1986 FEB 04 CC MINY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 4, 1986
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00, P.M. Tuesday, February 4,
1986, in the Council Chambers of the E1 Segundo City Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Michael Lunsford, E.S.P.D. Sargeant.
INVOCATION given by Reverend Dave Edwards of the El Segundo Four
Square Church.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Armstrong recognized Shirley Rafield as City Employee of the Month.
2. Councilman Siadek presented a plaque to Dennis Bradley in recognition
for his volunteer service to Community Cable Television. Marty
Ableser, Principal of Arena High School also recognized Mr. Bradley on
behalf of the E1 Segundo Unified School District.
3. Mayor Armstrong read a letter of commendation to Arena High School
Principal, Marty Ableser, its students and other school administrators for
creating a flexible and successful alternative for our youth to achieve a
high school diploma.
4. Delwin A. Biagi, Director of Bureau of Sanitation, City of Los Angeles,
Department of Public Works, introduced Donald L. Smith, Vice President of
James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers who has been hired to analyze the
Hyperion facility and provide recommendations which will ensure a "good
neighbor" relationship with the City of E1 Segundo and the Hyperion Plant.
ROLL CALL taken by City Clerk Ronald L. 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 January 21, 1986 were held
over for the next Council Meeting of February 18, 1986.
Councilman Siadek asked the City Clerk if the motion on page 10 of the
January 21, 1986 Minutes was accurate.
City Clerk Hart said the minutes were correct and stated that the motion
had been reviewed by the the City Attorney.
Acting City Attorney, Scott Field advised Council that this matter could be
discussed in Closed Session.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS -None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 9.16 of Title 9 and
Adding New Chapter 5.38 to Title 5 of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code
Relating to Fortune - telling Regulations. Introduced by Councilman Siadek.
City Manager Nicholas Romaniello read the title of the following
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 9.16 (FORTUNETELLING) OF TITLE
9 (PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS) AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.38
(BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSING) OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
1. Councilman Schuldt announced the annual Sister City Guaymas Association
excursion. This year will mark the 100th Anniversary of the Guaymas
Carnaval, said Councilman Schuldt.
2. Mayor Armstrong commented on the Senior Housing Board by stating they were
hard working "self giving" people.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - WRITTEN -None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL
1. Dennis Martin 722 Indiana Court complimented the Planning Commissions's
proposed height and density requirements in the C -3W zone property (west
of Sepulveda between Imperial Highway and Grand Avenue). Mr. Martin
expressed confidence in the City Council and Planning Commission and the
existence of a fairness to both residents and businesses. Mr. Martin
concluded by stating his belief was that the most vital function of City
Government is to maintain the best interests of citizens, businesses, and
property owners.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one
motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the
item(s) will be considered separately following this portion of the
Consent Agenda.
Mayor Armstrong requested that item 416 be called from the Consent
Agenda. Thereafter, MOTION was made by Councilman Jacobson and
SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos that the remaining items listed
on the Consent Agenda be approved. -MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
1. Warrant Nos. 251 -475 on Demand Register Summary No. 16 in total
amount of $1,116,711.79
Ratified and approved.
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2. Warrant Nos. 10681 -10693 On Demand Register Summary No. 17 in
amount of $259,885.43
Ratified and approved.
3. Claim of Joseph Levine vs. City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
4. Claim of William E. Dial, III vs. City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
5. Claim of John Traub & Diane M. Goodman vs. City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
6. Claim of Enterprise Rent -A -Car vs. City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
7. Claim of Eileen O'Brien and Tom Underhill vs. City of E1 Segundo
Claim denied.
8. Claim of Geoffrey Gerney vs. City of E1 Segundo
Claim Denied.
9. Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim Pursuant to
Government Code 911.4 and Claim for Damages under Government Code
911.2 and 911.4 of Colich & Sons, Colich Bros., Inc., and Colich
Construction Company
Application for leave to present late claim denied.
10. Letter to Mrs. M. Brown, Director of Election Services, Los
Angeles County Registrar- Recorder's Office - Amended Consolidation
Plan for Precincts in Forthcoming Municipal Election to be held on
April 8, 1986.
Received and filed.
11. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, Ordering the Canvass of the General Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 1986 be made by the
City Clerk.
Resolution adopted.
12. Second Year Extension Request for a Temporary Trailer from Chevron
U.S.A., Located at 324 W. E1 Segundo Blvd., Gate 7- Coord. 8 -A.
Original Permit Expires 1- 17 -86; Extension Through 1- 16 -87.
Extension awardeda
13. Award Bid to Lowest Bidder, the Monroe Company, for a Complete
Portable Stage with Three Storage Trucks - Recreation Department.
Resolution adopted.
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14. Authorize the Recreation and Parks Department to make Application
to the Block Grant Program Provided for by the Robert- Z'berg- Harris
Urban Open Space Act.
Resolution adopted.
15. Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Records at the
City Public Library.
Resolution adopted.
17. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, Establishing Speed Limits On Sepulveda Blvd.
As Requested by the California Department of Transportation
Resolution adopted.
18. Approval of Agreement with the State of California for Fuel
"Efficient Traffic Signal Management Program.
Agreement approved.
