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1997 MAY 20 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TIJESDAY, MAY 20, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Chaplain Mark Karle, United States Air Forces Base PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Nancy Wemick 1. Proclamation commemorating May 9, 1997 as Police Officers Memorial Day and proclaiming the week of May 16 -24, 1997 as Police Week in El Segundo. (Police Officer Walt Williams t:) receive Proclamation). Police Officer Walt Williams received the proclamation from Councilman Gordon 2. Proclamation declaring the week of May 18 -24, 1997 as National Public Works Week in the City of El Segundo, encouraging all citizen and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the challenges involved in providing public works facilities and services and recognizing the contributions that public works officials make every day to our health, safety and comfort. Mike Langley and Louis De Mello, Public Works employees received the proclamation from Councilman Weston 4. Presentation from Cen• inela Valley YMCA President, Doug Herbst, to El Segundo Teen Center for one -half the proceeds ($707.25) from the Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast. Mayor Jacobs on behalf of thp'Teen Center, received the proceed check from Floyd Carr, El Segundo Committee of the Centinela Valley YMCA. 3. Proclamation declaring) May 23, 1997 as the 75th Anniversary of the El Segundo Woman's Club and co:rimending its members, past and present, for their continuing service to the community. (Jean Hayos, President to receive Proclamation). Jean Hayos, President of the 0 Segundo Woman's Club received the proclamation from Mayor Jacobs IZT014We]U. " Mayor Jacobs Present Mayor ProTem Wernick Present Councilman Gordon Present Councilwoman Friedkin Present Councilman Weston Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals wAo have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the Ciy Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on Ie!ialf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a i i sdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. Two (2) individuals addressed Council City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm 1. Request by Lacy G. Cook, Cubmaster, Pack 968C, for City support for the Cub Adventure Soapbox Derby Race to be held from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on July 12, 1997 at Grand Avenue from Arena to Eucalyptus Streets. (Cost to City: approximately $392.00) MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of City support for the Cub Adventure Soapbox Derby Race to be held from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on July 12, 1997 at Grand Avenue from Arena to Eucalyptus Streets. (Cost to City: approximately $392.00) MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0 Liz Garnholtz, ASNAC, spoke regarding the LAX variance renewal hearings. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS 1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Weston to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Continued Public hearing on the following proposed Amendments to the General Plan, Zone Text and Zoning Map: Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (SHSP) Parking, Subdivision Extensions, SHSP Height Bonus, Service Stations /Autorr :)bile Services, MU North and South, Architectural Landscape Features, Initiation of ZTA/GPA, Planning Commission Appeals, Golf Course, Sepulveda Boulevard Building Heights, Video Arcades, Drive - thrus, Residential Heights, Edison Right -of -Way, TDRs- Transfer of Development Rights, and Wireless Communication Facilities (General Plan Amendment only); 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 - Cityvide Amendments, Hughes Electronics - Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs). Mayor Jacobs stated that 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: Smoky Hollow Specific Flan (SHSP) Parking, 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, Sepulveda Boulevard Building Heights, \i -1eo Arcades, Drive - thrus, Residential Heights, Edison Right -of- Way, TDRs- Transfer of Deve!c pment Rights, and Wireless Communication Facilities (General Plan Amendment only); and, Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental A sessment EA -405, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -1, Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -1, ,, --id Zone Change ZC 97 -1. Applicants: City of El Segundo - Citywide Amendments, Hughe3 Electronics - Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs). She asked if proper noticing had been done and had any written communications been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that pro,.)er noticing had been done and one written communication had been received. 2 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety gave a detailed report. Bill Mason, Chamber of Commerce, also contract with Allied Signal; spoke about the correspondence from the Ad -Floc General Plan /Zoning Revision Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, and the revisions they support and oppose. 1. SHSP PARKING- Eliminate 10% parking reduction in Smoky Hollow Zones (SB an MM) to have one standard for the whole City (ZTA). (Mayor Jacobs not participating ) Council consensus to return to Council with the 2nd quarter amendment with the Parking Demand Study revisions. 2. SUBDIVISION EXTENSIONS- Revise Subdivision Code to increase maximum approval period for tentative subdivision maps from 3 years to 5 years. consistent with State law (ZTA). MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 3. SHSP Height Bonus- Revise inconsistency in height limit bonus for lot consolidation between the MM Zone (10 feet) and SHSP (15 feet) by revising the MM Zone to allow 15 foot height bonus (ZTA). MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve the Planning Commission recomn:,Bndations. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROT =M WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILMAN WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: NONE. NOT PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JAC O BS. 410/1 4. Service Stations /Autofrobile Services- Require a minimum 500 foot distance from service stations and a+. ,omobile service, and residential zones. Require an Administrative Use Per nit for automobile services with up to four (4) service bays, beyond 500 feet from residential and require a Conditional Use Permit for automobile services with more than four (4) bays, and all service stations, beyond 500 feet from residential (ZTA). MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES MAYOR PROTFM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILMAN WESTON, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. NOES: MAYOR JACOBS. 