1998 JUN 16 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1998 - 7:00 P.M.
• CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Pastor Dennis Estill, El Segundo Foursquare Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS
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 who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and
employees spearing 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. Five (5) individuals addressed Council:
1. Gail Church, Tree Musketeers, spoke regarding the concept of a dense forest along Imperial Street.
2. Mark Dean, 610 Penn, ASNAC, spoke regarding the expansion of LAX and the proposed coalition by
Beach Cities, suggesting that the City investigate the possibility of participating.
3. James Boulgarides, resident, expressed concern regarding the City not paying for Jury Service; the tree
issue and single family housing. Mr. Boulgarides felt that the firefighter recruitment should have been
more heavily advertised and advocated increased staffing in the Fire Department.
4. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the proposed forest; requested to speak on certain proposed
budget items, and Consent item 3 and F -2.
5. Lana Jordan, 855 Hillcrest Street, President of ROAD, spoke regarding the proposed budget and
pointed out the difference between the asset forfeiture budget and the money provided by the city.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
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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. 510.
Mayor Gordon stated that this is Mr. Morrison's last meeting as City Manager, and thanked him for his
services on behalf of the Council and people of El Segundo.
Mr. Morrison made some brief comments.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Continued Public Hearing on FY1998 -99 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriations Limit,
Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended.
Mayor Gordon stated that this is the time and place for a Continued Public Hearing to discuss FY1998 -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.
1. Liz Garnholz, resident, opposed using excess monies for a Cultural Center at the High School, and the
Recreation and Parks Department's assumption of grounds' maintenance of public school facilities.
2. Loretta Frye, resident, opposed a Cultural Center at the High School, and grounds' maintenance at
school facilities.
3. Joe Vitori, 124 W. Oak, opposed possible schools' subsidies and social programs.
4. Gail Church, resident, complimented the Council's spirit of cooperation, and supported the street tree
management plan.
It was the consensus of Council to close the public hearing.
MOVED by Councilmember McDowell SECONDED by Councilmember Gains to fund a fourth
firefighter on Engine Number 33. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR GORDON, COUNCILMEMBER, GAINES, MCDOWELL, AND WERNICK. NOES:
MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS. 4/1.
CIVIC CENTER QUAD IMPROVEMENTS $225,000 CONSENSUS
MUSEUM (with the creation of a committee) $125,000 CONSENSUS
(MATCHING FUNDS IF SPENT OVER $75,000)
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines to approve the HIGH
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATIONS, with a specific plan designed with the School Board, for
$200,000 MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON,
MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCILMEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL. NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. 4/1.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue discussion of Park Vista Repairs to the City Council
regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., July 7, 1998.
COMMUNITY CABLE BULLETIN BOARD
EXPANDED PROGRAM CABLE TV
EXPANDED EQUIPMENT CABLE TV
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL COSTS - CABLE TV
SKATE BOARD PARK
CIVIC CENTER UTILIZATION STUDY
FIRE STATION #2
TRASH CANS ON MAIN STREET
TREE REPLACEMENT
WEBSITE
92,300
50,000
40,000
3.000
160,000
30,000
340,000
14,000
100,000
18,000
MOVED by Councilmember Gaines, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to approve expenditure
of $75,000 on downtown revitalization. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE.
AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCILMEMBERS GAINES AND McDOWELL. NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK. ABSTAIN: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS 3/1/1.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following resolutions by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 4066
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE FIFTEEN MONTH FISCAL PERIOD 1998 -1999
MOVED by Councilmember Gaines, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to adopt Resolution
No. 4066, approving and adopting an operating budget for the fifteen month fiscal period July, 1998 -
September, 1999. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTES /0.
RESOLUTION NO. 4067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 -99
MOVED by Councilmember Gaines SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick, to adopt Resolution No.
4067, approving and adopting the appropriations limit for fiscal year 1998 -99. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
RESOLUTION NO. 4068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 -2003
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs SECONDED by Councilmember Wernick to adopt Resolution No.
