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1976 APR 06 CC MINE1 Segundo, California April 6, 1976 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 Father Patrick Daly of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 16, 1976 having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Balmer presented a Proclamation declaring the month of April, 1976 as PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONTH, which he read: WHEREAS, the Free and Accepted Masons of California and Hawaii have for the past fifty -six years served to strengthen our Public Education system; and WHEREAS, through their leadership and initiative have promoted the teaching of moral values, respect for law and order, public welfare, and ecological awareness; and WHEREAS, the development of leadership skills and individual self- improvement provides the efficient functioning of our modern society; and WHEREAS, in the patriotic atmosphere of America's Bicentennial, it is appropriate to pledge our increasing support of this vital institution to insure its effectiveness; NOW, THEREFORE, I, E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of El Segundo, do proclaim the month of April, 1976 to be PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONTH and urge all citizens to avail themselves of this opportunity to acquaint themselves with the diligent efforts being made by our schools in developing the moral and intellectual advance- ment of our youth. By mutual consent of the Council, said Proclamation was adopted. Mayor Balmer then presented a signed and sealed copy of the Proclamation to Duaine Burdette, Master of the E1 Segundo Masonic Lodge No. 507. Master Burdette thanked the Council and asked that everyone support their efforts to better the educational system. X4 183 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Muscular Dystrophy Association, request for permission to conduct their annual fund raising appeal during the month of June, and asked that the Council designate June as MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY MONTH in the City of E1 Segundo. There being no objections, the Council granted permission for the requested fund raising drive during the month of June and that a Proclama- tion would be issued declaring June as MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY MONTH in the City. 2. Obradovich Rubbish Hauling, Inc., 138 Arena Street, application for rubbish disposal license. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that a permit to operate a rubbish disposal service in the City be granted. Motion carried. 3. _Yellow Cab Company, request to increase taxicab rates within the City. City Manager Jones advised that an application had been approved by the City of Los Angeles for increased rates and Yellow Cab Company had requested El Segundo grant an increase to become effective at the same time as in Los Angeles. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that Resolution No. 2680, 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. 2651 AMENDING SAID RESOLUTION NO. 216 1. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 4. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, advising that the Aid -to- Cities program will be continued for another year. Councilman Nagel advised that this was a program -the County had considered eliminating and as the result of the League of California Cities and individual cities in the County urging continuance of the program, the Board had decided to extend it for one additional year. Further reported that during discussions, the Board had been asked to consider giving the cities more lead time to make decisions. Stated that future meetings would be held quarterly which should result in a better relationship and understand- ing between County and city. 5. Southern California Rapid Transit District, resolution relating to labor agreement called or in the ran ass ransportation Act. City Manager Jones reported the RTD is asking the cities to support their efforts in getting changes made. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that this Council support the resolution of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, and a letter to this effect be transmitted to the Transit District. Motion carried. REPOVTS OF COMMITTEES 1. The matter of appointments to various committees and organiza- tions was discussed. By mutual consent of the Council, Staff members and Councilmen ,were appointed to committees and organizations, as follows- -2- April 6, 1976 x -4 ib6 Organization 1 -105 Freeway Coordinating Committee Inter -City Transportation Committee Los Angeles County Sanitation District #5 South Bay Cities Sanitation District League of California Cities Municipal Fine Arts Committee Noise Abatement Committee Recreation Park Expansion Committee Sister -City Committee -- Advisory Board South Bay Cities Association South Bay Corridor Study Steering Committee South Bay Regional Communications Authority Southern California Rapid Transit District City Selection Committee Southwest Area Planning Southern California Association of Governments West Basin Water Association Juvenile Diversion Project Bicentennial Committee Delegate Alternate Balmer Van Vranken Balmer Balmer Nagel Nagel Nagel Van Vranken Balmer Bue Van Vranken Van Vranken Nagel Rockhold Bue Balmer Nagel Nagel Jones Bue Van Vranken Van Vranken Balmer Balmer Balmer Bue Jones Van Vranken Balm er Balmer Balmer Loverde Balmer Van Vranken 2. The City Manager suggested a date be set for interviewing applicants for the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission. Mayor Balmer explained that State law now requires that interviewing and appointments of candidates be accomplished at open meetings. There- after, it was mutually agreed by the Council that a meeting be held on Monday, April 19, 1976 at 5:00 o'clock p.m. for interviewing applicants and that Thursday, April 22, 1976 be considered for appointments to fill the vacancies on the commissions. City Manager Jones advised that applications for these positions will be received until Monday, April 12, 1976. 