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1998 MAR 03 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. Next Resolution # 4053 Next Ordinance 1 1286 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobs at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Rev. Timothy Schepman, Saint John's Lutheran Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Jane Friedkin PRESENTATIONS NONE 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$250. Two (2) individuals addressed Council. Charles O'Hearn, ASNAC; report during Committees. 2. Carl Jacobs, resident; spoke regarding Chamber of Commerce and South Bay Coastliner Barber Ship Harmony Chorus sponsored event on March 7, 1998 and will be presenting A Cappella groups singing on Main Street at various locations at no charge to promote Harmony in El Segundo. The evening will be the Harmony Sweepstakes held in the High School Auditorium at 7:00 P.M. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick 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 - 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. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice had been done and no written communications had been received by the Clerk's office. No individuals addressed Council MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to allow single story detached accessory buildings to utilize the upper space (attic) by lying contiguous boards across it for the sole purpose of storage. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: COUNCILMAN GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK, MAYOR JACOBS, COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON 4/0/1 MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to not approve the addition of TDR's (Transfer of Development Rights). MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:MAYOR PROTEM WERNICK AND COUNCILMAN GORDON NOES: MAYOR JACOBS AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDKIN ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON 2/2/1 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -419, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 97 -3, AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 97 -3, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO GENERAL PLAN, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 AND 20 (PEACE, SAFETY AND MORAL AND THE ZONING CODE), AND THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO (CITYWIDE AMENDMENTS AND HUGHES ELECTRONIC (TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS) with the correction to the accessory buildings added Councilwoman Friedkin introduced the Ordinance MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Wernick to continue the items Signs, and Amplified Sound permits to April 21, 1198 at 7:00 P.M. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0. ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON 2 MINUTES 3/3/98 7 P.M. 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 three requests were continued from the February 17, 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/off ce 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 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. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing had been done and no written communication had been received by the City and distributed to Council. No individuals addressed Council ity Manager Jim Morrison stated what is now evolving regarding this Hearing. The applicant will now take it back to the Planning Commission Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA- 435 /General Plan Amendment GPA 98- 1/Zone Change ZC 98 -1 and Conditional Use Permit Amendment CUP 70 -3 -A (CUP administratively withdrawn) for property located at 1215 and 1217 -1227 East Mariposa Avenue. The proposed project is a request is for approval to change the Zoning and Land Use designation for a portion (23,501 square feet) of the Church's property (to be), from Single - Family (R -1) to Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone and the land use designation from Single - Family to Two - Family Residential. The split zoning of the Church's property is the result of a Lot Line Adjustment (recently approved by the Planning and Building Safety Director) between two existing parcels with two different zoning and land use designations (Single - Family and Two - Family Residential). The additional area (23.501 square feet) added to the Church's property, currently developed with five (5) one -story dwelling units, one garage structure and two storage sheds, would be demolished to accommodate additional surface parking for the Church. Applicant: Mr. Andrew Wallet. Property Owners: Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (R -2 portion of Parcel 1); and Robert and Betty Ann Carr (R -1 portion of Parcel 1). 3 MINUTES 3/3/98 7 P.M. Mayor Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA- 435 /General Plan Amendment GPA 98- 1/Zone Change ZC 98 -1 and Conditional Use Permit Amendment CUP 70 -3-A (CUP administratively withdrawn) for property located at 1215 and 1217- 1227 East Mariposa Avenue. The proposed project is a request is for approval to change the Zoning and Land Use designation for a portion (23,501 square feet) of the Church's property (to be), from Single - Family (R -1) to Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone and the land use designation from Single - Family to Two - Family Residential. The split zoning of the Church's property is the result of a Lot Line Adjustment (recently approved by the Planning and Building Safety Director) between two existing parcels with two different zoning and land use designations (Single - Family and Two - Family Residential). The additional area (23.501 square feet) added to the Church's property, currently developed with five (5) one -story dwelling units, one garage structure and two storage sheds, would be demolished to accommodate additional surface parking for the Church. Applicant: Mr. Andrew Wallet. Property Owners: Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (R -2 portion of Parcel 1); and Robert and Betty Ann Carr (R -1 portion of Parcel 1). She asked if proper notice had been done and if any written correspondence had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing had been done and one written communication had been received by the City and distributed to Council. Laurie Jester, Senior Planner gave a brief staff report. Fifteen (15) individuals addressed Council 1. Ed Eno, 1224 E. Mariposa; opposed to the project. 2. Kathy Virch,1210 E. Mariposa; opposed to the project. 3. Chris Powell, 1233 E. Oak; not opposed to the project. 4. Willy Blocker, resident; not opposed to the project. 5. Gary Wallace, resident, Oregon Street, wishes the far east property to remain R -1. 