1995 AUG 01 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:04 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev.Timothy Schepman, Saint Johns Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Friedkin
PRESENTATIONS -Taken out of order later in the meeting
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson - Present
Mayor ProTem Weston - Present
Councilman Switz - Present
Councilman Robbins - Present
Councilwoman Friedkin - Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit
per person, 30 Minute limit total) Three (3) individuals addressed
Council
1. Sally Mau, representing DESI. Thanked the Council for voting to
fund the Civic Center renovation project. She also recognized Diane
Gould for her design work, and gave a brief overview of the downtown
walking tour plans.
2. Donald J. Keller, Managing partner of the Stardust Apartments;
spoke regarding previously submitted correspondence by Mr. White,
and new communication from Mr. White and Mr. Hornbuckle, concerning
noise at 707 N. Sepulveda. He also protested the happenings and
events in the parking lot.
3. Ann Krovenski, resident; spoke in support of the Stick and
Stein, and the contributions the owner, Mr. Stevens, has given the
community.
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
ordinances and resolutions by title
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
by Councilman Switz to read all
only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
1. Public Hearing and a Resolution of the City of El Segundo,
California, finding the City to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local
Implementation Report, in accordance with California Government Code
Section 65089.
Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a
Public Hearing on the City of E1 Segundo, California, finding the City to
be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and
adopting the CMP Local Implementation Report, in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65089. He public notice was done in a
timely manner and if any written communications had been received
regarding this matter.
Clerk Mortesen stated that public noticing was done by Public Works
Department and no written communications had been received by the City
Clerk's Office regarding this matter.
Bellur Devaraj, City Engineer, gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to close the
public hearing MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
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City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3933
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE
CITY TOP BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to adopt
Resolution No. 3933 finding the City to be in conformance with the
Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP Local
Implementation Report, in accordance with California Government Code
Section 65089. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
1. Consideration of appointment of Council subcommittee to work
with staff in the development of plans for City Hall /Police
Department open space improvements.
Council announced the appointment of Councilwoman Friedkin and Councilman
Switz to a subcommittee.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE.
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 223602 - 223727 on Demand Register Summary Number
02 in total amount of $297,457.04.
2. Warrant Numbers 223728 - 223920 on Demand Register Summary Number
03 in total amount of $809,296.36, and Wire Transfers in the
amount of $1,259,501.54.
3. City Council meeting minutes of July 10 and July 18, 1995.
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM WESTON.
5. Adoption of Plans and Specifications No. PW 95 -6 for the
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Lining at Various Locations (estimated
project cost $70,000.00).
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS.
7. 1994 -95 Furnishing and Application of Slurry Seal at Various
Locations, Specifications No. PW 94 -14. (Final contract amount
$70,118.92).
8. Request for City Council approval of three Public Service
Agreements for the City's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program services from July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996:
1. City of Redondo Beach /South Bay Youth Project
(formerly South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project -
Counseling and referral services for E1 Segundo
students who may be victims of physical and /or
emotional abuse. Contract Amount: $11,000 - CDBG
funds only. Contract No. 2406
2. Just Right Help, II, Inc. - In -home medical,
physical, and home cleaning services for elderly and
handicapped residents. Contract amount: $20,800 -
CDBG funds only. Contract No. 2407
3. Tamtec Company - Senior adult nutritional counseling
program. Contract amount: $11,500 - CDBG funds
only. Contract No. 2408
9. Extension of City's contract for consulting services with Wyle
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Laboratories for the Residential Sound Insulation Project.
Extension of Contract No. 2300 A
10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBSON
11. Award City Building and Street Can Refuse Contract to Zakaroff
Recycling Services (contract amount - $16,500.00 per year).
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve
consent agenda items numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Acceptance of Grant Deed from West Basin Municipal Water
District and authorization to pay $260,772.70 for parking lot
adjacent to City Golf Course, and Agreement No. 2409.
Mayor ProTem Weston pointed our the fact the monies spent were less than
appropriated.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to accept the
Grant Deed from West Basin Municipal Water District and authorization to
pay $260,772.70 for parking lot adjacent to City Golf Course, and
Agreement No. 2409. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
6. Adoption of Plans and Specifications No. PW 95 -7 for the
Sealing of the Concrete Parking Deck Over the Water Reservoir
at 400 Lomita Street (estimated project cost $80,000).
Councilman Robbins stated he felt that the monies for this project should
not be taken from the water fund.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve
the project if the funds are taken out of the General Fund. MOTION PASSED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. NOES: MAYOR JACOBSON AND COUNCILMAN
SWITZ. 3/2
10. Update report on the Stick and Stein II Restaurant regarding
compliance to ABC requirements and related police responses.
Council consensus that the Stick and Stein has complied with the ABC
requirements.
Council received and filed
F. NEW BIISINESS - CITY MANAGER - NONE.
G. NEW BIISINESS - CITY ATTORNEY
1. Consideration of contract for legal services by Burke, Williams
& Sorensen.
City Attorney Lee Dolley gave a brief report and responded to Council
questions.
Council approved the following changes:
Page 3 number 4, delete the phrase "word processing" from the paragraph.
Page 2 Section 4 - A, add "per month" after the Four (4)
page 5 Section 9 - D, add "including employee /employer relationships" to
the end of the paragraph.
Page 2, Section 3, the City Attorney to develop verbiage to include a
designee if neither the City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney is
available.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve
Contract No. 2411, for legal services by Burke, Williams and Sorensen,
with the above changes. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
H. NEW BIISINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
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I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE
Councilman Robbins -
Spoke regarding the noise ordinance and enforcement, he suggested that
the policy on the hours an amplified sound permit are issued for be
redefined and requested this to be agendized at a future meeting. He also
spoke regarding the project at Rosecrans and Aviation, placing the bridge
by MTA. Stating that constructing the 800 ton railroad bridge and then
moving it into position after construction, to minimize traffic
interruption, was an incredible engineering feat.
Councilman Switz - NONE
- Mayor ProTem Weston -
Spoke regarding legislation that will take fund away from the MTA Green
Line and "bail" out the County. He urged Council and citizens to take a
stand to oppose this.
- Mayor Jacobson - NONE.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
Three (3) individuals addressed Council
Karen Heit, MTA, spoke regarding the legislation and requesting the
Governor to veto the legislation. She further stated that the Green
Line will open August 12, 1995 and is funded to run for two (2)
years.
PRESENTATIONS - Taken out of order from earlier in the meeting
1. Proclamation encouraging all residents to participate in the
Green Line Opening Day Ceremonies on August 12, 1995.
Mayor Jacobson read the proclamation encouraging all residents to
participate in the Green Line Opening Day Ceremonies on August 12, 1995,
Karen Heit received the proclamation on behalf of the MTA.
2. Mark Renner, Resident; spoke regarding the 105 Freeway and
traffic by the LAX off ramp,
3. Linda Collins, Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Opening
Day ceremonies for the Green Line. Stated E1 Segundo is one of 6 or
7 cities hosting a celebration. The ceremonies will be at the El
Segundo and Nash Street Station from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:22 P.M. to August 7, 1995, 7:00 P.M.
�in y Mort e , City Clerk
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