1987 AUG 18 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING August 18, 1987
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt.
INVOCATION Melissa Anne Mack, Council Recorder
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman West
PRESENTATIONS NONE
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson — present
Councilman Jacobson — present
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt — present
Councilman West — present
Mayor Siadek — absent
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Brian O'Rourke
Requesting discussion of Washington Street remote car track by City Council
at August 18, 1987 Meeting.
Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa St. asked if Mayor Siadek was away on city
business. Also expressed concern over the lack of bidding made available for
the future golf course.
2. James Sheldon, 823 Washington expressed disfavor over the race track.
3. Dick Croxall, 353 Loma Vista Chairman of Recreation 6 Parks Commission
would like to work with any dissident residents at solving any problems that
might have been or might be caused by the race track.
4. Barbara Allen, 427 Standard was in favor of the race track.
5. Carol McKee, 827 Main Street also was in favor of the race track as it gives
the children a place to gather with their families.
6. Diane Helvey, 819 Washington Street expressed concern over the potential for
traffic congestion as a result of this race track.
7. Willie Clinger, 1417 E. Oak as a paying customer of cable would like "C—
Span" broadcasted over the local channel.
City Manager Art Jones stated that the City had no control over a federally
regulated channel.
8. Pam Jenson, 521 E. Sycamore presented a home video to Council of the most
recent car races that took place on Washington street.
9. Peter Freeman, 418 Loma Vista has received complaints from his tenants in
the Washington street area regarding canopies and parking problems.
10.Ray Frechette, 721 Main Street was in favor of the race track.
11.James Sheldon 823 Washington Street asked how the park was funded.
Bob Wynn, Director of Parks 6 Recreation, stated the project is awaiting
approval by the State. The request came from the Car Club and the Recreation
Commission reviewed and approved this project with a six month review
condition. If approved by the Commission in six months, it will become a
permanent park.
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PUBLIC COmMUIICATIONS (continued)
12.Dean Schlendering 740 Sierra St. in favor of race track.
13.Scott Marle, 427 Standard was in favor of race track.
14.Ken Yaun, 724 W. Acacia in favor of race track.
15.Robert Sieger, 853 Loma Vista supported the race track.
16.Rhonda Bennett, 733 Hillcrest supported the race track.
17.Gary Marsh, 628 W. Imperial in favor of the race track.
18.Jim Helvey, 1502 Washington felt the main issue was the traffic problem.
19.Tom Frechette, 721 Main St. supported race track.
20.Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas against the race track.
21.Gary Schultz, 217 E. Oak felt traffic will be a problem, but supported the
efforts of the children in the community.
22.Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa presented Council with a rendition of
potential problems to Washington Street.
23.Request from City of Delano for Support in Locating a State Prison in Their
It was the consensus of Council to support the City of Delano with regards
to a State Prison.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing-Request for a Precise Plan Amendment to construct a 9,000 sq.
ft. one story accessory recreational building; expand an existing one -story
chemical storage building by 4,580 sq. ft.; expand an existing outdoor
chemical storage area by 1,500 sq. ft; and add two roofhouses totalling 8,752
sq. ft. on the 143 acre site at 2000 E1 Segundo Boulevard in the commercial
manufacturing (C -M) zone; petitioned by Hughes Aircraft Company. Precise
Plan 3 -78, Amendment 3/ Environmental Assessment EA- 121 - Continued from
Council Meeting of August 4, 1987.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for a public hearing on the request for a Precise Plan Amendment to
construct a 9,000 sq. ft. one story accessory recreational building; expand
an existing one-story chemical storage building by 4,580 sq. ft.; expand an
existing outdoor chemical storage area by 1,500 sq. ft; and add two
roofhouses totalling 8,752 sq. ft. on the 143 acre site at 2000 E1 Segundo
Boulevard in the commercial manufacturing (C-M) zone; petitioned by Hughes
Aircraft Company. Precise Plan 3 -78, Amendment 3/ Environmental Assessrent
EA -121.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given.
City Clerk Ron Hart stated notice of the hearing had been administered and
published by the Planning Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt asked if any written communication had been received.
City Clerk Hart stated no communication had been received.
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SPECIAL OYDEYS OF BUSINESS (continued)
Director of Planning, Lynn Harris stated that subject to determination of
the Planning Commission, at their meeting of August 13, 1987, reached a
final, positive recommendation on the relocated roofhouses /golf course
access. The Planning Commission recommended certification of a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact and approval of Amendment #3 to Precise
Plan 3 -78 based upon the findings and conditions outlined in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2166- Amended.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one wishing to address Council, it was the consensus of Council to
close the public hearing.
Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to have staff prepare
the appropriate papers needed to expedite this matter. MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
2. Hearing - Presentation of City Engineers Report Regarding Underground Utility
District Number 3.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated the City receives an
annual allocation of funds from the Southern California Edison Company for
the purpose of undergrounding overhead utility lines. These funds are held
by Edison for work which it performs and charges against the allocation.
This includes main line runs and up to 100 feet of service line to each
customer. In reference to the responsibility of the property owner, he is
required to arrange for and pay the cost of modifying the meter can and
weather head to accommodate underground service plus any portion of the
service line exceeding 100 feet in length. Mr. Glickman further stated that
all parties potentially affected by the underground district have been
notified of this hearing and of their "estimated" cost of electrical service
connections. The time schedule has been set to have all underground
conversion and 141 services involved completed and reconnected not later
than February 1, 1989.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt asked if there were any persons wishing to address
Council.
1. Harry Zimmerman, 125 Pine asked if there would be an easement.
Mr. Glickman conferring with John Perry of Edison, stated the Utility
Company will ask for an easement.
2. E.W. Williams, 522 Standard expressed concern over the required and mandated
fees.
3. Bernie Tourkin, 512 Richmond Street questioned the positive environmental
effect on his property.
4. Tony Palmeri, Palmeri Bakery 124 Main expressed concern over the
interruption in business during these modifications.
5. Leroy Freeland 131 Standard also expressed concern regarding business
interruption.
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SPECIAL OYDE YS OF EDSIHESS (continued)
6. Harry Gibbons Property Owner at 411 S 411 1/2 Standard St. expressed
concern over alley closure.
7. Nicholas Georgiou Owner of Burgers Etc., 130 Main St._ concerned about
restaurant interruption as a result of alley closure.
8. A.C. Wiggers, 411 W. Maple expressed concern over time allotment for
project.
9. Narny Marcy, Reno, Nevada concerned regarding his property on Standard and
Pine Streets and receiving proper and advanced notification of construction
dates.
10.Etta Tourkin, 512 Richmond concerned over the construction time involved.
11.Lynn Wiggers, 426 Richmond Street expressed concern over the entire project.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt closed the hearing to public input.
Council expressed concern that all necessary parties were notified of the
proposed project. Mr. Glickman confirmed that all parties were notified by
mail and that to this date the percentage required (51 %) to formally protest
the project had not come forth.
City Attorney read the title of the following:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT IN
THE ALLEYS EAST AND WEST OF MAIN STREET IN BLOCKS 10, 11, 22, 23, 43,
AND 75 BOUNDED BY EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTH AND MARIPOSA
AVENUE ON THE NORTH AND BLOCK 42 (THE CIVIC CENTER) BOUNDED BY HOLLY
AVENUE ON THE NORTH, GRAND AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, STANDARD STREET ON THE
EAST, AND MAIN STREET ON THE WEST IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading
and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
At the hour of 9:30 p.m. Council recessed. At the hour of 9:45 p.m. Council
reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering
roll call with the exception of Mayor Siadek who was absent.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued)
3. Public Hearing —on Proposed "Superblock" Pedestrian System with Pedestrian
Bridge /Overpass at Grand Avenue West of Continental Boulevard and East of
Sepulveda Boulevard. The "Superblock" is defined as that area bounded by E1
Segundo Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Mariposa Avenue, and Nash Street.
The large development projects in the "Superblock" contain conditions of
approval requiring participation in a pedestrian overpass system, provided
the City commits to carryout these plans by October 1987.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt announced that this was the time and place heretofore
fixed for a public hearing on a proposed "Superblock" Pedestrian System
with Pedestrian Bridge /Overpass at Grand Avenue West of Continental
Boulevard and East of Sepulveda Boulevard. The "Superblock" is defined as
that area bounded by E1 Segundo Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Mariposa
Avenue, and Nash Street. The large development projects in the "Superblock"
contain conditions of approval requiring participation in a pedestrian
overpass system, provided the City commits to carryout these plans by
October 1987.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given.
City Clerk Hart stated notice of the hearing had been administered and
published by the Planning Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt asked if any written communication had been received.
City Clerk Hart stated none had been received.
Planning Director, Lynn Harris gave a brief review and description of the
subject area and introduced Bruce Lackkow.
