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1984 OCT 16 CC MINX6:379 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL October 16, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER The El Segundo City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, October 16, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. II. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by City Attorney Leland C. Dolley. III. THE INVOCATION was deliverea by Police Chiet Clark ' Devilbiss. IV. ROLLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None V. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation declaring October 15 -19, 1984 as SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK in the City of E1 Segundo. Mayor Armstrong read and presented the proclamation which was accepted by Mr. Robert Morton, President of the E1 Segundo School Board. B. Proclamation declaring October 22 -26, 1984 as BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S WEEK. Councilman Siadek read and presented the proclamation, which was accepted by LaVonne Sorenson- Jackson, President of the E1 Segundo Chapter of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women. C. Presentation - AAA - Automobile Club of Southern California Ms. Leslie Coupon, representing Triple A, the local automobile club of Southern California, presented an award to the City of E1 Segundo Police Department for excellent achievement in pedestrian safety. Police Chief Clark Devilbiss accepted the presentation on behalf of the Police Department and thanked the citizens of the City of E1 Segundo. X6380 VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Public Hearing on proposed Zone Text Amendment No. 84 -1 for a comprehensive revision to the Municipal Code dealing with C -2 (General Commercial) zoning standards throughout the City Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for public hearing on the consideration of a proposed zone text amendment dealing with the C -2 zoning standards throughout the City of E1 Segundo, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Acting City Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing of the notice were on file. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received. The Acting City Clerk replied that a letter in favor of the proposed text amendment had been received from Mr. William T. Eyre, 1200 East Acacia Avenue, and letters had been received from the following in opposition to the amendment. Mr. John Morrill,143 Richmond Street Mr. Bruce Kermott, 701 Santa Monica boulevard, Santa Monica Mr. John E. Shelton, 231 Maryland Street Mr. Barry Schweiger, 144 Richmond Street Mr. Ralph Lamphere, 1160 East Mariposa Avenue Robert and Rosalie Whitley, 742 Yucca Street Mr. John Alex Benson, 1415 East Sycamore Avenue Brice and Alberta Vann, 525 Bungalow Drive The Mayor directed that the written communications become a part of this hearing. Planning Director Romaniello, reported the Planning Commission has been working on the reduction of the density of the C -2 and C -3 zones west of Sepulveda and has submitted proposed revisions to Chapter 20.34 (C -2), with the intent to clarify the purposes of the zone. Stated the purpose of the proposed amendments is to redirect the C -2 zone to neighborhood- serving uses which provide to the community the types of convenience service related uses which are beneficial to residential neighborhoods, and to attempt to discourage uses that are designed to serve a larger region or a non- residential market. Stated the proposed changes are in full compliance with the General Plan and the objective has been to provide protection to the R3 zones in a manner which would not eliminate the non - residential activity on the site but would provide an R3 area with necessary service- oriented commercial uses. - 2 - Council Minutes October 16, 1984 VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. (Continued) Members of the audience were requested to present their views at this time. Those speaking in support of the subject matter were as follows: Mr. Steve Wiley, 713 Hillcrest Street Ms. Norma Crain, 1568 East Palm Avenue Ms. Madelyn Bennett, 527 Richmond Street Mr. Lee Ross, 741 bungalow Drive Mr. Bill McCaverty, 1205 East Pine Avenue Ms. Marsha Stewart, 408 Kansas Street Ms. Nicky Wislocky, 1208 East Pine Avenue Mr. Dennis Martin, 836 East Grand Avenue Mr. Arch Young, 222 Loma Vista Street Mr. wayne r'uoge, 433 Kansas Street Those speaking in opposition of the subject matter were as follows: Mr. John Morrill, 143 Richmond Street Mr. Barry Schweiger, 144 Richmond Street Mr. Herman Pettigrove, 6851 Imperial Highway Mr. Brice Vann, 525 bungalow Drive Mr. John Shelton, 231 Maryland Street Mr. Bill Barr, 227 West Grand Avenue Mr. Hedaio Takimoto, 412 East Grand Avenue Mr. Alan west, 310 Virginia Avenue Mr. John Allen Benson, 1415 East Sycamore Avenue Ms. Marie Wellfonder, 1300 East walnut Avenue Mr. Bruce Kermott, 701 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica Mr. John Doukakis, 753 Maryland Street The Mayor inquired if anyone else wished to speak, either in favor or in opposition to this zone text amendment. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Jacobson, seconded by Councilman Siadek, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. RECESS At the hour of 9:00 p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for a closed session to discuss possible litigation. At the hour of 9:25 p.m. the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Councilman Siadek motioned, Councilman Jacobson seconded, that the zone change issue be open to discussion. Motion carried. During discussion of the C -2 Text Amendment, Councilman Schuldt stated that he hoped the Council would make an allowance for problems raised in written communications and oral presentations. - 3 - Council Minutes October 16, 1984 >(wfiq t �( 63R� VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. (Continued) Councilman Siadek stated there should be a change in the Ordinance language regarding neighborhood concepts so that existing or future tenants are not precluded. He also stated that the questions that had been raised, were not properly addressed. City Attorney Dolley presented subject Ordinance which was ready for introduction: 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 CHAPTER 20.34 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -2) ZONE). which title was read. Upon motion duly made and carried, Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilwoman Synadinos SECONDED, that further reading of the ordinance be waived. The ordinance was then introduced by Councilman Jacobson. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Noes: Councilmembers Siadek and Schuldt Absent: None B. Appeal of Mr. Radovanovic from the denial of the Planning Commission for variance for lot coverage extension on a 14 -unit apartment building at 617- 621 Virginia Street. Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for public hearing on the appeal of Rad Radovanovic from the decision of the Planning Commission denying his application for a variance from lot coverage extension of an apartment building at 617 -621 Virginia Street, and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given? The Acting City Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing of the notice were on file. The Mayor inquired if any written communication had been received? The Acting City Clerk responded that no written communications had been received, with the exception of Mr. Radovanovic's letter of appeal. Mayor Armstrong stated that the Council had received several written communications and directed that the items become a matter of record. - 4 - Council Minutes October 16, 1984 Vi. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS B. (Continued) Planning Director Romaniello stated that on the 14th of September, Mr. Radovanovic appealed the Planning Commission's decision to deny Variance 84 -2. Stated the denial was based primarily on the design of the parking tacility; that the Commision had proposed twelve conditions by which it would approve the design, but did not receive a tavorable response from the applicant. Further advised that the Commission's denial for variance was based on the fact that the circumstances of the request for variance did not meet the Code guidelines. Mayor Armstrong inquired if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the subject? Those that spoke in opposition of the Planning Commission's decision were: Mr. Rad Radovanovic, 621 Virginia Street Mr. Jack Wood, 200 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach Mr. Wood, representing Mr. Radovanovic, indicated that Mr. Radovanovic would meet the 12 conditions that the Planning Commission had presented. Those who spoke in support of the Planning Commission's decision were: Mr. Jim Weber, 803 Virginia Street Mrs. Madelyn Bennett, 527 Richmond Street The Mayor inquired if anyone else wanted to speak on this matter? There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Schuldt, seconded by Councilman Jacobson, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Mr. Romaniello stated that the staff report containing the 12 conditions designed by the Planning Commission were a result of citizen input at the second hearing of the Commission. Since the Commission's interpretation was that Mr. Woods was not in tavor of the conditions, the conditions were not put into final form. -5- Council Minutes October 16, 1984 X sa; 4 VI. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS b. (Continued) Thereafter, Councilman Schuldt MOTIONED, Councilman Siadek seconded, that the appeal of Mr. Radovanovic for a Variance at 617 -621 Virginia Street be sent back to the Planning Commission for a report on the 12 conditions and to have it brought back to Council in the form of a resolution. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek and Mayor Armstrong Nays: Councilwoman Synadinos Absent: None VII. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES There were none. VIII. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. IX. CONSENT CALENDAR Request was made to withdraw items (d) and (h) from the Consent Calendar for individual discussion. Thereafter MOTION was made by Councilman Siadek, seconded by Councilman Schuldt that the balance of the items be approved as recommended. Motion carried. A. Minutes of the 6:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held September 18, 1984 ... Approved as written. B. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held September 18, 1984 ...Approved as corrected. C. Minutes of the 4:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held September 19, 1984 ...Approved as corrected. E. Warrants Nos. 85109 - 85288 on Demand Register Summary No. 7 in total amount of $853,941.07 ...Ratified and approved. Council Minutes October 16, 1984 IX. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) F. Expense Checks Nos. 4551 - 4583 on Expense Check Register No. 3 in total amount of $4,319.72 ...Ratified and approved. G. Resolution requesting allocation of County Aid To Cities Funds for maintenance of arterial and collector streets entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 3286 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS, [adopted as read. X. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR D. Minutes of the 5:30 P.M. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting held September 19, 1984 Councilwoman Synadinos noted an omission in these minutes pertaining to the concept of giving _ developers the alternate of putting recreational facilities on their own location or developing new recreational facilities off -site. The Mayor asked that a staff member meet with Councilwoman Synadinos to bring minutes up to date. Consideration of inventory of E1 Segundo Community Cable Equipment as of October, 1984 Mayor Armstrong questioned Assistant City Manager Northcraft regarding an omission in the report of a $7,000 expenditure for sound proof drapes. Mr. Northcraft responded that technically the drapes were not considered as equipment and the expenditure hereafter will be included in the annual report. Mayor Armstrong MOTIONED, Councilman Jacobson seconded, that item H be approved. Motion carried. XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. City Manager 1. Report and recommendation on improvements of the City Data Processing Master Plan Assistant City Manager Northcraft introduced Howard Goodman and Dave Bowen, representatives of the Warner Group. iL Council Minutes tUctober 16, 1984 X 63 � 63�Rf XI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS A. (Continued) The representatives reported that last year El Segundo adopted an information systems Master Plan which contained the requirements on a department by department basis for data processing needs, general design and an estimated configuration of a data processing system to support these requirements; estimated cost ranges and an overall implementation schedule. The proposals were evaluated by a team from the Warner Group and selected City personnel, after which three finalist vendors were chosen. The Warner Group along with City staff, recommended, that Infocomp Systems, Inc. and Hewlett- Packard be selected as the most feasible and appropriate system for the City. After discussion, Councilman Jacobson MOTIONED, Councilman Schuldt seconded, that the staff recommendations be approved: Authorize negotiation of a contract for implementation of the City business data processing system with Infocomp and Hewlett - Packard, and authorize the extension of the contract with Warner Group to provide for technical assistance during the contract negotiation phase to a maximum of $2,600; to be transferred from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Capital Projects Account. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote. Due to the lateness of the hour, the Council agreed to hold over the remaining items on this agenda until October 23, 1984. RECESS At the hour of 11:30 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's Office for a closed session to discuss personnel matters. At the hour of 11:40 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Council Minutes October 16, 1984 XI I. ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, Mayor Armstrong adjourned the meeting until Tuesday, October 23, 1984 at the hour of 6:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City hall of the City of E1 Segundo; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:33 o'clock p.m. Re e 11 ub ' tted, --4 � ;� betty bullock 1� Acting City Clerk APPROVED: .r. Council Minutes October 16, 1984