1995 SEP 05 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson.
INVOCATION given by Reverend Donald Chisholm, Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Robbins
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 limit per person, 30 minute limit
total) One individual addressed the City Council.
Nancy Cobb, Chamber of Commerce stated the Chamber would like to continue its Leadership El
Segundo program and would appreciate the Council's approval for these sessions involving City staff and
facilities. They invited the Council to participate in the Welcome Reception on September 14 at Crown
Sterling Suites and any of the classes during the year.
Council consensus to agendize discussion and action at their meeting of September 19 on the matter of
the City providing the same level of support for Leadership El Segundo as provided by staff and use of
the Chambers last year.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin 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
Open Public Meeting as required by the Brown Act to consider amending the Business
License Code to specify a separate business license tax rate for all businesses whose
primary operation consists of providing temporary parking spaces (parking lots) for non -
employees. Estimated annual revenues to be collected ($17,000). Proper public notice
has been made by the Finance Department, including notification of all known operators.
Mayor Jacobson stated this was the time and place fixed hereto for a public meeting to
consider amending the Business License Code to specify a separate business license tax
rate for all businesses whose primary operation consists of providing temporary parking
spaces (parking lots), estimated annual revenues to be collected is $17,000, and
questioned whether proper public notice was done in a timely manner and if any written
communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded proper public
notice had been made by the Finance Department, including notification of all known
operators, and that no written communications had been received.
City Manager Morrison presented a brief report; Mayor Jacobson then opened the public
meeting for comments. No one wished to address the Council regarding the public
meeting.
Councilwoman Friedkin proposed a $10.00 estimated flat fee per space; Councilman
Robbins asked if those who were using the facility would be charged for parking, and what
the present fee was; City Manager Morrison responded that they would not be charged,
and he thought that the fees were about $111 to $113.
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MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to schedule a
public hearing for September 19, 1995 to discuss the issue of taxing specific parking lot
operations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 510.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Pursuant to Council direction on August 15, 1995, receive public input about noise
problems, including amplified sound regulations and enforcement of the same.
Mayor Jacobson asked whether anyone wished to address the item or if any written
communications had been received; Deputy City Clerk Freeman gave a summarization of a
letter received at the beginning of the meeting from a resident regarding complaints of loud
parties, permits to hold parties that late, and equipment not being available to the Police
Department to read the decibels of the noise.
City Manager Morrison presented a brief overview; Police Chief Grimmond presented a
report to the Council regarding noise problems, amplified sound regulations and
enforcement. Discussion followed.
Liz Garnholtz, Noise Abatement Committee Member, addressed Council with informal
suggestions for revisions namely to set up two types of standards - commercial and
residential; amend suggested permitted noise times in residential areas to 8:00 am; specify
weekends and times; under Permits/Variances and "Grants" to add "and receptor
properties'; under "Vehicle Repairs" to change "in the area" to "in the residential areas" to
include the word "barks ", and to ban the use of leafblower machines in residential areas.
Councilman Robbins stated those were excellent suggestions; Mayor Jacobson felt they
should review it on October 3 instead; Mayor ProTem Weston concurred.
Council consensus for staff to prepare a formal report and proposed ordinance for the
Planning Commission's review on September 14, and to schedule their review of proposed
ordinance on October 3, 1995.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. Approval to change the Wall of Honor Committee's meeting schedule.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve
implementing a new meeting schedule to be held three times per year during the months of
January, May and September on the second Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall West
Conference Room. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 510.
2. Request for City Council to schedule interviews for applicants to El Segundo Library Board
of Trustees and continue recruitment for applicants to the Wall of Honor Committee.
Council consensus to schedule interviews for applicants to the El Segundo Library Board of
Trustees for September 11, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and to continue recruitment for applicants to
the Wall of Honor Committee.
