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1991 MAR 05 CC MINMP R= OF THE ADJOURNED EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNC[L MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 - 6:00 P.M. CALI.ED TO ORDER at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Jacobson. ROLL CALL Councilman West - Present Councilman Wise - Present Councilman Clutter - Present Mayor ProTem Dannen - Present Mayor Jacobson - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit) - NONE A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. For the Purpose of Discussing Comprehensive Revenue Enhancement Program. ACTION: Continued discussion on the business license tax of the Revenue Enhancement Program only. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit) - NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council moved into closed session at 6:10 P.M. 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 on the following: GC 54956.9(a) (City a oartv to oendine litigation) Kilroy v. City of El Segundo Los Angeles v. City of El Segundo LAX Variance Proceeding El Segundo v. County of Los Angeles Hughes v. City of El Segundo Kirney v. City of El Segundo GC 54956.9(h) (City might have significant exposure to litigation) Comprehensive Revenue Enhancement Program. GC 54957 Personnel Matter/Meet and Confer One Matter ADJOURNMENT at 6:57 P.M. to Regular City Council meeting at 7:00 P.M. :`Lora Freeman, Deputy City Clerk EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 5, 1991 CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson. INVOCATION given by Pastor J. Howard Greer, Pacific Baptist Church SBC. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Wise. PRESENTATIONS City Council recognized Red Cross' 75th Anniversary - Mayor ProTem Dannen presented the Proclamation to Karen Moran. 2. City Council proclaimed Volunteer Recognition Week as March 3 -10, 1991 - Proclamation on display in City Hall West Lobby display cabinet. 3. City Council proclaimed Arbor Day as March 10, 1991 - Councilman Wise presented the Proclamation to Marissa Smith. 4. City Manager Cano and Police Chief Meehan presented a Commendation to Captain Timothy J. Grimmond for receiving a Certificate of Graduation from the State of California Peace Officers Standards and Training(POST) Commission Prestigious Peace Officers Command College. 5. City Manager Cano was presented a Certificate of Award for Excellence in Budgeting to the City Council for the City of El Segundo's 1990 -91 Operating Budget - Eunice Kramer, Finance Manager presented the Certificate of Award. ROLL CALL Councilman Clutter - Present Councilman West - Present Councilman Wise - Present Mayor ProTem Dannen - Present Mayor Jacobson - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit) 1. DESI request to hold sidewalk sale on March 15 -16 Councilman West inquired whether he could vote on this issue due to his business being adjacent to the sale; City Attorney Dolley responded that after reviewing the situation under the regulations he found no conflict of interest for him not to vote on the issue. Kevin Mortisen, DESI Manager addressed the Council requesting their support by approving the sale which is scheduled for March 15 -16 and not March 16 -17 as stated on the agenda. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Dannen; SECONDED by Councilman Wise to approve request. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Jack Siadek, 10933 Wellworth, Los Angeles - addressed Council at the invitation of Mayor ProTem Dannen. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated he understood that Mr. Siadek was to give a presentation. He commented that he recently had been made aware that he may have stated something inappropriate regarding Mr. Siadek, and wished to give his unequivocal and unquestioned apology for anything which may have been stated - and that it was not done in malice. Mr. Siadek accepted the apology informing the Council and public that he is now in the consultant business specializing in acquisition and joint venture development agreements. He further stated that recently a friend, Michael Miller, asked him for advice concerning his property at 1300 E. Acacia since it has been vacant for so long and was located in a zoned area of which he was a part of changing while Mayor for the City. Mr. Siadek stated he met with City Manager Cano, Planning Director Kendra Morries, Mr. Miller and his administrative aide, and discussed only what could /could not be developed on C -2 zoned property. 1 A. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Adoption of resolution setting surcharge /incentive /penalty water rates for mandatory water conservation program ordinance adopted by City Council on February 19, 1991. City Manager Cano informed Council the West Basin - Metropolitan Water District met on Monday, March 4 and ruled a 50% reduction on water. This equates to a 90% agricultural use reduction and affects the City by a 30% reduction for residents and most businesses. He asked Council to adopt the resolution submitted by staff which would set surcharge /incentive /penalty water rates for the mandatory water conservation program adopted by the Council under Ordinance #1160 on February 19, 1991. Further informing Council staff would be submitting an amendment to this ordinance on March 19, 1991 reflecting this recent action taken by the Metropolitan Water District for a 30% reduction. MOVED by Councilman Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to read TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney Dolley read Title Only as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 3678 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE AS RELATED TO THE MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY. MOVED by Councilman Clutter; SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Resolution No. 3678. