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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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