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1973 DEC 04 CC MINX 3568 E1 Segundo, California December 4, 1973 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 Mr. Harry H. Weber- 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, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: Nagel. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 20, 1973, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Police Chief Johnson presented plaques for display in City Hall which had been received from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council for a perfect record in the fleet safety contest for motorcycles and first place division winners in the fleet safety contest for police passenger cars. 2 Mayor Balmer read a letter of commendation to Police Officer Carl S. Evans relating to his voluntary involvement in community affairs and congratulated him on receiving the Certificate of Commendation from the State Attorney General for his outstanding and meritorious service to the commun- ity in support of law enforcement and crime prevention. City Manager Jones presented Officer Evans with a five -year service pin. 3 The Mayor stated that this was the time fixed for the hearings on the Open Space Element of the General Plan, the Open Space Zone, the Public Facilities Zone, Planned Residential Development Zone and the Environmental Impact Report covering same Planning Director Loverde advised that these items were inter related and therefore reported on them as a whole rather than separately. Stated that these were elements of the General Plan which are mandated by the State and that this action categorizes the uses of the land and does not change the zoning of any property. Recommended approval of the Draft Environmental Impact Report covering the aforesaid zone designations and the Open Space Element of the General Plan Thereafter, the Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Proposed Open Space Element of the General Plan 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, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and City Council to date. The Mayor stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then- inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this proposed plan. There being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the proposed plan. �4 Mr. HarrZ H. Weber, 433 Bungalow Drive, stated he did not see the value of c anging the zone on the Hillcrest Site property, knowing that within a short period of time the use will be changed. City Manager Jones explained that the Hillcrest Site property as well as the Ada Jones Center are not included in the Open Space Plan, that these properties are included in the Public Facility Zone. Mr. Loverde advised that this action would only create a new zone in the text of the Zoning Ordinance, that it did not constitute a change in zoning of any specific property. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Open Space Element, Open Space Zone, Public Facility Zone and Planned Residential Development Zone be adopted. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No. 2511, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE "OPEN SPACE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA." which was read be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the proposed amendment to the El Segundo Code relating to establishing an Open Space Zone and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's file, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and City Council to date. The Mayor stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this proposed amendment. There being none, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the proposed amendment. City Manager Jones questioned the listing of Public Utilities under Principal Permitted Uses in the ordinance, stating he felt it would be to the best interest of the community to have public utilities subject to Conditional Use Permits. City Attorney Allen advised that should the Council concur in this revision, the ordinance then be referred back to the Planning Commission for comment before adoption by the Council. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman McGill seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. I - Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the ordinance be changed by deleting Public Utilities from Permitted Uses and adding it under uses subject to Conditional Use Permits -2- Dec. 4, 1973 3569 X 35'70 and that said ordinance be returned to the Planning Commission for comment. Motion carried. The City Attorney read the title and the aforementioned changes to the ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code by adding Open Space (O -S) zone, 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 ADDING CHAPTER 20.18 "OPEN SPACE (O -S) ZONE, " which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman McGill. 5. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the proposed amendment to the El Segundo Munici- pal Code relating to Public Facility Zone, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's file, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and City Council to date. The Mayor stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been recieved, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this proposed amendment. There being no reply, the Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the proposed amendment. Mrs. Barbara Mack asked the Council to define Quasi Educational Facilities. City Forney Allen advised this is a school or educational institution that serves the general public but is not owned and operated by the public in a governmental capacity There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Public Facility Zone, 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 ADDING CHAPTER 20.30 "PUBLIC FACILITIES (P -F) ZONE, " which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 6. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the proposed amendment to the El Segundo Munici- pal Code relating to Planned Residential Development Zone and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in the City Clerk's file, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and City Council to date. The Mayor stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. -3- Dec. 4, 1973 X The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this proposed amendment. There being none, the Mayor inquired if any- one present wished to speak against the proposed amendment. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance amending the El Segundo Municipal Code relating to Planned Residential Development Zone, 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 ADDING CHAPTERS 20.21 AND 20.88 RELATING TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD) ZONE AND PROCEDURE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 7. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Precise Plan No. 7 -73 of Continental Development Corporation. Councilman Stephens stated he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter. The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notices were in the City Clerk's file, as well as the files of the Planning Com- mission and City Council to date. The Mayor stated that these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. 3571 Planning Director Loverde advised that this Precise Plan would not have an adverse effect on the environment and therefore a Negative Declaration had been prepared and he recommended approval by the Council. Advised that the Planning Commission had recommended adoption of the Precise Plan subject to certain conditions as set forth in Planning Commission Reso- lution No. 794. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this Precise Plan. Mr. George Phillips, Continental Development Corpor- ation stated that he concurred with the PTanning Commission's recommenda- tions and asked that the Council approve the Plan. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the Precise Plan. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Balmer and unanimously carried (Councilman Stephens not voting) that the Negative Declaration for Continental Development Corporation Precise Plan No. 7 -73 be adopted. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting the Precise Plan entitled: which was read. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 7-73., Dec. 4, 1973 X 35'72 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Mayor Balmer. 8. Street Superintendent Glickman presented a report on costs of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on the property east of 319 West Acacia Avenue, in amount of $28. 88, which report had been prepared in accordance with Resolution No. 2506. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding the Street Superintendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assessment contained therein be approved and confirmed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 9. At this time, the hour being 8 :20 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a recess so that a hearing could be held before the Board of Exam- iners and Appeals on a request from Kilroy Industries for variance from sprinkler requirements in Airport No. 3 Parking Structure being erected on Imperial Highway, At the hour of 8 :30 o'clock p. m. the Council reconvened the following members being present and answering roll call: McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer. 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. Yellow Cab Company request for increase in taxi rates for the Los Angeles Yellow Cabs which are authorized to service the City of El Segundo, to be effective December 14, 1973. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that Resolution No. 2512, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 2161 (YELLOW CAB COMPANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND REPEALING RESO- LUTION NO, 2502 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2161. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2. Cit of Manhattan Beach request that El Segundo City Council formally approve the Environmental Impact Report covering the new Standard Oil facility being proposed. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to partici- pate in the discussion or action in this matter and turned this portion of the meeting over to Councilman Stephens. After discussion, this letter was ordered filed. -5- Dec. 4, 1973 x3573 3. Rutan & Tucker, Attorneys at Law, requested delay in enforce- ment of mobilehome park standards. Mr. N. H. Smedegaard, attorney representing the mobilehome park owners, asked that the density provision of the ordinance requiring compliance by December 31, 1973, be amended to extend the time to July 1, 1975. Presented a petition and letters from the owners and residents of the parks asking that the status of the parks not be changed at this time. Councilman Stephens presented a compromise of extending the density requirements for one year and shortening the term of other requirements. Mrs. Chapman, 1605 Grand Avenue asked if El Segundo had an organization that could render assistance to residents of the parks who will need help in getting relocated. Councilman Stephens advised that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Assistance may be of some help. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan that the staff be authorized to explore with Mr. Smedegaard the possibility of extending the period for compliance until December 31, 1974, if all conditions are complied with at that time, and that the staff be further in- structed to recommend a manner of implementation to the Council if agreement is reached. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman McGill; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 4. Mayor Balmer presented a resolution urging safe driving during the holiday season: WHEREAS, in 1972 there were 56, 669 persons killed in traffic accidents in the United States, and WHEREAS, the happy, joyous holiday season is the worst time of the year for traffic accidents, and WHEREAS, a California Highway Patrol study re- vealed that more than sixty percent of the victims of fatal single vehicle accidents in California had substantial blood alcohol concentrations, and WHEREAS, studies nationally continue to indicate that alcohol is a factor in at least half of the fatal motor accidents each year, and WHEREAS, the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council, the California Highway Patrol and all Government Agencies are urging full cooperation of organizations and individuals in preventing traffic fatal- ities this holiday season; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Segundo fully supports the Holiday Safety Program and urges all drivers to refrain from consuming alcohol or any other drug and to fasten seat belts for all passengers each time a car is driven. 