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1975 SEP 16 CC MIN)(40 46 EL Segundo, California September 16, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of EL Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by Police Captain Clark Devilbiss. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor pro tempore Nagel, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p. m. ROLL CA LL Present: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Absent: Mayor Balmer. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 2, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mr. Paul Williams, Southern California Automobile Club, presented Mayor pro tempore Nagel with a 1974 Pedestrian Safety Citation for the City, which had been issued by the Automobile Association of America. Stated that this was the second year in succession the award has been given to EL Segundo, having had no pedestrian deaths in that time. Further stated the City was recognized for its contributions to general safety practices and presented Sergeant Grimmond with an award for the City's distinguished service. 2. Mayor pro tempore Nagel announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the continued hearing to consider all objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt at 1140 East Grand Avenue, in accordance with Resolution No. 2646, and inquired of the City Clerk if any written communications had been received. The Clerk replied that none had been received. City Manager Jones reported that inspection by the Fire Prevention Bureau had revealed the property had been cleaned satisfactorily, and therefore, no further action would be required. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that this hearing be closed, that the Council sustain the objection as to the property having been cleaned satisfactorily and direct the Street Superintendent to take no further action in this matter. Motion carried. 3. Mayor pro tempore 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 of the City Clerk if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Building Safety DalgLeish requested that the hearing be further continued to premit the Staff adequate time for research. Mayor pro tempore inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. Mr. Ben Cole, President of the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, stated the Chamber did not find any justification for delaying the hearing and recommended the 1973 Editions be approved. X 4047 Mr. Jerry Aldridge, Douglas Aircraft Aerophysics Department, stated they Eag —reviewed the proposed changes and had no objections to offer. Mr. Chris. Warren, Superintendent of Maintenance at Standard Oil Company, stated he was in accord with continuing the hearing pending further study. Mr. 'Dick Sle icka, Rockwell International, stated they would have no objections as ong as they could use the Comprehensive Permit procedure. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Mayor pro tempore Nagel, that the hearing be continued until November 4, 1975. Motion carried. 4. Mayor pro tempore announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition, and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that the affidavit of publica- tion was in her file. The Mayor pro tempore stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor pro tempore then inquired if any written communica.ti:- .: had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish advised that the provisions it) this 1973 Edition were substantially the same as in the past. The Mayor pro tempore inquired if anyone present wished to spear reagarding this matter. There being no reply, the Mayor pro tempore de- clared the public hearing closed. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance adopting the Uniform miildmg Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition, ':-,titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SE GUN DO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILD- INGS, 1973 EDITION" AND ADDING CHAPTER 16. 10 TO THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROtS BUILDINGS., which -it i e was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the furtl,e.- :-ear: ing of Ordinance No. 878 was waived. Following motion made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 878 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 5. Mayor pro tempore announced that this was the tir)e end hla.rt r -.n"orP fixed for the hearing on the Uniform Housing Code, 1973 1 c?itim, ngcir•ed of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had heen giv( i,. Clerk, reWied that the affidavit of publication was in her file. The 1llayc,: -re tFnrbore stated the files would become a part of this hearing. "vZa;ror pro tempore then inquired if any written communi(.•di i t)G =-n received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been i ert -ived- Di --tor of Building Safety Dalgleish advised this code provide.-, i.r: _Qe- vation and rehabilitation of housing and describes substandard )it crenerally is the same as the 1970 Edition. ,IN "X 4ID 4 Mayor pro tempore inquired if anyone present wished to speak regarding this matter. There being no reply, he declared the public hearing closed. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance adopting the Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE 1973 EDITION" AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.09 TO THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNI- CIPAL CODE" RELATING TO THE HOUSING CODE., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 879 was waived. Following motion made by Coun- cilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, Ordinance No. 879 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 6. The Mayor pro tempore announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition, and inquired of the City Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given. The Clerk replied that the affidavit of publication was in her file. The Mayor pro tempore stated the files would become a part of this hearing. Mayor pro tempore then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Director of Building Safety Dalgleish advised that the major changes included increases in permit fees and qualifications for plumbers who would be performing under the permit procedure. Recommended adoption of the Code. Plumbing Inspector Dodenhoff related the problems and dangers involved when unskilled workmen make installations without first procuring permits. Mayor pro tempore Nagel inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. Mr. Ben Cole, stated he thought this Code was sufficiently important to warrant postponement of the hearing for further study. Mr. Dick Sle icka, stated that licensed plumbers were busy all the time at Roc F well International and it would delay their operations if the permit procedure had to be followed. There being no further response, Mayor pro tempore declared Lhe hearing closed. After further discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Staff investigate the type of work which would not require a permit, taking into consideration the ability of the average homeowner to do certain routine maintenance on his own plumbing system, and. that this matter be brought before the Council for further consideration at a Later date. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Section 1. 15 pertaining to the reinspection assessments be stricken from the Code. On roll call, motion failed to carry. -3- September 16, 1975 X4049 Mayor pro tempore Nagel then suggested that records be kept of reinspections required in the next 12 months and that Staff report back to the Council after that time. 7. City Manager Jones introduced Captain Robert Amiel of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, who will command a force of six other supervisory people from the Sheriff's Department when supervisory per- sonnel of our Police Department will be away from the City at a training meeting. Captain Amei1 stated the Department was happy to assist the E1 Segundo Police Department and that he would personally find it an inter- esting experience. At this time, the hour being 8:20 o'clock p. m., Mayor pro tempore Nagel declared a recess for the purpose of the Council acting as the Board of Examiners and Appeals. The following Board members responded to roll call: Trustees Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Vice Chairman Nagel. (1. Vice Chairman Nagel announced that the Board would hear the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ottman regarding substandard structures at 942 Virginia Street. Secretary Dalgleish reported on code violations at this address. Mr. Ottman related the conditions under which each structure had been constructed. Mrs. Ottman expressed her views against the requirement of bringing the old buildings up to present day code. After discussion, the Board members mutually agreed that Mr. Ottman meet with Trustee Stephens and Mr. Dalgleish to resolve the problems and that this hearing be continued until October 7, 1975. (2. The Vice Chairman announced that the Board would hear the appeal of Mr. Kart J. Barmore regarding substandard structures at 903 Main Street. Secretary Dalgleish reported on the code violations at this address. The Vice Chairman inquired if anyone present wished to speak in this matter. There being no response, the Board directed the Secretary to send proper notification to the appellant that this hearing would be continued until October 7, 1975. (3. The Vice Chairman announced that the Board would now hear the appeal of Mr. Earl Ballentine regarding determination of requirements for completion bond for house relocation at 946 Virginia Street. Secretary Dalgleish reported on the formula used for figuring the amount of the completion bond. Mr. Earl Ballentine protested the inclusion of the cost of moving the house in the calculation of the bond amount. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the •bond be calculated at $12, 000. Motion unanimously carried. Mr. Ballentine stated he would• accept this figure and would furnish a bond for $12, 000. Vice Chairman Nagel directed the City Staff to consider whether the moving costs should be included in future calculations in fixing the amount of completion bonds for relocation of houses and that the findings be presented to the City Council. No further business to be heard before the Board of Examiners and Appeals, motion was made by Trustee Van Vranken, seconded by Trustee Rockhold, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. -4- Sept. 16, 1975 x411.;3 At the hour of 9 :30 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roLL call: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Van Vranken. 8. City Manager Jones presented a request from Mr. Ear[ BalLentine for a 2- months' permit for a temporary trailer at 946 Virginia Street, and that it was Staff's recommendation that this permit be denied. Mrs. Ruth BaLLentine pleaded with the Council for this temporary permit pending completion of the moving and construction of the house on the property. Mr. Jim Ottman, next door at 942 Virginia Street stated he thought they had a right to have a trailer on their own property. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, and unanimously carried that a trailer permit be granted for a period of two months from the date of this meeting. At the hour of 9:50 o' clock p. m. , Mayor pro tempore Nagel declared a 10- minute recess. At the hour of 10:00 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens and Van Vranken. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, application for Person to Person transfer of On -sale General Eating Place License, Raymond Lee Guin and Samuel Luffman, Buzz's Golden Nuggett, 311 North Sepulveda Boulevard. There being no objections by the Council, Mayor pro tempore Nagel ordered the application filed. 2. State Department of Alcoholic i�evera e Control, application for license -- n -sale Beer, Eating Place, LET Set Racquet Club (LAX), Inc., 2222 East Imperial Highway. There being no objections by the Council, Mayor pro tempore ordered the application filed. 3. Yellow Cab Company, request for increase in taxicab rates to offset an increase in gasoline costs. Mr. Jim Kernodle, Yellow Cab Company, stated that Los Angeles had approved a rate increase which would go into effect approximately 30 days from today's date and the company would adjust its taxi rates at that time. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that Resolution No. 2651, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2161 (YELLOW CAB COMPANY CONDITIONAL PERMIT) AND RESCINDING RESO- LUTION NO. 2614 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 2161., which was read, be adopted, and that said increase become effective on the same date as in the City of Los Angeles. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 4. Santa Monica Cab Company, application for permit to operate five taxicabs in the City of E1 Segundo. Mr. Bill Bodenhamer of Santa Monica Cab Company stated the company was in sound conditionand could furnish EL Segundo with good service. -5- Sept. 16, 1975 x I Mr. Jim Kernodle, Yellow Cab Company spoke against issuing this permit. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution granting a franchise to the Santa Monica Cab Company to operate taxicabs in the City of El Segundo. Motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Recreation Park Development Committee. Councilman Van Vranken reported the Committee met on September 1Tth and set the second Wednesdays in October and November for its next meetings. Invited the public, any groups or clubs interested to attend and welcomes suggestions for the future planning of the area at 438 Sheldon Street. 2. Councilman Nagel announced that he had been nominated for a two -year term on the League of California Cities Board of Directors. Also asked for action on Assembly Bill No. 700 recently passed by the Legislature. Stated this was a single purpose labor relations bill dealing with police officers tenure. Thereafter made a motion, seconded by Coun- cilman Rockhold, that the City contact Governor Brown requesting his veto on AB -700. Motion carried. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented the tabulation of bids for one street Line marking machine for the Street Division, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid J. E. Bauer $ 13, 034.22 Unimasco, Inc. $ 14, 135.40 California Truck Equipment Co. $ 14, 569.48 Prismo Universal Corp. $ 20,030. 77 Stated that the low bid exceeded the budgeted amount for this equipment by $2, 534. 22, but that the City had saved $3, 662. 40 on the purchase of other equipment in this account. Recommended this savings be approved for use in the purchase of the Street Line Marking machine from the low bidder. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that the low bid of J. E. Bauer Company be accepted and that purchase ord— in the amount of $13, 034. 22 be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 2. Advised that bids had been received for a twin gasoline pump to accommodate no lead gasoline. Stated that subsequent to receiving the bids, it was discovered there would be sufficient space to install another single pump for the no Lead fuel, thus retaining the old pump for regular fuel. Recommended the bids be rejected and resolicited for a single pump. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the bids for a twin gasoline pump be rejected and bids be sent out for a single pump. Motion carried. 3. Presented bids for one backhoe /loader for the Water Division, which bids were as follows: -6- Sept. 16, 1975 x44' 1.)2 Name Amount of Bid Case Power & Equipment Co. $ 15, 134.06 Jumbo Equipment Co. $ 15, 588. 80 Melroe Equipment Co. $ 16, 537.60 A Lternate $ 18, 013. 12 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the bid of Case Power & Equipment Company in the amount of $15, 134. 06 including tax and trade in allowance, for one backhoe /loader be accepted and that a purchase order in said amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 4. Advised that only one bid had been received for Lease of a mini -bus for the Senior Citizens' DiaL -A -Ride Program, which bid was as foLlows: Name Amount of Bid Bob Wondries, Assoc. Total Cost: $ 16, 333. 54 First year Lease: $ 804.87 Second year lease: $ 410.00 Amount applied to purchase at end of first year: $ 7,909.00 Stated the bidder had advised the Lease price would be the same with or without air conditioning. Further advised that the year's rental allowance in the Operating Budget was less than this amount and, therefore, recom- mended the air conditioned bus be Leased for seven months. If the City then choses to exercise its option to purchase the bus at that time, there would be no increase in the cost. Motion was made byCounciLman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and a tease agreement be entered into with Bob Wondries, Associates. Motion carried. 5. Advised that the Memorandum of Understanding-with sworn police officers included an agreement to impeLement the one -half pay at 50 retirement plan as of January 1, 1976. Presented a Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) contract to include that provision. Further advised that for this change to go into effect it would require the police officers involved to approve the change in an election to be conducted by the City and the adoption of an ordinance amending the retirement agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2652, entitled: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: -7- September 16, 1975 X4053 Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 6. Advised that there had been some malfunction of the metering system for electricity at Recreation Park for some time and it appeared that the City.had been undercharged for services rendered. The Southern California Edison Company had requested an adjustment of $3, 410. 81. Recommended Council approve payment of this amount. City Attorney Allen stated he con- curred in this recommendation. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that Staff's recommendation be approved and that payment to the Southern California Edison Company in the amount of $3, 410. 81 be made. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 7. Recommended that the National Electrical Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code be set for public hearing before the Council on November 18, 1975. By mutual consent of the Council, Staff was directed to give proper notice of the aforementioned hearings to be held November 18, 1975. 8. Presented a resolution declaring the CounciL's intention to provide for the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt, which had been established by the Fire Prevention Bureau as being a nuisance on certain properties listed therein and giving notice of a public hearing in this matter to be held before the City Council on October 7, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Resolution No. 2653, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF., which was read, be adopted. 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: Mayor Balmer. 9. Presented a Park License for use of a portion of the South- ern California Edison Company powertine right of way for expansion of Washington Parkette. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Park License between the City of EL Segundo and Southern California Edison Company for Lease of certF.in right of way property, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and that after execution by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Park License be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and 8- September 16, 1975 X 4054 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor pro tempore of the City of El Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said License 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 pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. 