1998 FEB 17 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS -
Proclamation encouraging the participation of the citizens of El Segundo in the El Segundo -
Guaymas Sister City Association and reaffirming the City's commitment to foster the ideals of
the Sister City Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Wernick read the Proclamation.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobs
Mayor ProTem Wernick
Councilman Gordon
Councilman Weston
Councilwoman Friedkin
Present
- Present
- Present
- Absent
- 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$25o. No individuals addressed Council.
Request by the Chamber of Commerce for City support, assistance, attendance and waiver
of permit fees to bring the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus to El Segundo on Friday,
April 10, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on the Junior High School field at 400 Center
Street.
City Manager Morrison stated that it had been requested that the item be removed from the Agenda.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin and SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Wemick to read all
ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 4/0 ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Continued public hearing on the following proposed (Third Quarter) amendments to the
General Plan, Zoning Code, and Local Coastal Program: 1) Mini- Variances, 2 -1)
Detached Accessory Buildings and 2 -II) Accessory Buildings, 3) Residential Wall
Heights, 4) Signs, 5) School Parking, 6) Coastal Development Permits, 7)TDR's -
Transfer of Development Rights, and 8) Amplified Sound Permits; and, a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with CEQA. Environmental
Assessment EA -419, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -3 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA
97 -3, third quarter amendments. Applicant: City of El Segundo - (Citywide Amendments)
and Hughes Electronics (TDR's - Transfer of Development Rights).
Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued public hearing on the following
proposed (Third Quarter) amendments to the General Plan and Zone Text: 1) Mini - Variances, 2 -I)
Detached Accessory Buildings and 2 -II) Accessory Buildings, 3) Residential Wall Heights, 4) Signs, 5)
School Parking, 6) Coastal Development Permits, 7) TDR's - Transfer of Development Rights, and 8)
Amplified Sound Permits; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with
CEQA. Environmental Assessment EA -419, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -3 and Zone Text
Amendment ZTA 97 -3, Third Quarter Amendments. Applicant: City of El Segundo - (Citywide
Amendments) and Hughes Electronics (TDRs - Transfer of Development Rights). She asked if proper
notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Minute Secretary Marlene
Baker stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications had been received by the
Clerk's office.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin and SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Wernick to continue the
public hearing to March 3, 1998, 7:00 P.M. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
4/0. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON.
2. Continued public hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -401 and Precise Plan
Amendment P.P. 96 -1 (Fourth Amendment to P.P. 12 -72) for 2041 Rosecrans Avenue and
831, 870, and 871 South Nash Street, related to the theaters and adjacent retail /office
building. The request is to allow the following: 1) Amendment of the Precise Plan land
uses to conform with the current code for the underlying zone: the "Urban Mixed -Use
South (MU -S) Zone;" 2) Amendment of the Precise Plan development standards to conform
with the current code for the underlying zone: the "Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S)
Zone;" and, 3) Amendment of the Precise Plan to provide for minor modifications to the
requirements of the Precise Plan by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. These
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three requests were continued from the February 3, 1998 City Council meeting at the
request of the applicant. Applicant: Continental Development Corporation, Mr. Jerry
Saunders.
Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Continued public hearing on
Environmental Assessment EA-401 and Precise Plan Amendment P.P. 96 -1 (Fourth Amendment to P.P.
12 -72) for 2041 Rosecrans Avenue and 831, 870 & 871 South Nash Street, related to the theaters and
adjacent retail/office building. The request is to allow the following: 1) Amendment of the Precise Plan
Oland uses to conform with the current code for the underlying zone: the "Urban Mixed -Use South
(MU -S) Zone;" 2) Amendment of the Precise Plan development standards to conform with the
current code for the underlying zone: the "Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) Zone;" and 3)
Amendment of the Precise Plan to provide for minor modifications to the requirements of the
Precise Plan by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. These three requests were continued for
approximately 30 days from the December 16, 1997 City Council meeting at the request of the applicant
and staff. Applicant: Continental Development Corporation, Mr. Jerry Saunders. She asked if proper
notice had been done and if any written correspondence had been received. Minute Secretary Baker stated
that proper noticing had been done and one written communication had been received by the City and
distributed to Council.
No individuals addressed Council on this matter.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin and SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to continue the public
hearing to March 3, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
An Ordinance of the City of El Segundo amending Chapter 6.21 to include the implementation
of the California Accidental Release Prevention Program and provisions for cost recovery.
