1972 FEB 07 CC MINX
E1 Segundo, California
February 7, 1972
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. The Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjourn-
ment had been posted as required by law and that an affidavit of posting was
on file.
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Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledg-
ing 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, McGill, Morgan, Nagel,
and Mayor Stephens;
Councilmen Absent: 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. 748
granting the request of Theta C_ of California for a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a small concrete block building and related antennae on property
at 400 Lomita Street, to receive, process, and distribute off -air TV signals
for cable distribution. Ordered filed pending expiration of the appeal period.
2. Planning Commission enclosing copy of its Resolution No. 749
recommending-approval of-the request for a Specific (Precise) Plan, with
conditions, from Continental Development Corporation to construct three
commercial buildings to be used for offices, restaurant, savings and loan
office, and related parking facilities on property generally located at the
northwest corner of Nash Street and Rosecrans Avenue. This matter was
set for hearing before the City Council on March 13, 1972.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a resolution authorizing testing and charges for two -
way cable T. V. service. Advised that the present franchise does not give
Theta Cable permission for two -way test system and recommended the
Council grant, by adoption of the resolution, permission for Theta Cable to
conduct tests for a limited time on the two -way system.
City Attorney Allen summarized the provisions of the resolution.
Mr. John Atwood of Theta Cable stated that his company would handle pub-
lication so that the citizens of E1 Segundo would be aware of what services
were being offered. Advised that there would be no contract with a sub-
scriber; the service would be handled- similar to other utilities.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McGill, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and that
Resolution No. 2425, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZ-
ING TESTING AND CHARGES FOR TWO -WAY
CABLE SERVICE.,
which was read, be adopted.
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On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan,
Nagel, and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented a proposed lease to permit Theta Cable to construct
a building and install a T. V. antenna in the City Water Yard.
Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman
McGill, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that that certain form of agreement
between the City of E1 Segundo and Theta Cable of California
for lease of property located in the City's Water Yard at
Lomita Street and Holly Avenue, presented to this Council
on this date, be and the same is hereby approved and that
a copy of said Communications Site Lease be placed on file
in the office of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of
the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to
execute said Lease for and on behalf of said City and the
City Clerk to attest the same.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan,
Nagel, and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. Advised that in order to enforce the Noise Ordinance, sound level
equipment would be required. Requested authorization to purchase from
General Radio Company one Sound Level Meter and one Calibrator, totaling
$661. 50 and to draw this amount from the Contingency Account of the General
Fund.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Balmer, that a purchase order be issued for the aforementioned Sound Level
Equipment in the total amount of $661. 50 including tax, and that this amount
be allocated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund. Motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan,
Nagel, and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. Advised that 29 employees had had wages and longevity pay with-
held during the wage and price freeze _period of August 15 to November 14, 1971.
Stated that E1 Segundo qualifies under Phase II of the program to pay the salaries
which had been withheld and recommended the Council authorize such payment.
Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel,
that wages and longevity pay, which had been withheld during the wage and price
freeze period, be paid to the 29 employees affected. Motion carried by the follow
ing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan,
Nagel, and Mayor Stephens;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
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5. Advised that two applications had been received for the position
open on the Planning Commission and asked that this matter be discussed
in a personnel session at the close of this meeting.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Todd
Kelly and his mother, Marie Danek for personal innuries received in an auto -
pedestrian accident on January 15, 1973, and that said claim had been referred
to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by
Councilman Balmer, and unanimously carried, that the claim be denied and
that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Councilman Nagel asked if the City of El Segundo is legally re-
sponsible for the outfall water in the storm drains and if the City has legis-
lation or authority to cope with the problem. City Attorney Allen advised
that the City was responsible for what is discharged into public waters.
2. Councilman Nagel brought up for discussion the matter of the
E1 Segundo- Norwalk (I -105) Freeway. This freeway had been designated
#1 priority east -west artery in the Los Angeles County area and had qual-
ified for Federal support funds. All the cities along the route had signed
freeway agreements except the City of Hawthorne. At the present time,
there appears to be a deadlock between the City of Hawthorne and the State
Department of Highways. The deadline for the scheduling of Federal Funds
for this project is late 1972. It was the feeling of the Council that some sort
of legislation would be needed to get this deadlock broken and construction
underway.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded
by Councilman Nagel, that the Staff be instructed to discuss this matter with
the other cities along the freeway route and determine their feelings on the
resolution which had been adopted by this Council requesting the State Legis-
lature to resolve the stalemate on the construction of the Freeway. Motion
carried.
3. Councilman Morgan reported that the Home Occupation ordinance
would be ready for presentation to the Council in the near future. Mayor
Stephens stated he thought this should be placed on the agenda for the March 13,
1972 meeting.
At the hour of 8:00 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's
office for an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and possible
litigation. At the hour of 9:10 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all
members being present and answering roll call.
Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel
and unanimously carried that applications be solicited for Planning Commissioner
and that the Council schedule a meeting for March 6, 1972 for the purpose of
interviewing applicants.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
meeting, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman
Nagel, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9:15 o'clock
p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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ane D. Hough, City Clerk