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2000 JUN 20 CC MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000 - 5:00 P.M. 5:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL - Mayor Gordon Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs Council Member Gaines Council Member McDowell Council Member Wernick CLOSED SESSION: - Present - Present - Present arrived at 5:05 p.m. - Present - Present arrived at 5:05 p.m. The City Council moved into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code §54950, et seg.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under Gov't Code §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(a)) 1. City of El Segundo v. Bd. of Airport Commissioners, et al., LASC Case No. BC 220609 2. Ralston v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. YC 036223 3. Hill v. El Segundo, USDC No. CV 98- 1463- LGB(SHX) 4. Valorie Williams v. Brian D. Evanski, et al., LASC Case No. 99CO2571 5. Venegas v. El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC207136 6. In re Randall's Island Family Golf Centers, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, Case No. 00- 41065. 7. City of El Segundo v. Stardust, LASC Case No. YC031364 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(b): -1- potential case (no further public statement is required at this time); Initiation of litigation pursuant to Gov't Code §54956.9(c): -3- matters. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) — None. CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR - (Gov't Code §54957.6) — City Representative: Mary Strenn and Richard Kopenhefer. Employee Organizations: City Employees' Association, Supervisory & Professional Employees' Association, El Segundo Firefighters' Association, El Segundo Police Officers' Association, and all unrepresented employees. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) — None. MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. Council recessed at 6:55 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION — Clerk Mortesen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Nancy Wernick PRESENTATIONS (a) Presentation by Ms. Kristy Hennessey, Vice - President, Time - Warner, regarding proposed upgrade and discussion of other options. ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon - Present Mayor Pro Tern 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 $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Jerry Saunders, Continental Development Corporation, commented on the proposed parking tax. Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding the direction of the Council to investigate the possibility of a CRA, and the help requested by the Air Force Base. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the direction of the Council to investigate the possibility of a CRA, and the help requested by the Air Force Base. Also requested an update on other cable companies, and requested a clarification of conflict of interest and Consent Agenda Item #12, a resolution adopting a new Conflict of Interest Code. Bill Mason, Chamber of Commerce, addressed the proposed parking tax. Gail Church, Treemuskateers, reported on the trees planted on Grand Avenue. MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO 2 Dorothy Kent, resident, spoke regarding the CRA, and airport issues. Frank Wong, resident, spoke regarding the general funds spent on opposing the airport expansion. He also spoke regarding CRAs. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS action taken later in the meeting B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. Public hearing on the Downtown Specific Plan. The Plan area generally encompasses the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street, and abutting properties on Grand Avenue. [Environmental Assessment No. EA -474 (Mitigated Negative Declaration), General Plan Amendment No. 99 -2, Zone Change No. 99 -2 and Zone Text Amendment No. 99 -5] Applicant: City of El Segundo, Property owners: Various Mayor ProTem Jacobs left the dais, 7:30 P.M. NOTE THAT MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Mayor Gordon stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on the Downtown Specific Plan. The Plan area generally encompasses the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street, and abutting properties on Grand Avenue. [Environmental Assessment No. EA -474 (Mitigated Negative Declaration), General Plan Amendment No. 99 -2, Zone Change No. 99 -2 and Zone Text Amendment No. 99 -5] Applicant: City of El Segundo, Property owners: Various Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice of the Hearing was given in a timely manner and four written communications had been received by the City Clerk's Office regarding this Public Hearing. Jim Hansen, CEDS, and Chris Ketz, Planning Manager, gave a brief presentation. Liz Garnholz, resident, addressed the height limit of 45 feet, and parking changes. Bill Crigger, Co -Chair of the Downtown Task Force, spoke in favor of the plan. Mike Rastowski, property owner, expressed concern about the restriction of retail only on the ground floor, and closing of alleyways. John Purcell, property owner, expressed concern about the restriction of retail only on ground floor. He also objects to the proposal for the Purcell alley, and Purcell Plaza. MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO 3 David Levy, owner of the abandoned Ralph's Market property, stated that if he were prohibited from renting the property as office space, he would have difficulty- finding tenants. Peggy Tyrell, resident, spoke regarding a letter in the Daily Breeze, regarding Ralph's Market vacant property. Staff to respond to Council's comments and concerns and report back at the July 18, 2000 City Council Meeting. