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1975 NOV 04 CC MINX 4085 El Segundo, California November 4, 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 Eunice Creason, of the First Church of Christ Scientist. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor E. L. Balmer, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CA LL Present: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer stated that due to a possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the hearing on the Uniform Building Code, and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mayor pro tem Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing on the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards, 1973 Editions, and inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish reviewed the changes made to the Codes as the result of discussions and direction given by the Council at the hearing held Spetember 2, 1975. Mayor pro tem inquired if anyone present wished to speak on this matter. Mr. W. E. Larson, Chief Engineer of Standard Oil Company, dis- cussed Fire Zone 4, the definition of structures, and the Deputy Inspector Program. There being no further response, Mayor pro tem ordered the hear- ing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Rockhold, that no action be taken on the ordinance which had been introduced at the Council meeting held August 5, 1975. Motion carried. Thereafter, Mayor pro tem ordered the ordinance filed. City Attorney Allen presented a new ordinance adopting the 1973 Editions of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Building Code Standards entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILD- ING CODE, 1973 EDITION "; INCLUDING THE APPENDIX THEREOF, AND THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1973 EDITION"; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.04 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE., which title was read. After motion duly made and carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Rockhold. X 408 6 Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the matter of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Build- ing Code Standards, 1973 Editions, be set for public hearing on December 16, 1975, and that the City Clerk be directed to give proper notice thereof. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting). 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for receiving and considering the report of the Street Superin- tendent on the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt as authorized in Resolution No. 2642 adopted on August 5, 1975. Street Superintendent Glickman presented the report of costs for the abatement of nuisances at various locations, as follows: Vacant Lot - southwest corner of No Charge - Washington Street and Walnut Avenue work performed by owner Vacant Lot between 808 and $ 43.02 816 Penn Street $ 19.15 711 Hawaii Street $295.47 216 W. Imperial Avenue $ 41.50 Vacant Lot, southeast corner of 311 West Acacia Ave. $ Acacia Avenue and Eucalyptus St. $ 94.35 Northwest corner of Oak Avenue 52.58 Vacant Lot east of 411 E. Grand Ave. and Main Street $ 45.02 Southwest corner of Franklin Avenue $148.50 Northeast corner of and Main Street $ 45.02 Southwest corner of Franklin Avenue and Eucalyptus Street $ 39.20 Southeast corner of Richmond Street and Holly Avenue $ 43.02 Southwest corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue $ 39.99 Vacant Lot west of 311 West Acacia Ave. $ 25.47 Vacant Lot north of 508 Main Street $ 52.58 Vacant Lot east of 411 E. Grand Ave. $ 33.18 291 Coral Circle $148.50 Northeast corner of Virginia Street and Grand Avenue $ 39.80 The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to the Street Superin- tendent's report. There being none, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the report of the Street Superintendent and the assessments contained therein be approved and confirmed, and that a certified copy of each of the unpaid assessments be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens_ and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 3. Mr. Charles Essel, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, introduced the following members of the department, who were prepared to speak regarding the effect the conversion of the Scattergood Plant Unit 3 from natural gas to fuel oil operation would have on the City of E1 Segundo. -2- November 4, 1975 X 4087 Mr. Herman Rudin, Engineer of Mechanical Design Mr. Leonard Gettinger, Senior Mechanical Engineer Mr. Hans Sonderling, Senior Mechanical Engineer Mr. Dave Hanson, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Lloyd Flynn, Superintendent of the Scattergood Plant Mr. Gettin er reviewed the Environmental Impact Report, which had been prepared for the conversion project and answered Council's questions. Mr. Sonderling responded to Council's inquiries as to air pollution and noise impact on the City. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES By mutual consent of the Council, the discussion regarding the for- mation of a South Bay County was deferred until the next meeting. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the annual Audit Reports from Cotton and Francisco for the fiscal year 1974 -75, including the 1911 Act Improvement Bond Fund. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the Audit Reports as prepared by Cotton and Francisco, covering the fiscal year 1974 -75 be received and filed. Motion carried. 