1994 OCT 04 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
October 4, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION given by Reverend Donald Chisholm, El Segundo Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilwoman Friedkin
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation proclaiming week of October 23 -31, 1994 as Red Ribbon Week.
City Council proclaimed the week of October 23 -31, 1994 as Red Ribbon Week; Mayor
ProTem Weston presented proclamation to Jan Cruikshank and Sergeant Tim Brenner.
2. Proclamation proclaiming October 17 -21, 1994 National Business Women's Week and
honoring Jane Friedkin, Cindy Mortesen, Susan Schofield, Chris Sherrill and Lorraine
Loflin, recipients of the 1994 BPW Woman of Achievement Award..
City Council proclaimed October 17 -21, 1994 as National Business Women's Week; and
congratulated those recipients of the 1994 BPW Woman of Achievement Award honorees
Jane Friedkin, Cindy Mortesen, Susan Schofield, Chris Sherrill and Lorraine Loflin;
Councilman Switz presented proclamation to Linda Collins, President of the El Segundo
Business and Professional Women's Association. Ms. Collins invited the City Council to
the event honoring their colleagues on October 19, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hacienda.
3. Introduction by City Manager of Mr. James Hansen, Director of Economic Development.
City Manager James Morrison introduced James Hansen as the new Director of Economic
Development.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson' -
Present
Mayor ProTem Weston -
Present
Councilman Switz -
Present
Councilman Robbins -
Present
Councilwoman Friedkin -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business On (5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) - Seven individuals addressed the City Council.
Lt. David Vlasovik, Los Angeles Air Force Base requested a waiver of fees for the Air Force 10K,
etc. charity race to be held April 23, 1994; Mayor Jacobson responded the item needed to be
agendized for discussion and action, and requested staff to agendize the request for waiver of
fees for November 1, 1994 meeting.
Bill McCoy, 613 Sheldon - President of the Library Board of Trustees requested to speak on the
Library Fees item.
Stacy Palmer. 808 Maryland Street complained about vicious dogs which killed her cat; Mayor
Jacobson responded stating staff would investigate the complaint and contact her. Councilman
Robbins stated that on one evening he had been attacked at home on his porch.
Frank Wong, resident requested documentation leading to the making of the Joint Use Agreement
with the School District; Mayor Jacobson responded he had been previously informed the
agreement is a public document and available in the City Clerk's Office, and he was unaware of
any other documentation other than that documentation drawn up by the attomey's; Mayor
ProTem Weston asked Mr. Wong if he was talking about documentation that makes it a legal
legal agreement; Mr Wong concurred. Mayor ProTem Weston questioned whether it was a public
document; City Attorney Dolley responded it was a public document.
Mayor Jacobson asked City Attorney Dolley if he could provide Mr. Wong with a copy; City
Manager Morrison responded that he would.
1
Councilman Robbins questioned Mr. Wong if he was requesting any correspondence between the
City and School District prior to the agreement being drafted, any reasoning and/or corrections
which were made between staff and the attorneys; Mr. Wong responded he was.
Chamber of Commerce request for City approval and support to add Hoopla in the Street
as part of Richmond Street Festival, to be held October 15, 1994. Fiscal impact - none.
Nancy Cobb. 1218 E. Sycamore requested approval on adding Hoopla in the Street to
their original request approved by the Council on October 4, 1994. Further stating, on
behalf of the Chamber of Commerce she wished to thank the El Segundo Fire Fighter's
Association and Darren McDonald for their efforts and work on the Richmond Street
Festival, and if anyone wished to volunteer as a score keeper, referree, etc. to call Darren
McDonald at 607 -2285 or 429 -9790. She announced the new Chamber of Commerce's
Telephone Directory was completed and included a complete residential phone directory
and would be delivered to all residents very soon. Also, she introduced the new Executive
Director, Linda Collins. Linda Collins stated she was looking forward to the challenges of
her new position, and with the new directory which she created.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve
request. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
2. Presentation by El Segundo Police Sergeant Roger Stephenson and Rick Gridley,
Operations Manager of Big 5 Sporting Goods, of the incentive program encouraging
bicycle riders under 18 years of age to purchase helmets.
