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1998 AUG 18 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Rev. John Svendsen, First Baptist Church of El Segundo — May change PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember John Gaines PRESENTATIONS - NONE ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Councilmember Wernick - Present Councilmember Gaines - Present Councilmember McDowell - Present 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 so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 1. Steve Wiley, 713 Hillcrest, Scout Master, requested that Council consider an alternate location for the proposed skateboard park and that Agenda Item Nos. 19 and 20 be excluded from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 2. Lacy Cook, 615 Eucalyptus, Scoutmaster, also requested that Council consider an alternate location for the proposed skateboard park, and that Agenda Item no. 19 be excluded from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 3. Steve Craig, 629 Sierra Street, requested that Council consider an alternate location for the proposed skateboard park. 4. Cathy Stebile, 408 California, requested that Council consider an alternate location for the proposed skateboard park. 5. Police Officer Bill Single, reported on the recent car shows. 6. Police Officer Pete Zalaback presented Council with a plaque and t -shirts in appreciation of the City's support of the recent car shows. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 1 A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. Recommendation - Approval. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines, to read all ordinances and resolutions of the Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 2. Public Hearing to consider proposed (Third Quarter) amendments (unfinished items) to the General Plan and Zoning Code: 1) Signs; and 6) Amplified Sound Permits; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -419A, General Plan Amendment 97 -3A, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -3A, Third quarter Amendments. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code: 1) signs; and 6) amplified sound permits; and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -419A, General Plan Amendment 97 -3A, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 97 -3A. Third quarter amendments. Applicant: City of El Segundo. He asked if proper notice had been given and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that public notice had been given in a timely manner and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's Office. City Attorney, Mark Hensley, recommended that this item be continued to the regular City Council meeting of September 15, 1998. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines to continue this item to the regular City Council meeting of September 15, 1998. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Report on the potential for deployment of Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Odor Detection (i.e., "Odor Sniffer ") devices. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a brief staff report, and responded to Council's questions. It was the consensus of Council to receive and file the Staff report, direct Staff to bring this item back in one year for Council consideration, and improve hot line phone -in procedures. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 2 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4. CHMS Park Vista Management Operating Agreement Extension. Agreement No. 1888C. MOTION by Mayor Pro -Tem Jacobs, SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick, to approve The El Segundo Senior Housing Board's recommendation to extend the Park Vista Management Agreement No. 1888C with Community Housing Management Services through December 31, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. 5. Schedule interviews of candidates for Community Cable Advisory Committee and Recreation & Parks Commission ( "CCBs "), with filing deadline set for 48 hours prior to interviews. Mayor Gordon advised he anticipates a second resignation from the Recreation & Parks Commission, and received Council consensus to schedule interviews of candidates for the Community Cable Advisory Committee and Recreation & Parks Commission for approximately 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 1998, to be continued, if necessary. 6. Appropriate $350,000 and approve the LAX Intervention Project for $1,225,000 as discussed by City Council July 21, 1998. MOTION by Mayor Pro-Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick, to appropriate the transfer of $350,000 and approve the LAX Intervention Project for $1,225,000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 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. 7. Warrant Numbers 249426 - 249745 on Demand Register Summary Number 03 in total amount of $713,321.00, Warrant Numbers 249749 - 249783 on Demand Register Summary Number 31 in total amount of $137,814.97, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,066,723.15. 8. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. 9. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. 10. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 11. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 12. Request for approval of two approximately 827.25 square foot wall signs and two temporary banners for Hughes Electronics to be located on the top of the northeast and southeast facing walls of 200 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Sign Plan 98 -21). Applicant: Hughes Electronics. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 3 13. Request for proposals (RFP) and statements of qualifications from qualified consultants to prepare a requisite update of the General Plan Housing Element.Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $30,000.00. 14. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER McDowell. 15. Revised class specification and adoption of Resolution No. 4086 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, establishing a new monthly salary range for the job classification of Community Cable Program Supervisor. Fiscal impact: Funding for the adjusted salary range is included in the Fiscal Year 1998 -99 Operating Budget. 16. Revised class specification for the new Mid - Management job classification of Business Services Manager and adoption of Resolution No. 4087 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, increasing the basic monthly salary range by 5 %. Fiscal Impact: Funding for the one - position job classification is contained in the Fiscal Year 1998/99 Operating Budget. 17. Resolution No. 4088 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, providing a 2% salary increase for the City's part-time temporary employees. Fiscal Impact: $12,630 annualized cost. Funding for the increase is contained in the City's 1998 -99 Fiscal Year Operating Budget. 18. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 19. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 20. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 21. Resolution No. 4089 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, approving the application for funds in the amount of $41,000 from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District per Parcel Discretionary Grant Program for El—Segundo Roller Hockey Rink. 22. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 23. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 24. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Pro -Tem Jacobs to approve consent agenda items 7, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 21. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 8. City Council meeting minutes of August 4, 1998. City Attorney, Mark Hensley, requested that this item be continued to the next City Council meeting. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 4 9. Plans and specifications for construction of a storm drain in the 500 block of Washington Street - Project No. PW 98 -4 (estimated cost = $150,000.00). Councilmember Wemick commented that the storm drain will now be constructed on Washington Street. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor Pro -Tem Jacobs, to approve the plans and specifications for construction of a storm drain in the 500 block of Washington Street — Project No. PW 98 -4 at an estimated cost of $150,000. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, AND COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. NOES: NONE. NOT- PARTICIPATING: COUNCILMEMBERS MCDOWELL AND GAINES. 3/0/2. 10. Acceptance of the Roller Hockey Rink (Phase 1) construction in Recreation Park (final contract amount = $55,999.00. Recreation & Parks Director, Jim Fauk, gave a brief report, responding to Council's questions. In response to concern expressed by Ed Swinsley, 413 Center Street, Interim City Manager, Tim Grimmond felt that a finding for sole source vendor could be found to expedite this program. MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Mayor Pro -Tem Jacobs to accept Phase 1 of the Roller Hockey Rink construction in Recreation Park (final contract amount = $55,999). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. 11. Resolution No. 4085 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, authorizing stop signs for eastbound and westbound Pine Avenue at Kansas Street. MOVED by Councilmember Wemick, SECONDED by Mayor Pro -Tem Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 4085 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, authorizing stop signs for eastbound and westbound Pine Avenue at Kansas Street.. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, AND COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. NOES: NONE. NOT- PARTICIPATING: COUNCILMEMBERS MCDOWELL AND GAINES. 3/0/ 14. Professional Services Contract No. 2625 with MRH Structural Engineers for professional plan checking services of structural and special high -rise construction projects on an "as- needed" basis. The amount to be paid the Contractor under this agreement is estimated to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and, therefore requires City Council review and approval. Councilman McDowell felt that Sections 9 and 21 should be integrated. MOVED by Councilmember Gaines, SECONDED by Councilmember Wemick to approve Professional Services Contract No. 2625, merging Sections 9 and 21, with MRH Structural Engineers for professional plan checking services of structural and special high -rise Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 5 construction projects on an "as needed" basis. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 18. Request for Proposal (RFP) to Update City Circulation Element and authorization of solicitation of proposals. Council expressed concern regarding the timeline for this project, and requested that Staff evaluate possible ways to shorten the procedure. MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines to approve the Request for Proposal to update the City's Circulation Element and authorize solicitation of proposals. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. 19. Contract with Lawrence R. Moss & Associates to design and prepare plans for the El Segundo Skateboard Park. Fiscal Impact: $19,500. It was the consensus of the Council that Staff evaluate alternate locations for the proposed skateboard park which will not impact the Boy Scouts, and to continue this item to a future meeting. 20. Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, approving the application for funds in the amount of $33,535 from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District per Parcel Discretionary Grant Program for El Segundo Skateboard Park. It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to a future meeting. 