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1970 DEC 14 CC MIN�sc X E1 Segundo, California December 14, 1970 A 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. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by The Reverend Monsignor Edward Maddox of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor the hour being 7: 00 O'clock P. M. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held November 23, 1970; the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held December 2, 1970; and the minutes of the Special Meeting held December 4, 1970 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man Balmer and seconded by Councilman Frederick that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens introduced the Sister City Queen Candidates who were: Toni Couch, Consolidated Controls Corporation Peggy Kneisler, Hughes Aircraft Company Patricia Lindstrom, Hacienda Coiffures Ruby Davis, Hughes Aircraft Company Patricia Dodd, Fairchild Space & Defense Systems Jerry Smith, Hughes Aircraft Company The two finalists had been selected and they were: Toni Couch and Ruby Davis. The Queen will be announced at the Coronation Ball to be held on January 16, 1971 at the Hughes, E1 Segundo, Employees Association Building on Imperial Avenue, in E1 Segundo. Mayor Stephens requested that a certificate of appreciation be sent to each of the other candidates. 2. Mayor Stephens requested that a certificate of appreciation be sent to Mr. Paul. J. Smith, High Potentate of the Al Malaikah Temple who acted as Grand Marshal of the E1 Segundo Christmas Parade on December 13, 1970. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan for Sepulveda - Palm Office Building to construct a thirteen -story office building with par- tial basement and attached eight -level parking structure with "sky garden" roof at 645 North Sepulveda Boulevard. 2953 Planning Director Reid reported on the action to date concerning this property and presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed plan. There being no reply, the Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed plan. There was no reply. X 2954 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the hearing be continued until December 28, 1970 and that the staff be instructed to make a report to the Council of the true ownership of this property. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel At this time, the City Attorney presented for the Council's consideration a resolution declaring its intention to rezone a portion of property between Palm Avenue and Mariposa Avenue at Sepulveda Boulevard. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution of Intention No. 2357, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Allen read the title of an interim zoning ordinance to prohibit construction in certain area except as permitted in the P Zone, entitled: AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" TO PROHIBIT ALL CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEREIN DESCRIBED AREA EXCEPT AS PERMITTED IN P ZONE . , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 748 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 748 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, And Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Frederick, McGill, Nagel WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copies of its Resolution No. 729 granting, with conditions, the request from the Pacific Baptist Church for a variance from the sign requirements as related to size and location in the R -3 Zone, on property commonly known as 859 Main Street. Ordered filed. -2- X 2955 2. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS request for endorsement of a proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development study of land use related to airport noise in the vicinity- of Los Angeles International Airport. After discussion, it was moved b-,.- Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California does hereby endorse the proposed study of land use and land use strategies related to aircraft noise in the vicinity of the Los Angeles Internationl Airport (HUD request for proposal #H- 41 -69) and the selection of Milton Breivogel and Associates to respond to the HUD request for proposal. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Mrs. Mary Ferguson, 343 Hillcrest Avenue, stated she wished to protest any zone change that might jeopardize residential property. 3. GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL request for adoption of resolution supporting its holiday program for highway safety. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted. WHEREAS, Christmas, 1970, marks the beginning of a new decade, in which all men of good will can unite in common causes for the betterment of humanity and its environment; and WHEREAS, the Christmas season perenially inspires a rebirth of moral conscience and provides an atmosphere for practical applications of true brotherhood in the community; and WHEREAS, the occasion of Christmas and New Years holidays have each year seen a sharp increase in traffic accidents, injuries and deaths, causing anguish and suffering to dampen the joys of the holiday season for so many; and WHEREAS, statistics have demonstrated abuse of alcohol to be a causative factor in more than half of last year's 54, 600 traffic deaths in the nation, and that the use of seat belts sharply reduces the chance of serious injury or death when traffic accidents do occur; and WHEREAS, the GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER of the NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL is urging full cooperation of all organizations and individuals in making a direct attack on unre- strained drinking and driving, and non -use of seat belts, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of E1 Segundo fully supports the holiday safety program and urges all our citizens to do everything in their power to prevent accidents during the holiday season; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of E1 Segundo supports the program of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council by urging drivers to refrain from driving while under the influence of alcohol, and further to adopt the habit of always fastening seat belts for all passengers every time the car is driven. -3- X 2956 4. PLANNING COMMISSION request to schedule joint meeting with City Council on December 16 or January 20, 1971 for the purpose of considering economic survey prepared by Development Research Associates. The date of January 20, 1971 was unanimously agreed upon. 5. CEC'S PATIO, 115 Richmond Street application for Alcoholic Beverage License. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the City Manager be instructed to inform the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that the Council is opposed to the granting of this license. 6. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, declining to participate in joint data processing system proposed for that city with the cities of E1 Se gundo and Manhattan Beach. The City Manager was requested to study the possi- bility of including some other local city in this system. 7. MRS. YVONNE WILLS, 224 W. Acacia commended the police and fire departments for their assistance during a recent emergency at her home. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. MRS. R. A McMAHON, 660 West Palm, representing the John Birch Society, requested permission to hang a banner across Main Street announcing the speaking engagement of Lee E. Hayes, former crewman of the USS Pueblo. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel and Mayor Stephens Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None 2. MRS. CYNTHIA COUSINS, 654 West Acacia Avenue requested that stop signs be erected on Acacia Avenue at the east -west intersection of Hillcrest Street. By general consent, this matter was referred to the Traffic Committee. Mrs. Cousins then commended the Police and Fire Departments fortheir efficiency and quick action in the storm emergency on Sunday, December 13, 1970. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that Public Safety Systems, Inc. had submitted its Mid -Study report and that a meeting of the Communication Committee would be held on Thursday, December 17, at 3 :30 P. M. to review it. 2. Noise Abatement Committee - Councilman Nagel presented the following names of persons who had been recommended by the Chamber of Commerce to serve on the Noise Abatement Committee: Mr. Tom Lucas, Sperry Rand Flight Systems Mr. Kerme Anderson, North American Rockwell Corp. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above appointments be approved. 3. Councilman Frederick reported on the meeting of the National League of Cities which had been held in Atlanta, Georgia December 7 thru December 10, and suggested that in the future, the full Council attend these meetings as they are very worthwhile and it is not possible for one councilman to attend all of the workshop sessions. -4- X REPORT OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration a letter from Soithern California Association of Governments (SCAG) describing the proposed mer- ger of the Transportation Association of Southern California (TASC) with the transportation planning function of SCAG, and recommended that the Council adopt the proposed resolution consenting to said dissolution of TASC. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2358, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CONSENTING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.. which was real, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent Councilmen None. 2. Requested approval for extension of leave of absence without pay until January 4, 1971 for Mr. Clyde Logan, Parks Maintenanceman. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 3. Reported that a study had been made of the application of Theta Cable Company for a community antenna television franchise and presented a proposed franchise which had been negotiated with Theta Cable Company. The City Attorney then presented a resolution declaring the Council's inten- tion to grant a community antenna television system franchise to Theta Cable of California. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution of Intention No. 2359, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE TO THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA AND FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN AND WHERE ANY PERSON HAVING ANY INTEREST THEREIN OR ANY OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING THEREOF MAY APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AND BE HEARD THEREON., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that a proposal had been received from Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc. , for a community antenna television system franchise. The City Attorney then presented a resolution declaring the Council's intention to grant a community antenna television system franchise to National Wide Cablevision, Inc. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution of Intention No. 2360, entitled: -5- 295'7 X 2958 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE TO NATION WIDE CABLEVISION, INC., AND FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN AND WHERE ANY PEnSON HAVING ANY INTEREST THEREIN OR ANY OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING THEREOF MAY APPEAR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AND BE HEARD THEREON., which was read, be adopted. I On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At this time, City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance adding to Title 14 (Public Utilities), Chapter 14. 60 relative to community antenna television systems, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING TO TITLE 14 (PUBLIC UTILITIES) CHAPTER 14.60 ENTITLED "COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS. " which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 5. Presented a request from PoliceChief Stroh for replacement of radar unit to assist in controlling speeding vehicles upon the city streets and recommended that this request be granted and that an amount of $1800. 00 be authorized from the Contingency Fund for purchase of this item. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Mayor Stephens that trans- fer of an amount of $1800. 00 be authorized from the Contingency Fund to Police Department Capital Outlay Account for the purchase of a radar unit for the Police Department. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman McGill; Abesent: Councilmen None. At this time, the hour being 8:15 o'clock P.M. , Mayor Stephens declared a recess so that a hearing could be held before the Board of Appeals on a request from Sepulveda Properties for a variance from the requirements of Fire Zone 1 in order to place a temporary leasing office on the southeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Grand Avenue. At the hour of 8 :30 o'clock P.M. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 6. Presented the Audit Report from Cotton & Francisco for the 1969 -1970 fiscal year and recommended that said report be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill that the audit report for 1969 -1970 fiscal year be approved. Motion carried. 7. At this time, Director of Finance, Harry Weber gave a report of revenues for the period of July through November, 1970. X 8. Presented a request for payment of attorney's fees and costs in connection with the matter of Van Drie vs City of E1 Segundo and requested that the amount of $5, 870. 84 be transferred from the Contingency Account to the City Attorney's Account. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that transfer of an amount of $5, 870. 