1997 MAR 18 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION given by Elder Linda Barentine, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Liam Weston
CHARACTER COUNTS Councilman Mike Gordon presented the "Caring" Character Counts.
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 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. Four (4) individuals addressed the City Council.
Doris Nickelson of The Kenny Nickelson Memorial Foundation for Homeless Veterans,
Inc.requested to conduct a linen yard sale on Saturday, April 19, 1997 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the City parking lot located at Mariposa and Main Streets to generate funds for KNMF activities for
the homeless in Los Angeles and the South Bay. The City allowed a similar yard sale to be held
by KNMF at the same location on December 14, 1996.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve request.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR
PROTEM WERNICK, AND COUNCILMAN GORDON. NOES: COUNCILMAN WESTON AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN 312.
2. Ron Hart, 919 Main Street, representing the El Segundo Taxpayers Association stated that
they are opposing all four of the plans for the LAX expansion project.
3. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune, spoke regarding the pollutants generated by the LA Airport, and
asked what benefit is our study if these are already known.,
4. Mike Wyant, 533 Main Street. representing the Chamber of Commerce presented the request by
The Heritage Walk and Mural Committee of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce to close a
small section of Main Strel:t in front of the Post Office from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,
April 10, 1997 for completion and dedication of a mural on the post office wall.
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MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve request.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR
PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILMAN WESTON. NOES:
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. 411. COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN REQUESTED TO CHANGE
HER VOTE TO A YES. THE FINAL VOTE 510
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve
reading all ordinances and resolutions on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
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 (EA -379, CUP 96-2).
Mayor Jacobs stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a 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 (EA -379, CUP 96 -2). She asked whether
proper noticing was done in a timely manner and whether any written communications had
been received. City Clerk Mortesen stated noticing was done by the Planning and Building
Safety Department and no written communications had been received.
City Manager Morrison stated that the representatives from the City of Los Angeles has
requested to continue the public hearing to April 15, 1997.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin ; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue the
public hearing to April 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 5/0.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
An Ordinance of the City of El Segundo Amending Section 7.20.040 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code Relating to Perrnit Fees for Industrial Waste Disposal and two (2)
Resolutions establishing fees relating to Industrial Waste Disposal (fiscal impact - estimated
$40,565.14 increased annual revenue).
Mayor Jacobs is did not participate due to a conflict of interest.
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City Attorney Hensley read Ordinance by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1268
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 7.20.040 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH SECTION
RELATES TO PERMIT FEES FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt Ordinance
Number 1268. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR
PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND
COUNCILMAN WESTON. NOES: NOES. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBS 41011
City Attorney Hensley read Resolutions by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 3448 RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt Resolution
Numbers 4004. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR
PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN, AND
COUNCILMAN WESTON. NOES: NOES. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBS 41011
RESOLUTION NO. 4005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
ESTABLISHING APPLICATION FEES PURSUANT TO TITLE 7, SECTION 7.20.040
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND DISPOSAL
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt
Resolution Numbers 4004. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE.
AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDKIN, AND COUNCILMAN WESTON. NOES: NOES. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR
JACOBS 41011
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
1. Request City Council to initiate recruitment process and announce vacancies on the
Recreation & Parks Commission, the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board, the Library
Board of Trustees, the Planning Commission and the Metropolitan Cooperative Library
System Advisory Board.
Council consensus to direct staff to agendize the evaluation of all Boards and Commission as to number
of members, interview process and duties and responsibilities.
2. Update Report by Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Committee on LAX expansion, LAX
Master Plan public relations program, LAX Noise Variance proceedings, new missions of
the FAA, San Diego Noise Conference and the March 7, 1997 AQMD meeting.
Liz Gamholz, and Charles O'Heam gave a presentation to Council.
Council received the report.
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MOVED by Councilman Weston SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve a Resolution
presented by Councilman Weston with the addition of the El Segundo Taxpayers Association and
technical changes by the City Attorney.
