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1997 FEB 18 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Jacobs. INVOCATION given by Bishop Lloyd Carlson, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pro Tern Nancy Wemick CHARACTER COUNTS Councilman Mike Gordon presented Character Counts - "Trustworthiness" . PRESENTATIONS 1.Councilman Gordon presented a Proclamation to Tara Church of the Tree Musketeers for Arbor Day. J.NEW BUSINESS - CITY COUNCIL - Item moved out of order. Councilwoman Friedkin: 1-Presentation of Commendation to Leah J. Jeffries, recently retired from her position as Deputy to Retired 4th District Los Angeles County Supervisor Deane Dana, recognizing her service and dedication to the 4th district cities and contin Ling community participation. Councilwoman Friedkin presented a commendation to Leah J. Jeffries who recently retired from her position as Deputy to Retired 4th District Los Angeles County Supervisor Deane Dana, recognizing her service and dedication to the 4th District cities and continuing community participation. ROLL CALL Mayor JacobsPresent Mayor ProTem WemickPresent Councilwoman FriedkinPresent Councilman WestonPresent Councilman GordonPresent 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 behalf of their employer, must ao identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of v5o. Six Individuals addressed the City Council. Terry Cerreto, 210 W. Acacia spoke regarding the LAX Settlement and its proposed use, and on the costs related to the Sound Insulation costs to residents. Eric Johnson, ESRA stated that he had urged everyone to oppose all four proposals for the LAX Master Plan. Gerhardt VanDrie, 724 W. Pine Avenue spoke regarding postal delivery and presented dates of late or no delivery. City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m. Adrienne Collins, 770 W. Imperial Avenue Residents Association spoke about good and bad mail service, and LAX Master Plan proposals. Staff to follow up on providing soundproofing and RSI information to owners. Presentation by Acting United States Postmaster Patrick McCloskey regarding mail delivery services in El Segundo. Patrick McCloskey, Acting Postmaster stated he knew there were changes and improvements to be made in El Segundo, and he was currently working to improve situation. Discussion followed. Patrick McCloskey, Acting Postmaster to turn around service in 4 months. Problems with service should be reported to 647 -1715. Applications for positions can be obtained at 2130 E. Mariposa. 2. Discussion by Mark Wirth, of U. S. Congresswoman Jane Harman's office regarding mail services in El Segundo. Mark Wirth discussed meeting with Postmaster and felt he was working to improve situation. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. 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 reading all ordinances and resolutions by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - Public Hearing to allow Sepulveda Boulevard access to the recently approved Ralph's Supermarket project at the southeast comer of Sepulveda Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue, thereby superseding previous restrictions prohibiting access to the property from Sepulveda Boulevard. (Environmental Assessment EA -397, SUB 96 -8/TPM No. 24631). Applicant: New Group and PTR Homestead Village, Inc. Mayor Jacobs stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing o allow Sepulveda Boulevard access to the recently approved Ralph's Supermarket project at the southeast comer of Sepulveda Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue, thereby superseding previous restriction-, prohibiting access to the property from Sepulveda Boulevard. (Environmental Assessment EA -397, SUB 96 -8/TPM No. 24631). Applicant: New Group and PTR Homestead Village, Inc. She asked whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received. City Clerk Mortesen stated notice was cone by the Planning and Building Safety Department and that no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety presented a report. Bradley Griggs, Homestead Village stated he was in favor of the project. 2 City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m. Bill Crigger, applicant, further presented the project and expanded on its merits. Council consensus to close the public hearing. Discussion followed regarding the conditions. City Attorney Hensley read title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4000 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SEPULVEDA ACCESS TO A 3.52 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD AND MARIPOSA AVENUE FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. PETITIONED BY NEW GROUP AND PTR HOMESTEAD VILLAGE, INC. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to adopt Resolution No. 4000 with change and authorized Mayor to sign an amendment to the AARP after approved by Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety and Mark Hensley, City Attomey. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. J. NEW BUSINESS - CITY COUNCIL - Item moved out of order. Councilwoman Friedkin: 2. Consider initiation of a Zone Text Amendment to allow landscape features such as fountains, arbors, pergolas and statuary, to encroach into required setbacks. Councilwoman Friedkin presented a report. Discussion followed. Council consensus to direct Planning and Building Safety staff to prepare a Zone Text Amendment to permit architectural landscape features in non - residential zones. B: SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - Continued: 2. Public Hearing to amend the 1996 -1997 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to add previous program year's unspent CDBG funds to current year's public service projects, or consider utilizing said funds to implement an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance project; and, consider minor changes to the Minor Home Repair and RSI projects, included within the 1997 -1998 CDBG proposed list of projects. Mayor Jacobs stated this was the time and place hereto fixed for public hearing to amend the 1996 -1997 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to add previous program year's unspent CDBG funds to current year's public service projects, or consider utilizing said funds to implement an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance project; and, consider minor changes to the Minor Home Repair and RSI projects, included within the 1997 -1998 CDBG proposed list of projects. She asked whether proper noticing was done in a timely manner, and whether any written communications had been received. City Cleric Mortesen stated noticing was done by the Planning and Building Safety Department and that no written communications had been received by the Cleric's Office. Bret Bemard, Director of Planning and Building Safety presented a report. 3 City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m. Jim Latla, 221 W. Sycamore stated he works with disabled constantly and supports the ADA option. Council consensus to close the public hearing. Discussion followed on the options in the staff report. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve staff to utilize unspent 1996 -1997 funds totaling approximately $55,000 to increase existing CDBG public service project budgets, and authorized staff to expand the scope of the 1997 -1998 CDBG Minor Home Repair and Residential Sound Insulation projects to include all eligible low and moderate income homeowners. Staff to advise Council of other eligible CDBG programs such as used by Hawthorne to fund street landscaping. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 312 - AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wemick and Councilman Gordon. NOES: Councilwoman Friedkin and Councilman Weston. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Disposition of the $1,012,298 out -of -court settlement from LAX. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety presented a report. William Hutchens, 329 Lomita spoke about illegal fly overs from LAX. Further stated the effectiveness of our own Water Department and the protection they provide. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune stated she had installed her own sound proofing and would not relinquish avigation right. Jim Latla, 221 W. Sycamore stated he preferred to pay for the 20% and Council should reward those who stepped forward . Discussion followed regarding the feasibility of a study with input from our Mitigation Monitor and the City Attorney, and the possibility of hiring an environmental consultant. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Option Number 6 to reimburse current participants in the program after first reimbursing the General Fund for costs incurred in the lawsuit was selected and would also allow approximately 33 additional units to join in future phases of the program. Staff to bring back plan to allocate the additional units. Staff to provide information on materials given to 770 W. Imperial Avenue owners. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. 2. Review of optional strategies for Compliance with SCAQMD Rule 2202, including Old Vehicle Scrapping, Air Quality Investment Program, and a Peak Commute Trip Reduction Program. Discussion ensued regarding bringing back possible agreement with AQMD. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve staff to work on agreement with AQMD for returning the AB2768 funds ($15,000) for use in a grant program (AQIP - Air Quality Investment Program) to government and private companies for solving air quality problems. The City will diligently apply for El Segundo 4 City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m. projects and work with private industry in partnership for such AQIP grants. Agreement with AQMD to be brought back to Council for approval. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 3. Consideration by the City Council to take a voluntary act related to the City's hiring and contracting practices. Councilman Gordon read a prepared statement into the record. Discussion ensued regarding the City's hiring and contracting practices. Councilman Gordon read a prepared statement into the record. Discussion ensued regarding the City's hiring and contracting practices. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to reject the adoption of a resolution to take a voluntary act related to the City's hiring and contracting practices. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE 212/1 - AYES: Mayor ProTem Wemick and Councilman Gordon. NOES: Councilman Weston and Councilwoman FrIedkin. ABSTENTIONS: Mayor Jacobs. NO ACTION TAKEN ON THIS ITEM D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE RECESS at 10:00 p.m. RECONVENED at 10:19 P.M. ROLL CALL all Councilmembers present. 