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1989 MAR 07 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -MARCH 7, 1989- 7:00PM CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Pastor Dennis Estill Four Square Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Anderson. PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognized Employee of the Month -Rick Longobart, Equipment Mechanic. 2. Mayor ProTem Dannen proclaimed March 12 -18, 1989 -CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK 3. Councilman Anderson proclaimed March 12, 1989 -Arbor Day 4. Mayor Jacobson proclaimed March 12, 1989 -GIRL SCOUTS DAY 5. City Manager Sorsabal introduced the new Fire Chief, David Sloan. 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. Senior Citizens Club of E1 Segundo- letter requesting to address Council regarding the Joslyn Center Expansion. 2. Billy McCoy, 613 Sheldon Street, Past President of Senior Citizens Club presented Council with the Senior Citizens concerns regarding the present Joslyn Center and asked Council to expedite the remodeling project. Mayor Jacobson suggested a Study Session and /or staff meeting with the Senior Citizens Club Members to discuss their concerns regarding the Joslyn Center. The session will be set in the near future pending budget outcomes. 3. Ed McCarol. 2519 Kansas Street, Santa Monica urged Council's attention to instituting a city -wide non - smoking measure. 4. George Willey, Representative of Rockwell, Corp supported the non - smoking measure. 5. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court thanked City Officials for their efforts and cooperation in producing his election video. (1) Council Minutes March 7, 1989 ',~ t, , , 1 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing -On the Proposed Revisions of various City of El Segundo Conflict of Interest Code. The proposed Codes incorporate by reference the terms of a Standard Conflict of Interest Code which is found in 2 California Administrative Code Section 18730 and any amendments to it dully adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This Standard Code requires certain employees, which are designated in this Code, to file Statements of Economic Interest with their Agency, to be forwarded to the Fair Political Practices Commission. It also disqualifies designated employees from making, participating in or influencing the making of decisions which could foreseeably have a material financial effect upon certain interests of or sources of income to the designated employee. Mayor Jacobson announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing -On the Proposed Revisions of various City of E1 Segundo Conflict of Interest Code. The proposed Codes incorporate by reference the terms of a Standard Conflict of Interest Code which is found in 2 California Administrative Code Section 18730 and any amendments to it dully adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This Standard Code requires certain employees, which are designated in this Code, to file Statements of Economic Interest with their Agency, to be forwarded to the Fair Political Practices Commission. It also disqualifies designated employees from making, participating in or influencing the making of decisions which could foreseeably have a material financial effect upon certain interests of or sources of income to the designated employee. Mayor Jacobson asked if notice of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated notice of the hearing was published twice in the E1 Segundo Herald. Mayor Jacobson asked if any written notice had been received. City Clerk Hart stated no correspondence had been received. Mayor Jacobson opened the hearing. City Manager Sorsabal informed Council that this resolution was the end result of Councils previous requests and concerns. He affirmed that through the efforts of the City Attorney and the City Clerk that all areas of general concern had been met. Seeing no one wishing to address Council the hearing was closed to public comment. Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney read the title of the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3584 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REVOKING PREVIOUS CONFLICT OF INTERESTS CODES AND ADOPTING A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (2) Council Minutes March 7, 1989 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Transmittal of Planning Commission Resolution 2240 regarding mailings of notices for Public Hearings. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to Receive and file this matter. 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. Portable Radio Replacement for Fire Department Approve recommended purchase 3. PW 88 -11 Grand Avenue Median Island Renovation. Reject all bids and direct staff to re- advertise with landscaping deleted from the project. 4. Authorizing Destruction of certain Library Records of no further value to the City of El Segundo. Adopt resolution 5. Allocation of $13,800 from the sale of forfeited narcotic vehicles to purchase an undercover police vehicle to be outfitted with a mobile radio and other required equipment. Approve 6. A Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Joint Powers Agreement creating the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority (ICLFA); approving the City's membership therein; appointing Councilman West and Finance Director Jose Sanchez as representatives to the Authority's Board of Directors; and rescinding prior City Council Resolution No. 3530. Approve and adopt resolution 8. Downtown El Segundo, Inc (DESI) Merchant Side Walk Sale on Friday. March 17, 1989 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Approve event 9. Warrants Nos.18755 -18999 on Demand Register Summary Number 18 in total amount of $857,685.54 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. City Manager Sorsabal requested item number 2 be removed for discussion; Councilman Clutter requested item number 7. Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve the remaining items listed under the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE. (3) Council Minutes March 7, 1989 ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 2. Request from George Akoboff for three taxi cab permits to operate under the names of Metrochecker Cab Company, Skycab, and Checker Yellow Cab Company. Approve City Manager Sorsabal requested this item be carried over to the Council Meeting of March 27, 1989. 7. Recommendation to Approve Final Map of Tract Number 44764. Adopt resolution Councilman Clutter expressed concern regarding the fire access to the property. Fire Chief Marsh assured the Council that there was pumping access from both sides of the property. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve item number 7. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER - NONE NEW BUSINESS- CITY ATTORNEY - NONE COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Councilman Anderson Reported on his meeting at the Embassy Suites of The Neighborhood In Action Members. He praised the efforts of all those involved. - Councilman Clutter - NONE - Councilman West Complimented Northrop on their 50th Birthday Celebration. At the hour of 7:50 p.m. Council recessed and Councilman Clutter MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to adjourn to Closed Session to consider the case [54956.9(a)] LEWIS VS EL SEGUNDO. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, and Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office. At the hour of 8:05 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. City Attorney Dolley stated that no announcements regarding Closed Session were necessary. -Mayor Pro Tem. Dannen Appealed to the public for suggestions regarding City fiscal reductions. He urged Councilman West to lead Council with regards to innovative fiscal resources. -Mayor Jacobson Urged Councilman West to be prepared to suggest revenue resources at the next City Council meeting. (4) Council Minutes March 7, 1989 -Mayor Jacobson (continued) It was the consensus of Council to adjourn to Tuesday, March 14, 1989. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- (City business only -5 minute limit) - NONE MEMORIALS - CLOSED SESSIONS Pursuant to the California Government Code a Closed Session will be held on the following matters: NONE EXCEPT AS NOTED DURING COUNCIL RECESS. ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 8:15 p.m. Council adjourned to Tuesday, March 14, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. for review of the City's fiscal condition, revenue and expenditures, and reduction policies; other items as listed on proposed subject agenda. RECORDED, RONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK CMC (5) Council Minutes March 7, 1989