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1989 DEC 11 CC MINEL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING- DECEMBER 11, 1989 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jacobson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Schott ROLL CALL Councilman Anderson- present Councilman Clutter - present Councilman Dannen- present Councilman West - present Mayor Jacobson - present Chairman Schott - present Commissioner Van Hook - present Commissioner Drean- present Commissioner Kennedy - present Commissioner Wilkerson - present A. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Joint Meeting of City Council and City Planning Commission Discussion and possible action regarding the General Plan Overview of Citizen Participation and Plans for Public Review of Phase IV of General Update Program -Paul Zucker, Consultant Director of Community Development Services, Lynn Harris gave an update of Council's direction to the Planning Department and the progress within the last ninety (90) days. Paul Zucker, Consultant gave an overview of the Citizen Participation within the last 90 days and the response to the survey taken by the Community Development Services. Mr. Zucker concluded a Public Hearing will be scheduled in May or June of 1990. Summary Review of the Results of Phase III (Public Review)- Richard Miura, Planning Manager. Richard Miura, Planning_ Manager stated the concerns and issued raised by interest groups were as follows: Community /Residents: 1) how to best retain the small -town character of El Segundo and maintain public safety; 2) retain low density residences, discourage high density and high -rise development; 3) need further study of impacts of annexation; 4) need to reduce traffic and circulation problems; 5) need for more open space; 6) concern about City costs of servicing LRT; 7) reexamine residential conversion in Smoky Hollow; 8) need for affordable housing; 9) development of retail uses to increase City revenues; Business /Industry: 1) retain Smoky Hollow for small businesses; 2) what is the fiscal basis for alternative General Plan concepts; why are certain companies targeted for change; need cost /benefit analysis of proposed changes on east side of the City; 3) concern about conversion of industrial land to other uses; what re (1) Council Minutes December 11, 1989 rights of property owners who may not wish to convert existing land uses; 4) how can business and industry be better represented in the planning process; Local /City Agencies: 1) impacts of increased residential development and /or annexation on school enrollment and recreation facilities; 2) General pLan policies on reuse of school sites; 3) support development of recreation Element for the General Plan. Review of Mayor General Plan Issues -Lynn Harris, Director of Development Services. Commissioner John Van Hook and Councilman Clutter abstained from any discussion of the following due to a possible conflict of interest. City Council and Planning Commission discussed the following Land Use Planning Issues Needing Resolution: 1. Jobs /Housing Balance - Council and the Planning Commission discussed the potential for housing on the east side of the City versus commercial development. It was the consensus of Council and Planning Commission not to consider additional housing opportunities on the east or west side of the City. Mixed Use discussions will not include housing and the Smoky Hollow will also not include housing considerations. 2. Future Development East of Sepulveda Council and Planning Commission discussed the issue of long range plans for major employers in the area, their properties in existing land use designation and incorporation of their uses in the mixed use area. Mayor ProTem Dannen suggested encouraging the existing industrial use to move toward commercial /retail without downgrading the value of the property. Director Harris assured Council and the Commission that discussions at present were not concrete and would require a vote of Council at a later date. It was the consensus of Council and Planning Commission to adopt policy statements with regard to mixed use on the east side of the City as land use matters arise and as redevelopment questions are considered and to not look at additional opportunities for residential use east of Sepulveda. Council and Planning Commission discussed the approximate intensity of use (floor area ratio) for future development in the area. Director Harris stated the type of development the City desires to attract can affect traffic generation in the City. It was the general consensus of Council and Commission to tailor the floor area ratio to given situations, try to maintain a 1:1 ratio and provide incentives to meet criteria (as determined later by Council and Commission) for those floor area ratios that are in excess of 1:1 floor area ratio. Councilman Clutter left the dais at 7:50 p.m. and returned at 7:54 p.m. Director Harris stated the LACTC (Los Angeles County Transportation Commission ) has approached the City regarding the development of property surrounding the proposed Light Rail stations. (2) Council Minutes December 11, 1989 Director Harris asked Council and the Commission for direction to respond to the LACTC with one of two option: 1) Broad land use or directed Land Use surrounding the Light Rail Stations, or 2) work in conjunction with LACTC for developing the land surrounding the light rail stations with user friendly office buildings. It was