1998 JUL 21 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Julie Elkins, United Methodist Church of El Segundo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS
Councilmembers McDowell and Wernick presented a Proclamation to the Major (District 10) and Minor
Bobby Sox (District 9) Champions, who will be moving on to the next level.
2. Acceptance of resignation of Susan Cooper as City Treasurer and appointment of William Bue as City
Treasurer to fill the vacancy until the next election in April, 2000
Council accepted the resignation of Ms. Cooper, as elected City Treasurer, and presented her with a
plaque in appreciation of her years of service. Clerk Mortesen administered the Oath of office to Mr.
William Bue, and presented him with a certificate of appointment.
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 Citv Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. Four (4)
individuals addressed Council
Mark Dean, ASNAC, requested that Council investigate the feasibility of banning the use of leaf blowers.
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2. Liz Garnholz, resident, addressed Mayor Gordon's comments; requested that she be afforded an
opportunity to speak on any item; addressed the LAX expansion; and the Morongo Indians.
3. Jane Friedkin, resident, expressed concern regarding the bid process for the study of a well, which was
awarded to RBF; the Hyperion mitigation monitor; moving members between committees; and
telephone interviews.
4. Frank Wong, resident, requested the status of the FAA's response to questions submitted to them. Mayor
Gordon responded that the City has a partial response, but is awaiting a complete response.
Mr. Wong referred to a newspaper article supporting the LAX expansion; displayed a sign opposing the
expansion; and spoke regarding an organization called CBE.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to read all ordinances
and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5/0.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
1. Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -439 and Subdivision Extension 98 -2 for a one (1) year
extension to a previously approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a 28 -unit condominium project to
be constructed at 1415 East Grand Avenue. Applicant: Jim Kizirian.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on Environmental
Assessment EA -439 and Subdivision Extension 98 -2 for a one (1) year extension to a previously
approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a 28 -unit condominium project to be constructed at 1415 East
Grand Avenue. Applicant: Jim Kizirian. He asked if proper noticing was done and if any written
communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing was done by the Planning
and Building Safety Department, and no written communications had been received.
Laurie Jester, Senior Planner made a brief staff report.
Elizabeth Srour, representing the applicant, stated she was available to answer any questions.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick to close the public
hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
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RESOLUTION NO. 4077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
51109 (SUBDIVSION 98 -2) FOR PROPERTY AT 1415 EAST GRAND AVENUE AND
CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -439, PETITIONED BY JIM KIZIRIAN
MOVED by Councilmember McDowell SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick to approve
Resolution No. 4077 on Environmental Assessment EA -439 and Subdivision 98 -2 for a one (1) year
extension to a previously approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a 28 -unit condominium project to
be constructed at 1415 East Grand Avenue. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCILMEMBERS
MCDOWELL, AND WERNICK. NOES: COUNCILMEMBER GAINES. 4/1.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Additional discussion concerning purchase of trash cans for placement on Main Street.
Jack Hilton, General Services Manager gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Councilmember Gaines SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to Purchase 30 new 42
gallon (31 gallon interior) cans and relocate the old, still usable cans to other locations throughout the
City. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON,
MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCILMEMBERS MCDOWELL, AND GAINES. NOES:
COUNCILMEMEBER WERNICK 4/1.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
1. Schedule interviews of candidates for Planning Commission and Community Cable Advisory Committee
( "CCB's "), with filing deadline set for 48 hours prior to interviews.
It was the consensus of the Council to set Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. for the interviewing
Planning Commission and Community Cable Advisory Committee candidates.
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2. Appoint a Senior Task Force to develop recommendations for Council consideration on ways to assist
El Segundo seniors.
It was the consensus of the Council to appoint Mayor Gordon and Councilmember Wernick to work with
a ten person task force formed by recommendations and volunteers from the community for a sixty day
period, to develop recommendations on assisting El Segundo seniors.
3. Appoint a Business Task Force to study audit procedures for the City's collection of business related
taxes.
