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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17, 1985
CALL TO ORDER was made by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P .M. , Tuesday,
September 17, 1985, in the Council Chambers of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Le Synadinos.
INVOCATION was given by Rev. Barry Berger of the Foursquare Church,
E1 Segundo.
ROLL CALL was taken by City Clerk Hart:
Councilman Jacobson - present
Councilman Schuldt - present
Councilman Siadek - present
Mayor Pro Tem. Synadinos - present
Mayor Armstrong - present
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 3, 1985 approved
as written.
2. Minutes Action Follow -up of Open Items as of September 11, 1985 received
and filed.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - on the appeal of Mr. Joe Q. Babb, from the July 25, 1985
decision (Resolution No. 2114) of the City Planning Commission denying
proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 85 -2 as requested to permit retail
sales including beer and wine at an existing service station located at
101 South Sepulveda Boulevard in the M -2 Zone, and approving with
condtions CUP No. 85 -2 as amended to prohibit beer and wine sales.
Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for the hearing on the appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 85-2 of
Mr. Joe Q. Babb.
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 Bart acknowledged no receipt of written communication.
Planning Director Lynn Harris presented a staff report clarifying that the
existing service station was in the M -2 'Lone, and commercial activity in
this Zone requires discretionary approval of the Planning Commission. The
application was approved for convenience items but the selling of beer and
wine was denied. The applicant indicated that the selling of such items is
common in mini -mart stores and that alcoholic beverages cannot be consumed
on the site. The decision of the Planning Commission to deny the sale of
beer and wine was based on a review of the proposal's compatibility of the
M -2 zone, the compatibility of the present land use and the potential of
the proposal to have a detrimental effect on adjacent properties or
neighborhoods.
The staff recommended that Council uphold the decision of the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Armstrong invited public input.
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Joe Babb, 101 S. Sepulveda, E1 Segundo, stated that he was being unjustly
denied and prevented from competing with other similar businesses in the
surrounding area. Mr. Babb further stated that his operation for gasoline
is 24 hours but the convenience store would be closed at 10:30 p.m. at the
shift change.
Council discussion ensued regarding the preliminary staff survey.
Discussion included the issue of the general public's possible access to
obtaining liquor at other locations, and the concerns of the PTA (minors
being able to obtain liquor or "hanging" around after hours).
Bill McCaverty, 205 E. Pine, El Segundo, indicated that the concern of the
PTA was the availability of liquor for minors and it becoming a gathering
place.
Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing.
Council discussed the time the convenience store would close and the age of
the person selling liquor.
Councilman Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED, that the permit be
approved with the conditions that (1) the convenience store at 11:00 P.M.
(at the shift change) stop selling beer and wine (2) no one under 21 years
of age would be allowed to sell liquor and (3) there will be a 1 year
review and adjustment to any change in required State law.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Schuldt, Siadek and Mayor Armstrong
Noes: Councilmembers Synadinos and Jacobson
The City Attorney will prepare an enabling resolution to present to
Council on the above motion.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Councilman Jacobson stated that he had heard the City was replacing the City's
School Librarian and inquired if this was true. City Manager Romaniello replied
that this was not true. Library Director Barbara Kirby stated that there was a
shortage of one person in the Children's Program, however the City was not
making a change in the school librarian position at this time.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mr. Norman LeRoy, Chevron, U.S.A., gave an update on Chevron's continuing
control of hydrocarbon migration. Mr. LeRoy indicated that the samplings look
favorable and the intersection of Arena and Franklin is ready for construction.
Chevron will obtain a health and safety plan for the construction site area.
There will also a two day shutdown to see how fast vapors return. Chevron will
also be asking for authority to do State Mandated Site Assessment (survey of
potential environmental problems).
City Manager Romaniello indicated that the City still had some concerns and
were not in total agreement with Chevron on being able to start construction.
Mayor Armstrong left the Council Chambers at 7:57 P.M. and returned at 8:01
P.M.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — WRITTEN
Joan Cory, Venice Town Council, stating dissatisfaction with the Coastal
Transportation Plan.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL
Katie Manson, 341 Concord, El Segundo, asked if the City Librarian (Director of
the Library ) was going to be replaced by Dennis Martin. City Manager Romaniello
stated that Barbara Kirby (Director of the Library) was not going to be
replaced.
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Bryan Allen, 3142 Drew St., Los Angeles, indicated that the Los Angeles County
Tran$portation Commission was having an open house on October 3, 1985, 5 -7 Y.M.
at TRW, Buildng E2 and encouraged Council and citizens to speak out regarding
holding future public hearings on the light rail. He listed five suggestions of
what the Council could do: (1) Ask LACTC to hold public hearings on October 3,
1985 (2) LACTC to notify employers of October 3rd open house, (3) LACTC to hold
an open house at noon for those who cannot stay after 5:00 P.M., (4) E1 Segundo
City Council to hold its own public hearings and (5) E1 Segundo City Council to
ask staff to report on the October 3rd open house.
