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1996 FEB 06 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:02 p.m. INVOCATION given by Rabbi Leon Kahane. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Robbins. PRESENTATIONS - NONE ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobson - Present Mayor ProTem Weston - Present Councilman Switz - Present Councilman Robbins - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) One individual addressed the City Council. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune Street addressed Council retarding zoning hearings and the lack of architects. Request by Little League for City approval of its Saturday, February 24, 1996 opening day parade. Gary Summers asked for the Council's approval of their request. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve the Little League request for the City to approve of their opening day parade on Saturday, February 24, 1996, and for staff to coordinate with Little League and to provide same level of support as in previous years. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to read all ordinances and resolutions on this agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public hearing pursuant to ESMC §8.12.150 requested by victim of dog bites suffered on January 19, 1996 for City Council determination of disposition of animal. City Attorney Dolley reviewed El Segundo Municipal Code Section 8.12.150; Police Captain Jack Wayt presented the Police Department's dog bite report; Lieutenant Douglas Buck from the SPCA presented the Dangerous Animal Incident Report; and City Clerk Mortesen stated a registered letter had been sent to Ms. Prosk, and that she had personally spoken to her and provided her with written material that her Office had received at that time. John McCarty, 357 Valley Street addressed those issues covered in his letter to the City Council and the incident reports. Melanie Prosk, 704 Virginia Street addressed those comments made by Mr. McCarty. She informed the Council the fence had been repaired, and asked them not to destroy Sinbad. Lt. Buck, SPCA stated should the owner follows specific guidelines then the dog should be returned to the owner. Steven Sepassi, Attorney for Ms. Prosk addressed the Council on those issues and concerns raised by Mr. McCarty, Ms. Prosk, and members of the Council. City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm Michael LaCado, Resident Palm Avenue addressed Council stating he had observed the earlier dog that night and told it to sit and the dog obeyed him, and he did not feel the dog appeared to be acting vicious. Shirley McCarty, 357 Valley Street stated that they are a dog loving family. Celeste Misrif, Resident Valley Street stated she had heard the attack. Jackie Nichols, Torrance stated Malmutes have a lack of viciousness, and felt the dog felt threatened. Chris Adams, Valley Street stated he observed the dog attack and felt the dog was vicious. Council discussion and deliberation ensued regarding the City's liability if the dog was relocated outside the community; City Attorney Dolley stated Council should be aware of the situation which could cause damage and a possibility of a law suit, and advised them against the liability of outside placement. Merrill addressed Council stated she knew of places where they work with animals and a Malamute rescue society that she is willing to put the animals owner in contact with. Discussion followed. City Attorney Dolley stated the Council could continue the public hearing and what could be done with the dog during the meantime. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to put the dog asleep. AMENDED MOTION that if the dog is not neutered and placed with an organization that is made aware of its history, trained and placed outside the community in a suitable environment, then the dog is to be put down. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 213 - AYES: Mayor ProTem Weston and Councilman Switz. NOES: Mayor Jacobson, Councilman Robbins, and Councilwoman Friedkin. MOTION by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston that Captain Sinbad be euthanized unless the owner meets all of the following conditions: (1) to be neutered; (2) to be sent to a professional organization which determines that the dog is trainable and can be rehabilitated; (3) the dog is not returned to any urban city; and (4) SPCA to have jurisdiction over animal at no additional expense to the City until notified by the City Manager and /or City Attorney of final decision after giving dog owner time to find organization willing to take dog for training and rehabilitation. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Weston, Councilman Robbins, and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES: Councilman Switz. RECESS at 9:05 p.m. RECONVENED AND ROLL CALL at 9:20 p.m. - all Councilmembers present. MOVED by Councilman Robbins to reconsider the motion; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston. MOTION FAILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 213 - AYES: Councilman Robbins and Mayor ProTem Weston. NOES: Mayor Jacobson, Councilman Switz and Councilwoman Friedkin. 2. Continued public hearing on the proposed projects and budget for allocation of the 1996- 1997 Community Development Block Grant funds. This item was continued from the January 16, 1996 City Council meeting at the request of the Council. Proposed budget: $135,349. Mayor Jacobson stated this was a time and place fixed hereto for a continued public hearing on proposed projects and budget for allocation of the 1996 -1997 Community Development Block Grant funds. This item was continued from January 16, 1996 City Council meeting at the request of Council. Proposed budget: $135,349, and questioned whether the continued public hearing notice was done in a proper and timely manner and whether any written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. City Clerk Mortesen responded proper noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department, and that no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Mayor Jacobson open the continued public hearing for comments; no comments made. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Robbins to close the continued public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2 City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm Discussion ensued regarding the proposed projects and budget, and on the minor home repair project Page 19C. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to adopt budget for the current programs. Funds originally set aside for new programs ($58,834) to be divided equally between the RSI program and the Minor Home Repair program . The Director of Planning and Building Safety authorized to 1) execute agreements with the Community Development Commission; 2) execute agreements in excess of $10,000 with all subrecipients receiving CDBG funds; and 3) request a waiver from the CDC of the 25% maximum public service activity limit. Staff to process documents and to proceed with implementation of projects. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1244 to amend the City of El Segundo's General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Map (EA -362, GPA 95 -1). Applicant: The City of El Segundo. City Attorney Dolley stated that members of the City Council with conflicts regarding specific areas, would not be participating in discussions that they had a conflict of interest with which were outlined in the ordinance itself. Discussion followed. City Attorney Dolley read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1244 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -362 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 95 -1, REGARDING CHANGES TO: THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS FOR HOLLY VALLEY PARK, AND THE LAND USE MAP FOR THE BOUNDARY LINE OF CHEVRON'S BLUE BUTTERFLY PRESERVE, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to adopt Ordinance No. 1244 to become effective on March 8, 1996. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map, various sections of Title 19 and Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, related to subdivisions and zoning (EA -348, ZTA 94 -1, ZC 95 -1). Applicant: The City of El Segundo. City Attorney Dolley stated that members of the City Council with conflicts regarding specific areas, would not be participating in discussions that they had a conflict of interest with which were outlined in the ordinance itself. Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins left the dias. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to approve setting the size of caretaker units at 500 feet, and with respect to the width for commercial parking spaces, it will remain the same as present. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 31012 - AYES: Mayor ProTem Weston, Councilman Switz and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES: None. NOT PARTICIPATING: Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins. Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins returned to the dias. Discussion followed. City Attorney Dolley read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1245 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -348, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 94 -1, AND ZONE CHANGE 95 -1 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 AND 20 (SUBDIVISIONS AND ZONING CODE), AND THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. 3 City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to adopt Ordinance No. 1245. Also, with respect to caretaker units, set the size at 500 feet, and with respect to the width for commercial parking spaces, it will remain the same as in the present code. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 3. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1246, granting to Chevron U.S.A. Products Company a Franchise for a period not to exceed ten years to operate and maintain a pipeline system consisting of a single line of pipe twelve (12) inches in internal diameter for the purpose of transporting petroleum products. (Annual Franchise fee $20,000). City Attorney Dolley stated that members of the City Council with conflicts regarding specific areas, would not be participating in discussions that they had a conflict of interest with which were outlined in the ordinance itself. Discussion followed. Liz Gamholtz. Noise Abatement Committee stated she was against this item because she felt it helped LAX, she wanted to reduce the time of the franchise to five years. City Attorney Dolley read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1246 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO CHEVRON U.S.A. PRODUCTS COMPANY A FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PIPELINE SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A SINGLE LINE OF PIPE TWELVE (12) INCHES IN INTERNAL DIAMETER FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WITHIN SAID CITY. MOVED by Councilman Robbins; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to adopt Ordinance No. 1246, and to become effective March 8, 1996. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 4. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance to amend Section 20.98.020 of Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the El Segundo Municipal Code to provide that the fine for an infraction relating to Title 20 shall be set pursuant to Section 1.12.020 of the ESMC - ZTA 95 -1. City Attorney Dolley stated that members of the City Council with conflicts regarding specific areas, would not be participating in discussions that they had a conflict of interest with which were outlined in the ordinance itself. City Attorney Dolley read by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1247 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 95-1, AMENDING SECTION 20.98.020 OF TITLE 20 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT THE FINE FOR AN INFRACTION RELATING TO TITLE 20 SHALL BE SET PURSUANT TO SECTION 1.12.020 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to adopt Ordinance No. 1247. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Discussion by Dick Feam of 1996/1997 Capital Improvement Projects and upcoming Committee meetings. Dick Feam, CIP Committee, addressed the 1996/1997 Capital Improvement Projects, and upcoming Committee meetings. Council consensus for CIP Committee to proceed with schedule. Public was Invited to their public hearing scheduled for February 27, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Matsui Room at the Public Library. 4 City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm 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 227953 - 228177 on Demand Register Summary Number 29 in total amount of $657,713..12. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorized 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 228178 - 228300 on Demand Register Summary Number 30 in total amount of $169,437.12. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorized 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 228301 - 228435 on Demand Register Summary Number 31 in total amount of $446,906.02, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,139,704.01. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorized 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 01/06/96 to 01123196. 4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 5. Accept Project No. PW 95 -4, 1994 -95 Sidewalk Replacement at Various Locations, as complete (final contract amount = $69,924.43). 1) Approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,950.00; 2) Accepted the work as complete, and 3) Authorized the City Clerk to file in the County Recorder's Office the Notice of Completion prepared by the City Engineer. 6. Accept Project No. 94 -9, Modifications to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 8, as complete (Final contract amount $104,967.00). 1) Accepted work as complete, and 2) Authorized the City Cleric to file In the County Recorder's Office the Notice of Completion prepared by the City Engineer. 7. Accept Project No. PW 94 -10, Recoating of Interior and Exterior Surfaces of 200,000 Gallon Elevated Steel Water Tank, as complete (Final contract amount $176,906.00). 1) Accept work as complete, and 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file in the County Recorder's Office the Notice of Completion prepared by the City Engineer. 8. Adopt plans and specifications for Replacement of Water Lines, 1995 -1996, Phase 1. Project No. PW 95 -13 (estimated cost $330,000). 1) Appropriated $330,000 from unallocated Water Enterprise Funds, and 2) Approved plans and specifications and authorize Staff to advertise for bids. 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN ROBBINS DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve of Consent Agenda Item Numbers 1,2,3,5,6,7, and 8. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. City Council meeting minutes of January 10 and January 16, 1996. Councilman Robbins requested to hold item over to next meeting. Council consensus to hold item over to February 20, 1996. 9. Approval to proceed with the implementation of the following Capital Improvement Projects: 1. Installation of One (1) Pump and Natural Gas Engine at Storm Drain Pump Station No. 17 (estimated cost: $270,000). 2. Resurfacing of Game Courts in Recreation Park (estimated cost = $30,000). 3. Installation of Telemetry Alarm and Monitoring System for Water, Storm Water and Sanitary Sewer Facilities (estimated cost: $75,000). Councilman Robbins stated he would not be participating in this item due to conflicts of interest with recommendation number 2. 5 City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm MOVED by Mayor ProTem Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to approve staff to proceed with the implementation of the following Capital Improvement Projects: 1) Installation of One (1) pump and natural gas engine at Storm Drain Pump Station No. 17 (estimated cost: $270,000); 2) Resurface Game Courts in Recreation Park (estimated cost $30,000); and 3) Install Telemetry Alarm and Monitoring System for water, storm water and sanitary sewer facilities (estimated cost: $75,000). Staff authorized to advertise for bids or proposals through City Clerk's Office and process funding through the Finance Department. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 41011 - AYES: Mayor Jacobson, Mayor ProTem Weston, Councilman Switz and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES: None. NOT PARTICIPATING: Councilman Robbins. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER Discussion of whether to pursue installation of raised landscaped median islands for Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) between El Segundo Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue. (Estimated cost $550,000). Ed Schroder, Public Works Director presented a brief report. Discussion followed. Council consensus for staff to pursue installation of median and discuss landscaping and fencing coordination with Chevron and others. Staff to bring back more speck plan to Council for approval. 2. Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for a variety of audit services. (Note: The future fiscal impact of this item is budgeted for in the Finance Department's operating budget at approximately $35,000 per year). MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Switz to authorize the Department of Finance to issue RFPs for the City's financial audit and a variety of revenue audit services. Also, to appoint Mayor ProTem Weston and Councilwoman Friedkin to sit in on the Audit Selection Committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - Resolution establishing voting precincts and polling places, appointing precinct Board Members and fixing compensation, and a Resolution providing for the conduct of a Special Runoff Election in the event of a tie vote for the General Municipal Election on April 9, 1996. Discussion ensued regarding the resolutions with Council's consensus to modify the resolution concerning runoff election to reflect that it would apply to future elections until such time as the Council changes. Delete the date and Section 2. City Attorney Dolley read resolutions by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 3963 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1996, CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3947 OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 3964 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO'S ELECTIONS. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution No. 3963 establishing voting precincts and polling places, appointing precinct board members and fixing compensation. Adopt Resolution No. 3964 providing for the conduct of a Special Runoff Election in the event of a tie vote, with modifications to include all 6 City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm future City elections, and to delete Section 2, until such time as the Council wishes to change the resolution. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - 1. Discussion and possible adoption of proposed Investment Policy for the City of El Segundo. MOVED by Councilman Switz; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt the Investment Policy as submitted MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE - 510. J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilwoman Friedkin - NONE Councilman Robbins commented on the 'lottery system" for code enforcement, and requested to agendize discussion of this on February 20, 1996. Councilman Switz stated that Washington is starting to participate and support our endeavors preventing early turns, and that there have been many accomplishments recently. Mayor ProTem Weston commented and paraphrased a communication sent anonymously to the City Council complaining about the code enforcement lottery. Mayor Jacobson - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) 1. Bill Wallip, 612 California Street addressed the zoning code concerning wall heights and, hedges and requesting they remain as June 1994 code levels. 2. Julie Bush, 600 California Street spoke regarding her comer lot and the reasoning for a 42 inch fence in the visibility triangle. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 10:55 p.m. to February 12, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. 7 City Council Minutes February 6, 1996 7:00 pm