411 5. MU North and South- plit the Mixed Use land use designation and Zone to Mixed Use -North and Mixed se -South at El Segundo Boulevard and allow adult- oriented businesses with an Ac,rlt Business Permit and massage establishments as permitted uses only in the Mixed -Use South Zone (GPA,ZTA,ZC). MOVED by Mayor ProTem li /ernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 6. Architectural Landscap�; Features- Allow architectural landscape features, such a fountains, arbors, and :jergolas to encroach into setbacks in Commercial and Industrial Zones up to 80% of setback, with 20 foot height limit, a minimum 5 foot setback, and 3 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm roof and sides less than 20 % solid component portions (ZTA). MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wemick to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 7. Initiation of ZTA/GPA - Clarify only City Council, not the Planning Commission, can initiate ZTA /GPA. (ZTA). MOVED by Councilman Weston SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 8. Planning Commission Appeals - Clarify language regarding appeals of Planning Commission and Director of Planning and Building Safety actions to indicate that if the 10th day (the last day'to appeal a decision) falls on a holiday or weekend, the appeal may be filed on the nest business day (ZTA) MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Directed Staff to agendize for the June 3, 1997 City Council meeting a discussion to consider direction to the Planning Commission to consider a proposal to allow a signature or petition process in lieu of an appeal fee for protests of citizen groups. 9. Golf Course - Update Open Space and other Elements related to the Municipal golf course to reflect: a) the new location of the boundaries between the golf course and driving range facility and the West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) facility, b) the actual size of the golf course, c) the zone change from Public Facilities to Parks /Open Space as They relate to the new boundary, d) the golf course and driving range is existing, and e) the City should continue the operation, upkeep, and public use of the golf course. (GPA). MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilman Weston to approve the Planning Commission recomrpandations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 10. Sepulveda Heights - Revise height limits along Sepulveda corridor and east of Sepulveda Boulevard from 200 foot limits to 150 -200 feet, depending on distance of building east of Sepulveda Boulevard (ZTA). Item Held for continued public hearing on June 17, 1997. 11. Video Arcades - Revise standards for video arcades to require: a) Administrative Use Permit (AUP) for video arcades with three (3) or fewer video or arcade machines, and b) a Conditional Use Pi:rmit (CUP) for video arcades with four (4)or more video arcade machines, based on a number of performance criteria (ZTA). MOVED by Councilwoman F- iedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 12. Drive- Thru's - Prohibit drive -thru restaurants in the C -RS, C -2 and C -3 Zones west of Sepulveda Boulevard and require a Conditional Use Permit in other areas (GPA, ZTA). Item held for continued public hearing on June 17, 1997. 4 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm 13. Residential Heights- Investigate alternatives and develop new standards for measuring residential structure heights (ZTA). Item held for continued public Bearing on June 17, 1997. 14. Edison Right -of -Way ­No change recommended for Edison right -of -way and adjacent properties south of Holly Avenue, north of Grand Avenue, along Illinois Street. MOVED by Councilman Weston SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to direct staff to revise the wording to represent the Councils original direction to change from Open Space to MM Zone, and not to approve of the Planning Commissions recommendations MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE AYES: MAYOR JACOBS, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, COUNCILMAN GORDON, COUNCILMAN WESTON, NOES: COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN. 411 15. TDR's Transfer of Development Rights - Establish very limited General Plan and Zoning Code provisions for the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR's) (GPA, ZTA). Item held for continued public hearing on June 17, 1997. 16. Wireless Communicatic n Facilities - Addition of a General Plan Policy related to Wireless Communicatkiris (GPA) Item held for continued public hearing. 17. Wall Heights (Continued to Second Quarter)- Revise standards for Residential Wall Heights to limit fill to less that six (6) feet (ZTA). Informations for Council only. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue the public hearing to June 17, 1997, 7:00 regular Council meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 1;10 2. Public hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to Approve a Mitigated Negat ve Declaration for a Groundwater Handling Project in the M -2 Zone, located a 720 West El Segundo Boulevard. The use is a permitted use in the M -2 Zono and no other approvals are required. The proposed project is the expansion :if Chevron's existing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in order to accommodate the incremental groundwater that requires biological treatment to meet Chevron's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (EA -404; standards. Applicant: Chevron Products Company. Appellant: H. Margarete 0 Brien. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing and appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to Approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a Groundwater Handling Project in the M -2 Zone, located at 720 West El Segundo Boulevard. The use is a permitted use in the M -2 Zone and no other approvals are required. The proposed project is the expansion of Chevron's existing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in order to accommodate the inc.lemental groundwater that requires biological treatment to meet Chevron's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (EA -404) standards. Applicant: Chevror Products Company. Appellant: H. Margarete O'Brien. She asked if proper noticing had ti:•en done and had any written communications been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that pr: per noticing had been done and one written communication had been received. The Clerk read a correspondence from appellant H. Margarete O'Brien. 