1981 APR 07 CC MINX � �
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 1981
1. CALL TO ORDER
The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on the above
date at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the
E1 Segundo City Hall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presentation of the Flag Colors was made by members of Boy Scout Troop
267, after which those present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America, led by Troop Leader Bill Simmons.
3. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Fthr. Richard Duval, pastor of St. Michael's
Episcopal Church
4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Absent: Councilmen None
5. PRESENTATIONS:
a. The Mayor read a proclamation being sponsored by the Quota Club of
E1 Segundo declaring the week of April 13 -17, 1981 as SHATTER SILENCE
WEEK. Urged all citizens to support the program to raise money for
"hearing" dogs trained to serve deaf impaired persons.
b. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the week of April 20- 26,1981
as CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN VICTIMS WEEK and UNITED STATES NATIONAL VICTIMS
WEEK, resolving to call upon all citizens in E1 Segundo to take part in
improving the plight of victims of violent crimes and their survivors
and help restore effectiveness to the administration of criminal justice.
Police Captain Clark Devilbiss accepted the proclamation
C. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the month of April as
THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING MONTH endorsing the 1981 membership
drive to assist the Center in providing low cost counseling for the people
in the community.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the re- opened hearing on Urban West Communities' applications for
development of the Imperial Street School Site. Inquired if proper notice
of the hearing had been given. City Clerk Burrowes replied that affidavits
of publishing and mailing notices were in her file. The Mayor directed
that the file become a part of this hearing.
The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received,
to which the City Clerk replied that communications had been received
and forwarded to the Council from Mr. 0. B. Hill, asking for a no vote
on the project, from the Citizens for Preservation of E1 Segundo, protest-
ing the project, and from the President of the El Segundo Council of
Parents and Teachers, Nita Mann, urging a yes vote.
Mayor Van Vranken advised that in the interest of time, the testimony
heard under Oral Communications at the Adjourned Regular City Council
meeting held March 9, 1981 and evidenced in the minutes of that meeting
and the material handed out at that meeting, become a part of this public
hearing and thereafter made a motion to that effect, which was seconded by
Councilman Bue and unanimously carried.
The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this project,
and asked that only new evidence or testimony be brought before the Council
tonight which might help the Council in its decision.
Revised per Council action
April 21, 1981
Stated that the Council has no right or purpose in reviewing the actions
of the School Board and asked that testimony of this kind not be presented.
** Also advised that many questions had been raised at the first hearing; that
the staff had prepared answers to those questions; that responses had been
received to those answers, all of which shall become a part of this public
hearing.
Mr. Larry Kaltman of Urban West Communities, 3030 South Bundy Drive,
Los Angeles, stated there seemed to be two issues, one deals with the
project specifically and the other concerns life in El Segundo in general.
Stated he could deal only with the project, that it was as close to R -1
as possible, the structures are single family homes separated from other
family homes and offer all the elements other family homes offer except
possibly the size of back yards. Further described the project, stating
that he felt the project would attract people into the community that
will offer something of pride, who will be good neighbors to the surround-
ing home owners.
Mayor Van Vranken suggested that to relieve the impact on single family
residents, the six units in the area north of Walnut Avenue be eliminated
and a parkette or public playground be constructed at the developer's
expense; leased to the City, and it's possible the maintenance and the
liability insurance could be furnished by the City.
Mr. Chet. Ingils, Superintendent of the El Segundo Unified School District,
residence at 312 Virginia Street, stated that Urban West Communities has
an unsubordinated lease and the company has no prerogative to subordinate
any portion of that lease. Further stated the contract between the School
and the developer calls for a minimum of 98 units on the site.
Mr. Robert Morton, member Board of Education, El Segundo School District,
residence at 301 West Grand Avenue, stated that the latest census figures
indicate an approximate loss of 2,000 residents in the City; that this
project would not bring that many people into the city and, therefore,
it would still be a small town. Further stated he believed the project
would not have an impact on the quality of life in the City.
Mrs. Nita Mann, president, El Segundo Council PTA, residence at 706
California Street, asked that the property be rezoned, that the money
from leasing the property would help retain the basic educational programs.
