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1987 MAR 03 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING March 3, 1987 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION given by Deputy City Clerk, Juanita L. Zarilla. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Charles LaFleur. PRESENTATIONS I. Council recognized City Employee of the Month Gary Kramer, Plunge Manintenance Supervisor. ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - absent Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present MINUTES I. Regular City Council Meeting - February 17, 1987 It was the consensus of Council to approve as written. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. 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 Storage Building by 4,580 sq. ft., Expand an Existing Outdoor Chemical Storage Area by 1,500 sq. ft., and Add Three Roof Houses Totaling 8,752 sq. ft. for New Laboratory Space to the Main Building (23,832 sq. ft. total to be added to the 143 -acre site) at 2000 E1 Segundo Boulevard, in the Commercial Manufacturing (C -M) Zone; Petitioned by Hughes Aircraft Company (Electro Data Systems Group- EDSG). Precise Plan 3 -78 Amendment #3 /Environmental Assessment EA -121. It was the consensus of Council to reschedule this item at a later date. 2. Public Hearing- Proposed Amendment to Section 20.46 - Unclassified Use Permits - of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code to Regulate Helicopter Landing Facilities. The Proposed Ordinance Regulates the Type and Location of Helistop Facilities Allowable Hours of Flight Operations, Provisions of a Facility Contact Person, Use of Identification Numbers on Facility Helicopters, Filing of a "Fly Neighborly" Program with Noise Abatement Actions, and Equipping Facility Helicopters with Transponder /Altitude Reporting Capabilities. Petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo. Zone Text Amendment 87- 1. Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to Section 20.46- Unclassified Use Permits of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code to Regulate Helicopter Landing Facilities. The Proposed Ordinance Regulates the Type and Location of Helistop Facilities Allowable Hours of Flight Operations, Provisions of a Facility Contact Person, Use of Identification Numbers on Facility Helicopters, Filing of a "Flying Neighborly" Program with Noise Abatement Actions, and Equiping Facility Helicopters with Transponder /Altitude Reporting Capabilities. Petitioned by the City of El Segundo. Zone Text Amendment 87 -1. March 3, 1987 Council Minutes SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued) Mayor asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated the Planning Department had made all required notices. Mayor Siadek stated those files would become part of the hearing. Mayor Siadek asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Ron Hart stated he had received one letter from a Lorene Christensen, which was included in the Council packet, requesting limited helicopter flights over the City. City Manager Art Jones stated that staff recommended the City Council approve and adopt the resolution adopting a citywide helicopter landing facilities policy; the Planning Commission recommends that City Council certify a negative declaration of environmental impact for EA -100 for and adoption of the proposed ordinance adding Section 20.46.050 to the E1 Segundo Muniicpal Code. Councilman Anderson requested an inclusion be made in the resolution to include emergency landings due after 7:00 p.m. but not later than 9:00 p.m. to unforseen circumstances. Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing to Public input. 1. George Wiley, 2230 E. Imperial, Employee of Rockewell stated that landings after 7:00 p.m. have never occurred more than six times in a single year. Mr. Wiley also thanked Planning Director, Lynn Harris for all her assistance with this project. 2. Phil Burke, employee and pilot for Hughes Aircraft asked that the inclusion be considered as there are many unforseen circumstances. It was the consensus of Council to close the Public Hearing to public input. Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3451 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITIES POLICY Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen stated that if Council wished to adopt the Business Emergency exception, recommendation would be considered under § C 2.46.050 C.1 and would be revised to read: Flight operations shall take place during the hours of 7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except that operation may be permitted until 9:00 o'clock p.m. if necessary to accommodate a business emergency. If an operation is conducted between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for a business emergency the permitee shall notify the Planning Department on the next business day of the circumstances justifying that operation. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: (2) March 3, 1987 Council Minutes hq?� SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued) AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to adopt Resolution No. 3451 with the inclusion as read by Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 20.46.050 TO CHAPTER 20.46 0 THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMITS FOR AIRPORTS OR LANDING FIELDS INCLUDING HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITIES. Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen stated the inclusion for Resolution No. 3451 would be included in this Ordinance. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to introduce the Ordinance Mayor Siadek introduced. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. Councilman Anderson gave a brief report on his recent visit to E1 Segundo's Sister City- Guaymas, Mexico. 2. Councilman West gave a brief report on his recent trip to Palmdale sponsored by Rockwell International. