote. 2. Report on Alternatives to City Council with Respect to the Initiative Petition Regarding Amendments to Zoning Code and Consideration of the Resolutions. Mayor Siadek asked if Council had any problems with putting this on the ballot for April 1988. Councilman Jacobson stated this initiative had been properly addressed and considered it a candidate for the November 3, 1987 election. (4) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) Councilman West suggested that this item be given some considerable attention and possibly consider a companion initiative to allow the citizens a choice. Mayor Siadek stated this item could open the City to possible litigation if voted on by the electorate as issued. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to hold this item for the April 1988 Election. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West, Schuldt and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson 3. Resolution to Formalize Council Action Taken at July 7, 1987 Council Meeting Approving Subdivision 87 -5 (Parcel Map No. 18682) and Variance 87 -6. City Attorney read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3488 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUBDIVISION 87 -5 (PARCEL MAP NO. 18682) AND VARIANCE 87 -6. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to adopt the subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilmen Jacobson and Schuldt 4. Resolution of the City Council Opposing the Proposed MGM Grand Air Scheduled Passenger Service from Imperial Terminal at LAX. Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa read a prepared statement directed to Mayor Siadek. Mr. O'Rourke made reference to a tape from the December 3, 1986 Board of Airport Commissioners Meeting. He alleged that Mayor Siadek had given "a green light" to the MGM Grand Air project and he believed that this enabled MGM a conceptual approval. Councilman Jacobson MOVED to release Council from attorney - client priviledge regarding the MGM matter as discussed in Closed Session. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Siadek responded that at that time he was under the impression that the terminal would be used less frequently than presently stated. Mayor Siadek asked that this item be placed on the next Agenda under Closed Session. (5) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3489 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE ASSIGNMENT OF NEW SCHEDULED PASSENGER AIRLINE SERVICE TO THE WEST IMPERIAL TERMINAL, OPPOSING THE CONTINUED USE OF IMPERIAL TERMINAL FOR TERMINAL OPERATIONS AND OPPOSING PROPOSED MGM GRAND AIR AIRLINE SERVICE FROM IMPERIAL TERMINAL Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to adopt subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5. Report and Recommendation on Christmas Decorations for the Business District — Continued from July 21, 1987. City Manager Art Jones stated it was in the best interest of the City to retain the smaller Christmas decorations. Received and filed REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. Recommendation from Senior Housing Board: a. Approval of selection of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Purchase of Liability and Property Insurance for Senior Housing Project. City Manager Art Jones stated that staff recommends approval of the Senior Housing Board recommendation that City Council approve the selection of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and the purchase of liability and property insurance in an amount not to exceed $35,000; pending certificate approval by the City Attorney and be funded from the Emergency Contingency Fund. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve staff recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Request from the E1 Segundo Senior Citizens Housing Corporation for a. An additional appropriation from the City of $20,000 to cover insurance premium payment and other unanticipated contingencies; and b. A time extension to allow repayment of the City loan to begin nine months from the date of this hearing. City Manager Art Jones stated that staff recommendation is to appropriate an additional $20,000 to cover the insurance premium payment and other unanticipated contingencies; and approve a time extension to allow repayment of the City loan to begin nine months from the date of this hearing. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve staff recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. Mayor Siadek stated that the South Bay Cities Meeting discussed problems of traffic and density. City Manager Art Jones stated that Redondo, Manhattan and Hawthorne cities had supported the Sepulveda Tunnel Project. Mayor Siadek spoke with the Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach and their city now concurs with all other cities. Mayor Siadek suggested each Councilman send a letter encouraging the the City of Hermosa Beach. (6) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS (continued) 4. Councilman Anderson stated that he and Councilman West had attended two meetings with the School Board committee and had discussed the possibilities of utilizing Proposition A funds for the use of student shuttle to and from Richmond Middle School and Center Street School. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and 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. 9528 -9747 on Demand Register Summary No. 3 in total amount of $1,266,822.23 Ratify and approve 2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of City Council -5:30 PM —July 7, 1987 Approve as written 3. Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting —July 7, 1987 Approve as written 6. Recommendation to Accept Contribution of $100 from the El Segundo Optimist Club to the Fire Department. Accept Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt requested item number 4 be pulled, Councilman Anderson requested item number 5 be pulled, and City Manager Jones requested item number 7 be pulled for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve all other items remaining under the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting —July 21, 1987 Approve as written Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt stated he was not present and wished to abstain from voting. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve item number 4. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek ABSTENTIONS: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt 5. Recommendation Regarding Waiver of Bidding Procedure for Foaming of Sewer Lines and Authority to Issue Purchase Order to Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corporation. Waiver bidding procedure and issue purchase order to Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corporation. Councilman Anderson questioned the procedure and the cost of this item. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve item number 5. MOTION CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (7) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 CALL ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 7. Recommended Response to Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Draft Report " On the Road to the Year 2000 ". Approve City Manager Art Jones noted minor changes. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve item number 7. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW EIISIHESS —CITY MANAGER I. Deletion of /or Modification of 30 Day Exemption from Transient Occupancy Tax —from the July 21, 1987 City Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance with recommended changes as proposed by the City Manager. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Council will review this ordinance at its second reading. 2. Status Report and Recommendation to Authorize Proposals for Operation of E1 Segundo Golf Course —from the July 21, 1987 Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt and Councilman Jacobson agreed with City Manager Jones to open bidding to all four of the proposed bidders who expressed interest in the new golf course. Mayor Siadek wanted to negotiatd with American Golf and not open it up to bidding at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to open bidding to all four companines. MOTION DID NOT PASS BY THE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Schuldt and Jacobson NOES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek The Mayor directed staff to negotiate with American Golf, the present operator of the E1 Segundo Golf Course on the construction of a new course on land donated by Chevron. NEW BUSINESS — PUBLIC WORKS 1. Recommendation Regarding Construction of Wall of Honor at the Civic Center. It was the consensus of Council to approve landscaping and appropration of `.unds as recommended by Public Works Director, William Glickman. NEW EIISIHESS —CITY ATTORNEY NONE NEW BUSINESS —CITY CLERK NONE FURTHER NEW BUSINESS NONE GOOD OF IHE ORDER 1. Councilman Anderson recognized the accomplishments of the baseball and softball leagues during this summer season. (8) Council Minutes August 4, 1987 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 1. Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa stated that Mayor Siadek gave the appearance of acting as an agent of MGM and that he had already heard on KABC Radio an advertisement for MGM flights from LAX to New York. MEMORIALS EDWARD CARL DOMAN, a 35 -year resident and SHARON JOAN GREEN, a 21 -year resident. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to GC 454956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: Subsection A: None Subsection B: 2 matters Subsection C: 2 matters At the hour of 10:20 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 11:10 p.m Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. Mayor Siadek announced that no actions were taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to August 11, 1987 -7:00 PM for a Joint Meeting of Council, Planning Commission and the Citizens Advisory Committee. RECORDED, (9) Council Minutes August 4, 1987