El Segundo Police Sergeant Roger Stephenson and Rick Gridley from Big 5 Sporting
Goods gave a presentation on the incentive program encouraging bicycle riders under 18
years of age to purchase helmets.
City Council consensus for staff to proceed with the incentive program.
3. Ms. Annette Latshaw requesting discussion of Washington Street traffic problems.
Annette Latshaw, 1547 E. Palm, Jim Kelley, 1531 E. Palm, and Margie Langley, 765
Washington Street addressed traffic problems on Washington Street, and requested the
City place signage in that area.
Discussion ensued regarding signage "Slow Children Playing" on Washington Street,
"School Ahead" on Palm, crosswalks at Palm and Washington, "No Right Turn" at Stick
& Stein parking lot exit onto Palm, "Load Limit" on Washington, "One -Way" traffic
eastbound on Palm from California to Washington, and speed bumps and traffic problems
in front of Center Street School.
City Council consensus for staff to continue to monitor traffic and enforce traffic laws.
Traffic Committee to study and make specific recommendations for the area regarding
signage 'Slow Children Playing" on Washington Street, "School Ahead" on Palm,
crosswalks at Palm and Washington, 'No Right Turn" at Stick & Stein parking lot exit onto
Palm, 'Load Limit" on Washington, 'One -Way" traffic eastbound on Palm from California
to Washington, and speed bumps and traffic problems In front of Center Street School.
Agendize item for October 18, and provide a copy of staff report to interested individuals
and petition signers when agenda is distributed.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda
by title only.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins 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 - Consideration of a resolution to increase fines and fees charged
for services at the El Segundo Public Library. Fiscal impact: Estimated $7,000
increase in revenue.
Mayor Jacobson announced this was a public hearing for consideration of a
resolution to increase fines and fees charged for services at the El Segundo Public
Library, and asked if proper notice was done in a timely manner, and if any written
E
C.
communications had been received. Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded that
noticing was done by the City Clerk's Office, and no written communications had
been received by the City Clerk's Office.
Barbara Pearson, Library Director, presented a report to Council regarding the
proposed fee /fine schedule changes stating staff has provided the Council with a
supplemental report containing clarification in relation to methodology of
calculations per their request. Currently, they receive $3,000 per year in revenue
from fines and fees, and are requesting an increase in fees. Estimated revenue
from increase in fees is approximately $7,000.
Mayor ProTem Weston stated he was not in favor of increasing resident fees, and
was concerned with abuse of computer services; Councilwoman Friedkin
concurred with Mayor ProTem Weston regarding no increases in resident fees;
Mayor Jacobson concurred with no increase in resident fees stating the City had
always subsidized the library, but did agree with the computer room fee but not
other increases; Councilman Switz had no problem with approving the increases.
Mayor Jacobson opened public hearing for public comment.
Bill McCoy, President of the Library Board of Trustees felt the new fee /fine
schedule was reasonable and fair to all parties, and that the Board took into
account the economic situation. He referred to Exhibit F stating the large increase
pertained to non - resident and corporation/ businesses, and lost/duplicate library
cards.
Adrian Collins, 770 W. Imperial stated the Morman Geneological Library's system
consists of your printing what you want which sends it to the printer behind the
service desk and then you pay them ten cents per page.
Joe Vittori, 124 W. Oak questioned whether they could track residential and non-
residential users; Mayor Jacobson responded it could be done through the library
cards and MCLS; Councilwoman Friedkin stated MCLS users are treated the same
as residents are because our residents have the same benefit at other MCLS
libraries; Mayor ProTem Weston stated he felt the Council concurred in wanting
to know if El Segundo has more services offered than other MCLS libraries.
