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1990 JUN 05 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -JUNE 5, 1990- 7:OOPM RESOLUTION NUMBER ORDINANCE NUMBER MINUTE ACTION NUMBER CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman West PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation -Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day - June 5, 1990 Councilman Clutter presented the Proclamation to Barbara Pinchuk of the E1 Segundo Police Department. 2. Employee -of- the - Month: Donald Harrison, Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Jacobson presented the Award. 3. Introduction of New Employees: City Manager Ronald Cano introduced Steven Klotzsche, Director of Finance; Police Chief Frank Meehan introduced Police Officers William Sinko, Philip Stolnack, and Andrew Usmani, and Police Records Clerk Donnella Nubia. ROLL CALL Councilman Clutter - present Councilman West - present Councilman Wise - present Mayor ProTem Dannen - present Mayor Jacobson - present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Onl 1. Tree Musketeers Wish to Propose a Plan Against Malathion Spraying to Protect the Blue Butterfly. Tara Church - Koegel of the Tree Musketeers expressed the group's view of opposition to the malathion spraying of E1 Segundo, citing health hazards as well as protection of the Blue Butterfly. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED and Councilman Wise SECONDED to send a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and all appropriate agencies to state El Segundo oIs opposition to malathion spraying due to health hazards and also to protect the Blue Butterfly, an endangered species. MOTION CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 1. Jim Kowalek, 660 W. Imperial - Closure of Hillcrest at Imperial Mr. Kowalek stated that the closure of Hillcrest Street has caused inconvenience and increased traffic. He proposed a plan to enforce parking limitation of one hour on Imperial Highway, issuance of parking stickers for residents and parking passes for visitors. He also hoped the street barricade was only temporary. 2. William Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa - Spoke to three issues - -the Hillcrest Roadblock, Airport Noise, and Hyperion Odor. Information about trees and signs and access from curb ramp was given on the Hillcrest Street closure. Mr. Krick expressed his belief that airport noise could be controlled by pilots and that noise monitoring should continue. Concerning the Hyperion odor, he asked if a map existed showing all pipelines leading to the Hyperion plant. 3. Rich Reed, resident - Music/Math/Language Reform Mr. Reed addressed the issue of education reform, and spoke of his many contacts with prominent writers, publishers, and public /corporate entities. 4. Len Bonea, 929 Dune Street - Hillcrest Closure Mr. Bonea spoke in full support of the Hillcrest Street closure. 5. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune Street Mrs. Kent discussed the Hyperion odor, airport noise and the Hillcrest Street closure, saying the closure should be upheld if it is beneficial. Also thanked Mayor Jacobson for continuing to support E1 Segundo's concerns about Hyperion and the Airport Noise. Mayor Jacobson and the City Manager asked residents to continue calling in their complaints, as these concerns will be logged in and taken up with AQMD. City Manager Cano requested Council to entertain a matter of urgency concerning the Chamber of Commerce Six Annual Main Street Run on June 16, 1990. As a Chamber of Commerce representative declared no problem existed by having the item agendized for the June 12 meeting, the item was not deemed an emergency item and will be placed on the agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 1990. It was the consensus of Council to take the following matter out of order. E. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER (TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) Update on Hyperion and Related Issues. Don Harrison gave a status report. A letter was received from Mayor Bradley stating why the digesters could not be built on Los Angeles Airport land north of Imperial. A meeting was held June 5 with E1 Segundo residents, Hyperion representatives, LAX representatives, Mayor Jacobson, and Councilman Clutter. The purpose of the meeting was to explain to residents why digesters may not be located at the Airport. Reason given were the cost, land availability, FAA height restrictions near runways, and operational difficulties. Mr. Harrison noted that the City of Los Angeles is not willing to relocating the digesters and the only recourse left is legal action. The City of E1 Segundo has filed a petition with the Court, so that the City would be allowed to intervene in a consent decree. This hearing is scheduled for July 9, 1990. A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Continued Public Hearing -UPS Appeal of Planning Commission decision - Environmental Assessment EA 147 -Site Plan Review: A Proposed Subregional United Parcel Service (UPS) facility at 1915- 1985 Hughes Way on the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Hughes Way in the Commercial- Manufacturing (M -M) Zone. The project is located on 23.7 acres and may include a 40 -foot in height main building and support offices totaling 311,500 square feet; a vehicle carwash of 5,500 square feet; and 800 square foot guardhouse and 623 parking spaces. Mayor Jacobson asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Ron Hart stated notice of the hearing was published by the Development Services Department Planning Division. Mayor Jacobson asked if any written communication had been received. The City Clerk read a letter from UPS asking a continuance of the hearing until July 17, 1990. Mayor Jacobson reopened the hearing for public testimony. 