1992 DEC 01 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
December 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:04 p.m.
INVOCATION by Father Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Protem Wise.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City Council was presented with invitations to the Diamond Jubilee Ball scheduled for
January 16, 1993 by the El Segundo Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimist and Quota Clubs, School
District and ESEF.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Robbins - Present
Councilman Switz
- Present
Councilman West
- Present
Mayor ProTem Wise
- Present
Mayor Jacobson
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
19 individuals addressed City Council.
George Wiley, President Chamber of Commerce /Employee of Rockwell International asked
Council to consider the value of the Business Retention and Attraction Program as they discuss
further investment of this enterprise.
Bill Mason, Past President Chamber of Commerce /Manager Employee Relations Allied Signal
supported the Business Retention and Attraction Program stating he felt this was an important
step forward for the City, and encouraged Council for their support.
Councilman Robbins stated the feedback he had received - including the business climate survey
done by the City - was that workers' compensation was one of the biggest problems making
California as a whole an undesirable place to do business, along with other factors such as high
taxes and cost of litigation - especially liability matters - which contribute to the high cost of doing
business, and asked Mr. Mason what he would do to attack those problems.
Mr. Mason responded that although those were reasons why businesses were leaving, he felt the
City should emphasize the positive, such as the City's tax structure, geographical location, and
property east of Sepulveda Boulevard which was not only available for development but also a
good asset of the City's which they should be marketing.
Sandra Jacobs, Resident and Owner House of Cards, 337 Main Street concerned that losses in
employment base were eroding the smaller businesses and property values, and also concerned
with the substantial losses in sales tax revenues from 1989 to present. She asked Council to
show leadership, commitment, and investment in a viable Business Retention Program.
Mike Russell, 725 Main Street concurred with Ms. Jacobs comments, and encouraged Council
to support this program.
Jane Young, Owner of Lehman's Flowers stated the small businesses needed support of the
businesses east of Sepulveda Boulevard, and encouraged Council to support this program.
Clark Haves, 815 Main Street - El Segundo First National Bank supported the program stating that
businesses support the City's quality of life.
Dr. John McCarthy, PhD - Economist, 357 Valley Street expressed his views along with quoting
from articles regarding the State's economy, and suggested the City obtain someone who was
qualified to do the analysis and could attract business.
Sally Mau, Sally Jeans stated that due to their businesses decrease in revenue this last year they
may have to consider leaving the City, and stated she supported the program.
Sandy Romero, Resident/Businessowner thanked Mary Steiner and Karen Ackland for their hard
work; presented dollar figures other cities were spending with on this type of program, and
requested Council for their support of a 3 -5 year program for $250,000 to $300,000 per year.
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Councilman Robbins questioned Ms. Romero where she obtained these specific dollar amounts;
how would any money approved for this program be utilized, and stated that the City had already
allocated $95,000 toward this program; Ms. Romero responded she obtained the dollar figures
from different cities; they were planning on utilizing the funds to solicit for an experienced expert
in this field who had been working with this type of program, and the $95,000 was not enough.
Gary Wallace, 516 Walnut thanked the Council for their attention in returning his phone calls
regarding some concerns, and stated that industry was disappearing in the north quadrant and
that industry needed a return on their investment to support their business, and then suggested
better utilization of the MAX and Dial -A -Ride. He questioned if the water reclamation program
was still in progress; Mayor Jacobson responded that it was.
Scot Dannen, 1127 E. Acacia stated only a general plan amendment had been done during the
last seven months; Japan Airlines may have a 30 year lease on south side of Los Angeles Airport
which was designated open land, and asked Council to start dealing with businesses.
Father Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church, 322 -1892 gave a brief
explanation of what CASE was about and asked the Community for donations of clothing, food,
etc. for those needy individuals living within El Segundo.
John Aull, 413 Concord Street requested to take Unfinished Business Item #3 out of order, and
then questioned why he was not informed of the bid listed under Consent Item No. 8.
