1969 NOV 17 CC MINX 2'740
E1 Segundo, California
November 17, 1969
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
of said City on the above date when the Council met in joint session with the
Recreation and Parks Commission. The Deputy Clerk reported that a
Notice of Adjournment had been posted as required by law and that an affidavit
of posting was on file. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present
joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor pro
tempore, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Frederick, Nagel, Stephens and
Mayor pro tem Balmer;
Councilmen Absent: Mayor Carr;
Commissioners Present: Bue, Charland, Christensen, Lowe and
Chairman Stinnett;
Commissioners Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. The Deputy Clerk was asked to read the Recreation and Parks
Policy which had been adopted by the Recreation Commission in 1957. There-
after, Jack Ruis, Director of Recreation and Parks, discussed the conditions
of use,scheduling of the available facilities and fees and charges for use of the
Clubhouse Building.
Chairman Stinnett reported that the policy as worded has made it
possible for the Commission to resolve most of the problems which have been
brought to its attention, but he felt that it should be updated due to certain
legal actions taken within the last few years.
It was the consensus of the Council and Commission that the base
policy as adopted in 1957 is good but it was felt that it should be reviewed
periodically and recommendations for amendment given to the Council for
action.
2. Mr. Ruis reported that the Recreation Clubhouse facilities are
presently being scheduled to about 9876 of capacity which indicates a critical
need for expansion. Councilman Nagel pointed out that the noise from the teen-
age drop in area interferes with other meetings which are held in the Clubhouse
Building. Discussion was then initiated on the subject of a teen center.
Councilman Nagel suggested the possibility of leasing the Grand Avenue
Market building for use as a teen center on a temporary basis. He felt that
this would be a good way to determine whether a teen center would actually be
of any benefit. The Council and Commissioners were in agreement with the
idea that the teenagers themselves should be involved in the administration of
teenage programs.
City Manager Jones pointed out that the teenage problem is a very com-
plex one and solutions will not be easy. He felt that it may be necessary to
initiate some 'high risk' programs in an effort to reach some of the people who
do not participate in the present programs. Meetings are now being held with
the school administrators concerning the teenage problems.
It was the consensus of most present that program is more important
than facilities in meeting teen problems, but that facilities could not be ignored.
Councilman Frederick questioned the advisability of scheduling teenage
activities during the school week.
3. Land Acquisition. Since vacant land is very scarce in E1 Segundo,
the expansion of recreational facilities is limited. Mr. Ruis reported that the
Commission has discussed the possibility of acquisition by lease, of the Edison
right of way adjacent to the Washington Street Parkette (between Maple and
Palm). It was hoped that the City might encourage'the YMCA to build a facility
in that area.
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The Commission has also given some consideration to use of the
sand dune area on the west side of the City. This area is owned by the Los
Angeles Water and Power Company.
Mr. Ruis reported that the City has been permitted to use such school
facilities as the playgrounds, Junior High School field, Thompson Field, the
Plunge and the Gymnasiums. The City is not charged for the use of these areas,
but does the maintenance work on Thompson Field.
It was the consensus of all present that joint use of school district
facilities is the best and most economic way to expand recreational facilities.
4. Industrial Recreational Needs. Mr. Ruis reported that industrial
development in the City has increased the demand for recreational facilities
and the strain is being felt, especially in the use of the tennis courts. Com-
missioner Charland suggested that it might be possible to work through the
Building Department to encourage the industrial developers to make use of the
roof area of the buildings for recreational purposes to help relieve the strain
on the City facilities.
5. Baseball Facilities. The development by Sepulveda Properties, Inc.
of the property east of ep ve a will cause the loss of one of the Little League
baseball fields near Mariposa Avenue and Duley Road, which will increase the
burden on the present baseball facilities. This is considered a high - priority
item since any field designated for use by these teams will have to be ready by
early Spring. The City Manager and his staff were requested to discuss possible
utilization of school property as a replacement for the lost field.
6. Hilltop Park. Mr. Ruis reported that Hilltop Park should be com-
pleted by mid-June. Commissioners Lowe and Charland are presently assigned
as a committee to make recommendations as to type of playground equipment
to be used in this park.
7. Contractual Services. Mr. Ruis stated that upon the recent ter-
mination of one employee in the parks maintenance group, one man had been
hired for a three -month period for use in the Hilltop Park project. At the end
of this three-month period, this employee will be terminated, the maintenance
work will be recycled and additional contractual services will be considered.
The matter of redesign of landscaping as a means for possible reduction of
maintenance cost is now being discussed with the contractor.
8. Priorities. After discussion, it was decided by consensus that all
of the items discussed were priority items and should be pursued concurrently,
insofar as possible, but that the Little League baseball field problem must be
resolved immediately.
It was the consensus of the Council and the Commission that joint meetings
of this type should be scheduled twice each year.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Lee Odle of the E1 Segundo Unified School District, addressed the
meeting stating that the School District is willing to cooperate with the City in
any way with regard to the teenage problem and also the cooperative use of any
of the school recreational facilities.
Dr. Odle further stated that he would like to see the Planning Commission
work with the industrial developers to preserve a certain amount of greenery in
the industrial tracts.
At the hour of 10 :00 o'clock p. m. , motion was made by Commissioner
Christensen, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
.APPROVED: A44.e. h. a/06�
Deputy City e k
Mayor
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