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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 1983-12-12 CCRedondo Beach, California December 12, 1983 A regular meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was called to order at 7:37 p.m. on the above date at City Hall, 415 Diamond Street, by Mayor Barbara J. Doerr. Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Absent: Officials Present: ROLL CALL Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; Gordon C. Phillips, City Attorney; Timothy J. Casey, City Manager; John Oliver, City Clerk. dvs 12/12/83 OPENING CEREMONIES At the request of Mayor Doerr, the audience and members of the City Council stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag, led by Tiffany Robertson, a member of Girl Scout Troop #162, and remained standing for the invocation given by Reverend Ben Pippin of Meyer Lane Southern Baptist Church. GIRL SCOUT PRESENTATION RE KIDS TO KIDS PROGRAM Tiffany Robertson of Girl Scout Troop #162 presented a poster illustrating the many volunteer services provided to disadvantaged youths by Girl Scouts participating in the Scouts' Kids to Kids program. Mayor Doerr, Councilpersons, and City officials commended Girl Scout Troop #162 for their fine work and made donations to the troop. PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS - TO PAM EDWARDS FOR AWARD AS 1983 YMCA GOOD NEIGHBOR AND MARGUERITE ROMPAGE FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO LIBRARY COMMISSION Mayor Doerr presented awards to Pam Edwards, commending and recognizing her award as 1983 YMCA Good Neighbor, and Marguerite Rompage, for dedicated service to the Library Commission. ANNOUNCEMENT RE CONTINUANCE OF'PUBLIC HEARINGS CONCERNING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR WHISTLING WHALE AND THE CREATION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE LAND USE DISTRICT Councilman Amys announced that the public hearing to consider the issuance of a live Entertainment Permit for the Whistling Whale would be continued to a later date. Mayor Doerr announced that the public hearing with regard to the Creation of Parks, Recreation and Open Space Land Use District for all parks, parkettes, playfields, scenic view corridors and other open space areas within the City would also be continued to a later date and stated that those parties concerned with either hearing could remain in the audience until ~he exact dates are established or contact the City Clerk's Office to be informed of the dates. -1- PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS - ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6252 RECOGNIZING GOODYEAR AIRSHIP COLUMBIA AS OFFICIAL BIRD OF REDONDO BEACH; PLAQUE PRESENTED TO GOODYEAR AIRSHIP OPERATIONS; PLAQUE PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF GOODYEAR; COPY OF RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO CHAMBER OF COmmERCE; PLAQUE PRESENTED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO GOODYEAR; PLAQUE PRESENTED BY GOODYEAR TO CHAMBER OF COERCE 110-2 R 6252 Mayor Doerr recommended adoption of Resolution No. 6252, a resolution of the Council of the City of Redondo Beach, recognizing the Goodyear Airship Columbia, the Blimp, as the "Official Bird of Redondo Beach." It was moved by Councilman Cawdrey and seconded by Councilman Snow' that the above resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 Mayor Doerr read the resolution in full. She thanked Bob Urhausen of Goodyear Airship OperatioNs for Goodyear's help in establishing the Airship Columbia as the official bird of Redondo Beach and presented a plaque to him. Bob Urhausen and Joel Chamberlain of Goodyear Airship Opera- tions thanked the City for choosing the Goodyear Airship Columbia as the official bird of Redondo Beach and presented a plaque to the City Council on behalf of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and the Airship Columbia. Mayor Doerr thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts in this matter and presented a copy of Resolution No. 6252 to Randy Kimose, President of the Chamber. Randy Kimose presented a plaque to Bob Urhausen and Joel Chamberlain recognizing the Goodyear Corporations for their assistance in this matter. Bob Urhausen presented a plaque to Randy Kimose for the Chamber of Commerce's initiation of this matter, CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA TO VIEW VIDEO SHOWING REDONDO BEACH SITES FOR OLYMPIC TOURISTS Randy Kimose requested Council's permission to show a video on the attractions and sites of Redondo Beach, which is geared toward tourists who will be visiting southern California next summer due to the Olympics. He introduced Chris Brown, amember of the Chamberof Commerce's Tourism Task Force, who was engaged through his business, Future Focus Video Productions, to produce a video for the above task force. Mr. Kimose stated that this video will be distributed nationwide and worldwide in the Olympic year and in later years to aid in bringing tourists into Redondo Beach. Mayor Doerr asked for a motion from the City Council to change the order of the agenda to include a viewing of the video. -2- :3a6 It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey to change the order of the agenda to permit the viewing of this video. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 Following the viewing of the video, Chris Brown stated that he would like to show the video again after the Council meeting due to the fact that the color had not been adjusted properly. Mayor Doerr thanked him and stated that anyone who was inter- ested in viewing this video again could do so after the meeting. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Doerr declared Council would recess to conduct the annual meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. At 8:26 p.m., the Redondo Beach City Council reconvened. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Councilmembers Absent: Officials Present: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; Gordon C. Phillips, City Attorney; Timothy J. Casey, City Manager; John Oliver, City Clerk. dvs 12/12/83 CITY CLERK UNFINISHED BUSINESS PERMITS ENTERTAINMENT - PUBLIC HEARING RE ISSUANCE OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR WHISTLING WHALE RESTAURANT CONTINUED TO JANUARY 3; RESIDENTS TO BE RENOTICED 202-5 The City Clerk stated that the public hearing to consider the issuance of a live Entertainment Permit for the Whistling Whale Restaurant (northeast corner - Seaport Village Leasehold, 107 W. Torrance Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90277) was to be reset to a date in January. The City Clerk indicated that the public notice process failed to include a letter to the applicants, notifying them of the hearing. He further stated that he discussed this with the City Attorney, and both decided, in order to avoid the possibility of legal action, the hearing be renoticed and held at a later date. The City Attorney stated that the public hearing should be held and then continued to a later date to hear testimony. It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that all affidavits of notification be received and filed, There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. In response to a question from Councilman Snow, the City Attorney stated that no public testimony had to be or should be accepted. -3- It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow that this hearing be adjourned and continued to January 3. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 In response to a question from Councilman Cawdrey, the City Manager stated that residents do not have to be renoticed, since the hearing is being continued. Discussion ensued'with regard to the renotification of residents. It was movedby Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow that residents previously notified be sent notices informing them of the continued hearing date. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 GENERAL PLAN - PUBLIC HEARING RE CREATION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE LAND USE DISTRICT REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION; RELATED DOCU- MENTS RECEIVED AND FILED 307-7 With regard to the public hearing to consider the creation of Parks, Recreation and Open Space Land Use District for all parks, parkettes, playfields, scenic view corridors and other open space areas within the City, to consider an amendment to the General Plan updating acreage of these parks, recreation, and open space areas and designate them onCity's zoning map, and to consider related amendments to the Municipal Code, the City Manager stated that it was necessary to completely renotice and reconduct the public hearing on both the PRO Zone and General Plan amendment. In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Attorney stated that it was not necessary to open the public hearing. The Planning Director stated that the City Council should make a motion to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for the regular meeting of January 19, 1984. Discussion ensued with regard to the procedure that should be followed. In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Attorney stated that there would be no problems with opening and closing the public hearing as a matter of record. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that the public hearing be declared open, that the docu- ments presented by the City Clerk be received and filed, and that the memo from the Planning Director dated December 12 be received and filed and included in the package. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 -4- It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that the public hearing be closed and referred back to the Planning Commission on January 19. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 Mayor Doerrrequestedwritten clarification from the City Attorney on the procedure to be followed in future similar instances. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING PERMITS - APPROVED AS SUBMITTED BY PLANNING COMMISSION 303-1 The City Clerk presented the following communications from the Planning Commission which had been held for the required 20 days, and on which~no appeals had been filed: Planning Commission Resolution No. 5257 APPROVING the request for Conditional Use Permit and Parcel Map No. 15940 on Lot 1, Block 9, Redondo Villa Tract "5" (2422 Alvord Lane) for 3-unit condominium and a Variance to locate a forward facing garage on the front half of the lot; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5258 APPROVING the request for a Variance on Lot 4 and northerly 50' of Lot 21, Block 87, Redondo Villa Tract (1816 Marshallfield Lane) to combine lots in a back to back arrangement where common rear property line is less than 100' wide; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5259 APPROVING the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Parcel Map No. 15931 on Lot 12, Block 55, Redondo Villa Tract "B" (2100 Plant Avenue) for a 2-unit condominium; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5260 APPROVING the request for a Variance on Lot 1, Tract No. 30705 (formerly Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 7, Clifton) (1110 Esplanade) to encroach into required front yard for the purpose of retaining an awning located over front entrance; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5261 APPROVING the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Tenta- tive Tract Map No. 43012 on Lots 21-22, Block 30, Redondo Villa Tract "B" (2119 Ernest Avenue) for a 5-unit condominium; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5262 APPROVING the request for a Condominium Conditional Use Permit on Lot 1, Tract No. 38615 (formerly Lots 5-6, Block 29, Redondo Villa Tract) (1912 - 1914 Carnegie Lane) for a 7-unit condominium; Planning Commission Resolution No. 5263 APPROVING the request for Conditional Use Permit on the Harbor Triangle (216 - 344 North Harbor Drive) (Precise legal description is on file with the Planning Depart- ment) for a hotel with ancillary retail and service areas, business offices, retail commercial shops and public viewing decks and to exceed maximum allowable building height and a Variance to reduce amount of required parking; -5- Planning Commission Resolution No. 5264 APPROVING the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map No. 53020 on Lots 6-7, Block 112, Redondo Villa Tract "B" (2118 - 2220 Mathews Avenue) for a 7-unit condominium. In response to a question from Councilwoman Martin, the Plan- ning Director stated that there will be three condominiums on the property at 2224 Alvord. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Goddard to receive and file the Planning Commission communications. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 LEGISLATION - LETTER FROM EFFIE 401-1 HETRICK RE "NOTCH BOTCH" DEALING WITH SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS - MOTION APPROVED TO INVITE A REP- RESENTATIVEFROM CONGRESSMAN DYMALLY'S OFFICE AND EFFIE HETRICK TO APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL ON JANU- ARY 3, 1984 The City Clerk presented a letter from Effie Hetrick regarding the "Notch Botch" dealing with Social Security benefits. The City Clerk stated that this letter was received and filed last week. MayorDoerr stated that people born in the years 1917 - 1921 are receiving less in their social security payment, and she would certainly urge support of legislation that would cure that error. In response to a question from Councilman Goddard, the City Manager stated that it was his understanding that Congress was trying to come to grips with a situation wherein recent retirees could end up receiving more in social security benefits than they earned during their highest year of lay turning productivity, and in trying to address that situation'a different technical flaw was created which was not anticipated. It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow that a representative from Congressman Dymally's office and Effie Hetrick be invited to appear before the Council on January 3, 1984, regarding the "Notch Botch." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 Councilman Snow commented that registration begins Friday morning at the Convention Center. He stated that a number of Congressmen will be present and will discuss the "Notch Botch" issue at that time. PROPERTY PURCHASE - LETTER FROM COUNTY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR RE NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE NO. 107A RECEIVED AND FILED AND REFERRED TO CITY MANAGER 902-4 The City Clerk presented a letter from the County Treasurer and Tax Collector regarding Notice of Proposed Sale No. 107A. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey to receive and file this letter and refer it to the City Manager for the appropriate action. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. REVENUE AND TAXATION - LETTER FROM GEORG M. BABBE RE PROCEDURE FOR REFUNDING UTILITY USER'S TAX RECEIVED AND FILED; MOTION APPROVED TO REFUND UTILITY USER'S TAX IN CONNECTION WITH GAS COMPANY'S PLANS FOR TAX REFUNDS 201-5 The City Clerk presented a letter from Georg M. Babbe, Manager of the Western Division of Southern California Gas Company, regard- ing the procedure for refunding utility user's tax in connection with the Gas Company's plans for tax refunds by crediting bills during January 1984. The City Manager recommended that the refund be authorized. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey to receive and file the letter and concur in the City Manager's recommendationl The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOE~: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 CLAIMS FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REFERRED FROM AUTOMOBILE CLUB REFERRED CL 61 CL 62 The City Clerk presented a claim from the County of Los Angeles for equitable indemnification and for partial indemnity, in connec- tion with the incident that occurred on January 15, 1982. -7- It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Amys that the claim be received and filed and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. The City Clerk presented an application for Leave to Present a Late Claim from Automobile Club of Southern California on behalf of Walter F. Marlette, Jr. for damages to his vehicle, which occurred on June 9, 1982. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that the claim be received and filed and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. REVENUE AND TAXATION- REQUEST OF CITY TREASURER TO ADDRESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVED; MATTER OF IMPROVEMENTS TO PATTERSON SCHOOL REFERRED TO CITY MANAGER FOR REPORT BACK AT MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 201-15 The City Clerk presented a memorandum from Alice DeLong, City Treasurer, requesting permission to address the Mayor and City Council regarding revenue projections. It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow that the memorandum be received and filed and that permission be granted. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. Mrs. DeLong stated that all of the 1983 and 1984 projections for the General Fund will be met, and, because of the newly- implemented procedures, all budgeted revenues will be exceeded. With regard to the proposed community center at Patterson School discussed last week, she stated that there are ample funds at this time of $15,000 to allocate to this center. In response to a question from Councilman Snow, Mrs. DeLong stated that there are ample funds of $15,000, and there possibly will be more. Councilman Snow stated that he would like to utilize the $15,000 in improving the seniors building at Perry Park. Itwas moved by Councilman Amys that the City Manager be directed to make an appropriate adjustment in the City budget to allocate the $15,000 to make necessary improvements at Patterson School, under the condition that any improvements that are to take place be approved by the City Manager. This motion failed due to lack of a second. Councilman Goddard suggested that rather than act immediately, the Council recommend that the City Manager takeinto consideration Mrs. DeLong's comments and make a recommendation back as to whether or not it is appropriate at this particular time to make any revenue changes. Mayor Doerr stated that she feels the City Council has com- mitted itself to the community resource center'concept, which greatly serves the community, and that any necessary additional funds should be provided. She suggested that the City Treasurer be included in closed sessions for labor negotiations so that she understands exactly how extensions beyond what may have been budgeted are made and to receive her input as Treasurer for the City. -8- It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that the matter of improvements to Patterson School be referred to the City Manager for report back in his mid-year budget review. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Manager stated that the mid-year budget review normally occurs sometime between the third week in January and the second week in February. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CITY DEMANDS It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow, that Demand Nos. 2472 to 2730, inclusive, totaling $325,743.77 and No. 2731 in the amount of $3,215.85 for supplies and services, and Demand No. 2483 in the amount of $306,389.15 covering payrolls for the period ending November 25, 1983, which have been approved by the City Manager, be drawn and paid. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 CITY }~NAGER CONSENT ITEMS It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager for the following Consent Items and, by such concurrence, the City Council: REDEVELOPMENT HARBOR CENTER - APPROVED ASSIGNMENT OF DIS- POSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HARBOR CENTER PROJECT AREA C83-144 302-3-2 approved assignment of the disposition and development agree- ment forthe Harbor Center Project area and authorized its execution; RISK MANAGEMENT - APPROVED NON-DESCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE CHANGE IN PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE CONVERSION PRIVILEGE AND AMENDMENT MODIFYING FIRE EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS AND AUTHORIZED EXECUTION 501-3-2 501-3-3 approved the non-discrimination compliance change in the Prudential life insurance conversion privilege effective August 1, 1983; and appro~ed the amendment modifying the Fire employees' medical plan benefits effective August 1, 1983; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these policy amendments to prudential insurance policies; -9- FEDERAL/STATE PROGRAM - APPROVED VARIOUS PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS AND DEPARTMENTS AND THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT approved the in-school Youth Work Experience Worksite agree- ments with the following and authorized their execution: Employment Development Department Salvation Army Meals onWheels City of E1 Segundo Teen Center Library Finance Department Police Records Department Personnel Department approved the Job Training Partnership Act - On the JobSubcontract with "Any Laminating" and authorized its execution; C83-145 C83-146 C83-147 C83-148 C83-149 C83-150 C83-151 C83-152 PARKING AND TRAFFIC - APPROVED PAINTING OF RED CURB AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND ELIMINATION OF ONE PARKING SPACE AT EACH LOCATION 1101-1 approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the northwest corner and 20 feet of red curb at the south- west corner along Green Lane at the intersection of Green Lane/Bataan Road; approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the northwest corner and 20 feet of red curb at the south- west corner along Blossom Lane at the intersection of Blossom Lane/Bataan Road; approved elimination of one parking space at each location as a result of painting the four red curbs; PERMITS ENTERTAINMENT - SCHEDULED HEARING RE GOLD MINE BAR REQUEST FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 202-5 approved scheduling of a hearing regarding the Gold Mine Bar request for a live entertainment permit; PERMITS SPECIAL EVENTS - APPROVED CHRISTMAS CAROLING BY RED CARPET REALTY 202-2 approved the request by Red Carpet Realty to go Christmas caroling in residential neighborhoods from a truck on either December 20, 21, or 22, 1983; PARKING AND TRAFFIC - APPROVED PAINTING OF RED CURB AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND ELIMINATION OF ONE PARKING SPACE AT EACH LOCATION 1101-1 approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the south- east corner and 25 feet of red curb at the northeast cor- ner along Phelan Lane at the intersection of Phelan Lane/ Vanderbilt Lane; approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the south- east corner and 25 feet of red curb at the northeast cor- ner along Blossom Lane at the intersection of Blossom Lane/ Vanderbilt Lane; approved elimination of one parking space at each location as a result of painting the four red curbs; -10- STAFF TRAVEL - APPROVED OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL REQUEST FOR CITY MANAGER 101-1 approved out-of-town travel request for Tim Casey, City Manager, to attend the annual meeting of the League of California Cities City Manager's Department, February 8-10, 1984, in San Diego. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION WITHDRAWN The City Manager withdrew his request for a closed session this evening. CITY ATTORNEY REVENUE AND TAXATION BOARD OF EQUALIZATION ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2382 RE SALES AND USE TAX 201-13 02382 The City Attorney recommended introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 2382 C.S. , by reading by title only and waiving further reading, which is an ordinance amending Sections 8-4.11 and 8-4.12, Chapter 4, Title 8, of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, imposing a sales and use tax to be administered by the State Board of Equalization. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Amys to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 2382 C.S., by title only, waiving further reading. ing vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The motion' carried by the follow- Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dVs 12/12/83 PERMITS TEMPORARY USE CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL GIVEN TO BAY CITIES NATIONAL BANK FOR TEMPORARY USE OF BUILD- ING AT PATTERSON SCHOOL With regard to the motion made last week by the City Council to permit the Bay Cities National Bank to occupy a portion of the Patterson School site pending a legal opinion by the City Attorney, the City Attorney'recommended that the Council reconsider this action. He stated that the school facility ordinance expressly requires that a conditional use permit be sought for any of the permitted uses of that site at any time that there is going to be a lease, no distinction being made in the ordinance between a temporary or permanent lease. He stated that because of the very nature of the school facilities ordinance and after a close reading of the contract, it could legitimately be questioned as to whether any use of that school site is indeed what would be called permanent, since there is an initial period of two years after which the Dis- trictand the City can renegotiate their positions and the agreement could terminate. In response to a question from Councilman Goddard, the Planning Director stated that at the present time, thee earliest date that the public hearing could be opened by the Planning Commission is January 5. He stated that because the school facilities ordinance requires Council approval, a hearing before the City Council would also be required. He further stated that it would take six weeks to obtain the required coastal permit, which would be in March. -11- Michael Todd, President of Bay Cities National Bank, stated that the above time frame would allow the Bank to begin construc- tion in the middle of March, which substantially delays their process. He stated, however, that Bay Cities National Bank is interested in beginning the hearing process. The City Attorney recommended having both the lease and the permit before the Council simultaneously. He stated that if Bay Cities National Bank is going to go through the permit procedure, the City could begin to outline the terms of acceptable provisions of the lease so that, if the Bank does decide to pursue a permit, the lease and permit will be on the table at the same time and there will not be any unnecessary delay. In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the Planning Director stated that the Bank would have to initiate a request for the conditional use permit. In response to a question from Councilman Cawdrey, the City Attorney stated that he recalls that the two most likely permitted uses of the Patterson School site are government buildings and professional and technical offices, but that the ordinance includes "similar uses." The City Attorney and Planning Director 'responded to questions from Councilman Cawdrey regarding the procedure required when making a finding of similar use. The City Attorney stated that the ordinance provides that if the building were professional or technical, it would require Council approval and that a building similar to a technical or professional building might also require Council approval. He stated that the procedure for similar uses is subject to admin- istrative interpretation, as the ordinance is unclear in this area, and Council may'establish its own precedence. He further stated that if the Planning Department feelsla particular build- ing is similar to a technical or professional building, they will present appropriate evidence to the Council, after which the Council will make a finding based on substantial evidence. The City Manager responded to questions from Councilman Cawdrey with regard to the conditional use permit process, The City Manager stated that the temporary use permit pro- cess has been deemed invalid, so Mr. Todd and the Bank should be directed to make application for a conditional use permit, He further stated that in considering that application, the Planning Commission will have to make an additional finding that Bay Cities National Bank's use of the building will be similar to other uses permitted in that zone, and the Council will have to concur in that decision and those findings at a later date. The City Attorney stated that risk factors in terms of the alternatives that could be taken were discussed between staff and Mr. Todd, and he feels that every imaginable possibility was explored in lawyering this through. Councilman Goddard suggested that the Council have apolicy discussion at this particular point and that if Council concep- tually approves the idea, that the Bank be encouraged to apply and staff be asked to proceed forward with all available speed, Mayor Doerr stated that this was an excellent recommendation, but she first wanted to present a letter from Howard Schmidt of TRW regarding the City's procedures for allowing the use of ary buildings. She requested that this letter be received and filed. -12- It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that the letter be received and filed. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. Mayor Doerr extended the opportunity to Mr. Schmidt to make a comment or ask any questions at this time. Mr. Schmidt expressed TRW's concern that their space alloca- tion needs continue to be met when such demands occur. In response to a question from Mr. Schmidt,! the City Attorney stated that some type of an accessory use ordinance and accessory building ordinance can be accomplished to assure that TRW's needs for temporary space are met. Mr. Schmidt responded to questions from members of the Council. Councilman Snow expressed concern with problems that may arise with other businesses as a result of the temporary use of property being appealed, which would require a business to obtain a conditional use permit. In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Attorney stated that he does not need a motion of the City Council to fur- ther investigate this problem. He stated that the impetus is there, and he feels he knows what the Council would like to do and will work with Planning to give Council the broadest discre- tion to grant temporary uses that will be legally allowed. It was moved by Councilman Goddard and seconded by Councilman Snow that the Council give conceptual approval to the proposal by Bay Cities Bank for temporary useof the cafetorium building at Patterson School. In response to a question from Alice DeLong, 813 S. Catalina, Mr. Todd stated that the proposed bank building has received Plan- ning Commission and Planning Department approval and approval of the Fire Department and the Coastal Commission. Ray Burke, 104 N. Francisca, expressed concern that the Council's giving conceptual approval to Bay Cities Bank for tempor- ary use of property at Patterson School would jeopardize public input at the hearing. In response to this, the City Attorney stated that the Council is not approving the project, but they are approving in concept something that wasn't originally approved when the school facility site was approved. Councilman Goddard responded to questions from Irene Freedman, 905 S. Catalina. Councilman Goddardstated that he is in favor of the Patterson School community resources project. He stated that he feels Council should keep an open mind when entering into projects with private enterprises in which use of property is temporary and proposed use causes no adverse effects in the surrounding community and is not out of alignment with zoning in the immediate area. Councilwoman Martin stated that, although she conceptually approvesof the Bank temporarily using Patterson School, she may not approve it at a later date. Councilman Snow stated that he has no problem with conceptual approval, but he feels in this case it is more of a direction to the staff and the Planning Commission and Planning Department to clear up some of the gray areas which are not addressed. Mayor Doerr stated that she feels that the general conceptual approval that is to be given is very specific to a project. She stated that she feels that public input is critical and that notification to all of the neighbors should be given prior to any -13- commitment by the City Council. She further stated that she feels that the above motion should have a broader policy range, as the City should be prepared to extend this same offer to any business in the community. She stated, however, that she opposes such a policy at this point because she hasn't heard enough to support it, and she opposes the leasing of community centers to the private sector. Mayor Doerr stated that she feels the City works very well with the private business people, which should continue. She stated that if the people along the area spoke in support of that project, possibly everyone would feel differently, but at this point, she cannot support the action and opposes it. Councilman Amys stated that he is not in favor of granting conceptual approval due to the process that is being followed. Mayor Doerr responded to questions from Irene Freedman, 905 S. Catalina, and Deloris Thiessen, 2302 Graham Avenue. The above-mentioned motion made by Councilman Goddard and seconded by Councilman Snow, that the Council give conceptual approval to the proposal by Bay Cities Bank for temporary~use of the cafetorium building at Patterson School, carried by the following vote: AYES: Goddard, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; NOES: Amys; ABSENT: None. dvs 12/12/83 Mayor Doerr stated that she opposes this but will not veto it due to the fact that she has stated her position very Clearly in the past. She stated that conceptual approval is given, and she assumes the Bank will start the conditional use permit process. It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow to receive and file the opinion of the City Attorney. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL REQUESTS/REPORT LILIENTHAL PROPERTY BETWEEN FISKAND 190TH SGREET REFERRED TO STAFF TO INVESTIGATE ALTER- NATIVE USES It was moved by Councilwoman Martin and seconded by Councilman Snow to have staff investigate alternative uses of the Lilienthal property between Fisk and 190th Street. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goddard, Martin, Snow; NOES: Amys, Cawdrey; ABSENT: None. dvs 12/12/83 STREETS - INFORMATION ON RUBBER CROSSING PADS FOR HIGHWAYS RECEIVED AND FILED AND REFERRED TO STAFF; APPROVED USE OF RUB- BERIZED GRATES ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS IN AREA OF EL NIDO PARK Councilwoman Martin presented information on rubber crossing pads for highways for safety features which she obtained at a Good Year booth at the conference in New Orleans. -14- 3 j6 It was moved by Councilwoman Martin and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that this information be received and filed and referred to staff for their input. There being no objections, MayorDoerr so ordered. It was moved by Councilwoman Martin and seconded by Councilman Snow to investigate the possibility of grade separation at 182nd Street near E1 Nido Park to permit better access to the area by the Fire Department. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goddard, Amys, Martin, Snow, Cawdrey; None; None. dvs 12/12/83 TRANSPORTATION - APPROVAL TO WRITE LETTER TO SCAG REAFFIRMING CITY'S POSITION REGARDING SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey to write a letter to SCAG reaffirming the City's position regarding South Bay Corridor transportation system. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT - DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AT VINCENT/IRENA STORM DRAIN AND STORM DRAIN ON BROADWAY REFERRED TO NEXT YEAR'~S BUDGET SESSION It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilwoman Martin torefer the drainage problems at Vincent/Irena Storm Drain and Storm Drain onBroadway to next year's budget session. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. COUNCIL REQUESTS/REPORT - APPROVED ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF DEBORAH PURMORT Mayor Doerr requested that the Council adjourn in memory of Deborah Purmort, who was the daughter of the secretary to Chief Black. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilwoman Martin to concur in the Mayor's request. There being no objec- tions, Mayor Doerr so ordered. PUBLIC REQUESTS/COMPLAINTS NOTIFICATION OF 2ND ANNUAL CHARITY BASKETBALL GAMES AT AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL 103-2 Mayor Doerr presented a letter from Fred Coolier, Member of TRW Volunteer Team, regarding the 2nd Annual Charity Basketball Games at Aviation High School on December 17 at 12:00 noon. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman Cawdrey that this letter be received and filed and referred to the City Manager. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. Mayor Doerr presented the following letters to be received and filed: PUBLIC REQUESTS/COMPLAINTS Letter from John Watkins regarding traffic accident reports; 103-1 -15- LEGISLATION 201-1-1 letter from Richard Robinson regarding new responsibilities of cable operators under AB 3685; DEVELOPMENT MARINA COVE 302-2-1 letter from Mary Ann Carroll, Administrative Manager of Intra Leisure, Incorporated, regarding "Project 1984" return postcard mailing; LEGISLATION 105-1 letter from Don Benninghoven, Executive Director of League of California Cities, thanking the Mayor and City Council for taking the time and expending the effort to deliver a statement to the Senate and Assembly Local Government Committees as they held Interim Hearings throughout Southern California on the topic of Local Government Finance. It was moved by Councilman Cawdrey and seconded by Councilwoman Martin that the aboveletters bereceived and filed. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. COUNCIL REQUESTS/REPORTS NOTIFICATION OF TELEVISING OF NATIONAL CHORUS OF SENIOR CITIZENS REPRESENT- ING REDONDO BEACH Mayor Doerr presented, for Council's information, a postcard from Peggy Garnier stating that the National Chorus of Senior Citizens representing Redondo will be seen on Channel 28, Christmas Eve at 1:15 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS - DECEMBER 11-17 PROCLAIMEDAS BILL OF RIGHTS WEEK AND NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK Mayor Doerr. proclaimed December 11 through December 17 as Bill of Rights Week and National Drunk and Drugged Driving Aware- ness · Week. It was moved by Councilman Ca~drey and seconded by Councilman Snow to concur in the above proclamations, There being no objec- tions, Mayor Doerr so ordered. AUDIENCE PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS BIRD DROPPINGS FROM GOODYEAR AIRSHIP COLUMBIA PRESENTED TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Lyndon Dennis, 1904 Vande~bilt, presented the Mayor and City Council with two Goodyear tires as evidence of bird droppings from the Goodyear Airship Columbia, the official bird of Redondo Beach. He stated that he was considering filing a lawsuit against the City and Goodyear, but decided against it after being offered a ride in the official City bird by Mr, Urhausen of Goodyear. Mr. Dennis left the above evidence with the Mayor and City Council. -16- ADJOURNMENT - 10:17 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilwoman Martin to adjourn the meeting in memory of Deborah Purmort. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered. dvs 12/12/83 Respectfully sub ' tted,