Jim McGoldrick, stated opposition to a high - growth general plan and felt it was not the answer
to small business problems, and addressed concerns regarding protection from gangs and crime,
HFL spills at Allied Chemical, Community Redevelopment Agencies, oversized buildings - 30%
increase in FAR, spot zoning, Smokey Hollow rezoning, and that the mixed use east of Sepulveda
Blvd. will create more competition for Main Street small businesses - and therefore he preferred
leaving it office zoning which would provide more customers for the Main Street businesses.
Scot Dannen, 1127 E. Acacia Avenue stated the General Plan Advisory Committee was not
dismissed inappropriately, and he had voted in favor of dismissing this Committee because four
residents requested him to attend a secret meeting.
Gary Wallace, 516 Walnut Avenue stated he would like to see the General Plan approved and
for the City to get on with business.
Nicky Wislocky, 1208 E. Pine Avenue stated for the record that Mr. Dannen was never invited
where a quorum of the residents which were on the General Plan Advisory Committee were
present, and for the record Mr. Dannen did state in a meeting that he did meet with business -
did meet in secret, but did not want to take input from residents.
Frank Wong, 435 Valley Street stated good will and communication was a way to develop growth;
Business Retention and Attraction Program should look at Cable TV to promote and build a
positive picture of the City, and the City should to interchange with other cities.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to close public
communications. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Modified Joint Use Agreement between City of El Segundo and El Segundo Unified School
District which includes an allocation of $750,000 per year for 5 years to the School District.
Mayor Jacobson announced that Council had directed that the Joint Use
Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the Unified School District be modified;
City Attorney Dolley stated that staff has made those changes which Council directed, and
that the agreement was ready for adoption at Council's pleasure.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve and
authorize the Mayor to enter Into the Joint Use Agreement - with discussion by
Mayor ProTem Wise.
Mayor ProTem Wise questioned why he did not see Imperial Street School site specifically
noted; City Attorney Dolley responded that the original joint use agreement - and as it was
amended - did not include this piece of property.
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Mayor Jacobson stated that the Junior High should be corrected to read Middle School,
and asked that District Offices be added along with a caveat by Imperial Street School site
stating "Until Sold ".
Mayor ProTem Wise restated the motion with amendments: To approve the
agreement -with amendments to change Junior High School to Middle School; add
District Offices; add Imperial Street School site with caveat "Until Sold ", and to
authorize the Mayor to enter into the Joint Use Agreement.
Mayor Jacobson asked to amend motion that the title of the Superintendent be corrected
under Section 14; add those addresses of the new additions under Section 16; asked to
make the date July 1 to allow the District to have the funds for each school year instead
of a December date; Mayor ProTem Wise So Amended.
Councilman Switz questioned the following on the staff report containing changes to the
joint use agreement: Page 1 / #B - whether the removal of the mutual cancellation
provision off of the original agreement which would have allowed either party to back out
meant that now neither party could back out; City Attorney Dolley responded that was
correct. Page 2 - what would the City need to construct, improve, or expand on any of
these facilities for its own purposes; Mayor ProTem Wise responded lights, etc. Page 4
whether this meant that the District has the right to use City facilities; Mayor ProTem Wise
responded it did, and Mayor Jacobson stated that this clause had been in the joint use
agreement for the last 22 years. Page 9 / #D - City shall pay $750,000 per year for five
years, and questioned how he or other new councilmembers could be committed to a five
year agreement; City Attorney Dolley responded that they have rendered their opinion
based on the Supreme Court of the State of California that this is a binding agreement.
He stated that comments made by the Superintendent to the Board of Education indicated
that they found more money, and questioned whether there was any mechanism of giving
any money back to the City should the District come into extra funds.
Councilman Robbins asked the City Attorney for a ruling regarding a gift of public funds
on both the current arrangement with the joint use agreement, and also for a modification
to include an option to purchase the Imperial Street School site using money paid as
credit; City Attorney Dolley responded their opinion was that there was no gift of public
funds involved in either transaction.
He then asked for confirmation and clarification whether the City could unilaterally impose
a requirement to purchase the Imperial School site or if it would require both parties, and
if there would be any delay in the processing of this agreement should it be modified this
evening to include this as an option; whether there would be any extra local control over
the future use of the Imperial School site derived by the City should the property be left
in the ownership of the school district rather than the City; and if there were any provisions
in this agreement for any appropriate adjustment should there be any future changes in
the city's or school's financial status, or any provisions which would require that the money
be used solely for the students education.
