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1974 JUN 03 CC MINX 3699 E1 Segundo, California June 3, 1974 An adjourned 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. The Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjourn- ment 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, followed by invocation by the minister of the Church of Christ, Dale Sexson. 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 1. At this time, Mayor Balmer presented keys to the City of E1 Segundo and letters for each of the mayors of the home towns of the American Field Service Exchange students, Misses Eliana Teixeira of Brazil and Anne Van DePerre of Belgium. The Mayor also presented a key to the City of E1 Segundo and a letter for the mayor of Corrientes, Argentina to Miss Michelle De Fontes who is departing for that country to attend school. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time to consider the petition filed by the We -R1 Group to repeal Council Ordinance No. 839 which rezoned the Mosaic Tile property from M -1 to PRD and also the matter of ways and means of financing the purchase of said property. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that a special election be called for August 20, 1974, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of E1 Segundo, whether or not the City should acquire the Mosaic Tile property and adjoining railroad right of way and whether or not the PRD zoning should be upheld. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. It was agreed by general consent of the Council, that the first proposition to appear on the ballot shall be whether or not a tax override shall be levied and the second proposition shall be whether or not the PRD zoning shall be upheld. City Attorney Allen presented a resolution which included the changes requested by the Council, submitting a certain initiative ordinance to the voters of El Segundo on August 20, 1974, authorizing an increase in taxes for the purpose of acquiring the Mosaic Tile property and the adjacent railroad right of way. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that Resolution No. 2550, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST 1974 A CER- TAIN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN TAXES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY., which was read, be adopted. EA 3'700 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 Attorney Allen presented a resolution which included the changes requested by the Council, ordering a special municipal election to be held August 20, 1974, for the purpose of submitting to the voters, the question of whether or not the' ordinance which changes the zoning of Mosaic Tile Company property from M -1 to PRD should be adopted. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2551, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON AUGUST 20, 1974 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY AN ORDINANCE AMEND- ING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFER- RED TO IN SECTION 20. 16. 030 OF SAID CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 820 (MOSAIC TILE COMPANY)., 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. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at various locations within the City in accord- ance with Resolution No. 2540, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of posting notice of the hearing and service by mail were in her files. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Captain Don Oaks of the Fire Prevention Bureau reported that the following parcels contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 2540 had been cleaned satisfactorily and, therefore, no further action would be required: 706 West Palm Avenue 694 West Palm Avenue 851 Virginia Street 738 Main Street 924 Main Street Northeast corner of Oak Avenue 637 Whiting Street 119 Loma Vista Street 613 East Grand Avenue -2- and Main Street June 3, 1974 X 3701 411 -417 Sierra Street 618 Penn Street 533 Hillcrest Street 617 and 617 1/2 Loma Vista Street The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, the Mayor declared the public hearing clos ed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Council sustain the objections as to the properties which are hereinabove listed as having been cleaned satisfactorily, overrule all other objections, authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the properties listed in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2540, excepting those listed above, and instruct the Street Superintendent to schedule the cleaning of said lots. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 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 An eles County, Department of Beaches, requested support of Assembly BEM-No. 3611 which will provide money to beach cities where over 50% of the visitors to the beach are other than local residents. City Manager Jones explained that the cost of maintaining the beach must exceed 10% of the City's tax revenues and therefore El Segundo would not be eligible at this time. Councilman Nagel stated that in the interest of the other South Bay Cities he would make a motion to support AB3611. Motion was seconded by Mayor Balmer and unanimously carried. 2. Councilman Nagel reported on the following legislation pending in Sacramento: AB2133 pertaining to employee - employer relations which would replace the Meyers, Milias, Brown Act. