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1984 APR 03 CC MIN)C 6.16 It MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL April 3, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 3, 1984 at 7 :00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Fire Chief Laurence Sheldon. III INVOCATION was delivered by Pastor Larry Swain of the First Baptist Church. IV ROLL CALL Present,: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None V PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation declaring April, 1984 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Detective Harold Jeffers who accepted on behalf of the E1 Segundo Police Department. B. Proclamation declaring the weeX of April 8 - 14, 1984 as LIBRARY WEEK Mayor Bue read the proclamation and presented it to Barbara Kirby, Director of the Library. Mrs. Kirby expressed her special thanks to the following individuals and groups for their volunteer efforts: Mr. Richard Ball, Ms. Laura Bell, the E1 Segundo Junior Women's Club, the Friends of the Library Young People's Committee, Mrs. Velma Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jolly, Ms. Virginia Kirkman, Ms. Nell Sweet, Mr. Jerry Walters, and Mr. Aaron Berbarian. C. Proclamation declaring the week of April 9 - 13, 1984 as PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Robert Morton, President of the Board of Education, and Mr. Oliver Kern, Head of the Grand Lodge of Masons. D. Proclamation declaring the week of April 15 - 21, 1984 as VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK Mayor Bue read the proclamation and presented it to Lieutenant Jerome Osnower who accepted on behalf of the E1 Segundo Police Department. E. Proclamation declaring April 16, 1984 as "CSC DAY" Mayor Bue read the proclamation in honor of Computer Science Corporation's 22 years of residence in E1 Segundo. Mr. Scott Sharp received the proclamation on behalf of the company. VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS -_- A. Hearing regarding Appeal of Mr. David Carr for relief from Planning Commission cranial of application for Variance #84 -1, on property located at 947 Cedar Street The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the subject hearing, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which City Clerk Burrowes replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing of the notice were in her file. The Mayor directed that the file become a part of this hearing and then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which Mrs. Burrowes replied that none had been received in her office. Planning Director Romaniello reviewed the nature of the appeal under consideration and provided relevant background history. On July 8, 1982, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution denying a request for a zone change on subject property. On August 17, 1982, the City Council denied an appeal of the Commission's action and reaffirmed their findings and decision. Mr. Carr had applied for a variance on the grounds that (1) the parcel in question is divided by a zone boundary putting approximately one -third of the land in the R -1 zone and the other two- thirds in the R -3 zone; and (2) restricting the entire parcel to R -1 use is discriminatory in that it denies substantial property rights which are possessed by other properties in the R -3 zone. After reviewing the application for a variance, the Planning Commission determined that the four requirements for a variance set forth in Section 20.74.020 of the Municipal Code were not met. This code provision attempts to insure that there will be buffering between differing land densities by enforcing the application of the stricter zoning regulations when split zoning occurs. The Commission has requested that the City Council affirm its decision. Reference was made to Mr. Carr's March 5, 1984 letter. The Mayor inquired whether Mr. Romaniello had seen this letter; Mr. Romaniello stated that he had. Several members of of the Council however, had not had an opportunity to read the letter and several minutes were taken for this purpose. The Mayor inquired of July 1983 addition to the Code entitled "Zones and Uses" which refers to a single site containing two conflicting code requirements. Mr. Romaniello stated that this section was added to clarify the original intent of the Code. Mr. David Carr, 7325 Muslo Lane, Carlsbad, California, and applicant, presented his request for a reversal of the Commissions denial. Mr. Carr stated that he felt the proposed variance would not permit R -3 development on R -1 land, and denied that a pattern of escalated development on adjacent property ( "domino effect ") would occur. -2- Council Minutes April 3, 1984 � 'X, 6 1 R y W 66 Mayor Bue inquired if anyone wished to speak regarding this matter. Mrs. Sally Ann Kranz, 936 Cedar Street, spoke in opposition to the continuing development of the neighborhood by the construction of multiple - unit dwellings. Mrs. Gail Turino, 943 Cedar Street, also spoke in opposition to a variance permit, stating that both she and her husband felt such a permit would lead to overbuilding. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, that the City Attorney, be instructed to draft a resolution denying Mr. David Carr's Appeal from the Planning Commission's denial of his application for Variance #84 -1 on property located at 947 Cedar Street. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. VII REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Consideration of procedure for filling vacancy on Park and Recreation Commission Mayor Bue suggested that this matter be continued until April 17, as an item for the new City Council to act upon. It was agreed for continuance. B. Councilman Armstrong reported that the Board of Directors for the West Basin Water Association had been selected by a committee of which he served as a member. Mr. William Peal was selected to replace Mr. J. E. Heyser on the Board. C. Mayor Bue announced that City Manager, Arthur Jones, had just undergone serious surgery but was doing well. Recuperation is expected to take several weeks; in the interim, Mr. Kevin Northcraft, Assistant City Manager, will serve as Acting City Manager. VIII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IX CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG that all matters appearing on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. MOTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A. Minutes of the Adjourned City Council Meeting of March 6, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN -3- Council Minutes April 3, 1984 B. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 6, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN C. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 20, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN D. Warrants Nos. 82805 - 82980 on Demand Register Summary No. 18 in total amount of $1,639,818.23 RATIFIED AND APPROVED E. Resolution establishing polling places and election officers for the General Municipal Election of April 10, 1984 entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3255 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARr MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3240 OF THE CITY COUNCIL. ADOPTED AS READ F. Resolution providing for the conduct of a Special Runoff Election in the event of a Tie Vote at any Municipal Election entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3256 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTION. ADOPTED AS READ G. Resolution ordering the canvass of the General Municipal Election of April 10, 1984, by City Clerk entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3257 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK. ADOPTED AS READ H. Request from Rockwell International for second year extension on two -unit trailer complex located at 2250 East Mariposa Ave. EXTENSION APPROVED TO APRIL 6,1985 :M Council Minutes April 3, 1984 :X 616 8 I. State Alcoholic Beverage Control, application from Golden Star, 219 Main Street, for an On Sale Beer and Wine License RECEIVED AND FILED X CALL ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR NONE XI WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS NONE XII REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. Acting City Manager Northcraft 1. Recommendation to support SB 2333 and 2334 which would return control of fire works to the cities Mr. Northcraft noted that for many years the City has banned the sale of fireworks. This has been effective in reducing the freq�iency of injury and property damage. A State Appellate Court, however, has recently held that local governments are pre - empted by state law from prohibiting the sale of safe - and -sane fireworks. This does not affect cities' right to ban the use of fireworks. The decision is currently on appeal to the State Supreme Court. Mr. Northcraft continued that a more expedient method of re- establishing the right to ban the sale of fireworks would be to support two bills SB 2333 and SB 2334. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, that letters in support of SB 2333 and SB 2334 be drafted and sent to members of the Senate Governmental Organization Committee. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Recommendation to grant request of Chamber of Commerce to hold Richmond Street Fair, Saturday, May 19, 1984 Mr. Northcraft reported that the Richmond Street Fair has been conducted for a number of years with benefit to the community and a minimum of inconvenience. He further requested that the following conditions be applied as in previous years. (a) That the intersection of Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue be kept open for use of emergency vehicles; (b) That the Chamber of Commerce provide evidence of liability insurance acceptable to the City Attorney; and (c) That the Chamber obtain any necessary permits for noise amplification equipment. -5- Council Minutes April 3, 1984 MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, that the Chamber of Commerce's request to hold the Richmond Street Fair, as conditioned above, be approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. City Attorney Dolley 1. Presentation for Ratification of Agreements between Overton, Moore & Associates, Chevron U.S.A., Inc., and the City of E1 Segundo, all of which substitute an entity known a's OMA - E1 Segundo Properties, Inc. in place of OMA in all of the Agreements dealing with the development of the Chevron property after purchase by OMA. Mr. Dolley stated the request is for ratifica- tion of four Amendments to the Agreements al- ready executed. These Amendments would modify the Agreements so that the new entity, "OMA E1 Segundo Properties ", will be responsible for payment of money to the City and for the sub- division improvements. The sole change relates to the entity which will be performing the agreements. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON that the Agreements referred to above which substitute an entity known as OMA - E1 Segundo Properties, Inc. in place of OMA in all of the Agreements dealing with the development of the Chevron property be Ratified. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C. Director of Public Works Glickman 1. Recommendation to adopt Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 1982 Edition and the 1983 and 1984 Supplements thereto Mr. Glickman requested that Council pass a resolution that would adopt the 1982 Edition and the 1983 and 1984 Supplements to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, that the following resolution, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3258 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1982 EDITION," AND THE 1983 AND 1984 SUPPLEMENTS THERETO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3201 which was read, be adopted. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Recommendation to solicit proposals for leasing City's 1984 -85 Water Right Mr. Glickman noted that for the past several years the City has leased its adjudicated water rights because it no longer pumps water itself. 0M. Council Minutes April 3, 1984 )(6i69 x 6 a 7U The bid accepted by the Council for 1983 -84 was $90 per acre foot. Due to the unsettled future of water purchase costs, it is recommended that the Water Rights Lease be limited to a one year period. It is further recommended that a minimum bid of $120 per acre foot be required. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, that the staff be authorized to solicit bids for the City's adjudicated water rights for the 1984 -85 fiscal year, with a minimum bid figure of $120 per acre foot. MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Recommendation regarding Acceptance of Deducation for Sanitary Sewer Easement and Slope Easement in connection with Parcel Map No. 15115 Mr. Glickman reported that the construction of a sanitary sewer along Mariposa Avenue, west of Nash Street, necessitates the granting of two easements: 1) a six foot wide easement adjacent to Mariposa Avenue across Parcel 1 :)f Parcel Map No. 15115; 2) a slope easement along and adjacent to Nash Street across Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 15115. Chevron U.S.A. is in agreement to the granting of these two easements to the City. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, that the above dedications be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the city and the City Clerk to attest. MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. XIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Adoption of Ordinance establishing speed limits on various streets City Attorney Dolley presented subject ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1060 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, that said ordinance be adopted. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. XIV NEW BUSINESS Councilman Siadek inquired if there had been any recent developments regarding the proposed move of ticket sales for the Los Angeles Raiders, from the City. -7- Council Minutes April 3, 1984 Acting City Manager Northcraft stated that discussions have been held with Raider officials. Councilman Siadek suggested that City Council authorize the participation of a community representative in these meetings. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG that a citizen representative be appointed to meet together with City administrators and officials of the Los Angeles Raiders to discuss the removal of the ticket sales office for the Raiders from the City. Mrs. Julie Curtis was then nominated to serve in this capacity. MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. XV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None Councilman Siadek noted that this was the last meeting at which Mayor Bue would be serving, and expressed his thanks and appreciation for the Mayor's contributions. Mayor Bue was given a standing ovation, following which he thanked those present and acknowledged that serving as Mayor had been an honor and a pleasure to him. XVI RECESS At the hour of 8:00 p.m. the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a closed session. At 8:45 p.m., Councilman Siadek left the Closed Session and the meeting. At 9:00 p.m., the Council reconvened with the following members answering roll call: Councilmembers Armstrong, Johnson, Synadinos and Mayor Bue. XVII ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this session, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Wayne Braden, the hour of adjournment being 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: %i ✓y , William D. 'Mue, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, City Clerk Council Minutes April 3, 1984 X r.' r 7.1