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2017 Sep 05 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2017 — 5:00 PM 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Fuentes at 5:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tem 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 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mayor Fuentes announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to the items listed on the Agenda. 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): -2- matters 1. Rapoza vs. City of EI Segundo, Workers' Comp. Board Case No. ADJ9902478 2. Browning vs. City of EI Segundo, Workers' Comp. Board Case No. ADJ10291942 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -0- matters. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.I Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -2- matters 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: City Manager Z 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): -4- matters 1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; City Employees Association and Fire Fighters Association. Agency Designated Representative: Labor Negotiator, Irma Rodriquez Moisa and City Manager, Greg Carpenter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0- matters Adjourned at 5:50 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Fuentes at 7:02 PM INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, the Bridge Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan PRESENTATIONS a) Presentation by Natalie Strong, EI Segundo artist, presented a report regarding a mural project for Recreation Park Clubhouse in conjunction with the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee. ROLL CALL Mayor Fuentes - Present Mayor Pro Tem 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) Richard Farn, resident, spoke concerning Imperial Avenue's median. Ron Swanson, resident, spoke concerning 9/11 and mentioned he would like to do something for the City's staff as a thank you for all they do. Therefore, he will be sponsoring the In and Out truck on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 am. 1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a discussion of the state of Imperial Avenue near the airport. In particular, the landscaping in the center median all the way from the 105 Freeway to Pershing. The median has an abundance of weeds on a consistent basis. Agenda item from the General Public, Daniel Grubbs. Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item. Daniel Grubbs, resident, reported on the item. Council Discussion Council Consensus to receive and file the report. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.3 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 Mayor Pro Term Boyles 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) 2. Consideration and possible action regarding the following matters which relate to the potential approval of a project to make improvements to the golf course and club house and convert the driving range to a TopGolf facility at the existing Lake's at EI Segundo golf course and driving range owned by the City (located at 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard) • Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); • General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General Plan Land Use designation of the Lakes at EI Segundo golf course property from "Parks", to "The Lakes Specific Plan"(SP No. SP 16-02 -this action will not become effective unless and until the zone change identified below is approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be potentially approved); • Zone Change No. ZC 16-01 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 1604, to change the underlying land use zoning designation from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan) with two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS (Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space); • Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes Specific Plan area, including a new TopGolf building, a redeveloped clubhouse, and modified holes in the golf course (this action will not become effective unless and until the zone change identified above is approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be potentially approved); • Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, to reconfigure the existing two parcels in The Lakes Specific Plan (this action will not become effective unless and until the zone change identified above is approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be potentially approved); • Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NOA and TopGolf facilities (this action will not become effective unless and until the zone change identified above is approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be potentially approved); and, Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement between the City and CenterCal LLC, for purposes including but not limited to golf professionals, City programs at the driving range, extending the due diligence period and title review period, potential installation of lighting at the golf course by CenterCal, and approving a new Exhibit D related to the golf course and club house improvements. Applicant: CenterCal Properties, LLC (Fiscal Impact:) Mayor Fuentes stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing and receive public testimony regarding the potential approval of a project to make improvements to the golf course and club house and convert the driving range to a TopGolf facility at the existing Lake's at EI Segundo golf course and driving range owned by the City (located at 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard). 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. Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item, Mark Hensley, City Attorney, outlined the public hearing proceedings for the item. Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the Golf Course/Enterprise Fund. Greg Carpenter, City Manager, gave a presentation on the history concerning TopGolf from the conception. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, gave an update on the Due Diligence. Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, gave a presentation concerning the EIR Planning and Entitlements. Council asked questions throughout the presentations Bob Madsen, Michael Baker International, answered Council questions concerning the CEQA (traffic) analysis. Council asked questions throughout the presentations Recess at 8:36 PM Reconvened at 8:50 PM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.5 Mayor Fuentes opened the Public Hearing Public Comment: Rapesh Batka, CenterCal, addressed Council. Jason Straka, Principal, Fry Straka, Global Golf Course Design, gave a presentation on the proposed golf course at the Lakes of EI Segundo. Tanner McKelly, Director of Real Estate, TopGolf, addressed the Council Ron Swanson, resident, is in favor of the TopGolf facility. Tom Courtney, Manhattan Beach resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility Cynthia Cohen, West LA resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility Kevin Perkins, resident, opposed to TopGolf and concerned about the youth programs. Ashley Perkins, resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility Jim Boulgerides, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Craig Kessler, Southern California Golf Association, addressed the Council and stated the Council has a moral obligation. Tom Donohue, Manhattan Beach resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility Mary Courtney, Manhattan Beach resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility Lance Giroux, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Dave Collier, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Robert Koran, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Michelle Killworth, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Ryan Baldino, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility S. Waite, resident, opposed to the TopGolf facility Ocean Vine, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Nate Chittick, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Dave Lubs, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Heidi Bremer, resident, would like to see other options for the land before making a decision. Dave Atkinson, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility John Mead, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Rita Hoeschler, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Jay Hoeschler, resident, in favor of the TopGolf facility Lori Livingston, resident, asked if TopGolf is the best deal for the City. MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to close the hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Council Members' Brann, Dugan, Pirsztuk, Mayor Pro Tem Boyles and Mayor Fuentes disclosed meetings with persons involved in the TopGolf project. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER.5,2017 PAGE NO.6 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, asked the Council to disclose any and all conservations they have had with 3rd parties concerning TopGolf. The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and three Council Members disclosed they have met with various parties on the matter. Council Discussion Devin Charhon, TopGolf, Director of Real Estate, answered Council questions. Council discussion continued regarding the proposed Burlingame TopGolf facility and what it means to the City's proposed contract with TopGolf. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 5054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 16-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 16-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05) LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD. MOTION by Council Member Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles to adopt Resolution No. 5054. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 3/2 YES Boyles Brann Pirsztuk NO Dugan Fuentes RESOLUTION NO. XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONALLY APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 16-01, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05 FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT, LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD. Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated Resolution No. XXX will be brought back to the October 3, 2017 meeting. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2617 PAGE NO.7 ORDINANCE NO. 1558 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01, AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO ZONING MAP AND ADDING ESMC § 15-3-2(A)(11) FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA. (AS AMENDED) Council Member Pirsztuk introduced Ordinance No. 1558. Second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the October 3, 2017 regular City Council meeting. MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pirsztuk to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 (as amended) to the Lease Agreement between the City and CenterCal in a form as approved by the City Attorney. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 Mark Hensley, City Attorney, stated the conditional use for alcohol and lot line adjustment will be brought to the October 3, 2017 City Council Meeting. Greg Carpenter, City Manager, mentioned the Council may want an amendment to the agreement agenized. Council consensus to allow Council Members' Pirsztuk and Dugan to initiate a 3rd party objective for negotiations with CenterCal and TopGolf. Recessed at 10:58 PM Reconvened at 11:15 PM C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS 3. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the Library Board of Trustees. (Fiscal Impact: None) Mayor Fuentes announced the appointment of Sarah Whelan and Kristie Sherrill to the Library Board of Trustees, both full terms, expiring June 30, 2020. 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. MINUTES OF THE RE,GUL COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.8 4. Approve Warrant Numbers 3017684 through 3017943 on Register No. 22 in the total amount of$1,801,836.47 and Wire Transfers from 08/07/2017 through 08/27/2017 in the total amount of $3,183,750.76. Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire transfers. . Approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2017, Special City Council Meeting Meetings of August 8, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2017 and Special City Council Meeting Meetings of August 1, 2017. 6. Approve an amendment no. 3364C extending the management agreement between the El Segundo Senior Housing Board Corporation and the Cadman Group for the property management of Park Vista Senior Apartments, 615 East Holly Street. (Fiscal Impact: None) 7. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement no. 5385, approved by the City Attorney, with Pyro Spectaculars for the amount of $30,000 to operate a fireworks show on October 7, 2017, as part of the Centennial Celebration event, Celebrate!, at EI Segundo High School. (Fiscal Impact: Centennial Celebration Sponsorship Funds $30,000) 8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract no. 5393, in a form as approved by the City Attorney, to Rojas Construction in the amount of $201,313.50, plus a 10% contingency of$20,131.35 for the FY 16/17 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Project. Project No. PW 17-19. (Fiscal Impact: $221,444.85) 9. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1559 streamlining Electric Vehicle charging station permitting process. (Fiscal Impact: None) MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Dugan to approve Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0 F. NEW BUSINESS G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER - None H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - None I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.9 10. Consideration and possible action regarding Introduction of an Ordinance consolidating future stand-alone municipal elections in the City with Statewide November even year elections to comply with the California Voter Participation Rights Act (California State Senate Bill 415). (Fiscal Impact: Estimated Savings of$20,000.00) City Clerk, Tracy Weaver, introduced and presented the item. Council Discussion Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only: Council Member Brann introduce Ordinance No. 1557 establishing new General Municipal Election dates to be held in June of even years beginning 2022. J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not Present K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Brann — None Council Member Pirsztuk—Wished the students good luck in the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. Council Member Dugan — None Mayor Pro Tern Boyles — None Mayor Fuentes — Commented on Fleet Week and that she had the privilege to ride on a Navy ship SS Anchorage from San Diego to the Port of Los Angeles. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) MEMORIALS — None JOURNMENT t 11:34 PM d"aa Tracy We v r', City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 5,2017 PAGE NO.10