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1993 DEC 07 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL December 7, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Dr. J.H. Greer of the Pacific Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman West. PRESENTATIONS 1. City Council proclaimed the month of December 1993 as National Drunk and Drugged Prevention Month; Mayor Jacobson presented Police Sergenat Stepenson with the Proclamation. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor ProTem Wise - Present Councilman West - Present Councilman Switz - Present Councilman Robbins - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only (Items not listed on the Agenda - 3 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Ten individuals addressed the City Council. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak Avenue submitted a letter to the Council and addressed Council regarding a 60- Minutes show, and the subject of business retraction. Jim McGoldrick, 412 Oregon Street spoke on the subjects of Business Retention and Attraction and business licenses. Gene Engle, El Segundo Little League asked Council for approval to hold a parade and for the City to co- sponsor the event on February 26, 1994. Mayor Jacobson stated due to not being an urgent item, it would be agendized under consent calendar on the December 21 agenda. Thomas Dickton - resident praised Council for their handling of a complaint he had; commented on County fines regarding tagging, and complained about the new fee one has to pay to put their name on the ballot in a different language. Gert Vogetti - resident in favor of business, but unhappy with proposed incentive program. Scot Dannen, 1127 E. Acacia addressed newsletter article, and asked if the school district funding of $150,000 was on agenda; Mayor Jacobson responded it was. Sandra Jacobs, President of the Chamber of Commerce invited everyone to all of the holiday festivities being held this week. J. Wilson - Resident stated the public needed some extra chairs 1. Letter dated 11/7/93 from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindsly of 602 Whiting Street, requesting STOP signs for eastbound and westbound Mariposa Avenue at Whiting Street. MR. AND MRS. LINDSLY DID NOT ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION TAKEN. 2. Discussion by Willard Krick regarding policies for the City's Business Attraction and Retention Program. Willard Krick. President of the El Segundo Residents Association stated after reviewing the Strategic Plan, he felt Pages 6 -4 through 6 -8 needed changes to be made, and suggested billboard signs with an information phone number be placed along Sepulveda, Imperial Highway, and the Century Freeway to attract new people and businesses; and that he felt retaining existing businesses should be the number one priority. Z CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 3. Urgency request by YMCA for City Council approval for the use of a temporary sign during the YMCA Gift Drive. John Ogdon, YMCA El Segundo Campaign DriveCha+Frnan asked them to consider hearing an urgent item arising after the posting of the agenda. Councilman Robbins asked City Attorney Dolley for ruling regarding conflict of interest due to being a volunteer for the YMCA; City Attorney Dolley found that there was no conflict of interest. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to approve hearing an urgent item arising after the posting of the agenda. MOTION PASSED BY UNANI- MOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. Mr. Ogdon asked approval of a temporary sign to be used during the YMCA Gift Drive to be located on the east corner of Main and Grand. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve request. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to read all ordinances and resolutions on agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Public hearing on a proposed Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for a Transient Occupancy Tax Credit Agreement for El Segundo Summerfield Associates, L.P., for an all- suites hotel at 810 -820 Douglas Street. Mayor Jacobson stated this was a public hearing on a proposed negative declaration of environmental impact for a Transient Occupancy Tax Credit Agreement for El Segundo Summerfield Associates, L.P. on an all- suites hotel at 810 -820 Douglas Street. He asked if proper noticing was posted, mailed, and done in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded that it was done by the Planning & Building Safety Department, and that one written communication had just been received from the Continental Development Corporation. Hyrum Fedje, Director of Planning & Building Safety presented a report, and stated that since final environmental impact is not known at this time, he asked that this item be continued to the next meeting. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to continue public hearing to December 21 for consideration of a Negative Declaration on the finalized agreement. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Discussion of the fiscal impact of proposed credits for Summerfield Suites and consideration of an ordinance providing for credits on transient occupancy tax. City Manager Morrison presented Council with a presentation regarding the issue, objective, and conclusion as to whether this credit and dedication of funds to improve room occupancy rates met the stated objective. Discussion followed. Councilman Switz stated in this agreement it limits the dollar amount of the risk to $986,000 over five years that the City will take, and if the City proposes a similar plan with the existing hotels then he felt by considering the upper limit they could really make the decision. Councilman Robbins felt the issue was to make sure they are fair to existing businesses by not providing unfair advantages in trying to attract new businesses; that they need to focus on business retention as much as attraction; and had not yet received any data or analysis showing the extent of the direct impact to existing hotels CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 Robert E. Mossberg, Summerfield Suites Hotel presented an overview asking Council for their decision this evening due to their financial lender's concern. Shar Franklin, Crown Sterling Hotel presented a report on potential market impacts the project would have on the existing hotels, and asked them not to approve it. Crown Sterling Hotel's Assistant Manager presented a report to Council requesting them to not approve the request. Frank Godoy, Hacienda Hotel agreed with Crown Sterling Suites; disagreed with staffs statistics, and addressed suggestions outlined in a letter sent to the Council from him and Mr. Savage of the Doubletree. John Savage, Doubletree Hotel addressed suggestion outlined in this letter. Mayor ProTem Wise felt Council needed to decide if they wanted to spend money to attract business, and felt Council could work with some of the suggestions outlined in Mr. Godoy's and Mr. Savage's letter. Crown Sterline Hotel's Assistant Manager presented a report to Council requesting them to not approve the request, and stated they felt the tax credit was a violation of the law. Mayor ProTem Wise questioned the City Attorney whether the tax credit was a violation of the law; City Attorney Dolley responded that in their analysis, the ordinance being presented to them - if followed strictly - violates no constitutional provisions. Councilman Robbins asked the operators of the existing hotels what their opinion was of the proposal for the City to spend equal amount of money advertising to bring more business in to the new and existing hotels; Mr. Savage, Doubletree Hotel felt advertising proposal should be done by the City as part of its existing business retention program, independent of TOT tax credits for a new hotel. Mayor ProTem Wise suggested a 50% refund; increase TOT by 2% starting January 1, 1994; portion of the TOT to go for a hotel marketing plan which the City and hotels could meet on later to determine how to do, and should include continual upgrading for the competition; portion of the refund to be committed for hotel upgrading, and then questioned the existing hotels if they had a problem with this suggestion. Mr. Savage had no problem with suggestions; Mr. Godoy felt a 2% TOT tax increase was unacceptable but a 1% TOT tax increase was acceptable; Crown Sterling Hotel's representative did not agree with suggestion. Mayor Jacobson opened public communications. Mr. Dicton questioned who was responsible should something go wrong. Willard Krick stated his letter from ESRA regarding no more hotel's were needed in the City was done prior to the PKF; ESRA was in favor of the hotel but not in favor of incentives, and felt the ordinance as written is unfair to existing hotels. Gert Vogetti questioned what happened to the City Development Agreement with Continental Development and Mr. Saunders. Walt Baynes, 336 Hillcrest not happy Council being asked to make a decision this evening; disagreed with 2% TOT tax increase; incentives should be offered to everyone; more concerned with existing hotels because they have already contributed to the City. Nicky Wislocky, 1208 E. Pine felt government redistribution of wealth and not free enterprise was being proposed, and questioned why such a panic decision because the existing hotel's have no time to analyze this data or sufficient information to make a decision, Mayor ProTem Wise stated he understood that it was due to Summerfield's financial requirements. 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 Jane Friedkin everyone feels this is a unique community, and she would feel upset if one business goes down while the City subsidizes another because this is not a free enterprise system. J. Wilson favors working to retain existing hotels. Frank Wong City is not a lending institution and the City does not have the money to subsidize this. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to close public communications. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. RECESS at 9: 36 p.m. RECONVENED at 9:50 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers present. Mayor ProTem Wise felt Council had to decide if they want to get financially involved in bringing business into the City; Councilman Switz concurred adding that Council wants a fair arrangement, and he felt the issue before them was whether they were prepared to fund this or not because it affects the strategy of staff and puts them at a disadvantage when meeting with people who wish to locate in the City. Mayor Jacobson responded he felt the Council would not be continuing discus- sions if they were not interested, but he had problems and questions regarding the amount of the enticement. Councilman Robbins felt it is clear that there is no solution which will provide a level playing field for the existing hotels under the proposed TOT credit to Summerfield, and was unfair to use existing hotels tax money to provide a credit and unfair competitive position to a new competing company. If Summerfield cannot wait for the issue to be worked out fairly, then he felt it should be denied tonight. MOVED by Councilman Robbins the proposed Transient Occupancy Tax for Summerfield Suites be sent back to staff to be worked with Summerfield Suites and all other existing hotels to come up with a solution that is acceptable to all that are impacted. Mayor Jacobson stated he would like to see Summerfield Suites here but had a problem with how much the City forgoes income, and felt they need to give staff parameters. Discussion followed. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. MOVED by Councilman Switz to introduce the ordinance with an amendment that would add the arrangement to be worked out with existing hotels so that the final ordinance is viewed by both Summerfield Suites and all other existing hotels as a fair and equitable arrangement. Discussion called by Councilman Robbins questioning if the Council modifies the ordinance if this meant it would need to be reintroduced; City Attorney Dolley concurred that it would need to be reintroduced. Councilman West asked for the motion to be amended to state a "majority" instead of "all" because it would be difficult to get a 100% agreement. AMENDED MOTION by Councilman Switz to introduce the ordinance with an amendment that would add the arrangement to be worked out with existing hotels so that the final ordinance is viewed by Summerfield Suites and a majority of other existing hotels as a fair and equitable arrangement. Mayor Jacobson stated that if the ordinance was introduced and amended, it would require that it be reintroduced; Councilman Switz questioned how they give Summerfield the assurance that the City Council are honorable individuals who want to try and work out a fair and equitable arrangement for all. AMENDED MOTION WITHDRAWN BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ. 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve in concept the tax credits as generally outlined in the ordinance, and in addition and tied to, that the City 1) increase the TOT by a maximum of 2% to be negotiated later starting January 1, 1994; 2) provide all of the existing hotels with TOT credits for the same government and commercial markets segments on the same time table as those same credits were proposed for the Summerfield Suites project at 100% for the first two years, 50% for the following three years, and 3) initiate a full tax exemption leased by the same entity for more than 30 days. This motion will also be for general perimeters for staff to enter into negotiations with Summerfield Suites and all other existing hotels, and to come back to Council January 4, 1994 with a written agreement and ordinance that is fair and ready to enter into. Councilman Switz stated disagreement with the increase to 2% TOT; Mayor ProTem Wise responded that by increasing the TOT it would allow income to come into the City for two to three years between $200,0004400,000 per year to help offset the cost to the City when the five year period begins. City Attorney Dolley clarified the ordinance presently before the Council takes at least two readings, and this ordinance would stand alone right now in the terms of the tax credit to be given to Summerfield Suites and would not go into affect until all laws had been met. If it is their intention to entertain this ordinance, and in addition to entertain and direct negotiations with the other hotels to come up with that equitable, then he would advise them to go ahead and introduce the ordinance this evening because it does not have to be adopted. Councilman Robbins stated he wanted to avoid a situation where existing hotel operators feel that they have absolutely no bargaining position, and suggested that they leave it more flexible to allow the City Manager to take into account properly the City's needs for future revenues along with allowing existing hotel operators to offer alternate proposals suitable for them, Mayor ProTem Wise responded that was why he tied the two together in his motion. AMENDED MOTION by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to direct the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Summerfield Suites and all other existing hotels to come up with a plan agreeable to all parties with a maximum cap to the City of $1,500,000. Discussion called by Councilman Robbins questioning City Manager Morrison about the City's financial situation with a cap of $1,500,000. City Manager Morrison stated in order to respond to this question, it would take a tremendous amount of time to analyze, and felt comfortable with the presentation he gave this evening. The City has sufficient reserves to pay this if it does not work which in the long term may hurt the City but also has a upside opportunity, and felt it exceeds the City doing nothing. Mayor Jacobson called the question: MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. RECESS at 10:35 p.m. RECONVENED at 10:45 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers Present. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 6.08 to amend Section 6.08.140 and delete Sections 6.08.150 and 6.08.160 regarding trash collection fees and deleting Chapter 12.10 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regarding street sweeping fees. City Attorney Dolley read by Title Only: ORDINANCE NO. 1213 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ELSEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.08 TO AMEND SECTION 6.08.140 AND DELETE SECTION 6.08.150 AND 6.08.160 REGARDING TRASH COLLECTION FEES AND DELETING CHAPTER 12.10 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING STREET SWEEPING FEES. 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to adopt Ordinance No. 1213. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 312 AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise and Councilman Robbins. NOES: Councilman West and Councilman Switz. 