1995 JUN 20 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 20, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Father Joseph Azadian, St. Anthony Roman
Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Robbins
PRESENTATIONS -
1. Presentation of Key to the City to AFS Student Daniel
Vargens of Brazil who is returning home after his stay
in E1 Segundo and attendance as a Senior at El Segundo
High School this year.
Daniel Vargens received the Key to the City from Mayor Jacobson
2. Proclamation declaring June 24, 1995 as "SUPER CPR
SATURDAY" in the City of E1 Segundo supporting the
efforts of the E1 Segundo Fire Department, American Red
Cross, Chevron, Mattel and Xerox with community CPR
training to be held at E1 Segundo High School.
James Carver, Fire Protection Inspector, received the
proclamation from Councilman Robbins
3. Proclamations declaring the month of July as "PARKS AND
RECREATION MONTH" in the City of E1 Segundo encouraging
the community to enjoy our parks and programs,
including our annual Fourth of July Celebration, and
declaring June 22, 1995 as "SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY
TELEVISION DAY" in the City of E1 Segundo, recognizing
the South Bay Producers Guild's Fifth Annual Awards for
Programming Excellence and supporting producers of
community television programming.
Bill McCaverty, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission,
and Mark Renner, Community Cable Commission Chairman, received
the Proclamations from Councilwoman Friedkin, and Mayor ProTem
Weston
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) One (1) individual
addressed Council
1. Liz Garnholtz, Noise Abatement Committee; requested to
agendize for the 7/18/95 meeting the Los Angeles Airport
over the ocean operations. She further requested, as a
resident, to address item F -2 under City Manager, New
Business.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and
resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
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MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz 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. To hear staff report regarding budget changes made
to date to the FY 1995/96 operating budget;
To open continued Public Hearing on the FY 1995/96
operating and the FY 1995/2000 capital improvement
budgets.
To close the Public Hearing on the FY 1995/96
operating and the FY 1995/2000 capital improvement
budgets.
To discuss /modify the subject budgets.
To present the Appropriations Limit for FY 1995/96.
To adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the
FY 1995/96 operating budget, except the Golf Course
Fund; In lieu, the City Council can authorize
temporary spending authority by adopting the attached
Resolution.
To adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the
Appropriations Limit for FY 1995/96;
To adopt the Resolution approving and adopting the
FY 1995/2000 capital improvement budget.
Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for
a continued public hearing on the FY 1995/96 Preliminary Budget
and Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. He asked if proper notice
of the public hearing had been done in a timely manner and if and
written communications had been received.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done by the Finance
Department and no written communications had been received
regarding this matter.
Jim Morrison, City Manager, gave a brief staff report.
Mayor Jacobson opened the Public Hearing.
No indiviudals addressed Council
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
5/0
The following items were discussed as to whether or not to fund
for the 95/96 FY budget.
#28 CIP Budget - Roller Hockey Rink
Soccer Field
120 CIP Budget - Civic Center renovations
April, 96 Election Budget
Business License Tax reduction
Full -time or Part -time person to
Council
#18 CIP Budget - Storm Drain
121 Cip Budget - Storm Drain
Postpone the consideration of 5%
Tax
provide support services to
decrease on the Business License
Reversal of the $100,000 earmarked for possible acquisition of
property
Discussion followed on the pros and cons of the inclusion of
these items in the budget.
Dick Oglesbey, 730 Indiana Ct., representing the In -line Hockey
organization and the success of the current in -line hockey
league.
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Karen Boudrough, board member of the in -line hockey league, spoke
regarding the success of the league.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to
move CIP project #28, Roller Hockey rink above the line in the
CIP Budget.
Mayor ProTem Weston reported on the discussion with the School
Board on the possible purchase of the Imperial School Site. The
Boards response was they preferred not to address this issue at
this time, as they have possible plans for the use of the site.
Councilman Robbins requested staff be directed to investigate
increasing the employee exemption on the Business License Tax to
equal the 5% reduction already specified. Council concurred.
