1985 OCT 15 CC MINtic
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15, 1985
f"ALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 15,
.995, in the Council Chambers of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
THE PLEDCH OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Ms. JoAnn Lombardo of the
Planning Department.
INVOCATION was given by Father Duval, St. Michael's Episcopal
Church.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilman Jacobson presented a Proclamation declaring October 19, 1985
as Community Appreciation Day to Jerry Bushrow, Director of El Segundo
Education Foundation.
?, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos presented a Proclamation declaring October 15,
1985 as White Cane Safety Day to Mark Pritchard, Member of the National
Federation of the Blind and President of South Bay -Long Beach Chapter of
Retinitis Pigmentosa.
3. ' ".ayor Armstrong presented a Proclamation declaring October 20 -26, 1985
as Business Women's Week to President Eileen Hunter, E1 Segundo Business h
Professional Women's Organization.
4. Fire Chief Larry Sheldon gave an update to Council on the fires in the
various areas surrounding Los Angeles and stated that the City had an
engine company participating with the County. Chief Sheldon also stated
that this was a reciprocal agreement with the County of Los Angeles.
--ALL CALL was taken by City Clerk Hart:
Councilman Jacobson - present
Councilman Schuldt - absent
Councilman Siadek - present
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos - present
Mayor Armstrong - present
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1. Ainutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 1, 1985 ,nproved as
corrected.
2. t1irutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of October 2, 198`
approved as written.
SPIRCIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - on the appeal of Crocker National Bank from the Auguq °l,
22, 1985, decision of the City Planning Commission, denying request for
certification of an Environmental Impact Report and approval of
Unclassified Use Permit No. 84 -2 /EA -046, for a proposed helistop located
at 2121 East Park Place in the C -M Zone.
Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Crocker National Bank from the
August 22, 1985, decision of the City Planning Commission, denying requPgt
for certification of an Environmental Impact Report and approval of
Unclassified Use Permit No. 84 -2 /EA -046, for a proposed helistop located
at 2121 East Park Place in the C -M Zone.
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.
City Clerk acknowledged receipt of the following written communication:
(1) Petition from Citizens of The City of Hawthorne - approximately 400
signatures.
(2) A letter from James Listner, President of RRS Engineering, 137 Oregon,
E1 Segundo, favoring the decision of the Planning Commission.
(3) A letter from Latham & Watkins, Attorneys at Law, 555 S. Flower St.,
Los Angeles, representing Crocker Bank outlining changes they would like
considered.
Director of Planning Lynn Harris gave a background report which included
that the EIR was filed, noise levels were monitored (during the Olympics),
and that the Fire Department had identified several safety concerns. Based
on the impacts involved, the Planning Commission therefore, denied the
helistop. It was the conclusion of staff that this decision be upheld and
the appeal be denied.
Council expressed concern regarding the noise levels, and the helicopter
flight patterns.
Mayor Armstrong then opened the public hearing.
Pat Mann, Airport Noise Compatibility and Land Use Committee,indicated
that he did not believe there were any mandatory regulations regarding FAA
helicopter routes, that they were only advisory.
Jim Mitsch, Chief of General Services and Director of Public Works, City of
Hawthorne(resides at 5243 W. 138th St., in the Holly Glen area of
Hawthorne). Stated that at the August 8, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting a
report was presented that outlined the views of the Hawthorne City Council
that unanimously opposed the development of the helistop. Numerous reasons
were cited in the report that demonstrated certain inadequacies in the
Environmental Impact Report as submitted by Crocker Bank. The City agreed
with the statement in the Environmental Impact Report under the heading
"Discussion of Environmental Evaluation" that concluded with the staff
recommendation that the Environmental Quality Board require further
investigation of the potential impact of the noise levels. The City of
Hawthorne maintains that the noise impacts be adequately mitigated before
consideration of the project.
Mr. Mitsch went on to state that this document recognized permits for
facilities of this type had been issued in "M" zones and this location is a
"C -M" zone and that helistops should remain in "M" zones. He also
indicated that the report further stated that mitigation measures proposed
by the developer may not be adequate.
He concluded that the City Council of Hawthorne was opposed to the granting
of the appeal.
Donald Baker, Latham & Watkins, 555 S. Flower, Los Angeles, attorney for
Crocker Bank indicated that the bank needs the helistop for prompt delivery
and for the security of bank documents. He continued that Crocker Bank was
willing to accept mitigation measures, make modifications on flight times,
and disagreed with the Planning Commission's recommendations.
