1984 MAR 06 CC MIN - 15)( 6.1 4 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL March 6, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 6, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall. II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Councilman Siadek. III INVOCATION was delivered by Rev. Robert Hoffinger, an associate minister at E1 Segundo Christian Church. IV ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Armstrong, Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Absent: Council Members None V SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Kilroy Industries' Appeal of the Planning Commission's Denial of Their Request to Amend Precise Plan No. 2 -81 Mayor Bue stated the public hearing on subject appeal was held February 21, 1984. Council action was continued to this date to allow the Council to obtain further information. Planning Director Romaniello then gave background on the amendment request. He stated the Planning Commission denied the request to convert approximately 11,000 sq. ft. of existing parking facility to additional commercial floor area. The Commission indicated the original precise plan should be followed until there is sufficient occupancy of the building to prove the occupied building will not create a demand for parking that the applicant will not be able to provide if the parking spaces werg taken away. Councilman Armstrong inquired if the concerns that were raised in the traffic consultant's report had been taken care of. Mr. Jones stated that to his knowledge, all of the issues involving CalTrans were resolved in the precise plan. Councilwoman Synadinos asked if any traffic system management (TSM) measures were considered. Mr. Romaniello stated that since this amendment request was to change a small percentage of the land use, the Planning Commission did not address the traffic concerns. Councilman Johnson stated insofar as the report shows there is an excess of 41 spaces over what the building originally called for and the fact that the parking for the proposed store will most likely be limited to those already in the building, he is in favor of the amendment request. X 6146 After further discussion, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED-BY MAYOR BUE, to amend Precise Plan 2 -81 as requested, with the conditions recommended by Staff being imposed. THE MOTION WAS DEFEATED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Ayes: Councilman Johnson and Mayor Bue Noes: Councilmembers Armstrong and Synadinos Abstain: Councilman Siadek Absent: None Mayor Bue announced that due to defeat of the preceding motion, the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission's decision is denied. B. Proposed Amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan Mayor Bue stated due to a possible conflict of interest, he would abstain from the discussions and decision on this matter. The meeting was turned over to Mayor Pro Tem Armstrong. City Attorney Dolley clarified that further review of the proposed Circulation Element by the Planning Commission is not necessary since the changes that were made were insignificant. City Manager Jones reiterated his recommendation that Item 2, Subsection 4 of the Principles and Objectives Relating to Implementation proposed by the E1 Segundo Employers Association be modified by adding the language "unless the City Council finds that the general public interest so requires ". Don Camph, Executive Director of ESEA, stated he has no objections to the modification because it preserves the Council's legislative rights. After discussion by the Council, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, that the following resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3250 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVISED CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN which was read, be adopted; and that the modifica- tions shown as Appendix B to the Master Plan of Streets Description, as well as the Statement of Principles and Objectives Relating to Planning as proposed by the E1 Segundo Employers Association as modified by City Manager Jones, be approved. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -2- Council Minutes March 6, 1984 ,�ti14i Ayes: Councilmembers Johnson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Pro Tem Armstrong Noes: Abstain: Absent: None Mayor Bue None Mayor Pro Tem Armstrong returned control of the meeting to Mayor Bue. C. Continued Public Hearing'on Proposed Condemnation of Lots 5, 6 and 7 in Block 65 (407 -17 Sierra Street) for Use as Senior Citizen Housing City Manager Jones stated the public hearing and the condemnation proceedings would not be necessary since the negotiations to purchase subject property had been successful.' He recommended approval of the agreement, authorization'to enter into escrow and 'appropriation of funds for the escrow charges. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, to approve the following resolu- tion: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement for Purchase of Realty between the City of E1 Segundo and Donald H. McLees and Richard J. Adams, 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 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 agree- ment for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. and further, to authorize the City Manager to enter into escrow with the property owners and to authorize the appropriation of $500,000 plus the City's share of escrow charges from the Voters Trust Account for said purchase. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Presentation by Group W Regarding the Status of Cable Television Mike Kemp, General Manager for Group W Cable, outlined the accomplishments his company has made since his presentation to the Council last year. Some of the points he made were: - Subscriptions have increased from 2,400 to over 3,000. - While in 1983 the national average for service complaints was 2.3 %, El Segundo's rate was only 0.9%. -3- Council Minutes March 6, 1984 Basic'service'was provided to all the City's educational facilities. - Group W facilitated the live coverage of the City Council meetings. - The basic service rate did not increase. - The 10 complaints forwarded by the City were resolved within the established time frames. - Group W increased the toll. free number's capacity from the El Segundo exchange from 4 lines to 8. - There is pending legislation that will modify, add and in some cases delete from the franchise's authority between cities and its operators. Councilman Siadek inquired as to the status of the hardware that Group W promised at the time of the name change. Mr. Kemp stated it is still their intent tb rebuild the system some time after 1984. Mayor Bue indicated he has received several complaints from residents that they cannot get through on the toll free number and stated that might be the reason for the low figure listed for service complaints from E1 Segundo. Mr. Kemp stated that since Group W was not initially included in the construction project on Center Street, they now must recut the street and relay conduit in order to provide cable service. Mr. Jones explained that under E1 Segundo Municipal Code, there is not a requirement for a developer to install cable television. The Council discussed the possibility of adding that provision to the Code and Mayor Bue directed Staff to investigate this matter further. VI REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Airport Noise