Bruce Lackkow, Representative from Planning Consultant Research, Greer & Co.
gave a summary of the study that was conducted for this proposed area. He
stated a pedestrian overpass would benefit those developers in the
"Superblock" and provide a means of safer pedestrian activity as well as
create an even flow of vehicular activity. Costs of the project ranged from
$340,000 to 994,000 depending on the type of bridge constructed (handicap
accessibility would increase the cost). Mr. Lackkow concluded by stating the
majority of the cost for the bridge would be funded by industry in the
"Superblock" area.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt opened the hearing to public input.
1. Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa feels the developers in the "Superblock"
should bear the whole cost of construction.
2. Stan Martin, 300 Continental Blvd. stated he does not believe the overpass
will be utilized. They are expensive to build as well as maintain and
pedestrians are vulnerable to crime. He urged Council to reconsider this
project.
3. Dale Clark, LAX Business Center stated that LAX Business Center
would not benefit from such a project and was concerned over who would
maintain the bridge and pay for the cost of maintenance.
4. Karen Ackland, Pacific Finance Group asked Council to give this project
due consideration.
5. Erwin Meridian, Continental Development stated the vehicular traffic is
relatively light during lunch hours and therefore concluded that traffic
will not pose a potential problem for pedestrians.
6. Jack Bono, Grandway Project does not feel an overpass is practical
and asked Council to reconsider the project and find an alternative measure.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued)
7. Ken Sherman, Rep. of El Segundo Research Center asked Council to consider
the cost effectiveness of the proposed project.
Seeing no other persons wishing to address Council, it was the consensus of
Council to close the public hearing.
It was the consensus of Council to take this matter under advisement and
reserve a decision for a later date. Council requested additional
information on issues that were presented by the seven citizens during this
presentation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Deletion of /or Modification of 30 Day Exemption from Transient
Occupancy Tax -from the July 21 1987 City Council Meeting.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
3.12, (TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX) OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 3.12.075 RELATING TO A CAP OF FIVE PERCENT ON TAX
REMITTANCE.
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to waive further
reading. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
Councilman Anderson introduced the above ordinance.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt stated the joint meeting of Council, Planning
Commission, and Citizens Advisory Committee held on August 11, 1987 was very
successful.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and
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.
Warrant Nos. 9748 -9984 on Demand Register Summary No. 4 in total amount of
S 1.371.072.88
approve
2. Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting- August 4, 1987
Approve as written
3. Minutes from the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- August 11, 1987
Approve as written
4. Acceptance of a $200 Donation to the Library from Isabelle Jolly with
Matching Funds from TRW Foundation.
Accept
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CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
5. Resolution Authorizing Submission of Application to Apply for a CLSA
(California Library Services Act) State Library Construction Project
Grant for $159,000, and confirming that the available city funding is more
than 3.5 times the grant funds; Authorize the City Manager to Sign the
Application.
Adopt resolution
6. Acceptance of a $6,000 CLSA (California Library Services Act) Online Data
Base Start -Up Grant.
Accept
7. Acceptance of a $5,000 LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act)Children's
Material Collection Development in Urban Areas Grant.
Accept
9. Police Officer Standard Training (POST) Fund Appropriation for Training and
Education.
Approve appropriation of $20,000 from POST Fund Balance for training and
education.
11.Request from Chevron for a Second Year Extension of a Temporary Office
Trailer Complex (8 Units) at 324 W. E1 Segundo Blvd. This Complex is Used
for Office Space for Contract and Company Representatives During the
Remodeling of the Main Office Which Should be Finished the Second Quarter of
1988. The Original Permit, P.C. No. 913 -86 was Issued 8- 15 -86. This Request
Would be an Extension Through 8- 15 -88.
Approve request
Councilman Anderson requested item number 8 be pulled, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt
requested item number 10 be pulled for discussion.
Councilman West MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to waive further reading
of the resolution in item number 5 and to enact all remaining items under
the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. One Year Leave of Absence fo Firefighter.
Approve request for leave of absence for Firefighter /Paramedic Eric Jostock
with re- employment conditions.
Councilman Anderson questioned the leave procedure.
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to enact item number
8. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
1O.Resolution Amending Resolution Number 3340 (The Traffic Resolution) To Make
Richmond Street Between Mariposa and Palm One -Way.
Adopt resolution
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt questioned angle parking in the area.