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer and unanimously carried that AB2133 be supported. AB3683 pertaining to compensation to all existing garbage collectors under certain circumstances, and recommended the Council oppose this Bill. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that AB3683 be opposed. AB3871 would increase the maximum limit for open purchases from $3500 to $5000 and recommended support of this legislation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that AB3871 be supported. AB2433 dealing with restrictions of medium and full size passenger cars used by Cities. Stated he felt this was too much regulation. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that AB2433 be opposed. SB2213 requiring the State Commission Development to adopt regulations for preparation of the General Plan. Stated he felt this should be Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded unanimously carried that SB2213 be opposed. on Housing and Community of local housing elements left on the local level. by Mayor Balmer, and -3- June 3, 1974 X 3'702 SB2177 would amend the Brown Act and would prohibit local govern- ment from meeting in executive sessions to discuss personnel matters. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that SB2177 be opposed. 3. Councilman Nagel reported that FCC proposes to adopt regulations regarding Cable T. V. and that the League of California Cities will hold an informal meeting to discuss this matter on June 12,. 1974. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that Councilman Nagel be authorized to attend this meeting. 4. Police Chief Johnson presented a proclamation declaring the week of June 23 to June 29 as Burglary Prevention Week. approved: By mutual consent of the Council, the following proclamation was WHEREAS, throughout the nation unlawful entry and burglary causes much loss of property and personal valuables and frequently results in bodily harm to vic- timized citizens, WHEREAS, police agencies and private citizens, particularly homeowners, can cooperate in utilizing many preventive measures to discourage and diminish the crime of burglary, NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, do hereby proclaim the week of June 23 to June 29, 1974 as BURGLARY PREVENTION WEEK and urge the citizens of the City of El Segundo to aid and assist their local Police Department and do everything possible in the detection and prevention of burglaries. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Frank Mahon y, 738 West Mariposa Avenue, discussed the purchase of Mosaic Tile Company property and adjoining -railroad right of way, offering suggestions for use of the land and requested certain explana- tions of the Budget. 2. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated that the Los Angeles City Attorney was investigating the constitutionality of an agreement between the Little League and the L. A. Parks Department. 3. Mr. William Carter, 646 Maryland Street, stated that he did not think a tax need be levied to purchase the Mosaic Tile Company property. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. South Ba Corridor Study Steering Committee. Councilman Van Vranken reported that certain technical changes had be-en made in the agreement for a South Bay Transportation Study and recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the revised agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the revised Agreement for a South Bay Transportation Study in the County of Los Angeles, between the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles and fourteen South Bay cities, for a corridor study, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the parties concerned, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk, and -4- June 3, 1974 X 3703 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to sign 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. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a proposal from Cotton & Francisco in the amount of $4600 to perform the annual audit of the City's accounts for the fiscal year 1974 -75 and recommended acceptance of this proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the proposal of Cotton & Francisco in the amount of $4600 for the annual audit of the City Accounts for 1974 -75 fiscal year be accepted. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented the tabulation of bids for four 10" butterfly valves for the Water Department, which bids were as follows: Nam e Amount of Bid Parkson, Inc. $ 1, 637. 28 Taylor -Jett Co. $ 1, 689. 09 Advised that bids had been previously approved for this item, but the valves were improper for the City's application. Therefore the bids were resolicited. Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that the bid of Parkson, Inc. in the total amount of $1, 637. 28, including tax, for four 10" butterfly valves 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. 3. Reported that County Supervisor James Hayes had advised that as the result of SB456, a more favorable apportionment of costs on the El Segundo Grade Separation Project could be realized. If Council agrees, the County will prepare a revised agreement for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for construc- tion and maintenance of Grade Separation Structure on E1 Segundo Boulevard at Aviation Boulevard, be amended as proposed in L. A. County Supervisor Hayes' letter dated May 17, 1974 and that said revised agreement be presented to the Council for approval. Motion carried. 