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Ron Kroll, 2121 E. Park Place, Ll Segundo, a representative of Crocker
Bank, stated that this manner of transporting documents would be more
convenient (not only for the bank but for the City) because the bank would
otherwise use trucks (approximately 100 per day) for transport. He further
indicated that this helistop is much closer than Hawthorne for transporting
documents to Burbank. He concluded by presenting Council with a brief
overview of the check processing techniques of the future.
Carol Burks, 6461 W. 85th Place, Los Angeles, spoke in opposition to the
appeal.
Lorene Christensen, 5237 W. 142nd Place, Hawthorne, was in opposition to
the appeal.
Floyd Potho, 5425 W. 142nd St., Hawthorne, indicated that no noise
readings were taken in the Holly Glen Area and was not in favor of the
appeal.
Dick Rogers, 6322 W. 78th Place, Los Angeles, opposed the helistop.
Donald Brueck, 5327 W. 138th St., Hawthorne, felt that since Crocker was
not using the helicopters now, let them continue not to use them.
Caraleen Ford, 54 Village Circle, Manhattan Beach, as a representative of
the Village Estates indicated that they were against the helistop.
Wolfgang Baumann, 13319 Judah, Hawthorne, wanted the decision of the
Planning Commission upheld.
Pat Smith, E1 Segundo, Noise Abatement Committee, asked Council to restrict
the flight pattern to Douglas Street, if the appeal was upheld.
Walter Hoffman, 7831 Henefer, Los Angeles, was against the helistop.
Chuck Bodey, 7412 McCool, Los Angeles, was against the helistop because
of the noise.
Hazel Shallon, 60 Village Circle, Los Angeles, spoke against the helistop.
Ruth Stocker, 5538 W. 142nd Place, Hawthorne, spoke against the helistoo.
Eileen Baumann, 13319 Judah, Hawthorne, was against the appeal.
Myra Kriwanek, 6340 Riggs Place, Los Angeles, was against the appeal.
Mike White, 5509 W. 140th St., Hawthorne, was against the helistop.
Ruth Atteas, 7928 Altavan Ave., Westchester, representing the Loyola
Village Neighborhood Concern Committee, spoke against the helistop.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the public
hearing be closed. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
Council recessed at 8:41 P.M and reconvened at 8:53 P.M.
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Hart:
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Councilman Jacobson - present
Councilman Schuldt - absent
Councilman Stadek - present
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos - present
Mayor Armstrong - present
Council discussion ensued regarding noise, flight patterns, and possible
ways to grant the appeal without the noise mitigation. There was also a
discussion regarding the time limits and the City's processing of the
initial application. Director of Planning Lynn Harris indicated that the
time limits were complied with as stated by State Law.
City Attorney Dolley interjected that in reference to the State Law a given
application may be automatically approved. But under the California
Environmental Quality Act, specifically under Section 15109 of the
California Administrative Code, those time frames are put on hold for the
period of time that there is unreasonable delay on behalf of the applicant
in making an application to the City. In connection with the question
raised, City Attorney Dolley responded he had reviewed the time limits and
the information submitted from the Planning Department and that the
unreasonable delay was by the applicant, not the City. Therefore, there
was no automatic approval of the application.
Discussion continued regarding the legal implications and staff
recommendations, as well as the revised proposal from Watkin & Latham,
Attorneys at Law representing Crocker Bank.
Mayor Armstrong MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED, that this appeal
be denied. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek, Synadinos, and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution Approving an Amendment to Parcel Map No. 15774 and Approving
Variance No. 85 -1 for Property Located at 100, 200, and 222 Sepulveda
Boulevard on the Appeal of Prudential Insurance Company of America from
Planning Commission Decision.
Councilman Siadek MOVED for approval. Motion died for lack of a second.
City Manager Romaniello presented to Council the Resolution incorporating
the 13 conditions that were requested by Council.
Council cited the following changes to the Resolution approving an
amendment to Parcel Map No. 15774:
Page 2, first paragraph should be changed from Planning Commission to City
Council.
Page 2, #6, was discussed regarding "property right enjoyed by other
properties..." City Manager Romaniello clarified that by virtue of
granting the request, this determined by issuing the variance, Council
found it to meet the conditions as expressed in the code. If necessary,
staff could show that there is no other site in the area having the same
unique characteristics as this particular project.
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Page 4, #13 was amended to read "$40,000 used for recreational purposes at
the discretion of Council."
Council expressed concern with Page 3, #12 regarding a sunset clause of 5
years. City Manager Romaniello interjected by stating that it was the
intent to meet Council's concerns that $25,000 would not be part of any
other fees (i.e., business license fee). The minimum of 5 years was to
protect the City since there is no absolute guarantee that the restaurant
will be a success.