The Mayor asked Mrs. Mann to refrain from discussing School matters.
Mrs. Barbara Mack, 412 Whiting Street, member of the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, stated a letter had been sent to the Council support-
ing the PRD Plan by Urban West Communities, and asked that this letter be
a part of the hearing.
The Mayor handed the City Clerk a copy of the letter from the Chamber of
Commerce and directed that it become a part of the hearing.
Mrs. Mack stated, as a private citizen, that as much land as Dossible
be removed from public usage and put into private usage for the tax rolls.
Mary Jane Jones, 321 Virginia Street, suggested that all condominiums be
on Imperial Avenue, that four houses next door to her residence have been
torn down and condominiums will be erected and she did not think that was
right.
Mr. Bob Reiner, Manhattan Beach, stated he was a real estate broker in
El Segundo and he was not aware the project would be low income housing
units until tonight. Asked the Council to consider the adverse effect
this would have on E1 Segundo.
Councilman Siadek challenged the statement that this was a low income
project.
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Mr. Ross Kongable, 909 McCarthy Court, representing Citizens for the
Preservation of E1 Segundo, challenged the discussion of changing the
Plan at this Council meeting, that this should properly be returned to
the drawing board and then through the Planning processes, which would
give time for the School Board to revise its lease option. Stated that
the issue originally was the objection to the neighborhood effect of the
project, then because of encountering a block -wall in communications,
the issue became clouded. Asked that the Committee's questions regard-
ing Code violations be answered, that it appeared the City had not
received a valid application for the PRD, nor had the Planning Commission
hearing been held within lawful time limits. Advised that the Committee
feels a need to stop multiple family construction, and asked why the
community could not be maintained as it started out to be, a small iso-
lated community. Advised that he was trying to speak for part of the
community that has not been heard.
Councilman Siadek stated it is the people in the community who make it
a good community and these people are moving; that maintaining the R -1
integrity of the City goes further than putting a stop on development.
Further stated that certain statements made by Mr. Kongable indicated
that his committee did not have the overall interest of the community,
the interest was only in the perimeter of the School property.
Mr. Kongable stated the dollar impact on the school was very important,
but that subject could not be discussed nor could actions of legitimacy
or illegitimacy, and should a referendum come about, it would be regard-
ing these aspects rather than the viability of the project.
The Mayor stated the Council had been given legal advice on this subject,
and he had faith in that advice; that the California Code does not pro-
vide for City Councils to run the schools.
Mrs. Karen Sheehan, 121 West Oak Avenue, president, E1 Segundo High School
Parent Teacher Association, handed the Clerk a letter for the Council
which she read, asking for a yes vote on the Imperial School development
project.
Mrs. Ellen Friedkin, 1025 East Acacia Avenue, asked the Council to con-
sider the alternatives if this project is not approved; that the School
District needs the revenue to improve instructional programs.
Mrs. Marie Durkos, 817 Virginia Street, stated the children and the School
District need this project, asked what alternative the Committee would
suggest; that if the property is sold, it is gone forever from School
control.
Mr. Jack Wood, 916 Sheldon Street, offerred an alternative: rezone the
property to R -1, put in 45 prefabricated houses with yards and driveways,
and retain the school facility. Stated it is a problem when condominiums
go up next to R -1 property and also a problem when R -1 people look at a
hotel in their back yards.
Mr. Adam Falvai, 328 East Imperial Avenue, questioned changing the require-
ments for condominium development to only fifty percent density and then
changing the school property zoning from Public Facilities to Multiple
Family Residential.
Mayor Van Vranken explained the reasons for cutting down on density.
Mr. Falvai suggested the property be leased for office buildings, then
if school enrollment changed, it could be returned to its present state.
Mr. Howard Dixon, 853 McCarthy Court, stated he was against the project
and hoped the Council would consider what the citizens are saying.
Mr. Jim Boehmlein, 920 McCarthy Court, asked the Council to vote no on
this project and take a stand against future developments of this kind.