the general consensus of Council and the Commission to direct staff to possibly hold a workshop with respect to the land uses in question and to possibly have a presentation by the LACTC. Director Harris asked for direction regarding the future of heavy industrial use. It was the consensus of the City Council and the Planning Commission that if safety improvements were needed this would be acceptable but any expansions for greater productions would not be granted. Council and Commission discussed provisions for the development needs created by the future expansion of LAX, particularly freight forwarding type land uses. Director Harris stated there has been an increase in interest for El Segundo by freight forwarding companies. They could be districted to the north eastern quadrant to mitigate traffic flow. Discussions ensued regarding the prohibiting of freight forwarding or maximum space allowed. Commissioner John Van Hook, left the dais at 8:28 p.m. and returned at 8:31 p.m. It was the general consensus to investigate the land use mix with respect to serving the LAX expansion but discouraging freight forwarding or cargo type uses. At the hour of 8:55 p.m. Council and the Planning Commission recessed. At the hour of 9:10 p.m. Council and the Planning Commission reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present and answering roll call. 3. Residential Development West of Sepulveda Boulevard Director Harris asked Council and Commission if the School District declared a school site as surplus would the city be interested in developing such a site for residential use. Director Harris stated a fair market price would be paid to the School District before the site became surplus. This specified land can be designated as open or park space. Assistant City Attorney Robert Thorsen stated the City has the right of first refusal should a school become surplus property and open space can be defined under several definitions with the possibility of inverse condemnation under given conditions. Discussion ensued regarding the maintenance of partial open space and residential use. It was the general consensus of Council and Planning Commission to maintain the current density requirement with potential surplus school property; to follow specific guidelines as noted under public facilities and provide policy statements to be determined at a later date. (3) Council Minutes December 11, 1989 4. Smoky Hollow Director Harris asked for direction regarding the consistency for residential development north of Grand Avenue or direction to redirect the mix of small and medium business and in effect replan the area. It was the consensus to maintain the existing Specific Plan Designation but reexamine the combining of lots. 5. Growth Management Director Harris asked if the City Council and Planning Commission would like to use their regulatory powers to manage the rate of growth relative to development or should this matter be left to market forces to determine the quality and rate of growth. It was the general consensus to proceed with a directive market approach, growth management, exercising regulatory and judicious powers and attempting to regulate the rate of growth in the City. 6. Open Space and Recreation Director Harris asked for direction regarding open space east of Sepulveda Boulevard. It was the general consensus to refrain from any new open space east of Sepulveda Boulevard and that recreation needs should be met by the employer, and to not pursue additional park space east of Sepulveda. City Council and Planning Commission Discussion of General Plan Issues -Paul Zucker, Facilitator. Mayor ProTem Dannen refrained from discussion on the following item, due to a possible conflict of interest. Richard Miura, Planning Manager asked Council and Commission for direction regarding a strip land along Imperial Avenue. It was the consensus of Council and Commission to investigate R -3 use for this area. It was the consensus of Council and Commission to consider a hotel entertainment multipurpose complex on the east side of Sepulveda. The North West corner would encourage slow moving traffic. It was the consensus of Council and Commission to direct staff to reexamine the building height of the downtown area. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 1. Bill Kasner, resident hoped the City had a clear understanding of what type of businesses will raise significant revenues. Wondered if the City could capitalize on the truck use through the City. 2. Frank Wong, resident expressed concern regarding gridlock and advertising for the General Plan Meetings recently held. Asked Council to be cautious of development on the east side of the City. (4) Council Minutes December 11, 1989 3. Jerry Saunders, representative of El Segundo Chamber and Continental Development stated the Chamber is concerned regarding existing uses in the plan becoming non - conforming. Asked for clarification on "Special Commercial' Director Harris stated she would phone Mr. Saunders with the specific definition of "Special Commercial' CITY MANAGER - NEW BUSINESS City Manager Ron Cano announced that the meeting scheduled for December 13, 1989 for Citizen input regarding the Hyperion will be rescheduled for January 10, 1990. ADJOURNMENT- At the hour of 10:33 p.m. Council and the Planning Commission Adjourned to December 12, 1989, 7:00 PM Adjourned City Council Meeting: Hyperion RECORDED, DEPUTY CITY CLERK, JUANITA L. ZARILLA, CMC (5) Council Minutes December 11, 1989