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1995 SEP 19 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson at 7:04 P.M. INVOCATION - Rev. G. Kevin Taylor, Saint Michael's Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Friedkin PRESENTATIONS Proclamation of the City of El Segundo declaring the week of September 18 -24, 1995 as "Pollution Prevention Week" and urging all citizens and businesses of the City to participate in local and regional activities, working together to plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. Mayor ProTem Weston presented Environmental Coordinator, Steve Tsumura with a proclamation declaring the week of September 18 -24, 1995 as "Pollution Prevention Week" and urged all citizens and businesses of the City to participate in local and regional activities, working together to plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson Mayor ProTem Weston Councilman Switz Councilwoman Friedkin Councilman Robbins - Present - Present - Present - Present - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Seven (7) individuals addressed Council 1. Loretta Frye, 538 Whiting; spoke regarding a problem with her home and disturbances and noise caused by others at 542 Whiting. 2. Ramero Alcalo, 538 Whiting; spoke regarding the same disturbance of shouting, loud music and partying at all hour of the day and night at 542 Whiting. Councilman Robbins requested to review all information received by City Hall. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to discuss this item brought to the attention of the Council after the posting of the Agenda. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to authorize the City Attorney and City Manager to use the broadest authority possible to take steps necessary to resolve the problem, and report back to Council with progress periodically. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 3. Nancy Cobb, request by El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City support for "Leadership El Segundo," including the same level of staff support as last year and use of the City Council Chambers. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the request by the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City support for "Leadership El Segundo," including the same level of staff support as last year and depending on staff availability use of the City Council Chambers. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 City Council Minutes September 19, 1995 - 7:00 pm 4. Sally Mau, Desi Chairperson; spoke regarding the downtown walking tour committee and their plans. 5. Linda Collins, Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Opening Day Green Line Committee, presented Council with Tee - shirts commemorating the event. 6. Request by Doris Bissaillon of Dory's Landing for Council permission to block off a portion of Standard Street between the driveway into the Coast Federal Bank parking lot and the driveway into the Thrifty parking lot (without blocking through traffic) from noon -8:00 p.m. on September 30, 1995, for a fundraiser, "Boston Tea Party." All proceeds will go to the El Segundo High School Band to buy additional instruments, band uniforms, or music scholarships. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve the request by Doris Bissaillon of Dory's Landing for Council permission to block off a portion of Standard Street between the driveway into the Coast Federal Bank parking lot and the driveway into the Thrifty parking lot from noon -8:00 p.m. on September 30, 1995, for a fundraiser, "Boston Tea Party." All proceeds will go to the El Segundo High School Band to buy additional instruments, band uniforms, or music scholarships. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 7. Request by St. Anthony's Church for Council to waive permit fees and approve 3 -day liquor license for its annual carnival to be held on November 3 -5, 1995 on the Parish grounds. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the request by St. Anthony's Church for Council to waive permit fees and approve 3 -day liquor license for its annual carnival to be held on November 3 -5, 1995 on the Parish grounds. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 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 Councilman Switz to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - Open Public Hearing on an Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California amending Title 5 (Business Regulations and Licensing) of the El Segundo Municipal Code to add a new section 5.08.527 regarding specific license fees for parking lot operations. Estimated annual revenues to be collected is $17,000. Proper public notice has been made by the Finance Department, including notification of all known operators. Mayor Jacobson stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on an Ordinance of the City of El Segundo, California amending Title 5 (Business Regulations and Licensing) of the El Segundo Municipal Code to add a new section 5.08.527 regarding specific license fees for parking lot operations. Estimated annual revenues to be collected is $17,000. Proper public notice has been made by the Finance Department, including notification of all known operators. He asked if proper notice had been done in a timely manner and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done by the Finance Department and one (1) written communication had been received and distributed to Council. City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report. Mayor Jacobson opened the public hearing. One individual addressed Council 2 City Council Minutes September 19, 1995 - 7:00 pm 1. Gene Simpson, Auto Airport Parking; stated he felt the tax was too high, although he did not oppose the principal of the tax. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council discussion followed City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1238 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSING) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD NEW SECTION 5108.527 REGARDING SPECIFIC LICENSE FEES FOR PARKING LOT OPERATIONS. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve option "B ", establishing a flat fee per space of $10.00, and introducing Ordinance No. 1238. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Council to select date for discussion workshop with representatives of SCCC, SCE, Hughes and large business power users in our local economy on 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. Council consensus to set the date of October 5, 1995, 7:00 P.M for discussion workshop with representatives of SCCC, SCE, Hughes and large business power users in our local economy on 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, and direct staff to advertise the workshop and contact interested persons or businesses. 2. Approval of revised Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for El Segundo Community Cable. Marc Renner, Chair of the committee gave a brief report. MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve the revised Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for the El Segundo Community Cable, with editorial changes to page 3, Section B 1 -e. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBSON, MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN SWITZ, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 4/1 Councilman Robbins stated his disagreements with the grievance procedures in the revised policies, that they did not provide adequate safe - guards against censorship of time - critical cable programming. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Appointments of two candidates to the El Segundo Public Library Board of Trustees, made by the City Council on Monday, September 11, 1995. Mayor Jacobson announced the appointments of Gerry Preciado and Tom Coonan to the Library Board of Trustees, for a term of three years to expire June 30, 1998. 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. 3 City Council Minutes September 19, 1995 - 7:00 pm 1. Warrant Numbers 224846 - 225019 on Demand Register Summary Number 09 in total amount of $950,050.85. 2. Warrant Numbers 225020 - 225137 on Demand Register Summary Number 10 in total amount of $81,433.79, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $221,939.46. 3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 4. Results from bid process for the sale of one (1) 1978 Crown "Quint" 75' Telesquirt Fire Truck. 5. Underground Utility District No. 4 for Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) between Rosecrans Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard. 6. Adopt Resolution No. 3939 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo authorizing an application to Caltrans for Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) funding for sidewalks in the area north of the Douglas Street Metro Green Line Station. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS 8. Agreement providing for a three year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the Service Employees International Union, AFL - CIO, Local 347, General Employees Association Bargaining Unit. Fiscal impact: $77,196 annualized total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's 1995 -96 fiscal year budget for the 1.64% salary increase, Resolution No. 3940. 9. Resolution adopting the three year Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Segundo and the California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical Employees Union, Local 911, Supervisory and Professional Employees Bargaining Unit. Fiscal Impact: $21,136 annualized total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's 1995 -96 Fiscal Year Budget for the 1.64% salary increase, Resolution No. 3941. 10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 3. City Council meeting minutes of September 5 and September 11, 1995 Councilman Robbins requested hold the minutes of September 5, 1995 over to October 3, 1995 meeting. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve the minutes of September 11, 1995. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 7. Request Council to co- sponsor the Sixth Annual Roger's 10K Run, approve street closures. Fiscal Impact: $1,835 (budgeted). Councilman Robbins urged everyone to attend this function MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve the request to co- sponsor the Sixth Annual Roger's 10K Run, approve street closures. Fiscal Impact: $1,835 (budgeted). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 4 City Council Minutes September 19, 1995 - 7:00 pm 10. Proposed Executive Management and Mid- Management/Confidential Salary Adjustment. Fiscal Impact $45,239 annualized total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's FY 1995 -1996 Budget for the 1.64% salary adjustment. City Manager Jim Morrison stated the correction to the effective date to be fetfeast+ve to July 8, 1995. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to approve the Executive Management and Mid- Management/Confidential Salary Adjustment. Fiscal Impact $45,239 annualized total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's FY 1995 -1996 Budget for the 1.64% salary adjustment, Resolution No. 3942. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Indemnification /Hold Harmless Agreements between the El Segundo Fire Department and Police Department and El Segundo property owners for the exclusive purpose of Fire and Police Department training (contains amended language). City Manager Jim Morrison gave a brief staff report MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to authorize the City Manager to enter into Indemnification /Hold Harmless Agreements between the El Segundo Fire Department and Police Department and El Segundo property owners for the exclusive purpose of Fire and Police Department training (contains amended language). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 2. Proposal to modify the existing Residential Sound Insulation Program to permit citizen participation (20 %) in the program. ITEM HELD OVER BY THE CITY MANAGER G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilwoman Friedkin - Spoke regarding the success of the Fireman's Ball; the pinning ceremony in the Fire Department and Craig Cleary of the Police Department, letters of accommodation Councilman Robbins - Announcement of a series of free workshops for small business owners and managers, as well as prospective entrepreneurs, funded by the City and given by the Small Business Development Center, to be held at City Hall Council Chambers beginning September 27, 1995. Announced the dates of the workshops and urged attendance. 2. Discussion and possible action relating to the School District's decision to evict Girl Scouts from use of Madsen House facilities. Councilman Robbins expressed his concern with the School District, possibly violating the $400,000 agreement for the City to use the Madsen House and other Richmond Street School property, as well as the Restated Joint Use Agreement by evicting the Girl Scout from the Madsen House. He further stated this is a legal contract to be followed. 5 City Council Minutes September 19, 1995 - 7:00 pm City Attorney Lee Dolley stated the City does have control over the use of the Madsen House as stated in the Joint Use Agreement. He also stated that if Council contends that in the Joint Use Agreement Day Care is not an educational purpose, it can do so, and the Madsen House falls under the jurisdiction of the City. MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to direct a letter be sent stating that the School District is in violation of the Restated Joint Use Agreement and the $400,000 Agreement that we are ascerting our rights under those agreements, and at the same time have meeting with our sub - committee and the School Boards sub - committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Spoke regarding a problem at a street project at Virginia and Imperial with a contractor. City Manager Jim Morrison stated that the problem had been dealt with and would be monitored. Spoke about the success and his attendance at the Fireman's ball on september 15. Councilman Switz - Announced the demonstration of the "air traffic control" light will be held Wednesday September 20, 1995 at approximately 8:00 P.M. around 770 W. Imperial. Mayor ProTem Weston - Read a letter received from the President of Economic Development Corporation of Los Angeles stating that everyone in the South Bay needs to work together to promote the entire area. He also spoke regarding the Roll Out ceremony of the Hornet FAE 18, and thanked Northrup Grumman for presenting it. Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Two (2) individuals addressed Council 1. Keith Wise, W. Walnut; spoke as a member of the School Board, and stated that the Girls Scouts have not been evicted, they have been rescheduled. Currently only 3 troops are affected and an arrangement has been amicably worked out with the leaders and the neighborhood chairman. 2. Marc Renner, Resident; commented on Mayor ProTem Weston's item, and on a recent poll taken in Venture County that stated they wished to have no association with Los Angeles. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:34 P.M. to October 3, 1995 CindyflVlortesen, ft lerk 6 City Council Minutes September 19, 1995 - 7:00 pm