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Mr. Mark Marion, 921 McCarthy Court, asked if this proposed project
would protect the integrity of R -1 property as previously stated by
the Council. Suggested that to do this, a stacked type of development
with R -3 towards Imperial Avenue and less dense as the development
approaches R -1 properties. Agreed with the Mayor's alternative of
removing the units close to the R -1 properties and replacing that area
with a park.
Mr. A. C. Weigers, 411 West Imperial Avenue, referred to a 1963 zoning
map showing the Imperial Street School Site zoned R -3 except for the
northwest corner, that the property had been subsequently rezoned to
Public Facilities to depict the actual usage of the land. Asked if
the Council could rezone from P -F to R -1, that a legal interpretation
may be required in order to reverse the zoning.
Mr. Frank Wong, 435 Valley Street, warned the Council and citizens to
be very careful, that the Urban West Communities were involved in many
projects, all of which were not high quality.
Mrs. Nita Mann, 706 California Street, stated she supported a yes vote
on this project zone change and asked if the Council and Building Depart-
ment have the right to make numerous inspections to see that the developer
follows the plans.
The Mayor assured Mrs. Mann that many inspections are made throughout
the progress of a project to see that the drawings are upheld.
Mr. Larry Kaltman, stated his company was involved in a number of dif-
ferent types of construction:Office Buildings, FHA Housing, Shopping
Centers, Single Family Residences, Townhouses, all done in a profes-
sional manner as they intend to do the proposed Imperial Street School
Site project.
Mrs. Janice Fowler, 3232 Richmond Street, read a portion of a notice
of public hearing to convert public schools to condos, which she had
written, objecting to the proposed project.
The Mayor objected to the accusations made by Mrs. Fowler.
Mrs. Janice Cruikshank, 1509 East Elm Avenue, member of the E1 Segundo
Board of Education, urged the Council to vote ves for the project.
Mr. Roger Seigel, 933 Lomita Street, stated the ordinary life span of
a house was usually figured at 50 years and wondered what the implica-
tions of that fact would be when there is a 99 -year lease for this
project and who would have an interest to rebuild. Asked if the City
was in a sound position. Stated he thought the project was needed in
the community.
Mr. Robert Morton, stated there had been no significant objections to
any condominium projects by the people who are objecting to this develop-
ment, that all the projects researched had been passed unanimously by
the Council. Submitted that the committee objecting to this project
are only against condominiums in their own back yard.
Mrs. Lillian Compton, 913 McCarthy Court, stated she was against this
project, that condominiums are not conducive to the kind of people who
get involved in the community. Asked that the Council stay with the
Master Plan and not rezone any property, let the R -3 properties be
developed rather than the school site.
Mr. Frank Wong, asked why the School Board would not furnish documenta-
tion to the Committee regarding the legality of the project.
Mr.Ross Kongable, stated committee members had objected to the condomin-
iums on Palm Avenue and had signed a petition to this effect.
Mr. Adam Falvai, asked that the existing R -3 property be allowed to be
developed and that no more zone changes be approved.
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There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Armstrong,
seconded by Councilman Johnson, that this hearing be closed.
Councilman Saidek asked that Mr. Kongable be given an opportunity to meet
with his committee to discuss some of the new matters brought up tonight
before the hearing is closed.
The Mayor advised that a motion had been made to close the hearing, but
it could be opened by a new motion. There being no further response,
the aforesaid motion carried.
At this time, the hour being 9:45 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a ten
minute recess. At the hour of 9:55 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened,
all members being present and answering roll call.
Mr. Kaltman announced that he could compromise and commit the company to
build 94 units, but would need to confer with other members of the firm
regarding eliminating six of the units.
City Manager Jones advised that the project could not be approved if units
were moved or the plans changed, that this would require further hearings
before the Planning Commission to determine the impact of the changes.
Stated that if 92 units were approved, it would be subject to staff design
approval and would require Planning Department and Commission consideration.
