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1986 OCT 21 CC MINCITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 21, 1986- 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Siadek. INVOCATION given by Monika Maciejowski of the Baha' i Faith. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Police Chief Ray W. Lewis. PRESENTATIONS 1. The Baha'i Faith presented a peace pole to the City of E1 Segundo. The pole is to be installed in the Library Park rose garden at noon on Friday October 24, 1986 in honor of United Nations Day. 2. Mayor Siadek proclaimed October 27- November 3 "Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Week ". ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson - present Councilman Jacobson - present Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present Councilman West - present Mayor Siadek - present MINUTES 1. Regular City Council Meeting- October 7, 1986. 2. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- October 13, 1986. it was the consenus of Council to approve as written. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Zone Text Amendment 86 -2 and Certification of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact to Allow Handicap - Equipped Mobilehome Units in R -2 Zones Citywide. Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3431 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (EA -112) AND FOR ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 86 -2 TO ALLOW HANDICAP - EQUIPPED MOBILEHCME UNITS AS A PERMITTED USE IN R -2 ZONES CITYWIDE Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Council Minutes October 21, 1986 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) Acting City Attorney read the title of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1089 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLES 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 20.22.010 RELATING TO PERMITTED-USE IN THE R -2 ZONE. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. Mayor Siadek introduced. REPORTS OF CONNITTEES, CONNISSIONS AND BOARDS 1. Mayor Siadek stated members of the Council are attending the League of Cities Convention in Los Angeles. 2. Councilman Jacobson stated he had attended Fire Safety Day at Recreation Park. 3. Continued Discussion of Possible Revised Development Standards for Special Commercial (C -3) Zones West of Sepulveda Boulevard. It was the consensus of Council to hold this item over to the next Council Meeting of November 4, 1986. 4. Resignation of Ms. Evelyn Sichi from the Community Cable Advisory Committee. Mayor Siadek stated there are openings for this Committee and interested persons should make application in the City Manager's Office. Mayor Siadek also stated that Glenna Ebaugh resigned from the above cammittee. PUBLIC CONNUNICATIONS- WRITTEN Letter received from the City of Cerritos encouraging support of air safety in the Los Angeles area. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak expressed his need for support on reforming educational ideals. PUBLIC CONNUNICATIONS - ORAL (S minute limit) 1. Rich Reed, 414 W. Oak stated that he would like to reform education in music and briefly explained his system comparing it to standard methods. 2. Jim Clutter,441 Kansas Street stated there were nine people in the audience ready to speak on item number one under COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS. Mr. Clutter also inquired about the referendum and the decision in court with regards to the Continental Development Corporation. Acting City Attorney Peter Thorsen responed to Mr. Clutter stating that the Continental Development's Writ had been denied. 3. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court announced that a video debate had been held regarding the Library Bond Issue and gave the following list of dates it will be aired: October 21, 1986 at 6:00 P.M., October 23, 1986 at 6:30 P.M., October 29, 1986 at 6:00 P.M. and November 3, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. (2) Council Minutes October 21, 1986 b( ):1,1 I 4. 11k 1 I I CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion passed unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will -be considered individually under the next heading of business. 1. Warrant Nos. 4639 -4889 on Demand Register Summary No-8 in total anount of $ 1,183,118.13. Ratify and approve 3. Bid for Heater Replacement at Plunge. Reject Single bid and authorize staff to readvertise at a later date. 4. Southern California Edison Company Easement Covering Service Duct faun, Transformer Pad and Pull Box at the Senior Citizens Housing Facility. Grant easement 5. Escobar Property Lase at the Southwest Corner of Standard Street and _Grand Avenue for Temporary Fire Station Use for a Period of Eight Months. Extend lease 6. Reconstruction of Douglas Street - Mariposa Avenue to the ATSF Railroad Crossing South of Imperial Highway (Los Angeles County Department of Public Works- Project Number 2694N). Appropriate additional funds frcm the State Gasoline Tax Fund 7. Proposition Number 61 -Gann Pay Limitation Initiative. Resolution stating opposition 8. Amended Application by Continental E1 Segundo Corporation (Spectrum- Sports Connection) on a Type 47, On -Sale General Eating Place Alcoholic Beverage License -2250 Park Place. Receive and file 9. Application for a Type 41, On -Sale Beer and Wine Eating Place - Alcoholic Beverage License - Pancho and Lupe's 409 Main Street. Receive and file 10. Request for an Extension of a Temporary Office Trailer Complex at 335 Continental Boulevard- Corner of Continental and Grand Avenue (Grandway Project) -Ray Wilson Company. Grant second year extension Rich Web, 202 W. Grand asked that item number 2 be removed for discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA 2. List of Items to be Declared Surplus by the City Council For Sale at the Annual Auction on November 22, 1986. Rich Web, 202 W. Grand asked that the City consider displaying the items to be sold at the auction during regular working hours to enable prospective buyers a longer viewing period. (3) Council Minutes October 21, 1986 CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA (continued) City Manager Art Jones stated that most of our City's auction items are obsolete and of minor value. Mayor Siadek suggested that perhaps the City could consider Mr. Web's suggestions for the next auction. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDED, to approve Consent Item Number 2. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE WTE. NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER 1. The 70th Birthday Celebration of the City's Incorporation - January 18, 1987. _ Council approved by consensus a celebration by the City for its 70th Anniversary of Incorporation on January 18, 1987. Mr. Jones stated the Chamber of Commerce, the E1 Segundo School District, community organizations and City Staff will be involved in the planning of events. 