Councilwoman Friedkin withdrew her motion.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston
to earmark $185,000 for development of a roller hockey rink, and
request the Recreation and Parks Commission to investigate the
costs and plans and make a proposal to Council. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
put $30,570, April Election costs, back into the budget. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilman Switz to
reverse the $100,000 set aside for possible property acquisition.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON,
MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 3/2
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
increase the Business License Tax reduction amount available to
$600,000 for FY 95/96. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin
to direct the City Manager to draw -up a proposal and job
description for a full -time person to assist with legislation and
support services to Council to emphasis on extra - curricular
committees. Approximate costs $48,000. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON,
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. NOES: COUNCILMAN
SWITZ 4/1
Councilman Switz stated he did not feel this was the time to add
personnel to the staff.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3924
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
adopt Resolution No. 3924, approving an operating budget for
Fiscal Year 1995/96, with changes made at this and the previous
meetings, except for the Golf Course Fund. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON,
COUNCILMAN SWITZ, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: COUNCILMAN
ROBBINS. 4/1
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3925
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
adopt Resolution No. 3925 approving the appropriation limit for
the Fiscal Year 1995/96. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3926
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995/2000
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
adopt Resolution No. 3926 approving a Capital Improvement Program
for Fiscal Years 1995/2000 with changes made at this and the
previous meetings, . MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
RECESS 9:00 P.M.
RECONVENE 9:17 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. An Ordinance of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
deleting the annual automatic consumer price index
required by Section 5.08.018, Chapter 5.08, Title 5 of
the El Segundo Municipal Code for the period beginning
January 1, 1996, and amending and extending Section
5.08.019 of Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the E1 Segundo
Municipal Code which provides a 10% reduction of
business license taxes to include an additional 5%
reduction of business license taxes from the effective
date of this Ordinance to and including June 30, 1996.
ITEM HELD TO JULY 5, 1995
2. Ordinance for rescheduling the General Municipal
Election to March 4, 1997 for one time only in light of
the State moving the Presidential Primary to March of
1996.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilman Switz staff
to develop a survey to be sent to all registered voters to
ascertain public opinion on the choice of the election date and
return to Council for approval.
1. Joe Vittori, 124 W. Oak; agrees with the opinion
survey.
2. Peggy Tyrelle, resident; proposed sending a survey with
the water bills.
3. Alan Powell, 318 Sheldon; agreed with the survey and
would like to make sure there are a wide range of pro's and
con's listed on the letter.
4. Sean Mahon, 316 Mariposa; stated that he felt an April
Election would cause little or no problems.
5. J. Wilson, resident; spoke regarding random sampling
and requested all registered voters be surveyed.
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Mayor Jacobson called the question.
MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM
WESTON AND COUNCILMAN SWITZ. NOES: COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDRIN AND
COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. ABSTAINED: MAYOR JACOBSON. 2/2/1
No Action was taken on the proposed Ordinance
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Request by E1 Segundo Senior Citizen Housing
Corporation to purchase four washing machines and four
dryers for Park Vista Apartments.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
approve of the purchase of four washing machines and four dryers
for Park Vista Apartments. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
Councilman Robbins requested the City Attorney to advise him if
there was any items on the Consent Agenda that he may have a
conflict of interest on.
City Attorney Lee Dolley stated there were no conflicts on the
agenda.
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 222665 - 222796 on Demand Register
Summary Number 48 in total amount of $660,310.30.
2. Warrant Numbers 222797 - 222977 on Demand Register
Summary Number 49 in total amount of $819,845.19 and
Wire Transfers in the amount of $141,753.22.
3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
5. Modifications to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 7
(Specifications No. PW 93 -18). Estimated Cost
$175,000.
6. Adopt Plans and Specifications No. PW 95 -2 for
Trenchless Rehabilitation of Sewer Main Lines under the
1994 -95 Annual Sewer Main Repair Program (estimated
cost - $115,000).
7. Annual Resolutions No. 3927, 3928, and 3929, fixing the
employer's contribution under the Public Employees'
Medical and Hospital Care Act. Fiscal Impact:
$2,700.00.
8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
approve Consent Agenda Items No. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
3. City Council meeting minutes of June 3, June 5,
and June 6, 1995.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to
approve the minutes of June 5, 1995. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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MOVED by Councilman Swtiz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to
approve the Council meeting minutes of June 3 and 6, 1995, with
changes to the June 6, 1995 minutes. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON,
COUNCILMAN SWITZ, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDRIN. NOES: COUNCILMAN
ROBBINS. 4/1
Councilman Robbins stated for the record he was voting no due to
in- accuracies and omissions contained in the minutes.
