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1992 JUN 16 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 16, 1992 Resolution No. 8766 Ordinance No. 1182 CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman West. DMCATION given by Dr. David Tinoco, United Methodist Church of El Segundo. ROLL CALL Councilman Robbins Councilman Switz Councilman West Mayor ProTem Wise Mayor Jacobson PRESENTATIONS - Present - Present - Present - Present (Arrived at 7:13 p.m.) - Present 1. Hyrum Fedje, Interim Planning Director introduced Gene Bell as the new Code Enforcement Officer. 2. City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, and Mayor Jacobson presented proclamation to Rollie Wright, Parks and Recreation Director. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Onlry - 5 minute limit) Four individuals addressed the City Council. Mr. Willard Krick's request to hold a 55K Fun Run in El Segundo's Washington Park on Sunday - June 28, 1992. Willard Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa Avenue addressed Council stating he was withdrawing his request due to all of the constraints, and thanked City staff for their assistance. He asked that Council consider having someone look into an off -street trail that the runners in the City could use, and invited them and the public as President of the Residents Association to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 pm at the Joslyn Center which will be about Neighborhood Watch. Councilman Switz stated that the Council had a meeting that evening. 2. Request for FY 1992 -93 DESI funding by Norm King for funding. Elyse Rothstein past DESI President, addressed Council introducing new Director as Debbie Dunbar, and then distributed DESI's yearly financial statement. She stated that DESI was requesting funding for the FY 1992 -93 and then presented an overview of DESI's accomplishments and upcoming events they plan on having and an update on their status. Mayor Jacobson stated that the Council would not be able to make a decision this evening due the fact they had just received the city budget, and this matter would be addressed during the budget sessions. 3. Rich Reed - Alleged misconduct by members of the El Segundo Police Department. Ruth Reed, Mother to Rich Reed and Resident, addressed Council regarding Police mishandling and misconduct regarding the investigation of allegations made against Rich Reed. Rich Reed, Resident, addressed Council regarding misconduct and mishandling by members of the Police Department regarding their investigation of allegations made against him, and his request on June 2 for the City to have the FBI investigate his allegations against the Police Department. Police Chief Grimmond responded that he did receive Mr. Reed's complaint, and that the Police Department did investigate. Mr. Reed was convicted and will be sentenced on June 26, 1992, and that the FBI and US Attorney General both declined from investigating this case. Further stating that he would be sending Mr. Reed a letter. Mayor Jacobson closed the Public Communications portion of the meeting. A SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS City Council Minutes June 16, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. 1. Public Hearing - Water Rate Adjustments. Mayor Jacobson announced that this was a public hearing on water rate adjustments. He then asked City Clerk Mortesen whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Clerk Mortesen responded the notice was Published in the El Segundo Herald, and that no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Ken Putnam, Director of Public Works, presented a brief report to the Council regarding the 50% increase effective July 1 by the Metropolitan Water District, and therefore requiring the City to make a water rate adjustment. Discussion followed. Mayor Jacobson then opened public hearing for anyone wishing to address the item. J.T. Moore, Visual Creations stated he did not understand the adjustment figured, and asked why larger users should pay a higher rate. Mayor ProTem Wise stated that the Council encouraged water conservation, and it saved individuals money to use less water. Garrett Summers, Hughes Energy Conservationalist, stated 70% of the water they used last year was for air conditioning. He then asked Council to consider recycling grey water by businesses. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to close public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5,/0. Council discussion followed. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve Schedule A - rate adjustments; Discussion followed. AMENDED MOTION by Councilman Switz to read: Move to pass along the increase to all customers at the same rate, rate to be determined by Public Works MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: Mayor Jaoobeon, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councilmen Swits and West. NOES: Councilman Robbins B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND 0030 88IONS The City /Chamber Task Force on Business Retention and Attraction, a Subcommittee of the City /Chamber Economic Development Committee, will present and submit for filing the El Segundo Business Climate Survey conducted December 1991 - February 1992. Karen Ackland, Chamber Economic Development Committee, presented a brief overview of the City /Chamber Task Force on Business Retention and Attraction, and presented four goals. Bob Lear of Rihnhart, Olalvv and Mathers, presented the results of the 27% responses of the -1ft*4 El Segundo Business Climate Survey. Choices ranking highest were business in the City was deteriorating, 18% believe their business is not good, 15% believe business is good, and 18% plan on relocating. The key issues by the respondents now facing El Segundo were 1) Retention of business, 2) New business development, and 3) Maintaining the quality of life. Land Use proposal mostly mentioned was 47% who believed in Mixed Land Use, but there are various descriptions of what that meant. Council received and Sled report. RECESS at 9:03 p.m. RECONVENED at 9:19 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers present. 2. Schedule interview date with applicants for the Planning Commission vacancies prior to July 1, 1992. Council coneeneus to schedule June 80, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. as interview date for Planning Commission vacancies. 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 40964 -41227 on Demand Register Summary Number 24 in total amount of $1.204.132.34. City Council Minutes 2 June 16, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. Approved Warrant Demand Register and authorized staff to release; ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; decks released early due to contracts or agreem ants, and emoergem y diebureements and/or adjustments. 2. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 3. Request Council approval to provide training for one (1) Guaymas Police Officer and one (1) Guaymas Firefighter for a geriod of three months. Pa_.A&! -ion approved with the El Segundo Sister City Committee in providing public safety training to one (1) Guaymas Police Officer and one (1) Firefighter July 6-26, 1992. 4. A) Proposal to revise the Fire Engineer class specification by increasing the amount of required experience from two to three years. B) Proposal to revise the Fire Captain class specification by increasing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities section, and deleting the requirement to serve as an acting or permanent status Fire Engineer. Approved revilement of the Fire Engineer claw specification by increasing the amount of required ezperienoe from two to three years, and approved the revisemoent of the Fire Captain class specification by increasing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities section, and deleting the requirement to serve as an acting or permanent status Fire Engineer. 5. Request approval of lowest bid for a centrifugal trash pump as stated in the FY 1991 -92 Equipment Replacement Schedule. Approved lowest bid fi+om Equipment Supply Company, and rejected all other bids. 6. Request for approval of lowest bid for a DARE extended cargo Mini -Van stated in the FY 1991 -92 budget. Approved lowest bid ftm TuttleZU& Ford, and rejected all other bids. Lease of Imperial Strip Park area westerly of proposed Los Angeles County Flood Control Facility area for Acacia Drain for construction yard to John T. Malloy, Inc. contractor for Acacia Storm Drain. Approved lease agreemmut, and authorized Mayor to sign agreemrent. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEN ROBBINS AND SWITZ. 9. Authorize staff to go out to bid for purchase of a multi - purpose SWAT vehicle, and approve purchase of custom cabinets, mobile radio, and emergency electronic lighting equipment. Approved purchase of a multi - purpose vehicle and custom fit cabinets, emergency lighting, and communications equipment to be ltimded through Asset Forfeiture account, not to eaosed $50,000. 10. Request approval of contract to allow for continued Planning staff support services. Approved contract to provide continued staff support. 11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED Councilman West to enact all consent agenda items except Item Nos. 2, 8 and 11 called for discussion. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE 2. City Council minutes of May 19 and June 2. 1992. MOVED by Councilman Robbins to approve City Council minutes of May 19, 1992 with corrections as submitted, and hold over the minutes of June 2, 1992. Discussion followed. Motion died due to lack of second. MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to approve May 19 minutes as submitted, and to hold over the June 2, 1992 minutes. Councilman Robbins called for discussion. Councilman Robbins stated his reasons for asking corrections were due primarily to City Attorney response to his question regarding conflict of interest were missing. MODIFIED MOTION by Councilman West; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to approve May 19 with correction to add the conflict of interest information on Page 4/Item No. 1, and hold over the June 2 minutes. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, and Councalmemober' Swig and West. NOES: Councilman Robbins. City Council Minutes 3 June 16, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. 