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1996 JUN 18 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Rev. Tracy Granoff, Hope Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Friedkin PRESENTATIONS - Proclamation declaring Saturday, June 22, 1996 as "SUPER CPR SATURDAY" in the City of El Segundo and supporting the efforts of the El Segundo Fire Department, American Red Cross, Chevron, Hughes, and Xerox with providing CPR training to the community. James Carver of the Fire Department received the proclamation from Councilman Gordon. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs - Present Mayor ProTem Wemick - Present Councilman Weston - Present Councilman Gordon - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Five (5) individuals addressed Council. 1. Mite Ristovski, 520 E. Grand Ave.; requested Council to consider granting a variance to build a house 20 feet from the street on Grand Ave. and not the new code requirement of 25 feet. 2. Tom Cover, El Segundo Plating; requested the water rate increase be delayed one meeting so he can review the material. 3. Sally Mau, DESI; reminded the public of the concert at the Old Town Music Hall supporting the Mural Project. 4. Diane Gould, 727 W. Pine, and DESI; stated that the committee will be requesting the "Stepping Stone Walk" to be on the July 2, 1996 agenda for Council approval. 5. Dennis Sylvester, 443 Eucalyptus; encouraged Council to expedite the budget and give full support to the Fire Services. City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Weston to read 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 on FY 1996/97 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing on the FY 1996/97 Budget and the Five year Capital Improvement Plan. She asked if proper notice was done in a timely manner and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing was done by the Finance Department and continued public hearing notice was posted by the Clerk's Department and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's office. Council consensus to schedule for a Public Workshop for June 22, 1996 at 9:00 A.M. 2. A proposed Ordinance of the City of El Segundo amending Title 2, Chapter 2.29 of the El Segundo Municipal Code by adding Sections 2.29.080, 2.29.085, 2.29.090 and 2.29.095, to require registration of City lobbyists and disclosure of lobbyist status when communicating with City officials, employees and agents. Item continued to July 2, 1996 meeting. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance to amend various sections of the Zoning Code and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, (EA -376 and ZTA 96-1). Applicant: The City of El Segundo. Council requested clarification to the language on page 5 of the Ordinance to state that Vehicular access section only pertains to the side of the street in question. Referred to the Planning Commission: Section 18 E Video Arcades Section 51 B (11) Parking, Schools Percentage of compact parking spaces Proximity of service /gas stations with -in residential areas Reduced parking in SB, MM, and Grand Ave and Medium density Residential Zone up to 10% City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: 2 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 1257 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSSMENT NO. EA -376 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 96 -1 AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (THE ZONING CODE), AND THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to adopt Ordinance No. 1257 amending various sections of the Zoning Code and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, Title 20 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, (EA -376 and ZTA 96 -1) with clarifications to the verbiage on page 5, adding to paragraph 213 and on bottom of page 6 to clarify Vehicular Access. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. All conflicts are listed on Page 20 of the Ordinance and have been complied with. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to discuss and possibly act on an item brought up after the posting of the agenda, a request to overturn the denial of the Planning Commission on a variance requested by Mite and Suzanne Restovski. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, AND COUNCILMAN GORDON. NOES: COUNCILMAN WESTON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. (four votes needed to pass) 2. A resolution of the City Council fixing water rates. (Fiscal impact - increase water revenues approximately $350,000). MOVED by Councilman Gordon to place the issue on the November election ballot. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 3973 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN SAID CITY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 392 AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. MOVED by Mayor Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 3974, fixing and establishing rates and charges for water service in the city and rescinding Resolution No. 3922 and all other resolutions in conflict. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. 3. Report on the feasibility of redeeming Certificates of Participation for the Golf Course. Council received and filed the report. 3 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Request by the Recreation and Parks Commission to name the restaurant at "The Lakes" golf course. Sally Mau, DESI suggested "The Fairways" Bill McCaverty, Chair Recreation and Parks Commission gave reasoning for the choice of name. Larry Grevene, General Manager of 'The Lakes" explained that for marketing purposes they would request: "Restaurant" be adopted. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation to name the restaurant at 'The Lakes" golf course The Fair Way Cafe. 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. 1. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS. 2. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER. 3. City Council meeting minutes of June 4, 1996. Request for correction of May 20, 1996 minutes. 4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS. 5. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS. 6. Adopt plans and specifications for piping improvements at the Water Facility at 400 Lomita Street. Project No. PW 96 -4. (Estimated cost $60,000.00). 7. Adoption of plans and specifications for installation of 24 -inch butterfly valves in El Segundo Boulevard Project No. PW 96 -5. (Estimated cost $130,000.00). 8. Illumination Level Standards for City streets and procedures for responding to citizen requests for additional street lights. (No fiscal impact to the City). 