City Attorney Dolley responded the agreement being proposed could be amended by the
Council but he had no idea whether it would be acceptable to the School District; the
agreement is legally binding for five years and cannot be modified without the School
Board's permission; the City would derive no extra local control over the use of the
Imperial School site by leaving it in the ownership of the School District; there are no
mechanisms for returning funds to the City; there are no provisions for adjustment for
future changes in the city's or school's financial status; and that there was only one
provision, which stated that the funds not come out of property taxes.
Councilman Robbins stated he felt there were better proposals which were offered but
since they were not accepted, he felt that this agreement was better than not having any
agreement at all. However, he felt that there should be more safeguards.
Mayor Jacobson stated that this was not a perfect agreement or world, or the schools and
teachers would be funded the way they should be.
Mayor Jacobson called the question: MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE: AYES - Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilmen Robbins and
West. NOES - Councilman Switz.
Nancy Wernick, President - Unified School District, thanked City Council on behalf of the
children of the Unified School District for working with them, and stated they are looking
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forward to continuing to work with the City. She gave them their guarantee that the money
will be spent prudently, wisely, and directed strictly toward the children of El Segundo.
Councilman West urged the Council to take Ms. Wernick up on their offer to continue
working with the City because he agreed with the concept that they might be able to work
out a better business arrangement, and that he supports the City and District sub-
committee's judiciously meeting to look for options where they could benefit each other.
RECESS at 8:55 p.m.
RECONVENED at 9:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers present.
NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor ProTem Wise asked to take this item out of order; Council concurred.
- Mayor ProTem Wise:
2. Business Retention and Attraction Program.
A) Role of City Council (Councilman Switz).
Mayor ProTem Wise presented a brief report regarding business attraction, client retention
and public relations, and felt the Council needed to support a five year program at
$300,000 per year with the day -to -day operation being controlled by the City Manager and
the check and balance being done by the City Council.
Councilman Switz stated he supported a program and a public meeting regarding this
subject only, but felt the Council needed to be prepared to identify their targets; develop
a plan, and to change whatever needs to be done in order to be successful.
Councilman Robbins stated although he was sympathetic with those individuals who were
having problems and wished that there was an easy solution, there was none available.
He stated that 1) Council needs to put its limited resources in the right direction, 2) There
were some misleading statements made during public communication regarding traffic and
the general plan, and most people do not want double the 1988 peak hour levels in traffic
or extremely high development densities, 3) Requests coming in after budget adoption
prevented all items from being prioritized together and caused the city to spend far more
than what was proposed which is the reason the budget is out of control, and that he
disapproved of this approach because it is overspending taxpayers money, 4) Has not
seen measurable results from $95,000 already allocated for Business Retention and
Attraction, 5) We cannot ignore the fact that businesses are leaving due to high worker's
compensation costs and taxes, the City should direct city lobbyist in Sacramento to lobby
for worker's compensation reform, and should control budget to avoid tax increase, 6) City
spends a lot of money for high quality services including police,fire, schools of which
attract business, 7) Should focus primarily on business retention and secondly on
attraction, 8) Owners of available office space need to adjust their rates, and if the City is
going to assist businesses are they also going to help residential property owners to rent
out their units - where does the City draw the line, 9) In favor of having a one -stop
shopping system available for businesses, and being customer oriented and user friendly.
Mayor Jacobson stated he felt that the City needed to attract businesses because
attraction of the businesses will help retention of the business, and one of the first things
needed was to get the broker community to feel that the City was not a bad place to bring
clients. We also need to put out proposals for an individual who has experience in city
type marketing, and who could advise the Council on what is required. In other cities,
some of its done through redevelopment dollars but we need to be smarter and do it other
ways because we do not have those dollars to do it.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to schedule
December 21, 1992, 6:00 p.m. for a Business Retention and Attraction Program
Workshop to be held at the Joslyn Center or Public Library. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE- 510.
