1999 DEC 21 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Rev. Julie Elkins, The United Methodist Church of El Segundo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Kelly McDowell
Status report on regional airport coalition building by Denny Zane of Urban Dimensions. Status report on
litigation against LAX by Clem Shute of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger. (30 minute presentation)
Council received and filed.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor ProTem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member McDowell -
Present
Council Member Wernick presented a check for $150.00 to David Burns, Disaster Preparedness, for the
purchase of a television set for the van.
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
Request by John Sellens of the Police Officers' Association for Council approval of the date of Saturday,
August 12, 2000 for the annual Car Show on Main Street.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve of the request of
the Police Officers' Association for approval of Saturday, August 12, 2000 for the annual Car Show on Main
Street, and the closure of Main Street for the 100 block through the 500 block, and waiver of fee for the City
supplied signs. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Peggy Tyrell, resident, stated that the airport presentation was good, but lacked the breakdown of funds
budgeted for this project.
Bill Mason reported that Manhattan Beach City Council voted 4/0 to support the coalition, and contributed
$50,000 to the fund.
Rich Reed, resident, spoke on educational reform.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding RSAC, and the lawsuit.
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John Turino questioned the EPA stance on the LAX Master Plan. He also commented on the proposed
reorganization of the Planning & Building and Economic Development Departments. He asked if a check and
balance would be eliminated.
Frank Wong, resident, spoke regarding the expenditures on the opposition to the LAX Master Plan.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to read all ordinances and
resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS —
Request for variances from the Municipal Code.
Request by Mr. S. Claus for a waiver of the permits required for doing business within the
City of El Segundo as follows:
1) Approval of a Conditional Use Permit and waiver of regulations in ESMC Section
20.74.040;
2) The use of air rights and waiver of the Santa Monica Radial 160 R procedure (FAA
should be contacted);
3) Waiver of the ordinance on Animal Regulations (ESMC 8.02.010);
4) Waiver of the Trespass Ordinance (ESMC 9.28.010) including 8.04.110 dealing with
trespassing animals;
5) Grant a free business license for a non - profit organization (ESMC 5.04.050);
6) Waiver of the Pooper - Scooper regulations (ESMC 9.04.040);
7) Waiver of the Noise Ordinance to permit the sound of bells (ESC 9.06.0110); and
8) Waiver of ESMC 16.04.060 (Driveway Permits Required) and 10.28.110 (Parking on
Grades).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve the
request of Mr. S Claus for a waiver of the permits required for doing business within the City of El
Segundo. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
2. Public Hearing on a proposed Development Agreement to: (1) modify a previously approved
Development Agreement to increase the maximum permitted building area for a previously
approved 150 -room hotel from a maximum of 95,000 square feet to a maximum of 110,000
square feet; and (2) allow the property owner permission to construct a left -turn pocket in the
El Segundo Boulevard median to allow access to the property from eastbound El Segundo
Boulevard. Additionally, the developer would grant an access easement to the City of El
Segundo across a portion of the front of the subject property in order to provide emergency
vehicle access to the City Fire Station #2 (abutting the east side of the project site) via the new
El Segundo Boulevard left -turn pocket. (Environmental Assessment EA -496 and
Development Agreement 99 -2). Property owner: El Segundo HHG Hotel, L.P.
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Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on a proposed
Development Agreement to: (1) modify a previously approved Development Agreement to increase
the maximum permitted building area for a previously approved 150 -room hotel from a maximum of
95,000 square feet to a maximum of 110,000 square feet; and (2) allow the property owner
permission to construct a left -turn pocket in the El Segundo Boulevard median to allow access to the
property from eastbound El Segundo Boulevard. Additionally, the developer would grant an access
easement to the City of El Segundo across a portion of the front of the subject property in order to
provide emergency vehicle access to the City Fire Station #2 (abutting the east side of the project site)
via the new El Segundo Boulevard left -turn pocket. (Environmental Assessment EA -496 and
Development Agreement 99 -2). Property owner: El Segundo HHG Hotel, L.P. He asked if proper
notice had been done and if any written communications had been received.
Clerk Mortesen stated that proper noticing had been done and no written communications have been
received.
Director of Planning & Building Safety gave a brief staff report.
Council consensus to close the public hearing.
City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1316
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA 99 -2 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRAND
AVENUE CORPORATE CENTER, PROJECT AREA ONE (PLAN B), AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -496 FOR PROPERTY AT 2135 EAST EL
SEGUNDO BOULEVARD, AND RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEROF PETITIONED BY CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
Council Member Gaines introduced Ordinance No. 1316.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
3. Withdrawal from the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority ( SBRPCA) Joint
Powers Agreement and contract with the SBRPCA for extended telecommunications services.
Removed from the agenda by request of the City Attorney.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
4. El Segundo Senior Housing Board's 2000 Budget Proposal for Park Vista.
The Senior Housing Board approved Community Housing Management's 2000 Budget
proposal and is recommending it be approved by City Council.