1. Jerry Walters, 401 E. Franklin, asked Council to support the Planning Commission finding for denial of the UPS Project. 2. Steve Wernick, 515 Loma Vista, brought photos of several parcel distribution companies and gave an informative report about possible traffic impacts. 3. Judy Scott, 123 Virginia, stated her opposition to the UPS Project. 4. Steve Bernard, 503 W. Palm, expressed concern about traffic congestion and expressed his opposition. 5. William Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa, opposed the UPS Project and recommended denial. 6. John Edwards, 621 E. Grand, an air express company employee, discussed the probable growth of traffic in E1 Segundo as was experienced in his company locale. Mr. Edwards felt that locating UPS here would generate a considerable increase in traffic. 7. Teresa Cable, 525 Richmond, stated that the Council should deny the Appeal, and that no extension of the hearing should be granted. Mr. David Shockley of UPS discussed consulting activities at UPS facilities in Van Nuys, Laguna Hills, and Gardena. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to have City staff make an historical record of all meetings held with UPS during the past three weeks, and that all future meetings and telephone calls with UPS be logged and recorded, as well as attended by the City Manager. Also MOVED by Mayor ProTem Dannen that the City consultant's traffic statistics not be given to UPS except in an Open Council Session. Councilman Wise SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to extend the hearing to July 17, 1990, with the understanding that in the event the City needs time to evaluate information supplied by UPS and our consultants, that UPS agrees to a possible extension to August 21, 1990. Councilman Wise SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. approved. Mayor Jacobson called for a recess at 8:35 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:50 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Request by Noise Abatement Committee that City Council retain a consultant and obtain noise monitoring equipment. Don Harrison presented report. Council questioned the cost of a consultant and capabilities of the noise monitoring equipment. Councilman Wise suggested looking into the possibility of receiving complimentary consulting services from the vendor of the equipment. The City Manager was directed to return on June 19 with an update on the possible purchase of the equipment. It was the consensus of Council to take the following matter out of order. E. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER (TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) Update on LAX Noise and Early Turn Issues. Don Harrison discussed the meeting held with Department of Airports personnel. The Department of Airports requested of the FAA a waiver for extension of the 2 -mile turn to a 3 -mile turn. Department of Airports is arranging a meeting with FAA and City staff to show E1 Segundo /Airports unity regarding early turns. El Segundo was also asked to serve as lead agency a in Sound Wall Feasibility Study, funded by FAA ($40,000) and by Airports ($10,000). Councilman West MOVED to accept the offer for E1 Segundo to conduct the Study. SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Dannen. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Discussion of a temporary Sound Control Ordinance was held. City Manager requested services of a consultant to review the ordinance when finalized. Councilman Clutter MOVED to retain services of a consultant, Councilman Wise SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Noise Variance Hearings: First hearing date will be June 12, and will be held to determine who will be the parties to the proceedings and to establish the ground rules. Legal representation is recommended. Mayor Jacobson noted that the City of E1 Segundo did apply for participation in the hearings. Video monitoring equipment demonstration scheduled for evening of June 12, at approximately 5:30 p.m. C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CONTID 2. Consideration of E1 Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Budget for 1990. Council reviewed the Budget and Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to approve expenditures for utility bills and management fees; Councilman West SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 3. Downtown E1 Segundo, Inc., Request for City Funding for Fiscal Year 1990 -91. Councilman West asked the City Attorney if he should participate in this Council action. The City Attorney, Mr. Dolley, gave his assurance that no conflict of interest exists and that Mr. West may participate. Elyse Rothstein, President of DESI, discussed the present and future activities of DESI and spoke in behalf of DESI's request for funding. El Segundo has been a demonstration city of the California Main Street Program for the past three years. The purpose of the Main Street Program is to encourage the joint efforts of local government, businesses, residents and professional