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1975 MAR 10 CC MINrN E1 Segundo, California March 10, 1975 An adjourned 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. The Clerk reported that a Notice of Adjourn- ment had been posted as required by law and that an affidavit of posting was in the City Clerk's file. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. City Manager Jones reviewed the Water Study Session, which had been held in December, 1974, stated that Staff had completed an analysis of the water rate structure and had prepared a report reflecting the changes. Public Works Director Glickman reported on the studies and investi- gations carried out by the Staff which had substantiated the need for extensive changes in water rate structure and reported on the needs for additional water storage in the City giving the estimated costs for same. Recommended that action be taken so that the changes in the water rate structure would be effective prior to July 1, 1975. Water and Sanitation Superintendent Ray Waren presented the Water Rate Adjustment Study and Recommendation report and explained the graphs and tables in detail for the Council's clarification. After discussion, City Manager Jones stated that Staff recommended that the 6 - million gallon tank be approved at this time and that the approval for additional storage facilities be deferred for possibly 2 or 3 years. Mr. Ben Cole, president, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, stated the Chamber recommended proceeding immediately with the construction of the 6- million gallon rectangular water tank at Hilltop Park as proposed by the City Staff and that the additional tanks be considered at a later date. Further stated that it appeared the large industrial users of water were paying for the capital improvements and that they were not in agreement with the 35% increase in rates, which seemed inequitable and discriminating. After discussion, by mutual agreement of the Council, this matter was deferred and Staff was directed to present it to the Council for action at the regular City Council meeting to be held April 15, 1975. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Bi- Centennial Committee. Councilman Nagel reported that one of the requirements of becoming an official Bi- Centennial Community was that a Citizens' committee be appointed. Presented a list of persons he recom- mended for appointment to the committee and asked for official recognition. Thereafter, Mayor Balmer appointed the following persons as members of the Bi- Centennial Committee: Councilman Richard G. Nagel, Mayor E. L. Balmer Miss Lorraine Barber Mr. Norman Bell Mr. Harry Cogan Mrs. Eunice U. Creason Mrs. Karen Derby Mr. Robert C. Dein Mr. John Evans Chairman Mr. Donald J. Farquhar Mr. James M. Ferguson Miss Dorothea Fitzgerald Mrs. Cravens Hansen Ms. Sandy Hansen Pastor Chester Harter, Jr. Mr. Freddie Horton Ms. Rachel Hunter 3913 . 3914 Ms. Barbara Kirby Mr. Will Rusch Mr. Charles A. La Fleur Mr. Ted Schmidkonz Mrs. Barbara Mack Mrs. C. F. Seaman Mr. Jerry F. McClary Mrs. Sally Smolinski Mr. Jim McConnville Ms. Anne Stanley Mr. John McIntyre Mr. Homer F. Vest Mr. John Mitchell Mrs. J. J. Wallace Mr. Don Oaks Ms. Betty Weatherford Mr. Robert Pedersen, Jr. Mr. James F. Weber Mr. Charles C. Pine Mr. George O. Wiley Mr. James Pitney Ms. Margaret Wilkinson Mrs. James Ramsey Mr. Darrell Williams Mr. Clint Richmond Ms. Jane Young Ms. Mary L. Runkel 2. National League of Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that he had served on tFe—YE'vironmental Quality Steering Committee last year and had been asked to serve against this year. Requested Council's sanction of this appointment. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Councilman Nagel be given authorization to accept the nomina- tion to the Environmental Quality Steering Committee of the National League of Cities. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Noise Abatement. Councilman Nagel advised that the Los Angeles City Council was debating the issue of allowing the landing of supersonic trans- port aircraft at International Airport and asked that the City go on record as banning any aircraft which would exceed the State noise levels. Thereafter, Councilman Nagel made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that communication be sent to the Transportation and Industry Committee of the Los Angeles City Council, expressing disapproval of SST or other aircraft Landing at International Airport unless such aircraft can meet the State noise levels. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Van Vranken, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. I -105 Freeway. City Manager Jones reported on a meeting held on March 5th in Lynwood City HaLL regarding the EL Segundo - Norwalk Freeway. Stated that all the cities along the freeway route, with the exception of Los Angles, had indicated that they still supported the Freeway and agreed to take positions in support of the freeway and in support of the Environmental Impact Statement at the hearings that are scheduled in the Spring. Stated that prior to the hearings, Staff would present to the Council recommendations for the position the City should take in regard to the freeway, including the new planned alignment. NEW BUSINESS 1. City Manager Jones reported that notification had been received that El Segundo would not be funded on the CATV experimental program for which application had been made through the Denver Research Institute. Stated that the National Science Foundation had awarded the grants for social service oriented programs to other cities. -2- March 10, 1975 `r X 3915 2. Councilman Nagel recommended that one or two members of the Bi- Centennial Committee be authorized to attend a work shop in Los Angeles to be held in April. By mutual consent of the Council, authorization was given for two members of the Committee to attend the meetings at City expense. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn until March 18, 1975 at the hour of 6:00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9 :30 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes, ity Clerk I! LM-Muzy APPROVED: tZ 49 E. � almer, Mayor -3- March 10, 1975