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1999 MAY 04 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mike Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Brother IvoToneck, Guyamas, Mexico PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Kelly McDowell PRESENTATIONS (A) Council Member McDowell presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Pedego declaring Saturday, May 8, 1999, as El Segundo Fire Service Day and encouraging all citizens to visit Headquarters Fire Station #1 for a Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the El Segundo Firefighters' Association and Big John's Village Coffee Shop, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and its Open House, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (B) Council Member Wemick presented a proclamation to Public Works Employees "Buck" Buckner, Facility Maintenance, Larry James, Streets, and Craig Jackson, Water, declaring the week of May 16 -May 22, 1999, as National Public Works Week and recognizing the contributions that public works officials make every day to our health, safety and comfort. (C) Council Member Gaines presented a proclamation declaring the month of May, 1999, as Older Americans Month and Loretta Fn,e as the 1999, E1 Segundo Senior Citizen of the Year; and, encouraging all residents to participate in the Elderfest Celebration on May 15, 1999, honoring Loretta Frye and other senior citizens who have given generously of their time and talent to improve the quality of life for all. (D) Mayor Gordon presented a proclamation to Captain Ron Green, declaring May 7, 1999, as Police Officers Memorial Dav and the week of May 9 -15, 1999, as POLICE WEEK in the City of El Segundo. (E) Mayor Pro Tem. Jacobs presented a proclamation welcoming to El Segundo from our Sister City, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico, Fray No Toneck, Brother of the Franciscan Order, and the Young Mariachi Guadalupano group; and, encouraging the community to attend our Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. at Chevron Park. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 1 ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - Present Council Member McDowell - Present Council Member Gaines - Present Council Member Wernick - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — Sandra Romero of International Gardens presented, as a gift to our Sister City visitors, planting seeds to be used to beautify their community. Cheryl Frick, resident, requested Council review the Contract with Los Angeles County Animal Control Carson Shelter. She stated that the level of service is poor and often the Shelter does not respond to calls. She further stated that the housing for animals is sub - standard, and under- staffed. Don Landis, 638 W. Acacia Street, spoke regarding the Los Angeles County Animal Control service. He suggested that the City create a lost and found bulletin board for pet owners. Nancy Petit, resident, spoke regarding the poor service from the Los Angeles County Animal Control service. Mayor ProTem Jacobs stated that Council is aware of the problem and a solution is being sought. Council Member Gaines suggested staff develop possible locations for a central bulletin board for lost and found pets and investigate the use of the cable bulletin board for this purpose. Acting City Manager Tim Grimmond was directed to arrange a meeting with County Supervisor Knabe to express the City's dissatisfaction with the service being provided by the County. Chief Grimmond stated that Officer Beth Gray is presently investigating alternatives, and that the contract is coming up for renewal. He further stated that a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) agreement may work, but there is a housing problem to consider. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs and other Council members to pursue a possible JPA regional alternative with SBCCOG. 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. 5/0. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 2 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Proposal to fund and operate a Certified Farmers' Market in the City of El Segundo. Fiscal Impact: $16,140 for the first six months. Mayor ProTem Jacobs not participating due to a possible conflict of interest. Jim Hansen, Director of Economic Development gave a brief staff report. He stated that the market was to be certified for the sale of produce only. Prior to opening, staff to form a steering committee to establish market rules to address the issues of sale of flowers, prepared foods, non - produce items, etc. He further recommended, as an additional incentive, that the business license fees be waived for the first year. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve the funding and operation of an E1 Segundo Certified Farmers' Market on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Main Street in front of City Hall. Further details of certified flower growers and market rules to be formed before market opening. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, NOT - PARTICIPATING. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. Announcement of appointments of Council Members to various committees. Mayor Gordon announced that standing committee appointments remain the same and the sub - committee for Downtown Revitalization was changed from Council Member Wernick to Council Member Gaines. 3. Establishment of a professional service contract with EIP Associates. The amount to be paid to the Consultant under this agreement is forty -four thousand, nine hundred thirty -three dollars and zero cents ($44,933.00); and, therefore, requires City Council review and approval. [EA -481]. Mayor ProTem Jacobs not participating due to a possible conflict of interest. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 3 Director of Planning & Building Safety, Bret Bernard, gave a brief staff report for the Council Sub - Committee on Downtown affairs. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve a professional services contract, after approval by the City Attorney, with EIP Associates (et al.), to assist Staff with the preparation of the Downtown Specific Plan. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT - PARTICIPATING. 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. Approve warrant Numbers 2502315- 2502602 in total amount of $668,032.29, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $256,708.20. Approve City Council meeting minutes of April 20, 1999. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES. 7. Acceptance of the Re- roofing of the Joslyn Community Center - Project No. PW 98 -7 (final contract amount = $51,361). Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY MAYOR GORDON. 10. Approve ratification of existing "Hardware and Software Maintenance and Support Services" Contract No 2235A, with Innovative Interfaces Inc. (Fiscal Impact: $22,572, budgeted item). 11. Approve Intrafund Transfer of $25,000 within the Wastewater Operating Budget for the purpose of purchasing an additional sewer bypass pump and associated fittings. 12. Approve Examination Plan for the Personnel Merit System job classification of Disaster Preparedness Coordinator. MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve Consent Agenda Items 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1 999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 4 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. Adopt Resolution No. 4113, amending Resolution No. 4108, changing the current "No Parking At Any Time" restriction for Nash Street between Rosecrans Avenue and Park Place to "No Stopping - Tow Away." Tim Grimmond, Chief of Police, clarified the potential impact of "No Stopping" versus "No Parking ". MOVED by Council Member Gaines SECONDED by Council Member McDowell Adopt Resolution No. 4113, amending Resolution No. 4108, changing the current "No Parking At Any Time" restriction for Nash Street between Rosecrans Avenue and Park Place to "No Stopping -Tow Away." MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Award Lease, Agreement No. 2693, of 500 acre -feet of adjudicated groundwater rights to the City of Inglewood (fiscal impact: $35,000 of revenue to the Water Fund). Authorize the Mayor to execute the lease agreement. Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate with any interested party for the remainder of this year's water rights. Council Member Wernick stated that this lease agreement would not interfere with the potential City water well project. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to award Lease, Agreement No. 2693, of 500 acre -feet of adjudicated groundwater rights to the City of Inglewood (fiscal impact: $35,000 of revenue to the Water Fund). Authorize the Mayor to execute the lease agreement. Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate with any interested party for the remainder of this year's water rights. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. 9. Designate 4 stalls as 2 -hour parking at the public parking lot at the southwest corner of Main Street and Mariposa Avenue. Mayor Gordon requested that the City Manger talk to School District Superintendent to find a solution to student parking in the lot all day. Staff directed to evaluate over the next 60 days and report back. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve designating 4 stalls as 2 -hour parking at the public parking lot at the southwest corner of Main Street and Mariposa Avenue. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 5 F. NEW BUSINESS - 13. Request to increase the Professional /Technical Specialist (adopted) City Budget account No. 3301 -6214 by an additional $125,000; to total $258,500 for the current (1998 -99) fiscal year. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a brief staff report. Staff directed to review the budget and to report to Council at the next meeting any "under- budgeted" items. Council consensus to hold this item to the next meeting when City Manager Mary Strenn returns. 14. New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine (Type 41 - On -Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place) at a proposed restaurant, Indian Summer, to be located at 219 Main Street (ABC 99 -2). Applicant: Bhupinder Dhaliwal. Property Owner: Triangle Investment Group. Bret Bernard, Director of Planning and Building Safety, gave a brief staff report. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell not to protest the issuance of a new ABC license for the sale of beer and wine at the new Indian Summer Restaurant. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY The Council, in closed session, voted 4/0 (Council Member Wernick not present) to defend and indemnify Officers Craig Cleary and Caroline Jeffers, Stier v El Segundo, LASC Case Number YC 034617. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember McDowell - Reported on recent 1CRMA Risk Management Conference. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 6 Councilmember Gaines - Reported on the proposed LAX Tunnel Expansion. 15. Request to appoint a new City Commission entitled "THE LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION." Council Member Gaines gave a brief presentation on proposed LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs to appoint a new City Commission entitled "THE LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION ". MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Councilmember Wernick — Reported on a recent newspaper article regarding the Airport expansion. Commented on the success of "George Brett Day ". Requested that staff investigate the possibility of installing touch plates at the Swim Stadium. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - Reminded community of Cinco de Mayo celebration tomorrow at Chevron Park starting at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Gordon - 16. Report on Downtown Projects. Reported on LAX Expansion and Master Plan and on planned air quality testing by AQMD. Discussed possible skateboard park location. Directed staff to investigate the possibility of developing a skateboard park and budget implications. Requested Cable TV Advisory Committee to investigate opportunities for private funding of programs. Thanked staff for George Brett Day and Hometown Fair efforts and thanked Kiwanis and Firefighters Association for planning and sponsoring the very successful charity Firefighters Ball. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 7 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — Julius Wilson commended City for positive approach to addressing problems. Spoke regarding animal control and wildlife issues. Spoke on City Clerk's Open House scheduled for May 5, 1999. Suggested extending hours. MEMORIALS — Mr. Cameron, father of Keith Cameron. CLOSED SESSION- NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:40 p,m. to May 18, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. i y orty n City Clerk i MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGUAR MEETING MAY 4, 1999, 7 00 P M PAGE NO 8