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1996 OCT 01 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Reverend Harvey Kemp, United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Gordon PRESENTATIONS - NONE ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs Present Mayor ProTem Wemick Present Councilman Gordon Present Councilman Weston Present Councilwoman Friedkin 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 behalyof 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. - Four Individuals addressed the City Council. Brian O'Rourke, Resident complained LAX's response to his complaints are insufficient and requested the Council agendize a workshop open to the public to discuss the problem. Marsha Pumel. President Chamber of Commerce requested to agendize the Richmond Street Festival for October 15, 1996. Mark Rener, 1212 E. Walnut stated concerns and opposition regarding the proposed McDonalds at El Segundo Blvd. and Sepulveda. Liz Garnholtz, Resident asked the Council to consider the recent pipeline explosion in Echo Park when considering the Air Products Pipeline License Agreement. Mayor Jacobs closed public communications. 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 Gordon to approve reading all ordinances and resolutions on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5 10. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Open Public Hearing on California State AB 3229 and adopt resolution accepting approximately $37,000 from a block law enforcement grant and authorizing its recommended use. City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs announced this was the place hereto fixed for a public hearing on California State AB 3229 and adopt resolution accepting approximately $37,000 from a block law enforcement grant and authorizing its recommended use. She asked whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received. City Clerk Mortesen responded that noticing was done by the Police Department, and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Police Chief Tim Grimmond presented a brief report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing for comments. No one wished to address the City Council. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. City Attorney Hensley read title only: RESOLUTION NO. 3985 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Resolution No. 3985. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 20.54.050E. and adding Section 9.42.010 to the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the use of vehicles for human habitation. Mayor Jacobs stated that this was a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Section 20.54.050E, and adding Section 9.42.010 to the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the use of vehicles for human habitation. Mayor ProTem Wemick requested changing 72 hours to 14 days. Discussion ensued. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt Ordinance 1261. Councilman Gordon asked Police Chief Grimmond how many times had the Police Department enforced this in residential areas; Chief Grimmond responded not often. Mayor Jacobs stated they needed to read ordinance by title only. City Attorney Mark Hensley read title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1261 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AMENDING SECTION 20.54.0509 AND ADDING SECTION 9.42.010 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR HUMAN HABITATION. 2 City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Friedkin restated her motion: MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt Ordinance No. 1261. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411: AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Councilwoman Friedkin, Councilman Weston, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: Mayor ProTem Wemick. 2. Discussion of methods to develop parameters for the 1997 -98 fiscal year budget. City Manager Morrison presented a brief report. Discussion ensued. Councilman Gordon recommended to have staff proceed and process. Council consensus for staff to proceed and process. 3. Oral presentation by City Attorney on Proposition 218. City Attorney Hensley presented oral presentation on Proposition 218. Discussion ensued. Councilman Weston, Councilwoman Friedkin were in favor of adopting a resolution in support of Proposition 218. Mayor ProTem Wemick was not in favor of adopting a resolution which would speak for the entire community. Discussion followed. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt a resolution in favor of Proposition 218. City Attorney Hensley suggested the City Council bring this item back should they want to take an action. Councilman Weston and Councilwoman Friedkin requested Council's approval to be allowed to state the City was in support of Proposition 218 at their League of California Cities and SBCOG meetings. MOTION AND SECONDED were withdrawn. Councilman Weston requested to agendize a proposed resolution for their October 15 meeting, and to receive and file the presentation. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Status of recruitment for candidates to: 1) Economic Development Advisory Council 2) Planning Commission 3) Library Board of Trustees 4) Community Cable Advisory Committee 5) Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board 6) Wall of Honor Committee 7) Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee Mayor Jacobs announced the appointments and respective terms of office as follows: Economic Development Advisory Council: Carl Jacobson, Nancy Cobb, Bill Mason, and Alec Uzemeck - No term on this council. Planning Commission: Gary Wycoff and James Boulgarides to full terms to expire June 30, 2000. Also announced that the interviews for the Library Board of Trustees, Community Cable Advisory Committee, Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board, and the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee have been continued to October 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Recruitments of candidates to above CCBs have been extended to 5:00 p.m., October 4, 1996. 3 City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding restructuring of the Wall of Honor Committee. Mayor ProTem Wemick recommended they restructure the committee by having one individual from all of their commissions, committees and boards, along with the existing members. Discussion ensued. Mayor Jacobs and Mayor ProTem Wemick to work together on this issue. 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. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN GORDON. 2. Warrant Numbers 233541- 233692 on Demand Register Summary Number 11 in total amount of $236,132.45. 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 233693- 233871 on Demand Register Summary Number 12 in total amount of $314,958.11, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $143,920.37. 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 09111196 to 09125196. 4. City Council meeting minutes of September 17, 1996. Approved. 