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1972 AUG 28 CC MINX E1 Segundo, California August 28, 1972 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 Mrs. Marian Nelson. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held August 14, 1972 and of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held August 15, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing to show cause why the building at 445 -1/2 Eucalyptus Drive should not be abated. Director of Building and Safety Dalgleish reported that satisfactory progress is being made by the present owner in bringing this building up to code and that if the project continues at the present rate, it should be completed in approximately six months. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that this matter be continued until the regular meeting to be held November 27, 1972. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on amendment to the schedule of rates for water service and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which 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 none had been received. Director of Public Works Glickman discussed the proposed increase in water rates. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in the matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, the City Attorney was instructed to present the resolu- tion establishing the rates and charges for water service. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2452, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN SAID CITY AND REPEALING RESOLU- TION NO. 2341 OF SAID COUNCIL AND RESOLUTION NO. 2348 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2341. , which was read, be adopted. -1- 329'7 X 3298 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; 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 disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. PLANNING COMMISSION, enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 755, recommending an amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the City Planning Commission changing the day for its regular meetings from the second and fourth Wednesday of every month to the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth above be approved. Motion carried. 2. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, being notice of meeting on September 11, 1972 in Berkeley, California, regarding extension-of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its effects upon public agencies. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel that City Manager Jones and Mayor Balmer be authorized to attend this meeting and that expenses therefor be authorized from the Contingency Account. Motion carried. 3. STATE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for person -to- person transfer of Type 40 On -Sale Beer License for The Patio, 115 Richmond Street. Ordered filed. 4. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR, AFL -CIO, request to proclaim September 4 thru 10 as Union Label Week. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the following proclamation be approved: WHEREAS, The American Labor Movement has through- out its history attempted to improve working conditions and wage standards that are far superior to those anywhere else in the world through the processes of collective bargaining with fair employers; and - WHEREAS, Organized Labor's distinctive emblems- - the Union Label, the Shop Card, the Store Card and the Service Button - -are living symbols of highest quality, cooperation between workers and their employers and a fine example of the American way of life; and WHEREAS, The American Federation of Labor and Con- gress of Industrial Organizations and its national Union Label and Service Trades Department, which sponsors and produces UNION LABEL WEEK, have unanimously designated the period September 4 - 10, 1972, as UNION LABEL WEEK; NOW, THEREFORE be it known that I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo, do hereby proclaim the week of September 4 - 10, 1972 as UNION LABEL WEEK in the city of E1 Segundo and do call upon all citizens to observe this special period in honor of organized labor by displaying the Union Label, Shop Card, Store Card and Service Button and by patronizing the products and services of union labor which are identified by these time - honored emblems. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported that a special meeting of the Noise Abatement Committee will be held on September 13, 1972 at 7:30 p.m., and asked that the Councilmen attend if possible. The Committee has been requested by the successful bidder for the Environmental Impact -2- Study for the Los Angeles International Airport t o study. This could include matters concerning th e air pollution, noise, traffic or anything else that This is due to be submitted on September 15, and Loverde will be receiving material for inclusion Impact Study. 94 provide inputs to this operation of the airport, affects the environment. Planning Director in this Environmental 2. Councilman Stephens reported that the Criminal Justice Com- mittee had unanimously approved a grant application which had been pre- pared by El Segundo Police Chief, James Johnson, for $35, 000 for a pre- liminary communication study. A representative from the State was in attendance and indicated that the funds had been set aside for this grant and he could see no problem in getting the grant approved. Councilman Stephens commended Chief Johnson on his efforts in this matter. 3. Councilman Stephens reported that last month the South Bay Cities Association had asked the different city councils if they would favor night sessions of Municipal Court. Seven cities indicated that they would be in favor of night court. Judge Perkovich of South Bay Municipal Court was in attendance and stated that he is vehemently opposed to this and would like to meet with City Councils, City Managers and law enforcement officers to discuss this matter. Such a meeting is.being arranged and notification will be sent to the cities. 4. Councilman Stephens reported that the City of Hermosa Beach had asked the South Bay Cities Association to endorse the concept of hav- ing the Sheriff's Department supply more services to the beach cities dur- ing the seasons when the influx of people from other areas is greatly in- creased to take advantage of beach facilities. The Association voted to ask the Sheriff's Department to undertake a study of this problem and make a recommendation. 5. Councilman Stephens reported that the South Bay Cities Asso- ciation has invited the Inter -City Highway Committee to meet with them to discuss the proposed South Bay Freeway. 6. Councilman Morgan reported that he and Councilman Stephens had been selected to discuss proposals for consulting services which had been received for updating the City's water system. Stated that he was not prepared to accept any proposals until it had been determined that services of a consulting firm are necessary. The Council felt that more information was needed before a deter- mination could be made as to the feasibility of hiring a consulting firm to conduct this study. Mayor Balmer suggested that the Council meet with the West Basin Water Association, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Standard Oil Company to gain some knowledge as to background and future trends of water production. The City Manager was asked to arrange a study session of the Council with the above organ- izations after the month of September. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. 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, 298, 083. 00 For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 68,280.00 -3- 3299 X 3300 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 - - - - - - - - $ 327, 107.00 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 - - - - - $ 150, 007.00 For the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the public parks and recreational facilities of said City, the sum of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 408,884.00 Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that Resolution No. 2453, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROP- ERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS 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 RECREA- TIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE CUR- RENT FISCAL YEAR 1972 -1973. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 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. 2453; and the expense of collection of said amount, the rates herein fixed being the rates of taxes for the fiscal year 1972 -73. These amounts as prepared by the Director of Finance are as follows: For carrying on the various departments of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 0.475 For paying the bonded indebtedness of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 0.025 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 0.12 For maintaining the Free Public Library of said City, at - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 0.055 -4- X 3301 For the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the public parks and recreational facilities of said City, at - - - - $ 0. 15 Making the total rate hereby levied for all taxable property throughout the City- - - $ 0. 825 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that Resolution No. 2454, 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. 2453 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1972 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 1972 -73. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented a statement of charges from Burke, Williams and Sorensen in amount of $238. 99 for professional services in the matter of E1 Segundo V. Harper. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the above expenditure be approved and that an amount of $238. 99 be authorized from the Contingency Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that bids had been solicited for a 3 -phase Transformer to be furnished and installed underground at the Pumphouse, 400 Lomita Street, and that one bid had been received, from Gaudio Electric Company in the amount of $2, 240. 00. Councilman Stephens questioned the fact that the response to re- quests for bids on electrical materials and services has been so limited. Councilman Morgan asked if it was possible for the City to purchase its own electrical items and procure outside services for the installation. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that this matter be deferred until Staff can determine the reasons for limited bidding on electrical work for the City. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- X 3302 4. Reported that bids had been solicited for the installation of lights and related equipment in the City Water Yard at 400 Lomita Street, and that one bid had been received from Gaudio Electric Company in the amount of $2, 630. 00. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that this bid also be deferred until Staff makes investigation into the limited bidding for these type items. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Reported that bids had been received for a portable building for the Police Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount Alan Rental Corporation $ 2,908.50 Port -A- Built, Inc. 2,917.95 Recommended that the low bid of Alan Rental Corporation be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the bid of Alan Rental Corporation in amount of $2, 908. 50 for a portable building for the Police Department be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Reported that bids had been received for a Radar Unit for the Police Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount R. T. Crossman, Inc. $ 1, 139.25 Cheshire & Perez Distributors 1,181.25 F. Morton Pitt Company 1,596.00 Michael S. Wagner 1,874.25 The low bid of R. T. Crossman, Inc., is for a Muni -Quip Radar Unit with which the Police Department has experienced considerable difficulty in the past. Therefore, recommended that the second lowest bid from Cheshire & Perez Distributors for a Stephenson Radar Unit be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman that the second lowest bid of Cheshire & Perez Distributors in amount of $1, 181. 25 for Radar Unit for the Police Department be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen McGill and Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Presented bids for 29 items of Recreation Supplies and advised that items 23, 24, 26 and 27 were being deleted from the list for purchase at this time. Recommended that the low bid on all items be accepted, as follows: '1•'2 X 3303 Ketcham's Sporting Goods - Items 1 thru 10, 13 & 18 in total amount of $654. 71 Hy Green's All Year Sports Den - Items 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 28 & 29 in total amount of $155. 85. Conlin Bros. , Inc. - Items 17, 20, 21, 22 & 25 in total amount of $196. 50. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the low bids be accepted on all items of recreation supplies and that purchase orders be authorized as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Reported that Obradovich Disposal Company has merged with the BFI Waste Systems of Southern California, Inc., whose facilities are in Torrance, California. BFI Waste Systems has requested a busi- ness license to operate two trucks within the City. Recommended that the business license be granted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that a business license be issued to BFI Waste Systems of Southern California, Inc., to operate a rubbish and garbage collection business in the City of E1 Segundo. Motion carried. 9. Presented a request from T & F Oil Company for a 12 -month extension of its temporary trailer permit covering one trailer at the southwest corner of Center Street and Grand Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that a one -year extension of temporary permit for one trailer be granted to T & F Oil Company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Presented a request from the Sister City Association to use the City Hall Parking Lot for a "Swap Meet - Rummage Sale -Flea Market" on October 7 from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. City Manager Jones stated he did not think it was proper to use public property for private ventures without imposing business license fees and stated there would be problems in- volving sanitary facilities, clean up after the event, police patrol, etc. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the request be denied. Motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen McGill, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill that the City Hall Parking Lot be approved for use by the Sister City Association provided the same conditions are imposed upon it as have been imposed upon the High School Student Body for its annual carnival and that business license fees be waived for this event. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Nagel, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Morgan and Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- X 3304 11. Presented a request from the Sister City Association to hold a Street Dance /Fiesta in the 300 block on Main Street between the hours of 6 p. m. and 12 midnight on October 7. Stated he did not think it was advisable to close Main Street and recommended the Association find a more appropriate place for this activity. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the request to hold a Street Dance /Fiesta on Main Street be denied. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel and Stephens; Noes: Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. In this regard, motion was made by Councilman Stephens to deny the use of the City Hall Parking lot for the annual High School carnival. Motion failed for lack of second. Motion was then made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the High School Student Body Organization be requested to seek another location for its annual carnival. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p, m. , the Mayor declared a 10 minute recess. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Mr. Steve Nelson, 421 Eucalyptus Drive for vehicle damage on July 25, 1972, and that said claim had been referred to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the Bond of the Director of Finance, Bond No. 610514, dated August 3, 1972 in amount of $100, 000, with Royal Indemnity Company as Surety, which bond had been approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recommended said bond be approved. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the above bond be approved. 2. Presented an amendatory resolution fixing and establishing rates for Yellow Cab Service. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Resolution No. 2455, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2161 (YELLOW CAB COM- PANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2418 AMENDING SAID RESOLU- TION NO. 2161. , which was read, be adopted. X On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Morgan and Nagel; Absent: Councilmen None. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a slope easement for the southeast corner of Sepulveda and E1 Segundo Boulevards from Southern California Edison Company for the purpose of allowing the City to enter upon Edison property to construct and maintain the necessary cut slopes for the widening of E1 Segundo Boulevard. Recommended that said Slope Easement be accepted. After discussion, by unanimous consent this matter was deferred until the regular City Council meeting to be held September 11, 1972. 2. Reported that bids had been received on Project No. 72-2 (Revised) for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Lines, Additional Pumping Capacity at No. 7 Sewer Plant (Palm Avenue and Virginia Street) and Remodeling of Sandhill Trunk Sewer Metering Manhole (Imperial, west of Hillcrest) as follows: Name Amount Reuben De Leon dba De Leon Construction $ 82, 807. 00 Savala Construction Company 135, 643. 84 Advised that the lowest bid exceeded the Engineer's estimate, but since only two bids were received out of ten potential bidders, recom- mended that the low bid of Reuben De Leon dba De Leon Construction be accepted. Advised that funds are available in the current budget for this project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo, California duly advertised for bids for construction of sanitary sewer lines in accordance with Specifications No. 72 -2 (Revised); and WHEREAS, said bids were received by said City Council on August 21, 1972; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works found that the bid of Reuben De Leon dba De Leon Construction in total amount of $82, 807. 00 was the lowest responsible bid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that the bid of Reuben De Leon dba De Leon Construction, the low- est 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 re- ceived, except the bid of Reuben De Leon dba De Leon Construction, are hereby rejected and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and instructed to return the bid bonds of all unsuccessful bidders. 3305 X 3306 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Balmer stated that approximately three weeks ago Deputy Mayor Joe Quinn had stated a joint meeting would be held with the Oper- ational Staff of International Airport and asked City Manager Jones to contact Mr. Quinn for definite scheduling information. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS 1. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 36471 to 36629 inclusive, totaling $290, 064. 62, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 3 and cer- tified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 789, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Morgan requested permission to be out of the country on vacation for one month commencing September 2, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 2. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council- man Stephens, and unanimously carried that Mrs. Dorothy R. Doukakis, 753 Maryland Street, be appointed to the E1 Segundo Noise Abatement Committee. 3. Councilman Stephens advised that he had had complaints that the trash pick up at apartments in the Hilltop Park area was very unsat- isfactory and requested the Staff to do what it could to correct the situation. 4. Councilman Stephens requested Staff to take action to get the fence improved at the Bo -Tech Boat Yard, 1617 East E1 Segundo Blvd. 5. Councilman Stephens inquired if any response had been received from the Federal Communications Commission regarding the certification of Cable Television for El Segundo. City Manager Jones advised that he had written a letter for the Mayor's signature to the attorneys for Theta Cable of California in Washington, D. C. for transmittal to the FCC re- questing that certification of the system in E1 Segundo be expedited. To date, no reply has been received. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mac Dalgleish .stated that after doing some calculations, it appeared that it would not be financially feasible to hold the Swap - Meet /Flea Market in the City Hall Parking Lot nor would it be profitable to hold the Street Dance at this time. He therefore withdrew the request of the Sister City Organization for these two events. 2. Building and Safety Director Dalgleish introduced the City's Plan Check Engineer, Mr. Tom Chan. -10- X 3307 3. Mr. Jerry Giery, 1013 East Walnut Avenue asked several ques- tions regarding the increase in water rates, reclaimed water, and purposes of the well water. Councilman Nagel and Mayor Balmer answered Mr. Giery's inquiries. At this time Mayor Balmer presented a resolution expressing sym- pathy upon the death on August 22, 1972 of Los Angeles County Supervisor Burton W. Chace. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 2456, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESS- ING ITS SORROW AND EXTENDING ITS CONDOL- ENCES UPON THE DEATH OF BURTON W. CHACE. , which was read, be adopted. No further business appearing to come before -the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Council- man Morgan, that the meeting adjourn in memory.of Supervisor Burton W. Chace, the hour of adjournment being 10:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: M ayor -11- Respectfully submitted, ;l�e oug h, CH-y-17rk