9. Amendment "A" to Agreement nO. 2392 between Caltrans and the Cities of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach for widening Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) between 22nd Street (in Manhattan Beach) and Grand Avenue (in El Segundo). Estimated cost of project within El Segundo City limits is $5,792,487, City General Fund contribution $415,000, City special fund contributions $625,000, balance other agencies. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve Consent Agenda Items No. 3,5,6,7,8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA Warrant Numbers 231117 - 231276 on Demand Register Summary Number 49 in total amount of $488,052.13. 4 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs potential conflict of interest. 2. Warrant Numbers 231277 - 231402 on Demand Register Summary Number 50 in total amount of $134,007.18, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $920,530.60. City Manager corrected the Warrant Numbers to read 231277 - 231401. 4. Award of contract for the 1995 -96 sidewalk replacement at various locations. Specifications No. PW 96 -8 (contract amount $55,300.00). Mayor Jacobs potential conflict of interest. 5. Adopt plans and specifications No. PW 96 -6 for the 1995 -96 slung seal of various streets (estimated cost $87,000.00). Mayor Jacobs potential conflict of interest. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Consent Agena Items No. 1,2,4, and 5. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN WESTON, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBS. 41011. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to reconsider the action on Consent Agena item No. 9. Amendment "A" to Agreement No. 2392 between Caltrans and the Cities of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach for widening Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) between 22nd Street (in Manhattan Beach) and Grand Avenue (in El Segundo). Estimated cost of project within El Segundo City limits is $5,792,487, City General Fund contribution $415,000, City special fund contributions $625,000, balance other agencies. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve Amendment "A" to Agreement No. 2392 between Caltrans and the Cities of El Segundo and Manhattan Beachy for widening Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway Route 1) between 22nd Street (in Manhattan Beach) and Grand Avenue (in El Segundo). Estimated cost of project within El Segundo City limits is $5,792,487, City General Fund contribution $415,000, City special fund contributions $625,000, balance other agencies. 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 5 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. Councilman Gordon - Discussion regarding a study of the Waterworks Enterprise be conducted to determine if outside contractual management could save the city money, while not sacrificing the quality and level of service. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to request staff to ask for RFP's from companies that perform contract management of Waterworks Enterprises. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN GORDON. NOES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN WESTON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. 213 Councilman Weston - Council consensus to send a letter to the County Arts Department stating the City's disapproval of the mural painted just outside the City liimits. Councilwoman Friedkin - MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to discuss an item that arose after the posting of the agenda concerning the closing times for applications of CCB. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILMAN WESTON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR JACOBS. 411 Mayor Pro Tern Wemick - Request for a complete and immediate investigation of Council and other City employees to determine the sources of newspaper leak for the article appearing in the Daily Breeze on Friday, June 7, 1996. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to have an outside /independent investigation firm perform a complete and immediate investigation of Council and other City employees to determine the sources of newspaper leak for the article appearing in the Daily Breeze on Friday, June 7, 1996. MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. City Attorney Lee Dolley stated that the District Attorney had primary jurisdiction and a request of him would have to be made for the County to investigate. Mayor Jacobs - NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Two (2) individuals addressed Council. 1. Liz Gamholtz, El Segundo Aviation and Noise Abatement Committee; spoke regarding a lobbyist from El Segundo for Sacramento. 6 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. 2. Nancy Cobb, 1218 E. Sycamore, Chamber of Commerce; stated they are happy to see Council recognize that residential water rates are lower than the surrounding area, and that large users are charged a higher rate. Requested Council to reconsider this in the future. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - 9:25 P.M. Mayor Jacobs - Present Mayor ProTem Wemick - Present Councilman Weston - Present Councilman Gordon - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - 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., June 18, 1996 under "Closed Session" (if needed). Reconvened into open session at 12:18 A.M. Mayor Jacobs - Present Mayor ProTem Wemick - Absent Councilman Weston - Present Councilman Gordon - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) Councilwoman Friedkin appointed to act as City Clerk. City Attorney Lee Dolley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1258 An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo amending the El Segundo Municipal Code in Connection with the hearings following the Impoundment of animals. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt an urgency ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Segundo amending the El Segundo Municipal Code in Connection with the hearings following the impoundment of animals. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN 7 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. WESTON, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK 41011 Directed the City Attorney and the City Manager to inform the community that the potential action of SCE to charge local consumers the cost of Utility user tax due to the City's decision to enforce the tax charged on gas consumed by SCE. ADJOURNMENT at 12:24 A.M. to June 22, 1996 at 9:00 A.M. Cindy ortes ity Cle 8 City Council Minutes June 18, 1996 - 7:00 p.m.