2 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of El Segundo and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System. City Attorney Dolley read Title Only: ORDINANCE NO. 1210 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRA- TION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to adopt Ordinance No. 1210. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 3. An ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, amending Ordinance No. 1168 by suspending the automatic increase in each tax required by Section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08, of Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code for a period of one year. City Attorney Dolley read Title Only- ORDINANCE NO. 1214 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1168 BY SUSPENDING THE AUTOMATIC INCREASE IN EACH TAX REQUIRED BY SECTION 5.08.010, CHAPTER 5.08, OF TITLE 5 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. INTRODUCED by Councilman Switz. 4. Selection of concessionaire(s) to operate /manage golf course. City Manager Morrison requested, on behalf of the evaluation committee, an extension to January 4, 1994. Council consensus to receive report, and to extend presentation and recommenda- tion to January 4, 1994. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Request City Council to schedule interviews for applicants to (1) El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee and (2) Marketing and Sales Committee. Council consensus to extend the application deadline for the Community Cable Advisory Committee to December 17, 1993, and to schedule interviews for both committees for December 20, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. 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 208541 - 208799 on Demand Register Summary Number 11 in total amount of $836,619.98. Approved Wan-ant 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. CALLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 3. ITEM WITHDRAWN BY CITY MANAGER MORRISON. 4. Request Council to accept the Office of Traffic Safety Grant for a SMART (Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailer) System, the waiver of normal purchasing procedures, and associated training programs in the amount of $18,462 with initial funding from the General Fund. 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 Accepted the grant from the Office of Traffic Safety with the understanding that initial financing by the General Fund will be fully reimbursed by grant monies within 60 days of expenditure. 5. CALLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 6. Presentation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year June 30, 1993. Received and Filed. 7. Council consideration to authorize staff to execute the Cooperative Agreement with the Community Development Commission (CDC) to participate in a Home Mortgage Loan program at a cost of approximately $40 for advertising. Authorized the execution of the Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 2311 with the CDC. 8. Resolution approving the application for grant funds in the amount of $20,900 from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District per Parcel Discretionary Grant Program for the refurbishment of Acacia and Hilltop Park swimming pools and restrooms; and exterior grounds of El Segundo Teen Center. Adopted Resolution No. 3846. 9. Resolution approving the application for grant funds in the amount of $54,000 from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District per Parcel Discretionary Grant Program for El Segundo Recreation Park lighting renovation. Adopted Resolution No. 3847. 10. Resolution approving the application for grant funds in the amount of $60,000 from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District per Parcel Discretionary Grant Program for Richmond Field athletic lighting. Adopted Resolution No. 3848. 11. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and City of El Segundo for City to accept a grant of $413,000 for El Segundo segment of the South Bay Cities Commuter Regional Bikeway. City Manager Morrison Informed Council that the City Manager had approved this contract. Approved the MOU Contract No. 2310, and authorized Mayor to execute the MOU on behalf of the City. 12. 1992 -93 replacement of curbs and sidewalks at various locations. Specifications No. PW 92 -15. Approved expenditure of $15,183.50 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds for the construction of handicapped access ramps; Accepted the work as complete for a total final contract amount of $205,825; and Authorized the City Clerk to file in the County Recorder's Office the Notice of Completion prepared by the City Engineer. 13. CALLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 14. Lining of sewer main lines at various locations. Specifications No. PW 92 -6. Estimated cost $90,000. Approved plans and specifications and authorized staff to advertise for bids. 15. Lease agreement between the City of El Segundo and Firststate Service Corporation to lease a portion of City property at 630 South Douglas Street for parking purposes. Approved the lease agreement Contract No. 2312, and authorized Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 16. Reroofing of the Police Department building and the water facility building at 400 Lomita Street. Specifications No. PW 93 -15. Rejected all bids received and directed staff to re- evaluate the scope of work to reduce costs and the feasibility of expanding the Police Facility building. 17. Request for City assistance with Candy Cane Lane (1200 block of E. Acacia Avenue). Estimated hard cost $100. Approved City assistance estimated cost at $100.00. 