1998 NOV 17 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4100
Next Ordinance # 1289
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Pastor Tracy Granoff, Hope Chapel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs.
PRESENTATIONS
(A) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented Certificates of Recognition to Helen Dobos, and Mike Russell,
for their contributions to the community as longtime employees of Rea's Hardware Store.
(B) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation to Frank Godoy, Manager, and Myron Hardole,
President, Hacienda Hotel, declaring November 24, 1998 as The Hacienda Day in El Segundo in rec-
ognition of the Hotel's 25th anniversary in El Segundo.
(C) Council Member McDowell presented a Certificate of Commendation to Fire Chief Craig Pedego
on behalf of the El Segundo Fire Department for its "SAFE HOUSE PROGRAM" which permits
the City to have established safe havens for the protection and assistance of community children.
(D) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Father Alexei Smith, Julie Stolnack, and
Members of the Cub Scouts declaring Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 1998, as
"Scouting for Food Drive for CASE."
(E) Mayor Gordon presented a Certificate of Conunendation to Peter Loye, and Players of AYSO for
a successful season, and extended an expression of community pride in the accomplishments of the
team with thanks for the fine publicity brought to the community by their good sportsmanship and
inspired team play.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon
Mayor ProTem Jacobs
Council Member Wernick
Council Member Gaines
Council Member McDowell
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
- Present
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Onlx - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit
total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the Cin, Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf
of their employer, must so identrfi, themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine
of $250 Nine (9) individuals addressed Council
Bill Mason, President, Chamber of Commerce, announced the Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade, and
Chamber Mixer beginning in December.
Ryan Mosina, Tree Muskateers, invited the community to a tree planting ceremony on Memory Row November
22, 1998, at 1:00 p.m.
Dorothy Kent, Dune Street, spoke regarding airport issues.
Gale Segers, Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, requested that the City Council consider donating the same level
of City assistance for the December 12 -23, 1997 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue as in previous years.
(Fiscal impact: S 125 hard cost for snow material from budgeted account.)
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve the request for
assistance on December 12-23,1998, foi Candy Cane Lane. MOTION PASSED BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0.
Jack Trystman, California Senior Legislator, recognized Heidi Maerker and the El Segundo Herald for their
dedicated service to the objectives of the California Senior Legislature.
Sandra Mason, resident, addressed airplane early turns; the new contract answering system for airport complaints;
the proposed water well; and buses using Eucalyptus and Holly instead of Franklin.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding airport related matters.
John Dole, Cassidy & Associates, presented a brief overview of their company and gave a brief explanation of their
efforts on the Douglas street extension. He also introduced his team members, Dan Tate, Vice President, Valarie
Osborne, and Maureen Walsh.
Frank Wong, resident, requested a status report regarding the contract attorney's findings regarding the LAX
expansion.
Mayor Gordon stated that an update report would be forthcoming, and advised that part of the strategy is to unite
surrounding cities.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines, to read all ordinances
and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
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B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
City Attorney Mark Hensley, advised notification was received after the posting of the agenda, from Hughes
requesting an extension for display of their Direct TV sign for a period of time. He asked if Council wished
to discuss this as an urgency item.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, finding the need arose
subsequent to the posting of the agenda, to add to the agenda for discussion and possible action of Hughes'
request for consideration of an extension of display of their Direct TV sign until December 31, 1998.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Hughes'
request to extend the duration of the Direct TV sign for six weeks, to December 31, 1998. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
Hold a public hearing to receive public testimony regarding a proposed January 1, 1999 increase in
Paramedic Transport Fees for non - residents.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the proposed
January 1, 1999 increase in Paramedic Transport Fees for non - residents. He asked if proper notice
had been given and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that
proper noticing had been given by the Clerk's Department and no written communications had been
received.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, corrected Section 1 of the Resolution to include "for non - residents: ".
Fire Chief, Craig Pedego, gave a brief staff report.
One individual addressed Council.