Abatement Councilman Armstrong stated E1 Segundo was well represented by City staff at the airport variance hearing held March 5. Councilman Siadek asked what assurances have been given that there will not be any new tenants at the Imperial Terminal. Mr. Dolley stated the airport's planning documents indicate that after completion of the new airport facilities, the Imperial Terminal will be moved. However, he stated that since it is questionable as to whether that can be enforced, he strongly advises the Council to continue its efforts in blocking future tenants. Councilman Armstrong voiced his opinion that they will never move if they implement their plan to go underground to eliminate auxiliary power units as a way to reduce noise. -4- Council Minutes March 6, 1984 xG14c) Councilwoman'Synadinos stated helicopter routes from the south were not included on the noise contour maps. She stated she is concerned about that fact since Federal Express has now requested a helicopter route over El Segundo. She also expressed concern about whether the complaints are being relayed to the appropriate company if the complaint is called in to the general airport number. B. Juvenile Diversion Project Councilman Siadek stated subject committee met last week to discuss finances.. He stated although the project is experiencing financial problems, they do not plan to use the funds that E1- Segundo budgeted for them. C. Bus Express Employees Program (BEEP) Councilman Johnson stated RTD has indicated they will continue 2 of the 3 buses in the BEEP program to the E1 Segundo Employment Center. Additionally, RTD is.planning a new marketing program to increase the. ridership. D. CalTrans Councilman Johnson stated he, as well as the E1 Segundo Employers Association, attended the meeting with CalTrans wherein the I -105 Freeway and the traffic on Sepulveda Boulevard was discussed. Stated CalTrans plans to make a presentation in the City on those subjects. E. League of California Cities Councilman Johnson stated the League is initiating a study to find ways and means to better maintain the road system. F. Sister City Association Mayor Bue stated he just returned from a trip to Guaymas with the high school band. He stated the band did an excellent job in all their perfor- mances. Mayor Bue also reported a fire had occurred during their stay. Stated it was apparent Guaymas is in need of fire equipment and suggested the City's surplus equipment be donated to them. VII ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak, stated he had practical ideas for making E1 Segundo a better place to live that he plans to implement if he wins his bid for the Congress. Mayor Bue reminded Mr. Reed that the City Council meeting was not the proper forum for political- speeches. . B. Walt Baines, 1432 E. Sycamore, voiced his complaints regarding the local cable system. He felt the current problems should be resolved before Group W adds new services. -5- Council Minutes March 6, 1984 X ii 1 5u C. MacKinley Dalgleish, Director•of Building Safety, reiterated City Manager Jones' interpretation of the Municipal Code relating to developers not being required to provide cable service. He also urged the public on behalf of the Noise Abatement Committee, to register their noise complaints through City Hall'or the Police Department. D. Dennis Martin, 836 E. Grand Avenue, requested Council to direct City staff to investigate -the problems the residents are experiencing with the cable service. VIII CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, that the items on the Consent Calendar•be approved as follows: A. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN B. Warrants Nos. 82474 -82629 on Demand'Register Summary No. 16 in Total Amount of $1,296,544.08 RATIFIED AND APPROVED IX CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR None X WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None XI REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager Jones 1. Recommendation to Replace a 1961 Seagraves Fire Pumper Truck One Year Ahead of Scheduled Replacement Mr. Jones stated subject vehicle is scheduled for replacement in the 1985 -86 fiscal year. However, due to the frequent mechanical pro- blems, as well as the difficulty in obtaining replacement parts, he is recommending the fire engine be replaced one year ahead of schedule. Mr. Jones requested authorization to begin the preparation of the specifications for the replacement. He stated a specific recommenda- tion relating to the funding will be made in the next budget, after review has been made of all the vehicle replacement needs and the amount of money available in the Vehicle Replacement Fund. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, to approve the replacement of the 1961 Seagraves Fire Pumper Truck in the 1984 -85 fiscal year and to authorize the preparation of specifications for said replacement. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -6- Council Minutes March 6, 1984 A G.1 51 B. Director of Public Works Glickman 1- Report and Recommendation Regarding Traffic Control and Channelization at Holly Avenue Intersections with California, Kansas and - Washington Mr. Glickman stated that after receiving the public testimony at the last Council meeting, it appears the City is meeting its objedtive of discouraging the thru movement of industrial traffic in the above - entitled residential section. Therefore, he recommends the present traffic channelization system be retained. The consensus of the Council was to accept Mr. Glickman's recommendation. Councilman Siadek then-asked what could be done for those homes that lost their parking spaces due to the traffic islands that were painted in that area. Mr. Glickman stated by modifying the islands one of the parking spaces could be recovered. XII UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Adoption of Ordinance - Granting Rockwell Interna- tional's Request for Amendment to Ordinance No. 844 for Helistop Operations Atop an 11 -Story Building on Imperial Highway City Attorney Dolley stated the following ordi- nance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 1059 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 was ready for adoption. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Thereafter, MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, to adopt Ordinance No. 1059. THE MOTION WAS CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Ayes: Councilmembers Armstrong, Johnson, Synadinos and Mayor Bue Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Siadek Absent: None XIII NEW BUSINESS A. Councilman Siadek inquired as to the status of Chief Devilbiss' letter on the initiative issue. City Attorney Dolley stated this matter would be an appropriate item to discuss in closed session. Therefore, Mayor Bue stated further discussions on this matter will be held in closed session. -7- Council Minutes March 6, 1984 XIV ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None XV RECESS At the hour of 9:00 p:m. the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a closed session to discuss matters of possible litigation. At 9:47 p.m. the Council reconvened with all members answering roll gall: XVI ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this session, upon motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned, the -hour of adjournment being 9:50 p.m. Respectfully-submitted,- APPROVED: Wrll'iam D. Bue, Mayor Valerie A. Burrowe s, City Clerk Council Minutes March 6, 1984