1989 JUL 05 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -JULY 5,1989- 7:OOPM
CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman West
PRESENTATIONS
1. Council recognized City Employee of the Month - Frances Richmond, Police
Department.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson- present
Councilman Clutter- present
Councilman Dannen- present
Councilman West- present
Mayor Jacobson- present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Not Elsewhere on the Agenda Only- 5
minute limit)
1. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court recommend the City explore a provision whereby
an automatic payment could be made to Paragon Cable for the subscriber to purchase
a remote control.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing to receive input from the
available to the City Council to raise revenue tc
Council discussion and consideration
concerning the various options
Mayor Jacobson announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a
Public Hearing to receive input from the public concerning the various options available
to the City Council to raise revenue to balance the budget.
Mayor Jacobson asked if notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart
stated notice of the hearing was published in a timely manner by the legal department.
Mayor Jacobson asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart
stated four letters were received. One from Frank Godoy, Vice President and General
Manager of the Hacienda Hotel strongly urged Council to establish a final equitable and
proportionate means of raising revenues without singling out one industry; the second
letter was from Gerhardt Van Drie suggesting a barrel tax be included as a revenue
measure; the third letter from HughesAircraft Company, signedbyJim Hurt suggested
the increase of the square footage tax and head tax and not in favor of the Payroll
Expense Tax; the fourth letter from the El Segundo Chamber urging the Council to
increase the existing square footage tax and head tax and index both these measures to
the Consumer Price Index.
Mayor Jacobson opened the Public Hearing.
1. Sandy Jacobs, President of the El Segundo Chamber read a prepared letter submitted
to Council. Mrs. Jacobs stated the Chamber recommends that 1) the City not introduce
a new tax at this time; 2) the City increase both the square footage tax and the head
tax; 3) the City index each tax; and 4) the City and business meet together frequently
for long range financial planning.
2. George Wilms, 2230 E. Imperial, Representative of Rockhold Industry was in favor of
increasing the square footage tax as he felt it would offer stability within an inconsistent
industry.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued)
3. Jerry Saunders, Representative of Continental Development stated the proposed
ordinance needs quite a bit of "fine tuning." In favor of increasing the head tax and
square footage tax as they are already established. If the City changes the existing ratio,
the impact is an unknown and might be more debilitating overall. The existing taxes can
be financially planned if indexed. He urged the Council to have a check and balance
between industry and residents.
4. Walter Vaglei, 1425 E. Mariposa referred to the Economic Base Study completed in
1983 for the City of El Segundo. Suggested raising revenue from Land Uses. Industries
pay a considerable amount for electrical and gas consumption and feels they have been
getting more than their fair share.
5. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court stated that the Economic Base Study completed in
1983 was still a valuable index for future financial planning.
6. Rod Spackman, Representative of Chevron in support of the Chamber's position to
elaborate on the head tax and square footage tax.
It was the consensus of Council to continue the Public Hearing to Tuesday, July 11, 1989
at 7:00 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE
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.
Councilman Clutter requested item number one be pulled for discussion.
2. Resolution adopting a non - refundable fee policy to recover the average cost of
Police Escort Services for oversize vehicles.
Adopt resolution
3. Warrants Nos. 20930 -21193 Demand Register Summary Number 27 in total
amount of $ 1,497,108.33.
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.
Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the
remaining listed under the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. Curb, gutter and driveway replacement on California Street and Washington
Street.
Adopt plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids.
Councilman Clutter asked that the sprinklers on the corner of Kansas and Washington
Street be repaired while the initial work was in progress.
Interim City Manager, Frank Meehan stated the matter would be reviewed again.
Councilman Clutter MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED. MOTION
CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER
1. Request Council date for joint Council /Planning Commission workshop on the
land use alternatives for the El Segundo General Plan Update.
It was the consensus of Council to tentatively hold a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission on Tuesday, August 22, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing land
use alternatives for the El Segundo General Plan Update.
NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
COUNCIIIV EMBERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Councilman Anderson
Stated that at Noon Thursday, July 27th would be the Wall of Honor Dedication.
-Mayor Jacobson
Read a letter of commendation directed to the City Staff for their Fourth of July efforts.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the California Government Code a Closed Session will be held on the
following matters:
GC 54956.9(a) -City a party to pending litigation
Daniel Olague vs City of El Segundo
GC 54956.9(b) -City might have significant exposure to litigation
1 matter
GC 54957.6 - Employee Group Negotiations
1 matter
At the hour of 7:40 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for a Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council chambers with all members
present and answering roll call.
Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to consider the Fire
Department negotiation agreement as an additional item that was not previously posted
on the Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CLOSED SESSION (continued)
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the
agreement. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
NO OTHER ACTIONS WERE TAKEN BY COUNCIL IN OR AFTER CLOSED
SESSION.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 8:30 p.m. Council adjourned to Tuesday, July 11, 1989.
RECORDED,
RONALD L. HART, CMC CITY CLERK
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