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE (3) March 3, 1987 Council Minutes 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. Request for An Extension of a Temporary Office Trailer Complex from Hughes Aircraft Company, at 940 Selby. Grant 90 day extension on the two year extension through 5 -28 -87 2. Promotional Examination Plan for Fire Engineer. Approve examination plan 4. Authorize Chief of Police to Execute a Hold Harmless Agreement in Favor of the City of San Mateo in Connection with an 82 -Hour Motorcycle Training of Two Police Officers. Adopt resolution 5. Resolution Reciting the Fact of the Special Municipal Election Held on February 24, 1987; Declaring the Results Thereof and Such Other Matters as Are Provided By Law. Adopt resolution 6. Reclassification Administrative Accountant Position to Finance Services Manager (same salary range) and One Accountant Position to Accounting Manager (salary range D to salary range G). Adopt resolution Councilman West asked that item number 3 be removed for discussion. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 3. Citywide Police Towing Contract. Award citywide towing contract to low bid of Jim and Jack Towing 130 Lomita Street, El Segundo as meeting contract specifications Councilman West expressed concern over a possible conflict of interest if there is an even exchange of goods and services between Jim and Jack Towing and his business,E1 Segundo Brake and Wheel Service. Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen determined that no conflict existed. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the towing contract. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt (4) March 3, 1987 Council Minutes .H939 �•, •h93T NEW BUSINESS —CITY KANAGER 1. Report, Recommendation and Possible Action on Implementation of Sewer Service Fees. Adopt resolution deferring collection of sewer fees City Manager Art Jones reminded Council of their recent memorandum regarding referendum petition challenging the residential sewer fees that were to be instituted March 1, 1987. Information had also been received from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Clean Water Grants, stated Manager Art Jones, indicating that local authority to repeal sewer services fees may be curtailed by regulation issued under the Federal Clean Water Act. Mr. Jones concluded by stating that in the interim period while the City Attorney is reviewing the matter it is appropriate to adopt a resolution suspending the sewer service collection fees, including industrial and commercial fees, for 60 days. Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3456 S A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3445 'ION OF SEWER USER FEES. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SEC eading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VO AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt 2. Amend Section 2.52.080 of Chapter 2.52 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code Relating to Bid Submission for Purchases and Supplies to Change the Amount of Bids Requiring City Council Approval from $2,500 to $5,000. City Manager Art Jones recommended that Council adopt the ordinance as amended. Associate City Attorney Peter Thorsen read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.52.080 OF CHAPTER 2.52, OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SECTION RELATES TO BID SUBMISSION FOR PURCHASES AND SUPPLIES. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading. Councilman West introduced. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt (5) March 3, 1987 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGES (continued) 3. Recommendation to Declare as Surplus Seven Used Police Patrol Cars and Authorize Sale to the City of Guaymas, Mexico for $6,600. City Manager Art Jones recommended that the four vehicles without police light bars be sold for $900 each and the three remaining with obsolete police light bars be sold for $1,000 each. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the declaration of surplus and authorize the sale. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt HEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS 1. Construction of Standard Street /Holly Avenue Storm Drain in the Amount of $126,242.00 - Project No. PW 86 -6. Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated that staff recommendation is to award the contract to the low bidder R and L Sewers, Inc. and appropriate additional funds in the amount of $18,000 from the Revenue Sharing Fund unallocated reserve. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve staff recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: NONE ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt 2. Lease - Purchase of Hy- Velocity Sewer Flushing Machine (SCRECO HV- 2000TM). Councilman Anderson requested clarification on the interest rate cost in reference to the above lease - purchase with the Security Pacific Leasing Corporation. It was the consensus of Council to reschedule this item to the March 17, 1987 Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - NONE FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - NONE GOOD OF THE ORDER - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE (6) March 3, 1987 Council Minutes . ti H. CLOSED SESSIOB Pursuant to GC §54956 a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: Subsection A: Subsection B: Continental vs E1 Segundo E1 Segundo vs Group W 1 matter At the hour of 7:47 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 9:32 p.m. Council reconvened with all members present and answering roll call with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt. Mayor Siadek announced that no actions were taken in Closed Session. ADJOIIYHMEHS At the hour of 9:35 p.m. Council adjourned to March 10, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. for a Study Session with the Planning Commission and a Public and Closed - Session regarding E1 Segundo vs Group W Cable. RECORDED, (7) RONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK March 3, 1987 Council Minutes