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1999 SEP 21 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Pastor Randy Williams, Pacific Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs PRESENTATIONS - (a) Council Member Gaines presented a Certificate of Appreciation presented to M. Stacy Palmer for her contribution to the community as a member of the Planning Commission from July 6, 1995 to June 30, 1999. 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 ennploti,ees speaking on behalf of their ennplolver, must so identifv themselves prior to addressing the Cttv Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 John Tourino spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke regarding no longer having to dial 310 to dial local calls. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding a Resolution approved at the last meeting for landscaping improvements on Sepulveda. Also spoke regarding parking on Eucalyptus, and stated that parking is marked on the East side of the street but not on the West side. Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Jane Tourino, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 1 Jerry Harris, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Tom Mulligan, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Further stated that Council should respect the wishes of the people. Derek Greef spoke requesting City Council action on proposed encroachment of Public Works Space in front of his residence at 528 Standard Street. Roger Guard, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Bret Ryan, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Steve Bogni, resident, spoke regarding the Old Town Patio, and the entertainment permit issued to this establishment. He further requested that Council take action to reduce the sound nuisance. Bob Metcalf, resident, spoke in favor of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Mark Remmer, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Thomas Dickton, resident, spoke regarding airport issues, and sound insulation. Terry O'Brian, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Chuck Wilkerson, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. Pam Jenson, resident, spoke against the approval of the Ordinance providing for Auto Repair Business in Smoky Hollow. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 2 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 Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER FROM LATER IN THE AGENDA 10. Ordinance, amending the Zoning Code revising the regulations for automobile service uses in proximity to residentially zoned property in the Small Business (SB) and Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zones in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -483 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -2. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Mayor Gordon gave a brief chronology of zoning changes and how the restrictions on Auto Service Industries began. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1308 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -483 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 99 -2, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (THE ZONING CODE.) PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt Ordinance 1308, amending the Zoning Code revising the regulations for automobile service uses in proximity to residentially zoned property in the Small Business (SB) and Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zones in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Area; and, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Environmental Assessment EA -483 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 99 -2. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Continued Public Hearing on FY 1999 -2000 Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan and Adoption of Resolutions approving Appropriations Limit, Preliminary Budget as amended, and Capital Improvement Plan as amended. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 3 Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing to discuss the FY 1999/2000 Preliminary Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan. He asked if proper notice had been done and if any Written Communications had been received. Clerk Mortesen stated that noticing had been done in a timely manner and no written communication had been received regarding this item. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding public input, and the Capital Improvement Committee. She further stated that no one has listened to the public regarding the Civic Center improvements, and the fact that many people do not want any improvements. She felt that all the Civic Center needs is electricity and flowers. Mark Renner, resident, spoke regarding Sepulveda Blvd. and the cost of maintenance. Peggy Tyrrell, resident, spoke regarding the Civic Center improvements and that she does not feel they are necessary. Council consensus to close the public hearing. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to zero the budget of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee and allocate the funds to the LAX Master Plan committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Consensus to pull from the consent agenda item 6,7, 8, and 9 for adoption during the budget. 6. Extension No. G of Contract No.2132 for the City /School District Library Systems Affiliation Agreement for the period October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000. (Fiscal Impact 10/99 -9/00 = $190,950). MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to amend Agreement No. 2132 for Library Services to a 3 years agreement from October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2002, with a clause enabling the city to rescind each year during the budget process if funding if not available. 7. Funding Agreement No.2725 between the City of El Segundo and the El Segundo Unified School District for the period October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000. (Fiscal Impact: $250,000). MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 4 MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to amend the verbiage on the Funding agreement to be broader than provided for. Adopt Resolution No. 4130 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California providing for salary and benefit changes to Chapter IA2 (Management - Confidential Series) of the El Segundo Administrative Code. (Fiscal Impact: $40,900 FY 1998/1999 & $207,000 FY 1999/2000). 9. Amendment A to Contract No. 2630 for Employment Agreement between the City of El Segundo, California and Mary Strenn. Council Member Wernick requested to hold the CIP Budget until the next meeting. She also stated that Education and Training be expanded in some departments. Mayor ProTem Jacobs stated that she will not vote on issues regarding the Downtown area due to a possible conflict of interest. City Attorney read the following: RESOLUTON NO. 4131 A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 4131, approving and adopting an operating budget and five -year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 99/00. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES AND MCDOWELL. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 4/0/1 RESOLUTION NO. 4132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt Resolution No. 4132 approving and adopting appropriation limit for fiscal year 99/00. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 5 MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Consent Agenda items 6, 7, 8, and 9, with amendments. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mayor Gordon left the dais 9:00 P.M. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Proposal for the City of El Segundo to award the contract for completion of the construction of the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center project. Council approved proceeding with Hazama Corporation with City Attorney to attempt to resolve issues with Surety Company. ITEM DISCUSSED LATER IN THE MEETING D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3. Announcement of appointments to LAX Master Plan Advisory Board, Library Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee. ITEM DISCUSSED LATER IN THE MEETING 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 2505049- 2505335 in total amount of $832,914.43, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,144,034.69. 5. City Council meeting minutes of September 7 and 9, 1999. 6. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING 7. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING 8. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 6 9. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING 10. ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER EARLIER IN THE MEETING 11. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 12. Accept the completion of the 1998 -99 slurry seal application at various locations. Project No. PW 99 -2 (final contract amount $101,812.28). 13. Approve the renewal of Library's Annual Periodical Subscription List with EBSCO Subscription Services for the period January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000. Fiscal Impact: $12,571.69. (Appropriated under Library Account: 6104 -5501 in FY 1998/99 Budget). 14. Approve the replacement of chairs in Council Chambers dais area, the Council office and the City Hall West Conference Room. (Fiscal Impact: $12,700). Dispose of the chairs deemed unsafe and send the remainder to auction at a later date. 15. Examination plans for the Personnel Merit System job classifications of Planning Manager, Building Safety Manager, Planning Technician, Water Maintenance Worker I11I and Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Consent Agenda items numbers 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, and 15. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 MAYOR GORDON ABSENT. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 11. Award of Contract No. 2726 to Hayer Consultants for project inspection services, not to exceed $6,500.00* and Contract No. 2727 to All American Asphalt for the rehabilitation of Douglas Street from El Segundo Boulevard to Alaska Avenue, in the amount of $245,488.24. *NO CONTRACT ISSUED. VOID CONTRACT (ITEM PULLED IN ERROR) MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the award of Contract No. 2726 to Hayer Consultants for project inspection services, not to exceed $6,500.00 and Contract No. 2727 to All American Asphalt for the rehabilitation of Douglas Street from El Segundo Boulevard to Alaska Avenue, in the amount of $245,488.24. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 MAYOR GORDON ABSENT. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 7 ITEM HELD FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3. Announcement of appointments to LAX Master Plan Advisory Board, Library Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee. Mayor ProTem Jacobs announced the appointments Don Carter and Jane Conley each to a full three year term on the Library Board of Trustees, to expire June 30, 2002, and Kirk Walske to a full four year term on the Investment Advisory Committee, to expire August 30, 2003. ITEM HELD FROM EARLIER IN THE MEETING No action taken on the request of Mr. and Mrs. Greeff, on the proposed encroachment of Public Works Space in front of the residence at 528 Standard Street. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM HELD FROM EALIER IN THE MEETING 2. Proposal for the City of El Segundo to award the contract for completion of the construction of the El Segundo Public Safety Communications Center project. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to continue discussions with Surety Bond Company to award construction Contract to Hazama Corporation and settle disputes with LA Contractors and Surety Company. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 MAYOR GORDON ABSENT. F. NEW BUSINESS - G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember McDowell - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPI EMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 8 Spoke regarding the developments on the zoning debate and some unsettling accusations that arose out of the process. Councilmember Gaines - Reported on airport issues. Councilmember Wernick - Spoke regarding the victory of the 310 area code, and the 424 overlay. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs - NONE Mayor Gordon - ABSENT 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 by a fine of $250. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding parking on Eucalyptus, and handicap parking by the Post Office, and City Hall. Derek Greeff, resident, spoke regarding encroachment permits. Ken Schofield, resident, spoke regarding comments that were made earlier in the meeting and stated he took exception to them. Bill Watkins, Superintendent of the School District, thanked Council for the support and approval during the budget process. Jane Friedkin, resident, spoke regarding Council actions on the Smoky Hollow issue, and commented on Council actions. Chris Powell, School Board Member, thanked Council for their support of the Schools. Liz Garnholz, Aviation, Safety, and Noise Abatement Committee, inquired as whether their budget was approved. Mayor ProTem Jacobs responded to comments of Ms. Mason on the 20- minute parking by her business. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 9 Council Member Gaines stated that the budget for the Aviation, Safety, and Noise Abatement Committee has been zeroed and the money shifted to the LAX Master Plan Advisory Committee along with the operations of electronic monitoring devices. CLOSED SESSION - NONE REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 P.M. to October 5, 1999, 5:00 P.M. Ci dy Morte ity erk X MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 PAGE NO 10