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1994 JUL 05 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL July 5, 1994 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Rabbi Leon Kahane. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Switz. PRESENTATIONS Introduction of new City employees: Sally Strohbusch, Human Resources Secretary; David Gray, Computer Systems Network Specialist. Bob Hyland, Director of Human Resources introduced Sally Strohbusch as the new Human Resources Secretary. Police Chief Grimmond introduced David Gray as the new Computer Systems Network Specialist. 2. Recognition of Elizabeth Kennedy for six years of service on the Planning Commission. Not action taken. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor ProTem Weston - Present Councilman Robbins - Present Councilman Switz - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only) (3 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) - Ten individuals addressed the City Council. Rich Reed, resident submitted copies of the December 15, 1983 edition of The Argonaut newspaper, supported City Council's action cutting large pay increases out of the budget, and urged wage decreases for some employees. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune complained about odors coming from a building in the Wetcake area since Friday afternoon stating residents have phoned in complaints, and that the odors were being filtered through the air without any other ventilation; Mayor Jacobson asked City Manager Morrison to report back to the Council with Mr. Dream Atallah's response. Gene Kanzana, 770 W. Imperial questioned when the sound insulation program would begin; Mayor Jacobson responded when the Board of Airport Commissioner agrees to not require easements the City would get the matching money from the airport. Otherwise, the City only has Federal money which is only 80% of the funds and the homeowner would have to make up the other 20 %. He recommended Mr. Kanzana contact Harvey Holden in the City Manager's Office; Councilman Switz stated he encouraged Mr. Kanzana to ask this question, and then requested action about timetable to implement sound insulation program be agendized for the July 19 meeting. Liz Gamholtz, resident complimented the City for an improved Fourth of July fireworks show, and complained about sidewalk repair workers who could not speak english and damaging residents' landscaping, and who were unable to understand residents' concerns. She requested the City look into contracts containing a clause requiring English speaking supervi- sion. Terri O'Brian, 921 Dune concurred with Dorothy Kent's comments. Ted Dickten, 648 W. Walnut said he would be attending a 40th Anniversary gathering in Jackson, Tennessee with other members of his baseball team who were the only ones who went to the finals in the 1954 World Series. Also complimented the Fourth of July fireworks. Joe Vittori, 124 W. Oak complained about a response to his 911 call regarding the dispatcher and asked the Council to review the incident on June 29, 1994 between 3:00 -4:00 p.m. and to take appropriate action; Councilman Robbins responded he understood the dispatchers have been instructed El Segundo residents and business people who dial 911 for any type of problem would have a unit dispatched to their location. City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm Herb Cally, 525 Penn complained about solicitators and asked why licenses were given out; City Attorney Dolley responded that it is a first amendment right, and the present ordinance complies with what the Supreme Court allows. Dora Polk, resident Deputy City Clerk Freeman read a synopsis of a letter received by Ms. Polk and distributed to Council on June 27, 1994. Ms. Polk asks Council to consider four items while reviewing the regulations regarding Title 22 pertaining to recycled or reclaimed water projects. The letter is on file in the Cleric's Office for public review. El Segundo Chamber of Commerce requests City Council approval to: a) display banners, b) utilize the City's banner hardware, and c) authorizes the Mayor to sign a License Agreement with Southern California Edison. Nancy Cobb addressed Council showing a sample of the twenty -five banners that are being sponsored by local businesses which would be placed on the SCE polls. Mayor Jacobson questioned whether they had secured SCE's permission to have two banners on each poll; Ms. Cobb responded that they had obtained permission and that part of the hardware from the 75th Anniversary banners were still on the polls. Mayor ProTem Weston felt it was a great idea but felt it was premature at this time because the City wants to provide the continuity or consistency in using one theme and logo on all pamphlets, locations, etc. He recommended the Council not act until after the Economic Development Director and the new Committee members are on board and could review this and try to present a universal plan. Nancy Cobb asked Council to approve the project itself which would allow them to attain the necessary permits; Councilwoman Friedkin stated she did not feel there would be a problem in agreeing with the project only. Councilman Robbins felt there was no problem in approving the license agreement with the stipulation that the City must also approve any banners prior to being hung, and concurred with Mayor ProTem Weston's comments and recommendation. He also requested feasibility of freeway signage mentioning El Segundo be investigated. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to agree with the concept of displaying banners on the Southern California Edison polls with the banner design to be brought back before the Council for approval in order to provide continuity and consistency with Business Retention and Attraction Program. Process License Agreement through the City Clerk's Office. MOTION PASSED BY UNANI- MOUS 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 Mayor ProTem Weston to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANI- MOUS VOICE VOTE 510. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. 