3. Councilman Nagel reported he had attended a meeting last Thursday in the Governor's office in relation to Coastal legislation. Stated it was an informative meeting and thought the Governor's staff was sympathetic to the questions raised by some of the cities. Stated the present Coastal Bill No. SB -1579 may be replaced by another bill. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that in December of 1975 the City entered into a 3 -year agreement with Complete Maintenance Services for janitorial services of the recreation buildings and that the services had been very unsatisfactory. Recommended that the agreement be cancelled as of April 30, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the agreement with Complete Maintenance Services be terminated as of April 30, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 2. Advised that Industrial Maintenance Company, the second lowest bidder, had been contacted and had agreed to furnish the required janitorial services at their previously bid price of $1, 030 per month. Recommended the City enter into an agreement with this company for the remainder of the 3 -year period. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bid of Industrial Maintenance Company in the amount of $1, 030 per month for janitorial services of recreational buildings, commencing May 1, 1976 through December 31, 1979, be accepted and that purchase orders be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: -3- April 6, 1976 Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 3. Presented the changes to reduce the contract price for improve- ments to the civic center requested by the Council, as follows: 1. The decorative exterior masonry walls surrounding the east and south parking lots for visual screening of automobiles $14,615.00 2. The covered parking structure in the police motor court $ 9,004.00 3. Interior metal siding on the mechanical equipment penthouse of the new police building $ 2,439.00 After discussion, motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Item 1 in total amount of $14, 615. 00 be deleted from the contract for civic center improvements and that the Mayor be authorized to sign a change order reducing the contract of Ray Wilson Company by said amount for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Bue and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Nagel; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Item 2 in the amount of $9, 004. 00 and Item 3 in amount of $2, 439. 00 be deleted from the aforesaid contract and that the Mayor be authorized to sign change orders reducing the contract of Ray Wilson Company in said amounts for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 4. Presented a recommendation for employment of a resident inspector during the civic center improvements. Stated that the proposal was based on a minimum of three days per week at $100 per day. After discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that the City Manager's recommenda- tion be approved and a resident inspector be employed during construction at a maximum of $100 per 8 -hour day. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 5. Advised that the California Supreme Court had ruled that employ- ees must be provided an opportunity to be heard before proposed disciplinary action is taken. Stated that Rules 14. 4 and 14. 5 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations now provide for a hearing after the determination is made for disciplinary action. Presented a resolution revising said Personnel Rules and Regulations which, in his opinion, conformed to the Supreme Court's ruling. Recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that Resolution No. 2681, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING "CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS" DATED AUGUST 23, 1965. , -4- April 6, 1976 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 6. Presented a proposal from the firm of Paterson & Taggart to act as outside negotiators in the meet and confer sessions on salaries and benefits with various employee associations. Recommended the firm be employed at an hourly fee of $70. 00 for actual time spent in negotiations and that Mr. Daniel C. Cassidy be added to the list of approved attorneys to act in this capacity. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the firm of attorneys Paterson & Taggart be retained to act as negotiator for the City in meet and confer sessions for a fee of $70.00 per hour, and that Mr. Daniel C. Cassidy be added to the list of attorneys approved to act in this capacity. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 7. Presented a request from Hughes Aircraft Company for an exten- sion of two permits for a total of 36 temporary trailers. Councilman Bue advised that due to possible conflict of interest, Ire did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that this request be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried (Councilman Bue not voting). 