After discussion between the Council, staff, and the developer, City
Attorney Allen advised a revision of eliminating the six indicated units
could be considered, but placing units in a different location than on
the plans presented would require possibly a new application process
through the Planning Commission.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that the City Attorney prepare and present a resolution
reducing the units on the Plan, develop an area into a parkette and land-
scape the sump area. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson, Siadek
and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Armstrong
Absent: Councilmen None
The Mayor asked that it be understood that the area to be developed into
a park retain the zone designation of Public Facility (P -F).
City Attorney Allen was excused from the Council meeting at this time
to prepare the resolutions and ordinance for further action by the Council.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - The Mayor asked that the reports on the I -105
Freeway and the Hyperion Treatment Plant be held until the City Attorney
returns to the Council Chamber
a. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Bue reported that the
director of the South Bay Regional Communications Authority, Mr. Benson
presented a great deal of information on the Center.
b. South Bay Regional Communications Authority. Mayor Van Vranken
reported he had heard the tape of the call in for assistance from Gardena
which had been adversely reported in the newspaper, and the dispatcher
had handled the call.properly, but had been given incorrect location
information.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Requests were made to call Items e, h, j and m. Thereafter, motion was
made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the items
on the Consent Calendar except Items e, h, j and m be approved. Motion
carried:
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a. Minutes of adjourned regular City Council meeting held March 9, 1981
... Approved as written
b. Minutes of adjourned regular City Council meeting held March 10,1981
... Approved as written
c. Minutes of regular City Council meeting held March 17, 1981
... Approved as written
d. Warrants Nos. 70230 through 70423 on Demand Register Summary No. 18
in total amount of $768,895.40
... Ratified and approved
f. Request to declare 4 pick up trucks, 1 sedan, 7 Police patrol cars
1 dial -a -ride bus, 2 motorcycles and 1 generator surplus materials
and authorize selling through a private auction firm as the items
are replaced.
...Request approved
g. Bids for Pipe Fittings for Water Department No 80 -24
...Low bid for each item accepted: Items A,F,G,H,I,J,K to
Taylor -Jet Company for $3,769.35 andItems B,C,D,E, to Parkson,
Inc., for $1,475.01
i. Application from Ocean Roll -Off Service, Inc., for permit to collect
refuse from commercial businesses
... Approved issuance of permit
k. Resolution permitting City Treasurer to participate in State Invest-
ment Program, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT
OF CITY MONIES IN A LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
... Resolution adopted
1. Claim of Grace Barber for damages and injuries
... Claim denied
n. Final Map of Tract No. 39383, Virginia Gardens, Ltd. 327 -343
Virginia Street
... RESOLUTION NO. 3057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF TRACT NO. 39383 LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY
... Resolution adopted
10. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
e. Appointment of Director of Finance Robert Giordano to serve on the
Management negotiating team in matters of salary and benefits with
employee associations
Councilman Siadek asked what roll Mr. Giordano would play on the
negotiating team.
City Manager Jones advised that his primary roll would be computations
and background information to the City Manager and the Council; and
further, he could not act in this capacity unless he was named to par-
ticipate on the team, according to rules of the Brown Act.
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Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
Director of Finance Robert Giordano be added to the list of members of
the Management Negotiating Team. Motion carried.
h. Open and promotional examination for position of Administrative
Secretary
Councilman Siadek suggested this position be filled with someone who has
had experience in public relations, that he thought communications skills
of greater importance than stenographic skills in this high level position.
City Manager Jones responded that he agreed on the importance of public
relations in this position, but the work load is of a type and heavy
enough that stenographic skills are very important and the standard can-
not be relaxed. Added that the option would be to add more positions.
After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded
by Councilman Armstrong, that approval be granted to conduct an open and
promotional examination for the position of Administrative Secretary as
presented. Motion carried with Councilman Siadek voting no.
Councilman Siadek asked the Council to consider a change in policy, that
the City Manager make recommendations for filling executive positions,
allowing the Council to make the final decision.
The City Manager advised that this procedure was enacted by an initiative
ordinance and a change would require a vote of the people. Further, that
top management positions are discussed with the Council, and in the case
of the Police Chief and Fire Chief, he actually carried out the duty, but
the Council had made the choices.
j. Resolution authorizing facsimile signature on City Checks
Councilman Armstrong stated he understood the computers were supposed to
reduce the workload and reduce personnel. Asked about the cashiering
duties by the treasurer.
