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1999 AUG 03 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Rev. Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Kelly McDowell PRESENTATIONS (A) Council Member McDowell presented the Commendations to Shelly Lundy and Jan Fulk for their skillful and quick responses to danger and knowledge of life saving action. (B) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Commendation to Cindy Mortesen for having met high educational, experience, participatory and service standards established by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for which she was awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk. (C) Proclamation declaring the week of August 2-d through August 7- as Community Food Drive Week in El Segundo to stock the C.A.S.E. Food Pantry. Father Alexei Smith, and Joe Harding received the Proclamation from Mayor Gordon. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - Present Council Member Wernick - Absent Council Member Gaines - Arrived at 8:12 p.m. Council Member 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 Cin, Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the Citr Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 Lorretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding the Freight Forwarding Initiative Petition which seeks to amend the City's Municipal Code by prohibiting Freight Forwarding and similar uses in the MU North Zone. Mike Kauffman, representing Fed Ex, requested the Council consider Item 11 on the Consent Agenda and asked Council not to take the recommended action. He further stated that a moratorium would not serve the City. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST ?, 1999 PAGE NO 1 Douglas Krombe, resident, stated he felt the agenda item regarding Freight Forwarding was misleading. He is in favor of the Fed Ex project. Cheryl Barkwell, resident, spoke regarding the Freight Forwarding item. She stated that she is not opposed to Freight Forwarding. Julie Potter, resident, stated she opposes the Fed Ex expansion. Cathy Whisher, resident, stated the initiative petition was misrepresented to her. Hugh Greenup, Kilroy and the Committee to protect El Segundo, stated that the language of the petition was accurate. He supports the Moratorium. Maurice Acevedo, resident, spoke in favor of the Fed Ex expansion. Willard Krick, resident, spoke against the Fed Ex project and stated he was in favor of the Moratorium. Harry Winston, resident, opposes the Fed Ex expansion. Liz Garnholtz, resident, opposes the Fed Ex expansion. Stated she was against Freight Forwarders, and is in favor of the Moratorium. Mark Renar, resident, opposes the Fed Ex expansion, and is to favor of the Moratorium. Norma Kessler, resident, opposes the Fed Ex expansion. Sky, resident, opposes the Fed Ex expansion. Edie Rice, resident, supports the Fed Ex expansion. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0. COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND WERNICK ABSENT. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1999 PAGE NO 2 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. Approve Warrant Numbers 2504194 - 2504496 in total amount of $823,641.24, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $543,131.93. 2. Approve City Council meeting minutes of July 20, 1999. 3. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1310, AN ORDINANCE OF THE OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA GRANTING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REPLACE, REPAIR, REMOVE AND /OR ABANDON PIPELINES WITHIN CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS. 4. Adopt Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program for projects utilizing Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds. Receive and file status report on public parking lot at the southwest corner of Main Street and Mariposa Avenue. 6. Acceptance of Roller Hockey Rink - Phase II (site improvements) - Project No. PW 98 -11 (final contract amount = $58,591.00). Authorize City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 7. Approve proposed traffic signal for Rosecrans Avenue between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard with the condition that the signal and timing design shall require approval by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Adopt plans and specifications for the Douglas Street pavement rehabilitation between El Segundo Boulevard and Alaska Avenue - Project No. PW 99 -5 (estimated cost = $285,000.00). Authorize staff to advertise the project for receipt of construction bids. 9. Request for the City Council to review its policy on the Code Compliance program; and, direction to Staff. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Receive and file thereby reconfirming and maintaining the current policy and priorities. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1999 PAGE NO 3 MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 310. COUNCIL MEMBERS WERNICK AND GAINES ABSENT. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE F. NEW BUSINESS — 10. Take action necessary to give notice of a special election regarding the implementation of a special tax on parking lot businesses. Council requested this item be postponed pending further review. 