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1975 MAY 06 CC MIN - 27X 394'7 E1 Segundo, California May 6, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 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 Mr. Harry H. Weber. 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 April 15, 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. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on changing the zones of El Segundo School properties from R -2, R -3 and M -1 to P -F (Public Facilities) and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affi- davits of mailing and publishing notice of the hearing were in the files. The Mayor stated the 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. Planning Director Loverde reported that these zone changes had been proposed to bring the zoning into conformance with the land use as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 837. Advised that the changes would have no adverse effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Dr. Bernard M. Hopkins of the E1 Segundo Unified School District expressed t e istrict's position and inquired if in the future it became necessary to close a school, would the zoning be reverted to its original zone. Council advised that at the time of such an occurrence, the property would again be taken under consideration by the Planning Commission and the Council and would be classified according to the usage at that time. There being no further response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, and unanimously carried that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change of the E1 Segundo Elementary, Junior and High Schools be accepted and certified. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance changing certain school properties from R -2, R -3 and M -1 to P -F (Public Facilities) entitled: X 3948 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. (ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOLS)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on changing the zones of City -owned properties from C -RS, R -2 and P to P -F (Public Facilities) and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of the hearing were in the files. The Mayor stated the 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. Planning Director Loverde reported that these zone changes had been proposed to bring the zoning into conformance with the land use as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 838. Advised that it had been determined the changes would not have an adverse effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been pre- pared. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Mark Marion, 921 McCarthy Court, inquired if this change would have an effect -on the access easement to the sump area, which runs along his property. Planning Director Loverde assured Mr. Marion that it would have no effect on the status of the property; the zoning would only bring the sump area into conformity with its present use. There being no further response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, and unanimously carried that the Negative Declaration covering the zone change of certain City -owned properties, be accepted and certified. Thereafter, City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance changing certain City -owned properties from C -RS, R -2 and P to P -F (Public Facilities), 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 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE. (CITY PROPERTY)., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 3. The Mayor announced that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the action or discussion in the matter of the Standard Oil Company Refinery Well and, therefore, turned this por- tion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. -2 May 6, 1 ^75 X 3949 The Mayor pro tem announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Negative Declaration for the pro- posed drilling of Oil Well No . 12 on Standard Oil Refinery property, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of the hearing were in the files. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would become a part of this hearing. Mayor pro tem then inquired if any written communications had been received. The Clerk stated that correspondence had been received from the following protesting issuance of a Negative Declaration: Mr. Don May representing Friends of the South Bay Mr. J. A. Schwartz on behalf of the Seashore Environmental Alliance in Manhattan Beach Mrs. Joan Dontanville, Mayor of the City of Manhattan Beach Planning Director Loverde reported that after careful review, a thorough survey, and following State guidelines, it had been determined that the drilling of the well would not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, a Negative Declaration had been prepared. Stated that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Staff that this Negative Declaration be certified and that a permit be approved for the drilling of the well. Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of granting a Negative Declaration on this project. Mr. Bob Rasmussen, Land Department, Standard Oil Company, stated that t e well was exploratory on refinery grounds; that noise would be kept to a minimum and that all possible protection would be taken dur- ing drilling operations. Mr. Doug. Stockton, State of California Division of Oil and Gas, stated t at procedures had been reviewed and that the project met all the requirements of his department. There being no further reply, Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the project. Mr. Joe Schwartz, 801 10th Street, Manhattan Beach, stated he was against issuing a Negative Declaration because adequate information was not available on which to make proper judgment and he felt there was sufficient justification to warrant the preparation of a full blown Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Oscar Gumpert, 625 West Oak Avenue, stated he was for environmental control. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that no substantive evidence of potential adverse environmental impact had been presented at this hearing and that the Negative Declara- tion covering the drilling of a single oil well on Standard Oil Company refinery property therefore be accepted and certified. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting) . Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2622, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SE GUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA WESTERN OPERATIONS, INC., A PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN OIL WELL IN SAID CITY DESIGNATED AND KNOWN AS "REFINERY WELL NO. 12. " which was read, be adopted. -3- May 6, 1975 X 3950 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. 4. Four proclamations were presented and after discussion by the Council, the Mayor declared the week of May 4 through May 11, 1975 as BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK; the week of May 11 through May 17, 1975 as NATIONAL POLICE WEEK and also NATIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK; and the week of May 18 through May 24, 1975 as NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were dis- posed of in the manner indicated: 1. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, urging. initiation of an energy conservation program for t e ity�i Segundo. City Manager Jones advised that the City had a 3 -stage program; that the City was cooperating at the present time and was prepared to continue this cooperation in the future. Council requested that the City Manager relay this information to the Board of Supervisors. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Harry Weber, 433 Bungalow Drive, expressed appreciation for the courtesy extended to Dr. Hopkins. 2. Mr. Richard Crucitt, 601 East Grand Avenue, stated he thought the people of egun o expressed their view at the August 20, 1974 election by voting against the purchase of the Mosaic Tile property. Asked why the Council was nowconsidering the purchase of this property. 3. Mr. Gene Moore, 540 Standard Street, stated that Mr. Crucitt was not well informed, t at the people voted against the tax override not against procurement of the property and that the majority of the people were in agreement with the Council in purchasing the property for recrea- tional purposes. 4. Mr. Oscar Gumpert, stated the people wanted the property for recreation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Industrial Recreation Ad Hoc Committee. Recreation and Parks Commissioner William Bue reported that the results of surveys taken did not seem to justify additional recreational facilities in the commercial and industrial areas. Further, that the present operational policy of the facil- ities seemed to be adequate to meet the needs of the majority of the busines- ses and industries in the community. 2. South Bay Cities Association. Councilman Van Vranken reported on the changes in the Coastal Commission map defining the lines of various zones and management zone area and felt El Segundo was still not properly aligned. Recommended that representatives appear when this comes before the Coastal Commission. 3. League of California Cities. Councilman Nagel reported that a Coastal Zone Work Shop would be held on May 30 by the Coastal Commis- sion and League regarding Powers, Funding and Government. -4- May 6, 1975 X 3951 4. Bi- Centennial Committee. Councilman Nagel read plans and schedules of the Committee, asking for concurrence by the Council and recommended that City funds be allocated for the projects which will entail some costs, as follows: 1. Prize money for the Theme Contest 2. Cost of flying flags at City Hall 24 hours a day 3. Purchase and distribution of booklet entitled, "The Declaration of Independence" 4. Distribution of American flags at moc;erate cost 5. Cost of planting Liberty Tree on Arbor Day 6. Cost of Landscaping City grounds in patriotic theme Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken and unanimously carried that the Bi - Centennial Report be accepted and that $500 be allocated to the Bi- Centennial Committee from the Contingency Account of the General Fund. 5. Councilman Nagel reported that the beach parking lot off Grand Avenue will be opened to the public very shortly and that requests had been made to the County to make the access suitable for bike riders to reach the bike path on the beach at that point. 6. Councilman Nagel reported on the results of the noise monitor- ing survey and that it had been determined from these tests that aircraft violate El Segundo air space very infrequently. - 7. Councilman Nagel reported on labor relations bills pending in Sacramento and that the League of California Cities was working to get objectionable clauses removed from the bills. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m., the Mayor declared a recess. At the hour of 9:25 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a recommendation to establish a new procedure for licensing the sale of firearms. Advised that the State Legislature in 1972 had adopted 2 sections in the Penal Code requiring Local permits for the retail sale of concealable firearms and, therefore, an ordinance had been prepared to this effect, designating the Chief of Police as the licensing authority for the City. Mr. William Kessener, 840 Lomita Street, spoke regarding control of firearms and that if regulation were necessary, it should be at the 1ocaL level and not State or Federally controlled. Mr. Doug. Heitkamp, 614 Lomita Street, spoke regarding enforc- ing the gun laws by giving out the penalties for violation that are already on the Law books, rather than passing new laws. Mr. Leonard Runyan, 617 West Palm Avenue, handed the Mayor a pamphlet regarding gun control. Mr. Elwood Bell, 441 Bungalow Drive recommended that permits for the sale of handguns be issued by the Finance Department rather than by the Police Department. Mr. Don Carper, 726 California Street, stated he was licensed for the sale of handguns in a neighboring city and explained the procedures. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Director of Finance be designated as the Licensing Authority; that the ordinance be so revised and presented to the Council at a later time for adoption. Motion carried. -5- May 6, 1975 X 3952 2. Presented the tabulation of Bids No. 74 -54 for Pipe Fittings and Stainless Steel Bolts for the Water Division, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Taylor Jett Company $ 3,082.00 Western Water Works Supply Co. $ 4,500.34 H. C. Lawson Company $ 4,553.90 Hanson's Pipe & Supply Company $ 4,786.00 Parkson, Inc. $ 6,241.40 Rockwell International (10" Coupling only) $ 338.16 Inland Nut & Bolt Co. (SS bolts only) $ 1,512.00 Circle Bolt Co. (SS bolts only) $ 1,896.00 Advised that the bids for Items B, C, D & E received from the Taylor -Jett Company, Western Water Works Supply Company and H. C. Lawson Company did not meet construction specifications and, therefore, recommended these bids be rejected. Further advised that the bid of Hanson's Pipe and Supply Company was based on prices in effect at the time of shipment, making it an ineligible bid. Recommended that the low bid for each item be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bids received from Taylor Jett Company, Western Water Works Supply Company, and H. C. Lawson Company for Items B, C, D and E of Bid No. 74 -54 be rejected as not meeting specifications; that the total bid of Hanson's Pipe and Supply Company be rejected as an ineligible bid; that the bids from Taylor Jett Company for Items A, F and G in total amount of $2, 047. 