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1996 MAY 07 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION given by Reverend Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilwoman Friedkin 21. *140kf_ t"0 0FM 1. Proclamation commemorating May 7, 1996 as "Police Officers Memorial Day," declaring May 12 -18, 1996 as "Police Week" in El Segundo, and inviting the community to attend a Police Department Open House on Saturday, May 18, 1996 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Chris Barrett received the proclamation from Councilman Gordon. 2. Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 11, 1996 as "Fire Service Day" in the City of El Segundo and encouraging all citizens to visit the Fire Station Open House on Saturday, May 11, 1996 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Fire Chief Jake Nielson received the proclamation from Councilman Weston. 3. Proclamation declaring May 19 -25, 1996 as El Segundo Public Works Week and recognizing the contributions that public works officials make to our everyday health, safety and comfort. Luis DeMello and Gary Moms received the proclamation from Councilwoman Friedkin. 4. Proclamation declaring May 19, 1996 Older American Month and honoring Lenora Culbert. Lenora Culbert received the proclamation from Mayor ProTem Wemick. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs - Present Mayor ProTem Wernick - 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) Eleven individuals addressed the City Council. Rich Reed, Resident commented on education reform. Bill Mason, Allied Signal commented on Rotary Club's May 11 Clean -up Day in El Segundo at 7:30 a.m. City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. Nancy Cobb, DESI commented on the completion of the second mural. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune commented on the Hyperion landscape project on what the purpose of it was to rebuild what they had destroyed. Sally Mau, DESI Chairperson commented on the Clean -up day schedule for May 1 and flower planting. Liz Gamholtz, Noise Abatement Committee referred to the plane crash and the letter sent to Los Angeles Airport. She suggested Beautification Committee at Los Angeles Airport. 1. Request from Eric and Marianne O'Reilly regarding the beautification of the meridian on Imperial Highway between Main and California and request for City assistance in the matter. Marianne O'Reilly addressed the Council asking for information and assistance in how to get the City of Los Angeles to participate in beautifying the meridian on Imperial Highway. Councilman Weston stated that he would help with participating and bringing this to the attention of the Los Angeles City Council; Councilman Gordon suggested using the Heal the Bay and other environmental groups to force the City of Los Angeles to comply with environmental standards. 2. Request from Annette Latshaw for Council consideration and direction of a barrier to be erected at E. Palm near Sepulveda to protect neighbors from the effects of a proposed development on the comer of E. Palm and Sepulveda. Annette Latshaw addressed Council requesting them to consider a barrier to be placed at East Palm near Sepulveda. Discussion ensued. SUPPORT BARRIER: Penny Kirks 1564 E. Palm, Carl Leon 1630 E. Palm #6, and George Edder 1627 E. Palm. Gert Vagley Mariposa Avenue stated in favor but commented on concerns regarding traffic in other areas.. NOT SUPPORT BARRIER: Lottie Gilly 1637 E. Palm. Council consensus to refer the item to the Planning Commission. 3. Request from Bob Jensen, President, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, that a Public Workshop with the City Council and Planning Commission be scheduled on the subject of non - conforming buildings and uses, prior to the May 21 City Council meeting. Bob Jensen, SCE, commented on the Let's Do Lunch scheduled for May 8, 1996, and requested Council and Planning Commission to schedule a workshop; Bill Mason from the Chamber of Commerce also addressed Council on a workshop. Due to already having a public hearing schedule, the Council suggested that the Chamber of Commerce to schedule a date for a public workshop, and then advise them, the Planning Commission and staff could participate. 2 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 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. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public Hearing to consider an extension of the Interim Zoning Ordinance (Ord. No. 1251), adopted by the Council on April 2, 1996. The current Ordinance was approved for a period of 45 days and will expire on May 17, 1996, which is before the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, unless extended. If the IZO is extended, it will remain in effect until March 23, 1997, ten months and 15 days from the approval date; or, until it is superseded. Bret Bernard, Director Planning and Building Safety, presented a brief staff report. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing to consider an extension of the Interim Zoning Ordinance (Ord. No. 1251), adopted by the Council on April 2, 1996. The current Ordinance was approved for a period of 45 days and will expire on May 17, 1996, which is before the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, unless extended. If the IZO is extended, it will remain in effect until March 23, 1997, ten months and 15 days from the approval date; or, until it is superseded. She then asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received regarding this matter. Clerk Mortesen, stated that Public Notice was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and that no written communications had been received. Annette Latshaw. Resident encouraged conditional use permit (CUP) process. Patricia Edder. Resident concerned with the parking issue with outdoor dining. Lottie Jolly, Resident in favor of keeping the CUP process for drive -thru. Frank Wong, 435 Valley stated the CUP process was important. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Discussion ensued regarding parking for outdoor dining to be required in all zones, except the C -RS Zone when the outdoor dining is less than 200 square feet or 20% of the interior dining area. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to include CUP for drive - thrus. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to include outside dining require a CUP on the Interim Zoning Ordinance. 