1994 APR 05 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
April 5, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:04 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Tim Schepman, St. John's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Switz
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation proclaiming April 18 -22, 1994 MEDAL OF VALOR WEEK,
to commemorate the heroism and self - sacrifice of past and present recip-
ients of the prestigious Medal of Valor commendation.
Mayor Jacobson presented the proclamation to Police Chief Tim Grimmond, Chamber
of Commerce President Sandy Jacobs, Fire Chief David Sloan, and all the Medal of
Valor honorees.
2. Proclamation to be presented to the Chamber of Commerce proclaiming
April 28, 1994 as TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY in El
Segundo.
Councilman Robbins presented the proclamation to Nancy Cobb, incoming President
of the Chamber of Commerce.
3 Councilman Switz presented a proclamation to Debra
Brighton, in honor of National Library Week, April 17 - 23
1994.
4. Acknowledgement and thank you for donation of security lighting stan-
dards by Compstock, Crossen & Hickey for potential use at the golf
course.
City Manager Jim Morrison thanked Comstock, Crosser & Hickey for the donation of
light standards for possible use at the golf course.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson
- Present
Mayor ProTem Wise
- Present
Councilman West
- Present
Councilman Switz
- Present
Councilman Robbins
- Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only) (3 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Nine (9) individuals addressed Council
1. Bill Johnson, resident; spoke regarding a nuisance abatement problem
with a citizen' s property.
City Manager Jim Morrison stated the City is interested in meeting with the citizen to
work with her and resolve this problem.
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2. Jane Friedkin, resident; spoke regarding the ESRA candidates forum and
the audio portion that failed during her summation.
Jim Morrison stated their were technical difficultles in the process and a leader
3. Samer Saker, 951 Main Street: spoke regarding circulation of a
referendum petition on Ordinance 1215, and requested the City Attorney
to give him an opinion on how to clear his name.
City Attorney Lee Dolley stated that there is no Authority within the City to investigate,
and the information has been forwarded to the District Attorney's office, He further
stated he would be happy to supply his with the name of the District Attorney for
further information.
4. Dorothy Kent, resident; spoke regarding hyperion activities.
5. Wendy Jones, 321 E. Sycamore: requested item J -2 be brought
forward on the agenda, she also read a statement (attached).
6. Lou Giaguento: spoke regarding the nuisance property and a
contractors point of view.
7. Frank Wong, resident; offered his video of the Candidates night to
the City for use. He also stated that he had copies of both the ES
Taxpayers and the ESRA candidate nights if citizens would like to view
them. He also spoke regarding the joint use agreement.
8. Willard Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa: spoke regarding the first showing
of the ESRA Candidate Forum and the editing that inadvertently oc-
curred. He stated that there was no leader at the beginning or the end.
Jim Morrison stated what Cable had done regarding the missing volume on the
equipments.
9. Clerk Mortesen read into the record a letter from a group of concerned
citizens regarding 20.58 Sound Transmission Control. (attached)
Closed Public Communications
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. 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 this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Public hearing and a resolution of the City of El Segundo, California,
finding the City to be in conformance with the Congestion Management
Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local Implementation Report, in
accordance with California Government Code Section 65089.
Mayor Jacobson stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing
on a resolution of the City of El Segundo, California, finding the City to be in confor-
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mance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local
Implementation Report in accordance with California Government Code Section
65089. He asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner, and if
any written communication had been received regarding this matter.
Clerk Mortesen, stated that public hearing notice was done by the Public Works
Department, and no written communications had been received.
Bellur Devarij, City Engineer gave a brief staff report.
The Public Hearing was opened
No individuals addressed Council
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to close the
Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3859
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIND
THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 3859, adopting the CMP Local Implementation Report, in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65089. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
2. Further discussion of the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program; its
impact on the community, and the potential for modifying /eliminating
Section 20.58 of the City's Zoning Code.
City Manager Jim Morrison not participating on this item.
Mayor ProTem Wise stated he felt this item was no intended for residents to incur
increased expense.
Councilman West stated it seems to be causing a dilemma and agrees with deferring
this or adjusting the Ordinance.
Councilman Switz stated that in their haste to enact the building code there was not
sufficient consideration to those who do not want the money or do not mind the noise.
That portion of the code needs amended.
Councilman Robbins disagrees with the zoning code and has concerns with the
property owners problems and concerns with the negotiations with the airport.
Mayor Jacobson stated this is a key point in the negotiations with the airport and
receiving funds.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman Switz to direct staff to
redraft the section of the code so relief can be made for existing R -1 property owners
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on the sound insulation program, for residents who do not wish to participate, and to
adjust these terms so they are not mandated.
Councilman Robbins stated a better understanding of the impact on the negotiations
with the airport need to be investigated.
Mayor Jacobson called the question:
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM
WISE, COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: COUNCILMAN
ROBBINS, ABSTAINING: MAYOR JACOBSON
Jeannie Yagley, 829 Maryland: questioned how the aviation easement relates to the
sound proofing.,
Mayor Jacobson stated it was part of a trade off so all new building will conform and
the airport will not have to provide insulation or money for so many.
Ted Dickten, 648 W. Walnut: stated that the sound would be reduced if the airplanes
stayed in the flight path,.
Wendy Jones, asked for clarification on the vote.
Mayor ProTem Wise stated staff is directed to bring back to Council several alterna-
tives to amending the Code.
Councilman Robbins stated he was uncomfortable having to vote between two very
bad issues.