2. Advised that Captain Osnower had been accepted to attend the F. B. I. National Academy at Quantico, Virginia from January 4, 1976 to March 18, 1976. Recommended a leave of absence with pay be granted for this period, plus $300 from the Reimbursable Training Fund for miscellaneous expenses. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Council Stephens, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 3. Presented a list of property owned by the City which is no longer needed for municipal purposes, and lost or abandoned property which had been accumulated by the Police Department, the owners of which cannot be located and which had been in the possession of the Police Department for the length of time required by law. Requested authorization to sell the items on said list at public auction on November 22, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the list of property presented to this Council on this date be declared surplus and approved for sale; that the items on said list be sold at auction and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a list of articles to be included in the auction to be held in the City of El Segundo, beginning at 9:30 o'clock a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. -3- November 4, 1975 X 40$E3 4. Presented the tabulation of bids for 13 vehicles for various departments which bids were as follows: Item Quantity Description A 6 Police Pursuit Sedan B 1 Police Detective Sedan C 1 Police Chief's Sedan D 1 Pickup Truck, subcompact E 1 Compact Sedan F 2 Subcompact 4 -door sedan G 1 Subcompact 2 -door sedan Amount of Bid Advised that Staff was investigating the feasibility of the use of personal cars for City business rather than City pool cars. Recommended that the low bid for Items A through C be accepted and that action on Items D through G be deferred until the feasibility study is completed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bid of Bob Warren Pontiac, Inc., in total amount of $38, 158. 37 including sales tax be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company for said amount; and that the balance of the items on said bid be referred back to Staff for further consideration. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 5. Presented evaluation of the Word Processing System for the first six months of operation. Recommended authorization to continue the operation through the balance of this fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Word Processing Operation be retained for the balance of the 1975/76 fiscal year. Motion carried. 6. Presented a letter from the Aerospace Corporation providing for a 2- months' extension of time for completion of its final report. Advised that the extension would not require any additional fees for com- pletion. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Letter Agreement from The Aerospace Corpor- ation for extension of services under Phase II of the South Bay Regional Communications Project, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after proper execu- tion, a copy of said Letter Agreement be placed on file as an amendment to the original agreement in the office of the City Clerk; and -4- November 4, 1975 Bob Warren Hessell Earle Ike Ray Vane Item Qty. Pontiac, Inc. Chevrolet Dodge, Inc. South, Inc. A 6 $27, 576.18 $29,626.00 $29,976.00 $30, 513.24 B 1 3, 996.25 4,334.00 4,210.70 4, 223.89 C 1 4,426.03 4,740.00 4,814.75 4,828.94 D 1 N/B 3,400.00 N/B N/B E 1 3,752.86 3,863.00 3,920.01 3, 875.45 F 2 N/B 6,782.00 N/B N/B G 1 3, 166.48 3,249.00 N/B N/B Advised that Staff was investigating the feasibility of the use of personal cars for City business rather than City pool cars. Recommended that the low bid for Items A through C be accepted and that action on Items D through G be deferred until the feasibility study is completed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bid of Bob Warren Pontiac, Inc., in total amount of $38, 158. 37 including sales tax be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company for said amount; and that the balance of the items on said bid be referred back to Staff for further consideration. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 5. Presented evaluation of the Word Processing System for the first six months of operation. Recommended authorization to continue the operation through the balance of this fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Word Processing Operation be retained for the balance of the 1975/76 fiscal year. Motion carried. 6. Presented a letter from the Aerospace Corporation providing for a 2- months' extension of time for completion of its final report. Advised that the extension would not require any additional fees for com- pletion. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Letter Agreement from The Aerospace Corpor- ation for extension of services under Phase II of the South Bay Regional Communications Project, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after proper execu- tion, a copy of said Letter Agreement be placed on file as an amendment to the original agreement in the office of the City Clerk; and -4- November 4, 1975 A 408 9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Letter Agreement on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 7. Presented a letter from Systems Development Corporation providing for changes in the South Bay Regional Communicaticns Project Agreement which resulted from the City of Inglewood withdrawing from the program. Advised the changes included extension of time for com- pletion of the additional tasks, cost of which shall not exceed $4, 000 which amount is available in the Phase II grant. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Letter Agreement from Systems Development Corporation for additional services under Phase II of the South Bay Regional Communications Project, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after proper execu- tion, a copy of said Letter Agreement be placed on file as an amendment to the original agreement in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E 1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Letter Agree- ment on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 8. Advised that review of the Bylaws governing the South Bay Regional Communications Authority had not been completed by all of the cities and that if they are not received in time, it may result in El Segundo administering the Phase III Grant. 9. Advised that the City and the School District had both budgeted $20, 000 in previous fiscal years for rebuilding and lighting the tennis courts at the high school, which are used by both the school and the City in their recreation programs. It is now proposed that the City's allocation be used to reconstruct the tennis courts without the lighting. Stated the School Board would be responsible for obtaining bids and supervising construction of the facilities. Recommended Council authorize con- tinuance of this project on the revised basis and authorize the funds for rebuilding the courts. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Motion carried. -5- November 4, 1975 X 4090 10. Presented a proposal from the County of Los Angeles for participation in the Urban County Housing and Community Development Program for 1976 -77 under which El Segundo could receive funds for certain housing and community development projects. Advised that the League of California Cities was in favor of all the cities in the County participating in the program. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that El Segundo not participate and that the letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Urban Affairs dated October 29, 1975 be received and filed. Motion carried. CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a claim against the City had been received from Janis M. Liddicote for vehicle damage sustained on September 19, 1975, and that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the claim of Janis M. Liddicote be rejected 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 revised draft of the Residential Property Report ordinance and a revised draft of the report form, and pointed out the changes which had been made. After discussion by the Council, the City Attorney presented the ordinance relating to residential property reports, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPER 16.38 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH CHAPTER RELATES TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REPORTS., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. At the hour of 9:05 o'clock p.m. the Mayor declared a 5- minute recess. At the hour of 9:10 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. 2. The City Attorney presented a resolution granting Fasco Investments, Inc., a permit to operate a taxicab service in El Segundo. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2663, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING FASCO INVESTMENTS, INC., DBA SOUTH BAY CHECKER CAB, AND CRESCENT CAB OF CALIFORNIA, TO OPERATE A TAXICAB BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. which was read, be adopted. -6- November 4, 1975 ^ "rvv l On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that bids had been received on October 20, 1975 for construction of Washington Parkette, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Allied Sprinkler Co., Inc. $49,490.00 Thompsen Landscape 50, 060.00 Kawai Bros. 50, 140. 00 Century Landscape 52, 000.00 Aldo's Landscape 52, 350.00 American Landscape 53, 900.00 Aka -Tani Landscape 54, 048.00 Big 7 Nursery 54, 689. 50 E. C. Construction 55, 930.00 Gaudenti & Sons 56, 665.00 John Weisz 58, 695.00 Valley Crest 59, 287.00 California Landscape 60, 450. 00 Hammer Co. 64, 900.00 Reported that the low bid was 5% above the City's estimate and that additional costs, not included in the Plans and Specifications, had developed as follows: Water meter installation $1,000 Adjustment of well vault $ 750 Construction of special access road for Edison Co. heavy equipment $4,400 Stated this would leave a deficit of $8, 000 in the 1974 Park funds which had been allocated for this project. Recommended acceptance of the low bid and appropriation of an additional $8, 000 from the Contingency Account. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that this matter be referred back to Staff for further consideration 'of staying within the budgeted amount and present it to the Council at the next regular Council meeting. On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 2. Advised the the agreement with Alderman, Swift and Lewis, entered into in 1964 for the design of storm drain facilities, included a provision for review of shop drawings for which fees had already been paid. Stated that in the time lapse since the contract had been approved, prices had escalated and the consultant therefore has proposed that the cost for review of the drawings estimated at between $6, 000 and $8, 000 be paid for on a 50/50 basis. Recommended an amount not to exceed $4, 000 be authorized for payment to Alderman, Swift & Lewis from the Contingency Account. -7- November 4, 1975 A4042 Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the proposal from Alderman, Swift and Lewis be accepted; that an amount not to exceed $4, 000 be authorized from the Contingency Account and that purchase order be issued as required to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 3. Presented an agreement with the County of Los Angeles in which the County agrees to hold the City of El Segundo harmless for liabilities which might occur because of the construction of a Pedestrian- Bike Trail along the San Diego Freeway at El Segundo Boulevard. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, 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 Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 4. Advised that a portion of Washington Street between Franklin Avenue and E1 Segundo Boulevard had never been improved and it was Staff's recommendation that this portion be abandoned. Stated that a Resolution of Intention had been prepared stipulating the date of December 2, 1975 as the time and place for a public hearing on the vacation of this portion of Washington Street. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that Resolution No. 2664, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION AND ABANDON- MENT OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN SAID CITY., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -8- November 4, 1975 X 4043 Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 5. Presented a request from Continental Development Corpora- tion for approval of a loading zone on the west side of Nash Street north of Rosecrans Avenue. Advised that this was in conflict with recent precise plan approvals and it was, therefore, Staff's recommendation that the request be denied. Mr. George Phillips of Continental Development Corporation, stated t i�c a ge was necessary in order to accommodate the Bank of America drive -up teller window, which conflicts with the loading zone already in existence. Stated he thought it was not an unreasonable request and that it could be done by ministerial action. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the Council reaffirm its policy of no parking in the Con- tinental industrial tract. Motion carried. 6. Presented a modification to the Agreement the City has with Tierra Engineering Company for consulting services in connection with storm drain design. Stated the proposal involved delaying the preparation of environmental data and the determination of exact locations of under- ground facilities, at no additional cost. Advised it appeared appropriate to delay these matters until a firm schedule for the project had been established. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Letter amending the Agreement with Tierra Engineering Company, pre- sented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execution, a copy of said Letter Agree- ment be placed on file as an amendment to the original agreement 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 Letter Agreement on behalf of the City of El Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 7. Reported that an appeal had been submitted to the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development to remove many of the areas indicated on the map of El Segundo as hazardous and thus subject to flood hazard insurance. Reported that the appeal had been approved by HUD effective October '31, 1975. 8. Presented a Resolution of Intention to revise the present revenue program for funding the operation and maintenance costs of the waste water system in the City. Advised that changes in State and Federal regulations make it obligatory for the City to impose a sewer users charge and that Staff was working on a program for ways of -9- November 4, 1975 X 4 094 producing this revenue in accordance with the new regulations. Recom- mended adoption of the Resolution of Intention. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution of Intention No. 2665, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIF- ORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REVISE THE REVENUE PROGRAM FOR FUNDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM. (PUBLIC LAW 92- 500)., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance amending the contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) providing for 2% at 50 benefits for Police Officers, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINIS- TRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance 883 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 883 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. 2. The City Attorney presented the ordinance changing the speed limit on Aviation Boulevard, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AMEND- ING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 10. 52.020 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITH- IN SAID CITY., which title was read. -10- November 4, 1975 X 40 9 .e. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further read- ing of Ordinance No. 884 was waived. Following motion made by Coun- cilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, Ordinance No. 884 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 48959 through 48976 and Expense Check Numbers 669 through 700, totaling $240, 078. 07, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council. as Demand Register Summary No. 11 and Expense Check Register No. 8, 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 and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilman Van Vranken. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ellen Bush, wife of Judge Auten Bush, former city attorney for the City of El Segundo; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, VsWe A. Buftw" Valerie urrowes, ity er By — Heputy -11- November 4, 1975