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1978 JUN 27 CC MINX4753 MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA June 27, 1978 1 . CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular session on the above date at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. The City Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjournment had been posted as required by law and that an affidavit of posting was in her file. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge to the Flag was led by Councilman Richard Nagel. 3. INVOCATION Councilman William Bue delivered the invocation 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Benson, Bue, Nagel and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Absent: Mayor Balmer 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Ordinance increasing transient occupancy tax from 5 percent to 6 percent City Manager Jones presented subject ordinance amending Chapter 3.12 of the Municipal Code, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 957 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.12 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX; AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TAXES FOR THE USUAL AND CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY which title was read. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that further reading be waived. Councilman Benson requested the ordinance be read in its entirety. The City Manager read the ordinance in its entirety, after which, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken Noes: Councilman Benson Absent: Mayor Balmer 6. RECESS At this time, the hour -being 7:10 o'clock p.m., the Mayor pro tem declared a two minute recess to allow the Planning Commission to convene and participate in the study session. Councilman Bue asked to be excused from this portion of the meeting due to possible conflict of interest. X _ i. At the hour of 7:15 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Councilmen Benson, Nagel, and Mayor pro tem Van Vranken. The Planning Commissioners convened for a study session with the Council and took their places at the Council table. Roll call by the Secretary resulted in the following: Present: Commissioners Brady, Young and Chairman Christensen Absent: Commissioners Charland and McLees 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS am Study session regarding relocation of the Hughes Aircraft Com comwex City Manager Jones advised that the purpose of this meeting was to study the plans and environmental review of subject development; that it would not be appro- priate for any official action to be taken on any matter relating to the pending Precise Plan for this development prior to the completion of the environmental re- view. Announced that a public hearing would be held in July before the Planning Commission on this project. Thereafter, turned the meeting over to Planning Director Loverde, who introduced members of the various organizations involved in the preparation of this development: Mr. Ernest Wilson, Mr. Jack Camp and Mr. Bob Kraft of Langdon & Wilson Architects Mr. Donald Frischer of Donald Frischer & Associates, Traffic & Transportation Engineers and Planners Mr. Dick Mischke and Mr. Roger Work of Chevron Land and Development Co. Mr. Frank Sousa, Project Manager of Hughes Aircraft Company Mr. Gregory Broughton, Planning Consultants Research, the organization that prepared the Environmental Impact Report for the City Mr. Ernest Wilson described the development, stating the plan included develop- ing the entire 143 acres shown on the model he displayed, in terms of open space, landscaped areas, parking areas, buildings, etc. Stated the company anticipated from 8,000 to 8,200 people at this new facility known as the Electro - Optical Data Systems Group (EDSG). Advised that positive reaction had been received from the railroad people in regards to extending Douglas Street through to connecting streets for better traffic circulation. Mr. Don Frischer and Mr. Jack Camp explained the proposed plans for traffic circulation and responded to questions from the Councilmen and Commissioners. At the hour of 7:40 o'clock p.m., Commissioner Charland entered the Council Chamber and took his place at the table with the Commissioners and Councilmen. Mr. Greg. Broughton described the preparing of the Environmental Impact Report and discussed some of the more pertinent points that could have an adverse affect on the city Director of Public Works Glickman displayed a map of present and proposed sewer facilities and responded to questions regarding additional capacity needs at the Hyperion Treatment Plant to accommodate this new development. -2- Council Minutes June 27, 1978 Inquiries were made regarding some of the answers in the Environmental Check List questionnaire, after which the Mayor pro tem requested that the Planninq Director review the following items: Page 15, Item 8 and 11 Page 16, Item 14A, e, and f Page 17, Item 19 Planning Director Loverde responded that a more careful scrutiny would take place prior to the public hearing to be held July 27th before the Planning Commis- sion. Mr. Broughton advised that a number of questions have been generated in regard to the fiscal analysis and he would be responding to those hopefully before the Planning Commission Hearing. 8. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, the Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned, the hour of adjournment being 8:43 o'clock p.m. APPROVED: 1 \i C_ Richard K. Van Vranken, Mayor pro tem Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City erc -3- Council Minutes June 27, 1978