1992 DEC 15 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
December 15, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson, 7:05 P.M.
INVOCATION - by Rev. Donald Chisholm, Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Councilman Alan West
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson
Present
Mayor Pro Tern Wise
Present
Councilman West
Present
Councilman Switz
Present
Councilman Robbins
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
Eight individuals addressed Council
1. Rich Reed, Resident: Spoke on Education Reform.
2. Carl Bartsch. owner Standard Street Property: Request to speak on item B -1.
3. Dominique Sorenson, Executive Vice President. Chamber of Commerce
Request by Chamber of Commerce to hold Volunteer Downtown Clean -up Day on
Saturday, February 27, 1993.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Wise SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
approved the City's support of the project. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES, MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PRO TEM
WISE, COUNCILMAN SWITZ, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. NOT
PARTICIPATING COUNCILMAN WEST.
4. Jan Neal, Resident: Represents area residents in support of the proposed STOP
sign on Walnut Avenue and Eucalyptus.
5. Liz Garnholtz, Resident: Request Agenda Item #3 under Councilman Switz to
moved ahead.
6. Chip Scholz. BFI Representative: BFI Waste Systems proposal for recycling drop -
off center for use by residents at the City yard on Illinois Street.
Councilman Switz stated he would like to accept BFI's proposal.
Councilman Robbins stated he also would like to accept the proposal, and
confirmed that there would be no cost to the City, and it would be monitored
daily.
Mayor Pro Tern Wise questioned the liability to the City, and since this is residential
trash, was there any rebate to the city for trash that was recycled at the previous
recycling center.
Mr. Scholz responded that BFI had offered to put in a recycling center, but one
was already established, and he felt the City could not support 2 recycling centers.
Also the rates have not been raised in the last two year.
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Councilman Robbins stated since there is money to be made by recycling, all the
profits will be sent to the School District.
7. Bob Flynn. El Segundo Refuse and Hauling: Stated he does have a recycling
license and had applied for a buy -back license. He also presented a proposal to
the Council, and stated that residential trash actual figures are more like 20% than
the estimated 5% stated in the report.
Councilman Robbins questioned Ken Putnam, why Council's report stated
5 %.
Ken Putnam responded that the SAR study is currently being used to determine
the percentage of residential trash until more concrete numbers can be obtained.
Mr. Scholz stated the Bin would be installed after the issuance of a permit,
a matter of a few days.
8. Bob Anderson, 848 Pepper: Stated the recycling issue seems to be
decided before all proposals have been reviewed, and suggested Council
hold the item over till it can be reviewed.
Mayor Jacobson stated this is a temporary measure only until a new hauling
contract can be agreed on.
Councilman West questioned Ken Putnam if legally we can reduce BFI contract to
provide for the amount of trash recycled.
Acting City Attorney Tim Cremin responded, that the contract would have to be
amended and agreed to by both parties.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins, SECONDED by Councilman Switz that the City
of El Segundo support City School District by approving BFI's proposal
for a recyclable drop off center at the City Yard, the revenue of which will
support the Schools.
MOTION AMENDED Councilman Robbins, Councilman Switz that the City of El
Segundo support the City School District by approving BFI's proposal for a
recyclable drop off center at the City Yard, the revenue of which will support the
Schools, and contract to run concurrent with the currant residential contract.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
9. John Aull, All Towing: Request for the City Council to approve proposal for Towing
and Storage of Vehicles contract.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS UNDER ITEM #5 IN CONSENT AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBER 7 FROM CONSENT AGENDA TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
7. Program for collection and recycling of Christmas trees.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tem Wise SECONDED by Councilman
Switz to approve the Program MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 5/0.
E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER:
CITY MANAGER'S NEW BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 1 TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
Petition for STOP signs for east and westbound East Walnut Avenue at the
intersection of East Walnut Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Wise to approve the
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Petition for a Stop sign at east and westbound East Walnut Avenue.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMAN SWITZ ITEM NUMBERS 2 & 3 TAKEN OUT OF ORDER:
2. Council and staff development of methodology for implementation of
insulation program.
3. Airport issues.
Councilman Switz suggested a staff person be appointed to be responsible
for Noise Abatement, Airport Matters, Insulation and any related matters.
Proposed this position be filled without additional staff being added to City
Hall current Staff, i.e, the possibility of deleting a current staff position, and
filling it with that person to work solely on these issues.
Mayor Jacobson stated that perhaps during Council goal setting
during the new budget process with the new City Manager this could be
addressed.
