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1988 MAR 15 CC MINDI D r lj Z IH w 10 W&O wt M. I.M 1 �• •,• 11 CALL TO CWXR by Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt at 7:00 p.m. INVOOM N given by City Clerk Ron Hart. PfEDM OF ALEEGIANCE led by Police Chief Ray Lewis. 1. Councilman Jacobson read a proclamation Honoring the Loyal Order of Moose on their 100th Birthday. ROIL GAIL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson Councilman West Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt Mayor Siadek PUBLIC C1C MRQI=C S 1. Rich Reed, 414 W. reform. - present - present - present - absent Oak read a prepared dissertation regarding his music It was the consensus of Council to hear public testimony when this item was ID �L 117 RUOR S OF C"M=, BMW AMID OM1TSSIC S 1. Downtown El Segundo, Inc. (DESI), Dennis Wingate, Chairman of the DESI Board: Progress Report on "Main Street Program" Activities Dennis Wingate Chairman of the DESI Board 337 Hillcmest gave an update regarding the status of the "Main Street Program" Activities. Mr. Wingate urged participation of citizens and concerted businesses and announced the next General Member Meeting to be held on April 13, 1988 at 7:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. It was the c=isensus of Council to receive and file this item. =ERU AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion Without discussion and paw unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item, is made, the item(s) Will be considered individually tarter the nect heading of business. Approve as written. 2. Minutes from the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting -March 3, 1988 - 8:ODAM- -Study Session on Policy Questions Regarding Fees for Residential Refuse Collection. Approve as written 4. Request fron Chamber of C=mleroe to Sponsor Jointly with the City of El Segundo the Fourth Annual Fun Runs June 18, 1988. Approve Council Minutes March 15, 1988 5. Early Replacement of the Library cash register - scheduled for reolaceement in 1990. Allocate funds from City Equipment Replacement Furl 6. Construction of Debris Bins at Maintenance Facility, Pw 87 -3. Reject bids and authorize staff to solicit informal bids for block wall and paving. 7. Replacement of Sanitation Pumo Station No. 1, FW 84 -18A. Accept the work and approve Contract Amendment NO-1 9. Resolution of Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing on May 3, 1988 Proposed Citywide lot Merger (Zone Text Amendment. 87 -3, Environmental Assessment EA -142). Adopt resolution 10. Warrants Nos. 12984 -13208 on Demand Register Summary Number 19 in total amount of $1,347.080.05 Approve: Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release checks. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; Emergency disbursements and or adjustments. 11. Request from Chevron U.S.A. for a six month extension of a 16 unit Modular Building to 9 -20 -88 located at 116 W. E1 Segundo Blvd. Grant request Councilman Jacobson requested item number 3 be removed and City Manager Fred Sorsabal requested item number 8 be removed for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECNDED to approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda. MOTTCN CALMED BY THE FOIiOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Amrrersnn, Jason, West and Schuldt ABSENT: Mayor Siadek CALL ITEMS FROM CCNUNT AGENDA 3. Request from the Chamber of Commerce for City Approval for the Chamber - sponsored Richmond Street Fair May 21, 1988. Approve Councilman Jacobson requested that a condition of approval be made regarding Group License fee to be paid by the Chamber for all those participants who do not hold an E1 Segundo City license. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the letter from the Chamber of Cnmer oe asking for approval of the Richmond Street Fair with a condition that Group Insurance is obtained. MOTFICN CARRIED BY THE KTIOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Arxierson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt ABSENT: Mayor Siadek 8. Douglas Street Railroad Grade Separation or Crossing at Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Accept proposal of DeLeuw, Cattier & Company for preliminary engineering services, appropriate funds from traffic mitigation fees, and authorize issuance of purchase order for services. (2) Council Minutes March 15, 1988 City Manager Fred Sorsabal stated that if Council wished to accept the proposal, their vote must include the six findings made by the Planning Department in their vote for the acceptance of the proposal of Deleuw, Lather & Ccupany. Councilman ,tea•_• M=, Councilmn Anderson 7O• •71• to accept AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt ABSERr: Mayor Siadek J6, :: hl� moor mt. ,h e-m 1. Coveters and Fmdr ent needed for the Hazardous Material Program _ Council Jacobson confirmed that the approximate amount for the purchase of the equipment would be $12,000. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONM to authorize the Fire Department to access Account 48100 -8104 in the approximate amount of $12,000. MDFIM CANIM BY ME FUIWWING VOICE VUM: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and West ABSENT: Mayor Siadek 2. Amrvval of Preliminary Design Concept for the City Library. Authorize architect to proceed with working drawings. Suite 210, Glendale stated the Library expansion will approximately 13,100 square feet of floor area to the present library. ghe punt library, 13,000 square feet in area, will be renovated and modernized. Several new areas have been added to meet the constantly evolving needs of the library. CmTputer learning rooms will be provided in both the adult and children's libraries. He further stated the layout of the library would be a compact "wrap-around" design allowing the operation and supervision of the expanded library with existing personnel. He concluded, closed windows and modernized heating and air conditioning systems will provide for the increased comfort and security of both patrons and staff while shielding them from airport noise. Councilman Anderson was concerned that the building design would match other city structures. Councilman West was concerned about ultimate cost and financing. Mr. Walton replied to Councilman West that at no cost to the city he would revise the project to meet financial changes that would occur. Councilman Jacobson questioned if the library would be operable during renovation. Mr. Walton assured Council that a transition process would be created and maintained with the contractor. (3) Council Minutes March 16, 1988 I IA t 1 IT.ti M I• I• (!p• �• _• 1. Bill Mc Oon/. 613 hoped that the City would not delay any longer as inflation might create financial duress on the project. 2. Myle Wdtworth 206 W Sv®ore was in favor of the library project. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to authorize the architect to proceed with working drawings. MOTION CARRM BY THE FOIMMU VOICE VOM: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and West ABSENT: Mayor Siadek NEW BUSINESS-Cti'Y ATTORNEY 1. Introduction of Ordinance. for Residential Refuse Collection. City Attorney Colley stated this was a preliminary ordinance to establish a refuse fee. He emphasized this was a first step measure and that another ordinance for imposition of fees would need to cane back to Council for introduction and adoption. 1. Scott Danner, 1127 E. ]Acacia opposed to imposition of refuse tax on the residents of E1 Segundo. 2. Jim Clutter, 441 Ya was against imposing fees for refuse. 3. Dennis Martin. 722 Indiana Oast suggested to Council to let this item be resolved by the new Council, after the April 12, 1988 election. 4. Ed Erdely. Coo-Chairman of GUM stated the residents do not want the tax and if Council did not put it to the vote of the people it would be accomplished for them. Mayor Pro Tan Schuldt requested the City Attorney to read the entire ordinance with the noted changes requested by Council. After a discussion on the terms used in reference to residential \crmnercial definitions City Attorney Colley read the following corrected ordinance per Mayor Pro Tan Schuldt's request: • 91 . 9C 1• 191 • 1 91 7C 1• r9• r 1 r• •• •• •a. 191 :•.n • WHEREAS, the health and welfare of the citizens of the City of E1 Segundo require the regular collection of garbage and rubbish from residences within the City; and M-IEREAS, the current City ordinances provide for but do not require residential garbage and rubbish collection; and WHEREAS, after studying the situation and various alternatives, the City Council has deternined to require residential garbage and rubbish collection. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CPC9C COUNCIL OF THE = OF EL SEGUNDO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: (4) Council Minutes MArch 15, 1988 NW : 14#lzl DGV M :•. I •• a• SEMCN 1. Section 6.08.140 is hereby added to Title 6, Chapter 6.08 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows: [x[17 :C •ice �• =ti •• • r. ••:.- -,• •• , 1. The City shall collect and dispose of residential and miscellaneous refuse from every residential establishment within the City at least once per week, provided that such refuse is prepared and placed for collection in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and of subsequent resolutions that may be adopted from time to time by the City Council. 