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1999 NOV 16 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Bishop Lloyd Carlson, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints POSTING OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Boy Scout Troop 773 PRESENTATIONS— (a) Council Member McDowell presented a Commendation to Troop 773 Scout Russell Fields for attaining the status of Eagle Scout. (b) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented the El Segundo - Guaymas Sister City Association, 1999 International Goodwill and Understanding Award to Total Baseball for acceptance by Hazen McIntyre, Owner. (c) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Commendation to St. Anthony's Catholic School, Jazzercize, Summit Commercial, I Can Too Sport, MOMS' Club and Key Club for the Thanksgiving Food Drive for CASE. Father Alexis Smith spoke on behalf of C.A.S.E (d) Council Member Gaines presented a commendation to R.E.A.C.T. Teens and to El Tarasco's for their contributions on BEST day, commending their efforts for clean up on Grand Avenue. (e) Mayor Gordon presented a Commendation to Loretta Frye for her generous contributions to the El Segundo High School Band. (f) Presentation by Paul Shoenberger, and Paul Cook of the West Basin Municipal Water District, and Lilly Craig and Rod Spackman, of Chevron Products Company on a Reverse Osmosis Pipeline Project. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present Council Member Wernick - Absent 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 employer, must so identifi' themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 Kathryn Lourtie requested for the Chamber of Commerce for City assistance and support of (1) the Tree Lighting in the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, December 9, 1999 from 5:00 -5:30 p.m.; (2) the Santa's Village in the Civic Center Plaza on Sunday, December 12, 1999 from noon to 2:00 p.m.; and MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE NO 1 (3) the 36`h Annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. on Main Street. MOVED by Council Member McDowell SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to provide the same level of support as in the past. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. Sandra Mason, resident, requested more information about Consent agenda item number 9. Frank Wong, resident, spoke regarding his public records request, and stated he is not satisfied with the results he received. 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 Gaines to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - Continued Public Hearing on a proposed Specific Plan ( "Aviation Specific Plan") Development Agreement, and amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the existing Land Use Designation and Zoning from Open Space (O -S) to Aviation Specific Plan (ASP). Generally located at 700 South Douglas Street. The Specific Plan area will be used for a public self - storage facility. The Development Agreement would provide for a road easement for the Douglas Street extension and the lease of parkland on Washington and Illinois Street. (Environmental Assessment EA -427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, Zone Text Amendment 98 -6, Environmental Assessment EA -470, and Development Agreement 99 -1). Property owner: Southern California Edison. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on a proposed Specific Plan ( "Aviation Specific Plan ") Development Agreement, and amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code and Zoning Map to change the existing Land Use Designation and Zoning from Open Space (O -S) to Aviation Specific Plan (ASP). Generally located at 700 South Douglas Street. The Specific Plan area will be used for a public self - storage facility. The Development Agreement would provide for a road easement for the Douglas Street extension and the lease of parkland on Washington and Illinois Street. (Environmental Assessment EA -427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97- 3, Zone Text Amendment 98 -6, Environmental Assessment EA -470, and Development Agreement 99 -1). Property owner: Southern California Edison. 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 had been received. Interim Planning and Building Safety Director Jim Hansen gave a brief report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE NO 2 Carl Beckmann, President of Everest Public Storage, spoke regarding the project. Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney Mark Hensley read Resolution No. 4143 by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 427 (EA -427) AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 470 (EA -470), CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97 -4, ZONE CHANGE 97 -3, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 98 -6, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 99 -1 FOR THE AVIATION SPECIFIC PLAN AT 700 SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET. (PROPERTY OWNER: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) MOVED by Mayor ProTem, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to adopt Resolution No.4143, Approving Environmental Assessment - 427 (EA -427), Environmental Assessment - 470 (EA -470), certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts, for General Plan Amendment 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, Zone Text Amendment 98 -6, and Development Agreement 99 -1 for the Aviation Specific Plan at 700 South Douglas Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. City Attorney Mark Hensley read Ordinance No. 1314 by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97 -4, ZONE CHANGE 97- 3, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 98 -6, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 99 -1 FOR THE AVIATION SPECIFIC PLAN AT 700 SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET. (PROPERTY OWNER: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) Council Member Gaines introduced the Ordinance No. 1314. 2. Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow kennel (overnight boarding) operations at an existing dog day care facility; and, certification of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts. (Environmental Assessment EA -487 and Conditional Use Permit CUP 99 -3.) Address: 202 Illinois Street, #B. Applicant: John Corrales, Grateful Dogs, P.D.S., Inc. Property Owner: Stanley Novak. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to allow kennel (overnight boarding) operations at an existing dog day care facility; and, certification of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts. (Environmental Assessment EA -487 and Conditional Use Permit CUP 99 -3.) Address: 202 Illinois Street, #B. Applicant: John Corrales, Grateful Dogs, P.D.S., Inc. Property Owner: Stanley Novak. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE NO 3 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 had been received. Interim Planning and Building Safety Director Jim Hansen gave a brief report. Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney Mark Hensley read Resolution No. 4144 by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - 487 (EA -487) AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99 -3 (CUP 99 -3) TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A KENNEL FACILITY AT 202 ILLINOIS STREET, #B. PETITIONED BY: JOHN CORRALES, GRATEFUL DOGS P.D.S., INC. PROPERTY OWNER: STANLEY NOVAK. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to adopt Resolution No. 4144, Approving Environmental Assessment - 487 (EA -487), and Conditional Use Permit 99 -3 (CUP 99 -3) to allow the operation of a Kennel Facility at 202 Illinois Street, #B. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 3. Request for City Council to approve the purchase of a Wireless Voice Radio system, hardware and software, from Motorola as the next phase in the development of the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center project. Previously approved funding for the project will be used for this equipment purchase. Police Chief Tim Grimmond gave a brief report. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve the purchase of a Wireless Voice Radio System. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. 4. Request for the City Council to authorize staff to present a proposal to provide dispatch services on a contractual basis to potential customer cities. Police Chief Tim Grimmond gave a brief report. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to authorize staff to formally offer a proposal for dispatch services to potential customer cities. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE NO 4 Consideration of the re- naming of the stretch of beach extending from Grand Avenue to the El Porto jetty, "El Segundo Beach." Greg Johnson, Director of Recreation and Parks, and Jim Hansen, Director of Economic Development, gave brief reports. Directed staff to proceed with appropriate documentation to California State Lands Commission for official naming of El Segundo Beach. 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. Warrant Numbers 2506318- 2506609 on Register No. 3 in total amount of $950,081.01, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $307,111.25. City Council meeting minutes of November 3, 1999. A release from the City of El Segundo is being sought by the private producer of a film documenting the Every 15 Minutes program. 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY REQUEST OF THE PUBLIC 10. Annual Resolution Numbers 4140, 4141 and 4142, fixing the employer's contribution under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act. Fiscal Impact: Approximate maximum increase of $102,000 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. 11. Examination plan for the Personnel Merit System job classification of Fire Inspector I/II. 12. MTA bus route concerns. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines, to approve consent agenda item numbers 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOCIE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 9. Request for permit to operate a hot dog cart within the El Segundo city limits, Sec. 5.08.540 ESMC (Food Peddling). MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the request for a permit to operate a hot dog cart within the El Segundo city limits. The cart will be available for charitable events. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE NO 5 G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY Noted that the City has authorized the filing of litigation and will make the details of litigation available to the public as required by Government Code 54952.2. PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK ABSENT. I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember McDowell - NONE Councilmember Gaines Spoke regarding the recent convention he and the Mayor attended and stated he spoke to state representative about the standing of the Aerospace industries. He also reported on the MAX meeting. Stated that there would be free rides during the Holidays. Councilmember Wernick - ABSENT Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs Spoke regarding the South Bay Regional Committee and cluster companies, and how it affects US. Noted that on Thursday the South Bay City Council of Governments will be meeting in the Redondo Beach Library. Mayor Gordon - Stated that at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 17, 1999, on the Michael Jackson radio talk show, he will participate in a public debate on the airport. Requested feed back for the public on the issue of a public garden. Noted that the State of Illinois has passed a state law regarding a property tax credit on homes negatively impacted by airport noise. Council consensus to request State representatives to introduce such legislation in California. 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 bi, a f ne of $250 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 1999 PAGE NO 6 Sandra Mason, resident, requested that Council investigate replacing the Christmas decorations. Liz Garnholz, resident, stated that Orange County has already begun reassessing housing affected by airport noise. MEMORIALS - In memory of Dorothy Pedego, Mother of Fire Chief Craig Pedego, and Gene Taylor, former employee of the City. CLOSED SESSION NONE ADJOURNMENT at 8:28 p.m. to December 7, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. t Ci y Mortesen, .ty Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER l6, 1999 PAGE NO 7