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1975 OCT 28 CC MINX 4074 El Segundo, California October 28, 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 the notice was in the City Clerk's file. 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 Pastor Edward Hunter of the United Methodist Church. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor E. L. Balmer, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular City Council meetings held October 7, and October 21, and the adjourned regular meeting held October 13, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the minutes of the final meeting of the Library Board of Trustees held September 2, 1975 be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. • Mrs. Patsy Brose of William Prose Productions, presented a film on crime prevention for senior citizens entitled, "Senior Power" and thanked the EL Segundo Police Department for their assistance in the pre- paration of the film. 2. At this time, the hour being 7:10 o'clock p.m. , the Mayor declared a recess for the purpose of the Council acting as the Board of Examiners and Appeals in the matter of continued hearing of Karl J. Barmore. The following Board members responded to roll call: Trustees Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Chairman Balmer. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish reported that recent inspec- tion of the premises at 903 Main Street revealed that the area had been cleaned to some extent but combustible waste materials were still evident and enumerated some of the repair work necessary to make the garage acceptable as a safe building. Mr. Karl Barmore, stated he did not think it advisable to bring the building up to code since the property was up for sale and would probably be demolished if sold. Stated he would repair the outside of the building and remove the eve sores. Mrs. Barmore, advised that they had definitely decided to sell the property themselves. There being no further response, motion was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Trustee Rockhold, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. A 4075 After further discussion, motion was made by Chairman Balmer, seconded by Trustee Nagel, that the appeal of Mr. Karl J. Barmore be denied; that Mr. Barmore be given the option to demolish the building and clear the area of all safety hazards, or bring the present building up to code and that the work be completed within six months. If Mr. Barmore elects to demolish the building, he shall be given six months following the demolition to replace the garage. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustee Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, and Chairman Balmer; Noes: Trustee Van Vranken; Absent: Trustees None. No further business to be heard before the Board of Examiners and Appeals, motion was made by Trustee Nagel, seconded by Trustee Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. At the hour of 7 :30 o'clock p, m. , the Council reconvened, all mem- bers being present and answering roll call. 3. Mayor Balmer announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing on the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt in accordance with Resolution No. 2653, and inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Ted Schmidkonz of the Fire Prevention Bureau reported that the remaining property Located in the 300 block of Indiana Street, Listed in Reso- lution No. 2653, had been cleaned satisfactorily by the owner. The Mayor then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Council sustain the objection as to the property in the 300 block of Indiana Street reported as having been cleaned satisfactorily, overrule all other objections, and direct the Street Superintendent to take no further action in this matter. Motion carried. 4: The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the continued hearing on the proposed Circulation and Transpor- tation Element of the General Plan, and inquired of the Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which she replied that none had been received. Associate Planner Soo -Hoo reported on changes in transportation patterns recommended in the Element, stating the document was for planning purposes only and was not intended as an implementation document. Mr. James Funk of Urban Futures, Inc. , consultants for the project, reported on the preparation of the Element which was intended to give general guidelines designed to meet the specifications of the California planning and zoning Laws. Mr. Bill Kunzman, Traffic Engineer of Urban Futures, Inc. , reported on the need for public transportation to the industrial areas and explained different types of systems that might be utilized. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. Mr. Robert Dein, 204 West Walnut Avenue, stated that if the I -105 Freeway goes t roug to epuLveda Boulevard, that traffic would double. Further stated that if industrial development-is planned south of Imperial Highway, the freeway could not handle the resultant traffic. Mr. James Morgan, 346 Whiting Street, asked why circulation of the east-west streets wes of Sepulveda Boulevard had not been taken into consideration. -2- October 28, 1975 X 4076 Mr. Funk explained that one of the goals and objectives of the Element was to protect the residential section of the community from excessive traffic which would result in a greater ennironmental impact than leaving the circulation system as it is at the present time. Mr. Bill McCaverty, 1205 East Pine Avenue objected to the plan for extension o ine Avenue. Mr. Mark Shanks, 508 Sierra Place, spoke in favor of extending Pine Avenue across the tracks. Mr. Bill Kiddo, 445 Eucalyptus Avenue asked that nothing be done to increase the flow or speed the flow of traffic in any residential areas and that extension of Pine Avenue might do that. There being no further response, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the hearing be closed. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the Environmental Impact Report on the Circulation and Transportation Element be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold that the Circulation and Transportation Element of the General Plan be approved, and that Resolution No. 2659, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN., 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 5. City Manager Jones asked that the item regarding selection of a carrier for the City's general liability insurance coverage be taken up at this time. Mr. Mike Bogen of Cal- Surance, advised that many insurance companies had withdrawn from the field of writing municipality insurance and that insurance costs had increased considerably in the past year. Pre- sented proposals from Admiral Insurance Company and Jefferson Insurance Company for liability coverage. City Manager Jones advised that Staff had reviewed the proposals and the City's experience in the past three years indicated that the proposal of the Admiral Insurance Company would be less expensive. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that the proposal of Admiral Insurance Company be accepted and that an additional $33, 000 be allocated from unbudgeted funds for this purpose. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -3- October 28, 1975 xA4o7T At the hour of 9:10 o' clock p. m. , recess. At the hour of 9:15 o'clock p.m., members being present and answering roll the Mayor declared a 5- minute the Council reconvened, all call. 6. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here- tofore fixed for the hearing on the proposed Housing Element of the General Plan and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavit of publication was in the Planning Depart- ment 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. Associate Planner Soo -Hoo advised that a Draft Environmental Impact Report had been prepared for the Housing Element and had been approved by the Planning Commission. Reported that the primary purpose of the Element was to make adequate provision for housing of all economic elements of the community and that as time allows, a more extensive doc- ument would be prepared. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the Draft Environmental Impact Report be certified. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2660, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN., 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. 7. City Manager Jones advised that revisions had been made to the Plumbing Code as discussed at the Council meeting held September 16, and had been incorporated in the ordinance presented for Council approval. Recommended that a date be set for a public hearing to discuss the Plumbing Code, as revised. Motion was made by Councilman Van vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that a hearing be held before this Council on November 18, 1975 for the purpose of considering the 1973 Edition of the Plumbing Code. Motion carried. Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the ordinance adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM PLUMB- ING CODE, 1973 EDITION" INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, D, E, F, AND G THEREOF; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.12 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.12 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE., which title was read. -4- October 28, 1975 X,4078 After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. 8. Mayor Balmer inquired if there were any objections to intro- ducing the Uniform Mechanical Code Ordinance, stating this matter had been scheduled for public hearing on November 18, 1975. There being no objections, the Acting City Attorney presented the ordinance adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1973 EDITION" INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, AND C, THEREOF; REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.16 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.16 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE MECHANICAL CODE., which title was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nagel. 9. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections to intro- ducing the National Electrical Code Ordinance, stating this matter had been scheduled for public hearing on November 18, 1975. There being no objections, the Acting City Attorney presented the ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code, 1975 Edition, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "1975 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ", REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 16.08 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16. 08 TO, THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE., which title was read. After motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Van Vranken. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for a six- months' extension of its permit for five trailers located at 1920 & 1950 East Imperial Highway. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the trailer permit for Hughes Aircraft Company be extended for an additional six months, to expire April 26, 1976. Motion carried. 2. Presented a request from TRW Systems to lease additional land adjacent to the property presently leased in the Utah subdivision tract Lot 22. Advised this was a minor addition to the existing lease and was categorically exempt from environmental review. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to the existing lease with TRW Systems to include the additional land requested. Motion carried. -5- October 28, 1975 x ,*oT9 3. Presented an application from Fasco Investments, Inc., for permit to operate a taxicab service in the City of El Segundo. Stated the company had complied with the permit requirements. Mr. David Tarpinian, Executive Vice - President of Fasco, asked that the application be considered. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the application to-operate a taxicab service in the City by Fasco Investments, Inc., be approved. Mr. Bill Bodenhamer of Santa Monica Cab Company asked the Council to reconsider since t is permit was being approved even before his company could become operational. City Manager Jones advised that should the Council approve the application, a resolution granting a permit to Fasco to operate in the City would be presented to the Council for adoption at a later date. On roll call, the foregoing motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that the Recreation and Parks Commission had determined that the Palm Parkette was no longer needed in the Recreation Master Plan and the Commission had recommended that proceedings be initiated to terminate its use as a recreational area. Stated it was the desire of the department and the Commission to dispose of this site and that it would be necessary to present it to the electorate for this deter- mination. Recommended the Council declare the property surplus and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary papers to put the matter on the ballot. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken that the Palm Storm Drain Retention Basin, commonly known as the Palm Parkette, be declared surplus property and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary paperwork for placing the matter of selling said property on the ballot of the June 8, 1976 election. Motion carried. 5. Presented a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for additional grant funds to operate the Senior Citizens' Information and Referral Service for one additional year. Dorothy Lawrence, Co- ordinator of the Information and Referral Service, reviewed the activities, accomplishments and tentative plans for future operations of the Service. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the request to submit an application for a renewal grant be denied. On roll call, motion failed to carry. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2661, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICA- TION FOR A RENEWAL GRANT FUNDED BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FOR A SENIOR CITIZENS' INFORMATION REFERRAL SERVICE., which was read, be adopted. -6- October 28, 1975 x q oso On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen Rockhold and Stephens; Absent: Councilmen None. 6. Presented a request to approve a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for funding under the Federal Civil Defense Act for construction of the Emergency Operating Center. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2662, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICA- TION FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950, AS AMENDED. (APPLICATION NO. 75-182)., 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. 7. Presented the tabulation of bids for one 3 -gang reel mower for the Parks Department, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid B Hayman Co., Inc. $2, 856. 70 Less $100 Trade In Toro Pacific Distributors $2, 962. 70 Less $ 85 Trade In Advised that the bid of B. Hayman Company did not meet specifica- tions and therefore, recommended that the bid of Toro Pacific Distributors be accepted without the provision for trade -in allowance and the old mower be sold at auction. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the bid of B. Hayman Company, Inc., be rejected as not meeting specifications and that the bid of Toro Pacific Distributors in total amount of $2, 962. 70 including sales tax be accepted as the best low bid and that a purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Advised that one copy of an Environmental Impact Report had been received covering the conversion of the Scattergood Plant, Unit 3 to fuel oil operation and that a representative from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power would make a presentation to the Council on November 4th. -7- October 28, 1975 X 4061 CITY CLERK MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a Petition for Order Allowing filing of Late Claim in the matter of Leo J. Rude vs. City of El Segundo for personal injuries and advised this matter had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this Petition be filed and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and con- firmed. Motion carried. 2. Presented a claim from Virginia Anne Morris for possible damages as result of a vehicle accident on July 23, 1975. Advised that this claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken that this claim be rejected and that the action of the City Clerk in forwarding same to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and con- firmed. Motion carried. 3. Presented a Claim and Order to appear in Small Claims Court in the matter of Abram Lazarus vs. City of El Segundo for automobile damage. Advised that this matter had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the action of the City Clerk in referring this matter to the insurance company be approved, ratified and confirmed and that the City's Small Claims Agent be authorized to appear on behalf of the City on November 12, 1975 in Small Claims Court, Inglewood Judicial District. Motion carried. ACTING CITY ATTORNEY DOLLEY MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented an ordinance pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 2652 amending the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) contract to provide 276 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 AD- MINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Nagel. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that under the terms of the contract, the consultant, Alderman Swift and Lewis, is required to present a design concept of the 6- million gallon reservoir and surrounding improvements at Hilltop Park. Mayor Balmer announced that due to possible conflict of interest, he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Mr. William Lewis, President of Alderman, Swift & Lewis, ex- plained the design of e Water' Facilities Improvements and displayed a rendering of the conceptual plan. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the conceptual plan for the Water Facilities Im- provements at Hilltop Park be approved. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). -8- October 28, 1975 x 4019 2 2. Advised that the County of Los Angeles Road Department had made an engineering study of the speed limit on Aviation Boulevard and determined that changing it to 40 miles per hour would maintain con- sistency along that road, and that an ordinance had been prepared for this purpose. The Acting City Attorney presented the ordinance amending the Municipal Code, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 10. 52. 020 RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Council- man Van Vranken. 3. Presented a Quitclaim Deed releasing an easement for public utility purposes located approximately 500 feet north of El Segundo Boulevard, west of Duley Road, which is no longer required by the City. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discus- sion or action in this matter and turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Easement for Public Utility purposes, insofar as it pertains to and affects the following described real property located in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, to wit: The westerly 280 feet of the northerly 10 feet of Lot 7, in Tract 32178, as filed in Book 846, Pages 27 and 28 of Map Records in the office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, State of California. is no longer needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to exe- cute a Quitclaim Deed for said Easement from the City of E1 Segundo to Sepulveda Properties, Inc., and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action of the following zone change and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor pro tempore Nagel. -9- October 28, 1975 X 4083 Acting City Attorney Dolley presented the ordinance changing the zone of property at 301 West El Segundo Boulevard, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 20 (THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN SECTION 20.16. 030 OF SAID CODE., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing of Ordinance No. 881 was waived. Following motion made by Council- man Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, Ordinance No. 881 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. 2. The Acting City Attorney presented the ordinance relating to business regulations and licensing, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.04. 140, 5.04.160, 5.04. 200 and 5. 04. 220 AND DELETING SECTION 5.08. 500 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSING., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing of Ordinance No. 882 was waived. Following a motion made by Council- man Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 882 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 48674 through 48958 and Expense Check Numbers 654 through 668, totaling $766, 247. 22, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary Nos. 9 and 10 and Expense Check Register No. 7, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 874, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS 1. City Manager Jones announced that Police Chief Johnson had been selected to serve as second vice chairman of the committee of State Associations of Chiefs of Police, which is an affiliation of the Inter- national Association. Stated that if the Council approved, the Chief would -10- X X 4084 move through the chairs to chairman of the National State Association in the third year. Stated that a meeting is scheduled to be held in Florida November 3 through November 6, 1975 and that the Chief's participation inthe Association would not involve any extra expense to the City. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that approval be granted for Chief Johnson to participate in this Association and that he be commended for accepting the honor of the responsibilities. Motion carried. 2. Councilman Nagel asked Staff to investigate the possibility of giving reduced rates on water service to senior citizens. 3. Councilman Nagel suggested that a study session of the Council and Staff be scheduled for some time in the future to review the appeals procedures relating to the zoning and building codes. Stated he thought policies needed to be established. By general concensus, the Council de- clined to schedule a study session at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Gene Moore, 540 Standard Street, commended the Council in approving the continuance o the Senior Citizens' Information and Referral Service. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Arthur Hughes and Archibald Speed; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 11:10 o' clock p. m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie A. Burrowes Valerie A. Burrowes, City er APPROVED: 2 / /3 44U,4,A,1 E. L. Balmer, Mayor -11- October 28, 1975 Eq..