4. Reported that El Segundo's general revenue sharing payment for the Fifth Entitlement Period will be $302, 973. Recommended that this alloca- tion be used for recreational capital expenditures with consideration being given to purchasing the railroad right of way and adjacent property southerly of Recreation Park. -5- June 3, 1974 X 3704 Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the revenue sharing allocation, in the amount of $302, 973. 00 for the Fifth Entitlement Period July 1, 1974 through June 30, 1975, be used to acquire recreational property located southerly of Recreation Park in the City of E1 Segundo, California, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the General Revenue Sharing Planned Use Report indicating such expenditure be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a request from Skytronics, Inc. , for extension of a temporary permit for a trailer which serves as the caretaker's residence at 240 Nevada Street. Recommended approval and that the Planning Depart- ment review the section of the Code relating to caretaker dwellings in the M -1 zone. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that a one -year extension of temporary trailer permit be granted to Skytronics, Inc. , and that the Planning Department review Section 20. 40. 010 of the El Segundo Municipal Code pertaining to caretaker's residence, and submit recommendations for further consideration by the Council. Motion carried. 6. Stated that the National Science Foundation had approved a grant which had been requested in conjunction with television station KCET, Theta Cable and the Denver Research Institute for a 6- months' program to develop a research project on uses of 2 -way cable T. V. for community pur- poses. Stated it is a requirement of the grant that Council establish an Advisory Committee, consisting of 2 members from the Council, 2 members from the School Board and limited to 7 citizens on the committee. Advised that a draft resolution, setting up the framework for the committee will be presented at a Later date for Council approval. 7. Advised that Yellow Cab Company had proposed to establish a dial -a -ride service in the City, using sedan type vehicles under an agree- ment between the City and Yellow Cab Company where the City would subsidize the cost of the service. Asked Council's advice on whether the Staff should pursue this further. By mutual consent of the Council, Staff was requested to study this proposal and present recommendations to the Council. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a quitclaim deed covering water pipeline easement at 642 West Imperial Avenue and stated that the Director of Public Works had advised that this easement was no longer required by the City. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the waterline easement insofar as it pertains to and affects the East 45 feet of the West 90 feet of the North 190 feet of Lot 4 in Block 13 of Tract No. 1685 in the City of E1 Segundo, as per map recorded in Book 21, Page 98 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, together with the East 4 feet of the West 94 feet of the North 150 feet of Lot 4, is no longer needed; -6- June 3, 1974 X 3705 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to execute a quit- claim deed for said easement from the City of El Segundo to Ace T. Beall and Jean M. Beall, husband and wife, as Joint Tenants. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Presented an ordinance authorizing the amendment to contract between the Board of Administration, Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the City of E1 Segundo, pertaining to temporary employees, en- titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, AUTHORIZING AN AMEND- MENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOY- EES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 3. Presented an ordinance which will effect a zone change of Southern California Edison Company right of way, excepting therefrom a certain portion to be used for parking purposes, 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 CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT OF WAY)., 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, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for review of the changes before adoption by the City Council. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the Traffic Committee recommendations for changes in existing stop signs at -carious i ntersections. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the recommendations of the Traffic Committee be accepted with the addition of two stop signs on the westerly intersection of Hillcrest Street and Palm Avenue and that the City Attorney prepare a resolution effecting the aforementioned changes. Motion carried. -7- June 3, 1974 X 3'706 2. Presented for Council's consideration, a 5 -year agreement with Traffic Signal Maintenance Company, Inc., for maintenance of 15 City -owned traffic signal installations. Stated that the previous 5 -year agreement expires this month and that Contractor's performance had been satisfactory. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the aforesaid agreement be accepted and the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and Traffic Signal Maintenance Company, Inc., for maintenance of City -owned traffic signals, pre- sented 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 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 said 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. 