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1975 AUG 19 CC MINx4(;7 El Segundo, California August 19, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by Councilman Gordon T. Stephens. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CAL L Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 5, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the minutes cf said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Tony Shoemaker of Computer Sciences Corporation stated that the Police Department had assisted the company in many ways and as a token of appreciation presented a film to Police Chief Johnson on execu- tive protection entitled, "Kidnap Executive Style" for use by the Police Department throughout the community. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the proposed Land Use Element of the General Plan and inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the City Clerk replied that none had been received. Acting Planning Director Soo Hoo reported that the changes to the Land Use Element document and to the Land Use Plan, which had been requested by the Council, had been considered by the Planning Commission at a special meeting held August 18, 1975 and the Commission concurred with the changes proposed by the Council. Stated that the Plan had been revised to reflect Council's request for zoning changes in some areas east of Sepulveda Boulevard. Councilman Van Vranken suggested that reconsideration be given to where the zoning boundaries are drawn and if necessary take inventory of the developments in the area to make sure unnecessary problems are not created for the Land owners. After further discussion, Council referred this matter back to Staff for a land use inventory of all the non - conforming uses in this area so that the Planning Commission can review and submit its best recommendations to the Council as to what should be done on this Land Use Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the hearing be continued pending further report on the Land Use Plan by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. 3. 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 accordance with Resolution No. 2642, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affi- davits of posting notice of the hearing and service by mail were in her files. The Mayor stated these files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Battalion Chief Coulter reported that the following parcels had been cleaned satisfactorily and could be removed from the list contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution No. 2642: 1710 East Mariposa Avenue 517 East Mariposa Avenue 828 Center Street The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Council sustain the objections as to the properties reported as having been cleaned satisfactorily, which are listed above, over- rule all other objections, authorize the Street Superintendent to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt removed from the properties in Appendix "A" of said Resolution No. 2642 except the aforesaid parcels listed above. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person to Person transfer of -sale General License, James L. Crew, Leonard's Liquors, 600 North Sepulveda Boulevard. The Council ordered this application filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Councilman Nagel reported on State legislation pertaining to Comprehensive Labor Relations matters. 2. Councilman Van Vranken reported that the agreement for the South Bay Corridor Study had been signed by the contractor and work will begin within 14 days. REPORTS OF OFFICERS ACTING CITY MANAGER WEBER MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce to increase the 1975 -76 Budget by $2500 to finance new Christmas decorations. Mr. Ben Cole, president of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, presented a proposal for decorating the street trees with lights and requested that funding for the decorations be furnished in this year's budget and consid- eration be given for subsequent years' allowances. After discussion, Council requested this matter be referred to Staff and that the initial cost of the wiring; the cost of installation and reinstalla- tion each year be determined; and the result of this study be presented to the Council for further consideration. 2. Presented for Council's consideration, calculations of the money necessary to carry on the business of various departments of the City, pay its bonded indebtedness, meet the obligations under the California Public Employees' Retirement Law and to maintain and improve the public parks and recreational facilities for the fiscal year 1975 -76. -2- August 19, 1975 ,X 4 W:'q Also presented a breakdown of taxes to be levied in order to raise the amount of money necessary to cover the aforementioned operations of the City for this fiscal year, which reflect a recommended 24 cent decrease from last year. Mr. Ben Cole, president of Chamber of Commerce, stated that in view of the fact that the assessed valuation and sales tax revenues were in excess of the City's estimates on which the Budget was based, the Chamber had made calculations and believed that - further reductions in taxes could be achieved. Recommended the taxes be reduced by 30 cents. Mr. Walt Eggert, 1435 East Sycamore Avenue stated the Council was dealing in problematical matters and not actualities and asked that rational and practical action be taken. Mrs. Nicky Wislocky, stated she believed the Council was talking about reducing the rate rather than reducing the taxes. Mr. Walt Eggert, stated it was only human nature that when money is available,. it is spent. Asked that the Council be practical and spend only for what is needed. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the tax rate for fiscal year 1975 -76 be reduced by 28 -1/2 cents. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Allen advised that the Director of Finance would require time to recalculate the figures based on the change in tax rate and since there was a matter regarding litigation he wished to discuss with the Council in Executive Session, recommended that a recess be called at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the Council recess. Motion carried. At the hour of 8:40 o'clock p. m. , the Council recessed for an Executive Session in the Mayor's Office. At the hour of 8:5D o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. Mayor Balmer asked that the report on the enforcement of the Resi- dential Building Records ordinance be presented at this time. 3. Building Safety Director DalgLeish presented Staff recommendations concerning the proposed changes submitted by Councilman Stephens. Council discussed changing the ordinance to require reporting on viola- tions relating to use, occupancy and zoning as the result of exterior inspections only and that interior inspections pertaining to the building, plumbing and elect- rical be made at the option of the owner for an additional fee. Mr. Ben Cole, stated that the Chamber of Commerce had received various comments on the ordinance and he thought the Council should arrive at a decision as to what it wants from this ordinance so that the buyer and seller are both treated fairly. Mrs. Olga Benson, 730 California Street, stated the ordinance was creating hardship cases and impeding the sale of property. Mr. Brian Samuels, stated he thought the report of the inspections was good for the City. Mr. Dennis McMahon, asked for clarification of a report which had been issued on his mother's property showing that an electrical permit was required. Mr. DaLgleish responded. -3- August 19, 1975 X403 After further discussion and recommendations, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the ordinance be changed to require reporting as the result of exterior inspections only; that interior inspections be optional at the request of the owner for an additional fee; consideration be given to a more appropriate name for the report; and that these changes be incorporated in the ordinance and presented to the Council for approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. Mr. Marty Bisson, 1523 East Mariposa Avenue, asked if inspections of the type discussed are required, would it mean that the City would be hiring more inspectors. Director of Finance Weber presented his recalculations of the money necessary to be raised by taxation for the operation of the City during the 1975 -76 fiscal year, as follows: For carrying on the various departments of the City, the sum of .................. $ 723, 430. 00 For paying the bonded indebtedness of the City, the sum of .................... $ 26, 580. 00 For meeting and paying the obligations of the City to the Public Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California Public Employees' Retirement Law, the sum of ............ $ 738, 760. 00 For the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the public parks and recreational facilities of the City, the sum of ............................ $ 522,385.00 Motion was madeby Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the aforementioned figures be incorporated in Resolution No. 2644 and that said resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY THEREIN AS A REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY; PAY ITS BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW; AND ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1975-76., 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. Director of Finance Weber presented the recalculation of tax rates sufficient to raise the amount of money set forth in the aforementioned resolution, as follows: -4- August 19, 1975 �C 4t�31 For carrying on the various departments of the City ............................ $ .13 For paying the bonded indebtedness of the City ............................... $ .005 For meeting and paying the obligations of the City in the Public Employees' Retirement System under the provisions of the California Public Employees' Retirement Law ....................... $ .18 For acquisition, maintenance and improve- ment of the public parks and recreational facilities of the City .................... $ . 125 Total Rate levied for all taxable property throughout the City .................... $ .44 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the aforementioned rates be incorporated in Resolution No. 2645, and that said resolution, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES LEVIED IN AND FOR SAID CITY SUFFICIENT TO RAISE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXED BY THE SAID CITY COUNCIL IN RESOLUTION NO. 2644 THEREOF, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1975 AND THE EXPENSE OF COLLECTION OF SAID AMOUNT, THE SAID RATES HEREIN FIXED BEING THE RATES OF TAXES IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Acting City Manager Weber presented a resolution declaring the Council's intention to provide for the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt which had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau as being a nuisance on certain properties Listed therein and giving notice of a public hearing in this matter to be held before the City Council on September 2, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the above recommendation be approved and that Resolu- tion No. 2646, 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. -5- August 19, 1975 XQtl3-2 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 request from Rockwell International for a one - year's extension of a permit for a trailer at 2250 East Mariposa Avenue. Recom- mended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the permit for one trailer at Rockwell International be extended for one year, said extension to expire on July 26, 1976. Motion carried. 6. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for a one - year's extension of a permit for 55 trailers. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the permit for 55 trailers at Hughes Aircraft Company be extended for one year, said extension to expire on August 13, 1976. Motion carried. 7. Presented the tabulation of bids for light weight hose for emer- gency fire service in multi -story buildings, which bids were as follows: Item A - 4 each 100 ft. section 1 -1/2" Hose Item B - 4 each 50 ft. section 2 -1/2" Hose Item C- 8 each 2 -1/2" x 1 -1/2" Gated Wyes Item D - 8 each 1 -1/2" Lexan Nozzles Name Item A Item B Item C Item D American Rubber Mfg. Co. $ 336.00 $ 268.00 $ N/B $ N/B H. L. Swift Company 334.52 297.68 N/B 117.04 Halprin Supply 336.00 312.00 760.00 94.00 WardLaw Fire Equip. Co. 306.00 308.00 760.00 140.00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid for each item. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the bid for Items A and C be accepted from WardLaw Fire Equipment Company in total amount of $1, 129. 96 including tax; Item B from American Rubber Manufacturing Company in total amount of $284. 08 including tax, Item D from Halprin Supply Company in total amount of $99.64 including tax; and that purchase orders be issued to said companies in said amounts. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Presented the tabulation of bids for inventory and appraisal of City -owned real and personal property, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Tait Appraisal Service $ 2, 925. + approx. $60. mileage General Appraisal Service $ 3,000. Industrial Appraisal Co. $ 3,250. Marshall Stevens Appraisal Systenn $ 4,700. Recommended acceptance of the low bid of Tait Appraisal Service. ffm August 19, 1975 X4ii.> ON Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the low bid of Tait Appraisal Service be accepted for appraisal of City -owned property in the amount of $2, 925. 00 plus an estimated mileage :. fee of $60. 00 and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 9. Advised that the agreement with the private street sweeping contractor had been recently cancelled and, therefore, bids had been solicited for equipment to be used by the City crews for this purpose, which bids were as follows: Amount of Bid Name With Radio Wiffhout Radio Nixon -ELgi Equipment Co. $35,442.16 $34,246.48 Dearth Machinery Co. $32,330.00 $31,058.00 Recommended purchase of the sweeper without the radio from the Low bidder. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the low bid of Dearth Machinery Company be accepted for one street sweeper without radio in total amount of $31, 058. 00 including tax and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Presented the tabulation of bids for cab - mounted safety traffic directional arrows, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Cassell Company, Inc. $ 820.44 Eecolite Div. J. E. Ryan Co. Inc. $1,297.44 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bid of Cassell Company, Inc. , be accepted in total amount of $820.44, including tax and that purchase order be issued to said company for said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Presented the tabulation of bids No. 75 -5 for 29 items of sport- ing goods used by the Recreation Department. Recommended the low bid for each item meeting specifications be accepted, as follows: Name All Year Sports Den A, B, & S Sporting Goods Bob Ketchum's Sporting Goods Conlin Bros. Amount $246.68 (Items I, K, R & W) $160.27 (Items P & V) $1,548.37 (Items A, B, J, L, N, O, U, X, Y, Z, AA, & CC) $876.99 (Items C, D, E, F, G, H, M, Q, S, T & BB) -7- August 19, 1975 X 4() ^4 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and that purchase orders be issued as hereinbefore mentioned. Motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 12. Presented a proposal from Hersey Products, Inc. , for water meter repair parts in total amount of $1, 582. 32. Advised that meter spare parts other than Hersey were not compatible with the Hersey meters presently on hand. Therefore, recommended that normal bidding procedures be waived and authorization given to purchase the items from Hersey Products, Inc. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that normal bidding procedures be waived; that the proposal of Hersey Products, Inc. , in total amount of $1, 582. 32 be accepted for various repair parts; and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens; Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Absent: Councilmen None; Councilmen None. 13. Presented a report on the function of the Centinela Valley Region- al Diversion Project which is designed to prevent delinquency and provide rehabilitation services to juvenile offenders. Also presented a resolution authorizing participation in this program at a cost of $559 of matching funds. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2647, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTINELA VALLEY REGIONAL DIVERSION PROJECT., which was read, be adopted, and that the sum of $559. 00 be appropriated from the Contingency Fund for participation in said Project. 