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CC RESOLUTION 4114RESOLUTION NO. 4114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING THE LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION ( LAXMAC) AND APPROVING THE LAXMAC BY- LAWS WHEREAS, the City Council of El Segundo, California (the "City "), finds that the proposed LAX expansion would have a significant negative impact on the quality of life in El Segundo; and WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary, desirable and in the best interests of the City to oppose the expansion; and WHEREAS, the LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission will be assisting the City in opposing the expansion. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission be created as a formal instrument of the City Council. SECTION 2. That the formal LAX Master Plan Advisory Commission by -laws (attached) be adopted. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and certify this record to be a full true, correct copy of the action taken. RESOLUTION NO. 4114 ESTABLISHING LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISION, APPROVING BY -LAWS PAGE NO.1 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18f day of May, 1999. k - r Mike ordon, Mayor ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing Resolution No. 4114 was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 181b day of May, 1999, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Gordon, Mayor Pro Tem Jacobs, cem,, NOES: Council Members Gaines, McDowell, Wernick ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Cindy Morte n, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mark D. Hensley, City AttIney RESOLUTION NO. 4114 ESTABLISHING LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISION, APPROVING BY -LAWS PAGE NO. 2 LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION BY -LAWS (5/99) ARTICLE I NAME The name of this Commission shall be: EL SEGUNDO LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION (LAXMAC). ARTICLE II OBJECTIVE The objectives of this Commission include: 1 . To become knowledgeable of the history and development of LAX; 2. To become knowledgeable of the various proposed plans for expansion of LAX; 3. To become knowledgeable of anticipated growth in the air services market in the Southern California region as projected by the Southern California Association of Governments and other cognizant agencies and consultants; 4. To become knowledgeable of the State and Federal environmental review process as it pertains to airport development; 5. To become knowledgeable and supportive of the City Council's position opposing further uncontrolled growth of LAX and proposing the development of Southern California commercial airports to the extent that they are able to serve their constituencies; 6. To serve the City by serving as emissaries of the Council, explaining to groups, organizations, and the representatives of constituencies impacted by LAX, why the proposed LAX expansion is not safe, fair, prudent, or necessary; and, why the development of regional commercial airports is safe, fair, prudent, and necessary; 7. To serve the City by acting as an information conduit between the City Council and the citizens of El Segundo, keeping the City aware of the LAX Master Plan process and the Council's participation in that process; 8. To serve the City by acting as an information conduit from the public to the City Council, keeping the Council abreast of the public's concerns; and, 9. To serve the City by participating in the environmental review process and providing the Council with recommendations for comments on the LAX Expansion draft EIR/EIS. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Membership shall be composed of residents of El Segundo who have applicable skills, and/or strong interest in opposing the uncontrolled growth of LAX, and are supportive of the Council's position on regional airport growth. Section 11: There shall be two types of members, voting and non - voting. The voting membership shall consist of no more than two members of the El Segundo City Council and no more than seven members of the voting public. Section III: As the work load of the Commission may recommend the formation of subcommittees, the additional members of the Commission, participating in those subcommittees shall be non- voting members. The Commission shall recommend non - voting, subcommittee members to the City Council for appointment. LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION BY -LAWS PAGE NO. 1 Section IV: A quorum of the Commission shall consist of no less than a simple majority of currently appointed, voting members. In the absence of a quorum, the Chair may declare an informal working meeting; during which general discussion may be conducted, but no resolutions, motions, or issues requiring a vote may be entertained. The taking of action minutes at an informal meeting is at the discretion of the chair. Section V: Members serve at the will of the City Council. All initial and subsequent replacement Commission member terms will be set to expire on 31 December 2000. The City Council may extend the term of the Commission by vote at any time. Section VI: Application for voting and non - voting membership must be made to the City Administrative office. Council will select the Commission's membership from the applications received. A simple majority vote of Council is needed for membership selection, or removal. SECTION IV VOTING Voting shall be in accordance with the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order. Typically, a majority of the voting members in a quorum shall be necessary for the passage of any issue before the Commission. SECTION V OFFICERS Section 1: The officers of this Commission shall consist of a Chairman, and a Vice - chairman elected by the Commission. City Councilmembers will not serve in either of these positions. A non - voting member shall serve as Secretary of the Commission. Section 11: Terms of officers expire 31 December 2000; however, the Council may, by a simple majority vote, direct that a new election be held at any time. Section III: All subcommittees shall have one voting member to chair them. These subcommittees shall be created to assist in performing the work of the Commission. Subcommittees may be standing (long term) committees, or special (short tern, specific goal) committees. SECTION VI DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Section l: The Chairman is to preside at the meetings. The Chairman has general supervision of all plans for carrying on the work of the Commission and shall appoint any member of the Commission to assist in executing any phase of the work. The Chairman, by virtue of office, is an ex- officio member of all subcommittees. Section 11: The Vice - chairman shall serve in the absence of the Chairman. Section III: The Secretary shall be responsible for drafting the agenda and the action minutes of each meeting, except where those meetings, or portions of meetings, are in closed session. Additionally, the Secretary is responsible for presenting any written correspondence received at Commission meetings, and for responding to that correspondence as directed by the Commission. The Secretary shall also perform any financial record keeping or other duties necessary to support the Commission's work with the assistance of the City Clerk's Office, LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION BY-LAWS PAGE NO. 2 ARTICLE VII MEETINGS Section 1: The regular meeting of the Commission shall be on the first and third Thursday of each month. The Commission may increase or decrease the number of meetings scheduled, their time and location by vote. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman. Meetings will normally be held in the City Council Chambers. All meetings must conform to and be posted in accordance with the California State Brown Act. Section 11: A subcommittee meeting may be called by the Chair of that committee. Locations may vary and should be coordinated through the Human Resources Department. Meeting locations are not restricted to City Hall but must be held within the city limits of El Segundo. ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS OF THE BY -LAWS The by -laws may be amended or altered by a two- thirds (2 /3rds) vote of voting members, in attendance, at any regular or special meeting, provided the notice for the meeting includes the proposals for amendments. Any proposed amendment or alteration shall be submitted to the Commission members in writing, at least ten (10) days before the meeting at which they are to be acted upon. All amendments must be approved by the City Council prior to incorporation into the by -laws. LAX MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMISSION BY -LAWS PAGE NO. 3