A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - cont'd.
2. Second reading and adoption of the ordinance approving the City of El Segundo's General
Plan, Environmental Assessment EA -275, and the Final Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the General Plan.
MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED Mayor ProTem Wise for City Attorney to
read by Title Only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
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City Attorney Dolley read by Title Only:
Ordinance No. 1189
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
GENERAL PLAN AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
THE GENERAL PLAN.
City Attorney Dolley then stated that this was ready for a second reading and adoption by
the City Council. As noted at their last meeting it takes three votes for this to pass, and
if a Councilman votes on the ordinance in a similar manner as at their 11 -17 -92 meeting
then the general plan will have three votes despite their conflicts of interest that might
exist. They are delineated in there and if there were any questions he will respond.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt
Ordinance No. 1189 approving the City of El Segundo's General Plan, EA -275, and
certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan.
Discussion called by Councilman Robbins.
Councilman Robbins stated for the public record that the general plan is internally
inconsistent; inadequate notice had been given to the affected property owners regarding
the direct impact to their properties, and was concerned that this newest general plan still
allows excessive density and traffic generation which will hurt the quality of life in El
Segundo before build out, which is why he was going to vote no on this latest incarnation
of the general plan.
Mayor Jacobson stated that they had just finished speaking about business retention and
attraction, and the sense that the development and realty community out there has of El
Segundo which he felt that the City needed to give a sense of stability. It is a living
document which can be modified as times change and the City's needs change, and that
although it may not be a perfect plan for the City it is the best plan they could have in
these economic times. The City has a major task to get on to the zone text amendments
which will take care of a lot of the height situations, and others that generally are not in
the general plan but are in the specific zoning text.
Councilman Switz stated he intended voting yes, and then requested to make another
motion after they vote on this issue because it is related.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4/1 - AYES: Mayor Jacobson,
Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilmen Switz and West. NOES: Councilman Robbins.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West for staff, on a
periodic basis, schedule a series of dates for future review of the General Plan.
Mayor ProTem Wise suggested a General Plan Review meeting be scheduled for
March 1, 1993 and quarterly thereafter as necessary. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
3. Second reading and adoption of an ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California: 1)
Deleting Section 10.04.035 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the definition of
commercial vehicles; 2) Amending Section 10.32.070 of the El Segundo Municipal Code
relating to parking of commercial vehicles in residential districts; and 3) Adding Section
10.32.090 to the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to parking of vehicles on City owned
public parking lots.
Mayor Jacobson announced that this was for a second reading and adoption of an
ordinance basically for commercial vehicles on streets and in parking lots.
Councilman West presented a chart and report to the Council stating that he would like
to suggest 11,000 pound maximum.
MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to keep the
ordinance the way it is with a change in the weight from 15,000 to 11,000 pounds.
Mayor Jacobson stated this meant that the Council would be reintroducing this ordinance,
and return for a second reading on December 15, 1992; City Attorney Dolley concurred.
Courncilman Robbins stated there were complaints from residents that had problems with
enforcement of 48 -hour parking limit for recreational vehicles, and who felt singled -out.
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Discussion ensued regarding the enforcement of the recreational vehicles, and Police
Chief Grimmond addressed the department's enforcement of this during the last few
months of marking vehicles with a bright colored card /sticker to alert the owner.
Mayor Jacobson called the question: MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 5/0.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to read by Title
Only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
John Aull, 433 Concord Street, stated it was going to be difficult to determine the
difference between the weight of these vehicles, and he understood the complaints of
vehicles where it exceeds the height of the cab but like to see the City put wording in
which states "not exceed 14 inches of the cab" and leave the 15,000 pounds because he
felt it was the appearance not the size which was being complained about. Discussion
ensued regarding GVWR listed from the manufacturer and how it can be altered.
Liz Garnholtz thanked the Police Department for showing the photos, and stated she felt
R1 belongs in R1 and Commercial belongs in Commercial.
City Attorney Dolley read Title Only:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, (A) DELETING
SECTION 10.04.035 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, (B) AMENDING SECTION 10.32.070 OF
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL, CODE RELATING TO PARKING OF COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND (C) ADDING SECTION 10.32.090 TO
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING OF VEHICLES ON
CITY OWNED PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.
