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2000 APR 18 CC MIN-7MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - City Clerk, Cindy Mortesen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick PRESENTATION (a) Council Member Wernick presented certificates issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the City of El Segundo to the first graduating class of the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Program consisting of 18 hours of instruction provided by the El Segundo Fire Department in Disaster Preparedness, Basic Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, and Emergency Management (b) Council Member McDowell announced the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup to be held in El Segundo on Saturday, April 29, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Xerox Corporation Parking Lot "E ", Aviation Boulevard and Hawaii Street. (c) Mayor Gordon declared April 18, 2000 Bill Bue Day in the City of El Segundo in honor of his contribution to our City. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present 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 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 $150 By request of Eric Johnson, President of El Segundo Residents Association, Clerk Mortesen announced a MAGLEV (Magnetic Levitation trains) presentation on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Benjamin Ramos, representing St. Anthony's Church Hispanic Council requested for a Tax Exempt Business License Permit and waiver of fees for a one -day food and liquor sale license for a fundraising event to be held on Sunday, May 7, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at St. Anthony's Parish Hall, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL l8, '.000 PAGE NO I 205 Lomita Street. Proceeds from the event will be used toward construction costs for the new parish hall as well as for a mural to be placed on the inside southwest corner of the Church. MOVED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve a request by St. Anthony's Church Hispanic Council for a Tax Exempt Business License Permit and waiver of fees for a one -day food and liquor sale license for a fundraising event to be held on Sunday, May 7, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's parish hall, 205 Lomita Street. Proceeds from the event will be used toward construction costs for the new parish hall as well as for a mural to be placed on the inside southwest corner of the Church. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Steven Craig, 629 Sierra Street. Spoke regarding the CERT program and thanked the people involved for the wonderful support. He also stated he supported the skateboard park and the site selection. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the Daily Breeze article on Cable T.V. She also spoke about the ASNAC meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Williard Krick, 1414 E. Mariposa, spoke regarding the suggestion of the fishing pond at Hilltop Park. 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 Wernick read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Continued 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 Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a Continued 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. 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 the Clerk's Department had received two written communications. Mayor Gordon stated he has a possible conflict of interest on this item and will not participate. Chris Ketz, Planning Manager, gave a brief staff report. Willard Krick, 1414 Mariposa, representing ESRA, stated that the Association opposes the Development Agreement with Doubletree Hotel. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE NO 2 George Medak, Calhotone.DBT, LLC, gave a brief report on how construction will take place and the steps they are taking to mitigate any traffic problems. Council consensus to close the public hearing MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to deny 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. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON NOT - PARTICIPATING 2. Continued 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 Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for Continued 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 -8B.) Address: 129 Arena Street. Applicant: Catherine Moore, Howie's Doggie Day Care. Property Owner: Major Avignon. 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 the Clerk's Department had received one written communication. Chris Ketz, Planning Manager, gave a brief staff report. David Neilsen, Airport Kennel, spoke regarding the sprinklers and sound proofing requirements. Tony Morales, owner of Doggie Day Care, stated that they have met all requirements that were requested. Council consensus to close the public hearing. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4159 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CAIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 500 (EA -500) AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-811 (CUP NO. 99 -8B) TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF AN OVERNIGHT KENNEL FACILLITY AT 129 ARENA STREET. PETITIONED BY: CATHERINE MOORE, HOWIE'S PET SITTING AND DOGGIE DAY CARE. PROPERTY OWNER: MAJOR AVIGNON. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to adopt Resolution No. 4159 approving Environmental Assessment No. 500 (EA -500) and Conditional Use Permit No. 99 -8B (CUP No. 99 -8B) to Allow the Operation of an Overnight Kennel Facility at 129 Arena Street. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE NO 3 Mayor ProTem Jacobs requested the process should be addressed for this type of business. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - NONE 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. Approved Warrant Numbers 2509333- 2509602 on Register No. 13 in total amount of $1,052,847.91, and Wire Transfers in the amount of $206,006.85. 4. Approved City Council meeting minutes of April 4, 2000. 5. Approved Examination Plan for the Personnel Merit System job classifications of Battalion Chief, Principal Fire Prevention Specialist, Police Sergeant, Senior Librarian (Public Services Division), Revenue Inspector and Lead Custodian. 6. Approved a request for proposals from qualified consultants to evaluate Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations No. 4 and No. 5 and to prepare contract plans and specifications for rehabilitating the pump stations (estimated fee: $80,000.00). Authorized staff to solicit proposals from qualified consultants. 7. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK Approved plans and specifications and authorized staff to advertise for receipt of construction bids for Cleaning and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection of sewer lines (Project No. PW 00 -6), estimated cost = $150,000.00. 9. Award of Contract No. 2778 to Green Giant Landscape for the replacement of volleyball and paddle tennis court surfaces in Recreation Park, and authorized the Mayor to execute (contract amount = $48,224.00). Authorized a reallocation of $25,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Project to replace heaters in the City Plunge. 10. Approved Addendum No. 1 to License Agreement No. 2125 between the City of El Segundo and Hughes Space and Communications Company (Hughes) (estimated annual revenue: $3,438.86). 11. Approved Resolution No. 4160 to authorize a Union Bank of California MasterCard Business Card for the City of El Segundo. MOVED by Council Member Wemick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve consent agenda item numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE NO 4 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7. Approve a request for proposals soliciting project coordination services for the installation of reclaimed water pipelines by the West Basin Municipal Water District (estimated fee: $100,000.00). MOVED by Council Member Wemick SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve a request for proposals soliciting project coordination services for the installation of reclaimed water pipelines by the West Basin Municipal Water District (estimated fee: $100,000.00). Authorized staff to solicit proposals from qualified consultants. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS - 12. Cooperative agreement between the State of California (Caltrans) and the City of El Segundo for Sepulveda Boulevard intersection improvements at El Segundo Boulevard, Grand Avenue and Mariposa Avenue. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve Cooperative Agreement No. 2777 between the State of California (Caltrans) and the City of El Segundo for Sepulveda Boulevard intersection improvements at El Segundo Boulevard, Grand Avenue and Mariposa Avenue and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK — 13. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by seated Council Members. Clerk Mortesen opened the floor to nominations for Mayor. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to nominate Council Member Mike Gordon for Mayor. MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Member Gordon assumed the position of Mayor. Mayor Gordon opened the floor to nominations for Mayor ProTem. MOVED by Council Member Gaines to nominate Council Member Jacobs for Mayor ProTem. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND JACOBS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNCIK. 4/1. J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 2000 PAGE NO 5 K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell — Reported on ICRMA Bond payoff and new framework for city insurance. Distributed draft ordinance on business incentives and requested item be agendized for May 16, 2000. Council Member Gaines — Spoke regarding Cable T.V. and the MAGLEV presentation. Also spoke regarding airport issues. Council Member Wernick — Spoke regarding an article in the Easy Reader on Steve Storm. Also reported the she will be attending the AQMD conference, and the LAX Advisory Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs — Spoke about a mosquito problem on the west side of town. Stated that Hyperion will employ a full -time person to address this problem. Mayor Gordon — Reported that the legislation for Homeowner Tax Credit for impacted homes in the Airport area, is in the Revenue and Tax Committee. He further reported on Animal Control updates. 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 identrfv themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $150 Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke on Council Member Gaines' report. MEMORIALS — Adjournment in memory of Ken Sproul, past President of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and former owner of El Segundo Flower Shop, and in memory of Torrance Mayor Dee Hardison's father. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:00 p.m. to May 2, 2000, 5:00 P.M. 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