1987 SEP 15 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITI COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING September 15, 1987
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Siadek at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION given by Pastor David Tinoco- United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Gene Bell, Fire Marshall.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilman Anderson proclaimed Fire Prevention Week - October 4 -10, 1987
2. Councilman Jacobson proclaimed Rideshare Week - October 5 -9, 1987
3. Mayor Siadek proclaimed Coastweek - October 4 -10, 1987
4. City Manager Art Jones introduced personnel recently hired or promoted to
the City's Management Team:
Gene Bell, Fire Marshal
Robert Fleischman, Accountant
Barbara Redlitz, Associate Planner
Wayne Roush, Accounting Manager
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson - present
Councilman Jacobson - present
Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt - present
Councilman West - present
Mayor Siadek - present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Five Minute Limit)
1. Brian O'Rourke, 627 W. Mariposa commented on the current status of MGM Grand
Air.
2. Jim Corones, 519 Center Street presented a public service project he
compiled in support of the airport growth.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Public Discussion Regarding Underground Utilities District Number 3.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman gave Council a brief update
regarding the Underground Utilities Project as previously approved by
Council.
Bernie Tourkin, 512 Richmond, and representing Property Owners at 508, 516,
518 and 522 did not want to pay any funds toward the project and recommended
to Council that they reconsider not having the residents of this block
included in the project.
Bill Culberton, 415 Standard expressed concern over the ultimate cost of the
project but felt additions will be justified in property value increase.
E.W. Williams, 423 Standard and 413 Main does not want to pay any money
toward the project.
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SPECIAL ORDEx OF BUSINESS (continued)
Harry Zimmerman 125 E. Pine was against project.
Tim Norlan, 502 Richmond does not want to be penalized for a project that
won't affect his property.
Evelyn VanCanvon, 521 Standard was against the Utility Project.
Jose Contreras, 508 Richmond was against having all residents in the 500
block of Richmond paying fees.
A.C. Wiggers, 422 Richmond in favor of the project and suggested that
property owners handle their own permits.
Wesley Bush, 427/429 Main Street, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce although the
project is not tax deductable, he feels the project is worthwhile and would
like to see Council compromise for the residents on the 500 block of
Richmond.
John Perry, Southern California Edison stated according to prescribed
procedure funding is not allowed for residential conversions.
Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to proceed with project as
previously approved and to look into any alternatives that might financially
assist subject residents. MOTION DID NOT PASS BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilman West and Mayor Siadek
NOES: Councilmen Anderson, Jacobson and Schuldt
It was the consensus of Council, however to be mindful of the residents.
2. Public Discussion Regarding Proposed Parking Modifications in the 300 Block
of Indiana Street.
Director of Public Works, William Glickman informed Council that this block
of Indiana is not an improved street and situations exist that have created
problems for area businesses.
Jerry McKenzie Representative of New Pacific Lumber stated the employees
east of Sepulveda have been utilizing the parking spaces in this area. Urged
Council to consider restricted parking.
Jim Faeber, Nations Printing reiterated parking problems.
Councilman West MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED, to restripe Indiana
Street for parallel parking for 25 spaces and install signs prohibiting
parking from midnight to 7:45 A.M. This would be on a 6 month trial basis
and staff would report back to Council in 6 months. MOTION CARRIED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. 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 El Segundo Boulevard in the commercial
manufacturing (C -M) zone; petitioned by Hughes Aircraft Company. Precise
Plan 3 -78, Amendment 3/ Environmental Assessment EA -121- Introduced at
Council Meeting of September 1, 1987
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JZIFINISHED BHISNESS (continued)
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -121 AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT #3 TO
PRECISE PLAN 3 -78 FOR BUILDING ADDITIONS AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2000
EAST EL SEGUNDO, BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Mayor Siadek SECONDED to waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
:Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED, adopt subject
ordinance. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Councilman West gave an update on the parade to celebrate our Country's
Constitution's Bicentennial - September 20, 1987.
Mayor Siadek stated he attended a meeting in Sacramento regarding Senate
Bill #709 which would provide the City with money although it would be
spread out over an extended period time. He also stated he felt the City
should consider using a Professional Lobbyist.
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.10188 -10399 on Demand Register Summary No. 6 in total amount of
$ 1,053,498.10
Ratify and approve
2. Minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting- September 1, 1987
Approve as written
3. Minutes from the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting- September 2, 1987-
7:00 PM.
Approve as written
4. Minutes from the Special City Council Meeting- September 4, 1987 -11:00 AM.
Approve as written
5. Resolution Authorizing the E1 Segundo Police Department to Participate in
Motor Officer Training with the E1 Camino Community College District.
