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1974 DEC 17 CC MINX EL Segundo, California December 17, 1974 A 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. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, led by Fire Chief Thomas Baron, followed by invocation by Father DuVal of St. Michael, The Archangel Episcopal Church. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. Councilmen Present: Councilmen Absent: ROLL CALL Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held December 3, 1974, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion -carried by the following,vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Abstain: Councilman Nagel. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mrs. Kathy Adams, president, and Mrs. Diana La Chance, Safety Chairman of the EL Segundo Junior Woman's Club, presented a film to Police Chief Johnson for use in programs of education and pre- vention of alcoholism. Mayor Balmer commended the Club for all its fine work in the community and Chief Johnson expressed thanks on behalf of the Police Department. 2. The Mavor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the Negative Declaration prepared in regard to the acquisition of the property on Grand Avenue between Main and Standard Streets and inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing of 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 reported that it was in order that an environmental review be made and that the Director of Public Works had prepared an environmental assessment of this property. After Planning review, it had been determined that a Negative Declaration could be declared. The Planning Commission accepted the Negative Declaration, with a recommendation that it be forwarded to the City Council for certi- fication. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in regard to this Negative Declaration. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. -1- 3849 X 3850 Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the Negative Declaration covering the Civic Center Property Acquisition be approved and certified. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Manager Jones reported that negotiations had been held in regard to purchasing the Escobar property and that escrow instructions had been signed by the owners. Stated that if Council approved the acqui- sition of this property for the City Hall Complex, it would be necessary to appropriate $155, 142. 50 from the General Fund Reserve. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the amount of $155, 142. 50 be appropriated from the unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund for acquisition of the property known as the Escobar property located on Grand Avenue between Main Street and Standard Street. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that those certain Escrow Instructions No. 73 65 293 DKM:kl which provide for the City to acquire the following described property: PARCEL 1: Lot 20, 21 and 22 in Block 42 of E1 Segundo, in the City —of EL Segundo, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 20 pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. PARCEL 2: Lot 43 and 23 in Block 42 of Tract No. 1826, in the City of E1 Segundo, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 21 page 93 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, and that portion of that certain alley, 20 feet wide, as shown on the map of said Tract No. 1826, vacated by Resolution No. 1183 of said City, a certi- fied copy of which was recorded September 11, 1951, as Instrument No. 1719, in Book 37170 Page 238, Official records of said County, tying between the Westerly prolongation of the northerly Line of Lot 43 of said Block 42 and the northerly line of Grand Ave- nue, said northerly Line being also the westerly con- tinuation of the curved southerly Line of said Lot 43, having a radius of 751. 02 feet. presented to the City Council at this meeting, be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and as so on file are hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute said instructions and the City Clerk to attest thereto; and -2- December 17, 1974 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to deliver the Escrow Instructions into the Escrow; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to accept on behalf of the City Council any deed or deeds tendered to implement said Escrow Instruc- tions; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer and the Director of Finance be and they are hereby authorized and directed to make, issue and draw a warrant in the sum of $155, 142. 50, and deliver the same to the City Manager who is authorized to deliver said warrant into the Escrow. 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. City Manager Jones stated that the architect was progressing with the conceptual design for improvements of the civic center and suggested that a time be scheduled for review of the concept. It was generally agreed by the Council that a meeting would be scheduled for this purpose after the first of the year. 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. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, requesting that Light- ing of Christmas decorations be restricted to normal business hours and by residents from 7 PM to 10 PM. Ordered filed. 2. City of Rosemead, resolution requesting legislative action with respect to changing the management of the Rapid Transit District in order to make the Board more directly responsible to the people. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Coast Regional Conservation Commission meeting December 16, 1974. Councilman Nagel reported he attended this meeting for the purpose of responding at a hearing regarding the proposal for powers, funding and government and that the hearing had been delayed until 7 :30 p.m. Stated he understood that changes had been made in procedures. Suggested that other Councilmen look at the elements because if the State adopts a plan similar to that proposed by the South Coast Commission, the cities will Lose local control as far as planning Land use and transportation. Stated he would make a written response and will appear at another meeting on December 23rd to make a verbal presentation. 