92 including sales tax, and from Parkson, Inc. for Items B, C, D & E in total amount of $2, 198. 44, including sales tax be accepted as the lowest best bids 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. 3. Advised that the lease on the Teen Center building at 405 East Grand Avenue expired on February 28, 1975 and that the owners were offering to renew the lease for an additional year on the same terms and conditions as in previous years with an option for an additional year's extension. 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 Agreement of Lease between the City of E1 Segundo as Lesses and Dee L. Stephens, Virginia L. Stephens, Olen L. Trevathan and Jewele G. Trevathan, as Lessors, for the Teen Center building, 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 Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement 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. -6- May 6, 1975 X 3953 4. Advised that a study had been made of the Account Clerk salary classifications which indicated justification for elevation of the classifica- tion of Account Clerk and Senior Account Clerk by 51/6 and Accounts Super- visor by 10 %. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subdivision A of Section 1A3. 030 of Resolution No. 2620 (Salary Resolution) be amended to read as follows: Account Clerk Range 42 Senior Account Clerk Range 52 Accounts Supervisor Range 75 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Van Vranken; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a request to conduct an open - promotional examination for Water and Sanitation Superintendent on May 12, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 6. Advised that it was necessary to reestablish the Council's negotiating team for meet and confer sessions with employee associations for the 1975 -76 fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a negotiating team be established to assist in meet and confer sessions with employee associa- tions for salaries and benefits for the 1975-76 fiscal year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons be designated the negotiating team for the 1975 -76 fiscal year: City Manager Arthur Jones Attorney Lee Paterson Attorney John Liebert Attorney William Kay Director of Finance James Weber Chief of Police James Johnson Fire Chief Tom Baron Director of Public Works William Glickman Director of Recreation and Parks Jack Ruis Administrative Assistant John Sessions Administrative Trainee Tom Carr Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 7. Advised that the Barbeque Units at Recreation Park, which had been installed in 1958, were in need of replacement. Staff's investigation revealed that the units are no longer available on the market. Therefore, recommended that normal bidding procedures be waived and that authority -7- May 6, 1975 X 3954 be granted for ordering custom made units from Hal Raphael & Associates at a cost of $1, 053. 00 plus tax, which is within the current budgeted amount for this item. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that normal bidding procedures be waived and that 13 Bar - beque Units for Recreation Park be purchased from Hal Raphael & Associates at a cost of $1, 053. 00 plus tax. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Presented a report regarding the City of El Segundo replacing Workers' Compensation Insurance with a self- insured plan. Advised that there appeared to be considerable advantage to the City under the plan and recommended authority be granted for Staff to solicit proposals from insurance firms to administer the plan. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, and unanimously carried that Staff be authorized to proceed with a self - insurance plan and that proposals for same be presented to the Council for approval. 9. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company to extend for one year its trailer permit for 9 trailers at 2060 East Imperial Highway. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that Hughes Aircraft Company's permit for 9 trailers be extended for one year, to expire April 25, 1976. Motion carried. (Coun- cilman Nagel not voting). 10. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company to extend for 6 months its trailer permit for 5 trailers located at 2060 East Imperial Highway. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilmanStephens, that Hughes Aircraft Company's permit for 5 trailers be extended for 6 months, to expire October 26, 1975. Motion carried. (Councilman Nagel not voting). 11. Presented a request from Sargent Industries to extend for 6 months its trailer permit for one trailer located at 1700 East Grand Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Sargent Industries' trailer permit be extended for 6 months, to expire September 28, 1975. Motion carried. 12. Presented a request from Mr. Howard A. Eckels, tenant - caretaker at Skytronics, Inc. , for extension of a trailer permit at 240 Nevada Street. Advised that this was the final extension permissible under the Code and if granted, recommended the applicant be required to remove the trailer at the end of the extension period (May 18, 1976 ) restoring the site to its original condition. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Skytronics' trailer permit be extended until May 18, 1976 for use as caretaker's quarters and that at the end of that time the mobile home be removed from the premises and the site restored to its original condition on or before June 18, 1976. Motion carried. 13. Presented a request from Rockwell International to relocate its indentification sign from 1700 East Imperial Highway to 2230 East Imperial Highway. Advised that the sign exceeds the E1 Segundo City Code dimensions and, therefore, Council approval is required. -8- May 6, 1975 X 3955 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that approval be granted for the erection of a sign approxi- mately 870 square feet in size on the Rockwell International Building located at 2230 East Imperial Highway. Motion carried. 