1989 APR 11 CC MINEL SEGUNDO ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -APRIL 11,1989- 7:OOPM
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Jacobson at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Councilman Clutter
ROLL CALL
Councilman Anderson - present
Councilman Clutter - present
Councilman West - present
Mayor ProTem Dannen - present
Mayor Jacobson - present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (City business only -5 minute limit)
1. Dennis Martin, 722 Indiana Court urged Council to impose fees
based on a possible assessment study with regard to the library
and recreation and parks.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Study Session regarding recommendations for implementing the
Griffith and Associates Cost Allocation User Fee Study for
proposed Library fees.
Diane Arakoki, Representative of Griffith and Associates gave a
presentation with the regard to library fees. Her firm
recommended increasing various fees and fines based on volume to
amount to a total of $27,976.74 for a total projected net
increase of $16,206.74.
Barbara Pearson, Director of Library recommended Council accept
the fee increases as presented by Griffith and Associates with
the exception of charging a higher library card fee for
Business /Corporate use.
It was the consensus of Council to take the following items out
of order.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Adoption of Precise Plan No. 89 -1 for the property located
at 400 & 408 Richmond Street. The proposal is for the
construction of a 10 unit condominium proiect.
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 -185;
AND APPROVING SUBDIVISION 89 -2, AND PRECISE PLAN 89 -1 AT 400
AND 408 RICHMOND STREET. APPLICANT: CHRISTOPHER RUSSEL
Councilman Clutter MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive
further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Councilman West introduced.
Councilman West MOVED, Mayor ProTem Dannen SECONDED to approve as
presented by staff. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - CONTINUED
At the hour of 7:24 p.m. Councilman Clutter left the dais and the
Council Chamber. Councilman Clutter did not participate in the
following discussion or vote due to a possible conflict of
interest.
2. R -3 Zone Test Amendment- Proposed revised amendment to the R-
3 Zonina Code from Plannina Commission.
City Attorney Dolley read the title of the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1137
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) RELATING TO CERTAIN
DEFINITIONS THEREIN; RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL 3 (R -3)
ZONE; AND RELATING TO CHAPTER 20.54 ON -SITE PARKING AND
LOADING.
Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman West SECONDED to waive
further reading. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.
Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED, Councilman Anderson SECONDED to
approve as presented by staff. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOICE VOTE:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Dannen and Mayor Jacobson
NOES: Councilman West
ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: Councilman Clutter
At the hour of 7:27 p.m. Councilman Clutter returned to the dais.
3. Joslvn Center Expansion
Director of Parks and Recreation stated he had been in contact
with the architect and received a $4,000 approximation for
revising the plans.
Mayor ProTem Dannen asked if the City could apply for an
extension.
Director Wynn stated unless the City provides a substantial plan
to the state the likelihood of an extension may not be possible.
Mayor ProTem Dannen asked if it were possible to have the
electrical portion of the project done by a contractor who has
offered his services as a cost saving measure.
City Attorney Dolley stated by law a bid is a packaged project to
include all facets of a particular program or project.
Director Wynn stated the last bid came in at $137.00 a square
foot. But the sewer system needs to be moved and other necessary
needed repairs brings the total to approximately $147.00 per
square foot.
Mayor ProTem Dannen MOVED to spend $165,000, Councilman Clutter
SECONDED, with the provisions that there will be no over runs.
It was the consensus of Council to authorized staff to review the
project with the architect with the provision not to exceed
$165,000 and the possibility of donated labor.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - CONTINUED
At the hour of 8:08 p.m. Council recessed to provide
accommodations for Parks and Recreation Commission's Study
Session.
At the hour of 8:12 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council
Chambers with all members present and answering roll call.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued)
2. Study Session with City Council and Recreation and Parks
Commission regarding recommendations for implementing the
Griffith and Associates Cost Allocation User Fee Study for
proposed Recreation and Parks Department fees.
Richard Croxall, Chairman called the Recreation Parks Commission
to order.
Mona Tobiason, Secretary to the Planning Commission and Director
Bob Wynn presided over call.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner
Croxall
- present
Commissioner
Bundy
- present
Commissioner
Thornberry
- present
Commissioner
McCaverty
- present
Commissioner
Roberts
- absent
Representative of Griffith and Associates recommended to Council
that the City move toward increasing cost recovery to 50 %.
Commission Chairman Croxall stated as a result of the Special
Meeting held on March 23, 1989, their recommendation was a cost
recovery of $220,125. Their opinion regarding the Griffith Report
was that increasing the fees as suggested by the Griffith Report
would be highly impractical, but the fees structure as presented
by the Recreation Parks Commission is practical and in line with
other cities totaling approximately 20% of the recommendation of
the Griffith report.
The Recreation Parks Commission also recommends not contracting
with companies to manage City facilities.
Commissioner Bundy stated that no members of the local youth
leagues would be denied playing if there was a problem with fees,
and that she felt the Commission should have, or does has the
same philosophy.
Councilman West suggested increasing fees for the Adult baseball
and Industrial leagues.
Councilman Clutter suggested raising the non - resident fees.
Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested a card system for the pool
facilities.
Council /Commission discussion ensued with regard to a card system
requiring a yearly or quarterly subscription for used of Parks
facilities and or pool facilities.
It was the consensus of Council and Recreation Parks Commission
to direct the Commission to further review a card system and or
subscription service for courts and pool facilities.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (continued)
Jamie Sanchez, 914 Eucalyptus addressed Council /Commission and
stated there are certain areas that need emphasizing with regard
to fee structures and charging residents and non - residents for
use of facilities.
Commissioner Bundy MOVED, Commissioner Thornberry SECONDED to
adjourn the Joint Study Session of the City Council and
Recreation and Parks Commission. MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE OF COUNCIL AND COMMISSION.
At the hour of 9:25 p.m. Council /Commission recessed. At the hour
of 9:33 p.m. Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all
members present and answering roll call.
NEW BUSINESS -CITY MANAGER
1. Caltrans request to partially close Imperial Highway
generally between Sepulveda Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard from
the existing seven lanes to five lanes for approximately 15
months to facilitate.
Approve and allocate funds for traffic mitigation projects
It was the consensus of Council to continue this item to the next
regular City Council meeting of April 18, 1989.
2. City's Fiscal Condition:Reduction Policies and New Revenue
Policies.
Council direction and action
It was the consensus of Council to continued this item to the
next Council meeting of April 18, 1989
BUSINESS- CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Councilman Anderson
- Councilman Clutter
- Councilman West
-Mayor Pro Tem Dannen
-Mayor Jacobson
1. Common Driveways in the R -3 Zone.
Council direction and action
It was the consensus of Council to continue this item to the next
regular City Council meeting of April 18, 1989.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Pursuant to the California Government Code a Closed Session
will be held on the following matters: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
At the hour of 9:59 p.m. Council adjourned.
RECORDED,
RONALD L. HART CMC, CITY CLERK
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