It was the consensus of the Council to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs and Councilmember Gaines to
work with the Finance Director and members of the business community on a ten member task force to
serve for a period of sixty days developing a policy on audit procedures for the City.
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 248635- 248869 on Demand Register Summary Number 29 in total amount of
$1,426,357.03, Warrant Numbers 248873 - 249071 on Demand Register Summary Number 01 in total
amount of $511,427.50, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $947,012.44.
2. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON.
Acceptance off the re- roofing of various City buildings (PW 97 -16). Final contract amount = $71,732.00.
Close Contract No. 2553.
4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER.
Award Contract No. 2614 to John T. Malloy, Inc., for the 1997 -98 replacement of water mains - Project
No. PW 97 -15 (contract amount $267,072.90).
6. Request for approval to submit an application for a Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant requesting $18,640 in grant funding with a $1,864 cash match from Asset Forfeiture funds.
7 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER.
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to approve consent agenda
items 1, 3, 5, and 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. City Council meeting minutes of June 30, July 7 and July 9, 1998.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines, to amend the 7:00 p.m., July 7,
1998 minutes, agenda item no. D -2, page 4, regarding Park Vista, to add the following to Council's
motion: .... d) request that Council guarantee that funds will be made available to Park Vista
for major repairs, in the event funds are not available in Park Vista reserve account, THE
GUARANTEE OF AN ADDITIONAL $300,000, IF NECESSARY. Also, allow the Public Works
Department to coordinate the letting of bids, without the need to return for further Council
approval. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to approve the
Council meeting minutes of June 30 and July 9; and July 7, 1998, as amended. MOTION PASSED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
4. Acceptance of the project to install safety deck surfacing in the City Plunge - Project No. PW 97 -23.
(Final contract amount = $21,785.00). Close Contract No. 2597A.
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to accept the project to
install safety deck surfacing in the City Plunge - Project No. PW 97 -23. (Final contract amount =
$21,785.00). Close Contract No. 2597A. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0.
7 Adopt Resolution No. 4078, approving the destruction of identified records in accordance with the
provisions of Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California. The City Attorney has
consented to the list for records destruction.
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to adopt Resolution No.
4078, approving the destruction of identified records in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090
of the Government Code of the State of California. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
Presentation regarding airport master plan opposition strategy.
Mayor Gordon announced the decision in closed session that the City file an amicus brief with the court
regarding the Morongo Indian lawsuit.
Council received and filed.
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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 -
Spoke regarding the Airport Master Plan Presentation.
- Councilmember Gaines - NONE
Councilmember Wernick -
Spoke regarding business attraction and LAX expansion.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs -
Spoke regarding the Chamber mixer.
Mayor Gordon -
Mayor Gordon advised that the City Manager selection has been narrowed to two candidates and an
announcement should be made within thirty days.
The Imperial Highway improvement plan is still being worked on, to include continuation of tree
planting, as well as repaving.
1. Council consensus to direct the Recreation and Parks Commission to develop a plan for construction of
a dog park within the City limits.
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 identifi, themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so
shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250. Five (5) individuals addressed Council.
1. In response to concern expressed by Liz Garnholts, resident, regarding a stray dog in her yard, Interim
City Manager Grimmond stated that the Police Department will be notified to handle the situation.
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2. Jane Friedkin, resident, referred to a presentation on LAX expansion, feeling that decisions may be made
before presentation at Council meetings; and requested a response as to why an RFP was not advertised.
3. Sandra Mason, resident, addressed the Senior Task Force; the dog park; expressed her disappointment
in the July 4`' cable presentation; felt the "No Bicycle and Skateboards" signs on Main Street are too
high for children to read.
Interim City Manager Grimmond to report back on the sign issue.
4. Frank Wong, resident, requested advice from the presenters the use of the "No On LAX Expansion" sign.
5. Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding the presentation, El Segundo's plans, and addressed what he felt
the airport issues would be.
MEMORIALS: NONE
CLOSED SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:30 p.m. to August 4, 1998, 5:00 p.m.
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Cindy Mo s n, City Clerk
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