14. Advised that the term of Recreation and Parks Commissioner Charles Stevens would expire on May 14, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that Charles Stevens be reappointed for a four -year term on the Recreation and Parks Commission, said term to expire May 14, 1979. Motion carried. 15. Presented a request to retain one sergeant position in the Police Department on a temporary basis. Advised that the normal complement of sergeants is nine. The Traffic sergeant increased the staffing to ten sergeants, however, the department had been operating with nine, one having been assigned to the South Bay Regional Communications Project. The termination of the Traffic Section will further reduce the force to eight sergeants. Recommended that authority be granted to retain one sergeant position formerly in the Traffic Section until such time as the sergeant is returned from the South Bay Regional Communications Project. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried. 16. Advised that it appeared three councilmen would be out of town at the time of the next regular Council meeting. By mutual consent of the Council, the next Council meeting was scheduled for May 27, 1975. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution supporting legislation to designate the second week in May as Municipal Clerks' Week. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2623, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 and HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 227, RELATIVE TO DESIGNATING THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY AS "MUNICIPAL CLERKS' WEEK. '' which was read, be adopted. On ro11 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 claim against the City from Mr. Henry Peterson for false arrest in March, 1975, advising that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that said claim be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in referring same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 3. Presented an application to present late claim from Leo J. Rude for an accident in December, 1974, advising that said application had been referred to the City's insurance carrier. -9- May 6, 1975 X 3956 City Attorney Allen recommended that the application for leave to file a late claim be denied and the City Clerk be instructed to give notice of said denial in a manner as required by Section 911. 8 of the Government Code and that the City Clerk be further directed to forward notice of this action to the City's insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the application of Leo J. Rude for leave to file a late claim be denied and that the City Clerk be instructed to give notice of said denial in the manner required by Section 911. 8 of the Government Code of the State of California. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: I. Presented an agreement with McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company for services in connection with the preparation of the Noise Element of the General Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of E1 Segundo and McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company for preparation of the Noise Element, 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 Agreement 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 Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None; Not Voting: Councilman Nagel. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Change Order No. 2 to Project 74 -2, Alterations to the Public Library, covering minor additions and deletions to the contract, totaling $100. 00. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Change Order No. 2 to Project 74 -2 in the amount of $ 100. 00 be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Change Order on behalf of the City of E Segundo 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. 2. Reported that the Public Library Alterations, Project 74 -2 had been completed by the Willard -Brent Company, Inc., and that Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Advised that the total contract amount was $44, 675. 00 including Change Order No. 2. Recommended the Council accept the project as being complete as of April 21, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: -10- May 6, 1975 X 395'7 RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the Alterations to the Public Library in accordance with Specification No. 74 -2 by Willard -Brent Company, Inc. be accepted as of this date, May 6, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that the owner - developer of the property between Maple Avenue and Oak Avenue west of Hillcrest Street proposes to subdivide the land into four parcels (Parcel Map No. 4797). Presented an agreement covering offsite improvements, security bond, insurance and other requirements pertaining to development of the property. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement for Subdivision Improvements, between the City of E1 Segundo and Frank B. Sabatasso, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execu- tion by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement 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 Agreement for and on behalf of the 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. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Warrant Numbers 46881 to 47035 inclusive, totaling $443, 769. 01 and Expense Check Numbers 443 to 476 inclusive totaling $7, 392. 08, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 24 and Expense Check Register No. 10, and certified by the Finance Director as conform- ing to the Budget 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. NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Stephens referred to a memorandum sent to the Council for informational purposes regarding action other cities had taken for control of news racks. Thereafter, Councilman Stephens moved, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance defining standards and regulations for news racks in the City of E1 Segundo. Motion carried. -11- May 6, 1975 X 3958 2. Councilman Stephens stated that he did not feel the Sister City Policy included expenses other than those incurred in regard to the carnival in Guaymas and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the request of the Sister City Chairman for reimbursement of expenses for the annual fishing tournament be denied. Motion carried. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment being 10 :55 o'clock p. m. Motion carried. APPROVED: L. Balmer, Mayor Valerie 7F.Burrowes, City er -12- May 6, 1975