19. Authorization to Reject All Bids for the Sweeping of Parking Lots
and Bicycle Path and to Readvertise for Bids - Project PW 85 -11
Authorization granted.
20. Request for Approval of License Agreement with Vanguard
Communications & Construction for installation of two four -foot
antenna dishes on the exterior of the City Water Tower
License agreement approved.
21. Status Report and Selection of Architect for the City Library
Expansion
Approved selection of architect: Charles Walton,
Associates.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
16. Request Authorization to Request to Los Angeles County for
Allocation of County Aid to Cities Funds -FY 85 -86.
Mayor Armstrong expressed concern over the insufficiency of funds for the
present repair work needed for arterial and collector streets.
Mayor Armstrong MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to grant the
authorization to request funds. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER '
City Manager Romaniello requested Closed Session regarding the upcoming
potential litigation with Cable Television. §5496.9 (b) and §5496.9 (c).
NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY -None
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FURTHER NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Siadek expressed concern over the lack oral of reports on the
Council agenda regarding the status of pending projects occurring within
the City.
City Manager Nicholas Romaniello interjected by stating that Staff does
not create agenda items. Their job is to respond to the requests of
Council and maintain community relations.
Councilman Siadek queried the status of plan check "turnaround " in the
Building Department and requested a staff report on this matter.
City Manager Nicholas Romaniello responded to Councilman Siadek by stating
that a report could not be given at this time and requested of Council
that this subject be deferred until such time could be devoted to Staff
preparation and review by the City Manager.
It was the consensus of Council to have a staff report at the next City
Council Meeting of February 18, 1986 regarding the Plan Check "turnaround"
time.
GOOD OF THE ORDER -None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL
1. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court said that lengthy Council Meetings can
deter Council from addressing immediate policies; consequently "wasting"
expensive staff and community time.
Mayor Armstrong complimented Director of Public Works, William Glickman
for his complete report on Fuel Efficient Traffic Signal Management
Program which was item no. 18 on the Consent Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
At 7:52 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's office for Closed Session.
§54956.9 (b) Community Cable.
§54956.9 (c) Community Cable
At 8:52 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members
answering Roll Call.
The Mayor announced that no decisions were made in Closed Session.
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ADJOURIM NT
No other decisions appearing to come before Council at this Session, the
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:53 P.M. in memory of the following:
Willa Chapman Gilbreath, a 35 year resident of El Segundo, who died
January 15, at the age of 97.
Edwin Joseph Ropeter, a 35 year resident, died January 26 at the age of
87.
Stanley Newton Lyman, a 47 year resident, died January 27 one day short of
his 88th birthday.
Desiree Leigh Durell, a 21 year resident, died January 22 at age 27,
following a lengthy illness.
Helen Jay Cummings, a 15 year resident, died January 14 at age 86.
The Mayor also asked for a "thoughtful moment of silence to pay tribute to
the Challenger Crew who, in the our President's words 'reached out and
touched the face of God'. What more can be said of these pioneers into
space than has already been said - -these heroic seven: Michael Smith ...
Francis Scobee ... Ronald Mc Nair... Ellison Onizuke... Christa Mc Auliffe
... Gregory Jarvis... and Judith Resnik.
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Submitted by
Ronald L. Hart
City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING- FEBRUARY 18, 1986
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mr. Ara Avak.
INVOCATION given by Father Rick Chunn, St. Patricks Celtic Church.
PRESENTATIONS -None
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 January 21, 1986 were
approved as written.
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 1986 were
approved as written.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Zone Text Amendment #84 -2 and Certification of a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact EA -065 for proposed
amendments to the City of E1 Segundo Zoning Ordinance for a Special
Commercial District (C -3W) west of Sepulveda boulevard to reduce Maximum
building area ratio from 2:1 to 1:1, to reduce the maximum building
height from 200 feet to 45 ft., to reduce the maximum building height for
C -3 lots adjoining a residential zone from 100 ft. to 40 ft., and require
a landscape buffer in the setback between a C -3 parcel and any
residential zone; petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo.
Mayor Armstrong announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed
for the hearing on the Proposed Zone Text Amendment #84 -2 and Certification
of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact EA -065 for proposed
amendments to the City of E1 Segundo Zoning Ordinance for a Special
Commercial District (C -3W) west of Sepulveda to reduce the maximum building
area ratio from 2:1 to 1:1, to reduce the maximum building height from 200
feet to 45 ft., to reduce the maximum building height for C -3 lots
adjoining a residential zone from 100 ft. to 40 ft.,and require a landscape
buffer in the setback between a C -3 parcel and any residential zone;
petitioned by the City of E1 Segundo.
Mayor Armstrong asked the City Clerk if proper notice had been given.
City Clerk Hart stated that proper notice had been published.
Mayor Armstrong stated that those files would become part of the hearing.
City Clerk Hart acknowledged receipt of the following written
communication:
1. Myron E Harpole, President of Hacienda Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda
expressed disapproval of downzoning and requested the consideration
of R -3 property and the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard.
2. Ara Avak, 731 Pine Street favored the proposed downzoning amendment.
3. Carol Escobar, 815 California Street oppose the downzoning amendment and
asked that all residents and property owners be considered in the final
decision.
4. Janice L. Footer, 620 Illinois court favored the 45 ft. height
limitation.
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February 18, 1986