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1984 FEB 21 CC MIN6_1 31
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
__ - February 21, 1984
I CALL TO ORDER
The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session _
on Tuesday, February 21, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. j
II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Fire Chief Laurence
Sheldon.
III INVOCATION was delivered by Dr. Howard Greer of Pacific
Baptist Church.
IV ROLL CALL
Present.:___.Council Members_ Armstrong, Johnson,
Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Absent: Council Members-None
V SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing Regarding Chevron, U.S.A., Inc.'s
Request for Unclassified Use Permit No. 84 -1 for the
Excavation of Two-Borrow Pits in the Chevron Refinery
Property
The Mayor announced that this was.:the.time and place
heretofore -fixed for subject hearing and inquired if
proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which !�!
the City Clerk replied proof of publication was in I•
her file.. The Mayor directed that the file become a
part of this hearing. He then inquired if any
written communications had been received. City Clerk
Burrowes stated none -had been received in her
office.
Planning Director Nicholas Romaniello stated that in
an effort to restore beach front property that had
been lost during the storms last year, Chevron has
had to build a groin along the coast. This project
has required more sand than was available along the
shoreline, therefore, Chevron has had to use sand
from their refinery site. Pursuant to the City's
code, Chevron is requesting the unclassified use
permit so they can excavate deeper than two feet.
Mr. Romaniello stated the Planning Commission, in
their Resolution No. 2061 recommended conditional
approval of the permit.
The Mayor opened the matter for public testimony. No
one came forward. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, to close the
public hearing. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Thereafter, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, to adopt the
following resolution, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 3248
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY �:OUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED
USE PERMIT (NO. 84 -1) TO CHEVRON,
U.S.A., INC., FOR THE EXCAVATION
OF TWO BORROW PITS IN THE CHEVRON
REFINERY PROPERTY
which was read by Acting City Attorney Colin
Leonard. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Public Hearing Regarding Rockwell International's
Request for Amendment to Ordinance No. 844 for
Helistop Operations Atop an 11 -Story Building on
Imperial Highway
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if
proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
the City Clerk replied proof of publication and
mailing of the notices were in her file. The Mayor
directed that the file become a part of this hearing.
He then inquired if any written communications had
been received. City Clerk Burrowes stated none had
been received in her office.
Mr. Romaniello reported this matter relates to Rock-
well International's request to amend an existing
permit that currently prohibits helistop operations
one -half hour before sunrise and one -half hour after
sunset. The amended request by Chevron would prohi-
bit operations between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Mr.
Romaniello stated the Planning Commission changed the
I prohibited hours to 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and have
( recommended approval of the unclassified use permit
with the conditions outlined in the staff report.
Mayor Bue then opened the matter for public
testimony. No one came forward; therefore, MOTION
WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED to close
the public hearing.
After discussion, Acting City Attorney Leonard
presented the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 844 GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED
USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A HELISTOP-
LIMITED USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2200/2230 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
which title was read. Upon motion duly made and
carried, further reading of the ordinance was
waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Johnson.
C. Public Hearing Regarding Kilroy Industries' Appeal
of the Planning Commission's Denial of Kilroy's
Request to Amend Precise Plan No. 2 -81
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if
proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
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the City Clerk replied proof of publication and
mailing of the notices were in her file. The Mayor
directed that the file become a part of this hearing.
He then inquired if any written communications had
been received. Mrs. Burrowes stated a letter had
been received from Kilroy Industries outlining the
basis of their appeal.
Councilman Siadek stated he consulted with City
Attorney Dolley and Acting City Attorney Thorson to
determine whether he would be in conflict of
interest by participating in the decision on this
matter. Both attorneys informed him he would not
present a conflict by participating in the
discussion or voting on this matter. Mayor Bue
stated he also consulted with the City Attorney and
was informed he was not in conflict of interest.
