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1974 MAY 21 CC MINX 3685 E1 Segundo, California May 21, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E I 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 ta.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. Mayor Balmer turned the meeting over to .Mayor pro tempore Nagel, who presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Gerald Don Grounds for his service on the Recreation and Parks Commission. 2. Mayor Balmer announced that in the absence of Mr. George J. Moriarty, the Certificate of Appreciation for his two years' service on the Planning Commission would be presented to him at a later date. 3. .Mayor Balmer.presented a Certificate of Appreciation to re- tiring Fire Chief Harry R. Gates in recognition of his 17 years of employment with the City. 4. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing on proposed zone change from R -1, R -2, R -3 and M -1 to OS (Open Space) on Southern California Edison Company property between Walnut Avenue and Grand Avenue, The Mayor inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which she replied that none had been received. Diana Hoard, Planning Assistant, presented a Negative Declaration on subject property and reported on the use of a portion of the property for parking. Presented three alternatives for Council's consideration in this regard. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. Mr. Carmelo Motta, 1232 East Maple Avenue asked if the proposed zone change would prohibit the use of continued parking on portion of subject property. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the Negative Declaration in this matter be certified and adopted. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the Staff be directed to present an appropriate ordinance at the Council meeting to be held June 3, 1974 rezoning the Southern California Edison Company property to OS (Open Space) with the exception of that portion of the property under discussion which is now being used for parking. Motion carried. -1- X 3686 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on proposed Precise Plan No. 2 -74 for construc- tion of two story office building by Xerox Employees Credit Union at 2180 East Grand Avenue. 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 communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Diana Hoard, Planning Assistant, presented a Negative Declara- tion for this Precise Plan and reported on the proposed construction, show- ing a plot plan of the development as it would look when completed. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. Mr. Don Clark, Architect, spoke favorably for the development. There being no further response, motion was made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the Negative Declaration be approved and certified. Motion carried. The City Attorney read the title of the ordinance adopting, with certain conditions, Precise Plan No. 2 -74, 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, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from perFons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. City of Torrance Resolution opposing the proposed offshore oil leases in federally controlled Southern California Waters. Ordered filed. 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Resolution opposing the proposed offshore oil leases in federally controlled Southern California Waters. Ordered filed. 3. Mr. George J. Moriarty, resignation from the Planning Commission, effective immediately. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Mr. Arch. L. Young be appointed to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Moriarty, such term to expire June 30, 1976 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -2- May 21, 1974 X 368'7 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Janice Grimes, 515 Loma Vista Street, acting president of the newly formed riends of 1 Segundo Library, extended an invitation to the Council to attend a meeting at the Public Library on Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. 2. Mr. Gerhardt Van Drie, 724 W. Pine Avenue, recommended an investigation of Water Well No. 13. A question regarding a difference in Fund balances in the El Segundo Annual Budget was answered. 3. Mr. Gene Moore, 510 Arena Street, referred to the resolu- tions passed by the Cities of Torrance and Rancho Palos Verdes regarding offshore oil leases in Southern California waters and would like the Council to consider passing a similar resolution. 4. Mr. James G. Morgan, former City Councilman and Planning Commissioner, commended Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken for their attendance at the League of California Cities meeting in Monterey for new councilmen and for the fine job the whole Council has been doing. 5. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, objected to the granting of an unclassi led use permit to Rockwell International Corporation to operate a helistop on property adjacent to Douglas Street between Imperial Highway and Mariposa Avenue. - REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Councilman Nagel called attention to an article in the May issue of Western City Magazine, "E1 Segundo Sets Noise Limits for Refuse Collec -- tion Trucks. " City Manager Jones reported on the League of California Cities Transportation Task Force report relating to Southern California Rapid Transit District's current state of planning for rail rapid transit system in Los Angeles. Recommended that the Council urge the RTD to adopt the total plan rather than in stages and that federal funding be sought for the entire system. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the aforesaid report be supported with specific recom- mendations that the total plan be adopted initially and that federal funding be requested for the entire system. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that Staff be instructed to prepare a resolution and present it to the Council for adoption at a later date, similar to one prepared by the City of Torrance supporting the concept of the Plan. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that bids had been received for Highway Regulatory, Warning and Construction signs, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Hawkins - Hawkins (for 523 signs) $ 5, 693. 54 Safeway Sign Company (for 620 signs) $ 6, 266. 72 Constructors Supply Co.' (for 1033 signs) $ 7, 958. 90 Western Highway Products Co.(for 1033 signs) $ 8, 063. 66 Zumar Company (for 1033 signs) $ 8, 284. 54 Recommended that the low "all or nothing" bid of Safeway Sign accepted for those items on which it submitted a bid; and that Constructors Supply Company and Western Highway Products accepted for the remaining items. -3- Company be the low bids of Company be Vlav 21, 1874 X 3688 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bids as recommended by the City Manager be accepted, and that purchase orders be issued to Constructors Supply Company for $428. 24; to Western Highway Products for $717. 09 and to Safeway Sign Company for $6, 266. 72, for a total of $7, 412. 05, including sales tax. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Reported that bids had been received for 112 sets of Street Name Signs, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Western Highway Products Co. $ 3,626.90 California Metal Enameling Co. $ 3,755. 11 Recommended that the low bid be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Western Highway Products Company, in total amount of $3, 626. 90, including tax, for 112 sets of Street Name Signs be accepted and that 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. Presented a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a regional communications action grant in the amount of $590, 000 on behalf of 10 south bay cities and recommended approval. Councilman Van Vranken stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2539, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORI- ZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BE- HALF OF THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FOR A REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ACTION GRANT. , 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, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Van Vranken. 4. Presented a resolution declaring the existence of weeds, rub- bish, refuse and dirt on certain property to be a nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof. The fact of said nuisances had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau and legal action had been recommended. -4- May 21, 1974 X 3689 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolution No. 2540, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN 'FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION -TO PROVIDE FOR -THE ABATEMENT -THEREOF., 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. 5. Presented a resolution for the implementation of the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 which rescinds the pre- vious guidelines contained in Resolution No. 2472. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2541, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRON- MENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970. , 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 League of California Cities was administering a grant under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act which would provide a portion of the funds for the hiring of summer interns. Recommended approval to hire one intern for personnel related work at a cost to the City of $250 per month, plus the required employee benefits. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that one intern be employed for a 3 months' period and the necessary funds be appropriated for this temporary employment. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, R- ockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Asked the Council to set dates for Budget Study Sessions. By mutual consent of the Council, study sessions were scheduled for May 28th and 29th and the public hearing to review the Budget was set for June 11, 1974, all meetings to commence at 7 :00 o'clock p.m. -5- May 21, 1974 X 3690 At this time, the hour being 8:40 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a 10 minute recess. At the hour of 8:50 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that the WE -R -1 Group filed a petition with the City Clerk on April 30, entitled, "Petition for Referendum To The City Council, E1 Segundo, Ca. " which related to the rezoning of Mosaic Tile Company property. Stated that the Registrar- Recorder of Los Angeles County had checked the petition and found the total number of signatures contained in said petition was 2, 021; that the total number of signatures verified as registered and sufficient was 1, 712; and that the total number of registered voters in the City, according to the report of registration to the Secretary of State on April 11, 1974, was 7, 738. Council ordered the report received and filed. City Attorney Allen advised on action and alternatives available to the Council in accordance with the Elections Code. By mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred until the Council meeting to be held June 3, 1974. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance which constituted a correction in the text of Chapter 5. 08 of the Municipal Code pertaining to business licenses for peddling services, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BUSINESS LICENSES., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 2. Presented a quitclaim deed for easements on property that Mr. and Mrs. Ace Beall are purchasing at 642 West Imperial Avenue. Requested that this matter be deferred. By mutual consent of the Council this matter was deferred until the City Council meeting to be held June 3, 1974. 3. Presented for Council's consideration a resolution correcting Yellow Cab Company taxi rates as adopted in Resolution No. 2533. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken that Resolution No. 2542, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2161 (YELLOW CAB COMPANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND REPEALING RESO- LUTION NO. 2533 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2161. , 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- May 21, 1974 X DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a deed from the City of E1 Segundo to Los Angeles County Flood Control District granting title to one parcel of City owned land, a temporary easement and permanent easement on two other parcels for the storm. drain project. Councilman Stephens inquired about-retaining the air rights of the property. By mutual consent of the Council, Staff was requested to investigate retaining air rights to the property and the possibility of granting an easement rather than transferring title to the-Flood Control District. 2. The Mayor stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the matter of the improvements of Duley Road and Grand Avenue (AD -72) under the 1911 Act and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Public Works Director advised that revised plans and specifications and cost estimate had been completed for Assessment District No. 72 - con- struction of Duley Road between Grand Avenue and" Mariposa Avenue and extension of Grand Avenue westerly from Duley Road. Presented Draft Environmental impact Report for the reconstruction of Duley Road and Grand Avenue, which had been approved by the Planning Commission. 3691 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the Draft Environmental Impact Report, dated May 15, 1974, be approved and certified. Motion carried with Mayor Balmer not voting. 3. Presented a resolution ordering the City Engineer to furnish the Plans and Specifications for the improvement of Duley Road and Grand Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2543, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DULEY ROAD, GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE, DULEY ROAD TO 170' WESTERLY., (AD -72) which was read, be adopted. On- roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. At this time, the City En -vineer filed with the City Clerk a copy of Plans and Specifications for Assessment District No. 72. 