2. All occupants of residential dwelling units shall be required to use the refuse service provided by the City. `Residential dwelling limits' as used herein means single family residences or multi -unit or attached residences of up to 4 units. 3. Inasmuch as fees are to be changed for the collection of garbage and rubbish, it is necessary that such fees be charged to the 0=43ants or owners of residential dwelling units, regardless of whether such persons in fact do place such garbage and rubbish for collection, to the end that all persons will be encouraged to place garbage and rubbish for collection and not ittproperly dispose of such garbage or rubbish to avoid payment of charges. 4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, an occupant or owner of a residential dwelling unit may apply for a waiver of the requirements of this section by presenting in writing the reasons therefor to the City Director of Finance. The Director of Finance shall respond in writing to such request within a reasonable period after its receipt, granting or denying the waiver. His decision shall be final. SEMCK 2. This ordinance shall become effective at midnight on the thirtieth day from and after the final passage and adoption hereof. SECICN 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said city; shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall within fifteen days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published once in the El Segundo Herald, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated within said City of E1 Sao and which is hereby designated for that Purpose - Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SEOWDED to introduce the ordinance for residential refuse collection. M nON CAMM SY THE POILOWiNG VOICE VUM: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Schuldt and West NOES: Councilman Jacobson ABSENT: Mayor Siadek Councilman Jacobson requested staff to audit employees reported regarding head tax count. Councilman west requested staff to report on possible fees that are "on the books" but may not be collected. (5) March 16, 1988 Council Minutes GOOD OF ME MM - NONE HIBLSC 00191U IICATIONS -(FIVE MINUTE LMT) 1. Dennis Martin_ 722 Indiana (mat suggested charging the larger ccanpanies twice the normal business fee. 2. Patty Pavnter, 920 Dime St. questioned the fees levied on hazardous waste users. Councilman Anderson confirmed that there is a charge for pickup and disposal of hazardous waster materials. Councilman Anderson read the following memorials: JOKE BEATRICE BLACK, a longtime resident of E1 Segundo, died January 27 at age 68. JACK JOHN STRAUSS, a 43 -year resident of E1 Segundo, died February 24 at age 75. CORA HARRIET PECK, a 20 -year resident of El Segundo, died February 29 at age 87. CLOSED SESSIONS Pursuant to the California Government Code a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: GC 54956.9(a) (City a Party to mylina litigation) KITTaFrr_F v. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CAFdMMUN V CITY OF EL SFX;UNDO GC 54956.9(b) (City might have significant exposure to litigation) 3 matters GC 54956.9(c) (City might decide to initiate litigation) 2 matters Personnel Matters 0011rW 35 City Attorney Dolley requested that Kilroy v. E1 Segundo be added under GC 54956.9(a). Councilman Alan West MOVED, Councilman Bob Anderson SECONDED to place the item under Closed Session on this agenda. MUTTON CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and West NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Siadek Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:30 PM in the Mayor's Office and reconvened at 10:05 PM with all members answering roll call with the exception of Mayor Siadek, who was absent for this meeting. City Attorney Dolley announced that Council had taken action under GC Subsection A. He stated that Kilroy would be willing to settle on the basis of Council adopting an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 20.70.090 OF CHAPTER 20.70 (NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES) OF TTILE 20 (THE COMPRIIMSSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO CODE. Attorney Dolley further explained to Council that this ordinance bad to go to the Planning Commission prior to returning to Council for introduction. (6) March 16, 1988 Council Minutes • - i w •; u • • •' V• 9• t71• I • • t • M 1 AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, Schuldt and West ASSENT: Mayor Siadek Under GC Subsection (b) all Council who were present ( Siadek absent) unanimrusly agreed to a Close -Out Agreement with Westinghouse regarding the Hydroelectric Facility, providing for an extended warranty or bond acceptable to the City for a period of three years from expiration of the one -year guarantee. Council adjourned at 10:15 FM (7) March 16, 1988 COunCil Minutes