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1987 SEP 29 CC MINADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Septesber 29, 1987 -7:00 P.H. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 PM. INVOCATION given by Juanita Zarilla, Deputy City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Melissa A. Mack, Council Recorder. PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognized October City Employee of the Month, Mark Trujillo, Parks Department. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt proclaimed October 19 -24, 1987 WATER AWARENESS WEEK 3. Councilman Anderson proclaimed October 18 -24, 1987 BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK 4. Mayor Siadek proclaimed October 8 -17, 1987 BUSINESS - INDUSTRY WEEK ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present PUBLIC COHHDNICATIONS- 1. Discussion of Request for a 10 K Run Sponsored by Women N -Sync Organization Written Report Requesting Council Approval Submitted by Ms. Andra -Nina C. Davis, President of Women N -Sync for February 14, 1988. Ms. Andra -Nina C. Davis, requested Council based on the information she submitted in the Council packets, to approve the run as presented. Council requested additional information which would include staff reports and proposed contribution distribution. Item to be placed on the October 20, 1987 Council Agenda. 2. Paris DeaGuero, 100 W. Imperial Avenue, Alfalfa's Restaurant - wanted to appeal the Planning Commissions decision to have tables and chairs in his establishment. Council referred the matter to the City Manager and requested this item be on the October 20, 1987 Council Agenda. 3. Mrs. M.L. Brewer, 639 E. Oak Street - displeased with the transformation of the City with regards to pollution; wants professionalism from the Council. 4. Wesley Bush, Chamber of Commerce- questioned if the Women N -Sync Organization had a tax deductible registration number and stated that none of the proposed sponsors were from E1 Segundo. 5. Barry Schweiger, 144 Richmond Street - stated that the matter of the proposed 10 K Run was basically a question of does Council want another run. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO TAKE THIS ITEM OUT OF ORDER FURTHER NEV BUSINESS Mayor Siadek proposed a "Mayor's Physical Fitness Challenge" to all the cities in our nation. Dr. Jim Bush 5106 Bounty Lane, Culver City- Supported the Mayor's proposal and he offered his support and organizational skills. It was the consensus of Council to proceed with this conceptual project without spending any City funds. Council Minutes September 29, 1987 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Public Discussion - Regarding Proposed Elimination of Parking on the West Side of Sepulveda Boulevard Between Sycamore and Grand Avenues. Director of Public Works, William Glickman presented a brief report regarding the restricted "no parking" along the subject area. Mr. Glickman read a letter from U.S. Medical expressing opposition to the proposed parking elimination. Council opened the issue for public discussion. 1. Chris Pingle, 755 N. Sepulveda, owner of Woody`s -was concerned over customer parking areas if eliminated on the West side of Sepulveda. Mayor Siadek left the dais at 8:03 PM and returned at 8:05 PM. 2. Chuck Sullivan, Owner of Barber Aerospace on Sepulveda - did not see any benefits to the parking elimination. 3. Alex Benson, Grand Cafe 311 N. Sepulveda - against restrictive parking. 4. Jerry McKinsey, Pacific Lumber Company- against restrictive parking. 5. Tony Motta - Motta Brothers- against restrictive parking. 6. Wesley Bush, Chamber of Commerce- stated the merchants need the parking on the West side of Sepulveda and each time we widen the streets we take from the merchant store fronts. It was the consensus of Council to close the public discussion and to direct staff to notify Caltrans that parking will remain as is until this matter is again taken under consideration. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None REPORTS OF COMIKITTEES, CON2IISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. Mayor Siadek expressed concern over the cable service to the Senior Housing. 2. Councilman Anderson stated he attended a pot luck at the Senior Housing and asked if any donations of chairs and tables could be made. 3. Councilman Jacobson reminded citizens of "Meet The Candidates Night" on Wednesday, September 30, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. 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. 2. Minutes from the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- September 9, 1987 - Approve as written 3. Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting- September 15, 1987. Approve as written 4. Declare Surplus the Temporary Equipment Shelter Used for Temporary Fire Station Number One and Award to the Highest Bidder -Bid A 0387 Declare surplus and award to Smedley D. Sant for $2,039.00 (2) Council Minutes September 29, 1987 CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 5. Proposed Increase to Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Employees Who Use Their Personal Vehicle for Authorized City Business. Approve recommendation 6. Approval of Schematic Plans for Joslyn Center Addition and Authorization for Preparation of Working Drawings. Approve plans and authorization for working drawings 7. Approval of Final Map and Agreement Affecting Real Property and Easement Agreement ; Use Restriction Agreement and Pedestrian Easement Agreement for Parcel Map Number 15774, for the Property at 100, 200, and 222 North Sepulveda Blvd. (Pacific Realty Associates). Approve final map and agreements 8. Declare City Property as Surplus and Transfer Ownership to the E1 Segundo Unified School District: Unit 2307 -1975 Electric Eel Gasoline Powered Sewer Rodder; Unit 2521 -1973 Joy Portable Air Compressor; Unit 3335 1964 Ford Pick -Up Truck; City Inventory (14083 -1977 Sun Engine Analyzer; Unit 6413 -1982 Cushman Turf Truckster; Unit 6426 -1982 Cushman Refuse Vehicle. Approve 9. Two Resolutions Amending Resolution Number 3340 (The Traffic Resolution) with Respect to Additional Stop Signs at Five Intersections and Adding Parking Restrictions in the 300 Block of Indiana Street and the 1700 and 800 Block of East Holly Avenue. Adopt resolution for 4 -way stops at: Standard St. /Franklin Ave.; Richmond St. /Pine Ave.; California St. /Sycamore Ave.; and Virginia St./ Pine Ave.; and a 3 -way stop at Washington St./ Pine Ave. Adopt resolution for parking restrictions. 