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1999 DEC 07 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor ProTem Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Rev. Alexei Smith, Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nancy Wernick PRESENTATIONS John Gaines announced the names of El Segundo Residents who lost their lives during World War Il, Korea and Viet Nam. (a) Council Member Gaines presented a Commendation to Douglas Heitkamp for his valuable contribution as a Retired Senior Volunteer Program ( "RSVP ") volunteer. (b) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Commendation to Chris Sherrill, Cindy Mortesen, and Bill Coffman, recognizing the sponsors, supporters and volunteers of the annual El Segundo Community Christmas Dinner. (c) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation proclaiming Sunday, December 12, 1999 as the 36th Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade, with the theme, "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow. " to Kathryn Lourtie. (d) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Jeri Johnson, proclaiming and inviting the community and friends to Candy Cane Lane from December 11, 1999 through December 25, 1999. (e) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation to The REACT Teens for their participation in the BEST Day in November, 1999 and exemplifying the spirit of volunteerism which is a vital part of the character of El Segundo. (f) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Ray Miller in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington, First President of the United States. (g) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Kathy Quinones, proclaiming December 1999 as the month for "Lighting Up the Community" and invitation to the residents of El Segundo to warmly welcome the members of the El Segundo High School Band as they judge the "1999 Lighting Up the Community. " Council consensus to fly the flag at' /� mast on December 14, 1999 from dawn to dusk, and request that the El Segundo High School toll the bells in honor of the 200' anniversary of the death of George Washington. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE NO 1 ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Arrived at 7:05 P.M. Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Council Member Wernick - Present Council Member Gaines - Present 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 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 Bill Mason, representing Honeywell International, announced the acquisition by Allied Signal, he further stated that the same people are there, that they have just assumed a new name. Request by U. S. Bureau of the Census representatives John Spencer, Local Census Office Manager, and Andre Parvenu, Community Partnership Specialist, to discuss the purpose and importance of forming a Complete Count Committee to ensure the taking of an accurate population count. Consensus of Council to direct staff to review and recommend appropriate action to be taken by council at a future meeting. Request by Al Zepeda, Run Director of the 8`' Annual "Run for Education ", sponsored by the El Segundo Unified School District and the PTAs from Center Street School, Middle School, El Segundo High School and Arena School, for the same City support and assistance for the 5K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 8:00 a.m. starting and finishing on Main Street in front of El Segundo High School. Council consensus to approve request of the El Segundo Unified School District and the PTAs of Center Street School, Middle School, El Segundo High School and Arena School, for the same City support and assistance for the 5k Run/walk, provided the event meets all applicable City requirements. Request by Jeri Johnson, Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City assistance on their December 11 -23, 1999 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue as in previous years. (Fiscal impact: No hard cost) Council consensus to approve request, by Jeri Johnson, Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, provided that all necessary permit applications are submitted, including sound amplification permits, and project meets applicable City requirements. Request by a group from St. Anthony's Church who are performing in the holiday parade on Main Street on Sunday, December 12, 1999 and include folkloric dancing groups, for Council approval to close Franklin Street from Main Street to Lomita Street in order for their return to the Parish Hall after the parade. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE NO 2 Council consensus to give the group a police escort back to St. Anthony's Church. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding Airport matters. William Hutchinson, 329 Lomita, spoke regarding the Recreation and Parks Commission decision on recommending a skate board park be located on Lomita, by Hilltop Park. He further suggested the corner of Eucalyptus and Grand be considered. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke against the recommendation of locating a skateboard park at the corner of Eucalyptus and Grand. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Emergency Services Division David Burns gave a presentation on New Year's Eve rollover activities and expectations related to Y2K preparedness and contingencies. Council received and filed report. 2. Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the 1999 -2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program — Project Number D96659 -99, Residential Sound Insulation (RSI), to increase the CDBG/RSI Project Budget from $42,140 to $135,000 using previously unexpended CDBG funds from prior Program Years. No General Fund monies are required. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to the 1999 -2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program — Project Number D96659 -99, Residential Sound Insulation (RSI), to increase the CDBG/RSI Project Budget from $42,140 to $135,000 using previously unexpended CDBG funds from prior Program Years. No General Fund monies are required. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications had been received. Acting Clerk Adlen stated that proper noticing had been done and no written communications had been received. Tina Gall of CDBG gave a brief report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE NO 3 MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Kelly McDowell, to approve the amendment to the 1999 -2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, Project Number D96659 -99, Residential Sound Insulation (RSI), to increase the CDBG/RSI Project Budget from $42,140 to $135,000 using previously unexpended CDBG funds from prior Program years, and authorize the Director of Planning and Building Safety to execute the Amendment with the Los Angeles County Community Development Corporation. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Adoption of Ordinance 1314 on a proposed Specific Plan ( "Aviation Specific Plan") Development Agreement, and amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the existing Land Use Designation and Zoning from Open Space (O -S) to Aviation Specific Plan (ASP). Generally located at 700 South Douglas Street. The Specific Plan area will be used for a public self - storage facility. The Development Agreement would provide for a road easement for the Douglas Street extension and the lease of parkland on Washington and Illinois Street for a period of six years (until the year 2006). (Environmental Assessment EA -427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, Zone Text Amendment 98 -6, Environmental Assessment EA -470, and Development Agreement 99 -1). Property owner: Southern California Edison. City Attorney Mark Hensley read Ordinance No. 1314 by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97 -4, ZONE CHANGE 97- 3, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 98 -6, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 99 -1 FOR THE AVIATION SPECIFIC PLAN AT 700 SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET. (PROPERTY OWNER: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt Ordinance No. 1314 on a proposed Specific Plan ( "Aviation Specific Plan ") Development Agreement No. 2742, and amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the existing Land Use Designation and Zoning from Open Space (O -S) to Aviation Specific Plan (ASP). Generally located at 700 South Douglas Street. The Specific Plan area will be used for a public self - storage facility. The Development Agreement would provide for a road easement for the Douglas Street extension and the lease of parkland on Washington and Illinois Street for a period of six years (until the year 2006). (Environmental Assessment EA- 427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, Zone Text Amendment 98 -6, Environmental Assessment EA -470, and Development Agreement 99 -1). Property owner: Southern California Edison. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4. Request to set interviews of candidates to the Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board, Library Board of Trustees, and Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE NO 4 Julia Abreu to recommend January interview date by December 21, 1999 Council Meeting. 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 2506610- 2506986 on Register No. 4 in total amount of $1,146,020.87, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,168,480.50. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 7. Acceptance of the Energy Retro -Fit and Capital Improvement Project, Siemens Contract/Performance Service Agreement #2615. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 9. Authorization for additional compensation of up to $50,000.00 to DeLeuw Cather and Company for additional services beyond the scope of the agreement for the Douglas Street Railroad/Grade Separation Project. 10. Adoption of plans and specifications (PW No. 99 -7) for the installation of chain link fencing for the dog park and the perimeter of Storm Water Retention Basin No. 17. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve consent agenda item numbers 5, 7, 9 and 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. City Council meeting minutes of November 16, 1999. Council Member Wernick abstained from voting. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to approve the Council meeting minutes of November 16, 1999. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 4/0/1 8. Request for proposals from qualified consultants for the design of streetscaping and landscaping for Sepulveda Boulevard from Rosecrans Avenue to Imperial Highway. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to authorize staff to solicit proposals from qualified consultants. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE NO 5 F. NEW BUSINESS - 11. New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for alcohol sales of beer and wine for off -site consumption (Type 20- Off -Sale Beer & Wine) at an existing Chevron gas station convenience store at 232 Main Street (ABC 99 -5, EA -502, & AUP 99 -7). Applicant: Robert Chow — Chevron Products Company. Mayor ProTem Jacobs left the dais and did not participate in this item due to a possible conflict of interest. Discussion of whether or not the public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the ABC license. NO MOTION MADE. 12. Approval of plan for Phase 7 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program. ITEM PULLED UNTIL DECEMBER 21, 1999. G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - City Manager Mary Strenn announced that Interim Director of Planning & Building Safety, Jim Hanson had been appointed Director of Planning & Building Safety. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember McDowell - Told the public not to panic for January 1, 2000 but to prepare as they should for an earthquake. Councilmember Gaines - Will be attending a LAX briefing on Master Plan on December 16, 1999 at 2:00 PM. Talked on the coming Washington Street Park and how residents can make an impact. Councilmember Wernick - Thanked the Banquet Committee for all their work in making the Employees Banquet so successful and the employees for their dedication. Urged everyone to visit Candy Cane Lane. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER7, 1999 PAGE NO 6 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - Talked about LAX Ground Access Committee and daily issues. A $100,000.00 from COG with a application for another $100,000.00 to do a study on 7 days - 24 hours a day, & use patterns. Mayor Gordon — Talked about the lawsuit that the City of El Segundo has filed against LAX and the response so far. Spoke about incremental airport growth. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have received value of ,S50 or more to communicate to the On, Council on behalf of another, and ennplovees speaking on behalf of their emplover, must so identtly themselves prior to addressing the Citti, Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fne oj$250 Liz Garnholz, resident, asked if the City would consider providing bus transportation for residents interested in attending Friday's Los Angeles City Council Meeting. MEMORIALS — Adjournment will be in memory of Peggy Pitcher, Ruth E. Bixler, John Frank Garland, and the six Worchester, Massachusetts Firefighters who died inside a burning warehouse. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:20 p.m. to December 21, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. t Patti Adlen Acting City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 1999 PAGE NO 7