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 236565 - 236732 on Demand Register Summary Number 31 in total amount of $398,316.44. 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 236733 - 236914 on Demand Register Summary Number 32 in total amount of $388,710.37, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $911,641.56. 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 01129197 to 02111/97. 3. City Council meeting minu--es of February 4, 1997. Approved. 4. Modification to Grant Application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (MTA) for additional funds for the Seoulveda Boulevard Widening Project (grant amount $1.5 million). Received and filed. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wemick; SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve of Consent Agenda. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0. CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - 5 City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m. FY 96 -97 Mid -Year Budget Review and Revised Long -Range Financial Forecast. Eunice Kramer, Finance Director presented a report. Discussion followed. MOVED by Councilman Gordon; SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve of staff proceeding as proposed by Finance Director in report. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. 2. Discussion of possible actions by City Water Utility to comply with changes mandated by Proposition 218. Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works presented a report. Discussion followed. Council consensus for staff to proceed with timetable to send out RFP. RFP to include 24 hour availability and backup disaster plan. Staff to review two alternatives in addition to the five previously mentioned: (1) City providing its own water, and (2) an alternative water supplier at a lower cost and with the same good quality water. Staff to report to Council on al alternatives on April 15, 1997. 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 Discussion and consideration of revenues generated by charging for ambulance transport services to non - residents and insured residents. Item held over to March 4, 1997. Councilman Weston - 1. Discussion and consideration of Aerospace Corporation performing air pollution studies of Hyperion and the Airport. Councilman Weston presented a report and recommendations. Discussion followed. Council consensus to approve of staff moving forward to discuss plan with Aerospace Corporation to put the City in their schedule and to work out an agreement acceptable to the City Attorney and environmental consultant for the study. Staff to arrange for the Mayor, Mayor ProTem and Councilman Gordon to meet with Aerospace within the next two weeks for an explanation and/or demonstration of the type of study to be performed. Staff to bring agreement and matter back to Council on March 4, 1997. Councilwoman Friedkin - Presentation of Commendation to Leah J. Jeffries, recently retired from her position as Deputy 0 Retired 4th District Los Angeles County Supervisor Deane Dana, recognizing her service and dedication to the 4th district cities and continuing community participation. Moved to Presentations earlier in the meeting. 6 City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m. 2. Consider initiation of a Zone Text Amendment to allow landscape features such as fountains, arbors, pergolas and statuary, to encroach into required setbacks. Moved out of order to earlier during the meeting. She reported on the meetings she had attended. Mayor Pro Tern Wemick - Status report on how the Proposition W Los Angeles County Park Bond Act funds will be used by El Segundo for park facility improvements. Mayor ProTem Wemick presented a status report on Proposition A. Received and filed. 2. Discussion about Hyperion landscaping problems in the dunes area. Mayor ProTem Wemick presented a report on landscaping problems at Hyperion. Council consensus to schedule a meeting for February 22, 1997 for a walk through with the City's Mitigation Monitor, residents, and City staff including Planning and Building Safety Director. Mayor ProTem Wemick commented on weekend odor complaints. Bret Bernard and Chief Grimmond to look into reason why residents found it necessary to contact the AQMD directly and why the current reporting procedure was ineffective over the weekend. Mayor Jacobs stated there were 22 Guaymas attendees last week, and reported on the trip. 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 behatf of another, and employees speaking on behalyof their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shaft be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. One individual addressed the City Council. Len Bonilla, 919 Dune Street stated residents should only have to make one call and the process has broken down and suggested review process be performed. MEMORIALS Adjourned in memory of R.S.V.P. Officer Harold Hays, Douglass G. Somers, and Mr. Hemby Owen. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNED at 11:47 p.m. to March 4, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. r or Freeman, Deputy City Clerk 7 City Council Minutes 2/18/97 - 7:00 p.m.