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CALL ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
City Attorney read the title of the following:
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING A SECTION TO RESOLUTION NO. 3340 (THE TRAFFIC
RESOLUTION) RELATING TO ONE WAY STREETS.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
NEW SUSINESS—CITY MANAGER
1. Report on South Bay Commuter Transportation Implementation Plan.
City Manager Art Jones stated that his recommendation is to have the City
Council approve the City's entering into an agreement with the City of
Hermosa Beach to effect the City of E1 Segundo's participation in the South
Bay Commuter Transportation Implementation Plan, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the subject agreement contingent upon its being substantially in the
form of the reviewed draft agreement and the City Attorney's approval as to
form.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to award the contract,
and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. MOTION CARRIED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson, West and Schuldt
ABSENT: Mayor Siadek
NEW BUSINESS — PUBLIC WORKS
1. Report on Parking Problems on the 300 Block (between Grand and Holly) of
Indiana Street.
Public Works Director, William Glickman stated that in response to tenant
complaints in the 300 block of Indiana Street, the City Traffic Committee
recently reviewed the parking problem within this block of Indiana Street
between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue. In order to provide direction to the
motorists for proper parking in the area, staff has developed a plan for
painting parking stalls. The plan provides for parking in accordance with
the Municipal Code, however it reduces available parking from 42 to 25
stalls. In addition the plan provides for installation of parking
restriction signs. Staff has discussed the plan with tenants on this street
and the following alternatives have been suggested:
1) No action
2) City Council instruct staff to paint parking stalls and prepare
resolution for proposed parking restriction. Notify tenants of City
Council action.
3) Notify tenants of proposed parking modifications and solicit their
comments at a future City Council meeting.
4) City Council instruct staff to circulate a petition to property
owners to determine interest in forming an assessment district for
street improvement purposes.
It was the consensus of Council to (3) notify tenants of proposed parking
modifications and solicit their comments at a future City Council Meeting.
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HEY BUSINESS —CITY ATTORNEY NONE
NEW BUSINESS —CITY CLERK NONE
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS
1. MGM Grand Air Services Proposal to Utilize West Imperial Terminal
City Attorney Dolley asked that this item be reserved for Closed Session.
Brian O'Rourke, 657 Mariposa stated a meeting of the Board of Airport
Commissions would be held Wednesday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. and questioned
Mayor Siadek's actions regarding MGM Grand Air Services.
2. City Council Attendance at the League Conference in San Francisco October 4-
7, 1987. _
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt stated that Councilman Jacobson had stated intentions
of attending the League Conference and asked if any other Councilmen wished
to attend. Only Councilman Anderson confirmed.
Councilman Jacobson stated that if he and Councilman Anderson would just be
attending, funding would be adequate. He was concerned due to the recent
budget cuts and since some of the allocations had already =been used.
It was the consensus to designate Councilman Jacobson as a voting delegate
and Councilman Anderson as an alternate.
GOOD OF THE ORDER NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
1. Jim Corones, 519 Center stated the noise from the airport was not a new
problem, and has existed for many years.
2. Brian O'Rourke, 657 Mariposa stated the airport noise has substantially
increased in recent years.
MEMORIALS Lee Maxwell, Retired Police Chief
At Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt's request, City Manger Art Jones read the
memorial.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to GC 454956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following
matters:
Subsection A: None
Subsection B: 2 matters
Subsection C: 2 matters
At the hour of 11:22 p.m. Council adjourned for Closed Session. At the hour
of 12:10 a.m. f,ouncil reconvened with all members present with the exception
of Mayor Siadek.
City Attorney Dolley read the following statement:
The City Council is considering the legal options of the City with respect to
opposing use of the Imperial Terminal by MGM Grand Airlines. In doing so, the
Council has held closed sessions under the Brown Act so as to be able to decide
on legal tactics and theories without giving unnecessary advance notice to the
Airport and MGM of the City's legal position.
The City Council has unanimously passed a resolution instructing staff to
oppose, by all available means, the pending decision by LAX on the use of the
Imperial Terminal by MGM Grand.
The City Council has never voted for or authorized a resolution of the City's
conflicts with the Airport by approving or agreeing to the MGM proposal to use
Imperial Terminal at any time.
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STATEMENT CONTINUED
The City Council will continue to use all available legal means to limit or
eliminate the use of the Imperial Terminal.
Of great concern is the pending pr.
the Airport from 40 MAP to 50 MAP.
the Airport is preparing an EIR on
Terminal by MGM Grand would be the
exceeded, the City will vigorously
the Airport.
)posal of the Airport to increase the use of
This proposal is currently under study and
that proposal. As the use of the Imperial
first instance where the 40 MAP will be
oppose that proposal and the EIR prepared by
The City Council will keep the public informed on progress on these issues from
time to time in such a way that does not give advance warning to the Airport of
the City's legal tactics and theories.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 12:25 a.m. Council adjourned.
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RECORDED,
JUA IT L. ZARILLA
rD UTY CITY CLERK
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