84 from the Contingency Account to the City Attorney's Account be approved and that payment of attorney's fees and costs in the matter of Van Drie vs City of E1 Segundo be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman McGill requested a breakdown of all charges in the above matter. 9. Presented Public Utilities Commission notice of intention to change the status of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Station in E1 Segundo, effective January 1, 1970.. This notice was ordered filed. 10. Requested permission to take two days' vacation December 22 and 23, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above request be granted. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the hearing on the final assessments for West Elm Avenue Improvement (Assessment District No. 70) had been set for December 28, 1970. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for the Council's consideration an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to business licenses, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID TITLE RELATES TO BUSINESS LICENSES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. 2. Presented a resolution declaring intention to rezone certain M -1 property to R -1 and R-3. After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2361, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- Frederick, McGill, Nagel, 2959 X 2960 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for Council's consideration an easement for street right -of -way at the intersection of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street, which document had been approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recommended that said Easement be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Council- man McGill that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Grant of Easement acknowledged December 3, 1970, between McDonnell Douglas Corporation, a Maryland corporation, and the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, for right of way for public street purposes, in, over, upon, and across the following described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: That certain parcel of land located in the City of E1 Segundo, California, being a portion of Section 18, T 3 S, R 14 W, S. B. B. M. more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southerly line of E1 Segundo Blvd. (100 feet wide) said point lying 45 feet easterly of the centerline of Douglas Street (76 feet wide); THENCE easterly thereon 23. 01 feet; THENCE westerly and south- westerly along a curve tangent to said southerly line of E1 Segundo Blvd. , concave southeasterly and having a radius of 30. 00 feet, through a central angle of 901 00' 43" an arc distance of 47. 13 feet to a point of tangency with the easterly line of said Douglas Street; THENCE northerly thereon 19. 01 feet; THENCE northeasterly in a straight line 13. 04 feet to the point of beginning. be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that a check in amount of $70. 63 covering the cost of weed abatement on Lot 4, Block 38, E1 Segundo Sheet No. 7 (Resolution No. 2333) had been received-from Mr. Ve rnon Torgerson after the deadline for payment of this charge: Mr. Torgerson, who lives in Oregon, had ob- jected to the amount of the billing and it had been necessary to clarify the charges. It was recommended that the City Treasurer be authorized to accept this check and that this item be removed from the delinquent list in the office of the County Tax Collector. Motion. was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer and unanimously carried that the City Treasurer be authorized to accept the check from Mr. Vernon Torgerson and advise the Tax Collector that this item may be removed from the delinquent list. ME 3. Reported that bids had been received on December 7, 1970 for the construction of Water Well No. 13 as follows: Name Amount of Bid Midway Drilling & Pump Company $24,444.44 Beylik Drilling Company 25, 300. 00 Roscoe -Moss Company 26, 048.00 Recommended that the low bid of Midway Drilling and Pump Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California, duly advertised for bids for construction of a water wall on City - owned property on Douglas Street adjacent to the Santa Fe railroad tracks in accordance with City's Specification No. 70- 3; and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on December 7, 1970; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Midway Drilling and Pump Company in total amount of $24, 444. 44 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Midway Drilling and Pump Company, the lowest responsible bid, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of said City be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the Contract herein awarded for and on behalf of the City and in its name and the City Clerk to attest the same, affix the seal and make delivery thereof in due course; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received, except the bid of Midway Drilling and Pump Company, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code" by amending the zoning map referred to in Section 20.16. 030 relative to C -RS zone boundaries, entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE., In X 2961 X 2962 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 749 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 749 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None;. Absent: Councilmen None. 2. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance amending the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code" by amending the Public Health Code Chapter 6. 04 relative to Cathodic Protection Wells, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 750 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 750 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noss: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that Warrant numbers 29934 through 30186 inclusive, totaling $552, 574. 29, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 11 and 12, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 743, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Frederick recommended that City Manager Jones and Director of Public Works Glickman be granted a day of compensatory time since they had been required to be in court on Friday, November 27, which was a holiday for City employees. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the above recommendation be approved. 2. Councilman McGill requested permission to leave the State from December 25, 1970 through January 5, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 3. Councilman Nagel recommended that the Council oppose the Edison Company rate increase. By general consent, this matter was tabled until a later date. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :15 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, APPR XPV ED �• ../ `f ' I ane D. Hough, City -'Clerk Mayor -10 -