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1974 APR 16 CC MINX 3651 El Segundo, California April 16, 1974 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 Councilman Gordon T. Stephens. 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. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular City Council meetings held March 19, 1974, and April 2, 1974 and of adjourned regular City Council meeting held March 5, 1974, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that his term of office on the Library Board would expire on April 30, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that E. L. Balmer be reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the El Segundo Public Library for a three -year term, said term to expire April 30, 1977. 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on rezoning of Southern Pacific railroad right of way from unclassified property to Open Space, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing notices were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the 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. Planning Director Loverde advised that this matter had been set for rehearing because of an omission in the previous notice of hearing and further advised that the Negative Declaration, adopted on February 19, 1974, included this portion of the railroad property. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this rezoning. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. City Attorney Allen read the title of the ordinance changing the zoning of Southern Pacific railroad right of way from unclassified to OS (Open Space), 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 AMEND- ING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SEC- TION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE. (SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT OF WAY)., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. X 3652 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Unclassified Use Permit for Helistop atop the Kilroy Industries office building at 2200 East Imperial Highway. The Mayor inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publishing and mailing notices were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated these files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor inquired if any written communication had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that this helistop would not create any abnormal noise and that no flights would be made over residential areas. Stated it had been determined it would have no adverse effect on the environment and therefore a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended Council approval of this Unclassified Use Permit subject to the same conditions as contained in Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 810. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Bob Reed, architect for Albert C. Martin Associates, stated that the Federal Aviation Administration had approved the helistop. There being no further response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the Negative Declaration for Unclassified Use No. 1 -74 be adopted and certified. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance granting an unclassified Use Permit to Kilroy Industries for a Helistop at 2200 East Imperial Highway, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO KILROY INDUSTRIES TO OPERATE A HELISTOP-LIMITED USE ON PROP- ERTY LOCATED AT 2200 EAST IMPERIAL HIGH- WAY, WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. At this time, the Mayor announced that Student Government Day was scheduled for Thursday, April 18th and that several of the students who would take part in governing the City on that day were in the audience. The following students introduced themselves: Mary Van Drie - City Manager Julie Collings - Water and Sanitation Superintendent Beverly Brown - Mayor Madeline Cripe - Councilperson 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Precise Plan of Daniel Kim for construction of two duplexes at 738 -740 Eucalyptus Drive, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing of notices of the hearing were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communication had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. -2- April 16, 1974 X 3653 Planning Director Loverde stated this was a case where the zoning had severed a lot, making it part R -1 and R -2 and if this Precise Plan is approved, the zone would be changed to R -2 after construction was com- pleted. Stated that the Plan would have no adverse effect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Recommended approval of this Precise Plan No. 9 -73 subject to the same conditions as in Planning Commission Resolution No. 809, and in addition, the provision that the zone change from R -1 to R -2 be accomplished upon completion of the construction. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this Precise Plan. Mr. Daniel Kim, stated it would not be an economical development to build a single family residence because the lot was very large and that the two duplexes would upgrade the whole area. Mrs. Alice Crockett, stated that the surrounding properties are multiresi entia and that t is R -1 lot seems to be isolated. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to this Precise Plan. Mr. Frank Widen, 525 California Street, stated he was against rezoning any land t at would increase the population density. There being no further response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that R -1 zoning be retained whenever possible and that this area seemed to be predominantly single family residences. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that approval of Precise Plan No. 9 -73 be denied. 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. Southern_ California Humane Society, clarification on issuance of leash law citations. Council asked that a copy of this communication be furnished to Mr. Henry Allison, 311 Whiting Street, for his information. Letter was ordered filed. 2. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, procedures for allocation of Federal Aid Urban System Funds and League of California Cities, recommendations for establishment of procedures under Federal iway Act of 1973. Ordered filed. 3. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, new application for Customs Broker License, Uuy Barham Co mpany',_M21 East Rosecrans Avenue. Ordered filed. 4. State Public Utilities Commission, application of Southern _ California Gas Company for au t ority to increase gas rates. Ordered filed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Frank Widen, 525 California Street, asked that the City take some action to require owners of dogs to be responsible for cleaning up after the dogs. Staff was instructed to take this under consideration. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Van Vranken reported on the proposed changes to Phase I of the South Bay Transportation Study Agreement. City Manager Jones -3- April 16, 1974 X 3654 advised that the action of the Council at the beginning was to tentatively approve the agreement, but withhold expenditure of E1 Segundo's share until all cities, state and county had agreed to participate in Phase I. Councilman Van Vranken stated that a technical committee is being formed to select a director and requested that a staff member be appointed to represent El Segundo. It was the consensus of the Council that E1 Segundo not appoint a representative to this committee. City Attorney Allen advised that Council action was not required until after the amendment to the agreement is made. Councilman Van Vranken announced that a meeting is scheduled on April 24, 1974 at 7 :30 p.m. at Torrance City Hall by Rapid Transit District to explain its long range plans and urged anyone interested in the trans- portation problems of the South Bay area to attend the meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids for 81 feet of 1 -1/4" pipe guard rail for the Library, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Allied Ornamental Iron, Inc. $ 1,052.00 Conway Metalcraft $ 1,410.00 J. P. Hansen & Son $ 1,675.00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the low bid of Allied Ornamental Iron, Inc., in total amount of $1, 052. 00, including tax and installation, for 81 feet of guard rail for the Library be accepted and purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Advised that some revisions to the original plans for the library basement had been contemplated and suggested that at some future date Staff and Council meet with the architects in this regard. 2. Advised that a Memorandum of Understanding had been entered into between the El Segundo Firemen's Association and Management pro- viding for increased compensation for paramedic duties and presented a resolution implementing the portions of the Memorandum of Understanding approved by the City Council. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2532, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2522 (THE SALARY RESO- LUTION) BY ADDING SECTION 3.50 RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR PARAMEDIC DUTY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -4- April 16, 1974 X 3655 3. Requested that the temporary position of Environmental Control Inspector be made permanent and that authority be given to hire a person to fill that position. After discussion, the Council requested this matter be deferred until the next regular Ccuncil meeting to be held May 7, 1974. 4. Advised that Theta Cable Television had requested extension of time to conduct 2 -way CATV experime=nts under its existing franchise. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the permit granted Theta Cable of California to conduct testing of 2 -way Cable service, as set forth in Resolution No. 2425, be extended to December 31, 1975; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Theta Cable of California shall adhere to all other terms and conditions of said Resolution No. 2425. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Advised that Continental Service Company, agents for the Bank of America had requested an additional 6 months' extension of the Bank's temporary trailer permit. Councilman Stephens stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Mr. Tom Kitchin of Continental Service Company, advised that the Bank could not accomplish a move within the time allowed and requested the permit be extended for another 6 months. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the temporary trailer permit issued for the Bank of America offices on Rosecrans Avenue be extended until December 2, 1974. Motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Stephens. 6. Presented a request from I_ellow Cab Company to increase taxi rates to offset the cost of gasoline. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2533 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 RESOLU- TION NO. 2512 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2161. , which was read, be adopted. -5- April 16, 1974 X 3656 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Advised that an 8, 000 gallon tank was being removed from the gasoline station at Mariposa and Sepulveda Boulevard and recommended it be purchased for use by the City. Mayor Balmer stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in this action and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. City Manager advised that the total cost would be approximately $3, 595; $800 for the tank, $395 for sand blasting and cleaning, and $2, 400 for installation. Recommended that total funds be allocated and that the tank be sand blasted and cleaned to determine if it will meet applicable standards, and if so determined, authorization be given to proceed with the purchase and installation of the tank. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens that $1, 669 be allocated from Capital Improvement Fund No. 11 and the balance of $1, 926 be allocated from the Contingency Account of the General Fund for the purchase of one 8, 000 gallon tank from Standard Oil Company at a cost of $800; that said tank be cleaned and tested by the Coast Equipment Exchange Company at a cost of $395; and that said tank be installed in the City yard; purchase of the tank and installation contingent upon satisfactory test results; and that the normal bidding procedures be waived. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 8. Reported that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) met last week to discuss diverting money from the I -105 Freeway for the development of a rapid transit system and suggested that specific recommendations be forwarded to SCAG that the I -105 Freeway be included in the Regional Highway Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that a communication be sent to SCAG specifically asking that the El Segundo- Norwalk Freeway (I -105) be included in the Regional Highway Plan and that a copy of this request be sent to all cities along the Freeway route. 9. Advised that the grant for Law Enforcement Assistance Adminis- tration (LEAA) to prepare a plan for 10- cities police communications system, contains funds for inspection of types of equipment being used in other parts of the country, and that it had been requested that authorization be given for one police sergeant, Police Chief Johnson and for himself to make the trip May 5 through May 10. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that one Police Sergeant and Police Chief Johnson be authorized to make the aforementioned trip. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. -6- April 16, 1974 X 365'7 CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Clerk advised the City Council that the Firemen's Association had, on March 29, 1974, submitted a petition, entitled: Proposed Peaceful Settlement of Labor Dispute Ordinance Through Arbitration. That the Registrar- Recorder of Los Angeles County had checked the petition and found that the total number of signatures contained in said petition was 2, 195; that the total number of signatures verified as regis- tered and sufficient was 1, 875; and that the total number of voters of the city according to the county clerk's last official report of registration to the Secretary of State on January 1, 1974 was 7, 552. The City Attorney advised the City Council that a similar petition had been filed with the City of Manhattan Beach and, in a case which was now on appeal, the Trial Court had determined that the City of Manhattan Beach had properly refused to submit the proposal in the petition to the electors. The City Attorney advised that the Council could introduce an ordinance in accordance with the petition; could order a special election so the voters could consider adoption of the proposal contained in the petition; or could, by motion, expressly refuse to place the matter on the ballot on the grounds that it is not a proper subject for initiative. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel and seconded by Mayor Balmer that the City Council receive and file the petition, and expressly determine not to adopt an ordinance implementing the petition, and expressly determine not to submit the matter to the voters of the city for the reason that the said petition is not a proper subject for initiative. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 9 :50 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 10 minute recess. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution of intention to vacate the southerly portion of Duley Road and advised that this matter had been scheduled for hearing before the City Council on May 7, 1974. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter due to a possible conflict of interest, and therefore turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. The City Attorney read a letter from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton regarding the reversionary interests in the southerly portion of Duley Road. Mrs. Katherine Manson, 341 Concord Street, questioned why the road was being closed and t at the City did not have the right to give away a road that had been given to it. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2534, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF DULEY ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. -7- April 16, 1974 X 3658 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 2. Presented an ordinance relating to posting signs in gasoline service stations. Stated that the Chamber of Commerce advised that all stations in the City had posted hours of operation and that all had agreed to post prices as well. Advised further that because of a larger supply of gasoline, the County Board of Supervisors had eliminated the odd -even type of operation as of today. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney's ordinance be received and filed. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported regarding a request from Wiseburn School District for sidewalks and crossing guard at E1 Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard. Stated that the total cost had been estimated at $19, 000 including remedying a drainage problem at the entrance of the Air Force Facility. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that this construction be approved subject to Los Angeles County funding the project, further that the City would pay the cost of the storm drain improvements if the County would not. Motion carried. 2. Presented for the Council's consideration a Public Street Easement Deed for Grand Avenue between its easterly terminus and Duley Road, and recommended that said deed be accepted. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion in this matter and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor Pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Public Street Easement Deed, dated April 8, 1974, between Sepulveda Properties, Inc. , a California corporation, and the City of El Segundo, a municipal corporation, for the right to use as an easement for public street purposes, in, over, upon and across the real property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: That certain property located in Section 7, North of El Segundo Boulevard and East of Sepulveda Boulevard in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows: That portion of the Southeast quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, as per map recorded in, Book 1, Pages 507 and 508 of Patents, in the office of the County Recorder of said county, described as follows: -8- April 16, 1974 X 3659 BEGINNING at 2 point on the South Line of -said Section 7, distant thereon South 89055125" East, 2642. 