4. Consider application of Les Hamlin dba Hamlin
Marketing for a permit to peddle miscellaneous
merchandise at designated sites and not on public
property, per ESMC 5.08.550.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to
approve the application of Les Hamlin dba Hamlin Marketing for a
permit to peddle miscellaneous merchandise at designated sites
and not on public property, per ESMC 5.08.550.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
8. Request to proceed with the next phase of the
Police Department's Council- approved Master
Automation Plan by approving a request to solicit
bids for seventeen (17) personal computers.
Purchase is estimated at $42,000 to be funded
through Asset Forfeiture. Approve a request to
sell to the highest bidder seventeen (17) surplus
IBM ,#3486 Terminals.
Councilman Robbins questioned the terminals that are being
replaced.
Chief Tim Grimmond stated that this is the normal progression for
the Master Automation Plan already approved by Council.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to
approve the request to proceed with the next phase of the Police
Department's Council - approved Master Automation Plan by approving
a request to solicit bids for seventeen (17) personal computers.
Purchase is estimated at $42,000 to be funded through Asset
Forfeiture. Approve a request to sell to the highest bidder
seventeen (17) surplus IBM #3486 Terminals. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
9. Amendment of previous resolutions establishing fees
with automatic fee escalator based on Consumer Price
Index (CPI)
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3930
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION DELETING CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ESCALATORS IN
RESOLUTIONS NO. 3593, NO. 3611, NO. 3650, AND 3911.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to
adopt Resolution No. 3930, deleting various automatic fee
increases by the use of a Consumer Price Index. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
1. New Alcoholic Beverage
site consumption beer,
Retail On -Sale General
proposed Cozymel's Gri
Avenue, previously the
Park. Applicant: Mr.
International.
Control (ABC) license for on-
wine and liquor sales (Type 47-
Bona Fide Eating Place) at a new
11 restaurant at 2171 Rosecrans
"Sideout Club," in Continental
Steve Lewis, Brinker
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City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to
not protest the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on-
site consumption beer, wine and liquor sales (Type 47- Retail On-
Sale General Bona Fide Eating Place) at a new proposed Cozymel's
Grill restaurant at 2171 Rosecrans Avenue, previously the
"Sideout Club," in Continental Park. Applicant: Mr. Steve
Lewis, Brinker International, and authorize the Director of
Planning and Building Safety to approve the pending
Administrative Use Permit. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0
2. New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for off -
site consumption beer and wine sales (Type 20) at an
existing Chevron gas station and mini -mart at 232 Main
Street (corner of Main and Grand). Applicant: Robert
Chow, E1 Segundo Chevron.
City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report.
Liz Garnholtz, resident; stated she was against the granting of
the license.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Friedkin to
protest the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for off -site
consumption beer and wine sales (Type 20) at an existing Chevron
gas station and mini -mart at 232 Main Street (corner of Main and
Grand) for the reasons that it would not serve the public
convenience or necessity and the high concentration of crime
reported in the area. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
3. General Plan and Zoning Code quarterly update,
discussion of issues raised by Planning Commission and
City Council, and zoning requirements for Alcohol
Beverage Control (ABC) licenses.
Council scheduled a special study session for the quarterly
update for July 10, 1995 at 7:00 P.M.
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY -
City Attorney Lee Dolley announced: Law suit to be filed against
LAX dealing with the failure to make available funds for the
sound insulation program; authorized a defense of law suit filed
by Kilroy vs City of E1 Segundo
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE
Councilman Robbins -
Councilman Robbins stated that his no vote on the budget was due
to several concerns with the legal services and also with
unidentified or not properly identified Meeting and Travel
expenses.
Councilman Switz - NONE
Mayor ProTem Weston - NONE
Mayor Jacobson - NONE
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute
limit)
No individuals addressed Council
MEMORIALS Harry Weber, a former E1 Segundo Finance Director.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 10:44 P.M.to July 5, 1995 5:00 P.M.
Cindy Mortfsbn, City Clerk
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