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1975 JAN 21 CC MINX 38'72 El Segundo, California January 21, 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, led by Councilman Van Vranken, 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 oIcLock p. m. ROLL CALL 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 January 7, 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 of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mrs. Donna Schmutz, introduced two American Field Service Exchange Students, Erica Webster, who will attend school for the next semester in Blackwood, New Jersey, and Lorrie Cowan, who will attend school in Bridgewater, Connecticut. The Mayor congratulated the girls and presented each with a letter for presentation to the mayor of the town in which each will be residing. 2. The City Clerk read a proclamation declaring the week of January 26 to February 2, 1975 as Y. M. C. A. week, as follows: WHEREAS, the Young Mens Christian Association, more commonly known as the Y. M. C. A., has been serving the youth of the Centinela Valley community since 19<7, and WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Y. M. C. A. to provide worthwhile programs for the youth of our community under competent adult supervision as a meaningful alternative to idleness and delinquency, and WHEREAS, the week of January 26 to February 2, 1975 has been designated as national Y. M. C. A. week, and the Y. M. C. A. is now conduct- ing its annual Sustaining Membership Campaign, and WHEREAS, the Centinela Valley Y. M. C. A. district includes the cities of EL Segundo, Hawthorne, Inglewood and Lawndale, and Judge Jack Lynch is the Centinela Valley Chairman and George Wiley is the Chairman for the city of El Segundo; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, does hereby declare the week of January 26 to February 2, 1975, Y. M. C. A. WEEK for this city, and declares its support for the Y. M. C. A. Sustaining Membership Campaign. By mutual consent of the Council, the aforementioned proclama- tion was adopted. X 38'73 Municipal Court Judge John J. Lynch and Mr. George WiLe_y, pres- ident of the EL Segundo Sc ool Board thanked the Council for its assistance in supporting the Y. M. C. A. 's sustaining membership campaign. 3. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the Council to hear and pass upon a report by the Superintendent of Streets of the cost of the construction of Curb and Sidewalk Contract No. 4, Project 72 -9, together with any objec- tions or protests, if any, which may be raised by any property owner liableto be assessed for the cost of such construction and any other inter- ested persons. The Mayor inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The City Clerk advised that affidavit of mailing of the notice of cost of construction, which notice specified the day, hour and place of said hear- ing, was on file in her office. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received. The Clerk replied that no written pro- tests or objections had been filed in her office in connection with proceed- ings initiated pursuant to Division 7, Part 3, Chapter 27, Article 2, of the Streets and Highways Code, which proceedings were duly authorized by the said City Council on January 7, 1975 pertaining to the propery owned and described as follows: PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME LEGAL AMOUNT ADDRESS AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT 217 Loma Vista St. Cote, Beatrice Lot 3, Block 17 $ 168.94 217A Loma Vista St. E. S. Sht. 1 El Segundo, Cal. M.B. 18 -69 401 Bungalow Dr. Devilbiss, James & Lot 12, Block 68 $ 133.43 Patricia A. E. S. Sht 7 401 Bungalow Dr. M.B. 22-54,55 El Segundo, Cal. 409 Bungalow Dr Gill, Thomas P. Lot 14, Blk. 68 $ 99.83 409 Bungalow Dr. E. S. Sht 7 El Segundo, Cal. M.B. 22 -54,55 417 Bungalow Dr. Atlansky, Jerome M. Lot 16, Blk 68 E. S. $ 106.55 & Susan V. Sht 7 M. B. 22 -54, 55 417 Bungalow Dr. El Segundo, Cal. 437 Bungalow Dr. Kuhn, Ernest G. & Lot 21, Blk 68 $ 110.39 Pauline F. E. S. Sht 7 437 Bungalow Dr. M. B. 22 -54, 55 El Segundo, Cal. 441 Bungalow Dr. Bell, Elwood G, Jr. & Lot 22, Blk 68 $ 95.03 Margaret E. 441 Bungalow Dr. E1 Segundo Sheet 7 E1 Segundo, Cal. M.B. 22-54,55 410 E. Franklin Ave. Morr, Richard R. & Lot 1, Blk 7, $ 144.82 Marian M. E. S. Sht 1 631 Porter Ln. M.B. 18 -69 Hermosa Beach, Cal. 100 Blk Sheldon St. Standard Oil Co. Lot 13, Blk 7, $ 1,204.70 (Vacant - Pk. Lot) 225 Bush Street E. S. Sht 1, San Francisco, Cal. M.B. 18 -69 500 E. Franklin Ave. Brown, John W. & Lot 1, Blk. 6 $ 47.33 Isabelle E. S. Sht 1 2501 Novato Pl. M.B. 18 -69 Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. -2- January 21, 1975 38'74 PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME LEGAL AMOUNT ADDRESS AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT 118 Sheldon St. Chrisman, Ronald L. Lot 7, Blk 6 $ 57.59 & Marvel M. El Segundo Sht 1 P.O. Box 335 M.B. 18 -69 EL Segundo, Cal. 108 Sheldon St. PoLokoff, John G. Lot 11, Blk 6 $ 53. 