11. Discussion and possible action with respect to requesting Staff to prepare a report pursuant to Electrons Code Section 9213 with regard to Mr. Walter Baynes' initiative petition which seeks to amend the City's Municipal Code by prohibiting freight forwarding and similar uses in the Mixed -Use North Zone ( "Initiative "). Additionally, Staff is recommending the adoption of an urgency ordinance which would prohibit on an interim basis the processing of any new applications for freight forwarding uses in all of the City's commercial and industrial zones. Regarding potential adoption of an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 prohibiting Freight Forwarding in all of the City's commercial and industrial zones for a 45 -day period, Council consensus not to take action on this item tonight and postpone any action until after the Public Hearing to be held before September 3,1999. Regarding discussion and possible action with respect to requesting Staff to prepare a report pursuant to Elections Code Section 9213 with regard to Mr. Walter Baynes' initiative petition which seeks to amend the City's Municipal Code by prohibiting freight forwarding and similar uses in the Mixed -Use North Zone ( "Initiative "), City Attorney Mark Hensley stated that due to a possible conflict of interest for Mayor Gordon and the absence of Council Member Wernick, discussion should be postponed until Council Member Gaines arrived. 12. Presentation and implementation of the "Organizational Review of the Department of Planning and Building Safety." Mary Strenn, City Manager, gave a report. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to implement the Organizational Review of the Department of Planning and Building Safety. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0. COUNCIL MEMBERS WERNICK AND GAINES ABSENT. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1999 PAGE NO 4 G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE H. REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY -NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell - Presented an Airport update. Noted that the City of Bellflower gave their support of the Regional Plan. Council Member Gaines - NONE Council Member Wernick - NONE Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - The MTA project budget was approved, with a small caveat, providing that the riders union does not prevail in RTD lawsuit, the Douglas Street expansion monies will be provided. Mayor Gordon - Spoke regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project, Animal Control, (no kill facility), Airport Expansion, and the City of Torrance, who has not adopted a Resolution supporting our position on LAX expansion. RECESS 8:06 P.M. RECONVENE 8:12 P.M. ROLL CALL MAYOR GORDON - PRESENT MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS - PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES - PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL - PRESENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1999 PAGE NO 5 11. Discussion and possible action with respect to requesting Staff to prepare a report pursuant to Electrons Code Section 9213 with regard to Mr. Walter Baynes' initiative petition which seeks to amend the City's Municipal Code by prohibiting freight forwarding and similar uses in the Mixed -Use North Zone ( "Initiative "). Additionally, Staff is recommending the adoption of an urgency ordinance which would prohibit on an interim basis the processing of any new applications for freight forwarding uses In all of the City's commercial and industrial zones. Mayor Gordon not participating due to a possible Conflict of Interest. Staff to prepare a report to the Council listing all current freight forwarders in the City by zone and clarification of similar uses affected. Also to report impact on current projects in the City and number of freight forwarding applications received this year. . PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the CaY Council on behalf of another, and emplovees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so rdentifi• themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 Loretta Frye, resident, stated she does not know how anyone could not understand the petition. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding RTD bus speed and rerouting using residential streets. Julie Potter, resident, again stated she is against the Fed Ex expansion only. Mark Renar, resident, requested to speak with someone regarding the proposed Animal Control, (no kill) Facility. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the Airport Expansion. Willard Krick, resident, spoke regarding the Fed Ex Expansion and the Interim Zoning Ordinance. William Kessler, resident, spoke regarding the world government issue. Council Member Gaines requested that City Manager Mary Strenn investigate the closure of Main Street for the upcoming Car Show to determine when local businesses were notified. Staff to ensure affected businesses are notified well in advance for future closures. Mayor Gordon announced the Car Show to be held August 14,1999, from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1999 PAGE NO 6 MEMORIALS - In memory of Mary Wright Phelps, Sister -in -Law of former Mayor Floyd Carr. ADJOURNMENT at 8::40 p.m. to August 17, 1999, at 5:00 p.m. ndy Mor se > Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1999 PAGE NO 7