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. C. REPORTS OF CO MMrrIEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Announcement of new members on the Wall of Honor Committee and Library Board of Trustees Board - Mayor Jacobson announced the new members as follows: Library Trustees Board: 1. Ray Miller 2. Mary Jo Drean 3. William McCoy 4. Terri Cerrito Wall of Honor Committee: 1. Mike Sullivan Mayor Jacobson thanked all those volunteers who offered their services. 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. Warrant Numbers 31767 -32094 on Demand Register Summary Number 16 in total amount of $1.455.934.89. 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. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection of sewer lines 1990 -91. Award contract to National Plant Services, Inc. 3. WESTNET Expansion Project. Ratify a time extension of 30 calendar days to C -DAD, Inc. and accept the work as complete. 2 4. Request Council approval to again provide training to one (1) Guam police officer and one (1) Guaymas firefighter for a period of three (3) weeks. Approval to participate with the El Segundo Sister City Committee in providing public safety training to one Guaymas police officer and one firefighter, from July 8th to July 28th, 1991. 5. Request for approval of Public Works Construction progress payments from State Street Bank & Trust Co. Construction Fund Library Expansion and Remodeling Project in the amount of $289,633.95. Payment #7 and authorize staff to release funds. MOVED by Council West; SECONDED by Councilman Clutter to enact all consent agenda items. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER 1. Consideration of Taking a Position in Opposition of Senate Bill 226 (KOPP) Related to Airport Noise - Mayor ProTem Dannen stated that Senate Bill 226 intends to limit individuals rights to sue after July 2, 1992 with regard to the airport and noise problems. Councilman Clutter asked City Manager Cano when the Airport Study would be presented to Council for review; City Manager Cano responded it would be presented on March 19, 1991. Councilman Wise asked if the TV Monitoring would be included; City Manager Cano responded that it would. Mayor ProTem Dannen requested that signs also be included in the event Council needs to take action; City Manager Cano acknowledged the request stating all of the items would be included and presented at the March 19, 1991 meeting. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Dannen; SECONDED by Councilman Wise to adopt the position of opposition to SB 226 and directed staff to utilize services of City's Lobbyist Kenneth Emanuels & Associates to oppose SB 226. MOTION CANED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Oral Update on Imperial Corridor Public Safety Issues - In response to Councilman Clutter's request, City Manager Cano presented a status report regarding public safety issues on Imperial Avenue and Main Street. He stated a report covering the last six months has been prepared and will be distributed to Council regarding disturbance calls dealing with parties. The report primarily covers out of 75 disturbance calls, all - with the exception of one - dispersed or quieted down after the first contact. The El Segundo Municipal Code states on the first contact the Officer is to give a verbal warning and have the owner of property sign a card which states that should they need to return a fine will be imposed. City Manager Cano informed Council of a recent conversation with one of the hotels management regarding the renting of rooms to minors, at which time he was informed they would be willing to assist in any way they could but by not renting a room to an individual based on age would be an act of discrimination. He asked Council's permission to work with the City Attorney to research possibilities of passing legislation requiring hotels to adopt a policy of policing the renting of rooms to individuals under 18 years of age. Council was concerned about minors on vacation and staying in a hotel in the City, and the fact that an ordinance or legislature could prevent them from doing so. Council authorized City Manager Cano and City Attorney Dolley to research the issue and return to Council with a report. Councilman Clutter stated he was informed by Police Chief Meehan that the Police Department would not wait for a second disturbance call before returning to the location to evaluate the status of the situation. City Manager Cano said staff met with merchants of the commercial centers located at Imperial Avenue and Main Street to discuss the public safety issues and received their support to on -site security but they voiced concerns about financial obligations. Property owners were advised of the meeting results and 3 invited to meet staff to discuss the situation, and that it would be to their best interest to attend because staff would be making recommendations to the City Council which could affect them financially. He stated through Ruth Galanter's Initiative as of January, 1991, Dockweiler Beach will be closed at 10:00 p.m. and a parking restriction has been placed on Vista del Mar for 10:00 p.m. He has written Police Chief Darryl Gates asking for an agreement between the two cities for the El Segundo Police Department to enter those areas to issue citations to violators, and had a follow up conversation with County Supervisor Deane Dana's office and was informed they would be looking into the issue to make sure the area is continuously posted and enforced. City Manager Cano stated staff and the City Attorney have proceeded with a basic research on some concerns of Council - specifically conditions as it pertains to commercial properties west of Imperial Avenue, and will transmit those findings to the Planning Commission, which recommends eight specific hours of security - 7 days per