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1997 JUN 17 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:10 P.M. INVOCATION - Rabbi Leon Kahane, Temple Rodeph Shalom PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Mike Gordon PRESENTATIONS - 1. Video presentation by DARE Officer Jerry "Tim" Skipper on `Every Fifteen Minutes" program. Officer Tim Skipper presented the program "Every Fifteen Minutes ", and showed the Cable presentation. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs - Present Mayor ProTem Wernick - Present Councilwoman Friedkin - Present Councilman Weston - Absent Councilman Gordon - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit tOtaI) 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 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 (3) individuals addressed Council 13ack Trystman, 741 E. Pine Ave. requested to address Council during the budget discussion. 2.J. Wilson, resident; Stated the Residents Association will present a discussion on Airport Expansion on June 25, 2997 at the Matsui room. 3.Frank Wong, 435 Valley, spoke regarding LAX issues. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to read all ordinances and resolution on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 Item taken out of order from the Consent agenda. 11 Consideration of Mr. Mike Mathis' application for a "Small Income Business License" for collecting recyclable items. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of Mr. Mathis' application for a "Small Income Business License: with the stipulation he obtain permission from the owners /residents of the property for collection of recyclables. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. A. Discussion and possible action concerning mail ballot vote results for a possible increase of 4.5% of the City Water Utility rates. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the discussion and possible action concerning mail ballot vote results for a possible increase of 4.,5% of the City Water Utility rates. She asked if proper notice of the public hearing was done in a timely manner and if any written communication had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done and one written communication had been received and copies sent to Council. Two individuals addressed Council. 1. Bill Kessner, resident. requested the basis for the 4.5% increase. 2. Frank Wong, 435 Valley; stated his opposition to the water increase. Council consensus to close the public hearing Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk gave a brief staff report. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE MAIL BALLOT VOTE HELD, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. MOVED by Councilman Gordon, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to adopt Resolution No. 4015 reciting the fact of the mail ballot vote and declaring the results. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 B. Resolution Fixing and Establishing Water Rates and Charges (fiscal impact - $397,120.00 increase in water revenues). MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman to continue consideration of the Resolution fixing and establishing water rates and charges, and have staff return at the July 1, 1997 meeting with the mechanics of how to achieve a refund to customers of the $764, 606 over charge by West Basis water district. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 2. Continued Public Hearing on FY 97/98 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriations Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing on Fiscal Year 1997/1998 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and adoption of resolutions approving Appropriations Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and capital Improvement Plan as amended. She asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner, and if any written communications had been receive. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done and one written communication had been received and copies given to Council Four (4) individuals addressed Council; 1. Jack Trystman, Senior Representative; requested Council to reconsider funding to Seniors for MTA Bus passes. 2. Don Koons, resident; supported Mr. Trystman's position. 3. Frank Wong, 435 Valley; supported Mr. Trystman's position. 4. J. Wilson, resident; supported Mr. Trystman's position. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to subsidize El Segundo Resident only for Pro "C" transportation funds at approximately $5,000 per year. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 City Manager to report on revised recommendation report with the impact of labor negotiation increases, LAX Master Plan support, maintenance of web site and decrease in revenue estimates. Staff to include in revisions $3,000 line item for dispute resolution. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue the public hearing and adopting of the budget to July 1, 1997 for all Councilmemebers to be present. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3/1 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GIVING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE LIMITED AND TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS OF THE CITY PENDING ADOPTION OF THE FY 1997 /98 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED n by Councilman Gordon to adopt Resolution No. 4016 giving temporary authority to expend funds. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 3. Continued Public Hearing on the following proposed Amendments to the General Plan, Zone Text, and Zoning Map: 1) Sepulveda Boulevard Building Heights, 2) Drive - thrus, 3) Residential Heights, and 4) TDRs- Transfer of Development Rights); and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -405, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -1, Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -1, and Zone Change ZC 97 -1. Applicants: City of El Segundo - Citywide Amendments, Hughes Electronics - Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs). Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing on the following proposed Amendments to the General Plan, Zone Text, and Zoning Map: 1) Sepulveda Boulevard Building Heights, 2) Drive- thrus, 3) Residential Heights, and 4) TDRs - Transfer of Development Rights); and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -405, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -1, Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -1, and Zone Change ZC 97 -1. Applicants: City of El Segundo - Citywide Amendments, Hughes Electronics - Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs). She asked if proper notice was done in a timely manner and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done and one written communication from Hughes Electronics had been received. Hughes Electronics requested that the TDRs be suspend to the next quarter (3rd) General Plan/ Zone Test packet. Council concurred. Council consensus to hold items B -3 and B -4 over for a Joint Workshop with the Planning Commission, Planning Staff, City Manager and City Attorney. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to Continue the public hearing to July 1, 1997 and at that time schedule a workshop.MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 4. Continued Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code to provide new regulations for Wireless Communication Facilities; and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -403, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -2, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 96 -3. GPA 97 -2 will be processed with the first quarter General Plan Amendments /Zone Text Amendments (EA -405, GPA 97 -1, and ZTA 97 -1). Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Jacobs stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on proposed amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code to provide new regulations for Wireless Communication Facilities; and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -403, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -2, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 96 -3. GPA 97 -2 will be processed with the first quarter General Plan Amendments /Zone Text Amendments (EA -405, GPA 97 -1, and ZTA 97 -1). Applicant: City of El Segundo. She asked if proper notice was done in a timely mannered and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done and no written communications had been received. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to Continue the public hearing to July 1, 1997 and at that time schedule a workshop.MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 5. Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the City's Municipal Code to provide revised regulations for massage establishments in all commercial and industrial zones and the public facility zone. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Jacobs stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the City's Municipal Code to provide revised regulations for massage establishments in all commercial and industrial zones and the public facility zone. Applicant: City of El Segundo. She asked if proper notice was done in a timely manner and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done and no written communications had been received. Director of Economic Development, Jim Hansen gave a brief report. Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1273 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 5.40.020 TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR MASSAGE AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, ADDING SECTION 5,40,275 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF -SITE MASSAGES AND REPEALING SECTION 20.08.590 WHICH DEFINED MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS Councilman Gordon introduced the Ordinance. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance to amend the following sections of the General Plan, subdivision Code, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map: Subdivision Extensions, SHSP Height Bonus, Service Stations /Automobile Services, MU North and South, Architectural Landscape Features, Initiation of ZTA /GPA, Planning Commission Appeals, Golf Course, Video Arcades, Edison Right -of -Way, and Wireless Communication Facilities (General Plan Amendment only); and, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -405, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -1, Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -1, and Zone Change ZC 97 -1. Applicant: City of El Segundo. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1272 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -405, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 97 -1 AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO GENERAL PLAN, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTION OF TITLE 19 AND TITTLE 20 (SUBDIVISION AND ZONING CODE), AND THE ZONING MAP. PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO (CITYWIDE AMENDMENTS). MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to adopt Ordinance No. 1272, amending the following sections of the General Plan, subdivision Code, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map: Subdivision Extensions, SHSP Height Bonus, Service Stations /Automobile Services, MU North and South, Architectural Landscape Features, Initiation of ZTA /GPA, Planning Commission Appeals, Golf Course, Video Arcades, Edison Right -of -Way, and Wireless Communication Facilities (General Plan Amendment only); and, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -405, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -1, Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -1, and Zone Change ZC 97 -1. Applicant: City of El Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, AND COUNCILMAN GORDON. NOES: COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON 2. Request by South Bay Economic Development Partnership for Council and staff participation to plan and implement an economic development and marketing strategy to retain and create jobs and to stimulate economic growth for the South Bay. Fiscal impact: Approximately $2,000 per year after the first year in addition to Council and staff time. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to review after the first year to judge it benefits, and accept Jan Vogel, South Bay Private Industry offer to pay the first years dues. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Announcement of appointments made by the City Council on Tuesday, June 10, 1997 to the various Committees, Commissions and Boards ( "CCBs "). Mayor Jacobs announced the following: Economic Development Advisory Council Planning Commission Recreation & Parks Commission Recreation & Parks Commission Library Board of Trustees Term Gary Bruce Horowitz Unlimited Brian Crowley 4 yr. exp 6/30/01 Debbie Bundy 4 yr. exp 5/30/01 Sandra Romero 4 yr. exp 5/30/01 Bernice Whitcomb 3 yr exp 6/30/00 Council consensus to continue recruitment of addition applicants for the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board until 5:00 P.M. of Friday July 11,1997 2. Requirements for Park Vista Management Services Request for Proposal. Peter Freeman, President of the Senior Housing Board requested this item be removed. 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 238536- 239142 on Demand Register Summary Number 42 in total amount of $613,497.98, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $930,137.18. 2. City Council meeting minutes of June 3, 1997. 3 Thomas, Bigbie & Smith quarterly review of Investment Policies and Transactions for the period from January I through March 31, 1997. 4. Pulled for discussion by Councilman Gordon 5. Pulled for discussion by Mayor ProTem Wernick 6. Pulled for discussion by Councilwoman Friedkin 7. Adopt plans and specifications for the 1996 -97 Slurry Seal of Various Streets - Project No. PW 97 -11 (estimated cost $92,500.00). 8. Request for the City Council to approve the lowest bid for one crew -cab pickup truck for the amount of $27,190.29 to Villa Ford for the purchase of the crew -cab pickup truck. 9. Agreement No. 2514 and Resolution No. 4021 providing for a three year Memorandum of Understanding between the City Council and the El Segundo Police Officer's Association. Fiscal impact: $820,000, three -year total compensation cost. Funds are available in the City's 1997/98 Fiscal Year Operating Budget for the first 7% salary increases. 10. Consideration of Mr. Ahmad Shah Ali's application to operate an ice -cream truck within the City of El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact $91.00 annually) 11. Item taken out of order earlier in the agenda. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve consent items, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 10. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4 Extend present Landscape Maintenance Agreement on a month -to -month basis with anticipated conclusion at the end of September 1997, and adopt specifications to go to bid for landscape maintenance services. Contract No. 2512 MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Contract No. 2512 extending present Landscape Maintenance Agreement on a month -to -month basis with anticipated conclusion at the end of September 1997, and adopt specifications to go to bid for landscape maintenance services. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 5 Amendment of Agreement with Manhattan Beach calling for Median Landscape Maintenance of Rosecrans Avenue. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve Contract No. 2513 a five (5) year amendment to extend current agreement with Manhattan Beach for maintenance of Rosecrans Avenue Median. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 6 Adoption of plans and specifications for construction of a retaining wall along the northside of Recreation Park (estimated cost = $63,000). MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt plans and specification for construction of a retaining wall along the northside of Recreation Park, estimated cost $63,000. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - 1. Request to approve a two -year contract for animal control service by Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control, at an approximate first year cost of $47,050 from the General Fund. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1274 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, INCORPORATING TITLE 10 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Ordinance No. 1274 incorporating Tittle 10 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to animal control. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon approving Contract No. 2515 for a two -year period for animal control service by Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control, at an approximate first year cost of $47,050 from the General Fund. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES; MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT COUNCILMAN WESTON. 4/0 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 - Spoke regarding the water rates and refunds, and the Little League closing ceremonies. - Councilman Weston - NONE Councilwoman Friedkin - 1. The City of El Segundo's participation in regional and subregional organizations. Item held over, spoke regarding the "Scoping Meeting" to receive Public Testimony on July 12, 1997 at the Proud Bird. Discussed meeting attended. Mayor Pro Tern Wernick - 1. Discussion about Planning Commission appeals, waiver of fees if appellants meet certain criteria, and related matters. Requested this be agendized with the Workshop ion the Zoning and General Plan. Mayor Jacobs - 1. Discussion about the City's possible role in the deregulation of the electric utility business for the purchase of electricity. Consensus to have Mayor Jacobs and Councilman Weston to investigate, with staff support, the potential role of the City in this process. 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 behalf 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 (1) individual addressed Council 1. J. Wilson, reminded of the Residents meeting. MEMORIALS - NONE CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 10:40 P.M. to June 19, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. Cindy Mortesen, i y Cler