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1996 NOV 05 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER at 7:09 by Mayor Jacobs. INVOCATION given by Chaplain Michael J. DiRenzo, LAAFB PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Weston PRESENTATIONS 1. Council recognition of service rendered on various committees, commissions and boards by: A) Terry Cerreto, Library Board of Trustees B) Richard S. Feam, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee C) Gordon E. Leon, Planning Commission D) Sean Mahon, Planning Commission City Council presented recognition of service plaques to Terry Cerreto, Richard Feam, Gordon Leon and Sean Mahon. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs Present Mayor ProTem Wemick Present Councilman Weston Present Councilwoman Friedkin 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 l ehalf 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. Three individuals addressed the City Council. Liz Gamholtz, Noise Abatement Committee stated she was representing Brian O'Rourke who wanted her to ask them to hold a public workshop on any and all LAX matters. Presentation of certificates of appreciation to Dave Siemienski of the City Recreation and Parks Department and Heidi Maerker of the El Segundo Herald by California Senior Legislative Assemblyman Jack Trystman. Assemblyman Trystman presented Dave Siemienski and Heidi Maerker with certificates of appreciation for their work with the Senior Citizens. 2. Request by Gale Segers, Chairperson, Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City Staff assistance as the past several years with Candy Cane Lane (1200 block of E. Acacia Avenue) from December 6 -28, 1996 (public viewing from December 14 -23, 1996. (Fiscal Impact: $125 hard cost for snow material from budgeted account.) City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m. Councilman Weston felt it was only fair that when someone is requesting their permission that they be present. City Manager Morrison stated in the future staff would advise applicant's to be present at the meeting. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve request, provided that all necessary permit applications are submitted, including any noise or sound amplification permits, and project meets applicable City requirements. In addition, should anyone in Candy Cane Lane not adhere to the rules and hours of use for the sound or noise permit, such permit may be rescinded for the remainder of the applied for period, which may affect Council approval for future years. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 3. Request from El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for support and co- sponsorship of the 33rd Annual Holiday Parade from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 1996. (Fiscal Impact: Approximately $4,000, which is budgeted for this purpose). Marsha Pumel, President Chamber of Commerce asked Council approval to hold the 33rd Holiday Parade, Santa's Village and the Tree Lighting ceremony. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve request. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Mayor Jacobs closed public communications. 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 Councilman Gordon to approve. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public Hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of a Conditional Uss Permit (CUP) to allow the retention of an existing 592 square foot accessory structure that has been converted without permits to °Granny Housing," and an associated Variance (VAR) for a 2 foot 6 inches side yard setback for the structure, instead of 5 feet as required by the El Segundo Municipal Code (EA -391, CUP 96 -5, VAR 96 -1). Applicant and Appellant: Gail Church, 406 V rginia Street. Mayor Jacobs stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the retention of an existing 592 square foot accessory structure that has been converted without permits to "Granny Housing," and an associated Variance (VAR) for a 2 foot 6 inches side yard setback for the structure, instead of 5 feet as required by the El Segundo Municipal Code (EA- 391, CUP 96 -5, VAR 96-1). Applicant and Appellant: Gail Church, 406 Virginia Street. She asked if proper noticing was done in a timely manner and whether any written communications had been received. Deputy City Clerk Freeman stated noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. 2 City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing for comments. City Attorney Hensley stated it was the applicant's and his office's request to continue the public hearing due to other proceedings presently going on which could impact this project request.. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to continue the public hearing to November 19, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 31111: AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wernick and Councilman Gordon. NOES: Councilman Weston. ABSTENTIONS: Councilwoman Friedkin. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council to set a date for rescheduling the Workshop /Meeting regarding code compliance matters. Council consensus to schedule workshop /meeting for December 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pipeline License Agreement between the City of El Segundo and Air Products Manufacturing Corporation for installation of nitrogen gas pipelines and other pipelines for future use subject to City Council approval within the City public street rights -of -way of Grand Avenue and Kansas Street (estimated annual revenue = $2,200). Discussion regarding delivery times ensued with Air Products representatives stating they could not promise that they would not delivery before 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. but they vrould put out the effort to try. Councilmembers Gordon and Weston preferred that they put back the delivery during emergencies a couple of hours; Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wernick and Councilwoman Friedkin disagreed. Discussion followed. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of Agreement Number 2478 with the condition that Air Products put out the effort to keep emergency delivery times after 8:00 a.m. if at all possible. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 3/1 - AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wernick, and Councilman Weston. NOES: Councilman Gordon. 3. Council to set a date for scheduling the first Workshop /Meeting with staff regarding the 1997 -1998 Budget. Council consensus to schedule workshop/meeting for November 23, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board Handbook.Peter Freeman, President of the Senior Housing Board and Derek Straatsma, Legal 3 City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m. Representative from BWS gave a brief presentation. Mayor ProTem Wemick questioned whether the handbook included that the tenants would be allowed to have indoor /outdoor carpet on their patios; Mr. Freeman responded that it did but no tacked down or blocking any drains. Councilman Weston felt it should also include the rights of the residents to do a yearly written review of management and submit it to the Board for their consideration. Questioned Page 36 eligibility requirements stating he felt it should state all documents required for all applicant's; Mr. Straatsma responded that W2 forms for last three years are required and they contain income and social security numbers. Mr. Freeman stated he would put this on the Board's agenda for their next meeting. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of the handbook with changes that their be a resident questionnaire for a written review of management staff to be included in the handbook, and under Section 5.2.1 keep it at $2,000. 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 234174 - 234330 on Demand Register Summary Number 15 in total amount of $401,403.11. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments. 2. Warrant Numbers 234332 - 234453 on Demand Register Summary Number 16 in total amount of $229,323.73. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments. 3. Warrant Numbers 234454 - 234652 on Demand Register Summary Number 17 in total amount of $379,088.72, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,018,919.71. Approved Warrant Dernand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 10/07/96 to 10/25/96. 4. City Council meeting ininutes of October 8, 15, 17, and 23,1996. Approved 5: PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR JACOBS. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4 City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m. 7. Application of the City of El Segundo to the California Public Utilities Commission for an order authorizing construction of a new crossing at -grade between Douglas Street and the track of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) (fiscal impact: none). Authorized staff to submit application. 8. Agreement providing for a one year Memorandum of Understanding between the City Council and the El Segundo Firefighter's Association. Fiscal impact: $280,927, annualized total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's 1996197 Fiscal Year Operating Budget for the 5.79% across the board salary increases and internal unit salary adjustments. Approved Agreement Number 2480, and adopted Resolution Number 3992. 9. Proposed Executive Management and Mid- Management/Confidential salary adjustments. Fiscal impact $90,000 annualized total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's Budget for the 3% increases for the Fire Chief and Police Chief, 5% increases for Police Captains and Lieutenants, and 1.64% salary range adjustments for Battalion Chiefs, and all other Management and Mid - Management/Confidential employees. Management and Mid- Management/Confidential employees will have the first salary range adjustment deferred until the newly hired employee has served one year with the City and one year at "E" step of the position salary range. Adopted Resolution Number 3993. 10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PRO TEM WERNICK. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve of Consent Agenda Item Numbers 1-4 and 7 -9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 5. Request Council to approve the contract for West Covina Records Management System and approve funding for the addition of an Automated Prisoner Booking System, Interface and Mobile Digital Computer System in an amount not to exceed $316,577 from Asset Forfeiture Funds. Mayor Jacobs questioned acquisition of MDC system of whether it would be approved by Council after RCC action on same; Police Chief Grimmond responded that it would. MOVED by Mayor Jacobs; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to approve Contract Number 2479 for a Records Management System with West Covina Police Department. Approved additional funding for an Automated Prisoner Booking System and interface for the RMS, and approved purchase of a Mobile Digital Computer System. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 6. Request for approval of the revised City Employee Rideshare Program with increased funding from AB 2766 (SCAQMD funds) for Carpool, walking, and bicycle commuting incentives. Councilman Weston stated that since the SCAQMD requirements have changed, the program may not be needed any longer. Discussion followed. 5 City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to discontinue the program. Discussion called by Councilman Gordon who preferred to speak with staff before discontinuing; Mayor ProTem Wemick suggested they discuss this during the budget workshop. MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN. Council consensus to continue consideration of this item until after the scheduled Council budgget workshop; set for further discussion December 3, 1996. 10. Third Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of El Segundo, California and James W. Morrison. Fiscal Impact: $3,308. Mayor ProTem Wemick suggested they do an annual review of the City Manager before approve amendments to his agreement. Discussion followed with Mayor Jacobs and Councilwoman Friedkin stating that all of the City Council should participate in that review process. Mayor ProTem Wemick stated there was a standard form used by the League of California Cities; Council concurred. Mr. Morrison suggested the review take place sometime in March or April; Council concurred. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED Councilwoman Friedkin to approve amendment to Contract Number 2233C, and authorized the Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - Consideration of a Quarterly Zoning Code Amendment Program; and Review of Initiated and Proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Modifications. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety presented a brief overview of the proposed program. Councilwoman Friedkin questioned if someone came in with an exceptional request between the scheduled quarterly reviews whether they could be accommodated; Mr. Bernard stated they could if the Council so directs. Council consensus for staff to work with City Attorney and bring back a policy, including the ability to allow for emergency situations. Each Councilmember to provide input on priorities for the first quarterly review. 2. Retire Police Canine (K -9) ANDOR and allow his handler, Officer Andrew Usmani, to purchase him. Police Chief Grimmond presented a brief report. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to Approve Hold 4armless Agreement Number 2481; execute the bill of sale and receive indemnification waiver relating to the purchase of ANDOR. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE 6 City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m. H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Gordon stated that the installation of the glass on the Hyperion digester elevators would be delayed; the Key Club adopted to clean the Imperial median with approval from the City of Los Angeles; he congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on the Richmond Street Fair, and commented on the South Bay Cities MTA presentation. Councilman Weston spoke on LAX Expansion and Avigation rights with regards to the Sound Insulation Program. Councilwoman Friedkin Urgency Ordinance to declare moratorium on cellular towers being permitted and constructed in City of El Segundo until concerns have been considered by Planning Commission and reviewed by City Council. Councilwoman Friedkin presented a brief report; discussion followed. Jim Marquez, Planner for JM Consulting Group, Inc. requested the City exempt two of their projects and he stated their reasons. Discussion followed. Council consensus not to exempt these or any other contemplated cellular tower projects. City Attorney Hensley read title only: URGENCY ORDINANCE 1262 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A FORTY -FIVE DAY MORATORIUM UPON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Urgency Ordinance Number 1262. Staff to refer Council concerns for consideration by the Planning Commission as soon as possible. Staff to return within 45 days with a recommended action. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. Mayor Pro Tern Wemick requested to agendize Mr. O'Rourke's request under her name for the November 19, 1996 meeting regarding scheduling a workshop meeting on all matters relating to LAX. She commented on the 50th Anniver- sary Business Round Table luncheon. 7 City Council Minutes 11/5196 - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs stated she had met with the President of the Public Works Commission and it was agreed that the glass on the Hyperion tower would be painted prior tc going up. They also discussed the Imperial median, and the possibility of the City receiving electricity from DWP which would depend on the outcome of the proposition on the ballot. Further stating she had heard that early turns had been reduced. 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 behallrof 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. - One individual addressed the City Council. Liz Garnholtz, Noise Abatement Committee spoke about the Jane Harmon workshop. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNED at 10:03 p.m. to November 19, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. t J,of'a,ffreeman, Depdty City Clerk 8 City Council Minutes 11/5/96 - 7:00 p.m.