10.Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Three Year Cooperation Agreement for City Participation for July 1,1988 -June 30, 1991. Approve agreement and adopt resolution Councilman Jacobson requested that item number one be pulled and Councilman West requested that item number six be removed for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 1, Warrant Nos. 10400 -10635 on Demand Register Summary No. 7 in total amount of $ 1,381,001.77 Ratify and approve Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve the warrants as listed with the exception of Warrant Number 10462. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 6. Approval of Schematic Plans for Joslyn Center Addition and Authorization for Preparation of Working Drawings. Approve plans and authorization for working drawings Councilman West requested that Barry Schweiger give a brief presentation of the proposed plans. Barry Schweiger stated the Josyln Center is need of improvement and presented Council with concept drawings of the remodeling project. Mr. Schweiger stated the project is within budget and is scheduled for construction in the Spring of 1988. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED, to approve item number six. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (3) Council Minutes September 29, 1987 HEY BUSINESS -CITY NANACEY 1. Proposed Management and Confidential Employees' Salary and Benefit Adjustments. Approve recommendations and adopt resolution City Manager Art Jones stated his recommendations were as follows: 1) Approve the attached resolution which would a) Increase management and confidential salary ranges by 5.0:. b) Authorize individual employee salaries to be increased predicated on job performance and the related factors previously approved by the City Council effective September 26, 1987, the beginning of the pay period closest to October 1, which is the normal effective date for the managment group; c) Approve the fringe benefit adjustments as proposed; and 2) Authorize funds to be transferred from the Salary and Fringe Benefit budget account to the appropriate budget accounts in the various City departments for the above salary and benefit adjustments. Councilman Jacobson expressed concern over increasing any employee's salary. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the recommendation only. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Schuldt, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson City Attorney read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A2.010, 1A2.040, IA2.105, 1A2.108, 1A2.109, 1A2.130, AND 1A2.134 OF CHAPTER IA2 (MANAGEMENT- CONFIDENTIAL SERIES) OF TITLE 1A OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to adopt the subject resolution. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Schuldt, West and Mayor Siadek NOES: Councilman Jacobson 2. Recommendation from Recreation and Park Commission to Relocate Radio Car Race Track from Edison Right -of -Way of Washington Park to the Imperial Strip Onnosite the Moose Lodge. Approve 1. John Hawks, 424 W. Imperial stated the race track would create more noise on Imperial. He suggested having it across from the car wash. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the recommendation on a six month trial basis. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (4) Council Minutes September 29, 1987 HEY BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued) 3. Report Regarding Improvement of Washington Street Between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue. Mayor Siadek stated that he and Councilman Anderson had met with International Rectifier regarding their participation in this street improvement project. Because of a drop in earnings the company was unable to participate but requested the City come back in six months. It was the consensus of Council to re- evaluate this matter in six months. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC WORKS - NONE NEW BUSINESS-CITY ATTORNEY - NONE NEW BUSINESS -CITY CLERK - NONE GOOD OF THE ORDER Councilman West publicly thanked Council and the City for allowing him to Coordinate the Bicenntennial Committee . He recognized Haley Copy, Industrial Graphics, Schuldt Printing and Eileen Hunter for donations of time and service to the project. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- 1. Walt Baynes, 336 Hillcrest concurred with Council's decision regarding the parking on Sepulveda. Mr. Baynes also felt there should be some kind of provision to put a "cap" on cable rate raising. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to discuss Beaver Insurance vs E1 Segundo in Closed Session under Subsection A. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Pursuant to GC §54956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: Subsection A: E1 Segundo vs LAX Beaver Insurance vs E1 Segundo Subsection B: 1 Matters At the hour of 9:00 Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 9:37 Mayor Siadek left Closed Session and entered the Council Chamber. Mayor Siadek left the Council Chambers at 9:40 p.m. At the hour of 9:56 Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present with the exception of Mayor Siadek. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt announced that no action was taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 10:00 p.m. Council adjourned. (5) L. HART CITY CLERK Council Minutes September 29, 1987