Fiscal Impact: an estimated $40,000 in cost recovery.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1285
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 6.21 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 6.21.040, 6.21.050, 6.21.060, 6.21.070,
6.21.080, AND 6.21.090 TO ESTABLISH A CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
PREVENTION PROGRAM
MOVED Councilwoman Friedkin and by SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to adopt Ordinance 1284,
amending Title 2, Chapter 6.21 of the El Segundo Municipal Code by adding Sections 6.21.040, 6.21.050,
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6.21.060, 6.21.070, 6.21.080, and 6.21.090 to establish a Chemical Accidental Release Prevention Program.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
1. Wall of Honor Guidelines.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon and SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to adopt the Wall of
Honor Guidelines, proposed by the sub - committee of the Recreation and Parks Commission and revised by
the Council to revise item 16 to read: "Any City employee losing their life in the line of duty will be
placed on the Wall of Honor." MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. ABSENT:
COUNCILMAN WESTON.
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.
Warrant Numbers 245217- 245513 on Demand Register Summary Number 17 in total
amount of $819,081.97, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $956,578.96.
2. City Council meeting minutes of February 3, 1998.
3. Approval of an "Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic Standing Field Treatment
Protocol Agreement." Contract No. 2588 Fiscal impact: None.
4. Letter of support to Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for
Chevron Products Company proposed use of recycled water in their liquid hydrocarbon
(LHC) recovery project. Fiscal impact: None.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 4052, Proclaiming Termination of Local Emergency.
MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin and SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve Consent
Agenda item numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
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Presentation of FY97 -98 Mid -Year Budget Review, Revised Long Range Forecast,
Budgetary Adjustments, FY 98 -99 Budget Calendar, and Consideration of Permanent
Change to the Fiscal Year End from June 30 to September 30 to become effective in 1999.
Eunice Kramer, Director of Finance gave a staff report. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Wernick,
Eunice Kramer will provide Council with reports on gross and net business license revenues and sales tax
offsets and a comparison of expenditures for the 3 months immediately prior to budget presentation,
noting significant peaks and changes.
Council consensus to authorize the Mid -Year Budgetary Adjustments, direct staff to take the necessary
action to effect the changing of the Fiscal Year End from June 30 to September 30, to become effective in
1999, and proceed with FY 98 -99 Budget Calendar.
G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE
I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCH.MEMBERS
Councilman Gordon -
1. City and School District agreement to develop softball diamonds at El Segundo
Junior High School (formerly the Raider facility).
Discussion included the request by Mayor Pro Tem Wernick for a finalized plan showing the exact
project. Councilwoman Friedkin expressed concerns that the project would add costs to the City as in past
projects. She stated that the City would need to hire staff to maintain the fields and other expenses. Mr.
Morrison indicated that for the construction of the fields only, for which the City would be reimbursed for
its hard expenses, the soft costs to the City is estimated to be approximately $1,000 for staff time. Mr.
Gordon pointed out that maintenance of the fields on a long term basis is not a part of his request and
there has been no agreements reached on the subject. He reiterated that the request is for the construction
of the fields only.
MOVED by Councilman Gordon and SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Wernickto approve the
Agreement with the El Segundo School Distract to develop softball/baseball diamonds, at El Segundo
Junior High School on Center Street and include the Junior High facility in the Joint Use Agreement.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON.
Councilman Gordon discussed his disappointment with the recent correspondence received from Jane
Garvey of the FAA supporting the property easement requirements for sound proof funding.
Councilman Weston - NONE
Councilwoman Friedkin -
Reported on the Board of Airport Commissioners meeting at which she read the resolution adopted by the
LAX Department of Airports Advisory Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Wernick -
1. Consideration for zoning text review once a year rather than quarterly similar to the
CIP program and budget.
It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor Pro Tern Wernick and staff examine the process for
zone text review for technical housekeeping issues on an annual basis while still allowing zone text
changes as the need requires. They will report back to Council with a recommended policy on March 17,
1998.
Mayor Pro Tern Wernick also expressed the desire to adopt an additional sister city which is representative
of population background in the City.
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 identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250.
Peggy Terrell of El Segundo commented about the construction of the softball fields at the Junior High
School and was concerned about loss of teacher parking and its impact.
MEMORIALS - The meeting was adjourned in memory of Edna Wiegers.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 8:45 P.M. to March 3, 1998, 5:00 P.M.
Wrlene Baker,
Minute Secretary