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2001 FEB 06 CC MIN-7CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8) - None. Council returned to Open session at 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Gordon at 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION - Pastor Randy Williams of Pacific Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member John Gaines PRESENTATIONS (a) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation to Sue Carter, Gary Yesavage, Lilly Craig, proclaiming February 2001 as "Literacy Awareness Month," and recognition and acceptance of Chevron's $5,000 donation in support of the El Segundo Public Library Literacy Program. (b) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Diane Saign, Team One, encouraging all citizens to join the American Cancer Society in its crusade against cancer and proclaiming the month of February 2001 as "Daffodil Days 2001." (c) Presentation by Marcy Dugan, on behalf of the El Segundo Rotary Club, of signage for school safety. Rotary presented 10 new crossing signs to the City. (d) Presentation by El Segundo Power II LLC on power plant project, its Application for Certification to the California Energy Commission and related matters. (15 min. presentation) ROLL CALL Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Council Member Gaines Council Member McDowell Council Member Wernick - Present - Present - Present - Present arrived at 7:20 P.M. - 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 emplovees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a nitsdenteanor acid punishable by a fate of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on anv item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed Council consensus to hear public communications concerning the Downtown revitalization during that item, New Business, F. 16. Loretta Frye, resident, spoke against Downtown El Segundo Revitalization. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 2 Cheryl Frick, resident, spoke regarding the Animal Control Ordinance. Nancy Petit, resident, spoke regarding the Animal Control Ordinance. Ellie Gomez, resident, spoke regarding the Animal Control Ordinance. Chuck Deduderwader, resident, spoke in favor of Downtown Revitalization. Dorothy Argo, resident, spoke against Downtown Revitalization. Liz Garnholtz, resident, spoke against Downtown Revitalization. Also spoke regarding LAX. Mark Renner, resident, spoke about reestablishing the downtown area. Ted Dickten, resident, spoke regarding downtown, sound insulation, and the water well. Wayne Cutler, spoke against downtown revitalization. Frank Wong, resident, was asked to leave the meeting. Chris Powell, representing the El Segundo School District, gave a brief report to the Council and public regarding the improvements at the local schools, and test scores. Meryt McGindley, representing Ruth Galantner, complimented El Segundo on the LAX Master Plan fight. Harry Winston, resident; spoke against the downtown revitalization. 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 Gaines, to read all ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANAIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Ordinance to revise Title 6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regarding animal control. Mayor Gordon suggested the following; 1. Number of animals maintained in mult -unit dwelling, permit 3 animals. 2. Rabies vaccination (chick embryo) required every 36 months MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 3 Investigate the possibility of Micro chipping dangerous animals, and incorporating this in the code at a later date. City Attorney Mark Hensley read the following: ORDINANCE NO. 1330 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALFIORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL Council Member Gaines introduced the ordinance with the additions of; 1) number of animals maintained in mult -unit dwelling, permit 3 animals; 2) rabies vaccination required every 36 months, and scheduled the second reading and adoption for February 20, 2001. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Presentation by Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger and Urban Dimensions on preliminary review of the LAX Master Plan EIR and legal and strategic efforts to date. (15 min. presentation). 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 2515156 — 2515586 on Register No.8 in total amount of $1,303,953.71 and Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,094,872.37. 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 01/06/01 to 01/26/01. 4. Approved City Council meeting minutes of January 16, 2001. Approved Examination plans for the Personnel Merit System job classifications of Community Cable Program Manager, Crime Scene Investigator I /II, Fire Engineer, and Senior Administrative Specialist. 6. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 7. Accepted the Cleaning and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection of sewer lines — Project No.: PW 00 -6 (final contract amount + $187,322.66). Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 8. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 9. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 4 10. Accept work as complete for the refurbishment of Recreation Park restrooms, PW 00 -3, final contract amount $58,266, authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 11. Accept work as complete for the lining of sanitary sewer access structures — Project No. PW 00 -12 (final contract amount = $62,460.39); Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $12,460.39; Authorize the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 12. Approve the proposed revisions to the class specification for the job classification of Police Lieutenant. 13. Approve request by the Chamber of Commerce for City approval to close certain City streets for the dedication of the Mayors' Walk on Friday, February 16, 2001 at 4:00 P.M. 14. PULLED FROM THE AGENDA FOR PLACEMENT ON THE FEBRUARY 20, 2001 AGENDA. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve consent agenda items 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 CALLED ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 6. Amendment No. 3 to a professional service Contract No. 2645 with Meyer, Mohaddes Associates (MMA) for traffic and environmental services to prepare additional traffic analysis for the General Plan Circulation Element Update Task Force. The amount to be paid to the consultant under this amendment would not exceed $10,000.00. Traffic Impact Fee Mitigation funds will be used to cover the cost of the services. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by McDowell to approve Amendment No. 3 to a professional service Contract No. 2645 with Meyer, Mohaddes Associates (MMA) for traffic and environmental services to prepare additional traffic analysis for the General Plan Circulation Element Update Task Force. The amount to be paid to the consultant under this amendment would not exceed $10,000.00. Traffic Impact Fee Mitigation funds will be used to cover the cost of the services. MOTON PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, amending Section 5.75 of Resolution No. 4162 providing for a three -way stop intersection at Mariposa Avenue and Concord Street. Mayor ProTem Jacobs not participating due to a possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Council Member Wernick SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve Approved Resolution 4203 of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, amending Section 5.75 of Resolution No. 4162 providing for a three -way stop intersection at Mariposa Avenue and Concord Street. MOTON PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, MCDOWELL AND WERNICK. NOES: NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS 4/0/1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 5 9. Approve a Contract in the amount of $17,596.50 with C. J. Construction for Holly Avenue curb and sidewalk — Project No. PW 00 -16; authorize the Mayor to execute the standard Public Works contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Council Member McDowell not participating due to a possible conflict of interest. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to approve Contract No. 2856 in the amount of $17,596.50 to C. J. Construction for Holly Avenue curb and sidewalk — Project No. PW 00 -16; authorize the Mayor to execute the standard Public Works contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. MOTON PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES AND WERNICK. NOES: NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING: COUNCIL MEMBER MCDOWELL 4/0/1 F. NEW BUSINESS 15. After School Pilot Program — El Segundo Middle School. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member Wernick to approve the After School Pilot Program and acceptance of ROAD funds for recreation element of the After School Program. Authorize the appropriation of $7,000 (off set by funds from R.O.A.D. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 15. New developments on the implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan in consideration of modifications to Main Street improvements as recommended by the Downtown Subcommittee. Mayor ProTem Jacobs not participating due to a possible Conflict of Interest. Public Communications: Wayne Cutler, non - resident, still objects to the proposed Downtown Revitalization. Harry Wilson, resident, spoke against Downtown Revitalization. Jan Cruckshank, resident, spoke against Downtown Revitalization. Patrick Kelsey, business owner, spoke about the changes on Main street. He stated that the new stripping interferes with his business and with the business of his tenant next door. Liz Garnholtz, resident, spoke in opposition to reducing the 4 lanes to 2 lanes with wider sidewalks. Diane Sambrano spoke regarding the Downtown Revitalization. Gail Church, resident, spoke in favor of the Downtown Revitalization. Sandra Mason, resident, spoke against the Downtown Revitalization. Julie Stolnack, resident, spoke in favor of the Council's efforts to make improvements on Main Street. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 6 Loretta Frye, resident, stated she is not in favor of the current changes on Main Street. Mark Renner, resident, spoke against the current changes on Main Street. Robert Roddy, resident, stated he is in favor of improvements on Main Street. Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the General Plan to allow residential units on the second story of Main Street buildings. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to alter the street stripping, widen the lanes to 14 feet, create a bus turnout, no widening of the sidewalks on the east side of the 300 block of Main Street, soften the curves on the 400/500 blocks. Staff to work with business to schedule the work at a convenient time. MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR GORDON, COUNCIL MEMBERS GAINES, AND MCDOWELL. NOES: NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR PROTEM JACOBS. ABSTAINING: COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK. 3/0/1/1. Council consensus to approve the recommended changes in the design of the street improvements for the design, slurry seal and restriping of the 300 -500 blocks of Main Street and direct staff to implement such at a cost of approximately $40,000. G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER 17. Oral Report on the City's efforts to conserve energy. ITEM HELD TO FEBRURAY 20, 2001 H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE I. REPORTS - CITY CLERK - NONE J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member McDowell - NONE Council Member Gaines — 18. Authorization for one member of the LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission (LAXMAC) and one member of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (ASNAC) to attend the University of California Airport Noise and Air Quality Symposium. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve authorization for one member of the LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission (LAXMAC) and one member of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (ASNAC) to attend the University MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 7 of California Airport Noise and Air Quality Symposium. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 510 Council Member Wernick — 19. Request for City to be represented at the National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference 2001 entitled "Investing in Communities — Investing in America's Future," to be held March 9 -13, 2001 in Washington, D.C. (total cost $2,550) ITEM PULLED Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs - NONE Mayor Gordon — 20. Nomination by Mayor Gordon to appoint Council Member Kelly McDowell to the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District, effective March 1, 2001. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor ProTem Jacobs to approve of the appointment of Council Member Kelly McDowell to the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County West Vector Control District, effective March 1, 2001, and notify District of appointment. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 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 ideniyy 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 commeius after Public Communications is closed Dr. Bill Watkins, Superintendent of Schools, thanked Council for their support. Sandra Mason, resident, complained about skateboards and bicycles. Diane Sambrano, visitor; spoke regarding a MOU. MEMORIALS - Virginia Brandon. and Frita Marhefka. Say good -bye to the McCoys, leaving the community after 80 + year. ADJOURNMENT - at 11:30 P.M. dy Mort e , City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 PAGE NO 8