1994 AUG 02 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
August 2, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:09 P.M.
INVOCATION - Chaplain Major Michael F. O'Neill, USAF
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Friedkin
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of new City employees: Melissa Carter, Senior Human
Resources Analyst, and Eric Dahlgren, Custodian
Bob Hyland Director of Human Resources introduce the new Senior Human
Resources Analyst Melissa Carter. Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works,
introduce the new Custodian, Eric Dahlgren.
2. Introduction of promoted City employee Judy Andoe, Recreation
Superintendent.
Jim Fauk, Director of Recreation and Parks, introduced the newly promoted
Recreation Superintendent, Judy Andoe.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson -
Present
Mayor ProTem Weston -
Present
Councilman Switz -
Present
Councilman Robbins -
Present
Councilwoman Friedkin -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to CRY Business On (3 minute ItmR per
person, 30 minute amif total)
Three (3) individuals addressed Council
1. Pat Hussian, Lomita Street; spoke regarding Business Attrac-
tion and Retention with regards to the Business License Tax, the
School Board Joint Use Agreement, and the reduction in staff and
services.
2. Willard Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa; asked if there are going to
continue to be quarterly updates regarding the General Plan and
the Zoning Code. He also spoke regarding the Department of
Airports non - action on the Sound Installation program.
Mayor Jacobson stated that within the next couple of meetings a quarterly
update is expected.
3. Jim McGoldrick, 412 Oregon Street: made a presentation and re-
quested Council to rescind the hiring of a Director of Economic
Development
Mayor ProTem Weston stated that the El Segundo School District has violated
the restated Joint Use Agreement in spirit and letter. He further stated that
there are many facts regarding this matter that should be re- evaluated before
the public speaks out on the issue. He further requested the agendise for the
next meeting Defending the City against a potential law suit initiated by the
School District.
Councilman Robbins stated that while the City has laid off employees two
years in a row, the School Board has been giving raises and creating new
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administrative positions. A School Board member had promised that the School
Board would work with the City on the Joint Use Agreement.
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 Councilwoman Friedkin
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 - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo Califor-
nia, amending Section 3.24.040 of Title 3 of the El Segundo Munici-
pal Code regarding application of Gas Users Tax.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1226
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 3.24.040 OF TITLE 3 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MU-
NICIPAL CODE REGARDING APPLICATION OF GAS USERS TAX
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt
Ordinance 1226, amending Section 3.24.040 of Title 3 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code regarding application of Gas Users Tax. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
2. An ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, extending the
suspension of the annual automatic consumer price index required
by Section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08, Title 5 of the El Segundo Munici-
pal Code for the period beginning January 1, 1995 to and includ-
ing June 30, 1995, and adding Section 5.08.019 to Chapter 5.08 of
Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code which provides a 10%
reduction of business license taxes from the effective date of this
ordinance to and including June 30, 1995.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1227
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EX-
TENDING THE SUSPENSION OF THE ANNUAL AUTOMATIC CONSUMER
PRICE INDEX REQUIRED BY SECTION 5.08.018, CHAPTER 5.08, TITLE 5
OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1995 TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 1995, AND ADDING
SECTION 5.08.019 TO CHAPTER 5.08 OF TITLE 5 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH PROVIDES A 1076 REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
LICENSE TAXES FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE TO
AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 1995
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
adopt Ordinance No. 1227, extending the suspension of the annual auto-
matic consumer price index required by Section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08, Title 5
of the El Segundo Municipal Code for the period beginning January 1, 1995 to
and including June 30, 1995, and adding Section 5.08.019 to Chapter 5.08 of
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Title 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code which provides a 10% reduction of
business license taxes from the effective date of this ordinance to and includ-
ing June 30, 1995. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
3. Residential Sound Insulation program (RSI).
City Manager Jim Morrison not participating on this issue due to a possible
conflict of interest.
Councilman Switz quoted from a letter from Mr. Stein, President of the Board
of Airport Commissioners, to Ms. Galanter, Councilperson representing the
Westchester area, citing the fact that it appears the Department of Airports
wishes to prolong the Sound Installation program so it may discourage many
participants. He further stated it is time to take stronger action.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to request
the Mayor to send a letter to Mayor Rierdon using strong words and urgency
regarding the current problems with the Department of Airports current position
on easements.MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
Councilman Switz stated he would like to include early turns and ground run -
ups in a possible phase 2 of this aggressive action.
Liz Garnholtz, resident spoke regarding the old sign, a new sign, contacting
Governor Wilson, and Assemblywoman Bowen's office regarding the current
problems with the Department of Airports.
Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune; suggested the City stop being "Mr. Nice Guy" and get
aggressive. She also stated she felt the sign should be uncovered and an
attempt made to publicize our problems.
Harvey Holden, Airport Projects Administrator. Thanked the Noise Abatement
Committee for their efforts. He also stated their is a need to consolidate our
efforts with all the surrounding areas that are effected by the Airport.
Pat Hussian, Resident: suggested having all El Segundo resident participate in
the airport issues by calling and writing letters.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Request City Council to initiate the recruitment process for one
vacancy on the Senior Housing Board.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
offer the appointment to the number two candidate interviewed during the
last recruitment process to the unexpired term, expiring June 30, 1997. if
rejected to initiate the recruitment process for the vacancy. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
2. Request City Council to schedule interview(s) for Wall of Honor
Committee concurrent with next interview process.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
reappoint Jane Conley, the incumbent and only applicant to a new term
expiring on June 30, 1998. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510
3. Oral report by Senior Housing Board on survey of Park Vista resi-
dents.
Darold Verch, President of the Senior Housing Board, presented an oral report
regarding the survey of Park Vista residents. He also presented Council with
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written material and the results of the survey requested by Council . He also
commented on the new improvements that HMA has accomplished. Mr. Verch
also mentioned the 7th Anniversary celebration taking place at Park Vista on
Saturday, August 6, 1994 at 5:00 P.M.
