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1998 APR 07 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Rev. G. Kevin Taylor, Saint Michael's Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Mike Gordon PRESENTATIONS - 1. Proclamation declaring April 19 -25, 1998 as National Library Week in the City of E1 Segundo and encourage all children and adults to visit their library and thank a librarian for making this unique and wonderful institution possible. Barbara Pearson, Director of Library Services, received the Proclamation from Councilman Weston. ROLL CALL Mayor Jacobs Mayor ProTem Wernick Councilman Gordon Councilman Weston Councilwoman Friedkin - Present - Present - Present - Present - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total ) /ndiytduals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the 01Y Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the Cit.), Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable bi' a fine of $250 Four (4) individuals addressed Council 1. Liz Garnholts, ESAN ≻ spoke regarding early turns and the reporting of complaints., and suggesting attendance at the Planning Commission meeting for the Morgan- Stanley hearing. 2. Lacy Cook, requested for El Segundo Cub Scout Pack 968C City support and the closure of Grand Avenue from Arena to Eucalyptus on July 11, 1998 for the annual Cub Adventure Soapbox Derby Race from Noon to 5:00 p.m. (Fiscal Impact: $406.00). MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the request by El Segundo Cub Scout Pack 968C for City Support and the closure of Grand Avenue from Arena to Eucalyptus on July 11, 1998 for the annual Cub Adventure Soapbox Derby Race from noon to 5:00 P.M.. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 3. Tom Cover, El Segundo Plating; spoke regarding EPA and stated that business who had previously been in business before the formation of the EPA were suppose to be grandfathered, and receive no further costs. 1 City Manager, Jim Morrison responded, Mr. Cover had not followed the reporting procedures to the County or paid the required fees. EPA mandates that the City publish a list of business's that out of compliance. The cost to the City to publish this is more than Mr. Cover's fees. Councilman Weston stated that failure to file the paperwork makes a business or a City out of compliance. He further stated that he was not sure what Mr. Cover was requesting. Mr. Cover stated that the Fire Department inspects his business for a fee of $412.00, he further stated that for small businesses the fee should be adjusted. He also stated the Federal Government said that if no changes were made to the process of the business, no fees would be charged. 4. Terry Cerretto, spoke to the request of the Wall of Honor, subcommittee of the Recreation and Parks Department to add the names of employees who have lost their lives in the service of the City, he requested Council to take action on this item because he could not remain at the meeting. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER FROM LATER ON THE AGENDA 2. Wall of Honor Committee of the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation for Council approval of dedication ceremonies to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. to recognize those City employees who have given their lives in the line of duty. Council consensus to approve of the recommendation of the Wall of Honor Committee of the Recreation and Parks Commission to recognize those City Employees who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to schedule Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 4:00 P.M. for the dedication ceremonies to be held. 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 Councilman Gordon to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 City Attorney Mark Hensley announced the settlement agreement Siadek v City of El Segundo YC 025264. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. A Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of El Segundo to adopt Resolutions that provide schedules of fees for hazardous waste inspections and review of Risk Management Plans (RMP), as approved in Ordinance 1280, an Ordinance of the City of El Segundo amending Title 2, Chapter 6.21 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the establishment of a Chemical Accidental Release Prevention Program. Fiscal Impact: an estimated $40,000 in cost recovery. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of El Segundo to review a proposed schedule of fees for hazardous waste inspections and review of Risk Management Plans (RMP), as approved in Ordinance 1280, an Ordinance of the City of El Segundo amending Title 2, Chapter 6.21 of the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to the establishment of a Chemical Accidental Release Prevention Program. Fiscal Impact: an estimated $40,000 in cost recovery. She asked if proper notice was done and if any written communications had been receive. Clerk Mortesen 2 She asked if proper notice was done and if any written communications had been receive. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done in a timely manner and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Department. One individual addressed Council. Mr. Covers comments were added to the Public Hearing. Mr. Morrison stated that bringing the process into the City will be to Mr. Covers advantage and the City will be able to work with small businesses. He further stated that the proposed fees are a guideline provided by the County and if the City finds that it is either more or less expensive to conduct the inspection, staff will return to Council and adjust the fees. Mr. Morrison stated this will be agendized in 6 months, and again in one year for Council and Staff to review the actual costs. Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES TO RECOVER THE COSTS TO IMPLEMENT A CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM.. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Resolution No. 4053, adopting a schedule of fees to recover the costs to implement a chemical accidental release prevention program.MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES TO RECOVER THE COSTS OF SERVICES OF IMPLEMENTING AND PROCESSING HAZARDOUS WASTE APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Weston to adopt Resolution No. 4054, adopting a schedule of fees to recover the costs of services of implementing and processing hazardous waste applications and permits. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 2. Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment 438 (EA -438) and Precise Plan (98 -1) [First Amendment to Precise Plan 74 -05 (PP 74 -05)] to allow the reconstruction of the former months) at 2270 East El Segundo Boulevard. Applicant: Ms. Laura Peterson - Bright Horizons. Property Owner: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment 438 (EA -438) and Precise Plan (98 -1) [First Amendment to Precise Plan 74 -05 (PP 74 -05)] to allow the reconstruction of the former Security Pacific Bank Building for a child care facility and temporary classrooms use (for 6 months) at 2270 East El Segundo Boulevard. Applicant: Ms. Laura Peterson - Bright Horizons. Property Owner: Kilroy Realty, L.P. She asked if proper notice was done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen, stated that proper notice was done in a timely manner by the Planning & Building Safety Department and one written communications, which has been copied to Council, has been received. Director of Planning & Building Safety, Bret Bernard gave a brief staff report. No individuals addressed Council Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following; RESOLUTION NO. 4055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 98 -1 (PP- 98 -1), THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN 74 -05, AND CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA- 438 TO ALLOW THE RETROFIT OF THE FORMER SECURITY PACIFIC BANK BUILDING FOR USE AS A CHILD CARE FACILITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE REQUEST INCLUDES APPROVAL TO OPERATE TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS ON THE SITE TO ACCOMMODATE 25 TO 40 CHILDREN. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt Resolution No. 4055 approving Precise Plan 98 -1 (PP 98 -1) the first amendment to Precise Plan 74 -05, and certifying an Environmental Assessment EA -438 to allow the retrofit of the former Security Pacific Bank Building for use as a child care facility. Additionally, the request includes approval to operate temporary classrooms on the site to accommodate 25 to 40 children. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 1. Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to re- designate a portion of the property at 1215 -1227 East Mariposa Avenue from Single - Family Residential (R -1) to Two - Family Residential (R -2); and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -435, General Plan Amendment GPA 98 -1 and Zone Change ZC 98 -1. Applicant: Andrew Wallet. Council received the letter of withdrawal of applications from the applicant, Council took no action, they received and filed the letter. 4 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - 1. Oral Report by Kelly McDowell, on behalf of the Investment Advisory Committee, of the status of the Committee's activities and annual adoption of the City's Investment Policy. Kelly McDowell, member of the Investment Advisory Committee reported on the status of the Committee's activities. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt the Investment Policy proposed by the Investment Advisory Committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 2. Wall of Honor Committee of the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation for Council approval of dedication ceremonies to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. to recognize those City employees who have given their lives in the line of duty. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING. 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 246133- 246429 on Demand Register Summary Number 20 in total amount of $600,671.94, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $192,097.69. 2. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMAN WESTON. 3. Quarterly Reviews by Thomas, Bigbie & Smith of the City's investment policies and transactions for the quarters ending September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1997. 4. Request for the City Council to reject all bids for the purchase of a sixty -five foot telesquirt. 5. Leased Water Rights - Bid No. 98 -02.In light of the fact that no bids were received, authorize the Director of Public Works to negotiate with any interested parties regarding lease of adjudicated water rights. 6. Acceptance of the construction of a storm drain system in Sierra Street, Maple Avenue and Lomita Street, Project No. PW 94 -4 (final contract amount = $246,280.00). 7. Agreement No. 2593, between the City of El Segundo and Continental Development Corporation (CDC) for maintenance of the crosswalk signal and indemnification for the valet drop -off island in Nash Street, north of Rosecrans Avenue. (No fiscal impact). 8. Authorize a payment of $54,382.00 to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for the City - County Arena Drain Project. 9. Adoption of specifications for replacement of existing underground storage tanks and installation of a fuel management system for the City Maintenance Facility at 150 Illinois Street. 5 10. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK. 11. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Insituorm Southwest, Inc., in the amount of $30,368.75 for the repair of an existing 12" sanitary sewer main in an easement west of Main Street between Oak Avenue and Maple Avenue. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve Consent Agenda numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 2. Council meeting minutes of March 17, 1998. MOVED by Councilman Weston SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the minutes of March 17, 1998 with changes. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 10. Award of Contract No. 2594 for Plunge Pool Deck Surfacing, Project No. PW 97 -23 Contract No. 2594. to Sunset Floors, Inc. (contract amount = $21,785.00). MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve Contract No. With Sunset Floors, Inc. In the amount of $21,785.00 for plunge pool deck surfacing, Project No. PW 97 -23. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - 1. Authorize payment in the amount of $10,295 to Astrum Energy Services, LLC for the tasks it has undertaken pursuant to the contract and close the contract. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to authorize payment in the amount of $10,295 to Astrum Energy Services, LLC. and to close Contract No. 2532. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 Don Reagan, Astrum Energy Service, spoke regarding the study and their desire to continue when a plan is formulated. 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 Weston - Presentation by North American Power regarding deregulation of electricity. Reginald Henry, North American Power, discussed deregulation of electricity. He further explained the possible cost savings that could be realized on City owned meters. Joe stated that they charge 1% of the 6 purchase. Councilwoman Friedkin - Spoke regarding the meetings she has attended and reported on the proposed amendments of the SCAG, Aviation sub - committee (RTP) transportation issues. Southern California task force, FAA public meeting on Airport Noise April 28, 1998 at the El Segundo High School. Request Council to support Harvey Holden, Airport Projects, attending meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Wernick - Spoke on the 310 area code conversion, the South Bay Cog has petition on behalf of the 310 change. Transportation and Planning meeting, and the need to build infrastructure of the streets. Agendize for the May 5, 1998 meeting the use of heavy load users and our streets. Mayor Jacobs - Mayors Good Friday Breakfast at the Hacienda Hotel, 7:30 A.M. 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 identif , themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $150 No individuals addressed Council. MEMORIALS Paul A. Green CLOSED SESSION NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 P.M. m Mortese y eleAC 7