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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING May 19, 1987
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION given by Ronald L. Hart, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Barbara L. Mack, President of Industrial
Graphics, Vice Chairperson of Citizens Advisory Committee.
PRESENTATIONS
I. Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt proclaimed May 18 -24, 1987 - RESPECT FOR LAW WEEK.
2. Councilman Anderson proclaimed May 18 -24, 1987 - BICYCLE SAFETY WEEK.
3. Councilman West proclaimed May 17 -23, 1987 - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson - present
Councilman Jacobson - present
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present
Councilman West - present
Mayor Siadek - present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ruth Bixler, 733 W. Pine, President of E1 Segundo Woman's Club invited
citizens to attend their Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25,
1987 at 10:00 A.M.
Letter from Marlene Butterworth, Dave Siemienski and Patti Pjerrou - Paynter
requesting that the subject of Ways of Funding Library Improvement and
Expansion be placed on the agenda.
Dave Siemienski, 945 Sheldon St. gave an overview of the Library Expansion
Project. He encouraged Council to place this item on the November ballot.
place this item on the November ballot.
Patti Pjerrou- Paynter, 920 Dune St. concurred with Mr. Siemienski and stated
the library would also need state modifications to bring the building up to
code.
Meg Donahue - Sanchez, 900 Cedar St. thanked Mr. Siemienski and Patti Pjerrou-
Paynter for their support on this issue.
George Ray, 221 Concord St. encouraged Council to place this item on the
November ballot and give the citizens a second chance.
Earl Parker 129 W. Palm agreed with library expansion as lie found the
library inadequate.
Carol Austin - Weeks, 318 Concord St. supported the library.
Jim Corones, 519 Center St. was not in favor of the library expansion.
Bob Reimer, 360 Whiting St. supported the library and the taxing of business
to institute the issue.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (continued)
Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court supported the library and encouraged
Council to hold a public debate on the issue.
Lee Ann Giolio, 933 Virginia stated she was a new resident and supported the
library expansion.
Jim Butterworth, 206 W. Sycamore stated he was not in favor of taxing
business to expand the library but supported the library issue.
Marlene Butterworth, 206 W. Sycamore supported the library expansion.
Chris Wolf, 815 1/2 Washington St. supported the library issue.
Bob Metcalfe, 831 Eucaluptus Drive supported the library issue.
Council discussion ensued. It was the consensus of Council to consider this
as an item for the November ballot.
2. Letter from Robert and Shari Metcalfe requesting a variance to submit plans
for four units to be built at 437 Richmond Street.
Council advised Mr. Metcalfe to hold his comments for the next item on
the Agenda.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Preliminary Recommendation to City Council on Potential Revisions to
Existing R -3 (residential multi - family) Development Standards as Formulated
during the Planning Commission Study Sessions.
Lynn Harris, Planning Director gave a brief summary of the recommendations
proposed by the Planning Commission. Ms. Harris stated that staff's
recommendation was to extend the moratorium to further study the issue and
provide Council with additional recommendations. Preliminary recommendations
included variations in maximum height requirements, open space (landscaping
minimums), parking (spaces and access), density, maximum lot coverage, and
minimum required setbacks for front, side and rear yards.
Mayor Siadek stated the City is not in the design business and expressed
concern over this issue.
2. Public Hearing- Consideration of an Extension of Ordinance Number 1098 for a
Period of Time as Authorized by Law Prohibiting Development in the
Residential -3 (R -3) Zone.
Mayor Siadek stated this was the time and place heretofore fixed for a
Public Hearing on the consideration of an extension of Ordinance Number 1098
for a period of time as authorized by law prohibiting development in the
Residential -3 (R -3) Zone. I
Mayor Siadek asked if proper notice of the hearing had been given. City
Clerk, Ron Hart stated that notice of the hearing had been published by the
legal department.
Mayor Siadek asked if any communications had been received. City Clerk, Ron
Hart stated the only letter received with regard to this matter appeared
under Public Communications.
Mayor Siadek opened the Public Hearing to public input.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued)
1. Joel Schoff, 123 W. Palm was not in agreement with the proposed variances in
the R -3 Code. Encouraged Council to consider the matter further.
2. David Garinger, 432 Whiting St. stated he was a developer and expressed
concern over the proposed recommendations and stated developers will create
a way to maximize space with this variance and a new look will be born
creating a new sameness that eventually will be disliked.
3. Bob Metcalfe, 831 Eucalyptus Dr. was also not in favor of the moratorium and
encouraged Council's reversal.
4. Earl Parker, 129 W. Palm encouraged Council to extend the moratorium and
reduce the density.
5. Shirley Parker, 129 W. Palm was in agreement with Mr. Parker.
6. George Selman, 321 Virginia St. has investment property and feels it will be
a disaster with the new proposals as presented.
7. Floyd Ingram, 334 Virginia St. encouraged Council to reverse the
moratorium and leave the R -3 codes status quo.