RECESS 8:32 P.M.
RECONVENE 8:48 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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 212937 - 213043 on Demand Register Summary
Number 02 in total amount of $630,778.52, and Wire Transfers in the
amount of $995,911.28.
2. Warrant Numbers 213044 - 213191 on Demand Register Summary
Number 03 in total amount of $1,023,302.19.
3. City Council meeting minutes of June 28, July 19 and 21, 1994.
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBSON
5. Request for the City Council to approve Contract No. 2353, the
lowest responsible bid submitted by Angelica Corporation for
fieldworkers' uniform rental for a 30 month period beginning Sep-
tember 2, 1994 for the annual amount not to exceed $9,000.
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
7. Change Order No. 1 for the City Hall Heating, Ventilating and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) Project No. PW 93 -14 in the amount of
$29,174.75.
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
9. Water sealing of the Police and Maintenance Facilities, Specifica-
tions No. PW 94 -8 (contract amount $35,984). Award contract No.
2357 to Steel Grip Installations, Inc. for the Police Facility, and
Contract No. 2356 to Merzi Coatings, for the Maintenance Facility.
10. Proposed revisions to the Battalion Chief Class Specification.
11. Request City Council approval of out -of -state travel for Director of
Planning and Building Safety to attend the International Confer-
ence of Building Officials (ICBO) 72nd Annual Conference in
Indianapolis, Indiana, at a cost of approximately $1,350 from
September 10 -15, 1994.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
approve Consent Agenda items numbers, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 ,9, 10, and 11.MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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4. Support of proposed change to Section 91.119 of Part 91 of 14 CFR,
restricting non - emergency service helicopter operations to altitudes
above 1,000 feet over populated areas.
Mayor Jacobson stated the letter was revised to read 2,000 feet.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to
approve the support of proposed change to Section 91.119 of Part 91 of 14
CFR, restricting non - emergency service helicopter operations to altitudes
above 2,000 feet over populated areas. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 5/0
6. Sports lighting improvements at the Richmond Street Middle School field
and Recreation Park, Specifications No. PW 94 -7 (contract amount -
$129,980). Contract No. 2354 awarded to AAA Electrical Services.
Councilman Switz requested how much of the amount is being funded by the
General Fund.
'- sx P_W,9$6k1� oa8cP !arid $a:O' s +a+ed 1-ha-1 becau -se of *he 'ow Ud,
only a small portion of the amount for the project is being funded by the
General fund, the majority is to come from a Grant.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve
the Sports lighting improvements at the Richmond Street Middle School field
and Recreation Park, Specifications No. PW 94 -7 (contract amount - $129,980).
Contract No. 2354 awarded to AAA Electrical Services. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Repair of sewer lines, 1993 -1994, Specifications No. PW 93 -20 (contract
amount - $137,400). Award Contract No. 2355 to Mike Prlich & Sons.
Councilman Robbins not - participating on this item due to a possible conflict of
interest.
MOVED by Councilman Swtiz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to
approve the repair of sewer lines, 1993 -1994, Specifications No. PW 93 -20
(contract amount - $137,400). Award Contract No. 2355 to Mike Prlich &
Sons. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOB -
SON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN SWIiZ, AND COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDIGN. NOES; NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING; COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 41011
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
1. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Cali-
fornia, amending section 2.28.025 and 2.28.040, Title 2, of the El
Segundo Municipal Code to reflect the establishment of the
Economic Development Department and establishing the position
of Director of Economic Development.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO., 1228
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.28.025 AND
2.28.040, TITLE 2, OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPART-
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MENT AND ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF ECONOM-
IC DEVELOPMENT
Mayor ProTem Weston INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1228
2. Proposed Class Specification and resolution establishing monthly
salary range for the revised job classification of General Services
Manager.
3. Proposed Class Specification and Resolution establishing monthly
salary range for the revised job classification of Equipment Mainte-
nance Supervisor.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3886
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR THE JOB CLASSI-
FICATION OF GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. 3887
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE FOR THE JOB
CLASSIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
approve the proposed Class Specification and adopt Resolution No. 3886,
establishing monthly salary range for the revised job classification of General
Services Manager. and to approve the proposed Class Specification and
adopt Resolution No. 3887 establishing monthly salary range for the revised job
classification of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
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
Councilwoman Friedidn - NONE
Councilman Robbins - NONE
Councilman Swiiz -
Requested to agendise for the next meeting a discussion on the Recreation
and Parks policy on when the lighting is to be turned on.
Mayor ProTem Weston - NONE
Mayor Jacobson -
Mayor Jacobson clarified a statement from an earlier meeting, that Council
did have a subcommittee that was appointed the discuss with businesses
existing business license taxes and the raising of same.
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Councilman Robbins asked if this was the same issue raised from the podium or
dias at the April 21, 1992 Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to CRY Business Only - 5 minute limit)
One (1) Individual addressed Council
1. Liz Garnholts, resident; requested clarification on the action
taken by Council regarding the Airport issue.
1) A letter to be sent to Mayor Riordan
2) Contact to be made with Governor Wilson
3) The Sign to be discussed at the next Council Meeting.
4) Assemblywoman Bowen's office to be contacted.
Mayor Jacobson stated that these are the actions.
MEMORIALS - NONE
MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:00 P.M.
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law,
including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et M.) for the
purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or confer-
ring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or
discussing matters covered under Government Code section 54957 (Personnel);
and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows:
Continuation of matters listed on the City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., August
2, 1994 under "Closed Session" (if needed).
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 11:15 P.M. to August 3, 1994 at 7:00 P.M.
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