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2001 NOV 07 CC MIN-7REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 PM Session CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Rev. G. Kevin Taylor of Saint Michael's Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member John G. Gaines PRESENTATIONS - (a) Council Member Wernick presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Norm Angelo and Rosemary Radomsky, proclaiming November 7, 2001 through December 17, 2001 as the Spark of Love Toy Drive and encouraging the community to support this holiday program by contributing toys and non - perishable foods to the El Segundo Fire Department during the period of November 7th through December 17, 2001. (b) Council Member McDowell presented a Commendation to Father Alexei Smith, representing Community Alliance to Support and Empower (C.A.S.E.), for their work in our community and encouraging the community to support the C.A.S.E. program by contributing to the Panty for Thanksgiving and throughout the year, and by making monetary contributions payable to C.A.S.E., at Post Office Box 998 -302, El Segundo, California 90245. (c) Council Member Gaines presented a Proclamation to Veteran Ray Miller, observing November 11, 2001 as Veterans Day in honor of the unfailing valor, dignity, and courage of our patriotic men and women in uniform, so that their spirit and selfless public service may shine brightly in the annals of history. ROLL CALL - Mayor Gordon Mayor ProTem Jacobs Council Member Gaines Council Member McDowell Council Member Wernick - Absent — City Business - Present - Present - Present - 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 not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed. Peggy Tyrell, resident, requested clarification of Agenda Items 21 and 22. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 2 Wayne Kauffman, SpectrumAstro, presented a check for $2,000 to be taken to New York by members of the El Segundo Fire and Police Departments for disaster relief. (d) Request by the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for city support and sponsorship for the 38`h Annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 9, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tree Lighting at the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, December 6, 2001 from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Consent #7). Kathryn Lourtie, Executive Director of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, requested City support and sponsorship for the 38`h Annual Holiday Parade. Also spoke regarding mixer after tree lighting, the Mattel Mixer on November 15, 2001, and voting for the Citizen of the Year. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding the article in the Beach Reporter. Also spoke regarding elections and the recent student government day. Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding campaign financing and Cassidy Associates contract. (e) Request by Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City assistance on their December 8 -22, 2001 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue as in previous years. (Consent #8) Jennifer, Casey and Braden Turbal, Candy Cane Lane, requested the same level of City assistance on their December 8 -22, 2001 program. Council Member Gaines urged the community to support CASE. 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 UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS - 1. An amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan to modify the definition of bed and breakfast hotel. MAYOR PRO TEM JACOBS NOT PARTICIPATING DUE A POSSIBLE CONFLICT. Council Member Wernick stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on an amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan to modify the definition of bed and breakfast hotel. She asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner and if any written correspondence had been received. City Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written communications had been received. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO. 3 Jim Hansen, Director of Community, Economic and Development Services, gave a brief report and responded to Council questions. Consensus of Council to have staff recalculate number of potential rooms based on lot size. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to continue the public hearing to November 20, 2001. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council amending Title 6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Animal Control regulations. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a public hearing on an Ordinance of the City Council amending Title 6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Animal Control regulations. She asked if proper notice of the hearing was done in a timely manner and if any written correspondence had been received. City Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was completed and no written communications had been received. Council consensus to close public hearing. MOVED by Council Member McDowell, SECONDED by Council Member Gaines to adopt Ordinance No. 1340 amending Title 6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code in its entirety regarding the regulation of animals within the City's jurisdiction. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 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. 3. Approved Warrant Numbers 2520729 to 2521250 on Register No. 2 in total amount of $1,702,882.52, and Wire Transfers from 10/06/01 through 10/26/01 in the amount of $1,447,204.89. 4. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 5. Authorized staff to piggyback on the San Clara Pricing Contract Purchase Order #A152845 through September 30, 2002 to purchase medical supplies from single source vendor, PMX Medical. Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $25,000 annually. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 4 6. Authorized the City Manager to execute extension option for a period of two years in the existing Professional Service Agreement No. 2746 with Southern California Risk Management Associates to serve as the third -party administrator for the City's self - insured Workers' Compensation Program. 7. Approved request by the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for city support and sponsorship for the 38`h Annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 9, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tree Lighting at the Civic Center Plaza on Thursday, December 6, 2001 from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. provided the event meets all applicable City requirements. 8. Approved request by Chairperson of Candy Cane Lane, for the same level of City assistance on their December 8 -22, 2001 program in the 1200 block of Acacia Avenue as in previous years provided that all necessary permit applications are submitted, including sound amplification permits, and project meets applicable City requirements. 9. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNICK 10. Awarded Contract No. 2940 to Flo- Systems, Inc. for pump replacement at Storm Water Pump Station No. 17 (1015 East Imperial Avenue) — Project No. PW 01 -07 — Approved Capital Improvement Project — (contract amount = $33,876) and authorized the City Manager to sign the standard public works construction agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. 11. Approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,799.73; Accepted work as complete for the rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 13 — Approved Capital Improvement Project — Project No. PW 00 -1A (final contract amount = $365,699.73; Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 12. Accepted work as complete for the Sycamore Park Irrigation System Replacement — Project No. PW 00 -17 — Approved Capital Improvement Project (final contract amount = $24,940); Authorized the City Clerk to file the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office. 13. Approved agreement with Ron Rakich & Associates to perform risk management services - Fiscal Impact $65,000, and authorized the City Manager to execute standard Professional Services Agreement No. 2941. 14. Approved Agreement No. 2942 between the City of El Segundo and the State of California (Agreement No. 07 -4575) for the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA -21) grant for the landscaping of Sepulveda Boulevard within El Segundo City limits (grant amount = $678,000) and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 15. Approved revisions to the class specification, re- titling Senior Dispatcher to Supervising Dispatcher and adopted Resolution No. 4230 establishing a new monthly salary range. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 5 16. Approved Examination plan for the Personnel Merit system job classification of Accounting Technician. NOTE CORRECTED CITING: El Segundo Municipal Code, entitled "Administration and Personnel" is Section 1 -6 -7. 17. PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GAINES 18. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1341 of the City Council amending Chapter 9 to Title 1 of the El Segundo Municipal Code regarding Campaign Contributions and Disclosures for local elections. 19. Approved $33,500 for the Public Safety Communications Center and $26,150 for the Police Records Division, outlined in the police budget for maintenance services, provided by the West Covina Service Group (WCSG). 20. Approved the use of badge artwork, shoulder patch and vehicle graphics of the El Segundo Police Department on a new "Police Motorcycle Series" to be designed and produced by Mattel, Inc. MOVED by Council Member, SECONDED by Council Member to approve Consent items 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 20. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Approve City Council meeting minutes of October 16, 2001 and October 18, 2001 Joint Meeting of City Council and Recreation & Parks Commission. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs, to approve City Council meeting minutes of October 16, 2001 and October 18, 2001 Joint Meeting of City Council and Recreation & Parks Commission. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 9. *Authorize sending one Police Officer and one Firefighter to New York City to deliver funds donated by the community in response to the Pancake Breakfast. Fiscal Impact: $1,730. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell, to approve sending one Police Officer and one Firefighter to New York City to deliver funds donated by the community in response to the Pancake Breakfast. Fiscal Impact: $1,730. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 17. Receive and file Status report on Capital Improvement Program Projects — (no fiscal impact). MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs to receive and file Status report on Capital Improvement Program Projects — (no fiscal impact). MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 6 NEW BUSINESS - 21. Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute an agreement between the City of El Segundo, the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for the purchase, acquisition, and installation of a low - power AM Radio Station. David Burns, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, gave a report. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt Resolution No.4231 in support of Project as required by the Grant Agreements and authorize the City Manager to accept this grant and to execute Agreement No. 2943 with the California State Office of Traffic Safety ( #EM0231) and Department of Transportation ( #51A0140) with the approval of the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 22. Introduction of two Ordinances amending Title 7 Chapter 5 of the El Segundo Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Curfew regulations. Assistant City Attorney gave a brief report. Council Member McDowell introduced Ordinance No. 1342 and Ordinance No. 1343. 23. New Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for onsite sale and consumption of alcohol (Type 47, On -Sale General) at a proposed restaurant, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, to be located at 2301 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190 (ABC 01 -1). Applicant: Fleming's Westcoast -1, LP; Property Owner: Continental Development Corporation. Council consensus not to protest the issuance of the new ABC license for the sale of beer and wine at the new Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. 24. Resolutions, calling for; requesting County Services for; adopting regulations for Candidates Statement; and ordering a canvass by the City Clerk for the Municipal Election, April 9, 2002. Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4232 A RESOLUTION CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 9, 2002 AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER ELECTIONS HELD ON THE SAME DATE. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 7 Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4235 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR THE APRIL 9, 2002 ELECTION. Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4234 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TO BE INCLUDED WITH VOTER INFORMATION FOR AN ELECTION ON APRIL 9, 2002. Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger read the following: RESOLUTION NO. 4233 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CANVASS THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 9, 2002. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt Resolution No. 4232 calling a General Municipal Election on April 9, 2002 and requesting consolidation with other elections held on the same date; adopt Resolution No. 4235 requesting that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors provide election services to the City for the April 9, 2002 election; adopt Resolution No. 4234 establishing requirements for candidate statements filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information for an election on April 9, 2002; adopt Resolution No. 4233 directing the City Clerk to canvass the General Municipal Election on April 9, 2002. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT 25. Request for City Council approval to enter into a lease Agreement No. 2944 with AT &T Wireless to construct and operate a cellular digital packet data (CDPD) enabled wireless communications facility atop the police department's communications center. City Manager Mary Strenn gave a brief report. MOVED by Council Member Gaines, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to approve entering into a lease Agreement 2944 with AT &T Wireless to construct and operate a CDPD enabled wireless communications facility atop the police department's communications center. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 4/0. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 8 F. 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 — Spoke regarding the success of the Halloween Frolic. 26. Appointments to serve on the ICRMA governing board. MOVED by Council Member Wernick, SECONDED by Council Member McDowell to adopt Resolution No. 4236 appointing Kelly McDowell as the ICRMA primary governing board member, Bret Plumlee as the alternate governing board member and Richard Hogate as the substitute alternate governing board member. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 410. MAYOR GORDON ABSENT Council Member Gaines — Noted that the School Bond Measure E was passed by El Segundo voters. Commented on the success of Student Government Day and the League of California Cities correspondence on the State's budget shortfalls. Council Member Wernick — Spoke on the success of Student Government Day. Asked that staff agendize the USAR Program for the next Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Jacobs — Spoke on the success of the Halloween Frolic. 27. Recommendation from the City Council Revenue Subcommittee to evaluate methods of providing financial assistance to local hotels. Council consensus to direct staff to bring back to Council at the next meeting on November 20, 2001 a packet of economic alternatives and options that would impact not only the hotel industry but entire business community. To include identifying assistance from other agencies. Staff was directed not to consider TOT. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 9 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. George Ray, resident, 221 Concord St., spoke regarding parking problems in his neighborhood and the no parking restrictions on Grand Avenue. Liz Garnholz, resident, spoke regarding LAX and Curfew Ordinances. Brian Crowley, resident, spoke regarding Council conflicts and providing financial assistance to local hotels. Kathryn Lourtie, Executive Director of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding Chamber Task Force to evaluate assistance for businesses since September 11, 2001 and offered to provide information. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT at 9:00 P.M. . qw—&b /?M a ZIML�- Cathy mann, Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2001 PAGE NO 10