1997 DEC 16 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 16, 1997 — 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobs at 7.05 P.M.
INVOCATION Rev Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor ProTem Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS.
Commendation recognizing Colleen Ramsey on her valuable contributions to the City
and the community and for her selection as the El Segundo Police Department's RSVP of
the Year.
Mayor Jacobs presented a proclamation, Police Chief, Tun Gnmmond presented a plaque and Nick Louizo
of Debra Bowens' office also presented a proclamation to RSVP Colleen Ramsey
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs -
Present
Mayor ProTem Wernick -
Present
Councilman Gordon -
Present
Councilman Weston -
Present
Councilwoman Friedkm -
Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of S50 or more to communicate to the citv
council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of :their employer, must so identify
themselves Prior to addressing the Citv Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and Punishable
by aline of $250. One (1) individuals addressed Council
Request by Pacific Sands HOA that their condominiums located at 770 West Imperial
Avenue be the first to receive residential sound insulation to the extent of any remaining
funds and be placed first on the list for future phases of the RSI Program.
Item withdrawn and rescheduled to January 20, 1998 by request of Pacific Sands HOA.
2. Chris Doukakis of El Segundo Little League Board of Directors requested City support
of the Annual Little League Parade to be held on Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 10.00
a m (fiscal impact- $350).
MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to approve the request by El
Segundo Little League for City support of the Annual Little League Parade MOTION PASSED BY
UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to read all Ordinances and
resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0/.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS —
Continued public hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -401, and Precise Plan
Amendment P.P. 96 -1 (Fourth Amendment to P P 12 -72) for 2041 Rosecrans Avenue
and 831, 870 & 871 South Nash Street, related to the theaters and adjacent retail/office
building. The request is to allow the following: 1) Amendment of the Precise Plan land
uses to conform with the current code for underlying zone: the "Urban Mixed -Use South
(MU -S) Zone;" 2) Amendment of the Precise Plan Development standards to conform
with the current code for the underlying zone; the "Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S)
Zone;" and, 3) Amendment of the Precise Plan to provide for minor modifications to the
requirements of the Precise Plan by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. These
three requests were continued from the September 16, 1997City Council Meeting at the
request of the applicant and staff. Applicant: Continental Development Corporation, Mr
Jerry Saunders
Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Continued Public Hearing on
Environmental Assessment EA -401, and Precise Plan Amendment P.P 96 -1 (Fourth Amendment to P.P.
12 -72) for 2041 Rosecrans Avenue and 831, 870 & 871 South Nash Street, related to the theaters and
adjacent retail/office building. The request is to allow the following. 1) Amendment of the Precise Plan
land uses to conform with the current code for underlying zone: the "Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S)
Zone;" 2) Amendment of the Precise Plan Development standards to conform with the current code for the
underlying zone; the "Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) Zone;" and, 3) Amendment of the Precise Plan to
provide for minor modifications to the requirements of the Precise Plan by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety. These three requests were continued from the September 16, 1997City Council Meeting at
the request of the applicant and staff Applicant- Continental Development Corporation, Mr Jerry
Saunders Mayor Jacobs asked if proper notice was done and if any written communications had been
received Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications had been
received by the City Clerk' office
No individuals addressed Council.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Weston to continue the public hearing,
at the request of the applicant, to January 20, 1998. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0.
C. UNFINSISHED BUSINESS — NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS —
El Segundo Senior Housing Board's 1998 Budget Proposal for Park Vista.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick, SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve the El Segundo
Senior Housing Board's 1998 Budget Proposal for Park Vista. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE; AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, AND
COUNCILMAN GORDON. NOES: COUNCILMAN WESTON AND COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDKIN 3/2.
Councilwoman Fnedkm stated that she was in favor of the budget
2. Community Housing Management Services (CHMS) Park Vista Management Operating
Agreement Extension
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve extension of
CHMS' contract to manage Park Vista through December 31, 1998. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE; AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, AND
COUNCILMAN GORDON. NOES: COUNCILMAN WESTON AND COUNCILWOMAN
FRIEDKIN 3/2.
