1996 JUN 04 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:06 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Steve Shields, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Gordon
PRESENTATIONS
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs Present
Mayor ProTem Wernick Absent
Councilman Weston Absent
Councilman Gordon 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, DESI; Announced that the Hughes Notables will be
presenting a benefit concert to help support the Heritage Walk.
2. Jack Glauser, 419 Whiting St.; spoke regarding the situation he
faces with a existing potentially illegal rental unit on his
property, purchased in 1982. He further stated that if he were
denied the existence of this unit he could no longer afford to
maintain his property and home.
Mayor Jacobs stated he should meet with the City Manager and he will
explain the issues and options.
3. Frank Wong, resident; reported on the Airport Commissioners meeting
and felt that all citizens should approach the commission.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and
resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to read all
ordinance and resolution on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDRIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICR AND
COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3/0/2
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Public Hearing to discuss FY 1996/97 Preliminary Budget and
Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN
MOVED by SECONDED by to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 4,
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN
GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MAYOR PROTEM
WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3/0/2
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
5. Award of Contract No 2449 for Property Tax Auditing Services to
HdL Companies (not to exceed $11,390).
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve
Contract No. 2449, to Property Tax Auditing Services to HdL Companies,
not to exceed $11,390. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3/0/2
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
1. A resolution of the City Council fixing water rates. (Fiscal
impact - increase water revenues approximately $350,000).
Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works gave a brief staff report.
After discussion Council consensus to hold the item to the June 18, 1996
regular meeting
2. Traffic signal agreement between Southern California Edison
Company and the City of E1 Segundo for construction of a
traffic signal on Vista del Mar at the entrance to the Edison
Plant.
Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works gave a brief staff report
City Attorney Lee Dolley addressed the liability question
Scott Holland of Design ARC Inc., and Khan Pathan, Project Manager
represented Edison
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to deny the
agreement between Southern California Edison Company and the City of E1
Segundo for construction of a traffic signal on Vista del Mar at the
entrance to the Edison plant. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE.
AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES:
NONE. ABSENT: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3/0/2
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
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Councilman Gordon -
1. Discussion regarding a study of the golf course financial
arrangement to determine whether or not it makes sense for
the City to buy out the bond and take over management of
the course.
Councilman Gordon explained the proposed study.
Council consensus to have staff investigate the cost to buy down bonds
for discussion and possible action by Council at a later date.
2. Discussion regarding a study of the Waterworks Enterprise
be conducted to determine if outside contractual
management could save the city money, while not
sacrificing the quality and level of service.
Item Held to June 1, 1996 meeting
3. Report from Council subcommittee on code enforcement
policy matters.
Councilman Gordon gave a report on the findings of the Council
subcommittee of himself and Councilman Weston.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve
of the policy (attached) with changes to items 12, 16 and 17.MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN
GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDRIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MAYOR PROTEM
WERNICR AND COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3/0/2
See above
Councilman Weston -
1 Report from Council subcommittee on code enforcement
policy matters.
Councilwoman Friedkin -
Reported on the League of California Seminar and the BOAC meeting.
- Mayor ProTem Wernick - NONE
- Mayor Jacobs -
Reported on the Volunteer Picnic and thanked the staff for their fine
work.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
Four (4) individuals addressed Council.
1. Janice Cruickshank, 1509 E. Elm Ave.; Questioned if Fire trucks and
personnel attended private parties.
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City Manager stated they were invited and it was no cost to the city.
2. John Voutrain, 416 Virginia; spoke regarding the code enforcement
policy.
3. Barbara Culbertson, 415 Standard St.; requested clarification on the
time frame for the Standard /Main Street alley improvements.
Ed Schroder responded they will be completed in the 96/97 fiscal year.
4. Joe Vitori, 124 W. Oak; addressed the code enforcement policy and if
there is a maximum number allowable in each residence.
Lee Dolley responded that under current law there is no maximum, but
Orange County is developing legislation and he will provide it.
MEMORIALS Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting in memory of Mary Virginia
Carlson, a long time resident and Mychal Lynch, eight year old daughter
of Ed Lynch and Terrin Adair - Lynch.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:35 P.M.to Friday June 7, 1996 at 6:30 A.M.
Cin� y Mor s n,' City- Clerk
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