City Manager Jones advised that this function was to be transferred to
the Finance Department, effective July 1, 1981.
Councilman Armstrong asked that this item be deferred until the City
Attornev returned to the Chamber.
M. Request that the Governor of California consider the appointment of
"Law and Order" judges to the State Supreme Court
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek that the Governor be asked to give
serious consideration to the appointment of "Law and Order" judges
to the State Supreme Court, and that copies of the request be sent to
Attorney General Deukmejian, Chief Justice Rose Bird, State Supreme Court,
and Senior Presiding Judge of Second District Court of Appeals, Lester
Roth. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried unanimously.
11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) request for
support of SB -2 for improvement of both Statewide planning processes
and coordination between different levels of government in the State
City Manager Jones explained that this relates to Air Pollution Plans
and Water Quality Plans,that certain cities had adopted Regional Plans
and the State had made changes. Stated this legislation would establish
uniform procedure if the State planned to make any modifications in the
Regional Plans.
Motion was made by Mayor Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that
SB -2 be supported. Motion carried.
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12. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. City Manager Jones
1) Report on status of CETA programs with City of E1 Segundo
Presented a report on the phase out of CETA programs, that notification
had been received on March 13, 1981 of cuts in allocations for various
programs which will have an impact on the City. Advised that the
CETA VI personnel had already been terminated; all VI -P employees had
been placed in other positions and attempts are being made to place
the four remaining CETA II -D employees in private employment prior
to that program's April 15th termination date.
The Mayor announced that City Clerk Burrowes had been appointed First
Vice President of the California City Clerks Association, and that
the Council was pleased and recognized the fine job she is doing.
b. City Attorney Allen
1) Appointment of certain employees to represent the City in
Small Claims Court
City Manager Jones advised that traditionally two persons have been
named to represent the City in Small Claims Court. Recommended that
Director of Finance Robert Giordano and Purchasing /Licensing Supervisor
Robert Gambrel be appointed as City representatives.
Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it appearing to the City Council
of the City of El Segundo, California, a municipal
corporation, located in the County of Los Angeles,
State of California; a municipal corporation qualified
to do business in the State of California, that it is
desirable and necessary to appoint two agents for this
municipal corporation to act for and in its behalf in
the Small Claims Division of the Inglewood Judicial
District, County of Los Angeles, State of California;
and
WHEREAS, it further appearing that
ROBERT N. GIORDANO and ROBERT W. GAMBREL are suitable
individuals for such appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
ROBERT N. GIORDANO and ROBERT W. GAMBREL, be and
they are hereby appointed to represent and appear for
said municipal corporation in the lawful process of
any and all claims filed in said court, and they are
further authorized and empowered to accept service of
process issued by said court, for and on behalf of
said municipal corporation.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
b. Director of Public Works Glickman
1) Plans and Specifications No. 80 -15, modifications to Sanitation
Pumping Plant No. 6 at Palm Avenue between California Street and
Washington Street
Recommended that subject Specifications be approved and authorization
given to advertise for bids, said bids to be received on May 5, 1981.
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Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that "SPECIFICATION NO. 80 -15"
and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO
SANITATION PUMPING PLANT NO. 6 ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF PALM AVENUE BETWEEN CALIFORNIA STREET AND
WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, presented to the Council on this
date, be approved and a copy placed on file in
the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids
be and the same are hereby invited under said
NOTICE, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized and instructed to cause said NOTICE to
be given and published in time, form and manner,
as required by law, the date and time for reception
of said bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock
a.m., on Tuesday, May 5, 1981.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
2) Amendment to Agreement with Hughes Aircraft Company for public
improvements
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he
would not participate in the discussion or action of this matter.
The Director of Public Works presented subject amendment to provide for
extension of time, to December 31, 1981, for the completion of widening
of Sepulveda Boulevard at Hughes Way, and approval to issue a Certificate
of Occupancy prior to the street widening completion. Stated the amend-
ment also provides for the relocation of recreational facilities and
rescheduling the times for completion of that construction to April 25,
1982. Further provides for certain playing fields to be illuminated
during evening hours.