City Attorney Lee Dolley stated that this code will remain in effect and before a
change can be made it must go to the Planning Commission.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. An ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, adding Chapter 3.06
entitled Business Attraction Program and amending Section 5.08.020
establishing business license tax credits for the Business Retention
Program to the El Segundo Municipal Code. Fiscal impact: See staff
report.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO 1220
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADD-
ING CHAPTER 3.06 ENTITLED BUSINESS ATTRACTION PROGRAM
AND AMENDING SECTION 5.08.020 ESTABLISHING BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX CREDITS FOR THE BUSINESS RETENTION PRO-
GRAM TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to adopt Ordi-
nance No. 1220, adding Chapter 3.06 entitled Business Attraction Program and
amending Section 5.08.020 establishing business license tax credits for the Business
Retention Program to the El Segundo Municipal Code. Fiscal impact: MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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1. Request for City Council to schedule interviews of five applicants to the
El Segundo Existing Business Committee.
Council consensus to schedule interviews of five applicants to the El Segundo Existing
Business Committee for April 25, 1994 at 7:00 P.M.
2. Request City Council to initiate the recruitment process for vacancies on
the Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, the Senior
Housing Board, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Wall of Honor
Committee.
Council approved of initiating the recruitment process for vacancies on the Planning
Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, the Senior Housing Board, the
Library Board of Trustees, and the Wall of Honor Committee.
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 210620 - 210923 on Demand Register Summary Num-
ber 19 in total amount of $1,008,936.33.
2. Warrant Numbers 210924 - 211184 on Demand Register Summary Num-
ber 20 in total amount of $1,189,097.02, and Wire Transfers in the
amount of $941,624.81.
3. City Council meeting minutes of March 15, 1994.
4. Acceptance of a $1,000 donation to the El Segundo Fire Department for
Urban Search and Rescue equipment.
5. Award highest bid of $200,130 on lease of FY 1994/95 groundwater
pumping rights in West Coast Basin to Texaco Refining and Marketing,
Inc.
6. Request replacement of police undercover sedan #R4389 as provided for
in the Equipment Replacement account.
7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
8. Award multi- function play structure for Hilltop Park to the lowest bidder,
Keith Vint & Associates, in the amount of $26,643.90.
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to approve
consent items numbers 1, 2, 3, 4,5A and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. City annual residential Spring Clean -up Week May 2 -6, 1994 and Los
Angeles County Sanitation Program for Drop -off of Household Hazardous
Waste Materials on May 7, 1994 at Hughes Aircraft property.
Councilman Robbins stated he would like a message added to the notice " so not
dump hazardous materials into storm drains, they drain to the ocean ".
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise to approve
the program with the addition to the flyer "do not dump hazardous materials in storm
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drains, they drain directly to the ocean ". MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
9. Request for a two -year extension of the contract with the CPA firm of
Lance, Soll and Lunghard for performance of the annual audit of the
City's financial records. Cost of the first additional year is $23,600.
Councilman Robbins requested copies of the audit for the Council. It was decided that
copies would be available if Council wish to review them.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wise SECONDED by Councilman West to approve the
request for a two -year extension of the contract with the CPA firm of Lance, Soll and
Lunghard for performance of the annual audit of the City's financial records. Cost of
the first additional year is $23,600. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 510
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
1. Report on the possibility of designating the Plunge, located at 219 W.
Mariposa Avenue, as a cultural resource.
Hyrum Fedge, Director of Planning and Building Safety gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve
beginning the process for designating the Plunge as a historical site. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510
2. Proposed Mid- Management/Confidential Executive Management Benefit
Adjustments. There are no direct costs associated with these adjust-
ments.
Bob Hyland Sr. Human Resources
Analyst, gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wise
to approve the Mid- Management/Confidential Executive Management Benefit
Adjustments, and adopt Resolution No. 3860. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOL-
LOWING VOICE VOTE 510 AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WISE,
COUNCILMAN WEST, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: NONE. ABSTAINING:
COUNILMAN ROBBINS 4/0/1
Council requested definitions be transmitted to them when they are finalized
City Manager Jim Morrison stated that normally this agreement applies to all Depart-
ment Heads and the City Manager, and he wanted Council to be informed of this.
Council concurred.
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 - NONE
Councilman Robbins -
Complimented staff on the excellent work done on the Washington Street storm drain.
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Councilman Switz -
Requested to agendise a discussion of current regulations on El Segundo's Cable
channel.
Mayor ProTem Wise
1. Discussion and possible action related to the potential for development of
a skateboard, roller blade hockey and skating area for El Segundo youth.
Mayor ProTem Wise stated that from the number of youths and adults involved in this
recreation the City need to investigate the possibilities.
Jeanne Yagley stated the CIP committee has done preliminary work regarding this at
the Hilltop site, old water property. She stated the costs and handicap accessibility
may prohibit the project, but agrees with the need for an area to be developed.
Karen Beaudreu stated that a petition is being circulated to request the City to develop
an area.
City Attorney Lee Dolley stated he will address the Liability issue.
Requested staff to discuss with parents and investigate possible sites where an area
of this sort could be developed. Also to check into all the liability issues and future
costs involved.
2. Further discussion of the City's Residential Sound Insulation Program; its
impact on the community, and the potential for modifying /eliminating
Section 20.58 of the City's Zoning Code.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
Mayor Jacobson - NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
Two (2) individuals addressed Council
1. Bill Johnston, spoke again regarding the nuisance property.
2. Nicky Wislocky, resident; spoke regarding the nuisance property.
Mayor ProTem Wise stated this house is uninhabitable and there are no sanitary
facilities, no roof, and has a rodent problem, the City had been working with the owner
for several years.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
AD JOU NMENT at 9:20 P.M. to April 19, 1994 at 5:00 P.M.
ndy Morl:96ed, City lerk
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