1992 SEP 01 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON
September 1, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:05 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. David Tinoco, United Methodist Church of El Segundo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Switz
PRESENTATIONS
City Council recognized Mr. Sam E. Kapelson for his contribution as a
Trustee of the Los Angeles County West Mosquito Abatement District for
the term June 27, 1988 - August 18, 1992 and Mayor Jacobson
presented him with a plaque.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson, Councilmen West, Switz and Robbins,
Mayor Pro Tem Wise Absent
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
Two Individuals addressed the Council.
Dominique Sorensen, Executive Vice President of the El Segundo Cham-
ber of Commerce request for Council approval to hold the 16th Annual
Richmond Street Festival and the 2nd Annual Hoopla Basketball Tour-
nament on Saturday, October 17, 1992, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED BY Councilman West to approve.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
2. Bob Jakes, 212 E. Imperial and Jerry Zankich 1541 W. 10th Street,
Presented a preliminary development plan for Chevron Nash Street
property by Jakes, Security LAX Park Service N' Fly.
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action.
Mayor Jacobson thanked Mr. Jakes for his presentation and suggested he
begin at the beginning of the process.
A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Introduction of proposed ordinance adopting the 1991 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code with amendments.
Recommendation - First reading and introduction of the above refer-
enced Uniform Fire Code attached herewith. Direct public hearing to be
held on 9/15/92 and adoption.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman West to read the
Ordinance by Title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
City Attorney Lee Dolley read Title only;
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991 EDITION,
INCLUDING APPENDICES I -A, I -C, II -B, III -A, III-13,111-C, III -D, IV -A,
V -A, AND VI -B, ADOPTING NATIONAL FIRE CODES, VOLUMES 1
THROUGH 11, 1991 EDITION, REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER
17.04 IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 17.04
WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE.
Councilman West request the amendments to the current code be shown in
context to get a better idea of the new amendments. Mayor Jacobson
suggested the new amendments be bolded for a easier identification.
Councilman Robbins asked Mr. Dolley to clarify if there would be any conflict of
interest for any of the Councilman.
Mr. Dolley stated that he could see none.
Councilman Robbins introduced the Ordinance.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Ken Putnam presented a report on the Hillcrest Street - Imperial Highway
closure emergency exit alternate proposals.
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action.
Council Consensus to continue this item to the September 15. 1992 meeting.
2. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California,
regarding the regulation of dust and particulate matter.
Recommendation - Second reading and adoption.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West to read the
Ordinance by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
City Attorney Mr. Lee Dolley read Title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE
REGULATION OF DUST AND PARTICULATE MATTER
MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to adopt.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
3. Ken Putnam presented a report on AB 939 Integrated Waste -
Management Act of 1989.
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action.
Bill Mason made the Chamber of Commerce Presentation.
City Attorney Lee Dolley gave an interpretation of AB 939:
Rufus Young presented some liability examples.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS; Nine individuals addressed the City Council.
1. Bob Flynn. El Segundo Refuse and Hauling; Presented his views and
proposals. (see attached letters)
2. Joe Parente, El Segundo Refuse and Hauling: Presented more views
in support of Mr. Flynn's Plan.
3. Gary Wallace 516 Oregon: Stated he believed in supporting small
business, and asked for a clarification on the indemnity.
4. Tim Eggert, 1435 E. Sycamore; Stated that he felt having more than
one hauler in town would defeat the purpose of AB 939, and create
more traffic and smog.
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5. Chip Scholz, BFI Waste Systems: Stated his company has served
other cities, and every city contract has an indemnification clause. He
feels BFI plays a straight game. He also stated Mr. Flynn was invited to
join the Chambers Task Force on AB 939.
6. Bob Flynn. El Segundo Refuse Hauling: Stated he did not participate
in the Chambers Task Force because he felt it would be a conflict of
of Interest.
7. Ron Swanson, 629 California: Suggested a public hearing be held on
this matter.
8. Gail Church, 406 Virginia: Stated that the recycling is more important
than the burden of record keeping.
9. Jim Dodenhoff, Western Waste: Respects the Councils right to make
a decision and find a solution that will work for the City and meet
the demands of AB 939.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION FOLLOWED
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED By Council West: Direct staff to
consult with the City Attorney, for developing a new RFP, and to negotiate with
our current hauler for a month to month contract, not to exceed (3) three
months.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
RECESS at 9:11 P.M.
RECONVENED at 9:21
ROLL CALL All Councilmen present, (Mayor Pro Tem Wise absent)
C. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
2. City Council meeting minutes of June 2, 4, 9, 16, 29 and 30; July 2, 7,
14. 20 and 21: August 3. 4. 5. 10, 11, 18, 20. 24 and 25. 1992.
