1985 DEC 03 CC MIN - 13AINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 3, 1985
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CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 3,
1985, in the Council Chambers of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Coach Henry Stuart, E1 Segundo
High School Water Polo Team.
INVOCATION was given by Police Chief J. Clark Devilbiss.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Armstrong recognized Firefighter Jim Burdick as City Employee of the
Month.
2. Mayor Armstrong presented a Proclamation declaring December 9 -15, 1985 as
Bill of Rights Week and Councilman Siadek accepted on behalf of Ms. Lila
Poppe of Coast Federal Savings.
3. Councilman Siadek presented a Letter of Recognition to Coach Henry
Stuart and the Pioneer League Champions, the E1 Segundo Water Polo Team.
ROLL CALL was taken by City Clerk Hart:
Councilman Jacobson - present
Councilman Schuldt - present
Councilman Siadek - present
ilayor Pro Ten Synadinos - present
Mayor. Armstrong - present
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 1985
were approved as written.
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 19, 1985 were
approved as corrected.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING- Certification of a final Environmental Impact Report and
Adoption of a Specific Plan for the Smoky !-follow (aka Sleepy Hollow)
District in the City of El Segundo. The Plan will provide development
regulations for 91 acres zoned Interim Commercial - Manufacturing (C -M)
located in the area bounded by E1 Segundo Boulevard to the south,
Sepulveda Boulevard to the east, Holly Avenue to the north and Standard
Street to the west. The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan has been proposed by
the City of E1 Segundo.
Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing of the Certification of a final Environmental Impact
report and adoption of a specific plan for the Smoky Hollow (aka Sleepy
Hollow) District in the City of El Segundo. The Plan will provide
development regulations for 91 acres zoned Interim Commercial- Maufacturing
(C -M) located in the area bounded by E1 Segundo Boulevard to the south,
Sepulveda Boulevard to the east, (lolly Avenue to the north and Standard
Street to the west. The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan has been proposed by
the City of E1 Segundo.
Mayor Armstrong asked the City Clerk if the proper notice had been given.
City Clerk Hart stated that proper notice was published. Mayor Armstrong
stated that those files would be part of the hearing.
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City Clerk Hart acknowledged that no written communication had been
received.
Ms. Lynn Harris, Director of Planning presented a brief summary of the
Specific Plan and indicated that the current zoning was due to expire
January 1, 1986.
Mr. Al Bell, Planner, The Planning Center, 240 Newport Beach Drive, Newport
Beach presented Council with a brief synopsis of the proposed Specific
Plan. Mr. Bell highlighted the following areas: 1) Basic Guidelines,
2)Principles Used, 3) Process and Time Frames, and 4) Caretaker Project
Procedure. He concluded by indicating that the Specific Plan was a direct
attempt to implement a course of action that would utilize the existing
assets and provide the means for changing the resistive areas.
Mayor Armstrong then opened the public hearing to public comment.
Gary Wallace, 516 Oregon Street, E1 Segundo, expressed concern regarding
the Specific Plan and would like Council to consider the "effect and
fallout" as a result of putting this Plan into action.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED that the public
hearing be closed. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council discussion ensued regarding the height requirement for redeveloped
buildings, the target areas for change, the 180 day policy, and the
discretionary powers granted to the Planning Director within the Specific
Plan.
It was the.consensus of Council that this matter be continued until the
regular City Council Meeting of December 17, 1985.
Council recessed at 8:55 P.M.
At 9:05 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all
Councilmembers answering roll call.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Presentation of Resolution Denying the Appeal of Crocker National Bank
from the Planning Commission Decision to Deny the Application for
Unclassified Use Permit #84 -2 for a Helistop at 2121 E. Park Place within
said City.
(a) Adopt resolution.
City Attorney Dolley read the Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY -OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL OF CROCKER NATIONAL BANK FROM
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY THE APPLICATION FOR
USE PERMIT #84 -2 FOR A HELISTOP AT 2121 EAST PARK PLACE WITHIN
SAID CITY.
which title was read.