Mr. Romaniello reported that on January 12, 1984,
the Planning Commission denied applicant's request
to convert'11,000 square feet of building space area
to a retail sales use." One of the reasons the
Commission cited was that at this time the building
is not sufficiently occupied to determine the
parking needs, and that the installation of the
retail use can be accomplished by using existing
vacant office building space. Mr. Romaniello
recommended the Planning Commission decision be
upheld.
John. Kilroy,.President of Kilroy Industries, 2230 E.
Imperial Highway, stated subject building is 84%
leased at this time. He stated one of the lessors
will be occupying 54% of the building but has
indicated they will only need 50% of the parking
area, leaving 4% available. Additionally, he stated
they reduced the allowable square footage by 7% but
is only requesting a 1.77% reduction in parking. He
stated the proposed retail use is for a gift shop
which would enable the employees in the building to
purchase items without leaving the premises, thus
reducing the traffic impact.
Ralph Murphy of Kilroy Industries, stated the
Environmental Impact Report supported the amendment
request. He also stated the company that will be
occupying the majority of the building rejected tj�Le
number of parking spaces that was included in their
original lease package because they stated they did
not require that many.
Rev. Ed Erdeley, 209 W. Acacia, questioned Councilman
Siadek's statement that he was not in conflict of
interest. Rev. Erdeley asked if he could review his
financial disclosure. Councilman Siadek stated his
financial disclosures are a matter of public recoiCd
but if his voting on this matter causes great con-
cern, he would abstain from voting on this matter.
Thereafter, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, to close the public
hearing. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Armstrong, Johnson,
Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: None
Abstain: Councilman Siadek
Absent: None
Councilwoman Synadinos requested a continuance on
this mattter so she could review the original precise
plan. Thereafter, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, that
Kilroy Industries' appeal of a Planning Commission
decision be continued to March 6, 1984. THE MOTION
WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Ayes: Councilmembers Armstrong, Johnson,
Synadinos and Mayor Bue
Noes: None
Abstain: Councilman Siadek
Absent: None
D. Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the
Circulation Element of the General Plan
Mayor Bue stated he wished to abstain from the dis-
cussions and action on this matter due to a possible
conflict of interest. He turned this portion of the
meeeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Armstrong who
announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for continuation of subject hearing. He then
inquired if any written communications had been
received. City Clerk Burrowes stated letters had
been received from the E1 Segundo Employers Associa-
tion (ESEA) and Northrop.
Mr. Romaniello then reported that since the November
1, 1984 public hearing, staff has met with Council
and community representatives in order to receive
further input on this matter. He stated Council
presently has before them for consideration a new
master plan of streets map, a new chart revising the
street classifications, an appendix that reviews all
the revisions to the proposed element that have
taken place since the November public hearing and a
letter from ESEA that serves as their policy
recommendations on this subject. Mr. Romaniello
stated these materials should resolve all the issues
raised at the November hearing.
Mr. Jones stated that on Page 5, Paragraph 2 of the
ESEA letter, the underscored wording "provided that
such an addition (or extension) does not materially
disrupt or impact the current land use" prevents the
City from taking an action that would impact an
individual property owner. He stated there may be
circumstances where there would be a need to impact
or materially disrupt the current land use for the
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February 21, 1984
general public benefit. He suggested the wording be
modified to "provided the City will attempt to
minimize disruption or impact of current land use
unless gevneral public interest requires ".
Mayor Pro Tem Armstrong then opened the matter for
public input.
Tom Moske of Northrop Corporation, 800 No. Douglas
Street stated Northrop actively participated in the
City's study sessions on this subject. He stated
Northrop is still of the opinion that the extension
of Mariposa Avenue is inappropriate as it would
bisect their manufacturing complex.
Don Camph, Executive Director of the El Segundo
Employers Association, 999 No. Sepulveda Blvd.,
stated their letter is a consensus document that
provides a policy structure and framework within
which future implementation of the Circulation
Element can occur. He states his organization does
not have any objections to the modification of the
wording ..as proposed by City Manager Jones.
