1972 NOV 06 CC MINX 3342
E1 Segundo, California
November 6, 1972
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
El Segundo, California, was held in the Board Room of the E1 Segundo
Unified School District, 641 Sheldon Street, on the above date. The City
Clerk reported that a notice of adjournment had been posted as required
by law. 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 Mr. Melvin Westover, Member of the School Board.
The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor,
the hour being 7:30 o'clock p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: McGill, Morgan, Nagel, Stephens
and Mayor Balmer;
Councilmen Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Discussion regarding School District Property west of Hillcrest Street
Dr. Dale Harter, Superintendent of Schools, reported that the School
District now owns 7-1/2 acres of property west of Hillcrest, which had been
purchased some years ago as a school site. The property is now being used
for recreation purposes and the District's 5 -year projection does not indicate
a need for a new school site; rather, the need seems to be in the area of voca-
tional training. The District is considering the sale of this property with
funds from the sale to be used for improvement of the vocational facilities at
the High School. The present market value of the parcel has been set at
$700, 000. It was felt that the Council might consider acquiring this property
for recreational facilities.
City Manager Jones reported that the property is presently zoned for
residential. The school uses portions of the area as practice fields for the
High School baseball team and other portions are used for little league base-
ball. At the present time, the City does not have the funds to purchase this
property, but since the City does own some property in which the School
District has indicated an interest, the City Manager suggested the possibility
of an exchange.
Recreation and Parks Commission Chairman Christenson reported
that approximately 3 -1/2 years ago, the Commission had received an expres-
sion from the community that some action should be taken to acquire this
property for recreation purposes. A committee was named to study this
matter. At its last meeting, the Commission received the report of that
committee. Director of Recreation and Parks Ruis presented the recom-
mendation of the committee to this meeting and discussed a scale model
which had been prepared in connection with this recommendation.
Councilman McGill stated that he felt that if this property was not
set aside for recreation purposes, the Council might not have another oppor-
tunity to acquire the property. Stated that he felt this matter should be
studied very carefully so that, if possible, this property can be acquired
for recreation purposes, since there is a shortage of such available
property. He suggested that the matter be presented to the Staff of the City
and the Staff of the School District for thorough study and recommendation
to the City Council.
Dr. Harter stated that the District is not desirous of selling off this
property. They are interested in acquiring the funds necessary to meet
the critical educational needs of the community. Dr. Harter suggested
that possibly these funds could be obtained by means of a bond issue.
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Recreation and Parks Commissioner William Bue reported that the
Hughes Employees Association is interested in participating in the develop-
ment of additional recreational facilities in the City.
After discussion, motion was made by Councilman McGill that an
eleven -man committee be set up consisting of at least one councilman, the
City Manager, a representative of the Recreation and Parks Department,
the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Planning Department, the
School Board, Dr. Harter, a member of the PTA and a member of the
Chamber of Commerce, that the committee study this matter and report
to the City Council and the School Board.
Councilman Stephens moved that this committee be limited to seven
members. Councilman Stephens' motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Nagel seconded Councilman McGill's motion, which was
then unanimously carried.
School Board President Alan West stated that this motion would be
discussed at the next regular meeting of the Board and action would be
taken at that time.
Discussion regarding Utilization of the Plunge
Councilman Nagel reported that he had received complaints about the
maintenance of the Plunge. It was felt that there had been some misunder-
standing among the maintenance personnel of the schools and that of the
City and this would be discussed with the personnel involved.
Discussion regarding the Teen Center
The consensus of the Council was that the attendance at the Teen Center
does not indicate that the Center is accomplishing what the Council had intended
when it authorized the funds for this operation. Mr. Melvin Westover, School
Board member, suggested that the teenagers might be so busy with school work,
other school activities and church activities that they are unable to find time for
the Teen Center.
Mayor Balmer pointed out that some provisions must be made for those
children who are not interested in organized activities.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session,
motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that
the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 9 :10 o'clock p.m. Motion
carried.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
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