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive
further reading and adopt. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Abstain: Councilmembers Schuldt and Siadek
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
1. Council Recommendations Regarding the Establishment of a Public Works
Commission.
Mayor Armstrong requested with the consensus of Council that this item be
removed from the Agenda.
2. Consideration of a Planning Commission Vacancy
Mayor Armstrong requested that prospective candidate Mr. John Van (look
return at the conclusion of the December 5th Study Session.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN - None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL
Jim Carr, 401 Richmond, El Segundo, addressed the Council with a planned
presentation on the current status of the Richmond Bar and Grill Project
Site. Ile stated that the staff had misread or misunderstood the plans
which indicated a demolition of the building, not just a restoration.
Greg Weiler, 233 Stanford Lane, Los Angeles, supported Jim Carr and urged
Council to take positive action.
Gary Shultz, 217 E. Oak, E1 Segundo expressed to the Council that the City was
thwarting the efforts of a young entrepreneur and negating potential
revenue for the City.
Floyd Carr, 424 Hillcrest, E1 Segundo supported the efforts of his nephew Jim
Carr and urged Council to immediately approve the project.
The matter was referred to the City Attorney for disposition.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED, that all
matters on the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
1. Request Council Approval for Modification of Employee Group Insurance
Company.
Modification approved.
2. Claim of PACCAR, INC., vs City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
3. Claim of William Hart c/o The Management Consultants vs City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
4. Warrant Nos. 10042 -10246 on Demand Register Summary No. 11 in total amount
of $1,068,407.91.
Ratified and approved.
5. Request Council to Approve Specifications for Parking Lot and Bicycle Path
Sweeping Contract and Authority to Advertise for Bids.
Contract approved and staff authorized to advertise for bids.
6. Request Council to Adopt Revised and Updated Traffic Resolution.
Resolution adopted.
7. Exoneration of Maintenance Bond for Subdivision Tract 39023.
Maintenance bond exonerated with Arkenberg and Ball, Inc.
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;. Request Council to accept "Report of Cost Abatement of lJeeds, Rubbish,
l;efuse and Dirt for the Purpose of Invoicing the .Affected Property Owners
P.eport accepted.
9. Request Council Approval to Reject the Lowest Bidder on Bid No. 0785 (stump
and root cutter) and Award Contract to the Second Lowest Bidder.
Lowest bidder Hodges Company rejected and contract awarded to second
lowest bidder, Vermeer Company - $5,420.85.
UEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER
1. itequest for Policy Direction Study Session in Drafting Senior Housing
Board Operating Agreement.
It was the consensus of Council that this matter be held over to an
Adjourned Council Meeting at 3:30 P.M., Thursday, December 5, 1985.
2. Presentation of Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 1985.
It was the consensus of Council that this matter be held over to an
Adjourned Council Meeting at 9:00 A.M., Monday, December 9, 1985.
NEW BUSINESS - CITY CLERK
1. Presentation of April 8, 1986 Municipal Election Dates.
City Clerk Hart stated that April 8, 1986 was the date for the next
[Municipal Election. The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. -7:00 P.M.
Clerk Kart presented to Council the options of increasing the candidate
statements ,from 200 words to 400 words, and setting the candidate filing
fees at $25.00. Council declined both options.
NEW BUSINESS - City Attorney - City Attorney Dolley asked for Closed
Session.
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - None
GOOD OF THE ORDER - City Manager Romaniello announced that Carl
Claussen from the California League of Cities would be at City Hall on December
10, 1985 at 10:30 A.M.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL -None
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:03 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session.
Councilman Siadek left at 10:04 P.M.
Government Code 54956.9(a)
Government Code 54956.9(c)
Freeman vs E1 Segundo
Mathews vs E1 Segundo
Shelton vs E1 Segundo
hometel Matters
Possible Litigation
At 11:24 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all
Councilmembers answering roll call with the exception of Councilman Siadek.
Mayor Armstrong announced that no decisions were made in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT - No other business appearing to come before the Council
at this session, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting (Study Session) on December 5, 1985 at 3:30 M.
RONALD L. HART
CITY CLERK
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