Council directed Don Harrison to present an appraisal of all the different functions
involved and the approximate time involved.
Mayor Pro Tem Wise stated Council needs to know any ramifications of the
decrease in services on the department involved.
City Manager Frank Meehan stated Staff would comply with their wishes by
the 2nd Meeting in January.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
1. Report on staff survey regarding the proposed Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) for
the residential area abutting Standard Street between Grand and Pine Avenues,
and Holly Avenue between Main Street and Eucalyptus Drive.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Wise to take no
action on this item. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
2. 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.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to read by Title
only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
City Attorney Tim Cremins read the following:
ORDINANCE NO 1190
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
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RELATING TO PARIUNG OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS, AND
(C) ADDING SECTION 10.32.090 TO THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARIUNG OF VEHICLES
ON CITY OWNED PUBLIC PARIUNG LOTS.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Wise to adopt
Ordinance No. 1190 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Recommendation on operational requirements for the El Segundo Golf Course.
PULLED BY STAFF
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. Warrant Numbers 201479 - 201729 on Demand Register Summary Number 12 in
total amount of $1,224,089.17.
2. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
3. Memorandum of Agreement with Continental Development Corporation (CDC) for
continued existence of Continental Way in accordance with Precise Plan 8 -74,
Ordinance No. 860.
4. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
5. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBSON
6. Report and recommendation to the City Council regarding the purchase of one
centrifugal trash pump and 1 monitor /defibrillator.
7. TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
8. Resolution No.3786 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo approving the
application for fiscal year 1992 -93 Proposition 116 Bicycle Program Funds.
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to enact all consent
items except items number 2, 4, 5, 7, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 5/0
CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
2. City Council meeting minutes of November 17 and December 1. 1992.
ITEM PULLED BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS FOR DISCUSSION.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins to approve with the deletion of the caveat on
page two of the 11 -17 -92 minutes. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
Mayor Pro Tern Wise stated he requested the caveat to clarify the vote.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approved
page 2 of the minutes of 11 -17 -92 with the deletion of the caveat and addition of
the words "as a mechanism for transferring the" be added. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 5/0.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins to approve the 11 -17 -92 minutes with the
changes he submitted. MOTION DIED DUE TO A LACK OF SECOND
Councilman Switz stated that if verbatim minutes are desired then a court
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reporter should be hired, if not, Council must depend on the Clerk to do
her job and items that are absolutely incorrect she is quite willing to
change, those items where there is not sufficient detail we can review the
tape.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to approve the
11 -17 -92 minutes as amended. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PRO TEM WISE, COUNCILMAN
WEST, COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
approve the 12 -01 -92 minutes with the amendments stated by Mayor
Jacobson. MOTION PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
4. 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.
ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
Councilman Robbins requested a clarification on page HR -1 -2 #2 of the staff
report, also questioned #5 to whether the code enforcement officer be
included.
City Manager Frank Meehan stated that each department head develops policy
regarding his department.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Wise to approve
the 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. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
5. Request for the City Council to approve proposal for Towing and Storage of
Vehicles contract.
ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBSON, REQUESTED BY THE
PUBLIC
John Aull, All Towing: stated his concerns with the bid not being published,
his having a business license in El Segundo but not being notified. He felt
that the bid specifications were incomplete, and that no local business were
contacted except Jim and Jacks. He questioned who audits the franchise
payments, insurance requirements, etc.
Gwen Eng -Ellis stated that the City is not required by El Segundo Municipal
Code to publish, and apologized to Mr. Aull for not sending him a RFP.
Councilman Switz suggested Council direct Ms. Eng -Ellis to publish, by Title only,
a list of projects coming up for Bid.
John Germains S & W Towing: stated they were told their bid was too high
and that they provide service to the CHP with costs in accord with CHP
survey. He also stated Jim and Jacks quality of service must be lower to
bid the low bid price. and that Jim and Jacks and ESPD have contactedS
& W when Jim and Jacks could not fulfill the contract.
Richard Hill, Consultant and Employee of John Aull: Stated Jim and Jacks
stated publicly that they bid a low price because of the business they get
for body repair.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Wise to
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approve the request for approval of the proposal for Towing and Storage
of Vehicles contract with Jim and Jacks. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
9. Extension of agreement for Legislative Advocacy Services with Kenneth Emanuels
and Associates.
ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
Councilman Switz questioned if the lobbyist is available for the Corporate
City or the man on the Street, and who manages him.