Mayor Armstrong asked the City Manager and City Attorney to give some guidance
to Council within 10 days on this matter.
Gary Schultz, 217 E. Oak, E1 Segundo, took exception to a special City parking
sign at 135 Richmond Street. Mayor Armstrong indicated that it was done as a
courtesy for a citizen in town who has difficulty in getting around.
Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court, E1 Segundo, stated he would like to see the
City spend money for better information systems at the library.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED, that matters
listed on the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
1. Warrant Nos. 8809 -9002 on Demand Register Summary No. 6 in total amount of
$1,173,376.39.
Ratified and approved.
2. Accept and Award Bid No. 0485, for an Engine Analyzer -City Garage.
Bid awarded to Bear Sales and Service.
3. Request Rejection of Only Bid Received on Bid No. 0585 for City Alarm
System.
Bid from Maintenance of Silent Alarm System Rejected and staff
Authorized to Advertise for Rebid.
4. Claim of Michael Orejel vs City of E1 Segundo.
Claim Denied.
5. Claim of Mona D. Turner vs City of E1 Segundo.
Claim Denied.
6. Claim of Carla Meuters for Chad Bailey (a minor) vs City of El Segundo.
Claim Denied.
7. Request to Renew Agreement with the Law Firm of Liebert, Cassidy and
Frierson for Labor Relations Services.
Renewal Approved.
8. Request to Renew Agreement with Claims Administration Systems, Inc., also
known as CDS of California, for Worker's Compensation Claims
Administration.
Renewal Approved.
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9. Approval of Contract with Jim Hinzdel and Associates and Continental
Development Corporation for Consultant Services for an Environmental
Impact Report for Continental Park, Phase 5.
Request to enter into contractual arrangement with the above approved.
10. Appointment of Personnel to Represent the City Labor Negotiations.
Appointments approved.
11. Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Stock Transfer /Duplicate
License for the Golden Tale Restaurant, 101 Continental Boulevard, E1
Segundo.
Received and filed.
12. Permission for Out of State Travel for City Fire Marshall to attend Fire
Code Hearings in Denver, Colorado - October 14 -16, 1985.
Permission granted.
13. Recommendation to Concur with the March 1984 Update of the Los Angeles
County Solid Waste Management Plan, Nonhazardous Waste Element.
Resolution adopted
14. Project PW 85 -9 (Ludlow Check Valve) Report on Reception of No Bids and
Recommendation to Re- advertise for Bids.
Report accepted and staff Authorized to Re- advertise.
15. Request for Waiver of Bidding Procedure and Authorization of Emergency
Purchase and Installation of 4 Gate Valves in Water Mains in Nash Street
and El Segundo Boulevard.
Waiver on bidding procedure approved and staff Authorized for
emergency purchase and installation of the above equipment.
16. Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 16854 (Subdivision No. 85 -1) to Subdivide
an Existing 9.02 Acre Lot located at the Northwest corner of Grand Avenue
and Continental Boulevard into Three Parcels.
Resolution adopted.
NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - None
NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY - Asked for a Closed Session.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Armstrong indicated that anyone having complaints regarding mosquitoes to
contact Ms. Sharon Parker at (213)827 -3448.
PUBLIC COMIUNICATIONS - ORAL
Bryan Allen, 3142 Drew St., Los Angeles, again spoke on the light rail and
encouraged Council to hold public hearings
Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court, El Segundo, stated he was upset with Group
W's operating procedures.
Bernard Portier, 1034 E. Imperial Ave., E1 Segundo, inquired if there was rent
control in E1 Segundo.
City Manager Romaniello responded there was none.
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CLOSED SESSION - Council recessed at 9:03 Y.M. to the Mayor's Office
to discuss the following matters:
Government Code 54957.6
Government Code 54956.9 (b)
Council reconvened at 10:03 P.M.
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Hart:
Councilman Jacobson - present
Councilman Schuldt - present
Councilman Siadek - present
Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos - present
Mayor Armstrong - present
Salary Negotiations
Significant Exposure to
Litigation
Mayor Armstrong announced that'no decisions were made during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT - No other business appearing to come before the Council
at this session, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
Council adjourned in memory of:
Laura Catherine Dallas, age 93 and a 19 year
resident.
Elizabeth E. Fesus, age 84 a 14 year resident
and mother of former City Firefighter Art
Fesus.
Earl Smith, age 81 and a 40 year resident.
onald L. Hart
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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