8. Presented a request from Rockwell International for extension of three permits for a total of 18 temporary trailers. Advised that this final extension is allowable provided a valid application for building permit is on file. Stated that Rockwell had requested this regulation be waived pending a long- awaited B -1 production contract, possibly in December, 1976. Advised that Staff's recommendation had been to either deny the extension or require that an application for building permit be filed no later than June 22, 1976; construction to commence on or before January 30, 1977 or that the trailers be removed by that date. Mr. Stanley Atwood, Project Engineer for Rockwell International stated the company could proceed with a request for capital expenditure funds for design of replacement accommodations and would file an applica- tion for building permit in accordance with the time schedule presented. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that an application for building permit be filed before June 22, 1976; that construction of new quarters be commenced prior to January 30, 1977 or that the 18 trailers be removed by January 30, 1977. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 9. Recommended that permission be granted to conduct a closed - promotional examination for the position of Water and Sanitation Leadworker I to fill an existing vacancy. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the City Manager's recommendation to conduct a closed- promo- tional examination for Water and Sanitation Leadworker -I be approved. Motion carried. -5- April 6, 1976 X-1 17% 10. Presented bids for the City's annual requirements of asphalt mix and bitumuls. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discussion or action in this matter. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that this matter be deferred until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion carried (Mayor Balmer not voting). 11. Presented the tabulation of bids for breathing apparatus for use by the Fire Department, which bids were as follows: Name Wardlaw Fire Equipment Co. E. D. Bullard Company M. S. A. Dickson Safety Products Co. Halprin Supply Company Amount of Bid $1,630.28 $1,812.60 $1,865.60 $1,953.79 $1,983.90 Recommended that the bid of Halprin Supply Company be accepted as the only bid acceptable. Recommended that the bids of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company and M. S.A. be rejected for not meeting City specifica- tions and the bids of E. D. Bullard Company and Dickson Safety Products Company be rejected because of containing a 2 -way regulator which could result in higher maintenance costs and reduced safety. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the bids of Wardlaw Fire Equipment Company, E. D. Bullard Company, M. S.A. and Dickson Safety Products Company be rejected for the aforesaid reasons and that the bid of Halprin Supply Company be accepted in the total amount of $1, 983. 90 including sales tax as the lowest responsible bid and that purchase order be issued to said company in said amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 12. Presented an agreement transferring responsibility for adminis- tration of certain portions of the CETA Title I Student Apprentice Program to the E1 Segundo Unified School District. Stated the contract covers 15 students presently employed and is effective until September 30, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Contract between the City of Ei Se gundo and the E1 Segundo Unified School District, relating to employment under the CETA Title I program, 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 Contract 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 Contract for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. -6- April 6, 1976 13. Reported that some time ago the City made recommendations for changes in the Southern California Rapid Transit District's tentative plan for new bus routes and that these recommendations had been incorpor- ated in the new plan. Explained the difference in the routes and that the bus service to downtown Los Angeles and to the beach areas to the south appeared to be improved. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that a complaint had been received against the City from Mr. Henry Peterson for false imprisonment on March 20, 1975 and that the complaint had been referred to the insurance carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue that the action of the City Clerk in referring said complaint to the insurance carrier be approved, ratified and confirmed. Motion carried. 2. Advised that the ballots cast for Council members at the General Municipal Election held March 2, 1976 had been recounted in accordance with Council direction. Presented the City Clerk's Certificate verifying the re- sults of the recount and advised that the said results had not caused any change in the seating of the Councilmen. City Attorney Allen presented the resolution declaring the results of the recount of the votes cast at the General Municipal Election held March 2, 1976. _ Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the aforementioned certification be made a part of the minutes for this Council meeting and that Resolution No. 2682, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMEND- ING RESOLUTION NO. 2679 AND RECITING THE RESULT OF THE RECOUNT OF VOTES CAST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS IN THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL .ELECTION HELD MARCH 2, 1976. , which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented for Council's consideration the 1976 Edition of Stan- dard Specifications for Public Works Construction, which includes the metric equivalent of measurements as an aid to the eventual conversion to the metric system. Recommended adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Resolution No. 2683, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, 1976 EDITION. ", which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. -7- April 6, 1976 O F �I Z � � W O CO W LU CL W I [z. 