community to promote and revitalize the downtown area. Beautification projects and free architectural services have been provided to Main Street business owners through the auspices of the Main Street Program. It was noted that the "Let's Do Lunch" program was the most successful program undertaken and it was hoped that this activity could continue. DESI Board Member Clark Hayes, 815 Main Street, stated that the Board of Directors are continually looking to improve and expand programs that are successful. Mr. Hayes would like to conduct marketing studies with merchants, utilizing schools and students in the research. He suggested a van shuttle service to bring corporate personnel to Downtown E1 Segundo to eat and shop, as well as other promotion programs. Mr. Hayes stated that one disadvantage to DESI project managers in the past was that assurance of long -term commitment was not given, and the need for this commitment was important. DESI Board Member John Nisley, 867 Washington, also expressed his personal perspectives and future goals for DESI, one of which was to restore the buildings on Richmond Street. He also reiterated Mr. Hayes comments concerning retention of a long -term program manager. Discussion ensued concerning the $34,000 budget for last year. Ms. Rothstein stated that there remained an unused amount of $14,000 due to the fact that the program manager position was unfilled a part of the time. Mayor ProTem Dannen expressed his concern about the lack of a current membership list and stated he was very concerned last year about the membership. He inquired about the number of new members enlisted. Ms. Rothstein stated that membership is at 51 this year and that the number was 44 last year. Recruitment of new members was discussed. Mr. Dannen was concerned about the lack of merchant membership. Mayor Jacobson asked that in the upcoming year DESI present a progress report. Councilman West MOVED to have a contract prepared to show DESI refund to the City of $14,000 and a new City appropriation of $40,000. Councilman Clutter SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman Clutter, West, Wise, and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Mayor ProTem Dannen Mayor Jacobson requested that City Attorney Dolley prepare the contract. 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. Called for discussion by Councilman Wise. 2. Warrants Nos. 27072 -27294 Demand Register Summary Number #24 in total amount of $1,398,647.79. 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. 3. Adiourned Regular Council Minutes -May 14, 1990 -7:00 p.m. Approve 4. Regular City Council Minutes -May 15, 1990 -7:00 p.m. Approve 5. Request from Daniel Freeman ReadiCare Clinic for removal of bus shelter in front of Clinic to improve accessibility. Approve and authorize staff to notify Shelter Media Company to remove bus shelter within 30 days. 6. Called for discussion by Councilman Wise. 7. Called for discussion by Councilman Wise. 8. A Resolution authorizing renewal of General Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles to provide Personnel Staff Services, City Prosecution Services, and other services. Adopt Resolution and authorize Mayor to execute Agreement. 9. Quit Claim to Wanda Foster Hargrave of a 1913 Water Utility Easement through 535 West Palm Avenue, E1 Segundo. Approve 10.Request Approval of Bill from Southern California Edison for Electricity at Park Vista from April 9 - May 9, 1990, in the amount of $1,129.76. Approve payment Mayor ProTem Dannen 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 1. Warrant Nos. 26797 -27071 Demand Register Summary #23 in total amount of $1,145,316.96. 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. Mr. Wise asked if we could to our own street maintenance. Councilman Wise MOVED to approve, Councilman West SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 6. Retain Mr. Robert Stover of BSI Consultants as Clerk -of -Works for the Library Remodeling and Expansion Project. Councilman West thought the fee was too high. Councilman Wise MOVED to approve, Councilman Clutter SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Wise, Mayor ProTem Dannen and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Councilman West 7. Request additional appropriation of $3,000 from the General Fund and award contract to Pavement Coatings Company in the amount of $56,693.56 to furnish and apply Slurry Seal at various locations - Project No. PW 90 -1. Approve and authorize signing of contract and additional funding of $3,000. Councilman Wise MOVED to approve, Councilman West SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED WITH THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, West, Wise and Mayor Jacobson NOES: NONE ABSTENTION: Mayor ProTem Dannen Mr. Dannen did not participate in this matter due to a possible conflict of interests. E. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER (CONTINUED) 1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo for establishing STOP controls at certain intersections. Adopt Resolution Councilman West MOVED and Councilman Clutter SECONDED to read by title only: RESOLUTION # A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR ESTABLISHING STOP CONTROLS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to adopt Resolution, Councilman West SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 2. Continued from May 15 Council Meeting - Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management Task Force - Approval of Task Force Membership. Approve the proposed Task Force membership make -up by adopting the attached draft resolution. Mayor ProTem Dannen voiced his concern about regionalization of government and loss of home rule in this matter. Planning Manager Kendra Morries explained that we were under no obligation to sign the draft resolution concurring with the membership of the Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management Task Force. Ms. Morries will also attend a conference on AB939 covering the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED that we take no action on this item. Councilman Clutter SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. Three -year Contract for professional audit services to the City. Approve and authorize execution of contract with Peat, Marwick, Main & Co. Mayor Jacobson inquired of John Stark the reason for not selecting the low bidder for audit services. Mr. Stark explained that the time frame given for completion by the low bidders was not realistic and that our past experience with Peat, Marwick, Main & Co., the high bidder, has been satisfactory. Steven Klotzsche requested the services of the Peat, Marwick firm for the reason of continuity, as he was not at all familiar with the low bid companies. Councilman Clutter requested the City Manager to look into the matter of the low bidders. Mr. Cano stated that we are now in a transition period in the Finance Department with the departure of Mr. Stark and arrival of Mr. Klotzsche, the new Finance Director, and that even a one -year contract with Peat, Marwick, Main & Co. would be of immense value. Councilman West MOVED to proceed with a one -year contract with Peat, Marwick, Main & Co., Councilman Clutter SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4. A Resolution adopting a voluntary water conservation program. Adopt Resolution Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED and Councilman West SECONDED to read by title only: RESOLUTION # A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION BY TEN PERCENT Councilman West MOVED to adopt Resolution for a Voluntary Water Conservation Program. Councilman Clutter SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman Wise implored the City Manager to make certain the City is a leader in water conservation. 5. Consideration of Ordinance to establish a Relocation Appeals Board. Introduce Ordinance Council questioned the necessity of establishing a Relocation Appeals Board. Mr. Dolley stated the need to establish the Board to hear arguments, but explained that the Board could be disbanded, i.e., the Council could put a time frame on it. Mayor ProTem Dannen discussed eminent domain concerns and suggested including a sunset clause in the Ordinance. City Attorney Dolley counseled on adding an amendment to the Ordinance of a six -month time limit on golf issues only. Councilman Wise MOVED, and Councilman West SECONDED to read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO TO ESTABLISH A RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 33417.5 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Mayor ProTem Dannen introduced the Ordinance. 6. Urho Saari Swim Stadium Renovation: Oral Update. The consultant's report is not completed and this item has been continued to the Council meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 1990. F. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - NONE G. NEW BUSINESS -CITY CLERK - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS -CITY COUNCILMEMBERS - councilman Clutter Council consideration to appropriate funds for ceiling fans and purchase of speakers to improve the sound system at Joslyn Center. Authorize to proceed and install. This item was held over to the Council Meeting of June 19, 1990. - Councilman West Councilman West requested that an Alternate representative to the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority be named. Councilman West MOVED, and Councilman Wise SECONDED to consider this an urgency matter (not known about until after Agenda was posted). MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED and Councilman Wise SECONDED the motion to name Steven Klotzsche Alternate Board Member of the ICLFA. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. - Councilman Wise Councilman Wise congratulated Coach Stevenson and the baseball team of El Segundo High School. -Mayor Pro Tem Dannen 1. Conceptual commercial proposal on Nash Street between E1 Segundo Blvd. and Mariposa Avenue. Held over from May 15 Council Meeting. Mayor ProTem Dannen requested the Planning Manager to convey to the Planning Commission the Council's comments were not meant to direct staff or the Planning Commission in its deliberations and recommendations. -Mayor Jacobson City Manager requested Council to set the first Budget Hearing for June 19, 1990. Mayor ProTem Dannen Moved to set the Hearing for June 19, 1990, and Councilman West Seconded. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Only) - NONE CLOSED SESSION Council shall move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (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. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jacobson adjourned the public meeting at 11:00 p.m. and Council went into Closed Session. An Adjourned Meeting is set for June 12, 1990. RECORDED, RONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK