1999 OCT 05 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M
INVOCATION - Elder Linda Barentine, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick
PRESENTATIONS
(A) Council Member McDowell presented a Proclamation to Elyse Rothstein,
Chamber of Commerce President, declaring the observance of the 23RD ANNUAL
RICHMOND STREET FESTIVAL from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 16,
1999 and encouraging the community to loin in the celebration.
(B) Council Member Wernick presented Commendations to Joseph Czaski of
Northrop - Grumman, Integrated Systems and Eric Lewis and Dean Richardson of
Aerostructures, Western Division; to Dean Richardson and Eric Lewis of
Raytheon Systems Company, Sensors & Electronic Systems; and Ron Green,
Interim Director of Public Works for the City of El Segundo, for their dedicated
attention to implementing programs in waste reduction and in recognition of their
receipt of Waste Reduction Awards Program certificates from the State of
California.
(C) Mayor ProTem Jacobs presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Charles O'Hearn
for his contribution to the community as a member of the Planning Commission
from September 13, 1997 to August 4, 1998, to Charles Louis Pulci for his
contribution to the community as a member of the E1 Segundo Library Board of
Trustees from July 10, 1996 to June 30, 1999, and to Tim Norland for his
contribution to the community as a member of the El Segundo Senior Citizen
Housing Corporation Board from June 16, 1998 to October 5, 1999.
Mayor Gordon announced a Certificate of Appreciation is being presented to
Steven Edlefsen for his contribution to the community as a member of the E1
Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board from August 7, 1995 to June
30, 1999.
(D) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Craig
Pedego, declaring the week of October 3 -9, 1999 as FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK, observing Sunday, October 10, 1999 as FIRE SAFETY DAY IN
EL SEGUNDO, and inviting the community to participate in Fire Safety
Day festivities at Recreation Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday,
October 10, 1999.
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(E) Mayor Gordon presented a Proclamation to Bill Mason, representing the
Board of the South Bay, encouraging participation in the American Heart
Association's South Bay Heart Walk 5K, starting at 8:30 a.m., at Torrance
Memorial Family Medical Center in Manhattan Beach on October 16,
1999.
City Manager Mary Strenn introduced the new Recreation and Parks
Director, Greg Johnson.
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) lndwiduals who have received value of $50 or »tore to communicate
to the C itv Council on behaljojanother, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identijiv
themselves pllor to addressing the 01h Couned Fadure to do so shall be a nusdenneanot and punishable bt a fine of
Presentation by Mel Zeldin, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer of Applied
Science and Technology Advancement at the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, on the status of LAX Ambient Air Monitoring Efforts.
Council consensus to receive and file report.
(2) Request by Sabrina Huertas, President of World Walk Foundation for Breast
Cancer, an El Segundo -based non - profit organization, for City Council to wave
fees, and for support and assistance in a 4 Mile Walk -A -Thou through E1 Segundo
on October 31, 1999.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wermck to
approve the request of World Walk Foundation for Breast Cancer, an E1 Segundo -based
non - profit organization, for a waiver of fees, and for support and assistance in a 4 Mile
Walk- A -Thon through E1 Segundo on October 31, 1999. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
(3) Request by Gina Hoffman, Chairperson of St. Anthony Catholic Church annual
carnival to be held October 22 -24, 1999 on parish grounds, for waiver of carnival
permit fee and electrical permit charges, and for community support of the event.
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MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to
approve the request by Gina Hoffman, Chairperson of St. Anthony Catholic Church
annual carnival to be held October 22 -24, 1999 on parish grounds, for waiver of carnival
permit fee and electrical permit charges, and for community support of the event.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the transfer of the fiends from the Aviation Safety
and Noise Abatement Committee to the LAX Master Plan Committee.
Steve Storm, Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee member, spoke regarding
the transfer of funds and the operation of the camera monitoring LAX.
Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke regarding the Gordon Report, the ASNAC funding, Council
decorum, and Council policy.
Olivia Foster, resident and owner of Old Town Patio, spoke regarding the complaint of the band
playing each Saturday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. dunng the summer hours. Stated she has a
permit, and is constantly being harassed by neighbors and police.
Melford Traber, resident, spoke regarding the Old Town Patio, and supported the owner.
James Monday, resident, spoke regarding the Old Town Patio, and supported the owner.
Peggy Tyrrell, resident, spoke regarding comments made at the last meeting, and the ASNAC.
John Jones, resident, spoke regarding United Airlines expansion of cargo operations and
ASNAC, and the opposition of the LAX expansion. Requested updates on what City Officials
are doing about the expansion.
Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding LAX and ASNAC.
Jim Donaldson, West Los Angeles resident, spoke in favor of funding the ASNAC.
Chuck Dearder, wader, ESRA, spoke regarding the funding for the ASNAC, and the Airport
Projects Administrator position.
Martin Ruben, West Los Angeles resident, spoke in favor of funding the ASNAC.
Mayor Gordon spoke regarding the following:
Old Town Patio band noise complaint - requested all parties work with the City Manager to
resolve problem.
• United Airlines Cargo Expansion - Los Angeles City Council will be deciding whether or not
to approve the project and Council is waiting for that decision before taking a position.
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• ASNAC - was not disbanded and Council is continuing to fund Cameral surveillance of the
Airport. ASNAC is an independent Committee, not governed by the Council or controlled
by the City. ASNAC is welcome to continue to conduct meeting and use City facilities.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title
only.
MOVED by Council Member Gaines, 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
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
Announcement of the appointments to LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission
have been delayed so additional applications can be submitted.
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 Linder the
next heading of business.
Warrant Numbers 2505336 - 2505647 in total amount of $968,978.46, Warrant
Numbers 2505648 - 2505770 in total amount of $308,321.36, and Wire Transfers
in the amount of $241,203.74.
City Council meeting minutes of September 21, 1999.
4. Request for approval to purchase electronic sound amplification components for
City Council Chambers at a cost of $8,405.00 to be funded from FY 98 -99
Government Buildings account #001 - 400 - 2601 -8104.
Change Order No. 1 to Insituform Technology, Inc., Contract No., for the
trenchless rehabilitation of a 12" sewer main west of Main Street between Walnut
and Maple Avenues.
6 Incentive funding agreement, Contract No., between the City of El Segundo and
the County of Los Angeles for a County grant of $5,000.00 for pavement testing
of Douglas Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Alaska Avenue.
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7. Amendment to existing Contract #2640 extending the professional services
contract with Cassidy & Associates for a period of four (4) months at a cost of
$15,000 per month from FY 1999 -2000 Budget (No. 001 - 400 -2901- 6407).
S. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to
approve Consent Agenda items numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8 Approval of three separate amendments to existing Professional Services
Agreements between the City of El Segundo and: Hannah Brondial -Bowen
Associates, Contract No. 2666, Amendment No. 2, (not to exceed $17,200);
Willdan Associates, Contract No. 2669, Amendment No. 2, (not to exceed
$22,100); and, Tina Gall Associates, Contract No. 2523, Amendment No. 3, (not
to exceed $5,800); to continue contract planning support services to the Planning
Division of the Planning and Building Safety Department, through the current
1999 -2000 Fiscal Year.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to
approve three separate amendments to existing Professional Services Agreements
between the City of El Segundo and: Hannah Brondial -Bowen Associates, Contract No.
2666, Amendment No. 2, (not to exceed $17,200); Willdan Associates, Contract No.
2669, Amendment No. 2, (not to exceed $22,100); and, Tina Gall Associates, Contract
No. 2523, Amendment No. 3, (not to exceed $5,800); to continue contract planning
support services to the Planning Division of the Planning and Building Safety
Department, through the current 1999 -2000 Fiscal Year. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member McDowell - NONE
Council Member Gaines - NONE
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Council Member Wernick - NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs -
Distributed the South Bay Cities Council of Governments newsletter.
Stated that a baseball team from Guyinas will be here October 15 through 18. Noted that
housing is needed for the boys.
Mayor Gordon —
Announced the ribbon cutting and opening of the Town Market on the corner of Virginia
and Mariposa this Friday afternoon. Testified at the State hearing on long term impacts of
airport expansion.. Reported on the Torrance Council, and stated that we are inching
closer to getting them to pass a Resolution supporting our position on the LAX
expansion. He also talked about the beautification of Grand Ave. He requested to
agendize a report of the Education sub - committee regarding a Joint program after school
at the Middle School.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals
it ho hare rece n ed value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behal% of another, and employees speaking on
behalf o %them• employer, must so identili• themselves prior to addressing the Cat Council Fadute to do so shall be a
misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $-'50
Peggy Tyrrell, resident, asked about the comment regarding ESRA membership, and who will
operate the cameras for monitoring the planes.
Julie Poter, resident, spoke regarding the safety of the airport.
Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke regarding the Smoky Hollow auto repair facilities.
Loretta Frye, resident, spoke regarding ASNAC and the noise complaints about the bands at the
Old Town Patio.
Julie Poter, resident, stated when she called to complain about airport noise she received an
uncaring response.
MEMORIALS - Isabella Camera Perine
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:10 P.M. to October 19, 1999, 5:00 P.M.
C' ldy Mo s n, City Clerk
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