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1984 AUG 21 CC MIN - 37MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL Auyust 21, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER X 6333 The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, Auyust 21, 1984 at 7:UU p.m. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. II. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Kitt Walsh, Chairwoman of the Park and Recreation Commission. III. THE INVOCATION was delivered by Chief of Police Clark Devilbiss. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None V. PRESENTATION A. Proclamation Declaring Sunday, August 26, 1984 as SOUTH bAY SUNDAY Mayor Armstrong read a proclamation declaring Sunday, Auyust 26, 1984 as SOUTH BAY SUNDAY, and urging residents to support those agencies which have been active in providing much needed services for local youth and their families. This proclamation was accepted by Barbara Seymour, who thanked the Mayor on behalf of all of the youth of the South bay. VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Consideration of response by the Planning Commis- sion to the proposed revisions to the City's Parking and Loading Standards (Amendments to Title 20 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to Chapter 20.54, On -Site Parking and Loading) Mr. Kevin Northcratt reported that the Planning Commission had met and responded to the Council's comments, questions and concerns regarding the proposed parking and loading ordinance, and referred Councilmembers to the Auyust 13 memorandum from Planning Commission Chairman Jack Schott. Some concern was expressed by Councilmen Schuldt and Siadek over what they felt were overly stringent parking requirements for hotels and the potentially negative impact these requirements might have on hotel development. City Attorney Dolley then presented the subject ordinance, which was ready for adoption, entitled: X f�33f; ORDINANCE NO. 1063 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOT COVERAGE AND TO CHAPTER 20.54 (ON -SITE PARKING AND LOADING) which title was read. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS that further reading be waived ana the subject ordinance be adopted. On roll call the above ordinance No. 1063 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilman Siadek B. Continued Public Hearing on Appeal of St. John's Lutheran Church regarding decision of the Planning Commission approving the Walnut Plaza Project Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the subject hearing. City Attorney Dolley stated that he had become aware that afternoon that an appeal regarding the Walnut Plaza Project had been filed by Mr. Ron Leahy as well as by St. John's Lutheran Church. However, the only appeal noticed for public hearing was that brouyht by St. John's Lutheran Church; in addition, no notice had been provided to the parties on the other appeal. For these reasons, and because of the possibility of litigation, Mr. Dolley recom- mended that this matter be discussed in closed session. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the meeting be recessed to closed session to discuss the subject matter. Therefore, at 7:28 p.m., the Council recessed into closed session. At 7:45 p.m., the Council reconvened with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinnos, and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None City Attorney Dolley announced that due to the nature of Mr. Leahy's appeal (and the nature of the St. John's appeal as well, although it had been withdrawn), the Council was not authorized under Municipal or State law to hear it, and was -2- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 recommending that the matter be closed by motion. IT WAS THEN MOVED by COUNCILMAN SCHULDT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that the subject hearing be closed. Councilwoman Synadinos suggested that Ordinance No. 3182 be modified so as to prevent a similar pre- dicament from occurring in the future; she stated that she felt it should always be possible for Council to hear appeals from the decisions of the Planning Commission. Following discussion, on roll call, the above motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilman Siadek IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that Ordinance No. 3184 be examined and that consideration be given to the mechanics of the appeals process outlined there- in. A staff report would be solicited from the City Attorney and other appropriate individuals for this purpose. On roll call, the above motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilmembers Schuldt and Siadek C. Public Hearing regarding Abatement of Weeds, Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt at Various Locations in Accordance with Resolution No. 3223 Mayor Armstrong 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 Deputy City Clerk Eileen Hunter replied that the affidavit of publishing was in the Clerk's files. The Mayor then inquired whether any written communications had been received; Mrs. Hunter stated that none had been received. Director of Public Works Glickman reported that the 12 properties originally identified as requiring abatement had been inspected by the Fire Marshall's office that day and the previous day. Of these 12, eight were reported to have been brought to satisfactory condition, leaving Parcels No. 3, 6, 7 and 10 still requiring abatement. Mr. Glickman recommended that Council authorize the abatement of weeds, rubbish and refuse to be undertaken. He noted that prior to the authorized work being performed, the four sites in question would be inspected once again and, if in satisfactory -3- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 6337 X 6:18 condition at that time, there would oe no assessment. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that the order for the subject abatement be executd. At this time, the public hearing was opened for comment. Mary Rose Liedke, 123 West Palm, inquired about action that might be taken relative to abandoned automobiles parked in front yards. Mayor Armstrong and Mr. Northcraft stated that if Mrs. Liedke would provide addresses where there were abandoned or non - running vehicles, they would check and see what could be done. She agreed to do so. There being no turther public comment, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, AND UNANIMODULY CARRIED that the subject public hearing be closed. A vote was then taken, and the motion to execute the abatement order was UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. VII. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Siadek reported that the Cable Advisory Committee had met the previous week and had voted to participate in a consortium of cities on a project whereby E1 Segundo would produce two programs on problems relevant to El Segundo and surrounding cities. Councilman Siadek also reported that he had two nominess for the vacancy on the Cable Advisory Committee: Donna West and Sandy Romero. It was then noted that no written resignation had yet been received from Mrs. Lavonne Sorensen Jackson. Following some discussion as to the appropriate pro- cedures to be-followed in the case of this resignation, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT that Mrs. Lavonne Sorensen Jackson's verbal resignation from the Cable Advisory Committee, which was received by Mayor Armstrong BE ACCEPTED. On roll call, the above motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Schuldt, Siadek and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilwoman Synadinos Abstain: Councilman Jacobson Councilman Schuldt reported that he had attended a meeting of the I -105 Congressional Committee along with former Councilman Marvin Johnson. He stated that the freeway project appears to be proceeding on schedule. -4- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 A_ 639 Councilman Schuldt and Mayor Armstrong attended an Independent Cities Quarterly Meeting. They reported that there was a lack of clarity about the purposes and potential productivity of this session. Mayor Armstrong announced that an ANCLUC Steering Committee meeting had failed due to lack of a quorum (only three members present). he stated that there would be a Noise Abatement Hearing on the evening of August 27, and urged all those interested in the problem of helicopter noise to attend. He reported that there would be an additional meeting on September 6 for anyone who wishes to express concerns on this topic; details regarding this meeting will appear in the El Segundo Herald. Councilwoman Synadinos reported that Mary Lou Crockett of the Westchester Chamber of Commerce had invited all concerned individuals to attend a meeting regarding helicopter noise; this is strictly a residents' com- mittee. She also called attention to the helicopter noise meeting on September 6, and noted that a similar meeting would be held in the Westchester area on September 4. Councilman Schuldt then introduced the new Editor of the E1 Segundo Herald, Mrs. Barbara Mack. A. Consideration of request of Recreation and Parks Commission to establish a date for a joint meeting. It was agreed that a point meeting be held at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 19. B. Consideration of establishing date to interview applicants for the CATV Advisory Committee IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the filing period for applicants for the vacancy on the Cable TV Advisory Committee be extended to August 27, 1984. It was agreed that candidate interviews would be held at 4:00 p.m. on September 19. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Richard Wiley, 761 Washington Street, requested clarification of the meaning of the action taken regarding the Walnut Towers project. Mr. Volley explained that under Municipal and State law, the Council was not authorized to hear appeals of this type from the decisions of the Planning Commission. hlr. Wiley then asked whether all mitigations specified in the Environmental Impact Report for this project had been addressed. He urged that the matter be returned to the Planning Commission in order to make certain that all mitigations are performed. Ron Kroll of the Crocker Bank thanked the Council on behalf of Crocker and five other banks for allowing -5- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 X 6340 their consortium to operate a temporary heliport during the Olympics. Due to the existence of this helicopter operation, there were no banking service delays. Mr. Kroll reported that over 130 flights were conducted, none of which was over a residential area. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, requested that Council direct the Public Works Department to examine the Southwest corner of Sierra Street near St. Anthony's where he said the ice plants are over -grown and require attention. Mr. Northcratt stated that a written request for service should be filed; once this is done the matter will be attended to. Mr. Martin also stated that he had suggested previously that the actual costs to the City of the Walnut Towers project might have been understated. He said that he felt the range of error was between $40,000 and $200,000. He urged that there be a reevaluation of this aspect of the project, and recommended that in the future the problem of fiscal responsibility of developers receive additional attention. IX. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILi ,,iAN JACOBSON, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved except Items (C), (D). (h), (I), and (K). A. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of July 3, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN B. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 3, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN E. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of July 25, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN F. Warrants Nos. 84426 - 84587 on Demand Register Summary No. 3 in total amount of $602,949.16 RATIFIED AND APPROVED G. Request to accept construction of wheelchair ramps, curbs, and sidewalks at various locations - Project No. 84 -2 APPROVED AS PRESENTED J. Resolution adjusting the Administrative Code provi- sions to implement the Memorandum of Understanding ` with the E1 Segundo General Employees Association entitled: Council Minutes August 21, 1984 A'6341 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 1A3.015, 1A3.025, 1A3.030, 1A3.045, 1A3.075, 1A3.085, 1A3.125 and 1A3.127 of CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERIES) AND AMENDING SECTION 1A6.230 (GENERAL RULES) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE which was adopted X. CALL ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR C. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 17, 1964 Councilman Jacobson requested that approval of these minutes be held over in order to permit him to discuss them with the City Clerk. D. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of July 24, 1984 Councilman Jacobson requested that approval of these minutes also be held over in order to permit him to discuss them with the City Clerk. H. State Alcoholic Beverage Control application for Person -to- Person Tansfer of On Sale License for "Fearless Clyde" located at 139 Richmond Street City Attorney Dolley said that, in response to Council concerns, he would provide an opinion as to what could be done to provide Council with an opportunity of reviewing the merits of person -to- person liquor license transfer applications, rather than merely receiving and filing them. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED b Y COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the above-.application BE RECEIVED AND FILED. I. Tabluation of bids for Fire Truck (Pumper Enyiner) Councilman Jacobson inquired about the status of a report on the condition of the Equipment Replace- ment Fund. Mr. Northcraft responded that the Equipment Replacement Fund had been utilized because of a continuing significant excess; there is no danger of jeopardizing the fund. He stated that software being acquired as part of the new data processing system will make a more complete accounting of the Equipment Replacement Fund more readily available. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the subject bid be awarded to the low bider, Paramount ` Equipment Sales for Item A, with jump seats, for $138,261.49. In addition, an appropriation of $51,762.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund is approved for the balance of the needed funds to purchase said equipment. -7- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 X Ei34is>* K. Request for Leave of Absence with Pay for Captain Kay Lewis, Police Department, to attend FBI Academy September 3U - December 14, 1984 Mayor Armstrong suggested that some sort of com- mitment to remain with the City in law enforce- ment be obtained prior to granting substantial leaves of absence with pay. Mr. Northcraft stated that this issue had been discussed; in general, only individuals with a career orientation are selected for leaves of this type. IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the above request BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. XI. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS There were none XII. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Mr. Northcraft stated that City Manager Jones was absent from the meeting due to a temporary illness. 1. Presentation and recommendation of archi- tectual contract with Kamnitzer & Cotton for Senior Citizen Housing Mr. Northcraft reported that the Blue Ribbon Review Panel for the Senior Citizen Housing Project had unanimously recommended the firm of Kamnitzer & Cotton as project architect. This recommendation was made following a review of proposals from 10 architectual tirms and the interview of the three firms receiving the highest rankings on their pro- posals. An energy analysis by the architect and acoustical analysis will provide addi- tional information to assist in the project design and subsequent construction. Mr. Northcraft said that formal presentations to Council and for public review would be made at key stages in the design process. Kamnitzer & Cotton anticipate that the design and con- struction documents for the project will be completed within five months from the date the firm is authorized to begin work. Councilman Siadek asked which individuals served on the Blue Ribbon Review Panel. Mr. Romaniello said that the Panel included Ms. Joann Lombardo, Mr. Glickman, Mr. Jones, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Barry Schweiger, Mr. Sanchez, Mr. Jack Ruiz, and Mr. Romaniello. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the Agreement be- tween the City and Kamnitzer & Cotton for architectural services for the senior housing project BE APPROVED. Council Minutes August 21, 1984 X X343 2. Presentation and recommendation of three - year Cooperative Agreement for Los Angeles County CDBG Program Mr. Northcratt noted that the City's three - year cooperative agreement with the County of Los Angeles to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Uevelopment Block Grant (CDBG) Program would expire June 30, 1985. In order to continue participation for the upcoming three years, the City must exe- cute and return copies of the cooperative agreement by Monday, August 27. Renewal of this agreement would secure the City's ability to receive CDBG tunds during fiscal years 1985 -1986, 1986 -1987, and 1987 -1988. The City's annual allocation during each of those years is expected to approximate that of the current year, or roughly *96,000. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the three -year Cooperative Agreement for the Los Angeles County CDBG Program BE APPROVED. 3. Presentation and recommendation regarding Revenue Comparisons of Non - Resident Fees/ Universal Borrowing for Library Patrons IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the above report on Library Revenue Comparisons be RECEIVED AND FILED. 4. Recommendation to adjust salaries for part- time /temporary employees Mr. Northcraft announced that the pay rates of the City's part -time temporary employees were last adjusted in June, 1983; these rates are usually adjusted annually to maintain a competitive compensation posture in the labor market. City Attorney Dolley then presented a resolution, which was ready for adoption, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3276 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, (AMENDING SECTION 1A3.020 OF CHAPTER 1A3 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT) OF TITLE lA OF THE EL SEGUNDO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (PART -TIME TEMPORARY PERSONNEL AND WAGE RATES) IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY CODUNCILMAN JACOBSON, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that further reading be waived the above resolution BE ADOPTED. cm Council Minutes August 21, 1984 X 634.4 5. Report and recommendation regarding Meet and Confer with E1 Segundo Fire Fighters Associa- tion as repesented by Teamsters Union Mr. Northcraft reported that City repre- sentatives had held four basic meetings with Teamsters Union representatives regarding possible compensation adjustments for E1 Segundo Fire Fighters. When a failure to reach agreement occurred, mediation was attempted using the State Conciliation Service. Following mediation, the mediator stated that no further meetings would be profitable due to the position of the Fire Association. Therefore, the City submitted a last, best and tinal offer consisting of two options. The City was notified last Thursday by the Union president that both options had been rejected. Mr. Northcraft stated that two options were available: (1) Do nothing and allow the present agreement to continue or (2) Take unilateral action to provide some fair adjustment to these employees. Mr. Northcraft stated that staff felt some adjustment would be appropriate and recom- mened adoption of the last, best and final offer, with the exception of the medical in- surance benefit, which staff recommended not be changed due to its highly contested nature. City Attorney Dolley then presented a resolution, which was ready for adoption, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3277 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR INCREASED COMPENSATION AND }BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE SERVICE which title was read. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that further reading be waived and the above resolution BE ADOPTED. 6. Presentation and recommmendation regarding proposed Annexation No. 48 to Sanitation District No. 48 IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN JACOSSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate resolutions approved Annexation No. 48 to County Sanitation District No. 5. XIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Adoption of Ordnance Permit No. 8403 for helistop to Northrop Street approving Unclassifed Use ground level, limited use facility, 800 North Douglas -10- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 XIV. XV. XVI. City Attorney volley presented the subject ordin- ance, which was ready for adoption, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1064 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT 84 -3 SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO NORTHROP CORPORATION, TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A GROUND LEVEL LIMITED USE HELISTOP AT 800 NORTH DOUGLAS STREET, BETWEEN IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND MARIPOSA AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY which title was read. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that further reading be waived and the above Ordinance No. 1064 BE ADOPTED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Siadek stated that traffic signals appear to be in operation during late evening and early morning hours when there are very few cars on the road; these traffic signals are very frustrating and invite viola- tions. He requested that the Traffic Committee evaluate when various signals need to be in operation during night -time hours. City Attorney Dolley announced that he had attended a noise conference in Colorado. Secretary of Transpor- tation Elizabeth Dole sent an environmental specialist to the conference who indicated that the Department of Transportation will resist any efforts to increase the already established period of time in which fleets of Boeing 707's are supposed to be phased out. The Federal government is not inclined to grant any extensions. [Mayor Armstrong circulated a sample letter in support of the MetroRail. He stated that, with Council concurrence, he would send the letter. There was no opppostion. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. CLOSED SESSION At 9:25 p.m., the Council recessed to closed session. At 9 :42 p.m., the Council reconvened with the following members answring roll call: Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None -11- Council Minutes August 21, 1984 X 6345 X'6346 XVII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m. in memory of Leon Lido, founder of International Rectifier, who was regarded as a pioneer industrialist in the community. ATTEST: harles K. Armstrong, viayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Rurrowes, City Clerk -12- Council Minutes August 21, 1984