1996 MAR 22 CC MINMINUTES OF THE
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
(which will be a Joint Meeting of the
E1 Segundo City Council and the
E1 Segundo Planning Commission
to be held at the E1 Segundo City Hall Chambers)
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jacobson and Vice - Chairman Brian Crowley at 7:07 P.M
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Friedkin
ROLL CALL
Mayor Jacobson -
Present
Mayor ProTem Weston -
Present
Councilman Switz -
Present
Councilwoman Friedkin -
Present
Councilman Robbins -
Present arrived at 7:12 P.M.
Commissioner Brian Crowley -
Present
Commissioner Sean Mahon -
Present
Commissioner Stacey Palmer -
Present
Commissioner Robert Yeagley -
Present
Chairman Gordon Leon -
Excused
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit
per person, 30 minute limit total) NONE
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
1. Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and
resolutions on this Agenda by title only.
MOVED by Councilman Robbins SECONDED by Councilman Switz to read all
ordinances and resolutions on this Agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 5/0
Mayor ProTem Weston stated that this evening they would only be
discussing the amendments to the City's General Plan (EA -377, GPA 96 -1)
and the Zoning Code (EA -380, ZTA 96 -2) to allow the transfer of
development rights (TDR's) and alternative F.A.R. calculations for high
and medium bay labs.
Nancy Cobb, Chamber of Commerce requested when the discussion of the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan would take place. Mayor ProTem Weston stated
that possibly Monday March 25, 1996, and it would be announced at the end
of tonight meeting.
Mayor Jacobson, Councilman Robbins and Commissioner Yeagley left the dias
due to conflict of interest at 7:20 p.m.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Continued Public Hearing to amend the various sections of the
Zoning Code and the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (Title 20 of the
E1 Segundo Municipal Code), EA -376 and ZTA 96 -1. Applicant:
City of E1 Segundo.
Continued to May 21, 1996 7:00 P.M.
2. Continued Public Hearing and discussion of amendments to the
City's General Plan (EA -377, GPA 96 -1) and the Zoning Code (EA-
380, ZTA 96 -2) to allow the transfer of development rights
(TDR's) and alternative F.A.R. calculations for high and medium
bay labs. Applicant: Hughes Electronics.
Continued to May 21, 1996 7:00 P.M.
3. Continued Public Hearing and discussion of amendments to the
City's General Plan (EA -377, GPA 96 -1) to the non - conforming
provisions for non - residential areas and Smoky Hollow.
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Applicant: The City of E1 Segundo.
Continued to May 21, 1996 at 7:00 P.M.
Mayor ProTem Weston stated this is the time and place hereto fixed for a
continued Public Hearing and discussion of amendments to the City's
General Plan (EA -377, GPA 96 -1) and the Zoning Code (EA -380, ZTA 96 -2) to
allow the transfer of development rights (TDR's) and alternative F.A.R.
calculations for high and medium bay labs. He asked if proper notice had
been done in a timely manner and if any written communications had been
received. Clerk Mortesen stated that proper notice was done by the
Planning and Building Safety Department and no written communications had
been received regarding this matter.
Laurie Jester, Senior Planner gave a Staff report and overview of the
Planning Commission conclusions, she further explained the TDR request
from Hughes and their needs.
Bill Hendricks, Hughes Space and Communications Divisions, explained what
Hughes is doing and what their projections for the future are.
Council and Commission discussion followed regarding the appropriateness
of the TDRs and the new definition of the High and Medium Bays.
MOVED by Councilman Switz SECONDED by Councilwoman Friedkin to close
the TDR portion of the public hearing only. MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN SWITZ AND
COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDRIN. NOES: NONE. NOT - PARTICIPATING: MAYOR JACOBSON AND
COUNCILMAN ROBBINS. 3/0/2
MOVED by Commissioner Palmer SECONDED by Commissioner Mahan to
adjourned the Planning Commission portion of the meeting. MOTION PASSED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE. AYES: COMMISSIONER CROWLEY, COMMISSIONER
MAHAN, AND COMMISSIONER PALMER. NOES: NONE. NOT- PARTICIPATING
COMMISSIONER YEAGLEY. ABSENT: CHAIRMAN LEON. 3/0/1/1
RECESS: 8:50 P.M.
RECONVENE 9:10 P.M.
MAYOR PROTEM WESTON, COUNCILMAN SWITZ AND COUNCILWOMAN FRIEDRIN PRESENT
Mayor ProTem Weston introduced Ordinance No. 1249 and 1250. and Senior
Planners Laurie Jester read the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1249
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -377 AND
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA 96 -1, AMENDING THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION SECTION AND THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
DESIGNATION TO ALLOW ALTERNATIVE F.A.R. CALCULATIONS.
PETITIONED BY: HUGHES ELECTRONICS.
ORDINANCE NO. 1250
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO#
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -380 AND
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 96 -2, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE
20 (THE ZONING CODE), ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. PETITIONED BY : HUGHES
ELECTRONICS.
The Ordinances will return at the April 2, 1996 meeting for adoption.
The public hearings were continued to the May 21, 1996 regular meeting.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit)
NONE
MEMORIALS -In memory of Betty Ainsworth, Hawthorne Councilwoman
ADJOURN$ENT it 9:20 P.M.,to April 2, 1996 at 5:00 P.M.
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Clmdy Mortdoen, City Clerk
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