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1998 JUN 02 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. Next Resolution #.4064 Next Ordinance #1288 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Dr. Harvey R. Kemp of United Methodist Church of El Segundo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Kelly McDowell PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation declaring Saturday, June 20, 1998 "VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY" in the City of El Segundo and encourage the City's volunteers to attend a celebration in their honor from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Chevron Park. Councilmember John Gaines declared Saturday, June 20, 1998 Volunteer Recognition Day and presented the proclamation to Donna McCarthy, Senior Citizen of the Year, and Friends of the Library President, Sue Carter. 2. Certificate of Appreciation to Jim Lakin, Manager of the former Downtown Ralph's Grocery Store, for his contributions to the citizens of El Segundo. Mayor ProTem Jacobs announced the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Jim Larkin. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Councilmember Wernick Councilmember Gaines Councilmember McDowell - Present - Present - Present - Present - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals x ho have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and emplgyees speaking on behalf of their emplover, must so identifi, themselves prior to addressing the Cat, Council Failure to do so shall be a niisdennea,nor a,nd punishable by a fa,ne of$2so Thirteen, (13) individuals addressed Council Announced that the Council does not desire to address the proposal of an urban Forest on Imperial Avenue. Peggy Tyrell, resident; Is the Council going to proceed with a lawsuit with other Cities, against LAX? Mayor Gordon stated that at the next meeting or two there will be an answer to this question. 2. Floyd Carr, 424 Hillcrest Street; representing the YMCA Centinella Valley, extended thanks to Mayor ProTem Jacobs for sponsoring the Good Friday Breakfast and requested Mayor Gordon to host next year. He also presented Mayor Gordon with a check for the Teen Center, from the proceeds of the breakfast. 1 Keith Wise, Resident; spoke regarding the Council decision on the Urban Forest. 4. Liz Garnholz, spoke regarding Airport Issues. Steve Storm, resident; spoke regarding Airport Issues, and opposition to Urban Forest. 6. Sherry Sylvester, Manhatten Beach Resident, El Segundo property owner; spoke regarding a code violation she is fighting and presented her case. 7. Dorothy Kent, 909 Dune Street; spoke regarding the Veda tape of the May 30, meeting. 8. Terry O'Brien, resident; spoke regarding airport issues. 9. Irene Park, resident; spoke regarding the lack of downtown business. 10. Loretta Frye, resident; spoke regarding Airport Issues, and lack of downtown business. She further stated that many seniors will be unable to present a tax form to the City for verification of low income. She also spoke regarding the Volunteer Picnic. 11. Presentation by Harry Reeves, Chairman of the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. 12. Bill Kessner, 524 E. Palm; spoke regarding the proposed Urban Forest. He also spoke regarding Airport Issues. 13. Presentation by Edward Little, Director of West Basin Municipal Water District, honoring the City of El Segundo for its Visionary Stewardship and actions crucial to the success of the "Drought -Proof 2000" program. Councilmember Wernick stated that McCormick and Schmick is having a book drive for libraries and schools in the area. 14. Frank Wong, Resident; spoke regarding the Budget Meeting on May 30, 1998, and pollution from the Airport. 15. Dennis James Sylvester, 440 Eucalyptus; spoke regarding the Planning Department which he felt was very non -user friendly to small business owners, and that they discriminated in investigating code violations. 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 UNANANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -401A and Precise Plan Amendment P.P. 96 -1A (Fifth 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 Circulation Plan to relocate the approved (although not installed) passenger drop -off area from along the west side of Nash Street to an area on the ground floor of the parking structure at 871 South Nash Street adjacent to the Pacific Theatres, or another area; 2) Amendment of the Precise Plan (Condition No. 28 of City Council Resolution No. 3917) to permit the applicant to limited hours of parking in the 871 South Nash Street parking structure and surface parking lots; and 3) Amendment of the Precise Plan to allow the applicant to install permanent tables, chairs, signs, and other amenities in the plaza area between the Pacific Theatre building at 831 South Nash Street and the office building at 2041 Rosecrans Avenue. These are items 8, 9 and 10 of the original application (EA -401, PP 96- 1). Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 were previously approved by the Council and items 5, 6, and 7 are pending additional review by staff and the City Attorney. Applicant: Continental Development Corporation, Mr. Jerry Saunders. Mayor Gordon stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -401A and Precise Plan Amendment P.P. 96 -1A (Fifth 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 Circulation Plan to relocate the approved (although not installed) passenger drop -off area from along the west side of Nash Street to an area on the ground floor of the parking structure at 871 South Nash Street adjacent to the Pacific Theatres, or another area; 2) Amendment of the Precise Plan (Condition No. 28 of City Council Resolution No. 3917) to permit the applicant to limited hours of parking in the 871 South Nash Street parking structure and surface parking lots; and 3) Amendment of the Precise Plan to allow the applicant to install permanent tables, chairs, signs, and other amenities in the plaza area between the Pacific Theatre building at 831 South Nash Street and the office building at 2041 Rosecrans Avenue. These are items 8, 9 and 10 of the original application (EA -401, PP 96 -1). Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 were previously approved by the Council and items 5, 6, and 7 are pending additional review by staff and the City Attorney. Applicant: Continental Development Corporation, Mr. Jerry Saunders. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications had been received. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety, 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. 