1) To continue the public hearing on the FY 1994195 operating and the FY 1994 /99 capital improvement budgets; 2) To present all changes proposed to date to the FY 1994/95 operating budget; 3) To present the Appropriations Limit for FY 1994/95; 4) To adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the FY 1994/95 operat- ing budget; 5) To adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the Appropriations Limit for FY '1994/95; 6) To adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the FY 1994 /99 capital improvement budget. Mayor Jacobson stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing on the FY 1994/95 operating and the FY 1994 /99 capital improvement budgets; to present all changes proposed to date to the FY 1994/95 operating budget; to present the Appropriations Limit for FY 1994/95; to adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the FY 1994/95 operating budget; to adopt the Resolution approving and 2 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm adopting the Appropriations Limit for FY 1994/95; to adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the FY 1994 /99 capital improvement budget, and then asked if proper notice published and done in a timely manner and whether any written communications had been received regarding the continued public hearing; Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded public hearing was noticed by the Finance Department and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Mayor Jacobson opened public hearing for comments. City Manager Morrison stated Council received a memo in their package addressing and reviewing specific items they addressed in previous hearings. Staff was directed to look at the feasibility and impacts of freezing the business license tax indexing for an additional year, and to reduce business license tax by 10 %. This reduction in reve- nues is projected at $1,142,638. Reductions in staff amounting to $962,343 and additional reductions mentioned in the memo, would balance the budget. The Hyperion CIP budget was funded for the amount of the bills received from the City of Los Angeles, with the exception of a recent billing adjustment increase of $700,000 which had not been budgeted. This amount was based on the analysis and meetings with Los Angeles and other contract cities and was in excess of what we would have to pay, and he felt it was not necessary to put this money aside at this time. Ron Swanson, 629 California questioned if the check for the School District was sent; City Manager Morrison responded it had not because there was not an adopted budget yet. Mr. Swanson questioned why the budget showed $500,000 and not $750,000, and stated he felt the City had not shown good faith in their agreement with the district. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Councilman Robbins stated according to the recent memo from the Finance Director, the City would be providing a total of $823,000 in support to the School District including other types of support. He further stated that the City had layed off City employees and given others no raise while the School Board had given huge raises and added new management staff positions. The City Council had been fiscally responsible and the School Board must be fiscally responsible also. Mayor ProTem Weston stated before he was a member of the City Council the amount of $500,000 was recommended, and on May 10 the School Board's minutes reflect a revenue expectation of $500,000 which was the number the previous and present Council has seen from the beginning. Organizations that fail to produce expected results often cite lack of funds as an excuse. Also, the School District has added 4.6 new positions; increases in salary; full page political ads in the Herald, and if looked at carefully, the City has done everything to live up to their part of the agreement but has also gone beyond that up to $1 million dollars. This City and all of its employees have sacrificed and gone out of their way to accommodate the School District, and felt they need to recripricate some of that good faith effort. City Attorney Dolley read Title Only: RESOLUTION NO. 3878 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994195. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution 3878 approving and adopting FY 1994/95 operating budget with reductions presented by City Manager. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. City Attorney Dolley read Title Only: RESOLUTION NO 3879 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994195. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution 3879 approving and adopting the Appropriations Limit for FY 1994/95. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 3 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm City Attorney Dolley read Title Only: RESOLUTION NO. 3880 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994199. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to adopt Resolution 3880 approving and adopting the FY 1994 /99 capital improvement budget. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Staff to make changes pursuant to the City Council direction, Including adjustments recommended in City Managers memo to City Council dated July 5, 1994. Finalize budget adoption with Finance. Resolutions shall contain a copy of the July 1, 1994 memo which will be provided to the Clerk's Office by noon tomorrow. City Attorney to draft business license code ordinance to be presented at their meeting of July 19. 