1986 AUG 05 CC MINti R 1 1,
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING August 5, 1986
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION given by Police Chief Ray Lewis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by City Clerk Ronald Hart.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Council recognized Evening Custodial Supervisor Frank Mote as Employee of
the Month of August.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson - present
Councilman Jacobson - present
Mayor Pro Tem. Schuldt - present
Councilman West - present
Mayor Siadek - present
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Denying Variance 86 -4.
Proposed reduction of the required front yard setback of 20 feet to 10 feet
for a proposed single - family residence at 315 W. Acacia Avenue; petitioned
by Oscar Robison.
Mayor Siadek announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for
a Public Hearing on the appeal of Planning Commission Decision Denying
Variance 86 -4. Proposed reduction of the required front yard setback of 20
feet to 10 feet for a proposed single - family residence at 315 W. Acacia
Avenue; petitioned by Oscar Robison.
Mayor Siakek asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City
Clerk Hart stated that after receiving the appeal from the Planning
Department all notices were sent and published in proper order.
Mayor Siadek asked if any written communication had been received. City
Clerk Hart stated that a letter from a Planning Commissioner had been
received: Kathleen Mulligan, 926 Virginia Street abstained from the Planning
Commission vote because of a potential conflict of interest but concurred
with the decision that had been made by the Planning Commission.
Planning Director Lynn Harris gave a brief explanation of Planning
Commission's decision and the negative impacts this variance would impose on
public safety by encouraging the parking of vehicles across public sidewalk.
Director Lynn Harris also reported that this variance would be a "special
privilege" as all other properties on the streeet in the block have front
yard setbacks of 20 feet. Planning Director Harris concluded by
recommending to the City Council the affirmation of the Planning
Commission's action to deny the variance request and deny the variance
`appeal based upon the facts stated herein.
Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing to public input.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (continued)
Bill Busick, 649 W. Walnut expressed disfavor in granting the variance and
encouraged Council to deny the request.
Oscar Robison, 311 W. Acacia Street asked the Council to grant his variance
on the basis that the lot in question is a "key lot" (adjacent to a corner
lot) and on that basis the property owner does not enjoy the same view as
other R -1 property owners in the same residential area.
Seeing no one else wishing to address Council, Councilman Jacobson MOVED to
close the Public Hearing, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
City Attorney Dolley was asked to read Section 20.74.030 of the E1 Segundo
Municipal Code - Variance Requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to deny the
Appeal. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilman Anderson, Jacobson and Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt
NOES: Councilman West and Mayor Siadek
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Precise Plan 85 -3 /Subdivision 85 -5 /Draft EIR EA -084. Proposed office -
research and development project comprising a total of 1,100,000 square feet
of area in 3 buildings of 92 to 99 feet in height and reconfiguration of 6
parcels into 3 on 14.7 acres at 2301 -2381 E. Rosecrans Avenue and 810 -820
South Douglas Street (Zone M -2); petitioned by Continental Development
Corporation.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 3410
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EA -084
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 17158 (SUBDIVISION 85- 5)WITH CONDITIONS FOR AN OFFICE
PROJECT AT 2301 -2381 ROSECRANS AVENUE AND 810 -820 S. DOUGLAS STREET
WITHIN SAID CITY.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt the proposed resolution with the inclusion of an addition
to page 19, Section 13 following condition 433. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1087
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN 85 -3, WITH CONDITIONS, FOR A
PROPOSED UF'FICE PROJECT AT 2301 -2381 ROSECRANS AVENUE AND 810 -820
SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET WITHIN SAID CITY.
Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt with the inclusion of an addition to page 16, Section 5,
as part of and following condition #33. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt introduced.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Councilman Anderson congratulated the American Legion Baseball Team on
winning the Regional Championship.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt reported on his visit to Beale Air Force Base in
California and Kirkland Air Force Base in New Mexico.
Councilman West reported on C -3 Sub - Committee MMetings and their
recommendations of changes in C -3W set -backs and heights.
Mayor Siadek will report on the N.O.I.S.E. Committee at the next regular
Council Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt reported on the Sister City Guaymas Group's visit to
E1 Segundo.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- WRITTEN
1. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court expressed concerns regarding the
Continental Development.
Receive and file
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL (5 ndnnte limit)
1. Marilou Puffer, 1403 E. Walnut irritated with the overcrowding at the
Acacia Pool by non - residents.
The matter was referred to the City Attorney.
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.
2. Warrant Nos. 3217 -3499 on Demand Register Summary No 1 in total amount
of $ 1,400,950.17
Ratify and approve
3. Warrant Nos. 3505 -3634 on Demand Register Summary No. 2 in total amount
of $1,307,330.96
Ratify and approve
4. Warrant Nos. 3635 -3718 on Demand Register Summary No. 3 in total amount
of $119,196.77
Ratify and approve
5. Modification to Sewer Pumping Station Number 12 (Oak Avenue -West of Main
Street) Project Number PW 86 -4.