22. Third amendment extending the following City Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Contracts: a. Contract No. 2566 b. Contract No. 2565 c. Contract No. 2564 d. Contract No. 2563 e. Contract No. 2562 f. Contract No. 2561 g. Contract No. 2560 h. Contract No. 2550 i. Contract No. 2300 G.B. Construction - through December 31, 1998 G.B. Construction - through December 31, 1998 T & M Construction — through December 31, 1998 G.B. Construction — through December 31, 1998 G.B. Construction — through December 31, 1998 G.B. Construction — through December 31, 1998 G.B. Construction — through December 31, 1998 Peerless Products Inc. — through December 31, 1998 Wyle Laboratories — through August 18, 2008. In response to Councilmember McDowell's question, Special Projects Manager, Harvey Holden, advised that the majority of the contracts are anticipated to be completed by December 31, 1998, while Wyle Laboratories are working on additional projects. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell, to approve the third amendments to the City Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Contracts. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. 23. Solicitation of bids for an annual contract for sidewalk, curb and other minor repairs - Project No. PW 98 -3 (budgeted amount $50,000.00). Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 6 This item was considered in conjunction with Agenda Item No. 24. 24. Award of Contract No. 2627 with HiTech Pro Construction Co. for sidewalk replacement, handicap ramps and new sidewalks on Grand Avenue - Project No. PW 97 -26 (contract amount = $73,310.00). In response to Mayor Gordon's questions, Public Works Director, Ed Schroder advised that the agenda item is an annual contract for sidewalk replacement, handicap ramps and new sidewalks on Grand Avenue; that subcontracts will be begin early September to correct identified sidewalks damaged by tree roots. MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick, to approve solicitation of bids for an annual contract for sidewalk, curb and other minor repairs, and to award Contract No. 2627 with HiTech Pro Construction Co. for sidewalk replacement, handicap ramps and new sidewalks on Grand Avenue — Project No. PW 97 -26, in a contract amount of $73,310. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. Council requested Staff to solicit interest from residents by heavy advertising. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - NONE 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 Councilmember McDowell - NONE - Councilmember Gaines Councilmember Gaines thanked Public Works for their work on oil reclamation, suggesting weekend disposal; reported on a recent LA Airport Advisory Committee Meeting, advising that all candidates for political office are being requested to take a stand regarding Airport expansion; and advised he will be in Washington at the beginning of September, and will promote the City's views regarding Airport expansion. Councilmember Wernick Councilmember Wernick solicited volunteers for the California Mentors Summit on September 14, 1998 in the Disneyland Hotel; reported on a recent Hyperion Meeting; referred to an article in the "LAX Reader "; gave a brief update on the Morengo Indians amicus brief; announced the Oil Recycle program, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.; and offered Councilmembers use of her book, "First and Foremost Airport", which states there would be no need for expansion through 2025. Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 7 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs Mayor Pro-Tem. Jacobs reported on a recent meeting regarding LAX expansion advising that the concern is now regional; thanked the Library staff for the Summertime Story Time Program; advised that Sue Carter, Friends of the Library, has initiated a program of videotaping historic homes and requested that sellers contact Sue of their plans to sell older homes; and stated she enjoyed the recent car show. Mayor Gordon Mayor Gordon offered FAA responses to any interested residents; reported that the outcome from recent Airport Expansion meetings demonstrated growth in population and jobs in the Inland Empire, and not the LAX area; announced that the City of Inglewood has now joined the fight against LAX expansion; advised that the City of Los Angeles has agreed to repair Imperial Highway and requested that Staff prepare a letter of confirmation for the Mayor's signature, but that the median landscaping was found to be too costly at this time; advised that the City is committed to eliminating traffic accidents on Imperial; thanked General Cook for his assistance; commended Recreation & Parks swimming program at the Plunge; and announced the Youth Drama presentation of "Damn Yankees" on August 21 -29, at 7:00 p.m. in the El Segundo High School Auditorium 640 Main Street. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to Cily 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 emplovees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify, themselves prior to addressing the Cav Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 - NONE. MEMORIALS - NONE. CLOSED SESSION The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Sec. 54960, et §g q.) 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 discussing matters covered under Government Code section 54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows: Continuation of matters listed on the City Council Agenda for 5:00 p.m., August 18, 1998 under "Closed Session" - NONE. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE. ADJOURNMENT at 8:42 p.m. Cindy Mort en, City Clerk Minutes City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 1998 Page 8