3. Presented a letter from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, declaring portions of the streets in El Segundo as part of the County System of Highways for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a computerized traffic signal control system. Stated that the County would provide routine maintenance of these signals which would result in consider- able savings to the City. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the offer of the Los Angeles County Board of Super- visors to provide routine maintenance of signals at seven intersections, at no cost to the City, be accepted and that Staff cooperate with the County Road Department to work out the details of a revised signal maintenance agreement. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented for the Council's consideration a Highway Easement Deed from Standard Oil Company for two parcels of land for the widening of Nash Street at the Northwest corner of Grand Avenue and at the Southwest corner of Mariposa Avenue. Also presented a slope easement agreement with Standard Oil Company for the placement of an embankment fill at the northwest corner of Nash Street and Grand Avenue. Recommended these easements be accepted. Mayor Balmer stated that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter, and there- fore, turned this portion of the meeting over to-Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: -8- June 3, 1974 X 3707 RESOLVED, that that certain Highway Easement Deed dated April 30, 1974, between Standard Oil Company of California, a corpora- tion, and the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation, for .right of way for public street purposes, the following described real property in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: That portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, 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: Parcel No. 1. Beginning at a point in the South line of said ection distant thereon South 890 55' 25" East 2642. 25 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 7, said point being the Southeast corner of said Southwest quarter; thence along the easterly line of said Southwest quarter North 000 00' 23" West a distance of 1292. 00 feet to the point of intersection of the northerly line of Grand Avenue (106.00 feet wide) and the westerly line of Nash Street (50. 00 feet wide) THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION; thence continuing North 000 00' 23" West along said westerly line of Nash �treet a distance of 220. 00 feet to a point; thence South 22 37' 33" West a distance of 129. 93 feet to a point in a line parallel with and 50. 00 feet westerly, measured at right angles, from the said westerly line of Nash Street; thence south 00 00' 23" East a distance of 75. 00 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave northwesterly and having a radius of 25. 00 feet; thence southwesterly along said curve a distance of 39. 31 feet along an arc with a cen- tral angle of 90° 04' 58" to a point of tangency in the said northerly line of Grand Avenue; thence South 890 55' 25" East along said northerly line of Grand Avenue a distance of 75. 04 feet to the true point of beginning. Parcel No. 2. _Beginning at a point in the South line of said ection , distant thereon South 890 55' 25" East 2642. 25 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 7, said point being the Southeast corner of said Southwest quarter; thence a�ong the easterly line of said Southwest quarter North 00 00' 23" West a distance of 2431. 68 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THIS DESCRIPTION; said point also lying in the westerly tine of Nash Street (50 feet wide); thence continuing North 0 00' 23" West along the said westerly line of Nash Street a distance of 170. 00 feet to the southerly line of the northerly 40. 00 feet, measured at right angles, of said Southwest quarter, said southerly line also being the southerly line of Mariposa Avenue (80. 00 feet wide); thence North 89 58' 02" West along said southerly Line a distance of 74. 98 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave southwesterly and having a radius of 25. 00 feet; thence southeasterly along said curvy a distance of 39. 25 feet along an arc with a central angle of 89 57' 39" to a point of tangency in a line parallel with and 50. 00 feet westerly, measured at right angles, from the said westerly line of Nash Street; thence South 0° 00' 23" East along said pars .Alel line a distance of 50. 00 feet to a point; thence South 27 45' 23" East along a line a distance of 107. 38 feet to the true point of beginning. be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo, California; and -9- June 3, 1974 X 3708 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement dated May 1, 1974, between Standard Oil Company of California, a corporation and the City of E1 Segundo, a municipal corporation for construction of certain cut slopes and fill slopes on that certain real property in the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of E1 Segundo, hereinafter des- cribed as follows: That portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, in the Rancho Sausal Redondo, in the City of E1 Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, 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: Parcel No. 1. Beginning at a point in the South line of said ection 7 distant thereon South 890 55' 25" East 2642. 25 feet from from the Southwest corner of said Section 7, said point being the Southeast corner of said Southwest quarter; thence alon the easterly line of said Southwest quarter North 000 00' 23q' West a distance- of 1292. 