Assistant City Manager Don Harrison responded that he is only available for
the Corporate City, a he reponsible for his actions.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Wise to approve the
extension of agreement for Legislative Advocacy Services with Kenneth Emanuels
and Associates. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
Liz Garnholtz, Noise Abatement Committee: questioned if the committee an
use the lobbyist.
Mayor Jacobson responded that they could, through the Council.
RECESS 9:00 P.M.
RECONVENE 9:15 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
1. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
2. Transportation issues update.
RECEIVED AND FILED
3. Downtown sidewalk steam cleaning process.
Councilman West Not Participating.
City Manager Frank Meehan stated this would work in conjunction with the
Downtown volunteer clean -up project.
Mayor Pro Tem Wise stated the cost of a steam cleaner, used for
this purpose, should be checked into.
Councilman Robbins questioned, would the cost of purchasing a machine
and staff time be competitive to having an outside service do this.
Ken Putnam, Public Works Director, answered that using current staff
it would cost the City more than and outside service.
Mayor Jacobson suggested that when the permanently mounted
steam cleaner is up for replacement, possibly check into a portable
one.
Council directed staff to research the cost of a steam cleaning
machine and to work with the Chamber of Commerce to staff the
machine and plan a system of cleaning the sidewalks. Also they
requested to add the area around Library Park to the project area.
Staff to return to Council at the January 5, 1993 Meeting.
4. Agreement for subdivision improvements with Continental Development
Corporation, the subdivider of Parcel Map No. 17158, at the northeast
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corner of the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street.
HELD OVER TO THE JANUARY 5, 1993 MEETING
I. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilman West -
1. Discarding of materials into City streets.
Councilman West asked what the procedure is for controlling the discarding
of materials into City Streets. Suggested possibly have a vacuuming
process rather that a blowing process required for use.
Ken Putnam stated that there is a Municipal Code restricting this
practice.
According to the 5 year program in conjunction with the clean -up of
Santa Monica Bay, we will be coming back to Council with a
complete program.
Mayor Jacobson stated that in conjunction with the Save the Bay campaign,
all cities will be adopting similar Ordinance's to control the refuse being put
into city streets.
Councilman Robbins -
1. AB 939, Solid Waste Management Act of 1989.
Ken Putnam summarized the staff report, and stated that the top 10% of the
waste generators could in fact meet the standards of AB 939. In the true
intent of the act, the City would like to have everyone complying.
Mayor Jacobson suggested classes on composting, etc. could be
offered similar to the ones in other Cities.
Ken Putnam stated, that this is part of the RFP for contractors, to
supply public education.
Councilman Robbins questioned if we could ask the top 10% waste
generators for data on their current recycling. Would this data be
sensitive to companies in a competitive environment?
Ken Putnam responded that data is going to have to be obtained to
provide proper numbers for our reporting and to take credit for. Also
all this data will have to be dealt with confidentially.
2. Recreation and Parks facilities.
Councilman Robbins stated his concerns with the graffiti and
vandalism, in the Restrooms and the Handball/ Raquetball courts at
Recreation Park.
Rollie Wright, Director of Parks and Recreation will respond to Mr.
Robbins in Memo.
Councilman Switz -
Councilman Switz apologized to staff members and the community
on the remarks made a few weeks ago.
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Budget procedures:
1) Two year budget process;
2) Budget discussions on a) revenue generation and b) City expenditures.
Councilman Switz discussed a meeting he had with the Finance
Department, and stated that a two (2) year Budget is not feasible at
this time. Also he requested to separate the revenue generation and
expenditures portions of the budget.
Frank Meehan responded, it would be no problem to separate them.
We will begin the new budget process in February or March.
2 & 3 ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
Mayor ProTem Wise
Mayor Pro Tem Wise express his thanks to the City Manager for the
meeting Saturday, and thank the residents who attended. He
expressed his displeasure with the Hermosa Beach Resident who
attended at the end of the meeting and caused a disturbance.
Mayor Jacobson
Mayor Jacobson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business On - 5 minute limit)
Parker Herriott, Hermosa Beach: Stated he is the Hermosa Beach resident who
attended the Saturday meeting, and said legal actions will be taken. A tape is
required by law, and a tape is available. He also request that a video tape he has
be viewed over local Cable TV.
Mayor Jacobson referred his comments to the City Attorney, stating that
Community Cable Committee must make the decision on viewing the tape.
Mr. Herriott stated in his opinion the Cable Committee practices censorship.
ADJOURNMENT 10:10 P.M. to December 21, 1992, Matsui Room, El Segundo Public
Library, 6:00 P.M.
Cindy M, rtesen, '
City Clerk
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