8. Jim Clutter, 441 Kansas St. stated he felt the main idea was to reduce
density and the Planning Commission did not accomplish this.
9. Tim Smith, 334 Sierra St. stated the moratorium was causing him financial
hardships.
10. Dave Jones, 438 Maryland was against the new proposals and the moratorium.
11. Prof. Man T. Ung, 428 W. Acacia St. supported growth and encouraged Council
to hear the silent minority of the young and professional citizens.
12. Barry Schweiger, 144 Richmond St. supported growth and asked Council to lift
the moratorium.
13. Bob Reimer, 360 Whiting St. asked Council to consider other alternatives.
14. Shirley Parker, 129 W. Palm stated she would like the developers to be more
courteous.
15. Charles Carter, 625 E. Grand was not in favor of the Planning Commissions
proposals.
It was the consensus of Council to close the Public Hearing.
Council. discussion ensued regarding staff's recommendations and whether
to extend the moratorium.
At the hour of 10:45 P.M. Council recessed.
A the hour of 11:02 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with
all members present and answering roll call.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (contiuned)
City Attorney Dolley stated the options available to Council. Those persons
with projects pending could be directed to the Planning Commission, thus
making the moratorium meaningless. Extend the moratorium for 30 days and
prepare an Ordinance to meet Council's standards "carving out' those
projects that would become a general exception and go before the Planning
Commission for consideration.
Further Council discussion ensued.
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to end the moratorium
and direct staff to continue their study and report back in 90 days. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, West and Mayor Siadek
NOES: Councilmen Jacobson and Schuldt
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED that when the new
Ordinance is effected (90 days) that those projects without a building
permit number will be forced to build to the new specifications. MOTION
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson and Schuldt
NOES: Councilman West and Mayor Siadek
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
I. Distribution of General Plan Citizens Advisory Committee Report:" Issues
Identification, Goals, and Policy Recommendations."
It was the consensus of Council to hold a joint meeting on July 7, 1987 at
6:00 P.M.
2. Report on Applications Received for the Opening on the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
It was the consensus of Council to interview the 7 applicants between now
and the second week of July.
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.
1. Warrant Nos. 8082 -8333 on Demand Register Summary No.
$ 1,137,196.12 _
Ratify and approve
2. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes- May 5, 1987
Approve as written
23 in total amount of
3. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes -May 12, 1987 Budget Study
Session. _
Approve as written
4. Vehicle Units Number 4395, 4398, 33.32, 4392, 4128, 4012, and 6456 for
Auction.
Declare the above units surplus, authorize sale of Unit 44128 for junk and
the remainder to be sold at private auction.
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CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
5. Bid Number 2386 for Three Personal Computors with Printers for the Fire
Department.
Reject two lowest bids of I.B.M. Corporation for not meeting specifications
and award to next lowest bidder Micro Computer Land for $7114.20. Transfer
funds from the Word- Processing Equipment Fund to the Equipment Replacement
Fund.
7. Replacement of Fire Department Scope /Defibrillator on Rescue Unit Number 32.
Authorize department to purchase a new Life /Pak Scope /Defibrillator and
spare batteries at an approximate cost of $ 8,400 plus 6.5% tax and that the
unit be placed on the equipment replacement schedule. Funded by the Fire
Department Donation Fund.
8. Application for a Premise -to- Premise Transfer of an ABC Type 20 Off -Sale
Beer and Wine License from 323 1/2 Richmond Street to 429 Main Street,
Parties in a Basket.
Receive and file
10- Request of the State and Local Legal Center for a One -Time Payment of $250
Support Representation of Municipal Interests Before the Supreme Court.
Approve and authorize funding from Travel and Meetings Account of the City's
Manager's Budget
11.Request to Approve $2,772.53 for Team - Building Workshop for Police
Supervisors on May 27 -29, 1987.
Approve request
12.Letter Requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to Urge the
State Legislature to Adopt for Themselves the Same Brown.Act Requirements
Imposed on Local Governments.
Support
Councilman Jacobson requested item numbers 6 and 9 be called for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to approve the
remaining items under the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
6. Hughes Aircraft Company License Agreement for Conduits Crossing E1 Segundo
Boulevard Easterly of Sepulveda Boulevard.
Approve contract
Councilman Jacobson expressed concern over the City's liability.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman stated an inspector was present
on the job site during the work.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to approve the contract.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
9. Request from E1 Segundo Cub Scouts for Soap Box Derby July 11, 1987.
Approve request
Councilman Jacobson requested this item be passed with conditions that the
Girl Scouts could participate. Mayor stated he did not feel it was
reasonable.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to approve the request as
was approved in past years. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER
1. Selection of Environmental Sciences Associates (ESA) for Preparation of
Master Environmental Assessment /General Plan EIR in Amount of $74,807.00 -
Continued from April 7, 1987, April 21, 1987 and May 5, 1987
City Manager Art Jones recommended that Council approve the contract for
selection of ESEA for preparation of a citywide MEA /EIR in the amount of
$74,807.