Recommendation - Approval.
3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN WEST
4. Resolution authorizing Household Hazardous Waste Grant Application for
4/25/92 Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
Recommendation - Adopt resolution.
5. Replacement /installation of water lines 1990 -91. (CIP page no. 72,
Proiect W 97 -5)
Recommendation -
1) Award contract to Majich Bros., Inc., in the amount of $323,932.
2) Authorize the Mayor to sign Construction Agreement.
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6. Replacement of chain link fence and gates at Maple Avenue drainage
basin. Project No. PW 91 -10.
Recommendation -
1) Accept the work as complete.
2) Authorize City Engineer to file the enclosed Notice of Completion
by the City Engineer in the Office of the County Recorder.
3) Direct that the 10% retention required by contract be retained
pursuant to law a minimum of thirty -five (35) days after accep-
tance of work by City Council.
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
9. Completion of "Mass" CUP for all existing freight forwarders and sites
previously used for freight forwarding. as authorized by the City Council.
Recommendation - Receive and file.
10. Agreement with Shannon Associates, Inc. for recruitment of City Manager
as authorized by City Council on 8/25/92.
Recommendation - Approve contract and direct Mayor to execute
agreement.
MOVED by Councilman West; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve
the Consent Agenda except those Items #1, #3, #7, and #8 called for
discussion. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant Numbers 42343 -42553 on Demand Register Summary Number 4 in
total amount of $725.104.05.
Recommendation - Approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to
release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early
due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments.
Councilman Switz requested a report from the Business Retention and Attract -
tion Committee periodically.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
3. Approval of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ID) Program for FAA Part 150
Program.
Councilman West stated for the record, his disapproval with the concept of
DBE.
MOVED By Councilman West; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
7. Furnishing and installing a 10 -inch diameter water line in Sepulveda Boulevard
from Grand Avenue to Walnut Avenue. (CIP Qaae no. 77. Proiect W 87 -4)
Recommendation -
1) Award contract to Mejich Bros., Inc., in the amount of $336.150.
2) Authorize the Mayor to sign Construction Agreement.
Councilman Robbins asked if he was in Conflict of Interest on this item.
City Attorney Dolley suggest Mr. Robbins not Participate.
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MOVED by Councilman West, SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve.
MOTIONS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 3/0/1 AYES; MAYOR
JACOBSON, COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ, NOES; NONE,
ABSTENTION; COUNCILMAN ROBBINS, ABSENT MAYOR PRO TEM WISE.
8. Request for Council to declare certain City vehicles as surplus and authorize
sale.
Recommendation - Designate the listed City vehicles as surplus and
authorize respectively their sale at public auction or as scrap.
Councilman Switz requested advance notice on how we are to dispose of the
Fire Trucks to be replaced in the future.
MOVED by Councilman Switz, SECONDED by Councilman West to approve.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0.
E. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
1. Status report on South Coast extension of Metro Green Line.
Recommendation -
1) Discussion and possible action.
2) Reaffirm support for Metro Green Line South Coast Extension EIR
preparation.
3) Agree to provide funding from City Proposition "A" or "C" funds
when requested up to $20,000.
MOVED by Council Switz, SECONDED by Council West to approve.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
Councilman Robbins asked if he was in Conflict of Interest on this item.
City Attorney Dolley suggest Mr. Robbins not participate.
REVOTE: MOVED by Councilman Switz, SECONDED by Councilman West to
approve.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 3/0/1 AYES; MAYOR
JACOBSON, COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ, NOES; NONE,
ABSTENTIONS; COUNCILMAN ROBBINS, ABSENT; MAYOR PRO TEM WISE.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK
1. Update of Conflict of Interest Resolution.
Recommendation - Discussion and possible action.
Consensus to redo with the suggested changes, reinstate the Utility Managers
title. Will be resubmitted at the September 15, 1992 meeting.
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
I. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilman West -
Stated the meeting of August 28, 1992 was completely out of control and
unpleasant. Many of the comments were not toward City Government and was
not City Business issues.
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Councilman Robbins -
Stated that he felt the community must work together to solve the cities
problems.
Councilman Switz -
Requested the inserts in the binders be updated.
Mayor Jacobson - NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
MEMORIALS
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et M.) 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.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:48 P.M. Mayor Jacobson announced the City Council would be
meeting again in an Adjourned Regular Meeting on September 9, at 7:00 P.M.
and again on September 15, at 5:00.
Cindy Morte n.
City Clerk