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1984 MAY 08 CC MINI II III IV MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL May 8, 1984 CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in adjourned ses- sion on Tuesday, May 8, 1984, at 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mr. Richard Patterson. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilman Siadek At the hour of 8:35 o'clock a.m., a MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT and UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that they recess until Councilman Siadek arrived. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock a.m., the City Council reconvened with the following answering roll call: Present: Council Members Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Arin- strong Absent: None SETTING OF THE AGENDA The Mayor inquired of the Council as to their desire to proceed with the agenda as listed. Councilman Jacobson stated ghat he would like to include the item continued from the previous meeting relating to consideration of establishing a Public Works Commission. So ordered. 1. Consideration of Public Works Commission Councilman Jacobson stated that in his investiga- tion, it appears that other cities have several more commissions in operation. He further stated that he feels the Council is not as knowledgable in the area of Public Works as in others and with the amount of monies that are spent from this department, a commission could be of great value and assistance. Following discussion on the merits of commissions, it was agreed that a staff report be prepared based on other cities with the following data: a) how many commissions b) type of commissions c) responsibilities, duties and purpose of each d) advantages and disadvantages 2. Recreation Park - Development Fees for Users East of Sepulveda Boulevard Councilwoman Synadinos shared that she receives on- going complaints from citizens with regards to the lack of facilities available in the City parks due y . ��203 X'6204 to the heavy use by industry and commercial employ- ees. She continued that she sees a great need for additional facilities to allow for this overload. Discussion followed with emphasis on the merits of restricting current facilities versus expanding facilities. Councilman Schuldt Felt that the few complaints being registered do not speak for the majority of citizens, but rather a few. Mayor Armstrong invited Mr. Richard Patterson, a re- presentative of industry in town as well as a resi- dent, to share his views on this subject matter. Mr. Patterson stated that he concurred with Mrs. Synadinos' comments, that there is a serious pro -blem with citizens using the facilities and a great need for additional facilities with possible locations east of Sepulveda blvd. to share the needs of that community sector. Following further discussion on this matter, it was agreed that the Recreation and Park Commission be requested to evaluate these needs and concerns and that possibly a joint meeting be considered in the near future. In addition, Councilman Jacobson re- quested that staff report back on the rules /policy for use of Recreation Cards, and by what method(s) facilities may currently be reserved. 3. Economic Analysis with Envirotur•.ental Quality Board (EQB) Review Councilwoman Synadinos stated that she feels it's important to know that each new development in the City will be paying their fair share and their own way. It was felt that it may be time to once again iden- tify the purpose and need of the EQB. It was further stated that consideration might be given to adding the City Manager and Director of Finance to this Board. It was agreed that daytime population has increased, and that there certainly has been an increase in the needs to be met. Mr. Richard Patterson shared his concerns in pre- senting items to the EQB. Stated that a prepared list of questions to be answered would save in staff time, however there is a need to know the Base Line, if any, established by the City. There appears to be a need for the establishment of guidelines, an identification of costs, and a base line. Acting City Manager, Kevin Northci:aft, stated that he would address these matters. Councilwoman Synadinos stated that she has received comments from management people in industry that it appears Council is attempting to balance the City Budget at their (industry) expense. She further stated that she feels El Segundo is well below what other cities charge for similar services and that her only concern is that those using services are paying their fair share for receiving saine. -2- Council Minutes May S, 1984 k - 626 4 ,?. The Mayor made reference to the fact that the time agreed upon for adjournment was fast approaching. He further stated that the remaining items on the agenda were all funding items and inquire? if there was any par- ticular item that needed to 6T addressed today. 4. Traffic Soiutions and Fundin Concern was registered over the Traffic Study that had been made. '"?sere was agreement that although the study has been completed, nothing has been imple- mented. Acting City Manacer Northcraft stated that there had been a memo apprnxiinatly a year .ago, advising of some implementation of the study. He further stated that some recommendations were not our responsibility. He will re -issue this memo for information. Councilman Schuldt stated that he has not seen a copy of the study that. was performed and would appreciate time to do so. Mayor Armstrong stated that this item would be continued to allow for Councilman Schuldt to review same. 5. Parking in the R -3 Zone Councilwoman Syna:iinos stated that she feels there are many projects being rushed through by developers in order to avoid the new parking codes that are being proposed. Councilman Siadek questioned whether all members of the Council were :)eing kept informed on projects, and or directives. He stated that he oftentimes feels that he is not in tune with what is currenty taking place clue to a lack of communication. Mr. Siadek made reference to a statement he had heard relating to ratio of FAR. Mayor informed the Council that this item and the remain- ing portions of the Agenda would be completed at the next study session. ADJOURNMENT It being the hour of 1.1:00 o'clock a.m., A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, that the meeting be ad- journed until Tuesday, May 15, 1984, at 6:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council C;Iamber of the City Hall. .iPPROVED: Respectfully submitted, 1 Va erie A. Burrowes, City Clerk -3- Council Minutes "'J1y 8, 19 84