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1984 MAY 15 CC MIN"X,620(; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL May 15, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, May 15, 1984 at 7 :00 n.m. in the Council Chamber 3i the E1 Segundo City Hall. II. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Ms. Eileen Hunter. III. THE INVOCATION was delivered by Dr. Howard Greer of the Pacific Baptist Church. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None V. PRESENTATIONS A. Councilman Jacobson read a proclamation joining the President and the Governor of California in recognizing May 13 through May 19, 1984 as NATIONAL POLICE WEEK. The proclamation was accepted with thanks by Chief of Police Devilbiss. b. Councilman Siadek read a proclamation joining the President in proclaiming the week of May 13 through May 18, 1984 as MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK in recognition of the vital services the Municipal Clerk performs, and the outstanding dedication to the community she represents. The proclamation was accepted with appreciation by City Clerk Burrowes. C. Councilwoman Synadinos read a proclamation declaring May 19, 1984 as ARMED FORCES DAY in E1 Segundo, and urging all citizens to give special recognition to the men and women who serve in our Army, Air Force, marine Corps, Coast Guard, California State Military Reserve, and their Review or National Guard components. The proclamation was accepted by Chief Warrant Officer Miltion Feir of the California State Military Reserve, who expressed his appreciation to the Council. D. Mayor Armstrong read a proclamation declaring the week of May 20 through May 26, 1984 as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in E1 Segundo, and calling upon all citizens to be aware of the essential services which are so often taken for granted. The proclamationn was accepted with thanks by Director of Public Works Glickman. Prior to the reading of the final proclamation, Councilman Schuldt announced that Mr. Charlie Dewitt had been named Senior Citizen of the Year. E. Councilman Schuldt read a proclamation declaring the week of June 4 - June d, 1964 as CELEBRATION OF THE OLYMPICS 'vvEEK,. The proclamation was accepters by Mr. sao ivlorton, President of the School t3oard, who tnanked the Council on behalf of the School and the staff of the School District. VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Continuation of Status Report on Senior Citizen Housing Acting City Manager Northcraft introduced Ms. Joanne Lombardo, who was present to give a follow - up report on the Senior Citizen mousing Project. City Attorney Dolley reported on a conversation with the City's bond counsel, who has determined that the Senior Citizen Housing Project would qualify for mortgage revenue bond type financing; a letter to this effect is being prepared for the City. Ms. Lombardo then presented additional information regarding the financing options for a 97 -unit senior housing project. Ms. Lombardo began by reviewing briefly the anticipated total development cost of the project ($3.6 million), the amount of Gann funds available ($2.2 million), the amount of additional financing required ($1.4), and the two principal options for financing this additional amount (a mortgage revenue bond versus a loan funded by the City's General Emergency Contingency reserve account). She then referred Council members to Table 1 attached to the follow -up report, which presented a comparison of the annual net cash flows for the two types of financing. Table 1 calculations assume a $30U per unit monthly rental, and that net cash flow from the project is deposited in a 10$ interest - bearing reserve account. This table also compares the loan cost of the mortgage revenue bond (approximately $100,000) with the cost associated with a loan from the City's contingency fund ($14,000). Ms. Lombardo noted that with a loan from the City's contingency fund, the payback period would be shorter. Additional advantages of this method of financing are lower interest rates and greater flexibility. The only disadvantage of the City - funded loan would be that the loan funds would not be available to the City for other purposes. Ms. Lombardo also presented information on the impact of different monthly rents on the cumulative yield with mortgage revenue bond financing (Table 2), and the average minimum monthly rents required for contingency fund loans amortized over various peiods of time (Table 3). Ms. Lombardo stated that the Planning Department would like the Council to indicate which form of financing it would like to use for this project. If mortgage revenue bond financing is chosen, a decision at this meeting would make it possible to meet a May 25 deadline for participation in a bond -2- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 X 6208 issue with potentially more favorable interest rates. If a loan from the City's contingency fund is the desired funding option, a commitment in principle is required; specific loan terms could be worked out later. It was also requested that the draft Request for Proposals for Architectural Services be approved for issue, and that the proposed memberships of a t1u2 - -41bnn review -arel to review the archi- tectural and general constructior ;roposals be approved. Councilman Schuldt asked whether the net cash flow - $71,887 excluding interest in the first year - would be returned to the City's contingency fund so that interest could be earned. Ms. Lombardo said that return to the contingenccy fund would be a possibility. Councilman Schuldt also mentioned the possibility of refinancing a City- funded loan if additional cash were required at a later time. Acting City Manager Northcraft clarified that the money coming back in excess of expenses could be used for the variety of items according to the direction of the Council, e.g., additional senior housing, or rent subsidies for those who are un- able to afford housing, or return to the general fund for routine expenditures. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT that the $1.4 million in additional financing required for the Senior Citizen Housing Project be obtained through a loan from the City's General Emergency Contingency fund. Following additional discussion, THE MOTION CARRIED by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilmembers None MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that the Request for Proposals for Architectural Services for the Senior Citizen Housing Project be approved. After some discussion, Councilwoman Synadinos stated, with Councilman Siadek concurring, that a specific unit mix should not be specified in the Request for Proposals. r'ollowing additional discussion, IT WAS AGREED that the unit mix not be specified in the Request for Proposal. Councilman Siadek raised the question about the planned ratio of one parking space per two units. Ms. Lombardo noted that the requirement of the -3- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 Department of Housing and Urban Development is one parking space for every four units; the current plan tor one srrace for every two units is tentative and will De modified accordng to environmental assessments. Planning Director homaniello emphasized that the ratio was based on an examina- tion of the ratios used in other projects; this ratio is 33% more restrictive than that used in most other senior housing projects. Councilwoman Synadinos observed that the Request for Proposals implies that gas is required in the project. One alternaive possibility might be solar power as a primary energy source, with only an electrical booster system. Following discussion the advisability and feasibility of various energy sources for the project, IT WAS AGREED that the "Utilities" section in the Request for Proposals be modified to read, "Individual metering of units; common laundry room facilities." Mr. Romaniello emphasizea that the presence of multiple energy sources in a unit adds flexibility. Councilwoman Synadinos then asked what was intended ny the phrase "common interior social area(s)" in the Request for Proposals. Ms. Lombardo said that this referred to the lobby area. Although the Joselyn Center will be next door to the senior housing project, it was felt it would be good to have a central area with a television, etc. Councilwoman Synadinos then asked whether the proposed June 15 deadline for receipt of proposals allowed sufficient time for responding firms. Ms. Lombardo said she would like to set a deadline 30 days trom the date the Requests are actually mailed. IT WAS AGREED that this modification be included. With the following three agreed -upon modifica- tions, ThE MOTION TO APPROVE the Request for Proposals for Architectuai Services was unanimously approved: (1) No unit mix will be specified; (2) No mention of specific energy sources be included; (3) Deadline for submission of proposals will be set 30 days trom the date on which the proposals are actually mailed. At this point, discussion began on the recommmenda- tion that a blue- ribbon review panel be established to review the architectual and general construction proposals for the project, with membership as proposed on Page 2 of the follow -up report. Mr. Romaniello responded that staff members were nominated for their expertise in their respective specialty areas. Councilman 5iadek then asked who on the proposed panel had architectural experts nominated because it would be architects whom the panel would-be interviewing and evaluating. Ms. Lombardo emphasized the need to buffer this project from political considerations. -4- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 X 6209 X 6210 MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK that an addi- tional resident be appointed to the blue- ribbon review panel. Mayor Armstrong asked Councilman Siadek it he would like to have a Councilmember on the review panel. Councilman Siadek said he would like to see a Councilmember serve in addition to the community resident specified in his motion. He suggested Mr. Barry Schweiger to serve in L'Liis idtter capacity. Councilman Schuldt volunteered to serve as the Council representat iv-_. THE ABOVE MOTION WAS THEN SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, with the understanding that Councilman Schuldt be included as a Council representative on the panel, and that the one additional community resident be decided upon at a later time. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Counilmembers None t�. Public Hearing on Consideration of Extension of Interim Zoning Ordinance #1601, Prohibiting Development in the C -2 and C -3 'Zones West of Sepulveda Boulevard 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 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 for Council the moratoria previously imposed on Zones C3, M1 and M2, and referred to the 1982 Traffic Circula- tion Study and the 1983 Sewer Study. He noted that the recommendations contained in these studies were adopted, and codes were revised to permit building rates which would be desirable and would result in build -out in approximately the year 2000. Since the conclusion of these moratoria, the growth rate has increased; build -out is now expected to occur in 1986 or 1987. Mr. Romaniello emphasized that in the two years since the end of the last moratorium 4.5 million square feet of floor area have beeen developed, which corresponds