2000 APR 04 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION - Deputy City Clerk Cathy Domann
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Jacobs
PRESENTATIONS -
(a) Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs presented commendation to Katharine Ward Clemmer, El Segundo
High School Teacher and the Switzer Center's "Woman of the Year."
(b) Council Member John Gaines presented proclamation to Sue Carter, Friends of the Library,
declaring the week of April 9 -15, 2000 "National Library Week" and encouraging all
citizens to "Read! Learn! Connect!"
ROLL CALL
Mayor Gordon - Absent -City Business
Mayor ProTem Jacobs - Present
Council Member Gaines -
Present
Council Member McDowell -
Present
Council Member Wernick -
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
en:plovees speaking on behalf of their emplover, 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
Mr. Bernie Toukin, resident, spoke regarding skateboard incidents.
Mr. Moos spoke regarding the vacant Ralph's Market location. Suggested Hometown Buffet as a possible
tenant.
Ms. Gail Church, Tree Muskateers, spoke in support of the Street Tree Master Plan and the possibility of the
City earning the status of a "Tree City ". Reminded community that Earth Day is coming — April 29`h.
Ms. Sylvia Wilkinson spoke regarding a tree ordinance.
Mr. Jack Baldelli, Airport Kennel Inn, spoke regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow
overnight boarding at Howie's Doggie Day Care Kennel.
Ms. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding Planning Commission Meeting sound problem and the
proposed re- roofing at Recreation Park.
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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 McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick, read all ordinances
and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE
VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL
AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -
Public hearing on a proposed eight -year Development Agreement to build an 84 -room
expansion of the Doubletree Hotel. (Environmental Assessment No. EA -503, Conditional Use
Permit No. 99 -10, and Development Agreement 99 -3). Property owner: Calhotone -Dblt, LLC.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on a proposed eight -
year Development Agreement to build an 84 -room expansion of the Doubletree Hotel. (Environmental
Assessment No. EA -503, Conditional Use Permit No. 99 -10, and Development Agreement 99 -3). Property
owner: Calhotone -Dblt, LLC. She asked if proper notice had been done and if any written communications
had been received. Deputy Clerk Domann stated that proper noticing had been done by the CEDS
Department, and the Clerk's Department had received no written communications.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to continue the public
hearing to April 18, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK;
NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
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 -500 and Conditional Use Permit
CUP No. 99 -813.) Address: 129 Arena Street. Applicant: Catherine Moore, Howie's Doggie
Day Care. Property Owner: Major Avignon.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs stated that now 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 -500
and Conditional Use Permit CUP No. 99 -813.) Address: 129 Arena Street. Applicant: Catherine Moore,
Howie's Doggie Day Care. Property Owner: Major Avignon. She asked if proper notice had been done and
if any written communications had been received. Deputy Clerk Domann stated that proper noticing had
been done by the CEDS Department, and the Clerk's Department had received no written communications.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to continue the public
hearing to April 18, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK;
NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
3. Status of all open positions on Committees, Commissions and Boards.
Consensus of Council to continue the open recruitment.
4. The El Segundo Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee requests approval of an
application for membership to the Committee.
Council consensus to approve Loretta Frye's appointment to the Aviation Safety and Noise
Abatement Committee.
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.
5. Warrant Numbers 2509055- 2509332 on Register No. 12 in total amount of $887,123.58, and
Wire Transfers in the amount of $371,713.65. Approved Warrant Demand Register and
Authorize staff to release. Ratify: Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released
early due to contracts or agreements; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers from 03/10/00 to 03/24/00.
6. City Council meeting minutes of March 21, 2000.
7. Approve Amendment No. 1 extending Agreement No. 2500 with Hayer Consultants, Inc.
(HCI) for calendar years 2000, 2001, and 2002 to perform the Annual High -Rise Building
Inspections. No fiscal impact to the City as contractor is paid directly by building owners.
Adopt Ordinance No. 1317 amending Section 2.08.020 of the El Segundo Municipal Code,
relating to regular meeting times.
9. Award purchase of a new Business License System to Progressive Solutions, Inc. (PSI) for
their License Trak software according to the terms and conditions of the negotiated Contract
No. and their response to the City's Request for Proposals, October 1999.Selection of a new
Business License System.
10. Authorize staff to execute Contract No. 2772 with Wittman Enterprises for the billing of
paramedic transport fees and Credit Bureau of Santa Monica Bay District, Inc., Contract No.
2773, for the collection of outstanding accounts receivables.
11. Approve funding the FY 1998 -99 Fund Balance Reservations and Continuing Appropriations
in the FY 1999 -2000 Budget.
12. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL.
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13. Approve revised class specification for Revenue Inspector position and authorize staff to
develop the appropriate recruitment materials.
14. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve consent
agenda items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND
WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
12. Adoption of specifications for re- roofing of the following facilities in Recreation Park
(estimated cost = $60,000.00) — Project No. PW 00 -7): (1) Checkout Building; (2) Softball
Concession Building; and (3) Hardball Concession Building.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick adoption of
specifications for re- roofing of the following facilities in Recreation Park (estimated cost =
$60,000.00) — Project No. PW 00 -7): (1) Checkout Building; (2) Softball Concession Building; and
(3) Hardball Concession Building. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE.
AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND
WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
14. Acceptance of a grant of $231,250.00 from the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program for the Douglas
Street Gap Closure Project.
MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to accept a
grant of $231,250.00 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program for the Douglas Street Gap Closure Project.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PRO TEM
JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK; NOES: NONE;
ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
F. NEW BUSINESS —
15. Street Tree Master Plan.
Mr. Andy Trotter, West Coast Arborists, gave presentation.
City Manager Mary Strenn and Recreation and Parks Director Greg Johnson responded to Council
questions.
MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve the
Street Tree Master Plan. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES:
MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND
WERNICK; NOES: NONE; ABSTAIN: NONE; ABSENT: MAYOR GORDON. 4/0
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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
Council Member McDowell —
Reported on Regional Airport Plan.
Noted that he would be hosting the first "Council Office Hours" at Recreation Park
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2000 and invited the public to stop by.
Council Member Gaines - NONE
Council Member Wernick -
16. Consideration by Council to pay off the Golf Course bonds or determines the appropriate time
for payoff and adjustment of investments.
Bret Plumlee, Director of Finance, responded to questions.
Consensus of Council to direct staff to take concerns to the Golf Course Sub Committee and have
staff report back at the second meeting in May.
Thanked Fire Department Paramedics for their recent help and commended Department for their
various community service programs.
Commended Public Works for their recent response to street problems.
Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs -
Spoke on Regional Airport Plan and upcoming SLAG meeting.
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
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the recent SCAG meeting.
Bob Branhall, 409 Virginia Street, spoke regarding the tree plan.
Sandra Mason, Resident, spoke regarding the tree plan and requested a copy at Joslyn Center.
Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding damage caused by City trees.
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Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs stated that the SCAG meeting will be Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. and that
there were no airport issues on the agenda. Airport options to be addressed at the May 4, 2000 SCAG
meeting.
MEMORIALS - Henry P. Wassenaar, retired Public Works Inspector
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT at 9:05 p.m. to April 18, 2000 at 5:00 P.M.
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Cathy Domann, Deputy City Clerk
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