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D v c ca WU E'"Z O O W ca N C Z E 0 ca (a t7 �n rn }, O W U �� O U C _ s i L. C! Q1 C s a > u m> cc � O— O V L L O O W O F- . ru:2 'ao 0 a U. U 3 w E— 0 U U QG 0 0 i-- d MEM X 4 1 q 1 April 6, 1976 X 4 192 2. Advised that Washington Parkette had been completed at a total cost of $44, 360 in accordance with the City's Specification No. 75 -3 by Allied Sprinkler Company and Notice of Completion had been filed with the County Recorder. Recommended acceptance of the work as complete as of March 16, 1976. Motion was made by Councilman Bue, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the work covering the construction of Washington Parkette in accordance with Specifica- tion No. 75 -3 by Allied Sprinkler Company is accepted as complete as of March 16, 1976. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. 3. Advised that over the next few years, the City will be replacing many of the water meters and it may be an opportunity to convert to the metric system at this time. Stated it will be necessary to amend the present water rate resolution to include the metric equivalents. Recom- mended that authorization be given to prepare such a resolution and to purchase water meters which have metric measurements. Motion was made by Mayor Balmer, seconded by Councilman Bue, that authorization be granted to purchase water meters with metric measure- ments and that a resolution be prepared reflecting the necessary changes to the metric system. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance relating to changes in bicycle licensing, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10. 72 OF THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" WHICH SAID CHAPTER RELATES TO BICYCLES., which title was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 904 was waived. Following a motion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, Ordinance No. 904 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that Warrant Numbers 50381 through 50659, and Expense Check Number 934 through 959, totaling $452, 543. 12, drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 24 and Expense Check Register No. 18, certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordi- nance No. 874, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen Rockhold and Van Vranken. -9- April 6, 1976 .1 . X NEW BUSINESS 1. Councilman Nagel stated that for the last three years he had served on the National League of Cities Steering Committee of the Environ- mental Quality Committee, and that he had been asked to serve again this year. Advised this entails at least three trips to other cities in the country for one or two day meetings, as well as the national convention t:) be held in Denver this year. Mayor Balmer stated he thought the City benefited by Mr. Nagel's representation and had no objections. Councilman Bue concurred. 2. Councilman Nagel inquired and Standard Street was intended to be City employees' cars could be parked Works Glickman stated that the signs ing during day -time hours only. if the City parking lot at Holly Avenue a 24 -hour permit lot or if other than :here at night. Director of Public could be changed to restrict the park- 3. Mr. Walt Eggert, stated he was concerned about the parking around the ity all, that t e City employees should be more considerate of others who have a need to park in the area. Mayor Balmer explained that the City was bound by its own building codes and must provide a certain number of parking spaces for its employees. Advised Mr. Eggert that they would again review the parking and try to resolve some of the problems. Councilman Nagel asked that the meeting adjourn in memory of three persons who recently passed away: Mrs. Nelle Taylor Sheldon, a Long time resident and former employee of the City, serving as secretary in the Fire Department; Mrs. Sharon Aline Brown, daughter of Irene and Herbert Dodenhoff, inspector in the Building Department; Mr. Edwin Scott Renfro, son of Neva and George Renfro, a businessman in the City for many years. At the hour of 8:48 o'clock p.m., the Council recessed to an Executive session in the Mayor's office to discuss a matter of litigation. At the hour cf 8:55 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, the following members being present and answering roll call: Bue, Nagel and Mayor Balmer. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this ses- sion, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Bue, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Nelle Taylor Sheldon, Sharon Dodenhoff Brown and Edwin Scott Renfro; and further that the meeting adjourn until Monday, April 19, 1976 at the hour of 5:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo; the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 9:00 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. APPROVED: zaaaAt26 E. L. Balmer, Mayor Respectfully submitted, V— alerie A. Burrowes, City CieT -10- April 6, 1976