2. Public hearing consideration of resolution to increase Fire Department service fees. Mayor Jacobson stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on consideration of a resolution to increase Fire Department service fees, and questioned whether proper notice was published and given in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded public hearing notice was given by the City Clerk's Office, and that no written commu- nications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Mayor Jacobson open the public hearing for comments. City Manager Morrison stated the inspection fees were being adjusted by the Consum- er Price Index. Although there was a slight increase, as a recommendation and incentive to the businesses, staff was recommending a program where if an inspection done on a business this year without any violations that the City would not inspect or charge the business the following year. Councilman Switz questioned whether businesses under 15,000 square feet still would not pay for the first inspection; City Manager Morrison concurred. Mayor ProTem Weston stated concern of how many businesses in violation were due to not being educated on the requirements, and questioned how many staff anticipated would benefit from the incentive; Fire Chief Nielson responded very few the first time through, but on the first inspection businesses would be aware of what the violations were and the time frame in which to correct those violations. John Mapes, Acting Fire Marshall, stated when they inspect a business they explain what is required. Should a minor violation be found, they are informed they will return within a few days to reinspect, and if corrected there would be no charge. Councilman Switz felt if staff knew what they are looking for, it would not be unrea- sonable to write it down and give it to the businesses prior to inspection so they can attempt to comply with the requirements; Fire Chief Nielson stated they could develop a handout that describes most common violations and distribute it prior to inspections, and also advise businesses of the new program to reduce the inspection cost. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. City Attorney Dolley read by Title Only: RESOLUTION NO. 3881 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES TO RECOVER THE COSTS OF SERVICES OF IMPLEMENTING AND PROCESSING VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution No. 3881 to increase Fire Department service fees, and to develop a handout that describes most common violations and distribute prior to inspections. Also, to advise businesses of new program which will reduce inspection cost. 4 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm Councilman Robbins called for discussion stating he had concerns anytime there is an automatic indexing, or fee or tax increases where the legislative body is not required to vote on it each time, even if it is a cost of living increase. Although it is the case with the business license tax, he did not see a need to be consistent with that, and dis- agreed with making the fire inspection fees also indexed allowing them to go up automatically without Council approval each time. Therefore, he recommended they delete the automatic indexing fee increase. Discussion followed. City Attorney Dolley stated in Section 1 beginning with the second sentence it states "the fees set for in Exhibit A shall be adjusted ", and he suggested they strike that in its entirety at the end of Section 1, and a substitution motion by the Council to be made. MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution No. 3881, as modified without provision for automatic indexing, to set new Fire Department service fees. Develop handout that describes most common viola- tions and distribute prior to inspections. Advise businesses of new program to reduce inspection cost. City Attorney Dolley reread by Title Only: RESOLUTION NO. 3881 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES TO RECOVER THE COSTS OF SERVICES OF IMPLEMENTING AND PROCESSING VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS. City Attorney Dolley further stated that under Section 1 Is deleted in Its entirety and was ready for the adoption at the pleasure of the Council. Mayor Jacobson called the question: MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 510. 3. Public hearing - consideration of a resolution to establish the fee for application for a poolroom /billiard room permit. Mayor Jacobson stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on consideration of a resolution to establish the fee for application for a poolroom/billiard room permit, and questioned whether proper notice was published and given in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded public hearing notice was given by the City Managers Office, and that no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Mayor Jacobson open public hearing for comments. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Councilman Switz questioned what type of business this fee would apply to; City Manager Morrison responded poolroom/billiard room businesses only. City Attorney Dolley read by Title Only: RESOLUTION NO. 3882 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE APPLICATION FEE FOR PERMITS FOR POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD ROOMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 5.04.020 AND 5.28.010 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to adopt Resolution No. 3882 establishing the fee for application of a poolroom /billiard room permit. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN ROBBINS, AND COUNCIL- WOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: COUNCILMAN SWITZ. 4. Proposed extension of the Interim Zoning Ordinance for 6 months to January 22, 1995 to permit adequate time for review hearings and policy settlement on this issue. 5 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm City Manager Morrison informed Council he would not be participating on this item due to possible conflict of interest; Assistant City Manager Harrison took over this portion of the meeting. Mayor Jacobson stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on consideration of a proposed extension of the Interim Zoning Ordinance for six months to January 22, 1995 to permit adequate time for review, hearings and policy settlement on this issue, and questioned whether proper notice was published and done in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded public hearing notice was done by the City Managers Office, and that no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. City Attorney Dolley stated this was an extension after public hearing of an interim zoning ordinance which was adopted some thirty plus days ago, but within forty -five days a hearing needed to be held, which is this evening. It require four votes to pass this extension ordinance, and it would be extended for six months. Mayor Jacobson opened public hearing for comments. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. City Attorney Dolley read by Title Only: ORDINANCE NO. 1225 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1224 WHICH ESTABLISHES STANDARDS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 20.58 SOUND TRANSMISSION CONTROL OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to adopt Ordinance No. 1225 extending the Interim Zoning Ordinance for six months to January 22, 1995 to permit adequate time for review, hearings and policy settlement on this issue. Councilman Switz called for discussion asking if this IZO actually extends the less stringent requirements like the current Building Code; Councilman Robbins stated for the record, as he had requested last time the Council was adopting this as an urgency ordinance to avoid any gaps in time where residents may be subject to the much stricter sound zoning code. City Attorney Dolley responded that it was their advice that this would be the most efficient way for the Council to move forward with this plan. Mayor Jacobson called the question: MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Announcement of appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Council. Mayor Jacobson announced Richard Wiley of Wiley Associates had been appointed the Small Business representative on the Economic Development Advisory Council. 2. Request for City Council to extend the June 30, 1994 filing deadline for the Wall of Honor Committee applications. City Council consensus to extend filing deadline of Honor Committee applications to July 30, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. 3. Announcement that City Council meeting for July 11, 1994 to discuss Kenneth Leventhal report has been postponed to an unknown date. City Manager Morrison to make arrangements with Kenneth Leventhal and the City Council. E. CONSENT AGENDA 6 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm 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. CALLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 2. City Council meeting minutes of June 16, 20, 21 and 22, 1994. Approved minutes of June 16,20,21 and 22, 1994. 3. Acceptance of the El Segundo Golf Course construction work. Public Works Project No. PW 93-6 (final contract amount = $4,062,190). Ratified Change Order Numbers 1 through 18 for a net additional project cost of $53,790; accepted the work as complete, and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion prepared by the City Engineer with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve all consent agenda items except Number 1. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA Warrant Numbers 205565 - 205838 on Demand Register Summary Number 26 in total amount of $1,584,878.34, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $262,623.29. Councilman Robbins stated he was voting no on the warrants because of the $1,710.35 expenditure on Page 33 which he did not approve of in the past and that he cannot support that type of use of public funds, just as in the previous Council meeting when he voted against the $535.84 expenditure on Page 39 which was a similar inappropriate use of public funds. Further stating that he hoped the message would get across that this was not appropriate, especially in the current state of the economy. Councilman Switz questioned which item he was referring to on Page 33. Mayor ProTem Weston stated that although he concurred with Councilman Robbins, and that the previous Council allowed this to happen, the items had been ordered, used, and the City was obligated to pay the vendor those monies due; Councilwoman Friedkin concurred. Councilman Robbins stated that the vendors would be paid despite his no vote. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employ- ee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 6/14/94 through 6/27/941 MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN SWITZ AND COUNCIL- WOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER 1. Consideration of extending for one year the City's contract with Zakaroff Services for government buildings and street cans. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the City's Contract with Zakaroff Services for government buildings extension for one year. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE 1: ►1:4'.7 :11b4101*14KI3 III fK03040 LIESIO14 I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilwoman Friedkin Complimented the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities. 7 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm Councilman Robbins 1. City had several positive events including the grand opening of the golf course. He complimented the Fourth of July festivities stating the much improved show lasted about 30 minutes compared to a previous 8 minute show. 2. Request feasibility of additional freeway signage mentioning El Segundo be investigated. Also, some signage mentions LAX but not El Segundo, and El Segundo should be mentioned if we desires a higher profile. Councilman Switz 1. Request discussion /possible action on Patrick Kelsey letter regarding parking lot on Mariposa and Main be agendized for July 19. 2. Request discussion/possible action about timetable to implement sound insulation program be agendized for July 19, 1994. Mayor Pro Tern Weston 1. Complimented the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities. Mayor Jacobson 1. Complimented the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Three individuals addressed the City Council. J. Wilson, resident complimented the Fourth of July festivities. Joe Vittori, 124 W. Oak asked Council to consider red lining the space right before the first parking space by dentist office by the curbing adjoining the cleaning business directly across from RB Drugs; Mayor Jacobson responded that the Traffic Committee would review that. Ted Dickten, 648 W. Walnut stated on the Glenn Anderson Freeway going West towards El Segundo it also specifies El Segundo. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) ADJOURNMENT at 8:35 p.m. to July 19, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. or Freeman, Deputy City Clerk 8 City Council Meeting July 5, 1994 7:00 pm