5 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm Bret Bernard gave a detailed mport. No individuals addressed Council during the hearing. Council consensus to close the Public Hearing. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to deny the appeal and direct staff to return with a resolution stating such. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 3. Public Hearing do 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. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Jacobs stated 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. Applicant: City of El Segundo. She asked if proper noticing had been done and had any written communications been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing had been done and no written communications had been received. Bret Bernard and Craig Guntaer of BWS gave a detailed report Charles O'Hern, 912 Virginia Street; spoke regarding the increased needs for wireless communication and the need for an intensive investigation and control over the towers. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to continue the public hearing to June 17,. 1997, 7:00p.m. regular meeting. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ITEM MOVED AHEAD IN THE MEETING 1. Presentation of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan by the Chairman of the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Harry Reeves. Harry Reeves,. Chairman of the Capitol Improvement Committee gave a report and presented the budget to Council C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ITEM MOVED TO LATER IN THE MEETING Continued Workshop Discussion of FY 97/98 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improv -ment Plan. Staff reports continued with the Planning and Building Safety Department. 6 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm E. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adop' ed 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 238540 - 238829 on Demand Register Summary Number 40 in total amount of $663,617.22. and Wire Transfers in the amount of $939,036.46. 2. City Council meeting minutes of May 6, 1997. 3. Adopt specifications for repair and modernization of the Joslyn Center Elevator at Recreation Park (estimated cost $20,000.00). 4. Report from Thomas, E igbie & Smith dated April 8, 1997 entitled "Review of City's Investment Policies and Transactions" covering the months of October, November and December, 1996. 5. Consideration of extension to street sweeping Contract No. 2347A with Nationwide Environmental Services for an additional three years at the same rate. Annual fiscal impact: $94,560.00. 6. Request to replace the. Police Department's Firearms Range Bullet Trap using funds currently appropriated 1, -om the General Fund Capital Equipment Account. 7. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN 8. Agreement No. 2507 between TRW Inc. and the City of El Segundo for the installation of a crosswalk and flashing caution lights across Park Place east of Nash Street (fiscal impact - none). 9. Award Contract No. 2508 for construction of a storm drain system in Sierra Street, Maple Avenue and Lo rita Street, Project No. PW 94 -4 (contract amount = $246,178.00). 10. Adoption of Resolutio•i No. 4013 pursuant to City Council direction of May 6, 1997, to deny the appeal of the ?tanning Commission decision, thereby Denying Environmental Assessment EA -387 ei d Conditional Use Permit CUP 96 -3, and rejecting a Mitigated Negative Declaration cal Environmental Impacts, which would allow a new 3,050 gross square foot Carl's Jr. I.,-ive -Thru Restaurant, located at 639 North Sepulveda Boulevard. MOVED by Councilman Weston; SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to approve of Consent Agenda Items 1 -6 ar :l 8 -10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 510. CALLED ITEMS FROM CON;; ENT AGENDA 7. Recommendation for \ -:hicle replacement and purchase (fiscal impact: $29,500.00) Council consensus to have tha item put out for bid. F. NEW BUSINESS - CI 1 Y MANAGER - Request by Sc , th Bay Economic Development Partnership for Council and staff participation to : Ian and implement an economic development and marketing strategy to rete i and create jobs and to stimulate economic growth for the South Bay. Fi ;al impact: Approximately $2,000 per year after the first year in addition to COL cil and staff time. ITEM PULLED BY THE REQ! EST OF THE CITY MANAGER 7 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm 2. Request for Council action respecting Southern California Edison Company's (SCE) Utility Users Tax (UUT). (Fiscal Impact: Increased income of $175,000.) Bob Jensen, SCE spoke representing the SCE position. Councilman Weston requested that the term "reasonable based upon SCE's impact on the City" be stricken from the Staff Report. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of the staff recommendation and approve the suspension of UUT. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 3. Agreements with Chevron U.S.A. and Allied Signal for right -of -way donations and reimbursement to Chevron and Allied Signal for their costs to relocate existing facilities within the property to be donated to Caltrans for the Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project. ITEM PULLED BY REQUEST OF THE CITY MANAGER. 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 - NONE Councilman WF ston - NONE 1 Councilwoman Friedkin - 1. The City, of El Segundo's participation in regional and subregional organizations. ITEM HELD OVER TO THE NEXT MEETING Mayor Pro Tern Wemick - NONE Mayor Jacobs - NONE 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 idenr," themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine f $250. One (1) individual addressed Council. 1. Nancy Cobb, 1218 Sy --amore; spoke regarding the signage in the CIP budget for the town. MEMORIALS - NONE, CLOSED SESSION 10:35 p.m. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT 8 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discu!:sing matters covered under Government Code section 54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows: Continuation of matters listed (m the City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., May 20, 1997 under "Closed Session" (if needed). REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION City Attorney to commence legal action re Code Enforcement: 717 Indian Court, 1426 E. Walnut, 1401 E. Palm, 943 -945 Hillcreast. ADJOURNMENT 12:33 A.M. 1 ) June 3, 1997 at 5:00 P.M. Mortotn�City Cl 9 City Council Minutes May 20, 1997 - 7:00 pm