Ralph Murphy, Kilroy Industries, 2230 E. Imperial
Highway, expressed Kilroy's concerns about the
proposed on -ramps of the I -105 Freeway that will go
through their property. He stated they are
exploring alternative proposals with ESEA. He feels
the City should also study the impact of that
freeway as it relates to the long -term plan.
There being no further comments from the audience,
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN SIADEK, to close the public hearing. THE
MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
Ayes: Councilmembers Johnson, Siadek,
Synadinos and Mayor Pro Tem
Armstrong
Noes: None
Abstain: Mayor Bue
Absent: None
Councilman Johnson requested continuance of any
further discussions of this matter stating he did not
have sufficient time to review the new revisions.
Thereafter, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK,
SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, to continue to
..March 6, 1984 the Council discussion and action on
the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element -of
the General Plan. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Ayes: Councilmembers Johnson, Siadek,
Synadinos and Mayor Pro Tem
Armstrong
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
None
Mayor Bue
None
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VI
Mayor Pro Tem Armstrong returned control of the
meeting to Mayor Bue.
E. Public Hearing on Proposed Condemnation of Lots 5, 6
and 7 in Block 65 (407 -17 Sierra Street) for Use as
Senior Citizen Housing
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place
heretofore fixed for subject hearing and inquired if
proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which
the -City Clerk replied proof of notice to the
property owners was in her file. The Mayor directed
that the file become a part of this hearing. He then
inquired if any written communications had been
received. City Clerk Burrowes stated none had been
received in her office.
City Manager Jones stated the City is making
progress in their negotiations with the property
owners to purchase subject property. If the
negotiations are successfull, it will not be
necessary to condemn said property. He requested a
closed session with Council to discuss potential
litigation in this matter and recommended the
public hearing be continued to March 6, 1984.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, to continue subject public
hearing to March 6, 1984. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
A. Proposition A Transit Revenue Committee
Mr. Jones stated the Bus Express Employees Program
(BEEP) is operated by the Southern California Rapid
Transit District (RTD) and provides transportation
for employees that reside in South Bay cities to the
industrial section of E1 Segundo. The ESEA has been
subsidizing this program by guaranteeing 40 riders
per trip, at a cost of $1300 -$1600 monthly. Mr.
Jones stated ESEA feels they can no longer continue
that subsidy and has requested the City undertake
the subsidy for a six -month trial utilizing the
Proposition A funds that are earmarked, under the
law, for transit purposes. ESEA would attempt to
increase ridership through increased promotion of
the service and better scheduling of the routes.
Mr. Jones stated the Prop. A Committee, after
considering ESEA's request, indicated they do not
feel the subsidy of the BEEP program would be
appropriate at this time. However, Mr. Jones stated
he feels it is appropriate and in line with Council's
objective to mitigate E1 Segundo's traffic problems.
He stated it would be a limited commitment for the
City at a cost that would not exceed $10,000.
Don Camph stated the purpose of ESEA's letter was to
make the City aware of this situation and to
ascertain if the City was interested in taking over
the program. He stated the program has not been as
successful as ESEA had hoped, therefore, they will
not be
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February 21, 1984
subsidizing the program any longer. Mr. Camph feels
that with intensive review of the marketing, sche-
duling and routes, the program could possibly become
successful.
Mayor Bue stated since ESEA is withdrawing its finan-
cial support,o f ithe program, it appears they have
decided it is a "'loser ". Mr. Camph stated that that
is a correct conclusion based on the present design
of the program, but again stated his opinion that the
program could possibly be successful by re- design.
He stated because of timing, ESEA cannot complete the
review and re- design prior to the ending of their
agreement with RTD.
Councilman Johnson stated he attended the Prop. A
Committee meeting where this was discussed. The
Committee felt they did not have the ability to
conduct the marketing of this program. Councilman
Johnson pointed out that since in January, 1985,
RTD's - subsidy of the bus fares will terminate, the -
City's subsidy-of the program would increase at a
rate of 45 cents per rider per trip. If that
increase were passed on to the riders themselves, the
ridership would most likely decline even further.