3. Approval of revised Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for El Segundo Community Cable.
Councilwoman Friedkin felt two months was too long; Councilman Robbins felt it should
have specific guidelines, and was concerned with the grievance procedure and censorship,
and asked to hold the item over to September 19; Mayor ProTem Weston concurred with
Councilman Robbins but stated he was comfortable with the formal approval process.
Council consensus to hold item over to September 19, 1995.
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.
Warrant Numbers 224282 - 224478 on Demand Register Summary Number 06 in total amount of
$229,029.79.
Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released earty due to contracts or agreements; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments.
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2. Warrant Numbers 224479 - 224692 on Demand Register Summary Number 07 in total amount of
$642,234,43.
Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and
Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency
disbursements and/or adjustments.
3. Warrant Numbers 224693- 224845 on Demand Register Summary Number 08 in total amount of
$99,750.60, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $908,593.62.
Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize 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 08/05/95 to 08/26/95.
4. City Council meeting minutes of August 15, 1995.
Approved August 15, 1995 minutes.
5. Renewal of Professional Services Contract with The Compliance Group for Professional Plan
Checking Services of structural and special high -rise construction projects. The amount to be paid
the Contractor under this agreement is estimated to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), and
therefore requires City Council approval.
Approved Contract Number 2417 for The Compliance Group for the 1995196 fiscal year.
6. Results from closed bid process for acquisition of one (1) new Crime Scene Van as budgeted in
the Fiscal Year 1995 -1996 Asset Forfeiture Fund.
Accepted bid from Champion Chevrolet for $18,510.75 as being the lowest responsible bidder and
rejected bids from Crenshaw Motors and Downey Ford for non - compliance of the required bid
specifications.
7. Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, taking Legislative action
regarding the 1995 -96 Fiscal Year impasse existing between itself and the El Segundo Police
Officers Association. Fiscal Impact: $68,896 annualized total compensation cost. Funds are
available in the City's 1995 -96 Fiscal Year Budget for the across the board 1.5% salary increase
and the increase in hourly pay for Field Training Officers.
Adopted Resolution Number 3936.
8. Revised class specification and resolution establishing a modified salary range for the job
classification of Senior Fire Protection Analyst. Fiscal impact: Results in reduced personnel costs.
Adopted Resolution Number 3937 establishing lowered salary range, and approved the revised
class specification.
9. Appointment of Private Sector Business representative from the City of El Segundo to the South
Bay Private Industry Council (PIC).
Approved the appointment of Ron Baza of Hughes Aircraft to the South Bay Private Industry
Council.
10. Resolution amending City Water Cash Reserve Policy.
Adopted Resolution Number 3938.
11. Request to add $1,000,000 Umbrella Liability Insurance policy for Park Vista. Fiscal impact $300.
Approve request to add $1,000,000 Umbrella Liability insurance policy for Park Vista..
12. Trenchless Rehabilitation of Sewer Lines, 1994 -1995. Specifications No. PW 95 -2 (total contract
amount - $100,336.00).
Awarded Contract Number 2418 to Insituform Southwest in the amount of $100,336.00; directed
staff to prepare the necessary standard Public Works contracts, and authorized the Mayor to sign
after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve all consent agenda
items. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0.
CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK
I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER
- NONE
- NONE.
- NONE
- NONE
- NONE
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J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilwoman Friedkin
Thanked Public Works staff for their hospitality, professionalism, and informative all day
tour of their department.
2. Announced a reminder of the Fireman's Ball to be held on September 15, 1995.
Councilman Robbins
Oral report on the August 17, 1995 LAX early -tum spotlight demonstration.
Councilman Robbins presented an oral report on the August 17 LAX early -turn spotlight
demonstration. Discussion followed.
No action taken by City Council.
Councilman Switz
1. Meeting with Congresswoman Harman's staff regarding LAX.
Councilman Switz stated he had met with Congresswoman Harman's staff, Mark Wirth and
the District Director, regarding the LAX early turn problems and distributed copies of what
he had given to and discussed with them.