3 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACKING 4 /5ths VOTE - BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 312 - AYES: Councilwoman Friedkin, Councilwoman Weston, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: Mayor Jacobs and Mayor ProTem Wernick. Councilman Gordon stated he was in favor of the Planning Commissions recommendation with the exception to include all zones. City Attorney Dolley read by title only: 01254 EXTENSION OF INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1254 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO ZONING CODE BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Ordinance Number 1254 with modifications to include that the issue of parking and a conditional use permit for outdoor dining be reexamined so that parking and a conditional use permit would not be required for outdoor dining in all zones when the outdoor dining is less than 200 square feet or 20% of the interior dining area. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411: AYES: Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilwoman Friedkin, Councilman Weston, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: Mayor Jacobs. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Select dates for initial Budget Workshop and set Public Hearing for FY 1996/97 Budget on June 4, 1996. City Manager Morrison presented a brief report. Council consensus to schedule workshop and public hearing for May 20 and 22, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - Request by Chamber of Commerce and DESI to create a downtown Heritage Walk, which includes the installation of sidewalk signs and benches. Discussion ensued regarding the Heritage Walk, and the installation of signs and benches. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve the benches and installation of sidewalk signs with conditions approved by Recreation and Parks Commission. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon, and Councilman Weston. NOES: Councilwoman Friedkin. 4 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. 2. The El Segundo Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee requests Council approval of two applicants for membership to the Committee. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of nominations and appoint Carl Jacobson and Charles O'Hearn for committee membership. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 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 229982 - 230161 on Demand Register Summary Number 42 in total amount of $246,236.82. 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 230162 - 230310 on Demand Register Summary Number 43 in total amount of $244,241.68. 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. Warrant Numbers 230311 - 230418 on Demand Register Summary Number 44 in total amount of $317,575.710 and Wire Transfers in the amount of $870,518.08. 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 04/09196 to 04/25/96. 4. City Council meeting minutes of April 16, 1996. Approved 5. Request from El Segundo Cub Scouts for approval of Annual Soap Box Derby, July 13, 1996, for Youth Organizations. Fiscal impact $315.00. Approved request subject to conditions outlined In the Agenda Item Statement. 6. Request authorization to advertise for competitive bids for the purchase of four police motorcycles with related safety and lighting equipment to replace those units which are no longer serviceable. This expenditure is anticipated to be approximately $27,000 and funded through the City Equipment Replacement Fund. Approved request and authorized staff to advertise for competitive bids. 7. Landscaping improvements to minimize the visual impact of the Hyperion Treatment Plant expansion, funded entirely by City of Los Angeles mitigation fund. Approved Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $11,750. 8. Award of contract for Smoke Testing of Storm Drains, Project No. PW 96 -1 (contract amount $19,944.40). 5 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7.00 p m. Rejected the bid of National Plant Services as being non - responsive, and awarded Contract Number 2443 to Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $19,944.40. Authorized the Mayor to execute the standard public works contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. 10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS AND MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK. 11. Award contract for Lining of Sewer Lines, 1995 -1996, Project No. PW 96 -2 (contract amount $125,345.00). Awarded Contract Number 2445 to Insituform Southwest in the amount of $125,345.00, and authorized the Mayor to execute the standard public works contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 12. Initiation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the provision of Occupational Health Services, including pre - employment medical evaluations, annual medical evaluations, and Worker's Compensation related examinations, treatments and recommendations. Fiscal impact: Costs related to Occupational Health Services are budgeted for Fiscal Year 1995 -96 at $298.191. Authorized the Human Resources Department to issue the RFP for the provision of Occupational Health Services. 13. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN GORDON.. 14. Ownership transfer of existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site beer and wine distilled spirits sales at an existing restaurant and lounge, Capistranos, at 1440 E. Imperial Avenue, with no change in type of ABC license or use. Applicants: Promus Hotel Services, Inc. and New Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (ABC 96 -3). Confirmed that the City does not protest the ownership transfer, and allow the Director of Planning and Building Safety, and Police Chief to review and comment on future ownership transfers with no change in type of ABC license or use, instead of City Council. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of Consent Agenda Item Numbers 1 -8; 11 -12, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 9. Award of contract for the Replacement of Water Lines, 1995 -1996, Project No. PW 95- 13 (contract amount $253,154.00). Councilman Friedkin did not participate on this item due to conflicts of interest. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve Zarco Construction Company's request to withdraw its low bid; award Contract Number 2444 to the new low bidder, B. R. Day Construction, Inc. in the amount of $253,154.00, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the standard public works contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 411 - AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Weston, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: None. NOT PARTICIPATING: Councilwoman Friedkin. 