7 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 18. Approve the purchase of three plain sedans using Asset Forfeiture funds. Two of the vehicles will replace cars which have exceeded their life expectancy and one will supplement a new undercover program originally approved by City Council on June 1, 1993. Approved the purchase and authorized staff to accept the low bid in the amount of $51,888.34. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to enact all consent agenda items except those Item Numbers 2, 3, 5, and 13 called for discussion MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA: 2. City Council meeting minutes of November 16 and November 22, 1993. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve the November 22, 1993 minutes. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve the November 16, 1993 minutes. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4/1 AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, Councilman West and Councilman Switz. NOES: Councilman Robbins. 3. Proposal to revise class specification for position of Equipment and Facilities Supervisor. City Manager Morrison requested to withdraw the item. 5. Request for City Council consideration to adopt a resolution supporting the recommenda- tions by the South Bay Cities Association for inclusion in the Regional Comprehensive Plan, and to authorize the continued participation of the City of El Segundo in the subregional planning process. Councilman Robbins stated concern with Page PL -II -4 (Page 56 in the agenda packet) Item "D- Growth Management" where it states "planned regional housing and jobs together where ever possible ", stating he wanted to make sure the City doesn't get adversely impacted on the housing to jobs ratio since we have so much more land mass in the City allocated to business. Concerned with Number C appearing to be a statement in favor of redevelopment powers which includes the use of eminent domain for reasons other than public needs for redevelopment purposes. Mayor Jacobson stated this was covered on the resolution where it states the draft Subregional Strategy will not be used to represent the City's final official position on any subject. In response to Number "C ", he would not recommend it for this City, but this was a Regional plan not the City's. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Resolution No. 3845. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 13. Amendment to extend the expiration date of the agreement between the City of El Segundo and Caltrans for construction of the Nash /Douglas Street one -way couplet. Councilman Robbins did not participate on this item. City Manager Morrison informed Council the City Attorney approved contract amendment. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve Contract No. 2309. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 410/1 -AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Wise, Councilman West and Councilman Switz. NOES: None. NOT PARTICIPATING: Councilman Robbins. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER 1. Presentation on the development of the Mission and Values Statement, Goals and Objectives for the Police Department Police Chief Grimmond presented the Council with the Police Departments Mission and Values Statement, and their Goals and Objectives. City Council received and filed. 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993 2. "FOOD FOR FINES" - a Library program to assist needy families during the holiday season. Estimated fiscal impact <$700 >. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to approve request. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 3. Revised estimates of certain FY 1993/94 revenues and expenditures. City Attorney Dolley read Title Only: RESOLUTION NO. 3849 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFOR- NIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED FY 1993/94 OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FUNDING AND ADDITIONAL COSTS OF THE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise; SECONDED by Councilman West to authorize Finance Department to revise the FY 1993/94 estimated revenues and adopt budget Resolution No. 3849 increasing the appropriations for the specific General Fund accounts detailed. Also to include negotiations with the Unified School District School Board for a lower amount for the next three years. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 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. Requested Council concurrence to have staff investigate around to eliminate placing leaves, etc. in gutters Councilman Robbins 1. Advised staff of street lights needing bulb replacement. Councilman Switz 1. Council policy. Councilman Switz stated that a councilman should first get a majority vote of the city council before being allowed to ask a question of staff during a city council meeting, and cited as an aexample a question regarding the type of gasoline used in city vehicles. Mayor Jacobson restated existing council policy that any councilmember requesting from the dias that staff do more work on a staff report that it would require a Council consensus. Discussion followed. City Council agreed any Councilmember requesting from the dias that staff do more work on a staff report that it would require a Council consensus. Mayor Pro Tern Wise - NONE Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (City Business Only - 5 minute limit) J. Wilson felt El Segundo has enough to offer new businesses without offering any incentives. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT 7:00 p.m. on December 20, 1993. Lor Freeman, Deputy City Clerk 9 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1993