week, and other things regarding the parking structures. Mayor ProTem Dannen requested City Engineer research possibility of installing a right -turn -only lane at Imperial and Main. He requested copies of all documentation relating to the public safety issue be forwarded to the Planning Department and Planning Commission for their review /information. Mayor ProTem Dannen stated in the future, he would like the Planning Commission to research the possibility of prohibiting elevators on future hotel /motel designs which go directly from the basements /parking structures to rooms to avoid the opportunity of bringing liquor to rooms without being seen. Councilman Wise asked to include researching the possibility of traffic signal coordination with the City of Los Angeles. City Manager Cano responded that he was expecting a written response in two weeks from the City of Los Angeles regarding the signal coordination and would transmit copies to Council. Mayor ProTem Dannen reemphasized it was illegal to possess alcohol under 21 years of age, stressing violators be arrested - in the hope of preventing a reoccurrence of the same incident which recently took place. It was Council's consensus that this and parental support, could possibly avoid a reoccurrence. City Manager Cano stated in response to Councilman Clutter's inquiry regarding RCC's cancellation of calls, through a discussion with the Executive Director, he was informed that a memo has been distributed to the operators to what is good judgement for the cancellation of calls -and copies of this memo will be transmitted to Council. RECESS From 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers present. E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER /CONTINUED 3. Oral Update on Comprehensive Revenue Generating Program - City Manager Cano said that a revised copy excluding the confidential material will be available by the end of the week. Copies will be issued to the Chamber of Commerce, Library and City Clerks office for public review, and staff will meet with the press to explain the document. 4. Urho Saari Swim Stadium Update - City Manager Cano said that the swim stadium is now open for public use; the Official Grand Opening will be on April 6, 1991. 5. Request to Remove Flags - City Manager Cano was requesting permission to remove the flags due to thefts. Council consensus was to keep the flags up until first major group of troops come home. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I1 H. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNC112dEMBERS Councilman Clutter - requested discussion on Stop Signs at East Pine and Center Street be agendized for March 19, 1991. Councilman West - informed Council that the Recreation and Parks Commission voted for approval on Golf Course issue at their meeting. Mayor ProTem Dannen requested copies be transmitted no later than Wednesday morning to all Councilmembers. Councilman Wise - requested an FAA Monitoring Update Report; a discussion regarding the Unified School Districts financial problems, and a prepared report by Police Chief Meehan regarding the increased crime on the north side of town be agendized on March 19, 1991 meeting. Mayor ProTem Dannen Reconsideration of Resolution No. 3669 concerning City of Los Angeles requirement for aviation easements - Mayor ProTem Dannen asked the Noise Abatement Committee (NAC) to review adopted Council Resolution No. 3669 and report any recommended modifications. The NAC recommended those modifications highlighted on the staff report be made to the newly adopted Resolution No. 3669. Councilman West asked Mayor ProTem Dannen to explain what the money eligibility was. Mayor ProTem Dannen responded stating that since he sits on the LAX Advisory Board he was informed that the funds are almost unlimited, and the airport was just allowed to place a passenger tax /facility tax and they have a large amount of money being received - which is estimated at being about a billion dollars over the next few years. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Dannen; SECONDED by Councilman Wise to read Title Only. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney read title only as follows. RESOLUTION NO. 3679 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO OPPOSING THE CURRENT CITY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS' POLICY OF REQUIRING AVIATION EASEMENTS OF PROPERTY OWNERS WHO RECEIVE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORT FUNDING FOR HOME SOUND INSULATION. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Dannen; SECONDEDby Councilman Wise to rescind Resolution #3669 and adopt Resolution No. 3679. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Jacobson informed Council the new Resolution No. 3679 will be sent to ANCLUC members with a letter requesting their support. Mayor Jacobson - asked Council to consider having the meeting minutes be placed again on meeting agendas for their review. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Dannen; SECONDED by Councilman West to have the minutes on Council agendas. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE MEMORIALS - NONE 5 CLOSED SESSION Council moved into closed session at 8;25 p.m. pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950, et sea) 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 on the following: GC 54956.9(b) (City party to pending litigation) Los Angeles v. El Segundo LAX Variance Proceedings El Segundo v. County of Los Angeles GC 54957 Personnel Matter/Meet and Confer 1 matter MAYOR PROTEM DANNEN: Mayor ProTem Dannen challenged propriety of Council conducting Closed Session to discuss a Meet and Confer Matter Government Code Section GC 54957.6. City Attorney Dolley stated he would look into it and would inform Council of his findings at the Closed Session discussion. Ronald L. Hart, CMC /AAE City Clerk C