75 & Mary D. E L Segundo Sht 1 430 E. Grand Ave. M.B. 18 -69 El Segundo, Cal. 125 Penn St. Allan, Charlotte M. Lot 19, BLk 6 $ 157.78 1930 Manhattn Bch BL. El Segundo Sht 1 Redondo Beach, Cal. M.B. 18 -69 127 Penn St. Crocker Nat'l Bank Lot 20, Blk 6 $ 35.28 Conser. Byers, Ione C. El Segundo Sht 1 Consr. Est. of M.B. 18 -69 14855 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Cal. Att: John P. Eriksen 126 Penn St. Skriver, Donald W. Lot 6, Btk 5 $ 181.90 & Evelyn El Segundo Sht 1 711 W. Oak Ave. M.B. 18 -69 EL Segundo, Cal. 142 Sierra St. Dunn, James D Lot 2, Block 4 $ 88. 31 & Eva L. E1 Segundo Sht 1 2322 Ardmore Ave. M.B. 18 -69 Manhattan Beach, Cal. 138 Sierra St. Frederick, Isabelle M. Lot 3, Blk 4 $ 236.67 621 Penn St. EL Segundo Sht 1 EL Segundo, Cat. M.B. 18 -69 909 E. E1 Segundo BL. LipschuLtz, Ruth E. Vac. St. Adj. on E. $ 602.57 740 River Drive & Lots 13, 14, 15 &16 St. Paul, Minn. Block 2, E1 Segundo c/o Jay J. Eller, Atty Sht 1, M.B. 18 -69 3700 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Cal. 1017 E. El Segundo Bt. Smith, Doris C.Tr. Lots 9, 10, 11 & 12 $ 461.23 Hunt, Eva P. Decd. Blk 1 E1 Segundo Sht 1 Est. of, and Hunt, M.B. 18 -69 James E. P.O. Box 1677 Oroville, Cat. 124 Bungalow Dr. Smith, Doris C. Tr. Lots 7 & 8 BLk 1 $ 174.70 & Hunt, James El Segundo Sht 1 P.O. Box 1677 M.B. 18 -69 Oroville, Cal. 1121 E. E1 Segundo Bt. Pearlman, Jerome H. Lots 38, 39, & 40 $ 418.45 & Faith Tract 3012 M. B. 29 -39 830 Woodacres Road Santa Monica, Cal. 115 Nevada St. Konn, Michael Lot 33, Tract 3012 $ 108.47 & Patricia R. M.B. 29 -39 115 Nevada St. EL Segundo, Cat. -3- January 21, 1975 X 38'75 PROPERTY ADDRESS OWNER'S NAME AND ADDRESS LEGAL DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ASSESSMENT 115 Nevada St. Konn, Michael Lot 34, Tract 3012 $ 108.47 & Patricia R. M.B. 29 -39 115 Nevada St. El Segundo, Cal. 115 Nevada St. Konn, Michael Lot 35, Tract 3012 & Patricia R. M.B. 29 -39 $ 19.20 115 Nevada St. Et Segundo, Cat. 100 Blk. Nevada Seps, Merrill Lot 28, Tract 3012 $ 108.47 (Vacant) 4616 Dundee Dr. M.B. 29 -39 Los Angeles, Cal. c/o Morton M. Topper 100 Blk. Nevada Seps, Merrill Lot 29, Tract 3012 $ 108.47 (Vacant) 4616 Dundee Dr. M.B. 29 -39 Los Angeles, Cal. c/o Morton M. Topper 100 Blk. Nevada Seps, Merrill Lot 30, Tract 3012 $ 108.47 (Vacant) 4616 Dundee Dr. M.B. 29 -39 Los Angeles, Cal. c/o Morton M. Topper 100 B Lk. Nevada Seps, Merrill Lot 31, Tract 3012 $ 24.00 (Vacant) 4616 Dundee Dr. M.B. 29 -39 Los Angeles, Cal. c/o Morton M. Topper 200 Blk. Nevada Hanchett, Shirley Ex. of St. Lot 71 $ 414.73 (Vacant) 4519 Admiralty Way Btk 123, E. S. Sht . 8 Marina del Rey, Cal. M.B. 22 -106, 107 c/o A. W. Lockton III Atty 228 & 230 Nevada St. Hanchett, Shirley Ex. of St. Lot 72, $ 50.21 7332 W. 87th St. BLk 123, E. S. Sht 8 Los Angeles, Cal. M. B. 22 -106, 107 100 Blk. Oregon St. Lipschuttz, Ruth E. Lot 20, Tract 2028 $ 66.95 (Vacant) 740 River Dr. M.B. 35 -37 St. Paul, Minn. c /o Jay J. Eller, Atty 3700 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Cal. 137 Oregon St. Lench, Robert Lots 28 & 29, $ 143.20 & Laura Tract 2028 5342 Kalein Dr. M.B. 35 -37 Culver City, Cal. c/o Bob Lench & Co. 1301 E. El Segundo BL. Jay J. Etter, Atty for Lots 138, 139, 140, $ 716.44 Est. of Moss, Dr. M. 141, & 142. Blk. 123 Norman E Segundo Sht 8 3700 Wilshire Blvd. M.B. 22 -106, 107 Los Angeles, Cal. 345 Kansas St. Kahan, Eugene Lot 213, Btk. 123 $ 462.91 & Gezule E1 Segundo Sht. 8 2 311 Pontius St. M. B. 22 - 1062 107 Los Angeles, Cal. c /o Kane Kuthery -4- January 21, 1975 X 38'76 PROPERTY ADDRESS 1700 E. Holly Ave 140 Oregon St. OWNER'S NAME LEGAL AMOUNT AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT C Taman, Stephen E. & Siegel, Florin Suite 2000 1900 Ave. of the Stars Los Angeles, Cat. Jay J. Eller, Atty for Est. of Moss, Dr. M. Norman & Elizabeth G. 3700 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Cal. Lot 333, Blk. 123 $ 762.52 E1 Segundo Sht. 8 M. B. 22 - 106, 107 Ex. of St. Lot 133 & $ 1,305.57 77 70.25' of Lot 148 Blk. 123 E1 Segundo Sht. 8 M. B. 22 - 106, 107 The Superintendent of Streets made his oral and documentary report, specifying the work which had been done, the cost of construction, a descrip- tion of the real property in front of which the work had been done, and the assessment against each lot or parcel of land to be Levied to pay the costs thereof, the latter of which was duly ordered received and filed. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to be heard in the above - mentioned matter. There being no response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a fair and impartial hearing having been granted to all persons desir- ing to be heard in said matter and no protests or objections having been presented, and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the report and assessment as submitted by the Superin- tendent of Streets, said report and assessment be and the same are hereby confirmed and the Super- intendent of Streets is authorized and directed to process them as hereinafter provided; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the assess- ments herein to be determined are not paid within five (5) days after confirmation thereof, the Superin- tendent of Streets is authorized and directed to file in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles a Notice of Lien as provided by law pursuant to which the amount of assessment (a) of fifty dollars ($50. 