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1971 AUG 23 CC MINX 3096 E1 Segundo, California August 23, 1971 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 Mayor Gordon T. Stephens. 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 MEETING The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held August 9, 1971, having been read and no error or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. Miss Patty Shanks, 508 Sierra Place, presented the members of the Council with tickets to the preview performance of the Recreation Department production of "The King and I" on Thursday, September 2. Miss Shanks reported that the play would run for 8 performances, including a Saturday matinee on September 3 and 4, and September 10 and 11, and invited the public to attend. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was .the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed change of zone from M -1, Light Manufacturing, to R -1, Single Family Residential and R-3, Multiple Family Residential, on property generally located between Eucalyptus Drive and Sierra Street and Grand Avenue and Pine Avenue. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing of notices are in her files, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. Councilman Balmer stated that he did not wish to participate in discussion or voting in this matter. The Mayor then inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received in this matter. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. William F. Bahner, owner of property at 435 Sierra Street, stating that he was protesting the change of zone because he felt that the setback requirement for residential zone would reduce his usable area. He further stated that his present commer- cial building is only nine years old and in very good condition. A letter was also read from Mr. Walter Anderson, attorney for Mosaic Tile Company, stating that he felt that the action of the Planning Commission was unsupported by any findings, and would deprive the Mosaic Tile Company of property rights without process. Planning Director Reid reported on the proposed change. -1- X 3097 The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed zone change. There being no reply, the Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change. MR. WALTER ANDERSON,, Attorney for Mosaic Tile Company, addressed the Council stating that Mosaic Tile Company had commenced operations at its present location in 1933, prior to any zoning restrictions imposed by the City; that R -3 and R -1 occupancy surrounding the tile plant had been permitted sub- sequent to the commencement of business by Mosaic Tile. Mr. Anderson further stated that the northerly side of E1 Segundo Boulevard from Sepulveda Boulevard to Main Street is for the most part designated M -1 and abuts R-3. The southerly part of the City is a mixture of R -3, M -1, C -1 and C -2 which abuts R -1, R -2 and R -3 zones. Mosaic Tile contends that the singling out of its plant in chang- ing the zoning from M -1 to R -3 would be discriminatory and a violation of its rights. MR. WALTER ROGOWSKY, Vice President of the Marmon Group which owns the property on which the tile plant is located, stated that if the plant were made a non - conforming use, it would decrease the value of the property. After all testimony had been received in the matter, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the hearing be closed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None; - Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. Councilman Frederick stated that he felt the matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission with instructions to study the matter of the amortization period and make a recommendation to the Council. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the City Attorney be instructed to present the Ordinance effecting the zone change. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Balmer. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance effecting the zone change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SEC- TION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE. which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed amendment to Title 20 (The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the "E1 Segundo Municipal Code " by revising Section 20. 42. 010, Permitted Uses in the M -2 Zone and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that there had been none. Planning Director Reid then reported on the proposed change. -2- X 3098 The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter. There being no reply the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance effecting the change, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COM- PREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMEND- ING SECTION 20.42. 010 RELATING TO PERMIT- TED USES IN-THE HEAVY MANUFACTURING (M -2) ZONE. which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. It was the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission should study the possibility of deleting Item 16 and Item 27 from the list of permitted uses in the M -2 zone. 3. City Attorney Allen reported that the weed abatement proceedings scheduled for hearing at this time in accordance with Resolution No. 2400, had been terminated due to the fact that the property had not been posted pursuant to statute. The Attorney then presented a resolution which would reinstitute the proceedings and set the matter for hearing September 13, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that Resolution No. 2402, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. 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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms, or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated. 1. PLANNING COMMISSION proposal for Downtown Parking District (C -RS Zone) Phase II. The Commission recommended that a voluntary park- ing district be established and supported by the affected property owners in the C -RS Zone. This district would be applicable to those property owners who wish to enlarge existing commercial buildings in the C -RS Zone. If the owner of the property could not provide the required off - street parking space on his property, he would be able to satisfy the parking requirements by pay- ing into the parking district an amount set by the Council. The funds paid into the parking district would be used to construct new City -owned parking lots or structures when it becomes necessary, and to maintain the existing lots within the C -RS Zone. INC X 3099 After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the Council approve the concept of the voluntary parking district in the C -RS Zone and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a special fund to receive payments from the dis- trict and to designate the City Council as the off - street parking agency. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. HARRY H. WEBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, request to cancel Warrant No. 32624 in amount of $6, 849. 41 to Gar Wood -L. A. Truck Equip- ment and to reissue in amount of $6, 816. 79 to take advantage of a discount. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the above request be granted. 3. RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, request to cancel and reissue the following warrants which appear to have been lost: No. 29260 The Book Mart 9 -14 -70 $11.82 No. 31221 Pacific Telephone Co. 3 -29 -71 $30.00 No. 31470 Peck's Products 4 -9 -71 $33.60 The replacement warrants would be delivered to the payee upon receipt by the City Treasurer of a properly executed Declaration of Lost Warrant. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above listed warrants be cancelled and that replacement warrants be issued in accordance with the recommendation of the City Treasurer. The City Treasurer requested permission to cancel Warrant No. 29902 in amount of $3. 72 to John W. Green, which warrant had been returned by the Post Office due to inability to locate the payee. Motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 4. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, application for qualification as manager for Lester Hoerner, Imperial Bowl, 1440 East Imperial Avenue. Ordered filed. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of,its Resolution No. 739 recommending change of zone to C -3 for property generally located between Imperial Highway and E1 Segundo Boulevard, paralleling Sepulveda Boulevard on the east and west sides. This matter had been set for hearing before the City Council on September 13, 1971. 6. MR. BARRY GENE WEAVER, 530 Sierra Street, protesting the sign on the La Viva Bar on Grand Avenue. By general consent, this matter was referred to the Staff for study and recommendation to the Council at a later date. REPORT OF COMMITTEES Mayor Stephens reported that he had met with the City Manager, the Chief of Police, the security heads of Standard Oil Company and the United States Air Force and representatives of the Los Angeles Recreation Commission and Los Angeles Police Department concerning the proposed Rock Concert to be held on Labor Day. The Los Angeles Recreation Commission agreed to contact the promoter of this concert and get the activity moved farther north, just south of the Dockweiler Beach area. -4- X3100 REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBER REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a report on the amount of revenue it will be necessary to raise from property taxes to support City functions and recommendations as to property tax rates for fiscal year 1971-72. Stated that each year the City has received reductions in assessed valuation and suggested the methods and procedures used in the evaluation and assessment of property be investigated. Councilman Nagel stated that perhaps the South Bay Councilmen's Association or the League of California Cities could be of some assistance in obtaining this information from the County Assessor's Office. Mr. Weber advised that the Finance Directors' Association was backing a bill to compel the County Assessor to furnish accurate information to the cities at an earlier date and also for the lien date to be changed from March 1 to January 1. Councilman McGill stated that since many ways had been suggested for raising new revenue, he would like to have the staff make a study of ways to reduce the expenses of the City. By general consent, the City Manager and the Director of Finance were instructed to study this matter and report to the Council at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that all purchases in excess of $5, 000 be presented for the Council's approval before bids are solicited. Attorney Allen presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing the amount of money necessary to carry on the business of the various departments of the City, pay its bonded indebtedness, meet the obligations under the California Public Employees' Retirement Law, maintain the free public library of said City, and acquire, maintain and improve the public parks and recreational facilities for the current fiscal year, which amounts had been prepared by the Director of Finance as follows: For carrying on the various departments of said City, the sum of --------------------------- - - - - -$ 1, 146, 500. 00 2. For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City, the sum of ------------------------------- - - - - -- 70, 790.00 3. For meeting and paying the obligations of said City to the Public Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California Public Employees' Retirement Law, the sum of ---- - - - - -- 315, 520. 00 4. For the maintenance of the free public library of said City of E1 Segundo, as authorized under the provisions of Section 27401 of the Education Code of the State of California, the sum of ------- - - - - -- 144, 690.00 For the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the public parks and recreation facilities of said City, the sum of -------------------------- - - - - -- 394,390.00 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Resolution No. 2403, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVE- NUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW; MAIN- TAIN THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SAID CITY; AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1971 -72.. -5- X 3101 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. Attorney Allen presented for the Council's consideration a resolution fixing the rate of taxes to be levied in and for said City sufficient to raise the amount of money fixed by the Council in its Resolution No. 2403; and the expense of collection of said amount, the rates herein fixed being the rates of taxes for the fiscal year 1971-72. These amounts as prepared by the Director of Finance are as follows: For carrying on the various departments of said City, at -------------------------------- $ .475 For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City at --------------------------------- - - - - -- $ .025 For meeting and paying the obligations of said City in the Public Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California Public Employees' Retirement Law, at ---- - - - - -- $ . 120 For maintaining the free public library of said City, at -------------------------------- - - - - -- $ .055 For the acquisition, maintenance and improve- ment of the public parks and recreational facilities of said City, at ----------------- - - - - -- $ .150 Making the Total Rate hereby levied for all taxable property throughout the City $ .825 Thereafter, motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Council- man Frederick, that Resolution No. 2404 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL IN RESOLUTION NO. 2403 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 23RD DAY OF AUGUST, 1971 AND THE EXPENSE OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971 -72., 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. Frederick, McGill, Nagel X 3102 2. Presented a proposed amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Inglewood and other participating cities for the proposed Fire Training Facility. This change does not affect the City of E1 Segundo's respon- sibilities or obligations under the Joint Powers arrangement, but involves two technical changes in the method of financing and acquiring land for the proposed facility. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the City of Inglewood and other participating cities, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that a copy of said Amendment to Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor or the City of E1 Segundo be and zL is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment to Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the Recreation Department had requested four portable equipment shelters and since this is a specialty item, competitive bidding had not been feasible. The only potential supplier is Capitol Enterprises, Monrovia. Recommended that the requirements for, competitive bidding be waived and that purchase be authorized from Capitol Enterprises. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that purchase be approved for four portable equipment shelters in the total amount of $1, 215. 00 including tax and delivery, that regular bidding proce- dure be waived and that a purchase order be issued to Capitol Enterprises for that amount. Carried b�, the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that bids had been submitted for the rental, installation and removal of Christmas decorations and that only one bid had been received which bid covered wi' y the purchase of decorations. Recommended that the City negotiate with Foley Advertising and Display, Inc. , to furnish decorations as they have in the past. Councilman Balmer asked that decorations this year be different from those used in past years. Public Works Director Glickman explained that only part of the decorations are rented, the balance being owned by the City and changing would mean additional expense. Mayor Stephens suggested that Councilman Balmer and Mr. Glickman confer with him on this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick and unanimously carried that the acting City Manager's recommendation be approved and that the results of the negotiations with Foley Advertising and Display, Inc. , be brought before the Council at a later date. SAM X 3103 CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr. Maxwell G. Haskell, 724 Indiana Court, for personal injury on April 2, 1971, and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insur- ance carrier be approved. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that notice had been received from the Los Angeles County Road Department that they will not be able to complete the negotiations with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for the necessary con- struction- maintenance agreement for the construction of grade separation on E1 Segundo Boulevard at Aviation Boulevard by the deadline of August 15. As a result, they will be unable to make application for an allocation from the 1971 Grade Separation Fund, but they will resubmit the project for inclu- sion in the 1972 priority list. The City had planned to use TOPICS funds for a portion of its share of the project. Due to the new project schedule, the City's allocation for the 1969 - 70 year would be lost for our use and reallocated to other jurisdictions. The County Road Department has offered to accept the assignment of E1 Segundo's TOPICS funds for 1969-70 and 1970-71, to be used on their high - priority TOPICS projects with the understanding that such funds will be considered a part of the City's contribution towards the grade separation project when it is built. Since this offer would reduce the City's gas tax contribution to the project in a like amount, it was felt to be in the City's interest to accept. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Frederick that the Council accept the offer of the County for assign- ment of the City's TOPICS funds for 1969 -70 and 1970 -71 and that a certified copy of the action be sent to the State Department of Public Works with a copy to the County Road Commissioner. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for improvements to the Water Distribution System - Phase II and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman McGill that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS No. 71 -6" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS TO FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER PIPELINES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA," dated August 23, 1971, presented to the City Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11:00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, September 27, 19 71. Carried by the following vote: X 3104 Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration Plans and Specifications for resurfacing Grand Avenue between Sepulveda and Center Street and Center Street between Grand and Imperial Avenue, and recommended that said plans and specifications be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS NO. 71-7" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR HEATER, REMIX AND ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY ON GRAND AVENUE AND ON CENTER STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, " dated August 23, 1971, presented to the City Council at this meeting, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for reception of bids being hereby fixed for 11 :00 o'clock a. m. on September 27, 1971. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, Frederick, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to the Plumbing Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.12 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE PLUMBING CODE., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 770 was waived. Mayor Stephens inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance: Mr. Francis H. O'Neill, Attorney for the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors of Southern California Mr. F. J. Boyle, Chairman of the Southern California Pipe Trades Trust Fund Mr. Burl Notthoff, Plumbing and Heating Contractors of California 10Z X3105 The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance: Mr. Parsons Blackwell, 812 Center Street Mr. T. R. Forrer, 836 East Grand Avenue After motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer, Ordinance No. 770 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to the Electrical Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.18 OF. THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE., which was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 771 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens, Ordinance No. 771 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Nagel and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilman Frederick; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Frederick that Warrant Numbers 32679 to 32751 inclusive, totaling $277, 446. 47, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 6 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 765, 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 Councilman Balmer requested permission to be out of the country on vacation for one month commencing August 27, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. JACK MORGAN, 421 Oregon Street, addressed the Council con- cerning Storm Drain Retention Basin No. 7 on Nevada Street south of Pine Avenue which he was interested in purchasing from the City. The property owners in the area had been asked to meet with Mr. Morgan and attempt to arrive at a mutually acceptable arrangement. Mr. Morgan reported that he had contacted the other owners but had heard nothing further from them and requested that the Council approve his purchase of the property. -10- X3106 By general consent, the City Clerk was instructed to notify these property owners that this matter would be placed on the agenda for the regular Council meeting to be held October 11, 1971. 2. MR. F. J. FORRER, 836 East Grand Avenue, asked that something be done to improve the appearance of the property south of Grand Avenue and west of Center Street. Mr. Forrer was informed that plans are now pending concerning this property and a recommendation will be presented to the Coun- cil in the near future. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel seconded by Councilman McGill that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. Lawrence Appleby who passed away August 15, the hour of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, - 11 - one D. Hough, City Clerk