25 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 7; THENCE, North 00000123" West a dis- tance of 1239. 00 feet; THENCE, South 89055125" East a distance of 50. 00 feet; THENCE, North 00000123" West a distance of 54. 97 feet to a point tangent to a curve concave to the Northeast and having a radius of 22. 00 feet; THENCE, easterly along said curve a distance of 34. 53 feet along -an arc with a central angle of 89055102" to a point tangent to said curve; THENCE, South 89055125" East a distance of 443. 60 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE, South 89055125" East a distance of 82. 97 feet to a point tangent to a curve concave to the Northwest and having a radius of 22. 00 feet; THENCE, easterly along said curve a distance of 34. 59 feet along an arc with a central angle of 90004158" to a point tangent to the westerly line of DuLey Road; Duley Road being 40 feet wide, as recorded in Book 7366, page 276, in the office of the County Recorder of said county; THENCE, South 000001.23" East, a distance of 88.03 feet along the westerly line of said Duley Road to a point in a Line parallel with and 33. 00 feet southerly measured at right angles from the easterly prolongation of the centerline of Grand Avenue as shown on Parcel -Map No. 262.2, recorded in Book 35, page 89, of Parcel Maps, Los Angeles County, California; THENCE, North 89055125" West a distance of 105.. 00 feet; THENCE, North 00000123" West 66. 00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. be accepted, and the City Clerk directed to effect recordation of the same; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, does hereby approve said Easement Deed and does hereby authorize and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk of said City to execute the same on behalf of said City and in its name, and to make delivery thereof in due course. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 3. Reported that Project 73 -15, No. 8 Sewer Plant Modifications, had .been,completed in compliance with the City's approved plans and specifications by Instrumentation and Mechanical Systems, Inc. , and that Notice of Com- pletion had been filed with the County Recorder. Advised that there was no change in the original contract amount of $18, 360 and -that the project had been completed on time. Recommended the project be accepted by the City Council as completed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the -following resolution be adopted: - RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the modifications to Sewer Plant No. 8 in accordance with Specifications No. 73 -15 by Instrumentation and Mechanical Systems, Inc. , be hereby accepted as of this date, April 16, 1974. -9- April 16, 1974 X 3660 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented Change Order No. 1 to project 73 -8, El Segundo Boulevard Landscaping, in the amount of $530. 76. This Change Order covers a time extension of 20 days due to rain, making March 14, 1974 the official completion date of this project. Additional costs were incurred because of a dimensional error in the original plans. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Change Order No. 1 to Project No. 73 -8 in the amount of $530. 76 be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of Et Segundo and the City Clerk to attest same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Reported that the construction portion of Project 73 -8, E1 Segundo Boulevard median landscaping, had been completed by Century Landscaping, Contractor, and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Advised that the total contract amount was $50, 530. 86, including Change Order No. 1. Reported that the specifications require maintenance of this landscaping until September 30, 1974. Recommended that the construction phase of this project be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the Citv Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the construction portion of the landscaping of El Segundo Boulevard, in accordance tiaith Specifications No. 73 -8, by Century Landscaping, Contractors, be accepted as of this date, April 16, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, %-an Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. U-\ FIN ISI -IF.D BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read thc, title of an ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 1 -74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PI.A\ NO. 1 -74. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in discussion or action in this matter and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor Pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that further reading he waived, said motion was not unanimously adopted and therefore the City Attorney read said ordinance in full. -10- April 16, 1974 X 3661 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the aforesaid Ordinance No. 840 be adopted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance extending the moratorium on conversion of apartments to condominium ownership, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDINGS INTO CONDO- MINIUM OWNERSHIP., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 841 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 841 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance exempting news- papers from the handbill section of the Code, 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 of Ordinance No. 842 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 842 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Warrant Numbers 42990 to 43108 inclusive, totaling $290, 381. 91, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 24, and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 812, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 10:50 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive Session in the Mayor's office. At the hour of 11:15 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. -11- April 16, 1974 X 3662 No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, April 22, 1974 at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:20 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: �3 Mayor Respectfully submitted, u ice U. Creason, City Clerk -12- April 16, 1974