10. Advised that American Bankers Insurance Company had cancelled its policy with the City for excess coverage of public liability and property damage. Requested that the Foremost Insurance Company be accepted to furnish this coverage. Further advised that the basic carrier, Central Mutual Insurance Company had given notification that it also would be withdrawing from insuring municipalities and the City's insurance broker was searching for a substitute carrier for this coverage. Recommended approval for placing the excess insurance with Foremost Insurance Company. Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that the placing of the City's excess insurance for public liability and property damage with Foremost Insurance Company be approved, and the action of the City Manager in obtaining the binder with the Foremost Insurance Company be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 11. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company for a nine months' extension of its temporary permit for one office trailer. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the trailer permit for Standard Oil Company be extended for an additional nine months, to expire June 10, 1976. Motion carried. 12. Presented an agreement with the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for the installation of Christmas decorations at a total cost of $6500. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Agreement between the City of EL Segundo and the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce for Christmas decorations, 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 pro tempore 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 pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a claim against the City from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Mr. Philip Demianiuk for vehicle paint damage, advising that said claim had been referred to the insurance carrier. -9- September 16, 1975 X1055 Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, 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. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution abolishing the Library Board of Trustees. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Coun- cilman Van Vranken, that Resolution No. 2654, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ABOLISHING THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AND RATIFYING AND CONTINUING IN EFFECT THE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. , which was read, be adopted. 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: Mayor Balmer. 2. Presented an ordinance amending the Report of Residential Building Records regulations and a draft showing the differences between the ordinance and the existing chapter in the Municipal Code. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Mayor pro tempore Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that Staff make further study into the provisions and intent of the ordinance; that a new draft ordinance and a sample application form be submitted for considera- tion; and that this matter be deferred until the next meeting on October 7, 1975. Motion carried. 3. Presented a letter acknowledging the approval of a substituted page of a Release which had already been approved by the City Council (Resolution No. 2621) in the matter of water meter litigation. Recommended the substituted page of the Release be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and the Mayor pro tempore be authorized to sign the letter approving the substituted page. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved and that the Mayor pro tempore be authorized to sign acceptance of the change. Motion carried. ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a request from Tierra Engineering Company for an additional 60 days for completion of its contract for design of storm drain facilities on Oak, Penn, Walnut and McCarthy Court. Recommended the time be extended to November 1, 1975. Motion was made by Councilman- Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the completion date of the contract with Tierra Engineering Company be extended until November 1, 1975. Motion carried. 2. Advised that Plans and Specifications had been completed for the construction of Washington Parkette located east of Washington Street between Palm and Maple Avenues and that the project had been de- termined to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommended the Specifications be approved and authority given to advertise for bids for this project. -10- September 16, 1975 x4056 Motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Council- man Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that SPECIFICA- TION NO. 75 -3 and NOTIFICATION OF INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASHINGTON PARKETTE, presented to this Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being fixed at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on Monday, October 20, 1975 Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance relating to change in purchasing procedures, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2. 52. 090 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID SECTION RELATES TO PURCHASES., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further read- ing of Ordinance No. 880 was waived. Following motion made by Council- man Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Stephens, Ordinance No. 880 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken, that Warrant Numbers 48254 through 48402 and Expense Check Number 618 through 632 totaling $353, 153. 59, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 6 and Expense Check Register No. 5, 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 Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor pro tempore Nagel; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Mayor Balmer. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mayor pro tempore Nagel announced that the City had been declared an official Bicentennial Community and that a scroll and Bicenten- nial Flag would be received. -11- September 16, 1975 X 4057 2. City Manager Jones advised that the League of California Cities conference will be held October 19 through October 22 in San Francisco, and therefore, recommended the Council select an alternate date for the October 21, 1975 regular City Council meeting. By mutual consent of the Council, it was agreed that the meeting be held tin October 28 in lieu of October 21, 1975. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Rockhold, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjourn- ment being 11:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Valerie T. Burrowes, City Clerk APPROVED: Richard G. Nagel, ayo pro t ore -12- September 16, 1975