1999 MAR 16 CC MINMINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION — Deputy City Clerk Cathy Domann
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS —
(a) Commendation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs to Joe Harding, President of El Segundo
Rotary, on running in the Los Angeles Marathon and raising over $3,700 in pledges for the
fight against polio.
(b) Commendation presented by Council Member Wemick to Reserve Police Office Victor V.
O'Neil for his unselfish and courageous service to the citizens of El Segundo, and wishing
him a happy retirement.
(c) Commendation presented by Council Member Wemick to Reserve Police Office Maurice J.
O'Brien for his unselfish and courageous service to the citizens of El Segundo, and wishing
him a happy retirement.
(d) Commendation presented by Mayor Gordon to the El Segundo Bobby Sox Softball
educational organization for its development of youth, and wishing the Bobby Soxers a
successful season.
(e) Commendation presented by Council Member McDowell to the El Segundo /Hawthorne
Chapter of the American Diabetes Association on their presentation of American Diabetes
Alert.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon -
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs -
Present
Council Member Wernick -
Present
Council Member Gaines -
Delayed on City Business — Arrived 8:30 p.m.
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 S50 or more to communicate to the On, Council on behalf of another, and
emplovees speaking oft behalfof their emplover, must so ulentufp themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a
misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250
Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke in support of uncovering airport sign.
Loretta Fry, resident, spoke regarding Heritage Walk and stepping stones. Also stated that she represents
approximately 300 residents who would like to see accurate Herald reporting.
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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 Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs to read all
ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Public Hearing on an extension of Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 1296 (adopted on February
16, 1999), in accordance with Government Code Section 65858, pertaining to uses permitted
in the Downtown Commercial - Retail Zone (CR -S).
Consensus of the Council to delay Agenda Item No. 1 until the arrival of Council Member
Gaines and move item to be heard after REPORTS, Item K on this agenda.
2. An Ordinance of The City of E1 Segundo, California, adopting the Uniform Fire Code, 1997
Edition, including Appendices I -A, 1 -13, I -C, II -A, II -B, II -E, A- II -E -1, I1 -F, II -1, II -J, III -A,
111 -13, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V -A, VI -A, VI -C, and VI -F; adopting the National Fire Codes,
1999 Edition, Volumes 1 -13; repealing in its entirety Chapter 17.04 of, and adding Chapter
17.04 to, the E1 Segundo Municipal Code, which Chapter related to the Fire Code.
Mayor Gordon conducted first reading of Ordinance 1298.
ORDINANCE NO. 1298
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1997 EDITION, INCLUDING
APPENDICES, I -A, I -B, I -C, II -A, II -B, II -E, A- II -E -1, II -F, II -I, II -J, III -A, III -
B, III -C, III -D, IV -A, IV -B, V -A, VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, AND VI -F THEREOF;
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL FIRE CODES, 1999 EDITION, VOLUMES 1 -13;
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 17.04 OF, AND ADDING
CHAPTER 17.04 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, WHICH
CHAPTER RELATES TO THE FIRE CODE.
Fire Chief Pedego gave a brief staff report.
Council Member Wernick introduced Ordinance No. 1298 and set the Public Hearing for
Second Reading and Adoption on April 6, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
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3. Ordinances adopting the 1997 Edition(s) of the Uniform Building Code, Volumes I, II, and
III, with Amendments; the 1996 National Electrical Code, with Amendments; the 1997
Uniform Housing Code, with Amendments; the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, with Amendments; the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, with
Amendments; the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, with Amendments; the 1997 Uniform
Sign Code, with Amendments; and, the 1997 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub
Code, with Amendments.
Mayor Gordon conducted first summary reading of Ordinance Nos. 1299, 1300, 1301, 13029
1303, 1304, 1305, and 1306.
ORDINANCE NO. 1299
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE 1997 EDITION, VOLUMES I,
II, AND III, INCLUDING THE APPENDIX THEREOF, EXCEPT APPENDIX
CHAPTER 3, DIVISIONS III AND IV, CHAPTER 4, DIVISION I, CHAPTER
12, DIVISION II, CHAPTERS 13, 30, AND 31, DIVISION II; AND
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.04 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1300
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COLE, 1996 EDITION,
INCLUDING THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS,
REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.08 OF, AND ADDING
CHAPTER 16.08 TO THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1301
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, REPEALING
IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.09 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.09 TO,
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE HOUSING
CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1302
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY
CHAPTER 16.10 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.10 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1303
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 EDITION,
INCLUDING APENDICES A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, AND J, REPEALING IN ITS
ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.12 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.12 TO, THE
EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1304
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 EDITION,
INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, AND D, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY
CHAPTER 16.16 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.16 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE MECHANICAL CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1305
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1997 EDITION, REPEALING
CHAPTER 16.24 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.24 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SIGN CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1306
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE, 1997 EDITION, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.28 OF,
AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.28 TO, THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE.
Planning and Building Safety Director Bret Bernard gave a brief staff report.
Council Member Wernick introduced Ordinance Nos. 1299, 1300, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304,
1305, and 1306 and set the Public Hearing for Second Reading and Adoption on April 6,
1999, at 7:00 p.m.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
4. Annual adoption of the City's Investment Policy.
City Manager Strenn presented a brief staff report.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell
to adopt City's Investment Policy as submitted. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
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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 2501478 - 2501730 in total amount of $732,687.44, and Wire Transfers in
the amount of $256,927.65.
6. City Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 1999.
Resolution to release Office of Criminal Justice Planning /Juvenile Accountability Incentive
Block Grant (JAIBG) funds of $10,124 to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
8. Authorization to solicit bids for lease of fiscal year 1998 -1999 Groundwater Pumping Rights
in West Coast Basin.
9. Authorize stop signs for northbound and southbound Virginia Street at Maple Avenue.
10. Request for proposals from qualified consultants to evaluate Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No.
13 and to prepare contract plans and specifications for rehabilitating the pump station.
11. Examination Plan for the Personnel Merit System Job classification of Information Systems
Manager.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve Consent Agenda Items 5 through 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA - NONE
F. NEW BUSINESS —
12. Final Draft Technology Master Plan.
Bret Plumlee, gave a brief staff report. Dennis Vlasich, Kerry Consulting, gave Technology
Master Plan presentation.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick
to adopt Technology Master Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
4/0.
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13. Reorganization of human resources function, amendment to class specification for Assistant
City Manager and resolution for salary range.
Ctiy Manager Strenn, gave a brief staff report. Staff was directed to add "knowledge of
economic development functions" to class specifications.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Jacobs to approve
reorganization, amended class specification for Assistant City Manager, and adopt new
resolution for salary range. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
14. Resolution of the City Council of El Segundo, California Urging the Federal Aviation
Administration to Discontinue the Routing of Aircraft Over the City of El Segundo and Other
South Bay Cities.
Ctiy Manager Strenn, gave a brief staff report.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
adopt new resolution urging the Federal Aviation Administration to discontinue the routing of
aircraft over the City of E1 Segundo and other South Bay cities. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0.
15. Update on the City's preparedness for the year 2000 (Y2K).
Susan Duenas gave presentation.
Council commended E1 Segundo on Y2K preparedness efforts. It was noted that additional
information was available in a Y2K newsletter and cable presentation. More information to
be disseminated throughout the year.
Council received and filed report.
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden reported that the City had been dismissed as a defendant in
Little v. City of El Segundo.
I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
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K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell
Reported on two upcoming meetings. The AQMD will be meeting at the Westchester Senior
Citizens Center at 6:30 on March 24 1999. There will be an open public meeting with the
FAA Southern California Task Force on April 9, 1999. Location to be determined.
Council Member Gaines
Reported on his meeting in Colton this evening.
Also reported on his trip to Washington, D.C. where he met with representatives to discuss the
Regional Airport Expansion issue.
Council Member Wernick
Thanked staff for an excellent job on the Emergency Preparedness Handbook and noted that it
was an excellent resource.
Noted that she represented El Segundo in the Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day parade held on
March 13, 1999.
Gave progress report on the Policy Manual. Indicated final revisions would be made when
City Clerk Mortesen returns from vacation next month.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs
Reported on her meeting with the Northrop Leadership Team.
Also congratulated Loretta Fry on be chosen as "Senior Citizen" of the year.
Mayor Gordon —
Reported on recently published crime statistics. Police Department Lieutenant Walt
Krumbach presented crime statistics analysis.
Noted that on April 8, the California Association of Governments will vote on the Airport
Expansion Plan.
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Oral update report on downtown revitalization -
Farmers Market Feasibility Study returned high score. Staff was directed to proceed
with a mid -June target date for implementation.
The Feasibility Study on a Bed and Breakfast Hotel at the old Ralph's location stated
that a facility of approximately 100 rooms was recommended.
Received RFP on Specific Plan. Selection process to proceed.
A ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 24, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at Pine Field to rename the
facility "George Brett Field ".
Friday, May 21, 1999 is El Segundo Day at Dodger Stadium.
On April 1, 1999 at 7:30 a.m. Mayor Gordon will be giving the State of the City Address at
the Chamber Breakfast, Hacienda Hotel.
The Mayor's Good Friday Breakfast will be held on April 2, 1999 at the Hacienda Hotel.
Guest speaker will be the Mayor of Riverside, Ron Loveridge.
On Wednesday, March 31, 1999 a press conference will be held at the Forum in Inglewood on
LAX Expansion. Fifty to seventy Mayors are expected to be in attendance.
Mayor Gordon reported on a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal regarding LAX
expansion.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Public Hearing on an extension of Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 1296 (adopted on February
16, 1999), in accordance with Government Code Section 65858, pertaining to uses permitted
in the Downtown Commercial- Retail Zone (CR -S).
Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on an
extension of Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 1296 (adopted on February 16, 1999), in
accordance with Government Code Section 65858, pertaining to uses permitted in the
Downtown Commercial- Retail Zone (CR -S).
It was noted that proper notice of the Hearing was given in a timely manner by the Planning &
Building Safety Department. No written communications had been received by the City
Clerk's Office regarding this Public Hearing.
Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden gave a brief presentation.
No public input was received.
Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden read Ordinance No. 1297 by title only:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1297
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING ORDINANCE 1296 FOR A PERIOD
OF TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 A PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE (C -RS)
Mayor Gordon introduced Urgency Ordinance No 1297 for adoption.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wemick to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1297.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Wernick, McDowell, Gaines, Gordon
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Jacobs
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS —
John Aull, resident, expressed thanks for installation of the sidewalk on Grand Avenue west of Sepulveda.
Loretta Fry, resident, spoke on behalf of seniors at Park Vista regarding the excessive noise from the Roller
Hockey Rink. Council directed Police Department to provide assistance in monitoring hours of use.
Bill Mason, resident and President of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, commended Council on their
efforts in revitalization of the downtown area.
Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the synchronization of the stop light at Grand Avenue and
Sepulveda Boulevard.
MEMORIALS — In memory of RSVP Vern W. Lahr and Aerospace Pioneer Lee Atwood.
CLOSED SESSION — NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:21 p.m. to April 6, 1999 at 5:00 p.m.
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Cathy DoniAn, Deputy City Clerk
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