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1989 FEB 07 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- February 7, 1989- 7:OOPM CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson INVOCATION given by MacKinley Dalgleish, Director of Building Safety PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Anderson PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognized City Employee of the Month for February - Allan Tittle, Water & Waste Water Division. ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Clutter - present Councilman West - present Mayor ProTem Dannen - present Mayor Jacobson - present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (City business only -5 minute limit) 1. Dennis Martin's Request from the Meeting of January 17, 1989 for a Video Presentation Regarding the Special Municipal Election, to be held on March 7. 1989. Mr. Martin presented an outline of a video presentation on the upcoming Ballot measures for the March 7, 1989 Special election. City Manager Sorsabal stated there would be no problem presenting factual matters but there is a lot of misinformation and asked that clarification be made with the City Attorney before the actual presentation is made. Councilman West asked Mr. Martin if he had any vested political interests. Mr. Martin stated he would act as a producer only and would not be on camera. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to agree to present factual information as edited by Wendy White and City Manager Sorsabal but would have no involvement in the draft as it could be construed as political. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Chip Armstrong, 753 Hillcrest commended Council on the airport signage. 3. David Hendricks, 625 Hillcrest extended a thank you to Council from the "West Side People" for their efforts with Hyperion and LAX. 4. Blanch Horst, 868 Lomita, El Segundo Ladies Golf was anxious for a new golf course but discouraged Council from approving Steve Oh, Alondra Golf Course as a new operator. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE (1) Council Minutes February 7, 1989 M •� UNFINISHED BUSINESS � ' q. , 1. Adoption of resolution regarding the draft of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan as follows: Director of Development Services, Lynn Harris stated the proposed resolution was in response to Council direction to protect the City from the County's indiscriminate approach in designating large sections of El Segundo as potentially suitable for off -site hazardous waste management facilities. The resolution further states an intent to comply with State law by preparing a local plan. Associate City Attorney Bob Wadden read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3579 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt with an indicated change to the title showing a non concurrence with the whole County plan. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. It was the consensus of Council to distribute to other cities within the L.A. County. 2. Approve selection of SCS Engineers for preparation of a Hazardous Waste Management Element of the General Plan; appropriate $27,617.50 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for consultant and for $9,000 attorney assistance. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve SCS Engineers, authorize contract execution, and appropriate $27,617.50 from the Emergency Reserve Fund for consultant and for $9,000 attorney assistance. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendations for Charges and Fees for Use of Recreation and Park Facilities by Motion Picture, Radio, Television and other Commercial Use Mayor Jacobson expressed concern regarding Section 1 and the use of the word "commercial" and requested Director of Parks and Recreation, Bob Wynn give his definition of its use in this context. Director of Parks and Recreation stated that for any private commercial use of the facility in which the public would be denied use of that facility, that does not mean a non - profit fund raising organization for a charitable purpose; this would be a private corporation or private company reserving the facility and using that facility for profit purposes. Associate City Attorney Bob Wadden read the title of the following: (2) Council Minutes February 7, 1989 n REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (continued) RESOLUTION NO. 3580 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF PARK FACILITIES AS PROMULGATED BY SECTION 5.42.060 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt with the definition of the word "commercial" included in Section 1 as presented by Bob Wynn. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 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. Agreement with B.C.L. Associates, Inc., for review of Risk Management and Prevention Plans (RMPP). Approve agreement 2. Contract Approval for Interim Part Time Planning Manager in Development Services Department. Approve contract; authorize manager to execute S. Warrants Nos.18276 -18517 on Demand Register Summary Number 17 in total amount of $1,332,029.26 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. Mayor ProTem Dannen requested item numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 be removed for discussion. Councilman Clutter requested item number 7 also be removed for discussion. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the remaining items listed under the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 3. Landscaping and Lighting of two City Parking Lots at northwest corner of Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue and the 400 Block of Main Street. PW -88 -4B Award contract to Artistic Landscape and Engineering, Inc. Mayor ProTem Dannen questioned the expenditure at this time with the present budget restraints. Mayor Jacobson stated that only CDBG funds would be used on this project and that no City money or staff time would be involved. City Manager Sorsabal concurred. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve item number 3. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4 Replacement of Playground Equipment at 5 Parks /PW 88 -12 Award contract to Miracle Recreation Equipment Company Mayor ProTem Dannen asked that this item be postponed until after the March 7, 1989 Special Election (six weeks). It was the consensus of Council to table this item for six weeks. (3) Council Minutes February 7, 1989 ,il, 1 % CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 5. Request from Wyle Laboratories for a one -year extension of their parking deferral agreement with the City. Approve. Direct City Treasurer to renew the $35,000 Certificate of Deposit for the period February 1, 1989 through January 31, 1990. Mayor ProTem Dannen extended his appreciation for Wyle Laboratories parking compliance. 