City Attorney Dolley stated there are two alternatives for Council. Either continue
this hearing far enough into the future in order for Council to give direction to or
meet with the Board to resolve the issues, but they run the risk of having to start
from the beginning depending upon what action is taken by the Board.
City Manager Morrison suggested joint meetings with the Library Board of
Trustees, Senior Housing Board, Planning and Recreation & Parks Commissions
regarding phylosphy and duties. Also, to schedule and readvertise new public
meeting and hearing dates.
Mayor Jacobson questioned when the second reference desk check would be
completed; Library Director Pearson responded the second survey ends this
Friday, and results would be given to the Board next Tuesday evening at their
meeting.
City Council consensus to agendize October 18 for the scheduling of a joint meet-
ing with the Library Board of Trustees. Joint meeting with the Library Board of
Trustees to consist of discussion of philosophy and direction. Board is to review
and revise fines and fees schedule accordingly, and prepare new resolution, and
staff to schedule new public meeting and public hearing if appropriate at a future
date. Also schedule at a future date, joint meetings with the Senior Housing
Board, Planning Commission, and Recreation & Parks Commission.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Coun-
cilman Swtiz stated he was not in favor of starting the public meeting and hearings
over.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance amending Chapter 5.36, Title 5, of the El Segundo Municipal Code
regarding reguiation of Invitation -At -Large parties.
3
Mayor Jacobson questioned the definition and what would be covered; City
Attorney Dolley responded that one solution could be to limit it to certain areas of
the City. Mayor Jacobson stated the way the ordinance reads now includes
charitable organizations, business which already have a license for doing similar
things, or something in that nature and this could create problems for them; City
Attorney Dolley concurred stating it would have to be a party that is open to the
public and admission is charged. Further stating, the fastest way would be to limit
to certain areas of the City or possibly create language which would exempt
charitable organizations, etc.
Councilman Switz suggested the ordinance be written to allow certain organiza-
tions, etc. to do this on an annual basis to cover several functions at different
locations; Mayor Jacobson responded that it would be a possibility.
Councilman Robbins stated he wished to see a law that does not require a
selective enforcement which also implies some form of discrimination, but intent
is written to weed out the undesirable types of parties that result in the problems
we have had and not affect the types that are desirable. Also would like to see
it cover residential as well as commercial real estate in town. Discussion followed.
City Attorney Dolley stated he understood the Council wished to prevent the rave
party, and would like to define more narrowly so we don't inadvertedly get the
other types of parties.
Mayor Jacobson concurred adding they wished to have a clearly written ordinance
which would be easily enforced, and would create an enforcement tool for the
Police Department to use. Council does not want to have selective enforcement
on it.
City Attorney Dolley stated this was up for a second reading and would need to
be started over again with a first reading.
City Council consensus for City Attorney to revise language to minimize loopholes
regarding non -profit groups and businesses, and to submit to Council for first
reading at a future date.
2. General Plan and Zoning Code quarterly update and discussion of non - conforming
policy issues and Holly/Valley Park.
Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins left the dais and did not participate on
this item; Mayor ProTem Weston took over this portion of the meeeting.
Laurie Jester, Senior Planner, presented an overview of Item Number 1 regarding
Non - Conforming Issues and Number 2 Holly/Valley Park.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve
staffs recomendation for Non - Conforming Issues. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE - 31012: AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON,
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: NONE.
NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBSON AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to revise
the General Plan and Zoning Map for Holly/Valley Park. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 31012 - AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON,
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: NONE.
NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBSON AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins returned to the dais.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. The El Segundo Noise Abatement Committee desires to update its current By-
Laws. The proposed update is shorter, simpler and includes the expanded
objectives of the Committee.
City Manager Morrison stated that the City Attorney has reviewed and concurred
with the proposed By -Laws.
4
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
approve the updated Noise Abatement Committee By -Laws. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
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.
