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1986 APR 01 CC MIN - 35EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING -April 1, 1986 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Armstrong. INVOCATION given by City Clerk Ronald Hart. PRESENTATIONS- 1. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos proclaimed April 7 -12, 1986 as Health Fair Expos Week. 2. Councilman Siadek proclaimed April 14 -20, 1986 as Public Schools Week. 3. Councilman Jacobson proclaimed March 31 - April 6, 1986 as Medal of Valor Week. 4. Director of Public Works, William Glickman announced April 21 -25, 1986 as Clean -up Week. 5. City Council recognized Jeff Campbell as City Employee of the Month. ROLL CALL 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 Meeting of March 18, 1986. Approved as written. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (Taken out of order with the consent of Council) 1. Presentation of Predevelopment Agreement with LAX Business Center. William Glickman, Director of Public Works stated that LAX was prepared to join the sewer assessment district with one condition: the present C -3 Zone Standards be effective for a period of not less than 5 years and 9 months from the signing of the agreement. Mayor Pro Tem. Synadinos questioned a stipulation in the agreement which allowed the property owner a refund of fees 30 days after the formation of the sewer assessment district. Director Glickman stated that approximately two years ago when the district was being formed and the City was going to guarantee that the connection and annexation fee charges would remain constant at the June 1984 prices, a number of property owners provided the City a "surety" that those costs would be refunded to the City. One property owner in particular deposited fees into a cash fund with his legal council and if needed the City could withdraw those funds. However, the district has been formed and the funds are no longer needed. Council Minutes April 1, 1986 t . xzr„s`7 C 'E1C,:.fi?s^'�a ors 570 NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER (continued) Councilman Jacobson expressed concern over the 5 year development period alloted to LAX which included the exemption of sewer fees during that period. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos stated that this five year period was reasonable and understandable for the property owner to protect his interests. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED to approve the agreement with LAX Business Center. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing: For a proposed Sewer Assessment District No. 73 to Service Properties Approximately East of Sepulveda Boulevard, North of E1 Segundo Boulevard, West of Nash Street and South of Mariposa Avenue. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a continued Public Hearing on protests or objections to the Investigation Report, Resolution of Intention, Engineer's Report and all other matters relating to ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73 (sewer improvements). For convenience, the "1931 Act" and "1913 Act" public hearings will be combined into a single hearing; however, individual actions will be taken where appropriate. The Mayor inquired if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Hart announced that proper notice had been given in the manner and form required by law, and that the following affidavits were on file: - Certificate of Posting Streets; - Certificate of Mailing Notice and Filing Boundary Map; - Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Improvement; - Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Inviting Sealed Bids; - Affidavit of Posting Notice inviting Sealed Bids. Mayor Armstrong stated that those files would become part of the hearing. The Mayor asked if any further written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated no further written protests had been received, but one written communication to withdraw a protest had just been received by Max Nardoni, representing LAX Business Center. George McFarlin of Nazarek, Harper, Hopkins & McFarlin introduced Mike Rudinica, Engineer of Work for a status report on the sewer assessment district and the engineer's report. Mike Rudinica of Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates stated that sealed bids had recently been received and the construction contract had been awarded to J W M Engineering, Inc. of Irvine California. The engineer's report had required a revision as a result of the construction bids received, Mr.. Rudinica explained. The engineer's report contains the assessment diagram, the assessment role, the plans and specifications, a description of the work of improvements and a right -of -way certificate. The improvements intend to rehabilitate an existing pump station number 1 located at Grand Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and the construction of some force main and gravity sewer line to connect to the City's sewer line on Nash Street. Engineer Rudinica further stated that the improvements will divert current Hyperion flow into County Sanitation District system. (2) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes �� u;. , 671 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) Mayor Armstrong asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to address this public hearing. Seeing no one, it was the unanimous consensus of Council to close the public hearing to public input. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED to accept the Certification of a Negative Declaration. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 3370 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (EA -064) FOR THE PROPOSED SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 73 IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Resolution No. 3371 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 3372 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA OVERRULING AND DENYING PROTESTS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 3373 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE, TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES, AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 3374 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. RESOLUTION NO. 3375 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE SALE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT UNPAID ASSESSMENT UPON LANDS IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT George McFarland asked that the record show an amendment to the last resolution, changing a portion of the text authorizing the public sale of bonds. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further reading of all resolutions and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (3) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes :' ... _. ,. ...y:. F �'= a..4vg _a s"R- `.,,ar �' ;; -Y:� .. .srirn��iyas+��a�ta.. x.; ...�sa23ct: µ4' -:,ors ..sz^- '„"a•"�. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Proposed Zone Text Amendment #85 -2 and Proposed Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment Ea -092 to Amend the City of E1 Segundo Zoning Ordinance to Permit Residential use into the General Commercial (C -2) Zones Citywide; petitioned by the City of El Segundo. Councilman Siadek Introduced the Ordinance. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1083 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 20.34 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C -2) ZONE) OF TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE Councilman Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson Seconded to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Councilman Siadek stated that a special meeting of the Community Cable Advisory Board was held on March 30, 1986. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN City Clerk, Ronald Hart stated the following written communications had been received: Dennis Martin expressed his pride in our City and felt we all should focus on the positive facts of life in E1 Segundo. Alan West expressed displeasure at the campaign practices and gave his opinion of the City Manager's behavior. Nester Synadinos submitted a written reply to Mrs. Sanchez's alleged violations of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices as stated by Mrs. Snachez at the City Council Meeting of March 18, 1986. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Armstrong SECONDED to receive and file the above named written communication. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL Siri Larssen 6105 Mt. Angeles Dr., Los Angeles felt this City Election has been nothing more than a "dirty, subtle advertising campaign" and was grateful that her father would no longer involved. Loretta Frye, 538 Whiting St. felt her voting rights had been violated as a result of the appointment made in 1984 to the City Clerks Office. Mrs. Frye asked that the voter's right to elect not be ignored. Bob Anderson, 848 Pepper St. requested that a report, submitted to Council by Acting Police Chief, Ray Lewis be made public. Alan West, 303 Virginia St. stated his opinion regarding the suspension of the City Manager. Meg Danahue Sanchez, 900 Cedar St. expressed concern over an editorial published in the South Bay Daily Breeze. Ross Kongable, 909 Mc Carthy Ct. expressed disfavor of any electioneering taking place in City Council Meetings. (4) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes PDfLIC COMM NICATIOHS — ORAL (continued) Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas St. stated that the election rests on whether this City will experience sensible growth or more traffic as a result of poor planning. Bob White Building Inspector stated that he did not retire of his own volition and quoted a memo given to him by Scott Fazekas, Interim Building Director. Oscar Robison, 311 W. Acacia St. asked why the building fee is higher for commercial than for residential areas. Scott Fazekas, Interim Building Director stated that there is a fluctuation in the turn around time and the plan check fee is based on the evaluation of the structure. Pat Smith, 947 Virginia announced that the next Noise Abatement Committee Meeting is scheduled for the last Monday in April. Clifton Moore, Manager of the Los Angeles Airport will be available for questions regarding capacity control regulation. Gary Schultz, 217 E. Oak felt voters are unable to make a reasonable decision as a result of the conflicting political gossip. Nicki Wislocky, 1208 E. Pine Avenue responded to Gary Schultz by stating that it is the City Attorney's responsibility to protect the Councilmembers from possible litigation. Mrs. Wislocky also felt that staff should have equal time to respond to any allegations directed toward them. Mayor Armstrong left the dias at 8:46 P.M. Frank Wong, 435 Valley Street felt that the City Manager issue was used as a "scape goat" and the citizens of E1 Segundo had been manipulated. Mayor Armstrong returned to the dias at 8:47 P.M. Gary Schultz, 217 E. Oak requested that Council disallow any further attacks made by citizens and directed toward Councilmembers. Thomas Jolly, 352 Loma Vista expressed displeasure in City's recent developments. Anna Castellanos, new resident, 807 Hillcrest St. was disappointed over the seemingly lack of specific issues addressed at this Council Meeting. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court responded to speakers regarding the increase in building fees. Jim Mc Goldrick, 640 California Street was outraged at the people opposing leadership in this community. Carl Haglund, 403 Concord Street expressed concern over the City's liability and future litigations. ,. Walter Bagley, 1425 E. Mariposa Street expressed disfavor at large companies potentially monopolizing E1 Segundo. At the hour of 9:10 P.M. the Mayor called for a recess. At the hour of 9:20 PM. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. (5) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes CONSENT AGENDA All items listed under this heading are to be enacted by one unanimous motion without discussion, unless a call is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed and considered individually under the next agenda heading. 1. Approval of Reclassification Study Recommendations for Certain Positions in the General Employees Representation Unit. Approve and adopt resolution. 2. Alcoholic Beverage License Type 47 (On Sale General Eating Place) Person to Person Transfer by Airport Imperial Restaurant Corporation for 999 Sepulveda Boulevard. Receive and file 3. Alcoholic Beverge License Type 21 (Off -Sale General) Stock Transfer by the Boy's Market, Inc. at 121 West Grand Avenue. Receive and file 4. Bid # 1785 -Mini Bus for the Department of Recreation and Parks Award to lowest bidder Creative Transportation Systems for $23,765.48 5. Amend Resolution No. 3340 (The Traffic Resolution) by Adding Stop Signs at Two Intersections and Parking Restrictions at Two locations. Adopt resolution 6. Approval of Quit Claim Slope Easements on the North Side of Rosecrans Avenue East of Douglas Street. (Requested by Farr Company and Continental Development Company). Approve quit claim 7. Dedication of Street Right -of -way - North Side of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Illinois Street and East Side of Illinois Street, North of E1 Segundo Boulevard (Blakesley Comstock Development). Accept dedication 8. Parcel Map No. 15115 - Public Improvements in Continental Boulevard, Mariposa Avenue, Nash Street, and Grand Avenue. Requested by OMA E1 Segundo Properties. Accept work, grant time extention and substitution of faithful performance bond 9. Contract for Consulting Services for Downtown Parking Lot and Street - Scape Improvements, by Van Dell and Associates, Inc. Approve contract Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED to approve all items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Jacobson, Schuldt, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong. NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Siadek (6) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA None NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER 2. Director of Planning, Lynn Harris gave a brief explanation of the preliminary Senior Housing Operating Agreement under which the Board will will operate our 97 units of residential housing Ms. Harris further stated that staff has concluded the revisions to the draft that Council has previously reviewed. Staff will await further comment from Council before submitting the revisions to the Senior Housing Board. NEW BUSINESS — CITT ATTORNEY 1. Presentation of Resolution Urging the City of Los Angeles Board of Airports Commissioners to Reject Draft Capacity Control Regulation Proposed by Departments of Airports for an increase in million annual passenger (MAP) levels. City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3378 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY LOS ANGELES TO REJECT THE DRAFT CAPACITY CONTROL REGULATION PROPOSED AND PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS FOR AN INCREASE IN MILLION ANNUAL PASSENGER ( "MAP ") LEVEL FROM 40 MAP TO 50 MAP AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. City Attorney Dolley requested Closed Session. FURTHER NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED to terminate City Manager, Nicholas Romaniello for differences in management philosophies. MOTION DEFEATED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilmen Schuldt and Siadek NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: Councilman Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Armstrong gave a brief explanation for the City's refusal to issue a tent permit to Alan West. Mr. Armstrong stated that staff had acted properly and within their duties as underlined by their job description PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL (5 uinute licit) Bob Anderson, 848 Pepper Street inquired as to the status of renaming a street for Gregory Jarvis, member of the ill -fated Challenger Crew. Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated that staff is still awaiting a response from Hughes Aircraft. (7) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes PUBLIC COMMONICATIONS ORAL (5 uinate linit)(continued) Carl Haglund, 403 Concord Street expressed disfavor with the political platforms used in this General Election Campaign. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court also expressed disfavor with the political platforms and wished to retain the existing quality of life in E1 Segundo. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Doolley cited the following governmental code sections: 54957 Personnel Matter 54956.9 (b, c) Possible Litigation At the hour of 9:40 P.M. Council adjourned to Closed Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10:15 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members answering roll call. The Mayor announced that no decisions had been made in Closed Session. ADJOURffiNT At the hour of 10:20 P.M. Council adjourned. APPROVED: (8) April 1, 1986 Council Minutes