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1994 JUN 07 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL June 7, 1994 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:05 P.M. INVOCATION - Rev. Dr. David Tinoco PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Boy Scout Troop 773 presented the colors and led the Flag Salute PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation proclaiming June 14, 1994 as National Flag Day in El Segundo. Councilman Robbins presented a proclamation proclaiming June 14, 1994 as National Flag Day in El Segundo to Boy Scout Troop 773 Leader, Lacy Cook and representatives of the Troop 2. Proclamation to commemorate the many contributions made to our community by the Rev. Dr. David Tinoco, and proclaiming June 7, 1994 as Dr. David Tinoco Day in El Segundo. Mayor Jacobson presented a proclamation to commemorate the many contributions made to our community to the Rev. Dr. David Tinoco, proclaim- ing June 7, 1994 Dr. David Tinoco Day in El Segundo. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson Present Mayor ProTem Weston Present Councilman Switz Absent Councilman Robbins Present Councilwomen Friedkin Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business On (3 minute limit per person, 30 minute limy? total Three (3) individuals addressed Council 1. Rich Reed, Resident; spoke regarding music and language reform he presented to the South African Consultant. 2. Ken Schofield, announced a reception to be held Sunday June 26, 1994 at 2:00 P.M. in Johnson Hall for Rev., Tinoco. 4. Dora Polk; resident; a letter stating her concerns regarding the use of reclaimed water. 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 Mayor ProTem Weston to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Public hearing on new Interim Zoning Ordinance on Chapter 20.58 Sound Transmission Control supersedency. Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on a new Interim Zoning Ordinance on Chapter 20.58 Sound Transmis- sion Control supersedency. He asked if proper notice of the public hearing was done, and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that the hearing notice was done by the City Manager's office and no written communications had been received regarding this matter. (Don Harrison proceeding for City Manager Jim Morrison who has a possible conflict of interest) Harvey Holden, Airport Projects Administrator, gave a brief staff report. Open Public Hearing: MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to close the Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWIfIZ ABSENT City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE NO 1224 AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 20.58, SOUND TRANS- MISSION CONTROL OF THE EL SEGUNDO ZONING CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Ordinance No. 1224, a new Interim Zoning Ordinance on Chapter 20.58 Sound Transmission Control. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWIZZ ABSENT 2. Public hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -341, and consider- ation of adoption of a resolution approving EA -341, to change the name of Bungalow "Street" (600 through 800 block) to Bungalow "Drive ". Mayor Jacobson not participating on this item. Mayor ProTem Weston stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on Environmental Assessment 341, and consideration of adop- tion of a resolution approving EA -341 to change the name of Bungalow "Street" (600 through 800 block) to Bungalow "Drive ". He asked if proper notice of the Hearing was done, and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that hearing notice was done by the Planning & Building Safety Department, and one written communication had been received which Council had before them. Hyrum Fedje, Director of Planning & Building Safety gave a brief staff report. Open Public Hearing 6 I . Tom Curtis 408 Bungalow Dr.; stated that he and the people he had talked to were in favor in changing the name to Bungalow Drive. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to close the Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED BY FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS, NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBSON 3/0/1/1 City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3867 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA- 341 CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT CERTAIN PUBLIC ROAD WAY WITHIN SAID CITY, NAMED AND KNOWN AND COMMONLY DESIG- NATED AS BUNGALOW STREET (600 THROUGH 800 BLOCK), TO BUNGALOW DRIVE, MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution No 3867, approving EA -341, to change the name of Bunga- low "Street" (600 through 800 block) to Bungalow "Drive ". MOTION PASSED BY FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS, NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBSON 3/0/1/1 3. Public hearing on a reclaimed and potable Water Rate Study regarding the establishment of rates and charges for City water services. Mayor Jacobson stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on a reclaimed and potable Water Rate Study regarding this establish- ment of rates and charges for City water services. He asked if proper notice of the hearing was done and if any written communications had been received . Clerk Mortesen stated that notice was done by the Public Works Department and no written communications had been received regarding this matter. Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works gave a brief staff report. Open Public Hearing: MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to close the Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT Council directed staff to form 4 blocks consisting of 0 -20, 21 -50, 51 -100, over 100, the pricing issues will remain at a 20% spread. Staff is to incorporate these figures into the budget and return with a Resolution at the June 21, 1994 meeting. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER FROM CITY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS 4. Request by Recreation and Parks Commission for a $10,000 Capital Equipment appropriation for purchase of portable roller hockey rink. Recreation and Parks Commission Chairman, Dick Croxell gave a brief staff report regarding the roller hockey rink. 3 Council directed Staff to incorporate this item into the 94/95 FY Budget. 4. To present changes to the FY 1994/95 operating budget as direct- ed by Council at the May 16th budget workshop; respond to ques- tions /concerns raised by the Council at the May 16th budget workshop; present net salary savings to the operating budget resulting from the actual FY 1994/95 PERS contributions rates just re- ceived, which for safety personnel are substantially lower than budgeted; discuss changes to the Water Enterprise Fund budget based on Council decisions made earlier this evening with regards to the water rate study; convene a public hearing to receive public input on the FY 1994/95 operating and FY 1994/99 capital improvement budgets. Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the FY 1994/95 Budget. He asked if proper notice had been done, and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done by the Finance Depart- ment, and no written communications had been received regarding this matter. Open Public Hearing: Walter Hawk, 215 W. Palm: owner of property located at the corner of Franklin and Arena spoke regarding the flooding in this area. City Manager Jim Morrison stated the pump for that area is in the budget and should be functional not this season, but next season for sure. Jerry Saunders, CDC: spoke regarding developer fees and the Capitol Budget, and how developer fees are accounted for and spent. City Manager Jim Morrison stated developer fees are maintained in a trust ac- count. The disbursement of them will be sent to him by memo. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to continue the Public Hearing to June 21, 1994 . MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 410 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT Council consensus for disbursements of City funds to community organization, is Alternative two (2) with slight modifications to item three (3). Fire Department Capital Equipment expense for the Newton Message Pad System, Fire Depart- ment to proceed with a trial on two units. Staff directed to present the final FY 94 -95 Budget for approval at the June 21, 1994 meeting. Council directed staff to contact State officials and the LoCC to express support reform on Prop 172. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rescind and adopt a modification to the Concession Agreement to facilitate the on -site sale of beer and wine at the El Segundo Golf Course. Jim Faulk, Director of Recreation and Parks Department gave a brief staff report. 4 MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to rescind and adopt a modification to the Concession Agreement to facili- tate the on -site sale of beer and wine at the El Segundo Golf Course. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT 2. Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chap- ter 5.28 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regulating poolrooms and billiard rooms. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE 1223 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.28 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED POOL ROOMS AND BILLIARD ROOMS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5.28.020 AND 528.080, DELETING SECTION 5.28.060 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.28.015 MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Ordinance No. 1223, amending Chapter 5.28 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regulating poolrooms and billiard rooms. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT Council consensus to schedule a Public Hearing for adoption of a Resolution on the Fees for July 5, 1994. 3. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, Califor- nia, amending Chapter 10.52 (Special Speed Zones) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the El Segundo Municipal Code. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE 1222 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.52 (SPECIAL SPEED ZONES) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Ordinance No. 1222, amending Chapter 10.52 (Special Speed Zones) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the El Segundo Municipal Code. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Appointments to the Library Board of Trustees and Recreation & Parks Commission. Mayor Jacobson announced the appointment of Ray Miller to the Library Board of Trustees, term to expire July 1, 1997. and Terry Cerrito to the Recre- ation and Parks Commission, term to commence after the completion of the Golf Course., 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. E 1. Warrant Numbers 211965-212199 on Demand Register Summary Number 24 in total amount of $904,367.36, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $748,345.07. 2. City Council meeting minutes of May 16, 17, and 23, 1994 3 ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 4. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 5. Adopt plans and specifications No. PW 94 -8 for water sealing of the Police and Maintenance Facilities (estimated cost - $45,000). Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 6. Adopt plans and specifications No. PW 94 -7 for sports lighting im- provements at the Richmond Street Middle School field and Recre- ation Park (estimated cost - $200,000). Authorize staff to advertise for bids. 7. Resolution No. 3875 of the City of El Segundo, California, approving and authorizing the execution of Program Supplement No. 005 to the Local Agency -State Master Agreement No. 07 -5235 for Federal -Aid projects. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve Consent Agenda items numbers 1, 2, , 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 ABSENT COUNCILMAN SWRZ CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 3 Request from El Segundo Cub Scouts for approval of annual Soap Box Derby, July 9, 1994, for youth organizations. Councilman Robbins stated concerns with construction and blocking Main Street. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve the request from El Segundo Cub Scouts for approval of annual Soap Box Derby, July 9, 1994, for youth organizations MOTION PASSED BY UNANI- MOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 ABSENT COUNCILMAN SWITZ 4. Adopt plans and specifications No. PW 93 -20 for repair of sewer main lines 1993 -94 (estimated cost - $205,000). Authorize staff to advertise for bids. Councilman Robbins not - participating on this item. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt plans and specifications No. PW 93 -20 for repair of sewer main lines 1993 -94 (estimated cost - $205,000). Authorize staff to advertise for bids. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN., NOES: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOT - PARTICIPATING: COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 3/0/1/1 F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER Resolutions fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Em- ployees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. N City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: RESOLUTION 3868 A RESOLUTION OF THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT RESOLUTION 3869 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT RESOLUTION 3870 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT RESOLUTION 3871 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT RESOLUTION 3872 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT RESOLUTION 3873 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT RESOLUTION 3874 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolutions Numbers 3868, 3869, 3870, 3871, 3872, 3873, and 3874, fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 COUN- CILMAN SWITZ ABSENT 2. Status report on commercial and multi - family residential solid waste and recycling. Assistant City Manager Don Harrison gave a brief report. COUNCIL RECEIVED AND FILED. 3. Request by Hands Across Communication, Inc. for City to waive Police costs of $950.00 for celebrity softball fundraiser at Recreation Park, Sunday, June 26, 1994. Marianne O'Rielly, Executive Director of Hands Across Communication, Inc. requested the help of the City in paying for the requested Police coverage, traffic and crowd control for this event. She further stated that she is expecting 1500 -2000 people, and has enough volunteers to maintain control, but would like El Segundo Police to participate. Council stated that with that many people they felt it was necessary to have official supervision. Dick Croxall, Recreation and Parks Commission Chairman, stated the commis- sion requests that the current policy of not paying for this type of event be maintained, but due to the current construction problems on many of the El Segundo streets, Council may want to make an exception. Council consensus that in the current economic times they could not approve the request of absorbing the cost for supervisory personnel. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING. 4. Request by Recreation and Parks Commission for a $10,000 Capital Equipment appropriation for purchase of portable roller hockey rink. 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 consideration of revising agenda schedule. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to have the Agenda Packets distributed one day earlier. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 COUNCILMAN SWITZ ABSENT Councilman Robbins 1. Discussion and possible action relating to sending a letter from the City Council to our state and federal elected representatives, including Assemblywoman Debra Bowen, Congresswoman Jane Harman, and U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer requesting that they support much needed new prison construc- tion and true crime control legislation; and that letters be sent to the City Councils of other cities urging them to send similar letters to state and federal legislators. COUNCILMAN ROBBINS REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE HELD OVER TO A FUTURE MEETING 2. Discussion and possible action relating to the enabling ordinance allowing El Segundo to give Transient Occupancy Tax credits to Summerfield Suites Hotel and the Citizens Referendum on that ordi- nance. COUNCILMAN ROBBINS REQUESTED THIS ITEM BE HELD OVER TO A FUTURE MEETING Councilman Switz - NONE Mayor ProTe n Weston - NONE - Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to CRY Business Only - 5 minute limit) E3 MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council moved into a closed session, at 9:33 P.M. pursuant to applica- ble law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et sea.) for the purposes of conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation and /or discussing personnel matters. Continuation of matters listed under 5:00 p.m. Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT at 10:58 P.M. to June 8, 1994 at 7:00 P.M. Cindy Y6rt esen y CI r ,1 E