MOTION AMENDED AND SECONDED to direct staff to have the City Attorney work with councilman
gordon and councilwoman friedkin to formulate all ideas presented into one resolution to be presented at
the April 1, 1997 meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5.0
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER FROM LATER IN THE AGENDA
Councilwoman Friedkin -
1. Request Council adopt resolution as an expression of the City's demand for funds
to mitigate the negative impacts the Los Angeles Airport has on the City and the
Southern California region.
City Attorney Hensley read resolution by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA DEMANDING FUNDS TO MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE
IMPACTS LAX HAS ON THE CITY AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGION.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt
Resolution Number 4006. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
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 237215 - 237366 on Demand Register Summary Number 35 in total amount of
$227,041.43.
2. Warrant Numbers 237370 - 237567 on Demand Register Summary Number 36 in total amount of
$583,790.17, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $858,160.55.
3. City Council meeting minutes of March 4, 1997.
4. Award Bid #9701 (Towing Services) to the lowest responsible bidder, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the three year agreement, Contract Number 2493 with three one year options. (Fiscal
Impact: approximately $16,000 of general fund revenue annually).
5. Adoption of plans and specifications for construction of a storm drain system in Sierra Street,
Maple Avenue, and Lomita Street, Public Works Specifications No. PW 94 -4 (estimated cost:
$295,000).
6. Final acceptance of Piping Improvements at Water Facility. Project No. 96 -4 (final contract
amount $106,999.00).
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7. Park Vista Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Number 1937, Repayment Agreement.
8. Presentation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Management Letter
and staff responses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.
9. Proposed revisions to Wastewater Maintenance Worker 1 /II and Wastewater Maintenance
Leadworker Class Specifications. Fiscal Impact: None.
10. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN WESTON
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve of Consent
Agenda Item Numbers 1 -9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510.
CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
10. Agreement with JCM Facilities Planning and Management for architectural services related to the
construction of a Police Training Facility at 400 Lomita Street with fees not to exceed $16,830.00
from asset forfeiture funds.
Approved Agreement Number 2494 with JCM Facilities Planning and Management, and
authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Councilman Weston requested staff to determine the value of the property if it were rented to the private
sector, for reimbursement to the Water Fund.
MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve Contract Number 2494
with JCM Facilities Planning and Management for architectural services related to the construction of a
Police Training Facility at 400 Lomita Street with fees not to exceed $16,830.00, and authorize the Mayor
to execute the agreement of behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
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 -
Request Council join "Californians For Safer Streets" (CFSS), a coalition of cities,
officials, residents and businesses joined together to restore to California cities their
share of money generated through traffic enforcement within the State.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston, to endorse the legislation in
concept and ask our Legislators to support the bill, participate with the League of California Cities to do
everything within our power to see that the revenue is returned. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 510
Spoke regarding a visit to GTE, and requested Chief Grimmond arrange with Office Tim Skipper to
present a program to Council regarding alcohol induced accidents.
Councilwoman Friedkin -
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING
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1. Request Council adopt resolution as an expression of the City's demand for funds
to mitigate the negative impacts the Los Angeles Airport has on the City and the
Southern California region.
Spoke regarding the meetings she attend.
Councilman Weston
Announced a meeting to be held at Councilwoman Friedkin's house about airport issues. and reported on
the Consortiums beginning a bidding process for alternate energy sources.
Mayor Pro Tern Wemick
Reported on the Opening of Noah's Bagels 3/21 and the GTE site visit.
Mayor Jacobs
Thanked the ASNAC committee for their fine work and report. Reported on the Business Outlook
luncheon.
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. TWO
(2) individuals addressed the City Council.
J. Wilson, resident spoke regarding street safety and community safety
week. she also stated Harvey Holden will speak at a Resident Association
meeting.
2. Frank Wong, 435 Valley, spoke regarding the Airport issues, and the LAX
Settlement fund.
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION at 10:05 P.M. all members present.
The City Council moved into a closed session 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., March 18, 1997 under "Closed
Session" (if needed).
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNED at 10:25p.m. to March 22, 1997 at 8:00 a.m.
ndy Mort
City Clerk
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