00 feet to the point of intersection of the northerly line of Grand Avenue (106. 00 feet wide) and the westerly line of Nash Street (50. 00 feet wide); thence continuing North 000 00' 23" West along the said westerly line of Nesh Street a distance of 220. 00 feet to a point; thence South 22 37' 33" West along a line a distance of 20. 30 feet to the True Point oft Beginning For This Description; thence continuing South 22 37' 33" West along said line a distance of 109.63 feet to a point in a line parallel with and 50. 00 feet westerly measured at right angles, from the said westerly Line of Nash Street; thence South 000 00' 23" East a distance of 75. 00 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave northwesterly and having a radius of 25. 00 feet; thence south- westerly along said curve a dbstance of 39. 31 feet along an arc with a central angle of 90 04' 58" to a point of tangency in the said northerly line of Grand Avenue; thence North 0 00' 23" West along a line a distance of 10. 00 feet to a point in a curve concave northwesterly, the tangent of said curvS being perpendicular to Last mentioned line bearing North 0 00' 23" West, and having a radius of 15. 00 feet; thence north- easterly along said curve a distance of 23. 58 feet along an arc with a central angle of 900 04' 58" to a point of tangency with a line parallel with and 60. 00 feet westerly, measured at right ayles, from the said westerly line of Nash Street; thence North 0 00' 23" West along said par %llel line a distance of 77. 00 feet to a point; thence North 22 37' 33" East along a line a distance of 92. 00 feet to a point; thence North 490 37' 33" East along a line a distance of 22. 03 feet to the True Point of Beginning. =10- June 3, 1974 X 3'799 be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she-is hereby authorized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Van Vranken; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Mayor Balmer. 5. Presented a resolution requesting the City's 1974 -75 allocation of the County Aid to Cities Funds be transferred to E1 Segundo for the main- tenance of streets in the Select System. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that Resolution No. 2552, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS., 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. 6. Advised that the United Methodist Church at Mariposa Avenue and Main Street will hold an art festival on June 22, 1974 and had requested permission to conduct a "paint in" on the sidewalk in front of the church on that day. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that a permit be granted the United Methodist Church to conduct a "paint in" on June 22, 1974. Motion carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance adopting, with certain conditions, Precise Plan No. 2 -74 for construction of office building by Xerox Employees Credit Union, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 2-74., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 848 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 848 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -11- June 3, 1974 X 3'710 2. The City Attorney read the title of ordinance amending the E1 Segundo Municipal Code relating to peddling, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE "DEL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BUSINESS LICENSES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 849 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 849 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 presented a resolution supporting construction of a rapid transit system, recommending improvements to the program presented by the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2553, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF A RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA AND RECOMMENDING CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS TO THE PHASE III PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PRO- GRAM PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT., 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. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 43477 to 43582 inclusive, totaling $196, 061. 99, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented- to the Council as Demand Register Summary Number 29, 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Stephens advised that he had a request from the Imperial Bowl to permit parking on the Imperial Strip. Suggested this matter be taken up before the Planning Commission and then recommendations presented to the Council. 2. The Council discussed possible development of the Mosaic Tile property, after which Councilman Nagel moved that the Recreation Department develop a plan for the use of the property. Motion did not carry for lack of a second. -12- June 3, 1974 X 3'711 ORAL COMMUNICATION 1. Mr. William Carter, 646 Maryland Street, recommended that a stop sign be erected at the corner of Maryland and Palm. 2. Mr. Frank Mahon , -738 West Mariposa Avenue, asked what changes were being made in the preliminary budget. City Manager Jones responded. 3. Mr. William Carter, suggested that the people of El Segundo be given the choice oT spending money from the City's budget for the Mosaic Tile Company property or placing the matter on the ballot for a tax override. City Attorney Allen responded. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :10 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: 49 414-d-, ayor Respectfully submitted, City Clerk -13- June 3, 1974