Steve Storm, Noise Abatement Committee, recommended after the second test lighting
was completed, the City should consider renting spotlight(s) for a three month
demonstration period, and then consider taking further action.
Mayor Pro Tern Weston -
1. JPA for electric power and other services.
Mayor ProTem Weston presented a report on various proposals regarding the JPA electric
power and other services. He stated the Council should decide whether they wish to make
a decision to either join the SCCC, or to hold workshops to discuss the concepts of
purchasing power at lower cost and the merits of joining SCCC to participate in cost
reduction measures being proposed through the JPA.
Councilmember Albert Vera from the City of Culver City presented an overview of the
SCCC and participating in the cost reduction measures proposed by the JPA.
Councilwoman Friedkin questioned what the cost would be to participate; Mr. Vera
responded the cost would be what ever it would take to accomplish their goal and if the
City was participating; Mayor ProTem Weston asked what the timeframe was; Mr. Vera
responded January 1, 1996.
Bob Jensen, SCE, stated SCE was a large proponent to deregulation and also addressed
the issues relating to JPA cost reduction measures, and recommended the City hold
workshops.
Council consensus for City Manager to submit to them on September 19, proposed
workshop dates for a discussion on the concepts of purchasing power at lower cost and the
merits of joining SCCC to participate in cost reduction measurers being proposed through
the JPA. Workshop will include the City Council, representatives of SCCC, SCE, Hughes
and other large business power users in our local economy.
Mayor Jacobson
Discussion of proposed 310 area code boundary modifications and impacts on El Segundo.
Mayor Jacobson stated he felt the Los Angeles River was the best line for the City with
non - mandated eleven digit overlay; Mayor ProTem Weston concurred stating he preferred
as far south as possible, and that he was opposed to the overlay because it requires
dialing eleven digits.
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Gary Ganibi informed the Council of a meeting to be held on September 7 at 107 S.
Broadway, Room 5109 which would be discussing the 310 area code boundary
modifications, and that members of the community and City Council were welcome to
attend. Discussion followed.
Council consensus to direct Gary Ganibi to prepare a letter regarding the Council's support
of Gardena's alternative proposal for splitting the 310 code or an alternative boundary as
far east and south of El Segundo as possible, and for him to attend the September 7
meeting on behalf of the City.
2. El Segundo Unified School District's eviction of Girl Scouts from use of Madsen House
facility so that a day care organization may use that facility.
Mayor Jacobson asked permission to discuss and take possible action on an urgent item
arising after the posting of the agenda.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to hear an
urgent item arising after the posting of the agenda. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE 510.
Mayor Jacobson stated he had been contacted by the Girl Scouts and informed that they
had received an eviction letter from the School District stating they could no longer use the
Madsen House facility. He requested Council's authorization to move forward on the issue
to work with the City Attorney and City Manager on preventing eviction and resolving legal
issues to remedy the situation, and for the City Attorney to determine if the eviction was a
breach or violation of the terms of the Joint Use Agreement.
Councilman Robbins stated he felt this eviction of the Girl Scouts appeared to be another
violation of the restated joint use agreement which was a legal contract for which the City
pays the School Board millions of dollars for the use of school property.
Council consensus to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, to move forward
on the issue to work with the City Attorney and City Manager on preventing eviction and
resolving legal issues to remedy the situation, and for the City Attorney to determine if the
eviction was a breach or violation of the terms of the Joint Use Agreement.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) One individual addressed
the City Council.
Ted Dickton, resident questioned whether the City gave up their right to no early turns over El Segundo
when they approved to the soundproofing; Mayor Jacobson responded they had not and that was why the
City agreed to 80% only.
MEMORIALS - Mayor Jacobson adjourned in memory of Sandy Selter, a former City employee.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:45 p.m. to September 11, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Dom_
L a Freeman,
Deputy City Clerk
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