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. Councilman Nagel advised that he was a member of the Board for this project and that appointment of an alternate representative was required. Thereafter, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Captain Osnower be appointed as alternate delegate to the Centinela Valley Regional Diversion Project. Motion carried. 14. Presented a request to conduct a closed - promotional examination for the position of Police Dispatcher Clerk and open - promotional examina- tions for the positions of Stenographer -Clerk and Secretary on August 23, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. -8- August 19, 1975 X 4ii:�1 15. Presented a request to establish job descriptions, classifica- tions and ranges for Pool Maintenance Worker and Aquatics Supervisor, funds for which had been included in the 1975 -76 Budget for the El Segundo Plunge. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that said request be approved with the provision that the persons hired be informed that the positions may be temporary and that the Salary Resolution be amended to include the following: Pool Maintenance Worker Range 57 Aquatics Supervisor Range 30 On rolL caL1, motion carried unanimousLv. 16. Presented an agreement with American Motors Sales Corpora- tion for a 5 -year extension of lease of City -owned property at 630 South Douglas Street. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Extension of Lease between the City of El Segundo and the American Motors Sales Corporation, pre- sented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Extension of Lease 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 Extension of Lease 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. 17. Presented an amendment to the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) Title II contract with the County of Los Angeles extending the provisions through September 30, 1975. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to Sub -Agent Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for an extension of the CETA Title II provisions through September 30, 1975, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Amendment 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 Amendment for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. -9- August 19, 1975 X 4W,0 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the 1975 Supplement to the 1973 Edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2648, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1973 EDITION, " AND THE 1974 and 1975 SUPPLEMENTS THERETO., 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Acting City Attorney DoLley presented the ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 1 -75, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 1 -75 (MR. DANIEL KIM)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading of Ordinance No. 877 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 877 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Acting Planning Director Soo Hoo advised that the changes in the text of the Safety Element of the General Plan, which had been proposed by the Council, had been reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Commission concurred with the Council's recommendations in Resolution No. 2640. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2640, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROV - ING AND ADOPTING THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN., which was read, be readopted. -10- August 19, 1975 X4():'7 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was re- adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Acting Public Works Director Allen advised that the County of Los Angeles had furnished a draft agreement to hold the City harmless from liabilities in connection with the contemplated Pedestrian -Bike Trail at the San Diego Freeway. Requested conceptual approval by the Council. Also presented a resolution consenting to the establishment of the El Segundo Pedestrian -Bike Trail including the area as part of the Los Angeles County System of Highways. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the draft Agreement to hold the City harmless in matters concerning the El Segundo Pedestrian -Bike Trail be approved in concept and that Resolution No. 2649, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CONSENT- ING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE KNOWN AS THE EL SEGUNDO PEDESTRIAN -BIKE TRAIL WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.. which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution No. 2649 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 47977 through 48113 and Expense Check Numbers 579 through 602, totaling $392, 560. 59, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Number 3 and Expense Check Register No. 3, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 874, 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. Acting City Manager Weber advised that the opening of the Children's Library had been tentatively scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 1975. The Council mutually concurred with the September 7th opening. -11- August 19, 1975 X4038 2. Councilman Stephens inquired if the Senior Citizens Informa- tion and Referral Office had been moved from the Joslyn Center. Recreation and Parks Director Ruis advised that the office was now situated in a trailer on the northwest corner of Eucalyptus Street and Grand Avenue. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10:45 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: e . & azov'., E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, ity Jerk -12- August 19, 1975