City Attorney Dolley stated the only change to this would be changing Section 2 -
the 15,000 to 11, 000 pounds.
INTRODUCED by Mayor ProTem Wise.
C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Elimination of picnic fees for El Segundo businesses on weekdays.
MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to amend
Resolution No. 3611 to eliminate the fees for El Segundo businesses using picnic
areas at Recreation Park on weekdays only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 5/0.
2. Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation on additional benches at Library Park.
Councilman Switz stated that he was in favor of having more benches in the park,
and if there is graffiti then they could be taken out; Councilman Robbins stated he agreed
because they need to promote resident as well as business retention, and he suggested
benches at Library Park because it was not being utilized as much as it could.
Rollie Wright, Director of Recreation and Parks, stated that the cost would be between
$500 -$600 plus $50.00 for installation of the benches.
Mayor Jacobson suggested that this wait until budget review.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve
Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation for no additional benches to be
installed at Library Park, and that this be further discussed during budget review.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 312 -AYES: Mayor Jacobson,
Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilman West. NOES: Councilmen Switz and Robbins.
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.
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1. Warrant Numbers 201172 - 201478 on Demand Register Summary Number 11 in total
amount of $2,273,890.96.
Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release; Ratified: Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements;
emergency disbursements and /or adjustments.
2. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
3. Proposal to cancel the lease and purchase the AutoCITE /AutoPARK Management System
currently being used with the Traffic Division of the Police Department.
Approved the purchase (lease buyout) of the AutoCITE /AutoPARK Management
System in the amount of $2,944.
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
7. Report and recommendation to the City Council regarding the disposition of the surplus
fire apparatus.
Authorized staff to advertise in various fire and equipment magazines and
sell through sealed bid process.
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER MEEHAN.
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ.
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ.
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
12. Demolition of 1.75 ma reservoir roof - Proiect No. PW 92 -11.
Approved plans and specifications, and authorized staff to advertise for bids.
13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to enact all consent
agenda items except those Item #2,#4, #5,#6, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #13 pulled for discussion.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. Citv Council meetina minutes of November 10 and 17. 1992.
Councilman Robbins stated he would like to move that the minutes be approved
with his changes subject to verification against the video /audio tapes. Further stating that
the Council previously agreed that all motions, votes, city attorney rulings, statements for
the public record, and councilmember comments regarding their reason for voting a
particular way would be accurately recorded in the minutes, that the California Government
Code requires that the minutes be accurate, and that two motions and other items in the
November 17 minutes were incorrect. Discussion ensued.
MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve
November 10 and 5:00 p.m. only of November 17, and for staff to review 7:00 p.m.
minutes of November 17 and submit them on December 15 meeting.
Councilman Switz stated that he would like to would like to know Council's thoughts on
Item No. #4, #9, #13. When Barbara Pearson came forward with the request for the
Automatic Retrieval System in the Library, she had a payback analysis which the Council
held her to such as reducing staff, etc. He asked Council to consider that any future
request for additional electronic equipment be accompanied by some sort of analysis by
the requester which shows what the payback would be for purchasing the equipment.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins that in the future
the requester prepare an analysis showing what the payback would be for
purchasing the equipment. Discussion by Councilman West.
Councilman West stated that he understood and somewhat agreed with this concept if it
had the ability to increase staff efficiency.
Councilman Robbins stated he agreed with Councilman Switz because this motion does
not in any way spend monies on automation or electronic equipment, it just states that we
should have the necessary data to make an educated decision by performing an analysis.
Councilman Switz withdrew his motion.
Mayor Jacobson stated Item No. 4 would be basically for planning of the system but
wanted to verify that it integrated the system which they were speaking about in city hall.
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4. Transmittal of the Police Department Master Automation Plan and retain Schema Systems,
Inc. to develop specifications for implementation.
Approved the appropriation of $30,000 from Asset Forfeiture Account for
development of specifications for Phase I of the Police Department Master
Automation Plan and release for bid.