Recommended approval of the agreement amendment.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Armstrong,
that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amend-
ment to Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo
and Hughes Aircraft Company for public improvements
presented to this Council on this date, be and the
same is hereby approved, and after execution by each
of the above -named parties, a copy of said agreement
amendment be placed on file in the office of the City
Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the
City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to
execute said amendment for and on behalf of said City
and the City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
Not Voting: Councilman Bue
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Hughes Aircraft Company Precise Plan No. 3 -78 amendment
Councilman Bue announced that due to possible conflict of interest
he would not participate in the discussion or action of this item.
City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING PRECISE PLAN NO. 3 -78 GRANTED TO HUGHES
AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF
EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD BETWEEN SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD
AND DOUGLAS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded
by Councilman Johnson, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call,
said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
Not Voting: Councilman Bue
b. Provisions for Fire Department access to private parking lots
The City Attorney presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.04 (THE FIRE CODE) OF THE EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESS ROADWAYS
FOR FIRE APPARATUS
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded
by Councilman Johnson, that said ordinance be adopted. On roll call,
said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
c. Parking restriction in residential areas for vehicles transporting
hazardous materials
City Attorney Allen presented subject ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 10.30 TO TITLE 10 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO VEHICLES
TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
which title was read.
Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of said ordinance
was waived.
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Thereafter, motion was made by Councils._% Siadek, seconded by Councilman
Bue, that said ordinance No. 1003 be adapted. On roll call, said motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstror�L„ Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
The Mayor announced that action would be resumed on the applications
of Urban West Communities for development of the Imperial Street School Site.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued)
a. Environmetal Impact Report Certification
City Attorney Allen advised that the EIR must be certified before any
other action could be taken.
Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the Environmental Impact Report prepared for Planned Residential Develop-
ment (PRD) No. 1 -80 be certified.
Mr. Ross Kongable asked for point of order, that the EIR had been written
for 98 units and the Council was reducing this to 92 units.
City Attorney Allen advised that the EIR had been written for a project,
that if a change is made in the project that would significantly adversely
affect the environment, then a new EIR would have to be written.
After discussion, motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Armstrong
Absent: Councilmen None
b. Resolution changing Land Use designation in the General Plan
from Public Facilities (P -F) to Multiple Family Residential (R -3)
The City Attorney read the changes which had been made in the resolution
reflecting the land use change of subject property except that portion
which would be used as a parkette.
C. Ordinance changing zoning from Public Facilities (P -F) to
Planned Residential Development (PRD)
The City Attorney advised that the legal description had been changed
to reflect all the School property, except the aforesaid parkette area,
from P -F to PRD.
d. Resolution adopting Planned Residential Development Plan 1 -80
City Attorney Allen advised that the completion requirement of one year
from today's date had been inserted on page 3 of the resolution and
conditions 15 through 18 had been added dealing with providing a park
area on the site, and reducing the number of units to 92 from 98.
Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the aforesaid documents be approved with the changes presented, the
City Clerk assign the next numbers in order and refer the documents to
the Planning Commission for consideration. Motion carried, with Council-
man Armstrong voting no.
Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Council-
man Bue, that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND THE LAND USE ELEMENT MAP -
AMENDMENT NO. 4 (SCHOOL PROPERTY)
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be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration and report
back of its findings to the Council.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Armstrong
Absent: Councilmen None
.. Motion was made by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the following ordinance, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 1004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDIN-
ANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16.030 OF
SAID CODE (3 -80)
be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration and report
back to the Council of its findings.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Armstrong
Absent: Councilmen None
.. Motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Bue, that
the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS
PRELIMINARY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.PLAN 1 -80
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 540 EAST IMPERIAL AVENUE WITHIN
SAID CITY
be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration and report
back to the Council of its findings.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilman Armstrong
Absent: Councilmen None
The Council requested that the Planning Commission review the aforesaid
ordinance and resolutions at its next regular meeting of April 9, 1981.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
C. I -105 Freeway City Liaison Committee meeting held in Lynwood
on March 20. 1981
Councilman Johnson reported that the Freeway Corridor cities, under the
aid of Congressman Dymally, gathered together to urge the Governor and
the Director of Transportation to stimulate activity towards commencing
construction of subject freeway.