Peter Freeman, President of the Senior Housing Board, gave a brief staff report.
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Mayor Gordon recommended approving the budget, and postponing the increases in rents for
approximately six months.
MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve the
Senior Housing Board & Community Housing Management's 2000 Budget proposal for Park Vista,
and hold all rent increases until a further study (6 months) can be done to assess the impacts and
needs. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
Council consensus to appoint a subcommittee of Council Members Wernick and McDowell to work
with a task force from the Senior Housing Board.
4. Request to set interviews of candidates to the Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board,
Library Board of Trustees, Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee and LAX
Master Plan Advisory Commission.
Council consensus to schedule interviews for January 18, 2000 at 6:00 P.M., and continue
recruitment for Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board, Library Board of Trustees, Capital
Improvement Program Advisory Committee, and LAX Master Plan Commission through 5:00 P.M.
Friday January 14, 2000.
Announcement of selection and designation of Council Member Kelly McDowell as Alternate
Director to the Board of Directors of South Bay Cities Sanitation District and Los Angeles
County Sanitation District No. 5 to act in the place of the Mayor during his absence, inability
or refusal to act as a member of said Boards of Directors.
Council consensus for Council Member McDowell to serve as an alternate Director to the Board of
Directors of South Bay Cities Sanitation District and Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5 in
the place of Mayor Gordon during his absence, inability or refusal to act as a member of said Boards.
D. 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.
7. Approved Warrant Numbers 2506987- 2507276 on Register No. 5 in total amount of
$1,002,956.22, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,009,774.89. Approved Warrant
Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratified: Payroll and Employee Benefit
checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and wire transfers from 11/27/99 to 12/10/99.
Approved City Council meeting minutes of December 7, 1999.
9. Approved the submission of a grant proposal to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety
(OTS) for the purchase of a low power AM radio station and the posting of signs to alert
motorists and the community of the radio station. Fiscal Impact: approximately $40,000.00
income, with minimal associated maintenance costs for the AM station and signs. Authorized
the Mayor to sign the grant proposal submitted through the Fire Department, Emergency
Services Division.
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10. Authorized staff to continue to purchase medical supplies from single source vendor,
Promedix. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $25,000 annually. Authorized staff to piggyback on
the Fremont Pricing Contract #P99 -257 through September 30, 2000.
11. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
12. Amended the existing educational requirements for applicants seeking to participate in the
City's examination for the position of Sergeant. — Approved the Second Addendum to the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo
Police Officers' Association.
13. Approved a three year Professional Services Agreement Number 2746 with Southern
California Risk Management Associates (SCRMA) to serve as the third -party administrator
for the City's self - insured Workers' Compensation Program, with an option to extend for two
additional years with Southern California Risk Management Associates to serve as the third -
party administrator for the City's self - insured Workers' Compensation Program.
14. Accepted the work as complete of the playground upgrades at Recreation Park and Acacia
Park — Project NPW 97 -30 (final contract amount $34,255.00), and authorize the City Clerk to
file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
15. Accepted the work as complete of the trenchless rehabilitation of sewer mains at various
locations — Project No. PW 99 -4 (final contract amount = $57,749.75), and authorize the City
Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office.
16. Adopted Resolution Number 4146 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California
amending Section 5.95 of Resolution No. 4108 providing for a four -way stop intersection at
Pine Avenue and Concord Street.
17. Request approval to purchase an Enhanced 911 Telephone System, Logging Recorder and
Console and Office furniture from Pacific Bell as the next phase in the development of the
Communications Center project. Previously approved funding will be used for this equipment
purchase in an amount not to exceed $420,000. Upon contract approval by the City Attorney,
authorize the purchase of an E -911 Telephone System, Logging Recorder, and Console /Office
Furniture from Pacific Bell.
18. Award Contract Number 2747 for circulation and parking analysis for the Downtown Specific
Plan to Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc. (contract amount = $8,190), and authorize the
Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Authorize the expenditure of $8,190
from the Capital Improvement Program Budget.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve
consent agenda items 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
11. Approve: (1) Service Agreement No. 2745 with the City of Redondo Beach/South Bay Youth
Project, to provide on -site counseling services at El Segundo High School to El Segundo
youth and families for the period of September 8, 1999 through June 30, 2000 at a cost of
$27,498; and, (2) Amendment Number 2 to the Public Services Agreement (Contract Number
2519) between the City of Redondo Beach/South Bay Youth Project Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1999 -2000 Juvenile Diversion Project, to end that portion
of the project funded by CDBG funds (totaling $5,043), and use the remaining balance of
unexpended, budgeted General Funds (totaling $10,957) to expand the Juvenile Diversion
Project scope of services. This would include counseling services for at -risk youth and their
families with problems not eligible under the CDBG Program, such as coping with divorce,
depression, and substance abuse. No increase in the 1999 -2000 Juvenile Diversion Project
budget is required.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve 1)
Service Agreement Number 2745 with the City of Redondo Beach/South Bay Youth Project, to
provide on -site counseling services at El Segundo High School to El Segundo youth and families for
the period of September 8, 1999 through June 30, 2000 at a cost of $27,498; and, (2) Amendment
Number 2 to the Public Services Agreement (Contract Number 2519) between the City of Redondo
Beach/South Bay Youth Project Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1999 -2000
Juvenile Diversion Project, to end that portion of the project funded by CDBG funds (totaling
55,043), and use the remaining balance of unexpended, budgeted General Funds (totaling $10,957)
to expand the Juvenile Diversion Project scope of services. This would include counseling services
for at -risk youth and their families with problems not eligible under the CDBG Program, such as
coping with divorce, depression, and substance abuse. No increase in the 1999 -2000 Juvenile
Diversion Project budget is required. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS —
19. Approval of plan for Phase 7 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program.
Recommendation — Approve Phase 7 plan, Option 2.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell approve of the
plan for Phase 7 of the City's Residential Sound Insulation (RSI) Program, and approving Option 2,
20. Proposal to create the Department of Community, Economic & Development Services by
merging the existing Departments of Economic Development and Planning & Building
Safety; eliminate the position of Director of Planning & Building Safety and establish the
Director of Community, Economic & Development Services; eliminate the position of
Director of Economic Development and establish the position of Economic Development
Manager.
Mary Strenn, City Manager gave a brief staff report.
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MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to create the
Department of Community, Economic, & Development Services, Establish the position of Director of
Community, Economic Services, and eliminate the Director of Planning & Building Safety, establish
the position of Economic Development Manager and eliminate the Director of Economic
Development. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR
GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND
MCDOWELL. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 4/1
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, to approve
Resolution No. 4145 establishing salary ranges for the positions of Director of Community,
Economic & Development Services and Economic Development Manager. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
Mark Hensley announced an addition to Ordinance No. 1315 listing the Economic Development
Manager, under section number 2.28.030 Exclusions.
ORDINANCE NO. 1315
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.28.025, 2.28.030 AND 2.28.040, TITLE 2, OF THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE CREATION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES;
ELIMINATION OF THE POSTION OF DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
SAFETY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY,
ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; ELIMINATION OF THE POSITION OF
DIRECTOR OF EONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POSITION OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND ELIMINATION OF THE POSITION OF
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCESMSK MANAGEMENT.
Council Member Gaines introduced Ordinance No. 1315.
21. Reorganization of the Library's Public Services, School Library Services and Automation
Services Division (6104) to eliminate the Principal Librarian position and to create a separate
Youth Services Division (6103), with a Senior Librarian supervisor; and to create a Library
Network Assistant (Part-Time) position for maintenance of the Library's technology systems.
(Fiscal Impact: $82,213).
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to eliminate
the Principal Librarian position and approve a Senior Librarian for Youth Services which is a lower
management position, approve a Part-Time Library Network Assistant position to handle the
technology duties of the former Principal Librarian, approve the Library Reorganization to
accommodate the two newly created positions: Senior Librarian and Library Network Assistant, both
positions reporting to the Library Director. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
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22. Replace City facilities telephone and voicemail systems. Authorize staff to enter into
negotiation with Pacific Bell and execute a contract for a combination of Centrex services and
City -owned telephone equipment to replace the existing telephone system and voicemail
system at City Hall and all remote sites. Engage Kerry Consulting Group to assist with
contract discussions and coordinate implementation through April 2000.
MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
authorize staff to enter into negotiation with Pacific Bell and execute a contract for a
combination of Centrex services and City -owned telephone equipment to replace the existing
telephone system and voicemail system at City Hall and all remote sites. Engage Kerry
Consulting Group to assist with contract discussions and coordinate implementation through
April 2000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOOICE VOTE. 5/0
E. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK —
23. A Resolution of the City Council rescinding Resolution Number 4084, and adopting a
new resolution approving a new Conflict of Interest Code.
City Manager, Mark Hensley read the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 4147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4084
AND ADOPTING A NEW CONFLICE OF INTEREST CODE.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt Resolution
No. 4147, Approving a new Conflict of Interest Code. MOTION PASSED B Y UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE 5/0
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell —
Happy Holidays
Council Member Gaines —
Requested a report on the extension of Washington park, and if there would be a stop sign or
crosswalk at Washington and Mariposa.
Council Member Wernick —
Happy Holidays
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Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs —
Happy Holidays
Mayor Gordon —
Stated that he would be willing to sponsor the bill for tax relief if the city provided the back-
up work and support. City Manager was requested to investigate that possibility.
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.
Sandra Mason, resident, asked about the awards for Christmas Decoration and suggested adding different
categories. She also commented on skateboards and the need for education on their use.
Frank Wong, resident, spoke regarding Airport issues.
MEMORIALS - Adjournment in memory of June Sturgeon.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:00 P.M. to January 18, 2000 at 5:00 p.m.
indy Moiffeseh, Citj Clerk
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