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1999 JUN 15 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, June 15, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION — Deputy City Clerk Domann PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Gordon PRESENTATIONS (a) Commendation recognizing the members of the El Segundo High School and Middle School Bands and Boosters for their commitment and dedication in accepting The El Segundo Educational Foundation's matching grant challenge to raise $38,000 for new band instruments. Mayor Gordon presented commendation to Vivian Churchhill, Band Boosters, and Anthony Bancroft, Band Director. (b) Presentation of El Segundo City Key to Los Angeles City Council Member Ruth Galanter for her support of issues and concerns of the City of El Segundo. Mayor Gordon presented the City Key to Los Angeles City Council Member Ruth Galanter. (c) Proclamation to William T. Mason, II in appreciation of his dedicated and outstanding service to the City of El Segundo as President of the Chamber of Commerce, and for his many achievements which have earned him the great respect and sincere admiration of our community. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented proclamation to William Mason, II for his dedication and outstanding service to the City, and for his many achievements. (d) Proclamation encouraging the citizens of El Segundo to enjoy our parks and recreational programs and declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Council Member Wernick presented proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month to Interim Recreation and Parks Director Judy Andoe, MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 1 (e) Proclamation recognizing retiring Director of Recreation and Parks, Jim Fauk, for his dedicated and outstanding service to the City of El Segundo. Council Member McDowell presented proclamation to Jim Fauk for his dedication and outstanding service and naming June 15`'', Jim Fauk day. (f) Commendation to the El Segundo High School Eagles Varsity Baseball Team for its good sportsmanship and inspired team play. Council Member Gaines presented commendation to Assistant Baseball Coach Steve Shevlin in recognition of the Varsity Baseball Team's outstanding achievements. (g) Proclamation recognizing 20 year anniversary of Wendy's Cafe. Mayor Gordon presented Proclamation to Wendy Wallace recognizing the 20- year anniversary of Wendy's Cafe. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - Present Council Member Wernick - Present Council Member Gaines - Present Council Member McDowell - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to Cijy Business On1X - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the 041 Council on behalf of another, and emplovees 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 Loretta Frye, resident, requested community support and donations to the El Segundo Educational Foundation to meet the matching grant challenge for new band instruments. Joe Harding, resident, spoke regarding service club support of the CASE program. Asked Council to declare August 2 -9, 1999, as Community Food Drive Week. Liz Garnholz, resident, requested explanation of Consent Item No. 14, on the City's intent to grant oil pipeline franchise. Sandra Mason, resident, asked for a date clarification for the Town Meeting scheduled for the end of month. Spoke regarding the recent robbery at Bank of America on Sepulveda. Reported on airport early turns, and the proposed new commuter terminal at LAX. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding early turns, especially by Sky West Airlines. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 2 Jennifer McCullough, St. Anthony School, requested that Council consider allowing non - resident students to purchase Recreation and Parks Department I.D. cards. Council Member Gaines urged residents to continue reporting early airport turns. Mayor Gordon requested Council and community support of the CASE Program and to support August 2 -9, 1999, as Community Food Bank Week. Consensus of Council to proclaim August 2 -9, 1999, as Community Food Bank Week. Consensus of Council to direct Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Judy Andoe to have the Recreation and Parks Commission consider issuing non - resident students Recreation and Parks I.D. cards so that they may participate in Recreation and Park Programs. Mayor Gordon clarified date for Town Hall Meeting date as Tuesday, June 29, 1999. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines, 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 - Proposed Amendments to 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 Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -483 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -2. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on Proposed Amendments to 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 Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -483 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -2, and introduction of said ordinance. Proper notice of the Hearing was given in a timely manner by the Planning and Building Safety Department. No written communications had been received by the City Clerk's Office regarding this Public Hearing. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 3 Director of Planning and Building Safety, Bret Bernard, gave a brief presentation. No public input was received. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to close public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to introduce Ordinance No. 1308 as amended to continue prohibition of auto service development within 500 feet of R1 Zoning and not to require a Conditional Use Permit for automobile services. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND McDOWELL; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 4/1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1308 scheduled for July 5, 1999. 2. Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -428 and Precise Plan 97 -3 (first Amendment to PP 4 -77). Address: 1920 -2000 East Imperial Highway. Applicant: Hughes Space and Communications and the Raytheon Company. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on Public Hearing on Environmental Assessment EA -428 and Precise Plan 97 -3 (first Amendment to PP 4 -77). Address: 1920 -2000 East Imperial Highway. Applicant: Hughes Space and Communications and the Raytheon Company. Proper notice of the Hearing was given in a timely manner by the Planning and Building Safety Department. No written communications had been received by the City Clerk's Office regarding this Public Hearing. Director of Planning and Building Safety, Bret Bernard, gave a brief presentation. Mr. Wayne Smith, PSOMAS, representing Raytheon/Hughes, gave a brief presentation. No public input was received. MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to close public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 4 City Attorney Mark Hensley read Resolution No. 4120 by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 428 (EA -428) AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN AMENDMENT 97 -3 (PP 97 -3) AS THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN 4 -77 (PP 4 -77), TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PRECISE PLAN AREA AT 1920 -2000 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY. PETITIONED BY HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY. MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick, to adopt Resolution No. 4120, approving Environment Assessment 428 *EA- 428) and adopting Precise Plan Amendment 97 -3 (PP 97 -3) as the first amendment to Precise Plan 4 -77 (PP 4 -77), to allow modifications to the boundaries of the Precise Plan area at 1920 -2000 East Imperial Highway. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approve a two -year contract for animal control service provided by the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control at an approximate cost of $43,000 each year. Approximately $15,000 will be absorbed from the 98/99 budget to fund the remaining three months, July 1 September 30, 1999. El Segundo Police Sergeant Beth Gray gave a brief report. Noted that a County Animal Control Officer will be in El Segundo Monday and Friday each week and work was progressing to find a suitable location for a satellite shelter in El Segundo. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve the Los Angeles County Animal Control contract, not to exceed $43,000 per year. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4. Appointment made by the City Council to the El Segundo Recreation and Parks Commission. Mayor Gordon announced the reappointment of Margie Randall to a full term to expire 5/30/03. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 5 Selection of Downtown Events Coordinator (Fiscal Impact $20,000). Jim Hansen, Director of Economic Development gave a brief staff report and responded to Council questions regarding scope of work, responsibility and budget issues. Council consensus to bring contract back to Council for review and possible renewal 30 days prior to the end of the contract year. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve contract with Wagner Events for a Downtown Events Coordinator, subject to City Attorney approval. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND MCDOWELL; NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK; ABSTAINING: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS. 3/1/1. 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. 6. Approve Warrant Numbers 2503126- 2503424 in total amount of $729,826.79, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $516,315.65. 7. Approve City Council meeting minutes of June 1, 1999. 8. Approve a Joint Agreement between the El Segundo Fire Department and El Camino Community College for an In- Service Firefighter Training Program. Fiscal Impact: Potential annual revenue /reimbursement of $34,425.00. 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 10. Adopt Resolution No.4118 authorizing the City of El Segundo to continue participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and Assisted Housing Programs for a period of three years, effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2003 and authorize the Mayor to execute four (4) copies of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles. 11. Approve class specification and adopt Resolution No. 4117 establishing a monthly salary range for the job classification of Network Technician. Funding is contained in the FY 1998 -99 Operating Budget. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 6 12. Approve revised class specification and adopt Resolution No. 4116 establishing a monthly salary range for the job classification of Water /Wastewater Operations Technician. Funding is contained in the 1998 -99 Fiscal Year Operating Budget. 13. Authorize staff to purchase of three used vehicles. Two to be funded by asset forfeiture and one to be purchased with equipment replacement funds. The amount not to exceed $69,000. 14. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve consent agenda items 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 9. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Diehl, Evans and Company, LLP to provide audit services related to the City's Business License Ordinance. MOVED by Council Member Wermck, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs to approve audit services related to the City's Business License Ordinance. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. 14. Adopt Resolution No.4119 stating the City's Intent to Grant Oil Pipeline Franchise and setting the public hearing thereon. City Attorney Mark Hensley gave explanation. Stated that this was an existing franchise and resolution would set public hearing for review. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt Resolution No. 4119 stating the City's intent to grant oil pipeline franchise and setting the public hearing thereon.. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Mark Hensley announced Settlement of City of El Segundo v Kilroy, LASC Case No. YC 031166 and El Segundo v Solis, LASC Case No. YCO29626. I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 7 K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Gaines - 15. Los Angeles Air Force Base Modernization Project Council Member Gaines gave a report on the Los Angeles Air Force Base, Space and Missile Systems Center Modernization Project. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Reported on her recent trip to Washington, D.C. and discussions regarding Airforce Base closures and LAX expansion. Council Member Wernick — Reported on the Council's recent trip to Sacramento. Noted that El Segundo has a contingency plan in place for airport emergencies. Spoke on Y2K update. Council Member McDowell — Spoke on the recent Council trip to Sacramento. Mayor Gordon - Noted that Council Member McDowell had been appointed Chairman of ICRMA. Reported on Airport Commission Meeting. Thanked the community for their letters to Laguna Hills Mayor Cindy Greengold expressing our concern for her criticism of our efforts to oppose LAX expansion. Downtown Revitalization Update: - First Farmers Market will be held on July 1, 1999, from 3:00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m. - Reported on Civic Center Plaza Design. Public Hearing to be held on June 30, 1999, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and final Design Firm selection to be made July 6. - Possible hotel interest on the Ralph's property. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 8 Directed staff to address the Sycamore Park restroom issue and the possibility of installing portable restroom facilities. Regarding the heavy traffic problem from Vista del Mar, staff to develop mitigation plan. Staff to investigate the possibility of installing sidewalks on Holly Street west of Center Street, prior to the next school year. 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, mist so identiJi, themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable bY a fine of $250 Liz Garnholz, resident, commented on a public opinion poll on the issue of a market in downtown El Segundo. Also commented on the LAX expansion. MEMORIALS - In memory of Wayne Rothenberg. CLOSED SESSION - NONE REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:55 p.m. to July 6, 1999, at 5:00 p.m. cL a Cathy Do Iann Deputy City Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 1999 PAGE NO 9