5. Mrs Ruth Bixler, 406 West Grand Avenue requesting that the speed limit not be increase on rand Avenue. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Myron Davis, 320 West Oak Avenue, stated that it was unsafe to drive on portions ol Ur—and Avenue over 25 miles per hour and re- quested that the speed limit not be increased. Also requested the Council to -6- Dec 4, 1973 * Corrected by Council action December 18, 1973. X 3574 reconsider its decision to change the parking on Virginia Street and not make any changes. 2. Mr. R. K. Van Vranken, Planning Commissioner, stated that the Planning Commission was opposed to the Environmental Protection Agency's Transportation Control Plan because it would have an adverse effect on the City, especially in the industrial and commercial areas. Urged the Council to take whatever steps necessary to oppose this plan. Council directed the City Manager to send a telegram to the EPA and to the City's government representatives expressing opposition to this plan. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Noise Abatement Committee. City Manager Jones reported for Councilman Nagel, stating that the Western Institute of Aviation is a recently formed group made up of different organizations that are interested in aviation and its problems. The Noise Abatement Committee recommended that the City consider becoming a member, the dues for which are $100. 00 per year. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer and unanimously carried that the City join this newly formed Western Institute of Aviation. 2 Councilman Stephens reported that he had received a letter from Bill Bond, Assemblyman fort the 39th District, indicating that a survey was being made in regard to Proposition 20 and that he wishes to introduce legislation amending the bill to make it better serve today's needs. Stated he thought the Coastal Zone Conservation Commission was taking on the duties of a super planning body and asked that the Council express it objections. By general consent, the City Manager was directed to respond to Assemblyman Bond in this regard. 3. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Stephens reported that the Association voted to send a telegram to the Assembly Speaker asking him to keep his campaign promises regarding introducing legislation to control government spending. Also reported that the City of Torrance had suggested that South Bay cities give some thought to entering into reciprocal agreements with regard to business license taxes for certain transient type businesses and others which occasionally do business in another city. Suggested that Director of Finance, James Weber, serve on a study committee for this purpose. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been solicited from five vendors and that only one vendor was able to furnish an Asphalt Spreader to the City's specifications. Recommended that the normal bidding procedures be waived and that the single bid of Essick Manufacturing Company be accepted in the amount of $1, 398. 60 including tax. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman McGill that normal bidding procedures be waived and that the bid of Essick Manufacturing Company in the total amount of $1, 398. 60 including tax, for one Asphalt Spreader be accepted and purchase order in that amount issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2. Presented bids for one microfilm camera and one reader printer, which bids were as follows: -7- Dec. 4, 1973 X 35'75 Name Amount of Bid Eastman Kodak Company $ 2, 693. 50 Bell & Howell Company $ 3, 439, 75 3M Business Products $ 3, 538. 50 Advised that subsequent to receiving the bids, Staff had determined that two cameras were needed and that a second camera could be purchased from the low bidder for an additional $409. 50. Recommended that the low bid of Eastman Kodak Company be accepted and that authority be granted to purchase one additional microfilm camera. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the low bid of Eastman Kodak Company in the amount of $2, 693. 50, including tax and trade -in allowance be accepted; that purchase of one additional camera in amount of $409. 50 be authorized and purchase order in total amount of $3, 103. 00 for the aforesaid items be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 3. Presented bids for adding machines and calculators, which bids were as follows: Item 1 3 each Printing Adding Machines Item 2 1 each Printing Calculator Item 3 1 each Portable Electronic Calculator Name Amount of Bid Item 2 Item 1 Victor Comptometer Co. $ 405. 00 Certified Office Equip. Co. 423, 68 Olivetti Corp. 472. 50 Burroughs Corp. 479. 12 Monroe Company 519. 75 Angeles Typewriter Co. 875. 86 Item 2 Item 3 Trade -In $ 315. 15 $ 94. 03 $ 30, 00 309.75 83.95 40.00 312. 90 No Bid 30. 00 533, 40 No Bid 100. 00 467. 78 147.26 70.00 457. 54 196.09 None Advised that after the bids had been opened, the departments requiring the re- placement calculators determined that the specifications submitted did not meet the needs of the departments. Therefore, recommended that the bids for cal- culators be rejected; that the low bid of Victor Comptometer Company be accepted for the adding machines and that the old machines be declared surplus and available for auction. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the bids for all calculators be rejected and new specifications sub- mitted for these items; that the old calculators be declared surplus and sold at auction; that the low bid of Victor Comptometer Company in amount of $405. 00, including tax be accepted for three printing adding machines and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. Morgan, Stephens, -8- Dec. 4, 1973 X 35'76 4. Reported on steps that are being implemented to conserve electrical energy and vehicle fuels and outlined possible steps that can be taken under conditions of reduced supply and actual shortage. 5. Requested that six bicycles be removed from the list of surplus property authorized for sale at auction on December 15, 1973. These bicycles will be used by the City forces as part of the fuel conser- vation plan. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Council- man Stephens that Bicycles Tag Numbers 17, 30, 31, 34, 37 and 44 be with- drawn from the Surplus Properties List and retained for possible use by the City. Motion carried. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented recommendations for conducting the General Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 1974, as follows: Consolidate voting precincts from 22 to 9. Open Polls at 7 :00 a. m. and close Polls at 7 :00 p. m. Require $90. 00 deposit for printing of Candidate's statement of qualifications. Provide paper ballots for the election. Salary scale for election board workers: Inspectors: $25. 00 Judges: $20.00 Clerks: $20.00 Polling Places: $25.00 Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the aforementioned recommendations be approved. 2. Advised that the Council Chamber had been used in the past as a polling place and since the Municipal Election will fall on a regular City Council meeting day, asked the Council for its desires in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the Council Chamber be used as a polling place for the March 5, 1974, election and that Council will make other arrangements for that meeting at a later time. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to the distribution of handbills, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.24 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO HANDBILLS., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 2. Read the title of ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code relating to report of residential building records, entitled: -9- Dec. 4, 1973 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.38 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELA- TING TO REPORT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS., which was read. X3511 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man McGill. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for Council's consideration Specifications for modifi- cations to Sanitation Pumping Plant No. 8 on Center Street south of Grand Avenue. This project consists of replacement of existing facilities for con- veyance of sewage and is therefore exempt from requirements of the Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970. The cost estimate for the project is $17, 500 and adequate funds had been budgeted for this work. Recommended that the Plans and Specifications be approved and that authority be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer that this project be accepted as exempt from the California Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970 and that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICATIONS 73 -15 AND NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO SANITATION PUMPING PLANT NO. 8 LOCATED AT CENTER STREET 178 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTER- LINE OF FRANKLIN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL SEG- UNDO, CALIFORNIA, dated December 4, 1973, presented to the City Council on this date, 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 in- structed 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 fixed for 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, January 7, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance relating to Vehicles for Hire, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO VEHICLES FOR HIRE., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 826 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan, Ordinance No. 826 was adopted by the following vote: -10- Dec. 4, 1973 x3578 Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. 2. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 6 -73, Edwards Bros., Fine Foods, Inc., parking lot at southwest corner of Standard Oil Refinery, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 6-73., which was read. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter, and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Councilman Stephens. Upon motion duly made and carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 827 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, Ordinance No. 827 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan and Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Warrant Numbers 41364 to 41464 inclusive, totaling $383, 115. 00, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 12 and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 812, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Nagel. NEW BUSINESS 1. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Morgan and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, this country is experiencing an electrical energy and fuel shortage which affects businesses, organiza- tions, federal, state and city governments and individuals alike; and WHEREAS, the City of EL Segundo has taken steps to conserve electrical energy and vehicle fuels and has out- lined possible steps to be taken under conditions of reduced supply and actual shortage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo does hereby urge all citizens to make every effort to conserve energy and fuel and part- icularly urges the United States Mail Service to align itself with the conservation program, especially in the area of residential mail deliveries. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of El Segundo have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seat of the City of El Segundo to be affixed this 4th day of December, 1973. 2. Councilman Stephens advised that the City of Inglewood had recently passed an ordinance requiring the cover -up of news racksthat were displaying nudity. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by -11- Dec. 4, 1973 X 35'79 Councilman Morgan and unanimously carried that Staff be instructed to investigate the possibility of a similar ordinance for E1 Segundo and make recommendations to the Council. At the hour of 10 :15 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 10 :30 o'clock p. m. , the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: McGill, Morgan, Stephens and Mayor Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:35 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: ayor Respectfully submitted, JANE D. HOUGH ity clerk ^c By Depute' -12- Dec. 4, 1973