6 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. 10. Adoption of plans and specifications for the 1995 -96 Sidewalk Replacement at Various Locations, Project No. PW 96 -8 (estimated project cost $67,000.00). Mayor Jacobs and Mayor ProTem Wemick did not participate on this item due to conflicts of interest. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to allocate $6,000 of Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds; adopted plans and specifications, and authorized staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 312 - AYES: Council- woman Friedkin, Councilman Weston, and Councilman Gordon. NOES: None. NOT PARTICIPATING: Mayor Jacobs and Mayor ProTem Wemick. 13. Request for City Council approval of the attached three -year contract renewal between the City of El Segundo and Southern California Risk Management Associates, Inc. ( SCRMA) for professional Worker's Compensation Claims Administration Services. Fiscal Impact: $34,650 in FY 1996 -97 Budget (Worker's Compensation Fund 603). Councilman Gordon questioned public bid process; City Manager Morrison commented it was the best level of service and costs, and would rebid after six years. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve extension of service agreement Contract Number 2247A with SCRMA at the current annual flat rate of $34,650 for fiscal years 1996 -97 and 1997 -98; third year to be negotiated but not to exceed a 5% increase. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Wyle Laboratories for RSI Program. Harvey Holden presented a brief staff report. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of Contract 2300B for Amendment Number 2 for modification to contract with Wyle Laboratories for RSI Program. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 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 congratulated the Recreation and Parks for the Hometown Fair. Councilman Weston - Initiate a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to create two Urban Mixed Use (MU) zones; MU North and MU South. Councilman Weston discussed the initiation of a General Plan amendment creating two Urban Mixed Use zones for North and South. Discussion ensued. 7 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve staff working with the Planning Commission on possible revisions of separating Mixed Use to North and South, and to designate the South Zone for any adult business. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Councilwoman Friedkin reported on the Municipal Area Express meeting; the Master Plan Sub - Committee for LAX; and Livable Communities Workshop. Mayor ProTem Wernick requested to agendize business round table; Streamline Planning Book, and Policeman on the beat on Main Street. Mayor Jacobs 1. Announcement of appointments of Councilmember to various committees and subcommittees. Mayor Jacobs announced the following appointments of Councilmembers to the various committees and sub - committees: 1996 EXTERNAL CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Committee Delegate/Member /Attendee Alternate HYPERION CITIZENS Councilwoman Friedkin COMMITTEE Councilman Gordon INDEPENDENT CITIES Councilwoman Friedkin Councilman Gordon ASSOCIATION & INDEPEN- IRCMA Staff Alternate: DENT LEASE FINANCE Finance Director Eunice AUTHORITY and INDEPEN- Kramer DENT CITIES RISK MANAGE- MENT AUTHORITY (JPA ) JUVENILE DIVERSION PRO- Mayor Pro Tern Wernick Mayor Jacobs JECT (POLICY BOARD) LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA Councilman Weston Mayor Pro Tern Wernick CITIES and CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE LAX AIRPORT AREA Councilwoman Friedkin Mayor Pro Tem Wernick ADVISORY COMMITTEE Liz Garnholz, Stu Aplin LOS ANGELES COUNTY Mayor Jacobs Councilman Gordon SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAX (MUNICIPAL AREA Mayor Pro Tern Wernick Councilwoman Friedkin EXPRESS) TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REACH OUT AGAINST DRUGS Mayor Pro Tern Wernick Mayor Jacobs (R.O.A.D.) 8 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. SANTA MONICA BAY Councilman Gordon CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE RESTORATION PLAN /COMM. COMMUNITY CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Jacobs Alternate: Councilman Weston SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL Councilman Gordon INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF GOVERNMENTS Councilwoman Friedkin None. SOUTH BAY REGIONAL Mayor Jacobs Councilman Weston PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION None. AUTHORITY (SBRPCA) None. SENIOR HOUSING BOARD SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Councilman Weston Mayor Pro Tem Wernick CITIES JOINT POWERS CONSORTIUM WEST BASIN WATER ASSN. Councilman Weston Councilwoman Friedkin 1996 CITY COMMITTEE /COMIVIISSIONBOARD REPRESENTATION Committee/Commission/Board Representative and Alternate CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE None. COMMUNITY CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Jacobs Alternate: Councilman Weston ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE None. INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE None. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES None. METROPOLITAN COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD None. EL SEGUNDO SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE Councilwoman Friedkin PLANNING COMMISSION None. RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION None. SENIOR HOUSING BOARD None. WALL OF HONOR COMMITTEE None. City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m. 1996 COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Subject Member AIRPORT Mayor Jacobs and Councilman Gordon BUSINESS /CITY All Council members on an as needed basis ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Councilwoman Friedkin GOLF COURSE Mayor Pro Tern Wernick and Councilwoman Friedkin REVENUE ENHANCEMENT Councilman Gordon and Councilman Weston SCHOOL /CITY AFFAIRS Mayor Jacobs and Councilman Gordon DOWNTOWN BUSINESS COORDINATION Councilwoman Friedkin and Mayor Jacobs PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) - NONE MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54960, gl M.) 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., May 7, 1996 under "Closed Session" (if needed). REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) ADJOURNMENT at 11:25 p.m. to May 20, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Lor reeman, Deputy City Clerk 10 City Council Minutes May 7, 1996 - 7:00 p.m.