00) or more, for each said lot or parcel shall become a Lien of record payable in ten equal annual installments; and (b) of under fifty dollars ($50. 00) for each said parcel shall be added to the next regular tax bill for taxes levied against said tot or parcel of land; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the payments of such assessments so deferred shall bear interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of seven percent (7 %) per annum, said interest to begin to run on the 31st day after this confirmation of assessment by the City Council of the City of El Segundo. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- January 21, 1975 X 3877 4. Planning Director Loverde presented a recommendation from the Planning Commission that the Council extend the moratorium on the converstion of apartment buildings to condominiums for the purpose of providing more time to establish standards which will fit the needs and desires of this City. City Attorney Allen presented an urgency ordinance, which will become effective immediately upon adoption, extending the present mora- torium for one year, expiring February 5, 1976, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDINGS INTO CONDO- MINIUM OWNERSHIP., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of said ordinance was waived and the ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Ordinance No. 865 be adopted. On roll call, said 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. City of Gardena, resolution relating to licensing and certification of Community Care Facilities, which had been deferred from the meeting held January 7, 1975. City Manager Jones reported that the Director of Recreation and Parks had investigated legislation pertaining to regulating community care facilities and had determined that the Assembly Bill relating to State Licens- ing fees for such facilities had not passed the 1974 Legislature. Further checking with the City of Gardena revealed there was a possibility this was passed in the 1972 /73 Legislature. Advised that Staff would make further investigations. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Resolution was ordered filed. 2. Recreation and Parks Commission, Resolution No. 30, recom- mending that the Recreation Plan be amended to include the Mosaic Tile Property, the railroad property adjacent thereto, and the railroad property adjacent to Recreation Park. City Manager Jones advised that Staff did not have a recommendation at this time and requested the matter be deferred. After discussion, by mutual consent of the Council, this matter was deferred for discussion with the Recreation and Parks Commission on January 27, 1975. 3. St. Anthony's Catholic Church, request for permit to hold a carnival on church property, January-TI—to February 2, 1975. -6- January 21, 1975 X 38'78 City Manager Jones advised that the holding of carnivals on this property and in the City Hall parking lot is in violation of the City's zoning ordinance. Recommended that if the Council wishes to permit this use in the future, that the zoning ordinance be amended to permit such activity, or that an unclassified use permit be required. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, and unanimously carried that the request to hold a carnival on Church property January 31 to February 2, 1975 be granted. The City Manager was instructed to refer this matter to the Planning Com- mission for study and a recommendation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Municipal Court Judge Desmond Burke stated he was visiting each of the cities in the Inglewood Court District to pay his respects. Reported on efforts made toward improving court conditions and on the long standing request for a new court facility. Advised that a request had been made for an additional judgeship in the district to alleviate the crowded calendar and asked support in this effort from the City of E1 Segundo. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids for one air operated pavement breaker and one air tamper for the Public Works Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Constructors Supply $ 841.43 I -R Equipment Corp. $1,658.07 Advised that bid specifications required that brochures and specifications be furnished on equipment other than Ingersoll -Rand and that the low bidder had not complied with this requirement. Recommended that the bid of Ingersoll -Rand Equipment Corporation be accepted as the best, lowest bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the bid of Constructors Supply be rejected as not meeting the City's specifications and that the bid of Ingersoll -Rand Equipment Cor- poration in total amount of $1, 658. 07 including tax, be accepted as the best, lowest bid for one pavement breaker and one air tamper and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Advised that there had been a delay in the issuance of a perform- ance bond for the architects of the Civic Center modifications, which effects the terms of the agreement with the City. Presented an amendment to the contract, extending the time for compliance of the terms of the contract by approximately 3 weeks. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Amendment to Architect's Contract, between the City of E1 Segundo and Marion J. Varner and Associates, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after ex- ecution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Amendment be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and -7- January 21, 1975 X 38'79 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 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. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. After discussion, the Council mutually agreed to meet with the Architect on February 13, 1975 to review the schematic drawings, said meeting to be held in the Council Chamber at 7 :00 o'clock p.m. 3. Presented a proposal to establish an IBM Word Processing Center on an experimental basis for the purpose of concentrating all the routine typing jobs at the center, thus freeing the regular office personnel for other functions. The cost for the 6- months trial period would be $3906. Recommended this system be approved for the trial period. Administrative Aide, John Sessions introduced Mrs. Lynn Schall and Mr. Bob Boswell of IBM, who responded to Council's questions. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the Word Processing System be installed for a trial period of 6 months; that $3, 906 be appropriated from the Contingency Account for this purpose, and that purchase orders be issued as required to IBM in said total amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Recommended that approval be granted to transfer funds between budget categories to allow the purchase of a portable office building to be used to house a Planning & Research Unit for the Police Department for which a grant application had been submitted and approved by the Los Angeles Regional Criminal Justice Planning Board and the California Council on Criminal Justice. Advised that it was proposed to lease the trailer to the Planning & Research Unit, the cost of which could be recovered within a 3- year period under grant funds, providing the arrangement is approved by the Office of Criminal Justice Planning. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that approval be granted for budget adjustments for the purchase and subsequent lease of one trailer; that $11, 000 be appropriated from the Un- appropriated Reserve of the General Fund for the initial purchase of the trailer and that said approval be subject to concurrence by the California Office of Criminal Justice Planning. On roll call, said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Van Vranken; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a report on Mid -Year budget adjustments and recom- mended approval of the Summary of Adjustments based on actual revenues and expenditures through December 31, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: -8- January 21, 1975 X 3880 RESOLVED, that the report of the 1974 -75 Mid -Year Budget Adjustments, prepared by the Director of Finance, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Advised that Theta Cable of California proposed to initiate its "Z" channel feature movie service in El Segundo and that the present fran- chise for cable television does not include this provision. Recommended approval and that the Franchise Ordinance be amended accordingly. The City Attorney presented an ordinance amending the Franchise Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 754 (THE THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 7. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for a one - year extension of a temporary permit for six trailers at 1920 East Imperial Highway. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that a one -year extension of the trailer permit be granted to Hughes Aircraft Company, said permit to expire on February 1, 1976. 8. Advised that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) under State law, had been designated as the transportation planning agency for this region, which carries certain responsibilities under Federal funding programs and under State law for coordinating transportation plan- ning for the area. Reported on the planning proposal for highways, the air- port, transit systems and the I -105 E1 Segundo - Norwalk Freeway, which was included in the proposal without recommendations. Recommended the Council adopt an active position in contacts with State and Federal legisla- tors, Governor Brown and Cal -Trans to put forth the point that the I -105 Freeway is a very important element in the planning of this City. Further recommended that the Council take a position at SCAG's hearing on January 30, 1975 in support of the Freeway. 9. Reported that Browning- Ferris Industries' rubbish collection crews had been on strike but that the City had been able to maintain a min- imum of inconvenience to the public as the result of the efforts of the Public Works Department and the assistance of three trucks and workers from the City of Inglewood. Mayor Balmer stated that the Council's appreciation would be expressed to the City of Inglewood for its assistance. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from BisseLlhood Corporation, 1591 East El Segundo Boulevard for flood water damage during a rain storm in December, 1974, and that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. -9- January 21, 1975 X 3881 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the action of the City Clerk in referring said claim to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. At this time, Mr. Martin Wolff, representing Bissellhood Corpora- tion asked for clarification of the Council's action. City Attorney Allen advised that the claim was not being rejected at this time. 2. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Reliable Tool and Engineering Company, 308 East Franklin Avenue for flood water damage sustained in December, 1974, and that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and con- firmed. Motion carried. 3. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Anna M. Rudd for personal injuries sustained on November 30, 1974, and that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried 4. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Baby Ruth Nichols for personal injuries on September 25, 1974, and that said claim had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that the claim be denied and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution amending the Salary Resolution implement- ing the agreement entered into with the International City Management Asso- ciation Retirement Corporation for a deferred compensation plan for certain employee classifications. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2606, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2522 (THE SALARY RESOLU- TION, AS AMENDED) WHICH RELATES TO SALA- RIES AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT., 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. Presented a franchise bond No. 793244 in amount of $1, 000 with Southern California Gas Company as principal and Seaboard Surety Company as surety, which bond became effective December 31, 1974 and replaces United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company bond in the same amount. Advised that he had approved the bond as to form and recommended it be approved by the Council as to surety in accordance with the requirements of Franchise Ordinance No. 411. -10- January 21, 1975 X 3882 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Seaboard Surety Company Bond No. 793244 covering Southern California Gas Company Franchise be approved. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Specifications No. 73 -9 for a Telemetry System for Water, Sanitation and Storm Drain facilities. Recommended the Plans and Specifications be approved and authorization be given to advertise for com- petitive bids. Advised that this project was categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFI- CATIONS No. 73 -9 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR A TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR WATER, SANI- TATION AND STORM DRAIN FACILITIES, presented to t he City Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby auth- orized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form, and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being fixed at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, February 24, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel stated that in accordance with a directive at the last Council meeting, he had drafted a resolution opposing the element of powers, funding and government proposed by the South Coast Regional Commission, and thereafter made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that Resolution No. 2607, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE ELEMENT OF POWERS, FUNDING, AND GOVERNMENT OF THE SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTAL COMMISSION., 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 Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 45749 to 45964 inclusive totaling $985, 607. 02, which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 16 and 17, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget -11- January 21, 1975 X 3883 approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, suggested that only adults be permitted to purchase newspapers, thus preventing minors from obtaining undesirable publications. 2. Mrs. Janice Grimes, 505 Loma Vista Street, asked if news stands could be made opaque so that only the name of the paper could be seen. City Attorney Allen advised this had been tried and found by the Courts to be interfering with the freedom of the press. At the hour of 9 :55 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 10:15 o'clock p.m. , the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn until January 27, 1975, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p. m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:20 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: h. -L.— Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, a erie A. Burrowes, ity er -12- January 21, 1975