Mr. Camph stated the date RTD will no longer
subsidize bus fares is July, 1985, and since the City
will only be committed for six months, they would not
be affected by the rate increase.
After further discussion, MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON,
that the El Segundo Employers Association's request
for the City of E1 Segundo subsidize the Bus Express
Employees Program be denied. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED rr
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: l
Ayes: Councilmembers Johnson, Siadek and
Mayor Bue
Noes: Councilmembers Armstrong and
Synadinos
Absent: None
B. Airport Noise Control and Land Use Steering Committee
Councilman Armstrong reported ANCLUC had an informa-
tional session February 16, 1984. He stated they
will be meeting March 8 for a work session to decide
on the Joint Technical Committee's recommendations.
Councilman Armstrong stated he contacted Congressman
Levine's office to request support of E1 Segundo's
position on the airport noise problem. Mayor Bue
stated the Council could reiterate their request for
support in writing.
Councilman Siadek stated he felt a strong stance
should be taken to hold the airport to their
commitment to vacate the Imperial Terminal.
Councilman Armstrong stated that stance has been
taken with little progress being made. He stated
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February 21, 1984
he has tried to avoid legal action. Mayor Bue
stated it may be appropriate, upon City Attorney
Dolley's return, to discuss in closed session the
City's legal options relating to this matter.
C. Cable Advisory Committee
Councilman Siadek stated he has received several
complaints from residents relating to technical
I problems they are experiencing. Mayor Bue directed
staff to look into this matter.
D. Assembly Task Force for Securing Local Government
Financing
Councilman Johnson stated the Senate and Assembly
bills that, if passed, will make the State
financially responsible for any State mandated
programs are now at the legislative stage. He
stated both bills meet the League of California
Cities criteria.
E. Councilman Armstrong announced the High School track
team will have a meet on Friday, March 2. He
encouraged support of the team through attendance at
the meet.
F. Councilman Siadek stated there will be a Sister City
promotion on Saturday, February 25. The proceeds
from the promotion will go towards sending the Band
to Guaymas.
G. Mayor Bue stated he attended a Sanitation District
meeting. He stated they are now pumping gas from
Puente Hills and Palos Verdes. He stated this is the
first place in the world where turbines are being
used and it appears that it will be successful.
Mayor Bue also reported that it was announced at the
meeting that the tonage price will go up from $3.75
to $5.00 on July 1, 1984.
VII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. The following persons voiced their opinions regarding
the traffic channelization project at Holly Avenue
(see Item XI.B.1 - Director of Public Works Report):
John Bruenger, 432 Kansas, feels the present
channelization system has alleviated the traffic
problem. He stated the proposed changes would
again open the traffic into the residential
community.
Ray Stewart, 408 Kansas Street, stated he is very
pleased with the present channelization system
and that any changes in the system would
jeopardize the residential area.
Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas Street, stated one of the
considerations he took into account when buying
his home six months ago was that the industrial
traffic was channeled away from the residential
community. He would like the system to remain as
is.
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February 21, 1984
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Gary Wallace, 516 Oregon Street, spoke in favor
of the proposed change.
Mrs.,Rex Neschke, 521 Kansas, stated she is
satisfied with the present system, but if there
is a need for a change, it should be implemented
for a 3 -month trial period.
Margaret Landrum, 1436 E. Mariposa, spore in _
favor of the present system.
B. G. Roger Siegel, began a religious speech. Mayor Bue
requested Mr. Siegel to confine his comments to City
of E1 Segundo business only. Mr. Siegel refused,
therefore he was removed from the meeting by Police
Chief Devilbiss.
C. Aida Wagner, 356 Virginia Street, voiced her concerns
regarding the increase in the removal of trees in the
city. -City Manager Jones stated a property owner
cannot remove trees on City property. .-On Council
direction,'-Mr. Jones'indicated he would investigate
the particular site "Mrs. Wagner referred to.
RkCESS
At the hour of 9:44 p.m. the Mayor declared a short
recess. At 9:50 p.m., the Council reconvened with all
members answering roll call.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION'WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY-
COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, that all the
items on the Consent Calendar be approved as follows:
A. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
January 3, 1984
APPROVED AS WRITTEN
B. Warrants Nos. 82274 -82473 on Demand Register Summary
No. 15 and Expense Checks Nos. 4334 -4356 on Expense
Check Register No. 8 in Total Amount $644,162.59
RATIFIED AND APPROVED
C. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Destruction of
Certain Records in the City Library _
RESOLUTION NO. 3249 ADOPTED, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI-
ZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS
IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
D. Recommendation to Continue Employment of Collister
and Company for Administration of Unemployment
Insurance Program
REPORT RECEIVED AND FILED and CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
OF COLLISTER AND COMPANY APPROVED
E. Claim of George and Hilda Holt
CLAIM DENIED
F. Claim of Midland Insurance
CLAIM DENIED
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G. Claim of Barbara Slater
CLAIM DENIED
H. Recommendation to Approve Closed Promotional Examina-
tion Plan for Fire Engineer
EXAMINATION PLAN APPROVED
I. Recommendation to Accept Work of Slip- Lining of 18-
Inch Storm Drain Pressure Line in Holly Avenue #83 -6
WORK ACCEPTED AS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE AS OF
JANUARY 3, 1984
IX CALL ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None
X WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
X1 REPORTS OF OFFICERS
A. City Manager Jones
I. Mid -Year Review of the 1983 -84 Operating Budget
Mr. Jones stated the purpose of this review is
to adjust expenditures to revenues and make
transfers and appropriations where necessary in
order to balance the budget at mid year.
He stated there have been signifcant revenue -
raising measures since July 1 and requested
Council approval of the increase in appropria-
tions to account for those additional measures
and other revenue changes. Mr. Jones then
summarized the changes in the revenue picture and
recommended an increase in General Fund Revenue
of $2,947,930 and in the Water Revenue of
$453,500.
Regarding expenditures, Mr. Jones requested
Council approval of additional appropriations in
the General Fund of $180,177. He stated the
major individual expenditures are due to the
reinstatement of the slurry seal program, the
additional legal costs involved in the increased
litigiation, and the recommendation to employ a
full -time consultant in the cable television
program. He requested Council approval of addi-
tional appropriations in the Water Fund of
$493,000 to cover the increase in water purchas-
ing costs and in the Equipment Replacement Fund
of $17,606 in order to replace the copy equipment
in the Police Department six months ahead of
schedule.
Mr. Jones also requested Council approval to
begin the process of obtaining architectural
services for two capital improvement projects -
expansion of the library and construction of a
parking deck over the police motor court.
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Council raised questions regarding the.signifi-
_cant increase in legal fees. It was decided to
approve the proposed adjustment at this time and
schedule an adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council on March 6 to discuss in closed session,
with Mr. Dolley, the future legal costs.
After further discussion, MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN
SYNADINOS, that the revised revenue estimates
and mid -year budget adjustments to appropriations
and the commencement of the two afore - mentioned
captial improvement projects be approved. THE
MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Recommendation to Approve Submission of Priority
State Highway Projects for Inclusion in the State
Transportation Improvement Plan
Mr. Jones stated Staff worked with the E1
Segundo Employers Association to develop a list
-of priority highway improvement projects for
inclusion in the State Transportation—
Improvement Plan. The projects that are
recommended are:
- Widening of Sepulveda Boulevard from
Grand Avenue to Rosecrans
- Widening of the Sepulveda Tunnel north of E1
- -Segundo
Re- striping of the San Diego Freeway to
provide additional lanes at the critical
points around the South Bay curve
Widening of Sepulveda and Rosecrans
intersection approaches to allow freer flow
of traffic
- A traffic interconnect and timing program
along Sepulveda Boulevard to make better use
of the current traffic signals
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, that the list of priority
highway improvement projects for E1 Segundo be
approved and that authorization be given to staff
to submit said list to the County Transportation
Commission. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. Jones stated the City has been requested to
support Senate Bill 1108 introduced by Senator
Ayala. Stated this bill would overturn a
California Supreme Court decision of December 21,
1983 (Alexander Pope vs. Board of Equalization)
relating to the assessment practices that have
been followed since Proposition 13 in assessing
the value of multi -year construction projects.
