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1986 MAR 04 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 4, 1986 CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Armstrong at 7:00, P.M. Tuesday, March 4, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the E1 Segundo City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Officer Frank Montecalvo. INVOCATION given by Father Joseph Azadian, St Anthony's Catholic Church. PRESENTATIONS 1. Keith Schuldt recognized Scott Sharp, representative of Computer Science Corporation for the donation of an Apple III computer to the City Library. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos presented a proclamation to Acting Police Chief, Ray Lewis proclaiming March as "Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month ". 3. Councilman Jacobson presented a proclamation to 1st Lieutenant Maria Sanchez of the U. S. Army Reserves proclaiming March as "Selective Service Registration Awareness Month ". 4. Mayor Armstrong recognized Officer Frank "Monty" Monteclavo as Employee of the Month. BOLL 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 February 18, 1986 were held over to the March 18, 1986 City Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER (Taken out of order with the consent of Council) 1. Presentation of Predevelopment Agreement with LAX Business Center. City Manager Romaniello stated that there had been a scheduled presentation of a predevelopment agreement relative to the LAX Business Center, a required process prior to the second public hearing on the Sewer Assessment District. However, said Manager Romaniello, there were some concerns regarding the agreement to agree as well as the draft development agreement and a letter received as of 5:00 P.M. by the applicants representative, Greensburg, Glusker, Fields, Claman & Machtinger requesting that public discussion and the Council's final decision be continued to the next City Council Meeting of March 18, 1986. ( 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 Public Hearings 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 written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated only one written communication had been received today, as of 5:00 P.M. A protest of the assessment by the LAX Business Center. Mayor Armstrong asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to address this public hearing. Seeing no one, Mayor Armstrong asked for Council discussion or a motion to continue the public hearing to the next City Council Meeting of March 18, 1986. Councilman Siadek expressed concern regarding the attitude of the company toward the community. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED to grant a continuance to the next City Council Meeting of March 18, 1986. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 2. Public Hearing: Proposed Precise Plan 485 -1 and Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact EA -075 for a Proposed two- story, 38,135 sq. ft. retail office complex at the southwest corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Palm Avenue, Special Commercial District (C -3); petitioned by A.L. Siegel. (Continued from February 18, 1986 City Council Meeting). The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for - _._L1_ - L - - -s - - __ -t- - n- _ -___1 n.___,_ ni_.. IAO C_7 __ .2 I'-- .iC, --t4 -- ..F 67P.,,c SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) Mayor Armstrong asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk Hart stated that proper notice had been published under the direction of the Planning Department. The Mayor announced that those files would become part of the hearing. Mayor Armstrong asked if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart acknowledged receipt of the following written communication: Myron Harpole, President of Hacienda Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda urged Council to deny the Precise Plan. Planning Director Lynn Harris addressed Council and stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed and approved this project at their January 23, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting. Director Lynn Harris explained that the plan proposes to construct a two -story retail office complex of approximately 36,000 sq. ft. containing 121 surface and subterranean parking spaces at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. The applicant, Ms. Harris continued, chose a precise Plan rendering a 36 ft. two -story building with setbacks on the existing property line of 5 feet on the south and west, 15 ft. on the north and 25 ft. on the east. Director Harris further stated that the second story of the building would require an additional setback of 5 ft. on the south side. The Planning Commission had concurred with the Environmental Quality Board and included 17 mitigated measures in the proposal. Some conditions of approval included: street dedication along Sepulveda Boulevard and Palm Avenue to Caltrans standards, designation of loading and unloading to nonpeak traffic hours, and a refusal for restaurant use on the site unless parking standards for that use are met. Councilman Schuldt expressed concern regarding the five foot setback requirement stating that it would be adequate as long as the adjacent land was zoned for parking use only. However, a problem could result in the future should the land use change. Councilman Siadek stated that he wished the City had a proposed set of rules that a developer could follow that would alleviate the review time needed for such precise plans. Ms. Harris stated that it was the applicant's perogative to submit a precise plan for approval. The building plans could not have been utilized to create the proposed two -story structure to current code standard. However, it was the findings of the Planning Commission that the design standard and type of use intended for the property would be beneficial for the community and