2. Presentation of Downtown Revitalization Streetscape Component and Affirmation of Expenditure of CDBG Funds for the Downtown Revitalization Projects. Nancy Palmer, Consultant of Van Dell and Associates gave a brief slide presentation of the streetscape plan. Upgrading the downtown area, identified as Main and Richmond Streets between El Segundo Boulvard on the south and Mariposa Avenue on the north, will consist of utilizing previously allocated Community Development Block Grant funds amounting to $70,188. These funds will cover the first phase of the streetscape plan which includes restriping, landscaping and lighting of the three downtown public parking lots (Main and Mariposa4 Franklin and Richmond and Grand and Standard). The funds also cover the cost and installation of signs indicating "To Parking" and "To Downtown ". Council discussion ensued regarding concerns over limited parking space in public lots as a result of landscaping. Members of the Planning Department assured Council this problem is under review. City Manager Art Jones, members of Council and Van Dell Associates concurred that cooperation from local merchants will be necessary for the success of this project, particularly in the revitalization of exterior building facades. Planning Department staff informed Council that E1 Segundo First National Bank has offered local merchants an apportunity for low interest loans to stimulate participation and enhance the success of E1 Segundo's revitalization. Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to accept the streetscape plan conceptually and approve the first two projects as mentioned. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE WTE. 3. Recommendation to Award Contract for Liability Claim Adjustment Services. It was the consensus of Council to hold this item over to the next Council Meeting of November 4, 1986. (4) Council Minutes October 21, 1986 11(ib, NEW BUSINESS — CITY !TANAGER (continued) 4. Recommendation to Establish a Fee Schedule for the Application and Processing of Development Agreements as Authorized by the City Council - Resolution Number 3268. Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3433 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE APPLICATION AND PROCESSING OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tern Schuldt SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5. Recommendation to Establish a Fee for Application and Processing of the Smokey Hollow Commercial and Residential Floating Zones. Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3434 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNOD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPLICATION AND PROCESSING FEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMOKEY HOLLOW COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FLOATING ZONES Mayor Pro Tern Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 6. Recommendation to Establish an Application and Processing Fee for Preparation of In -House Fiscal Impact Reports. Acting City Attorney Thorsen read the title of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3435 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR IN -HOUSE PREPARATION OF FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSES Councilman Siadek MOVED, Councilman bast SECONDED to waive further reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 7. Reappropriation of Encumbrances and Projects for 1986 -1987. City Manager Art Jones stated the City needs to comply with the Gann initiative and comply with the recommendation of the auditors. Mayor Pro Tern Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve the reappropriation of encumbrances and projects for 1986 -1987. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. (5) Council Minutes October 21, 1986 NEW BUSINESS - CITY !TANAGER (continued) 8. Report and Recommendation on Interference of Building at 355 Continental Boulevard with Emergency Communication Microwave Signals. City Manager Art Jones stated it was necessary for Council to approve a 1/3 split of the cost to redirect the emergency communication microwave signals to ensure proper notification of emergency calls. The cost will be $30,000 and will be reappropriated from the City's Emergency Reserve Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman 6�bst SECONDED to approve the above recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 9. ITEM ADDED: Request for 2 Year Extension of a Temporary Office Trailer Complex, located at 355 Continental Boulevard (Grandway Complex). City Manager Art Jones stated the permit for this trailer expires today, October 21, 1986 and recommended approval of the 2 year extension. Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman vest SECONDED to approve the 2 year extension. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. NEW BUSINESS- PUBLIC WORKS 1. Report on Recommended Traffic Signals -Grand at Center and Center at E1 Segundo Boulevard. Director of Public Works, William Glickman presented an update report on the recommended traffic signals at the above locations. It was the consensus of Council to have staff review the dbove locations and report back to Council to acknowledge if they still warrant traffic signals. NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY - None FURTHER NEW BUSINESS - None GOOD OF THE ORDER - None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ORAL 1. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas - wanted to clarify that the Citizens Group (GURR) won in court regarding the Continental Development Corporation, Ordinance Number 1087. Acting City Attorney Thorsen confirmed Mr. Clutter's inquiry. 2. Ruth Bixler, 733 Pine Street- Wamen's Club President thanked Chevron for assistance in a video presentation to be aired December 11, 1986. W Council Minutes October 21, 1986 Ii�Sl.i11 __14 ti81,. CLOSED SESSION Acting City Attorney 'Thorsen cited the following Governmental Code Sections: 54956.9 (a) E1 E1 E1 E1 E1 E1 Segundo vs Harbor Insurance Segundo vs Bank of America Segundo vs JB Fine Arts Segundo vs Continental Segundo vs Group W Segundo vs City of Los Angeles At the hour of 8:55 P.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed Session. Council reconvened in the Council Chanbers at 9:22 P.M. with all members present and answering roll call. Mayor Jack E. Siadek announced that no actions were taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 9:22 P.M. Council adjourned in memory of the following: Bess Hudson Cosbey, a 46 -year resident of E1 Segundo, died October 8, 1986, at the age of 89. Verlon E. Boyer, a 60 -year resident of El Segundo, died October 1, 1986 at the age of 72. Richard Shive Schory, a 2 -year resident of E1 Segundo, died October 7, 1986 at the age of 52. Recorded, (7) 'Y CLERK Council Minutes October 21, 1986