Bruce Campbell, Supervisory Associate for ESA Planning and Environmental
Services stated this project would provide a complete environmental analysis
of the proposed General Plan and three alternatives; it would provide a
master reference of existing environmental conditions and assessment of
cumulative, citywide and areawide impacts that will be incorporated by
reference into subsequent project EIR's; provide a master list of mitigation
measures for subsequent project EIR's, and provide evaluative criteria for
examining project -level impacts and determining whether a Negative
Declaration or subsequent EIR is required.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to approve the
contract. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
2. Approval of Official Statement and Notice of Sale for Tax and Revenue
Anticipation Notes in the Amount of $4,500,000.
City Manager Art Jones recommended that the City Council approve the
Official Statement and the Notice of Sale for the issuance of Tax and
Revenue Anticipaton Notes in the amount of $4, 500,000 and direct staff <to
proceed accordingly.
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve Mr.
Jones recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
3. Notice from City of Torrance of Public Hearing on Proposal to Extend
Torrance Transit Line Number 8 to Serve E1 Segundo and LAX.
City Manager Art Jones recommended that Council support the proposed
extension of Torrance Transportation Line #8 into the E1 Segundo employment
area, and instruct staff to transmit to the City of Torrance a letter
stating that support.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to support the issue.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
4. Computer -Aided Dispatch System for the Fire and Police Department Through
the South Bay Regional Communications Authority.
City Manager Art Jones recommended Council adopt the resolution.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 3467
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY
REGIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to waive further
reading and adopt. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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HEW BUSINESS — CITY MANAGER (continued)
5. Request for Formation of a Joint Powers Authority Between the City Council
and the E1 Segundo District to Continue Anti —Drug Efforts.
Approve request and authorize expenditure of $2,000
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Mayor Pro T
request and authorized the expenditure
Manager to take appropriate steps for
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS — PUBLIC WORKS
em Schuldt SECONDED to approve
of $2,000, and direct the City
organization. MOTION CARRIED BY
the
1. Bid of Texaco Oil Company for the Lease of City's Water Pumping Rights -953
acre feet —for the 1987 -88 Fiscal Year— $154,757.67.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman recommended that Council accept
the Texaco Refining and Marketing Inc. bid in the amount of $162.39 /acre
foot for leasing of the City's water rights for the 1987/88 water year.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to accept the bid.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
2. Installation of Traffic Signals and Highway Lighting at the Intersection of
Grand Avenue and Nash Street — Project No. PW 86- 9,$73,688.00.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman recommended that Council award
the contract for the Installation of Traffic Signals and Highway Lighting at
the Intersection of Grand Avenue and Nash Street to the low bidder, Paul
Gardner Corporation. The contract would have a duration of one — hundred forty
(140) calendar days after written notice to proceed as issued.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to award the
contract to Paul Gardner Corporation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE.
3. Architectural Services for the Remodel and Addition to Joslyn Center.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman recommended that Council accept
the proposal of Barry Schweiger & Associates and authorize staff to
negotiate an agreement with the firm. The agreement will be returned to the
City Council for approval prior to the firm commencing design efforts.
Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to approve Mr. Glickman's
recommendation. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS —CITY ATTORNEY NONE
NEW BUSINESS —CITY CLERK
1. Update on Continental Development vs Ronald L. Hart, City Clerk
City Attorney Dolley recommended Council discuss this matter in Closed
Session.
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Siadek suggested Council organize a committee consisting of Councilman
Anderson and Councilman West to join the School Board adhoc committee to
discuss the property on Mariposa and Main Streets.
GOOD OF THE ORDER NONE
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
I. Jerry Saunders, Continental Development asked Council for confirmation and
clarification on the EIR procedures.
2. Man T. Ung, 428 W. Acacia stated that the last motion with regard to the
moratorium issue might raise serious constitutional upheaval.
MEMORIALS
Adjourned in memory of Clifford Smith a former employee of the City Water
Department. Mayor Siadek requested this memorial be carried over to the
next Council Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to GC §54956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following
matters:
Subsection A: Continental vs E1 Segundo
Kilroy vs E1 Segundo
Hometel vs E1 Segundo
Shelton vs E1 Segundo
Subsection B: 1 matters
Subsection C: 1 matters
Pursuant to GC §54957.6 a Closed Session will be held on the following
matters:
Discussion (Reviewing and instructing) of
Salaries, Salary Schedules or Fringe Benefits
with City's Designated Representatives.
Update on Continental Development vs Ronald L. Hart, City Clerk
At the hour of 12:15 A.M. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed
Session.
At the hour of 1:05 A.M Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all
members present and answering roll call. Mayor Siadek announced no action
was taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 1:06 A.M. Council adjourned to May 26, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. for
a Budget Study Session.
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JUANITA L. ZARILLA
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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