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1990 MAR 20 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -MARCH 20, 1990- 7:OOPM CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson. INVOCATION given by Deputy City Clerk, Juanita Zarilla. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor ProTem Dannen. PRESENTATIONS - NONE 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. Joe Castald, 522 Sierra requested Council to waive the requirement of a final tract map. Mayor Jacobson stated Council was unable to discuss or vote on his item as it was not part of the regularly scheduled agenda. City Manager Cano stated this item had been removed but is scheduled for Council's consideration at the first Council meeting in April. 2. John Van Hook, 717 W. Mariposa thanked Council and staff for their support at the recent meeting held with residents and Hyperion. 3. Dave Jones, 208 Main St. stated that according to the recent ordinance regarding newsracks he feels there are too many newsracks in front of his place of business and asked Council to investigate a possible violation of the newly adopted ordinance. 4. Len Bonea, 909 Dune Street, made reference to the March 19, 1990 Hyperion spill and expressed grave concern over Hyperion's disaster plan and overall environmental safety requirements. 5. Patti Paynter, 920 Dune St., reported to Council that on March 19, 1990 she came out from her home and walked into an invisible, nonodorous chemical cloud. She was transported to RFK Hospital for nose, eye and throat irritation as a result of Hyperion's efforts to clean with an ammonia -like substance. She urged Council to act against Hyperion as the plant was now not only emitting offensive odors but were now poisoning citizens. 6. Gerhardt Van Drie, 724 W. Pine asked for citizen and Council support in the Hyperion matter and suggested filing an injunction against Hyperion. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to consider Hyperion and Chevron Oil Refinery chemical releases as an emergency item. AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Anderson Council Minutes March 20, 1990 1 City Manager Cano stated there would be a full in -house investigation into the March 19, 1990 Hyperion incident. Staff will communicate with the proper agencies to investigate the matter. Fire Chief David Sloan stated Hyperion would be submitting a Risk Management Prevention Plan to the City of Los Angeles. Since it is a public document the City of El Segundo will have an opportunity to comment on it. He also stated he would like the City of Los Angeles Fire Department to share the response when calls are in their jurisdiction. It was the consensus of Council to direct Chief Sloan to inquire if the City of Los Angeles has in fact requested a RMPP from Hyperion and gather all necessary and relevant information with regard to response time for chemical spills and the responsibility of the City Los Angeles in responding to Hyperion spills. Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested a meeting be set for Tuesday, March 27, 1990 for the purpose of discussing this matter and further suggested the Council direct staff to research the release and find out what toxins were actually released. There was not Council consensus on the designated date. Mayor ProTem Dannen asked the City Attorney if it was possible to acquire a restraining order against Hyperion to prevent them from using their "ammonia - like substance," and further deny Hyperion their mutual aid (agreement) which allows city staff to respond to their emergencies until it is actually known what chemicals they are using, to avoid our Fire Department of a risk exposure. City Attorney Dolley stated it would be possible to obtain a restraining order after all the facts were obtained, however, he advised the Council to hold a Closed Session regarding the entire matter and include the nuisance litigation in the discussion. Councilman Clutter stated there had been an evacuation at Hughes due to a chemical spill at the Chevron Oil Refinery, on March 19, 1990. Gene Bell, Fire Marshall stated at about 1:28 p.m. on Monday, March 19th there was a report of an odor of Hydrocarbon caused by blown gasket in a 6 inch line. City staff responded and determined there were two gases emitted. Hydrogen Sulfide and Mercaptan. It was an estimated 10 gallon spill with 66% Mercaptan and 33% Hydrogen Sulfide. The spill was nontoxic in these concentrations. The actual odor was caused by the Mercaptan. Councilman Clutter suggested there be an emergency response number with a recorded message for citizens to call to find out if there has been a spill and where. Rod Spackman. Representative from Chevron extended his apologies on behalf of Chevron for the inconvenience to those parties affected by the chemical spill. He stated Hydrogen Sulfide is toxic if spilled in concentrated amounts but the spill in question contained relatively small amounts of Hydrogen Sulfide. Councilman Clutter asked in what concentration was Hydrogen Sulfide emitted. Rod Spackman stated he did not have the exact concentration but would obtain that information for Council. City Manager Cano stated staff would provide a full investigative report on Chevron and Hyperion and recommended Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter and send to City of Los Angeles mandating a Risk Management Prevention Plan be completed. Council Minutes March 20, 1990 2 Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to accept the City Manager's recommendation but not to limit the City's response with only the recommended actions. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Anderson 7. Dennis Tetu, 1409 E. Oak stated he has a business on El Segundo Boulevard across from the Chevron Oil Refinery. He has been in litigation with Chevron Oil Refinery since 1984 and has received no cooperation from the company. He has had numerous problems with Chevron spills and was gravely concerned with underground fuel lines and how often they are checked. He urged Council attention toward Chevron as well as Hyperion. 8. Oscar Robison, 315 W. Acacia stated he is going to file claim forms against the City and feels the Council is responsible for the litigation that will occur. He stated the City service is very poor and City staff works in a political atmosphere which interferes with their efficiency. At the hour of 8:15 p.m. Council recessed. At the hour of 8:30 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Councilman Anderson stated he would refrain from discussion and voting on items number 1, 2 and 5 listed under SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS due to possible conflict of interest. 1. Oral Status Report on Chevron Hydrocarbon Recovery Project. Bob Litzenberg, City Consultant from the Earth Technology Corporation presented an overview of the Chevron Hydrocarbon Recovery Project. Since the discovery of hydrocarbon vapors on April 23, 1984 Chevron has determined the exact location and size of the hydrocarbon pools with vapors and a mitigation program was initiated to monitor these pools. Mr. Litzenberg stated the recovery project has been very effective to date and provides a means of protecting residents and surrounding properties. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he was satisfied with the progress to date but feels this matter should be taken a step further. City Attorney Dolley stated the lead agency involved in this matter is the Department of Health Services however, there is a nuisance created by these vapor pools and legal action is possible. Councilman Clutter asked how much of the project was completed. Mr. Litzenberg stated it is 5% complete but should move along faster in the future. 2. Proposed Assembly Bill 2857 review and acutely hazardous materials location list. George Wiley, Jr., Representative for Assemblyman Tucker, stated Assembly Bill 2857 was borne out of concern over the usage of Hydrogen Fluoride in the State of California. It would require any business which handles, maintains, or stores more than 250 gallons of hydrogen fluoride to convert to a less hazardous Council Minutes March 20, 1990 3 substitute by December 31, 1992, or to relocate to an area where there are no residences or dwellings within a 15 -mile radius by December 31, 1994. The bill would require the appropriate state agencies to assist in that relocation. Mr. Wiley, stated there are currently four refineries and Allied Signal Corporation that would be affected should this bill be passed but Allied Signal uses 83% of all pure hydrogen fluoride in the State. Mr. Wiley concluded by urging Council to send a delegate up to Sacramento on April 3, 1990 at 2:00 p.m. to testify in favor of the bill. Officer, Office of Operations, 9150 Flair Drive, El Monte, stated he supported the bill in concept. A task force met to review reports and make recommendations. Their findings stated there are certain safety measures that must be undertaken in the handling of Hydrogen Fluoride and the question of elimination was seen as a policy measure for local agencies. Councilman West expressed he did not want to "pass the buck" but felt that local municipalities should depend on expert advise in matters of this type. Ed Camerena stated the task force was limited in their directives but he is personally recommending full elimination. There will be three options 1) production without Hydrogen Fluoride; 2) relocation; or 3) produce with Hydrogen Fluoride as the companies are at present but no storage or transport. He stated this report would be going to the Air Quality Board on April 6, 1990. Councilman Clutter asked who was on the task force. Mr. Camerena stated the task force was made of government agencies, fire departments, highway patrol, municipalities and representatives from the actual users of hydrogen fluoride. The representatives, however were a non - voting body, and were simply present for informational purposes. Louis Irvin, Plant Manager for Allied Signal Corporation, stated his company does not agree with Assembly 2857. His company has spent time, effort and money toward mitigation measures and protecting surrounding communities. Mr. Irvin stated if Allied Signal was forced to relocate it would mean a loss of revenue for the City and loss of jobs for countless others. He urged Council against supporting AB 2857. Gene Fisher, Intergovernmental Affairs, Division of Air Quality Management Division, urged the City Council to address potential problems with chemical releases in relation to increase in local and surrounding populations. At the hour of 9:30 p.m. Councilman Anderson left the dias. At the hour of 9:35 Councilman Anderson returned. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he supported the bill and felt the Council should send a delegate to Sacramento to testify. Mayor Jacobson stated the surrounding communities are too populated to take the factor risk. He stated he did not agree with the entire bill as it was written but it was a start and felt Council should support the bill in concept. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, to notify the State Legislature that the City of El Segundo is in favor of AB 2857, notify the City's lobbyist, Ken Emanuels and send a Councilmember to Sacramento on April 4, 1990 to testify, Councilman Clutter SECONDED. Council Minutes March 20, 1990 4 Councilman West stated he would like to wait for the Air Quality Management Board's reaction and findings and feels the bill is written unfairly. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Councilman West ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Anderson Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to send the Mayor to Sacramento to represent the Council in this matter, Councilman Clutter SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Anderson 3. Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision approving EA -201, SUB 89 -8, Tentative Parcel Map Number 21516, solely as it includes a condition (No.1) requiring vehicular access from the alley. Property is located in the Multiple - Family Residential (R -3) Zone at 143 Whiting Street, where the three new condominiums are proposed. Applicant is Whiting Fund -89 Ltd. Mayor Jacobson announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision approving EA -201, SUB 89 -8, Tentative Parcel Map Number 21516, solely as it includes a condition (No.1) requiring vehicular access from the alley. Property is located in the Multiple - Family Residential (R -3) Zone at 143 Whiting Street, where the three new condominiums are proposed. Applicant is Whiting Fund -89 Ltd. 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. Mayor Jacobson asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Ron Hart stated no written communication had been received. Director of Development Services, Lynn Harris stated the applicant had proposed a one -lot Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes and a 3 -unit condominium development. Through the review process staff had informed the applicant that vehicular access from the alley was required by the R -3 zone. A request for approval of driveway access was denied. The applicant claimed a hardship stating he was not informed early in the review process of the alley access requirement. However, it is the applicants responsibility to design to code specifications which states that "where an R -3 lot abuts an alley vehicular access to the lot shall be from the alley, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Development of Services." Director Harris continued by stating the Commission has in the past been sympathetic to applicants who had not received full information in a timely manner, but made a distinction between single family homeowner and development companies who hire professional staff to remain abreast of City codes. It was the commission's findings to approve the application and its environmental documentation but requiring alley access rather than driveway access. Ms. Harris concluded by stating that staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Council Minutes March 20, 1990 5 decision of the Planning Commission, approving the project including the condition requiring vehicular access from the alley and making note of a change in the Planning Commission's Resolution 2268, Paragraph one change "six condominiums" to "three condominiums." Mayor Jacobson opened the hearing. Cheryl Vargo, 5147 W. Rosecrans, Representative for Whiting Fund 89, Ltd. stated the applicant was not informed of the alley access requirement until after confirmation from Planning staff that plans were acceptable. Ms. Vargo stated the project design does not lend itself to adequate alley access. This project could have been a four unit project but applicant felt three units would be more aesthetic. She asked Council to consider the merits of the project and keep in mind that City staff had told her applicant's architect that the curb cut was acceptable. Mr. William J. Gentile, William J. Gentile Architect and Associates, 4655 Kigswell Ave., Suite 210, Los Angeles stated he had reviewed City codes and the new R -3 language. All plans were submitted and questions asked and answered. There was no indication especially since the existing curb cut was mentioned and discussed with staff. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated that City staff can make recommendations but the ultimate decision is made by the Planning Commission. Rita Anderson, 133 Whiting Street, asked Council to vote in favor of the project as the curb cut is existing. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to close the Public Hearing. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE. Councilman Clutter stated if the Council was considering this matter with a homeowner who might not be as well- versed in the City Codes, he might consider giving the homeowner the benefit of the doubt, but this was an experienced developer. Director Harris stated the plans came in on September 9, 1989 and on December 27, 1989 they were reviewed and noted that the curb cut was not acceptable. Ms. Harris further stated the new code interpretation clearly states a delegation of authority to the Director. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and require vehicular alley access rather than driveway access. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Dannen and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Councilmen Anderson and West 4. Public Hearing - Hearing to receive testimony regarding acceptance and expenditure of 16th year Community Development Block Grant allocation funds in the amount of $74,531.00. Mayor Jacobson announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a Public Hearing - Hearing to receive testimony regarding acceptance and expenditure of 16th year Community Development Block Grant allocation funds in the amount of $74,531.00. Council Minutes March 20, 1990 C. 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. Mayor Jacobson asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Ron Hart stated no written communication had been received. Mayor Jacobson opened the hearing. City Manager Cano advised Council he would like to combine the above item with the item listed under COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS. C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Senior Housing Board Request for Parking Lot instead of Community Garden. Ken Schofield. President of the El Segundo Senior Housing Board, stated residents at Park Vista would like a parking lot. The present $36,000 does not include the needed funds for lighting, fencing or a security gate and urged Council to address those issues. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Manager Cano stated the existing funds were allocated in the past for garden /parking project and that they can also be used for the parking lot only as long as it is for Senior Citizen use only. Manager Cano stated he could check with HUD for confirmation. Manager Cano stated that to be eligible for CDBG funding a project must meet one of three federally designated objectives. 1) assist low and moderate income persons; 2) remove conditions of slum or blight; and 3) address an urgent community need. Of these three objectives, the first one is the highest priority. A minimum of 60% of the City's annual allocation must be used to support activities that benefit persons of low- moderate income, a definition which includes the elderly and handicapped. Once this requirement is met, the remaining grant funds of $29,812 can be expended on other CDBG eligible projects, such as the proposed parking lot. Mayor Jacobson stated he would like confirmation on whether this project is in fact covered under these requirements due to the length of time this project has been pending. City Manager Cano stated that he had confirmed with the County of Los Angeles that the City could consider and change over to the parking lot project at this time. Councilman West MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to approve in concept the parking lot and to allocate $39,578 for constructing the recommended parking lot instead of a community garden /parking lot and to possibly fit in required amenities like lighting, fencing and security gate. Mayor ProTem Dannen withdrew his SECOND. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve the parking lot concept instead of a community garden. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to accept staff recommendation that having no other eligible projects identified, approve the projects and allocation amounts outlined for Fiscal Year 1990 -91 Community Council Minutes March 20, 1990 7 Development Block Grant Program Funding. Home Delivered Meals $11,179; Parking Lot 65,477; Counseling for Senior citizens $25,899; and General Administration $7,453. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. At the hour of 10:50 p.m. Council recessed. At the hour of 11:00 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE C. 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. 25474 -25716 Demand Register Summary Number 18 in total amount of $ 1,031,973.93 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 -March 6,1990. Approve 3. Presentation of the City's Annual Financial Reports of the Proposition A Local Return Fund and the Transportation Development Act Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1989. Receive and file 4. Called for discussion by Mayor ProTem Dannen,. 5. Purchase of (twenty -six) 26 police mobile radios to replace present radio Authorize staff to advertise and follow bid procedure 6. Called for discussion by Mayor Jacobson. 7. Called for discussion by Mayor ProTem Dannen. Councilman Anderson 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. Contract with Colen and Lee for General and Auto Liabilitv Claims Management. Receive and file Mayor ProTem Dannen expressed concern regarding the fact that there was no written notice from the contractor included in the packet. City Manger Cano affirmed that the notice had been received. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to approve this item at this time but to go out to bid immediately. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 6. 1989 -1990 Slurry Seal of Various Streets - Project Number PW 89 -10 Adopt plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise for bids Council Minutes March 20, 1990 Mayor Jacobson and Mayor ProTem Dannen refrained from voting on this item due to possible conflict of interest. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve item number four. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Clutter, Anderson and West ABSTENTIONS: Mayor ProTem Dannen and Mayor Jacobson 7. Authorize destruction of certain Police Records of no further value to the City of El Segundo. Adopt resolution It was the consensus of Council to hold this item over to the April 17, 1990 City Council meeting. E. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. Report on City Council options to establish a Community Advisory Committee on Solid Waste Recycling and definition of purpose and scope of work of committee. City Manager Ron Cano stated the Council had directed that a Citizen's Committee be established for the purpose of initiating creative means for solid waste recycling alternatives. It is staffs recommendation that Council adopt guidelines for Committee composition and appointment; and set forth the direction to the Committee. Councilman West questioned if the proposed committee would need to file a Conflict of Interest Form. City Attorney Dolley stated it was Council's policy thus far to include all committees of this type in the City's Conflict of Interest Resolution. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to 1) adopt a committee "at large" from a pool of applicants who respond to an advertised announcement. The committee would consist of 9 members who all would be required to file Conflict of Interest Forms. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney Dolley advised City Clerk Ron Hart to update the City's Conflict of Interest Resolution to include this new committee. 2. Oral discussion to establish date for Joint City /School District Meeting Regarding School District Property Sites. It was the consensus of Council to hold a joint City /School District Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 2, 1990 at the School District. 3. Xerox Corporation request for waiver of late penalty assessment of business license payment for 1990 in the amount of $163,228.00. City Manager Cano stated the City received payment for Xerox's 1990 business license renewal on February 2, 1990 in an envelope postmarked February 1, 1990. According to the El Segundo Municipal Code, "any person who fails to pay any tax or any fraction thereof to be paid by this Title within the time required shall pay a penalty of 20% per month of the amount of the unpaid tax in addition to the tax and interest thereon." City staff notified Xerox. Xerox maintains that their renewal was processed on January 31, 1990, however postal authorities have advised City Council Minutes March 20, 1990 D staff that if Xerox had indeed processed their envelope on January 31, 1990 that the City would have received their renewal on February 1, 1990. Therefore by the City receiving the renewal on February 2, 1990 could only mean the envelope was actually processed on February 1, 1990. Manager Cano concluded by stating the Municipal Code holds no provision for the waiver of late penalty fees and requires Council action as they are the ultimate authority in code enforcement. Staff recommends that Council deny the waiver request. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to deny the waiver request. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4. Sepulveda Tunnel Demonstration Project - Research on payment to City of Los Angeles Department of Airports. City Manager Cano stated that the Demand Register submitted on March 6, 1990 included for ratification a replacement warrant released to the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports for the initial one -half of the City's share of the Sepulveda Boulevard Tunnel Demonstration project. It was questioned by Mayor ProTem Dannen and ratification was withheld. Manager Cano continued by stating that the payment was originally issued to the LACTC and approved by the City Council prior to release on February 20, 1990. It was determined, before the release, that the payment was due to the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, based on the participation agreement terms. This warrant was voided when attempts to receive information from LACTC failed. The new warrant was issued (it had already been approved by Council previously) and was coded for advance release. Since the City Council previously approved the agreement which specifically calls out that payment is to be made to DOA and had approved the amount of $37,500 for the project on January 17, 1990, the clerical error by Staff in having the first check made out to LACTC was viewed as a technical contract compliance issue. Therefore payment was made with the reissued check. Mayor ProTem Dannen reconfirmed he does not want to send warrants out without Council approval. Councilman Clutter asked that the contract be placed on a future agenda to cancel the Sepulveda Boulevard Tunnel Demonstration Project Interagency Participation Agreement. City Manager Cano stated he would schedule this item for the April 17, 1990 Council meeting. Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to ratify warrant #25150 payable to the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports in the amount of $37,500.00 for one -half of the City's share of the Sepulveda Boulevard Tunnel Demonstration Project. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Clutter, West and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Mayor ProTem Dannen 5. Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) Improvements - Rosecrans Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard. Council Minutes March 20, 1990 f[i7 Councilman Anderson stated he would abstain from voting on this item due to possible conflict of interest. City Manager Cano recommended carrying this item over to the next regular City Council Meeting. Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested the Council deny the request. Mayor Jacobson was in favor of holding this item over. Mayor Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to hold the item over. AYES: Councilmen West, and Jacobson NOES: Councilmen Dannen and Clutter ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Anderson NO ACTION DUE TO TIED VOTE. City Manager Cano stated CalTrans is looking to the City for funding commitments but staff would like direction from Council to decide if this is a viable project. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he did not want any more staff or public funds spent on this project. City Manager Cano stated he would bring this item back to Council for direction. 6. Oral Report on Staff Research of Airport Noise Monitoring Equipment. Don Harrison, Assistant to the City Manager stated he was frustrated by the impact of the airport and lack of control we have. Positive results were expressed with regard to monitoring equipment. Manufacturers and consultants were contacted on sound metering and three alternatives are presented: 1) Purchase Type O or 1 Monitor, it is very precise and its cost is $12,000 and up plus installation and staff to maintain. 2) Type 1, Type 2 are less precise and are portable. They are under $5,000 plus installation and staff time. 3) Hire a consultant on an as needed basis. There would be no capital expenditure and a quick two week analysis would be given. The cost of this would be $12,000 with no staff time or installation costs. Mayor Jacobson stated this project should have been completed eight months ago with equipment in place and he stressed his main concerns were with video coverage and not just solely noise monitors. Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Clutter SECONDED to direct staff to continue to look at only video recorder with audio capability and have all data within 30 days. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE Council Minutes March 20, 1990 11 F. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY 1. Discussion of City hiring a City prosecutor as opposed to going through the District Attorney's Office. It was the consensus of Council to hold this item over to the next Council Meeting on April 3, 1990. G. NEW BUSINESS -CITY CLERK 1. Discussion on the completion of the Municipal Code In -house Project currently being done by the City Clerk's Office. City Clerk Ron Hart gave Council a brief summary report on the status of the Municipal Code. He stated he had received estimates of up to $7,000 to complete the second half of the code. These estimates were through the City's Finance Department (Purchasing Supervisor). Councilman Anderson asked how complete the code was to date. City Clerk Ron Hart stated the code has been completed to date but half of the completed materials were withdrawn by the party who originally scanned the code. It was the consensus of Council to have the City Clerk receive more local bids and report back to Council at the next Council Meeting of April 3, 1990. H. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS -CITY COUNCILMEMBERS - Councilman Anderson Asked that the Maple Street Construction Project be place on the agenda for the Council Meeting of April 3, 1990. - Councilman Clutter - NONE - Councilman West - NONE -Mayor Pro Tem. Dannen - NONE -Mayor Jacobson Requested the City Clerk's Office resume the pending agenda item listings on the action minutes as previously done. Mr. Hart, City Clerk affirmed with Mayor Jacobson that he wanted the Office of the City Clerk to provide this information in the previous format. Mayor Jacobson confirmed. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(City Business Only- 5 minute limit) 1. Gerhardt Van Drie. 724 W. Pine, urged Council to look at Airport traffic flow and noise. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE Council Minutes March 20, 1990 12 ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 12:30 a.m. Council adjourned to Friday, March 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding a Closed Session on the Hyperion and other related matters. RECORDED, RONALD L. HART, CMC, CITY CLERK Council Minutes March 20, 1990 13