8. Douglas Street extension between Alaska Avenue and Park Place. Councilman Robbins stated he wanted more information; Councilman Switz concurred. Discussion followed. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve request for proposals for consultant services; authorize staff to solicit proposals from qualified consultants, and adopt Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for Federal -Aid Highways Projects. MOTION PASSED BY TBE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4/1 - AYES: Mayor Jaoobeon, Mayor ProTem Wise, Coundlmmbms Robbins and Weak NOES: Councilman Swig. 11. Reuort on vandalism at Water Plant on June 4 -5. 1992 and loss of eauipment and vehicles. Councilman Robbins asked for a ruling from the City Attorney regarding a gift of public funds to repair an employee vehicle which was damaged because it was parked on City property - due to City business; City Attorney Dolley stated after reviewing the situation this would not be a gift of public funds, also no precedent would be set. Ken Putnam, Director of Public Works, stated that he would implement Police Departments recommendations on vandalized room; Councilman Robbins questioned if same could be done for all rooms; City Manager agreed. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to receive and file report; authorize replacement of Vehicle No. 2517 from Equipment Replacement Fund; appropriate $7,550 from the 1991 -92 Water Fund Unappropriated Balance to pay for building security improvements and loss reimbursement, and authorize replacement of lost /damaged equipment, building security improvements and loss reimbursement. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER Proposal to merge the Planning and Building Safety Departments to establish the new position of Director of Planning and Building Safety, and new salary range. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve the proposed merging of the Planning and Building Safety Departments, establishing the position of Director of Planning and Building Safety. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to adopt Resolution No. 3768 establishing a new salary range for the Director of Planning and Building Safety. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Switz for City Attorney read Ordinance by Title Only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 City Attorney Dolley read by Title Only: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.28.025, 2.28.030 AND 2.28.040, TITLE 2, OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION; THE MERGING OF THE PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM. INTRODUCED by Mayor ProTem Wise. 2. Redesignation of Local Enforcement Atencv for Solid Waste Management. City Manager Meehan requested this item be held over. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY Agreement with Frank V. Meehan to serve in the capacity of City Manager effective June 13 through November 1. 1992. City Attorney Dolley stated that should the Council appoint a new City Manager, then this contract would be null and void. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve agreement and authorize Mayor to sign agreement. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. City Council Minutes 4 June 16, 1992 - 7:00 p.m. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE FL NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILIC=M[BF.RS Councilman Robbins 1. The June 4, 1992 edition of the El Segundo Herald was incorrect in its statement of income from the golf course, and should have stated the income would be $1 million net profit per year, increasing in time. 2. The Unified School District Board commented at their last meeting that he had implied that the School Board was rich, and wished to clarify that he did not make that statement. Coundlman Switz 1. Toured the County Sanitation District facilities and was impressed by the positive moves being made by them, and asked that if he were to obtain a tape could it be broadcast on the public channel. 2. Requested that Recreation and Parks Director Wright reassure him that Mr. Krick's request was handled the same way that all requests have been handled; City Manager Meehan reassured him that it was handled in the same manner, and that Mr. Krick ran into a problem with the bond issue. Councilman West 1. Metropolitan Water District also has an information video regarding the water situation, and due to the water rate adjustment he would like staff to look into getting a copy of this and to play it on the cable for the public to view. - ALWr ProTem Wise 1. Requested an update report on AB939. Staff will report at the July 21 Council meeting. 2. Requested a new report with accurate predictions of income coming from the golf course with factual information because he did not think the individual who prepared the original report had enough experience. Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only-5 minute limit)- NONE MCI' (" 'Z I k� NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 p.m. to June 24, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. r / n Lora Freeman Deputy City Clerk City Council Minutes 5 June 16, 1992 - 7:00 p.m.