conform to existing uses in that area. Mayor Armstrong asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to address this subject. SPECIAL OYDERS OF BUSINESS(continued) Kenneth Bley, Attorney of Cox, Castle and Nicholson, 2049 Century Park East, Los Angeles, representing S.I.C. Corporation - requested an amendment to the list of conditions outlined in the precise plan. Mr. Bley stated that he could better meet the needs of his client if a restaurant was permitted as an option for the ground level of the proposed site plan. The parking code however, for restaurant use, requires four times the amount of stalls than for retail. Mr. Bley concluded by urging Council to amend the conditions to include a restaurant use. Councilman Siadek asked if Mr. Bley's client was willing to pay a $7,000 monthly fee for the use of Valet Parking. Mr. Bley responded by saying that his client was willing to implement whatever was necessary as soon as an occupant was found and parking impacts were determined. Mr. Bley asked that this discretionary review be place in the hands of the Planning Director. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos stated that even if the amendment was made, the precise plan remains in violation of the current parking codes. Bruce Froehlich, 12121 Wilshire Blvd., S.I.C. representative - stated that the parking requirements have been met including the number of handicapped spaces available. Mr. Froehlich urged Council to approve the precise plan. City Manager Romaniello interjected by stating that the precise plan did not meet parking code requirements. Mr. Romaniello reminded Mr. Froehlich that a specific restaurant use had not been determined but if an evening dinner house was requested than an allowance in the code provides the shared use of up to 50% of the parking spaces provided for retail and restaurant. Manager Romaniello also stated that it is not the type of restaurant that determines the parking requirements, but the floor area occupied by the restaurant. Mr. Romaniello concluded by stating that a precise plan offers a specific plan determined by the applicant. The code offers options as well as the applicant's right to a precise plan. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos expressed concern regarding the delivery hours and its restriction to nonpeak traffic hours. Councilman Jacobson stated that U.P.S. (United Parcel Service) delivery cannot be restricted. U.P.S. determines their own delivery times times depending on their schedule. Mayor Armstrong asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to address this public hearing. Myron Harpole, President of Hacienda Hotel, 525 North Sepulveda Boulevard was not in favor of the project and felt it was the wrong project for the wrong site. Mayor Armstrong closed the hearing to public input and requested further r •!7V 9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued) Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED to deny the precise plan. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3. Public Hearing: For the Purpose of Receiving Public Testimony Regarding the Local Expenditure of Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Funds. The City is eligible to receive $67,044 in CDBG Funds During Fiscal Year 1986 -1987. The City is proposing to use these CDBG Funds Toward the Implementation of the Following Projects: Additional Allocation to the Previously Approved Clubhouse Refurbishment Program; Continuation of the Downtown Improvement Program; Continuation of the Meals on Wheels Program; Continuation of CDBG Program Administration; and Establishment of a Contingency Fund. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public testimony regarding the local expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. The City is eligible to receive $67,044 in CDBG funds during fiscal year 1986 -1987. The City is proposing to use these CDBG funds toward the implementation of the following projects: additional allocation to the previously approved Clubhouse Refurbishment Program; continuation of the Downtown Improvement Program; continuation of the Meals on Wheels Program; continuation of CDBG Program Administration; and Establishment of a Contingency Fund. Mayor asked if proper notice had been given. City Clerk stated that proper notice had been published under the direction of the Planning Department. Mayor Armstrong announced that those files would become part of the hearing. Mayor Armstrong inquired if any written communication had been received. City Clerk Hart stated that no written communication had been received. City Manager Nicholas Romaniello gave a brief explanation of the proposal to use the remaining funds for pending projects already approved but not yet completed. Mr. Romaniello also addressed the Contingency Fund by stating that this fund allocates $4,000 of the initial $67,044 to provide for any potential "change orders" that might result from these pending projects. City Manager Romaniello added that the City is entitled to 10% of the total but the recommendation is less than that figure. Mayor Armstrong asked if anyone in the audience wished to address this subject. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court urged Council to adopt the staff proposal. Mayor Armstrong closed the public hearing to public input. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the implementation of CDBG Funds toward assigned projects. MOTION CARRIED BY 673.1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second Reading of an Ordinance for Proposed Zone Text Amendment 084 -2 and Certification of a Negative Declaration for 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. Introduced by Mayor Armstrong. Acting City Attorney Peter Thorson read the title of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1081 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, CHAPTER 20.35 (SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C -3) ZONE) OF TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Armstrong MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to adopt the proposed ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: Councilman Jacobson, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos, and Mayor Armstrong. NOES: Councilmembers Schuldt and Siadek. 