6. Agreement with Southern California Risk Management Associates, Inc. for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services. Approve and Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement Mayor ProTem Dannen thanked Southern California Risks Management Association for their cost recoveries. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve item number 6. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 7. Plan Checker Consultant Contracts Approve plan check consultants contracts resulting from Requests for Proposals and Authorize City Manager to Execute Contracts. Councilman Clutter questioned the additional costs and the "farming out" of City work loads. City Manager Sorsabal stated there is not enough of this type of work on hand to warrant hiring a full time City employee and stated this is a more expedient approach. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to approve item number 7. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor ProTem Dannen asked that all contracts be checked to assure they are administratively correct. At the hour of 8:22 p.m. Council recessed. At the hour of 8:36 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Deputy Inspector Program Status Report Mayor ProTem Dannen expressed disfavor of the program. City Manager Sorsabal stated this item would be discussed in Closed Session. 2. License Agreement with the E1 Segundo Golf Course City Manager Sorsabal gave a current status report on this matter and stated the City is currently in a lawsuit with American Golf. Several operators were interviewed for consideration, Sorsabal stated, and recommended operator Steve Oh of Alondra Golf Course be chosen for an interim operator. Mr. Sorsabal stated the license agreement includes a thirty day cancellation clause, and calls for the City to be paid 30% of gross receipts from driving range and golf course operations, and 6% of gross receipts from merchandise sales and food and beverage sales. Councilman Anderson asked that consideration be given to the E1 Segundo Ladies Golf Club and use of the facilities for their meetings. (4) Council Minutes February 7, 1989 NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued) Councilman West MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to approve City Manager Sorsabal's recommendation and with the noted correction on page 3 of the word "licensors" to "licensees ". MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 3. Inspector Contract City Manager Sorsabal stated this position is considered a "Contract Employee ", differing from an "Independent Consultant" in that we furnish desk space and for all intent and purposes he works as a regular employee. Additionally he also assists with Electrical Plan Checking. He is not compensated from the Professional & Technical Account such as Plan Check Consultants, but from the Permanent Contract Employee Account. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve Inspector Contract and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the contract. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4. Microfilm Records Contract City Manager Sorsabal stated that State Law requires the City keep permits, plans and related documents for the life of the structure. Space limitation necessitated microfilming of these documents. The On -site Microfilm has been providing us the required service which is funded through "Plan Retention Fees" charged with each permit. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to approve contract with the indicated change made to item number 5 to read: "The City agrees that 100% of the total compensation is due and payable net 30 days from receipt of statement detailing service rendered" and authorize the City Manager to execute. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS- CITY ATTORNEY - NONE COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Councilman Anderson 1. Wall of Honor Recipient Committee Councilman Anderson gave a brief status report of the Wall and stated it could possibly be ready for dedication within six weeks. It was the consensus of Council to move ahead with the program under Councilman Anderson's direction. - Councilman Clutter 1. Discussion Regarding the City having a full -time City Attorney. Council discussed the alternatives to hiring a City Attorney. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to have staff research this matter and compare with other cities on the cost of retaining a full -time City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman Clutter requested that discussion of the Airport sign and its lighting be place on the February 21, 1989 Agenda. (5) Council Minutes February 7, 1989 - Councilman Clutter (continued) Councilman Clutter requested that Police Chief Meehan and the Legal Department review the new ordinance passed regarding noise enforcement and the plaintiff's identity. - Councilman West - NONE -Mayor Pro Ten Dannen 1. Public Utilities Commission restraining order against Southern California Edison Company. ITEM NOT DISCUSSED, NO ACTION TAKEN. 2. Discussion of Business License Status of Southern California Edison Company. City Manager Sorsabal explained to Council that the business license status of Southern California Edison Company was in conformance with code at the present time. Mayor ProTem Dannen reinforced that he would like our code enforced and code changes made where necessary to ensure City's ultimate enforcement. 3. Discussion Regarding the Noise Abatement Committee: Role, Scope and Obiective. Mayor ProTem Dannen expressed ideas for the forming of a Noise Abatement Committee and its potential service to the citizens of E1 Segundo. It was the consensus of Council to have Mayor ProTem Dannen submit his ideas and procedures for the establishment of a Noise Abatement Commission. -Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- (City business only -5 minute limit) - NONE MEMORIALS - 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 1 matter At the hour of 9:55 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. At the hour of 11:30 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. Attorney Bob Wadden announced that Council approved the settlement of the matter with Keith Holland vs City of E1 Segundo, in the amount of $6,920. ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 11:45 p.m. Council adjourned. (6) Council Minutes February 7, 1989 RECORDED, RONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK, CMC (7) Council Minutes February 7, 1989