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.
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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.
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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.
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Company be
the low bids of
Company be
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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).,
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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
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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,
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City Clerk
May 21, 1974