3851 -3- December 17, 1974 X 3852 2. South Coast Regional Conservation Commission, December 6, 1974. Councilman Van Vranken commented on the map which defined the Planning Management Zone boundaries in the area of El Segundo as being drawn down Aviation Boulevard. Reported that the Commission had said it would not adopt the map as part of the element, but would act upon it at some future date. At the meeting held December 16th, indications were that the map would not be drawn until the framework and philosophy of the elements had been agreed upon. Stated that hearings will be held on the drawing of the boundaries and invited suggestions from the Council and the public for presentation in support of the desires of the City. 3. National League of Cities Convention, Houston, Texas. Council- man Nagel gave a comprehensive report on the meetings, study sessions, work shops, etc., and the work accomplished as a member of the Environ- mental Steering Committee. Recommended that $200 be allocated by this City to the League fund to be used to contest the 1974 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. 4. South Bay Corridor Steering Committee. Councilman Van Vranken reported that the final draft of Phase I of the Transportation Study for the South Bay corridor will be reviewed this week by the Committee, copy of which will be circulated for comments from the Councilmen. Stated it was anticipated that Phase II would be presented in the near future. - REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids for one 15- passenger van for use by the Recreation and Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Hessell Chevrolet (12- passenger) $ 5,752.07 Coast Chrysler- Plymouth $ 6,350.92 National Bus Sales & Leasing Co. $ 7, 309.76 Hausman Bus Sales $10,878.25 Recommended that the bid of Hessell Chevrolet be rejected as not meeting specifications and that the bid of Coast Chrysler - Plymouth be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Hessell Chevrolet be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications, and that the bid of Coast Chrysler - Plymouth in the amount of $6, 350. 92 including sales tax, be accepted as the lowest, best bid and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for rain gear for use during storm emergencies by personnel in various departments, which bids were as follows: -4- December 17, 1974 X 3853 Advised that the bids had been analyzed for price as well as mater- ial and suitability for the intended use. Recommended that the bid of J. G. Tucker be accepted for Items 1, 2, and 3 and the bid of David's be accepted for Item 4. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of J. G. Tucker be accepted for Items 1, 2 and 3 in total amount of $596. 41 including sales tax as being the best, lowest bid; that the low bid of David's be accepted for Item 4 in total amount of $540. 60 including sales tax, and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts respectively. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that bids had been solicited for 100 folding chairs and that only one bid had been received in the amount of $2, 591. 70 from Pacific Seating Company. Stated this bid was considerably over the budgeted amount for this item and it was Staff's recommendation that the bid be rejected and the item rebid at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Pacific Seating Company for folding chairs be re- jected and that bids be resolicited for this item. Motion carried. 4. Advised that Jim's Maintenance Service was presently providing janitorial services for recreational facilities which had been found to be unsatisfactory. It was mutually agreed that the contract for these services be terminated as of December 31, 1974. Presented the tabulation of bids which had been solicited for janitorial services for the Clubhouse Building, Joslyn Center and the Teen Center for the 1975 calendar year, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Frank's Maintenance $ 1, 115. 00 per month Mercury Janitorial Service $ 1,225.00 Inter -City Building Maintenance $ 1,345.24 " American Building Maintenance Co. $ 1,400.00 " Recommended termination of the agreement with Jim's Maintenance Service and acceptance of the low bid of Frank's Maintenance. -5- December 17, 1974 Calif. Elect. Item Description J.G. Tucker Police Equip. David's 1 14 Hats $ 42.70 Included w/ $ 30. 10 lA Alternate $ 42.70 Jackets $ 30.10 2 22 Jackets $238.70 $247.50 $203.50 2A Alternate $165.88 $170.50 3 25 Pants $281.25 $281.25 $223.75 3A Alternate $192.50 $177.50 4 30 Boots $720.00 No Bid $510.00 4A Alternate $720.00 $450.00 Advised that the bids had been analyzed for price as well as mater- ial and suitability for the intended use. Recommended that the bid of J. G. Tucker be accepted for Items 1, 2, and 3 and the bid of David's be accepted for Item 4. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of J. G. Tucker be accepted for Items 1, 2 and 3 in total amount of $596. 41 including sales tax as being the best, lowest bid; that the low bid of David's be accepted for Item 4 in total amount of $540. 60 including sales tax, and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts respectively. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Advised that bids had been solicited for 100 folding chairs and that only one bid had been received in the amount of $2, 591. 70 from Pacific Seating Company. Stated this bid was considerably over the budgeted amount for this item and it was Staff's recommendation that the bid be rejected and the item rebid at a later date. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of Pacific Seating Company for folding chairs be re- jected and that bids be resolicited for this item. Motion carried. 4. Advised that Jim's Maintenance Service was presently providing janitorial services for recreational facilities which had been found to be unsatisfactory. It was mutually agreed that the contract for these services be terminated as of December 31, 1974. Presented the tabulation of bids which had been solicited for janitorial services for the Clubhouse Building, Joslyn Center and the Teen Center for the 1975 calendar year, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Frank's Maintenance $ 1, 115. 00 per month Mercury Janitorial Service $ 1,225.00 Inter -City Building Maintenance $ 1,345.24 " American Building Maintenance Co. $ 1,400.00 " Recommended termination of the agreement with Jim's Maintenance Service and acceptance of the low bid of Frank's Maintenance. -5- December 17, 1974 X 3854 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bid of Frank's Maintenance in amount of $1, 115. 