4. Presented a resolution adopting the profile and improvement plan and specification for the improvement of Duffey Road and Grand Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2544, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DULEY ROAD, GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE, DULEY ROAD TO 170' WESTERLY., (AD -72) which was read, be adopted. May 21, 1974 X 3692 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. At this time the City Engineer filed with the City Clerk the map of Assessment District No. 72. 5. Presented a resolution approving the map of Assessment District No. 72. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2545, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DULEY ROAD, GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE, DULEY ROAD TO 170' WESTERLY IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDQ , (AD -72) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. 6. Presented a resolution instituting proceedings and ordering the report for improvement of Assessment District No. AD -72. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2546, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AND ORDERING THE REPORT FOR THE IMPROVE MENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -72 (DULEY ROAD, GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE, DULEY ROAD TO 170' WESTERLY)., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. At this time, Resolution No. 2546 was presented to the Assess- ment Engineer for inclusion in his report. Mr. Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer, presented a report on the estimated cost of construction and improvements, stating that acquisition of land was not necessary to implement these improvements, that the City was not allocating any monies to assist in the assessment and that 10 -year bonds would be issued under the 1911 Act. Mr. Thompson filed the report with the City Clerk. -8- May 21, 1974 X 3693 7. The Public Works Director presented a resolution setting the time and place for public hearing on the Debt Limit Report of Assessment District No. AD -72. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, - seconded by Councilman -Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2547, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY "COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO., SETTING THE- TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON 'THE DEBT LIMIT RE- PORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. AD -72 ( DULEY ROAD, GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AVENUE AND-GRAND AVENUE, DULEY ROAD TO 170' WESTERLY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. 8. Presented a Resolution of Intention to improve Duley Road and Grand Avenue and declaring that the expense thereof shall be assessed upon a district. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2548, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE DULEY ROAD, GRAND AVENUE TO MARIPOSA AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE, DULEY ROAD TO 170' WESTERLY IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREOF, DECLARING THE WORK-TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A DISTRICT., (AD-72) which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. 9. Presented a resolution directing the publishing of notice invit- ing bids for the improvement of Assessment District No. -72. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2549, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID CITY TO POST AND PUBLISH THE NOTICE INVITING BIDS AND DECLAR- ING THAT THE PROPOSALS ARE TO BE OPENED AT A PUBLIC MEETING AND REPORTED TO THE LEGIS- LATIVE BODY AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL., (AD -72) -9- May 21, 1974 X 3694 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted 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. 10. Presented a letter report on the investigation of water quality problems at City Well No. 13. Mr. Edward A. La Bahn of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, reported that the results of the latest tests on the well showed that the cost to render the water quality acceptable would be greater than the cost to purchase water from the Metropolitan Water District, and recom- mended that the City continue to rely upon MWD for its drinking water. City Manager Jones advised that Staff is evaluating this report, as well as the report of Alderman Swift & Lewis and will present to the Council in the near future, recommendations based upon the James M. Montgomery report. 11. Advised that the City has an Asphalt Spreader which has been out of service for some time and that an offer had been made to purchase said equipment. Recommended that Unit No. 640 be declared surplus and the offer of $150 be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Asphalt Spreader Unit No. 640 be declared surplus and sold for $150. 00. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance granting an Unclassified Use Permit to Rockwell International Corporation to operate a helistop in the parking lot on Douglas Street, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT 2 -74 SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITA- TIONS AND CONDITIONS, TO ROCKWELL INTER- NATIONAL CORPORATION TO OPERATE A HELI- STOP- LIMITED USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO DOUGLAS STREET BETWEEN IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND MARIPOSA AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY. , which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 845 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 845 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Nagel and Van Vranken; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. The City Attorney read the title of an Ordinance changing the zone from R -3 to OS on property known as Washington Parkette, 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. (WASHINGTON PARKETTE - 1600 BLOCK, EAST PALM AVENUE)., -10- May 21, 1974 I11 which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 846 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 846 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 changing the zone from R -1 to OS on Department of Water and Power property, 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. (DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER - CITY OF LOS ANGELES PROPERTY)., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 847 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 847 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 3695 Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 43292 to 43476 inclusive, totaling $505, 887. 01, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Numbers 27 and 28, and certified by the Direct3r 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. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting adjourn until Tuesday, May 28, 1974 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:15 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: Respectfully submitted, -11- - City Clerk May 21, 1974