2. Second Reading of an Ordinance for Proposed Precise Plan 485 -4 and Certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact EA -098 for a proposed new patio dining structure at 145 -147 Richmond Street to be used on conjunction with an existing restaurant at 145 Richmond Street; petitioned by Dave Bryant. Introduced by Councilman Siadek. Acting City Attorney Peter Thorson read the title of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1082 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EA -098 AND ADOPTING #85 -4, WITH CONDITIONS, FOR A PROPOSED NEW PATIO DINING STRUCTURE AT 147 RICHMOND STREET TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ALREADY EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 145 RICHMOND STREET WITHIN SAID CITY. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) Council announced a Board of Airport Commission Meeting March 5, 1986. Planning Director Lynn Harris and Noise Abatement Committee Member, Pat Smith attending. Council requested staff to draft a letter to Phoenix regarding the measures that had been taken regarding their airport turning policy. PUBLIC COMtUNICATIONS - WRITTEN - None PUBLIC COPUtUNICATIONS - ORAL Oscar Robison, 311 W. Acacia Street would like to see precise building codes as well as a "master plan" designed according to the law. He also felt the property owners in El Segundo had not been treated fairly. 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 Pro Tem Synadinos requested consent agenda items #7 and #10 to be considered separately. Councilman Siadek MOVED, Mayor Armstrong SECONDED to approve the remaining items. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 1. Warrant Nos. 00753 -01042 on Demand Register Summary No. 20 in total amount of $1,256,739.54 Ratified and approved. 2. Request to Issue City Library Cards to all City Employees Issuance approved. 3. Award Contract to Lowest Bidder for Removal and Replacement of the Exhaust Fans at the City Plunge Awarded to South Bay Heating and Air Conditioning, for $7800.00. 4. Award Contract to Lowest Bidder for Furniture to be used at the E1 Segundo Teen Center Awarded to Modu Form, Inc. for $4,845.17. 5. Request to Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids for the Reconstruction of Sewer Pumping Station Number 1, Project Number PW 84 -18 Approved plans and specifications and authorized staff to advertise for bids on subject project. )P U) lJ 7 CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 6. Request Approval to Participate in California Waste -to- Energy Council Approved participation. 8. Resolution in Support of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 32 to Ban Public Employee Strikes or Work Stoppages Resolution adopted. 9. Request Approval for Replacement of Police Emergency Equipment to Comply with Present State Requirements Replacement approved. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7. Request Authority to Declare Two Burros as Surplus City Property and Authorize Relocation by Staff Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos expressed concern regarding the burro adoption and wanted the public to know that they needed a home. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to declare the burros as surplus and authorize the relocation by staff. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 10. ABC License Application - Southland Corporation Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos expreseed concern regarding the notification of residents in the surrounding area. City Manager Romaniello stated that notification was not necessary. Mayor Pro Tem Synadinos MOVED, Councilman Siadek SECONDED to receive and file this information. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS - CITY MANAGER - None NEW BUSINESS - CITY ATTORNEY 1. Presentation of a License Agreement with Hughes Aircraft for the Installation of Telecommunications Conduit in a portion of Rosecrans Avenue. Acting City Attorney Peter Thorson read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3367 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, n A T TT nn1TTA AnnDATTTI1T(1 A T TrIVAICC A11DL'VKXVATT T1iAD TATC'r AT T ATTAAT FURTHER NEW BUSINESS Councilman Siadek asked if Council had been contacted in regards to the Building Department Investigation. Mr. Siadek was also concerned about the cost of the investigation. GOOD OF THE ORDER Councilman Jacobson questioned if the Chamber of Commerce has adequate liability coverage for their St. Patricks Day Sidewalk Sale. City Manager Romaniello stated that the City has no liability insurance and that the Chamber of Commerce was aware of this when their sale was requested. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Schuldt SECONDED to approve the St. Patricks Day Sidewalk Sale. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS UnTC F UnTF. _ PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — ORAL Robert Anderson, 848 Pepper Street inquired about his recent request regarding the renaming of Nash Street to honor Gregory Jarvis of the ill - fated Challenger Crew. City Manager Romaniello stated that the City awaits feedback from those companies occupying that street. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT No other business appearing to come before Council at this session the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 P.M. in honor of the following: Mary Ellen Mansir, a resident of E1 Segundo for 40 years, died Thursday, February 6, 1986. Ralph L. Ralston, a 37 year resident, died Tuesday, February 4, 1986. L. HART, CITY APPROVED: 6 724