Approval to readvertise for bids
6. Premises -to- Premises Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License for Thrifty
Drug and Discount Store Number 720 at 200 East Grand Avenue.
Receive and file
City Clerk Hart requested Item number 1 be held over to the next Council
Meeting.
Councilman Anderson requested item number #7 be pulled for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the
remaining items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. Regular City Council Meeting -July 15, 1986
Held over to August 169 1986
7. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California ,
Granting a „AM / /PMtTaxi” To OperateAae Taxicab rBusiness tinn the City Enterprises,
Of El
Inc., dba
Segundo.
Councilman Anderson asked what the response time would be for this Taxi
Service and if there was a charge to the calling party.
John C. Vallone, 15321 S. Figueroa Street, Gardena stated that there would
be no charge to the calling party and that the average reponse time is 15
minutes. His business provides service to the airport but is not permitted
to pick up at the airport. Mr. Valone submitted a copy of his
proposal to councilmembers.
Councilman Jacobson stated that an error in the staff report showed service
to and from the airport.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 3411
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION
ENTERPRISES, INC., dba "AM /PM TAXI," TO OPERATE A TAXICAB SERVICE IN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED, to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER
1. Request to waive an application fee for variance at 603 West Maple Avenue.
Grant Request
Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to grant request. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilman Anderson, West, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt and Mayor
Siadek
NOES: Councilman Jacobson
Councilman Jacobson stated that he did not feel it was a City error and the
fees should not be waived.
2. Report on Financing and Construction of City Library Expansion and
Improvement.
City Manager Art Jones gave a brief report on the financing and
construction of the City Library expansion.
Charles Walton 320 AvdThereemightGbenaa2e3% stated
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City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following resolution:
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HEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER (continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 3412
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO
THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS BY SAID CITY AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER, 1986; SAID GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
TO BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. All
Councilmembers agreed to co- author the Ballot Argument.
3. Request to set dates for consideration of the 1986 -1987 Budget.
Councilmembers agreed to September 9, 1986 - 6:00 P.M. for a Study Session
of the Budget and October 7, 1986 - 7:00 P.M., for a Public Hearing.
4. E1 Segundo Corridor Traffic Control Program for the Fiscal Year 1986 -1987.
Continue to administer and participate in the program for the fiscal year
1986 -1987 at a cost of $26,455.00
Police Chief Ray Lewis gave a brief report regarding the City's
participation in the program and the joint effort between the City and
Industry.
Mayor Pro Tem. Schuldt stated he thought all companies should pay for the
program.
Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the above
progam. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
5. (Added) Hazardous Materials Inventory and Emergency Response Plan (AB 2185)
City Attorney read the title of the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1088
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6.21 (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVENTORY AND
RESPONSE PLAN) TITLE 6 HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE AND DESIGNATING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS THE
ADMINISTRATING AGENCY FOR THIS STATE MANDATED HAZARDOUS WASTE
MATERIALS INVENTORY AND REPONSE PLAN
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further
reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Councilman Jacobson
Introduced.
6. City Manager, Art Jones requested discussion in Closed Session regarding
Employee Negotiations.
NEW BUSINESS- PUBLIC WORKS
1. Report on Remodeling and Expansion of Fire Station Number 1.
Request for authority to employ the services of a testing laboratory
Councilman Jacobson MOVED Councilman West SECONDED to the approve the above
request. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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HEW BUSINESS — CITY CLERK
1. Library Expansion -Bond Election Information
Received and Filed
NEW BUSINESS — CITY ATTORNEY - None
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman West expressed concern over the R -1 lot coverage and its
restrictions.
Council directed Planning Department staff to review this matter and present
their findings at the next meeting.
GOOD OF THE ORDER - None.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS —ORAL ( 5 minute limit) - None
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Dolley cited the following governmental code sections:
Shelton vs E1 Segundo
54956.9(a) Mathews vs E1 Segundo
Kilroy vs E1 Segundo
Hometel vs E1 Segundo
E1 Segundo vs LAX
54956.9(b) One Matter
54956.9(c) Two Matters
54956.6 Discussions of Negotiations
At the hour of 9:10 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed
Session
At the hour of 10:20 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with
all members present and answering roll call.
Mayor Siadek announced that no decisions were made in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 10:25 P.M. Council adjourned to August 7, 1986, at 7:30 A.M.
in memory of the following:
James A. Conley, a 38 -year resident, died July 25 at the age of 69.
Allen Herbert Oberst, a 15 -year resident, died July 27 at the age of
71 years.
E. Lawrence "Doc" Wessells, a 52 -year resident, died July 28 at the
age of 82.
Recorded,
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RONALD L. HART, CITY CLERK
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