3. Report by the Aviation Safety & Noise Abatement Comnuttee on (1) a recent FAA
change and how it affects early turns, and (2) LAX Noise Variance.
Charles O'Hearn, Aviation Safety & Noise Abatement Committee gave a report.
Council received and filed the report.
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 243558- 243850 on Demand Register Summary Number 12 in total
amount of $814,455 87, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $169,335 11.
2. Award of Contract No 2571 to Insituform Southwest, Inc for the trenchless
rehabilitation of a 12" sewer main in easement west of Main Street between Oak Avenue
and Maple Avenue (contract amount - $44,850.00).
3 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN
4 One year lease agreement, Contract No 2572, between the City of El Segundo and Eaton
Corporation to lease a portion of City property at 630 Douglas Street. (Annual revenue of
$15,108 00).
5. Award bid for Truck Mounted Articulating Overcenter Aerial Device (bucket truck) to
low bidder Altec Industries, Inc. in the amount of $102,816.93.
MOVED by Councilwoman Fnedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve Consent item
numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5 MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA.
Adopt plans and specifications for construction of a roller hockey rink in Recreation Park
(estimated Cost $83,000 00),
Councilwoman Fnedkm stated she was happy this was beginning.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt plans and specifications
for construction of a roller hockey rink in Recreation Park, estimated cost $83,000.00. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER
Target Industry List Modifications
Jim Hanson, and Brian Polkmgham gave a brief report.
Council consensus to approve the list.
2. Review of the 1998 Business Recruitment Creative Units.
Team One presented the proposal for 1998 business recruitment ad campaign.
Council consensus to approve the 1998 business recruitment ad campaign.
G. NEW BUSINESS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS — CITY CLERIC - NONE
I. NEW BUSINESS — CITY TREASURER — NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS — CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilman Gordon - spoke regarding the FAA meeting held on Friday December 12,
1997, Library Volunteer Luncheon, Girls' Softball Golf Tournament
Councilman Weston - spoke regarding the Electrical Consortium, stated they will be
talking to RGP responders, the meeting will be December 17, 1997 Announced he will not run for
City Council in the April 14, 1998 election.
Councilwoman Friedkin - spoke regarding LAX expansion meeting, SCAG meeting,
volunteer Library Luncheon, Holiday Parade Agendize for a further meeting, opposition to
inclusion of a vehicle mileage tax in the SCAG Draft Regional Transportation Plan
- Mayor ProTem Wernick - spoke regarding the Holiday Parade Wished everyone a
Happy Holidays
Mayor Jacobs - Spoke regarding the quilt donated to the Library, and the Holiday
Parade
Request for variances from the Municipal Code
Recommendations — Approve request by Mr. S. Claus for a waiver of the permits
required for doing business within the city of El Segundo as follows:
1. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC
Section 20.74.040;
2 The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R
procedure (FAA should be contacted);
3. Waiving of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 9.20.010);
4. Waiving the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 9.28.010) including 8.04.110
dealing with trespassing animals.
5. Granting a free business license for a non - profit organization (ESMC
5/04/050);
6. Waiving the Pooper - Scooper regulations (ESMC 9.04.040);
7. Waiving of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESMC
9.06.010); and
8. Waiver of ESMC 16.04.060 (Driveway Permits Required and 10.28.110
(Parking on Grades).
Councilman Weston requested to add a waiver of the regulation for parking on front lawn areas.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve request by Mr. S
Claus for waiver of the permits required for doing business within th4e City of El Segundo. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit) Individuals who
have received value of 550 or more to communicate to the city council on behalf of another. and
employees speaking on behalf of aheir employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City
Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fne of $250. ONE (1)
INDIVIDUAL ADDRESSED COUNCIL
1 Bill Mason, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce; spoke regarding the Holiday Parade and thanked
the volunteers who help make it possible
MEMORIALS - NONE
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 P.M. to January 3, 1998 at 9:00 A.M.
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Cindy ortesen, City lerk