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1996 NOV 19 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:09 p.m. INVOCATION given by Reverend Bonnie Wulff, Living the Inner Light Foundation PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Mike Gordon PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificate of commendation and recognition to El Segundo Police Officer and K -9 Handler Andrew Usmani and retiring El Segundo K -9 ANDOR for their dedicated service to the community. Mayor Jacobs presented Certificates of Commendation and Recognition to El Segundo Police Officer and K -9 Handler Andrew Usmani, and retiring El Segundo K -9 ANDOR for their dedicated service to the community. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs - Present Mayor ProTem Wemick - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present Councilman Weston - Present Councilman Gordon - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value, of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behaf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must :.o identify themselves prior to addressing the City CounciL Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. Three individuals addressed the City Council. 1. Request by Gene Engle, Little League Vice President, for City support of the Annual Little League Parade to be held on Saturday, February 22, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. (Fiscal Impact: $350) MOVED by Councilwomar Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve request. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Request by Richard Feam, on behalf of the El Segundo Unified School District and the Parent Teacher Association, for City support and waiver of fees for the annual 5K run /walk entitled "The School is Cool" to be held on Saturday, March 1, 1997. (Fiscal Impact: approximately $430.00). MOVED by Councilwoman. Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve request. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. A. PROCEDURAL MOTION: Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. City Council Minutes 11/19/96 - 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve reading all ordinances and resolutions on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Continued Public Hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the construction of a 20 -inch nominal diameter, high density polyethylene, subsurface pipeline in the Open Space (OS) Zone; to transfer digester gas produced at the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant to the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Scattergood Steam Generating Station, where it will be used to produce energy. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the construction of a 20 -inch nominal diameter, high density Polyethylene subsurface pipeline in the Open Space (OS) Zone, to transfer digester gas produced at the City of Los Angeles Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant to the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Scattergood Steam Generating Station, where it will be used to produce energy. Applicants: City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering and Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12000 Vista Del Mar. Appellant: El Segundo Residents Association. She asked if proper noticing had been done and if any written communications had been received. Deputy City Clerk Freeman responded that proper noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and the Continued Public Hearing notice was posted by the City Clerks Office, and that no written communications had been received. Mayor Jacobs opened the continued public hearing for comments. No one wished to address the item and Mayor Jacobs closed public comments. City Manager Morrison stated staff and the applicant were having on -going discussions and were jointly requesting the Council to continue the public hearing. Councilman Weston stated he wanted Aerospace or an equivalent agency to perform an analysis of the plumes coming off of Hyperion existing operation to make sure no illegal emissions (chemicals or pollutants) or odors were occurring. Mayor ProTem We�nick stated the City also needed to have a kill ratio analysis, an escrow account for the proiec, and no truck travel through El Segundo. She also requested an update on staff negotiations. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue the public hearing to December 17, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Staff to advise the Council of negotiation progress to date. Include in negotiations City's desire for analysis of emission plumes by Aerospace or others; restrictions on truck traffic through the City; establish escrow account for damages, and identification of "kill ratio ". MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Continued Public Hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) -'.o allow the retention of an existing 592 square foot accessory structure that has been converted without permits to "Granny Housing," and an associated Variance (VAR) for a 2 foot 6 inches side yard setback for the structure, instead of 5 feet as required by the El Segundo Municipal Code (EA -391, CUP 96 -5, VAR 96 -1). Applicant and Appellant: Gail Church, 406 Virginia Street. 2 City Council Minutes 11/19/96 - 7:00 p.m. City Attorney Mark Hensley announced that the applicant had withdrawn her appeal. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Park Vista Apartments' 1997 Operating Budget. Mayor Jacobs stated she wanted to meet with President Freeman and Chief Financial Officer Covington to discuss some concerns she had with the budget. Discussion followed with Councilman Weston suggesting the Council appoint a sub - committee consisting of Mayor Jacobs and Councilwoman Friedkin. Council consensus to appoint a sub - committee consisting of Mayor Jacobs and councilwoman Friedkin to meet with the Board to review the budget in detail. Sub- committee to recommend budget acceptance with changes or not at their December 3, 1996 meeting, if possible. 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 234653- 234815 on Demand Register Summary Number 18 in total amount of $484,612.09. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments. 2. Warrant Numbers 234816 - 234938 on Demand Register Summary Number 19 in total amount of $374,492.32, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $984,174.48. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 10/25/96 to 11113196. 3. City Council meeting minutes of October 30, 1996 and November 5, 1996. Approval. 4. Extension of the term of the City /School District Library System Affiliation Agreement from December 3, 1996 througK June 30, 1997. (Fiscal impact for December 3, 1996 -June 30, 1997 = $58,640). Approve Fourth Amendment to Library Systems Affiliation Agreement 2132D, dated December 3, 1991, which will extend the term of the agreement from December 3, 1996 through June 30, 1997. 5. Revocable Special Permit Agreement between the City and Ms. Tish Ryder for construction of a fence upon the public right -of -way at 824 Lomita Street (no fiscal impact). Authorize Staff to Issue the Revocable Special Permit Agreement Number 2483. 6. One year Lease Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Eaton Corporation to lease a portion of City property at 530 South Douglas Street. (Annual revenue of $14,880.00). 3 City Council Minutes 11/19/96 - 7:00 p.m. Approve the Lease Agreement Number 2483, and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER MORRISON. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN WESTON. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, providing for language changes to Chapter 1A2 (Management - Confidential Series) of the El Segundo Administrative Code. Fiscal Impact: None. Withdrawn from agenda until a later date. Staff to review language in detail. 8. Comprehensive evaluation of the City's investment portfolio and compliance with the City's investment policy by auditors Thomas, Bigbie & Smith. Councilman Weston stated concerns regarding the evaluation of the City's investment portfolio. Discussion followed. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to receive and file accepted report. City Treasurer to appear at December 3, 1996 meeting and report to Council on the status of compliance, and to also discuss at their November 23, 1996 meeting if more staff and /or budget is necessary in order to comply with requirements. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - Mr. Puffer desires to participate in the current phase, Phase 5, of the El Segundo Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. Recruitment for Phase 5 of the program closed in September, 1996, prior to Mr. Puffer approaching the City with his inquiry. City Manager Morrison presented a brief overview and report on the situation. Discussion followed. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve the Puffers' request to be included in the current FAA/homeowner funded RSI program. Future mailings of important notices should be designed to eliminate this problem. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to give staff discretion in determining inclusion in similar situations. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411: AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Councilwoman Friedkin, Councilman Gordon and Councilman Weston. NOES: Mayor ProTem Wemick. 2. FY 96 -97 First Quarter Budget Review and Revised Long -Range Financial Forecast. Eunice Kramer, Firance Director presented a report to Council. Discussion followed. Councilman Gordon requested the November 23, 1996 budget meeting be video taped. 4 City Council Minutes 11/19/96 - 7:00 p.m. Council consensus to receive and file. Finance Director to provide information on CPI estimates for November 23, 1996 meeting. City Attorney to advise Council in closed session if Propositions H and I changed the rate of the tax payments and the phasing out of tax credits with Summerfield Suites. Recreation and Parks Director to arrange for cable, and to tape the meeting for showing at another time or times. 3. Verbal report on the purchase of the West Covina Records Management System, Automated Prisoner Booking System and Mobile Digital Computer System and its relationship to the pending action by the South Bay Regional Public Communication Authority. Withdrawn from agenda. 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 Councilman Gordon - A proposal to support and publicize the six pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS (Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, Faimess and Trustworthiness) by: (A) Open each meeting (following the invocation and pledge of allegiance) with the reading of the pillar of the month. (B) Print on monthly water bills the pillar of the month and a brief description (not to exceed 100 words), if the use of the space is available. Councilman Gordon presented a proposal Council asking their approval to support and publicize the six pillars of Character Counts. Discussion followed. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin for staff to proceed with implementation of those recommended programs. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Council support for a Voluntary Curbside Recycling Program. Councilman Gordon presented a report on the voluntary program stating the fee for those residents who participate would be approximately $6.00 per month. Discussion followed. Council consensus for staff to proceed with developing plan details and agreement with Zakaroff and bring back to them for consideration. Councilman Gordon stated that the City of Los Angeles had done some cleaning up of the Imperial median. The Key Club would be handling the Imperial Median Cleean Up Day which is sponsored by the Kawanas will be held on December 7, 1996 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. He also congradulated Tara Church for receiving the John Denver Award which would be presented to her on Friday, November 22, 1996 at 2:00 pm on the stairs of the High School. 5 City Council Minutes 11/19/96 - 7:00 p.m. Councilman Weston - NONE Councilwoman Friedkin stated she had attended the CEHD meeting through the SBCOG; presented a proclamation to Feam Ruiz who recently retired; Councilman Gordon and herself spoke at the Leadership of El Segundo; Finance Director and herself attended the ICRMA meeting on compensation on City Manager who were terminated, and attended the ICRMA workshop on how to eliminate /decrease Police liability; attended the Pacific Theaters Grand Opening. Mayor Pro Tern Wemick 1. Request by Brian O'Rourke to schedule a Council workshop /meeting to allow members of the community, City representatives and Council to talk about LAX, its impact on the City and alternatives to minimize these impacts. Mayor ProTem Wemick stated Mr. O'Rourke and others had expressed an interest in having a workshop or meeting which would allow the community the opportunity to discuss issues relating to LAX and its impact on the City. Discussion followed. Mayor Jacobs felt that the a meeting of the El Segundo Safety and Noise Abatement Committee consisting of educational information on the subject; what the City and Committee are currently doing, and some suggested actions and request for suggestions and participation could be taped for the community to view. Discussion followed. Council consensus for cable staff to tape a regularly scheduled Airport Safety & Noise Abatement Committee meeting which will include educational information on the subject, what the City and Committee are currently doing, some suggested actions and requests for suggestions and participation from the public. 2. Proposal to establish a "Youth in Government Program' where the Council would appoint young people between the ages of 16 -20 as ex- officio (non- voting) members of the City's commissions, committees and boards in an effort to involve youth in participating in government and becoming a part of the community. Mayor ProTem Wemick presented a proposal to establish a Youth in Government Program where the youth could be appointed to committees, commissions, and boards and offer suggestions. Discussion followed. Mayor Jacobs stated she had surveyed 19 cities and found four which had a program similar to this and suggested they collect and review materials from these four cities and prepare a recommended plan of action as deemed appropriate. Council consensus for the Council to collect and review materials from other agencies and prepare a recommended plan of action as deemed appropriate. Mayor Jacobs commented on the Air Force Associations Winners of Spacewalk Contest winners and annouiced Middle School students receiving prize winners. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. NONE 6 City Council Minutes 11/19/96 - 7:00 p.m. MEMORIALS Mayor Jacobs read memorial for Mr. O. Joseph Dubie. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNED at 10:05 p.m. to November 23, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. at the Library, Matsui Room, 111 W. Mariposa Avenue. -7 L a Freeman, Deputy City Clerk 7 City Council Minutes 11/19196 - 7:00 p.m.