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1999 AUG 17 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs PRESENTATIONS- (A) Council Member McDowell presented to Elyse Rothstein, Chamber of Commerce President, a Proclamation declaring the month of August, 1999 as California Grown Certified Farmers' Market Month in El Segundo, and encouraged our citizens to celebrate and become more aware of the values and bounty of California Certified Farmers' Markets. (B) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented to Lilly Craig of Chevron, a Commendation in honor of all participants who will volunteer their time to spruce up the El Segundo Middle School, and to Chevron for hosting the 8,h Annual School Pride Day in El Segundo. (C) Council Member Wernick presented to Mattel's Marketing Department a Proclamation declaring Celebrate the Century Day in El Segundo on August 24, 1999, in honor of the unveiling of the Barbie Doll Commemorative Stamp. (D) Council Member Gaines presented the Proclamations declaring the week of August 15 -21, 1999 as Little League 9 -10 Year Old All Star Baseball Week in El Segundo, extending the Council's expression of community pride in the accomplishments of the Little League All Stars Baseball Team, and giving special thanks for the fine publicity the Team has brought to our community. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Council Member Wernick Council Member Gaines Council Member 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 speaking on behalf of their emplover, 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST l7, 1999 PAGE NO 1 Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding the Car Show, City Management, and thanked Mr. Bernard for a job well done. She also spoke regarding the Planning Commission meeting regarding Fed Ex. Walter Baynes, 333 Hillcrest Street, spoke regarding the Car Show, and the independent vendors allowed at the show. He also spoke regarding a Motorcycle Cruise that is currently held in Inglewood and felt that maybe El Segundo could fill the void when that one is discontinued. He also commented on the Freight Forwarding Initiative. Martin Moylin, Kilroy representative, spoke in favor of prohibiting freight forwarding in the MU North Zone. Eric Hanson, representing Legacy Partners, requested Council to direct staff to initiate a zone text amendment to allow parking facilities (as a primary use) with a conditional use permit in the Corporate Office zone. Alan Rothenburg, 708 W. Acacia, spoke regarding the resurfacing of Imperial Hwy at the Corner of Main and the poor job that was done. Liz Garnholtz, resident, spoke regarding management vacancies, the Car Show, and the Freight Forwarding Initiative. Willard Krick, resident, spoke regarding the Smoky Hollow Ordinance. He stated that ESRA Board of Directors recommended allowing car service anywhere in Smoky Hollow that was not located next to residential buildings. Secondly, he spoke about the Initiative regarding Freight Forwarding and that he felt this zone was originally designated for the MU North Zone. Frank Wong, resident, requested information regarding legal fees associated with the City's fight against LAX expansion. He also requested documentation regarding the cities that Council has visited on behalf of our fight against the LAX expansion. Commented on the letter written by Liz Garnholtz in the paper. Peggy Tyrrell, resident, spoke regarding the Car Show, and the plaza redesign. Tom Mulligan, resident, requests that Item 8 be removed from the Consent Agenda and held for separate discussion. He commented on the change in the zoning Ordinance, allowing auto repair next to residents. Julie Potter, resident, spoke regarding the traffic increase on the 105 Freeway. She also spoke against freight forwarding in the MU North Zone. John Turino, El Segundo property owner, spoke regarding Auto Repair in Smoky Hollow, and a possible conflict of interest issues regarding voting on this item. Submitted a petition and questions regarding Auto Repair in Smoky Hollow. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 2 Jane Turino, El Segundo property owner, spoke regarding Auto Repair in the Smoky Hollow area. Gert Voegli, resident, spoke regarding the increased traffic on Mariposa Avenue. Mayor Gordon stated that Fed Ex has withdrawn their appeal to the Planning Commission decision. Council suggested Legacy to take the issue of initiating a zone text amendment on their own to allow parking facilities (as a primary use) with a conditional use permit in the Corporate Office zone. The application would go to the Planning Commission for investigating and further study, then back to the City Council. 1. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all Ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to read all Ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - Consideration of Ordinance, repealing the El Segundo Municipal Code, Chapter 16.38 entitled "Residential Property Reports." Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the consideration of an Ordinance, repealing the El Segundo Municipal Code, Chapter 16.38 entitled "Residential Property Reports." Applicant: City of El Segundo. The Clerk stated that proper notice was done in a timely manner and no written communications have been received. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1311 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA REPEALING CHAPTER 16.38 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REPORT" Council Member Wernick introduced the Ordinance. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 3 2. Proposed Amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code to allow Hotels and Motels in the Corporate Office Land Use Designation and Corporate Office (CO) Zone with a Conditional Use permit for property located east of Sepulveda Boulevard; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -488, General Plan Amendment GPA 99 -3, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -4. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Gordon stated that this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on proposed Amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code to allow Hotels and Motels in the Corporate Office Land Use Designation and Corporate Office (CO) Zone with a Conditional Use permit for property located east of Sepulveda Boulevard; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -488, General Plan Amendment GPA 99 -3, and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -4. Applicant: City of El Segundo. City Clerk stated that proper notice was done in a timely manner and no written communications had been received. Mr. Nakamore, Del Aire resident, requested that the Council consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1312 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -488, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 99 -3, AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 99 -4, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO GENERAL PLAN AND THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (THE ZONING CODE.) PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Mayor ProTem Jacobs introduced the Ordinance. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 3. Certification of the sufficiency of the signatures on Walter Baynes III's initiative petition which seeks to amend the City's Municipal Code to prohibit freight forwarding and similar uses in the Mixed -Use North Zone ( "Initiative "): Council Member Wernick not participating on this issue due to a possible conflict of Interest. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 4 MOVED by Mayor Gordon, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to introduce the Ordinance, unamended, and not cause an election to be held to decide this issue. Council scheduled August 26, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. for a second reading. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: NONE; NOT PARTICIPATING: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 4/0/1 City Attorney, Mark Hensley read the following : ORDINANCE NO. 1313 AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT FREIGHT FORWARDING USES IN THE CITYS MIXED USE NORTH ZONE. RECESS: 9:07 P.M. RECONVENE: 9: 20 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - 4. Status Report on Downtown Events. Council received and filed the report. 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 2504497- 2504809 in total amount of $708,831.22, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $998,537.36. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK Adopt Ordinance No. 1309 Amending the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code to change the Land Use Designation and Zoning of a 3.93 gross acre parcel located at 401 Aviation Boulevard from Parking (P) to 124^ Street Specific Plan; and, to certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -472, General Plan Amendment GPA 99 -1, Zone (Map) Change ZC 99 -1 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -1 (124- Street Specific Plan). Applicant: Bruce Kaufman, Extra Space Storage of Studio City, LLC. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 5 9. Approved the specifications and authorize staff to request bid proposals for construction and delivery of a 1980 Pirsch fire pumper with a new 1750 G.P.M. tilt -cab, top -mount pumper. Award bid to the lowest qualified and responsible vendor. Fiscal impact: $330,000. Approved selling the old unit by sealed bid. 10. Approved a monthly revocable lease Agreement No. 2718 between the City of El Segundo and California Storage Masters to lease a portion of City property at 630 South Douglas Street (monthly revenue of $4,200.00). 11. Awarded Contract No. 2719 to B. R. Day Construction, Inc. for the 1998 -99 replacement of water mains - Project No. PW 98 -10 (contract amount $322,704.00). 12. Acceptance of the replacement of existing underground storage tanks and installation of a fuel management system for the City Maintenance Facility at 150 Illinois Street - Project No. PW 98 -1 (final contract amount $331,042.02). 13. Approved Professional Services Agreement No. 2717 with Lance, Soll, and Lunghard to provide financial audit services. 14. Accepted proposed class specifications and adopted Resolution No.3125 establishing salary ranges for two new positions in the Planning & Building Safety Department: Building Safety Manager and Planning Manager. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve consent agenda items numbers 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. Council meeting minutes of August 2 and August 3, 1999. Council Member Wernick abstained from voting. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacob, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the Council meeting minutes of August 2, and August 3, 1999. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 4/0/1 8. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1308 amending the Zoning Code to revise the regulations for automobile service uses in proximity to residentially zoned property in the Small Business (SB) and Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zones in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 6 Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -483 and Zone Text amendment ZTA 99 -2. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Council consensus to amend the Ordinance to state auto repair business not allowed within 300 feet of any residential zone, and make auto repair as permitted use in the Small Business and Medium Manufacturing zones. ORDINANCE NO. 1308 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -483 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZYA 99 -2, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (THE ZONEING CODE.) PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. Council Member Gaines introduced the Ordinance as amended and scheduled a second reading for the September 7, 1999 meeting.. F. NEW BUSINESS - 15. Presentation of FY 1999 -2000 Preliminary Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Project Plan. Budget Workshops P.M. Public Hearing Continued Hearing and Adoption Council received and filed. G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - August 25, 1999 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 August 26, 1999 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. (if needed) September 7, 1999 7:00 P.M. September 21, 1999 7:00 P.M. Announced the resignation of Planning and Building Safety Director, Bret Bernard. She also announced the appointment of Jim Hansen as interim Director of Planning and Building Safety. H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST l7, 1999 PAGE NO 7 Council Member McDowell - FAA meeting this Friday 8:00 a.m. at the Federal Building in Lawndale. Council Member Gaines - Reported on the Southern California Joint Powers Authority request for the city to endorse a Resolution asking for a change in the law allowing cities to buy for themselves. Requested that the City Attorney provide an analysis, and staff provide a report for the next meeting. Gave Computer Technology sub - committee report. Reported on Douglas Street gap closure. Presented Los Angeles Airport advisory committee report and update on Board of Airport meeting. Council Member Wernick - Spoke about her convalesces and what she had been doing. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - Spoke regarding a joint working group to discuss issues of transportation, noise, etc in the vicinity of the Airport. She stated she is chairing a group call LAX ground access. Reported that a Guyamas delegation will be visiting again this Thursday. Mayor Gordon - Spoke regarding the campaign against the LAX expansion. He further stated that the Air Transport Association (ATA), has taken a stance opposing our position on early turns. Reported on LAX alternative plan to build the airport on an increment basis, and stated we will also oppose this plan. Spoke regarding landscaping Grand Ave. between Highland and Loma Vista. The Department of Water and power (LA) has agreed with our plan and we will proceed. 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 emplover, 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 Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding the Auto Repair in the Smoky Hollow area. Commented on the Car Show. Stated she felt it should not be held on Saturday as businesses suffered. She also opposed outside vendors. Spoke on the Richmond Street School sign. John Turino, property owner, requested clarification on the no auto service within 300 feet of a residence and permitted outside the 300 foot area. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 8 Peggy Tyrrell, resident, spoke regarding the resignation of Mr. Bernard. Marilyn Green, 230 Arena, stated she never received notice of the proposed changes in her zone. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the Car Show, and effects on the local businesses. Tom Mulligan, resident, congratulated the Council on their concerns with safety of the LAX expansion. He hopes that the Council shows the same concern with Smoky Hollow auto services. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Smoky Hollow auto services, and parking problems. Spoke regarding the Aviation and Safety Noise Abatement Committee and early turns. Frank Wong, resident, asked if Car Show and Farmers Market had insurance. Also spoke regarding the auto repair services in the Smoky Hollow area. Requested tapes of the meetings Council Members attend in support of opposing LAX. MEMORIALS - Mel Compton CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 11:00 P.M. to August 26, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. 7 'y ndy Mo es n, ity Jerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 1999 PAGE NO 9