9. Hand -held water meter reading devices.
Authorized staff to obtain from the City of Inglewood hand -held water meter reading
equipment, system software and training, and to provide for possible modifications
to existing City software at an estimated expenditure of $14,000 from the Water
Enterprise Fund.
13. Request to implement a community volunteer program to supplement and enhance current
services provided by the Police Department and to fund this program from the
unappropriated fund balance in the Asset Forfeiture Account, in an amount not to exceed
$67,000.
Approved proposal for implementation of Retired Senior Volunteer Program and
authorized the expenditure of a maximum of $67,000.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve Item #4, #9,
and #13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
5. New class specification for the position of Director of Planning and Building Safety.
Revised class specifications for the positions of Senior Planner and Senior Plans
Examiner.
Councilman Robbins stated he did not receive the changes showing strike outs and
insertions showing the specific changes until this evening and therefore had not had the
opportunity to review them; Mayor Jacobson stated he had no problem in holding this item
over; Council concurred.
Council consensus to continue to December 15, 1992.
6. Personal computer policy.
Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins asked to hold item; Council concurred.
Council consensus to continue to December 15, 1992.
8. Request for the City Council to approve the proposal for towing and storage of vehicles
contract.
City Manager Meehan stated that staff had received input from members of the public
tonight that maybe the specifications called for in this particular award - not being met, and
therefore would request that the item be continued to December 15, 1992 in order to
conduct a further investigation to make sure that they were.
Council consensus to continue to December 15, 1992.
10. Communitv services user card.
City Manager Meehan stated that there was certain information that the Director of Library
Services needed to put into that file which she wanted to put together with regards to more
information for the community which utilize the library, and as a result of that this
information will now be gathered by the Recreation and Parks Department and provided
to the Library to put into this database. The reasons why they are maintaining the
Recreation and Parks method is because they work completely different hours of the
library and this allows them to give the people a higher level of service.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED BY Councilman West to receive and
file report.. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 -AYES: Mayor
Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilmen Robbins and West. NOES:
Councilman Switz.
11. Monitoring of flow in City sewer lines. Project No. PW 92 -7.
Mayor Jacobson stated that this should not be under the Consent Agenda, and if
they could have it before the day of the meeting it would be appreciated.
Ken Putnam, Director of Public Works, read into the record the results of the bid opening
for this project as follows: Two bids were received which were opened and declared by
the City Clerk's Office this morning - ACM Environmental Inc. was lowest bid at $30,720,
and National Plant Services Inc. was at $34,400. Staff recommended Council award the
bid to ACM Environmental Inc. for $30,720.
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Mayor Jacobson asked what was staffs estimate; Mr. Putnam responded it was $35,000,
and the $250,000 represents the full amount for all of the sewer work, sewer monitoring,
and sewer repairs.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West to award contract
to the responsible low bidder ACM Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of
$30,720.00, and authorized the Mayor to sign the construction agreement with the
contractor. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
Request to purchase data processing equipment to upgrade the current mini computer
system, which is obsolete.
Steve Klotzsche, Financ Director, presented a brief report stating after reviewing the report
and examining the life of the City's main frame, the City could either spend more money
to maintain it, or they could upgrade the present system by doing an acquisition of
additional hardware offered by Progressive Solutions, Inc., which is a one -year old system
and still considered to be state of the art. Also, Glenn Vodhanel, Consultant for the City,
was present to answer any questions.
Councilman Switz stated there were two major items 1) replacing the computer itself and
2) installation of a network, and questioned whether they were inseparable, and what does
a network do for the City in addition to what we are already capable of doing; Mr.
Klotzsche stated they were not inseparable and could be handled in two parts; and this
network allows all departments to communicate amongst themselves in addition to
maintaining and accessing our main frame. Discussion ensued.
Councilman Switz left the dias at 11:21 p.m. and returned at 11:24 p.m.
Mayor ProTem Wise left the dias at 11:24 p.m. and returned at 11:26 p.m.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED Councilman West to approve purchase
of equipment and training in order to have a citywide networking system. Sole
source purchase from Progressive Solutions Inc. not to exceed $78,000 from the
Equipment Replacement Fund. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK
1. Public Counter /Public Access City Clerk's Office.
Councilman West asked if this could be handled by the City Manager instead of discussing
it this evening.
