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2016 Aug 02 - CC MINREGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2016 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tern Boyles - Present Council Member Dugan - Present Council Member Brann - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) None Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant of the items listed on the agenda. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) 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 Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators; as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(1): -1- matter City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1- matter. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -2- matters. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 1 DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957):-2- matter 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Attorney APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6):-6- matters Employee Organizations: Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; Employees Association; Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Adjourned at 6:50 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:01 PM INVOCATION — Chris Robbins, Oceanside Christian Fellowship PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan PRESENTATIONS a) Commendation read by Council Member Brann and presented to Sue Carter for her many years of dedicated service with the Friends of the El Segundo Public Library and History Committee. ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tern Boyles - Present Council Member Dugan - Present Council Member Brann - Present Council Member Pirsztuk - Present PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Mike Van Kleeck, resident, commented on the condition of the Campus El Segundo turf. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications) A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title only. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to read all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 3 Consideration and possible action to conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a resolution certifying the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a document which is required by Assembly Bill 797 to be developed every five years. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing to adopt a resolution no. 4992 certifying the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a document which is required by Assembly Bill 797 to be developed every five years. City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing. Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director, reported on the item. No public comments. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4992 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO'S 2015 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan adopt Resolution No. 4992. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 2. Consideration and possible action to open a Public Hearing, consider testimony, and adopt a Resolution finding that the City conforms with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local Development Report, in accordance with California Government Code § 65089. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing to adopt a resolution finding that the City conforms with the annual Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the annual CMP Local Development Report, in accordance with California Government Code § 65089. City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 4 Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, reported on the item. MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 No public comments. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4993 A RESOLUTION FINDING THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNAMENT CODE § 65089. MOTION by Council Member Dugan, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to adopt Resolution No. 4993. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 3. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA -1143, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16 -01, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16 -01, Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 16 -01, Adjustment No. ADJ 16 -04, and Off -Site Parking Covenant No. MISC 16 -05. The Project site is located at 2171 -2191 Rosecrans Avenue, in the Urban Mixed Use South (MU -S) Zone (the "Site "). Applicant: Continental Development Corporation. (Fiscal Impact: None) Recommendation — 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) Take testimony and other evidence as presented; 3) Introduce an Ordinance (Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16 -01) amending four sections of the El Segundo Municipal Code; 4) Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for August 16, 2016; 5) Adopt a Resolution a) approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and b) approving Environmental Assessment No. EA -1143, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16 -01, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16 -01, Adjustment No. 16 -04, and Off -Site Parking Covenant No. 16 -05 at 2171 — 2191 Rosecrans Avenue (Cozymel's Mexican Grill site); 6) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place for a Public Hearing regarding approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA -1143, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16 -01, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16 -01, Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 16- 01, Adjustment No. ADJ 16 -04, and Off -Site Parking Covenant No. MISC 16 -05. The Project site is located at 2171 -2191 Rosecrans Avenue, in the Urban Mixed Use South (MU -S) Zone (the "Site "). Applicant: Continental Development Corporation. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 5 City Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office and Council was copied. Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing. Sam Lee, Director Planning Building and Safety, gave a presentation. Bob Tarnofsky, Director of Real Estate, Continental Development Corporation, presented on behalf of the applicant (CDC). Eric Winquist, Comstock, Foster & Associates, spoke on behalf of the Manhattan Marketplace and expressed concerns with the proposed 90 offsite parking spaces. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to close the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: ORDIANCE NO. 1520 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE §§ 15 -2 -7, 15 -2 -14, 15 -5F -8, AND 15 -15 -5 TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AND OUTDOOR GATHERING AREAS TO BE LOCATED UP TO 5 -FEET FROM A PROPERTY LINE IN THE MU -S ZONE; TO MODIFY THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS IN THE MU -S ZONE; AND TO ALLOW ONSITE PARKING TO ENCROACH INTO INTERIOR SIDE YARD AND REAR YARD SETBACK AND LANDSCAPED SETBACK AREAS IN THE MU -S ZONE. Council Member Brann introduced the Ordinance. Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for August 16, 2016. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 4994 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECALRATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA- 1143, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16 -01, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16 -01, ADJUSTMENT NO. 16 -04, AND OFF -SITE PARKING COVENANT NO. 16 -05; APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16 -01 FOR AN MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 6 ORDINANCE AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE §§ 15 -15 -5, 15 -2 -14, 15- 2-7, AND 15 -5F -8 PERTANING TO PARKING ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACK AND LANDSCAPE AREA, BUILDING SETBACK STANDARDS, AND OUTDOOR DINING AND GATHERING AREA ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS IN THE MU- S ZONE; AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1 -01, ADMINSTRATIVE USE PERMIT NO. 16 -01, ADJUSTMENT NO. 1 -04 AND OFF -SITE PARKING COVENANT NO. MISC 16 -05 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW BUILDINGS WITH OUTDOOR DINING AREAS, ONSITE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE AND ALCOHOL, A LOADING SPACE WITHIN THE PARKING LOT DRIVE AISLE, AND AN OFF -SITE PARKING COVENANT FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT 2171 -2191 ROSECRANS AVENUE (CURRENTLY DEVELOPED WITH COZYMEL'S MEXICAN GRILL). MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to adopt Resolution No. 4994. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Consideration and possible action to establish an Arts and Culture Advisory Committee for the purposes of promoting and advocating for arts and culture events, activities, and education in El Segundo. (Fiscal Impact: None) Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, reported on the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to authorize the establishment of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (with possible name change by the committee) to be comprised of 7 members, including two City Council members and add the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee to the City's Local Appointment List pursuant to the California Government Code Section 54972. Allow the committee to determine the duration of term limits and create the bylaws and /or term limits for community members and City Councilmembers. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to appoint Council Member Pirsztuk and Council Member Brann to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS E. CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 7 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. 5. Approve Warrant Numbers 3012103 through 3012325 on Register No. 20 in the total amount of $619,012.06 and Wire Transfers from 7/11/16 through 7/24/16 in the total amount of $4,073,324.32. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and /or adjustments; and wire transfers. 6. Approve Strategic Planning Session Minutes of June 22, 2016 and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2016. 7. Approve the purchase of equipment for a "Point to Point" wireless system and amend contract #4917 for additional installation services, from Pacific Services in the amount of $21,301 and amend Agreement No. 4917, amendment no. 4917A with Pacific Services Inc. to include additional equipment installation services. (Fiscal Impact: $21,301.00) 8. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BOYLES 9. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract no. 5171, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to FS Contractors, Inc., for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project 601718 -15, "Installation of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sidewalk Ramp Project." Project No. PW 15 -24. (Fiscal Impact: $94,750.00) 10. Accept the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility emergency deck repair as complete, authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's Office and authorize a transfer of $78,345.59 from the Park Vista Senior Housing Fund to the Building Maintenance Fund to cover design services and construction costs. Project No. PW 14 -17. (Fiscal Impact: $78,345.59) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve Consent Agenda items 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 8 PULLED ITEM: 8. Consideration and possible action to: 1) adopt a Resolution approving Plans and Specifications for the Water Meter Replacement Project in Commercial Area East of Sepulveda Blvd., Project No. PW 16 -04; 2) approve sole source findings to designate Metron Farnier Smart Water Meters (a.k.a., automatic meter readers) in bidding specifications for the project; and 3) authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the purchase ad installation of automatic meter readers. (Fiscal Impact: To Be Determined) Lifun Xu, Principal Civil Engineer, answered Council's questions and gave an overview of the project. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to adopt Resolution No. 4995 approving Plans and Specifications for the Water Meter Replacement Project in Commercial Area East of Sepulveda Blvd., Project No. PW16- 04, approve sole source findings to designate Metron Farnier Smart Water Meters (a.k.a., automatic meter readers) in bidding specifications for the project and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the purchase and installation of automatic meter readers. F. NEW BUSINESS G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Complimented Lifan Xu, Principal Civil Engineer, on his performance with the Public Works department, mentioned Strategic Planning Session occurring, August 3, 2016, Joslyn Center elevator project has begun and will take approximately 6 weeks to complete, mentioned the Farmer's Market has relocated to the 300 block of Main and stated real estate development, both residential and commercial, in the City increased by 1 % and thanked all departments involved in the increased developments. H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — Mentioned the Attorney's office is working on the Specific Plan for Top Golf, assisted with the CDC project (Cozymel site) and is assisting the various departments throughout the City on every day items. REPORTS — CITY CLERK - None J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Brann — Attended Salute to the Military event and attended the EDAC Meeting held at ESMoA. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 9 Council Member Pirsztuk — Thanked the Public Works department for resolving issues in a timely manner concerning the Richmond Street Rehabilitation Project and thanked the Golf Committee for their efforts in resolving a storm drain situation with the course renovation. Council Member Dugan — None Mayor Pro Tern Boyles — Mentioned National Night Out — address a Police Officer and say "hello ". 11. Consideration and possible action to consider revisiting the process for selection of members of Committees, Commissions and Boards ( "CCB ") to establish policies to provide CCB's input and additional notification to applicant. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Pro Tern Boyles introduced the item. Council Discussion MOTION by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to allow the Chair and Vice Chair of each Committees, Commissions and Board to review applications and provide their recommendations to the City Council prior to the interviews. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES: Boyles, Dugan, Pirsztuk NO: Brann, Fuentes MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles to provide an adequate timeframe between interviews of Committees, Commissions and Boards appointments to allow the Mayor or designee to notify each applicant of Council's decision. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. Mayor Fuentes — Attended the El Segundo Chamber's Salute to the Military, attended the Biz Fed event, mentioned the upcoming Concert in the Park on Sunday, August 7, 2016 and encouraged all residents to visit the businesses on Richmond Street during the rehabilitation project. 12. Report on Governor's proposed budget trailer bill related to "by right" affordable housing approvals. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes introduced the item. Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, reported on the item. Council Discussion MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 10 MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tern Boyles to receive and file this report, direct Staff to prepare a letter in opposition of the proposed bill and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) None Dr. Antonio Mendez, resident, commented on item #E10. MEMORIALS — None Returned to Closed Session at 8:45 PM ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 PM ,...n Trey iave,, City CI a MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 02, 2016 PAGE NO. 11