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1996 OCT 15 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobs INVOCATION given by Father Joseph Alzadian of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pro Tern Wemick PRESENTATIONS - NONE ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs Present Mayor ProTem Wemick Present Councilwoman Friedkin Present Councilman Weston Absent Councilman Gordon Present REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION - City Attorney Hensley announced there was a Settlement Agreement for the following cases, and that the agreements would be available for public review in the City Clerk's Office: Marion v. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC 049301 Fedje v. City of El Segundo, et al., LASC Case No.BC 142253 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 behayof their employer, must :;o identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of s,-5o. Six individuals addressed the City Council. Willard Krick. ESRA President asked to speak on the Special Order of Business Item Number 1 due to having to leave for work. He asked the Council to consider all of the comments and concerns raised at the Planning Commission meeting before making their decision tonight, and to also consider another condition that El Segundo have the opportunity to discuss with DWP the possibility of also using the gas. Bill Mason. Chamber of Commerce stated he wished he could speak on Proposition 218 but he understood that Councilman Weston was out of town, and that he had brought up some good points at the last meeting. He then presented two views the board had discussed but did not all agree on. Terry O'Brien, resident spoke the two articles in the Daily Breeze during the last week made the City look bad. Brian O'Rourke, resident stated concerns regarding LAX complaint responses and maps from the Airport Manager. Liz Gamholtz, resident spoke abo.it granny flat requirements for several cities. Sally Mau, DESI invited the City Council and residents to attend the mural dedication to be held on October 23, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. at :he Main Street Cafe. City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. Request by St. Anthony's Church for Council to waive permit fees and not object to an ABC 3 -day liquor license for its annual carnival to be held on November 1 -3, 1996 on the Parish grounds. Fiscal Impact: None. Sharon, St. Anthony's Church asked the Council to approve of their request. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve waiver of fees and not object to the three day liquor license for St. Anthony's annual carnival. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4/011: AYES - Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. 2. Request by El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City Council support and approval of City assistance for the 1996 Richmond Street Fair and Ragtime Festival to be held on Saturday, October 19, 1996 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fiscal Impact: None. Nancy Cobb, Chamber of Commerce requested the Council to approve of their request. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve the request by El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for City Council support and approval of City assistance for the 1996 Richmond Street Fair and Ragtime Festival to be held on Saturday, October 19, 1996 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 41011: AYES - Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. Mayor Jacobs closed public communications. ' : e 0 IRT- 11111111IT, [0311L7ki P 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 read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 41011: AYES - Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public Hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the construction of a 20 -inch nominal diameter, high density Polyethylene subsurface pipeline in the Open Space (OS) Zone, to transfer digester gas produced at the City of Los Angeles Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant to the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Scattergood Steam Generating Station, where it will be used to produce energy. Applicants: City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering and Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12000 Vista Del Mar. Appellant: El Segundo Residents Association. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing and appeal of he Planning Commission's approval of the construction of a 20 -inch nominal diameter, high density Polyethylene subsurface pipeline in the Open Space (OS) Zone, to transfer digester gas produced at the City of Los Angeles Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant to 2 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Scattergood Steam Generating Station, where it will be used to produce energy. Applicants: City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering and Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant, 12000 Vista Del Mar. Appellant: El Segundo Residents Association. She asked if proper noticing had been done and if any written communications had been received. City Clerk Mortesen replied that proper noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and no written communications had been received. Bred Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety Department presented an overview report on the project and conditions of approval. City Attorney Hensley requested a five minutes recess to discuss an issue with the Mayor Jacobs. RECESS at 7:53 p.m. RECONVENED at 8:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers present. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 1 CONTINUED: Mayor Jacobs did not participate during discussions on this item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor ProTem Wemick opened the hearing for public comments. Mike Rudenica, Mitigation Monitor addressed items listed in his memorandum. Tim Haug, Engineer addressed concerns should the pipeline project not be approved, and presented a brief report. Brian O'Rourke, resident spoke regarding the pipe size and discrepancies, and the Planning Commission decision and concerns. Lisa Mallery, City of Los Angeles Public Works, responded to his concerns. Lynn Bonia, resident addressed new stacks, and the reflective glass proposed on elevators. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune Street pointed out differences in the MMRP and possible double talk and twisted words (i.e. Hyperion measurement points different from what is perceived); Tim Haug and Lisa Malery responded to the concerns. Russ Ruffing stated it has been approved by the City of Los Angeles. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of explosions and fires, odors, landscaping on Imperial, the reflection of the mirrors, noise, vibrations, height of the digesters, and economics. MOVED by Councilwomar. Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 3101111: AYES - Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. NOT PARTICIPATING: Mayor Jacobs. Councilman Gordon stated he felt the Council should slow down and discuss safety, quality of life, and economics. Discussion followed. 3 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to delay any decision on the CUP for 30 days and have staff address these issues. Councilwoman Friedkin called for discussion stating that even if the Council opposed the CUP, the applicant could still do the project without it. Discussion followed. Mayor ProTem Wemick stated she would like the motion to also state that there would be a walk through during this 30 day period of time. AMENDED MOTION by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to continue discussion and decision to November 19, 1996 to allow staff to work with the Hyperion on unresolved issues. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 4101111: AYES - Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. NOT PARTICIPATING: Mayor Jacobs. Mayor Jacobs returned to the dias. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Appointments to the following committees, commissions and boards: 1) El Segundo Library Board of Trustees 2) Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee 3) Community Cable Advisory Committee 4) Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board Mayor Jacobs announced the following appointments and respective terms of office to the 1) El Segundo Library Board of Trustees: Don Carter 3 year term expiring June 30, 1999; 2) Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee: John Gaines 4 year term expiring November 30, 2000. 3) Community Cable Advisory Committee: Pat Hart 4 year term expiring October 31, 2000. 4) Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board: Keith Covington and Louise McCann both having a 4 year term expiring June 30, 2000. 2. El Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board Handbook. Mayor ProTem Wemick asked staff to address no carpet on the patio's; City Manager Morrison stated the item would be continued to November 5, 1996, and the Council would be given a redline copy.. 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 233872 - 234015 on Demand Register Summary Number 13 in total amount of $325,268.28. 4 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. 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 234016 - 234173 on Demand Register Summary Number 14 in total amount of $621,107.23, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $142,371.07. Approved Warrant Demand Register and Authorized staff to release. Rated: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 09/26/96 to 10106196. 3. City Council meeting minutes of September 25 and October 1, 1996. Approved. 4. Annual Resolutions fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. Fiscal Impact: Approximately $15,000 savings. Adopt Resolution Number 3987 Police Officers Association; Resolution Number 3988 General Employee's Association, and Resolution Number 3989 Firefighters Association which fix the employers contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act 5. Renewal of professional services contract with The Compliance Group for professional plan checking services of structural and special high -rise construction projects. The amount to be paid the Contractor under this agreement is estimated to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and, therefore requires City Council approval. Approval Contract Number 2473 for The Compliance Group for the remainder of the 1996197 fiscal year. 6. Accept Project No. PW 96 -8, 1995 -96 Sidewalk Replacement at Various Locations, as complete (final contract amount = $59,426.80). Accepted the work as complete, and authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineers Notice of Completion In the County Recorders Office. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN GORDON. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of Consent Agenda Items 1 -6. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 41011: AYES - Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA: 7. A resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California defining and establishing certain streets and parts of streets in the City of El Segundo as no parking area, diagonal parking zones, no stopping zones, truck routes, through streets and stop intersections, railroad grade crossings, and one -way streets and alleys and rescinding Resolution No. 3914. Councilman Gordon stated he preferred the signal time to be on an as needed basis; City Manager Morrison responded this was located in the City of Los Angeles and staff would let them know. Mayor ProTem Wernick stated she had spoken to Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works, about getting some large trucks off the streets which would be added to the resolution on extending the hours; Mr. Schroder stated he was looking into this, and should they change the resolution they would bring it back to the Council for approval. 