to 18,000 new employees in the area, and approximately 100,000 automobile trips per day. He also noted that on the west side of town development has been at or in excess of the capacity of the Hyperion Sewer Treatment Plant. For this reason, any new construction west of -5- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 Mr. Romaniello emphasized that in the two years since the end of the last moratorium 4.5 million squaT& feet of floor area have beer, ineveiopea, ,vnich corresuonds to I8,0U0 new employees in the area, and approximately T 00, 00k1 automobile trigs �,er day, me also no�tea that on the west side of town, oevelopment Sias been at or in excess of 1:rie capacity cf the tyrerion Sewer Treatment Plant. ror this reason, anv new construction west of � :o3pu.levada noulevara creates problems. Further—' more, the ability to increase road capacity west of Sepulveda Boulevard is much more limited than is t,e case east of that street. Mr. Romaniello concluded by stating that the Planning Department recommends that Council extend the interim zoning ordinance so that staff can have sufficient time to develop recommendations regard- ing realistic approaches to the density of develop- ment in the City. A question was raised as to the legality of proposed ordinance extension. City Attorney Dolley responded that the ordinance could properly be en- acted it it could be shown that there was a clear and )resent danger to the public health or safety. Mr. Romaniello stated that his presentation was designed to establish the fact that there was such a clear and present danger. Mr. Sam Perlmutter, an attorney, spoke on behalf of his client, Mr. Rudy Navarro, who owns a 3,000 - square -toot building and has applied for permission to add 3,000 square feet to the structure; he will provide 17 parking spaces in addition to the one space which presently exists. Mr. Perlmutter told Councilmembers that site and plan checks had been completed and approval granted. Plans of the proposed addition were distributed to Council - members. Mr. Perlmutter then ofticially requested permission to continue with the building addition. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT that Mr. Navarro's project be excluded trom the moratorium. Councilman Jacobson stated that he would like to see a staff report on the project. Councilwoman Synadinos asked whether the plan would meet the proposed new parking code. Mr. Perlmutter stated that it would. Mr. Dolley stated that it was his opinion that there were no vested rights until construction is actually begun, so that Council was free to exclude any project prior to this stage. Following discussion, it was agreed that a brief staff report on Mr. Navarro's project and a draft ordinance excluding this project trom the moratorium be available at the next meeting. The motion was then withdrawn. Mr. Russ Pitto, who gave his address as the Mar :M. Council Minutes May 15, 1984 62, X 621 Vista Notel, was present to speak in opposition to the moratorium on behalf of a limited partnership in which he is a general partner. This partnership currently operates the Mar Vista Motel and has been planning to construct an office building on that site. Mr. Pitto stated his partnership has been involved with various City departments in the planning stage of their project for the past eight months. ne said he has never been told that there was any clear and present danger which might be 1 --d by his proposed nr^� :: c t *- month planning pnase. Mr. Pitt- --c-ateo --nat his partnership plans to build an eight -story office building with 1bu,V,.;_' square feet. he said that they have completed the Environmental Quality hoard review; the environ- mental impact report has been completed and reflects no problems which would be created by the proposed construction. rte then outlined the history of the purchase of the property and his group's operation of the present motel. original plans for construction of an office building were stopped by the first moratorium. They then began with a new design which would meet the revised code provisions. Mr. Pitto outlined his request in descending order of preference; (1) Do not extend the moratorium; (2) If moratorium is extended, exclude his partner- ship's project; (3) If exclusion from the mora- torium is not possible, amend the language to allow projects which have reached the application stage to be excluded; and (4) If none of the above is possible; limit the moratorium to 45 days. Mr. Bob O'Dell, 200 Lowell Avenue, Palo Alto, an investor in the partnership of which Mr. Pitto is a member, spoke in opposition to the moratorium, stating that time is extremely important because delays mean that no income is being derived from their investment. Ms. Marguerite Perkins, another member of the partnership, also spoke against the moratorium. Mr. Cranford Nuell of San Francisco, spoke against the moratorium on behalf of his mother, who is an investor in the same partnership. Mr. Richard Knickerbocker, 1299 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, an attorney for Mr. Pitto's partnership, spoke next against the moratorium. he noted that the Santa Monica moratorium on development included a provision for exclusion due to vested rights or hardship. he stated that his clients would like the same opportunity to request Council review as was granted to the previous speaker. Mr. Knickerbocker said that if the previous applicant is excluded from the moratorium, his client's project would be the only one affected. he con- tinued by asking what basis there is for an emergency moratorium if only one project would be -7- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 affected by putting it into effect. In closing, Mr. Knickerbocker urged the Council to consider the rights of investars. Mr. Gordon Stevens, 515 Califarnia Street, iaenti- tied nimse.lf as a real estate Breaker_ active in the C2 and zones. He stated ne nas difficulty under - stanaing now the evidence presented at the meeting justifies t ~e conclusion that there is an emergency in these zones or that there would be an immediate dire impact as a result of additional building. He said that popular opinion says the moratorium is directed at walnut Towers. He stated he is losing income as a result of �".e moratorium, and feels he should be given some kind or exemption. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, urged support for the moratorium, stating that wealthy developers have had several years in which to realize that many residents care about the quality of life in their community. Mr. John Conrad, 1414 East Oak, stated that he felt sympathetic to the position of the developers, but acknowledged that citizens are attempting to perserve the quality of life in their community. He requested that the developers be treated with sympathy and understanding. Mr. Jim Mitchell, 1215 Highland, Manhattan Beach, spoke in opposition to the moratorium. He stated that he felt changes should be made only after careful study and open debate. He stated that it is unfair to property owners in the C2 and C3 zones to have the value of their property decreased. If, after careful study, a moratorium appears neces- sary, ivtr. Mitchel urged that several months' warning be given. MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that the public hearing be closed. At this point, Mr. Romaniello requested that he be permitted to respond to some of the statements made by Mr. Pitto's statement that he had no knowledge of any possible negative impact as a result of the proposed project prior to the moratorium. Mr. Romaniello stated that the Environmental Quality Board minutes reflect that there were problems identified with the project, and it was for this reason that an environmental duality report was requested. He also explained that differential imposition of the moratorium on the west versus the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard reflected the greater magnitude of problems which could result from continued development on the west side of the City. There was a call for the question, AND THE MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS UNANIMOUSLY PASSED. At 9:30 p.m., Councilmembers agreed to a 10- minute �� Council Minutes May 15, 19884 X 62t3 � 621.4 recess. At 9:48 p.m., the meeting was reconvened. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None Mr. c.isagreed wit" Ditto's state- ment that the env4__r3ii,,cntal impact report did not any concerns regarding the proposed project. He stated that the bottom line recommenda- tion was that this project would endanger the Hyperion sewer treatment facility through overflow. He also noted that a consultant had suyaested u reduction in the FAR from 2 to 1 to 1 to 1. At this point, Mr. Pitto spoke in rebuttal of certain of Mr. Romaniello's statements. He asserted that the consultant's interpretation of the environmental impact report was consistent -:;ith his, and not with Mr. Romaniello's. He urged that there be a study session with Council and the environmental quality consultant. There followed discussion of some of the details contained in the environmental quality report, e.g., the number of square feet per potential employee, the type of tenants who will use the facility, etc. There was additional discussion regarding the advisability and feasibility of modifying zoning regulations through the mechanism of a moratorium. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON that an ordinance be introduced which would extend interim zoning ordinance No. 1061 for a period of six months. It was questioned what authority the Environ- mental duality Board would have to modify height restrictions on building if the moratorium were defeated. Mr. Dolley explained that the Environ- mental duality board's responsibilities are defined by State law. If the environmental impact report on a project states that there would be substantial adverse environmental review in order to determine whether mitigation measures are required. The Environmental duality board could also find that there was overriding considerations, such as financial ones, which would require that there be no mitigation measures taken. Mr. Romaniello said that members of the Planning Department could meet with Mr. Pitto to review the environmental impact report and see whether they could come up with an acceptable proposal to be approved by Council. -9- Council Minutes Mayy 15, 1984 eollowing procedural discussion, City Attorney Dolley presented the subject ordinance, which was ready for adoption, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DEVELOPMENT IN THE C -2 ZONE AND PROHIBITING DEVELOPMENT IN THE C -3 ZONE FOR ALL PROPERTY SITUATED WEST OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD which title was read. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON AND SECONDED BY MAYOR ARMSTRONG to waive further reading and adopt the above ordinance. Roll was called; the motion was defeated and the proposed ordinance by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilmen Schuldt and Siadek Mr. Dolley said that it might be appropriate to request that he and Mr. Romaniello meet with counsel for Mr. Pitto. Mayor Armstrong suggested that he and Councilwoman Synadinos meet with the principals to see if a solution could be worked out. It was agreed that this meeting be hela the morning of May 16. VII. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Siadek reported that the Community Cable Advisory Committee had met. Mayor Armstrong announced that the ANCLUC Steering Com- mittee would meet on Thursday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. in the East Conference Room. VIII. URAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Armstrong reported that he had received Mr. Dennis Martin's may 9 request for an emergency moratorium on cigarette, pipe and cigar smoking at all official Council meetings. The smoking section will be moved to the back of the Council Chamber, and other ways of circulating air will be explored. Mr. North - craft confirmed that staff would conduct a study on the adequacy of the present air circulation system. The Mayor requested that Mr. Martin agree to defer dis- cussion of his May 9 request to present new informa- tion regarding the city property tax situation so that the Mayor, Mr. Martin and Finance Director Sanchez would meet together. Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue, presented study findings on cigarette smoking and informed Council of other groups which have forbidden smoking during meetings. He also noted that he had been asked to meet with the committee which is reviewing the recovery rate on county property taxes, and presented information compiled from the County Tax Auditors' -10- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 X 62t5 X 62.1 G Uf f ice. IX. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved, except Items (C), (E), (G) and (I). A. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 17, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN B. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held April 25, 1984 APPROVED AS WRITTEN D. Recommendation to participate in the Los Angeles International Trade Fair to be held July 22 - 27, 1984 APPROVED AS PRESENTED F. United States Post Office, request for second year extension of trailer permit located at 200 Main Street APPROVED EXTENSION THROUGH MAY 8, 1985 H. Participation in Joint Powers Agreement with Public Library Video Circuit APPROVED AS PRESENTED X. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR C. Offer of donated work on the remodeling of the City Council bench Councilmembers had a number of suggestions with regard to the proposed remodeling of the Council bench. Mayor Armstrong agreed to meet and review these suggestions with Mr. Ualgleish. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the offer of donated work on the remodeling of the Council bench be accepted, with modifications to be suggested by interested Councilmembers. E. Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. request for second year ex- tension of trailer permit located at 324 W. El Segundo Boulevard Mr. Dennis Martin asked why a request for trailer permits is made each year. Mr. Dalgleish stated that the trailers are temporary office facilities whicn are used while permanent offices are being constructed. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the subject extension be approved through May 31, 1985. -11- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 XI. G. Acceptance of proposal of Ralph Photo for photo - yraphy work of Mayor and additional elected officials Councilman Siadek reminded Mayor Armstrong of his earlier suggestion of having Councilmembers in- cluded in the Mayor's picture. There was agree- ment that this was a good idea. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the photographs of all elected officials be displayed outside the Council Chamber, and that all Council - members be included in the picture which is hung in the Mayor's Hall of Fame. I. Request from El Segundo Cub Scout organization to close Grand Avenue between Sheldon and Standard Streets on July 21, 1984 to hold a Soap box Derby The Mayor said that he had noticed young women re- ceiving rides in the Soap Box Derby, and wondered whether the Girl Scouts might also have an interest in participating in or co- sponsoring this event. Mr. Steve Storm said that he would take this question up with his parent organization. He announced that this year's race is being sponsored by the E1 Segundo Moose Lodge. MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR ARMSTRONG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED that the subject request BE APPROVED. xEPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager 1. Status or review for proposed revisions of parking requirements in all zones Acting City Manager Northcratt reviewed the tenative schedule ror tormal processing or the proposed revised parking ordinance. He noted that if consideration continues at a rapid pace, the first session of the public hearing could take place at the June 19 Council meeting. Discussion tollowed concerning requirements which are currently being enforced. It was clarified that technically speaking, projects which meet current code provisions of 1.25 spaces for each unit must be given a permit. Mr. Romaniello noted that the Planning Com- mission has been requiring a ratio of 1.5:1 for the past eight months without difficulty. 2. Request for award bid for bus stop improve- ments within the community -12- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 X 6218 Mr. tied Weiner presented the bids received trom Shelter Media, Inc. for bus shelters with advertising, bus benches, and various combinations of these, and outlined the tinancial consequences of the various arrange- ments. Following Mr. Weiner's presentation, there was some discussion of the advisability of including advertising on the bus shelters. Councilman Siadek stated that he favored not spending City tunds if Shelter Media were willing to install advertising on all 31 of the bus shelters, which Mr. Bruce Williams, President of Shelter Media, said he would do. These Proposition A funds could then be used for some other purposes. Councilman Siadek asked Mr. Williams if Shelter Media would be willing to pay for the 35 bus benches which are being suggested. Mr. Williams said that his company would not be willing to cover this cost. Mr. Northcraft noted that the Proposition A Committee did recommend that eight shelters be installed without advertising. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK that all 32 bus shelters include advertising, and that no advertising be used on the bus benches. THE MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. NOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, that the City request Shelter Media, Inc. to provide 24 bus shelters with advertising, and 35 bus benches, and be adopted by the tollowing resolution: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for bus stop shelters and benches; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works tound that the bid of Shelter Media, Inc., the lowest responsible bid in total amount of $78,592.00, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said city be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the con- tract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Shelter Media, Inc., are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. -13- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 Motion carried by the tollowiny vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilman Siadek 3. Request from RTD to subsidize the remaining two BEEP lines Mr. Northcraft presented the request from the Rapid Transit District for a $7,400 subsidy for the remaining two Bus Express Employee Program lines. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN SIADEK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULD'T that $5,000 in Proposition A funds be allocated as a subsidy for the two remaining DEEP lines. Mr. Iry Jones, Transportation Coodinator for the Aerospace Corporation, reported that Aerospace Corporation is in favor of continu- ing the BEEP program, but, as a tederal con- tractor is not permitted to subsidize this type of activity. Similarly, the Air Force, many of whose personnel also use the program, cannot subsidize the operation. RTD representative Sandra Learman was present to describe the DEEP program in greater detail and to provide information about the RTD's position regarding this opera- tion. (NOTE: At 12:00 midnight, Councilman Siadek left the meeting.) Councilwoman Synadinos suggested that fin- ancial assistance be requested from other cities through which the BEEP routes pass. Following additional discussion, the motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilmembers None Absent: Councilman Siadek 4. Recommendation to expand the scope of consult- ants for services rendered on the Data Processing Study MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SCHULDT, AND CARRIED that authorization be given for additional employment of the Warner Group at an hourly rate of $65 per hour, not to exceed an addi- tional tee of $6700, with work assignments to -14- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 X 6219 X 62`'t) be approved by the City Manager. B. Director of Public works 1. Recommendation and report on stop signs at various intersections Director of Public works Glickman reviewed nine recommendations of the Traffic Committee for stop sign installations. These recommend- ations were incorporated into a traffic re- solution, which was ready for adoption, entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3263 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING STREETS AND PARTS OF' STREETS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDU AS NO PARKING AREAS, DIAGONAL PARKING ZONES, NO STOPPING ZONES, TRUCK ROUTES, THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTER- SECTIONS, AND RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS;.AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 3113, 3159, 3166, 3167 and 3183, which title was read by City Attorney Dolley. MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN JACOBSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN SYNADINOS, AND PASSED that the above Resolution No. 3263 be adopted. XIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Mayor Armstrong stated that he would like to see the practice of using an action calendar rein- stituted. He will meet with Acting City Manager to work out arrangements. B. Consideration of setting date and time for next Council studv session It was agreed that the present meeting be adjourned to a May 30, 1984 budget study session. XIV. NEW BUSINESS Councilwoman Synadinos referred to a recent article she had seen on "latch key children ", i.e., children who are left at home during portions of the day without appropriate adult supervision. She said that she would like staff to gather information about pending legisla- tion amid at providing day care services so lobbying efforts could be undertaken. Mr. Northcraft said he would research this issue and report back. XV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications at this time. -15- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 XVI. ADJUURNMENT There being no further business Council, upon motion duly made, the meeting was adjourned until at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chas the hour of adjournment of this a.m. APPROVED: arles K: Arms trony , 4 or i to come before the seconded and passed, Wednesday, May 30, 1984 nber of the City Hall, meeting being 12:22 Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. tsurrowes, City Clerk -16- Council Minutes May 15, 1984 X s�?1