Liz Garnholz, resident, stated she is pleased that the increased fees are for non - residents only.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
Council consensus for staff to investigate the possibility of contracting with an outside service to
handle the insurance billing. City Manager, Mary Strenn was authorized to formalize the process
with an acceptable firm.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read Resolution No. 4100 by title only:
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RESOLUTION NO. 4100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3477, AND RAISING THE
PARAMENDIC TRANSPORT FEE SCHEDULE FOR NON - RESIDENTS.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick, to approve
Resolution No. 4100, as amended by the City Attorney, raising the Paramedic Transport Fees for
Non - Residents. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2. Final recommendation of the Downtown Task Force.
A report was presented to Council and the Public with several recommendations.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to direct staff to: 1)
engage a hotel feasibility study regarding the possibility of development of a bed and breakfast at
the Ralph's downtown site; 2) report and recommend planned changes for the Civic Center; 3) create
a farmer's market action plan; and 4) place a six month moratorium through a proposed ordinance,
that any professional services to be located on Main Street create a mixed use for retail use.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0/1. Mayor ProTem Jacobs not-
participating.
Council Member Gaines stated he would like these plans identified in the mid -year budget.
It was the consensus of the Council that Council Member Nancy Wemick and Mayor Gordon be
authorized to comprise a subcommittee to further consider a specific plan and to report back to
Council.
Final recommendations of the Business Task Force.
A report was presented to Council by Peter Zimmerman, Hughes Electronics.
MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to: 1) establish a
database of businesses currently operating within the City through an amnesty program and use of
the City's Business License software system; 2) select an audit team and management team to
conduct and coordinate the business license audit; 3) select a sample of businesses to audit; 4)
determine a fee structure to compensate the audit team with a flat fee, rather that a percentage; 5)
develop an appeals process for businesses; and 6) develop enforceability and recovery procedures
for the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
City Manager Mary Strenn introduced the new Finance Director, Bret Plumlee, to the Council.
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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.
4. Warrant Numbers 2253192- 2253465 on Demand Register Summary Number 08 in total amount of
$1,432,151.36, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,031,172.28.
5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK.
6. Award Contract No. 2656, to Coast Roof Company for re- roofing of the Joslyn Community Center
- Project No. PW 98 -7 (contract amount = $51,361.00). Authorize the Mayor to sign the standard
public works construction agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Authorize a
transfer of $20,000.00 within the Facilities Maintenance Fund to the Joslyn Community Center Re-
roofing project.
Award of Contract No. 2657 to Howard Ridley Company for installation of skid - resistant flooring
for Fire Station No. 1 - Project No. PW 98 -9 (contract amount = $16,000.00).
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK.
9. Proposed revision to class specification for the job classification of Fire Engineer.
10. Examination plans for the Personnel Merit System job classifications of General Services Manager
and Police Sergeant.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wemick, to approve Consent
agenda items 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
City Council meeting minutes of November 3 and 4, 1998.
City Clerk to attest to the minutes of November 3, 1998.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve
the meeting minutes of November 4, 1998. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0.
8. Adoption of Youth Employment Plan Agreement No. 2658 to comply with the provisions of Los
Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Bond Act.
Item continued to identify El Segundo Youth who will participate in this program.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - NONE.
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G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE.
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE.
NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE.
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Council Member McDowell -
11. Reduction of Fee Required to Appeal Zoning Decisions Concerning a Citizen's Principal Residence.
This item was continued to the December 1, 1998 City Council meeting.
Spoke regarding his attendance at surrounding cities' Council meetings regarding the LAX expansion.
Councilmember Gaines -
Stated he is available to answer questions regarding the airport at any time; reported on his trip to
Washington D.C.; and requested an update on the traffic at the intersection of Main and Pine Street.
Councilmember Wernick -
Spoke regarding dedication of Veterans Park in Manhattan Beach; and requested that Staff look into having
the Traveling Memorial Wall in El Segundo.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE.
- Mayor Gordon -
Reported on the intersection of California and Imperial; advised that flashing lights and markings will be
installed at the freeway exit within the next two months; and reported on the activities of the Scag Aviation
sub - committee.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have received value
of S50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identrfi, themselves
prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a nusdenieanor and punishable by a fine of $250
Liz Garnholtz, resident, spoke regarding airport issues.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the downtown presentations, and the lack of City parking.
MEMORIALS - Jane Young, and Joyce Paradise.
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CLOSED SESSION NONE.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:20 p.m. to December 1, 1998 at 5:00 p.m.
Cindy Mo sen, City Clerk
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