5 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. City Attorney Hensley read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 3990 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AS NO PARKING AREA, DIAGONAL PARKING ZONES, NO STOPPING ZONES, TRUCK ROUTES, THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS, AND ONE -WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3914. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution Number 3990. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 41011: AYES - Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT - Councilman Weston. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - 1. Review of FY 1996 -97 Business Recruitment Strategy. Jim Hansen, Director of Economic Development Department presented a report evaluating the effectiveness of the current advertising campaign. Discussion followed. Council received and filed report. Mayor ProTem Wemick left the meeting due to an emergency. 2. Request for City Council to formally oppose Proposition 215, the "Marijuana Medical Initiative." Police Chief Tim Grimmond presented a brief report. Councilman Gordon stated he did not feel it was the Council's place to speak on behalf of the register voters of the City even though he agreed with opposing this proposition. Councilwoman Friedkin and Mayor Jacobs stated they agreed that the issue was important enough that they should adopt a resolution opposing the proposition. City Attorney Hensley read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 3991 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING PROPOSITION 215, THE "MEDICAL MARIJUANA INITIATIVE" MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Mayor Jacobs to adopt Resolution Number 3991. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 21112: AYES - Mayor Jacobs and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - Councilman Gordon. ABSENT Councilman Weston and Mayor ProTem Wemick. 3. Request approve RFP architectural services for conversion of vacant Water Department building 400 Lomita Street to police gym /training /conference room facility using Asset 6 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. Forfeiture Funds. Police Chief Grimmond presented a brief report. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve RFP for architectural services for conversion of the vacant Water Department building at 400 Lomita Street to a police gym/training /conference room facility using Asset Forfeiture Funds. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 3/0/2: AYES Mayor Jacobs, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT Councilman Weston and Mayor ProTem Wemick. 4. Capital Project for City -Wide Information Systems Hardware and Software and recommendation to solicit proposals for a Financial Management Information System. Eunice Kramer, Director of Finance, presented a brief report. Councilman Gordon expressed concerns regarding the cost of the project due to a $1.5 million debt, and asked her to scale back and look at only those necessary items; Councilwoman Friedkin concurred. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to authorize staff to proceed with release of Request for Proposal for Financial Management Information System. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 31012: AYES Mayor Jacobs, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT Councilman Weston and Mayor ProTem Wemick. 5. Proposed water rate increase effective January 1, 1997. Fiscal Impact: $340,550, assuming 7.5% increase). City Manager Morrison due to only three councilmembers being present, staff would be holding the item over to November 19, 1996. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE 1. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Gordon stated he attended the ROAD luncheon and was proud to be a part of the organization representing the City Council; ROAD will have red ribbon at the Richmond Street Fair, and he attended on Character Counts on behalf of the City Council and that the group dedication was making El Segundo better. Councilman Weston - NONE Councilwoman Friedkin stated while Councilman Gordon was attending Character Counts, she and Mayor Jacobs attended the League of California Cities convention where they discussed issues proposed on the November 5 ballot, and that it was very meaningful. Mayor Pro Tern Wemick had asked Mayor Jacobs to make the following comment on her behalf. Regarding the T- shirts, contract with the devil, etc., she had spoken to Reverend Wise today, and PAVE,and the Coalition of Churches will join together and she will report more at the next meeting. 7 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jacobs spoke about the League of California Cities convention. She was the City Council representative at Camp Jamboree and thanked the Boy Scouts. Also, that she attended the Business and Professional Women's Organizations meeting where they honored three El Segundo teachers, Sally Mau and Diane Gould. 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 beha# of 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, resident continued her discussion on Granny Flats and other cities requirements and descriptions. MEMORIALS - NONE MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to cancel the October 17, 1996 7:00 p.m. workshop to a date to be determined, and to continue the closed session to October 17, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 31012: AYES Mayor Jacobs, Councilman Gordon and Councilwoman Friedkin. NOES - None. ABSENT Councilman Weston and Mayor ProTem Wemick. CLOSED SESSION Continued to October 17, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. ADJOURNED at 11:05 p.m. to October 17, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Note that the October 17, 1996 7:00 p.m. works p wa =edto to be determined. Lop6 Freeman, Deputy City Clerk 8 City Council Minutes 10 -15 -96 7:00 p.m.