Discussion ensued regarding E1 Segundo as "point of sale" (page 2) and it
was the consensus of Council that this policy should be mandated.
Prudential representatives in the audience agreed.
City Attorney Dolley read the Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PARCEL MAP NO. 15774;
AND APPROVING VARIANCE #85 -1 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100, 200
and 222 SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY.
which title was read.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED that the Resolution
be approved with the appropriate changes as stated, and to waive further
reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:., Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos stated that she voted against the Resolution
because she did not feel the project met Municipal Code Variance
Requirements
2. Resolution Upholding an Appeal from a Decision of the Planning Commission
Granting an Amendment to CUP NO. 83 -10 on the Appeal of Rev. Ed Erdely for
Property located at 1440 East Imperial Avenue (Highway).
Councilman Siadek left the bench at 9:36 P.M.
City Attorney Dolley read the Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO CUP #83 -10.
which title was read.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED that the
Resolution be approved, and to waive further reading. Motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
Not Voting: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
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Councilman Siadek returned to the bench at 9:39 P.M.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Report on Proposition "A" Committee
Tony Arndt, Chairman of the Prop "A" Committee presented the Request for
Approval to use Proposition "A" Funds for Recreation Field Trips for
Senior Citizens and Teens. The Committee was also asking for permission
,to apply to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission for
authorization to use the funds for field trips for the Senior Citizens and
Teens, and other residents who may request funds.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the
recommendations be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN - None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL
Bryan Allen, 3142 Drew St., Los Angeles, addressed Council regarding his
concerns for the Light Rail System.
Dick Patterson, 1205 E. Oak, E1 Segundo, cited an incident at his home where
his son had forgotten his key and in attempting to enter by way of a window was
stopped by a police officer who had drawn his pistol and ordered the youth to
"freeze." Mr. Patterson was asking Council assistance to direct the Police
Department to help the youth of the community to be better educated of what to
do in cases of this nature. City Manager Romaniello and Council concurred.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Jacobson requested that Items #3 and #9 be withdrawn. Mayor Pro Tem
Synadinos requested that Item #4 be withdrawn. Councilman Siadek MOVED, and
Councilman Jacobson SECONDED that the remaining items listed on the Consent
Agenda be approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek, Syandinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
1. Warrant Nos. 9003 -9222 on Demand Register Summary No. 7 in total amount of
$887,977.68.
Ratified and approved.
2. Renewal of Contract with R.L. Kautz & Company for Liability Claims
Administration.
Renewal approved.
5. Accept Contract for the Construction of a Concrete Block Retaining Wall at
Recreation Park - Project No. PW 85 -3.
Contract from Britton Construction Company accepted.
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6. Experimental Sidewalk Cleaning Program
Purchase order to Landscape West in the amount of $3,012.00 for 6
months starting November 1, 1985, and with half of the amount being
paid by the local merchants approved.
7. Request to Adopt Section 7K Exemption for Public Safety Personnel Under
. the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Adoption approved.
8. Retirement and Replacement for E1 Segundo Police Department's K -9 "Quido"
Council approved.
10. Request for Council Action Regarding Hydro Electric Power Generating
Facility. Conceptual Approval of Joint Service Trench and Future
Easement Dedication to Southern California Edison Company and Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works.
Joint trench concept approved and staff authorized to process the
easement documents with Edison and the County.
11. Recommendation to Adopt Resolution Fixing a Period of Limitations for the
Filing of Actions Pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the California Code of
Civil Procedures.
Resolution adopted.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. Alcoholic Beverage License - Request to Exchange a Type 42 License (On -Sale
Beer and Wine Public Premise) to a Type 41 (On -Sale Beer and Wine Eating
Place) by David A. Bryant for the Richmond Bar and Grill at 145 Richmond
St.
Council requested clarification on the differences between the type 41 and
type 42 License.
Captain Tim Grimmond, Acting Chief of Police, addressed Council and stated
that a Type 42 License meant that the place of business must sell food at
all times when they sell alcohol.
Council also expressed concern with eating and drinking outside of the
establishment. Captain Grimmond indicated that this problem had been taken
care of and the applicant had complied with the City code.
Mayor Pro Tem Syandinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED that the
subject item be received and filed. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
9. Request for Approval of License Agreement with Chevron, U.S.A. Refinery
for Perimeter Assessment Project within the City for Hydrocarbon Removal.
Council discussed the agreement clause dealing with future amendments and
requested copies of the agreement.
City Attorney Dolley acknowledged the request
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Armstrong SECONDED, that this agreement be
approved. Motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
3. By -Laws of the E1 Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation.
Ms. Jo Ann Lombardo of the Planning Department answered questions of the
Council.
The first initial concern was the principal office. It was the consensus
of Council that the principal office should be designated at City Hall.
Ms. Lombardo indicated that once the project started, the principal office
would be at the Senior Housing Project.
Council discussed the extent of authority that the Senior Housing Board
would or could have.
City Manager Romaniello pointed out to Council that this was a Board,
between the Council and the renter, not a commission.
There was lengthy discussion over procedures for meetings, and concern
expressed by Council in regards to the Board-being able to select its own
members and not by Council appointment. City Manager Romaniello indicated
that this may put the Council in the position of running the Senior Citizen
Housing Project and he felt this was not the intentions of Council.
Mayor Armstrong MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED that the verbage in
the By -Laws reflect Council appointment of Senior Citizen Housing Board
Members.
John Allman, Member of the Board of Directors for the Senior Housing
Project, indicated that the issue of the Board appointing its own members
was to establish confidence in the Board's integrity and in Council's
selection of its initial members.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council that this matter be
brought before Council at a future meeting after conferring with staff.
Mayor Armstrong withdrew his motion and requested that Council meet with
the Board. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos stated that she would meet with the
Board, Councilman Jacobson accompanying her, on Wednesday, October 23, 1985
at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos commented that she would be late and
requested the Board to hold this matter until she arrived.
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REM BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER
I. Preferred Parking and Related City Ordinance and Resolution
Council discussed including the address of the permit holder on the permit,
to assure that it could only be used by the authorized residents. Captain
Grimmond indicated that this is a matter of privacy and that there is a
penalty if the permit is given or sold to another party. Council was also
concerned about permits for visitors and procedures for renewals.
City Manager Romaniello stated that Council needed to let the permit
process be in effect for 6 months then evaluate what changes needed to be
made.
City Attorney Dolley presented the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE " EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE " BY ADDING
CHAPTER 10.29 ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE
LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY.
which title was read.
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos introduced the Resolution.
City Attorney Dolley advised Council that they could adopt the Resolution
subject to the effective date of the Ordinance. Attorney Dolley then read the
resolution:
RESOLUTION NO,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES.
which title was read.
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to adopt
the resolution and waive further reading. Motion was carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Councilman Siadek
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
2. E1 Segundo Corridor Traffic Control Program
Captain Grimmond stated that the program expires on October 31, 1985. The
8 major corporations in the area which funded the program before have been
contacted for the coming year and 6 agreed to provide funding, resulting in
an $11,000 deficit. The proposal request was for 8 months funding from the
City and 8 months funding from the 6 corporations with a $7400 deficit to
cover the amount.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, that the program be
adopted as recommended by staff. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Siadek and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos
Absent: Councilman Schuldt
Councilman Siadek left the Chambers at 10:56 P.M.
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3. Review and Award the Contract for the Senior Citizen Houstng�Project to
the Lowest Bidder.
Joann Lombardo presented Council with a background brief on the Senior
Citizen Housing Project.
Councilman Jacobson was concerned about what would happen if the architect
did not finish the project on time. Ms. Lombardo replied that there was a
clause in the contract to compensate for this and the amount was $2800 per
day.
Mayor Armstrong expressed his concern with the number of past change orders
and late finish dates of construction projects.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED, to award the
contract for the Senior Citizen Housing Project to the lowest bidder, Ellias
Construction Company, Inc. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos and Mayor
Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Schuldt and Siadek
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos stated that Council has been more than aware of the
late finish dates of previous construction projects.
NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - City Attorney asked for Closed Session.
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - City Manager asked for Executive Session.
GOOD OF THE ORDER - None
PUBLIC CONNIINICATION - ORAL - None
CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to Closed Session at 11:05 P.M.
Government Code 54956.9(a) Samaniego, et al vs E1 Segundo
et al
Government Code 54956.9(c) E1 Segundo vs Los Angeles
Airport
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 11:35 Y.M.
Poll Call was taken by City Clerk Ronald Hart.
Councilman Jacobson...... present
Councilman Schuldt... .... absent
Councilman Siadek ........ absent
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos..present
Mayor Armstrong .......... present
Mayor Armstrong announced that no decisions were made in Closed Session.
Approved Contract with Telecommunication Management Corporation to perform a
technical review and audit of Group W. Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Jacobson, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembers Schuldt and Siadek
ADJOURNla;NT - No other business appearing to come before the Council
at this session, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., November
5, 1985 for the purpose of interviewing Planning Commission candidates.
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Council adjourned in the memory of:
James H. Neally, Jr., age 56
and a 28 year resi ent.
RONALD L. HART
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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CHARLES K. ARMSTRONG, YOR