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1999 MAR 02 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. Next Resolution # 4108 Next Ordinance # 1297 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Reverend Julie Elkins of the United Methodist Church ALLEGIANCE - Council Member McDowell PRESENTATIONS - (a) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Proclamation in celebration of Arbor Day on March 7, 1999. A video showcasing El Segundo youth in the Nickelodeon T.V. program "The Big Help" was also shown. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present 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 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 Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke on the planting of trees along the Imperial median. Mayor Gordon indicated that the City of Los Angeles Public Works will continue the planting incrementally. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1999 - 7 00 P M PAGE NO l Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding complaint calls made on airport "early turns" and expressed her frustration with the complaint process. She requested that the complaints filed should state specifics. Mayor Gordon requested that she provide copies of the complaint forms and he will take the matter up with the answering service. Phyllis Bowers, resident, spoke regarding her husband and his commitment to the community. Expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the Council for adjourning in his memory this evening. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, 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 Detailed Presentation, by Bret Plumlee, Director of Finance, of FY 1998- 1999 Mid Year Budget Review and FY 1999 -2000 Budget Calendar. Council received and filed the report. Council also directed staff to provide a 5 -year trend analysis, involve Council in reviewing assumptions underlying future budget preparation, develop a financial disaster plan, and provide more frequent budget updates. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to adopt the FY 1999 -2000 Budget Calendar. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1999 - 7 00 P M PAGE NO 2 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Further consideration of new Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine (Type 47 - Retail On -Sale General Bona Fide Eating Place) at an established restaurant, Big John's Village Coffee Shop, located 514 center Street (ABC 99 -1). Applicant: John C. Aull; Property Owner: Mariposa Markets at, Inc. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, not to protest the issuance of an ABC license for the sale of beer and wine at Big John's Village Coffee Shop, provided that the sale of alcohol is limited to between 11:00 a. in. to 12:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to closing, and that alcohol will only be served with food. MOTION PASSED BY THE UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. Council referred the rear driveway traffic problem issues to the Traffic Committee for analysis and asked for a report from staff with suggested solutions. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. Appointments made by the City Council to the El Segundo Community Cable Advisory Committee. Mayor Gordon announced the appointment of David Reeves to an open term to expire 10/31/02 and Don Brann to an open term to end 10/31/99 and a full term to end 10/31/03. 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. 4. Warrant Numbers 2501185- 2501477 in total amount of $809,426.15, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $955,681.21. Approve Warrant Demand Register and Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers from 02/10/99 to 02/24/99. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1999 - 7 00 P M PAGE NO 3 5. City Council meeting minutes of February 16, 1999. 6. Proposed revisions to the class specification for the job classification of Information Services Manager. 7. Adoption of plans and specifications for playground upgrades at Recreation Park and Acacia Park - Project No. PW 97 -30 (estimated cost = $22,500.00). Authorize staff to advertise the project of receipt of construction bids. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve Consent Agenda Items 4, 5, 6 and 7. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 8. Acceptance of the construction of storm drain in the 500 block of Washington Street - Project No. PW 98 -4 (final contract amount = $154,194.00). Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,000.00 accept the work as complete; and authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. Council Member Gaines thanked residents for their patience while this project was under construction. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve Acceptance of the construction of storm drain in the 500 block of Washington Street - Project No. PW 98 -4 (final contract amount = $154,194.00). Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,000.00 accept the work as complete; and authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH Z, 1999 - 7 00 P M PAGE NO 4 H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY Mark Hensley reported that the Los Angeles Superior Court had determined Kilroy Industries owes the City of El Segundo $178,000, plus interest, for their failure to pay its obligation under a contracted agreement with the City to fund the study of a potential Del Norte Green Line Station. He also announced City Council authorized, in closed session, to proceed to join with other cities in an attempt to challenge the procedure for assessing property taxes for public utilities in the respective cities. I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member McDowell Spoke on his attendance at a three -day symposium on airport noise in San Diego, California. - Council Member Gaines Also reported on his attendance at the airport noise symposium. He stated that he received a letter from Mayor Greg Hill, Redondo Beach, regarding the possible creation of a Community Energy Authority. The City Attorney was directed to review the matter and report back to Council. - Council Member Wernick Spoke on the 310 telephone overlay and new area code 424, effective April 17, 1999. Noted that this would require 11 digit dialing. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with a public information program to include a presentation on cable television, an article in the El Segundo Herald, and direct staff to prepare an informational brochure to be placed at various public locations. Spoke regarding the City's preparation for Y2K. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1999 - 7 00 P M PAGE NO 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs Announced two meetings on Thursday, March 4, 1999. Sister City will hold a meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Gordon Clubhouse, and Historical Preservation Group will hold a meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the West conference Room at City Hall. - Mayor Gordon Spoke on the LAX expansion. He noted many cities have passed Resolutions in protest of the expansion. He also noted that City crime statistics were incorrectly reported in the Daily Breeze. Council to work with the Police Department on the analysis of increased auto thefts in the City. Report also to include discussion of the effectiveness of Police Department programs in the El Segundo schools. Gave an update on the Downtown Task Force: - Bed and Breakfast Feasibility Study - Downtown Events Coordinator - Civic Center Design Coordinator - Farmers Market Study - Main Street Vacancies PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - NONE MEMORIALS - Jim Bowers, Senior Vice President of Wyle Laboratories, El Segundo CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 8:50 p.m. to March 16, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1999 - 7 00 P M PAGE NO 6