4068, approving and adopting a Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 1998 -2003. MOTION
PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
2. Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -411 and Development Agreement
Extension DA 97 -2 for a five (5) year extension of a Development Agreement for a 182
room hotel and six story, 290,000 square foot office building at 2301 -2381 Rosecrans and
810 -820 South Douglas Street. Applicant: Continental Development Corporation, Mr. Jerry
Saunders.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on Environmental
Assessment EA -411 and Development Agreement Extension DA 97 -2 for a five (5) year extension of a
Development Agreement for a 182 room hotel and six story, 290,000 square foot office building at 2301-
2381 Rosecrans and 810 -820 South Douglas Street. 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.
MOVED by Councilmember Gaines, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to continue the Public
Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -411 and Development Agreement Extension DA 97 -2 to the
City Council regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 1997. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 510.
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3. Proposed (Third quarter) amendments (unfinished items) to the General Plan and Zoning
Code: 1) Signs; and 2) 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 continued public hearing on proposed
(Third quarter) amendments (unfinished items) to the General Plan and Zoning Code: 1) Signs; and 2)
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. He asked if
proper notice was done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that
proper noticing had been done and no written communications had been received.
Bill Mason, President, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, advised that the ad hoc committee supports the
sign ordinance, and has no present position on amplified sound permits.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to continue the public
hearing to the regular City Council meeting of August 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS,
COUNCILMEMBERS GAINES AND McDOWELL. COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK WAS
TEMPORARILY ABSENT. 4/0/1.
4. Public Hearing concerning City of El Segundo Energy Services Performance Contracting
Program and award of contract to Landis & Staefa, Inc.
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a continued Public Hearing concerning City
of El Segundo Energy Services Performance Contracting Program and award of contract to Landis & Staefa,
Inc. He asked if proper notice was done and if any written communications had been received. Clerk
Mortesen stated that proper noticing had been done and no written communications had been received.
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to continue the public
hearing to August 4, 1998, 7:00 P.M. MOTION PASED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
Appointments made by the City Council on Tuesday, June 9, 1998 to the various
Committees, Commissions and Boards.
Planning Commission -
Gerry Preciado to a full four year term to expire June 30, 2002.
Library Board of Trustees -
Thomas Coonan and John Vautrain to full 3 year Terms to expire
June 30, 2001.
Capital Improvement Program
Advisory Committee -
Mike Dugan to a full term to expire November 30, 2002, and John
Van Hook to a partial term to expire November 30, 2000.
Invest Advisory Committee -
Lee Ann Engivous to a term to expire August 30, 2001.
Rec. and Parks Commission -
Michael Kretzmer to a full term to expire May 30, 2002.
Senior Citizens Housing Corp.
Tim Norland to a full term on the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation
Board to expire June 30, 2002, and Carol Wingate to a partial term to
expire June 30, 2001.
Downtown Task Force -
Mayor Gordon
Councilmember McDowell
Bill Ruane, ReMax Realtors
Frank Glynn, Architect
Brenda Newman, Roanne Mahony, Jewelry Source
Jeff & Patty Brown, Richmond St. Bar & Grill
Steve Claman, Ralphs
Nancy Cobb, DESI
Fred Hickey, Downtown Property Owner
John Pursell, Downtown Property Owner
Brian Polkinghorne
Richard Lundquist
Joanne Edelfsen
Nicky Wislocky
Eric Johnson
Susan Truax, Resident
Ron Hart
Ron Stone
Dennis Estill, Foursquare Church
Councilmember Gaines reported on the activities of the Southern California Joint Powers Authority, and
requested that staff contact Long Beach to share their results. He also reported on a recent Department of
Airports Advisory Committee meeting he attended.
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 247700 - 248041 on Demand Register Summary Number 26 in total
amount of $869,371.63, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $224,101.31.
