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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. Council Minutes September 15, 1987 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 (2) Council Minutes September 15, 1987 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 (3) Council Minutes September 15, 1987 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. (4) Council Minutes September 15, 1987 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. (5) Council Minutes September 15, 1987 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, (6) RONALD L. HART-, CITY CLE Council Minutes September 15, 1987