Loading...
1989 DEC 05 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- DECEMBER 5,1989- 7:OOPM CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Mr. Carl Evans, Development Services PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Clutter PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognized City Employee of the Month -Carl Evans, Development Services 2. Councilman West proclaimed December 15, 1989 as Bill of Rights Bicentennial. 3. Mayor ProTem Dannen proclaimed that Yukon County Lumber Company Marching Band Division (Lumberjacks) were to be commended for bringing music, joy and laughter to the people of El Segundo each Holiday Season for the past 20 years. 4. Introduction of New City Employees - Director of Development Services, Lynn Harris introduced Dave Skillicorn, Construction Inspector Interim Finance Director, John Stark introduced Colleen Mulvany of the Finance Department ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson- present Councilman Clutter - present Councilman Dannen - present Councilman West - present Mayor Jacobson - present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Only- 5 minute limit) 1. Request by General Employee Association ( CLOCEA) for consideration and possible action - Eileen Sullivan, Staff Representative CLOCEA. Ms. Sullivan, Staff Representative CLOCEA submitted a letter asking Council's assistance and discussion for economic relief for City Employees from the recent increases in insurance premiums. CLOCEA provided two options for Council's consideration. Option one asked that the City continue to subsidize one -half of the premium co- payment for those employees whose cost is more than $268.23 per month. Also it was requested that Council change the renewal date for health insurance contracts from December to May to coincide with the union meet and confer process. Option two asked Council to cancel the current provider contracts and enroll general employees into the Public Employee Retirement System Basic Plans. This option could result in a savings for the both employees and the City. (1) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 After discussion it was the consensus of Council to extend the health plan option enrollment period to December 12, 1989 and to defer the item back to the Insurance Committee for further review and recommendation. 2. Leslie Blackford, 729 Virginia St. asked Council to consider a discussion of curbside refuse collection for a future agenda. 3. Derek Atlansky, 417 Bungalow Dr., urged Council to consider the benefits of curbside refuse collection. It was the consensus of Council to place this item on the agenda for the second Council meeting in January, 1990. A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE D. 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. 1. Warrants Nos. 23577 -23837 Demand Register Summary Number 11 in total amount of $ 1,298,293.35 Approve: Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release check. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit Checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements;Emergency disbursements and or adjustments. 2. Regular City Council Minutes - November 21, 1989. Approve 3. Approve as low bidder Walt Davis Enterprises as Supplier for Community Cable Video Equipment. Request for the City Council to approve purchase of video equipment for Community Cable. 4. Called by Mayor ProTem Dannen for discussion. 5. City Manager Status Report on Gann Limit Receive and file 6. City of El Segundo Resolution designating the Director of Finance and the Purchasing Agent as the City of El Segundo's representatives to the State of California- Department of General Services to acquire federal surplus property from the State of California -State and Consumer Services Agency for surplus property. Adopt resolution (Resolution Number 3615) 7. Called by Councilman West for discussion. 8. Request to accept donation of $10,000 from Gertrude Smith to be used for furnishings and equipment at the Joslyn Senior Center. Council acceptance (2) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve the remaining items listed under the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Approve request to declare specific City equipment as surplus property. Approve and authorize the action Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested that all surplus equipment be given to the Guymus Sister City Committee to show goodwill. City Attorney Dolley stated surplus items must be auctioned according to our municipal code. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to store all surplus equipment until further notice. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve this item as listed under the Consent Agenda. Mayor Jacobson asked that the MOTION be amended to state that staff can withdraw any useable item for city use. Mayor ProTem Dannen refused to amend the MOTION. Councilman West withdrew his SECOND. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to disapprove this item as listed under the Consent Agenda until such time as staff provides Council with a listing of items that are surplus and items that are to be auctioned. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter and Dannen NOES:Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Jacobson Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve item number four as listed under the Consent Agenda and as amended by the City Manager to allow City Staff to withdraw items from auction for City use. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Jacobson NOES:Councilmen Clutter and Dannen 7. Repair of Sewer Lines at Various Locations Award to lowest bidder, Bubalo Construction for $84,800 Councilman West stated his property was within 300 feet of this project and stated he would abstain from voting due to a possible conflict of interest. Councilman Clutter stated he also would abstain from voting due to a possible conflict of interest. (3) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve item number seven as listed in the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Dannen and Mayor Jacobson NOES:NONE ABSTENTIONS: Councilmen Clutter and West E. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Discussion of Proposed Revision to Conflict of Interest Code Related to Principle Residences. Assistant to the City Manager Don Harrison discussed a request from the City of Signal Hill indicated a proposal to support a revision of FPPC regulations defining conflicts of interest concerning principle residences. Manager Cano stated this revision is targeted toward the smaller cities and if supported by Council could reduce the occasions when Councilmembers are restricted from participation due to conflict of interest. Mr. Cano asked for Council direction to staff and possible changes to the conflict of interest code relating to principle residences. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he did not want to change the current conflict of interest codes. Councilman West stated he was in favor of the City of Signal Hill's proposal. Councilman Clutter expressed concern regarding the endorsement of any segment of this proposal. City Manager Cano stated the Council is not bound by the specific questions addressed in the packet but can pose their own questions and concerns. Mayor ProTem Dannen was not in favor of endorsing this issue as he felt that legislation of this type was already in place for a valid reason. Mayor Jacobson stated he felt the legislation was in place because of past abuse and would like to see a possible change regarding repair and maintenance of city- wide infrastructure. Assistant to the City Manager, Don Harrison stated the decision did not have a direct affect on principle residences at this time but merely an indirect affect. It was the consensus of Council to support to the City of Signal Hill only as it relates to the repair and maintenance of City -wide infrastructure . 2. El Segundo's Sister City Committee: City Council discussion and possible action regarding liability insurance for Sister City Committee. City Manager Ron Cano stated this matter concerns potential liability but stated Scottsdale Insurance Company had provided the City with a figure of $793.87 and increased the deductible to $1,000. The City Attorney informed Council they could address this item in closed session as it has been determined that under certain circumstances there may be City liability for acts undertaken by the El Segundo Sister City Association. Manager Cano continued by stating that it was Council's discretion to pay for all or part of the premiums for any policy and concluded by (4) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 saying the City Attorney had recommended that the activities of the El Segundo Sister City Association be insured with a liability insurance policy and the City named an additional insured on that policy. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the expenditure of $793.87 to insure the Sister City Committee. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. A Resolution of the City Council of El Segundo amending the 1989 -90 Operating Budget to fund the El Segundo Library Literacy Project. City Manager Cano stated staff has presented Council with details for funding the El Segundo Literacy Project Proposed Budget for the period January -June 1990. The total project funding of $15,874 is as follows: Personnel: 1. The full -time Clerk Typist position authorized for the City Manager's Department and all remaining Fiscal Year 1989 -90 funds related to this position be transferred to the Library Department effective January 1, 1990. 2. The full -time Clerk Typist position is eliminated and replace with the Literacy Project Specialist, established effective January 1, 1990. The funding for this position is as follows: $9,000 from transfer of appropriated Salary & Benefits of the Clerk Typist position and $919 from the City Reserve for Salaries & Benefits (Account #2901 - 6242). A total of $5,955 will be funded to Supplies and Services by a transfer of budgetary savings on Insurance (Account #2901 - 6211). Manager Cano further stated there is no impact on staffing levels, permanent full - time employees for the City remains the same and total appropriation from the General Fund also remains the same. Future increases in salaries shall be determined by review and analysis. Manager Cano concluded by stating that staff recommends Council approve the proposed funding structure for the project and approval of the proposed resolution. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he was not in favor of this item as he felt it was the school district's responsibility to provide this program. Additionally, Mayor ProTem Dannen stated monies should be expended in other areas such as Police Officers and matters concerning the Hyperion Treatment Plant. Councilman Clutter asked that this program be offered to El Segundo residents only. Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested further that a check be written to the School District in the amount of $15,874 (as budgeted by staff) to help them initiate their responsibility in this program. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following. RESOLUTION NO. 3616 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FY 1989 -1990 OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE EL SEGUNDO LIBRARY LITERACY PROJECT. (5) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Jacobson NOES:Councilmen Clutter and Dannen CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:40 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for a Closed Session. Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seq.) as announced by the City Attorney, for the purposes of conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/ or existing litigation and /or discussing personnel matters, namely: GC 54956.9 (b) (City might have significant exposure to litigation. At the hour of 9:50 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. 4. Introduction of Urgency Ordinance Adopting the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and Amendments, 1988 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code and Amendments, 1988 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Amendments and 1988 Edition of Uniform SwimminLy Pool and Hot Tub Code and Amendments. Director Harris stated the State of California mandated that the 1988 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical and Uniform Plumbing Code and 1988 Edition of Uniform Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Code, along with all local amendments be adopted by December 31, 1989. Ms. Harris stated there would be a deletion of 160.04.110 in the Municipal Code. This removes authorization for the Deputy Inspector Program. Staff plans to present Council with changes in the Building Safety Division procedures to make up for the deletion of this program at the Council meeting of December 20th. Director Harris concluded by recommending Council adopt the 1988 Codes to preserve the previously adopted local amendments and fee schedule and avoid any loss of revenue. City Attorney Dolley stated there are no significant changes from the 1985 to the 1988 code. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to waive further reading. Mayor ProTem Dannen introduced. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney read the title of the following: (6) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1988 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 16.04.110, 16.04.120, 16.04.130 OF CHAPTER 16.04 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. It was the consensus of Council to set a public hearing for the regular City Council Meeting on December 20, 1989 for the above item. F. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - NONE G. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Councilman Anderson 1. Oral Report on Status of Legislative Tracking Program and El Segundo Municipal Code Update and Status Report on Implementation. City Clerk Ron Hart gave Council a report and update on the El Segundo Municipal Code Status. Clerk Hart stated that, to date, approximately $2,500 had been spent on this project. Councilman Anderson asked for clarification on the cost for the previous Code books and Councilman West asked for clarification regarding the time and expense factor. City Clerk Hart stated final budget approval was not made until September, 1989 although Council did discuss this item in June, 1989. Mr. Hart also explained and compared the cost of the existing Code publication to the in -house code production. Mayor ProTem Dannen asked if Council had not voted on a six month completion and a $20,000 appropriation, reduced from $30,000. City Clerk Hart agreed with Mayor ProTem Dannen that this was the amount appropriated and the time frame agreed upon. City Clerk Hart also gave an update on the indexing program and stated imputing would begin the first of January, 1990. Councilman Clutter - NONE - Councilman West 2. Discussion of Salary increases for elected officials Stated he was not in favor of salary increases for just specified elected officials. -Mayor Pro Tem Dannen 3. Discussion of Salary Increase for City Clerk and City Treasurer Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he finds no difficulty, as a Councilman, in granting the City Clerk and City Treasurer an increase in salary but feels the voters should be responsible for granting Council an increase. (7) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 Councilman West stated the voters should decide on pay increases for all elected officials. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to direct staff to formulate a separate ballot measure for the April 1990 election, regarding the citizens vote on pay increases for all elected City Officials. Councilman Clutter felt Council has the right to initiate a pay increase for the City Clerk and City Treasurer. Mayor ProTem Dannen asked if Council has the right to ask staff to write the ballot arguments. City Manager Cano stated that if directed by a majority of Council, staff to would do so. City Attorney Dolley asked that Council refer the question to his office for review. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated no dollar figures have been set and called for the question. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson and West NOES:Councilmen Clutter, Dannen and Mayor Jacobson Mayor ProTem Dannen stated the last increase given to the City Clerk and City Treasurer was in 1981. The Consumer Price Index has been 48.1% since June of 1981 creating a salary $889.00 per month. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED that effective January 1, 1990, the City Clerk and City Treasurer's salary would be $890.00 per month and future salary increases be automatic per the CPI, effective every January thereafter. Mayor ProTem Dannen asked that the City Clerk prepare the proper resolution with regard to this matter. Councilman Clutter SECONDED. Mayor Jacobson stated he is not ready at this time to authorize a salary increase for any elected official. Mayor ProTem Dannen withdrew his MOTION. Councilman Clutter withdrew his SECOND. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he did not want to expend any staff time on this item if Council was not in agreement. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED that the City Clerk and City Treasurer be given a pay increase effective January 1, 1990.Councilman Clutter SECONDED. Mayor ProTem Dannen withdrew his MOTION, Councilman Clutter withdrew his SECOND. (8) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 Mayor ProTem Dannen asked that this item be brought back to Council for further discussion on the next regular City Council meeting of December 20, 1989. 4. Discussion and decision as to whether this City is for or against the widening of Sepulveda Boulevard within the City of El Segundo. Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested sending a resolution to CalTrans expressing Council's concern regarding this issue and requesting CalTrans exploration of all other possibilities before they widen Sepulveda within the boundaries of El Segundo. Councilman Anderson stated the widening project does not affect the residents since the project begins at Grand Avenue and continues south into Manhattan Beach. Councilman Clutter MOVED to prepare a resolution directed to CalTrans expressing concerns with the current project widening Sepulveda Boulevard, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter and Dannen NOES:Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Jacobson 5. Discussion and enactment of the establishment of local requirements to the Political Reform Act of 1974 as amended and as referred to in Sections 81009.5, 81013, and 85101 et sequentia of the California State Government Code. Mayor ProTem Dannen read from sample ordinances addressing local political reform measures. He asked that the materials be distributed to Council for future review and be placed on the next agenda for discussion and action. Mayor Jacobson asked that Councilmembers provide colleagues with backup material for review, prior to Council meetings. -Mayor Jacobson 6. Discussion of issue pertaining to fees charged for police reports. Recommended that the Police Department provide Council with a reevaluation of their fee schedule regarding reports. Councilman West expressed concern regarding towing fees. Police Chief Meehan provided Council with clarification regarding stored and impounded vehicles. Councilman Clutter was not in favor of reevaluating the fees Council had already agreed upon. Mayor ProTem Dannen agreed with Councilman Clutter. Mayor Jacobson withdrew his request of staff for review of specific Police fees. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Only- 5 minute limit)- NONE (9) Council Minutes December 5, 1989 MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 11:30 p.m. Council adjourned to December 11, 1989 -Joint Meeting with Planning Commission -7:00 p.m. RECORDED, RONALD L. HART, CMC, CITY CLERK (10) Council Minutes December 5, 1989