1974 APR 08 CC MINX 3649
El Segundo, California
April 8, 1974
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
EL 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 Adjournment had been posted as required by law and that affidavit
of posting was in her file. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those
present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
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: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens,
Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer;
Councilmen Absent: None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Balmer announced that the purpose of this meeting was to
discuss the matter of rezoning the Mosaic Tile Company property and the
proposed action by a citizens' group called We R -1 to petition for a refer-
endum so the people of El Segundo could decide whether or not this property
should be rezoned to PRD (Planned Residential Development). Advised that
if this matter were put on the ballot and it was successful, the property
would revert back to its original classification of M -1 (Light Manufacturing)
and could not be used for residential or recreational purposes.
Each of the Councilmen expressed his views on this zone change.
The following persons spoke regarding the zone change:
Mr. John Kassales, 526 Penn Street, asked about making Washington
Street Strip into a recreational area.
Mr. Frank Mahon y, 738 West Mariposa Avenue, stated he thought
that putting this matter on the ballot was doing the community a great service
and that the most favorable alternatives would be to zone it R -1 or for recrea-
tion.
Mr. Don Oaks, 505 Nevada Street, asked if the Little League was
taking a stand against the rezoning.
Mr. Pete Charland, Chairman of Planning Commission, explained
the procedures involved which resulted in the Commission's recommendation
to rezone this property to PRD.
Mr. Phil Stepp, 1546 East Mariposa Avenue, stated the City needed
more recreational area and that the people of E1 Segundo should be given a
choice by placing it on the ballot.
Mr. Norman Barr, 413 West Acacia Avenue, stated he did not see
an urgency for more park area for Little League.
Mr. Don Mc Lees, 747 Virginia Street, asked that the facts be set
out and from them the decisions be made.
Mrs. Janice Grimes, 515 Loma Vista Street, explained the We R -1
badge and that this property should be used for recreational purposes .
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Mr. Gene Moore, 510 Arena Street, stated that the matter of
building condominiums on this property had not been discussed and
believed this would change the character of the town.
Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, 617 West Elm Avenue, suggested the
Council issue a press release to Let the people know what the cost would
be.
At the hour of 10:30 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 5 minute
recess. At the hour of 10 :35 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all
members being present and answering roll call.
Mr. Justin McCarth , Attorney for the Marman Group, owners
of the Mosaic Tile Company property, asked Mr. Mahony if the We R -1
Group would give up filing the petition for referendum based on the fact
that it would not be to the best interest of the City of E1 Segundo and it
would leave unresolved as to what would be the ultimate development
of the property.
Mr. Mahony stated he would confer with the We R -1 Group and
advise Mr. Mc Carthy at an early date.
Mr. Gene Moore, stated that he had not been convinced and still felt the
people should be given the opportunity to express their choice by vote.
No further business appearing to come before the Council at this
session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor
Balmer, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 11 :25
o'clock p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Eunice U. Creason, City Clerk
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