6. Michael Birney, resident 509 Nevada Street, and Church member; spoke regarding safety and supports the project. 7. Matt Krebs, 1230 E. Mariposa; opposed to the project. 8. Steven Eno, speaking for his neighbor, Ann Armstrong, opposed to the project. 9. Jerry Preceiado, resident; supports the project. 10. Fred Warton, resident; explained the history of the Church and the lack of parking. Supports the projects. 11. Andrew Wallet, applicant; responded to questions posed, and explained the history of the church, he further stated the arrangements for the purchase of the property. 12. Margot Rooney, resident; requested the council to delay their decision till the public is more aware of the project. Mayor ProTem Wernick left the dias at 8:12 P.M. 13 Gail Eno, 1224 E. Mariposa, read a letter faxed (and distributed to Council) to City Hall from Linda Johnson, opposing the project. She spoke about contacting the residents contacted and obtained signatures opposing the project from other residents. Mayor ProTem Wernick returned to the dias at 8:17 P.M. 14. Ken Brewer, resident; supports the project. 15 Andrew Wallet, applicant; addressed the comments from those who opposed the project. 4 MINUTES 3/3/98 7 P.M. City Attorney Mark Hensley stated that if a restriction is placed on the R -1 property on the east side of the plot it cannot be guaranteed to remain so with future Councils.. Grass -crete may be used instead of concrete or asphalt. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following; ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 98 -1 AND ZONE CHANGE ZC 98 -1 FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY AT 1215 AND 1217 EAST MARIPOSA AVENUE AND CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -435. PETITIONED BY ANDREW WALLET. Councilman Gordon introduced the Ordinance, with the recommendation that the applicant work with the neighborhood to accommodate extensive landscape plans for a common gain. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - 1. Correspondence from Mark Dean of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee regarding California Senator Quentin L. Kopp's (I -San Mateo /San Francisco) recently introduced legislation to restrict airport noise by allowing communities to initiate public hearings on airport noise and instigate formal investigations into noise standard violations and that communities must also be informed of changes in flight paths. Mark Dean of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee gave a report. And requested Council to write a letter of support to Senator Kopp for his action. Directed the City Manager to send a letter of support to Senator Kopp, our Congress people and to the committee who will first hear the bill. Charles O'Hearn updated Council and the actions of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee. 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 245514- 245807 on Demand Register Summary Number 18 in total amount of $752,846.64, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $182,963.15. 2. City Council meeting minutes of February 12 and February 17, 1998. 3. Acceptance of the construction of a storm drain in the alley north of El Segundo Boulevard between Virginia and Whiting Streets (final contract amount: $63,640.00). 4. Pulled for discussion by Mayor ProTem Wernick 5 MINUTES 3/3/98 7 P.M. 5. Pulled for discussion by Mayor ProTem Wernick MOVED by Councilwoman Friedkin 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 4 Monthly lease, Agreement No. 2590, between the City of El Segundo and Emery Air Freight Corporation to lease a portion of City property at 630 South Douglas Street (Annual revenue of $22,620.00). MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve of Agreement No. 2590, between the City of El Segundo and Emery Air Freight Corporation a portion of City property at 630 South Douglas, Annual revenue of $22,620.00. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 ABSENT; COUNCILMAN WESTON 5. Reject all bids received for Phase I of the construction of a roller hockey rink in Recreation Park and authorize staff to readvertise the project for receipt of construction bids. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Wernick SECONDED by Councilman Gordon to approve the staff recommendations and authorize to readvertise the project for receipt of construction bids. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0 ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON F. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - NONE G. NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY 1. Zakaroff Recycling Services - Republic Industries, Inc. Proposed Merger. MOVED by Councilman Gordon SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to approve the merger, subject to reimbursement of City expenses in reviewing the proposed. merger. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 ABSENT: COUNCILMAN WESTON H. NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK - NONE I. NEW BUSINESS - CITY TREASURER - NONE J. NEW BUSINESS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Gordon - Reported on the FAA advisory Committee meeting. Spoke regarding the Hyperion Committee. Agendize for the Close session, Council consideration of the potential litigation with the City of Los Angeles, concerning Hyperion and their violation of the M IIP agreement. Councilman Weston - ABSENT 6 MINUTES 3/3/98 7 P.M. Councilwoman Friedkin - Spoke regarding the meetings she has attended and updated Council on the progress. Proposed Council look into the circulation elements of the General Plan. City Manager, Jim Morrison, stated that an RFP will be brought to Council soon. Stated she was re- elected to the SCAG Board. Mayor Pro Tem Wernick - 1. Area Code 310 Status Report. Mayor ProTem Wernick reported on the updates of the 310 area code split. Requested Staff to write a letter of support in opposition to the overlay and plan 1 A to The California Public Utilities Commission, Telecommunications Division, 3rd Floor, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. Reiterated the comments of Councilman Gordon. Mayor Jacobs - Reported on the Sister City visit to Guyamas. 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. Three (3) individuals addressed Council Bill Mason, President of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for their support of the 310 area code. 2. Charles O'Hearn, spoke regarding the recent storm, and the response he received when a tree fell, and thanked all for their help. J. Wilson, resident; spoke regarding public service announcements. MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of Jim Alloway, , Roland (RB) Blakeman, and Josefina Borboa of Guyamas. ADJOURNMENT at 10:15 P.M. to March 17, 1998 at 5:00 P.M. Cirydy Mortesentiti Clerk 7 MINUTES 3/3/98 7 P.M.