The Los Angeles County Assessor practice has been
to assess the value for the base assessment year
including all of the tenant improvements after
the building is completed. Mr. Jones stated this
sets a higher base year which is reflected in the
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1% < ►1 4 :.;
annual increments of property tax increases.
However, the courts overturned that process of
assessment. Mr. Jones said if the proposed
legislation is not passed, those type of
construction projects in the future will be
asssessed for their base year at the value of the
shell of the building. The impact would be a
loss of substantial revenue in upcoming years.
Additionally, it would impact the reimbursement
by all Los Angeles County cities of the property
tax collected over the past several years.
The Council agreed to support Senate Bill 1108
and directed Staff to prepare a letter according-
ly.
B. Public Works Director Glickman
1. Report and Recommendation Regarding Traffic
Control and Channelization at Holly Avenue
Intersections with California, Kansas and
Washington
NOTE: This matter was heard out of context in
order to receive public input under oral communi-
cations.
Mr. Glickman stated subject traffic channeliza-
tion system was implemented last year in an
effort to separate the mixture of residential and
industrial traffic in that area. He stated the
system appears to be successful in that the City
has received several favorable comments with only
a few complaints from the residents. However,
approximately 60% of the traffic citations in
that area have been issued to the residents,
which suggests the system may be a little
restrictive. Therefore, Mr. Glickman presented
suggested modifications to the system that will
ease the restrictions somewhat.
Mr. Glickman stated the initial recommendation
was to remove the RIGHT TURN ONLY sign and place
NO LEFT TURN signs during restricted hours. He
stated since that would allow thru traffic
at all times, the revised recommendation is to
leave the RIGHT TURN ONLY signs but specify
certain hours. This would enable the residents
to enter the neighborhood during non -peak hours
and on weekends.
After receiving the oral comments from the
residents (see Item VII - Oral Communications)
and discussion among Council, Staff was directed
to further examine what signs should be
installed to prevent thru traffic at subject
intersections. Mr. Glickman stated he would
present their findings at the March 6 meeting.
2. Recommendation to Accept Proposal of Melvyn
Green & Associates, Inc. to Provide Structural
Engineering Services /Building Evaluation for
Fire Station No. 1
Mr. Glickman stated City staff interviewed four
architectural firms in preparation of selecting
an architect for the disign of modifications and
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_additions to Fire-Station No. 1. He stated that
-each firm felt a-need for an evaluation of the
_structural ab*Jity of the existing building
should be conducted as determined in current
building code requirements. Mr. Glickman
recommended the acceptance of a proposal
submitted by Melvyn Green & Associates, a local
Structural Engineering firm, to provide
structural engineering analysis for Fire Station
No. 1. He stated that Mr. Green, has indicated
they can preform these services at a fee not to
exceed $2,400. Mr. Glickman stated these funds
are available in the Capital Improvement budget
for this project.
- MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, to accept the proposal of
Melvyn Green & Associates, Inc. to provide a
structural engineering services /building
,evaluation for Fire 'Station No. 1 and that a
purchase order, . for, said work be issued at a cost
not!-to exceed $2,400. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
XII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
XIII NEW BUSINESS
None
XIV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
XV RECESS
At the Your of 10:58 p.m. the Council recessed to the
Mayor's office for a closed session to discuss possible
litigation. At 11:05 p.m. the Council reconvened with
all members answering roll call.
XVI ADJOURNMENT
No other business appearing to come before the Council
at this session, upon motion duly made and carried, the
meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, March 6, 1984 at 6:00
p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the
City of El Segundo, the hour of adjournment of this
meeting being 11:07 p.m, -
APPROVED:
WILLIAM D. BUE, Mayor
Respectfully submitted
Valerie �A. Burrowes, City Clerk
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