City Manager Morrison stated the Council had wanted to be informed of items on the warrants
relating to the air conditioner contractor, and there was an item relating to the roof portion of the
project; Mayor Jacobson thanked him for bring this to their attention but it was alright due to their
not receiving any complaints on it.
1. Warrant Numbers 214139 - 214260 on Demand Register Summary Number 11 in total
amount of $792,660.86.
Approved Warrant Demand Register Summary Number 11, and authorized staff to re-
lease. Ratified payroll and employee benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments.
2. Warrant Numbers 214261- 214453 on Demand Register Summary Number 12 in total
amount of $379,386.31, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $932,231.74.
Approved Warrant Demand Register Summary Number 12, and authorized staff to
release. Ratified payroll and employee benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers from 9/10194 through 9123194.
3. City Council meeting minutes of September 6, 20 and 22, 1994.
Approved minutes of September 6, 20, and 22, 1994.
CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Request for a permit from St. Anthony's Church, 710 E. Grand Avenue, to hold their
Annual Carnival and to waive the fire, electrical and business license fees associated
therewith. Fiscal impact: Approximately $454.00 in lost revenue.
Councilman Switz and Mayor Pro Tern Weston did not participate on this item.
Councilman Robbins stated he would make approval with discussion stating he wanted
to point out that the St. Anthony's Annual Carnival has been a very long and good tradition
in this town and he intends to support it as such, and urged people to patrionize this
wonderful event which he viewed as a service to the community and children, but do not
view his support for some of our traditional events as being blanket approval for every
organization to request the City to subsidize public funds.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve
request for permit from St. Anthony's Church to hold a carnival, and to waive the
associated fees. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 3/012 -AYES:
MAYOR JACOBSON, COUNCILMAN ROBBINS AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN.
NOES: NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PRO TEM WESTON AND COUNCIL-
MAN SWITZ.
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the General
Employees Association. Fiscal impact: Funds are available in the City's FY 1994 -95
budget for the 2% salary adjustment.
Councilman Switz stated he would like to get an item in this to request that the City
Council get involved in the overall finances of the City a lot better than in the past before
future labor discussions come up.
Councilman Robbins stated he was going to approve of this MOU because it had already
been negotiated, but pointed out this and other previously approved MOUs extends a
benefit to significant others which he personally opposes that concept because of feeling
that benefit should be reserved for family members. In the future he would like to see
benefits reserved for the employees and their families.
MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve
Memorandum of Understanding City Contract Number 2370. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
5
6. Renewal of Agreement with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, a Professional Corporation.
Fiscal impact estimated at $25,000.
Councilman Switz stated he had already made his comments earlier.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of
Agreement Number 2371 with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
7. Agreement between the City and Woodward -Clyde Consultants for development of a
Storm Water Program Implementation Manual (total fixed fee study cost of $30,000).
Councilman Switz questioned why this study was being done; Councilwoman Friedkin
questioned why the cost was so high.
City Attorney Dolley responded stating that the City is engaged in litigation with the
National Resources Defense Council as announced on their closed session agenda, and
the study is part of the proposed resolution of that litigation which would become final in
the very near future, and would be announced at that time should it become final. The
agreement is required under the proposed settlement by the NRDC as being a proper
methodology for the City to go forward with the Storm Water Program Implementation
Manual. His understanding that this was a company which does this in a regular manner,
and can do what has been asked and required by the NRDC in order to resolve the case
at that price.
Councilman Robbins questioned whether this Storm Water Implementation Program
Manual is required by any laws or strictly by the settlement to the lawsuite to the NRDC;
City Manager Morrison responded that may not not be directly addressed, it is a portion
of the NPDS provisions of the federal law; City Attorney Dolley concurred adding that
although not precisely in terms of implenetation manual you do have to have an
implementation plan for it, and this does take the place of that.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve
Agreement Number 2372 with Woodward -Clyde Consultants for development of a storm
water program implementation manual for a fixed fee study cost of $30,000. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
8. Approve request for secondary signage at the Douglas Street/Rosecrans Avenue Green
Line station which states "Serving Continental Park." Fiscal impact: -0 -.