Stated he attended a second meeting where the members were informed that
the I -105 Freeway was short over one billion dollars in funds to complete.
Stated that various suggestions had been made, such as adding a gas tax
in Los Angeles County to fund the project, completing only a portion of
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the freeway, reducing the size, extending the completion time to 25 years,
etc. Stated he hoped that the first section constructed would be the
westerly portion to the San Diego Freeway interchange.
Reported on a meeting of the Housing Advisory Committee, that there were
4,200 housing units which must be replaced; that the Housing Authority
financing is tied into the freeway, but does have a priority and will go
ahead.
Advised that another meeting had been called for the Corridor Cities to
determine what the cities could do to stimulate construction. The cities
backed the freeway 100 percent and recommended that State Representatives
in conjunction with City representatives, go to Washington,D.C. to lobby
for additional funds. Stated that the Corridor Committee hoped to go
independently of the State Representatives because of conflict of schedules
Further, the committee suggested that industry people in the cities be
encouraged to write to their legislators asking support of the freeway
so that this information would be in Washington prior to the arrival
of the Corridor or State representatives.
Presented a resolution which had been adopted by the other corridor cities
and made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Siadek. that this
Council adopt a similar resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA AND THE STATE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPOR-
TATION TO TAKE IMMEDIATE POSITIVE ACTION TOWARD
RENEWING THEIR VIGOROUS SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE I -105 CENTURY FREEWAY
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
d. Trip to Washington, D.C. to lobby against the Hyperion Treatment
Plant Energy Recovery System
Councilman Siadek reported that he, Councilman Armstrong and City Manager
Jones had met with representatives in the offices of Senators Hayakawa,
Cranston, and Congressman Goldwater, the Environmental Protection Agency
General Counsel and Congressional Liaison, and the General Counsel for
the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere. Stated that
committee had proof - positive that the ocean dumping was not as evil or
as wrong as had been reported, and this document was then presented to
the other offices visited. Stated a conflict existed between the EPA
and the Clean Air Act in California; the EPA directing that there be
no more dumping in the ocean, while the Clean Air Act prohibits burning.
Stated they met with a representative from the President's Office, Mr.
Steve Rhodes, Public Affairs Aide, made contact with Boyden Gray, General
Counsel of Task Force on Regulatory Reform, who stated this was outrageous
and appointed an assistant to immediately look into the matter and follow
up with the various governmental agencies. Stated he thought the trip
was very successful.
Councilman Armstrong stated he had conferred with his engineer- neighbor
who advised that the people were back - peddling from the energy recovery
system because the Los Angeles County project had experienced many problems.
City Manager Jones reported the trip to be very successful and had raised
the hopes that the goals of the Council can be achieved.
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Councilman Siadek added that this matter would have died had the public
not persisted in opposing the proposed conversion of treatment of waste
at the Hyperion Plant.
e. League of California Cities Conference, May 11-13 in Sacramento
Councilman Johnson announced that there will be a special meeting at
subject conference to discuss the I -105 Freeway construction with State
Legislators representing this area.
f. Airport Noise Control and Land Use Study Steering Committee (ANCLUC)
Councilman Armstrong stated the committee was moving ahead in the process
of hiring a project coordinator.
CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
j. Resolution authorizing facsimile signature on City Checks
Motion was made by Councilman Armstrong, seconded by Councilman Siadek,
that the following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZ-
ING SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK TO HONOR ALL
CHECKS WHEN BEARING A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE
which was read, be adopted.
On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Bue, Johnson,
Siadek and Mayor Van Vranken
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen None
14. NEW BUSINESS - None
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
16. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the
Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded
by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment
being 12:15 o'clock a.m., April 8, 1981. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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R. K. Van Vranken, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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