City Manager Meehan stated that he had the City Clerk put this on the agenda due to
mixed messages from members of the Council with regards to this issue.
Mayor ProTem Wise stated that in his opinion the City Clerk is an elected official who does
what she needs to do, and felt that she and the City Manager should work this out.
City Manager Meehan stated that this brings up the question that whether she is making
the decision of what she needs and thinks of what she needs to run her office efficiently,
or whether there are certain things in there that councilmembers do not like the
configuration of.
Mayor Jacobson stated that the Council has to look at liability and its responsible for
paying the bills, and he was concerned with the security situation without a separation
between the public and confidential documents. Discussion followed.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Mayor Jacobson that the public
counter be put back into the City Clerk's Office to ensure the proper security of
documents. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 213: AYES: Mayor
Jacobson and Councilman Robbins, NOES: Mayor ProTem Wise and Councilmen
Switz and West.
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
I. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilman West -
Discarding of materials into City streets.
Held over to December 15, 1992 meeting.
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2. Traffic control measures at the intersection of Washington Street and Walnut Avenue, and
along Washington Street between Walnut Avenue and Mariposa Avenue.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West to get rid of
barriers. Discussion called by Councilman Robbins.
Councilman Robbins questioned whether there was a conflict of interest for him to
participate; City Attorney Dolley responded that he could participate, and that there was
no conflict of interest. Councilman Robbins then questioned why it was so expensive for
this type of study; City Manager Meehan responded.
Mayor Jacobson called the question: MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE 213 AYES: Councilman Switz and Councilman West. NOES: Mayor
Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilman Robbins.
Councilman West asked to vote on this a second time. MOTION FAILED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 213: AYES: Councilmen Switz and West. NOES: Mayor
Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilman Robbins.
Councilman Robbins -
1. Periodic revenue forecasts and analysis.
Councilman Robbins stated that he felt it was critical for Council to direct staff to do
periodic reviews; Mayor Jacobson questioned if he would entertain a quarterly review;
Councilman Robbins agreed.
Mr. Klotzsche stated that the first two months were difficult, and the best time would be
7 months; Councilman Robbins stated that economic conditions will change more
frequently, and that he would like graphs, tables, etc.; Mr. Klotzsche concurred.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve a
quarterly revenue forecasts and analysis. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE - 5/0.
2. Data Regarding AB939. _
Councilman Robbins stated that on September 1 he had asked Public Works for
data regarding whether the ten or twelve largest businesses in the city could meet the
city's 25% and 50% solid waste reduction requirements under AB939, using existing and
future recycling programs, but that he had never received it. He stated that because
businesses generate 95% of the city's trash, this data would help in analyzing the
feasibility of meeting AB939 requirements, and asked that staff submit the information to
him and that it be agendized for December 15.
Council consensus to agendize for December 15, 1992.
Councilman Switz -
1. Council and staff development of methodology for implementation of insulation program.
Continued to December 15, 1992.
2. Budget procedures: 1) Two Year Budget Process and 2) Budget discussion a) revenue
generation and b) City expenditures.
Continued to December 15, 1992.
3. Agendize "Airport Issues" for December 15, 1992.
Mayor Pro Tem Wise -
1. City's sign policy.
To be addressed during the Zoning Code Amendment meetings.
2. Business Retention and Attraction Program.
Taken out of order earlier during the meeting.
Mayor Jacobson
1. El Segundo Refuse and Recycling Center.
Ken Putnam, Director of Public Works, presented a report to the Council on Mr.
Flynn's State permit application status, stating that Mr. Flynn never submitted a completed
application with the State for a recycling buyback center.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only, - 5 minute limit) - NONE
MEMORIALS - NONE
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ADJOURNMENT at 12:30 a.m. to December 12, 1992 at 7:00 a m. at the Marriott Courtyard/
Torr e� Bu5iness�nter.
Lora'Freeman, Deputy City Clerk
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