2. City Council meeting minutes of May 30, June 2 and June 9, 1998.
3. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON.
4. Recommend to accept the low bid from Metro Video Systems, Inc. For $17,281.63, and
reject all other bids and authorize additional $1,031.63 from asset forfeiture funds for
upgrades to the Police Department video surveillance system.
5. Extension of Contract No. 2132 for the term of September 30, 1999 - City /School District
Library Systems Affiliation Agreement for the period July 1, 1998 through September 30,
1999, and increase the level of service to include a fourth school library branch site. (Fiscal
Impact: 7/98 -9/99 = $159,372).
6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WERNICK.
7. Reject apparent low bid of The Reynolds Group as being non - responsive, authorize City
Attorney to review Reynolds Group request for determination regarding withdrawal of their
bid and forfeiture of their bid bond; and award Contract No. 2609 to MZN Construction
Inc. for the replacement of existing underground storage tanks and installation of a fuel
management system for the City Maintenance Facility at 150 Illinois Street (Contract
amount of $345,670.00).
8. Adopt plans and specifications for the 1997 -98 Slurry Seal of Various Streets - Project No.
PW 97 -11 (estimated cost $85,000.00).
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to approve consent
agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
3. Approval of Tract Map No. 52427 for the Grand Avenue Corporate Center Project.
MOVED by Mayor Gordon SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to approve consent agenda item
3. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4069 relating to Lifeline Water Service (estimated annual cost =
$16,000.00).
MOVED by Councilmember Wernick SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve consent agenda
item 6. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER -
Appointment of Interim City Manager.
MOVED by Councilmember Gaines, SECONDED by Councilmember McDowell to appoint Police Chief
Tim Grimmond as Interim City Manager, and increase his interim salary to match the current City
Manager's salary. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
2. Transfer of Ownership of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license (with proposed
modifications to operating conditions) for off -site sale and consumption of beer and wine
(Type 20 - Off Sale Beer and Wine) at the existing Goodstop Market at 601 Virginia Street
JABC 98 -2). Applicant: Mohamad Rana, Buyer; Chu Op & Pung S. Bark, Sellers.
MOVED by Councilmember McDowell, SECONDED by Councilmember Gaines to authorize the
Director of Planning Building Safety and the Police Chief to send a letter to Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board, protesting approval of transfer of Beer and Wine permit at the existing Goodstop Market.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510.
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 -
Gave a brief status report on the Airport Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Gaines - NONE
Councilmember Wernick -
Discussion of Policy Manual.
Councilmember Wernick received Council consensus to request input from
department heads, city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, and city manager.
Direct staff to investigate the Hyperion Landscape problems.
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs -
Thanked the City Manager for his services to the City.
Mayor Gordon -
Solicitation of applications for City Treasurer position.
Directed Staff to solicit applications through 5:00 p.m., July 6, 1998, and schedule
interviews for July 7, 1998.
Loretta Frye, stated this is an elective office and she feels she should be able to vote on it.
City Attorney, Mark Hensley advised that the California Government Code authorizes the City Council to
appoint an interim City Treasurer to fulfil the current City Treasurer's term of office.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business On1X - 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.
Six (6) individuals addressed Council:
Dorothy Kent, resident, felt that public services' departments collecting fees should be audited.
2. Joan Trimble, Valley Street, expressed concern regarding the City's parking situation.
3. Loretta Frye, resident, expressed concern regarding neglect of the elderly in the budgetary
appropriations.
4. Liz Garnholz, resident, requested clarification on the new paramedic fees.
5. Loretta Frye, resident, stated this is a transport charge only, and that the paramedics transport to
the hospital they are affiliated with.
6. Peggy Tyrell, resident, questioned how the City paramedics can change their hospital destination.
MEMORIALS: Pam King and John Mitchell
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT: at 11:00 p.m. to June 30, 1998 at 4:00 p.m.
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Mortesen, �ritj Clerk
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