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1994 DEC 06 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL December 6, 1994 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Fastor Dennis Estill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. led by Councilman Switz. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor ProTem Weston - Present Councilman Switz - Present Councilman Robbins - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to CRY Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Four (4) individuals addressed Council 1. Request by El Segundo Little League to hold parade on El Segundo streets on Saturday, February 25, 1995 in celebration of Little League Opening Day. Estimated Cost: $479.60, (Gene Engle, Board member of El Segundo Little League). MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve the El Segundo Little League parade on El Segundo Streets Saturday, February 25, 1995. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 5/0 2. George Wiley, (former) resident stated that this is a worthy cause and many children benefit, he will donate the $479.00 to support the Little League Parade. 3. Request from Center Street School PTA, and School Site Council to hold Center Street School "1995) CENTER STREET COUGAR 5K RUN" on March 4, 1995. Estimated Cost: $1,394.29. Councilman Robbins stated that although this is a good event for a worthy cause, he does not agree with spending tax payer monies for this item, which is a relatively new fundraiser event, and because the city has layed off City employees for the last two years due to budget reasons, and the city is already providing the school district with 3.75 million dollars under the joint -use agreement and another $300,000 to $350,000 each year in goods and services. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve the 1995 Center Street Cougar 5K Run on March 4, 1995. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE - AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, KWOR PR07EM WEMK COUNCLMAN SW[Z, AND COUNCILWOMAN R?EDIK NOES: COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 4/1 4. Peggy Tyrell, resident: asked if anything had been done on a possible audit of the Attorney fees. Mayor Jacobson stated that this item should appear on the next agenda. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilwomcn Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to read all ordinances and resolution on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 5/0 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. An ordinance of the City of El Segundo establishing storm water and urban runoff prevE�ntion controls. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1235 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to adopt Ordinance 1235 establishing storm water and urban runoff prevention controls. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 5/0 Councilman Robbins stated this ordinance represents a Federal Mandate 2. A resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo establishing fees for implementation of the Storm Waterand Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention and Control Program. Fiscal Impact Zero ($0), Revenue offset by Cost. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3899 A RESOLUTION OFTHE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING FEES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution No. 3899 establishing fees for implementation of the Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention and Control Program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Appointments to the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee and Planning Commission. Mayor Jacobson announced appointments to the Communly Cable Advisory Commitee; Jennifer Lefere Term to expire October 31, 1995 Patricia Hart Term to expire October 31, 1996 Jeanne Yeagley Term to expire October 31, 1997 Marc Renner Term to expire October 31, 1997 David Reeves Term to expire October 31, 1998 and to the vacant unexpired term on the Planning Commission: Stacy Palmer terra to expire June 30, 1995. 2. Request City Council to initiate the recruitment process for vacancies on the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee. Staff directed to initiate recruitment process to fill vacancies pursuant to established procedures for Commissions /Committees /Boards 3. Request City Council to initiate the recruitment process for vacancies on the Wall of Honor Committee. Staff directed to initiate recruitment process to fill vacancies pursuant to established procedures for Commissions /Committees /Boards Mayor Jacobson also stated that advertizing for the Senior Housing Board would be necessary. 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:215316 - 215510 on Demand RegisterSummary Number 19 in total amount of $828,570.20. 2. Warrant Numbers :21551 1- 215624 on Demand RegisterSummary Number20 in total amount of $160,956.17. 3. Warrant Numbers:215628- 215808 on Demand RegisterSummary Number2l in total amount of $870,630.62, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $876,554.21. 4. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. VA 5. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. 6. To reappropriate funds for capital improvements, special projects, and purchase orders approved in FY 1993/94 that were still open or in- progress at June 30, 1994. Fiscal Impact - Previous budgeted expenditures. 7. Memorandum of Understanding No 2377, (MOU) between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the City of El Segundo for traffic improvements through the coordination of traffic signal systems along four (4) major arterials and supporting routes in the San Diego Freeway (Route 405) corridor. Fiscal Impact - MTA grant funds. 8. Lease agreement No 2378 between the City of El Segundo and Eaton Corporation to lease a portion of City property at 630 South Douglas Street for parking purposes. Annual revenue of $14,428.00. 9. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 10. 1993 -1994 Replacement of sidewalks at various locations. Project No. PW 94 -2 (Final contract amount $177,601.66). 11. Purchase ten (10) Motorola GP300 portable radios and two (2) six -bank chargers to supplement equipment for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program utilizing previously allocated asset forfeiture funds in the amount of $6,794.31. 12. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 13. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ 14. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ. 15. Request by West Basin Municipal Water District for the City of El Segundo and City Council to co -host an open house at the West Basin Water Recycling Plant on Saturday, December 10, 1994, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at no cost to the City. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve consent agenda items numbers 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10. 11, and 15. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. City Council meeting minutes of October 27, November 1, 2, 14 and 15, 1994. Councilman Robbins requested this item to be held over again. 