4064 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 401A (EA -401A) REAFFIRMING THE FINDINGS OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 350 (EA -350) AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN 96 -1A (PP- 1A) AS THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN 12 -72 (PP 12 -72), TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRAFFICE CIRCULATION PLAN FOR PASSENGER DROP -OFF, LIMITING PARKING HOURS, AND PERMITTING OUTDOOR AMENITIES IN THE PLAZA AREA AT 2041 ROSECRANS AND 831, 870, AND 871 SOUTH NASH STREET, PETITIONED BY COUNTINENTAL DEVLEOPMENT CORPORATION. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines to adopt Resolution No. 4064, approving EA -401 A, reaffirming the findings of the mitigated negative declaration of EA -350 for Precise Plan 12 -72 to allow modification to the traffic circulation plan for 831, 870, and 871 South Nash Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 2. Continued Budget Workshop Discussion and Public Hearing to discuss FY 1998/99 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Gordon stated that this is the time and place for a Public Hearing to discuss FY 1998/99 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications had been received. Barbara Pearson, Director of Library Services presented her Department'sbudget Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety, and Laurie Jester, Senior Planner, presented their budgets. Agendize a discussion on the remaining Residential Sound Insulation impacted houses, and how many would request the service if the City is capable of paying for it, level of participation, and the level of City involvement. Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works presented his Department's budget. Replacement and addition of decorative trash receptacles on Main Street to be addressed at June 16, 1998 meeting. Jim Fauk, Director Recreation and Parks, presented the Golf Course budget. Representing the Management Team, Bill Sheckler and Larry Griebenow, further explained the Budget. Public Comment Jack Kent, 835 Dune Street; spoke regarding tree replacement on Dune Street. Peggy Tyrell, resident; asked for a list increased budgetary items. Council consensus to continue the Public Hearing to June 16, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 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 247419 - 247699 on Demand Register Summary Number 25 in total amount of $730,809.34, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $181,329.25. 2. City Council meeting minutes of May 19, 1998. 3. Resolution No. 4065 of the City Council of El Segundo, California acknowledging that El Segundo City Employees' Association is a recognized employee association 4. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER GAINES. MOVED by Councilmember Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2, and 3. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Adopt plans and specifications for the 1997 -98 replacement of water lines - Project No. 97 -15 (estimated cost = $270,000.00). MOVED by Councilmember Gaines SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick to adopt plans and specifications for the 1997 -98 replacement of water lines - Project No. 97 -15 (estimated cost = $270,000.00). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - Authorize Mayor to sign a 2 year contract extension on Contract No. 2351 C with Family Golf to manage the Lakes at El Segundo. Also approve increase in range fees by fifty cents ($.50) a bucket. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines, to approve amending Contract No. 2351, subject to additional revisions suggested by the City Attorney, with Family Golf to manage the Lakes at El Segundo, and approve increase in range fees by fifty cents, also to clarify the items identified in the auditors response and the sub - committees concerns. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCILMEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL. NOES: COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. 4/1. 2. Increase in level of service by the addition of one new school library to El Segundo School District Libraries, administered by El Segundo Public Library through City /School District Library System Affiliation Agreement. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines, to approve increase in level of service by the addition of one new school library to El Segundo School District Libraries, and to approve an appropriation in the budget for July 99- September 99. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY 1. Status Report on truck routes. City Attorney, Mark Hensley, delivered a staff report, recommending that additions to truck routes be reviewed as part of the Circulation Element in the RFP process. H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember McDowell - NONE Councilmember Gaines - NONE Councilmember Wernick - 1. Discussion of Policy Manual. Bring back for June 16, 1998 meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE Mayor Gordon - Downtown Visioning Project. Mayor ProTem Jacobs did not participate MOVED by Councilmember McDowell, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines, to appoint a 16 member committee of residents, landlords, and business owners, applications will be accepted in the City Manager's office. Expenditure of $10,000 has been authorized for a facilitator to expedite revitalization of the downtown area. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCILMEMBER GAINES AND MCDOWELL. NOES: COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS. 3/1/1 He requested that the Planning Commission consider revising residential property setback requirements from 5 feet to 10% of width. He also requested the Traffic Committee investigate the possibility of opening the left turn lane at the Sizzler Shopping Center. 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 Two (2) individuals addressed Council Liz Garnholz, resident, questioned the Mayor's request of the Planning Commission. Bill Mason, President, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, commended the Council on the formation of the task force for the revitalization of the downtown area. Jack Kessler, resident, asked about the opening of Douglas to Rosecrans. Mayor Gordon stated that there is interest, and that a committee has been formed. MEMORIALS in memory of Lowell Harper Lehman and Hilda Keener. CLOSED SESSION NONE ADJOURNMENT at 10:25 P.M. to June 9,1998 at 4:00 P.M. A A— Cindy Mortes , City Clerk