1995 MAR 07 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 7, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:04 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Bonnie Wulff, Living The Inner Light Foundation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Switz
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
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 Hmit per person, 30 minute limit total) Two
(2) individuals addressed Council
1. Sandy Jacobs, representing the Chamber of Commerce, presented a community calendar that has been
created for scheduling, by the chamber.
2 Chris Jones, Assistant Principal of the Middle School; thanked the Council for its past support and
invited everyone to attend the R.O.A.D. meeting Thursday March 9, 1995 at the El Segundo Library, Matsui Room at 7
P.M.
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 -
Public Hearing - Consideration of a Resolution to increase fines and fees for services
at the El Segundo Public Library. Fiscal impact: Estimated 57,000 increase in
revenue.
Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the consideration of a resolution to
increase fines and fees for services at the El Segundo Public Library. He asked if proper notice of the hearing was done,
and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen, stated the notice was done by the City Clerk's
Department, and no written communications had been received regarding this matter.
NO individuals addressed Council
Councilman Robbins asked Library Director Barbara Pearson if there were any changes in the last three months that
resulted in increased costs to the library relative to the time prior to three months ago. Ms. Pearson responded that there
were none.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to close the Public Hearing. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
City Attorney Lee Dolley, stated that the resolution could be rescinded at the next meeting and the public hearing
continued.
Council consensus to direct Staff to bring the item back with a Resolution rescinding 3859, and adjust the fee increases,
also round any figure to the nearest S.05.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to re -open the public hearing and continue it
until March 21, 1995. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
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2. An Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California, adopting the Uniform Fire Code,
1994 edition, including Appendices I -A, I-C, II -B, III -A, III -B, III -C, III -D, IV -A, V-
A, VI -A, and VI -B; adopting the National Fire Codes, 1992 Edition, Volumes 1 -11;
repealing in its entirety Chapter 17.04 of, and adding Chapter 17.04 to, the El
Segundo Municipal Code, which Chapter relates to the Fire Code.
City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES IA, I C, III B, III-C, III D, IV -A, VI-A,
AND VI B THEREOF; ADOPTING THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES, 1992 EDITION VOLUMES 1-
11; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 17.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.04 TO,
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE.
Councilman Robbins introduced the Ordinance with the following changes in wording.
Page 1, last paragraph of the ordinance; insert the "Mayor ProTem shall serve as chairman", after "in his absence "; and
Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceedings of the board shall ordinarily be conducted according to Roberts'
Rules of Order; etc. after the end of the second sentence.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to schedule the Public Hearing for March 21,
1995 regular meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMNIISSIONS
Notice of vacancies on the following Commissions/Committees/Boards: Economic Development
Advisory Council; Investment Advisory Committee; Library Board of Trustees; Metropolitan
Cooperative Library Systems Advisory Board; Planning Commission; Recreation & Parks Commission;
Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board; and the Wall of Honor Committee.
Council consensus to direct staff to initiate the recruitment process to fill the various vacancies pursuant to established
procedures for Commissions/Committees/Boards.
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.
Councilman Robbins asked if any item on the consent agenda presented a conflict of interest for him or any
Councilmember.
City Attorney Lee Dolley stated their was no conflict for any Councilmember on this agenda.
1 Warrant Numbers 217334 - 217468 on Demand Register Summary Number 32 in total amount of
$ 10,488,389.17.
2. Warrant Numbers 217469- 217653 on Demand Register Summary Number 33 in total amount of
$695,489.04.
3 City Council meeting minutes of January 17, February 7, February 16, and February 21, 1995.
4. a) Adopt Plans and Specifications No. PW -94 -9 for Modifications to Sanitation
Pumping Plant No. 8.
b) Authorize Staff to advertise for bids.
5. CALLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN SWITZ
6 CALLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve consent agenda items no. 1, 2, 3,
and 4. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
5. Sepulveda Tunnel Demonstration Project Inter - Agency Project Coordination Committee (IPCC) draft
recommendations for use of $8.95 million of Federal funds remaining in the Demonstration Project.
Councilman Switz asked for a explanation of the project and if there were any priorities established. He also wanted to
know the relationship to the Sepulveda tunnel.
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MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the Sepulveda Tunnel Demonstration
Project Inter - Agency Project Coordination Committee (IPCC) draft recommendations for use of $8.95 million of Federal
funds remaining in the Demonstration Project. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
6. Staff time to promote the Opening Day activities for the El Segundo Station of the
Metro Green Line.
Councilman Robbins asked if state law that prohibited elected officials from receiving free transportation will be applied
to the free rides being offered on opening day.
City Attorney Lee Dolley stated he thought not, but he will research this and render an opinion.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve of staff time to promote the Opening
Day activities for the El Segundo Station of the Metro Green Line. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
Cooperative Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for design and
construction of Storm Drain Pump Stations 15 and 19 improvements.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to terminate the current City- Harris 8t Associates
agreement for design and construction management services for the Storm Drain Pump Stations 15 and 19 improvements;
authorize an appropriation of $165,205 from unallocated Capital Improvement Program funds to finance the City's
commitment in the proposed cooperative agreement; approve Agreement No. 2386, between the City of El Segundo and
the County of Los Angeles for design and construction of Storm Drain Pump Stations 15 and 19 improvements.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
G NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
IL NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
L NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
d NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Fdedldn -
1. Formation of a new Joint Powers Authority, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, to
facilitate projects of subregional interest.
Item held over to March 21, 1995
Councilman Robbins -
1) Stated that new street lights will be installed on the north side of Imperial Ave., as a crime prevention measure.
2) Requested a clarification on costs for reports from the Police Department including whether the fees exceed the actual
direct cost of photocopying, and whether a recent law or court decision or existing law, limits the fees to the actual
direct costs of photocopying.
3) Requested the Council to move into closed session to finish a discussion of an item, he felt needed more time.
Councilman Switz - NONE
Mayor PreTem Weston -
Stated that the City of LA is talking about our advertising program on Business attraction, and that LA would like to
work with El Segundo to attract new business.
Mayor Jacobson - NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
One (1) individuals addressed Council
1. J. Wilson, resident; requested the cost to the average citizen in regards to the Public Library.
MEMORIALS Mayor Jacobson adjourned the meeting in memory of Lucille Klinkhammer, the first Administrative
Secretary to the City Manager who passed away March 1, 1995.
CLOSED SESSION 8:04 p.m.
The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code
Sec. 54960, et M.) 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:
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Continuation of matters listed on Cie City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., March 7, 1995 under "Closed Session" (if
needed).
Councilman Switz left the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:10 P.M.to March 21, 1995 at 5:00 P.M.
Cindy 14ortesen, City rk
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