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1997 JAN 07 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:10 p.m. INVOCATION given by Reverend Timothy Schepman, Saint John's Lutheran Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Sandra Jacobs. CHARACTER COUNTS Mayor ProTem Wemick presented the "Fairness" Character Count. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation declaring January 18, 1997 as the City of El Segundo's 80th Anniversary. City Council proclaimed January 18, 1997 as the City's 80th Anniversary. 2. Presentation of Certificates for "Lighting Up El Segundo," Holiday Season 1996. City Council presented certificates. RECESS at 7:30 p.m. RECONVENED at 8:00 p.m. 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 Wo have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on Iehayof 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. Three Individuals addressed the City Council. Nancy Cobb, 1218 E. Sycamore invited the City Council and the community to The Spirit of Aerospace Mural Dedication Celebration to be held January 16, 1997 at 520 Main Street, South Bay Masonic Lodge at 4:30 p.m. which will be sponsored by Hughes Electronics. Brian O'Rourke, resident thar ked Councilwoman Friedkin and Councilman Weston for hosting a gathering last Saturday to c iscuss LAX issues. Frank Wong, resident commented on the LAX Expansion Project. Public Communications closed. City Council Minutes January 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve reading all ordinances and resolution on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Public Hearing to review environmental impacts of the use of Hydrogen and Compressed Dry Air (CDA) in pipelines to be constructed in the public right -of- way on Grand Avenue and Kansas Street in conjunction with a Nitrogen gas and other Pipeline License Agreement approved by the Council on October 1, 1996, and on private property at 222, 233 and 330 Kansas Street and 1521 East Grand Avenue. (Environmental Assessment EA -397). Applicant: Air Products, Inc. Mayor Jacobs announced this was a public hearing to review environmental impacts of the use of Hydrogen and Compressed Dry Air (CDA) in pipelines to be constructed in the public right -of -way on Grand Avenue and Kansas Street in conjunction with a Nitrogen gas and other Pipeline License Agreement approved by the Council on October 1, 1996, and on private property at 222, 233 and 330 Kansas Street and 1521 East Grand Avenue, (Environmental Assessment EA -397), Applicant: Air Products, Inc.. She asked whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner and whether any written communications had been received. Deputy City Clerk Freeman stated noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing for comments. City Manager Morrison stated there was a request to continue the public hearing to January 21, 1997. MOVED by Ccuncilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue the public hearing to January 21, 1997. Mayor ProTem Wemick called for discussion asking whether this was the same analysis they were requesting of Hyperion; C'ty Manager Morrison responded that it was the same analysis. Mayor Jacobs called the question: AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilwoman Friedkin, Councilman Weston, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: None. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Public hearing on the proposed projects and budget for allocation of the 1997- 1998 Community Development Block Grant funds. Proposed CDBG budget: $114,242. 2 City Council Minutes January 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm Mayor Jacobs announced this was the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the proposed projects and budget for allocation of the 1997 -1998 Community Development Block Grant funds. Proposed CDBG budget: $114,242. She asked whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner and whether any written communications had been received. Deputy City Clerk Freeman stated noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department, and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing for comments. Tina Gall, City CDBG Consultant presented Council with a report on the programs. Councilwoman Wemick felt more money should be allocated to the Juvenile Diversion Project. Discussion followed. MOVED by Ccuncilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to close the publi4: hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. MOVED by Ccuncilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon with respect to the 1997 -1998 budget, direct the Director of Planning and Building Safety to (a) execute agreements with the Community Development Commission; (h) execute agreements in excess of $10,000 with all sub - recipients rece ving CDBG funds; and, (c) with the Mayor, request a waiver from the CDC :)f the 25% maximum public service activity limit. In addition, staff to request approval from the CDC for a 30 day notice of a public hearing on increasing this year's (1995 -1997 budget) expenditures by the $55,000 amount in the .account and tl;e allocation of such amount. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMO JS VOICE VOTE 5 10. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE 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 235589 - 235782 on Demand Register Summary Number 24 in total amount of $1,982,430 49. 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. 2. Warrant Numbers 235783 - 235910 cr, Demand Register Summary Number 25 in total amount of $96,754.83. 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 City Council Minutes January 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm 3. Warrant Numbers 235911- 235975 on Demand Register Summary Number 26 in total amount of $272,248.14, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $149,929.12. 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 12112/96 to 12/20/96. 4. City Council meeting minutes of December 4 and December 17, 1996. Approved. 5. Adopt Specifications for the exterior painting of the Urho Saari Swim Stadium, 219 W. Mariposa Avenue. Project No. PW 96-12 (Estimated Cost: $55,000). Adopted Specifications, and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER MORRISON. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS. 8. Authorization to retain Lewis Partners to perform a management audit of the Human Resources Department at a cost of $8,000. Authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $8,000 to Lewis Partners for the performance of a management audit of the Human Resources Department MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of Consent Agenda Items 1 -5 and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. Review of FY 1996 -91 Business Recruitment Creative. James Hansen, Director of Economic Development and Kelly Hilt from Team One Advertising presented 4Council with the new advertising campaign. I MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to direct staff to proceed with the 96 -97 program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 7. Authorize staff to retain Purkiss Rose Architects to prepare Roller Hockey rink construction plans and specifications. Fiscal Impact: $7,500. Mayor Jacobs felt the)f need an operational plan and building plan before proceeding further, Jim Fauk, Director of Recreation and Parks stated staff was working on that and would return to Council with an operational plan. Councilwoman Friedkin and Councilman Weston want the project to pay for itself. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon for staff to process Contract Number 2486 with Purkiss Rose Architects to prepare construction plans and specifications for Rolley Hockey Rink at a cost of $7,500. Public Works and Recreation & Parks to return to Council with operational plan and building plan before proceeding further. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 4 City Council Minutes January 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - 1. Request to amend the Golf Ccurse Contract Personnel Budget by $9,000. Also approve the restructuring of General Manager position at the Lakes. Fiscal impact $9,000. City Manager Morrison presented a brief report. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve increasing the contract personnel budget by $9,000 or approximately 6 %, before a credit of $20,000 is taken for Family Golf's restructuring of the General Manager's position, and approve the restructuring. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - Oral Report on Proposition 218 and its impacts on the City of El Segundo. City Attorney Hensley requested to defer this item to a future meeting. 2. Urgency Ordinance related to massage parlors, ordinance to be presented at City Council m 3eting. City Attorney Hensley presented a brief report on the changes to Chapter 5.40 of the El Segundo Municipal Code. MOVED by Mayor ProTem `Alemick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to open the public: hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 Mayor Jacobs opened public hearing for comments. No one wished to address the City Council. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to close the publi.; hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. City Attorney Hensley read Ordinance by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1253 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE PARLORS MOVED by Ccuncilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Ordinance No. 1263. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I. NEW BUSINESS'- CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITV CIUNCILMEMBERS 5 City Council Minutes Januanj 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm Councilman Gordon - The City Council requested the City Manager and Finance Director to implement a program to insure that the City is receiving all income it is entitled to receive from the business license, utility, sales, transient occupancy and property tax revenue areas. The intent of this request is to verify the City is receiving all revenue allowable under law. By maximizing allowable revenue, the City can minimize any future dependency upon alternative sources or unnecessary reductions in essential services or programs. Councilman Gordon presented a report to Council. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to direct the City Manager and Finance Director to proceed to implement such a program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Councilman Weston - 1. Discussion regarding "Potlatch/Simpson" claims (also known as United States, et al. v. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California, et al.) and its implications on the City of El Segundo. Councilman Weston presented a report to Council, and stated he would be available to discuss this in more detail should any of the Councilmembers wish to contact him. He invited anyone who was interested in discussing LAX issues to contact him or Councilwoman Friedkin about the next gathering. Councilwoman Friedkin stated she attended the Golf Course Subcommittee and the South Bay Cities COG meetings on December 19, the Steering Committee meeting on January 6, and would be attending the NAFTA Alliance meeting on January 8. She wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. Mayor Pro Tern Wemick stated she had attended the LA County Women Against Family Violence, and congratulated the Public Works and Fire Departments on their immediate response and solution to the leak coming from the ground the day after Christmas. Mayor Jacobs stated she represents the City on the Sanitation Board and received a flyer from them regarding a free drop -off of hazardous waste products on January 25 from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. on Valley Drive between 8th and 11 th Streets in Hermosa Beach. 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 beha f'of another, and employees speaking on behayof their employer, must so iden'ify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a, fine of $250. NONE MEMORIALS Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting in memory of Charlie LeFleure. 6 City Council Minutes January 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm CLOSED SESSION - NONE The City Council moved into a closed session at 9:55 p.m. pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54960, et seq.) 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., January 7, 1997 under "Closed Session" (if needed). RECONVENED at 11:10 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs Present Mayor ProTem Wemick Present Councilwoman Friedkin Present Councilman Weston Present Councilman Gordon Excused REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNED at 11:10 p.m. to January 21, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. ei -A or Fr ✓ Freeman, Deputy City Clerk 7 City Council Minutes January 7, 1997 - 7:00 pm