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1993 AUG 17 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL August 17, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:02 P.M. INVOCATION given by Father Frederick Chunn, Saint Patrick's Celtic Catholic Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor ProTem Wise. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson Mayor ProTem Wise Councilman West Councilman Switz Councilman Robbins - Present - Present - Present - Present - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only) (Items not listed on the Agenda - 3 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Five (5) individuals addressed Council. 1. Chamber of Commerce request for approval of 17th Annual Richmond Street Festival, Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Dominique Sorensen, President of the Chamber of Commerce addressed Council requesting approval, and further requested an exemption from city ordinance regulating the outdoor sale of alcoholic beverages. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve 17th Annual Richmond Street Festival for Saturday, October 16, 1993 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., without the sale of alcohol. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Councilman West requested to agendize with staff reports for September 7, 1993 meeting the Chamber of Commerce's request for a Beer Garden at the 17th Annual Richmond Street Festival on October 16, 1993, and the Chamber's mixer scheduled for September 16, 1993. Jack Trystman, 1041 E. Acacia urged his peers to attend the Senior Forum, Thursday, August 19, 1993 at the Joslyn Center. Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa urged Council to make a long term investment in the El Segundo Police Officers. Terry Cerrito, 210 W. Acacia expressed thanks to the Council, City Treasurer, and City Clerk for taking a voluntary 35% reduction in their pay. Applauded the Police Officers for not requesting a pay raise, and expressed concerns about the lay offs and pay increases for management staff. Mayor Jacobson stated that all employees receive step increases the first 4 -1/2 years of employment. City Manager, Jim Morrison clarified the raise and step increase procedure. Ron Swanson, 629 California commented on good job done by Economic Development Committee. Expressed concern regarding negativity from certain areas toward business. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to read all ordinance and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -312 and Development Agreement 93 -1: an application to complete Phase II of a previously approved project. The amended and restated Development Agreement will allow the construction of a 300,000 square foot research and development building and related parking structure at 455 -475 Continental Boulevard. Applicant: Mattel Toys. Mayor Jacobson stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on environmental Assessment EA -312 and Development Agreement 93 -1: an application to complete Phase II of a previously approved project. The amended and restated Development Agreement will allow the construction of a 300,000 square foot research and development building and related parking structure at 455 -475 Continental Boulevard. Applicant: Mattel Toys. He asked if proper notice of the hearing was published and done in a timely manner, and if any written communications had been received regarding this public hearing. Clerk Mortesen stated that public hearing notice was published by the Planning and Building Safety Department and no written communications have been received by the City Clerk's Office regarding this public hearing. Paul Gary, Senior Planner gave a brief staff report. Council Opened the Public Hearing; David Gaulton, representing the owner /developers gave a brief history of the project and the direction it will take with the Mattel Campus. Fermin Cuza, presented Mattel's description of the project. John O'Shay, representing Justice for Janitors; stated he disagreed with the Environmental Impact report in that it is too old to be valid; conditions have changed; and it does not contain provision for the health and safety of Janitorial workers. City Attorney Lee Dolley stated the dispute was between Mattel and Justice for Janitors and was not a part of the Environmental Impact Report. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Mayor Jacobson stated his concerns with the length of the agreement but felt it was okay this time because it was an owner developer. Councilman West complimented the various organization who participated in this agreement. Councilman Robbins stated he will not participate on this item, due to a remote possibility of a conflict of interest, out of excess of caution. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following; ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRON- MENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -312 AS COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO 93 -1 FOR PROPERTY AT 455 AND 475 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD. PETITIONED BY MATTEL TOYS INTRODUCED by Mayor ProTem Wise C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 1. Request for adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring Program of the City's General Plan Environmental Impact Report. Councilman Robbins stated that the mitigation monitoring program still has major problems which should have been initiated prior to the adoption of the general plan, and that he was voting no because the general plan allows excessive density and traffic and its negative impacts cannot be mitigated. MOVED by Councilman West SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program of the City's General Plan Environmental Impact report. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WISE, COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES; COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 411 2. Consideration of ordinances allowing for the imposition of residential refuse collection and street sweeping fees in the amount of $9 and $0.49 per month, respectively. Ronald Hart, 430 E. Maple; representing the El Segundo Taxpayers Association stated they oppose the imposing of fees. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1201 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.08 TO ADD SECTIONS 6.08.140, 6.08.150 AND 6.08.160 REQUIRING MANDATORY RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION AND ALLOWING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF REFUSE COLLECTION FEE RATES BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO 1202 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 12.10 DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SWEEPING OF CITY STREETS AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF FEES FOR SUCH SWEEPING MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Ordinance 1201 requiring mandatory garbage and rubbish collection and allow for a refuse collection fee. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE; AYES; MAYOR PROTEM WISE, COUNCILMAN WESTAND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES; MAYORJACOBSON AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 3/2 MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Ordinance 1202 which would provide for the imposition of street sweeping fees. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE; AYES; MAYOR PROTEM WISE, COUNCILMAN WEST AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES; MAYOR JACOBSON AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 312 3. An ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, amending chapter 2.08 of the El Segundo Municipal Code by amending Section 2.08.010 fixing compensation of Councilpersons at an amount 5% less than current compensation. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE NO 1203 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 2.08.010 FIXING COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEMBERS AT AN AMOUNT 5% LESS THAN CURRENT COMPENSATION. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wse SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve Ordinance No.1203, amending chapter 2.08 of the El Segundo Municipal Code by amending Section 2.08.010 fixing compensation of Councilpersons at an amount 5% less than current compensation. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Councilman Robbins stated that the pay cut imposed on councilmembers was rather temporary, but the taxes being imposed on on residents was a larger permanent item. Mayor ProTem Wise stated there are no taxes being imposed, these are fees for services rendered. 4. Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, denying Environmental Assessment EA -305, Conditional Use Permit 93 -1, to allow a sports education center and a pre - school, and Variance 93 -2 to allow 25 and 15 foot high netting fences at 530 -540 E. Imperial Avenue. City Attorney Lee Dolley gave a brief staff report. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: RESOLUTION NO 3829 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA DENYING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -305, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93 -1 TO ALLOW ASPORTS EDUCATION CENTER AND A PRE - SCHOOL, AND VARIANCE 93 -2 TO ALLOW 25 AND 15 FOOT HIGH NETTING FENCES AT 530 -540 E. IMPERIAL AVENUE. PETITIONED BY JOHN ALTAM U RA MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West adopting Resolution No. 3829, denying Environmental Assessment EA -305, Conditional Use Permit 93 -1, to allow a sports education center and a pre - school, and Variance 93 -2 to allow 25 and 15 foot high netting fences at 530 -540 E. Imperial Avenue. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - 1. Request for City Council concurrence with Wall of Honor Committee's nomination of Christopher E. Barrett to the Wall of Honor. Councilman West present a brief report. Councilman Robbins stated he agreed with the nomination except that he thought people who are no longer living should be honored. MOVED by Councilman West SECONDED by Councilman Switz to proceed with honoring Christopher E. Barrett as the newest addition to the Wall of Honor and direct City Manager to proceed with implementation. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Councilman West requested staff to prepare a proclamation for the September 7, 1993 regular meeting declaring September 16, 1993 as Chris Barrett Day. E. 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 206492- 206748 on Demand Register Summary Number 3 in total amount of $943,527.60. 2. Warrant Numbers 206753- 206823 on Demand Register Summary Number 30 in total amount of $209,454.50. 3. City Council meeting minutes of August 3, 1993. 4. Request Council to co- sponsor Roger's 10K Run and approve street closures. 5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ 6. Request Council to accept the low bid from Uniforms, Inc. and reject all other bids for the Fire Department's Firefighters' uniforms. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 8. Request Council to approve one surplus Police vehicle to be sold for $1.00 to El Camino College Police Department for training purposes. 9. Consideration of authorizing City Manager to enter into an agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates (RBF) to provide services as interim Public Works Director at a cost of $14,000 per month. 10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER 11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 12. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 13. Adopt and advertise plans and specifications for reroofing of Police Department building and water plant office /warehouse building at a total estimated cost of $74,500 - Specifi- cations No. PW 93 -15. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to approve consent items 1,2,3,4,6,8,9, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Consideration of entering into an agreement with Pat Jordan & Associates on behalf of the Aerospace Coalition for representation in Washington, D.C. in an amount not to exceed $9,900 for three months. Councilman Switz requested clarification on exactly what service this company performs for the City; City Manager, Jim Morrison responded with a brief staff report. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to enter into an agreement with Pat Jordan & Associates, Contract Number 2286 on behalf of the Aerospace Coalition for representation in Washington, D.C. in an amount not to exceed $9,900 for three months. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 7. Landscaping improvements and Hillcrest Street closure at Imperial Avenue - Specifications No. PW 93 -4. Award contract number 2287 to DJ Construction in the amount of $43,200. Councilman Robbins stated he supported the project but he disagreed with the funding mechanism, which was $5,000 from the water fund, and that asset forfeiture money should be used if possible because it was a crime control measure. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to approve Landscaping improvements and Hillcreast Street closure at Imperial Avenue - Specification No. PW 93 -4 Contract number 2287 in the amount of $43,200 to DJ Construction. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 10. Request Council to accept the lowest responsible bids for Phase One purchase of peripheral hardware for the Police Department. City Manager Jim Morrison requested the portion of the bid for terminals and keyboards be delayed for new specifications. Mayor Jacobson requested the actual purchase of the printers be delayed until he reports back to staff with a possible cost savings. MOVED by Councilman West SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to approve the responsible bids for Phase One purchase of peripheral hardware for the Police Department without the inclusion of the terminals and the keyboards and the printer purchase to be delayed until the Mayor reports back to staff with a possible cost savings; to be reconsidered if need be. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 11. Permission to purchase Police Department furnishings in an amount not to exceed $104,418.37 including tax from Asset Forfeiture funds previously approved in the 1992/93 budget. Councilman Robbins stated he feels the amount being spent for the purchase of office furniture is excessive, and cited examples of desks costing $700 to $800, and chairs costing $350.. MOVED by Mayor ProTem "rise SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve the purchase of Police Department furnishings from Asset Forfeiture funds previously approved in the 1992 \93 budget. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WISE, COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES; COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 411 12. Consideration of a resolution adjusting the criteria for lifeline rates for fees for water, sewer service, residential refuse collection, and residential street sweeping. Councilman Robbins stated he felt this did not address the problem for those people who used it most, renters who are unable to take advantage of the lifeline clause, including the residents at the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility. RESOLUTION NO. 3828 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 3397, SECTION 3(B) (2) INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR ELIGIBILITY OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS FOR REDUCED WATER LIFELINE RATES MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman West to approve Resolution Number 3828 adjusting the criteria for lifeline rates for fees for water, sewer service, residential refuse collection, and street sweeping. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Council indicated there may be no solution but directed the City Manager to investigate the possibility of passing the Lifeline rates for renters and report back any findings to the Council. RECESS: 8:03 P.M. RECONVENE 8:16 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER 1. Proposal to lower the salary range for the mid - management job classification of Utilities Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 3830 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITIES MANAGER MOVED by Mayor ProTem VUse SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Resolution Number 3830, establishing a modified job description and a lowered salary range for Utilities Manager. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 2. Revision of SCAG Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) South Bay Subregional Components of the RCP. City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report. MOVED by Councilman West SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature supporting legislation that would allow for credits to donor Cities who provide funds to other cities for the construction of low cost housing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 3. Review of the Water Enterprise Fund expenses, revenues and water rates, and setting of Public Hearing for consideration of increasing water rates by 15 %. Directed staff to set 9/7/93 as the date for a Public Hearing on the propose water rate increase. Councilman Robbins stated his concerns with the money being transferred out of the water fund account and resulting in fees being charged to residents to pay for 10% of the city attorney's budget and 10% of the city clerk's budget, and other items not related to water. 4. Approval of Fire Department specifications for a 105 foot aerial ladder/ quint apparatus. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve the specifications and direct staff to seek competitive bids (estimated amount $507,000). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 5. Oral report regarding the impact on El Segundo cable subscribers of "must cant'" and other provisions of recent Cable Re- regulation. Don Harrison, Assistant City Manager gave a brief staff report. Frank Wong, resident; stated cable programming is not fit programming for children. COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman West - 1. Discussion of Utility User Tax. Councilman West requested this item be deferred to a later agenda with staff reports and legal back ground provided. Councilman Robbins - NONE Councilman Switz - NONE 1. Agendize Council standards on discussion from the dias regarding the November Elections. 2. Requested a status report on the El Segundo School District/City discussions regarding the Joint Use Agreement. 3. Requested Hyrum Fedje to report on the interim use and development of the Mattel site. Hyrum Fedje, Director of Planning and Building Safety updated Council on the exact plans Mattel has for interim site development. Mayor Pro Tem Wise - 1. Phase I of Economic Development Program. Council consensus to direct the City Manager to present a report to Council regarding the staffing needs and possible cost for developing the Business Attraction program. 2. City and El Segundo Unified School District Joint Use Agreement. City Manager directed to arrange for a full report regarding the City/El Segundo Unified School District Joint Use Agreement, with a comprehensive list of reductions proposed by the School District for Council consideration. 3. Announced the upcoming marriage of Ed Hickey and Ann Draper at Park Vista, and sent Council congratulation. Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Three (3) individuals addressed Council Nancy Wernick, Representing the School Board clarified the joint use agreement and stated a special account has been established for the funds provided and is open to public review at any time. She also stated the money is an exchange of use of properties and services. Jeannie Yeagley, 824 Maryland spoke regarding a) the dates on the zoning changes specifically when the St. Anthony's property will be addressed. b) the progress of the Golf Course construction. c) the need for more information on the agenda specifically on the New Business section. d) question the Utility users tax. e) negativity regarding business. Hyrum Fedje responded that there will be a list published prior to each meeting. City Manager Jim Morrison stated the Golf Course is on schedule and will open on time. Councilman Robbins stated opening day is scheduled for April 1, 1994. Mayor Jacobson state) those items are for direction to staff; that those are not related to residential properties, and that unfortunately business and brokers feel a negativity about the town. Councilman Robbins responded sating the problems under the prior city council had been corrected, and negative compaigning for elections, mislabeling oponents as anti - business, had hurt the city's reputation. Frank Wong, resident spoke regarding the lack of information regarding a gift of public funds and questioned legal costs. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:45 P.M. to August 31, 1993 at 5:30 P.M. Cindy Yortesen, City qerk