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to continue the Public Hearing to July 18, 2000. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0 MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING. Mayor ProTem returned to the dais at 8:45 P.M. A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to read all ordinance and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. Request for City Council to set interviews of candidates to the various Committees, Commissions and Boards. Consensus of Council to set interviews for July 18, 2000 3. a) Council Sub - Committee for the Senior Housing Board — Report on proposed rent increase for Park Vista PULLED FROM THE AGENDA PER REQUEST OF SUB - COMMITTEE OF THE SENIOR HOUSING BOARD Council Member McDowell requested to schedule another meeting of the sub- committee. b) Proposal of 3% rent increase at Park Vista for 17 months beginning August 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001. An additional annual 1.5% increase is also proposed from January 1, 2002 through December 2005 PULLED FROM THE AGENDA PER REQUEST OF SUB - COMMITTEE OF THE SENIOR HOUSING BOARD MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO 4 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. Approve Warrant Numbers 2510561 - 2510811 on Register No. 17 in total amount of $1,430,548.65 and Wire Transfers in the amount of $254,213.85. 5. Approve City Council meeting minutes of June 6, 2000. 6. Adopt Ordinance No. 1318 of the City of El Segundo, California, amending chapter 8.12 of the El Segundo Municipal Code by adding Section 8.12.160 relating to dog park rules. 7. Accept the work as complete for the 1998 -99 Replacement of Water Mains — Project No. PW 98 -10 (final contract amount = $325,474.00) and authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorders Office. 8. Approve renewal of Library's annual periodical subscription list with EBSCO Subscription Services for the period September 1, 2000 - August 31, 2001. Fiscal Impact: $13,564 9. Approve Resolution No. 4166 authorizing the annual destruction of identified records in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California. The City Attorney has consented to the plan for records destruction. 10. Approve the renewal of General Services Agreement (GSA), Contract No. 2800, (between the City and the County of Los Angeles for another five (5) years commencing on July 1, 2000 for services performed by the County on behalf of the City and authorize the Mayor to execute. 11. Approve award of contract to National Plant Services, Inc., for the cleaning and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection of sewer lines — Project No.: PW 00 -6 (contract amount = $212,887.72) and authorize the Mayor to sign the Standard Public Works Construction Agreement, Contract No. 2801, after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 12. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY THE PUBLIC 13. Acceptance of the installation of chain link fencing for Storm Water Pump Station No. 17 and Dog Park — Project No. PW 99 -7 (final contract amount $71,484.00) and authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO 5 14. Approve examination plans for the Personnel Merit System job classification of License /Permit Specialist 1 /11. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 12. Adopt Resolution No. 4167 of the City Council rescinding Resolution Number 4147, and adopting a new resolution approving a new Conflict of Interest Code. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick, to adopt Resolution No. 4167 of the City Council rescinding Resolution Number 4147, and adopting a new resolution approving a new Conflict of Interest Code. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS — 15. Take action necessary to give notice of a special election regarding the implementation of a special tax on parking lot businesses. ITEM POSTPONED TO JULY 18, 2000, REGULAR MEETING 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 - Addressed the Downtown specific plan further. Council Member Gaines - Thanked the public for their show of concern and donations. Council Member Wernick - Reported on various meetings. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - Reported on our cultural exchange. Mayor Gordon - Reported on the merger of US Air. Also encouraged everyone to participate in the July 4th, celebration. MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO 6 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. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed Liz Garnholz, resident, requested a status of her public records request for a copy of Cable investigation, and clarification of Conflict of Interest regarding June 7, 2000 vote on the air force issue. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke regarding the trashcans on Main Street, and the need to empty them more frequently and clean them more often. ADJOURNMENT - in celebration of the birth of Luke Hannes, son of Chef Hannes and his wife. Also the celebration of Mayor Gordon's son, Gordy's 7 1 Birthday. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:30 p.m. Cindy Mo esen, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE NO. 7