Councilwoman Friedkin questioned if this sign reflected Continental Development
Corporation itself because the rules state signs could not be named after a business or
corporation and CDC gave $100,000 for art and six months complimentary office space
for five station artists then later requested signage. Hughes, Xerox, and Allied have also
contributed a great deal and if they wanted signage up would this be something the
Council wants to get into.
Mayor Jacobson responded it was not named after a business or corporation, and referred
to the section which explains secondary signs. The Rail Construction Corporation was
asking the City if we had any objections to it, and the MTA was making the final decision.
Councilman Robbins stated objections to it because he did not think government should
be using tax payers money to show favortism to some businesses over others, and felt
it was more appropriate for the signage to simply say the two street names where the
station is located or state the City of El Segundo; Councilwoman Friedkin concurred.
Mayor ProTem Weston felt because it was a designation of a location that it was usable
and a resonable request; Mayor Jacobson concurred.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston - Discussion called
by Councilman Robbins.
Liz Gamholz, resident stated she had a problem with this request, and that she concurred
with Councilwoman Friedkin.
2
Councilwoman Friedkin stated she did not want to participate in encouraging or furthering
one corporate endeavor in the community over others.
Councilman Robbins stated for the public record that he supports that every green line
station in the City of El Segundo have signage indicating that people disembarking from
those light rail cars are in the City of El Segundo. Felt many of the residents and
business people in town are concemed about crime especially now that the 1 -105 freeway
is open, and will be even more concemed once the green line opens. Also, felt it was
essential that it is very clear to people taking the green line into our town that they are in
fact in El Segundo. The Police Department regularly tells him that they arrest people who
did not know they had strayed across the border into El Segundo and are very surprised
when they get arrested so quickly. He wants it made quite clear to those people riding
the green line that they are within El Segundo City limits, and therefore he felt the signage
at every green line station should clearly state City of El Segundo.
Mayor Jacobson Called The Question: MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE 312 - AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PRO TEM WESTON, AND
COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN AND COUNCILMAN
ROBBINS. Staff to notify MTA of approval.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
1. Proposed program to enhance City's efforts to recruit lateral entry Police Officers.
Fiscal impact: Program results in cost savings.
City Manager Morrison presented a report stating they had proposed to the
Council a change in their administrative rules employment method which they felt
would enhance their ability to recruit lateral transfers.
Mayor ProTem Weston stated he felt the concept was great and applaud the
Police Chief for bringing it before the Council because it is something that needs
to be done to provide an incentive to bring in lateral transfers into the department,
but questioned how they plug up the potentials for problems where we are
providing some 960 hours of sick leave which can be brought into the City. Also,
questioned reimbursement from the academy and whether there was a time limit.
Bob Hyland, Director of Human Resources /Risk Management, responded the
employee is under probation and the department would be monitoring the
employees attendance. As currently written, there is a time limit of two years from
date of appointment with regards to reimbursement from the academy.
City Manager Morrison suggested modifying the policy to state the sick leave an
employee brings with them could be used for sick leave purposes only and never
be able to cash it out; Council concurred.
Councilwoman Friedkin stated she was enthusiastic about this but wanted to get
input from some of the rank in file who would be working with them, and had
concern with lateral transfers since 1991.
Police Chief Grimmond stated they had received input from the association and
laterial officers which expressed concem in wanting to be treated the same as the
new laterial officers since there were presently only five of them on staff.
Councilman Robbins stated he liked the overall concept but was concerned about
the sick leave being transferred to the City and the possibility that the employee
may cash out this sick leave prior to coming to the City and benefit twice; Mr.