00 per month for janitorial services of recreational facilities be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the agreement with Jim's Maintenance Service be terminated as of December 31, 1974. Motion carried. 5. Presented Bid No. 74 -35 for four items of miscellaneous Water Department supplies from Marden Susco, Hanson Pipe & Supply Company, Parkson, Inc., and Western Water Works Supply Company. Advised that Parkson, Inc., had requested its bid for the tapping sleeve be rescinded as it had bid the item incorrectly. Reported that the balance of the bids had been reviewed for delivery as well as cost. Recommended that the Low bid of Marden Susco for the tapping sleeve and valve be rejected because of the Long delivery time and that the best low bids be accepted as follows: Name Amount Hanson Pips & Supply Co. $549.64 Inc luding Tax Marden Susco $538.48 Inc luding Tax Description Items A, B, D Tapping Sleeve and Valve Gate Valve Flanged Spool Item C Detector Check Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that the low bid of Parkson, Inc. , for the tapping sleeve and valve be rejected as not meeting specifications; that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted; that purchase orders be issued to Hanson Pipe and Supply Company in total amount of $549. 64 and to Marden Susco in total amount of $538. 48. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Advised that the Municipal Code requires that certain windows in high rise buildings carry a label for fire safety purposes. Fire Chief Baron reported that the Label had been designed by Fire Inspector Schmidkonz and had been approved by the South Bay Fire Prevention Officer's Association. The City Manager recommended that approval be given to purchase 5, 000 of these [abets from Fleetmark /Morse, Inc. , in total amount of $636. This quantity would make possible the sale of the decals to other South Bay cities. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that approval be given to purchase 5, 000 labels from Fleetmark /Morse, Inc. , that purchase order be issued in total amount of $636. 00 including tax to said company, and that this amount be appropriated from the Contingency Account. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -6- December 17, 1974 X 3855 7. Advised that the City had an opportunity to participate in a pro- gram of the South Bay Regional Burglary Team. Police Chief Johnson reported that the program would be administered by the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning which required $704.85 of matching funds from El Segundo for participation. Recommended that authority be given to participate in the program; that one police officer be placed in the pro- gram and another hired as a replacement. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this matter be deferred for further study. Motion carried. 8. Advised that the employees had selected December 26, 1975 as the Floating Holiday and presented a resolution to this effect. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2596, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING DECEMBER 26, 1975 A HOLIDAY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye's: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Advised that the Memorandum of Understanding with certain Fire Department employees stipulated changes in benefits and conditions of em- ployment to become effective on January 1, 1975. Presented the resolution effecting these changes. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2597, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR A TWO PERCENT INCREASE IN SALARIES ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1975 AND AMENDING THE OVERTIME PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT., 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. 10. Presented an agreement between the City and State of California, Department of General Services, Communications Division to perform cer- tain services as an external evaluator of the South Bay Regional Communica- tions Project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the State of California Department of General Services, Communications Division and the City of El Segundo for services as a third party -7- December17, 1974 X 3856 evaluator of the South Bay Regional Communications Project, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after ex- ecution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the South Bay Regional Communica- tions Project and the City of EL Segundo, and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the folLowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Presented an Older Americans Act Grant application which would provide a full time salary for a senior citizen specialist and would make possible the formation of a referral services center for senior citizens. The amount requested is $14, 010 and the City would be required to provide in -kind services. Presented a resolution authorizing the filing of the appLi- cation. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2598, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FUNDED BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FOR A SENIOR CITIZENS INFORMATION REFERRAL SERVICE., which was read, be adopted. On roll caLL, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 12. Presented a request to conduct an open - promotional examination for the position of Police Dispatcher Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council-an Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 13. Presented a request to change two positions in the Police Depart- ment - the position of Police Records Supervisor from Range 62 to Range 70 and the position assigned to the Chief's office from Stenographer Clerk, Range 42 to Senior Stenographer Clerk, Range 52. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the position of Police Records Supervisor be changed from Range 62 to Range 70 effective December 21, 1974, and that the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subdivision 7, Subsection A of Section 3 of Resolution No. 2522 (The Salary Resolution) be amended to read as follows: "Police Records Supervisor Range 70" -8- December 17, 1974 X 385'7 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the position of Stenographer Clerk assigned to the Police Chief's office, be reclassified to Senior Stenographer Clerk, Range 52; said change to be effective December 21, 1974. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 14. Presented a report on the Apprentice Firemen Program advis- ing that the requirements for physical agility and written tests will be just slightly lower for initial appointment and that apprentice firemen will be eligible to compete for permanent appointment after one year's service. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a letter from Leslie C. Nichols, Attorney at Law, regarding the claim of Gonzales, Berry and Battle for refund of fines im- posed for previous drunk driving offenses. By mutual consent of the Council, this letter was ordered received and filed. 2. Presented a resolution decreasing the Los Angeles Yellow Cab Company's rates for service which coincides with the agreement that rates would be decreased as the gasoline costs are lowered. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2599, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2161 (YELLOW CAB COMPANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND RESCINDING RESO- LUTION NO. 2580 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 216 1., 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. 3. Presented a resolution authorizing execution of a certain release in the matter of Water Meter Antitrust litigation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2600, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING EXECUTION OF RELEASE OF WORTHINGTON CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE., which was read, be adopted. _q_ December 17, 1974 X 3858 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. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a Supplemental Agreement with the County of Los Angeles providing for a change in construction funding of the Grade Separa- tion project at El Segundo and Aviation Boulevards. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Supple- mental Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for improvements of El Segundo Boulevard from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above - named parties, a copy of said Supplemental Agree- ment 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 Supplemental Agreement for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Requested that determination be made as to the appropriate pro- cedure for collection of unpaid assessments for the curb and sidewalk im- provements recently completed under Contract No. 4 (Project No. 72 -9). Stated the entire amount may be placed on the tax rolls for payment in one lump sum, or the assessment may be divided into annual payments over a period of not more than ten years. Recommended that all unpaid assess- ments under $50. 00 be placed on the next tax bill, and that all other assess- ments be divided into equal installments over a 5 -year period at 7% annual interest. Further recommended that the incidental expenses relating to the assessment be reduced to the expenses incurred after the project was adver- tised for public bidding, plus a percentage of previous expenses relating to the number of parcels involved; the balance of the incidental expenses esti- mated at $4500, to be paid as City contribution. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that all unpaid assessments under $50. 00 be placed as a one time payment on the next tax bill and that all unpaid assessments $50. 00 and over be divided into equal installments and placed on the tax bills over a 10 -year period at 7% annual interest. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -10- December 17, 1974 X 3859 Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that $4500 be allocated from the Unappropriated Reserve of the General Fund for incidental expenses of this Curb and Sidewalk Improvement Project. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented an ordinance relating to parking on public streets at "T" intersections, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.28 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO STOPPING, STAND- ING, AND PARKING OF VEHICLE., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 864 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 864 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 Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 45398 to 45526 inclusive, totaling $516, 307. 81, which had been presented to the Council as Demand Regis- ter Summary No. 14, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Stephens read from the El Segundo School Board's "Staff Flash" that the Board intends to sell part of the Hillcrest property, retaining the Ada Jones Work Training Center and the adjacent property, for not less than $640, 500. Further reported that he received a communi- cation that the YMCA had a master plan for a community program and that it was interested in purchasing the Hillcrest property for this major con- struction program. Suggested. that the Council go on record as supporting the YMCA in this effort to provide recreational facilities. Councilman Nagel commented on the proposed project and that he thought it was highly speculative. -11- December 17, 1974 X 3860 Councilman Van Vranken inquired into the status of the report being prepared by the Recreation and Parks Commission regarding this property. Councilman Rockhold stated he attended the School Board meeting and that the Board was not pressuring the sale of the property and he thought there would be time for negotiations. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Rogaer Eisensoff. 628 West Maple Avenue, recommended that the Council take advantage of the South Bay Burglary Program and that an officer be authorized to participate in this project. Asked if the City had any influence in matters pertaining to the tunnel on Sepulveda Boulevard. Stated it was a veritable wind tunnel and was dangerous to pedestrians and bicyclists. Mayor Balmer suggested that these comments be relayed to Los Angeles City Councilperson Pat Russell. Councilman Nagel stated that some redesign had been scheduled for the tunnel and this might be the proper time for suggestions in regard to safety for pedestrians and bicvclists. C ity Att orney A l len advised that it might be advantageous to get this information into the Environmental Impact Report, if it is still open. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E, 2 E. L. almer, ayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, le ity rk -12- December 17, 1974