5. Request from the Los Angeles Raiders fora one -year extension of Permit #785 -93 to maintain a temporary trailer on their site at 332 Center Street. Councilwoman Friedkin stated the condition of approval is that the applicant will maintain better yard maintenance around the facility. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve the request from the Los Angeles Raiders for a one -year extension of Permit #785 -93 to maintain a temporary trailer on their site at 332 CenterStreet. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 9. Letter of Intent to participate as a co- permittee in new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Permit. Councilman Robbins stated this is also Federally Mandated. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the letter of Intent to participate as a co- permittee in new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Permit. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 12. "Food For Fines" - A Library Program to assist needy families during the Holiday Season. Fiscal Impact - Potential lost revenue of $700. Councilman Robbins stated that although this is a worthy cause, he is opposed to giving away tax payers money. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor Jacobson to approve the "Food For Fines" pro ram at the Library. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, AND COUNCLMAN SMM NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WEWK COUNCILWOMAN FRIED1W AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 2/3 13. Resolution No 3901 of the City of El Segundo in support of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan; Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for the Bay. Councilman Switz stated he felt this item was not supportable, and he saw no visible improvements. Councilman Robbins stated,that if the City Council approves the resolution, the City will be accepting and supporting the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan document, which calls for new government policies and spending if millions of tax dollars. He further stated that this document appears to have 250 pages or more, and has been available for review for only one days and therefore he could not vote for it tonight. MOVED by Councilman Swtiz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to adopt Resolution No 3901 of the City of El Segundo in support of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan; Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for the Bay. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, AND COUNCIMAN SWIZZ NOES: COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 3/2 14. Request for Proposals for professional engineering services to conduct traffic impact analysis and to develop a traffic impact mitigation fee program (estimated cost $30,000.00). Councilman Robbins stated he felt the City needed a Traffic model and requested the RFP be changed to reflect an RFP for a Traffic model also. He further stated that the General Plan calls for a Traffic model. Hyrum Fedje, Director of Planning & Building Safety stated that there was a statement in the General Plan that a traffic model would be developed in the future, but no date had been specified. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the request for Proposals for professional engineering services to conduct traffic impact analysis and to develop a traffic impact mitigation fee program (estimated cost $30,000.00). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER 1. Discussion regarding providing Lunch Time Shuttle from Los Angeles International Airport to El Segundo. Fiscal Impact - $140,000; appropriation from Prop C Fund, balance $350,000. City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report. Councilman Switz requested that the City make a study to identify the projects that are applicable and prioritized these items to expend the Prop. C funds. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of the Lunch Time Shuttle using Prop C Funds, and that the City send notices to business in town informing them of the program and that a survey will be sent out to them after a six (6) month period. Also that a passenger count be maintained. Councilwoman Friedkin withdrew her second. City Manager Jim Morrison stated that advertizing and passenger count are to be accounted for, and the airport has agreed to notify their employees of the Shuttle. The Chamber of Commerce and DESI will actively advertise this project and notify all merchants. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Nedkin to approved expansion of MAX (Municipal Area Express) to operate El Segundo Lunch Time Shuttle, and to review shuttle service after six months of operation. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 5/0 2. Report on City of El Segundo Wastewater Revenue Program. 4 ITEM HELD BY THE REQUEST OF THE CITY MANAGER 3. Purchase of land by City from West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) of Golf Course parcel and granting of easements to MBMWD by City of easements for construction purposes. City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approved purchase of 1.21 acres of land from W BMW D by City for $1,261,176, and grant easements from City to WBMWD for $989,897. Difference in favor of WBMWD, $271,279. 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 Friedldn - 1. Discussion and possible action on Federal Implementation Plan and adoption of proposed resolution. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3900 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN OPPOSITION TO THE 1,700 PAGE FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (FIP), WHICH PROPOSES DRASTIC AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS ON THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) WHICH RETAINS LOCAL AIR QUALITY CONTROL MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to adopted Resolution Number 3900 in opposition of the Federal Implementation Plan and adoption. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Councilman Robbins Complimented Staff on the excellent road work taking place in the City, stating that the road patches done by the City staff were very smooth. Councilman Switz Requested to agendize for the December 20, 1994 meeting, mobil signs relating to parked autos parked in public areas. Mayor ProTem Weston Requested the City communicate with the City of Los Angeles that the trash on Imperial has not been sufficiently handled. Mayor Jacobson stated that a letter be directed to Mayor Riordon. Mayor Jacobson Reminded everyone of the Tree lighting ceremony Friday December 9, 1994 and the Christmas Parade on Sunday December 11, 1994. Also announce the West Basin Municipal Water District open house at the West Basin Water Recycling Plant on Saturday, December 10, 1994 between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to CRY Business Only - 5 minute limit) One (1) individuals addressed Council 1. Nancy Cobb, President of the Chamber of Commerce; thanked the Council for their support of the Lunch Time Shuttle. MEMORIALSNONE CLOSED SESSION NONE ADJOURNMENT at 8:30 P.M. to December 20, 1994 at 5:00 P.M. 5 C' dy Moo gen,'City Clerk