Adopt Resolution
6. Request to Declare Seven (7) Items No Longer Needed for City Service
Surplus to be Sold at Private Auction.
Approve request
7. Report of Street Superintendent Regarding Cost to Abate Weeds, Rubbish,
Refuse and Dirt.
Confirm report
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CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
8. Accept Work in Connection with Heater -Remix Overlay on Portions of
Rosecrans Avenue, Douglas Street, Maple Avenue, Kansas Street, Pine Avenue
and Standard Street, and Overlay on Library Park Walkways in the City of E1
Segundo- Specifications #PW 86 -10.
Accept work
10. Accept Work Regarding Electrical Refurbishment of George E. Gordon
Clubhouse at the Community Recreation Center at 300 East Pine Avenue.
Accept work
13. Presentation of Closed Promotional Examination Plan for Police Sergeant and
Police Lieutenant.
Approve
14. Notification of Clean -Up Week - October 12 -16, 1987.
Receive and file
Councilman Anderson requested item number 9 be pulled, Councilman Jacobson
requested item number 11 and Mayor Siadek requested item number 12 be
removed for discussion.
Councilman West ?LOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to approve the remaining
items on the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. Acceptance of a Contribution in the Amount of $169.00 from the E1 Segundo
Junior Women's Club for EquiDment for the D.A.R.E. Pro¢ram.
Councilman Anderson desired public acknowledgement of this item.
Councilman Anderson MOVED, Mayor Pro Tem Schuldt SECONDED to accept item
number 9. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
11.Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authority to Advertise for Bids
for Construction of a Concrete Block Wall and Gate at the Hydro - Electric
Generating Facility at 2151 East El Segundo Boulevard - Project U PW 86 -18.
Councilman Jacobson requested this item be put on hold until the project is
completed.
Councilman Jacobson MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to postpone the
approval of this item until the completion of this project. MOTION CARRIED
BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
12.Implementation of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Cost Recovery Pr
Mayor Siadek stated this was an innovative program.
Police Chief Ray Lewis gave a brief explanation of the DUI cost recovery and
stated amounts could reach to $3,000 a year.
Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to approve item number 12.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
At the hour of 9:00 p.m. Council recessed. At the hour of 9:10 p.m. Council
reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering
roll call.
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JEW BUSINESS -CITY MAHAGEH
1. 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.
Acting Director of Planning, Barbara Redlitz, stated staff recommends that
the City Council direct staff to notify participants of the following:
1. The City intends to proceed with the implementation of a pedestrian
system which may include but not be limited to a pedestrian overpass,
crosswalks, median barriers, signalizations, ad pedestrian walkways
and linkages to adjacent retail facilities, public plazas and mass
transit facilities.
2. The "fair share" participation shall be the not -to- exceed amount
specified in the resolution, recorded agreement or other approved
agreement for each participant.
Karen Auckland, Pacific Corporate Towers suggested a shuttle to the Light
Rail System.
Mayor Siadek stated this item would be discussed in Closed Session and a
proposal of time estention and alternate use of the funds in lieu of
the "Superblock" would be considered.
2. Request Direction for October 6, 1987 City Council Meeting.
It was the consensus of Council to hold a City Council meeting on September
29th at 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS- PUBLIC WORKS NONE
NEW BUSINESS -CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Siadek MOVED, Councilman Jacobson SECONDED to discuss E1 Segundo vs
Schusler in Closed Session. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS -CITY CLERK NONE
FURTHER NEW BUSINESS NONE
GOOD OF THE ORDER NONE
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS -(Five Minute Limit)
1. Nina Davis, 213 Gold Street, Manhattan Beach representative for "Women in
Sync ", Triathlete Sponsors asked Council's permission to hold a 1OK run to
be sponsored by "Women in Sync ". In return, Miss Davis stated a generous
donation would be given to the El Segundo High School Girls' Athletic Fund
and to the Youth Center.
It was the consensus to refer this item to staff and put this item on the
agenda for the next Council Meeting of September 29, 1987.
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MEMORIALS NONE
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to GC 454956.9 a Closed Session will be held on the following
matters:
Subsection A: El Segundo v. Board of Airport Commissioners
E1 Segundo v. Schusler
Subsection B: Two Matters
Subsection C: Two Matters
At the hour of 9:37 p.m. Council adjourned to the Mayor's Office for Closed
Session. At the hour of 10:04 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council
Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. The Mayor
announced that no actions were taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 10:06 Council adjourned to September 29, 1987 at 7:00 p.m.
RECORDED,
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RONALD L. HART-, CITY CLE
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