5. Award bid for Janitorial Services for both the Library and Parks Facilities (Fiscal Impact $49,116 annually). Award bid and authorize staff to execute a three year Contract No. 2470 with three one year extension options with Midway Building Maintenance for janitorial services for the Parks facilities, and a three year Contract No. 2469 with three one year extension options with El Segundo Janitorial Services for the Library. 6. 1995 -96 Slurry Seal application at various locations. Specifications No. PW 96-6 (final contract amount $82,871.52). Accepted the work as complete, and authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of Consent Agenda Item Numbers 2 through 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA Warrant No. 233381 on Demand Register Summary No. 9 payable to Whitmore, Johnson and Bolanos for legal services in the amount of $26,518.67 and Warrant No. 233406 on Demand Register Summary No. 10 payable to Bank of America credit card for a meeting room at the Crown Sterling Suites in the amount of $100.00. 4 City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor ProTem Wemick did not participate in discussions on this item. Councilman Gordon stated after reviewing the charge for the room he agreed it was better for the City to do this and not the attorney. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston hold Warrant No. 233381 until Council Meeting of October 15, 1996 when more information will be available, and approve Warrant No. 233406. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 41011: AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Councilman Weston, Councilwoman Friedkin, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: None. ABSTENTIONS: Mayor ProTem Wemick. 7. Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Southern California Edison Company (Edison) regarding entrance modifications to the Edison's El Segundo Power Generating Station at 301 Vista del Mar (fiscal impact - none). Mayor ProTem Wemick questioned the entrance modifications; Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works briefly went over the modifications. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Agreement No. 2471, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - Pipeline License Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Air Products Manufacturing Corporation for installation of nitrogen gas and other pipelines for future use subject to City Council approval within the City public street rights -of -way of Grand Avenue and Kansas Street (estimated annual revenue = $2,200). Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works, presented a brief report to Council. Councilman Weston suggested the agreement be change to reflect there would be less trucks on the streets. He then stated he had received complaints from individuals living in that area about deliveries and loud noises or blasts occurring late at night, early in the morning and on Sunday's. Discussion followed with City Attorney Hensley stating they could amend the agreement. Councilman Weston asked to continue the item to October 15, 1996 and have the City Attorney come up with language in the agreement. City Manager Morrison stated representatives from Air Products were present should the Council wish to speak with them. Jay Purshall from Air Products addressed the Council introducing Cameron Chase, Jim Hensel, and Chris Mark. He then stated that they estimated 1000 trucks would be off the street, but the tanks are going to be left there only to be used during an emergency should they need them. Mr. Chase stated there would be several tanks removed. Councilman Gordon stated he had also received complaints about the delivery times and noise. Discussion followed. 5 City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to direct staff to look into the language and agendize the item for October 15, 1996. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - Presentation and adoption of a new Conflict of Interest Code. City Clerk Mortesen presented a brief report to the Council. Mayor ProTem Wemick questioned the positions which were being taken off of the conflict of interest code. City Manager Morrison responded that the Legal Assistant was moved under City Managef because City Council does not have staff under them. City Attorney Hensley stated those positions which were deleted were no longer positions in the City. City Attorney Hensley read title only: RESOLUTION NO. 3986 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 3891 AND ADOPTING A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Resolution No. 3985 approving the new Conflict of Interest Code. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Retention & Destruction Schedule. City Clerk Mortesen presented a brief report to the Council. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of the proposed schedule for the City Clerk's Office. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Gordon invited the community to attend the ROAD luncheon being held tomorrow at 12:00 :).m. at the Womens Club. Councilman Weston thanked those who came to his open house last week during the evening at City Hall, and stated he felt the residents had a lot to offer. Councilwoman Friedkin reported on the September 26 quarterly meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Council stating it was wonderful. Also stated the South Bay Cities Council of Government held a Goals Workshop which was good, and thanked the City Manager and Ed S :hroder for attending. 6 City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tom Wemick 1. Request City Attorney to describe the format of closed agenda items, explanations for how cases are listed and report of actions taken in open session. Mayor ProTem Wemick asked to continue her item to November 5, 1996. She then stated she also wanted to extend an invitation to the community to attend the ROAD luncheon. Mayor Jacobs stated she and others had attended the Character Counts at the high school stating it was very good. Further stating that tomorrow was the first workshop for "How to Start Up Your Own Business" given by the City's Economic Development Department. She read a letter from Aura Systems stating that they would be staying in El Segundo, and also complimented the staff of the Planning and Building Safety Department for their assistance. She then informed Mr. O'Rourke that she shared his concerns regarding LAX responses to complaints and that she would work with staff on that issue. 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 behalyof 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. O no individual addressed the City Council. Nancy Cobb, 1218 E. Sycamore addressed the City Council's position on Proposition 218. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council moved into a closed session at 9:35 p.m. pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54960, et seg.) 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: Continuation of matters listed on the City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., October 1, 1996 under "Closed Session" (if needed). REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNED at 10:30 p.m. to October 8, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. ndy Mort n, City Clerk 7 City Council Minutes 10/1/96 - 7:00 p.m.