Hyland stated that in the attached resolution it references the City would credit any
unreimbursed portions, and through trading paperwork with the City the employee
was leaving it would be prevented from happening.
City Council consensus for staff to revise resolutions and schedule revised resolu-
tions for October 18 meeting. Revisions to include sick leave bank to be used for
sick leave purposes only and not as a payoff, contract to be entered into to provide
return of bonus if person leaves within a set period of time, return of bonus to be
withheld from final payroll check. No decision made on issue of retroactivity to
1991 lateral hires Councilwoman Friedkin requested discussion with rank- and -file.
7
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
1. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE
Councilman Robbins - NONE
Councilman Switz
1. At a recent meeting, Council voted to delay a decision regarding changing the next
election date to June 1995. A subsequent analysis from the Clerk's office
indicates this date is too late if a November 1995 election is to be considered.
Also, it is not clear what the plan is for soliciting input from the public as to which
they prefer.
Councilman Switz stated since the meeting where Council deferred decision
regarding the change of the election date, the City Clerk had come out with an
analysis which indicated if the decision is deferred until June 1995 then we could
not have an election in November 1995. Council chose a date which I inferred
would allow still a choice between November of 1995 and March 1997, but the City
Clerk has stated you cannot do it that way, and questioned which was correct.
Mayor ProTem Weston responded that he believed under parlimentary procedure
you could only bring back an issue to discuss it only if you voted in the affirmative
first. After working it out on the calendar and discussiing it with the City Manager,
he felt the City Clerk's logic was that she would like to have a space of time in
there to make mistakes, and had not presented any information which was specific
as to why she believed that. On the contrary, all of the information of the required
dates that would make the election in November 1995, are available and could be
put on the calendar. Due to Councilman Switz not being at that meeting where the
decision was made, and the City Clerk not being present this evening, he did not
know how they could discuss the issue.
Councilman Switz stated since he was not present at that meeting, he felt he was
in his right to ask the question. There are two dates and both cannot be correct,
and after watching the meeting tape there was no mention how Council would get
input from the public as to what their preference was.
Councilman Robbins stated the legal requirement is that the City Council needed
to notify the voters of what the new election date would be if the date was
changed, and this notice would have to go out after - not before - the City Council
made the decision. Also, we have two conflicting opinions coming from the City
Attorney and City Clerk, and he would tend to go with the City Attorney's opinion.
Mayor ProTem Weston stated the City Clerk was in favor of the later date because
she felt the school one was not an option but later decided it was, and the Council
had discussed the issue and determined there was a lack of good information
available which was why the decision was postponed so that they could get a
more exhaustive and complete study before making a decision. Discussion
followed.
No action taken. June 6, 1994 is the last legal date to select election date. City
Attorney advised June 6 for first reading; June 20 for second reading; and ordi-
nance goes into effect immediately.
2. Requested to agendize for October 18 meeting a discussion and proposal for staff
to volunteer 40 working day hours using the scanner to listen to tower instructions
and involve community volunteers.
Mayor Pro Tern Weston
1. Stated he was unable to attend the opening ceremony for the Valley /Holley park
due to being out of town, but had received compliments on the design of the park.
He complimented staff for their speed and design of the park.
8
Mayor Jacobson
1. Schedule a meeting for review of the Waste Water Revenue Program as mandat-
ed by the State Water Resources Control Board.
City Council consensus to schedule October 10, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
2. Schedule a meeting for a tour of the Hyperion Plant.
City Council consensus to schedule October 12, 1994 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
Two individuals addressed the City Council.
Adrian Collins questioned delaying the election date change to June 1995, and concurred with
Councilman Switz's comments regarding traffic problems at Center Street School.
Dorothy Kent also questioned delaying the election date change to June 1995.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
The City Council did not mode into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the
Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54950, et seg.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's
Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring 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., October 4, 1994 under
"Closed Session" (if needed).
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT at 10:20 p.m. to October 10, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
Lo Freeman,
Deputy City Clerk