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1988 NOV 21 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 1988- 7:OOPM CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor ProTem Scot Dannen ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - absent Councilman Clutter - present Councilman West - present Mayor ProTem Dannen - present Mayor Jacobson - present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request from Chamber and Downtown E1 Segundo, Inc (DESI) for Council approval of 25th Annual Holiday Parade and associated Activities December 11, 1988. 2. Letter from Merchants requesting Council to Maintain Traditional Christmas Parade Route for Equal Merchant Participation. 3. Gail Church, 406 Virginia Street - Thanked the City for the cooperation and recognition received regarding the "Three Musketeer Program ". 4. Mike Sullivan, 821 Virginia Street - against changing traditional parade route. 5. Barbara Mack, 412 Whiting Street - Against new parade route and in favor of maintaining traditional route. 6. Gail Church, 406 Virginia Street - Favored the new parade route as proposed by DESI and felt it was better for the smaller children in the parade. 7. Kathy Barrett, 426 Whiting Street - favored new proposed parade route. 8. Chuck Baldwin, 435 Sierra Street - favored traditional parade route. 9. Kathy Metcalf, 111 W. Grand -urged Council to adopt new parade alternatives. 10. David Norquist, 354 Concord Street - agreed with Kathy Metcalf. 11. Patti Ward, 640 E. Imperial -favor of new parade route. 12. Maxine Miller, 626 E. Holly Avenue -favor of new parade route. 13. Gary Shultz, 227 E. Oak Street -favor of new parade route. 14. Terri Schrader, 539 Maple Street -favor of new parade route. 15. Sandy Jacobs, 337 Main Street - stated old parade route is not conducive to local merchants. November 21, 1988 Council Minutes PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- continued Councilman West stated he did not want to break with tradition and expressed that the new route would eliminate a large number of residents from participating in the parade. Mayor Jacobson said the Chamber should have presented their proposal to change the parade route earlier to Council. Mayor ProTem Dannen, while in agreement with Mayor Jacobson stated he also felt the concern for the smaller children as mentioned by Gail Church. Council Clutter MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to maintain the traditional parade route for this year. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Revenue Considerations Council did not take any action under this item. NEW BUSINESS - CONSENT AGENDA 1. Warrants Nos.17184 -17405 on Demand Register Summary Number 11 in total amount of $661.406.52 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. Council West MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve the Warrants as listed. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson 2. Resolution to reflect action taken by City Council at its 11/15/88 meeting denying the appeal of applicant, Kemal Shaby to Planning Commission decision to (1) declare subject property suitable for development as R -3 property only; and (2) deny construction of a 22 unit hotel on a 6,800 sq. ft. rectangular Darcel with a split- zonina. Adopt Resolution Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to adopt the subject resolution, denying the appeal of applicant Kemal Shaby. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Councilman West ABSENT: Councilman Anderson (2) Council Minutes November 21,1988 NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Status of Airport Signage Council Clutter MOVED, Mayor Protem Dannen SECONDED, to place a sign made out of plywood, costing approximately $1,600, along the hillside on Imperial Avenue to warn pilots against making early turns over E1 Segundo. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter and MaycrProtem Dannen. NOES: Councilman West ABSTAINING: Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson Mayor Jacobson stated he supported the concept but wanted the sign to be made of cloth. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY 1. Presentation of draft ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 5.08 of Title 5, Business Regulations and Licensing. Jerry Saunders. Chamber of Commerce -asked to Council to consider the concerns of business. It was the consensus of Council to delete the Sunset Clause as written in the draft and clarify the wording as to the definition of "employee" within the subject text. Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING SECTION 5.08.12 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.08.020, 5.08.520, 5.08.570, 5.08.585, AND 5.08.670 OF CHAPTER 5.08, TITLE 5 OF THAT CODE, WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. Mayor Protem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to waive further reading and read by title only subject ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson Ordinance introduced by Mayor ProTem Dannen. (3) November 21, 1988 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY (continued) 2. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, adding a new Chapter 3.24 to Title 3 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code and Deleting the Present Chapter 3.24, Which said Chapter Establishes a Utility Users Tax. Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3.24 TO TITLE 3 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE AND DELETING THE PRESENT CHAPTER 3.24, WHICH SAID CHAPTER ESTABLISHES A UTILITY USERS TAX. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to waive further reading of subject ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson Ordinance introduced by Councilman West 3. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 3.28, Title 3 of that code, which chapter relates to an excise tax on the use of real property imposed for the purpose of raising revenue to pay for the cost of municipal services. Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: Eel .10MY:le[9mefoll AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CHAPTER 3.28, TITLE 3 OF AN EXCISE TAX ON THE USE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVEN SERVICES. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THAT CODE, WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO OF REAL PROPERTY IMPOSED FOR THE JE TO PAY FOR THE COST OF MUNICIPAL Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to waive further reading of subject ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson Ordinance introduced by Mayor Protem Dannen. 4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, March 7, 1989 for Submission to the Voters a Ouestion Relating to Utility User Tax. Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: (4) November 21, 1988 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY (continued) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO AN APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING UTILITY USERS TAX. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson 5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Setting Priorities for Filing (a) Written Argument(s) Regarding a City Measure (and) Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis of Utility User Tax Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING (a) WRITTEN ARGUMENTS(S) REGARDING A CITY MEASURE (AND) DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF UTILITY USER TAX. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson 6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a Special Election to be Held on Tuesday, March 7, 1989 for Submission to the Voters a Question Relating to Excise Tax on the use of real Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS A QUESTION RELATING TO PASSAGE OF AN EXCISE TAX ON THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY IMPOSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO PAY FOR THE COST OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES. (5) November 21, 1988 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY (continued) Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson 7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Setting Priorities for Filing (a) Written Argument(s) Regarding a City Measure (and) Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis Of Excise Tax on the use of Real Property. Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING (a) WRITTEN ARGUMENTS(S) REGARDING A CITY MEASURE (AND) DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF EXCISE TAX ON THE USE OF REAL PROPERTY. Mayor Protem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson 8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Render Specified Services to the City Relating to the Conduct of a Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday. March 7, 1989. Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 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 RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1989. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson 9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, Ordering the Canvass of the Special Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, March 7, 1989, be made by the (6) November 21, 1988 Council Minutes NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY (continued) Acting City Attorney Robert V. Wadden read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 7, 1989, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK. Mayor Protem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED, to waive further reading and adopt subject resolution. MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSENT: Councilman Anderson Council recessed at 8:50 P.M. and reconvened at 9:05 P.M. with all members answering roll call with the exception of Councilman Anderson. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS It was the consensus of Council to adjourn to Tuesday, November 29, 1988 for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Councilman Anderson- absent - Councilman Clutter Councilman Clutter stated the Airport Commission may pass a Resolution of Support regarding early turns over the City. - Councilman West 1. Cable Company Policy and Practices Councilman West was concerned over the lack of Public Relations with the community on the part of Paragon Cable. Wendy White, Video Supervisor, stated that Paragon Cable should do a better job at Community Relations than they have done thus far. She advised citizens to call 754 -4949, Ext. 511 for any complaints regarding this subject. -Mayor Pro Tem Dannen Mayor Protem Dannen again asked for a proposal for rewriting our City Code from our City Attorney. He also commented that he wanted City management personnel to earn their salaries through productivity. (7) November 21, 1988 Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) Mayor Protem concluded that all employees should do their best to present themselves in a professional and qualified manner when dealing with the public. -Mayor Jacobson -None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- None CLOSED SESSIONS Pursuant to the California Government Code a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: GC 54956.9(b) (City might have significant exposure to litigation) 3 matters Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:30 PM and reconvened at 10:25 PM with all members answering roll call. Mayor Jacobson announced that no actions were taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned at 10:30 to November 29, 1988 for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, which has requested guidance from the Council concerning the potential influx of airfreight distribution companies in the City. RECORDED, RONALD L. HART CITY CLERK, CMC (8) November 21, 1988 Council Minutes